Stephanie Todd knows that the value of hard work (see also: true grit) helped propel her into her role as an executive manager with Bank of America, a job that keeps her more than busy. But in this episode she also helps us understand the importance of interceding on your own behalf, learning it’s okay to say no, and voicing your goals to the leaders above you– even if you’re just starting out. The 2004 Harbert Operations Management grad reminds us that a career is a journey, and it demands some faith.