Christine Simmons is the is the Chief Operating Officer for The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. You know, The Oscars! Before joining the prestigious Academy of Motion Pictures, Christine was the President & Chief Operations Officer of the three-time WNBA Champion Los Angeles Sparks and much more! Christine's CV is impressive, but it pails in comparison when you hear her journey in this episode. 

Christine might be competitive but she understands that having a winning team is more important than being awarded an MVP at the end of a season. In this episode, Christine talks about the importance of capitalizing on chance encounters and putting yourself out there. She also talks about why diversity is important to any organization, and how we need to educate each other on inclusion. 

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