Seriously Driven Podcast by Blank Rome

Two-time Emmy© Award winner Deborah Norville—the longest serving anchor of Inside Edition, the country’s top-rated syndicated newsmagazine—is also described as a warrior woman, fiercely loyal, hardworking, powerful and resilient. A veteran journalist, Deb’s career has included highlights including former co-host of NBC’s “Today” and author of "Thank You Power: Making the SCIENCE of Gratitude Work for YOU.” In this episode, Deb talks with Marilyn about her lifelong endeavor to turn negative events into positive experiences.

Shawn M. Wright, co-chair of Blank Rome LLP’s Washington, D.C., office and a partner in the Firm’s White Collar Defense & Investigations group, is one of the most revered figures in business, nonprofit, and legal circles. A trailblazing white collar defense litigator, she talks with Marilyn about how her fear of failure pushed her career forward and drove her to be a well-rounded person—always seeking ways to provide value to everyone in her life. Often considered “a pleasant surprise” when she walks into a room, Shawn also shares her views on great mentors, balancing on the seesaw that is life, and paying it all forward.

Alison Brod, founder of Alison Brod Marketing + Communications, rewrote the rules for business success. Nearly 30 years ago she opened the doors to her own company by being generous to others and working her tail off. And that kindness and tenacity created a lot of opportunities for Alison throughout her career. A forceful figure in public relations and marketing communications, Alison talks with Marilyn about the trajectory of her business, how women can incentivize and support each other, and how she orchestrates her life for optimal fun.

Erika Schwartz, a pioneer in the field of health and wellness, is America’s foremost expert on bioidentical hormone replacement therapy and prevention. In her most recent book, “Don’t Let Your Doctor Kill You: How to Beat Physician Arrogance, Corporate Greed and a Broken System,” she talks about what it was like to break into a once male-dominated field, and how she encourages patients to become self-advocates.

Wendy Federman, the nine-time Tony-award winning theater and film producer, tells us what drives her, how she transitioned from her role as a third-generation owner and operator of a global floral ribbon manufacturing company to a critically acclaimed Broadway producer. She shares what she has learned from years of working in the theater and entertainment industry—both the risks and rewards.

In this teaser episode, host Marilyn Chinitz talks about how she has thrived both professionally and personally and how her podcast guests have, too. Here you can listen to a preview of episodes 1 and 2, which feature Wendy Federman, the Tony-award winning Broadway producer, and Dr. Erika Schwartz, a pioneer in the field of health and wellness and author of the book “Don’t Let Your Doctor Kill You: How to Beat Physician Arrogance, Corporate Greed and a Broken System.”