Laura DePasquale on Female Leadership and Mentorship - Pt. 4

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Laura DePasquale from Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits delves into transformative mentorship programs to empower women entering traditionally male-dominated sectors like supply chain and logistics. She highlights the importance of these initiatives in providing tailored guidance, ensuring women in the wine business receive the support needed to thrive. Laura shares her journey, noting the gratifying shift from being the only woman in the room to seeing women in leadership roles, including her boss, Cindy Leonard, the Executive Vice President of Wine. She also discusses the Next Gen Leaders program, which offers recent graduates the opportunity to explore various career paths within the company, from marketing to logistics. Laura emphasizes the importance of embracing passion in professional settings and encourages women to redefine their approach to being perceived as emotional, distinguishing it from genuine passion backed by facts.

Your Host: Forrest Kelly is an experienced Radio/TV broadcaster who has interviewed some of Hollywood’s biggest celebrities, from Garth Brooks to Kevin Costner. A lover of wine who is fascinated by the science behind it.

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Takeaways:

• Southern Glazer's offers multiple mentorship programs to support women entering the wine business.
• The company has leadership development programs for new, advanced, and senior leaders.
• Opportunities for women in leadership roles have significantly increased over the years.
• Passionate advocacy in professional settings should be balanced with factual backing.
• The Next Gen Leaders program helps recent graduates explore different career paths.
• Women should embrace their passion without fear of it being seen as emotional.