Women in Diplomacy

This is a Special Correspondent Episode and part of Rebecca Picard’s #CulinaryDiplomacy series. “Develop communication skills, develop the skills of organizing, leadership, teambuilding {etc] that allow for project management… to support outcomes, not outputs.” http://media.blubrry.com/womenindiplomacy/content.blubrry.com/womenindiplomacy/Rebecca_Picard_guest_ep_3.m4a   Ambassador ERTHARIN COUSIN is a distinguished fellow of global agriculture at the Chicago Council on Global Affairs.  She served... Read More

This is a Special Correspondent Episode and part of Rebecca Picard’s #CulinaryDiplomacy series.   The Better Plate Community Columbus is a nonprofit founded to promote cross-cultural exchange through food-related community events. They are the first US-based satellite of Über den Tellerrand. They organize community events to encourage refugees, other immigrants, and the settled population to meet... Read More

This is a Special Correspondent Episode and part of Rebecca Picard’s #CulinaryDiplomacy series. “Become aware of how you’ve been socialized because that will affect how you manage your career. To create your own career, you have to have agency and strength and the confidence in who you are… and an idea of where you want... Read More

Meet a few of our Special Correspondents to learn more about the #WomeninDiplomacy audience as we discuss our passion for International Relations and the challenges young professionals face in building our careers. http://media.blubrry.com/womenindiplomacy/content.blubrry.com/womenindiplomacy/Special_Correspondents_Intro_3.m4a   MOTUNRAYO SHAFAU  •   Linkedin  |  Twitter  •  Alma Mater: Sciences Po  •  Currently nerding out about: the power of strategic communications in... Read More

“Jump in. Check your assumptions constantly and don’t be afraid to break the mold.” http://media.blubrry.com/womenindiplomacy/content.blubrry.com/womenindiplomacy/Olympics_with_Rook.m4a   Dr. ROOK CAMPBELL is an adjunct professor of political science, communication, and diplomacy at the University of Southern California. Rook serves as Director of Research for Fields of Green, a partnership between USC Sports Business Institute and USA TODAY Sports. They are the... Read More

“It’s hard when you’re a woman, and you may feel you have to be twice as good. Be fearless, perseverant, don’t be afraid to speak your mind… and come with new ideas. A great leader will… want to be surrounded by talented people, no matter their gender.” http://media.blubrry.com/womenindiplomacy/content.blubrry.com/womenindiplomacy/Alex_Dans_2.m4a   ALEXANDRA DANS joined the Internet Corporation for... Read More

“As we say in Iceland: ‘jump into the deep pool’ and challenge yourself.” — Ambassador Anna Jóhannsdóttir “Don’t underestimate what you can bring to the table. The value of your perspectives based on your knowledge and your life experiences, that is the essence of the importance of diversity in the workplace.” — Gudrun Þorbjörnsdottir “You should... Read More

“It’s not that you need to dress impeccably every time, every day, but there is definitely some power in paying attention to what you’re wearing and how you’re showing up … not for other people, but for yourself.” http://media.blubrry.com/womenindiplomacy/content.blubrry.com/womenindiplomacy/UStyled_2.m4a   CATHERINE CASSIDY has unique blend of business, operations, sales, merchandising and personal styling experience.With over 14... Read More

“Don’t be afraid to carve out your own path. The world today is changing so fast that… we should believe in ourselves to create opportunities. Trust in the value of what you are able to bring to the table.” http://media.blubrry.com/womenindiplomacy/content.blubrry.com/womenindiplomacy/Gosia_Smieszek.m4a   MALGORZATA (GOSIA)  SMIESZEK works as a researcher in the Arctic Centre, University of Lapland since 2013.... Read More

“We would probably be happier if we accept that there will not be balance. Nobody gets 100% all the time. It’s a matter of making sure that you carve out enough time for the things that matter to you most…. and I don’t think that will be the same at different moments in your life.”... Read More

