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Is it difficult to be heard because you are often the only woman in the room? Are you frustrated by not having a seat at the table? Join Olivia Wherry, as she speaks with influential female leaders about how they created their life successes, overcame obstacles like being the only woman in the room and broke through the glass ceiling to get where they are today. Tune in as Olivia has emotional and poignant conversations with female leaders where they dissect what it takes to be a Boss Lady a ...
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Ami Stuart is the Tech Events Manager for Entrepreneurship at Cornell University. In this episode, Ami shares her career story on how she worked her way up from washing dishes to running major Hackathons and Tech Events for Entrepreneurship at Cornell University. She shares strategies for elevating others, including through networking. Ami redirect…
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Daelynn Moyer is a Software Engineering Manager at Indeed.com continuing her 25 year software engineering career, which has focused primarily in the transportation and heavy manufacturing sectors. In this episode, Daelynn shares her career journey, including teaching herself the skills that helped her land her first role in tech. She shares strateg…
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Camille Pecor is the Global Innovation Lead, Marketing, at Anheuser Busch InBev and Co-Founder & CEO of Nightingale Guide. In this Coffee Chat, Camille shares the story of founding Nightingale, including the personal challenge that inspired it, and where she plans to take it in the future. She shares what it’s like being a female founder and the ba…
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Skyler Bouchard is the Founder of @diningwithskyler and is a home cook and on-air host. In this episode, Skyler shares her career journey that led to creating @diningwithsklyer and it's evolution as a brand. She talks about how to break into a new space, even if you don't have the traditional experience "required" for that field. She shares her str…
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Ali Meyer is a Senior Technical Recruiter and the founder of In The Door, a boutique company that specializes in a one-on-one approach to job searching. In this Coffee Chat, we talk about how she found her way into recruiting, the implicit biases we face when hiring, resumes & cover letters, recruiting stories & more.…
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Heidi Hupe is the President & Chief Growth Officer of Nox Health, a one-stop, holistic solution helping to identify, address and resolve sleep issues across the globe. In this episode, we talk about career pivots and why they can be so beneficial, despite the fear that comes with them. Heidi shares advice on how to get on your first board, includin…
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LisaMarie Casey is an Entrepreneur & Angel Advisor, with over 35 years of execution expertise in strategic and management development in the information technology, entrepreneurial/startup and mid-size communities. In this episode, LisaMarie shares stories about the micro-aggressions she witnessed & dealt with as a woman working in a male dominated…
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Dr. Wendy Suzuki is a Professor of Neural Science and Psychology in the Center for Neural Science at New York University and a celebrated international authority on neuroplasticity. She was recently named one of the top ten women changing the way we see the world by Good Housekeeping and regularly serves as a sought-after expert for publications in…
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Lia Bartha is the founder of the exercise program B The Method, which is a mix of highly unique pilates-based, low-impact movements, with inspiration from dance and swimming, to strengthen, restore and protect the body. In this episode, Lia shares her career journey from the corporate world to creating B The Method, which boasts a community built o…
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Natalie McDonald is the Founder of Create NYC, a $27+ million annual revenue, global healthcare agency that serves the highly-regulated pharmaceutical industry. In this episode, Natalie shares why shared values are so important when creating a great team and company culture. She discusses the importance of having a team first mentality as well as s…
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Dawn Halkuff is the CEO of Ideal Protein, a company who’s mission is to empower people to achieve transformational, lasting weight loss and live healthier lives. In this episode, we talk about why positivity in the workplace is a strength. We discuss whether or not you should be using exclamation points in your emails. Dawn also shares of the impor…
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Are you passionate about storytelling? Are you eager to start facing your fears? Dessy Levinson, CEO & Founder at Crate, shares her passion for storytelling and how it can help get venture capital dollars. She shares the recipe for creating a good story, including where to start. She explains why finding narratives of individuals who had to step up…
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Meymuna Hussein-Cattan is the Founder and Executive Director at The Tiyya Foundation, which creates communities of support and organizes access to economic opportunities and critical resources for immigrants, refugees, and displaced indigenous communities. She is also the Founder of Flavors from Afar, which is focused on serving bright ingredients …
