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Lend? Donate? Through LENDonate, you can do either or both. Founder and CEO Vivienne Hsu came up with the concept after seeing a need for capital to flow more freely into the non-profit sector. How did she get her idea off the ground? What personal and professional experiences shaped her vision? Women to Watch's Sue Rocco retraces Hsu's path to entrepreneurship by exploring her roots in Hong Kong, ability to overcome language barriers, and commitment to faith.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/women-to-watch-r/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Put your head down and work. To Shikha Miglani, the formula is simple. With her mother and father setting a strong example, the Saarthee co-founder and CEO learned early in life that persistence can go a long way towards making the difference between success and failure. This determination has helped her throughout her career, especially when she set out on her own and tapped into her entrepreneurial spirit. Women to Watch's Sue Rocco talks with Miglani at length about the influence of her parents, and why she believes Saarthee is well-positioned to offer data and analytics solutions with the help of AI.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/women-to-watch-r/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Lindsey Scrace has always done her own thing, letting personal and professional instincts be her guide. The approach hasn't always been comfortable, but the results speak for themselves. The Ann Arbor, MI native has demonstrated leadership prowess at just about every stage of her career - from her days as a crew leader at a fast food chain restaurant to her current role as COO of Checkr, a streamlined, AI-powered background-checking platform. In a conversation with Women to Watch's Sue Rocco, Scrace discusses the importance of diversity-based hiring practices she learned during her decade at Google, and why everyone - even her own kids - could benefit from stepping outside their boxes.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/women-to-watch-r/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Sonya Weigle built a successful career, but she also had obligations. More than obligations, they were priorities. With a young, growing family at home, she knew the professional path she carved out for herself wasn't sustainable, so she made some tweaks. Nevertheless, Weigle continued to achieve. Now, three decades later and with an increasing sense of autonomy in her life, the seasoned executive is prepared to make what could be her most ambitious and inspired pivot yet - the launch of a brand new, dynamic community for fellow women leaders. Women to Watch host Sue Rocco catches up with Weigle, who shares her vision for The Catalytic Collective and explains why it's never too late to put yourself first. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/women-to-watch-r/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kimberly McGlonn's constant? Design. It represents the throughline for every project she has her hands in. From serving as a faculty member at Drexel University to writing books and developing clothing lines, McGlonn is always thinking of ways to use design to engage with people. While McGlonn is grounded, perceptive, and forward thinking, her road to success was far from easy. Obstacles from her youth and young adulthood proved formidable, but McGlonn's handling of these circumstances shaped the person and leader she has ultimately become. Women to Watch's Sue Rocco chats with McGlonn about her experiences, lessons learned, and how she's applied them across her diverse portfolio of endeavors.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/women-to-watch-r/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Reaching 93 years old is quite a feat. Achieving such longevity the way Riane Eisler has done so makes her journey all the more remarkable. A Jewish native of Vienna, Eisler was fortunate to live to see her 10th birthday. She and her family managed to escape Austria during the Holocaust, finding refuge in the slums of Havana, Cuba. They made their way to the United States in the late 1940s, a transition that put Eisler on a path towards gaining notoriety as a systems scientist, futurist, attorney, and author. Still active, Eisler continues to pour her mind and passion into her work. In her conversation with Women to Watch's Sue Rocco, Eisler explains why she considers the word “persistence” to be her middle name, and shares thought-provoking learnings from her decades-long career.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/women-to-watch-r/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Tia Wiggins grew up an Army "brat." She knows what it's like to scrap, adapt, and hustle. These defining qualities were acquired in her youth and have shaped her life ever since, especially professionally. Sometimes, the path was straightforward. Other times, it demanded persistence. Through it all, Wiggins has maintained an incredibly strong sense of self-belief, all while following through consistently on her ambitions. Women to Watch's Sue Rocco chats with Wiggins about goal-setting, and why Wiggins has prioritized giving back to women who have faced similar circumstances to her own.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/women-to-watch-r/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

As far back as Lia Buffa De Feo can remember, she wanted to be a mother. Chalk it up to growing up in an Italian immigrant family in suburban New York. There were plenty of examples in her life of strong women serving as the backbone of their respective households, and she hoped to one day fulfill such a presence herself. Much to De Feo's surprise, and in the face of unimaginable tragedy, she discovered the road to motherhood was far from smooth. Many women endure their share of hardship during pregnancy; few have to overcome the loss of one child to stillbirth, and another to a fatal prenatal condition. How did De Feo cope not only with these obstacles, but her fertility struggles in general? What helped De Feo persevere both at home and in the workplace? Women to Watch's Sue Rocco explores these subjects with De Feo, who is determined to use the pain from her own experience to advocate for expectant mothers encountering similar challenges. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/women-to-watch-r/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

From her earliest stages of life, Willow Hill learned an invaluable lesson: never let circumstances define you. Her mother, who gave birth to Willow at 16, embodied this mindset, demonstrating to her daughter that hard work, resourcefulness, and resilience can change a person's trajectory. Years later, these qualities have served Willow well. She played a leading role in transforming Airbnb into a global brand, and has since gone on to co-found Scout Lab, an award-winning, purpose-driven creative communications agency that has collaborated with companies like Wix.com and Venmo. In a conversation with Women to Watch's Sue Rocco, Willow shares insights on leadership, motherhood, and the benefits of not setting limits on potential.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/women-to-watch-r/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Virginia Reese Coles, for as far back as she can remember, has always had a yearning to do something big. Based on her track record, it's safe to say the Amazon executive has done just that. From getting her foot in the door at the White House fresh out of college, to working at a telecommunications giant for parts of three decades, Virginia attributes her success to a simple yet significant philosophy: "Just say yes." Women to Watch host Sue Rocco talks with Virginia about her professional path, the influence of her mother, her stunt car-driving side gig, and how she landed a dream gig at Amazon.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/women-to-watch-r/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

