Divergent Paths: Recent Episodes
Najib Jai
Conversations between myself and inspiring people who have taken unorthodox paths in their lives and careers. Inspired by my own path as a non-traditional MD/MBA and the conversations I have with folks often about it.
Ever doubted whether you were qualified or had the skills to completely transition your life and career? Take a listen to Carmen's story as a woman who is passionate about her Latina heritage and has held a variety of roles from the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, to SVP at Aon, and all the way to her current role advocating for diversity in private equity as the COO of the National Association of Investment Companies (NAIC). Carmen's story highlights the importance of finding your life focus, trusting in yourself and your abilities, and creating meaningful relationships with those around you.
ER doctor turned founder of his own healthcare private equity firm, Kneeland Youngblood embodies the concept of a divergent path. Take a listen as Kneeland and I discuss his eclectic experiences growing up, time at Princeton and medical school, his founding of Pharos Capital, and everything in between. Chock full of wisdom, insights, and sage reminders to follow our own, unique paths!
Olympian, lawyer, and entertainment company guru, Samyr Laine embodies the concept of blazing one's own trail. Listen in to hear more about Sam's choices to push further in his triple jump career on his way to becoming a top ten jumper, working with the likes of Jay Z, Jada and Will Smith, and maintaining his unique identity and path all throughout.
From humble beginnings in Boulder, Colorado, to an elite education, a marketing job at a Fortune 500 company, a few start-ups leading all the way to his current role as CEO of Sean Combs profitable TV network, Revolt TV, Detavio Samuels has had an unpredictable and varied career. Take a listen to Detavio and me discuss his life journey, lessons he's learned, and how he consistently made the often scary choice to choose paths that were best suited to him, even if those right choices diverged from the norm.