Ep. 91: Breaking into leadership while identifying as a Lao refugee, LGBTQIA2S plus, and nonprofit professional of color with Matthew Rizzie (Executive Director at GLCU Foundation for Financial Empowerment)

Do you feel your passion is to make the world a better place?  But you’re unsure of how to build a career out of it?  In this episode, we discuss: - How the intersectionality of our identities impact our career and life choices. - The differences between Ally Wong’s “Jungle Asians” versus “Fancy Asians.” - How teachers make an impact, and can change our life path. - Steps you can take to turn your passion of making the world a better place into your career. - How to build your career in philanthropy, making a big impact, and also make a good living to support your life goals and needs. - How to use your personal lived experience and professional work experience to provide culturally competent service. - What nonprofits can do to increase representation, specifically people of color, in leadership. - Why it’s important to enjoy the journey. Learn more about Matthew on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-rizzie-3139403/. Connect with Samorn on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/in/samornselim. Get a copy of Samorn’s book, “Belonging: Self Love Lessons From A Workaholic Depressed Insomniac Lawyer” at https://tinyurl.com/swpc578c. Get weekly career tips by signing up for our advice column at www.careerunicorns.com.