For Fathers Day, Kelsey Suemnicht invited her Dad, Gene Suemnicht, to co-host an episode combining their passions of Geology and Diplomacy! http://media.blubrry.com/womenindiplomacy/content.blubrry.com/womenindiplomacy/fathers_day_2.m4a   “We’re not going to meet [global] challenges effectively, if we’re ignoring 50% of the population.” — Dad   Check out our amazing panel of women working at the forefront of Geology and Diplomacy: LORI... Read More

“Set boundaries for yourself, while being persistent, but don’t be afraid to act boldly if something comes up.”  — Xander “If you’re wandering or meandering a bit, that’s fine — just keep thinking and making decisions [about your career]. And don’t think you just have to hop on to whatever train is at your station... Read More

“Seeking out opportunities to get on the job experience and pursuing your interests – you don’t have to wait to graduate to do this.” http://media.blubrry.com/womenindiplomacy/content.blubrry.com/womenindiplomacy/katie_4.m4a Subscribe to the #WomeninDiplomacy Podcast! KATIE SHAY is Legal Counsel for Business and Human Rights at Yahoo where she advises in business decision-making processes related to product launches, transactions, internal policies and... Read More

“Its not like becoming a doctor or a lawyer, where there’s more of a trodden path; International Development is everything — geographically speaking, you’re covering the world — so it can be hard to figure out your place in that.” http://media.blubrry.com/womenindiplomacy/content.blubrry.com/womenindiplomacy/Jessica_Ernst_2.m4a   JESSICA ERNST increases social impact through facilitating and managing global partnerships. Having worked... Read More

“Have a point of view and get comfortable sharing it.” http://media.blubrry.com/womenindiplomacy/content.blubrry.com/womenindiplomacy/Leah.m4a Subscribe to the #WomeninDiplomacy Podcast Join Leah in Washington, DC on Saturday, April 29th for the Climate March! LEAH SELIGMANN leads the B team’s climate change efforts as the Director of the Net-Zero Initiative, which aims to drive CEO commitment to climate action. You... Read More

Happy Earth Day! Subscribe to the #WomeninDiplomacy podcast to keep up with our Environmental Diplomacy series! “You can never be paid enough to do something you don’t enjoy.” http://media.blubrry.com/womenindiplomacy/content.blubrry.com/womenindiplomacy/Jodi.m4a JODI BAILEY is Manager of the International Affairs Program at Yosemite National Park. Featured photo: “Here I am with Engilbert Panil, a park ranger from Kinabalu Park... Read More

“Recognize and understand that your voice is important, it is powerful, and it is necessary.” http://media.blubrry.com/womenindiplomacy/content.blubrry.com/womenindiplomacy/Courtney_Emerson_3.m4a Subscribe to the Women in Diplomacy podcast on iTunes COURTNEY EMERSON is the Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer for All In Together. As COO, she oversees partnerships, membership programming and general operations at AIT to ensure women have the tools... Read More

“It’s not just about languages… people tend to focus on the linguistic aspect too much, and not on all the other skills that are necessary to become an interpreter… the analytical mind, we have to be aware of all kinds of different things… And you have to be curious enough to be interested in everything.   ... Read More

A Conversation for Government Employees, Contractors, and Military Personnel This episode is produced in partnership with the Women’s Foreign Policy Network, which you can follow on Facebook or Twitter at @WomensFPNetwork. The Project On Government Oversight (POGO) is a nonpartisan organization that works towards a more effective, accountable, open, and ethical federal government. Since 1981,... Read More

“Pursue passion in your life. It’s so important to find something that makes your heart sing.” http://media.blubrry.com/womenindiplomacy/content.blubrry.com/womenindiplomacy/Carrie_2.m4a Subscribe to the Women in Diplomacy podcast on iTunes   CARRIE HESSLER-RADELET served as the Director of the Peace Corps from 2012 until January of this year, and she is the new President & CEO of Project Concern... Read More

