Best Kalpana Podcasts (2024)

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Managing Construction Finances with Kalpana Oommen 59:30

43m ago59:30

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Kalpana Oommen joins Builders, Budgets, and Beers to share her journey from millions of dollars in losses to $50 million in revenue. She discusses how diligently tracking finances helped her business transform client experiences, increase profits, and attract top talent through trust and transparency. Find our guest: https://www.evercraftllc.com/ h…

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128. Kalpana Pot - Actor, Writer, Host, and Space Communicator 57:36

6d ago57:36

57:36

Kalpana Pot is an actor, writer, host, and space communicator. Renowned for her vibrant online presence, particularly in space science, Kalpana has cultivated a platform with over 200K followers on Instagram and 4.4 million likes on TikTok. Importantly, she challenges the prevailing narratives about women in STEM, a perspective not often encountere…

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129. Sarah Garcia; Civil Engineer, Construction Industry 1:11:53

3h ago1:11:53

1:11:53

Sarah Garcia is a Project Executive and Director of DEI at Novo Construction. She is a civil engineer who has worked in the construction industry for most of her career. She is passionate about getting women and other minorities into the construction industry and has seen firsthand the progress companies can make when they invest in DEI programs. S…

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The Power of Work In Progress (WIP) Reports with Zack Kelly 53:01

43m ago53:01

53:01

Builders Budgets and Beers Reece Barnes and Matt Calvano discuss financial management for construction businesses with industry expert Zack Kelly, explaining the importance of work in progress (WIP) reports, managing costs and cash flow, tracking actual expenses versus estimates, and choosing the right pricing model to ensure repeatable profits. Fi…

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029: Sonal Mehta on making decisions in the face of uncertainty, evaluating opportunity costs, and listening to your gut 1:31:35

1h ago1:31:35

1:31:35

This episode with Sonal Mehta is a masterclass on decision-making. We explore her early rise to partner and the path that led her to the management committee at WilmerHale by walking through the tradeoffs and opportunities she identified at each step. We also explore the role intuition plays in legal analysis. And we discuss Sonal's journey through…

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028: Silpa Maruri on creativity, self-advocacy, and how to launch a law firm 1:06:54

21d ago1:06:54

1:06:54

Silpa Maruri graduated from law school in 2011, but she's already been partner at renowned trial firm Quinn Emanuel and is now founding partner at Elsberg Baker Maruri, an elite commercial litigation firm. How did she do it? In this episode, we discuss the techniques and principles Silpa used to practice creativity and self-advocacy. Launching a ne…

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027: Samuel Levine on the prestige trap, changing the law while in law school, and why every lawyer should learn how the law works for poor people 1:34:52

22d ago1:34:52

1:34:52

Listening to this episode, you can't miss Samuel Levine's passion for consumer protection. It would be a mistake to look at his remarkable ascent from Harvard Law School to become Director of the Bureau of Consumer Protection at the FTC as a strategic arc to power. Samuel's story illustrates why lawyers should get their hands dirty and find work yo…

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026: Heather Stevenson on moving from law to business and back, learning new skills quickly, and negotiating contracts for bananas 1:09:57

1M ago1:09:57

1:09:57

Heather Stevenson went from litigator at Sullivan & Cromwell to running a juice bar, then returned to law as a transactional lawyer at the Boston Globe where she rose to Deputy General Counsel, then became General Counsel at Red Cell Partners, an incubation firm. I've been influenced in more ways than one by Heather's adventurous career, and I admi…

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127. Dr. Audra Morse- Dean, Professor, Civil Environmental and Geospatial Engineering 54:58

2M ago54:58

54:58

Dr. Audra Morse, Dean of the College of Engineering at Michigan Tech, is a distinguished professional with a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering and degrees in Environmental Engineering. Her journey from student to dean highlights the importance of rigorous academic challenges and hands-on learning in shaping successful careers in STEM. Dr. Morse emphasizes…

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025: Kalpana Srinivasan on hip-hop dancing, making career gut decisions, and business development strategy 1:57:28