"How do I start my next chapter?" That's the question Janet Foutty found herself confronting a little more than a year ago. Having reached the crossroads of a highly successful career at Deloitte that spanned more than three decades and culminated in her role as the company's chair of the board, the veteran executive decided it was time to try something new. What would it be? How has she handled the transition? In a conversation with Women to Watch's Sue Rocco, Janet talks about her time growing up in Washington D.C., the key traits she believes she inherited from her parents, her love of her work, and why she wants women to know that they are not alone.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/women-to-watch-r/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Creating a safe environment for kids at school is no simple task, one requiring the alignment of plenty of stakeholders. With extensive experience in both law enforcement and education, Dr. Beth Sanborn has passionately poured her life's work into helping children make better decisions, and ensuring that the classroom remains a place where they feel comfortable. In her interview with Women to Watch's Sue Rocco, Sanborn talks about her upbringing in suburban Philadelphia, her challenges as a young girl wanting to fit in, and what it takes to communicate with young people in an effective way.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/women-to-watch-r/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

As far back as her youth growing up in suburban Toronto, Sherry Rais has felt compelled to help - especially the less fortunate and people dealing with crisis. She even spent time as a teenager living with the homeless for two days! After working with the United Nations and World Bank, Sherry decided to set out on her own. The result? Enthea, an innovative mental health benefits company aimed at supporting employees through cutting-edge, evidence-based therapy tools, like Ketamine. In her interview with Women to Watch's Sue Rocco, Sherry explains the science - and results - in these emerging treatment methods.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/women-to-watch-r/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Betsy Fore is a trailblazer, plain and simple. The first Native American woman to raise a Series A investment, Betsy is the Managing Director and Founding Partner of Velveteen Ventures. In her interview with Women to Watch's Sue Rocco, Betsy talks about her humble beginnings in a small town in Illinois, the 17-hour drive her family often took to visit her family on the Turtle Mountain reservation, and the influence of her father.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/women-to-watch-r/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Ann King Lagos, Founder + Designer REALM Fine + Fashion Jewelry, shared the story behind her title with us on December 23, 2024.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Rating: 5 out of 5.Of the interview, our founder and host, Sue Rocco, says: “Listen in as I sit down with Maria to talk about her younger years growing up in Philadelphia, playing varsity soccer on a boy's team, the loss of her father to Colon Cancer, her best advice for women in sales, and why she loves her job so much!”ABOUT ANN:Ann began her career "at the bench," hand-forging precious metals using traditional fine jewelry techniques. A chance meeting at a trade show led her to love, marriage and LAGOS®. For over two decades Ann and Steven Lagos collaborated to create one of the world's top jewelry companies. When QVC came calling, Ann responded with the Ann King for QVC collection and sold it on air. Along the way her work garnered numerous awards, including Moore College of Art's Visionary Women Award honoring outstanding women leaders who have made a powerful impact in the world of art and design.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/women-to-watch-r/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Maria Grasso, the Chief Sales Officer at the Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau (PHLCVB), shared the story behind her title with us on December 4, 2024.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Rating: 5 out of 5.Of the interview, our founder and host, Sue Rocco, says: “Listen in as I sit down with Maria to talk about her younger years growing up in Philadelphia, playing varsity soccer on a boy's team, the loss of her father to Colon Cancer, her best advice for women in sales, and why she loves her job so much!”ABOUT MARIA:Maria Grasso is the Chief Sales Officer at the Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau (PHLCVB), leading three business development divisions, the convention sales team and destination services team in growing convention bookings, while positioning Philadelphia as the premier destination for meetings, conventions and major events.Actively involved in Philadelphia's hosting of the FIFA World Cup 2026™, Maria serves as the hotel accommodations expert, representing Philadelphia and the PHLCVB with FIFA and U.S. Soccer. She has served in similar capacities for other historic events including the 2015 World Meeting of Families & Papal Visit, 2016 Democratic National Convention and the 2017 NFL Draft.A 25 year veteran of the organization, Maria joined the PHLCVB in 1999 as senior director of national accounts, quickly establishing herself as the organization's top-producing sales director. She most recently served as vice president of sales and convention services, a customer-facing role focusing on organizational growth in key industry verticals.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/women-to-watch-r/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Shauna Sweeney, Founder & CEO of Tender, shared the story behind her title with us on November 20, 2024.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Rating: 5 out of 5.Of the interview, our founder and host, Sue Rocco, says: "This interview with Shauna was a personal one for me. Having lost my mother, her two sisters and my grandfather to Alzheimer's, the new tech company Shauna founded would have been a Godsend.  Shauna talks about growing up with her single dad and the tight bond they formed, his later diagnosis with Alzheimer's and her decision to leave a successful job at Meta to develop an app that would assist caregivers as they maneuver the complex and frightening world of taking care of a loved one with chronic disease."ABOUT SHAUNA:Shauna's personal journey of caring for her father, who has early-onset Alzheimer's, inspired her to help millions of family caregivers like her through technology. Prior to Tender, Shauna was a tech executive and led a significant Employee Resource Group, Caregiving@, for aging parents and caregivers. Before that she was a professor of rhetoric at USC. Beyond her professional roles, she contributes to her community, having served on the boards of the Manhattan Chamber of Commerce and the Asia Society. Shauna resides in New York in a historic, converted 1850s barn with her husband, daughter, two step-children, and their pet sheepdog, along with a small flock of chickens.LEARN MORE: Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/women-to-watch-r/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Allie Griswold, CEO & Co-Founder of Mayne & Co., shared the story behind her title with us on November 13, 2024.