Who we are
Yolk Lab’s North Star – Our chief goal as experienced talent & organizational development experts is to equip your leaders and teams with the skills and mindset to overcome challenges, capitalize on growth and new opportunities – and, of course, adapt to change – now and in the future.
Why we exist
It all started in 2018, with an eye-opening conversation in a Silicon Beach kitchen. Two former Talent & Organizational Development executives (now thought partners) realized a simple yet important truth about organizations, Talent Drives EVERYTHING including speed in which things get done and ultimately the results.
SHAKIRA GAGNIER aka SHAK
What we do isn’t magic, but it’s pretty darn close.
Alter Ego Role: If I wasn’t helping leaders navigate change, I would be transforming the interior design of tiny houses.
Throughout her career, Shakira has held a wide-range of transformative people development leadership roles across entertainment, startups and finance: Operating Partner, Human Capital at LightBay Capital, VP, Diversity & Inclusion at Paradigm Talent Agency, Director of Learning and Development at WarnerMedia, Vice President of People, Diversity & Inclusion & Engagement at Fullscreen/Otter Media, and Senior Manager Learning and Organizational Development at Universal Music Group.
SHARIFA AUSTIN
What we do isn’t magic, but it’s pretty darn close.
Since transitioning from the non-profit/government industry to her current role in Music & Entertainment, Sharifa continues to make her mark by empowering potential at the highest levels. Sharifa has worked with and developed innovative training experiences for leaders across several major labels including Interscope Records, Motown, Capitol, LVRN, Def Jam, and Universal Music Publishing.
Together, we facilitate movement in the needed direction in a way that allows people to feel good about it. In today’s dynamic and diverse climate that is no small feat. To drive this type of change requires the ability to bring a little magic to the moment
