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Meant For It

A podcast for sharing stories about finding the path you were meant to live. We bring you Inspiration for living a life that is better for you and the world. Alongside explorations into high growth career paths and industries, we reveal roads less traveled and career or life choices focused on following your unique path and helping others.

We interview business owners, entrepreneurs, writers, professionals, dreamers, seekers and others boldly questioning the status quo to give you the "why not" or "what if" moments. For inspiration or a new perspective, subscribe and follow us on Instagram @meantforit. You can reach us at contact@meantforit.com

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How Scheduling Adventure Can Change Everything With Shelby Stanger from 2023-12-05T01:28

Shelby Stanger’s formula is living life with adventure. When Shelby realized that adventure gave her energy, joy and confidence, she intentionally schedul...

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Repost With CNN Hero One Simple Wish Founder Danielle Gletow from 2023-11-28T16:55

For Giving Tuesday we are reposting our podcast with the founder of One Simple Wish.

After fostering and then adopting a newborn, Danielle found her life calling. Listen

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Marketing Expert Lindsay Pinchuk Shares Her Growth Formula from 2023-11-27T18:24

  • Lindsay Pinchuk was meant to be a  marketer and community builder. Listen to hear how Lindsay used her marketing experience to build ...

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Career Contessa Founder Lauren McGoodwin on Entitlement, The Illusion of The Perfect Job and Managing Her Business from 2023-11-16T19:21

Meet Lauren McGoodwin, the founder of Career Contessa. Lauren generously  shares the story of how she started her business, her motivation and how s...

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Andy Hunter’s Bookshop.org is Saving Independent Bookstores and You Can Also! from 2023-11-09T22:03

As a lifelong book lover, author and book publisher, Andy Hunter knew he wanted to keep independent bookstores alive and thriving. Using his experience in the publishing industry, Andy had the a...

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Author, Screenwriter, Marvel Comics Wolverine and X-Force Writer Benjamin Percy from 2023-10-21T22:15

Benjamin Percy is an author, screenwriter,  and Marvel Comics writer for Wolverine and X-Force. Ben joins us to shar...

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Fireflies.ai Co-Founder Shares How Your Personal Note Taking AI Assistant Will Change Your Life from 2023-10-01T20:00

Can you imagine a world where you never have to take notes again because you had a personal assistant who transcribed and summarized each meeting with notes including who was speaking and the fo...

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Singer, Songwriter, Force of Beauty Valerie June from 2023-09-20T03:58

Valerie June is a force of beauty and a rising music star. In our conversation, Valerie shares when she started to sing and walks us through her song wr...

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Tough Titties Author Laura Belgray Is Your Copywriting BFF from 2023-09-05T00:03

Honestly, do you wish you could write copy for a website or email that people actually wanted to read?  Imagine a future where you triple your earning...

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Dancing With the Light in Others Michell Kawaja from 2023-08-30T20:23

 

How does Michell Kawaja dance with the light in others? Through Michell’s JoyLab Journey, participants experience a quiet clubbing dance class that is not only FUN, it ...

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Repost With EMMY Winner, Latin GRAMMY Award Winning Performer&Producer and Best-Selling Author, Alisha Gaddis from 2023-07-26T20:50

This is a reposted episode with Alisha Gaddis because there is so much good advice and Alisha is just a delightful human. 

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MyUTI Co-Founder Lindsey Wiliams from 2023-07-09T19:37

Lindsey Williams was meant for a career in healthcare and urology.  You might think this is an odd choice but when you listen to this episode, you will understand why as a co-founder of FemTech ...

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Tips on Finding Your Brave From Kathy Caprino, a Leading Women's Career and Leadership Coach, Author and Speaker from 2023-06-29T19:37

We are certain that Kathy Caprino’s authenticity about finding a career that feels right will resonate with your personal story and we guarantee you will b...

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Dona Sarkar Rebroadcast, Microsoft Director of Technology for Accessibility from 2023-06-24T01:31

 

This is a rebroadcast episode with Dona Sarkar, Director of Technology for Accessibility at Microsoft. This was the first episode for this podcast and  one of my favorites. This convers...

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Refugee Rights Advocate Dr. Michelle Dimasi from 2023-05-23T00:13

If you want to expand the possibility of the type of work you can do beyond your day job, then  you must listen to this episode and learn about refugee advocate Listen

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Brilliantly Warm Founder Kristen Carbone Shares Her Start-Up Story from 2023-03-16T16:53

Kristien Carbone's idea for Brilliantly Warm came from a deeply personal experience of having a preventative mastectomy. After the surgery, Kristen was ...

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Learn From Master Negotiator Mori Taheripour from 2023-03-12T21:31

If you have ever struggled with negotiations, this episode with Mori Taheripour a globally recognized negotiation expert is for you. Mori is an awar...

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Humans of San Quentin Executive Director Diane Kahn from 2023-02-14T05:30

Diane Kahn is a teacher and co-founder of Humans of San Quentin, an organization seeking to break down the walls and stereotypes of prison life and ...

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Sausalito, California Mayor Janelle Kellman Shares Her Story from 2023-01-29T19:51

Janelle Kellman, Esq. is the Mayor of Sausalito, CA. In our conversation, we discuss Janelle’s path from private practice as an environmental attorney in San Francisco to launching a successful ...

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White House Speechwriter for President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama, Sarah Hurwitz Shares Her Story and What Led Her to Write the book Here All Along from 2022-12-08T02:17

 

Are you curious about the process of writing a speech for the President of the United States? During 2019 - 2017, Sarah Hurwitz was a White House...

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Trish Costello, Founder and CEO of Portfolia, Pioneer in Venture Education and Funding from 2022-11-06T19:54

 

If you want to learn more about how venture capital investing can change your life and the world, this episode is for you. Trish Costello is the founder and Listen

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How to Find Your Zone of Genius With Performance Strategist Laura Garnett from 2022-09-22T19:10:11

Laura Garnett came to performance strategy after a career crisis with a job that left her sick and depressed. Instead of staying on a path that Laura didn'...

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Athena CEO Holly Smithson Shares Her Superpowers from 2022-08-14T22:12:02

From news reporting to Capitol Hill in various roles, then making a very intentional switch to working in San Diego where Holly Smithson ...

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Lindsay Tjepkema, CEO and Co-Founder of Casted from 2022-07-22T20:57:59

Lindsay Tjepkema was a professional in the B2B marketing space for more than 15 years when she realized there was an opportu...

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Arizona Teacher and State Senator Christine Marsh is Unstoppable from 2022-06-13T04:35:37

When Christine Marsh was younger she wanted to change the world. If you consider high school teachers who change the lives of their students through their passion, enthusiasm and dedication to t...