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Rating: 5 out of 5.Of the interview, our founder and host, Sue Rocco, says: "Listen in as I sit down with Allie to talk about her visionary grandmother, Jean Griswold, the Founder of Griswold Home Care, her competitive nature growing up as a Polo and Ice Hockey player competing with the boys, the dynamic of her relationship with her co-founder brothers, and why it is important to always be open-minded when faced with gender bias in the workplace"ABOUT ALLIE:Allie started her career in strategy consulting with a focus on consumer goods at McKinsey & Company where she led several global strategy and leadership projects, which ultimately introduced Allie to the beverage industry. While consulting for a large alcohol company, Allie was able to observe a high-level view on how different brands operate within a portfolio, how the three-tier and distribution models work, as well as the best practices for branding Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/women-to-watch-r/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Listen in as our founder and host, Sue Rocco, sits down with FOX News's Harris Faulkner, the anchor of The Faulkner Focus and co-host of Outnumbered, just before the 2024 election to get her take on women's role in politics and how all sides can come together to discuss important issues for America.★★★★★Harris is a multiple Emmy award-winning anchor. She joined FOX News Channel in 2005 and currently helms two top-rated daily daytime programs – The Faulkner Focus (weekdays, 11AM-12PM/ET) and serves as the co-host of Outnumbered (weekdays, 12-1PM/ET). She previously anchored Outnumbered Overtime with Harris Faulkner, which was number one in its timeslot since its 2017 launch.DISCLAIMER: Guests of Women to Watch® do not represent the views of our Host, Sue Rocco, or the Women to Watch® brand.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/women-to-watch-r/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mara Smith, Founder & CEO of INSPIRO Tequila, shared the story behind her title with us on October 30, 2024.★★★★★Of the interview, our founder and host, Sue Rocco, says: "Listen in as I sit down with Mara to talk about motherhood, her career as an attorney in a large firm, her work as a corporate strategist at McDonald's Corporation, and going on emergency bedrest while pregnant with her twins, which led to the difficult decision to leave the corporate world and start something new."MORE ABOUT MARA:Mara Smith, a former attorney in Chicago, started drinking tequila when she was looking for a clean, gluten-free spirit that fit into her active lifestyle. She and her friends enjoyed the versatile, carb-free and zero sugar spirit but they were not drawn to the traditional offerings. For years, Mara searched for a tequila brand that was additive-free with a look, taste and aroma that appealed to her and that she could share with her friends and family and proudly display on her bar. That perfect tequila simply did not exist, so she decided to create one.Mara went to work studying the industry, and more importantly researching and testing what mindful consumers like her were looking for in a tequila. Her goal was to create a clean, smooth and sippable 100% Blue Weber Agave tequila without any of the additives often found in other tequilas, and with every detail thoughtfully crafted, from the meticulous production process to the sophisticated and sleek bottle that is easy to hold and pour.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/women-to-watch-r/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Liz Hirsh Naftali, Hostage Advocate & Podcaster, shared the story behind her title with us on October 23, 2024.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Rating: 5 out of 5.Of the interview, our founder and host, Sue Rocco, says: “Listen in as I sit down with Laura to talk about the loss of her father when she was 8, why it led to a deep understanding of the fragility of life, how an internship at Madison Square Garden opened her eyes to her love of business and creativity and why becoming a mother was the best thing that ever happened to her career."MORE ABOUT LIZ:A few years ago, Liz discovered IKAR after expressing to friends, Daniel Inlender and Joel Mogy her disappointment in her then life-long shul. Within days, YouTube video links were arriving from Rabbi Brous's High Holiday services. Watching these thoughtful and inspiring videos, meeting in person with Rabbi Brous, and then reconnecting with Melissa Balaban after many years made joining the IKAR community feel like coming home!Liz was born and raised in Los Angeles. She runs and owns a commercial real estate company in Los Angeles. Liz moved to Israel in 1993 with her husband and two small children, where she partnered in founding BIG Shopping Centers Ltd. (“BIG”), an Israeli public company traded on the Tel-Aviv Stock Exchange. In 2007, Liz created BIG Giving, a philanthropic branch of BIG Shopping Centers that primarily supports educational, developmental, and co-existence programs for Jewish and Arab children across Israel. Liz remains active in her philanthropy in Israel working with the Tel Aviv Foundation and Babylonian Jewry Museum.In the spring of 2020, at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Liz started the Make More Masks Campaign aimed to keep those most vulnerable in our communities safe and healthy and to provide protection for frontline workers. Make More Masks Campaign produced and distributed over 100,000 masks in California, New York, and Iowa at the height of COVID.Liz has served as the chair of the board at Oakwood School, a private elementary and secondary school in North Hollywood from 2012-2015, amongst her twenty years as a board member. She serves on the board of The Representation Project whose mission is fight sexism through films, education, research, and activism. Liz is the author of two books, Israel Land and Sixty Seconds of Light. She served on Hillary for America's National Finance Committee, Biden for President's National Finance Committee, and, since 2018, as a deputy finance chair for the Democratic National Committee. Liz has hosted, curated, and spoken at over 100 events in support of Democratic candidates and organizations, many of which took place at her Los Angeles home prior to the pandemic. Liz has a wonderful partner Silvio, who is a painter and sculpture. Liz is the proud mother of five diverse, interesting, and incredible young adults who live in the US and Israel.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/women-to-watch-r/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Laura Miranda, Co-Founder & Managing Partner, B. Partners, shared the story behind her title with us on October 16, 2024.★★★★★Of the interview, our founder and host, Sue Rocco, says: "Listen in as I sit down with Laura to talk about the loss of her father when she was 8, why it led to a deep understanding of the fragility of life, how an internship at Madison Square Garden opened her eyes to her love of business and creativity and why becoming a mother was the best thing that ever happened to her career."Laura started her career at just 19 years old with an internship at Madison Square Garden and went on to excel at selling sponsorships—generating millions for many preeminent sports properties within a global marketing agency. Having grown up in rural Middle America, it was a dream come true.In 2014, she began applying sports best-practices to non-traditional properties, pioneering an innovative partnership-led solution that drove significant revenue and brand equity. Passionate about the art of possibility and driving success for her clients, Laura is a catalyst for growth.Laura and her husband Bryan live in Westfield, NJ with their four children (two sets of twin toddlers) and what seems like an army of much appreciated childcare givers.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/women-to-watch-r/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Nora Barry, Managing Partner of Bridge View Media, shared the story behind her title with us on October 9, 2024⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Rating: 5 out of 5.Of the interview, our founder and host, Sue Rocco, says: "Listen in as I sit down with with Nora to talk about her life growing up outside of Philadelphia in a large Irish Catholic family, her love of the Girl Scouts, a time spent backpacking alone through France and the pioneering company she founded in 1997 called The Bit Screen."ABOUT NORA:Nora is the managing partner of Bridge View Media, a communications consultancy, and the author of "The Strategy of Story--Why Story Works and How You Can Make It Work for You".Nora has written for the Wall St. Journal, Forbes, and Reuters and has written extensively about story and emerging forms of narrative across multiple platforms. Nora has been a jurist for a number of film festivals and she launched the first website for online film, The Bit Screen, in 1998. She coaches clients on story and presentation skills.