Sabrena is a powerhouse in the world of career transformation. With over 30 years of experience in recruiting, workforce development, and career coaching, she has helped thousands of professionals pivot with confidence, overcome self-doubt, and secure roles aligned with their purpose. She’s the founder of HelloHired™, an AI-powered career coaching platform designed to meet professionals wherever they are—whether they're burned out, laid off, or simply ready for more.

Sabrena is also the author of "Burn Your Exit Route: How to Leave a Soul-Sucking Job and Build a Career You Love," and she’s on a mission to disrupt outdated job search advice through a blend of modern tools, deep strategy, and straightforward guidance. A passionate advocate for equity, reinvention, and pursuing work that energizes you, Sabrena brings wisdom, warmth, and tangible results to every conversation.

Whether she's mentoring emerging talent or developing technology that levels the playing field, Sabrena demonstrates that it's never too late to rewrite your career story—and she's here to help others do the same.

You can connect with Sabrena Alvin on Linked here. Check out Sabrena’s book below:

• “Burn Your Exit Route: How to Leave a Soul-Sucking Job and Build a Career You Love”

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Nicole is a marketing leader and AI ethics expert with over 25 years of experience driving growth, innovation, and operational excellence at the intersection of marketing, technology, and data analytics. She serves as an adjunct Professor of Marketing and Technology at New York University.

Nicole has held pivotal leadership roles, including Global Head of Marketing at Meta, SVP of Innovation at Ipsos, and VP of Innovation for Greater China at Nielsen. As a strategic consultant, she has guided organizations across diverse industries through digital transformation and innovation, including in Tech, Automotive, CPG, Healthcare, Retail, and Finance—.

A passionate advocate for ethical leadership and diversity in technology, Nicole serves on the Board of Per Scholas, advancing tech education for underrepresented communities, and the Board of Directors for the Loveland Foundation, supporting mental health and healing initiatives.

Her expertise is grounded in academic rigor, with a Master’s in AI Ethics and Society from the University of Cambridge’s Leverhulme Centre for the Future of Intelligence and an Executive MBA from TRIUM, a global partnership among NYU Stern, the London School of Economics, and HEC Paris.

Nicole is a sought-after speaker, sharing insights on ethical AI, digital innovation, and marketing leadership with audiences worldwide. Her forthcoming book, Ethical AI in Marketing: Aligning Growth, Responsibility and Customer Trust (Kogan Page, 2025), explores responsible AI adoption in marketing and its implications for the future.

You can connect with Nicole on Linkedin here. Here’s a list of resources Nicole shared on the podcast:

1. Listen to podcasts every day! CMO Podcast

2. Check out AI Now Institute for events and information

3. Check out ALL Tech is Human Website

Karen Wilkins-Mickey is the VP of Diversity Equity & Inclusion, entering her fifth season with the Seattle Seahawks. Karen is the Seahawks first Vice President of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Prior to joining the Seattle Seahawks, Karen worked for several Pacific NW companies including Alaska Air Group, Microsoft and Expedia in Senior Global Diversity and Inclusion Strategy roles.

Karen earned a bachelor’s degree in communications from California State University, Chico and recently completed the McKinsey Black Executive Leadership Program where she represented a cohort of Black leaders at Alaska Air Group with peers across various industries. Karen Karen Wilkins-Mickey is the VP of Diversity Equity & Inclusion, entering her fifth season with the Seattle Seahawks. Karen is the Seahawks first Vice President of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Prior to joining the Seattle Seahawks, Karen worked for several Pacific NW companies including Alaska Air Group, Microsoft and Expedia in Senior Global Diversity and Inclusion Strategy roles.

Karen earned a bachelor’s degree in communications from California State University, Chico and recently completed the McKinsey Black Executive Leadership Program where she represented a cohort of Black leaders at Alaska Air Group with peers across various industries. Karen serves on several external Diversity Equity & Inclusion committees helping to drive this work across a variety of industries across the U.S. Karen is committed to helping people and organizations reach their full potential.

You connect with Karen on Linkedin here.

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