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Preventing Relationship Abuse With One Love Foundation's CEO Katie Hood from 2022-04-29T02:33:28

Katie Hood knows how to follow her instincts and heart when making major life decisions. Today, Katie is CEO of the One Love Foundation, the nation’s lead...

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DoorDash's Product and Programs Lead Vanessa Rivera from 2022-04-01T18:00:55

Vanessa Rivera, Product Programs Lead for DoorDash, shares the unconventional path she took to get her dream job and some of the bold moves she made along the way...

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How Former CNN journalist and Founder of D3 Media Laurie Segall Created Her Role at CNN Covering the Tech Scene from 2022-03-18T00:20:05

In Laurie Segall’s new book, Special Characters, Laurie shares how she first started covering the tech scene for CNN in the early days of Facebook and Twitter, to th...

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BJ Miller on Life, Following a Calling, and Reimagining How We Die from 2022-02-15T03:28:37

BJ Miller is a physician, author, speaker,  practicing hospice and Listen

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How to Start a Product Business With Paume Founder Amy Welsman from 2022-01-28T02:40:36

Paume founder Amy Welsman openly shares the story of starting Listen

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#177 Jaime Rich, Program Specialist at Mothers Against Drunk Driving from 2022-01-20T19:51:57

Jaime Rich, Program Specialist at Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) shares how she works to reduce underage drinking and driving through education and advocacy. Jaime shares some sobering sta...

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#176 Naborforce Founder and CEO Paige WIlson is on a Mission To Help Seniors and Connect Communities from 2021-11-20T18:20:23

In our conversation Paige shares the inspiration for starting Naborforce and the lightbulb moment that gave her the idea for...

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#175 How Leslie Goldman Became General Partner&Co-Founder of The Artemis Fund from 2021-11-05T19:13:42

If you are interested in investing, specifically in early stage investment funds, you will love this conversation with Leslie Goldman, Co-Founder of Listen

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#174 Sofia Ramirez Shares How Tend, a Digital Personal Finance Platform that Just Launched in the USA and Mexico, is Simplifying Finances While Building Community. from 2021-10-10T17:50:35

Sofia Ramirez Shares How Tend, a Digital Personal Finance Platform that Just Launched in the USA and Mexico, is Modernizing and Simplifying finances While Building Community.

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#173 Rachel Praetorius, Amazon Devices and Services Director of Sustainability from 2021-09-27T05:09:37

Rachel Praetorius shares the career path that led to her dream job as the Dire...

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#172 Dr. Leana Wen, Emergency Physician, Author, Former Baltimore Health Commissioner, CNN Medical Analyst, Shares Her Career Story from 2021-08-25T00:51:28

Dr. Leana Wen, emergency physician, former health commissioner for Baltimore, professor of health policy and management, contributing columnist for The W...

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#171 Willa’s Oat Milk Founder Christina Dorr Drake Shares Her Story from 2021-07-20T03:15:36

There is no doubt that Christina Dorr Drake was meant to be a co-founder of Willa’s Oat Milk. Christina grew up drinking ...

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#170 Finding Peace After Grief With Claire Bidwell Smith from 2021-06-10T17:16:32

Claire Bidwell Smith is a grief counselor and author. Claire’s path to her current profession came from losing both ...

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#169 The Saban Foundation's Cheryl Saban Shares Her Story from 2021-06-03T18:44:21

Cheryl Saban’s extraordinary life is a beautiful tapestry of diverse experiences, different careers, and helping others. In the latest chapter of her life, Cheryl...

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#168 How Kristen Berman is Helping Companies Understand the Psychology of Consumer Behavior from 2021-05-21T17:09:24

#168 How Kristen Berman is Helping Companies Understand the Psychology of Consumer Behavior

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#167 How Dara Kurtz Crushed Cancer and Changed Her Life from 2021-05-12T18:38:49

After going through breast cancer at 42, Dara Kurtz gained the courage and insight to completely change her life and career. Dara started the Listen

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#166 Award Winning Journalist, CBS NY Reporter Aundrea Cline-Thomas Shares Her Career Story from 2021-05-02T22:35:35

Aundrea Cline-Thomas was meant to tell stories. An award winning journalist, Aundrea’s dedication, integrity, humility and work ethic has already paid off. Aundrea received the 2017 Philadelphia...

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#165 Eve Rodsky Wants You to Live in a World Where Women’s Work is Family Work from 2021-04-11T00:18:25

Eve Rodsky’s goal is to change how families think about the distribution of household and care ...

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#164 Today I Noticed: A Fun, Simple Way to Dial-Up Gratitude and Joy from 2021-04-02T21:08:07

Today I Noticed is a creative mindfulness practice started by Willow Older and Deborah Huber. On their Instagram feed you’ll find their ...

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#163 Anna Schlegel, NetApp's VP of Global Portfolio to Market, Shares Her Career Story from 2021-03-15T21:42:56

Growing up in Catalonia, Spain with parents who exposed Anna Schlegel to engineering and art infused Anna with an adventurous spirit and...

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#162 Shelley Zalis on Breaking the Rules and Changing The World from 2021-03-07T16:25:26

Shelley Zalis is the definition of a trailblazer. As the founder of OTX, a pioneer in the online market research space, and a founder of Th...

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#161 Caroline Cotto’s Path to COO of Renewal Mill, an Upcycled Food Company from 2021-02-26T20:17:25

Solving the problem of food waste and creating new products based on upcycled food was the type of project Caroline Cotto was meant to work on. As someone who has intentionally sought out challe...

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#160 Annette Ross Was Meant For Love from 2021-02-22T17:10:34

Annette Ross was meant for love. After overcoming a tragic accident during the birth of her second child that left Anette unable to walk, Annette went on to creat...

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#159 Getting to know Dr. Vijayeta Sinh, a Clinical Psychologist, Relationship Expert and founder of TherapyCouchNYC from 2021-02-13T23:54:17

Dr. Vijayeta Sinh, a Clinical Psychologist and founder of TherapyCouchNYC, shares how her background and love for psychology led her to pursue a doctora...

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#158 Hannah Davis, Program Director for the Techstars Sustainability Accelerator from 2021-02-10T18:53:36

Hannah Davis has a dream job as the Program Director for the Techstars Sustainability Accelerator...

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#157 Laura Fravel’s Career Story from National Geographic to Storytelling Coach from 2021-02-06T20:20:51

Adventure and people lover, Laura Fravel had a dream job producing television broadcasts and digital content for National Geographic, and later, after movi...