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/women-to-watch-r/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Inge Smidts, CEO of Cable & Wireless Communications, shared the story behind her title with us on October 2, 2024.★★★★★Of the interview, our founder and host, Sue Rocco, says: "Listen in as I sit down with Inge to talk about her early years growing up in Antwerp, Belgium, the personal adversity she and her family faced during Covid and why she's excited for the important work she is doing connecting the people of the Caribbean to the rest of the world."Inge leads the Cable & Wireless Communication's team with vision and expertise. With a wealth of experience in the telecom industry, Inge is responsible for overseeing the company's operational performance, including strategic planning, technology evaluation, product development and implementation, sales, operations, and customer service. Inge's previous experience includes serving as Senior Vice President of Residential Marketing and Chief Marketing Officer for Liberty Global in the Netherlands and holding various Marketing and Commercial positions with Procter & Gamble. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/women-to-watch-r/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Eylem Demir Sentürk, Founder of Women on Stage, shared the story behind her title with us on September 25, 2024.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Rating: 5 out of 5.Of the interview, our founder and host, Sue Rocco, says: "Listen in as I sit down with Eylem this week to talk about Eylem's family having to flee Turkey as Kurdish members, the challenge of integrating into a new culture in Switzerland, her experience with workplace bullying by her manager in a large Pharma company that led to a mental and physical breakdown, and the founding of her new venture to help working women thrive."ABOUT EYLEM: Beginning her career in the banking world, Eylem swiftly transitioned into the Pharma Industry, leaving an indelible mark at renowned companies such as Actelion, Celgene, Vifor Pharma, Novartis, and Bayer. Over a span of 22 years, she not only led international teams but also collaborated with professionals from 40 different nationalities. Eylem's commitment to excellence extended beyond corporate boundaries as she coached, and trained over 1000 individuals.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/women-to-watch-r/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Katie Goar, President of Quadel, shared the story behind her title with us on September 18, 2024★★★★★Of the interview, our founder and host, Sue Rocco, says: "Listen in as I sit down with Katie to learn what it was like growing up poor and at times homeless, how she was left to care for three younger siblings, her revelation later in life about how hard her mom worked to care for them, and where the affordable housing market is today."ABOUT KATIE:Katie Goar's journey from experiencing housing instability as a child to leading a national affordable housing consulting firm has given her a unique perspective on the importance of safe, stable housing. With nearly 30 years in the affordable housing industry, she has witnessed firsthand how a secure home can transform lives. At Quadel, she is dedicated to enhancing workplace culture and customer service, recognizing that engaged employees are crucial for delivering empathetic, high-quality service. She believes that providing exceptional service not only meets immediate needs but also helps restore hope and stability to vulnerable populations. Katie also hosts the “ChangeMakers” podcast in partnership with Forbes, where she highlights leadership and innovations in affordable housing.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/women-to-watch-r/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Atia Abawi, a journalist, author, analyst, host and writer, shared the story behind her title with us on September 11, 2024★★★★★Of the interview, our founder and host, Sue Rocco, says: "Listen in as I sit down with with Atia to talk about her parents having to leave their homeland in Afghanistan due to war, her reporting from Afghanistan years later, dispelling myths about the Afghan people, the importance of empathy, and what her life is like today as a mother of two and wife to a fellow journalist.ABOUT ATIA:From an early age, Atia knew she wanted to be a journalist. After graduating from Virginia Tech, where she anchored the college's local television station VTTV, Atia volunteered and was then hired on at CTV 76 –a local TV station in Largo, MD. In Maryland, Atia covered a wide range of stories – from politics to the impact that drugs and crime had on the local community - before moving to Atlanta to work for CNN.Atia's first book, “The Secret Sky: A Novel of Forbidden Love in Afghanistan” was published by Philomel, an imprint of Penguin Group, in September 2014. Her second book, "A Land Of Permanent Goodbyes", released on January 23, 2018. The story is based on the ongoing Refugee Crisis. Her next book, “She Persisted: Sally Ride” released in March 2021; the book is a series created by Chelsea Clinton.In 2022, Atia began her television writing career and is represented by The Gotham Group.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/women-to-watch-r/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Susannah Fox, Author of Rebel Health, shared the story behind her title with us on September 4, 2024★★★★★Of the interview, our founder and host, Sue Rocco, says: "Listen in as I sit down with with Susannah to learn about her important role as Chief Technology Officer under the President Obama administration in the Department of Health and Human Services, how a degree in Anthropology has assisted with her work in technology, and how she coined "Peer-to-Peer" advice within the health field."ABOUT SUSANNAH:Susannah Fox is a health and technology strategist. Her book, Rebel Health: A Field Guide to the Patient-Led Revolution in Medical Care, was recently published by MIT Press. She is a former Chief Technology Officer for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, where she led an open data and innovation lab. She has served as the entrepreneur-in-residence at the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and she directed the health portfolio at the Pew Research Center's Internet Project.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/women-to-watch-r/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Madison Eggert-Crowe, VP Political Affairs at Comcast, shared the story behind her title with us on August 28, 2024★★★★★Of the interview, our founder and host, Sue Rocco, says: "Listen in as I sit down with Madison to talk about her upbringing in South Coventry, PA, her aspiration to grow up and work in a tall building in the city, her love of politics and math, and why her mom's deployment to Iraq and subsequent injury was a life-changing moment for Madison."Madison joined Comcast in 2013 and oversees the Company's enterprise-wide political activities compliance program. Specifically, she is responsible for the administration, compliance, and disclosure related to political action committee, corporate, and executive personal political contributions; corporate and trade association political action committee solicitations and receipts; state and local pay-to-play; federal, state, and local lobbying; gifts and entertainment of government officials; and government conflicts of interest.Madison serves as a board member of the Public Affairs Council. Prior to joining Comcast, Madison worked in Development and Alumni Relations at the University of Pennsylvania Law School.Madison holds a B.S. in Political Science and Mathematics from Drexel University and a Master's in Public Administration from the University of Pennsylvania Fels Institute of Government.