“When you are the first, leave the door open so you can bring in more people like you.”

We were thrilled to welcome Valerie Jarrett to Instacart for a fireside chat in March in celebration of Women’s History Month.

As part of our guest speaker series called “A Penne For Your Thoughts,” Valerie sat down with our Chief Communications Officer, Dani Dudeck, to share her journey as a daughter, mother, businesswoman, and leader in the government. It was an inspiring conversation focused on leading with grace, finding your voice, and having the courage to be the first and only.

We thank Valerie for joining us at HQ, and we’re excited to dive into her new book Finding My Voice: My Journey to the West Wing and the Path Forward.