Her Story
About Danielle
Danielle Richardson currently works in finance at JP Morgan, having recently transitioned from roles in software development and marketing. Her areas of specialization include creating content, handling technical matters, and organizing projects. She earned her MBA from NDA University in 2015 and obtained a software development certification from Flatiron School. She is currently working toward her PMP certification. Richardson attributes her success to her faith and trusting in herself. She values communication, transparency, vulnerability, honest feedback, and constructive criticism in both her professional and personal life. Among the challenges she identifies in her field is imposter syndrome, which she overcomes by recognizing that if chosen for a role, it is for a good reason, and by trusting herself. She advises young women entering the industry that it is acceptable to transition and try new things, and to enjoy the journey of life even if they do not have everything figured out.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Danielle
01What do you attribute your success to?
Definitely my faith and following through with my faith, again trusting yourself and what you already have inside of you.
02What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
It is okay to transition. It's okay to try new things. Even as you get older, you sometimes feel like you should have it all figured out, and it's okay if you don't. You just enjoy the journey of life.
03What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
The biggest challenge is imposter syndrome, overcome by knowing that if you were chosen, you were chosen for a reason and be confident in that. Another is trusting yourself.
04What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
Communication, transparency, vulnerability in communicating, feedback, honest feedback, constructive criticism to help myself be better and someone being receptive to constructive criticism to grow together.
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