Tell It Like It Is with Cassandra Rae

Do you ever struggle to feel heard in the boardroom? Do you want to use your voice to make a positive change? Well, you're in the right place.  Join me as I sit down with Florence Bavanandan, a classically trained soprano and vocal coach, turned podcaster, and entrepreneur as we talk about finding your voice through what she's learned in both the performing and the business worlds. Doing power differently starts with speaking differently, and as Founder of Clear Voice Consulting, Florence is working to address the wider conversation surrounding women speaking up, feeling heard, and retaining their authenticity while doing so. In the episode, we delve into the importance of advocating for yourself, why women speaking up is only solving half the problem of getting a more inclusive workplace, and Florence's own journey from farm girl, to a classical singer, to an entrepreneur. Florence also discusses the value of having difficult conversations despite not finding common ground, and why the pressure of making a career out of your passion isn't always a good idea.  About Florence Bavanandan:Florence is a classically trained opera soprano who, having performed at the Royal Albert Hall, and Alexandra Palace, alongside touring Europe and Asia, doing studio work for the BBC and Channel 4, and recording at Abbey Road Studios, is now using the skills she learned to use her voice and hold space on stage to help women speak up and make changes in the boardroom. A former Course Manager at the National Youth Choirs of Great Britain and Guest Lecturer at the Institute of Contemporary Music Performance, Florence now works as a VC associate and Founder of Clear Voice Consulting, where she's worked with HSBC, The Prince's Trust, and Apple to build more inclusive working cultures for female leaders. She also hosts the Clear Voice Podcast “where successful women speak about how they found their voices and are using them for change”,  filling in some of the gaps left in many discussions surrounding female “empowerment.” Real, relatable, or downright wrong? We want to know!Tweet your opinion: @_badasscass_Give us a like on Facebook: @powerdonedifferntlyCheck out exclusive behind-the-scenes action on Insta: @powerdonedifferentlyFind us at our new home: www.powerdonedifferently.comFollow Florence's work: www.clearvoiceofficial.comListen to the Clear Voice Podcast: www.pod.link/1480870251 

Brought to you in partnership with 50:50 Parliament, I'm joined this week by Wera Hobhouse MP, the Liberal Democrat Shadow Leader of the House of Commons and Spokesperson for Energy and Climate Change and Transport as we delve into the importance of championing an open society in Parliament. In the episode, Wera reflects on how her upbringing in post-war Germany helped shape her commitment to protecting the values of liberal democracy, flaws and all, and why you need to defend these from the centre. We explore her passion for protecting the environment, how serving in local government influenced her approach as an MP, and how a backbench MP in the minority can influence legislation. Wera also opens up about the firsthand bloodbath of crossing the political aisle, and her memories of the night the Berlin Wall came down, so settle in, and get ready to listen as we explore the life and career of one of the Liberal Democrats rising stars. *** Please note at the time of the interview Wera was Spokesperson for Justice, Women, and Inequalities, and is referred to as such in the intro for the episode.*** About Wera Hobhouse:A committed pro-European and environmentalist, Wera is the Liberal Democrat MP for Bath. She was born in Hanover, West Germany where her passion for politics started with the anti-nuclear movement. She moved to the UK in 1990 after meeting her husband shortly before the fall of the Berlin Wall, becoming a teacher and local council member in Rochdale, first for the Conservative party, before defecting to the Liberal Democrats over her opposition to the development of 650 homes on contaminated land at a former asbestos factory. In 2014, she moved to Bath and stood against Jacob Rees-Mogg in the 2015 general election, before going on to be successfully elected in 2017. As an MP, Wera's achievements have included helping more than 15,000 constituents with casework, making up-skirting a criminal offense in England, the successful campaign to re-establish a public-facing police station, and fighting for better mental health services and strengthening protections for domestic abuse survivors. Real, relatable, or downright wrong? We want to know!Tweet your opinion: @_badasscass_Give us a like on Facebook: @powerdonedifferntlyCheck out exclusive behind-the-scenes action on Insta: @powerdonedifferentlyFind us at our new home: www.powerdonedifferently.comExplore Wera's work at: www.werahobhouse.co.uk Notice:This episode of the Power Done Differently podcast was brought to you in partnership with 50:50 Parliament, the campaign to promote equal seats and equal say for women in parliament. The views and opinions expressed within do not necessarily reflect the views and positions, or official policy of 50:50 Parliament, and do not constitute an endorsement guarantee, warranty, or recommendation. The Power Done Differently podcast assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy contained in third-party materials or on third-party sites referenced in this podcast.

Do you ever feel like your life is all about achieving what other people expect of you, ticking boxes to get ahead in a corporate career that, while others are excited… you're not? Have you thought about launching your own business, but felt startup culture wasn't inclusive enough? Well, you're not alone. My guest this week has been there, done that, and wrote the book on it! Joining me is Lu Li, Founder of Blooming Founders, aka the ‘Wikipedia of startup content' and Author of Dear Female Founder. In the episode, we look at how Lu is redefining the UK's startup ecosystem away from Silicon Valley wannabe tech bros, and towards a better, more inclusive, community-driven model. We also explore Lu's resilience in the face of challenge, how in March 2020, after delivering 150 events, almost 3 years of workspace operations, and building a community of 6000+ members, the COVID-19 pandemic forced her to shut everything down, before pivoting and coming back even stronger. Throughout the episode, Lu shares her advice on bootstrapping your business, making business more human, changing investor culture, and why there has never been as much potential capital in the hands of women as there is now.  This is an episode I can't wait to share with you! About Lu Li:Lu Li is a serial entrepreneur and business consultant with interests in web3 and NFTs. She is the founder of Blooming Founders, the ‘Wikipedia of startup content', an award-winning company with a mission to make the startup journey easier for founders by helping them expand their network, provide practical business education, and by facilitating access to investors. She is also the founder of Luna Talents, a boutique recruitment service for growing startups looking for marketing and operations talent. In 2016, Lu published the book Dear Female Founder which contains 66 personal letters of advice written by female entrepreneurs from 20 countries. It is available to buy globally on Amazon and Kindle. In her previous corporate career, Lu launched FMCG products for Procter & Gamble across Western Europe and worked on several consulting projects for McKinsey, BMW, and T-Mobile.Real, relatable, or downright wrong? We want to know!Tweet your opinion: @_badasscass_ Give us a like on Facebook: @powerdonedifferntlyCheck out exclusive behind-the-scenes action on Insta: @powerdonedifferentlyFind us at our new home: www.powerdonedifferently.comExplore the Wikipedia of startup content: www.bloomingfounders.comBuy Dear Female Founder: www.amazon.co.uk/Dear-Female-Founder-Letters-Entrepreneurs

In another episode brought to you in partnership with 50:50 Parliament, this week I sit down with the formidable Baroness Jenkin of Kennington, or Anne as she prefers, to talk about the challenges of getting conservative women elected to Parliament.  As the Co-Chair of Women2Win, a campaign group she co-founded with former Prime Minister Theresa May, Anne has been on the front lines of the fight to get more women elected on behalf of the Conservative Party. Anne and I explore what Women2Win does to help women candidates, what she's learned from a lifetime in Parliament, and the pride she feels for her family's role in achieving women's suffrage in the UK. She'll also share her thoughts on imposter syndrome as a Baroness and why women don't talk about their health enough. So grab your popcorn because we're about to dive into a real-deal conversation about empowering women in politics! About Baroness Jenkin:“Gets stuff done, rattles cages, and wings it much of the time” as her bio puts it,  Anne Jenkin is a powerhouse in UK politics. A Member of the UK's House of Lords, and Great-granddaughter of Sir Willoughby Dickinson, who introduced the 1907 Women's Enfranchisement Bill in the House of Commons, she is part of a political dynasty that covers all three of the UK's major political parties. After a career working as a Conservative parliamentary researcher, Anne co-founded Women2Win with former Prime Minister Theresa May in 2005 and currently serves as the organisation's Co-Chair. In 2011, she was made a Life Peer by David Cameron and has continued to work tirelessly to promote women in public life. She is also a vocal campaigner for reducing waste in all its forms and promoting sustainable development, at home and abroad.Real, relatable, or downright wrong? We want to know!Tweet your opinion: @_badasscass_Give us a like on Facebook: @powerdonedifferntlyCheck out exclusive behind-the-scenes action on Insta: @powerdonedifferentlyFind us at our new home: www.powerdonedifferently.comExplore Baroness Jenkin's work at: www.women2win.comShare your support at @women2winNotice:This episode of the Power Done Differently podcast was brought to you in partnership with 50:50 Parliament, the campaign to promote equal seats and equal say for women in parliament. The views and opinions expressed within do not necessarily reflect the views and positions, or official policy of 50:50 Parliament, and do not constitute an endorsement guarantee, warranty, or recommendation. The Power Done Differently podcast assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy contained in third-party materials or on third-party sites referenced in this podcast.

