Embracing Change with Cheryl Brown

In this episode of Real Talk, Real Growth, host Linda Ostovitz welcomes Cheryl Brown, General Counsel & VP of Human Resources at Southeastern Container in Asheville, North Carolina. Cheryl discusses her bold career transition from attorney at a labor and employment law firm in Maryland to an in-house role with Southeastern Container. Cheryl shares her journey, including her extensive community involvement in Howard County and her decision to move closer to family. She emphasizes the importance of taking risks for professional growth, the need for patience and opportunity, and the challenges and excitement of adapting to a new industry. Cheryl also discusses the responsibilities of managing HR and legal functions within a manufacturing facility and her plans to continue community engagement in her new locale.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome

02:10 Cheryl's Career Background

02:35 Community Engagement and Leadership

05:12 Decision to Move to North Carolina

10:29 New Professional Opportunity

15:10 Challenges and Adaptations in New Role

21:21 Succession Planning and Recruitment

26:18 Personal Reflections and Future Plans

32:09 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Connect with Cheryl Brown on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cherylubrown/

(00:00) - Introduction and Guest Welcome