57. Doing What Energizes You with Kori Carew

Mom Life and Law

Kori Carew is the Chief Inclusion & Diversity Officer at Seyfarth Shaw, a former law firm partner and litigator, a TedX Speaker, a mother, an artist, and a force for good in this world. Kori is someone who is not afraid to tell the truth and disrupt the status quo. She is a leader in the legal industry when it comes to combating bias and fostering inclusion.
When reading about Kori's many accomplishments, it would be easy to feel intimidated. However, Kori's warmth will immediately draw you in. She has a unique ability to reflect and get to the heart of what truly matters.
In this episode, Kori shares about her journey in the law and how she made the decision to leave practice to pursue another passion--racial justice and equity in the workplace. She reflected on what energized her and what drained her. By tapping into her unique strengths and her core values, Kori was able to chart a new career path to strive to make a difference.
Connect with and follow Kori Carew at:
https://www.koricarew.com/
LinkedIn: Kori S. Carew, Esq. (She/Her/Hers) | LinkedIn
Twitter: @koricarew
Instagram: Kori Carew (@koricarew)
TedX: Kori Carew: Just Belonging: Finding the Courage to Interrupt Bias | TED Talk
The Belonging Project: The Belonging Project | Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Articles:

• https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/ready-movement-pull-up-kori-carew-freeman-m-a-comms-she-her-
• http://savoynetwork.com/fighting-culture-silence-face-tragedy/
• https://denovobrief.com/what-the-belonging-project-can-teach-us-about-fostering-true-inclusion/

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