In this episode, Karen sits with fellow Harvard alum Lillian Lincoln Lambert, the first African American woman to graduate from Harvard Business School and earn a Harvard MBA. She also was co-founder of the African American Student. During their discussion, Lillian shares what motivated her to move from the family farm in Virginia and her dreams of becoming a secretary in New York City. After moving, she reflects on facing the harsh reality of job opportunities as an inexperienced African American woman. She then chose to move to DC and attend Howard University. Lillian addresses the challenges she faced in getting into Harvard and the obstacles she overcame in the workforce after earning her degree and starting her first business.

Lillian Lincoln Lambert was the first African American woman graduate of Harvard Business School and co-founder of the African American Student Union (AASU).

Yemi Oluseun is founder of the ChangeHive, and recently won the Young Transatlantic Innovators Leadership Initiative pitch competition form a field of 47 global companies. A Nigerian-British citizen, Yemi helps fintech and financial services businesses to propel lead conversion and customer retention.

In this episode, Yemi shares her lessons learned on using technology and transferable skills to move from employee to consultant to entrepreneur.

Karen Stanley, MS, MBA

Managing Partner

Key Success Factors Consulting

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