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KRA's The Hub Podcast - Episode #51

Authentic Leadership: A Woman's Leadership Journey in Workforce

Featuring: MacKenzie (MacK) Garvin, Director, Mayor’s Office of Employment Development (MOED)

Resilient leadership and authentic representation take center stage in this episode of The Hub. MacK Garvin, Director of the Mayor’s Office of Employment Development (MOED) in Baltimore City, shares valuable insights from a career rooted in equity, service, and systemic impact. With experience navigating the legal field and now leading Baltimore’s public workforce system, Garvin highlights what it takes to thrive as a woman in leadership while building inclusive pathways for others.

From redefining mentorship to championing authenticity and work-life balance, this conversation explores the multifaceted strengths that women bring to workforce leadership—especially in the face of ongoing societal and structural challenges.

You’ll hear insights on…

  • How informal mentors and executive coaching shape career growth

  • The double standards women leaders often navigate in the workplace

  • Strategies for building authentic leadership rooted in personal values

  • The importance of networking, especially via LinkedIn and professional groups

  • Essential skills for women to succeed in an evolving world of work

Tune in on Spotify or Apple Podcasts and subscribe to KRA’s The Hub for more conversations shaping the future of workforce development. 

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