Do you ever wonder what it takes to build a successful brand that's true to your values? Join me as I sit down this week with Jan Livingston Mokhtari, Co-Founder & Chief Marketing Officer of Gray Whale Gin. We explore how family and environmental purpose is driving this premium gin brand from strength to strength while helping the planet, one “glass of California” at a time. Jan shares the story of how nature inspired the brand, the innovations she and her husband made to help conserve capital, and what ‘good' looks like through their partnership with ocean conservation charity Oceana. Throughout the episode, Jan shares her insights on entrepreneurship, balancing work and family, and how to build a brand that's true to its roots, one that her daughters can be proud of. You'll hear all about Jan's experience scaling her business, including the pivotal moment when she and her husband had to choose between growth and staying true to their values. So, grab a glass of gin (preferably Gray Whale!) and join us as we explore the story behind this highly successful and purpose-driven brand.About Jan Livingston Mokhtari:Jan Livingston Mokhtari is an award-winning Creative Director turned social entrepreneur and gin connoisseur who, after generating over $190 million in revenues as EVP of Branded Entertainment at FOX Networks Group and being named “Most Creative Women in Advertising” by Business Insider, is doing her part for ocean conservation through the launch of a purpose-driven gin brand that celebrates Californian values through and through. Prior to joining Fox, Jan served as Managing Partner and Executive Creative Director at Rec Room, Creative Director at 72andSunny and FCB Global, and was the Founder of production company Jolly Good Productions, working with Hollywood talent including Eva Longoria, Darren Aronofsky Joseph Gordon-Levitt. Jan Founded Gray Whale Gin with her husband, producer, and TV presenter Marsh Mokhtari, whose work can be seen on the Food Network and National Geographic Channel.                                          Real, relatable, or downright wrong? We want to know!Tweet your opinion: @_badasscass_Give us a like on Facebook: @powerdonedifferntlyCheck out exclusive behind-the-scenes action on Insta: @powerdonedifferentlyFind us at our new home: www.powerdonedifferently.comBuy Gray Whale Gin at: www.graywhalegin.com

Joining me for the first of a very special new sub-series looking at getting more women elected to power across the UK is Frances Scott, the driving force behind 50:50 Parliament, an organization dedicated to increasing the number of women in parliament. In this episode, Frances shares the mission and vision of 50:50 and how her daughter's election to school council opened her eyes to the lack of representation for women in leadership roles. She explores how that representation for women isn't just limited to politics - it's an issue that affects us in all areas of life - and shares her thoughts on what needs to be in place for women to thrive in leadership roles - representation, resources, responsibility, and respect. Tune in to hear more about how 50:50 is working to create a more equal and representative government for all.About Frances Scott:Frances launched 50:50 Parliament in 2013 with the 50:50 Change.org petition, and in 2016 started the "Ask Her To Stand" campaign to inspire and support women in running for Westminster. Since then, she has been working to help women get selected and elected across all political parties. Before entering the world of political activism, Frances had a  background in operations and marketing, having worked in the hotel and tourism industry. In addition, she also taught antenatal classes and sat on the Maternity Services Liaison Committee of Mary's Hospital Paddington. In 2018, she was named one of the Evening Standard's #Progress1000 most influential political change-makers, while in both 2020 and 2021, she was included in the list of Women in Westminster: The 100, which celebrates the achievements of women who are shaking things up and challenging policymaking in Westminster.Real, relatable, or downright wrong? We want to know!Tweet your opinion: @_badasscass_Give us a like on Facebook: @powerdonedifferntlyCheck out exclusive behind-the-scenes action on Insta: @powerdonedifferently Find us at our new home: www.powerdonedifferently.comExplore 50:50 Parliament's work at: www.5050parliament.co.uk Share your support at @5050parliamentNotice: This episode of the Power Done Differently podcast was brought to you in partnership with 50:50 Parliament, the campaign to promote equal seats and equal say for women in parliament. The views and opinions expressed within do not necessarily reflect the views and positions, or official policy of 50:50 Parliament, and do not constitute an endorsement guarantee, warranty, or recommendation. The Power Done Differently podcast assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy contained in third-party materials or on third-party sites referenced in this podcast. 

To kick off a new season, I'm joined by one of my personal heroes, Elizabeth Lesser as we dive into the power of women's storytelling and the modern woman's fight for agency. In this episode, Elizabeth delves into her book "Cassandra Speaks," the #MeToo movement, and her own journey toward claiming her power. We discuss the fear of being disliked for speaking up and the importance of being true to oneself, even if it means making waves and ruffling some feathers. Elizabeth shares the lessons she learned from Brené Brown about the difference between being nice and being kind, and why being clear and upfront is often the most compassionate choice. Get ready to be inspired by Elizabeth's wisdom and experiences as a woman leader, author, and activist.About Elizabeth Lesser:Elizabeth Lesser is a bestselling author and co-founder of the Omega Institute, a conference and retreat center in Rhinebeck, New York. She's the brains behind books like "The Seeker's Guide," "Broken Open," and "Marrow," and her latest release, "Cassandra Speaks," empowers women to trust their instincts and tell new guiding stories. Elizabeth co-founded the Omega Institute in 1977, which has since become a leader in holistic education, offering a wide range of workshops and training programs. She's also the co-founder of the Women's Leadership Center, which grew out of the popular Women & Power conference series. Each year, over 30,000 people participate in the Institute's programs on its campus and travel sites, and more than a million people visit the website for online learning.Real, relatable, or downright wrong? We want to know!Tweet your opinion: @_badasscass_Give us a like on Facebook: @powerdonedifferntlyCheck out exclusive behind-the-scenes action on Insta: @powerdonedifferently Find us at our new home: www.powerdonedifferently.com Explore Elizabeth's work at: www.elizabethlesser.orgBuy Cassandra Speaks: www.amazon.com/Cassandra-Speaks-Women-Storytellers-Changes/dp/0062887181 

For my last episode of the season, I’m joined by my fellow American in London: Joy Morrissey. Joy is the Member of Parliament for Beaconsfield and currently serves as Parliamentary Private Secretary to the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office. I wanted to talk to Joy in part because she has such an incredible story. She’s only the third American-born female MP in UK history, the first to enter Parliament after a general election, and the first to hold a seat in over 80 years. At the 2019 election, Joy unseated Dominic Grieve, the former UK Attorney General who had held the seat for two decades. I also wanted to understand what being a Conservative meant in a post-Brexit context and so that’s exactly what I did. We delve into how she first got involved in politics and why, despite voting Leave in 2016, she once thought she’d be working for the European Commission. We explore healthcare inequality in the US, the rise of nationalism and finding the middle ground in divided political cultures, how women are carrying the uneven burden of child-care in the pandemic, and why it’s well worth time we make politics boring again (along with many other topics along the way). Delivering balanced and intelligent answers to some really quite probing questions, and proving that you can disagree without being disagreeable, Joy is exactly the type of elected official we need more of. So until I see you all again in September with another batch of good troublemakers doing power differently, stay brave, stay kind and stay powerful. You can change everything for the better. Real, relatable, or downright wrong? We want to know! Tweet your opinion: @_badasscass_ Give us a like on Facebook: @powerdonedifferntly Check out exclusive behind-the-scenes action on Insta: @powerdonedifferently Find us at our new home: www.powerdonedifferently.com Explore Joy’s work at: www.joymorrissey.uk  

