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If you want to write a book, the best advice out there is that you really need to like writing because the whole process is time-consuming and, to be perfectly honest, kind of hard! My guest, Leslie Schrock, joins me to talk about the process she went through writing Bumpin’ while she was pregnant and some of the best parts of her book.
Read MoreMinda Harts is the CEO of The Memo LLC, a career development platform for women of color. She’s written the best-selling book, The Memo: What Women of Color Need to Know to Secure a Seat at the Table, full of career advice for women to climb the ranks in their jobs. While Minda started losing her self-identity at work, her desire to stop sexism in the workplace was born.
Read MoreOpening the conversation about gender equity in and out of the workplace is the first step to creating productive and positive allies. Women have always been in positions that promote a culturally feminine leadership, often behind the scenes or beside strong men. Historian Julie Des Jardins joins Powerful Conversations to discuss feminine modes of leadership in today’s political climate.
Read MoreThe state of our nation’s food industry is in complete disarray. From pesticide use to over-farming to ads for sugar-laden drinks and snacks targeting our children, we need to completely overhaul the system. Anna Lappé is here to talk about food sustainability, health, and justice.
Read MoreBeing the only woman in the boardroom doesn’t have to be a bad thing. In fact, Dr. Anita Sands thinks this situation can actually be something positive and memorable. It’s all about making a difference, standing out, and being recognized, something every professional woman should aspire to.
Read MoreIf you haven't started following through on your dreams yet, I hope this episode will inspire you to start now. We are going to hear from three young entrepreneurs who share their passion and engagement with us and the stories of their journeys and their incredible accomplishments.
Read MoreDon't miss this interview with leading innovators in virtual reality as they share how it is being used and future opportunities to connect to a new world through VR.
Read MoreWill the actions you take today have a positive impact on tomorrow’s society? That’s a question that Sandra Lopez, VP of Intel Sports Group asks herself every day. She’s not only creating a new world of sports technology, but she’s also a diversity advocate for women in C-level careers.
Read MoreJane Chen has spent years working on health issues in the developing world. Listen in and learn more about the impact she is making in the world so that mothers don't lose their babies because of a lack of access.
Read MoreDon't miss this expert VC line-up. Learn how to get connected to the mentors and advisors who want you to succeed. In this episode you'll get expert advice from the women who connect entrepreneurs to money and traction. They've done it and they share with you their strategies and experience on what works.
Read MoreJoin us as she shares her growth from nonprofit to for-profit, the challenges, and risks of entrepreneurship, and the lessons she has learned along the way.
Read MoreWhat does it take to work your way to the top of an organization? Do you have an intention of being a CEO someday? Shellye Archambeau is the CEO of MetricStream, a governance, risk, and compliance company. She had a 15-year career at IBM where she worked her way up to run IBM's Asia Pacific business for the public sector, making her the first African American woman to be sent on assignment internationally by the company.
Read MoreIn this episode, I am thrilled to feature Joe Plumeri whose impressive career includes serving as vice chairman of the First Data Board of Directors and previously as chairman and CEO of Willis Group Holdings plc and as CEO of Citibank North America where he held a 32-year career. He drove the deal to rename the Sears Tower as Willis Tower, then the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere.
Read MoreFemale founders are statistically less likely to receive investments from venture capitalists. While there is a growing diversity of investments, it’s still going to take substantial time before industry changes take place. Scott Kupor, managing partner at Andreessen Horowitz and author of Secrets of Sand Hill Road, joins me to talk about venture capitalism and the changing face of the investment industry.
Read MoreWhen the fashion and technology worlds combine, remarkable and advanced creations are made. But we need to encourage more women and minority groups to embrace technology. Anina Net, fashion model, blogger, and CEO of 360 Fashion Network is creating beautiful wearable technology while paving the way for diversity.
Read MoreWho says the fashion industry has to stay the same as it always was? With remarkable advances in technology, the industry is entering a renaissance period, with many designers and models at the helm. We’re speaking with Anina Net, Pablo Starr, and Dale Noelle to find out how they’re revolutionizing the fashion industry with wearable technology.
Read MoreJoin me for an interview with award-winning author Larry Robertson as we delve into the world of creativity and explore some of the themes he has covered in his second book released Fall 2016, "The Language of Man: Learning to Speak Creativity."
Read MoreVenture Capital Titans Tim Draper and Bill Reichert share the microphone on hot topics from sexism in Silicon Valley to what it takes to make it as an entrepreneur and how crowdfunding is creating new competition for their investment strategies.
Read MoreJoin us for an incredible conversation on Entrepreneurs of Baseball and the Love of the Game, featuring Larry Baer, president of the San Fransisco Giants, and Rob Nelson, creator of Big League Chew.
Read MoreJoin us as we dive into the power of play and exercise through the work of Jill Vialet, Founder and CEO of PlayWorks and Dr. John Ratey, author of "Spark" and "Go Wild."
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