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“Your money can't be funny.” Why every tech worker needs a financial backup plan" with Lexi B.

Driving Impact: The Top 5% Method®

Release Date: 05/13/2025

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Driving Impact: The Top 5% Method®

Follow Us on All Podcasting Platforms Join us at   to Think, Act and Grow like TOP 5% achievers. You will get the FREE e-Book: "Top 25 Goals to get Become Memorable, Unforgettable and Unstoppable" by joining my newsletter. Follow us online: Linkedin:  Linkedin Company Page:  Instagram:  Katheline's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kathelinejeanpierre/ Website:  Summary: In this mini-episode,  B. Scott Taylor talks about growing up without a dad at a time when it was taboo. He made the best of it! Learn more about: B. Scott Taylor is an entrepreneur...

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Driving Impact: The Top 5% Method®

Follow Us on All Podcasting Platforms Join us at   to Think, Act and Grow like TOP 5% achievers. You will get the FREE e-Book: "Top 25 Goals to get Become Memorable, Unforgettable and Unstoppable" by joining my newsletter. Follow us online: Linkedin:  Linkedin Company Page:  Instagram:  Katheline's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kathelinejeanpierre/ Website:  Summary: In this mini-episode, Katheline talks to entrepreneur B. Scott Taylor about her surprising path that brought her to Silicon Valley! Because you never know where life brings you.  Learn...

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Driving Impact: The Top 5% Method®

Follow Us on All Podcasting Platforms Join us at   to Think, Act and Grow like TOP 5% achievers. You will get the FREE e-Book: "Top 25 Goals to get Become Memorable, Unforgettable and Unstoppable" by joining my newsletter. Follow us online: Linkedin:  Linkedin Company Page:  Instagram:  Katheline's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kathelinejeanpierre/ Website:  Summary: In this episode, Scott Taylor shares his journey from a challenging childhood with a single mother to building and selling a $90 million internet company.  Learn more about: B. Scott...

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Driving Impact: The Top 5% Method®

Follow Us on All Podcasting Platforms Join us at   to Think, Act and Grow like TOP 5% achievers. You will get the FREE e-Book: "Top 25 Goals to get Become Memorable, Unforgettable and Unstoppable" by joining my newsletter. Follow us online: Linkedin:  Linkedin Company Page:  Instagram:  Katheline's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kathelinejeanpierre/ Website:  Summary: In this episode, B. Scott Taylor shares  one career Tip about goal setting based on personality type. This is an excerpt from a longer episode where he shared his journey from a...

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Driving Impact: The Top 5% Method®

Follow Us on all podcasting platforms. Join us at    to Think, Act and Grow like TOP 5% achievers. You will get the FREE e-Book: "Top 25 Goals to get Become Memorable, Unforgettable and Unstoppable" by joining my newsletter. Follow us online: Katheline's Linkedin:  Instagram:  Linkedin Company Page:  Website:    In this solo episode, Katheline showcases the real upgrade in life and in your career. It's not what you think! Listen in and share your thoughts!    Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Podcast Growth 01:46 Mindset: The Key to Life and...

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Driving Impact: The Top 5% Method®

Follow Us on All Podcasting Platforms Join us at   to Think, Act and Grow like TOP 5% achievers. You will get the FREE e-Book: "Top 25 Goals to get Become Memorable, Unforgettable and Unstoppable" by joining my newsletter. Follow us online: Linkedin:  Linkedin Company Page:  Instagram:  Katheline's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kathelinejeanpierre/ Website:  Summary: In this episode, Scott Taylor shares his journey from a challenging childhood with a single mother to building and selling a $90 million internet company. He reflects on the impact of...

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Driving Impact: The Top 5% Method®

Follow Us on all podcasting platforms. Join us at    to Think, Act and Grow like TOP 5% achievers. You will get the FREE e-Book: "Top 25 Goals to get Become Memorable, Unforgettable and Unstoppable" by joining my newsletter. Follow us online: Katheline's Linkedin:  Instagram:  Linkedin Company Page:  Website:  In this solo episode, Katheline showcases the real upgrade in life and in your career. It's not what you think! Listen in and share your thoughts!    Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Podcast Growth 01:46 Mindset: The Key to Life and Career...

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Driving Impact: The Top 5% Method®

Follow Us on all podcasting platforms. Join us at   to Think, Act and Grow like TOP 5% achievers. You will get the FREE e-Book: "Top 25 Goals to get Become Memorable, Unforgettable and Unstoppable" by joining my newsletter. In this episode, Katheline tells the story of how she went from candy girl to Google executive using ONE SIMPLEs superpower... (and how she teaches others to do the same with her upcoming career academy!)   Follow us online: Katheline's Linkedin:  Instagram:  Linkedin Company Page:  Website:    Chapters 00:00 The Power of...

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Driving Impact: The Top 5% Method®

Follow Us on all podcasting platforms. Join us at    to Think, Act and Grow like TOP 5% achievers. You will get the FREE e-Book: "Top 25 Goals to get Become Memorable, Unforgettable and Unstoppable" by joining my newsletter. Follow us online: Katheline's Linkedin:  Instagram:  Linkedin Company Page:  Website:    In this solo episode, Katheline showcases the real upgrade in life and in your career. It's not what you think! Listen in and share your thoughts!    Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Podcast Growth 01:46 Mindset: The Key to Life and...

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Driving Impact: The Top 5% Method®

Follow Us on all the podcasting platforms. Join us at    to Think, Act and Grow like TOP 5% achievers. You will get the FREE e-Book: "Top 25 Goals to get Become Memorable, Unforgettable and Unstoppable" by joining my newsletter. Follow us online: Katheline's Linkedin:  Instagram:  Linkedin Company Page:  Website:    In this solo episode, Katheline showcases the importance of going beyond mentorship towards sponsorship. Listen in and share your thoughts! 

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Summary

In this conversation, Lexi, a Principal Technical Program Manager, AI Safety and Security at Microsoft, reknown Speaker and Founder of Sista Circle: Black Women in Tech -shares her journey in the tech industry, emphasizing the importance of community, representation, and mentorship for Black women.

 She discusses her experiences growing up in a multi-generational household, the lessons learned from her elders, and the significance of intentional relationships. Lexi also provides radical career advice, highlighting the need for financial independence, building community, working in tech, relationships and much more.  

 

Learn more about Lexi

 Lexi B., is a tech industry leader, a Principal Technical Program Manager, AI Safety and Security at Microsoft. She is also a celebrated workplace Freedom Fighter. As a sought-after speaker and workplace culture commentator.

The Lexi B. Platform (Trusted voice in workplace culture and equity):

  • Lexi B. leads conversations that challenge the status quo, empowering professionals to demand equity, freedom, and authenticity at work.

  • https://www.lexibspeaks.com/

Lexi B.’s Featured Work:

  • Founder of Sista Circle: Black Women in Tech – A global community empowering Black women in the tech industry.

  • Speaker & Panelist at major events including AfroTech, SXSW, and Grace Hopper Celebration.

  • Recognized by Forbes, Essence, and NPR for her contributions to workplace equity and culture.

 

Chapters

00:00 Building Community in Tech
02:59 The Power of Eldership
06:05 Lessons from Family
09:06 Navigating Relationships Intentionally
11:47 Radical Career Advice
14:47 Financial Independence and Career Mapping
17:46 Finding Mentorship and Community
21:02 The Importance of Representation
24:00 Empowering Black Women in Tech
39:03 Embracing Community and Identity
41:55 Owning Your Voice in the Workplace
46:52 Finding Courage and Authenticity
55:03 Navigating Professional Challenges
01:09:06 Grounding Practices and Personal Growth