Driven by a deep curiosity in the social sciences and humanities, Isiah leverages principles from psychology, sociology, and behavioral science to better understand and improve how individuals and communities interact and grow. In his career, he leads efforts to transform organizational cultures by creating inclusive spaces, amplifying employee voices, and driving continuous innovation and process improvement. As a proponent of Transformational Leadership, Isiah advocates for addressing the often-overlooked dimensions of diversity, embracing authentic allyship, and championing genuine social responsibility, with a strong focus on consumer-centric practices as cornerstones of organizational success. Guided by a deep commitment to philanthropy and humanitarianism, Isiah strives to leave a lasting, positive impact on both organizational culture and society at large.
Constantly seeking new perspectives and experiences, Isiah enjoys attending alternative music festivals, kayaking, participating in focus groups, and more.
Talk: How to Discover Your Authentic Self — at Any Age / Bevy Smith
“The speaker combines humility, storytelling, and confidence in a powerful message about embracing authenticity and refusing to settle. She argues that intentional decision making is crucial to happiness, highlighting that the process of shaping and refining one’s identity is neither linear nor finite, but an ongoing journey where conscious choices help cultivate an identity that aligns with our deepest desires.”
What if everything you’ve been taught about building a successful career no longer applies?
Margaret Weniger has spent years exploring that question from both sides of the table. As director of entrepreneurial programs for CREATE-X at Georgia Institute of Technology, she helps founders navigate uncertainty while building companies designed for the future. As a technology sales executive, leadership strategist and author of “Broken,” she has interviewed hundreds of professionals, founders and executives to understand why some people emerge from career disruption stronger than before.
Margaret’s work sits at the intersection of entrepreneurship, leadership and the changing nature of work. Drawing from her own unconventional career and years of research, she challenges long-held assumptions about success, ambition and what it really takes to build a meaningful career in a world that refuses to stand still.
At TEDxAtlanta, Margaret invites us to rethink one of the most familiar ideas about work. The answer may change not only how you think about your career, but also how you approach whatever comes next.
