Pieces of Me - Inside Zalando

Breaking the Bias and Building an Inclusive Future for Tech

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Lucy Stubley, Principal D&I Talent & Leadership at Zalando, and Vanessa Sanyauke join Janine Matos to explore empowerment, diversity, and inclusion in the modern workplace; with a special focus on women in tech.

Vanessa shares her inspiring journey as the founder of Girls Talk and the Black Girls Tech Summit, two initiatives dedicated to encouraging Black women to pursue careers in technology and leadership. Lucy reflects on her role at Zalando and the company’s ongoing commitment to increasing representation and fostering inclusivity.

The conversation highlights the importance of mentorship, community, and taking bold steps toward career growth.

Lucy and Vanessa’s “Pieces of Me” each reflect personal stories that reveal how heritage and resilience have shaped their professional journeys, alongside the importance of community and lifting up others.

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