#5 Overcoming challenges: A resilient journey from a near-fatal accident to building a business to being a Data & AI leader | Melanie Brown, Vice President, Insights & Data, Capgemini NA

This week, we bring you a story of resilience and triumph, an inspiring conversation with Melanie Brown, Vice President, Insights & Data, Capgemini NA. From a military veteran to Data and AI leader, Melanie's journey shows the power of human spirit to overcome even the toughest of challenges.

Tune in to the latest episode of Her Story podcast series as she shares important moments from her career journey.

Timestamps:

00:47 | First job and journey to military

02:38 | Beginning of data journey from chemistry

03:09 | Experiences in business

03:48 | Z-Effect

09:31 | The greatest influence – grandmother

11:04 | Advice for people starting their career

13:00 | Why do you need a mentor

Quotes:

08:28 | "Don't be a passenger. Be the driver, and what I mean by that is. Not owning a task, don't wait to be told what to do. Don't just own a task but own the results and own that." – Melanie Brown

10:44 | "Be fearless to and ask a lot of questions." – Melanie Brown

11:28 | “You'll have to take the lead, be the driver of not only your career, but what it is you want to do, how you want to contribute.” – Melanie Brown

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