“It’s complicated. Gender and race interact in different in different ways, in different contexts. Being a person of color in the foreign policy space… it can contribute to feeling imposter syndrome… its always a balance because you don’t want those thoughts to overwhelm you and shape the way you see everything.”   http://media.blubrry.com/womenindiplomacy/content.blubrry.com/womenindiplomacy/Rachel_Gillum_2.m4a     DR.... Read More

“Don’t be afraid to send out an anonymous email… most women like to receive emails from other young people… and are willing to assist and help.” http://media.blubrry.com/womenindiplomacy/content.blubrry.com/womenindiplomacy/Catherine_Gerth.m4a Subscribe to the #WomeninDiplomacy Podcast Currently Head of Archives and Information Management at NATO HQ Brussels where she is responsible for both ensuring that the Headquarters information exchange... Read More

Happy International Women’s Day! “If you have an idea, if you want to do something, do not wait for anyone else to tell you its a good idea. Don’t wait for permission from anybody to start.”   http://media.blubrry.com/womenindiplomacy/content.blubrry.com/womenindiplomacy/Feminist_Foreign_Policy_2.m4a Subscribe to the #WomeninDiplomacy Podcast on iTunes   FEMINIST FOREIGN POLICY (FFP) is a collection of critiques, analyses,... Read More

Happy World Wildlife Day!  To learn more, visit  http://www.wildlifeday.org/ and check out @WildlifeDay @CITES and @UN. To show your support for and action on this awesome day, use the hashtags #DoOneThingToday and #Youth4Wildlife and see if it gets featured on Facebook!   http://media.blubrry.com/womenindiplomacy/content.blubrry.com/womenindiplomacy/World_Wildlife_Day.m4a Subscribe to the Women in Diplomacy podcast on iTunes BRIANNA CRAFT is a... Read More

“…other things, than just a career, will happen to you the minute you chose different paths. Just work, jump into it, get your hands dirty!”​ http://media.blubrry.com/womenindiplomacy/content.blubrry.com/womenindiplomacy/Roxane_Deroschers.m4a Subscribe to the #WomeninDiplomacy Podcast ROXANE DESROCHERS grew up in a small francophone village in Quebec, Canada.  Since graduating with honours from the University of Ottawa, Roxane Desrochers has... Read More

“[At NATO] your resume is the first piece of paper about you that is passed around. Have a plan and look for your role models.” http://media.blubrry.com/womenindiplomacy/content.blubrry.com/womenindiplomacy/Tara_Nordick.m4a   TARA NORDICK is originally from Canada. Since January 2013 she has been working as the Human Resource Policy and Diversity Officer at the NATO Headquarters in Brussels, Belgium. Her role... Read More

“Students are putting immense and intense pressure on themselves about career moves — that can be overwhelming and daunting. Try to put it into the context of ‘this is [simply] my next career decision;’ it’s not going to have such a huge effect that it’s not something that cannot be changed or shifted at a moment later... Read More

This interview is part of our #WomeninTech series, in partnership with Women in Foreign Policy. Check out the written transcript of this interview here “So many, young women especially, are encouraged to put their instincts aside when they enter the workforce in order to get their bearings. It is important to take lessons from those... Read More

“Ženy v armádě byly, jsou a budou. Řešme, jak získat ty nejlepší muže a ženy.” http://media.blubrry.com/womenindiplomacy/content.blubrry.com/womenindiplomacy/Magda_Dvorakova_final_1_.mp3   Podplukovnice Magdalena Dvořáková, Vzdušné síly Armády České republiky (VzS AČR), působí jako Genderová poradkyně Mezinárodního vojenského štábu na Hlavním velitelství NATO od října 2015. V roce 1998 byla přijata na Vysokou vojenskou školu pozemního vojska ve Vyškově, kde také... Read More

“Be yourself, be respectful, but also gain the respect of your colleagues.” http://media.blubrry.com/womenindiplomacy/content.blubrry.com/womenindiplomacy/LTC_Magda_final_english_3.m4a   Lieutenant Colonel MAGDALENA DVORAKOVA, Czech Air Force, has been the Head of the International Military Staff Office of the Gender Advisor since October 2015. She joined the military as a conscript and then as a cadet of the Military University of Ground... Read More

