
Oct 27, 2026

27
min read
The Power of Perseverance, Hope, and Mentorship with Wanda Herndon
In this episode of College & Career Readiness Radio, Wanda Herndon, former Senior Vice President of Global Communications at Starbucks and author of Working Class to Breaking Glass: One Woman's Fight to Belong and to Lead, shares lessons from her journey from working-class beginnings in Flint, Michigan, to corporate leadership. Wanda offers insights on mentorship, self-leadership, resilience, and helping students believe in their potential.