54Lights welcomed outspoken VP Tiana Conley into our virtual studio for a session to unpack her career, outlook and circumstance. She shared her experiences as an often solitary, and senior ranking, African-American leader who’s compelled to embrace risk. And while that may leave her in a vulnerable position, it’s fundamentally important to the journey towards equality. Along with her leadership role in the corporate world, Tiana is a mother and an outspoken crusader for human rights. She is participating in a community leadership program, comprising of top black leaders around Chicago, to help tackle imbalances in power dynamics. She’s commited to advancing equality for black people so that all races can thrive and rise towards a state of true equality and progress. Among the most quotable moments from our talk are these prescient lines; “Truth-tellers take their lumps” “I’m gonna speak my truth and I’m ok with you not being ok with that” “Risks are more expensive for black people than for non-black people” “Risks are worth it if they play out for the broader greater good” Listen. Like. Share. Find us on Instagram – @crowd54 Find us on iTunes, Spotify or wherever you do your listening – search “54Lights”