“Dare to be yourself. Take risks. And don’t think too much about the consequences.” http://media.blubrry.com/womenindiplomacy/content.blubrry.com/womenindiplomacy/anne_rosner_clean.m4a Subscribe to the Women in Diplomacy podcast on iTunes   ANNE ROSNER is a Conference Interpreter at the North Atlantic Treaty Organization HQ in Brussels. She has worked as a professional linguist/interpreter since 1990, with diplomas in interpretation and translation... Read More

“It’s important for you to know what you want.”   http://media.blubrry.com/womenindiplomacy/content.blubrry.com/womenindiplomacy/Melis1_2.m4a   MELIS TUSIRAY is a motivated and resourceful leader with a passion for social service and entrepreneurship. Having worked in the public, private, and non-profit sectors nationally and internationally, she firmly believes that leaders of the future will be individuals and companies who have a holistic... Read More

“If you are convinced that a job is right for you, please do everything you can to be in a position to do it right.”   http://media.blubrry.com/womenindiplomacy/content.blubrry.com/womenindiplomacy/Carmen_Romero.m4a Subscribe to the #WomeninDiplomacy Podcast CARMEN ROMERO was appointed NATO Deputy Assistant Secretary General for Public Diplomacy in October 2016.  She joined NATO in May 2004 as Deputy... Read More

“To be valuable, you’ve got to start to understand why and how organizations work. Ask the important questions. Cultivate your interests and translate it into practical skills you can bring to the table.” http://media.blubrry.com/womenindiplomacy/content.blubrry.com/womenindiplomacy/Anoush.m4a Subscribe to the #WomeninDiplomacy Podcast ANOUSH RIMA TATEVOSSIAN is Director of UN Relations at GSMA and  former Strategic Communications & Partnerships Officer... Read More

“When you take the floor in any meeting, never apologize.” http://media.blubrry.com/womenindiplomacy/content.blubrry.com/womenindiplomacy/Rose_Gottemoeller.m4a ROSE GOTTEMOELLER is currently the Deputy Secretary General of NATO, the highest ranking female ever in leadership at such an international organization. Gottemoeller took up her position in October 2016, after serving nearly five years as the Under Secretary forArms Control and International Security at... Read More

What sparks do you hope to light in 2017? Tweet @the_fp_project with your response! The #WomeninDiplomacy podcast asked this very question to the inspiring females that have supported the podcast in our first year.   For a burst of inspiration, and to start your new year off on the right foot, subscribe to the Women in Diplomacy podcast.... Read More

This interview is part of our #WomeninTech series, in partnership with Women in Foreign Policy. Check out the written transcript of this interview here. “Keep pushing boundaries. Know your limits. Highlight how you are different. It’s always about how you can benefit your community.” http://media.blubrry.com/womenindiplomacy/content.blubrry.com/womenindiplomacy/Diana_Nassar_4.m4a   DIANA NASSAR is a 2016 TechWomen Fellow and a Product Manager... Read More

“Be bold. You are needed.” http://media.blubrry.com/womenindiplomacy/content.blubrry.com/womenindiplomacy/Brianna_Craft_2.m4a Subscribe to the #WomeninDiplomacy Podcast BRIANNA CRAFT is a researcher at the International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED), based in London.  She is a member of the global climate law, policy and governance team which focuses on helping vulnerable developing countries achieve more equitable outcomes in international climate change... Read More

The #WomeninDiplomacy podcast partnered with Saab, Young Professionals in Foreign Policy, and Women in International Security to bring a panel of Women Leaders in Security to a group of Brussels young professionals. Listen in! http://media.blubrry.com/womenindiplomacy/content.blubrry.com/womenindiplomacy/Women_Leaders_in_Security.m4a   And tweet at @the_fp_project if you’d like the podcast to come next to your city! Photo courtesy of Sarah Halls/WIIS... Read More

