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Join us as we explore what it means to be on a perfectly imperfect journey to a fulfilled life. We have a deep curiosity about the ways in which we each navigate the journey - how to savor the times when you’re in flow, what happens when you hit a bump in the road, and how to find the learning and growth in ALL of it. Because the one thing that is certain is no one’s life path is a straight line! We have lots of thoughts, ideas, and questions to share around what it takes to live a fulfilling life and we will also be talking to friends, colleagues, and experts. While our focus is on modern “western” concerns, interests, needs, fears, etc. we look to both eastern and western philosophies and practices to guide us on our journeys. We hope this podcast will feel like getting together with some good friends over a glass of wine or a cup of tea every few weeks - we do not have all the answers, but we have lots of questions and hope to inspire you to consider where you want your own journey to take you. Anne is an HR Executive and consultant and Sherry’s an executive and life coach. We have been friends and colleagues for over fifteen years and have had the good fortune to dive deeply into a wide variety of approaches that we’ve brought into both our professional and personal lives.
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Wednesday Jan 19, 2022
Wednesday Jan 19, 2022
Aisha Ponds joins us this week and shares her story, from her beginnings in a segregated neighborhood, to experiencing direct and indirect racism growing up and throughout her career, to her deep dedication to her work. Aisha has an infectious laugh and an unwavering sense of optimism, but it is ultimately her faith, in herself and her god, that guides her perfectly imperfect journey. One of our favorite quotes from this episode: “FEAR is false evidence appearing real: (attributed to Iyanla Vanzant and others) which perfectly underscores Aisha’s commitment to faith.
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Aisha leads Customer Service Operations at Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina. She has been at Blue Cross NC since 2013, where she has held various leadership roles across Operations including her most recent roles as Director of Stakeholder Escalations and Customer Experience (2017 – 2021), Sr. Manager of Continuous Quality Improvement (2016 – 2017), and Lead Program Manager of Process Analysis & Improvement (2014-2016).
Aisha is a Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, a certified Customer Experience and Analytics Professional, and a SCRUM MASTER, experienced in Change Management, Business Analysis, Process Improvement, Training and Development, Strategic Planning and Vendor Management.
She holds a MS in Technical Communication and Organizational Information Systems from North Carolina State University and a BS in Technical Communication from Rochester Institute of Technology. Aisha lives in Cary, NC and enjoys movies, Asian Cuisine, and serving and supporting local businesses and charities in her community.
Aisha talks about the importance of mentors and a personal board of directors. This article does a nice job referencing both:
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