The Empower Podcast with Emily Kennedy

In which I talk about some latent perfectionism that becoming a parent has brought up, OCD struggles, and things I'm wrestling with on this journey.   Sign up for L'Oreal's newsletter! https://www.ltinthecity.com/newsletter      CONNECT WITH ME On Instagram, Twitter & LinkedIn - @heyemilykennedy   Music by: Taste the Vibe - “Arctic Monkeys - R U Mine? (Mungø Remix)” unedited, via Creative Commons

Chatting today about why I had to go off dairy, how it's harder than I realized being a stay at home mom, and some general chatty updates.   RATE & REVIEW If you enjoyed this episode, please go leave a rating or review on iTunes right now as it really helps grow the show. Rate & Review on iTunes!    CONNECT WITH EMILY On Instagram, Twitter & LinkedIn - @heyemilykennedy Sign up for the email newsletter: www.emilykennedy.org    Music by: Taste the Vibe - “Arctic Monkeys - R U Mine? (Mungø Remix)” unedited, via Creative Commons  

A quick catchup on the weird weekend I had, and then some inspiration for 3 ways to declutter your life.    LINKS CatBen on TikTok Sarah Therese Minimalism Series on YouTube The Cottage Fairy on YouTube Emily Mariko on TikTok   RATE & REVIEW If you enjoyed this episode, please go leave a rating or review on iTunes right now as it really helps grow the show. Rate & Review on iTunes!    CONNECT WITH EMILY On Instagram, Twitter & LinkedIn - @heyemilykennedy Sign up for the email newsletter: www.emilykennedy.org    Music by: Taste the Vibe - “Arctic Monkeys - R U Mine? (Mungø Remix)” unedited, via Creative Commons

Took a break from the clutches of social media for a week and I shared 5 things I learned, emotions I felt, and what's next.    If you feel addicted to social media and want some reasons to take a break, this episode is for you!

All the nitty gritty details of my unmedicated birth experience!    Enjoy. :)    Check out Bridget Teyler on YouTube and Instagram for birth prep, support, and inspiration.

Chatty catchup talking about what's new with baby, taking a social media break, Emily Ratajkowski's book “My Body,” and changing the name of this podcast?   RATE & REVIEW If you enjoyed this episode, please go leave a rating or review on iTunes right now as it really helps grow the show. Rate & Review on iTunes!    CONNECT WITH EMILY On Instagram, Twitter & LinkedIn - @heyemilykennedy Sign up for the email newsletter: www.emilykennedy.org    Music by: Taste the Vibe - “Arctic Monkeys - R U Mine? (Mungø Remix)” unedited, via Creative Commons

Danya Sherman founded KnoNap, a company to combat drink spiking, where someones drink might be spiked with something like a rape drug. We talk about her experience as a non-tech founder, how she dealt with the pressure to change how she presented as a young founder, and founder mental health. It's a really valuable and vulnerable conversation, and I hope you enjoy.   LINKS TO WHAT WE DISCUSSED https://knonap.com/  What Now Campaign KnoNap and Knope on Yahoo News Halcyon Incubator   RATE & REVIEW If you enjoyed this episode, please go leave a rating or review on iTunes right now as it really helps grow the show. Rate & Review on iTunes!    CONNECT WITH EMILY On Instagram, Twitter & LinkedIn - @heyemilykennedy Sign up for the email newsletter: www.emilykennedy.org    Music by: Taste the Vibe - “Arctic Monkeys - R U Mine? (Mungø Remix)” unedited, via Creative Commons

Are Apple AirTags being used for stalking? And what happened with Jerry from "Cheer"? I chat about these recent news stories on today's episode.     Articles Mentioned https://apnews.com/article/entertainment-chicago-indictments-cheerleading-child-pornography-edb62d30f64c20a0fd96db9679b1c59e https://www.nytimes.com/2022/01/11/arts/television/cheer-season-2-jerry-harris.html https://www.nytimes.com/2021/12/30/technology/apple-airtags-tracking-stalking.html    Music by: Taste the Vibe - “Arctic Monkeys - R U Mine? (Mungø Remix)” unedited, via Creative Commons

Motherhood involves a lot of sacrifice, but it can get tricky when we start to gauge our value as humans by the self-denial we express, or how much we suffer for others.  I'm wrestling with this now, and I think this conversation about maintaining mental health and preventing burnout is worthwhile even if you're not a parent, but someone who has a passionate project or mission that is bringing you close to burnout. And if you're not a mother but a spouse, here are some tangible things you can do to support her in postpartum. Cuz it's really effing hard.   Music by: Taste the Vibe - “Arctic Monkeys - R U Mine? (Mungø Remix)” unedited, via Creative Commons

The space between the holidays and the new year is a great time to review and reflect on the past year, and create alignment between your intentions and your actions for the coming year. I shared today about why I do a Year in Review (this will be my SIXTH year!), what it's all about, and how it can help you set intentions for 2022.    LINKS 2021 Year in Review Download  Yung Pueblo on Instagram Episode 103: Big Life Transition Episode 77: How to Review & Process a Crappy Year Click here to Rate & Review on iTunes! Leave me a review and let me know what you liked about this episode. Thank you for helping it grow!    RATE & REVIEW If you enjoyed this episode, please go leave a rating or review on iTunes right now as it really helps grow the show. Rate & Review on iTunes!    CONNECT WITH EMILY On Instagram, Twitter & LinkedIn - @heyemilykennedy Sign up for the email newsletter: www.emilykennedy.org    Music by: Taste the Vibe - “Arctic Monkeys - R U Mine? (Mungø Remix)” unedited, via Creative Commons

I thought it would be fun to start sharing book reviews of books I've enjoyed recently. Today we are talking about Jaron Lanier's Ten Arguments for Deleting Your Social Media Accounts Right Now. I read today's book during midnight nursing sessions and I really enjoyed it. I share 5 points that personally stood out to me, some thought-provoking commentary on what social media is doing to our brains, and what I decided to do after reading the book.   Music by: Taste the Vibe - “Arctic Monkeys - R U Mine? (Mungø Remix)” unedited, via Creative Commons

Julie Ulstrup is an award winning portrait photographer who has been honing her craft and perfecting her skills her entire life. Her photographs have been winning awards since high school, most recently one of her images was awarded a Bronze Medal in the Portrait Masters Accreditation Program. I wanted to talk with her when I heard about her “50 Over 50” Project, a project where she is photographing portraits of women over 50 to highlight their beauty, charisma, and wisdom.    Today we talk about as women why there is a struggle to be seen (when we aren't feeling photogenic, or comfortable in our bodies), how she's seen her photography help women show up for themselves, and some tips for how to show up in your own life.   I hope you enjoy this episode, and if you did, please go leave a rating or review on iTunes right now as it really helps grow the show. I really enjoyed this conversation with Julie, and I hope you do, too.   FOLLOW OUR GUEST Connect with Julie on her Website and Instagram   LINKS TO WHAT WE DISCUSSED The 50 Over 50 Project Julie's TedX Talk   RATE & REVIEW If you enjoyed this episode, please go leave a rating or review on iTunes right now as it really helps grow the show. Rate & Review on iTunes!    CONNECT WITH EMILY On Instagram, Twitter & LinkedIn - @heyemilykennedy Sign up for the email newsletter: www.emilykennedy.org    Music by: Taste the Vibe - “Arctic Monkeys - R U Mine? (Mungø Remix)” unedited, via Creative Commons

