On the latest episode of "Inside the Circles," Mastercard’s podcast about the future of work and the topics of now, host Latoya Bennett-Johnson chats with Thompson, a two-time intern at Mastercard who is now an account management director for North America, about her career journey and her passion for uplifting her community.  Brianna Thompson grew up mere miles from the opulent playgrounds of Hamptons, but her hometown of Hampton Bays is working class, and she was the first...

On the latest episode of “Inside the Circles,” Mastercard’s podcast about the future of work and the topics of now, host Latoya Bennett-Johnson sat down with Chad Wallace, who is the executive vice president and global head of Commercial Solutions. After a robust career with Goldman Sachs and Capital One, Wallace joined Mastercard a little over a year ago to lead the company’s commercial and B2B businesses, including product, engineering, and sales.  Three years ago, on National Coming Out...

The pandemic sparked many changes in how we live and work, and among them is how we now center mental health and wellbeing in our lives.  Mastercard’s own Future of Work initiatives support the ways people show up as their authentic selves, with the flexibility and understanding to do what’s best for their wellbeing.  On the latest episode of “Inside the Circles,” Mastercard’s podcast about the future of work and the topics of now, host Latoya Bennett-Johnson chats with Schawn Branch, a...

The latest episode of "Inside the Circles" will honor Earth Month, focusing on Mastercard’s ESG priorities, the changes we’re making to our office spaces to become green-certified and how employees can feel empowered to combat environmental issues.  Host Latoya Bennett-Johnson, vice president, Global Sponsorships, spoke with two of our sustainability experts, Sia Xeros, vice president, Environmental Sustainability and Erin Goodhand, director, Sustainability to explore their personal journeys...

We’re celebrating Pride Month on “Inside on the Circles.” For this edition, we’re joined by technical program manager Mark O’Looney and vice president, social impact communications, Allison Kahn. (You may also be familiar with Mark and his story through his ever-growing Instagram account ‘Two Men and a Surrogacy’). Mark and Allison will join host Latoya Bennett-Johnson for a discussion on their career journeys, the importance of equity and inclusivity in the workplace, what Pride Month means...

On June 5, it's World Environment Day so  host Latoya Bennett-Johnson chats ESG with Jim Colvine, senior vice president, Product Management and Jennifer Merli, vice president, Corporate Sustainability. The acronym ESG that has taken flight across industries over the last few years and stands for environmental, social and corporate governance – non-financial ways to measure a company’s sustainability and social responsibility.  Contributing to a more sustainable world is one of our core...

“If you want something, reach for it.” A long career in male-dominated spaces forged Mastercard’s Vice Chair Ann Cairns’ personal credo, and continues to fuel it in her work to champion women in business. In the latest episode of “Inside the Circles,” Mastercard’s podcast about the future of work and the topics of now, host Latoya Bennett-Johnson sits down with Cairns to discuss her longstanding commitment to inclusion, diversity and mentorship, and the experiences that led her to this role. ...

An inclusive workplace that champions positive social impact inside and outside of its walls is not a nice-to-have – it’s a necessity, says Mastercard’s Chief Inclusion Officer Randall Tucker. In the latest episode of “Inside the Circles,” host Latoya Bennett-Johnson sits down with Tucker to discuss his career journey, Mastercard’s  In Solidarity commitment to helping close the racial wealth gap,  and the genesis of the initiative following the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis in 2020. ...

In honor of Veterans Day in the U.S. and Remembrance Day in the United Kingdom and Canada, we pay tribute to the brave men and women who served in the armed forces. We chat with Neil Parker and Jen Buckner. Buckner leads Mastercard’s Technology Risk Governance and Standards team and is a recently-retired U.S. Army brigadier general. Parker is a VP in Corporate Security. Before joining Mastercard, he deployed to the Middle East as a corporal with the British Armed Forces.

On the latest episode of "Inside the Circles, host Latoya Bennett-Johnson chats with Eva Mudgal and Monica Agarwala about pathways to bring and keep more women in technology and innovation. Mudgal is an alum of Mastercard's global STEM program Girls4Tech and Agarwala joined Mastercard in 2018 as part of "Relaunch Your Career,"  the company's program designed specifically for professionals who want to rejoin the workforce after a career break.

As we close out Pride Month, two of Mastercard’s LGBTQ+ employee leaders discuss what inclusion means to them and why it’s important to bring their authentic selves to work. On the latest episode, host Latoya Bennett-Johnson chats with Mira Belgrave and Ashley Thomas, both of the company’s PRIDE business resource group, about the power of visibility, the need for intersectionality and the meaning of bravery.