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#156 Dr. Eliza Nemser, Geoscientist, Climate Strategist, Organizer from 2021-01-26T21:34:31

Dr. Eliza Nemser is an earth scientist working on climate solutions at the intersection of science, policy, and politics. In our conversation we discuss how Eliza fell in love with earth science...

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#155 Learn How to Give Feedback Like a Pro with ‘Let’s Talk’ Author and Cognitive Scientist Therese Huston from 2021-01-21T20:25:41

If you have had issues receiving or giving performance feedback (who hasn't?), this conversation is for you. Therese...

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#154 Kelley Higney, Founder of Bug Bite Thing and 'Shark Tank' Entrepreneur from 2021-01-17T22:39:06

Kelley Higney, Founder & CEO of Bug Bite Thing, is an unstoppable force also known as a "mom on a mission." When a relocation to South Flo...

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#153 Brigid Schulte, Writer, Director, Better Life Lab from 2021-01-14T18:22:07

Brigid Schulte is the Director, of the Better Life Lab, ”working to change policy, practice and culture so that all people can make rea...

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#152 How to Start a Product Line with Bailly Co-Founder Ariel Gough from 2021-01-09T13:00

This is the story of two friends with a vision for a  business and an ability to get things done. Inspired by entrepreneurship and motivated to empower women and girls, Listen

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#151 Johanna Garton’s Book on the Life of Christine Boskoff, an American Mountaineer from 2020-12-24T01:15:07

In her new book, Edge of the Map, Johanna Garton tells the story of Christine Boskoff, the first American woman to ...

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#149 Meet Jenn Donahue: Navy Veteran, Civil Engineer, Teacher and Business Founder from 2020-12-12T17:25:54

Jenn Donahue is a Navy veteran,  civil engineer, teacher and business founder. Jenn has been in charge of ...

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#148 A Conversation on Democracy and Writing with Award-Winning Author Elizabeth Rusch from 2020-12-05T18:06:11

Elizabeth Rusch is the award-winning author of more than 20 books and more than a hundred articles in publications such as The New York T...

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#147 After the Last Border with Jessica Goudeau from 2020-11-28T19:22:32

We often hear that volunteering can lead you to places that will change your life. For Jessica Goudeau, volunteering led to starting a nonprofit that pro...

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#146 Breakup Bootcamp with Amy Chan from 2020-11-21T17:58:29

We’ve all been through heartache and heartbreak, but Amy Chan has made a career of it. Amy is the founder of Renew Breakup Bootcamp Listen

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#145 How to Make a Major Career Pivot with Gianna Stanley from 2020-11-14T18:01:44

Gianna Stanley made a huge career pivot when she realized her post college dream job for a boutique marketing and consulting agency was not the the path she wanted for the rest of her career. In...

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#144 Event Architect Jung Lee on Her Early Influences and The Evolution of her Portfolio Career from 2020-11-11T19:23:34

Jung Lee’s vision, creativity and work ethic has made her one of the top event architects in the world. Jung understands how to create breathtakingly unique events that are personalized to the s...

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#143 Financial Advisor Kristin O’Keefe Merrick (Net)Works Bleeping Hard from 2020-11-07T19:20:01

Have you ever thought about what it’s like to work as a financial advisor? Kristin O’Keeffe Merrick, a mone...

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#142 Ashley Sumner’s Path From Community Building to Starting an Audio Social Network App from 2020-11-05T17:13:52

Quilt is a new type of social media platform for real time audio connections. Quilt users can choose to join a variety of audio discussions to...

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#141 How to be a Grief Warrior With Leslie Barber from 2020-10-31T18:22:30

Grief Warrior was born out of Leslie Barber’s tragic personal experience—the sudden death of her husband, Steve, at 46 years old. This life-changing event, and th...

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#140 Jenny Rustemeyer, Writer and Film Producer for Award-Winning Film Just Eat it Shares Her Career Story from 2020-10-24T15:37:09

Jenny Rustemeyer, a writer and producer with Peg Leg Films, shares her career path story and how she ended up as a documentary film producer. Jenny has...

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#139 Esther Wojcicki's Latest Project as Co-Founder of Tract.app, a Peer-to-Peer Learning Community For Developing College Skills and Fueling Creativity from 2020-10-21T17:11:33

Esther Wojcicki joins I want Her Job for a third time to discuss her latest project, Tract.app, a new student direc...

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#138 Wait Until 8th Founder Brooke Shannon from 2020-10-15T17:46:49

When Brooke Shannon realized the smartphone decision was coming for her three daughters, she felt she needed to wait, and she also suspected she was not aloe in dealing with the mounting pressur...

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#137 Alexandra Kenin is Hiking and Writing Her Path to a Dream Career from 2020-10-09T17:42:44

When Alexandra Kenin realized her job was not allowing her to fully thrive, she found a way to combine her love of outdoor exploration with writing and crafted herself a dream career. Alexandra ...

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#136 Sara-El Amine, Head of Community Engagement at Lyft from 2020-10-03T18:07:43

Prior to joining Lyft, Sara El-Amine had an extraordinary career in community organizing; ranging from an entry level role, to a...

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#135 How Jennifer Dulski is Helping Managers Become Coaches from 2020-09-26T17:16:35

Jennifer Dulski has had a dream career in senior technology roles including executive leadership roles at Facebook, Google, Yahoo!, and as a founder, CEO and president for early stage startups. ...

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#134 Making Motherhood Work with Caitlyn Collins from 2020-09-21T20:58:51

If you have ever wondered why motherhood in the US is so difficult, you don’t want to miss this conversation with Caitlyn Collin...

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#132 From Jay-Z’s Roc Nation to The Justice Dept., Jennifer ‘JJ’ Justice is Self-Made and Determined to Help Other Women Rise from 2020-09-07T17:22:29

Jennifer Justice started The Justice Dept. with a goal of making women as rich as men. The company is a female-focused advisory, consulting and law ...

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#131 A Day in the Life of a LinkedIn News Editor from 2020-08-24T16:37:06

If you are spending more time on LinkedIn these days to look for a new job, take a break from zoom or connect with your network, you may have wondered what it's like to work as a Linkedin News E...

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#130 Understanding Emotional Clutter Blocks with Tracy McCubbin Part 2 from 2020-08-18T21:02:22

Tracy McCubbin is a professional declutterer, but what she really does is help people manage their relationship to stuff. When Tracy realized she had a talent for helping people organize their s...

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#129 How to Declutter Your Home&Life With Tracy McCubbin Part 1 from 2020-08-12T18:14:49

Tracy McCubbin is a professional declutterer, but what she really does is help people manage their relationship to stuff. When Tracy realized she had a talent for helping people organize their s...

