The MADWomen Podcast

“It's not just about being bold - it's about doing it within the framework of who you are, what you are, what you believe, what your purpose is, what is that calling, and actioning off of your core, unique qualities." Gayle Meyers is an entrepreneur, venture partner, board member, and operating partner in digital marketing with over two decades of business leadership experience. She now leverages this experience to optimize growth strategies for personal development and transformation, a process her father and mentor taught her when she was struggling to overcome learning disabilities, which transformed her life. The Meyers Growth Method takes business proven strategies to help understand an individual's purpose through conscious and subconscious questioning of mindset, beliefs and values, community, career, and integrity. Meyers has successfully applied her growth method to over fifty leading technology companies and she has translated these tools in a more personal way in order to teach individuals and teams how to better define and acknowledge their purpose. To learn more about Gayle and The Meyers Growth Method, visit: https://gaylemeyers.com/

“Relationship building is important - but it's not enough. Relationship building is foundational, but you only get to strong relationships when you're building trust." In this episode, Alyssa Merwin, VP of Sales Solutions, North America, at LinkedIn, talks about the upheaval sales professionals face in the wake of COVID-19. As Head of LinkedIn's Sales Solutions business for North America, she leads a multi-national commercial organization dedicated to helping sales and marketing organizations leverage the power of digital selling. In our conversation, Alyssa draws on her 20+ years of experience in building teams, developing teams, and navigating change, sharing her own unique strategies for surviving and thriving in uncertain times.

"It's not enough to be brilliant. You have to be brilliant at demonstrating your brilliance. And if you are not brilliant at demonstrating your brilliance, you become a best-kept secret. And other people who may talk about their brilliance will overtake you." In this episode, global leadership and innovation expert Val Wright shares insights from her latest book, Rapid Growth, Done Right: Lead, Influence, and Innovate for Success, including thoughts on the innovation trifecta, understanding your influence, and the importance of a well-hydrated network. Rapid Growth, along with her first book, Thoughtfully Ruthless, are available from Amazon, Amazon UK, Barnes & Noble, Porchlight, Waterstones, BAM! Books a Million, and Vroman's bookstore. To learn more about Val, her work, and her writing, visit her website: www.valwrightconsulting.com

“Push yourself outside your comfort zone. Say yes. ASK for what you want. Take control of your destiny. Speak up, and don't just wait for things to happen to you. At the end of the day, it's the people and not the company, that make an impact on your career.” The MADWomen Podcast is back with an incredibly inspiring conversation with Barkha Saxena, Chief Data Officer of Poshmark.

Get Hired with Jane Ashen Turkewitz, President and Chief Talent Officer, Hi-Touch Executive Search. Jane specializes in placing VP through C-level talent with digital media and emerging technology companies. Also a featured blogger on career-related topics, Jane has more than 5MM readers on LinkedIn. In this episode, Jane gives a peek behind the hiring curtain, some sage advice from her 15 years as a leading recruiter in NYC, and some tips and tricks that can make the difference in your job search process. Jane talks about how to re-enter the work force after a gap, how to make an impact, and best practices for building your brand.

Taking Chances With Mari Kim Novak, Chairman of The Advertising Club of New York's Board of Directors. Mari Kim, Chairman of The Advertising Club of New York's Board of Directors, is a force to be reckoned in the advertising and tech industry today. She has built her career on risk and making bold career moves – from moving overseas to leaving a global marketing role at Microsoft, she has never been averse to jumping into the unknown. This episode will inspire and guide you to take calculated chances professionally.

We are mBolden - formerly Women in Wireless. We mBolden women in digital. In this episode of The MADWomen Podcast, we mBolden each other to speak our #MeToo stories. mBolden leadership - Sheryl Tullis, Farzana Nasser, Christine Göös, and Liz Horowitz - share how mBolden can support our individual membership as well as our member organizations to create positive work environments.

"Your friends and your family at the end of the day are the most important thing; spending time with the people I love has been the best way to look after my own wellness." Mia shares how love and laughter have impacted her work and personal life. For more inspiration, find Mia on Twitter (@MiaTramz), Linkedin (https://www.linkedin.com/in/mia-tramz-b6003023/) and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/miatramz/?hl=en). Are you a MADWoman? Visit us at womeninwireless.org/podcasts, where you can subscribe, nominate a MADWoman for an interview, sign up for the newsletter, find your local Women in Wireless chapter, and more.

"I want to build a life that I don't need a vacation from." Kandace left a successful media career in NYC to pursue her dream of integrating her passion for fitness with her professional life. For more inspiration, find Kandace on Twitter (@KandaceHudspeth), LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kandacehudspeth), and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/kandacehudspeth/). Are you a MADWoman? Visit us at womeninwireless.org/podcasts, where you can subscribe, nominate a MADWoman for an interview, sign up for our newsletter, find your local Women in Wireless chapter, and more.

