Empowering Identity & Impacting Careers with Ian Matthew-Clayton | Momentum Now Podcast Ep 18

2025-06-12

📄 Episode DescriptionIn this inspiring episode of Momentum Now, we sit down with Ian Matthew Clayton, Vice President and Chief Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Officer at Dana Farber Cancer Institute. From immigrating to the U.S. at six years old to shaping talent strategies at top institutions, Ian’s journey is all about leading with purpose, owning your story, and building a career rooted in authenticity. Ian shares insights on• Understanding yourself before launching your career• Why excellen...

📄 Episode Description
In this inspiring episode of Momentum Now, we sit down with Ian Matthew Clayton, Vice President and Chief Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Officer at Dana Farber Cancer Institute. From immigrating to the U.S. at six years old to shaping talent strategies at top institutions, Ian’s journey is all about leading with purpose, owning your story, and building a career rooted in authenticity.

Ian shares insights on
• Understanding yourself before launching your career
• Why excellence matters more than doing everything
• Turning culture and identity into career strengths
• How coming out in the workplace changed everything for him
• Using AI as a tool to sharpen, not replace, your voice
• The importance of mentorship, boundaries, and being intentional

This episode is a must for young professionals navigating school, internships, and the early stages of career growth. Whether you’re figuring out what’s next or trying to grow without burning out, Ian’s story will give you clarity, encouragement, and strategy.

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