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#126 Theater Mu's Artistic Director Lily Tung Crystal on Portfolio Careers from 2020-07-31T21:45:34

Lily Tung Crystal worked for two decades while pursuing her passion on the side until she landed her dream job. Today, Lily is  doing her life's work as Artistic ...

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#125 Bofta Yimam, an Award-Winning Journalist Shares Tips for Learning How to Tell Your Life Story from 2020-07-27T15:05:36

If you want to learn how to tell your career or life stories in ways that will make you memorable and help others, then you will love this conversation with Boft...

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#124 How Jaimee Newberry’s Idea for Kids to Wear Their Imagination Led to a Thriving Business from 2020-07-25T14:32:21

A one-time whimsical art project to turn her daughter’s drawing into a dress, changed Jaimiee Newberry’s carefully designed life. After Jaimee saw the joy her dau...

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#123 Jessica Jackson, Chief Advocacy Officer for Reform Alliance from 2020-07-18T16:33:46

Jessica Jackson is the Chief Advocacy Officer for Reform Alliance, an organization working to reduce the number of people in the criminal justice system...

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#122 A Sense of Home Founder and CNN Hero Georgie Smith from 2020-07-14T14:45:37

A random act of kindness to help  furnish an apartment for someone who aged out of foster care altered the course of Georgie Smith’s life. Georgie...

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#121 One Simple Wish Founder and CNN Hero Danielle Gletow from 2020-06-26T21:59:44

Danielle Gletow was destined to grant wishes.  After fostering and then adopting a newborn, Danielle found her life calling. Listen

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#120 Abby Falik, Founder of Global Citizen Year, on Going Global to Enhance Your Leadership Abilities from 2020-06-05T23:02:46

How often during your college years did you wonder: How are these classes going to help me? What will do I with the information I’m learning? But, w...

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#119 Roots of Peace Founder Heidi Kühn, on Turning Mines to Vines from 2020-05-29T20:01:18

Heidi Kühn, CEO and founder of Roots of Peace, was raised with a pioneer spirit, love for the earth and humanity. Heidi’s ...

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#117 Esther Wojcicki Shares Advice on Remote Learning and Opportunities for Improving K-12 Education from 2020-05-14T01:00:08

Esther Wojcicki has experienced tremendous success as a mother and a teacher. Each of her daughters have impressive career achievements. Daughter Listen

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#117 Esther Wojcicki Shares Advice on Remote Learning and Opportunities for Improving K-12 Education from 2020-05-14T01:00:08

Esther Wojcicki has experienced tremendous success as a mother and a teacher. Each of her daughters have impressive career achievements. Daughter Listen

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#116 Tiffany Shlain Shares How Technology Breaks Can Transform Your Life from 2020-05-08T02:46:20

There is something you can do one day a week that has the potential to change your life, and it I s a practice thousands of years old with proven wisdom from the beginning of civilization....

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#115 Veronica Roth, Best-Selling Author of the Divergent Series, on Facing Fears, Following Her Curiosity and the Inspiration For Her Latest Book from 2020-04-15T19:50:06

Imagine you wrote your first book in your senior year of college, found an agent, and sold the publishing and film rights before graduating. Imagine a few years later, you wrote two more novels ...

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#114 Tara Sinclair, Economist & Senior Hiring Fellow at Indeed, Shares Thoughts on the Labor Market from 2020-04-11T17:47:10

Today’s job market feels uncertain. How long will it be this way? We caught up with Tara Sinclair, an associate professor at The George Washington University and a se...

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#113 Parenting Through the Covid-19 Crisis With Deana Thayer and Kira Dorrian, Founders of Future Focused Parenting from 2020-04-06T17:37:04

If you’re a parent, educator or someone interested in exploring parenting topics, today’s episode is for you. Deana Thayer and Kira Dorrian, founders of the Listen

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#112: Urbansitter Co-Founder Lynn Perkins on Matchmaking and Problem Solving from 2020-03-31T16:17:44

Lynn Perkins was in a situation parents everywhere face. She was in need of a baby-sitter. It dawned on her that she could leverage her social network to find a sitter for her twin boys. It wa...

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#111: Career Quickie - Time For A Career Pivot? Download This Episode First from 2020-03-22T23:03:09

We hope you and your family are safe. And for those of you struggling right now, or for those of you who are scared, we hope you are finding the support you need. With the events all around us r...

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#110: How Renata Black Enables Female Business Owners Through Microfinance, Undies + Sofia Vergara … (Really!) from 2020-02-25T15:23:55

Colombian-born Renata Black lost both of her parents in an airplane accident when she was a toddler. A tragedy of this type could devastate and stunt a life. But that is not Renata’s story.

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#109: ‘Soul Surfer’ Bethany Hamilton On Being ‘Unstoppable’ from 2020-02-17T17:22:04

Bethany Hamilton is unstoppable. Since losing her left arm at the age of 13 to a tiger shark, nothing has stopped her from living her life to the fullest. When Bethany returned to surfing just o...

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#109: ‘Soul Surfer’ Bethany Hamilton On Being ‘Unstoppable’ from 2020-02-17T17:22:04

Bethany Hamilton is unstoppable. Since losing her left arm at the age of 13 to a tiger shark, nothing has stopped her from living her life to the fullest. When Bethany returned to surfing just o...

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#108: ‘Creative Trespassing’ Author Tania Katan On Taking Risks, Challenging The Status Quo And Embracing Obstacles from 2020-02-06T14:36:45

When was the last time you were uncomfortable … purposefully uncomfortable? If you dread the feeling at all costs, then you have to hear our conversation today with Tania Katan, author ...

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#107: Smitten Ice Cream Founder Robyn Fisher On Doubling Down At What You’re Good At from 2020-01-22T15:09:14

Robyn Fisher really loves ice cream. As a kid, she and her family would have ice cream for those special moments in life – to bond, recover and really savor life. Fast forward to college. Robyn ...

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#106: Shannon Watts, Founder of Moms Demand Action, Shares the Importance of ‘Losing Forward’ from 2019-12-14T17:57:34

Need some inspiration about getting involved with an issue you’re passionate about? You’ll find plenty in today’s interview with Shannon Watts. After the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting, S...

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#106: Shannon Watts, Founder of Moms Demand Action, Shares the Importance of ‘Losing Forward’ from 2019-12-14T17:57:34

Need some inspiration about getting involved with an issue you’re passionate about? You’ll find plenty in today’s interview with Shannon Watts. After the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting, S...

