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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In this Episode Karen is joined by Alois Blackwell, Principal and Senior Consultant at Athletic Shift Consultings. Prior to his career, Alois Blackwell, was a former professional football player who was a running back in the NFL for the Dallas Cowboys and Kansas City Chiefs.

Karen Stanley, MS, MBA

Managing Partner

Key Success Factors Consulting

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In this episode, Karen is joined by Craig Robinson, a fellow Harvard Business School Alum who is a Board Director and Advisor for Multiple commercial real estate, professional services, and technology companies. This episode takes us through the various paths on his journey.

Karen Stanley, MS, MBA

Managing Partner

Key Success Factors Consulting

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Trailer for S2 Ep 3 || Craig Robinson, Board Director, Advisor, and former Chief Growth Officer

Karen Stanley, MS, MBA

Managing Partner

Key Success Factors Consulting

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Today, Karen is joined by Business Management Consultant and Harvard Business School classmate Kris Pederson. Head of EY Center for Board Matters.

Karen Stanley, MS, MBA

Managing Partner

Key Success Factors Consulting

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KSFConsulting.net

Trailer for S2 Ep 2 || Kris Pederson, Management Consultant, Head of EY Center for Board Matters

Karen Stanley, MS, MBA

Managing Partner

Key Success Factors Consulting

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⁠KSFConsulting.net⁠