Beste How Women Lead podcasts (2024)

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Using Your Business as a Force for Good with Coco Sellman 22:48

4d ago22:48

22:48

Growing a business is no easy feat, but here at How Women Lead, we have the pleasure of knowing many women who are leading high-growth companies. Their difference? The companies are not only high-growth, but high-impact, aligning their business values with their personal values aiming for a better world. Coco Sellman is here today to share her jour…

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Leveraging Entrepreneurship to Drive Positive Change in Latino Communities with Marisela Barbosa 21:50

11d ago21:50

21:50

If anyone knows about the importance of grit and determination, it’s immigrants. Hispanic people are the fastest growing worker group in the US, and young Hispanic people attending college and universities are truly the workforce of tomorrow. Despite this, Latina and Latino voices are grossly underrepresented in the biggest rooms of power. Marisela…

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Overcoming Barriers with Confidence, Resilience, and Determination with Deborah Smith 22:56

18d ago22:56

22:56

Even if we think our career is on a straight path, life has a funny way of presenting us with unexpected opportunities and changing our trajectories. Deborah Smith knows this firsthand, having moved around in the financial industry and taken almost every opportunity that presented itself before founding The CenterCap Group, a boutique investment ba…

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Balancing Innovation and Responsibility with Jessica Nall 31:35

25d ago31:35

31:35

As technology advances quickly, it can be hard for regulation to keep up with innovation. So what are developing technology companies to do when regulations are so vague, and standards are yet to be developed? One answer is to work on self-regulation. Jessica Nall is here to talk about her work as a lawyer whose mission is to defend and support tec…

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Mentorship, Resilience, and the Power of Relationships with Shannon Nash 36:40

1M ago36:40

36:40

One of the most powerful tools you can have as you navigate your career is a well-rounded network. The relationships you build with mentors and colleagues have a massive effect on your trajectory, and few know this better than Shannon Nash. Shannon is here today to offer us her insights on the power of relationships, the value of diverse perspectiv…

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Unlocking the Wealth and Influence of Women with Mandy Bynum 30:52

1M ago30:52

30:52

There has been a significant increase in women-led venture firms, going from 12 in 2010 to nearly 300 in 2020, emphasizing the potential for women to manage $30 trillion in wealth by 2030. And despite women-founded companies outperforming their male counterparts, they received only 1.8% of venture funding last year. But as women have more control o…

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Leaving Normal and Embracing Change with Dr. Keera Godfrey 29:33

2M ago29:33

29:33

Everyone has a different path and purpose in life, and those on the entrepreneurship journey often feel it most. But fighting loneliness by building community with and supporting other women and women entrepreneurs leads to incredible collaboration, better health, and lasting societal change. Dr. Keera Godfrey is here today to talk about the import…

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Leveraging Venture Investing for Impact with Gaby Darbyshire 32:16

2M ago32:16

32:16

Women currently own 52% of wealth but receive only 2% of venture funding, despite returning 34% more to investors. It’s our mission here at How Women Lead to lift each other up in every way we can, including funding women startups and business owners looking for funding. Because when we invest in our values and put our money into what we believe in…

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Investing in Women CEOs with Patricia Lizarraga 27:29

2M ago27:29

27:29

Women CEOs are incredible - they have to be to get to the top - so it only makes sense that their companies outperform others in the stock market. So why aren’t more people actively investing in women? Patricia Lizarraga is here today to talk about raising visibility and funds for women-led companies that consistently outperform in all different ma…

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Do Good While Doing Well with Marcia Dawood 29:45

2M ago29:45

29:45

The importance of getting more women involved in venture and angel investing cannot be understated. As more women earn more money, the value of getting women seats at the table and in positions that decide what their money is being used for grows. Marcia Dawood is here today to share with us how we can be more involved in investment decisions, comb…

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Designing Human-Centered AI with Ewa Ding 26:42

2M ago26:42

26:42

It feels like AI has taken over the world since Open AI released ChatGPT at the end of 2022. The widespread use of large language models, however, has shown a great deal of bias and misinformation, in addition to being less than intuitive. So how do we create better AI? Ewa Ding is here this week to share her thoughts and mission to make AI more hu…

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Embracing Unabashed Visibility as Women Leaders [Credo #4] 18:46

3M ago18:46

18:46

Women’s voices have been and continue to be culturally dismissed and discouraged. Women are very rarely quoted in science and financial journals, as well as make up only about 25% of all of the people who are quoted as experts in the news media. The fourth element of our credo at How Women Lead is to Be Unabashedly Visible, and today, Julie is shar…

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Amplifying Women’s Voices to Reshape the Future [Credo #3] 14:46