3M ago1:57:28

1:57:28

Kalpana is known as one of the top trial lawyers in the country. She’s also co-chair of one of the leading trial firms in the country, Susman Godfrey. That’s a rare combination. I took this opportunity to explore themes in Kalpana’s career and professional decisions, there’s a ton of great principles covered in this conversation. In this episode, w…

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126. Dr. Scyatta Wallace- Founder; Award Winning Scientist Professor 45:23

3M ago45:23

45:23

Dr. Syatta Wallace is an advocate for women in STEM and Founder of Janisaw Company. With over 15 years in developing gender-based programs, Dr. Wallace specializes in addressing the unique challenges women face in STEM careers. She shares her extensive experience in developing leadership and career development programs tailored for women in STEM. H…

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024: Ryan McCarl on highbrow and lowbrow influences in legal writing and the book publishing journey 47:13

3M ago47:13

47:13

Ryan McCarl is a founding partner at Rushing McCarl LLP and author of Elegant Legal Writing. I was intrigued by the practicality and the eclectic range of influences Ryan draws on for this latest contribution to the pantheon of legal writing books. Ryan pulls ideas from disciplines like graphic design and marketing and from authors in nonfiction an…

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125. Charli Matthews; Visionary leader and Founder of Empowering Brands 1:03:07

3M ago1:03:07

1:03:07

This episode of Ordinarily Extraordinary Conversations with Women in STEM' features Charli Matthews, a champion for empowering women in STEM fields and trades. Charli Matthews is a visionary leader with a mission to Connect, Inform, and Educate the Global Pump Industry. Charli's groundbreaking online information and connection hub has reshaped indu…

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What is the Choice for Possibilities Class about? 20:36

3M ago20:36

20:36

Kalpana Raghuraman is an Advanced Access Consciousness facilitator. In this episode she shares more about one of the classes she facilitates called “the Choice for Possibilities class”. What are these classes like? How does she experience them? What is choice truly about? And how to deal with change? Have a listen and find out!…

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Small Changes, Big Results: Sustainable Weight Loss for Busy Professionals 4:01

3M ago4:01

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Feeling overwhelmed by work and struggling to maintain a healthy weight? You're not alone! This episode of Power Lunch Power Up dives into practical strategies for busy professionals to achieve sustainable weight loss. We'll ditch the fad diets and focus on small, achievable changes you can integrate into your daily routine, along with tips for min…

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Hard-Earned Financial Lessons with Mark D. Williams 43:09

4M ago43:09

43:09

Builders Budgets and Beers Mark Williams, a third-generation builder, joins Builders Budgets and Beers to discuss his career building high-end custom homes and shares lessons he has learned from both profitable and unprofitable projects, emphasizing the importance of client relationships and financial management. Find Our Guest: https://www.mdwilli…

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Motivation Mastery: Keys to Long-Term Success 0:28

4M ago0:28

0:28

Unlock the secrets to long-term success on your fitness journey with our latest podcast episode! Dive into expert tips for staying motivated and maintaining lifestyle changes that last. From setting realistic goals to finding enjoyment in your activities and building a supportive community, we've got you covered. Tune in to discover the keys to sta…

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124. Dr. Chanfeng Zhao - Chemist; Chemical Engineer; Entrepreneur 1:02:29

4M ago1:02:29

1:02:29

Dr. Chanfeng Zhao is the VP of R&D Chemistry at TriLink BioTechnologies. She has over 25 years of experience in nucleotide and modified nucleotide chemistry for sequencing and genomics applications. She co-founded MyChem LLC, a company later acquired by TriLink, specializing in ultra-pure synthetic nucleotides. Chanfeng was the CSO and Co-founder o…

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Choice 14:38

4M ago14:38

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Have you ever been taught how to choose? And what is choice really about? In this episode Kalpana takes you on a journey around choice. What it can look like, how you can practice your choice muscle and practical examples on how we can cheat ourselves out of choice. Kalpana is an advanced Access Consciousness Facilitator and one of the classes she …

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123 - Abigail Fritschel Returns. Aerospace Engineering Graduate. 44:20