In which I record with a baby on my chest and don't edit it! What I've been up to since motherhood, where the podcast is going, and some tangents on depression, hustle culture, Elizabeth Holmes, and why social media sucks.   LINKS I have a newborn, so find your own links this time! RATE & REVIEW If you enjoyed this episode, please go leave a rating or review on iTunes right now as it really helps grow the show. Rate & Review on iTunes!    CONNECT WITH MOI On Instagram, Twitter & LinkedIn - @heyemilykennedy Sign up for the email newsletter: www.emilykennedy.org    Music by: Taste the Vibe - “Arctic Monkeys - R U Mine? (Mungø Remix)” unedited, via Creative Commons

Today we talk about investing and getting capital for women entrepreneurs. Our guest shares about investing in Smitten Ice Cream (best in the Bay Area!), intro to angel investing, and how we get women more access to capital.   ABOUT SHANNON   Shannon Grant backs unstoppable early-stage consumer and enterprise founders building diverse teams and gives them a platform to tell their stories to change the narrative for women. Most recently she founded both Annie's Capital and the Wharton Alumnae Founders & Investors Association (WAFFA), a community dedicated to increasing the number of Wharton women founders and investors in the startup ecosystem. More at: www.hellowaffa.org   [Disclaimer: this episode was originally recorded in October 2019.]   FOLLOW OUR GUEST Connect with Shannon on LinkedIn   LINKS TO WHAT WE DISCUSSED Smitten Ice Cream WAFFA   RATE & REVIEW Rate & Review on iTunes! Leave me a review and let me know what you liked about this episode. Thank you for helping it grow!    CONNECT WITH EMILY On Twitter & LinkedIn - @heyemilykennedy Sign up for the email newsletter: www.emilykennedy.org    Music by: Taste the Vibe - “Arctic Monkeys - R U Mine? (Mungø Remix)” unedited, via Creative Commons

On today's episode, I share 5 entrepreneurship mistakes I've made and what I'd do differently next time.   LINKS TO WHAT WE DISCUSSED Jeff Bezos on reversible/irreversible decisions Greg McKeown on how to be effortless Brotopia by Emily Chang Resources on my website for more book recommendations NSF SBIR Program Episode 59 Diversity & Inclusion & How To Do It From Day 1 Setting Boundaries in Work & Life with Lisa Thee Episode 103 Big Life Transition, Mental Health, & Boundaries Episode 108 Five Reasons You Can't Say Yes To Everyone   RATE & REVIEW If you enjoyed this episode, please go leave a rating or review on iTunes right now as it really helps grow the show. Rate & Review on iTunes!    CONNECT WITH EMILY On Instagram, Twitter & LinkedIn - @heyemilykennedy Sign up for the email newsletter: www.emilykennedy.org    Music by: Taste the Vibe - “Arctic Monkeys - R U Mine? (Mungø Remix)” unedited, via Creative Commons

Today we talk all about:   Why building the risk-muscle is important to leadership How adopting her daughter in the midst of a successful corporate career forced her to stand behind her principles, and How to build your own archetype of leadership   ABOUT GLENDA   Glenda has spent over 35 years in the business world and one of her biggest strengths and passions is her ability to translate and integrate technical information into solutions for real people. She started in the corporate world, then left her position to pursue her coaching business and create more time for her daughters, and now she is Co-Founder of Eves & Haines Wealth Management in Northern Colorado, helping clients with financial and investment plans. Glenda has been recognized as a 2017 Women of Vision by the Colorado Women of Influence Foundation. In 2020, Glenda was selected by Biz West as a Women of Distinction honoree in the category of Banking and Finance.   RATE & REVIEW If you enjoyed this episode, please go leave a rating or review on iTunes right now as it really helps grow the show. Rate & Review on iTunes!    CONNECT WITH EMILY On Instagram, Twitter & LinkedIn - @heyemilykennedy Sign up for the email newsletter: www.emilykennedy.org    Music by: Taste the Vibe - “Arctic Monkeys - R U Mine? (Mungø Remix)” unedited, via Creative Commons

Today we have Michelle Ryan on the podcast. We talk about the movement she lead against child trafficking, how to start your own movement, and what the Black Panthers taught her about social justice.    Michelle Ryan is a musician, creative director, marketing strategist, UX/UI expert, and social entrepreneur. She has helped create movements that have resulted in community solidarity and societal/political change, such as We Are Louder to extend the movement for social good through entertainment and to expand the scope of social justice initiatives. Her movements have gotten the attention and support of high profile musicians, artists, and organizations like UN Women and UNICEF.   [Disclaimer: this episode was originally recorded in August 2019.]   FOLLOW OUR GUEST Michelle Ryan on Instagram We Are Louder on Instagram and their Website   RATE & REVIEW Rate & Review on iTunes! Leave me a review and let me know what you liked about this episode. Thank you for helping it grow!    CONNECT WITH EMILY On Twitter, Instagram, & LinkedIn - @heyemilykennedy Sign up for our email newsletter: www.emilykennedy.org    Music by: Taste the Vibe - “Arctic Monkeys - R U Mine? (Mungø Remix)” unedited, via Creative Commons

Today we are talking with Anna about the impact COVID has had on the hospitality industry with her insights working in the industry, how restauranteurs are innovating, and tangible tips for how you can support your local establishments in this time.   ABOUT ANNA   Anna Wick is a photographer specializing in food, beverage, and portrait photography, documenting vibrant, description images to help establishments create a lasting connection with their audiences. Her clients include top bars, restaurants, and liquor companies in Sacramento, San Francisco, and Los Angeles.    FOLLOW OUR GUEST Follow Anna on Instagram https://www.annawickphotography.com/    LINKS TO WHAT WE DISCUSSED The Snug Snug Jr Ro Sham Beaux   RATE & REVIEW If you enjoyed this episode, please go leave a rating or review on iTunes right now as it really helps grow the show. Rate & Review on iTunes!    CONNECT WITH EMILY On Instagram, Twitter & LinkedIn - @heyemilykennedy Sign up for the email newsletter: www.emilykennedy.org    Music by: Taste the Vibe - “Arctic Monkeys - R U Mine? (Mungø Remix)” unedited, via Creative Commons

