Season 6, Ep. 5: Embracing Change and from “Why Me?” to “Try Me!”, with Christina Gonzales and Adriana Dawson

Lifting Up: Lessons from Verizon Women Leaders

In this episode of the "Lifting Up" podcast, Christina Gonzalez (Marketing Director) and Adriana Dawson (Director of Community Engagement) discuss their journeys to Verizon and the challenges they faced along the way. Adriana overcame her initial fear and self-doubt by embracing curiosity and giving herself permission to step into a new career path. Christina stepped outside of her comfort zone by taking on a new role in an unfamiliar industry while pursuing her doctorate degree. Both speakers emphasize the importance of challenging oneself, having a growth mindset, and not being afraid to take risks.

Quotes

• "I muted that voice of uncertainty and really bolstered that, hey, I can do it, I can figure it out." - Adriana Dawson

• Just keep swimming. - Christina Gonzales

• "Try me, not why me."

• I gave myself permission to just be curious.

• if I'm having a really tough day, but I have something really important. I say to myself, I just need to be great for one hour.

LINKS

Christina Gonzalez

• Instagram: @christina.gonzalez.trojanmami

Adriana Dawson

• Instagram: @adriana_in_rhody

• LinkedIn: .linkedin.com/in/adrianadawson/