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Welcome to Lifting Up: Lessons From Verizon Women Leaders. In each episode of this special series, we celebrate a Verizon role model. We hear their success stories and glean wisdom from the ups, downs and detours of their journey. By amplifying diverse voices, we discover the unique superpowers that each one of us brings to the table, and gain tools to achieve personal and professional fulfillment - whatever form that takes.

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

Mar 29, 2024

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