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  • When Career Conversations Actually Work
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    When Career Conversations Actually Work

    What Forté’s Women Business Leaders Conference got right By the time the first panelist spoke, the room was already full, with people sitting along the edges. The discussion that followed was built around candid accounts of how the speakers had navigated career changes, pressure, and uncertainty. The reception then picked up that thread, giving attendees […]

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  • Jenny Le on Paying It Forward and Leading with Purpose
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    Jenny Le on Paying It Forward and Leading with Purpose

    For Jenny Le, education has always been more than a personal milestone — it’s been a gateway to possibility. As a first-generation college and MBA graduate, Jenny understands firsthand how access, support, and community can change the trajectory of a life. Today, she pays that forward as the outgoing Chair of Forté’s Alumni Leadership Council […]

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  • Jessica Kapadia
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    Jessica Kapadia on Trusting Your Inner Compass and Taking a Bet on Yourself

    When Forté MBA alumna Jessica Kapadia (Indiana University – Bloomington, Kelley School of Business, MBA 2010) reflects on her career, one theme stands out: learning to trust her inner compass. From her time at Apple to her current work with impact-driven ventures in Africa, Jessica’s path has been guided by self-reflection, courage, and a deep […]

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  • Juliana Cruz on Leading Through Ambiguity and Embracing the Unknown
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    Juliana Cruz on Leading Through Ambiguity and Embracing the Unknown

    When Juliana Cruz moved from Lima to Maryland to pursue her full-time MBA, she knew she was stepping into unfamiliar territory. What she didn’t realize at the time was just how transformative that leap would be — not just academically, but personally and professionally.  Juliana redefined what it means to lead with courage, clarity, and […]

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  • Monika Johnson on Purpose-Driven Leadership and the Art of Collaboration
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    Monika Johnson on Purpose-Driven Leadership and the Art of Collaboration

    In this edition of our Beyond the MBA series, we’re proud to spotlight Monika Johnson, Senior Manager of US Sales Finance at Gallo. With a dual MBA/MS in environmental science, Monika entered business school with a clear mission: to influence decision-making in the consumer packaged goods and agricultural sectors. Her journey has since evolved in […]

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