After yet two more police shootings, and video of a black soldier being pepper sprayed, all in less than a week, this was an episode I originally planned to release as part of my next series in September, but I simply couldn't hold this back now. So, joining me on this week’s Power Done Differently is Sophie Williams, an advocate, activist, and author of the books Anti-Racist Ally and the newly released Millennial Black. A Creative Media Producer by trade, having worked on several notable productions including the Crown, Orange in the New Black and The End of The F***ing World, Sophie found herself the voice of a movement after an Instagram post went viral. We delve into all the uncomfortable topics we need to be having right now: We talk about George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Belly Mujinga, Stephen Lawrence, and so many other names that should still be here, how black women have been the backbone of much of social progress, defining what privilege looks like - for people off all ethnicities - and why you need to overcome the need to be liked by everyone. For Sophie, there’s a difference between simply not being racist and actively being an anti-racist. From her TEDTalk, we also discuss the glass cliff, how we all too commonly see it in politics today, and the regressive situation that is bound to happen when under-represented women of colour are placed into that poison chalice position. In her books, one of the suggestions Sophie makes for anti-racist allies is to “just listen” and so that’s exactly what I’ve tried to do, and I hope you will too. Real, relatable, or downright wrong? We want to know! Tweet your opinion: @_badasscass_ Give us a like on Facebook: @powerdonedifferntly Check out exclusive behind-the-scenes action on Insta: @powerdonedifferently Find us at our new home: www.powerdonedifferently.com Explore Sophie’s work at: www.sophiewilliamsofficial.com Buy Anti Racist Ally: www.sophiewilliamsofficial.com/writing/buy-anti-racist-ally Buy Millennial Black: www.sophiewilliamsofficial.com/writing/buy-millennial-black Why women and people of colour fall off the glass cliff: www.youtu.be/5nMbKkgqork 

If you’ve been following the never-ending saga that is Brexit, or even just looked at Twitter at any point during, Gina Miller will be a household name to you. A serial entrepreneur, passionate philanthropist and advocate for responsible capitalism, Gina shot to fame over twice leading successful Supreme Court cases to ensure Brexit be democratically debated in parliament and who, in the process, became something of a favourite punching bag for extreme Brexitiers both online and off. But, if that’s all you know about her: there is so much more. In this episode of Power Done Differently, Gina and I sit down to talk about all things democracy: how the UK’s political system could do with some pretty serious reforms, why the Leave campaign won with emotion, and how she’s been cast aside one too many times for being an outspoken woman of colour. Gina also discusses her approach to befriending her bullies, surviving domestic abuse, how she made Nigel Farage loose his composure on national TV, and why she remains staunchly against looking, sounding, and behaving like a politician. In their review of her debut book, Rise: Life Lessons in Speaking Out, Standing Tall & Leading the Way, The Sunday Times called Gina, “a woman of true grit and courage, of whom we should all - whatever our views on Brexit - be proud.” This episode is a must-listen for anyone devoted to restoring sense, decency and emotional intelligence in politics. Real, relatable, or downright wrong? We want to know! Tweet your opinion: @_badasscass_ Give us a like on Facebook: @powerdonedifferntly Check out exclusive behind-the-scenes action on Insta: @powerdonedifferently Find us at our new home: www.powerdonedifferently.com Explore Gina's campaigns at:  www.trueandfaircampaign.com and www.messagesoflove.co.uk 

You know how leftovers can sometimes be the best bit of a gutsy meal? Well, it’s the same with podcasts - there’s always rich pickings in the editing process, and they’re just too good not to share. I simply had to make a bite-sized episode from some of the best bits I cut from my interview with Tessy Anthony de Nassau, UNAIDS Ambassador, Co-Founder of the new feminist clothing line, Human Highness, and (of course) former Princess of Luxembourg. Tessy gave such an honest and candid interview, back during the ‘Tell It Like It Is’ days of the podcast, I couldn’t cram it all into the first one! Stick the kettle on and enjoy 16 minutes of discovering how Tessy re-learned to play with her children, the logistics of launching free summer schools in Sierra Leone, Uganda and India, and delve further into her research on psychedelic medical treatments - there’s so much more to Tessy than meets the eyes.Real, relatable, or downright wrong? We want to know!Tweet your opinion: @_badasscass_Give us a like on Facebook: @powerdonedifferntlyCheck out exclusive behind-the-scenes action on Insta: @powerdonedifferentlyFind us at our new home: www.powerdonedifferently.com Find out more about Tessy at: www.tessydenassau.com

Joining me on this week’s Power Done Differently is Naomi Smith, CEO of the pro-Europe campaign group Best for Britain, and co-host of one of my favourite podcasts, ‎OH GOD, WHAT NOW? Naomi has been up close on some of the most significant political failures in the UK over the last decade. She was one of the few who predicted that the last election would end badly for Remainers, but when she tried to warn them, she was shouted down by MPs. So of course we talk about Brexit, the Labour Party and the Lib Dem's, but we also talk about so much more. Naomi gets candid about growing up in Northern Ireland during the troubles, what that can teach us about a post Brexit/Trump world, and how the racial harassment of a classmate by a teacher exposed her to how power can corrupt, and how abusers will use that power. We explore the role big tech has in the radicalisation of young men and in directing violence towards women, alongside why most politicians don’t have the real life experience to be good leaders. While Naomi claims she has no interest in running for office again, I can’t help but feel politics would be all the better for having more women like Naomi Smith in power. Real, relatable, or downright wrong? We want to know! Tweet your opinion: @_badasscass_ Give us a like on Facebook: @powerdonedifferntly Check out exclusive behind-the-scenes action on Insta: @powerdonedifferently Find us at our new home: www.powerdonedifferently.com Keep the UK working with the world at: www.bestforbritain.org 

Diving right into the controversial topics, renowned biologist, fertility expert, and former Utah State Science Advisor, Dr Carol Curchoe joins me to talk about everything from abortion terminology and vaccine denailism to the challenges of STEM cell research in the US. A high school dropout with a complicated family background, Dr Curchoe didn’t take the usual path to becoming a distinguished scientist and successful start-up entrepreneur. She managed to break the cycle of poverty and become the first in her family to go to college, gaining her GED and working part time as a waitress - something she says should be akin to national service! In this week’s Power Done Differently episode, Dr Curchoe and I delve into her journey from smoking cigarettes in the high school car park to founding ART Compass, a successful startup which modernises the technology IVF labs use for automating data and improving patient care. We also  discuss the importance of mentors, not fitting stereotypes, and the Handmaid's Tale-esque politicization of science education across America. Dr Curchoe is a passionate advocate for taking the pain out of IVF, and that compassion and candour for one of the hardest experiences women will go through really stands out in the interview, so press download and listen now. Real, relatable, or downright wrong? We want to know!Tweet your opinion: @_badasscass_Give us a like on Facebook: @powerdonedifferntlyCheck out exclusive behind-the-scenes action on Insta: @powerdonedifferentlyFind us at our new home: www.powerdonedifferently.com  Explore Dr Curchoe's life changing work at: www.artcompass.io 

