Her Story
About Lakeisha
Lakeisha Young serves as Senior Business Account Executive in the telecom industry, working from her office in Manassas, Virginia. She brings more than eight years of experience to her role, which she began four months ago after four years as a business-to-consumer sales manager with Samsung. Her career path also includes time at Best Buy, which sparked her interest in expanding her technical skills. Lakeisha graduated high school in 2011, completed A-levels through the University of Cambridge, and taught herself coding in C at age 14. She is currently enrolled in computer science studies and working toward an advanced certificate in AI, which she applies by building AI agents to analyze business accounts. She is an active member of employee resource groups and her local chamber of commerce. Lakeisha attributes her professional success to her drive for constant improvement and a desire to create a better future for herself and her family, noting that education is freedom and she refuses to remain stagnant. She values authenticity, continuous growth, family, and showing up for those she cares about.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Lakeisha
01What do you attribute your success to?
My drive to constantly improve and create a better life for retirement and to support my mom. Education is freedom and I never want to be stagnant. I value continuous growth and ambition.
02What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
Network with people in similar career paths. Google jobs with the most job security in the field and tailor your certifications based on that. Research roles to ensure long-term financial stability and career potential.
03What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
Customers are getting increasingly more educated about technology, which I see as an advantage because it makes conversations more engaging and they understand explanations better without hesitation.
04What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
Continuous growth and ambition, being authentic and unapologetically yourself, never dimming your light, family, friends, showing up for people you care about, and celebrating milestones.
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