An interview series brought to you by the Women Rising® Program Her Story of Rising features stories from influential women trailblazers and business leaders who have defined and pursued their own versions of success and fulfillment to inspire you throughout your journey.
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An interview with Dari Samson, Systems Engineer at BorgWarner. Through the Women Rising® program, Dari embraced her strengths, challenged imposter syndrome, and learned to stop putting her job before her career.
An interview with Carlene Bills, President & CEO of Ford Component Sales. Carlene’s non-traditional path to the C-suite taught her to take the stairs when the elevator won’t open — and the Women Rising® program gave her the final push: ask for what you want, and put it in writing.
An interview with Rachel Guthrie, Customer Success Account Manager at Microsoft. The Women Rising® program gave Rachel the inner work to make a bold pivot — moving across three functions at Microsoft, earning a promotion in her first year, and discovering the life-changing power of women supporting women.
An interview with Rima Jasser, Global Director of Lean & Six Sigma at Ford Motor Company. From immigrating at 18 to leading globally, Rima shares how the Women Rising® program helped her finally ask for what she wanted — and advocate for others to do the same.
An interview with Maria Martinez, Associate Veterinarian and Women Rising® scholarship winner. Maria discovered that the program’s leadership lessons apply everywhere — changing how she leads her clinic, communicates her value, and shows up for her family.