"If you don't create that visibility, if you don't share your knowledge both internally and externally, people aren't thinking about you every minute. They're not going to go out of their way to find out what you're doing, why it's working, how you're making an impact. You really have to tell them." Farzana tells us how knocking on closed doors has benefited her career. She also shares how not getting into the MBA program at Columbia led to her founding her first company, and how not winning her first Facebook Innovation Competition led to a sweeter win down the line. For more inspiration, find Farzana on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/farzananasser/), Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/farzana.nasser) and Twitter (https://twitter.com/FarzanaNasser). Are you a MADWoman? Visit womeninwireless.org/podcasts to subscribe, nominate a MADWoman for an interview, sign up for the newsletter, find your local Women in Wireless chapter, and more.

"There will always be people around you who will tell you what you can't do because you don't have an MBA from a pedigree school, because you are too fat, which is something that I experienced. You have to believe that you can, and you will, and to not let anyone undermine you." Linda calls herself a "conversation architect". She shares how being curious and loving learning has given her the confidence to step into roles for which she was under qualified, and excel at them. Find more inspiration from Linda on Twitter (@lindadescano), LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindadescano/), and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/lindadesx/) Are you a MADWoman? Visit womeninwireless.org/podcasts to subscribe, nominate a MADWoman for an interview, sign up for the newsletter, find your local Women in Wireless chapter, and more.

“Wow, I cannot do this anymore. For me it was not only the back pain and the insomnia, but I didn't want to get out of bed and go to a job that I had previously loved so much." Jen shares her experience of career burnout, and how it inspired her to start MindFresh, a company that integrates yoga and mindfulness into the workplace. Learn more at www.mindfresh.co, and find inspiration from Jen on Facebook (www.facebook.com/mindfreshco), Twitter (@mindfreshco), LinkedIn (www.linkedin.com/in/jenkluczkowski/), and Instagram (www.instagram.com/mindfreshco/). Are you a MADWoman? Visit womeninwireless.org/podcasts to subscribe, nominate a MADWoman for an interview, sign up for the newsletter, find your local Women in Wireless chapter, and more.

"I think that we need to get this conversation happening with men, equally, as ambassadors in-house in those traditional companies that lack that diversity." Joan is the founder of Why Millennials Matter, which prepares employers to develop and retain millennial talent through insights into what this generation values and the benefits that will inspire their loyalty. She shares how having mentors and sponsors has been pivotal in accelerating her career, and how she pays it forward through mentoring and contributing to the inspirational economy in so many ways! Are you a MADWoman? Visit us at womeninwireless.org/podcasts, where you can subscribe, nominate a MADWoman for an interview, sign up for the newsletter, find your local Women in Wireless chapter, and more. Twitter: @joankuhl; Instagram: @whymillennialsmatter.

"You are your best champion. No one will go to bat for you more than you can for yourself." Obele tells us about the decision she made when she took a job that she knew was wrong for her, plus how she finds it meaningful to intentionally put herself in uncomfortable situations. Obele was recently named to the 40 under 40 list by PR WEEK. Are you a MADWoman? Visit us at womeninwireless.org/podcasts where you can subscribe, nominate a MADWoman for an interview, sign up for the newsletter, find your local Women in Wireless chapter, and more. @WeberShandwick, linkedin.com/in/obelebrownwest

"I one time got a fortune cookie, and the fortune cookie said, 'act as if it was impossible to fail.' That has become my mantra. When all the voices say, 'you're an impostor, and you don't know what you're talking about,' I just pretend like I do, and I just keep going forward, and I speak with authority, and I know what I know, and it seems to be working." Jenny shares her inspiration for starting The Second Shift, a company that affords women non-traditional and flexible work environments. Are you a MADWoman? Visit us at womeninwireless.org/podcasts, where you can subscribe, nominate a MADWoman for an interview, sign up for the newsletter, find your local Women in Wireless chapter, and more. linkedin.com/in/jenny-galluzzo-12843561, @JennGalluzzo, @thesecond_shift

"I didn't want to act like a 'woman'. I wanted to act like a guy, and that meant being relentless. The years have taught me that winning your point is sometimes a circuitous route." Samantha talks about reading the room and delivering a strong message without alienating your audience. She also discusses how she supports women to combine family planning and career, and leads by example when it comes to taking care of herself and her family. Are you a MADWoman? Visit us at womeninwireless.org/podcasts where you can subscribe, nominate a MADWoman for an interview, sign up for the newsletter, find your local Women in Wireless chapter, and more. @samskey7, @SheKnowsMedia, linkedin.com/in/samanthaskey

