Breaking Into Spaces You Belong: Creating Change in Corporate America
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In this episode of 'A Black Executive Perspective' podcast, host Tony Tidbit interviews Ricardo Yolas, an Advertising Media Executive who shares his journey from a disciplined military household upbringing to making significant strides in corporate America. Ricardo recounts the impact of a no-'can't' attitude instilled by his father and discusses the racial challenges he faced in high school and college. He highlights his initiatives, including founding the RISE program at Zenith Media to foster black employee growth and allyship. Through candid reflections, Ricardo emphasizes the power of speaking up, leveraging one's voice, and creating inclusive spaces in the workplace.
▶︎ In This Episode
00:00:Introduction and Early Lessons.
00:35: Welcome to the Black Executive Perspective Podcast
01:16: Introducing Ricardo Yolas
02:02: Ricardo's Background and Achievements
02:59: Challenges and Overcoming Fears
04:10: Growing Up in New York
04:55: Navigating Racial Dynamics in School
06:18: The Impact of Military Discipline
19:49: Forming the Student Equity Team
25:27: Lessons Learned and Moving Forward
33:18: Discovering Your Superpower
33:58: The Power of Voice
35:13: Speaking Up and Taking Action
37:24: Career Journey and Confidence
40:30: Creating RISE at Zenith Media
46:18: Impact and Expansion of RISE
55:31: Advice for Aspiring Leaders
59:59: Final Thoughts and Call to Action
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