Ep. 2: Breaking boardroom barriers, with Jocelyn Mangan

In Episode 2 of The Leadership Dance, Alissa is joined by Jocelyn Mangan, CEO and Founder of illumyn Impact and illumyn. Jocelyn is a visionary leader dedicated to solving board diversity who started two social impact ventures focused on accelerating diversity in corporate boardrooms. The conversation explores how her curiosity led her to the tech industry with companies including OpenTable and Ticketmaster, the challenges she faced as a woman in leadership, and the importance of networking and mentorship. Jocelyn discusses her passion for bridging the gap between underrepresented executives and board opportunities and how each of us can identify our superpowers. She also shares insights on how she balances being an entrepreneur and mom while staying focused on her dreams. 

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💡Key Takeaways:

Better leadership starts at the top, but it requires diverse voices to truly innovate and drive change.

Mentorship and support are essential for career growth, and building relationships is key to accessing board opportunities. 

Stay intentional—focus on what feels authentic and fun, even when the path ahead seems uncertain.

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Learn more about Jocelyn here:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jocelynmangan/ 

Website: www.illumynimpact.org 

Other: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/the-boardroom-view-7074778308969721856/  

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