Podcast | Mentor or sponsor — do you know the difference?

In our latest WISE Voices podcast, we sit down with Annette Walker, President of City of Hope, Orange County, for an honest and deeply inspiring conversation about leadership, sponsorship, and building a career with purpose.

Annette shares:

• Why sponsorship, not just mentorship, is critical to career advancement

• How authentic leadership is rooted in foresight, courage, and caring for people

• Lessons from building one of the nation’s most respected cancer institutions

• Candid insights on work, ambition, and raising a family

This episode is packed with practical wisdom for women at every stage of their careers, from students to senior leaders, and reflects the very heart of WISE: confidence, clarity, and lifting others as you rise.