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#105: We Talk With Designer Jenni Kayne About Stylish, Sustainable Staples from 2019-11-22T19:34:32

Sometimes we know from the moment we’re young people, just exactly what job we want to have when we grow up. When she was only 6-years-old, Jenni Kayne att...

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#104: Dr. Dawn Graham Is In – And She’s Sharing How You Can Switch Careers from 2019-11-05T07:33:30

Have you ever wondered what it takes to make a career switch? Or, have you wondered what to do to make that career switch successful – and not a complete disaster? We sat down with a woman who w...

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#103: Tender Greens CEO Denyelle Bruno On The Art Of Critical Decision-Making from 2019-10-13T10:00

Making decisions is critical for any CEO. But today’s Leading Lady has a Master’s in the art.

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#102: ESPN’s Laura Rutledge On Finding The Story Beneath The Surface from 2019-10-10T13:13:19

Ever since she was younger, Laura Rutledge has been the living embodiment of the mentality “Can’t stop, won’t stop.” Growing up, she was a serious ballet dancer and focused on music. And, in a w...

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#101 Lydia Fenet Of Christie’s Explains Why The Most Powerful Woman In The Room Is … You! from 2019-09-20T16:14:41

Lydia Fenet undoubtedly has a dream job. In her role as managing director and global director of strategic partnerships at the famed auction house Christie...

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#100: Amy Chan, Founder Of Renew Breakup Bootcamp, On The Psychology Behind Love from 2019-08-29T16:00

We've all been through heartache and heartbreak, but today's guest on I Want Her Job: The Podcast has made a career of it.
 
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99: Megan O’Connor, CEO and Co-Founder of Clark, a Business Platform for Independent Educators from 2019-07-11T05:59:55

The mission of Megan O’Connor’s company is empowering: We build educators into entrepreneurs. The company she co-founded, Clark, gives tutors and ed...

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98: Julian Guthrie Discusses Her Latest Book, Alpha Girls from 2019-06-26T20:08:30

Imagine that you are in a room in Silicon Valley. You think of your electrical engineering degree from Stanford, but you also think of the time you immigrated to the United States with onl...

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97: Julie Kosin – Director of Audience Strategy + Entertainment at HarpersBAZAAR.com from 2019-06-11T05:00:10

As the director of audience strategy and entertainment at HarpersBAZAAR.com, Julie Kosin oversees the news team, as well as topics ranging from movie ...

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96: Silicon Valley’s Esther Wojcicki Shares Advice For Raising And Teaching Successful People from 2019-05-24T19:50:59

Esther Wojcicki is asked about parenting advice – sometimes over 10 times a day! In Listen

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95: Vital Voice Training’s Co-Founder Casey Clark On Why ‘Your Voice Is The Instrument You Were Born To Play’ from 2019-05-07T17:53:16

When Casey Clark’s national tour of Les Misérables ended after nearly two years, and it was time to find a new job, Casey realized she tired of living the ups and downs that come with profession...

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94: Elisabeth Leonard of Rebecca Minkoff And The Female Founder Collective On Making Major Leaps (That Yes, Really Do Pay Off!) from 2019-05-02T04:43:14

Elisabeth Leonard was living in New York City and had her dream job working at Rebecca Minkoff. She’d worked her way up the company, from a position...

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93: Teami Blends Co-Founder and CEO Adi Arezzini Shares How Tea Can Improve Your Health, Mindset And Energy from 2019-04-30T04:02:16

At the age of 23 while serving in the Israeli army Adi Arezzini was feeling bloated, constipated and had a stomach that looked like she was carrying around a bowling ball inside. She was active ...

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92: Startup Investor Fran Hauser Shares Her Superpower For Success: Kindness from 2019-04-29T00:41:01

Fran Hauser’s career history makes one thing very clear: She’s a powerhouse. Having served as president of digital for the Style and Entertainment Group at Time Inc., Fran oversaw digital busine...

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91: When Life Gives You Lemons … Start A Business: Featuring Sharon Coleman, Founder, Lemon and Honey Gifts from 2019-04-23T06:15:23

Sharon Coleman is on a mission to bring comfort to those going through cancer treatment. The inspiration for her business came through her own struggle with cancer. She endured extensive treatme...

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88: Plus Ultra Bamboo Toothbrush Founder Christina Ramirez Shares Her Journey From Whole Foods Cashier To Entrepreneur from 2019-03-15T05:31:15

Christina Ramirez was on an assignment at UC Santa Barbara 13 years ago when she came up with the idea for eco-conscious toothbrushes. Today her Plus Ultra B...

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87: Rebecca Minkoff Is A Superwoman On A Mission To Empower Women from 2019-03-05T20:23:27

f you’re like us, you love wearing fashion that makes you feel confident and stylish. Today’s Leading Lady creates fashion just like that, and she also takes it a step further by infusing a fema...

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86: Pymetrics Founder Frida Polli On Redefining How We Hire from 2019-02-05T00:07:11

Frida Polli is the founder of Pymetrics, a startup that uses algorithms to reduce hiring bias through software. The software uses neuroscience...

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85: Career Quickie: Anna Lambert, Director of Talent Acquisition, Shopify from 2019-01-23T03:23

In today's episode of I Want Her Job: The Podcast, we check back in with Anna Lambert, director of talent acquisition at Shopify...

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84: Stride Consulting Co-Founder And CEO Debbie Madden On Fearless Leadership from 2018-12-10T19:38:46

When it comes to leadership, Debbie Madden has the experience. Currently the fearless co-founder and CEO of Listen
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83: Noonday Collection Founder Jessica Honegger on the Other Side of Fear` from 2018-10-29T03:22:32

 

Jessica Honegger is the founder of Noonday Collection, a soaring business that designs and sells fair trade jewelry and accessories made by artisans around the world. She's also the a...

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82: Finding Your 'Why' with Abby Falik, Founder of Global Citizen Year from 2018-10-16T22:51:39

How often have you wondered: Why am I doing this? Why do I want this? Why am I experiencing this?


What if you had the chance to discover your "why" during a yearlong opportunity — ...

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81: I Want Her Job's Brianne + Polina On Building A Podcast from 2018-10-06T18:59:50

In our latest episode of I Want Her Job The Podcast, I Want Her Job Founder Brianne Perleberg, and I Want Her Job The Podcast Co-founder Polina Selyutin turn the mic...

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80: Ashley Eckstein: Founder of Her Universe + Voice of Star Wars' Ahsoka Tano from 2018-09-25T19:00:47

Ashley Eckstein is a force, which isn’t surprising considering she’s a strong believer in The Force Star Wars brought to life. A...