Today's episode is all about BOUNDARIES. Whether boundaries are good or bad, have we ever regretted creating a boundary, people-pleasing and other things that keep us from setting boundaries, and some examples of how we set boundaries in work—especially in both remote work and social impact work which can be all-encompassing to our lives.   Thanks to my good friend Lisa Thee for joining us again and check out her previous episodes below!   FOLLOW OUR GUEST Connect with Lisa on LinkedIn or her Website   LINKS TO WHAT WE DISCUSSED Episode 031 with Lisa - Blow Up Your Career & Redesign Your Life Episode 046 with Lisa - Working From Home With Kids (in the age of COVID) Set Boundaries, Find Peace, by Nedra Tawwab   RATE & REVIEW If you enjoyed this episode, please go leave a rating or review on iTunes right now as it really helps grow the show. Rate & Review on iTunes!    CONNECT WITH EMILY On Instagram, Twitter & LinkedIn - @heyemilykennedy Sign up for the email newsletter: www.emilykennedy.org    Music by: Taste the Vibe - “Arctic Monkeys - R U Mine? (Mungø Remix)” unedited, via Creative Commons

Eliza Bleu is a human trafficking survivor and survivor advocate. She was trafficked as a 17 year old right here in the U.S.; she went public about her survivor status during the pandemic and now is an advocate supporting other survivors and combatting sex trafficking, a $99 Billion industry. She has spoken out recently against platforms like Twitter that have been found to host child sexual abuse material and react slowly when it is reported.    Today we talk about: Why she decided to go public as a trafficking survivor and advocate How she's taking on Twitter for hosting child sexual abuse material Government, big tech, and human trafficking, and ideas on how to handle the Wild West of the Internet (taking down websites, the role of policy and government, censorship etc.)   FOLLOW OUR GUEST Follow Eliza on Twitter or Locals   LINKS TO WHAT WE DISCUSSED Eliza Bleu interview with Candice Horbacz (more background on her story) Eliza Bleu interview with Dr. Drew Episode 61 of my podcast about trafficking myths: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/062-is-wayfair-trafficking-children-for-sex/id1440536165?i=1000486650250  National Human Trafficking Hotline   RATE & REVIEW If you enjoyed this episode, please go leave a rating or review on iTunes right now as it really helps grow the show. Rate & Review on iTunes!    CONNECT WITH EMILY On Instagram, Twitter & LinkedIn - @heyemilykennedy Sign up for the email newsletter: www.emilykennedy.org    Music by: Taste the Vibe - “Arctic Monkeys - R U Mine? (Mungø Remix)” unedited, via Creative Commons

Today we talk with Antoinette Lee Toscano about…  The leadership lesson she learned in the military leading a male-only unit in Korea Why you don't have to give up your femininity to be a good leader How she went to her first kayaking lesson with her walker and service dog in tow, and  How she is bringing diversity and inclusion into outdoor sports   ABOUT ANTOINETTE   Antoinette Lee Toscano, MBA — is an American Adult Cross-Cultural Kid and Third Culture Adult with family ancestry in Nigeria, Ireland, China, and Jamaica, and a former IT executive and 11-year United States Army veteran. She is currently a TV producer, writer, and public speaker.    Specific to what we're talking about today, Antoinette is the Producer of WhitewaterTV, sharing the mission that the outdoors is for everyone.   FOLLOW OUR GUEST Follow Antoinette on Instagram and her Website   LINKS TO WHAT WE DISCUSSED https://www.cultursmag.com/part-1-whitewater-paddlesports-the-color-of-reformation/    RATE & REVIEW If you enjoyed this episode, please go leave a rating or review on iTunes right now as it really helps grow the show. Rate & Review on iTunes!    CONNECT WITH EMILY On Instagram, Twitter & LinkedIn - @heyemilykennedy Sign up for the email newsletter: www.emilykennedy.org    Music by: Taste the Vibe - “Arctic Monkeys - R U Mine? (Mungø Remix)” unedited, via Creative Commons

Today we're talking about 5 reasons you can't say yes to everyone.   If you find yourself overcommitted, stressed, resentful, or just need some encouragement on why saying “no” doesn't make you a bad person, this episode is for you!   LINKS TO WHAT WE DISCUSSED Nedra Tawwab on Instagram, the podcast interview, and her book Set Boundaries Find Peace Greg McKeown's podcast interview on Effortless and his new book   RATE & REVIEW If you enjoyed this episode, please go leave a rating or review on iTunes right now as it really helps grow the show. Rate & Review on iTunes!    CONNECT WITH EMILY On Instagram, Twitter & LinkedIn - @heyemilykennedy Sign up for the email newsletter: www.emilykennedy.org    Music by: Taste the Vibe - “Arctic Monkeys - R U Mine? (Mungø Remix)” unedited, via Creative Commons

Today we talk with Cecilia Pang about being a lifelong learner, what she learned working alongside Canada's most powerful woman, and her process of tackling unplanned life events, such as when her lung unexpectedly collapsed a few years ago.   Cecilia is a recent Political Science graduate from the University of British Columbia, a World Economic Forum Global Shaper, and her mission is empowering others to contribute sustainably and meaningfully to the world. At age 16, she was recognized as a Canada's top 20 under 20. On her website A Journey 2 Success, she covers the journeys of entrepreneurs and leaders as well as her own life experiences. Her curiosity and wisdom are contagious, and I hope you enjoy this conversation.    [Disclaimer: this episode was recorded in November 2019]   FOLLOW OUR GUEST Connect with Cecilia  Cecilia's Instagram   LINKS TO WHAT WE DISCUSSED A Journey 2 Success A Journey 2 Success Instagram Cecilia's five-year recap of her health journey: “Five Years” Cecilia's interview with me: “Technology and Empowerment to Change the World” https://www.ubyssey.ca/features/homes-lenses-of-longing/    RATE & REVIEW Rate & Review on iTunes! Leave me a review and let me know what you liked about this episode. Thank you for helping it grow!    CONNECT WITH EMILY On Twitter & LinkedIn - @heyemilykennedy Sign up for the email newsletter: www.emilykennedy.org    Music by: Taste the Vibe - “Arctic Monkeys - R U Mine? (Mungø Remix)” unedited, via Creative Commons

