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#135 Zaka Presents My Journey Devika Brij
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Devika Brij, Founder of Brij the Gap Consulting, shares her inspiring career journey in tech, including her impactful roles at Google and LinkedIn, and how these experiences led her to launch her own firm. Brij the Gap Consulting specializes in empowering underrepresented employees and their leaders through career advancement strategies, self-advocacy, and personalized coaching. Devika's expertise has made a significant difference for key clients like Visa, Nike, NerdWallet, Great Place to Work, Meta, Reddit, Saks, and Morgan Stanley.
Devika is also the author of the newly released book Thrive in Color: How to Master Self Advocacy and Command your Career as an Underrepresented Professional. Growing up in a single-parent household with a mother from Fiji, Devika developed a strong drive and resilience that has fueled her success. She discusses how her upbringing influenced her passion for self-advocacy, career growth, and her involvement with Zaka, where she is developing strategies and career advancement workshops specifically for first and second-generation immigrants.
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