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/women-to-watch-r/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Joya Dass, TV Anchor and Public Speaking Coach, shared the story behind her title with us on August 14, 2024.★★★★★Of the interview, our founder and host, Sue Rocco, says: "Listen in as I sit down with Joya to talk about her dream to be a TV Anchor from the age of 4, having to find a way to finance her education at Bucknell, her discovery that many Indian women were inspired by watching her on TV, and her best practices for successful public speaking."Joya is a first-generation Indian born to immigrant parents from Calcutta and Myanmar. Since the age of 11, she remembers wanting to be a journalist.For the last 15 years, Joya has been reporting for Bloomberg TV, CNN and ABC. She is currently a business anchor with NY1 News and CNN. In November 2009, she also began directing and producing social justice documentaries. First Sight tackles the issue of curable blindness in children in India and is her first feature-length film. www.firstsightthefilm.comShe is currently principal and co-founder of Avenue Media, (www.avenue-media.com) based in New York City. She and partner Greta Knutzen are fusing old school journalism and storytelling with new school media tools and metrics to help clients tell their story. Avenue Media is currently engaged by the Rockefeller Foundation to produce a series of mini-documentaries as the organization celebrates its centennial.Listen to the interview below, on your favorite podcasting app, or watch on Youtube!Powered by RedCircleSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/women-to-watch-r/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

J. Kelly Hoey, a networking expert, and author of Build Your Dream Network: Forging Powerful Relationships In A Hyper-Connected World, shared the story behind her title with us on August 7, 2024.★★★★★Of the interview, our founder and host, Sue Rocco, says: "Listen in as I sit down with Kelly to talk about her desire to leave her hometown in search of more, an unexpected dinner with Malala, working in NY's start-up community and how the most important key to building your network is to know your why."With her law degree and business cards in hand, Kelly advanced along a predictable corporate career path until a unique opportunity in 2009 infused her career with confidence and encouraged her to stop playing it safe. Working alongside the visionary leader of a global business network for women, co-founding a startup accelerator, angel investing, an interim CMO position (and reporting to a founder/CEO twenty+ years younger) – these roles are all part of an unimaginable career journey to becoming a published author, career coach and keynote speaker.Some of her other crazy career outcomes that have resulted from building a diverse network: appearing on CNBC's Power Pitch, moderating the Meet The Innovators speaker series at the Apple Store, and contributing to publications such as The New York Times, Forbes.com, Fast Company, Inc. and more. Today, Kelly enjoys transforming how others approach the vital activity of networking, through her various speaking, coaching, facilitating and hosting roles.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/women-to-watch-r/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Cheryl Ecton, CEO of Elite Building Services, shared the story behind her title with us on July 31, 2024.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Rating: 5 out of 5.Of the interview, our founder and host, Sue Rocco, says: "Listen in as I sit down with Cheryl to talk about her upbringing which included numerous moves when she was young, a humiliating comment a teacher made to her in high-school that was a significant motivator for her, the challenges of building a company as a single mother of two and why she believes the key to her success was continuing to do what was necessary."MORE ABOUT CHERYL:Cheryl has built a multi-million-dollar commercial cleaning and building maintenance services company that employs more than 700 people in a male-dominated industry. She's overcome personal struggles-divorce, single motherhood, and a child's health crisis- to achieve professional success. It all started with just a single employee: herself. In the late 1980s. Cheryl was a young, newly married woman looking for additional income to supplement her salary as a receptionist. When she started to clean the office building where she worked after hours, she did not know it then, but it was the very first choice she made that led to the company, now known as Elite Building Services. As she, slowly started to gain new clients, Cheryl began hiring additional employees and offering a wider array of building services.The success Cheryl found in her professional life didn't always translate into an easy personal life. Now divorced, Cheryl had to navigate the challenges of raising children alone. Her daughter experienced continual health challenges requiring more than 20 surgeries over several years.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/women-to-watch-r/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Resa Lewiss, Professor of Emergency Medicine, shared the story behind her title with us on July 24, 2024.★★★★★Of the interview, our founder and host, Sue Rocco, says: "Listen in as I sit down with Resa to talk about her third generation family from Westerly, RI, her push-back from a young age to the gender expectations that were placed on her, her relentless love of learning and how small actions in the workplace can have big impact."MORE ABOUT RESARESA E LEWISS MD is a Professor of emergency medicine, TEDMED speaker, TimesUp Healthcare founding member, designer, entrepreneur, and award winning educator, mentor, and point-of-care ultrasound specialist. She studied at Brown University, the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, the NIH Howard Hughes Research Scholars Program, Harvard Emergency Medicine, and Mount Sinai St. Luke's Roosevelt. She hosts the Visible Voices Podcast, amplifying content in the healthcare, equity, and current trends spaces. Her writing is widely published in science journals and the popular press. She has written for CNBC, Fast Company, Harvard Business Review, Nature, the Philadelphia Inquirer, and Slate. Her podcast has been featured in the Guardian, the Philadelphia Inquirer, and the Brown Alumni Monthly. Her co-authored debut book, MicroSkills: Small Actions, Big Impact, (HarperCollins) was published in April 2024.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/women-to-watch-r/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Liza Donnelly, a writer and award-winning cartoonist with The New Yorker Magazine, shared the story behind her title with us on July 17, 2024.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Rating: 5 out of 5.MORE ABOUT LIZA:Of the interview, our founder and host, Sue Rocco, says: "Listen in as I sit down with Liza to discuss a troubled home growing up, finding her love of drawing and making people laugh, landing a spot at The New Yorker as the youngest female cartoonist and exploring the long history of women trying to find their voice."Liza has been drawing cartoons and writing about culture and politics for The New Yorker Magazine for forty years. She has contributed to CBS News and CNN, creating political cartoons as well as live-drawing special cultural and political events. Donnelly writes and draws for The New York Times and CNN Opinion pages and the Washington Post. Liza is also a screenwriter, working on her third feature and currently pitching a documentary.Donnelly delivered a very popular TED talk, which was translated into 40 languages and viewed over 1.4 million times. She is a return speaker at SXSW, has delivered talks at the United Nations in New York and Geneva, The New Yorker Festival, five TEDxes (most recently in Charlottesville, Virginia), universities, NGOs and corporate venues in the US and abroad. Donnelly has been a Cultural Envoy for the US State Department, traveling around the world to speak about freedom of speech, cartoons and women's rights.