Today is all about my pregnancy! I share my symptoms throughout this pregnancy by week, what it's been like, and my favorite things that are helping me navigate this time with more ease.    Enjoy!    LINKS TO WHAT I DISCUSSED   CLOTHING Lululemon Align leggings Belly band Super soft bras Maternity jean shorts from Pink Blush Maternity Ribbed maternity biker shorts from Pink Blush Maternity   SKINCARE & SUPPLEMENTS Metamucil (with Stevia) Natural Calm Magnesium Allergy Relief Nasal Spray CeraVe Tinted Physical Sunscreen SPF 30 C-Firma Fresh Day Serum from Drunk Elephant   BOOKS/RESOURCES Bringing up Bebé by Pamela Druckerman Bridget Teyler YouTube Channel & Built to Birth podcast Informed Pregnancy Podcast with Dr. Berlin Sarah Therèse YouTube Channel Bradley Class: here for unbiased background on it and here for classes near you   MISC Garmin Venu GPS Smartwatch U- Shaped Pregnancy Pillow   RATE & REVIEW If you enjoyed this episode, please go leave a rating or review on iTunes right now as it really helps grow the show. Rate & Review on iTunes!    CONNECT WITH EMILY On Instagram, Twitter & LinkedIn - @heyemilykennedy Sign up for the email newsletter: www.emilykennedy.org    Music by: Taste the Vibe - “Arctic Monkeys - R U Mine? (Mungø Remix)” unedited, via Creative Commons

We're talking about all about the idea that careers are winding paths, they are not a straight line. What I found so inspiring about our guest, Sosamma Samuel-Burnett is that she has built an amazing career, but stayed aligned with her mission and calling amongst many different checkpoints in life. Not an easy thing to do, and Sosamma shares some great, tangible advice on how you can do this in your own career.   She shares how she found her calling in human rights, and how she has maintained her focus on her calling despite the many career twists and turns.   ABOUT SOSAMMA   After a decade in Sacramento CA, where she established and led William Jessup University's public policy academic department and public policy institute, Mrs. Samuel-Burnett and her family now live in Loveland, CO. She holds degrees from Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service and the University of Minnesota Law School, as well as extensive human-rights work in Mexico, South Asia, the Middle East, and throughout the USA.  She combines her advocacy, education, and legal experience to serve as the Founder/President of G.L.O.B.A.L. Justice, a non-profit organization dedicated to extending geopolitical learning opportunities for biblical advocacy and leadership.   FOLLOW OUR GUEST Follow G.L.O.B.A.L. Justice on their Website “50 Years and a Million Dreams” - Sosamma's story   RATE & REVIEW If you enjoyed this episode, please go leave a rating or review on iTunes right now as it really helps grow the show. Rate & Review on iTunes!    CONNECT WITH EMILY On Instagram, Twitter & LinkedIn - @heyemilykennedy Sign up for the email newsletter: www.emilykennedy.org    Music by: Taste the Vibe - “Arctic Monkeys - R U Mine? (Mungø Remix)” unedited, via Creative Commons

Today we discuss how to develop your own style as a leader, what it means to lead with courage and compassion, Sadie's work with Women in Data, and how to scale your company sustainably (hint, it has to do with getting yourself out of the details and not being afraid to make mistakes!).   ABOUT SADIE Sadie St Lawrence is the Founder and CEO of Women in Data, an international nonprofit organization working to close the gender gap in technology and get more women in the C-Suite. Sadie is a courageous, visionary, and compassionate leader who believes in putting people and impact first. In addition, she serves on multiple start-up boards, is a highly requested speaker, and is the host of the Data Bytes podcast.      She was the first female data science teacher to teach on the Coursera platform and has trained over 300,000 people in data science. Her work has been featured in USA Today, Dataversity, and she is the recipient of the Outstanding Service award from UC Davis.  Women in Data has been rated as the #1 Community for Women in AI and Tech and is leading the movement to get more women into relevant tech jobs and support them on their journey to the C-Suite. Currently, Women in Data is in 17 countries with over 47 chapters and has a community of over 20,000 individuals.    FOLLOW OUR GUEST Follow Sadie on LinkedIn and Instagram  Women in Data   LINKS TO WHAT WE DISCUSSED The Data Bytes Podcast by Women in Data Sign up for Women in Data and our entrepreneurship course!    RATE & REVIEW If you enjoyed this episode, please go leave a rating or review on iTunes right now as it really helps grow the show. Rate & Review on iTunes!    CONNECT WITH EMILY On Instagram, Twitter & LinkedIn - @heyemilykennedy Sign up for the email newsletter: www.emilykennedy.org    Music by: Taste the Vibe - “Arctic Monkeys - R U Mine? (Mungø Remix)” unedited, via Creative Commons

I go into specifics on why I decided to transition my role, the months of thought that went into it, and what I'm doing next. Topics include burnout, mental health, boundaries.   LINKS https://zora.medium.com/naomi-osakas-no-is-our-summer-master-class-in-self-care-35d082d9674  https://www.bigspeak.com/speakers/emily-kennedy/  https://www.emilykennedy.org/blog/2020-year-in-review    RATE & REVIEW If you enjoyed this episode, please go leave a rating or review on iTunes right now as it really helps grow the show. Rate & Review on iTunes!    CONNECT WITH EMILY On Instagram, Twitter & LinkedIn - @heyemilykennedy Sign up for the email newsletter: www.emilykennedy.org    Music by: Taste the Vibe - “Arctic Monkeys - R U Mine? (Mungø Remix)” unedited, via Creative Commons

Today we are talking about leaving your day job and making big career shifts with L'Oreal Thompson Payton. If you didn't hear it already, check out her first interview about work and wellness for millennial women, and how to ensure that your work is aligned with your personal mission, episode 42!   Today we are talking with her about a big career shift she made recently to leave her full-time job in non-profit PR to focus on her true passion: writing about and empowering black women and girls to trust their dopeness. We talk about how to decipher the “good” vs. the “best” in your life, how to deal with fear of the unknown, and tips for organizing your time in freelance work. Enjoy!    ABOUT L'OREAL L'Oreal is a Chicago-based lifestyle writer covering the intersection of women, work and wellness. Her writing has been featured in Zora, HelloGiggles, Shine, Bustle, and Brit + Co. She's a full-time freelance writer for a number of outlets and working on her book.   FOLLOW OUR GUEST Follow L'Oreal on Twitter and Instagram  ltinthecity.com  Subscribe to her weekly newsletter!   LINKS TO WHAT WE DISCUSSED Episode 42: Infusing Your Work With Your Personal Mission Girl Behind the Hustle Instagram   RATE & REVIEW If you enjoyed this episode, please go leave a rating or review on iTunes right now as it really helps grow the show. Rate & Review on iTunes!    CONNECT WITH EMILY On Instagram, Twitter & LinkedIn - @heyemilykennedy Sign up for the email newsletter: www.emilykennedy.org    Music by: Taste the Vibe - “Arctic Monkeys - R U Mine? (Mungø Remix)” unedited, via Creative Commons

