Season 5
From Nonprofit Education to Diversity & Inclusion in Corporate America and a 200% Salary Increase
An Interview with Jade Chan, Diversity & Inclusion Manager at Amazon Web Services
Podcast Audio Only:
Jade Chan has a story and professional mission that will inspire and motivate you to find your purpose. This interview is jam-packed with tips and resources to help you understand diversity and inclusion work in corporate America, how to advance in your career, and how to take control of what you want in your career and finances.
Right from the start, Jade provides you with a simple and easy-to-follow explanation of diversity and inclusion in the workplace and how we can champion this work on a daily basis through simple action.
From there, Jade shares an intensely personal story about her experience with bullying and hate at a young age because she looked different from other kids in her community.
She shares how she took that pain and channeled into what is now the work she is doing at Amazon Web Services. She made a leap from education to the tech industry and shares tactical tips on how to make it happen for you.
Jade and I are both passionate about personal finance and in this interview we discuss generational wealth - and how to obtain it now for future generations, the F.I.R.E. movement, and how Jade increased her salary by 200% in less than a year.
RESOURCES MENTIONED
Books:
Managing With Aloha by Rosa Say
The Making of a Manager by Julie Zhou
I Will Teach You To Be Rich by Ramit Sethi
Bullied From Terror to Triumph: My Survival Story by Tensie Taylor
Blogs:
Million Mile Secrets
Our Rich Journey
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Dhar Mann
Nas Daily
Jay Shetty
Oprah
Learn more about the LHTP - Lincoln Heights Tutorial Program
About Jade Chan:
Jade Chan serves as a Diversity & Inclusion Program Manager at Amazon Web Services (AWS), and is a motivational speaker and leadership coach. Her career expands over 15 roles in several industries including tech, start-ups, education, non-profit and corporate America. Jade brings unique perspectives gained from her experience empowering individuals to unleash the untapped potential of themselves and their employees. Jade worked her way up overcoming insurmountable challenges as a youth activist and growing up in poverty and racism in East Los Angeles. Now she uses her seat at the table to advance culture for teams, organizations, and diverse talent.
Jade is a leadership expert who delivers high-energy presentations, empathy experiences, and interactive workshops that challenge audiences to leverage their focus and pay attention to what matters most at work and in life. Audiences love her practical strategies that they can apply personally and professionally, on overcoming imposter syndrome, career advancement, inclusion, intersectionality, and belonging. Often describing her as a “powerful facilitator”, with consistent feedback “this is the most important meeting I’ve ever been to in my years at this company.” In her free time, Jade loves spending time with her multicultural family, working towards FIRE, traveling, exploring diverse cuisines, and giving back.
Contact: For speaking opportunities, email jadechanspeaks [at] gmail.com or connect with her on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/chanjade/
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