The Outlier's Journey - Stories of Inspiring Paths to Success
An outlier is someone who manages to break away from their circumstance and somehow achieve more than their peers. In this podcast we will uncover the fascinating journey to success that many African Americans and Caribbean immigrants have achieved so that it might enlighten & inspire others. We will explore how and why they were able to exceed society's expectations despite the challenges that they faced.
The Outlier's Journey - Stories of Inspiring Paths to Success
From Jersey City Youth to Senior Manager in Tech - Troy James
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John Seaton
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Season 1
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Episode 5
In this episode we follow the journey of Troy James, an Afro-American who grew up in Jersey City and East Orange New Jersey in the 70s and 80s. Follow his journey to success in Tech at Cisco, as he navigated growing up in a tough neighborhood as a quiet and shy skinny kid who loved to read comic books. With the inspiration of his parents, the positive lessons learned from his comic books, and the support of his college fraternity, Troy was able to overcome the adversities that he faced. So if you are wondering how a quiet, shy skinny kid can overcome his environment, then this podcast may have something for you.