“Many times [young women] think they need to go after their dream job, but if you set that standard for yourself, you’ll be consistently disappointed. Early in your career, cast a wide net. Get out there, get your hands dirty, dig in, and do your homework. Don’t wait for the perfect role; getting your foot in... Read More

This interview is part of our #WomeninTech series, in partnership with Women in Foreign Policy. Check out the written transcript of this interview here. “Expose yourself to what you want to do. Try what you love. If you see an organization and you really believe they are doing a good job, tap into it in... Read More

As the 2016 U.S. Presidential Election is approaching, we turn the Women in Diplomacy podcast over to 3 experts working at the heart of politics and news for tips on how to navigate election season. http://media.blubrry.com/womenindiplomacy/content.blubrry.com/womenindiplomacy/Workshop_Voting_2.m4a   EMILY LANFEAR manages media partnerships at Twitter, where she works with broadcast, print and digital news partners to help them... Read More

This interview is part of our #WomeninTech series, in partnership with Women in Foreign Policy. Check out the written transcript of this interview here. “The key is to be flexible; even if you find an opportunity that may not be in the area you think you are most interested in, the skills are often transferable... Read More

“Make your career your own. Be creative about the way you see the possibilities ahead of you. Nobody  else can define that for you. And, certainly, an academic title won’t necessarily be the key to having a successful career — that’s up to you and the creativity, innovation, and excitement you bring to your work.” http://media.blubrry.com/womenindiplomacy/content.blubrry.com/womenindiplomacy/Erin_Kamler_2.m4a... Read More

“All of the power structures of our society still lie with white men, but women have a unique role to play, because we can relate to discrimination. We all have a part to play and a job to do.” http://media.blubrry.com/womenindiplomacy/content.blubrry.com/womenindiplomacy/Lauren_Leader_Chivee_3.m4a   Get your own copy of Crossing the Thinnest Line today! LAUREN LEADER-CHIVÉE is the Co-Founder and CEO... Read More

This episode is part of our Women in Tech series in partnership with Women in Foreign Policy. Share the written transcript version of this interview here. “Don’t doubt yourself; you have to be your own champion.” http://media.blubrry.com/womenindiplomacy/content.blubrry.com/womenindiplomacy/Arezoo_Riahi_2.m4a   With 10 years of experience, AREZOO RIAHI has built her career leading global initiatives that encourage mutual understanding and leadership... Read More

“Know what you want to do and don’t hesitate to ask.” http://media.blubrry.com/womenindiplomacy/content.blubrry.com/womenindiplomacy/Women_in_Foreign_Policy.m4a   LUCIE GOULET is Founder and Editor of Women in Foreign Policy.  She  has over eight years’ experience in creating inspiring digital content about foreign policy and fashion in both English and French, her mother tongue. She has contributed to think tank Future Foreign... Read More

“Public speaking is a skill, not a talent. It’s about finding your authentic voice and your courage to speak. “ http://media.blubrry.com/womenindiplomacy/content.blubrry.com/womenindiplomacy/Workshop_Public_Speaking_new_cut.m4a   ALLISON SHAPIRA runs Global Public Speaking working with diplomats, government officials, and business leaders worldwide on their public speaking skills. In this episode, she provides us with some amazing tips on how to get started... Read More

“Go for it. Don’t do it because you think its going to give you a good CV. You have to have a passion for it. Follow a career that really speaks to you.” http://media.blubrry.com/womenindiplomacy/content.blubrry.com/womenindiplomacy/Jacqueline_Dow_finale.m4a   JACQUELINE DOW is the Executive Officer for NATO Political Affairs. Themes: international politics, multilateralism Takeaways: do your best to adapt quickly and... Read More

“No woman should ever be hesitant to work on security issues [simply] because people don’t expect you to.”  http://media.blubrry.com/womenindiplomacy/content.blubrry.com/womenindiplomacy/Dragana_Radulovic.m4a   AMBASSADOR DRAGANA RADULOVIC is the Head of Mission of Montenegro to NATO, overseeing all actions on behalf of her country to become a member of the alliance. She was previously Director of Security in the Montenegro... Read More