Sabrena Edwards profile on Influential Women

Sabrena Edwards

Navex

Charlotte, NC

2001Years experience

Certifications · Degrees · Memberships

Degree Master's degree Degree Certificate program for women in entrepreneurship at Cornell University Cert Master's degree Cert Certificate program for women in entrepreneurship at Cornell University Member Women in Technology Member Sigma sorority for professional women (non-traditional students)

Her Story

About Sabrena


Her Interview

Ten minutes with Sabrena

01What do you attribute your success to?

I would say, at the time, and even now, it's my children, my husband, my family. My children witnessed me as a single mom trying to make ends meet, and going to school, and being a primary caregiver to my parents. And then my husband, he's been having his own health battles. For him to still stand strong and support me and push me, outside of what he has going on, I think that's huge for me.

02What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?

Don't give up. And keep fighting for what it is that you want.

03What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?

Don't stop becoming. Continue to grow. Continue to want more. I relate to the single mothers and those having their first child, showing them this is what I went through and there's nothing stopping you from getting there.

04What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?

Getting a job that pays you your worth. I was laid off in November and it took 4 months to get a job despite being well qualified. The job market is competitive and disheartening when you check every box but they say you don't have the skill set.

05What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?

Being clear with the expectations and honesty. If you're saying it's this, my expectation is that it's going to be exactly what you're saying. I don't mind shifting and maneuvering, but my expectation is what was promised.

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