It feels like the entire world is talking about Meghan Markle and Prince Harry, whether they watched the Oprah interview or not, and while I'm not one for royal gossip, I am interested in what it tells us about discussions of power and the ways in which women in the public eye are portrayed for trying to do things differently. In watching the media coverage, it was the same age old stories being told: It was Meghan who was the 'temptress,' it was Meghan who took Harry away from his family to further her own ends, and quite frankly a lot of other incredibly sexist comments. It was incredibly tiring, and I couldn't help but feel if we are interested in promoting a more inclusive and caring form of power, this was a teachable moment. Joining me to dissect the rabbit hole that is the British Royal Family is one of my favourite previous guests, back by popular demand, British Comedian and Copywriter Rachael Amesbury. Real, relatable, or downright wrong? We want to know!Tweet your opinion: @_badasscass_ Give us a like on Facebook: @powerdonedifferntly Check out exclusive behind-the-scenes action on Insta: @powerdonedifferently Find us at our new home: www.powerdonedifferently.com

You don’t need to figure out everything on your own, that’s the message of this week’s Power Done Differently guest, Kristy Wallace. Kristy is a former investment banker, turned startup executive, who is now CEO of Ellevate Network, the world’s largest professional network for women, alongside serving as host of the Ellevate Podcast: Conversations with Women Changing the Face of Business. In the episode, Kristy and I talk about why communities are so important for accelerating the progress of women in power, how adding more diverse voices to the table isn’t an attack on white middle-aged men, and the fact that it really is the conversations that happen when you're not in the room that are most important for opening doors in your career. Kristy also opens up about how to fire someone with kindness, why leaders should be taking a big step toward creating a culture where all types of people can succeed, and much more. An absolute must-listen, which will both empower and inform. Download now. Real, relatable, or downright wrong? We want to know! Tweet your opinion: @_badasscass_ Give us a like on Facebook: @powerdonedifferntly Check out exclusive behind-the-scenes action on Insta: @powerdonedifferently Find us at our new home: www.powerdonedifferently.com Find your community at: www.ellevatenetwork.com

This week’s Power Done Differently guest is on a mission to get people drinking better, and talking more. Former ad executive, turned entrepreneur, Dee Charlemagne is Co-Founder of AVEC Drinks, a line of premium, better for you mixers that bring 21st century values to a market still mostly stuck in the past. A first generation American, born and raised in the Bronx, Dee delves into the importance of intersectional identity as a black female founder, how she awkwardly fits between two very different worlds, and the privilege that is for entrepreneurs to pursue their dreams while still paying the rent each month. Dee and I also discuss how AVEC is bringing people together during the pandemic and the shocking statistic that only 40 black female founders have ever raised more than $1 million in Venture Capital funding in the US. With AVEC having already created a buzz on the drinks scene since its launch last year, being named a product to watch by the New York Times’ drinks critic Florence Fabricant, my money would be on adding Dee to that list quite soon. So pour yourself a stiff one and sit back and enjoy this week’s Power Done Differently episode. Real, relatable, or downright wrong? We want to know! Tweet your opinion: @_badasscass_ Give us a like on Facebook: @powerdonedifferntly Check out exclusive behind-the-scenes action on Insta: @powerdonedifferently Find us at our new home: www.powerdonedifferently.com Drink better at: www.avecdrinks.com

Imagine being told you only had five years to live unless you ditched your high-stress lifestyle ASAP. Well, that’s exactly what happened to high-flying entrepreneur and former tech marketing exec Jennifer LeBlanc. Jenn is the Founder and CEO of Palo Alto-based ThinkResults Marketing, ranked as the 10th fastest growing private company in Silicon Valley in 2017, alongside serving as Founder of the Changing Tides movement, a platform which helps women in business get the investment they need, and author of two best selling books. On this week’s Power Done Differently, Jenn candidly discusses the devastating effects of her divorce and its lingering after-effects on her personal and professional life, how she emptied every bank account she had during the 2008 banking crisis to save her business and support her staff, and her unwavering drive to push capital into the hands of female founders. She also reveals the moment she realised she’d been running on empty, and gets frank about why all women should start talking about money far sooner than we actually do. A must-listen for anyone invested in closing the gender-gaps in startup culture. Real, relatable, or downright wrong? We want to know! Tweet your opinion: @_badasscass_ Give us a like on Facebook: @powerdonedifferntly Check out exclusive behind-the-scenes action on Insta: @powerdonedifferently Find us at our new home: www.powerdonedifferently.com Find out more about Jennifer and all she does: www.jennifersleblanc.com

Quite the opposite of many of my Power Done Differently guests, Divya Gugnani never had huge aspirations growing up. Instead, all she wanted was to be a mid-level lawyer living in suburban utopia; white picket fence and all. But 60+ investments and a talent for co-founding successful start-ups are proof of her ‘accidental’ entrepreneurial story, and she’s not building that picket fence anytime soon. Listen as Divya shares her journey from proudly working 80 hour weeks at Goldman Sachs to hosting a cooking show on NBC, selling her e-commerce business to QVC for millions and co-founding Wander Beauty, a cosmetic company that specialise in multi-purpose beauty products for women constantly on the go. Divya also opens up about the personal pain points behind launching Wander, why she’s slow to hire and quick to fire, and how taking investment can be like a marriage without divorce. Honest and down to earth, Divya’s episode is well worth a download for anyone who doubts their own risk-taking abilities. You too can achieve great things. Real, relatable, or downright wrong? We want to know! Tweet your opinion: @_badasscass_ Give us a like on Facebook: @powerdonedifferntly Check out exclusive behind-the-scenes action on Insta: @powerdonedifferently Find us at our new home: www.powerdonedifferently.com Save some time on your morning routine: www.wanderbeauty.com

Deliberate, brazen and direct, Anna Soubry is one of the most outspoken figures in UK politics, and yet she’s also someone who refuses to get her fingers dirty in the cesspits of populist extremism. In this week’s Power Done Differently episode, the former barrister, journalist, MP and Government Minister joins me as we dissect the decline, and tribalisation, of the Liberal Democrat party, the Remain side’s failure to use emotion when campaigning for a second EU referendum, and why women in political offices are both criminally underrepresented, and then over-scrutinised. Anna also shares her experience of abuse, harassment and death threats in the wake of fellow MP Jo Cox’s murder. Unapologetic yet empathetic throughout, Anna showcases a brand of political leader who we’ve not seen much of in recent years. It makes you wonder, where have all the good ones gone? An antidote to our polarised political climate, listen now for a much-needed dose of sensibility and reason. Real, relatable, or downright wrong? We want to know!Tweet your opinion: @_badasscass_Give us a like on Facebook: @powerdonedifferntlyCheck out exclusive behind-the-scenes action on Insta: @powerdonedifferentlyFind us at our new home: www.powerdonedifferently.comFollow Anna on Twitter: @anna_soubry

Everybody watches porn. Nobody talks about watching porn. Former BBH America Chair Cindy Gallop is adamant that this needs to change, and since her 2009 Ted Talk on socialising sex went viral, she’s been driving the discourse on that area we’re all the “most fucked up” about. The Founder of the world’s first crowdsourced social sex platform, Make Love Not Porn, Cindy is a fierce advocate for everyone knowing the difference between sex and porn. In this week’s Power Done Differently episode, Cindy and I delve into the desperate need for equal representation in the creative direction of pornography, the toxic monopoly of sites like Pornhub, and her own struggles in getting investment due to societal misunderstandings of the nuances behind the words ‘adult content’. Assertive, ardent and extraordinarily engaging, this episode should be required listening for anyone who watches porn (ok, that’s practically everyone) or has a vested interest in their own sexual self worth (er, yep, should be practically everyone too). Listen now. Real, relatable, or downright wrong? We want to know! Tweet your opinion: @_badasscass_ Give us a like on Facebook: @powerdonedifferntlyCheck out exclusive behind-the-scenes action on Insta: @powerdonedifferentlyFind us at our new home: www.powerdonedifferently.com Discover Cindy: www.cindygallop.com Join the social sex revolution: www.makelovenotporn.tv

