3 Radical Career Tips From Lexi B. Microsoft's AI Safety & Security PM & Founder of Sista Circle: Black Women in Tech
Driving Impact: The Top 5% Method®
Release Date: 05/16/2025
I interviewed 100+ dog parents before launching my product. The #1 pain point led to VIRAL TikTok videos with 500k+ views
Driving Impact: The Top 5% Method®
Follow us on all podcasting channels. Comment + Watch the video on Spotify. Follow us online: Discover the Career Masterclass to launch a side business, accelerate your career or develop your personal brand: Join the 28,000 high performance tribe in my FREE newsletter: https://www.top5method.com/ Summary: In this episode of Driving Impact, host Katheline reconnects with former Google colleague Ivana Tay, who has transformed from a sales professional in the trenches to the CEO and founder of Playfield (), a pet gear company. Ivana shares her unconventional journey from...
info_outline
How a Google Leadership Program "the Coffee Club" taught her the Skills to build a 6-figure business
Driving Impact: The Top 5% Method®
Follow us on all podcasting platforms + Comment (on Spotify) and LinkedIn Summary: This episode is a teaser of our episode to come this thursday featuring Ivana Tay, the Founder and CEO of Playfield. We discuss how the Coffee Club at Google taught her the executive presence that built a 6-figure empire, how a stranger's trench coat in a Google bathroom led to a 6-figure business empire and how she guessed a CEO's email address and got a reply in minutes. Follow us online: Katheline's Linkedin: Discover the Careeer Accelerator: ...
info_outline
💌 The Love Tour continues: "It impressed me so much I knew I had to reach out".
Driving Impact: The Top 5% Method®
Follow us on all podcasting platforms + Comment (on Spotify) and LinkedIn Summary: This episode is more of a VLOG than a formal podcast episode. I continue on my love tour and this time I'm sending love to Deepa. My goal is to give back to the community and to people who took the time to comment on an episode or anywhere on the internet regarding an episode. To get is to give. Let's think about giving more and it all will come back. Follow us online: Katheline's Linkedin: Discover the Careeer Accelerator: Instagram: Linkedin Company Page: ...
info_outline
Believe in the Impossible DREAM... Love Letter #1 for Katarina! 🩷🩷🩷
Driving Impact: The Top 5% Method®
Follow us on all podcasting platforms + Comment (on Spotify) and LinkedIn Summary: This episode is more of a VLOG vs. a podcast episode. I start my love tour and this time I'm sending love to Katarina. We discusses the excitement of starting a new career and the importance of dreaming big while taking manageable steps towards goals. We talk about the significance of personal branding and self-expression, the importance of sharing our journey and rediscovering our voice on platforms like LinkedIn. Appreciate the journey and do not succumb to anxiety about their career...
info_outline
"You have to create the BIG IDEA." From Sales to CEO of a 7-Figure Company, Chantel George's Story
Driving Impact: The Top 5% Method®
Follow us on all podcasting channels. Follow us online: Join the 28,000 Tribe free newsletter: Discover the Career Masterclass: Apply to the Academy: https://www.top5percentmethod.com/apply Katheline's Linkedin: Instagram: Linkedin Company Page: Website: Summary: In this conversation, Chantel George, the CEO of Sistas in Sales shares her journey from being an individual contributor in tech to becoming the CEO of Sistas in Sales. She discusses the importance of relationships, and staying true to oneself is crucial for leadership. ...
info_outline
A Google saleswoman walks into a room of 11 men. The CEO interrupts her. This defined HER CAREER.
Driving Impact: The Top 5% Method®
Sheena’s first trip to the US as a business development manager brought her into an executive boardroom alone, and facing 11 men. Before she could finish her opening, the CEO interrupted... What happened next defined her career. Sheena also addresses the challenges she faced as a woman in tech, her strategies for overcoming imposter syndrome, and her insights on personal growth and intuition. Follow us on all podcasting channels. Follow us online: Discover the Career Masterclass: Apply to the Academy: https://www.top5percentmethod.com/apply Join the...
info_outline
From Chaos to Clarity: Using the 888 Lion's Gate Portal to Amplify Your Leadership (888 Part 2)
Driving Impact: The Top 5% Method®
Follow us on all podcasting platforms + Comment (on Spotify) Summary: In this episode, we delve into the fascinating intersection of strategic planning and cosmic timing, exploring how the 888 Lionsgate Portal can serve as a powerful catalyst for personal and professional growth. Discover the neuroscience behind heightened awareness during this astronomical event and learn how to harness its energy for strategic visioning, leadership amplification, and team alignment. Whether you're a CEO, entrepreneur, or ambitious professional, this episode offers insights into leveraging cosmic...
info_outline
Why Top CEOs Are Using the 888 Method, a Portal to 10X Their Strategic Vision (Part 1)
Driving Impact: The Top 5% Method®
Follow us on all podcasting channels. Follow us online: Katheline's Linkedin: Instagram: Linkedin Company Page: Website: Summary In this conversation, Katheline discusses the significance of the Lion's Gate Portal, which occurs annually between July 26 and August 12, peaking on August 8. She explains the astronomical alignment of Earth, the sun, and Sirius, emphasizing its historical importance to ancient civilizations like the Egyptians. Katheline highlights the portal's potential for setting intentions, strategic planning, and personal growth,...
info_outline
Why Your Biggest Dreams Need to 'Simmer' Before They Can Come Through
Driving Impact: The Top 5% Method®
Why Your Biggest Dreams Need to 'Simmer' Before They Can Come Through Follow us on all podcasting channels. Follow us online: Join the 28,000 Tribe free newsletter: https://www.top5method.com/ Katheline's Linkedin: Instagram: Linkedin Company Page: Website: Summary: During this special episode, Katheline reflects on the 11 journey from vision to realily.
info_outline
Why Intentional Ambition is the NEW Career CURRENCY
Driving Impact: The Top 5% Method®
Follow us on all podcasting channels. 1) Discover Shankar Desai's Relationship platform: Pebble AI - 2) Purchase Rha Goddess's book: Intenational Ambition - 3) Follow the podcast online: Discover the Career Masterclass: Apply to the Academy: https://www.top5percentmethod.com/apply Join the 28,000 Tribe free newsletter: https://www.top5method.com/ Katheline's Linkedin: Instagram: Linkedin Company Page: Website: Summary: For this special episode, I welcome two guests: Soul Coach Rha Goddess and Serial Entrepreneur and...
info_outlineJoin us at https://drivingimpact.kit.com/ 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: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathelinejeanpierre/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drivingimpact/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kathelinejeanpierre/
- Linkedin Company Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/driving-impact/
- Website: https://www.katheline.co/podcast
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.
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