Best Michelle Poler Podcasts (2024)

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The Bravery to Say Goodbye (ft. Marisa Renee Lee) 31:50

3+ y ago31:50

31:50

Reshma makes a big announcement about the podcast and her future with Girls Who Code before jumping into a powerful interview with Marisa Renee Lee about grief. They discuss how privilege plays into who is given space to grieve, letting go of trying to grieve the "right" way, and how to find joy and love while in the midst of grieving. You can cont…

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The Bravery to Demand Change For Moms (ft. Dr. C. Nicole Mason) 23:52

3+ y ago23:52

23:52

Dr. C. Nicole Mason, president and CEO of the Institute for Women's Policy Research (IWPR), joins Reshma to discuss the crisis women are facing in the workplace as a result of the pandemic, the potential of solutions like the Marshall Plan for Moms, and why now is the moment to be bold and ask for more. Sign the letter to support the Marshall Plan …

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Marshall Plan for Moms (ft. Dee Poku and Eve Rodsky) 41:11

3+ y ago41:11

41:11

Reshma sits down with Dee Poku (CEO and founder of the WIE Suite) and Eve Rodsky (author of the NYTimes Bestseller Fair Play) to discuss the need for a Marshall Plan for Moms and why they're calling on the Biden administration to create a task force to address the economic crisis moms are facing during the COVID-19 crises. Sign the letter to suppor…

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What's The Best That Can Happen? (ft. Michelle Poler) 27:41

3+ y ago27:41

27:41

Reshma sits down with Michelle Poler, author of Hello Fears: Crush Your Comfort Zone and Become Who You're Meant to Be. They discuss how Michelle went from being scared of everything to doing 100 things that scared her, generational fear, what bravery actually means, and why we should start thinking about what's the best that can happen instead of …

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Getting Brave with Money (ft. Tonya Rapley) 27:23

3+ y ago27:23

27:23

The new year is a perfect time to get your finances in order. Reshma sits down with Tonya Rapley of MyFabFinance to get advice on how to start that process and what to prioritize. Tonya shares her money journey and how she got her finances uncontrol, gives insight about setting goals with different levels of income and stability in mind, and talks …

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Astrology Is Self-Care (ft. Banu Guler) 25:09

3+ y ago25:09

25:09

To close out the year, Reshma sits down with Banu Guler, the founder of the popular Co-Star app that uses artificial intelligence to create personalized horoscopes. The two discuss how Banu found the bravery to start Co-Star, whether astrology is really more popular today than it used to be, using astrology as self care, and sharing a star sign. Yo…

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We Broke The Internet! (ft. Nicole Small) 27:18

3+ y ago27:18

27:18

Girls Who Code recently partnered with the If/Then Initiative of Lyda Hill Philanthropies to break the internet and show the world what the web would look like if it weren't for the contributions of women. In today's episode, Reshma sits down with Nicole Small, founder of the If/Then Initiative and CEO of Lyda Hill Philanthropies, to discuss this i…

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The Myth of Meritocracy (ft. Mellody Hobson) 27:00

3+ y ago27:00

27:00

Reshma sits down with Mellody Hobson, co-CEO of Ariel investments and a powerful leader in the financial sector. The two discuss the importance of teaching financial literacy to young people, the myth of meritocracy and how difficult situations can build resilience. You can follow Reshma on Twitter and Instagram @ReshmaSaujani or join the Brave, No…

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Bravery in the Corporate World (ft. Indra Nooyi) 24:45

3+ y ago24:45

24:45

Reshma sits down with Indra Nooyi, former CEO of PepsiCo and one of the few women of color to lead a Fortune 100 company to discuss sisterhood, the challenges of being a woman of color at the top, and how she succeeded in the corporate world. You can follow Reshma on Twitter and Instagram @ReshmaSaujani or join the Brave, Not Perfect Facebook group…

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Mistakes Are The Ultimate Brainstorming Moment (ft. Yara Shahidi) 30:43

3+ y ago30:43

30:43

Reshma sits down with activist and actor Yara Shahidi, who stars in series Black-ish and Grown-ish, to discuss the importance of civic engagement, being open to challenging your understanding of the world, and why taking care of yourself is vital for having the strength to change the world. You can follow Reshma on Twitter and Instagram @ReshmaSauj…

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The Bravery of Young People (ft. John King Jr.) 35:08

4y ago35:08

35:08

What can we learn about bravery from young people? Turns out a whole lot. Reshma sits down with former Secretary of Education and CEO of The Education Trust John King Jr. to discuss the moral clarity of youth, the need to rethink how we teach American History, and how education leaders need to demand equitable education during the pandemic. You can…

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Using Bravery To Strengthen Our Sisterhood (ft. Ann Friedman) 37:41

4y ago37:41

37:41

How can we use bravery to strengthen our friendships? Reshma sits down with Ann Friendman, co-author of Big Friendship: How We Keep Each Other Close, for a discussion about deepening our friendships, maintaining and making new connections during COVID times, and going into business with your friends. Girls Who Code is currently celebrating Day of T…

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Bravery In Space (ft. Christina Koch and Jenna Arnold) 43:03

4y ago43:03

43:03

NASA Astronaut Christina Koch has an inspiring conversation with Reshma about how to avoid being held back by fear, the challenges and wonders of going to space, and the importance of sisterhood. Plus, Reshma interviews Jenna Arnold, an organizer of the National Women's March about her new book: Raising Our Hands: How White Women Can Stop Avoiding …

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The Bravery To Ask For Help (ft. Soledad O’Brien) 30:29

4y ago30:29

30:29

Soledad O’Brien joins Reshma for a dynamic conversation about asking for the things you need, navigating fraught workplace dynamics, and how to bounce back after a disappointing setback. This conversation is part of a speaker series for the Girl Who Code Summer Immersion Program. You can follow Reshma on Twitter and Instagram @ReshmaSaujani or join…

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The Bravery to Make Space (ft. Hillary Rodham Clinton) 36:12

4y ago36:12

36:12

Reshma sits down with her mentor, former Secretary of State and Democratic nominee Hillary Rodham Clinton to discuss her career, what she's learned along the way, and give advice to other ambitious women. This conversation is part of a speaker series for the Girl Who Code Summer Immersion Program. You can follow Reshma on Twitter and Instagram @Res…

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The Bravery of Educators (ft. Dr. Jill Biden) 27:14

4y ago27:14

27:14

On this week's episode, Reshma sits down with Dr. Jill Biden to talk about the challenges of virtual education, the teachers she admires going above and beyond for their students during the pandemic, and how much she loves the one-of-a-kind community you find in a classroom. This conversation is part of a speaker series for the Girl Who Code Summer…

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Bravery and Black Women in Tech (ft. Dr. Robbie Melton) 26:50

4y ago26:50

26:50

It would be harder to be brave without the pioneers who came before and created more space for us to thrive. Reshma sits down with one such pioneer, Dr. Robbie Melton, to learn about her work with Apple to bring more coding and creativity resources to Historically Black Colleges and Universities, her passion for empowering young people to shape the…

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Breaking Free From Perfection During COVID (ft. Melinda Gates) 24:43

4y ago24:43

24:43

It's hard to let go of perfection at this time where it often feels like we have little control over our lives, but being kind to yourself is even more important during these difficult times. This week, Reshma sits down with Melinda Gates of the Gates Foundation for a conversation about being brave during a pandemic, diversity in tech, and standing…

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How Isha Clarke is Organizing Youth for Climate Justice - Episode Swap with Inflection Point 35:07

4y ago35:07

35:07

Brave, Not Perfect is sharing an episode from Inflection Point with Lauren Schiller this week highlighting a young climate activist fighting to save our planet. Isha Clarke is an activist with Youth vs Apocalypse. You may know her from a viral video where she asked Senator Dianne Feinstein to move the Green New Deal forward; she helped organize the…

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Rising Together Through Sisterhood (ft. Bozoma Saint John) 39:47

4y ago39:47

39:47

We can all rise higher by lifting each other up and developing relationships where we invest in and support one another. This week, Reshma talks with Bozoma Saint John about the importance of sisterhood. The two discuss important moments when sisterhood supported them, how the values of sisterhood are being used to signal boost the voices of Black …

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Getting Brave About Anti-Racist Parenting (ft. Tabitha St. Bernard-Jacobs) 35:32

4y ago35:32

35:32

What does it mean to be an anti-racist parent? And what can we do to teach our kids to commit to the fight against systematic racism? Reshma sits down with activist and fashion entrepreneur Tabitha St. Bernard-Jacobs to talk about committing to bringing anti-racist practices into our homes and teaching them to the next generation. Support the Black…

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Falling In Love With Yourself (ft. Keah Brown) 32:16

4y ago32:16

32:16

Loving ourselves when the world tells us to hate so many parts of ourselves is a radical act. In this episode, Reshma sits down with writer and disability advocate Keah Brown to discuss her journey to falling in love with herself. Keah, author of The Pretty One: On Life, Pop Culture, Disability, and Other Reasons to Fall in Love with Me, opens up a…

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Putting Yourself First (ft. Jameela Jamil) 30:38

4y ago30:38

30:38

It's time to let go of shame and put yourself first. In this episode, Reshma sits down with actor and activist Jameela Jamil for a conversation about the movement against shame, setting boundaries to protect yourself, and the power of sharing your story with the world. Content Notice: In this episode Jameela mentions recovering from an eating disor…

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Getting Brave with The Twitter Rabbi (ft. Rabbi Danya Ruttenberg) 34:02

4y ago34:02

34:02

Vote for Brave, Not Perfect in The Webby Awards! bit.ly/BNPWEBBYS In this episode, Reshma has a conversation with Rabbi Danya Ruttenberg about what it means to be a spiritual leader on the internet, what poop has to do with faith, and fighting back against sexism that's entrenched in so many religious traditions. : Plus, Reshma answers the question…

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Exciting News for Brave, Not Perfect! 0:51

4y ago0:51

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Help Brave, Not Perfect win Best Lifestyle Podcast in The Webby Awards by casting your vote now! https://vote.webbyawards.com/PublicVoting#/2020/podcasts/general-series/lifestyle --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bravenotperfect/message

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Leading A Non-Profit During A Pandemic (ft. Dr. Tarika Barrett) 37:13

4+ y ago37:13

37:13

Reshma has an honest conversation about brave and innovative leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic with Dr. Tarika Barrett, Chief Operating Officer of Girls Who Code. How does the organization support girls during the crisis? Why is virtual learning far from an ideal solution? How is the organization showing bravery and adapting in this crisis? P…

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Realizing the Collective Political Power of Women (ft. Cecile Richards) 41:22

4+ y ago41:22

41:22

Reshma sits down with one of her personal heroes, Cecile Richards, for a compelling conversation about women's political power in this episode of Brave, Not Perfect. Cecile opens up about the bravery of stepping down as head of Planned Parenthood, co-founding Supermajority to empower women, and making lasting change in a system that was set up to k…

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Love is Vulnerability is BRAVERY (ft. Cameron Esposito) 40:22

4+ y ago40:22

40:22

On this week’s episode, Reshma sits down with comedian Cameron Esposito to talk bravery and relationships. They confront staying true to who you are, where embarrassment really comes from, and the challenges of marginalized relationships. Plus, Reshma answers the questions you've been sending in at the end of the show. You can tell Reshma your Brav…

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Beyond Body Positivity (ft. Jessamyn Stanley) 29:53

4+ y ago29:53

29:53

Are you ready to get brave about your fitness and health? Reshma gets real with Jessamyn Stanley, a body-positivity advocate and yoga teacher. They discuss yoga, cultural appropriation, why body positivity isn't enough, and overcoming shame about their bodies. Plus, Reshma answers the questions you've been sending in at the end of the show. You can…

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Getting Through It (ft. Karine Jean-Pierre) 32:57

4+ y ago32:57

32:57

Have you been putting off taking care of your mental health? Then Reshma wants you to get brave and do something to change that. This week, she has a heart to heart with the one and only Karine Jean-Pierre, author of the new book Moving Forward. Karine opens up about her own struggles with mental health, how she found the support she needed, and ho…

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The Sisterhood of Surrogacy 25:25

4+ y ago25:25

25:25

This week, Reshma gets personal about her struggles with fertility and the sisterhood she found through surrogacy. She has a moving conversation with Amber, the woman who gave birth to her newborn baby. The two discuss how their lives have changed, misconceptions about surrogacy and their journey together. Reshma is currently fighting to legalize g…

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Brave Parenting From The NRA’s Worst Nightmare (ft. Shannon Watts) 34:47

4+ y ago34:47

34:47

Ready to brave up your parenting? Reshma sits down with Shannon Watts, a mother of five and founder of Moms Demand Action, for a conversation about the challenges of being a good parent while you're busy fighting for positive change in the world—and how to overcome them. Shannon, who's been called the NRA's worst nightmare, shares why letting go of…

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Bring Your Bravest Self To Work (ft. the hosts of Battle Tactics For Your Sexist Workplace) 32:12

4+ y ago32:12

32:12

Let's start the new decade off right and start getting brave at work! The hosts of the podcast Battle Tactics for Your Sexist Workplace are armed and ready with tips for you and some stories of their own. Eula Scott Bynoe and Jeannie Yandel join Reshma for a candid discussion about what's next after their show got cut at a public radio station, who…

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Brave, Not Perfect returns Tuesday, January 14! 2:31

4+ y ago2:31

2:31

It’s a new decade, and Reshma wants to help you start it off right—this is the year to leave perfection behind and get brave! Every other Tuesday, Reshma’s coming to you with an episode about what bravery means in different aspects of your life like love, work and health. Coming up this year, she has fabulous conversations with Cecile Richards, Sha…

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Just Start (ft. Sarah McBride) 35:24

5y ago35:24

35:24

As women, we're taught to get everything lined up perfectly before we reach for that big dream or take the next step. But sometimes, just going for it is the secret to success. It's time to let go of what's holding you back and just start. Reshma reveals her big dream she's been scared to admit even to herself and takes one small step towards it. P…

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Scott Avett 33:46

5y ago33:46

33:46

While on tour in Vermont, Bert and John caught up with Scott Avett from The Avett Brothers. Hear the Jacobs' brothers audition poorly for the band, and talk with the singer/songwriter on working with family, authenticity, & The Tasmanian Devil. Learn more about Scott’s charity of choice, St. Jude Children's Hospital at https://www.stjude.org/ See t…

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Ask the Dumb Question (ft. Dr. Joy Bradford & Yamani Hernandez) 37:16

5y ago37:16

37:16

Do you worry about sounding dumb so you avoid asking questions or speaking up in meetings? Do you write down what you want to say, or go over and over it in your head? This week Reshma explores how that starts when we're young girls and keeps us from taking up space when we grow up. Plus, she gives you a bravery challenge so you can start to speak …

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Do Something You Suck At (ft. Paola Mendoza) 40:12

5y ago40:12

40:12

As women, we're missing out on a lot of fun. If we're bad at something, it can suck all the joy out of it. This week, Reshma explores how to break away from that perfection mindset. Her journey for joy takes her to an unexpected place where she has to face one of her fears. Plus, she's got a bravery challenge for you. You can tell Reshma your Brave…

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Get Some Rest (ft. Arianna Huffington) 30:32

5y ago30:32

30:32

You can't be brave if you're tired. As Reshma says, every woman she knows is tired because of all the responsibilities we're taking on. This week, Reshma's forced to take her own advice and get some rest. Plus, she explores why getting that rest is such an essential part of being brave. You can leave a voicemail for Reshma for your Brave, Not Perfe…