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79: Beth Comstock, Former GE Vice Chair and CMO, On Imagining It Forward from 2018-09-18T16:28

Beth Comstock is the former vice chair of GE and a corporate director of Nike. Her accomplishments include building GE’s Business Innovations and GE Ventures, as well as overseeing the reinventi...

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78: Cut50's Jessica Jackson Sloan On Getting Involved In Your Community from 2018-09-17T17:10:35

Jessica Jackson Sloan is currently serving as council member for Mill Valley and as the National Director of Cut50, a bipartisan organization working to reduce incarceration rates and to make ...

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77: Stylish and Successful's Emily Benson On A Mobile-First Approach To Fashion from 2018-09-06T02:33:24

Emily Benson is a retail consultant, author, writer and mobile boutique expert on a mission. She wants to help empower retail en...

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76; April Rinne: Advisor, Speaker, Writer + World Economic Forum Young Global Leader from 2018-08-30T00:45:15

Want a peek at the future of our global society? Ask April Rinne to have a seat at your table. April bridges the private, public and social sectors as an advisor to startups, established compa...

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75: How Sarah K. Peck, Founder Of Startup Pregnant, Brings Audacious Goals To Life from 2018-08-03T15:09:17

Sarah K. Peck is a force. She's a writer, startup advisor, yoga teacher, and founder/executive director of Startup Pregnant-- a media company documenting the stories of women's leadership acro...

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74: Edmentum President + CEO Jamie Candee On Her Path To Executive Leadership from 2018-07-21T00:58:39

In today's episode of I Want Her Job The Podcast we are speaking with a woman who is leading a company that is utilizi...

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73: Lesley Jane Seymour On Her Next Chapter, CoveyClub from 2018-07-05T15:14:26

Lesley Jane Seymour has made a career out of connecting and supporting women. Whether it was providing guidance for teens during her editor-in-chief tenure at YM magazine, or for youn...

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72: Parenting Expert Dr. Laura Markham On Building Deeper Bonds With Your Children from 2018-07-02T02:05:40

If you're a parent, chances are you know about Dr. Laura Markham. And if you don't, allow us to introduce her and her parenting advice that could be life-changing for you and your family. Dr. La...

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71: Former Cosmo Editor + Author Kate White On Nailing A Career You Love from 2018-06-14T22:29:57

As the editor-in-chief of Cosmopolitan magazine for 14 years, Listen
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70: Dress For Success CEO Joi Gordon On Following Your Own Path from 2018-06-01T03:04:03

Joi Gordon was working as an assistant district attorney, pursuing a legal career when one day she realized, this wasn’t her dream job. Then, while watching a morning show she learned about a no...

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69: Meesen Brown, Co-Founder And CEO Of Behere, A Service That Helps Women Live In New Cities from 2018-05-30T00:04:26

After experiencing the hassle of living abroad and moving, Meesen Brown sparked to the idea that there had to be a better way to make travel easier. She realized the need to help fellow women ...

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68: Travel Vlogger Nadine Sykora Of 'Hey Nadine' On Working As An Influencer from 2018-04-27T12:00

Imagine if you could travel the world, creating videos and social media content that wanderlusts all over the world consume on the daily. With more than Listen

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67: Amanda Joy Ravenhill, Executive Director, Buckminster Fuller Institute from 2018-04-11T22:55:37

Amanda Joy Ravenhill knew she wanted to make a large impact on our society in her day-to-day work. And she...

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66: The Muse's Heather Freiser, Vice President of Branded Content from 2018-03-29T13:23:42

Heather Freiser's role as the Vice President of Brand and Content for career website, The Muse, puts her squarely in the role of creating videos and articles that share stories in unique and cap...

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65: Gillian Morris On Building + Growing Travel App, Hitlist from 2018-03-05T19:19:52

Gillian Morris is the founder of Hitlist, an app that sends travel listings based on your time, destination and budget preferences. Have you always wanted to go somewhere but wanted to wait fo...

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64: Food Blogger, Writer + Photographer Lily Diamond On Building A Following from 2018-02-16T02:13:07

Lily Diamond is a successful food blogger, writer and photographer who recently released her first book, Kale and Caramel. In her book she shares recipes for fresh food and how to use...

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63: Sydney Thomas of Precursor Ventures on Coffee + Investing from 2018-01-31T20:58:32

After "trying on" a variety of internships and roles, including time in the public sector, Sydney Thomas realized she wanted to be the one making the decisions about where to i...

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62: Winemaker Lauren Belden On Building A Dream from 2018-01-25T06:24:29

Imagine living in a winery with 50 acres of vineyards to stroll through during evening moonlit hours. Imagine a place where you can invite friends and f...

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61: Jay Newton-Small, MemoryWell Founder, Author, Time Magazine Washington Correspondent from 2018-01-18T00:53:16

Jay Newton-Small is co-founder and CEO of MemoryWell, a network of professional journalists who are using...

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59: Barre3 Co-Founder + CEO Sadie Lincoln from 2017-12-12T03:03:56

Oftentimes the answers we are searching for can be found within us. And this was certainly the case for Sadie Lincol...

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58: Restaurant Founder Erin Wade On Launching Homeroom And Its Delicious Mac-n-Cheese from 2017-11-27T06:49:22

If you'd describe yourself as a foodie who loves restaurants, or if you're curious about what it takes to start a restaurant, then today's interview with Erin Wad...

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57: Carmen Group's Janet Janjigian On Her Career That's Spanned From NBC to MGM Studios from 2017-11-21T17:47:02

Janet Janjigian has had a career that would be the envy of any journalism student. She covered the White House, the Capitol, the Pentagon and the State Department, along with other general ass...

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56: SheEO Founder Vicki Saunders On The Power Of Funding Women from 2017-10-30T02:43:48

Vicki Saunders is the founder of SheEO, an organization redefining the rules for how businesses are funded. SheEO’s radical generosity funding model is completely transfo...

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55: Parlay House Founder Anne Devereux Mills On The Power Of Conversation, Connection + Civic Duty from 2017-10-05T17:39:58

If you love thoughtful conversation and inspiring other women, then today's podcast is for you.

Anne Devereux Mills is the founder of the Listen

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54: Wendy McKennon, Head of User Experience at Color Genomics from 2017-09-26T00:47:02

If you love design and user experience, this is a podcast for you. Today we speak with Wendy McKennon, head of user experience at Color Genomics -- a digital health startup with a mission to hel...

