"You have to leverage your network and build strong relationships."

In this episode, I sit down with LaToya Davis, Executive HR Business Partner at Kimberly-Clark, to explore her transformative journey from a small town in Indiana to becoming a trailblazer in corporate HR.

LaToya shares how her upbringing, shaped by her hardworking single mother and a close-knit family, set the foundation for her drive and success. We discuss the pivotal moments that guided her career, including her unexpected path to Purdue, her time at Johnson & Johnson, and her recent transition to Kimberly-Clark. She also opens up about her experiences with career pivots, the importance of self-reflection, and how she’s learned to embrace change and give herself grace throughout her journey.

Timestamps:

(00:00) Intro

(01:30) Early life and family values

(03:46) Breaking barriers in the workforce

(07:33) Educational journey and college decisions

(11:08) First jobs and early career

(17:52) Transition to corporate HR

(25:28) Career advice and life changes

(26:23) Pursuing an MBA at Purdue

(27:50) Internship at Johnson & Johnson

(33:53) Career transitions and family life

(36:46) Moving to Dallas and joining Kimberly-Clark

(44:48) Work for the next generation

Connect with my guest:

LaToya Davis on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/latoyandavis/

Explore Kimberly-Clark: https://www.kimberly-clark.com/en-us/

Connect with me:

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