Nestlé Black History Month Fireside Chat Highlights Stephanie Hart’s Leadership Journey and the Power of Representation

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This week, I had the honor of attending a fireside chat, thoughtfully moderated by Victor Eaton, and meeting Nestlé’s EVP & COO, Stephanie Hart. Listening to her career journey was both grounding and inspiring—especially as she reflected on the significance of her historic role on Nestlé’s Executive Board and what representation at that level truly means.What stood out most wasn’t just what she shared, but how she showed up—authentic, honest, and deeply human. Her advice stayed with me:▪️ “Test, fail, learn, repeat.”▪️ “Do the work, and it will follow.”▪️ "Be authentic, but situational. Know your audience."These words resonated deeply, especially during Black History Month. Representation matters, but so does visibility, community, and the ability to show up as yourself while navigating different rooms and spaces.I’m grateful to be in environments where leaders share real journeys and where I can show up alongside others who see, support, and uplift one another. ❣️ Moments like this remind me why community and mentorship matter. hashtag#BlackHistoryMonth hashtag#WomenInLeadership hashtag#Leadership hashtag#Authenticity hashtag#RepresentationMatters hashtag#Nestle

Communities

• Black

Observances

• Black History Month

Formats

• Fireside Chat & AMA
• Speaker Presentation
• Panels

Goals

• Grow