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Margo Lang is the Vice President, People & Organization (HR) Strategy at Sony Pictures Entertainment. In this episode, Margo shares why failure is so important and how we can use it to redefine success. Margo talks about her role in HR, why she feels HR is one of the best career paths, how to get started in HR and what the last two years have been …
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Tingting Turski is the Product Lead for the Cash App at Square. Square builds common business tools in unconventional ways so more people can start, run, and grow their businesses. In this episode, she shares strategies for being a good manager, including adapting your management style and checking in on a more personal level. We spoke about what m…
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Jenifer Herrmann is the EVP, Marketing, New Business Development at Evergreen Trading, a media investment agency that works with businesses in every industry to provide financial resilience and sustainable solutions. Formerly, Jenifer was Senior Manager of Global Marketing Partnerships for the NBA. In this episode, Jenifer shares her wisdom on why …
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Are you a female founder looking for investors? Are you frustrated by the fact that most investor dollars go to male founders? Join me in welcoming Meghan Cross, Partner at Amplifyher Ventures, which is a new Venture Capital fund backing high-growth startups built by exceptional women. In this episode, she shares advice for women running a business…
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Val DiFebo is the CEO of Deutsch New York, a fully integrated advertising, design, and digital agency. In this episode, Val shares her career journey working her way to the top at Deutsch, a brand she has always had great faith in, and leading with positivity. She explains why her goal is to foster an environment where people are excited to collabo…
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Jennifer DaSilva is the President of Berlin Cameron, a full service, boutique creative agency. In this episode, Jennifer walks us through her experience leading efforts outside of work to help women excel in their careers. Jennifer tells us about her role as a Master Connecter and shares strategic ways we can work on connecting people. She talks to…
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Roxy Young is the Chief Marketing Officer at Reddit, Inc. Roxy is leading the charge to make Reddit a daily destination for a more diverse group of people, all over the world. In this week’s episode, we talk about her career journey, including leading the team behind the incredible Reddit Super Bowl ad addressing the stock market controversy with G…
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Rhiannon Menn is the Founder of Lasagna Love. In 2020, prompted by the COVID-related struggles of families in her community and her own feeling of helplessness, she founded Lasagna Love. A platform that connects neighbors for home-cooked meal delivery, Lasagna Love has transformed into a national movement of kindness, impacting thousands of volunte…
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Risa Heller is the CEO of Risa Heller Communications, a full-service communications and public affairs consultancy based in New York City. Risa has served at the highest levels of government: as Communications Director to U.S. Senator Charles Schumer. She served as his chief media strategist and senior spokesperson, and moved on to serve in a simil…
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Marilyn Kapaun is a Partner at Bovis, Kyle, Burch & Medlin, LLC, and a Professor of Criminal Law and Ethics of Law at Georgia State University. Marilyn walks us through the thoughtful steps she takes in legal negotiations and mediations and shares strategies on how to stay level headed even when the surrounding emotions are heightened. Marilyn is t…
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Jennifer Randle is the EVP of Finance and Operations at The Chernin Group, a multi-stage investment firm dedicated to building consumer businesses with a major portfolio including Twitter, Zola, Hello Sunshine, Pandora, Headspace & more. In this week's episode, Jennifer emphasizes the importance of trusting and empowering your team by delegating, a…
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Recently awarded Forbes 30 Under 30 in Enterprise Technology, Nikita Gupta is the Co-Founder & CTO at Symba, an all-female founded tech startup. Symba is the leading remote internship platform helping businesses adapt to the future of work—adopting remote operations, investing in the next generation of talent, and committing to diversity and inclus…
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Mitzi Reaugh is an executive, entrepreneur, and public company board member and has negotiated over $7B+ in deal transactions. In this week's episode, Mitzi walks us through every stage of a business deal negotiation and shares strategies for each step of the process. Mitzi also shares her advice for personal negotiations, including how to appropri…
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Pearl Collings, the CEO of Contently, takes us through the full lifecycle of a job and shares strategies for advocating for yourself each step of the way. Whether it's finding a job, starting a job, getting a promotion, or taking on a management role, Pearl leaves you with executable steps to be successful for each part of the journey.…
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Tammy Na and Amber Luan are the co-founders of Lazy Sundaes, a new cafe offering bubble tea and bingsoo, which is Korean shaved ice. In this episode, we chat about launching a business during the pandemic, what they value as partners, and the challenges they face as female entrepreneurs.By Olivia Wherry