This is the LAST episode in our 6 part series on diving into entrepreneurship from the ground up. Today, we talk about:   How to figure out whether your idea is a hobby or a business Real-life examples from our entrepreneurship journeys How to incubate your next idea while you have a full-time job   If you have a specific questions on these topics for me or Lisa, shoot it over to me on Instagram or Twitter @heyemilykennedy or email at heyemilykennedy@gmail.com   ABOUT MY COHOST LISA   Lisa Thee is a seasoned leader, entrepreneur, and board member. She famously came out of corporate America and blew up her seemingly perfect corporate job to go into the tech startup world and pursue her passion of protecting vulnerable children, collaborating with big names like Intel, Google, Microsoft, and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. And she's a good friend of mine.   And for those who don't know me, I became a CEO at 23, launching an AI tech startup that has grown to assist in the recovery of thousands of victims of sex trafficking globally, and counting.   Enjoy!     LINKS Episode 031 with Lisa - Blow Up Your Career & Redesign Your Life Episode 046 with Lisa - Working From Home With Kids (in the age of COVID)   RATE & REVIEW If you enjoyed this episode, please go leave a rating or review on iTunes right now as it really helps grow the show. Rate & Review on iTunes!    CONNECT WITH EMILY On Instagram, Twitter & LinkedIn - @heyemilykennedy Sign up for the email newsletter: www.emilykennedy.org    Music by: Taste the Vibe - “Arctic Monkeys - R U Mine? (Mungø Remix)” unedited, via Creative Commons  

HAPPY 100th EPISODE!!    Wayyy overdue, today I'm sharing (THE SECOND PART of!) my story. How I came to found an AI tech company to fight human trafficking without a tech or business background.   Unlike most times I get to tell parts of this story, this is very unfiltered… it's what you would hear if we were just sitting down for drinks and you asked about my story.   I cover how I started a tech company without a business or tech background, how we funded it, how I got deep into anti-trafficking work, and what success means to me.   RATE & REVIEW If you enjoyed this episode, please go leave a rating or review on iTunes right now as it really helps grow the show. Rate & Review on iTunes!    CONNECT WITH EMILY On Instagram, Twitter & LinkedIn - @heyemilykennedy Sign up for the email newsletter: www.emilykennedy.org    Music by: Taste the Vibe - “Arctic Monkeys - R U Mine? (Mungø Remix)” unedited, via Creative Commons

This is the fifth in a 6 part series on diving into entrepreneurship from the ground up. Today, we talk about :   How to create a supportive community when you're just starting out How to build a network as your business grows Special tips for building support remotely   If you have a specific questions on these topics for me or Lisa, shoot it over to me on Instagram or Twitter @heyemilykennedy or email at heyemilykennedy@gmail.com   ABOUT MY COHOST LISA   Lisa Thee is a seasoned leader, entrepreneur, and board member. She famously came out of corporate America and blew up her seemingly perfect corporate job to go into the tech startup world and pursue her passion of protecting vulnerable children, collaborating with big names like Intel, Google, Microsoft, and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. And she's a good friend of mine.   And for those who don't know me, I became a CEO at 23, launching an AI tech startup that has grown to assist in the recovery of thousands of victims of sex trafficking globally, and counting.   Enjoy!     LINKS Register for tomorrow's Wired XPrize Finals Event! Check out our pitch video for XPRIZE! “I Started a Tech Company With No Tech Background, This Is How It Went”, my Inc. article Episode 031 with Lisa - Blow Up Your Career & Redesign Your Life Episode 046 with Lisa - Working From Home With Kids (in the age of COVID)   RATE & REVIEW If you enjoyed this episode, please go leave a rating or review on iTunes right now as it really helps grow the show. Rate & Review on iTunes!    CONNECT WITH EMILY On Instagram, Twitter & LinkedIn - @heyemilykennedy Sign up for the email newsletter: www.emilykennedy.org    Music by: Taste the Vibe - “Arctic Monkeys - R U Mine? (Mungø Remix)” unedited, via Creative Commons

Today we talk with an amazing founder, Courtney Williamson, Ph.D., who is the CEO and founder of AbiliLife. We talk about her mom having Parkinson's lead to her entrepreneurship journey (solving problems), building a leadership mindset, and mental health as a founder.   ABOUT COURTNEY / ABILILIFE   AbiliLife is a bioengineering company developing products to improve the quality of life for Parkinson's disease patients. She invented the Calibrace+ back brace which is a brace specifically designed for Parkinson's patients to improve posture and balance while maintaining an active and healthy lifestyle. She also took 5 years of manufacturing and production experience to build an online course How To Manufacture A Physical Product in 90 Days to teach people how to make their dream product (link below!).   [This episode was originally recorded in September 2020]   FOLLOW OUR GUEST https://www.linkedin.com/in/courtney-williamson-ph-d-9960119/    LINKS TO WHAT WE DISCUSSED https://theheartofstartups.dropfunnels.com/90days/manufacture-in-90/   RATE & REVIEW If you enjoyed this episode, please go leave a rating or review on iTunes right now as it really helps grow the show. Rate & Review on iTunes!    CONNECT WITH EMILY On Instagram, Twitter & LinkedIn - @heyemilykennedy Sign up for the email newsletter: www.emilykennedy.org    Music by: Taste the Vibe - “Arctic Monkeys - R U Mine? (Mungø Remix)” unedited, via Creative Commons

This is the fourth in a 6 part series on diving into entrepreneurship from the ground up. Today, we talk about how build wellness and resiliency as a founder, get outside your head, and routines and resources to set yourself up for long term mental health as a founder.   If you have a specific questions on these topics for me or Lisa, shoot it over to me on Instagram or Twitter @heyemilykennedy or email at heyemilykennedy@gmail.com   ABOUT MY COHOST LISA   Lisa Thee is a seasoned leader, entrepreneur, and board member. She famously came out of corporate America and blew up her seemingly perfect corporate job to go into the tech startup world and pursue her passion of protecting vulnerable children, collaborating with big names like Intel, Google, Microsoft, and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. And she's a good friend of mine.   And for those who don't know me, I became a CEO at 23, launching an AI tech startup that has grown to assist in the recovery of thousands of victims of sex trafficking globally, and counting.   Enjoy!     LINKS TO PREVIOUS EPISODES WITH LISA Episode 031 with Lisa - Blow Up Your Career & Redesign Your Life Episode 046 with Lisa - Working From Home With Kids (in the age of COVID)   RATE & REVIEW If you enjoyed this episode, please go leave a rating or review on iTunes right now as it really helps grow the show. Rate & Review on iTunes!    CONNECT WITH EMILY On Instagram, Twitter & LinkedIn - @heyemilykennedy Sign up for the email newsletter: www.emilykennedy.org    Music by: Taste the Vibe - “Arctic Monkeys - R U Mine? (Mungø Remix)” unedited, via Creative Commons