Ok, the cat’s out of the bag: Tell It Like It Is... is no more. But don’t worry, you'll still get your weekly dose of echo-chamber free podcast - My incredible guests and I will still be here every Tuesday, under the exciting new name of Power Done Differently exploring big things that keep you thinking for days to come. We’ve been on a sabbatical, learned a lot of things about ourselves and have come back more grown up, more nuanced, and ready to embrace our own power with a brand that matches that mission. While it may look different, it’s still the podcast you love, and for which I’m so grateful for your listenership. Power Done Differently will continue to platform underrepresented and outside the box voices in politics, finance, tech, education and business, but will explore more deeply how these women are redefining what power really means - away from the traditional tropes of ego and aggression. This is the antidote for all of those of you who are disappointed and disillusioned with the people in power like me, tired of watching white dudes in suits f*ck the world up. In this bonus episode I sit down in conversation with familiar voice Alexa Shoen to talk about why I felt the podcast was in need of a makeover, and how Power Done Differently is a step away from the ‘what’s it like to be a woman in X’ trope we’re all tired of. Real, relatable, or downright wrong? We want to know! Tweet your opinion: @_badasscass_ Give us a like on Facebook: @powerdonedifferntlyCheck out exclusive behind-the-scenes action on Insta: @powerdonedifferentlyFind us at our new home: www.powerdonedifferently.com

In our final replay before season two, we simply had to re-share this delicious bite-sized episode with Andrea Gamson, Co-Founder of Social Starters and winner of the WISE100 award. Andrea gave us so much brilliant content as you’ll remember that we couldn’t cram it all into the first episode! While both episodes were full of sage advice, this bonus episode really captured what we have to look forward to once we’re out of lockdown again - which if like Cassandra is really starting taking its toll - can’t come soon enough. Find out why Andrea believes social impact careers are universally underpaid, how small local businesses have really been at the forefront of innovation during COVID-19, and the impact mediation has had on her confidence and serenity. Real, relatable, or downright wrong? We want to know! Tweet your opinion: @_badasscass_ Give us a like on Facebook: @TellItLikeItPodcast Check out exclusive behind-the-scenes action on Insta: @TellItLikeItIs_Podcast Say no to FOMO with our mailing list: www.soapbox.work/contact Find out more about Andrea at www.socialstarters.org

A woman of colour will be the Vice President of the United States tomorrow. Read that again. No coup attempt could stand in the way of that monumental diversification of power and we need to talk about it again. On this special episode, originally aired days after the November election, Cassandra Rae is joined by a quartet of leading women in politics to discuss the result of the 2020 Presidential Election and what comes next. What does it mean to see the first woman hold the office of Vice President? What does it mean for progress? How will life be different now that our pussy-grabbing narcissist’s days are numbered? Joining Cassandra to help answer all these questions and more are Valerie Petit, Député of the French National Assembly; Luisa Porritt, Liberal Democrat candidate for London Mayor and former Member of the European Parliament, Dianne Morales Non-profit CEO and current Democratic primary candidate for New York City Mayor, and CNN/ABC Political Commentator, Senior Advisor to the Lincoln Project and co-Host of ‘The Breakdown’ on LPTV, Tara Setmayer. This episode highlights the importance of Kamala Harris’ win, and gives a glimmer of hope for the future of both American democracy and the future of women in power around the globe. An absolute must-listen, which will both empower and inform. Download now.Real, relatable, or downright wrong? We want to know! Tweet your opinion: @_badasscass_ Give us a like on Facebook: @TellItLikeItPodcast Check out exclusive behind-the-scenes action on Insta: @TellItLikeItIs_Podcast Say no to FOMO with our mailing list: www.soapbox.work/contact Find out more about Valerie at: @ValeriePetit_EM Find out more about Luisa at: www.luisa4london.co.uk Find out more about Dianne at: www.dianne.nyc Find out more about Tara at: www.tarasetmayer.com

It's been a few months since the Lincoln Project's Tara Setmayer first appeared on the show in what has become one of Cassandra Rae's favourite interviews to date. Since then, a lot has happened in American politics (to put it lightly). We'd always planned to replay this episode as part of our January hiatus, but in light of the brazen Capitol attack conducted by supporters of Donald Trump mere weeks before the inauguration of his successor this conversation is important now more than ever. This episode really highlights how we have far more similarities between us than we do differences, and clears the air for a conversation between the divided masses. A salve for our tribal times. Give us a like on Facebook: @TellItLikeItPodcast. Check out exclusive behind-the-scenes action on Insta: @TellItLikeItIs_Podcast. Say no to FOMO with our mailing list: www.soapbox.work/contact Find out more about Tara at www.tarasetmayer.com

Deep breaths everybody, we made it to 2021. What a year 2020 has been. A lot of pain for a lot of people, and some joy too, certainly for Cassandra Rae and the team. Launching this podcast has been an incredible experience and we’re so grateful to the awesome women who have agreed to share their time with us and you, both on the episodes released to date, and in the exciting content we have lined up for you this year. While we take a few weeks off over January, and prepare to launch the next series bigger and better than before, we wanted to take a look back at some of our favourite bits of the podcast, starting with the best of Cassandra’s #TellItLikeItIs round. Here Cassandra asks her guest’s to really open up about the stuff we just don't talk about in public: What are the lessons we’ve learned the hard way? What do we still feel insecure about? What opinions or biases have we changed our minds about? When do we feel our most powerful? What do we wish we could tell ourselves 20 years ago? These are some of those favourite bits from across the podcast to date, featuring guests ranging from bestselling author and #ENTRYLEVELBOSS career guru, Alexa Shoen to Humanitarian and former Princess of Luxembourg Tessy Antony de Nassau, Comedian Rachael Amesbury to Lincoln Project Senior Advisor Tara Setmayer. Tweet your opinion: @_badasscass_ Give us a like on Facebook: @TellItLikeItPodcast Check out exclusive behind-the-scenes action on Insta: @TellItLikeItIs_Podcast Say no to FOMO with our mailing list: www.soapbox.work/contact Find out more about all of guest’s by listening to their full episodes!

With the US election behind us, but some divisions feeling deeper than ever, some of us may have shared turkey and pie with our loved ones, in person or over video chat, maybe feeling more apart than ever. So as we close out the longest year in living memory, we have another one of our bite-sized episodes for you. This time, are the very favourite bits that didn't make the final cut from episode #12 with Amanda Brill, Co-Founder and Partner of the law Brill Parisi. Amanda and Cassandra talk about her experience of having a gun pointed at her temple, and then going on to get engaged to a card carrying NRA member who has, something like 50 guns in his house, what it was like for her as a young Republican interning in the Clinton White House and how she shifted to the Democrats, how to talk to Trump supporters and managing long distance marriages. Her stories of loving people across our respective isles were a nice way for us to close out 2020 and look forward to a brighter year ahead. Tweet your opinion: @_badasscass_ Give us a like on Facebook: @TellItLikeItPodcast Check out exclusive behind-the-scenes action on Insta: @TellItLikeItIs_Podcast Say no to FOMO with our mailing list: www.soapbox.work/contact Find out more about Amanda at: www.shipleyparisi.com

