Innovative Identities: How Role Models Shape Our Paths to Becoming Innovators | Sherrell Dorsey and Riyaad Seecharan

Join Sherrell Dorsey and Riyaad Seecharan as they delve into the profound impact of representation on innovation. In this insightful conversation, they reflect on the power of seeing oneself in roles typically dominated by a different demographic. Riyaad shares his journey from fetching sandwiches to leading a department in a startup that was eventually acquired by Microsoft, thanks to two inspiring mentors. Meanwhile, Sherrell recounts the invaluable lessons learned from a local salon owner who defied industry norms and fostered community empowerment. Discover how these experiences shaped their identities as innovators and the importance of creating pathways for future disruptors. Listen to the full episode here Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep10-trust-risk-and-leading-through-relationships/id1737010409?i=1000656984729 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2H6OxBTml5QFqmaclPjNwc?si=TUuLFQo8TDKijpOwPWrORg Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OUNKooq4bqw&t=516s Sherrell Dorsey  Website | sherrelldorsey.com  IG | @sherrell_dorsey  Riyaad Seecharan LinkedIn | riyaadseecharan [QUIZ] Discover your hidden innovator type by taking the Innovation Currency Quiz [BOOK] Discover your hidden innovator today with "Innovation Currency" – a book to help you uncover your unique innovator type and learn how to use innovation to tackle pressing challenges in your life, workplace, and community. Click here to get your copy.  Enjoying this podcast? Follow Leigh-Ann for more!  RESOURCES Website | Leigh-Ann Buchanan  IG | @leighann.buchanan Innovation Currency is produced by EPYC Media Network