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/women-to-watch-r/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Maya Guice, Director of Strategy at BRC Imagination Arts, shared the story behind her title with us on July 10, 2024.★★★★★Of the interview, our founder and host, Sue Rocco, says: "Listen in as I sit down with Maya to talk about her life as a dancer growing up, her realization over time that she may be better suited for a behind-the-scenes career in the arts and her current love of the work she does while always staying true to her own values."Maya is the Director of Strategy at BRC Imagination Arts, which partners with brands including Diageo, Ford, and NASA to translate brand and cultural stories into transformative, human experiences. Maya co-develops and oversees the short and long-term marketing, positioning, and business strategy for the firm, including all brand and growth-related activities including content, PR, events, awards, and strategic partnerships. She received an M.B.A. from the Drucker School of Management at Claremont Graduate University, where she now serves as Vice-Chair on the Advisory Board of Directors. She also produces and hosts ‘Masters of Storytelling,' BRC's podcast featuring conversations with storytellers across the creative spectrum.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/women-to-watch-r/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Brantley Turner-Bradley, the Easy Asia Education Director for Dwight Schools, shared the story behind her title with us on July 3, 2024.★★★★★Of the interview, our founder and host, Sue Rocco, says: "Listen in as I sit down with with Brantley to learn how a young girl from Brooklyn, NY ended up studying Mandarin, is set to open a new Dwight School in Hanoi Vietnam, and is still learning how to become more self-aware as she helps her students do the same."Brantley is originally from Brooklyn, New York. Her interest in Asia began as an undergraduate at Brown University studying East Asian Studies and Art Semiotics. After first traveling to China in 1993 and studying Mandarin in Beijing at Beijing Language and Culture University from 1995-96, she completed her graduate work in 2000 at the John-Hopkins Nanjing University Center for Chinese and American Studies. She founded China Prep in the experiential education sector and is a Ph.D. candidate at the International School of Management with coursework in Shanghai, New York, and Paris. She served as the Dwight School Director of Programs for ChSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/women-to-watch-r/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Sara Hirsh Bordo, Award-Winning Filmmaker & Founder of Women Rising, shared the story behind her title with us on June 26, 2024.Of the interview, our founder and host, Sue Rocco, says:“Listen in as I sit down with Sara to talk about her upbringing in a big traditional Lebanese family, how she always felt pulled to explore the world outside that family, and what led her to dive deep into her own health journey in order to find the connection between autoimmune disease and empowerment.”MORE ABOUT SARA:Named as an “Architect of Change” by Maria Shriver, Sara Hirsh Bordo is a 15x award-winning filmmaker and Founder/CEO of Women Rising®, listed as “One of the Most Innovative, Interesting, and Purpose-Driven Women Led Startups to Watch” by Inc Magazine.Women Rising® began in 2013 with Sara directing and producing the first TEDxAustinWomen which became the year's most live and on-demand viewed TEDxWomen event around the world. Sara's film directorial debut, A BRAVE HEART: THE LIZZIE VELASQUEZ STORY premiered and won the 2015 Audience Award at SXSW and won awards at all eleven festivals it played, received two WEBBY Awards, and secured global distribution via National Geographic, LifetimeTV, Amazon Prime, and iTunes.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/women-to-watch-r/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Alexis Jones, Author, Speaker & Activist, shared the story behind her title with us on June 19, 2024.Alexis is an internationally recognized speaker, media personality, activist, and author. She is a proud Latina originally from Texas. Alexis grew up with four older brothers and moved to Los Angeles where she completed her undergrad and Masters both from USC. Alexis wrote the book, I AM THAT GIRL and her most recent book, Joy Hunter published by Penguin/ Random House was released June 2023. Alexis has a passionate, online community of over 1.2M+ people. She has hosted a TV show on the Red Carpet, worked on shows at Fox Sports, ESPN, CBS, MTV, and TLC. Alexis also created ProtectHer, an educational program for men on the importance of respecting women and has been invited to speak in Division I locker-rooms, board rooms, and war rooms all over the country. SUE SAYS:"Sue sits down with Alexis Jones to talk about her early aspirations, straddling two worlds being poor in an affluent community, the importance of allowing men the opportunity to talk about their own inner thoughts and feelings, and how she has finally learned to slow down and stop "chasing" after opportunities."Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/women-to-watch-r/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Brooke Dukes, Best Selling Author & Founder of BMD Consultants, shared the story behind her title with us on June 12, 2024.With over three decades of high-impact leadership roles ranging from CEO and Chief Sales Officer to President and Master Trainer, Brooke stands as a transformational force in the business and personal development arenas. Her innate ability to forge deep connections with business owners, C-suite executives, and ambitious entrepreneurs is truly remarkable. She possesses a level of intuitive intelligence that ensures opportunities for growth and fulfillment are identified with ease, leading clients to rapid breakthroughs.By fusing behavioral science, NLP and Human Design Intelligence, Brooke has developed groundbreaking programs and services designed to navigate the complexities of both professional leadership and personal growth. This work offers women the pathway to better connect with their unique brilliance, step into their genius and create increased fulfillment in all areas of their lives. Brooke's unmissable internationally best selling book, Burn On Not Out- Finding Fulfillment Beyond Success is now available.  SUE SAYS: "I sit down for a conversation with Brooke about a childhood with both emotional and physical abuse, finding ways to cope as an only child, how her own journey of self exploration helped fuel her success and why she believes all women need to support other women. "Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/women-to-watch-r/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Allison Mootz, Vice President and Dean of Student Affairs at Manor College, shared the story behind her title with us on May 29, 2024.Allison, an accomplished student life and events coordinator with over 20 years of experience working in higher education and not-for-profit organizations, has always had a desire to help and care for people. As a young girl, she was always involved in event planning and various projects serving and entertaining the community-hosting charity softball tournaments, helping run roller derby bouts. She even managed a local rock band. Higher education has further helped Allison fulfill that desire by overseeing the campus food pantry, foster support program, and working with students needing emergency financial assistance (among many other duties!). Allison's significant life challenges came later in life, when in 2023 she lost her husband, at the age of 45, to cancer. They had been married 10 years, and Allison was his full-time caregiver over the past number of years while he navigated life with a degenerative nerve disease. SUE SAYS"I sit down for an interview with Allison Mootz to talk about the status of colleges today, the critical need for resources for caretakers and why she now knows the most important thing we can do is spend quality time with the ones we love."Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/women-to-watch-r/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jamie Gier, Chief Marketing Officer at DexCare, shared the story behind her title with us on May 22, 2024.Jamie is a 3-time CMO with more than 25 years of experience in growth marketing. As CMO of DexCare, she is responsible for accelerating market expansion and brand value through effective go-to-market strategies, product positioning, and customer advocacy programs. Jamie has worked with industry leaders who drive positive social impact, including Microsoft, GE, and DreamBox Learning, finding their most compelling stories and telling them in the most powerful way.SUE SAYS"I sit down for an interview with Jamie Gier to learn about her life growing up without her mom around, the latest in healthcare technology, being in the C-suite as a single mom, and a 25 year career in marketing with companies like GE, Microsoft and DreamBox."Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/women-to-watch-r/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kiesha Nix, VP Charitable Affairs-Executive Director Lakers Youth Foundation, will share the story behind her title with us on May 15, 2024.In her current role, Kiesha oversees and directs programming and funding priorities for the charitable arm of the Los Angeles Lakers. She is responsible for implementing the mission of the Foundation which is to assist underserved youth in our communities to develop and recognize their full potential by providing positive experiences and resources in education, health & wellness and sports.Kiesha oversees the funding which supports over 100,000 youth in 20+ Southern California Boys & Girls Clubs through basketball and health & fitness and the Jr. Lakers Youth Basketball Program; has helped to build 40+ basketball courts throughout Los Angeles and surrounding counties, 15+ Reading Rooms and has completed 3STEM Lab projects at local middle and high schools in Los Angeles. Kiesha is also very active in the Lakers civic engagement, social justice and diversity & inclusion efforts. Being one of the founding members of the organization's Employee Resource Group–B.A.N. (Black Action Network).Kiesha works with countless non-profit organizations and serves as a Mentor to youth throughout the community. Kiesha has received numerous Leadership, Community Service & Humanitarian Awards. She strives to uphold the Lakers reputation of being “Champions in the Community” as well as on the court.SUE SAYS"I sit down for an interview with Kiesha Nix to talk about her upbringing in south central L.A, the sacrifices her grandparents made to provide for her, the support she's received from Magic Johnson over the years and why giving back to the community Kiesha grew up in is so important to her."Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/women-to-watch-r/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kavita Sahai, CEO & Founder at K Sahai, shared the story behind her title with us on April 24, 2024.Kavita has over two decades of professional experience, with a background in investment banking, private equity, startup consulting, entrepreneurship, and education. After working as an Investment Banking Analyst at Wachovia Securities, they transitioned to private equity, serving as a Growth Equity Fund Executive at TA Associates and a Consumer Product Turnaround Fund Associate at Sun Capital Partners.Later, they worked as a Head of Channel Development for BackOps and a Growth Consultant for Have BIGplans, LLC. In 2016, they became the CEO and Founder of their own company, K Sahai, and is still currently in that role. Sahai also spent four years as an Adjunct Professor at Lynn University, where they co-created the entrepreneurship curriculum and annual business plan competition. Throughout their career, Sahai has executed on mergers and acquisitions, structured debt and equity transactions, and developed turnaround and restructuring strategies for distressed portfolio companies.SUE SAYS"I sit down with Kavita Sahai to talk about her years in Saudi Arabia, her large conservative Indian family, growing up with the desire to challenge tradition and her decision to leave a successful corporate career for entrepreneurship."Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/women-to-watch-r/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Regina Bain, Executive Director for the Louis Armstrong Museum, shared the story behind her title with us on April 17, 2024.In the midst of the reverberations of slavery, Jim Crow laws and the great migration, Armstrong became America's first Black popular music icon. The Museum preserves his home and archives and develops programs grounded in the values of artistic excellence, education and community. This year, Ms. Bain recently opened the new 14,000 sq. foot Armstrong Center housing a multimedia exhibit curated by Jason Moran, a 75-seat performance space, and the 60,000-piece Armstrong Archives — the largest archives of any jazz musician and one of the largest of any Black musician.Previous to her appointment at LAHM, Ms. Bain served as Associate Vice President of the Posse Foundation — a national leadership and college access program. Bain's efforts helped to increase Posse's national student graduation rates for four consecutive years. Bain is currently the co-chair of Culture @3's anti-racism subcommittee and recently served on the Yale Board of Governors.SUE SAYS"I sit down with Regina Bain and talked about her upbringing in southern California, her mother who taught her the value of music and the arts, finding her voice, and what it took to step into a leadership role during a global pandemic."Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/women-to-watch-r/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kelley Steven-Waiss, Chief Transformation Officer at ServiceNow, shared the story behind her title with us on April 10, 2024.As a chief transformation officer at ServiceNow, Kelley helps ServiceNow's customers drive workforce transformation. She previously served as head of workforce innovation at ServiceNow and was the founder and CEO of Hitch Works Inc., an internal talent mobility platform acquired by ServiceNow.Kelley brings more than 25 years of executive management experience, with 13 years as a chief human resources officer in technology. She serves on the board of FormFactor, Inc. (NASDAQ: FORM) and is Chair of the Advisory Board for the Silicon Valley Education FoundationSUE SAYS"I sit down with Kelley Waiss, CTO of ServiceNow and discussed the tragedy that happened with her mother, her winding career path, the acquisition of her company by ServiceNow and her latest book, Valley Girls."Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/women-to-watch-r/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Meghan Pierce, President & CEO of The Forum of Executive Women, shared the story behind her title with us on March 27, 2024.A lifelong champion of women's rights and gender equity, Pierce was most recently Executive Director of the League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania, where she was responsible for the management andoperation of the nonprofit, nonpartisan organization with 2,500+ members statewide.Prior to that position, she provided strategic support and thought partnership for Kaplan Hecker & Fink LLP, one of New York's premier litigation boutiques. She also served as policy communications advisor for the NYC Mayor's Office for International Affairs. She earned a Master's in Public Administration at the University of Pennsylvania Fels Institute for Government. While at Penn, she served in several fellowship roles at vital PA-based women's organizations, including Planned Parenthood Pennsylvania Advocates, the Women's Law Project of Pennsylvania, and Rittenhouse Political Partners.