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Bridget Moynahan 31:06

5y ago31:06

31:06

You’ve seen her on CBS’s Blue Bloods, Sex and the City, Coyote Ugly and more, now hear actress/author Bridget Moynahan’s chat with Bert & John on why being a role model & believing in others is #SomethingGood. Learn more about Bridget’s charity of choice, The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp at https://www.holeinthewallgang.org/ Get Bridget’s new book – …

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Use Your Hands (ft. Angela Duckworth) 35:55

5y ago35:55

35:55

Does the idea of putting together furniture or changing a flat tire overwhelm you? Reshma explores the way young girls are discouraged from working through challenges and sitting with frustration—and how that impacts us later in life. Plus, we learn a surprising secret about the founder of Girls Who Code, who gives you a challenge to strengthen you…

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Let’s Get Physical (ft. Madame Gandhi) 33:19

5y ago33:19

33:19

Let’s work that bravery muscle—literally! Reshma explores the ways we’ve been teaching young girls to be fearful and gives you a bravery challenge to help you unlearn those messages. Plus, she takes on a physical challenge that’s haunted her since childhood. You can leave a voicemail for Reshma at 347-76-BRAVE. Plus, you can follow her on twitter a…

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Michelle Poler 29:40

5y ago29:40

29:40

If snakes, spiders, or skydiving give you the chills, you’ll want to hear Bert and John’s conversation with Michelle Poler of Hello Fears about what happened when she faced 100 of her biggest fears in 100 days. In addition to facing her own fears, she inspired a social movement empowering millions to step outside of the comfort zone and tap into th…

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Stop People Pleasing (ft. Elaine Welteroth) 32:23

5y ago32:23

32:23

Is worrying what other people think holding you back? Reshma explores how we can stop giving so many fucks. Tune in for Reshma’s musical debut. Stay for the insightful interview with visionary Elaine Welteroth, the former editor-in-chief of Teen Vogue and current Project Runway judge. Plus, Reshma gets some tips about how to let go and has a braver…

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Brave, Not Perfect Returns Aug. 6 for Season 4! 1:46

5y ago1:46

1:46

Ready to get brave? It's time to break away from the cult of perfection with your bravery coach, Reshma Saujani. This season, she's inviting you on a six week challenge to build up your bravery. Reshma's going to be working those muscles right alongside you, facing some of her biggest fears and admitting that big dream that keeps her up at night. T…

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Katie Couric 47:50

5y ago47:50

47:50

Focusing on what matters is what award-winning journalist Katie Couric does best. Hear Katie’s chat with Bert & John on the importance of staying positive in a world filled with negative news on this week’s Ping Podcast. Plus, we see Katie’s competitive side during a ping pong battle for the ages. Learn more about Katie Couric’s charity of choice, …

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Michael Franti 43:49

5y ago43:49

43:49

Hear Bert & John's profound chat with world-renowned musician and Soulrocker Michael Franti on how spreading positive, empowering messages through music (and being barefoot 24/7) is a reminder that what we focus on grows.By Life is Good

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Aly Raisman 38:45

5y ago38:45

38:45

Aly Raisman wants to remind you that life is good. Bert and John chatted with her about the importance of taking time to get to know yourself and which topping she’d put on her gold medal if she had to eat it. Plus, the guys hit the Ping Pong table with the six-time gold medalist for a good cause. Did they crush this world class athlete at pong? Fi…

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Casey Harris 42:20

5y ago42:20

42:20

You know their song "Renegades," now hear X Ambassadors' Casey Harris on how being legally blind since birth hasn't stopped him from creating & performing music in sold-out arenas around the world. Hear Casey’s story and why Simplicity is a Life is Good Superpower. X Ambassadors new album, Orion is available now.…

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Ringo Starr 29:56

5y ago29:56

29:56

Iconic Beatles drummer and rock superstar Ringo Starr sits down with Bert & John to chat about what he’s most grateful for, how he stays grounded, his passion for broccoli (who knew?), and his one and only birthday wish. All this and a game of ping pong on the kickoff episode of the Life is Good Ping Podcast. Join Ringo at noon your local time arou…

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