053: Katrina Wong on Being a Gen X Leader in Silicon Valley
Gen X Amplified with Adrion Porter
Release Date: 05/01/2019
078: L. Michelle Smith on Leadership, the Black Church, and Thriving in Your Magical Middle
Gen X Amplified with Adrion Porter
On this episode of Gen X Amplified, I am joined by bestselling, award-winning author, Fortune 100 C-Suite advisor, and certified global executive coach, L. Michelle is the founder and CEO of no silos communications and the creator and host of The Culture Soup Podcast®, heard in over 70 countries. She has spent over 25 years helping leaders do the deep, transformational work that moves the needle — making VP before 30 and SVP before 40. She is also the author of the powerful and timely new book published by Amistad/HarperCollins in collaboration with — the...
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077: Debra Whitman On Longevity, Purpose, and Thriving in the Second Fifty
Gen X Amplified with Adrion Porter
On this episode of Gen X Amplified, I am joined by globally recognized economist, author, and thought leader on aging and public policy, Debra serves as the Executive Vice President and Chief Public Policy Officer at , where she leads the organization’s research, policy analysis, and global advocacy on issues shaping the future of aging. She is also the author of the powerful and timely new book In this episode, Debra and I discuss: Debra’s remarkable professional journey — from growing up in eastern Washington state to shaping national aging policy on Capitol Hill...
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076: Chauncey Zalkin On Culture, Creativity, and Being a Gen X Woman in Today’s World
Gen X Amplified with Adrion Porter
On this very special episode of Gen X Amplified, I am chatting with writer, 2x creative entrepreneur, and former multi-agency brand strategist . As a podcaster, Chauncey is also the host of the groundbreaking podcast , which is an unfiltered exploration of individual and societal shifts in a world undergoing tremendous change. During our conversation, Chauncey and I discuss her overall Gen X journey as storyteller, creator, brand strategist, and entrepreneur. And also Chauncey shares personal and professional insights on navigating today’s world as a Gen X woman, particularly...
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075: Ebony Flake on Writing for ESSENCE and Creating a Career Path of Purpose
Gen X Amplified with Adrion Porter
For this very special episode of Gen X Amplified, I have the pleasure of being joined by Business Journalist for What makes this conversation extra amazing is that Ebony graciously featured me in a story she wrote last year as a full-page profile for their annual Men’s print Issue. The story was titled “Gen X Leaders Are Dominating the C-Suite” and it featured insights on how the middle generation is now holding the keys to the boardrooms and shaping the future of work for everyone. Well, this episode is all about EBONY FLAKE, and her inspirational and...
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074: Stephen Bailey On Connecting All Leaders to Their Future Potential Through ExecOnline
Gen X Amplified with Adrion Porter
On this episode of Gen X Amplified, I am joined by Stephen is the CEO and co-founder of a corporate training company that partners with the world’s top business schools to offer leadership development on demand to enterprise organizations. ExecOnline is on a mission to connect all leaders to their future potential by disrupting and democratizing corporate learning. Some of ExecOnline’s Partner schools include Stanford, Wharton, Berkeley Haas, Chicago Booth, UVA Darden School of Business, Columbia, Duke, MIT-Sloan, Yale, and others. In this episode, Stephen and I unpack: ...
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073: Daisy Auger-Domínguez On Going From Burnout to Lighting a Path for Leading with More Joy
Gen X Amplified with Adrion Porter
On this episode of Gen X Amplified, I am speaking with global leader, speaker, workplace strategist who is the author of the book With years of experience leading global human capital practices at companies like Google, Disney and Vice Media, she equips managers and leaders with the skills they need to build high-performing teams and shift culture to drive performance without burning out. In this episode, Daisy and I discuss: Daisy’s inspirational professional journey to becoming a seasoned executive in media Daisy’s own personal experience and motivation that sparked...