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53: Author Laura Vanderkam On Confident Careers, Productivity + Time Management from 2017-09-13T04:52:54

As the popular writer of books including Listen
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52: Journalist + ‘TODAY Show’ Tech Contributor Katie Linendoll from 2017-09-07T16:17:58

In a world where technology helps us be anywhere and do (almost) anything, Listen

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51: Jean-Marie Shields On Building Brands Like Starbucks, Nike and Lululemon

 from 2017-08-25T17:57:04

Jean-Marie Shields is a brand builder and a brand lover. She’s led a powerhouse career taking her from Nike to Starbucks and then Lululemon, but most importantly, she’s also a mom. And, as a sin...

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50: Rachael Norman, Founder of Better, Helping People Get Their Medical Bills Paid from 2017-08-04T18:06:41

Rachael Norman is the founder of a Better, a technology company that helps people get their out of network medical bills paid. If you send Better your claim, they will do the work that can requi...

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49 Sabrina Mutukisna, Co-Founder of Town Kitchen, Chef-Crafted Food Delivery in Oakland, Ca. from 2017-07-30T03:26:49

Sabrina Mutukisna, is co-founder of Town Kitchen,  an Oakland based, chef-crafted subscription food delivery service that employs low income youth between 15-25. Sabrina shares her story o...

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48: She Should Run Founder, Erin Loos Cutraro from 2017-07-04T16:00

Happy 4th of July! In honor of the holiday, we are speaking with Erin Loos Cutraro, the founder of She Should Run. Erin founded She Should in 2008, a bi-partisan organization dedicated to increa...

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47: Lucienne Ide, Founder of Rimidi, A Diabetes Management Start Up from 2017-06-28T17:44:40

Lucienne Ide started her career as a physicist working for a mobile company and then for a venture capital firm. When Lucienne kept receiving requests to help large corporations manage the cost ...

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46: Author Courtney Martin on Redefining Measures of Success from 2017-06-08T22:02:06

How do you define success? It’s a question Courtney Martin asked herself and others while writing her book, Listen

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45: Hope Alcocer on Empowerment, PTSD and Finding Hope In Suffering from 2017-06-06T05:09:28

It’s often said there are two roads – a well-beaten path and one less traveled that provides obstacles that teach you as you go. While many get to choose which path they take, Hope Alcocer’s was...

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44: Deb Nelson, Vice President, Client and Community Engagement, RSF Social Finance from 2017-05-17T13:31:40

Deb Nelson has a job at RSF Social Finance that is all about helping people align their values with their money, all while helping fund entrepreneurs ...

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43: Cherilyn Parsons, Founder, Bay Area Book Festival from 2017-05-11T18:44:15

As a book lover since childhood, Cherilyn Parsons longed to be a part of the literary community. So, she risked her security, job stability and comfort for her dream of starting a world-class bo...

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42: Eugenia Cheng's Portfolio Career Combining Math, Music, Writing, Teaching and Art from 2017-04-25T08:20:58

Eugenia Cheng has built a “portfolio career” combining her passions for math, piano and education. Eugenia has a PHD in Pure Mathematics and is a Scientist in Residence at School of the Art Inst...

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41: Marta Bralic, VP of Business Development at Flatiron, Accelerating Cancer Treatment and Research from 2017-04-20T19:17:34

Marta Bralic is VP of Business Development at Flatiron, a digital health company selected by the The World Economic Forum as one of the 30 most promising Technology...

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40: Dawn Lippert, Co-Founder of Hawaiian Based Accelerator Focused on Sustainable Systems Startups from 2017-04-13T20:42:17

Times are a-changing, and with it, comes new efforts to keep our planet healthy, which we are major supporters of at I Want Her Job. Today’s interview is with someone hustling to change...

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39: Hayley Nelson of NewCo on Product Management Careers and Online Media from 2017-04-07T17:53:08

Hayley is General Manager for Media and Product Development at NewCo, a VC-backed startup that highlights innovative business practices around the globe through me...

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38: Diana Klochkova, VP of Digital Strategy for Rebel Ventures, a Sports Digital Strategy and Tech Venture Firm from 2017-03-30T02:25:31

Diana Klochkova is VP of Digital Strategy for Rebel Ventures, a leading sports digital strategy and tech venture firm, with a client list including Real Madrid, Golden State Warriors, Boston Red...

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37: Kimberly Cassady, VP Talent, Cornerstone OnDemand from 2017-03-23T17:45:34

Kimberly Cassady is VP of Talent for Cornerstone OnDemand, a company that provides bus...

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36: Lauryn Evarts of The Skinny Confidential from 2017-02-24T17:00

If you love writing, blogging, photography, creating content — and having control of your future while developing your own business — we think you will enjoy hearing how Lauryn Evarts created he...

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35: Ida Tin of Clue, The World's Fasting Growing Period and Fertility Tracking App from 2017-02-17T13:40:17

Ida Tin is founder of Clue, the world’s fastest growing period tracking and fertility app. Ida shares why she is so committed to using technology to empower women with more knowledge and control...

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34: Cecilia Foxworthy of Torus Teens on Inspiring the Next Generation from 2017-02-02T03:36:55

We strive to inspire women leading the future of business here at I Want Her Job. This is why we were so excited to speak with Cecilia Foxworthy, co-founder of Listen

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33: Annie Dean + Anna Auerbach Of Werk On Creating Flexible Work Opportunities from 2016-12-15T17:35:42

At I Want Her Job we love a good startup story, and we like one that involves two friends destined to meet and create a business even more. One day in early 2016, Annie Dean called her ...

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32: The New Yorker’s Lauren Collins On Love, Language And Moving To Paris from 2016-12-09T05:40:26

In episode 32 of I Want Her Job: The Podcast, we speak with Lauren Collins, staff writer at The New Yorker, and author of Listen

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31: Hera Hub Founder Felena Hanson On Creating A Female-Friendly Coworking Space from 2016-11-24T01:18:31

Felena Hanson was just another woman working from home when she came up with a brilliant idea. While working at home for eight years, she missed having a sense of...

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30: Judy Robinett on How to Become a Power Connector from 2016-11-21T03:45:38

Judy Robinett’s story begins in Franklin, Idaho. As a young girl who was bullied during junior high, Judy felt uncomfortable at social events, which s...

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29: Shopify’s Anna Lambert on the Future of Job Recruiting from 2016-11-09T06:03

According to Shopify’s Director of Talent Acquisition Anna Lambert, the recruiting industry is broken. And, we happen to agree. While most companies utilize a traditional process for filtering o...

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28: Martha Ruiz, PwC Tax Partner and Oscars Balloting Co-leader from 2016-11-02T05:08:50

Martha Ruiz, a tax partner for PwC, specializes in helping clients in the entertainment industry with their tax and strategic planning. In addition, she also has a jaw-dropping r...