This is the third in a 6 part series on diving into entrepreneurship from the ground up. Today, we talk about how to build momentum through a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) and why it's not as intimidating as you might think.   If you have a specific questions on these topics for me or Lisa, shoot it over to me on Instagram or Twitter @heyemilykennedy or email at heyemilykennedy@gmail.com   ABOUT MY COHOST LISA   Lisa Thee is a seasoned leader, entrepreneur, and board member. She famously came out of corporate America and blew up her seemingly perfect corporate job to go into the tech startup world and pursue her passion of protecting vulnerable children, collaborating with big names like Intel, Google, Microsoft, and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. And she's a good friend of mine.   And for those who don't know me, I became a CEO at 23, launching an AI tech startup that has grown to assist in the recovery of thousands of victims of sex trafficking globally, and counting.   Enjoy!     LINKS TO WHAT WE DISCUSSED Episode 031 with Lisa - Blow Up Your Career & Redesign Your Life Episode 046 with Lisa - Working From Home With Kids (in the age of COVID)   RATE & REVIEW If you enjoyed this episode, please go leave a rating or review on iTunes right now as it really helps grow the show. Rate & Review on iTunes!    CONNECT WITH EMILY On Instagram, Twitter & LinkedIn - @heyemilykennedy Sign up for the email newsletter: www.emilykennedy.org    Music by: Taste the Vibe - “Arctic Monkeys - R U Mine? (Mungø Remix)” unedited, via Creative Commons

Wayyy overdue, today I'm sharing my story. How I came to found an AI tech company to fight human trafficking without a tech or business background.   Unlike most times I get to tell parts of this story, this is very unfiltered… it's what you would hear if we were just sitting down for drinks and you asked about my story.   I cover how I first learned about human trafficking as a teenager, formative people in my life like a quadriplegic teacher who changed how I looked at life and helping others, my time in college, finding my major, etc., and how these things came together to motivate me to seek purpose in my career.    LINKS TO WHAT WE DISCUSSED Women Rising: Learning to Listen, Reclaiming our Voice, by Meghan Tschanz   RATE & REVIEW If you enjoyed this episode, please go leave a rating or review on iTunes right now as it really helps grow the show. Rate & Review on iTunes!    CONNECT WITH EMILY On Instagram, Twitter & LinkedIn - @heyemilykennedy Sign up for the email newsletter: www.emilykennedy.org    Music by: Taste the Vibe - “Arctic Monkeys - R U Mine? (Mungø Remix)” unedited, via Creative Commons

Today we talk about how social media is increasing human rights accountability, using technology to identify victims after atrocities like 9/11, what he loves about being a professor, and just generally a look into someone who was a big impetus in my life to do the work I do now. He was one of my thesis advisors at Carnegie Mellon.   ABOUT JAY   Dr. Jay Aronson is the founder and director of the Center for Human Rights Science at Carnegie Mellon University, and a Professor of Science, Technology, and Society. Aronson's research and teaching examine the interactions of science, technology, law, media, and human rights in a variety of contexts. His current project focuses on the documentation and analysis of police-involved fatalities and deaths in custody in the United States. Previously, Aronson spent nearly a decade examining the ethical, political, and social dimensions of post-conflict and post-disaster identification of the missing and disappeared in collaboration with a team of anthropologists, bioethicists, and forensic scientists.   It's a compelling discussion for how technology intersects with human rights and I hope you enjoy.   [Disclaimer: this episode was recorded in July 2019]   FOLLOW OUR GUEST Connect with Jay on CMU's website and Twitter   LINKS TO WHAT WE DISCUSSED Winter On Fire: Ukraine's Fight for Freedom   RATE & REVIEW Rate & Review on iTunes! Leave me a review and let me know what you liked about this episode. Thank you for helping it grow!    CONNECT WITH EMILY On Twitter & LinkedIn - @heyemilykennedy Sign up for the email newsletter: www.emilykennedy.org    Music by: Taste the Vibe - “Arctic Monkeys - R U Mine? (Mungø Remix)” unedited, via Creative Commons

According to Forbes, 1 out of 4 women want to start a business post-pandemic. So how do you start? This 6-part Startup MasterClass series is for those diving into entrepreneurship for the first time, and who want more out of a job than just a paycheck.   This is the second in the series on diving into entrepreneurship from the ground up. Today, we talk about how to find your customer, as well as the champions and decision-makers that will be key to moving your idea forward. We give tactical advice for how to be persistent without being annoying.    This episode is full of tactical, actionable tips. Enjoy!   LINKS TO WHAT WE DISCUSSED Episode 031 with Lisa - Blow Up Your Career & Redesign Your Life Episode 046 with Lisa - Working From Home With Kids (in the age of COVID)   RATE & REVIEW If you enjoyed this episode, please go leave a rating or review on iTunes right now as it really helps grow the show. Rate & Review on iTunes!    CONNECT WITH EMILY On Instagram, Twitter & LinkedIn - @heyemilykennedy Sign up for the email newsletter: www.emilykennedy.org    Music by: Taste the Vibe - “Arctic Monkeys - R U Mine? (Mungø Remix)” unedited, via Creative Commons

I'm having a baby in September! Today on the pod, I wanted to share this exciting news, along with how I'm navigating work and pregnancy and preparing for the future. I share 4 things we considered, and that you should consider if you are thinking about having kids and are stressed out about it!    RATE & REVIEW If you enjoyed this episode, please go leave a rating or review on iTunes right now as it really helps grow the show. Rate & Review on iTunes!    CONNECT WITH EMILY On Instagram, Twitter & LinkedIn - @heyemilykennedy Sign up for the email newsletter: www.emilykennedy.org    Music by: Taste the Vibe - “Arctic Monkeys - R U Mine? (Mungø Remix)” unedited, via Creative Commons

1 out of 4 women want to start a business post-pandemic. So how do you start? Today Lisa Thee and I share our favorite free resources that we used from the very beginning to build our ideas into businesses in the first in a series Startup MasterClass. We focus on completely free resources because you don't need to pay in order to get started! And many of these are resources we still use today. This episode is full of tactical, actionable tips. Enjoy! LINKS TO WHAT WE DISCUSSED Episode 031 with Lisa - Blow Up Your Career & Redesign Your Life Episode 046 with Lisa - Working From Home With Kids (in the age of COVID) RATE & REVIEW If you enjoyed this episode, please go leave a rating or review on iTunes right now as it really helps grow the show. Rate & Review on iTunes! CONNECT WITH EMILY On Instagram, Twitter & LinkedIn - @heyemilykennedy Sign up for the email newsletter: www.emilykennedy.org Music by: Taste the Vibe - “Arctic Monkeys - R U Mine? (Mungø Remix)” unedited, via Creative Commons