3M ago14:46

14:46

Every woman has an instance in her childhood where her voice was ignored. Maybe she was told to be seen and not heard, maybe she was looked over in class to speak, or maybe she was told to take up less space. This cultural bias against women’s voices needs to be put to an end, and it starts with us supporting one another and speaking up to affirm a…

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The Power of Making Introductions and Saying Yes [Credo #2] 13:47

3M ago13:47

13:47

“Deals are made on the golf course.” “Your network is your net worth.” How often have we women heard these phrases throughout our lives, only to be scolded or warned against doing these same things that men are encouraged to do? It’s time for us to change the cultural narrative around using our connections to create professional opportunities for o…

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Fierce Advocacy: Lifting Women Up and Transforming Work Culture [Credo #1] 18:04

3M ago18:04

18:04

In a world where women leaders are still facing immense challenges and criticism, our role as advocates for each other has never been more important. Too often, we've seen women tear each other down, rather than lifting each other up. But when we commit to refusing to participate in the toxic dynamics that hold us back and instead use our voices to…

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Unlocking the Power of Latina Investors with Emma Rodriguez-Ayala 29:23

4M ago29:23

29:23

The workforce in the US is more diverse than ever. And with a large part of the educated workforce being made up of Latina women, strategies and ideas around investments are shifting. Emma Rodriguez-Ayala is here today to talk about how investors need to learn how Latino communities view and value money, bridging the financial literacy gap by teach…

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Elevating Latina Voices with Marilyn Alverio 30:16

4M ago30:16

30:16

While women in general are underrepresented in leadership roles and corporate America, those least represented are Latina women. Despite being one of the largest sections of the workforce, Latina women make the least money of any demographic in the country; on average only being paid 62 cents for every dollar made by a white man. Marilyn Alverio fo…

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Hot Flashes! Investing In Her Wellness with Ariane Tom 26:56

4M ago26:56

26:56

Women-led venture firms grew from 12 in 2010 to over 300 in 2020, representing new opportunities for women in leadership and innovation. As the first generation of women with decades of work experience and control of 50% of wealth, it’s up to us to invest in companies who share our values, especially in women’s healthcare. Ariane Tom is here this w…

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Intersectional Reproductive Justice with Kwajelyn Jackson 39:33

4M ago39:33

39:33

As we mark two years since the Dobbs decision which overturned Roe v. Wade, highlighting inequality in healthcare is more important than ever. Limiting access to essential reproductive care disproportionatelty affects women of color, non-English speaking folks, people living in poverty, and other marginalized groups. Kwajelyn Jackson is here this w…

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Transforming Communities through Visionary Leadership with Aja Brown 33:35

5M ago33:35

33:35

Local politics is often regarded as the most important level of government. It is where decisions are made that affect you and those in your community directly and daily, and where people come together to improve where they live. Aja Brown became mayor of Compton, California in 2013 by doing just that, caring for her community and inspiring others …

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Building an Inclusive Culture for High Performance with Nancy Geenen [Replay] 27:25

5M ago27:25

27:25

Having diverse perspectives in your workplace is good not only for productivity and output, but also for creating a comfortable environment where all people can do their best work. In recent years, however, we have seen shifts on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) regulation. Nancy Geenen is an expert in DEI in the workplace, and on today’s sho…

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Venture Voices: Women Leading Change in Startups and Capital with Winsome Kirton and Tatijana Janko 30:43

5M ago30:43

30:43

As women-founded companies receive only 2% of venture funding year after year, it’s more important than ever for women founders and women venture capitalists to band together to reshape what it means to be an investor and an entrepreneur. Winsome Kirton and Tatijana Janko are two women advocating for and leading this change. They’re here today to d…

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Inspiring and Funding Native American Entrepreneurship with Betsy Fore 24:58

5M ago24:58

24:58

In the world of founders and business owners, you’ll find many people who start more than one company. You’ll be hard-pressed, however, to find someone who has not only started multiple successful companies and a venture fund, but imbues all of her projects with as much passion, authenticity, and respect for her culture and values as Betsy Fore. Be…

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The Future is Female: Investing with Purpose and Power with Barbara Iyayi 31:44

5M ago31:44

31:44

Women control 52% of wealth in the United States. Despite that, less than 5% of women who can invest in venture capital actually do so. Venture capital is often portrayed as an avenue of wealth for the “bros” but if we come together as women, our unique value sets and perspectives can change the world by funding innovative, women-founded startups l…

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Empathy in Philanthropy and Entrepreneurship with Soon Hagerty 29:23

6M ago29:23

29:23

Entrepreneurship is never easy and it proves to be more difficult for women. But with resilience, determination, and support from a strong network, entrepreneurship is attainable for all women. Soon Hagerty knows more than most about what it takes to be a successful business owner and has made it her mission to support and mentor other women on thi…

