Apr 5, 2023
Do you work or lead a business that’s in a male-dominated industry? As a woman, do you find yourself being the only person “like you” in the room and struggle with owning your voice or navigating the situation? I think just about every woman in business is nodding yes, yes, and YES! That’s why you’re going to love today’s guest whose experience, insights, and practical advice will inspire you to show up differently and more powerfully than ever before.
Today, Host Mary Foley speaks with Iam Christian Tucker, President, CEO, and Owner of Integrated Logistical Support, Inc. (ILSI), a Civil Engineering Firm. Before this role, Iam was a Correctional Officer and Police Officer for the Baton Rouge Police Department. She is also passionate about New Orleans and serves on various community Boards including the New Orleans Police & Justice Foundation, Industrial Development Board of New Orleans, and Greater New Orleans, Inc. Throughout her professional career, Iam has figured out how to be successful in male-dominated organizations where she was often “the only” person like her in the room.
Listen and Learn:
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The challenges of joining the family business
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Immersion is the fastest way to learn the ropes of a new business
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How to overcome hiring challenges
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Why women need to assert themselves in business
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Strategies to instantly destress when you may feel frustrated
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Advice for young women beginning their careers
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Stepping away from your business to continue your education
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Keeping your business afloat in the NOLA area
Ilsi Engineering — https://www.ilsiengineering.com/