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072: Ian Schafer On Building Ensemble with Issa Rae and the Impact of AI for Creators
Gen X Amplified with Adrion Porter
On this episode of Gen X Amplified, I am welcoming back serial entrepreneur repeat and friend of the podcast, for another round of “Gen Xceptional” wisdom and inspiration. Ian is the President and Co-Founder of , a next-generation branded entertainment studio that he co-founded with acclaimed producer, writer, actress, and entrepreneur Issa Rae. Ensemble collaborates with brands, platforms, and publishers to produce and distribute epic content and activations that shape culture, engage audiences, and move product. Ian, Issa, and the team at Ensemble is on a mission to...
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071: Denise Hamilton on Being Indivisible and Why Now is the Time for Gen X to Shine
Gen X Amplified with Adrion Porter
On this episode of Gen X Amplified, we have a very special episode featuring an amazing “Gen Xceptional” chat with Denise is a nationally recognized Diversity & Inclusion leader, and is the Founder and CEO of , a digital learning platform for professional women. She is also the author of the bestselling book During this episode, Denise and I spent time unpacking her professional story, the timeless gems from her book, and also her passionate call-to-arms for Gen Xers! About Denise Hamilton Denise Hamilton is an author, speaker and consultant who focuses on the people...
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070: Cate Luzio On Pivoting from Executive to Entrepreneur and Launching Luminary
Gen X Amplified with Adrion Porter
On this episode of Gen X Amplified, we are back for another edition, featuring my conversation with —who is the Founder and CEO of , a membership-based global education and professional networking platform for women and their allies. And Cate is also one of the shining stars I previously featured in the on LinkedIn. About Cate Luzio Cate is the Founder and CEO of , a membership-based global education and professional networking platform for women and their allies, which she launched and self-funded in 2018. Luminary’s mission is to address the systemic...
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069: Tara Jaye Frank On Becoming a Waymaker and Clearing the Path to Workplace Equity
Gen X Amplified with Adrion Porter
On this episode of Gen X Amplified, we have yes…another Fireside Chat edition. And it’s with my good friend, the fabulous and phenomenal And we are going to be unpacking her latest and greatest book Which in my opinion Is a MUST READ for all workplace leaders today. Without question. About Tara Tara is an equity strategist, speaker, C-Suite advisor, and the President and CEO of TJF Career Modeling LLC — where she partners with executives to create learning experiences that advance critical culture and leadership goals. She is also the author of Prior to...
info_outlineOn this episode of Gen X Amplified, we’re excited to have tech marketing expert and proud Gen Xer, Katrina Wong, who is the VP of Marketing for Hired (hired.com).
During our conversation, Katrina discusses her professional journey in the Silicon Valley tech world, leading up to her current role as Hired’s head of marketing.
Katrina also gives us some key insights about how to navigate today’s multigenerational and digital workplace as a Gen X leader. Which includes… why we all should lead by “influence” and not just by position, especially as Gen Xers.
Katrina Wong is true marketing expert with 15+ years in a variety of customer facing roles including marketing, go-to-market and revenue growth for both B2B and B2C SaaS / Enterprise software companies.
Katrina is currently the VP of Marketing at Hired (hired.com), which is a career marketplace that matches tech talent with the world’s most innovative companies. Hired combines intelligent job matching with unbiased career counseling to help people find a job they love.
At Hired, Katrina leads all marketing efforts, including: brand development, product marketing, demand generation, user acquisition, lifecycle and retention marketing, content marketing, and communications.
Prior to becoming hired…at Hired, Katrina worked in marketing leadership positions across a variety of large organizations and other start-ups, including Salesforce, Taulia, and SAP.
Key Takeaways:
- How Katrina’s journey transitioned from studying the life sciences field to marketing
- Why Katrina felt the need to pursue a more purpose-driven career opportunity, which led her to Hired
- Hear some of Katrina’s key lessons learned from working with some of the world’s preeminent tech companies
- Why Gen X is at a critical and awesome stage in our lives as leaders, especially during this digital age
- Why being a “servant leader” and leading by influence is the key to managing effectively in a multigenerational workplace
- The value of peer-to-peer mentoring at work, particularly among Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z
- And so much more!
Resources mentioned in this episode:
- Hired (hired.com)
- Bill Macaitis (former CMO of Slack) interview on Gen X Amplified
- Katrina Wong on Twitter
- Katrina Wong on LinkedIn