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Rewriting the Playbook for Women’s Investing with Tessa Flippin, Founder and Managing Partner at Capitalize VC 30:33

6M ago30:33

30:33

Investing in venture capital has historically been a men’s game, and the companies that receive funding reflect that. Less than 2% of venture funding is awarded to women-led companies, and that number has remained the same for many years. But as the pool of venture investors diversifies, we believe that number should grow. Tessa Flippin, Founder of…

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Investing with Purpose: Women in Capital Making a Difference with Naseem Sayani, Co-founder and GP of Emmeline Ventures 31:31

6M ago31:31

31:31

Less than 2% of all venture funding every year goes to women-founded businesses. But while that number has not changed in recent years, the amount of women actively investing has increased significantly. Our mission at How Women Lead is to create opportunities and access for women investors to help increase the amount of funding for women in the ve…

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Supporting Young Professionals through Early Career Development with Ivoree Jordan & Myshell Gresham 44:42

6M ago44:42

44:42

As we progress in our careers, we better understand the importance of mentorship and coaching in our professional lives. Too often though, career coaching and professional development resources aren’t accessible to young professionals, whether it’s cost or time-prohibited. Ivoree Jordan and Myshell Gresham have started We Have Range to change that …

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The Power of Storytelling in Venture Capital with Gayle Jennings O'Byrne 27:37

7M ago27:37

27:37

Venture capital has a reputation for only funding certain demographics of entrepreneurs, particularly white men. As both entrepreneurs seeking funding and investors looking to support them become more diverse, we don’t necessarily see that trend change. Gayle Jennings O’Byrne is here today to talk about the power of storytelling in venture capital …

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Boardroom Bound: Strategies for Success with Kimberley Goode 30:43

7M ago30:43

30:43

There is no better time to prepare for your search for a board position than in the seasons of life leading up to it. And with 30% of those on public company boards now being women, there are more resources than ever to prepare you and stories from other women who have already made the journey to learn from. Join us for a replay of our recent Linke…

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Unlearning Silence with Elaine Lin Hering 23:25

7M ago23:25

23:25

We have all learned rules around when our voices should and should not be heard; when it’s safe to speak up and moments when it’s too costly to use our voices. Anyone who carries a subordinated identity, particularly women, experience the expectation of silence baked into corporate policies and practices, while it goes unnoticed or misunderstood by…

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Women-led Healthcare Innovation and Investment with Michele Colucci 21:49

7M ago21:49

21:49

Healthcare technologies continue to see innovation faster than ever before. But as technologies change to ideally improve healthcare for everyone, we cannot have the only minds in the space be white men. Michele Colucci is here today to talk about the shift towards more women getting involved in venture funding for healthcare technologies. This wee…

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Inviting Women to Embrace Disruption with Charlene Li 23:10

8M ago23:10

23:10

Society and business are slow to change. Without leaders using disruption to create positive change, we would likely never see improvements to our quality of life, both personally and professionally. But there is evidence that shows women are less likely to be disruptors, since we grow up hearing that being disruptive is a negative trait. Charlene …

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Achieving Carbon Neutrality for Your Business with Cathleen Turner 28:12

8M ago28:12

28:12

Climate change is at the top of many people’s minds as we experience more and more of its effects each year. Finding ways to reduce your carbon emissions and even achieve carbon neutrality is easier than ever as technologies advance and we create smarter systems to achieve our business goals without using as many natural resources. Cathleen Turner,…

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Improving Health Outcomes Through Diversity with Andrea Henderson 23:56

8M ago23:56

23:56

Healthcare is an industry that affects everyone, no matter your race, gender, and age. With every person needing healthcare access, having a diverse group of voices and minds both in clinics and in companies developing healthcare technologies is more important than ever. Andrea Henderson knows this and has made it her life’s mission to not only fin…

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Revolutionizing Medicine with Cell-Based Therapies with Crystal Nyitray 21:08

8M ago21:08

21:08

Every day, we see technology improving the systems and industries all around us. From finance to environmental science and more, technological advances are allowing us to make great changes to the way we live and work. The medical field is no exception, with scientists and inventors working tirelessly to improve healthcare across the board. Crystal…

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Generative AI Storytelling and Responsible AI with Katie Trauth Taylor 25:19

9M ago25:19

25:19

Since the release of ChatGPT at the end of 2022, the whole world has been buzzing about AI. While it has proven incredibly useful in businesses and is sure to keep changing the technology game, AI and large language models don’t come without their fair share of problems to be corrected. Inaccuracies and biases in the data used in AI present many pr…

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The How Women Lead Credo with Julie Castro Abrams 49:01