Today we are talking with Emily and Colin Betzler, a dynamic duo. They founded Bought Beautifully to make ethically sourced artisan products from all over the world available with just the click of a button. Since then, they have created 24,447 days of dignified work around the globe!  In this episode we talk about:  what it's like working with your spouse,  when to quit your day job, and  how to create multiple streams of income to support your dream lifestyle   Enjoy!   FOLLOW OUR GUEST Connect with Emily Betzler on Instagram   LINKS TO WHAT WE DISCUSSED Bought Beautifully's Mission Statement   RATE & REVIEW If you enjoyed this episode, please go leave a rating or review on iTunes right now as it really helps grow the show. Rate & Review on iTunes!    CONNECT WITH EMILY On Instagram, Twitter & LinkedIn - @heyemilykennedy Sign up for the email newsletter: www.emilykennedy.org    Music by: Taste the Vibe - “Arctic Monkeys - R U Mine? (Mungø Remix)” unedited, via Creative Commons

Today we are talking all about board seats. Women hold about 20% of board seats at the top 3,000 publicly traded companies…it's an abysmal statistic! We want women not just founding companies but advising and helping lead them.   We cover: How Athena helps women advance to the highest levels of leadership What aspects of a founder bring long term success What aspects make a good Board Member And what are some steps you can take today (whether you are new in your career or further along) to put yourself in a position to get on boards   ABOUT COCO BROWN    Coco is founder & CEO of Athena Alliance. Coco has rich experience across F1000 companies, start-ups, and nonprofits in the roles of CEO, COO, advisor, and Board member, and possesses a unique understanding of the breadth of challenges and opportunities of leadership. Athena Alliance is a global ecosystem of executive women, influencers, corporations, and investors who is working to diversify boards, develop executive women, and create businesses that are built for the future.   FOLLOW OUR GUEST Connect with Coco Brown   LINKS TO WHAT WE DISCUSSED Athena Alliance   RATE & REVIEW If you enjoyed this episode, please go leave a rating or review on iTunes right now as it really helps grow the show. Rate & Review on iTunes!    CONNECT WITH EMILY On Instagram, Twitter & LinkedIn - @heyemilykennedy Sign up for the email newsletter: www.emilykennedy.org    Music by: Taste the Vibe - “Arctic Monkeys - R U Mine? (Mungø Remix)” unedited, via Creative Commons

Today we talk Faith and Feminism, how Meghan is leading the charge to reclaim feminism for the Christian church, her work with survivors of human trafficking, and how she made the leap to quit her dream job and pursue her mission full-time.   ABOUT MEGHAN Meghan Tschanz is a writer, speaker, and former missionary who is passionate about empowering women and reclaiming feminism for the Christian faith. A 2010 graduate of the University of Colorado, she's a prolific blogger and host of the podcast Faith and Feminism. She and her husband, Dustin, live in northeast Georgia.     FOLLOW OUR GUEST Follow Meghan! Her first book Women Rising is available for pre-order from InterVarsity Press!    RATE & REVIEW Rate & Review on iTunes! Leave me a review and let me know what you liked about this episode. Thank you for helping it grow!    CONNECT WITH EMILY On Twitter, Instagram, & LinkedIn - @heyemilykennedy Sign up for our email newsletter: www.emilykennedy.org    Music by: Taste the Vibe - “Arctic Monkeys - R U Mine? (Mungø Remix)” unedited, via Creative Commons

Today we talk about some of our guest's favorite experiences at Harmony Tech Camp, how they got interested in STEM, and how we can keep young girls empowered and interested in STEM.   Jodi and Michelle both started in the technology industry in 1995. I had the pleasure of meeting them when they asked me to come speak at the Harmony Girls Tech Camp. The Harmony Technology Camp for Girls started in 2006, by Hewlett-Packard in Fort Collins, Colorado. The goal of the day camp is to show girls that their passions and talents can lead them to meaningful and fun careers in the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) fields.    [This episode was originally recorded in August 2019.]   FOLLOW OUR GUEST Connect with Jodi Connect with Michelle   LINKS TO WHAT WE DISCUSSED Harmony Girls Tech Camp   RATE & REVIEW Rate & Review on iTunes! Leave me a review and let me know what you liked about this episode. Thank you for helping it grow!    CONNECT WITH EMILY On Twitter, Instagram, & LinkedIn - @heyemilykennedy Sign up for our email newsletter: www.emilykennedy.org    Music by: Taste the Vibe - “Arctic Monkeys - R U Mine? (Mungø Remix)” unedited, via Creative Commons

Happy International Women's Day! Today I've curated advice from the top 5 episodes of The Empower Podcast, interviews with inspiring women leaders. If you need a boost of inspiration on this international women's day, no matter your gender, this is for you!   We cover topics like using your voice in the workplace, knowing when it's time to leave your job, how to evolve as a leader, and overcoming doubt and judgment in a male-dominated field.

Today we are talking with Hahna Alexander, CEO of SolePower. She started it as a student project at Carnegie Mellon and now SolePower is partnering with the US Army R&D division to create a self-sustaining data collection and power source for soldiers. The patented kinetic energy technology is being developed as a lightweight solution that creates power as boots strike the ground.   I've known her since we were both students at Carnegie Mellon and it's been amazing to see her grow this badass company. We talk about how product vision evolves over time, finding mentors & building an advisory board, and how to blaze your own trail in a male-dominated industry.   FOLLOW OUR GUEST Connect with Hahna Learn more about SolePower   RATE & REVIEW Rate & Review on iTunes! Leave me a review and let me know what you liked about this episode. Thank you for helping it grow!    CONNECT WITH EMILY On Twitter & LinkedIn - @heyemilykennedy Sign up for the email newsletter: www.emilykennedy.org    Music by: Taste the Vibe - “Arctic Monkeys - R U Mine? (Mungø Remix)” unedited, via Creative Commons

Today we talk about Tiffany's work to fight child sexual exploitation online, how she built a software engineering career without a CS degree or coding bootcamp, and how to find the practical application of your passion whether in or outside of your day job.   [Disclaimer: this episode was originally recorded in July 2020.]   ABOUT TIFFANY   Tiffany Moeller is a data scientist and software engineer whose passion is to leverage emerging technologies to help combat exploitation of vulnerable populations online. Coming from a non-traditional work and educational background, Tiffany found her way into tech after studying counseling and launching a residential aftercare home for victims of sexual exploitation. She began building technical skills in data science and software engineering out of a desire to leverage technology for social good, and has since led the development of technical solutions for non-profits combatting sex trafficking and co-founded a child-safety tech startup. Now working as a software engineer at Cloudflare alongside their trust and safety team, Tiffany is currently developing a free service to help website owners prevent the spread of child sexual abuse material online.    FOLLOW OUR GUEST Connect with Tiffany   RATE & REVIEW If you enjoyed this episode, please go leave a rating or review on iTunes right now as it really helps grow the show. Rate & Review on iTunes!    CONNECT WITH EMILY On Instagram, Twitter & LinkedIn - @heyemilykennedy Sign up for the email newsletter: www.emilykennedy.org    Music by: Taste the Vibe - “Arctic Monkeys - R U Mine? (Mungø Remix)” unedited, via Creative Commons

