ColorComm Conference 2018: Day 1 Thoughts from Jen Harmon

Jen Harmon

THE LAST UNICORN(S) OF SILICON VALLEY PRESENTED BY LYFT

Monique McKenzie, Senior Manager Entertainment, Lifestyle, and Pop Culture Communications
– Women of color offer different perspectives that might not otherwise exist
– Challenge the assumptions that are being made about yourself

Nilka Thomas, VP Talent and Inclusion
“Put on your own oxygen mask on first”
– Meaning you need the tools, empowerment, resources, and network to help yourself learn and grow before you are able to help others

Jessica Zhang, Manager, Culture and Entertainment
– We need to educate the people in power as to why it is their responsibility to hire, promote, encourage diversity
– Identify the people who create the most opportunity and hold them accountable

On building alliances
– Important to open up the discussion with peers and those in power, the more allies and support the better

1:1 INTERVIEW WITH LAUREN WESLEY WILSON, COLORCOMM FOUNDER

Lauren Wesley Wilson, Founder, ColorComm
– Create environments for people to shine in
– Find joy in seeing your tribe thrive
– Focus on building professional relationships and not demanding instant favors

Soledad O’Brien, CEO Starfish Media Group
“Half the job is the job.” The other half is being active, available, involved

HOW TO GET INTO THE C-SUITE, PRESENTED BY ARNOLD W. DONALD, CEO, CARNIVAL CORPORATION

Arnold W. Donald, CEO, Carnival Corporation
– “Innovation by definition is the diversity of thinking”
– “It’s not about credentials, it’s about results”
– “Diversity only works when all voices are heard equally”
– “Trust your instincts, even if you have to stand alone”