9M ago49:01

49:01

When women are in positions of power and influence, it’s better for people, profits, and the planet. But society up to this point has not been conditioned to see women as influential, successful leaders. We at How Women Lead are working to change how the world perceives women leaders and our credo is our guiding light on this journey. Today we are …

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Unlocking Higher Returns and Lower Risk Through Gender Diversity in Finance with Ruth Shaber 24:42

9M ago24:42

24:42

While we have made strides in increasing women’s representation in investment management roles, male portfolio managers still control around 12 and a half times more capital than women. This lack of diversity in making investing decisions leads to a lack of funding for women-owned and diverse businesses. Without more perspectives in the room, every…

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Leadership, Longevity, and the Modern Matriarchy with Barbara Waxman 30:48

9M ago30:48

30:48

As women reach midlife, we find that not only our physical selves change but also our values, leadership styles, and how we want to leave an impact in the world. And as we live longer lives with more years in “middlescence”, we are searching for new techniques and advice for navigating this stage. Barbara Waxman, a leadership coach with expertise i…

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Advancing Diversity in the Boardroom with Robin L. Washington 28:31

9M ago28:31

28:31

As we continue to seek more diverse voices in the corporate world and demand more representation for women and People of Color, we see experienced women leaders leading the demand for change. Robin L. Washington, who joins us on the podcast today, is the Co-founder of Black Women on Boards, an organization that removes obstacles that the world’s to…

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Transforming Communication Skills to Find Your Voice with Liz Sklar 31:11

10M ago31:11

31:11

At How Women Lead, we strongly believe in women finding their voice and being unabashedly visible in what they do. But finding your voice and learning to use it for your mission does not come naturally to everyone. Liz Sklar, actress and Director at Stand & Deliver, helps leaders across all industries find their voice and use it to be effective, in…

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Be Unabashedly Visible [Credo #4] 17:41

10M ago17:41

17:41

Women’s voices have been and continue to be culturally dismissed and discouraged. Women are very rarely quoted in science and financial journals, as well as make up only about 25% of all of the people who are quoted as experts in the news media. The fourth element of our credo at How Women Lead is to Be Unabashedly Visible, and today, Julie is shar…

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Amplifying Your Voice and Message with Denise Brosseau, Founder and CEO of Thought Leadership Lab [Rerelease] 31:55

10M ago31:55

31:55

Women have powerful voices and have been using them to voice concerns and demand change forever. But when society is full of naysayers and those who undervalue women, it can be easy to back off of your convictions. Denise Brosseau has been on a mission for decades to help women crystalize their voices and use them to stand up for the causes they be…

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Using Technology To Increase Access To Youth Mental Health Services with Kenzie Butera Davis 22:48

10M ago22:48

22:48

Content warning: Discussion of sexual assault, eating disorders, and suicide. There is a youth mental health crisis in the United States. On average, there is an 11-year age gap in youth mental health between when children experience their first symptoms and signals of mental illness to the first intervention and seeking of treatment. Kenzie Butera…

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Julie Castro Abrams' Journey of Philanthropy and Impact [Rerelease] 35:15

11M ago35:15

35:15

Content Warning: This episode includes mention of child and animal neglect and abuse. There’s a developmental stage between 45-65 where having an impact is one of the most important parts of this stage in our lives and it is so important to take a moment to reflect on the impact we want to have on the world. In this week’s episode 97 of How Women I…

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Thinking Differently and Providing Your Unique Perspective with Kristyn Shapiro 27:20

11M ago27:20

27:20

We’re always talking about diversity and the importance of having different perspectives in the room where decisions are made in every organization. Asking questions others haven’t thought of and offering a new way to look at a problem allows for a more informed decision to be made, no matter the issue. No one knows this better than Kristyn Shapiro…

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Empowering Single Mothers Through Economic Opportunity with Danika Dellor 24:43

11M ago24:43

24:43

Poverty is a growing problem in the United States and 35% of single mothers face living in poverty. Eliminating poverty will take systemic and legislative change, but the fight against poverty begins and is currently most impactful at the local level through non-profits. These organizations strive to provide access to education and resources to tho…

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The Role of Women in Climate Tech with Linda Kinney 27:15

12M ago27:15

27:15

Climate change is a constant topic of conversation. And while headlines may seem bleak, the climate technology sector continues to grow and innovate to improve our use of resources and impact on the environment. With this sector expected to continue to see rapid substantial growth, it’s time for women to explore it as an option, no matter their pro…

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Unlocking Women’s Financial Power with Barbara Pierce 31:24

12M ago31:24

31:24

The majority of invested assets owned by women are not managed by women. Only 1.4% of assets are managed by women and people of color combined! With up to 70% of wealth projected to be controlled by women by 2030, that gender gap simply won’t do. Barbara Pierce, founder of Women with Capital, has made it her mission to empower women with financial …

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