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27: Sarah Kunst, Proday Founder, Shares Her Startup Path from 2016-10-26T04:33:12

How does one make the transition from being interested in a job at a tech startup to becoming a sought-after technology investor, advisor and founder?

 

Sarah Kunst is the...

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26: Romy Newman, Co-founder, Fairygodboss, Bringing Transparency to Work Policies from 2016-10-18T05:30:24

Imagine you are two months pregnant and you are let go from your job. You begin to search for jobs with decent maternity leave policies, but you notice companies are not clear on this informatio...

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25: Tara Sinclair, Senior Fellow Economist at Indeed on the future of jobs from 2016-10-07T16:45:38

If you had been told which majors were fast-tracks to careers in the fastest-growing job markets, would you have approached your college education a little differently? Don’t worry, we’re right ...

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23: Maghan McDowell, Fashion and Technology Reporter for WWD from 2016-09-10T15:06:29

Maghan McDowell grew up in the South and found herself moving multiple times – to three different states and even the Czech Republic. It created a sense of independence, and ultimately, inspired...

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22: Winnie Sun, Managing Director, Sun Group Wealth Partners from 2016-08-30T16:28:03

Winnie Sun is a different kind of financial adviser. While many of her industry colleagues would strive for the same goals she does in providing the best, most high-q...

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21: Therese Huston, Author of How Women Decide from 2016-08-19T16:00

In episode 21, meet Therese Huston, author of “Listen

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20: Victoria Fram, Managing Director, Village Capital Investments from 2016-07-29T16:00

In previous episodes of I Want Her Job: The Podcast, we’ve explored the world of impact investing, a field that combines financial returns with social impact. As conscious women, we’re ...

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19: Mona Patel, Founder of Motivate Design, User Experience Design and Staffing Agency from 2016-07-20T03:55:15

As the passionate founder of Motivate Design – a user experience research, design and staffing firm – Mona works with large organizations to help them u...

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18: Jessica Jackson Sloan, Vice Mayor of Mill Valley, California&National Director of #Cut50 from 2016-07-07T13:48:19

Jessica Jackson Sloan is the youngest-ever elected official in the charming city of Mill Valley, California, located just 14 miles north of San Francisco. In her role as vice mayor of the city w...

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17: Meet Hollywood Couture Paper Design Artist Tanja Maduzia from 2016-06-28T14:18:27

Couture paper design artist Tanja Maduzia is a modern-day crafts(wo)man. As the owner of byTanja, a couture paper design studio based in Los Angeles, Tanja specializes in event invitations for s...

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16: Chatbooks Marketing VP Rachel Hofstetter: Why You Should Eat A Frog, Sail A Ship from 2016-06-02T16:00

 

Many of us feel like we hit the lottery when we land our dream job. But today’s podcast guest has held a handful of dream jobs for some majorly crush-worthy companies.

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15: Finding Flexible Work With Jenny Galluzzo and Gina Hadley of the Second Shift from 2016-05-26T05:32:44

What if you could find an employer that not only allowed – but embraced – flexible work options? Enter The Second Shift, a business launched i...

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14: Carolyn Rodz, Co-Founder of Circular Board, A Global Accelerator For Female Entrepreneurs from 2016-05-18T16:00

Caroline took a leap from a career in investment banking to one launching a high-end luxury retail line that sold in more than 400 stores worldwide from Neiman Marcus to Bloomingdales. But that ...

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13: Bea Arthur, Startup Founder and Licensed Therapist, Was In Y Combinator And On Shark Tank, And Now She's Sharing Her Success Secrets from 2016-05-03T22:46:22

Bea Arthur knows a thing or two about making a pivot.

And no, just to be clear we’re not talking about the same Bea Arthur who starred among the OG Girl Squad – the Golden Girls....

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12: Manon DeFelice, Founder of Inkwell, Creating Flexible Job Opportunities from 2016-04-21T16:00

It’s 7:30 a.m., and your four-year-old waddles up to you in his pj’s, as you’re frantically trying to finish your at-home blowout. You need to get out of the house. You’re already late for your ...

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11: Maria Yoon, Performance Artist, Film Maker, Museum Educator, Founder of Private Museum Tours from 2016-04-05T16:00

If you love museums and art, chances are Maria Yoon has your dream job.

As a performance artist, filmmaker, senior museum educator and founder of the recently-launched Private Museum Tour...

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10: Kerrin Mitchell, Co-Founder of Fluxx, Grants Management Technology from 2016-03-22T16:00

Kerrin Mitchell is a woman who aligns herself with managers who are mavericks. And, we feel it takes one to know one. As the co-founder of Listen

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9: Jessica Therkelson, Global Policy Director for Asylum Access from 2016-03-18T17:44:20

The news cycle reminds us that the world has some serious figuring out to do when it comes to refugees – those individuals who have left their home country due to war, conflict or persecution. T...

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8: Kate Marie Grinold Sigfusson, Founder, Babies4babies. from 2016-02-13T17:00

We love to shop. We love to do good. And in episode 8 of I Want Her Job: The Podcast, we meet the woman behind our latest go-to gift for baby shower shopping. Katie Marie Grinold Sigfusson is th...

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7: Malia Cohen: San Francisco Board of Supervisors from 2016-01-28T15:40:07

Six years ago, Malia Cohen was elected to the San Francisco Board of Supervisors, the legisl...

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6: Alisha Gaddis, Emmy-Winning Actress and Latin Grammy-Winning Musician from 2016-01-14T23:18:42

Alisha Gaddis is the consummate I Want Her Job Leading Lady. She’s an actress, musician, author, comedienne, wife and mom. Not only does Alisha wear a plethora of hats, but she’s also d...

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5: Jane Mitchell, Co-Founder, Reset Foundation from 2015-12-12T17:00

Jane Mitchell's idea started out with an idea on a sticky note. It has since grown into The Reset Foundation, an organization set to buck conv...

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4: Katherine Brown from the World Economic Forum discusses Impact Investing from 2015-11-25T22:13:39

Katherine Brown, practice lead for investors industries, focuses on impact investing for the World Economic Forum. Known for its annual Davos conference, Katherine shares what it's like to w...

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3: Margot Kane, Vice President Strategy for Calvert Foundation from 2015-11-18T02:55:33

Margot Kane from the Calvert Foundation joins us to discuss impact investing. If you are want to kn...

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2: Jocelyn Goldfein, Investor and Advisor from 2015-11-09T19:27:43

With an abundant passion for technology, we're excited to introduce you to Jocelyn Goldfein, an angel investor and technology company adviser. With a resume that includes tenures as an engin...

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