EP. #14 - What’s holding YOU back Ft. Dianne Mebo

In this inspiring episode, we had the privilege of hosting Dianne Mebo, affectionately known as the Kenyan CEO. Dianne captivated us with her remarkable story, starting from her early arrival in America as a pre-teen to her transformative experiences while schooling in Mississippi. Throughout the episode, she passionately shared her charitable endeavors in Kenya, her career path in the tech industry, and even her unexpected detour toward becoming a lawyer before finding her true calling as an advocate for causes she deeply cared about. If you're a foreigner seeking inspiration to thrive in the United States, this is the perfect episode for you.

Episode Highlights:

1. Coming to America: Dianne shared her experiences of coming to America as a pre-teen, the challenges she faced, and the resilience she developed while adapting to a new culture and environment.

2. Schooling in Mississippi: Dianne took us on a journey through her time spent in Mississippi, shedding light on the cultural differences, the friendships she formed, and the valuable lessons she learned that shaped her perspective on life.

3. Charity Work in Kenya: Dianne's deep connection to her homeland led her to engage in meaningful charity work. She discussed her efforts in uplifting underprivileged communities in Kenya and the impact her initiatives have had on the lives of many.

4. Choosing a Career in Tech: Dianne shared her decision to pursue a career in the tech industry and the motivation behind it. She spoke about the challenges she faced as a woman in a predominantly male-dominated field and the strategies she employed to overcome them.

5. A Detour towards Law: Surprisingly, Dianne revealed that she once considered a career in law. She candidly shared how she explored this path, and the factors that influenced her decision, and ultimately realized her passion for advocating for marginalized groups through other means.

What are you still waiting for? Why not tune in to enjoy the episode?

About Our Guest

Dianne has been in the Technology field for almost thirteen years, with the last 10 being in Information Security, where she has had exposure to various domains such as incident Response SEM implementation, SOC Leadership Strategy, and Project Management She has worked with both Commercial and Government entities, which has enabled her to provide employment opportunities to her staff while solving client needs.

You can find her on Instagram here