BOLD Innovators podcast

Celebration of Succession: Featuring former BOLD PBRG Leads Adrienne Gonzalez & Shamika Williams

Episode Summary

In this special episode, we have the pleasure of speaking to BMS’ first BOLD PBRG lead Adrienne Gonzalez, senior corporate counsel in U.S. Law and Compliance and former lead Shamika Williams, senior director, Strategy and Marketing - HBCU Initiative. Discussed were some of the benefits, successes and challenges each have had in taking on the BOLD PBRG leadership role. Both Adrienne and Shamika shared how the role helped define their next career move. They also provided insight into what the next BOLD PRBG leader would need to help ensure success in the role, including the willingness to put themselves in unfamiliar waters and being comfortable with being uncomfortable, a desire for servant leadership, empathy for issues in the Black community and a passion around BOLD’s purpose. This episode was originally released on BMS.com in February 2022

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