Harness Surprise to Create a Culture of Delight – with Tania Luna
Do you like surprises? Today’s show is all about surprise, but not of the birthday variety. We’re talking more about shaking things up and coping with the uncertainties of life. Many people love the unpredictability of living life “on the edge” with reckless abandon, while others prefer a more structured routine, which might also be…
Doing It All Before Turning 30: C-Suite, Entrepreneur and Mother – with Lauren Rodriguez
What does it take to become a C-suite executive before age 30? You might guess that it requires passion, motivation, and an unrelenting quest to learn the ins and outs of your business field. Throw in the constant demands of mothering three young children and running a high-profile, luxury architectural firm with your business partner…
A Boys Club No More: Making Space for Women in NASCAR and STEM Education – with Julia Landauer
How difficult is it trying to be a successful woman in a primarily male-dominated industry? Many face these challenges, but there are few as tough as the world of NASCAR. When you think of female racers, Danica Patrick is probably the name that comes to mind. There are other women in the field who are…
You Can’t Untangle My Roots: Being an Cabo Verdean Activist in America
What challenges would you face as an immigrant in the US, learning to function in a new culture and speak a new language? My guest has proven that any challenge can be met head-on when determination and perseverance run in your family. You don’t want to miss her inspiring story! Terza Lima-Neves is a dedicated…
Courage, Sobriety and the Fresh Off the Bloat Comedy Tour – with Margaret Cho
What does it take to be successful at stand-up comedy? Many people would love to know the secret! My guest today has “made it” in the world of comedy, but it hasn’t been a journey limited to happy unicorns and butterflies. She has faced real struggle, fierce addiction, and suffocating depression. Through it all, her…
I Am Evidence Shines the Light on the Rape Kit Debacle – with Trish Adlesic and Geeta Gandbhir
It is estimated that hundreds of thousands of rape kits, a collection of DNA evidence removed from a sexual assault victim, go untested in police departments and crime storage lab facilities across the country. A new documentary produced by Mariska Hargitay, I Am Evidence, tells the story of four survivors whose rape kits went untested…
The Power of Purposeful Disruption – with Lisa Hendrickson
My guest is Lisa Hendrickson, a serial entrepreneur who has lived an immersive life around startup ventures. She’s the founder of Spark City and the co-author of Boom: Deciphering Innovation – How Disruption Drives Companies to Transform or Die. A leader in many entrepreneurial programs including the Future Lab series, she’s an adjunct professor of…
Clearing the “Fertility Fog” as a Means of Empowering Women – with Dr. Janelle Luk
Childbearing is hard enough when everything goes as planned, but when infertility is involved, then the difficulties are magnified and the hopes and dreams of a family are at stake. I’m talking today with a pioneer in the field of infertility and someone who has devoted her life to making this pathway easier and more…
From Passion Project to Sustainable Business – with Crazy Aunt Lindsey
Lindsey E. Murphy is the creator, producer, and host of The Fab Lab with Crazy Aunt Lindsey, YouTube’s #1 kid science web series that takes everyday science concepts and turns them into fabulous DIY projects for kids. Since launching in 2010, the show has garnered partnerships and projects with the likes of Scientific American magazine,…
From the C-Suite to the Driver’s Seat – with Maggie Chan Jones
What’s the biggest risk you’ve ever taken? Today’s show is all about taking a giant leap of faith to pursue dreams and make things happen! My guest today left Hong Kong as a young teenager, not knowing what would happen as she journeyed to the US to pursue an education. She encountered many struggles along…
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