Today's episode starts out with a little musical surprise, so be sure to check it out! Today we're talking with professional fiddler Johanna Sö about what it's like being the only girl in a Celtic Irish rock band, being a full-time musician, composing her songs after a period of injury, and what she does to stay inspired.⁠   [Disclaimer: this episode was originally recorded in August 2019.]   ABOUT JOHANNA   Born and raised in Fairbanks, Alaska, Johanna Sö announced her intention to someday be a professional violinist at the age of three, in the matter-of-fact way that a child might announce they would like to be Super Man. After a couple years of begging for an instrument, she began classical violin lessons. She's performed at Carnegie Hall and with Grammy Award winners, and over two decades later, “playing the fiddle” became a professional pursuit when she stumbled upon a crazy bunch of musicians called The Town Pants, with whom she plays and travels the world playing Irish and Celtic Folk Rock music. Check out more of her compositions linked in the show notes and on Spotify, Pandora, and iTunes.   FOLLOW OUR GUEST Follow Johanna   LINKS TO WHAT WE DISCUSSED The Long Way Back, by Johanna Sö and the Town Pants Resilience, by Johanna Sö and the Town Pants   RATE & REVIEW Rate & Review on iTunes! Leave me a review and let me know what you liked about this episode. Thank you for helping it grow!    CONNECT WITH EMILY On Twitter & LinkedIn - @heyemilykennedy Sign up for the email newsletter: www.emilykennedy.org    Music by: Taste the Vibe - “Arctic Monkeys - R U Mine? (Mungø Remix)” unedited, via Creative Commons

Happy Black History Month! Since episode 053 (Dear White Listeners) I've been thinking and reading about anti-racism. In non-profits in particular and this tension between helping others, but not following a white savior model. So today's guest has some really interesting thoughts on this. Today we are talking all things international development, white supremacy in non-profits, and feminism. We talk about why feminist approaches to international development matter, how white supremacy manifests itself in non-profits, how women can be their own biggest enemies for disrupting gender stereotypes, and advice for those going into international development.   ABOUT EMILY BOVE Emily Bove is a seasoned executive leader within the global women's rights movement and development community, currently serving at the Executive Director of the Batonga Foundation. The Batonga Foundation's mission is to equip the hardest-to-reach girls and women with knowledge and skills to be agents of change in their own lives and communities. She has been recognized for her visionary leadership and constant support of grassroots-led and feminist programming, as well as her strong experience in movement-building, collaborative leadership and philanthropy.    FOLLOW OUR GUEST Connect with Emily Bove   LINKS TO WHAT WE DISCUSSED Batonga Foundation   RATE & REVIEW Rate & Review on iTunes! Leave me a review and let me know what you liked about this episode. Thank you for helping it grow!    CONNECT WITH EMILY On Twitter & LinkedIn - @heyemilykennedy Sign up for the email newsletter: www.emilykennedy.org    Music by: Taste the Vibe - “Arctic Monkeys - R U Mine? (Mungø Remix)” unedited, via Creative Commons

AI…should we be scared of it? Today we talk about that, what things are crucial to making AI socially beneficial, and why coalition-building is crucial to impactful solutions.   ABOUT KENNY CHEN Kenny is a leader in the Pittsburgh technology community who is passionate about bringing people together to ensure that artificial intelligence is developed for social good. He's the co-founder of the Partnership to Advance Responsible Technology (PART), a nonprofit think-tank that works with local and international partners to advise on AI policy and strategy. Kenny has been involved in a wide variety of other local to global initiatives where technology meets social impact, including the Thrival Festival, XPRIZE competitions, and the UN AI for Good Summit. He will soon start a Masters in Public Policy at the Harvard Kennedy School, where he'll continue developing his work in AI policy.   FOLLOW OUR GUEST Connect with Kenny Chen   RATE & REVIEW If you enjoyed this episode, please go leave a rating or review on iTunes right now as it really helps grow the show. Rate & Review on iTunes!    CONNECT WITH EMILY On Instagram, Twitter & LinkedIn - @heyemilykennedy Sign up for the email newsletter: www.emilykennedy.org    Music by: Taste the Vibe - “Arctic Monkeys - R U Mine? (Mungø Remix)” unedited, via Creative Commons

Happy Human Trafficking Awareness Month! I first met Maggy Krell back when Backpage was in the press as making millions of dollars off of exploitation. As a young person in my career, I was super inspired to see this badass woman taking on these criminals head-on. In this episode we talk about sex trafficking online, the Backpage case and how it went down, how she handles a high-stress job, and how to fight sex trafficking long term.   ABOUT MAGGY Maggy Krell is nationally recognized as a legal trailblazer who has dedicated her entire career to seeking justice for vulnerable victims. She served as deputy for four Attorney Generals, taking on high impact cases against predatory lenders who took advantage of struggling families, sex traffickers that preyed on vulnerable teenagers, and attorneys that used their position of trust to exploit immigrant families. She is well known as the lead prosecutor on the case against Backpage, known as one of the busiest places online for the exploitation of sex trafficking victims. She currently serves at Chief Legal Counsel for Planned Parenthood Affiliates of California.   FOLLOW OUR GUEST Follow Maggy on Twitter   RATE & REVIEW Rate & Review on iTunes! Leave me a review and let me know what you liked about this episode. Thank you for helping it grow!    CONNECT WITH EMILY On Twitter & LinkedIn - @heyemilykennedy Sign up for the email newsletter: www.emilykennedy.org    Music by: Taste the Vibe - “Arctic Monkeys - R U Mine? (Mungø Remix)” unedited, via Creative Commons

Michelle is the type of person who is inspiring from the moment she walks in the room and her passion is freaking contagious.    Today she shares about what it was like jumping out of the corporate world and off the cliff into entrepreneurship, how she deals with fear, and her best advice for someone looking to turn a passion into a business.   About Michelle Akhidenor   An entrepreneur and marketer, Michelle is the CEO and Founder of The Peers Project, a specialist podcast production agency, and host of the Peers2Peers Podcast. Launched in 2018, The Peers Project produces podcasts for visionary Australian brands like fashion retailer, Forever New and venture-backed underwear brand, Modibodi. The company and its podcasts have been featured in Marie Claire, SmartCompany, and more.    FOLLOW OUR GUEST Follow Michelle on Instagram  Follow The Peers Project on their Website    THINGS WE DISCUSSED My episode on Michelle's podcast! Check it out here.   RATE & REVIEW If you enjoyed this episode, please go leave a rating or review on iTunes right now as it really helps grow the show. Rate & Review on iTunes!    CONNECT WITH EMILY On Instagram, Twitter & LinkedIn - @heyemilykennedy Sign up for the email newsletter: www.emilykennedy.org    Music by: Taste the Vibe - “Arctic Monkeys - R U Mine? (Mungø Remix)” unedited, via Creative Commons