A driving force in promoting DEI throughout her career, King’s latest endeavor, “NBCU Open Doors,” supports minority-owned, small business owners through a podcast, blog and thought leadership. As a servant-leader she shares her wisdom and experience with her community, serving on the boards of Urban Arts and The Links, Incorporated, organizations dedicated to supporting education, civic engagement and cultural activities. A “She Runs It – 2024 Working Mothers of the Year” award recipient, King celebrates parenthood and powerful leadership in the workplace.
Advice I would give a recent graduate: Remain curious and prepare to pivot. Curiosity is where I believe you anchor the building blocks of your life, testing and learning, while being present with each experience.
Has the internet created more inclusion or exclusion? Inclusion exists at an intersection. The internet is inherently inclusive because your access grants you the ability to explore further. Where the internet can be exclusionary, is when someone is denied access. Access is another intersection that can disrupt any dynamic. On top of that, the internet is not only this data-driven technology, but it’s also a way to drive human engagement in today’s world. As technology continues to evolve, I am committed to advocating for access and creating opportunities for human connection. Whether it’s developing programs that are accessible to all levels and teams, or sharing resources and opportunities for our entire business to connect internally and externally, it’s important to view our work through the lenses of access and connection, and the internet – when used in the right way – is a great tool for creating more inclusion.
What does work-life balance mean to you? I believe in work-life integration. Motherhood has helped me succeed at work because I am intrinsically motivated and driven by my legacy #CMK. Work helps me succeed as a parent because my work has intention and purpose. Just as in parenthood, there’s a sense of urgency and importance in my servant leadership whether on the job, on the Boards I serve and the organizations I participate in. The opportunity to integrate all parts of my existence into my work and life isn’t always equal, yet we make the most of the twenty-four hours we have. And because I know change is not an event, it’s a process, the process of systemic change, just as legacy building, is all about progress over perfection.