From Zero English to VP of Sales in 10 Years | Naysla Edwards of American Express EP 04

Episode notes

Naysla Edwards moved to Australia from Colombia with abusiness degree, international experience, and a clear goal: to build a global career. But first, she had to learn English, and start again at the bottom. In this episode, Naysla who is now the VP of Marketing,Brand & Member Experience at American Express, shares how she rebuilt her career from scratch and why every step back was a conscious step forward. Through resilience, strategic choices, and a deep belief inher long-term vision, she carved out a path that took her from data entry to leading brand and marketing across a global financial powerhouse. She opens up about learning a new language on the job, building confidence in unfamiliarenvironments, and how a strong personal support system at home and at work, helped her thrive in new countries and cultures. Whether you're navigating a career pivot, facing your ownbarriers, or just wondering what it really takes to build a global career from the ground up, Naysla’s story is a masterclass in persistence, perspective, and the power of support. Tune in now!