"Don't ever let anybody tell you you cannot have a seat at the table." Tash Jefferies is a co-founder, a tech visionary, a social and digital media advisor, a content creator, an author, a wellness specialist, a TEDx speaker, and a dancing queen! She's overcome some daunting obstacles and paved the way for women of color in Silicon Valley. Get to know this dynamic MADWoman's secret sauce - equal parts STEM, audacity, healthy living and joyful practice. Are you a MADWoman? Visit us at womeninwireless.org/podcasts, where you can subscribe, nominate a MADWoman for an interview, sign up for the newsletter, find your local Women in Wireless chapter and more.

"I knew at 23 that I was not going to sacrifice being a great friend or a great daughter, or a great mother or a great wife, to bow at the altar of money and innovation." According to Jessica Rovello, a healthy work/life balance can be achieved even when you're a CEO. She leads by example, coming home almost every night with her co-founder (also known as her husband) to have dinner with their 3 children. Jessica shares how this passion for maintaining a positive workplace culture earned Arkadium the Best Workplace Award 2016 from Inc. Magazine. Are you a MADWoman? Visit us at womeninwireless.org/podcasts where you can subscribe, nominate a MADWoman for an interview, sign up for the newsletter, find your local Women in Wireless chapter, and more!

"I never knew girls were supposed to be bad at math or science". Sheryl Tullis has spent her life challenging preconceptions and pushing boundaries. Now a partner at Launch Consulting Group, her incredible career has taken her from the military to Microsoft. In this episode of the MADWomen Podcast, Sheryl shares her passion for reaching back to help other women up the career ladder, and talks about how a childhood injury changed the course of her life. Hear about the obstacles she's faced, the lessons she's learned, and her against-the-odds journey to career success. Are you a MADWoman? Visit us at womeninwireless.org, where you can nominate a MADWoman for an interview, sign up for our newsletter, find your local Women in Wireless chapter, and more! Email The MADWomen Podcast at podcast@womeninwireless.org.

Are you comfortable with uncertainty in your career? Anne Frisbie, VP of Global Alliances at InMobi, has a history of anticipating the next big thing by being willing to jump into the unknown early on, before anyone else has figured it out. By moving into new ventures with a Growth Mindset, she has supercharged her career. Anne talks about the importance of dressing up, no matter your role, and why working for people who challenge and inspire you is vital for career success. Hear her advice for early-career women, and the lessons she has learned on her own journey. Are you a MADWoman? Visit us at womeninwireless.org, where you can nominate a MADWoman for an interview, sign up for our newsletter, find your local Women in Wireless chapter and more. Email The MADWomen Podcast at podcast@womeninwireless.org.

Jayne Babine, VP of Media & Marketing with Neustar Marketing Services, speaks with The MADWomen Podcast host, Liz Horowitz, about how a formal mentoring relationship guided her mid-career path. Hear how specific health & wellness tactics made Jayne's transition to motherhood more productive and less stressful, and what her mentor told her that has shaped how she approaches balance and self-care. Is there a story we should hear? Contact us at podcast@womeninwireless.org.

Liz Horowitz, the Host of the MADWomen Podcast, speaks with Sarah van Mosel, Chief Commercial Officer of Acast, a global podcast platform that provides premium hosting, distribution and monetization. Sarah came to Acast after many years and several senior management roles with public radio in New York. Sarah is not only a thought leader in the podcast industry, she is also the Mom of 3 teens and gets up at 4:00 AM every day to have time to herself - to walk the dog, go to the gym and process the day. She shares with us the risks she has undertaken in her career which she credits to the mentorship of the legendary Laura Walker, the C.E.O of New York Public Radio who encouraged her have high expectations and jump off that cliff because you're going to land in an interesting place. Sarah's inspirational story shows how trusting her gut and thinking big created her amazing career path. Is there a story we should hear? Contact #MADWomen via email - podcast@womeninwireless.org.

Liz Horowitz, the Host of the MADWomen Podcast, speaks with author, Kelly Hoey. Kelly started her career as an attorney in Toronto and evolved through a fascinating journey to become president of 85 Broads. Then founder, angel investor, speaker and now author of a just released book called Build Your Own Dream Network - Forging Powerful Relationships in a Hyper-Connected World. Although Kelly never aspired to be an author, she found that she had a critical message. In addition to innovative networking strategies, she shares the lessons and experiences of those in her amazing network to help people navigate careers and relationships in this omni channelled digital career age. Kelly is also a frequent blogger and hosted the BroadMic podcast for 2 years. Plus, we hear how "stepping up" might mean saying "yes" to golf. So many great stories! Enjoy!