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Julie Waxman is the Founder and CEO of Baked in Color, a rainbow chocolate chip treat company. In this episode, Julie talks about what inspired her to start Baked in Color, how operations have changed during the pandemic, the transition from having a boss to being a boss and leading by example. Order your treats today at http://www.bakedincolor.com…
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Shavaun Christian is the founder of Spoken Flames, a new candle company. Spoken Flames' one-of-a-kind candles are paired with inspiring spoken word performances through Instagram filters that are activated by the corresponding message emblazoned on the lid of the candle, creating an immersive experience. In this episode, Shavaun tells us the exciti…
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Sam Moore is the VP of Brand at Jenni Kayne, the laid-back, luxe lifestyle brand rooted in California minimalism that boasts cult status among celebrities like Jessica Alba, Jennifer Lawrence, and Hailey Baldwin. In this episode, Sam talks about finding a team of leaders that champion your success, overcoming her imposter syndrome, and learning to …
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Abra Potkin & Nicole Winnaman are the co-founders of NOW//with, a brand new shoppable celebrity entertainment platform, backed by proprietary technology. In this episode, they share their career journeys that led to the successful partnership and founding of NOW//with, the importance of ensuring there is a diverse group of people at the table and h…
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Jennifer Brown is a leading diversity and inclusion expert, dynamic keynote speaker, best-selling author, award-winning entrepreneur and host of The Will To Change podcast. In this episode, Jennifer shares strategies for corporate leaders to create a more diverse and inclusive workplace, where their employees can feel comfortable bringing their ful…
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“It’s so important to be compassionate and understanding with yourself” Angie Tebbe is the founder and CEO of Rae Wellness, a nutritional supplement company dedicated to helping women feel their best from the inside out and to supporting women so that they always have the strength and confidence to achieve their goals, big and small. Growing up, An…
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“Stay informed, but please, don’t forget about your own personal wellbeing.” Christina Ryan is the CEO and Chief Nursing Officer of the Deaconess Women’s Hospital in Newburgh, Indiana. Today, she and her team are on the frontline fighting COVID-19 and working hard to protect their patients. In this episode, Christina shares the importance of going …
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“I followed my passions wherever they took me.” Recently named on The 2020 Billboard Power List, Colleen Theis is Chief Operating Officer at The Orchard, a technology-driven leader in music distribution and artist and label services. To get to where she is today, Colleen took a non-traditional route to the music industry through a uniquely global l…
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Tami Reiss has her dream job; She is the SVP of Product at ProdUXLabs focusing on the Insight Partners portfolio as their CPO in Residence. In 2016, Tami launched Just Not Sorry, a Gmail plug-in used by half a million people around the globe to write more confident emails. In this episode, she walks us through her sinuous professional journey; from…
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Cat Kreidich is the SVP of Commercial at Sony Music Entertainment. In this episode, Cat walks us through her journey from a musician to a leader in the music business. Cat’s career has blossomed in an ever-changing industry as she has worked on bridging the gap from physical to digital. Cat shares her advice on how to advocate for yourself in the w…
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Abby Stein is an American transgender author, activist, blogger, model, rabbi, and speaker; she is the first openly transgender woman raised in a Hasidic community. In this episode, Abby discusses her extraordinary journey of self-discovery and self-fulfillment within the context of her fundamentalist roots: by taking a 180 degree turn and deconstr…
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Adette C. Contreras is Co-founder & CEO at Tinsel Experiential Design, Founder & CEO at In Wild Pursuit. She is a Manila-born, Chicago-raised, and Brooklyn-based graphic designer and entrepreneur. Her mission as an immigrant woman in the creative field is to propel the changing face of business, challenge the conventional views of entrepreneurship,…
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Christina Stembel is the founder & CEO of Farmgirl Flowers, an e-commerce flower retailer that prioritizes quality and in-house production over quantity and waste. On a mission to start her own company, Christina bootstrapped Farmgirl Flowers from the $49,000 in her savings account to a company that generates over $23,000,000 in annual revenue. In …
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Kelsea Bauman, star of the indie film VANILLA, is a director, producer, writer, and actor with a social justice bent. She is driven by a love of stories and their integral connectedness to all forms of art. In this episode, Kelsea discusses the challenges of coming out from behind the scenes and being in front of the camera in VANILLA, her percepti…
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