How much is a single year of your life worth? What if we told you the disturbing answer was just $50,000. That is just one of the shocking facts Cassandra Rae uncovers with this week's #TellItLikeitIs guest, health-tech pioneer Maryline Marquet (@_Maryline_M). Maryline is the VP of Operations for APACMed, the Asia-Pacific Medical Technology Association, alongside sitting on the boards for a number of digital healthcare companies including the London based Avegen and Paris founded start-up FeelEat. You’ll hear how Maryline sees healthcare innovation as part of a larger value system, connected to education and empowerment, and how populism takes advantage of that lack of that lack of education to exploit the vulnerable. Maryline and Cassandra also delve into why there aren’t more women in prominent medical roles and the compassionate role that Midwife's play everyday. Health and health care is the most intimate and universal experience of our lives. We need more perspectives in our understanding of how we approach it, and Maryline offers a thoughtful discussion on the issues surrounding it. Tweet your opinion: @_badasscass_ Give us a like on Facebook: @TellItLikeItPodcast Check out exclusive behind-the-scenes action on Insta: @TellItLikeItIs_Podcast Say no to FOMO with our mailing list: www.soapbox.work/contact Find out more about Maryline at: www.apacmed.org

Jennifer Dowling Rowe is the model of a modern career woman. She’s the Co-Founder and CFO of Headwaters Volatility Solutions, a pioneering hedge fund alternative, alongside being an extreme sports lover and marathon runner, and oh yes - she’s a mother to a blended family of six children. Understated, sophisticated, and one-hundred-percent motivated, find out how she’s managed all of this on this week's episode of the #TellItLikeItIs podcast. Hint - it’s not about being perfect. Jennifer and Cassandra dive headfirst into running a business like a marriage (especially when your Co-Founder is also your husband), why Jennifer chooses to take her children on international business trips, and why being the only woman in the room again, and again, needs to change. Jennifer also opens up about a shocking #MeToo moment just out of high school, why the US healthcare system is pushing an economic burden on non-profit hospitals, and what it was like returning to work after a 9 year long break to raise her family. Tweet your opinion: @_badasscass_ Give us a like on Facebook: @TellItLikeItPodcast Check out exclusive behind-the-scenes action on Insta: @TellItLikeItIs_Podcast Say no to FOMO with our mailing list: www.soapbox.work/contact Find out more about Jennifer at: www.headwaterssolutionslp.com

What would you do if you were told your hair dye was the cause of your chronic skin condition, and the chemicals from it would remain in your body for months after use? For Dr. Manisha Singal (@ManishaSingal), an accomplished critical care doctor, hospital Chief Medical Officer and Co-Founder of the prestige skincare company Aaethera Beauty, the answer lay beyond a cocktail of synthetic medications, and instead in the captivating world of CBD. If you’ve ever wanted to get the real lowdown on the natural chemicals making waves in the world of medicine, this week’s episode of the #TellItLikeItIs podcast is a fantastic place to start. Manisha is truly an expert in the field, leading efforts to create one of America’s first hospital-based pain management centres using CBD/THC and as author of the #1 best selling book, The CBD Skincare Solution. Join a riveted Cassandra as Manisha answers many of the burning curiosities about CBD, alongside talking about her experiences of being a front-line medical worker during the COVID 19 pandemic and fighting the US opioid crisis. Manisha exudes compassion, empathy, and humility with every word she says. In a year that’s been a lot about our health and the health of those we love, voices like Manisha’s are a joy to listen to - a treat for the mind and the soul. Tweet your opinion: @_badasscass_ Give us a like on Facebook: @TellItLikeItPodcast Check out exclusive behind-the-scenes action on Insta: @TellItLikeItIs_Podcast Say no to FOMO with our mailing list: www.soapbox.work/contact Find out more about Manisha at www.docsingal.com

Cassandra Rae’s guest on the #TellItLikeItIs podcast this week is Chatsworth Consulting Group Founder Lisa Kohn (@LisaKohnWrites), an accomplished Fortune 500 Leadership Consultant and author several times over. She opens up with Cassandra about the stories behind her latest book, To the Moon and Back: A Childhood Under the Influence in which she details her turbulent childhood and early adulthood as a cult survivor, as she puts it, a “mild” cocaine addict.There’s so much in Lisa’s story that’s remarkable, from watching her mother be married at a mass wedding at Madison Square Garden to snorting lines of coke with her father’s friend, the Judge. But, also in a way, there is so much that is unremarkable too. It’s a human story. A heroine’s journey to try and process trauma and find a path out of it to get on with life. Stuff we’ve all been through and stuff we’re all still trying to learn.Follow us on Twitter at @_badasscass_ Follow us on Facebook at @TellItLikeItPodcast Follow us on Instagram at @TellItLikeItIs_Podcast Find out more about Lisa at www.lisakohnwrites.com Join our mailing list so you never miss an update: www.soapbox.work/contact

Since launching Seasoned Moments, culture expert and future of work leader Michal Levison (@SeasonedMoments) has been on a mission to use food as a gateway to create relationships, fight burnout and fuel innovation. Michal joins Cassandra to talk about her work, how ‘Zoom meals’ are combating loneliness during COVID-19, and how she pivoted following a career ending injury as a classically trained pianist aged just 17, all on this week’s episode of the #TellItLikeItIs podcast. Michal also opens up about the differences between growing up in Israel, vs the fast paced mentality of 1980s New York, how her Jewish upbringing shaped her attitudes to food and family, and the first hand horror stories of working in advertising that taught her that it’s better to do speak up, and apologise later. Follow us on Twitter at @_badasscass_ Follow us on Facebook at @TellItLikeItPodcast Follow us on Instagram at @TellItLikeItIs_Podcast Find out more about Michal at: www.seasonedmoments.com Join our mailing list so you never miss an update: www.soapbox.work/contact

On this special election focused episode of the #TellItLikeItIs podcast, Cassandra Rae is joined by a quartet of all around badass women in politics to look at what the 2020 US Presidential Election means to women, both inside and outside of America, to see the first woman hold the office of Vice President. Joining Cassandra are Valerie Petit (@ValeriePetit_EM), Député of the French National Assembly; Luisa Porritt (@LuisaPorritt), Liberal Democrat candidate for London Mayor and former Member of the European Parliament; Non-profit CEO and current Democratic primary candidate for New York City Mayor, Dianne Morales (@Dianne4NYC), and; CNN/ABC Political Commentator, Senior Advisor to the Lincoln Project and co-Host of ‘The Breakdown’ on LPTV, Tara Setmayer (@TaraSetmayer). Cassandra and her panel examine what it means to see a black woman as Vice President? A half-Indian woman in that office? A daughter of immigrants in that office? And to no longer have a US President who brags about grabbing women by the pussy, who has been accused by dozens of women of sexual assault, and who nominated the most staunchly anti-choice justices to the supreme court we have seen in a lifetime. They also explore what role have women around the world played in curbing the rise of populist, strong-man politics, and what role can we play in helping to heal the deep divisions that have emerged as a result of that rise. Follow us on Twitter at @_badasscass_ Follow us on Facebook at @TellItLikeItPodcast Follow us on Instagram at @TellItLikeItIs_Podcast Find out more about Valerie at: www.twitter.com/ValeriePetit_EM Find out more about Luisa at: www.luisa4london.co.uk Find out more about Dianne at: www.dianne.nyc Find out more about Tara at: www.tarasetmayer.com Join our mailing list so you never miss an update: www.soapbox.work/contact

BAFTA Award winning Executive Immersive/XR Producer and fellow transatlantic import Muki Kulhan (@mukiapproved) joins Cassandra Rae on this week’s #TellItLikeItIs podcast to talk about her 20 year career creating groundbreaking content for music, broadcasting, and entertainment. Cassandra and Muki delve into everything from her time developing mobile games for The Osbournes to what is XR? and how it can help the arts industries during lockdown. The Muki-International Founder and Chief Innovation Officer looks back at her whirlwind career at the forefront of the 90s digital revolution at MTV, alongside her decision to go it solo, working with A-List clients like Universal, Live Nation, the BBC and Marvel, and what songs she’d choose if she she could only listen to six. Follow us on Twitter at @_badasscass_ Follow us on Facebook at @TellItLikeItPodcast Follow us on Instagram at @TellItLikeItIs_Podcast Find out more about Muki at: www.linkedin.com/in/mukikulhan Join our mailing list so you never miss an update: www.soapbox.work/contact