Liz Horowitz, the Host and Creator of the MADWomen Podcast, will be speaking with Maria Dykstra, Managing Director of Tre Digital and Board Member for Women in Wireless. Maria will share with us how she manages being both an entrepreneur AND a mother, why she feels women have a different approach to leadership than men, and the part that travel plays in both her personal and professional life. Is there a story we must hear? Tell us why. Nominate her today. Podcast@womeninwireless.org

Liz Horowitz, the Host and Creator of the MADWomen Podcast, will be speaking with Janis Spivack, Co-Founder and CEO of MAPoME. Janis will share with us why humour, kindness and balance are welcomed in the workplace, how self-care can lead to success, and how rewards (even of the chocolate kind) can help to keep you motivated. Is there a story we must hear? Tell us why. Nominate her today. Podcast@womeninwireless.org

Liz Horowitz, the Host and Creator of the MADWomen Podcast, will be speaking with Diane Najm, Founder of PhotoPad for business. Diane will share with us what it was like going from 20 years in social work diving right into entrepreneurship, the importance of having a tribe, and her journey of being fearless. Is there a story we must hear? Tell us why. Nominate her today. Podcast@womeninwireless.org

Liz Horowitz, Host and Creator of the MADWomen Podcast, speaks with Charlotte Fors, Vice President of Sales at Nexmo and Co-Founder of Women in Wireless. Charlotte will share with us why bravery and risk-taking is important, why uplifting other women is critical for us all, and how her decision to leave a company actually lead to her being more empowered in her career and life. Is there a story we must hear? Tell us why. Nominate her today. Podcast@womeninwireless.org

Liz Horowitz, Host and Creator of The MADWomen Podcast, speaks with Jennifer Garrett, EVP and Publisher with the XO Group - The Knot, The Bump and The Nest. We learn from Jennifer why she left her first career - international finance law and started over in media & advertising, why she feels perfectionism is overrated and what she learned from her role model - Eleanor Roosevelt. Is there a story we must hear? Tell us why. Nominate her today. Podcast@womeninwireless.org

Liz Horowitz, the Host and the creator of the MADWomen Podcast, speaks with Kristine Newman, SVP and Lead of Cohn & Wolfe's Global Mobile Engagement Unit. Kristine will tell us why she feels confidence, authenticity and the hustle are important for any woman's career, her perspective on networking opportunities and how they differ between men and women, and tips on how to deal with toxic behavior in the workplace. Is there a story we must hear?  Tell us why.  Nominate her today. Podcast@womeninwireless.org

PLEASE NOTE: Since the taping of this show, Emily has been promoted from Senior Director to VP of Marketing at Tapjoy. Liz Horowitz, the Host and creator of the MADWomen Podcast, will be speaking with Emily McInerney, VP of Marketing at TapJoy, and Co-President of Women in Wireless. Hear how Emily followed her mentor's advice to “raise her hand” and found herself in a new position in Sydney Australia 6 weeks later. Maybe it's time to tell your story! If you want to recommend your self or another executive woman, email us at podcast@womeninwireless.org.

Liz Horowitz, the Host and the creator of the MADWomen Podcast, will be speaking with Veronika Sonsev, Partner with Chameleon Collective and founding Co-President of Women in Wireless. Veronika will share her experience starting a tech company, why tough love is important on your career path, and the importance of risk-taking. Maybe it's time to tell your story! If you want to recommend your self or another executive woman, email us at podcast@womeninwireless.org.

PLEASE NOTE: At the time of this recording, our guest's name was Ali Merlino, and her title was SVP of Revenue at Kiip Mobile. Liz Horowitz, the Host and Creator of The MADWomen Podcast speaks with Ali Rayfield, CRO at Kiip Mobile. Ali shares why she is always inspired by working moms, her two biggest tips on staying productive and connected, and how a jewelry business made its way into her career path. Do you know a MADWoman we should interview? Connect at podcast@womeninwireless.org.

PLEASE NOTE: At the time of this recording, Aurelie was VP Global Marketing Solutions at Cheetah Mobile and Co-President of Women in Wireless. She is now the Chief Growth Officer at Akila One. Liz Horowitz, the Host and the creator of the MADWomen Podcast, will be speaking with Aurelie Guerrieri, ‎Vice President Global Marketing Solutions at Cheetah Mobile and Co-President of Women in Wireless. Aurelie will give us some insight into what REAL life as an executive woman is like, beyond the yoga and meditation, how mindfulness of energy helps her stay on track, and the importance of having a sponsor in career success. Maybe it's time to tell your story! If you want to recommend your self or another executive woman, email us at podcast@womeninwireless.org.