4M ago44:20

44:20

Abigail Fritschel is about to graduate from Iowa State University with a degree in Aerospace Engineering. Abby was first on the podcast as Episode 13 when she had just graduated from high school in the summer of 2020. She's back to provide an update on college life, her college experience vs. her expectations, internships, Society of Women Engineer…

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023: Moez Kaba on boldness, the art of cross-examination, and a career-changing subway conversation 1:30:14

4M ago1:30:14

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Moez Kaba is the managing partner of Hueston Hennigan, the elite trial firm. Moez’s father drove a cab, and now Moez is one of the most sought-after trial lawyers in the country, and he’s only 42. We spent a lot of time exploring Moez's approach to trial and the role serendipity and boldness played in guiding his path through law. (00:45) - how he …

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'kota wali masi' 11:42

6M ago11:42

11:42

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122. Asha Devasia: Energy executive with biology & business degrees 46:14

6M ago46:14

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Asha Devasia is an executive with experience in strategy, products, innovation and operations in the Energy industry. She leveraged her Bachelor’s Degree in Biology and Business and her MBA to transition to leadership early in her career. She has an entrepreneurial spirit and empathetic leadership style. What do we talk about in this episode? Asha’…

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Dadi or December 9:25

7M ago9:25

9:25

Hello everyone...I would like to share a story written by me...the title of the story is 'Dadi or December ' I hope you will enjoy this story

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121. Sylleste Davis; House of Representatives; Information Technology 1:04:57

7M ago1:04:57

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Sylleste Davis is a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from the 100th District. She is the Chair of the House Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee. Prior to representing the people of South Carolina, Sylleste worked at an electric company in various roles from Information Technology to Power Supply leadership…

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022: Nimesh Gupta on therapy, moving from biglaw to bigtech to startups, and generative AI in law 1:49:13

7M ago1:49:13

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Nimesh Gupta is the founder of Briefly, a legaltech generative AI company. I met Nimesh through a mutual friend, and we hit it off - our patent litigation background, views on parenting, therapy, and entrepreneurship. We take Nimesh’s unconventional moves from biglaw to big tech to startups and dig into the decisions. We explored how to assess risk…

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120. Kathy Ford; Chief Operation Officer, biopharmaceuticals; R.N., B.S.N 52:51

7M ago52:51

52:51

Kathy Ford is the Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Kura Oncology. She has over 30 years experience in biopharmaceuticals. She is equally passionate about the work she does bringing treatment to cancer patients and as a mom and grandmother. Kathy earned her R.N. from Massachusetts General Hospital School of Nursing and her B.S.N. from Fitchburg Stat…

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021: Neel Chatterjee on moving fast and breaking things, counterintuitive career decisions, and ChatterjeePT 1:52:08

8M ago1:52:08

1:52:08

Neel Chatterjee is a partner at Goodwin. Neel is fascinating because on one hand he’s a trial lawyer that handles serious high-stakes tech disputes, and on the other hand he’s the kind of guy who has “partner and very handsome man” written on his firm business card. We spend some time going deep on these aspects of Neel, where they came from, and h…

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119. Dr. Sheryl Recinos, MD; Physician, Author, Homelessness Advocate 1:05:30

8M ago1:05:30

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Sheryl Recinos is a physician, author, speaker and advocate. She is a locums hospitalist. After spending her teen years homeless and living on the streets in Los Angeles, she got a Bachelor's Degree in Cellular and Microbiology and later went back to school for her MD. Her childhood trauma helps her identify trauma in patients she sees and she advo…

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118. STEMSkills: Building Your Confidence with Karen Laos, Confidence Cultivator 1:02:56

8M ago1:02:56

1:02:56

Karen Laos, Communication Expert and Confidence Cultivator, is on a mission to eradicate self-doubt in 10 million women by giving them simple strategies to ask for what they want in the boardroom and beyond. She guides corporations and individuals with a proven model and is known for her actionable tips and ability to build trust quickly. During he…

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117. Liz Lee Heinecke; Scientist and Science Communicator; Author & Media Personality 1:09:21

9M ago1:09:21

1:09:21

Liz Lee Heinecke is an author and media figure for science and STEM. She has loved science she was young which drew her to study molecular biology where she worked in research for ten years. As she transitioned to parenting, she began sharing her love of science through experiments with her kids which became the basis for her books and media appear…

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116. Pamela Kellert Strategic Leadership Coach for Women in STEM 1:02:26

9M ago1:02:26

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Pamela Kellert is a strategic leadership coach focusing on women in STEM. She works with individuals and organizations to elevate their leadership skills, confidence and organizational impact. She is the Founder of Women Leading in STEM. Prior to starting her own business, she spent 16 years in the corporate world leading strategy within technical …

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115. Dr. Alison Banwell - Glaciologist; Glacier Scientist; PhD in Polar Studies 1:07:35

10M ago1:07:35

1:07:35

Dr. Alison Banwell is a Glaciologist and Research Scientist in the Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences (CIRES), part of the University of Colorado Boulder. She studies glaciers in the Arctic and Antarctica and glacial lakes that form from glacial ice melt. She has led many field expeditions in Antarctica and has also conduc…

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114. Nancy Joie Wilkie - Author; Retired Biotechnologist/Bio-Chemist 51:09

10M ago51:09

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Nancy Joie Wilkie worked for over thirty years in both the biotechnology industry and as part of the Federal Government’s biodefense effort. Nancy is now retired and explores many creative pursuits including writing, composing original music, playing a variety of instruments, and is recording many of her compositions. Nancy has a BA degree in Biolo…

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020: Paul Grewal on asymmetric bets, conspiracy theories, and the best question for career decisions 1:53:30

11M ago1:53:30

1:53:30

Paul Grewal is the Chief Legal Officer at Coinbase. As the highly visible head lawyer at a company perennially making headlines, much of Paul's story and approach is well-known. This interview explores the lesser-known aspects of Paul's career moves: how Paul thinks about risk, the key question to ask in making a career change, and a conspiracy the…

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113. Kathy Kale Nelson - Show Up, Sign Up, Speak Up, Give a Hand Up 29:00

1y ago29:00

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This is a recording from a keynote speech I gave at a women in energy forum in 2017. I talk about the importance of: Showing up - especially as your authentic self Signing up, or just say "yes" if an opportunity comes up Speaking up - use your voice, even when it shakes Giving a hand up - to women who come behind you - we need to support each other…

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019: Alamdar Hamdani on "the Mama Rule", entrepreneurial civil service, and the most underrated risk in the US 1:48:56

1y ago1:48:56

1:48:56

Alamdar Hamdani is the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas, one of the most important jurisdictions in the country. What I love about his story is that it’s the classic American story of how the son of poor immigrants in small-town Texas became the US attorney for one of the most important jurisdictions in the country. But I discovered…

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112. Sherry Shannon - Vanstone; Serial Entrepreneur; Cryptological Mathematician; BS Mathematics 56:31

1y ago56:31

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Sherry Shannon - Vanstone is a serial entrepreneur. She started her career as a cryptology mathematician in the US government, then went on to work at a start up in Silicon Valley. She then went on to co-found and found companies specializing in security and her latest company, Profound Impact, a female-founded, Canadian data analytics company that…

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111. Lydia Blume; Meteorologist; BS in Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology 1:09:05

1y ago1:09:05

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Lydia Blume is the Morning Meteorologist at WDAY in Fargo, North Dakota. Lydia has a Bachelor of Science degree in Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology. She focuses on communications of scientific information to non-scientific people. What do we talk about in this episode? Lydia talks about her love for meteorology and weather from a young age. She…

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The Stars That Shine for You 4:25

1y ago4:25

4:25

“The Stars That Shine for You” portrays grief by taking a unique, poetic approach that highlights diverse practices and traditions around the world. By shining a light on different traditions, the story uncovers the boundless commonality among us. Written by Rishma Govani and illustrated by Tran Dac Trung, this is a beautiful book that is a must re…

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110. Nicole Kelner; Science and Climate Artist 51:04

1y ago51:04

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Nicole Kelner is a science and climate artist. She is the founder of Arts and Climate Change. Prior to founding Arts and Climate Change, she was an Artist in Residence at MCJ Collective. Prior to these two positions she worked in operations areas at climate companies. Nicole has a Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Shreyer's Business College and …

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109. Dr. Sirisha Kuchimanchi; PhD & MS Materials Science; MS & BS Physics 1:03:03

1y ago1:03:03

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Dr. Sirisha Kuchimanchi is an entrepreneur, keynote speaker, podcast host, live radio and live radio show host. She's a former tech executive who left the corporate world to start her own business. She founded Sahita, a Global community for South Asian Women to achieve Career & Financial empowerment so you can "Live the life YOU Dream". She has a P…

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108. Dr. Rachel Cady, M.D. – Menopause Specialist; The Health/Medical Side of Menopause 1:00:32

1y ago1:00:32

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Dr. Rachel Cady is an Obstetrician/Gynecologist and a Certified Menopause Practitioner. She is an active member of both the North American Menopause Society and the International Menopause Society. Among the concerns and symptoms she treats are weight management, sexual problems, vaginal dryness, abnormal bleeding, pelvic floor rehab, incontinence,…

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107. Dr. Ginger Campbell: Palliative Care Physician; MD, BSE Electrical Engineering; MSE Biomedical Engineering 1:06:54

1y ago1:06:54

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Dr. Ginger Campbell is a Palliative Medicine Physician. Prior to Palliative Care, Dr. Campbell was an Emergency Physician. She earned a BSE in Electrical Engineering and an MSE in Biomedical Engineering prior to her MD. Dr. Campbell launched her podcast Brain Science in 2006 and was inducted into the Podcast Hall of Fame in 2022. What do we talk ab…

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106. Anna Litvinova: Flight Test Engineer; BS Aerospace Engineering 56:35

1y ago56:35

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Anna Litvinova is a Flight Test Engineer. She graduated from college with a Bachelor’s Degree in Aerospace Engineering about three years ago and spends her time writing test plans, executing test missions on planes per those test plans, and analyzing the data from the tests. Anna immigrated to the US after growing up in Russia and then Germany. She…

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105. Pat Muoio - Venture Capital, Cybersecurity, Cryptanalyst 57:03

1y ago57:03

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Pat Muoio is a partner at Sinewave Ventures where she assess the technical value and viability of emerging technologies and make investment recommendations in the federal marketplace. Prior to joining Sinewave, she worked in cybersecurity and cryptography both in the private sector and at the Department of Defense. She has a PhD in Philosophy from …

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104. STEMSkills: Menopause & Your Career - Heather Jackson 1:09:57

1y ago1:09:57

1:09:57

Heather Jackson, co-founder of GenM, shares how GenM works with brands to provide awareness and branding of products that support women in menopause. GenM also provides research, awareness and resources for women going through menopause. Heather is the former CEO of An Inspirational Journey, the company behind several programmes, events and online …

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103. Jill Anderson - Utility Executive; BS Mechanical Engineering; MBA 1:11:33

1+ y ago1:11:33

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Jill Anderson is the Executive Vice President of Operations at Southern California Edison. She has served in several leadership roles in several utilities in her career. At SCE in addition to her current position, she has also been the Senior Vice President of Customer Service and Senior Vice President of Strategic Planning & Power Supply. At New Y…

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The Blessed Pomegranates: A Ramadan Story About Giving 6:34

1+ y ago6:34

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Read with permission from the creators and author, we are delighted to share a brand new story during this special month of Ramadan. Leena, Nadeen, Baba Hanable, and Mama Janan read aloud the story: "The Blessed Pomegranates: A Ramadan Story About Giving (Secrets of Divine Love)." There are Islamic lessons and ideals expressed in this delightful ch…

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Reach for the Stars Like Kalpana 4:11

1+ y ago4:11

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We are excited to share this amazing and inspiring story by Little Kids' Big Lessons: "Reach for the Stars Like Kalpana"! Kalpana was a determined young Indian woman who dreamt of becoming an engineer. She ultimately became the first Indian woman to go to space. Powered by determination, this story tells the story of perseverance. For more books in…

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