The Heart of Success: Lessons in Resilience & Work Life Harmony with Tamanna Ramesh
Season 2: Episode 1
In this inspiring episode of "Success Your Own Way," hosts Tina Schuricht and Yifat Rogers sit down with Tamanna Ramesh—a food scientist turned business strategist and career coach—whose journey spans continents, industries, and roles.
Tamanna shares her experiences navigating the U.S. as an international student from India, building an impactful career at global giants like Coca-Cola and Kraft Heinz, and founding Spark Careers to empower women and minorities.
The conversation explores the evolving definitions of success, the challenges of impostor syndrome, the power of mentorship and sponsorship, and the realities of career setbacks, such as layoffs.
Tamanna’s story is a testament to courage, adaptability, and the importance of defining success on your own terms. Whether you’re climbing the corporate ladder, building a side hustle, or facing your own moments of doubt, this episode offers wisdom, authenticity, and actionable advice to help you chart your unique path to fulfillment.
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About Tamanna
Tamanna Ramesh is a leader in the food and beverage industry. She believes that success doesn’t have to follow one script. Her career spans Kraft Heinz and The Coca-Cola Company, with innovation at the center of her journey.
After moving to the U.S. as an international student, she climbed the corporate ladder to lead global initiatives with ever-expanding scope and impact. She is also the founder of Spark Careers, where she has helped more than 200 international professionals overcome career and visa roadblocks.
For Tamanna, success is about balance— the extrinsic milestones of advancing in leadership and
the intrinsic rewards of creating equity and uplifting international talent in America. Outside of work, she enjoys hiking, traveling, reading, and exploring cuisines and cultures. She also has a long-standing record of service with the Institute of Food Technologists, where she founded the Women’s Resource Group, chaired divisions, and served as regional president.
To connect with Tamanna: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tamannaramesh