“It is an honor to be selected to lead The Forum of Executive Women,” said Pierce. “I look forward toworking closely with the board to identify and evaluate the many ways this preeminent organization can make an even deeper impact within the region. Expanding The Forum's advocacy footprint, diversifying revenue sources, developing our member base, and connecting more employers to the dynamic, experienced women leaders in our network are just a few of the areas of opportunity I cannot wait to realize."SUE SAYS"I sit down with Meghan to talk about her "family of feminists," the positive experience she had attending an all girls school, her time working for Mayor Bill de Blasio and something Meghan refers to as "the third space.""Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/women-to-watch-r/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Erin Krolikiewicz, Global Head of Precision Talent at Novartis Pharmaceuticals, shared the story behind her title with us on March 20, 2024.As the Global Head of Precision Talent and Executive Scouting at Novartis, Erin leads a cross-divisional and cross-unit team of talent professionals with a focus on executive advisory and community of practice for internal and external talent strategies.With over 20 years of HR and talent experience, Erin has broad and diverse expertise across talent management, talent acquisition, talent scouting, executive search, talent analytics and insights, and strategic leadership initiatives. She is also a certified leadership coach and a member of Chief, a network of women leaders.Erin is passionate about human connection, employee advocacy and engagement, and championing talent innovation. She thrives on leading high-performance teams across the globe to ensure the future success of the organization. Erin has a proven track record of delivering effective talent strategies in complex and innovative environments, as well as superior talent identification, engagement, business insights, competitive intelligence, and project management. She is an inclusive and servant leader who loves collaboration and partnership.SUE SAYS"I sit down with Erin Krolikiewicz of Novartis Pharmaceuticals to talk about being the first in her family to go to college, what it was like being an introvert and an old soul growing up, and how her divorce was one of the greatest challenges of her life."Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/women-to-watch-r/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Julie Uhrman, Co-founder and president of Angel City Football, shared the story behind her title with us on March 13, 2024.Julie is an American soccer executive and entrepreneur who is president of Angel City FC, a National Women's Soccer League team based in Los Angeles, California, that Uhrman also co-founded. She was previously an executive at Playboy Enterprises, Lionsgate Entertainment, IGN, and Vivendi Entertainment, and founded the former video game console company Ouya.In 2020 Uhrman co-founded Angel City FC with venture capitalist Kara Nortman of Upfront Ventures, and actress Natalie Portman. The National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) club signed 21 sponsors and sold 14,300 season tickets before its first season of play, and attracted a $14 million investment round from numerous celebrities, including lead investor Alexis Ohanian. Nortman recruited Uhrman in 2019 from the pickup basketball league both women competed in and tasked her with building the team's business plan, despite Uhrman not previously knowing that the NWSL existed. The NWSL granted Uhrman's group an expansion team on July 21, 2020, for play in the 2022 NWSL season.SUE SAYS"I sit down with Julie Uhrman, the President of Angel City Football to talk about women in sports, pay equity, the value of sports for young girls and her surprise when she found out she'd be working with Natalie Portman!"Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/women-to-watch-r/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kimberly Lee Minor, CEO of Bumbershoot, shared the story behind her title with us on February 28, 2024.Kimberly is a creative executive with over 25 years of senior and c-suite leadership experience in maximizing brands, connecting communities, and growing businesses.Her international professional experience spans from Macy's Executive program to Footlocker Global, Inc, to Brand President of London Fog and Joe Boxer to brands, where she led the $2+B Home business. She is currently CEO of Bumbershoot, LLC, a boutique firm that provides cultural and market insights for inclusive, equitable, and diverse representation across brand, content, and customer experience.She serves on the Advisory Board for MIVE: Slow Fashion E-Marketplace, as Director, National Board of Together Digital, Inc., Secretary for the New Vision Dance Co. BOD, Trustee for NA Foundation Board, and the Nominating Chair, Marketing, Youth programming, and Fundraising Chair for several organizations. She has also served as a Director on the Board of the Center for Arts Education in NY, NY, and was an active member of C-Suite, Partnership in Boston, MA.Her personal passions bring people and ideas together for inclusive engagement, creating safe spaces for community connection and personal growth for everyone, the arts, and continuous learning.SUE SAYS"I sit down with Kimberly Lee Minor, CEO of WOC Retail Alliance to talk about the high expectations her parents had for her, the special relationship she had with her grandmother, wanting to be Oprah and having a nervous breakdown in an airport."Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/women-to-watch-r/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Bronwen O'Keefe, Global Head of Content, Globe Trotters, shared the story behind her title with us on February 21, 2024.Bronwen is a seasoned media executive with over 25+ years of experience across production and development. Previously she led her own production company, Two Bears Productions, where she consulted for various brands and platforms. Before that, Bronwen spent over 20 years at Nickelodeon, where she rose in the ranks to become an Executive Vice President, overseeing all “Live Action” production and development for the #1 global kids content brand.SUE SAYS"The Global Head of Content for The Harlem GlobeTrotters talks about growing up in a divorced family, living in a high-rise in New York City, falling in love with the gift of imagination, and landing a job at Nickelodeon where she worked her way up from assistant to EVP of Production."Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/women-to-watch-r/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Molly Ruland, Founder & CEO of Heartcast Media, shared the story behind her title with us on February 14, 2024.Molly is a leading expert in the field of branded podcast production. Her agency specializes in creating top-notch branded content that helps businesses generate revenue and cultivate strategic relationships through the power of podcasting. With extensive experience and knowledge in the business of podcasting, podcast booking, and content creation, Molly frequently shares her insights as a speaker. Her belief that listening is the revolution is what has driven her success, and she currently resides in Costa Rica with her 3 dogs, nestled next to a volcano, where she manages her global business remotely. Pura vida!SUE SAYS"Molly discusses living with a debilitating disease, leaving home for good at 17, how she landed her first job from the phone book and her goal to hit 2M in revenue every year."Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/women-to-watch-r/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy