In this episode of 'This Kaleidoscope Career,' host Helen Jonsen welcomes Sherice Torres, a seasoned chief marketing officer with experience spanning Google, Meta, cryptocurrency, and electric vehicles. Sherice shares the twists and turns of her extensive career, including her recent sabbatical, 'Project Lotus,' which she used to reclaim joy and redefine success.
Sherice explains her recent kaleidoscope includes Lotus Leadership Group and her new role at Stanford Graduate School of Business.
They discuss the challenges faced by women in industry, particularly women of color, and the importance of a supportive network.
Sherice highlights her love for coaching, impactful career advising roles at Stanford, and influential reading favorites.
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Podcast Timeline:
00:00 Introduction to Kaleidoscope Careers
01:22 Meet Sherice Torres: A Career of Twists and Turns
04:14 From Nickelodeon to Google: Career Highlights
07:13 Balancing Family and Career Moves
11:19 Navigating Big Tech and Personal Challenges
17:55 Burnout and Rediscovering Self
21:18 The Reality of Being a Working Mom
27:50 Balancing Career and Family
28:41 The Importance of Asking for Help
32:30 Project Lotus: Reclaiming Joy
36:49 Starting Lotus Leadership Group
38:16 New Role at Stanford Business School
42:42 Speed Round: Fun and Hobbies
47:15 The Power of a Women's Network
48:37 Passion Projects and Giving Back
51:11 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
For Charity:
Jack Kent Cook Foundation
Breakthrough Silicon Valley
Sherice talks about these authors:
Jasmine Guillory (for fun)
Toni Morrison (to honor and meet)
Maya Angelou (to honor and meet)
Sherice belongs to Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
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