During the nearly 18 months of constant anxiety, stress and fatigue, the pandemic has affected the global population in unimaginable ways. For millions, the line between work and life has been blurred, and there should be no shame in admitting that our wellbeing is sometimes suffering. On the latest episode, host Latoya Bennett-Johnson chats with Mastercard's Chief People Officer Michael Fraccaro about the company’s approach to wellness.

As the one-year milestone of the pandemic fades into the rear view, we've learned consumers are willing to reduce their own carbon footprint and they’re demanding that brands be more sustainable as well. This Earth Day, we chat with Sue Kelsey, the EVP who oversees inclusive and sustainable digital products for Consumer Solutions and Paul Trueman, an SVP in Cyber & Intelligence Solutions who champions sustainable and eco-friendly cards. 

What does it mean to support woman at work? It’s more than just clearing a path for a few to the C-suite. It’s about creating a culture where woman’s perspectives are valued and where their needs are met. We chat with London-based Ronel Lundall, an EVP for customer delivery for Mastercard’s New Payment Platforms business, and Dublin-based Amy Neale, an SVP who leads global initiatives for fintechs. They discuss career journeys, authenticity in leadership and the role of mentorship in...

Black History Month is a time to celebrate the contributions and achievements of the Black community. Part of what that looks like building more partnerships with historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) – helping us attract, attain and advance Black employees. Hosted by Latoya Bennett-Johnson, we chat with Alissa ‘Dr. Jay’ Abdullah, deputy chief information security officer and Les Matthews, executive vice president, Sales and Servicing, North America, about the impact and...

Welcome back to "Inside the Circles." We’ve learned a lot over the last 12 months. The value of connection with each other, the importance of real conversations and the need to think about both the here and now – especially when it comes to the future of work, life and culture. To help meet these needs, we’re re-introducing our podcast with a new host: Latoya Bennett Johnson. She’ll bring us honest conversations with Mastercard employees and executives about a wide range of topics that matter...

Since this special edition of "Inside the Circles" revolves around the dual manager relationship, we thought it would make perfect sense to chat with two execs who are no stranger to the above - especially during this time of objective setting. Guest host Chris Meyrick, Mastercard's executive vice president, Human Resources, International Markets, chats with Jennifer Rademaker, executive vice president,  Global Customer Delivery and Carlo Enrico, president, Latin America and Caribbean region.

We understand the kind of dread that self-assessments can drudge up. We're thrilled to host Parag Mehta, executive director for Mastercard's Center for Inclusive Growth. He chats with Brianna Thompson, an associate analyst in Products and Innovation. From advice on how to ensure you're thinking about your self-evaluations all year long to how to get comfortable talking about yourself in the first place, Parag and Brianna's insights will surely spark some great inspiration for your own...

Since the third episode of “Inside the Circles” revolves all around taking risks, we thought it would be apropos to chat with someone who focuses on taking risks in their daily role -- Deb Barta, senior vice president, Innovation and Startup Engagement. She chats with Will Garrity, an associate specialist in Employee Communications.  From advice on taking the right risks in your career to finding out what their biggest risks were, they cover just about everything. It's a must listen. 

Our third episode revolves all around taking risks,so we thought it would be a lot of fun to have someone on the show who focuses on taking risks in their daily role -- Deb Barta, senior vice president, Innovation and Startup Engagement for Mastercard. She chats with Will Garrity, an associate specialist in Employee Communications. From advice on how to ensure you're calculating and taking the right risks to finding out what Deb and Will's biggest risks were, they cover just about everything.

We’ve all been told bring your best self to work. But what does that mean? In this episode, we talk personal branding. And we can’t think of anyone better to chat about the subject than the Mastercard's executive vice president of product and B2B marketing, Greg Boosin. He chats with Emily Anne Stepper, an analyst in Cyber and Intelligence Solutions. From discussing how to be the best version of yourself to working without a brand, Greg and Emily cover everything you’ll need to know.

Let’s face it. We all move in fast forward. Work is stressful. Life is stressful. Our commutes are stressful! Good news: We’re here to help. “Inside the Circles” is a new advice exchange podcast produced by Mastercard. Our first episode features Jennifer Rademaker, executive vice president, Customer Delivery and Kaitlin Triano, director, Product Market Management. The topic? Leadership. From coaching to inspirational reading to what unlikely cable show Jennifer finds inspiration, it’s a must-l

Hosted by Kerri Warner, Inside the Circles is a short advice-exchange podcast designed to shine a light on work-related topics for the aspiring, ambivalent or curious among us. Whether you're navigating the uncharted waters of a new role, plotting your move to your next one or leading a team through culture change, this pint-sized podcast will introduce you to both new and tenured Mastercard employees who've been there. Isn't your personal and professional development worth a few minutes?...