Women Empowerment Wednesday

The Chicago Sky and I Choose the Ladder have partnered together to bring you Women Empowerment Wednesdays powered by Walgreens. Every Wednesday between August 19 – September 16 we will offer you a podcast from an executive woman with an inspirational story that we hope will help you advance your career and expand your goals.  Our theme this year is #NoCeiling because we believe that there are no limits to what you can accomplish when you believe in yourself and these women are just a few examples of that.

Check back every week to hear another inspiring story


SHERINA MAY EDWARDS 

Energy and Utilities Regulatory Attorney and Partner, Quarles & Brady LLP

Why she’s great: Sherina is a champion for diversity and inclusion and in September 2014, founded the Women’s Energy Summit as an annual forum for select women across the nation to discuss pertinent issues in the energy industry, highlight accomplishments, uplift rising stars and break down barriers.

Podcast Episode: iTunes | Spotify 

LESLIE ANDERSON-RUTLAND 

Global Head Enterprise Technology Employee Experience at BMO Financial Group

Why she’s great: She is an active member in the Chicago business community focusing on college readiness and persistence as well as entrepreneurship.


Podcast Episode: iTunes | Spotify 

Kimberly Cook

Divorce and Family Law Partner at Schiller DuCanto & Fleck LLP

Why she’s great: Named a Rising Star by Super Lawyers Magazine since 2013, Kimberly spends her free time sharing her legal experience with the community as a speaker, volunteer and mentor.

Podcast Episode: iTunes | Spotify 


EZINNE KWUBIRI

North America, Head of Inclusion & Diversity at H&M

Why she’s great: Ezinne uses her experience and network to support organizations that empower young girls and service underrepresented communities. Her world view is one that upholds the values that mandate equality, access, and opportunity for all humanity.

Podcast Episode: iTunes | Spotify 

CHASTITY LORD

President & CEO, Jeremiah Program

Why she’s great: She and her team at the Jeremiah Program are committed to disrupting the cycle of poverty for single mothers and their children, two generations at a time.

Podcast Episode: iTunes | Spotify