Shaping U.S. Trade Policy: A Conversation with Jamila Thompson, Acting Chief of Staff and Senior Advisor to the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), The White House

Dear Minority Leaders,

Its been a while. Unfortunately, I was either under the weather or on client travel overseas most of February. I am happy to finally be back with a new episode featuring my good friend,  the inspirational Jamila Thompson, acting Chief of Staff for the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR).

In this episode Jamila shares her journey to the White House, where she is  shaping more inclusive trade policies. During our conversation Jamila honors her former bosses,  congressional giants Congresswoman Barbara Lee and the late Congressman John Lewis, whose guidance framed her principles in policymaking.

We discuss how to glean insight and wisdom from every stage of our careers-- from Hill  internships to high-stakes management roles in the executive branch.  We explore how such experiences forge not only effective policymakers but also compassionate leaders.  We also take some lessons in leadership from the tennis court, where Jamila learned  the secret to long term success is perseverance.

As proud former congressional staffers, we spotlight the ascent of influential women of color like  USTR Ambassador Katherine Tai and OMB Director Shalanda Young, who rose from the negotiating tables of Congress to powerhouse positions in President Biden's administration. We also delve into the significance of the US-Kenya Strategic Trade and Investment Partnership, reflecting on the Biden-Harris administration's  engagement with African nations. 

I hope you enjoy this enlightening discussion as much as we did.
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A note of thanks:

Sadly, this is likely my last episode for a while. My firm, Catalyst Global Strategies is growing rapidly this year, and I have less free time to bring you high quality episodes of this podcast. Don't fret, however, as  I will continue to  bring you special episodes and collaborations featuring dynamic women of color leaders in the furture. .. So stay subscribed and continue to follow the show! Thanks for joining me on this ride.

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