Sexual violence advocate, turned B2C sales guru, turned entrepreneur Frankee Adams (@FrankeeAdams) joins Cassandra Rae to talk about taking the long road to launch her perfume subscription service Bare & Bond, and how she is bringing personal and artistic connection back to perfume, away from the sexy ads of women who don't smile, on this week’s episode of the #TellItLikeItIs podcast. Frankee also opens up about learning to tell the difference between stress and burnout in the charity sector, following the murder of one of her clients earlier on in her career, the need for more diversity and innovation in the perfume industry, and why cancel culture disturbed her. Follow us on Twitter at @_badasscass_ Follow us on Facebook at @TellItLikeItPodcast Follow us on Instagram at @TellItLikeItIs_Podcast Find out more about Frankee at: www.bareandbond.com Join our mailing list so you never miss an update: www.soapbox.work/contact

New York City Mayoral Candidate, and former non-profit CEO Dianne Morales (@dianne4nyc) opens up about being a first generation immigrant growing up in the Big Apple, what it really means to defund the police, and how the American education system is continuing to fail Women of Colour in terms of advancing them into positions of power. Dianne joins Cassandra Rae on the latest episode of the #TellItLikeItIs podcast. Dianne and Cassandra also delve into what feminine leadership looks like in action, the need for people in positions of power to share power with the communities they’re sworn to protect if they’re going to find solutions that actually work, and how resistance in the face of racial injustice is the ultimate act of patriotism and the American Dream. Follow us on Twitter at @_badasscass_ Follow us on Facebook at @TellItLikeItPodcast Follow us on Instagram at @TellItLikeItIs_Podcast Find out more about Dianne at: www.dianne.nyc Join our mailing list so you never miss an update: www.soapbox.work/contact

In this episode, Cassandra Rae talks to award-winning Producer, champion of Women in Tech and Founder of Clockhouse Media, Aradhna Tayal (@AradhnaTayal). A veteran broadcast engineer with the BBC, Aradhna delves into combating tokenism on industry panels, and how she rescued Radio TechCon, the UK’s leading radio technology conference. Aradhna and Cassandra also discuss what makes a good podcast, the need to stop feeling guilty about leveraging connections as a freelancer, how blending creativity and technical knowledge is important to stay ahead in radio, and the lack of understanding most schools in the UK have towards careers in engineering. Follow us on Twitter at @_badasscass_ Follow us on Facebook at @TellItLikeItPodcast Follow us on Instagram at @TellItLikeItIs_Podcast Find out more about Aradhna at: www.clockhousemedia.comJoin our mailing list so you never miss an update: www.soapbox.work/contact

Humanitarian, activist and social entrepreneur Tessy Antony de Nassau (@tessy_de), formally known as HRH Princess Tessy of Luxembourg talks about her research into psychedelic medicine, combating burnout and depression in public, people wanting her to work for free, and the launch of her new clothing line Human Highness on this week’s episode of the #TellItLikeItIs podcast with Cassandra Rae.The UN and NATO decorated former peacekeeper and mother to two princes, also opens up about the need for better sex education for young boys, how her own #MeToo moment while in Kosovo has driven her advocacy for women in conflict zones, and why it’s in fact been other women who have been some of the biggest obstacles to her career. Follow us on Twitter at @_badasscass_ Follow us on Facebook at @TellItLikeItPodcast Follow us on Instagram at @TellItLikeItIs_Podcast Find out more about Tessy at: www.tessydenassau.com Join our mailing list so you never miss an update: www.soapbox.work/contact

Tara Setmayer (@TaraSetmayer), Conservative Political Commentator, podcaster and Senior Advisor to the Lincoln Project joins Cassandra Rae on this week’s episode of the #TellItLikeItIs podcast. As an avid listener of the Lincoln Project, Cassandra was thrilled to have Tara on the show. In the episode they talk about how Tara got involved in Republican politics, supporting her husband’s cricket line London Royce, and the Jerry-Springerization of politics under Donald Trump. Tara also opens up about avoiding being tokenized in Republican politics, what feminism has wrong and how that while politics divides many, there is a common set of morals between them. Follow us on Twitter at @_badasscass_ Follow us on Facebook at @TellItLikeItPodcastFollow us on Instagram at @TellItLikeItIs_PodcastFind out more about Tara at www.tarasetmayer.com Join our mailing list so you never miss an update: www.soapbox.work/contact

Joining Cassandra Rae on this week’s episode of the #TellItLikeItIs podcast is Sahar Schwaninger, Founder and CEO of the culture & mindset development consultancy, Human Harbours. In the episode, Sahar opens up about being born in Iran during the revolution, fleeing the country with her parents at an early age, and how in becoming a mother herself, she was able to re-examine this trauma and trade in her high powered career at Nespresso and Tressmio for a more human approach to business. Sahar and Cassandra also delve into discussing how the shallowness of many organisation’s corporate cultures have led to chronic burnout for their employees, how people have been discovering silver linings during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the need to find new words for nuanced concepts in both our personal and professional lives. Follow us on Twitter at @_badasscass_Follow us on Facebook at @TellItLikeItPodcastFollow us on Instagram at @TellItLikeItIs_Podcast Find out more about Sahar at www.humanharbours.com Join our mailing list so you never miss an update: www.soapbox.work/contact

This week Cassandra Rae has another special bonus episode of the #TellItLikeItIs podcast for you. For regular listeners, you'll know what a true badass the best selling author and #EntryLevelBoss career guru Alexa Shoen (@alexashoen) is. Having so far appeared in two episodes on both sides of the interview questions, there was a lot of material that had to be cut, either for time, or that didn't quite fit into the structure of our normal episodes. You now get to hear some of that. Cassandra and Alexa talk about economic insecurity during the COVID crisis, the differences between how Europe and America have handled the pandemic, sexuality in the workplace, and what it means when you're not trophy wife material in a very corporate environment. Most importantly Alexa shares her own experience of not being able to present herself as perfect every single day in an honest and frank discussion. Follow us on Twitter at @_badasscass_Follow us on Facebook at @TellItLikeItPodcastFollow us on Instagram at @TellItLikeItIs_Podcast Find out more about Alexa at www.alexashoen.com Join our mailing list so you never miss an update: www.soapbox.work/contact

International lawyer, fashion guru, arts aficionado and fellow political junkie Amanda Brill joins Cassandra Rae on episode 12 of the #TellItLikeItIs podcast. The TL Brill Parisi name partner talks about the challenges of keeping up with US immigration law when the President tweets new policy on a daily basis, how she and her partner manage a relationship separated by two continents and how we should all be supporting arts institutions during COVID-19.Amanda also reveals the most cringe worthy ‘bad boss’ stories she’s experienced, how she approaches running her own law firm as a result, and how her own #MeToo moment happened the week of Brett Kavanaugh’s Supreme Court confirmation. Follow us on Twitter at @_badasscass_Follow us on Facebook at @TellItLikeItPodcastFollow us on Instagram at @TellItLikeItIs_Podcast Find out more about Amanda at www.shipleyparisi.com Join our mailing list so you never miss an update: www.soapbox.work/contact

