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Erica Vogel
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Protect Your Peace with Erica Vogel
Tech leader, author, and trans advocate Erica Vogel joins Forged in Fire to talk about authenticity, vulnerability, and how a lifetime of solving problems shaped her leadership. From growing up without the language to describe her identity to leading global change initiatives at a Fortune 25 company, Erica’s journey shows that self-acceptance is both personal work and professional superpower. She shares lessons on storytelling, self-awareness, and the balance between openness and self-protection and reminds us that the key to leading well is to protect your peace.


Highlights
  • (10:52) Dealing with Unsupportive People and Retaining Privilege
  • (15:56) Being a Visible Trans Leader and Solving Root Causes
  • (34:43) Writing 'Advice from Your Trans Auntie' and Workplace Identity
  • (42:36) Building Resilience and Well-being in Challenging Times​​
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Guest Biography
Erica Vogel is trans and queer, the author of Advice From Your Trans Aunty, and is currently writing her second book. She is also a corporate LGBTQIA+ champion and a Global Pride ERG (employee resource group) Co-Lead. Erica is a 2x non-profit board member (currently Secretary of the Board for Equality Loudoun, previously Marketing Chair for Trans Tech Social Enterprises). She is also a 3x keynote speaker, a frequent podcast guest/host, a mentor, a parent, a wife, a coffee lover, and a Star Wars enthusiast. Erica is a strategic change initiative professional in tech with over 20 years of experience working with Fortune 25 companies. 
Show Notes
Season 3, Episode 23
Credits
Guest: Erica Vogel
​Host: Liz Cavallaro
Host: Bree Fram
Audio: Frieda Garcia
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Show Notes: Kirsten Pecua
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