Nicola Mattis shares her career journey and how she started to control the narrative.

Show Notes

This podcast was designed to inspire and provide strategies for the challenges Black women specifically face whether in their career, family, within themselves, and more.  I wanted to provide a space of connection, encouragement, and community. While we root for one another, let’s take the time to learn from each other as well!

People Who Control the Narrative, Control the Story!

Today I have the amazing opportunity to talk with Nicola. She shares her career journey with us and what she has learned over time.  She speaks candidly about her challenges and the strategies she has put in place to overcome them. She advocated for narrating your own story and reminds us that, “People who control the narrative, control the story!” 

In this episode, we chat about the following an more:

·       The benefits of documentation 

·       The importance of networking

·       The power of recognizing influencers 

·       Her reliance on God

·       Diversification of mentors matter

Links/Resources mentioned in this episode

1.     Donut App on Slack, networking tool

2.     Brand Engineer Studios, a transformative brand company, dedicated to elevating Black STEM professionals by designing powerful brand stories and professional brands, which enable them to achieve their goals in business. Their clients are going for the mountaintops, not just the hills. They are dream-driven!

3.     The Alchemist, by Paulo Coelho, Book Recommendation

4.     Failing Up: How to Take Risks, Aim Higher, and Never Stop Learning, by Leslie Odom Jr., Book recommendation

5.     Shoe Dog: A Memoir by the Creator of Nike, by Phil Knight, Book Recommendation

 Nicola Mattis' Bio

Nicola Mattis knows how to create masterful moments. She spent over 15 years of her career in Marketing with major brands like Ecolab, FedEx and Travelocity, creating bold, integrated campaigns that CAPTIVATED millions. To her, unlocking a brand’s hidden story is the best part. 

As the Founder and CMO of Brand Engineer Studios, she uses the same talent to develop brand strategies for black STEM professionals and tech companies. As an advocate for black professionals in STEM, she gives them a voice. She sees them as the superheroes of young black children.

Nicola graduated from Duke University with a bachelor’s degree in Public Policy Studies and African  and African-American Studies. In addition, she obtained an MBA (Masters of Business Administration in Brand Management) from Wake Forest University but always, always roots for Duke even when they’re not winning.

Her philosophy is simple: aim high, have fun and be bold.  Why not?

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