In this week’s #TellItLikeItIs episode Cassandra Rae is joined by social scientist, self styled ‘Catalyst’ coach and researcher Tracey Lovejoy (@lovejoycoach), author of the upcoming book Move Fast, Break Shit, Burn Out: The Catalyst Guide to Working Well. They talk about everything from how to make a Co-CEO model work in practice, to cutting out the coaching mumbo jumbo. Tracey also opens up about her own struggles with getting past her belief that making money and being successful was somehow ‘evil’, the guilt she still feels from early missteps in her management career at Microsoft, why we need to put empathy first in the workplace, and why she used to hate Sex and the City! Follow us on Twitter at @_badasscass_Follow us on Facebook at @TellItLikeItPodcastFollow us on Instagram at @TellItLikeItIs_PodcastFind out more about Tracey at www.catalystconstellations.com Join our mailing list so you never miss an update: www.soapbox.work/contact

Former J. Walter Thompson NYC CEO and Masami Co-Founder Lynn Power (@lynnpowered) joins Cassandra Rae on this week’s #TellItLikeItIs podcast. In the episode, Lynn and Cassandra talk about the institutionalised boys club culture women face in advertising, bringing more diversity to the industry, why beauty brands should be more respectful to customers and the challenges of launching a sustainable premium hair care brand just as a global pandemic hit. A true titan of the advertising and beauty worlds, Lynn also touches on weathering JWT’s own #MeToo scandal, how Masami gives back to the Japanese ocean ecosystem from which it’s vegan ingredients come from, and the issue of ageism in the investor community when pitching a new business idea. Follow us on Twitter at @_badasscass_Follow us on Facebook at @TellItLikeItPodcastFollow us on Instagram at @TellItLikeItIs_Podcast Find out more about Lynn at www.lovemasami.com Join our mailing list so you never miss an update: www.soapbox.work/contact

As we mentioned in the last episode, we have something very special in store for you today as we start sharing some of the best cut material from Cassandra Rae's favourite episodes. In this first bonus episode of the #TellItLikeItIs series you're going to hear more of social entrepreneur Andrea Gamson (@andreagamson), Cassandra's guest from episode #7.Listen as Andrea tells Cassandra about why she believes social impact careers are universally underpaid, how small local businesses have really been at the forefront of innovation in the way that we do business in post COVID-19 life, and the impact mediation has had on her. Follow us on Twitter at @_badasscass_Follow us on Facebook at @TellItLikeItPodcastFollow us on Instagram at @TellItLikeItIs_Podcast Find out more about Andrea at www.socialstarters.org Join our mailing list so you never miss an update: www.soapbox.work/contact

For the first time since launching the #TellItLikeItIs podcast, and to much request, Cassandra (@_badasscass_) turns the mic on herself. In this special episode with a familiar guest host: best-selling author and CEO of #EntryLevelBoss, Alexa Shoen (@alexashoen), Cassandra submits herself to the signature grilling she has become known for. Cassandra opens up about the struggle to find sexual self-worth, the positives and negatives of her no BS approach to getting what she wants at work… and at home, and why 53% of white American women voted for Donald Trump. She also discusses getting bored of jobs and taking the ill advised risk of moving across the world with only $250 in her pocket aged 18. Follow us on Twitter at @_badasscass_Follow us on Facebook at @TellItLikeItPodcastFollow us on Instagram at @TellItLikeItIs_Podcast Find out more about Cassandra at www.soapbox.work/our-founders Join our mailing list so you never miss an update: www.soapbox.work/contact

In this episode of the #TellItLikeItIs podcast, branding guru and badass storyteller Andrea Enright joins Cassandra Rae to talk about packing up her corporate marketing career, joining the Peace Corps, whitewater rafting down the Nile and side hustling as an actress in Syfy Channel movies. Andrea and Cassandra also talk about the importance of being authentic and owning your quirks in the job market, the need for Americans to be more open about what's going on elsewhere in the world and how they both tackle their own unconscious biases in the face of the Black Lives Matter movement. Follow us on Twitter at @_badasscass_Follow us on Facebook at @TellItLikeItPodcastFollow us on Instagram at @TellItLikeItIs_Podcast Find out more about Andrea at www.thebootfactor.com Join our mailing list so you never miss an update: www.soapbox.work/contact

Cassandra Rae welcomes social entrepreneur and WISE100 Award winner Andrea Gamson (@andreagamson) to the #TellItLikeItIs podcast. Co-Founder of Social Starters, a network that facilitates mentorship and training between business consultants and start-ups looking to create impact, Andrea talks about the importance of volunteering and why more people should be taking more ‘mini retirements’ throughout their careers. Andrea also opens up about bootstrapping her career path, why she only buys second hand and how she pushed through her impostor syndrome and lack of comfort in calling herself an entrepreneur. Follow us on Twitter at @_badasscass_Follow us on Facebook at @TellItLikeItPodcastFollow us on Instagram at @TellItLikeItIs_Podcast Find out more about Andrea at www.socialstarters.org Join our mailing list so you never miss an update: www.soapbox.work/contact

On this week’s episode of #TellItLikeItIs, Cassandra Rae is joined by a bonafide trailblazer, Terry Marsh (@tvmarsh). Across a 40 year career in television, Terry served as Head of BBC Schools, Vice President for European Programming at the SyFy Channel and as Executive Director of the WISE Campaign for women in STEM. In their conversation, Terry talks about juggling a demanding career while being a single mother to two young children, what’s missing in how the UK educates young girls in STEM and her personal experiences of the #MeToo movement in the television industry. She also reveals why she initially turned the BBC down for a job. Follow us on Twitter at @_badasscass_Follow us on Facebook at @TellItLikeItPodcastFollow us on Instagram at @TellItLikeItIs_Podcast Find out more about Terry at www.terrymarsh.tv Join our mailing list so you never miss an update: www.soapbox.work/contact

Australian e-commerce entrepreneur Verity Tuck joins Cassandra Rae on this week’s episode of the #TellItLikeItIs podcast. Co-Founder and COO of the gift delivery service LVLY, Verity chats with Cassandra about the bumps she’s faced in her entrepreneurial journey, why her business partner decided to split her salary between the two of them and the insecurities she still has. Verity also opens up about what unfair advantages she feels have benefited her career, why gender diversity initiatives can all too often feel hollow and too corporate and what caring for herself looks like in between juggling multiple demands in her work and personal life. Follow us on Twitter at @_badasscass_Follow us on Facebook at @TellItLikeItPodcastFollow us on Instagram at @TellItLikeItIs_Podcast Find out more about Verity at www.lvly.com.auJoin our mailing list so you never miss an update: www.soapbox.work/contact

Cassandra Rae sits down with Evan Sargent (@evansargent), Co-Founder of the Brooklyn based all-female led creative agency Commit in this week’s episode of the #TellItLikeItIsIs podcast. They talk about what it’s like to work with world changing brands, the need for intersectional feminism and the unfair responsibilities women face in having to be responsible for everything. Evan also discusses what feminine leadership looks like in action, why designers need to untangle the preciousness of being a creative and why you need to quit as soon as you know a job isn’t the right fit for you. Follow us on Twitter at @_badasscass_Follow us on Facebook at @TellItLikeItPodcastFollow us on Instagram at @TellItLikeItIs_Podcast Find out more about Evan at www.timetocommit.co Join our mailing list so you never miss an update: www.soapbox.work/contact

In this episode of Tell It Like It Is, the hilarious writer and stand-up comedian Rachael Amesbury (@amazebury) joins Cassandra Rae to talk through everything from what the hell is TikTok to why men need to seriously stop asking what It’s like to be a women in comedy. Rachael dives into her thoughts on what good content looks like, why she thrives on serendipity and the impact women’s networks have had on her career. She also opens up about the cringeworthy time her husband once drunkenly told her then boss she didn’t like her at an office party and how she managed to get out of it. Follow us on Twitter at @_badasscass_Follow us on Facebook at @TellItLikeItPodcastFollow us on Instagram at @TellItLikeItIs_Podcast Find out more about Rachael at www.youzigillzag.com Join our mailing list so you never miss an update: www.soapbox.work/contact