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Women Advancing
WomenAdvancing brings you into a world that will leave you feeling so much better. Anxiety be gone! Why? Because we’ll be speaking to real women who have faced real opportunities and blocks and made it through to the other side. WomenAdvancing uncovers hidden gems- trailblazing women who are reshaping the world. We share not only the wisdom and best practices from well established voices, but reveal and uncover those who are on the horizon, leading us into the future. The women you most likely…
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Women AdvancingCracking The Bro Code: Professor And Author, Coleen Carrigan On The Hidden Rules That Still Shape Women's Careers
Success in technology is rarely just about technical merit; it is shaped by the invisible rules of the work game that often leave women navigating a complex…
Women AdvancingWhy The Best Entrepreneurs Play The Long Game: Corry Craighill On Wine, Taste & Building Something That Lasts
Adopting an authentic Entrepreneurial Mindset means learning to trust your gut over rigid playbooks. Host Kate Byrne sits down with Corry Craighill, the…
Women AdvancingMaking The Invisible Visible: Claudia Hanna On Olive Oil, Women's Work & The Power Of Story In Discovering Hidden Value
Most grocery store shelves are packed with flat, stale commodities masquerading as premium kitchen staples, but genuine culinary value requires uncompromising…
Women AdvancingNo Country For Mothers: The Story We Can't Afford To Ignore | Moms First CMO Deborah Singer On Changing The Narrative Around Motherhood, Families And Structures That Support Us
Host Katherine Byrne sits down with Deborah Singer, Chief Marketing Officer of Moms First, to break down why affordable child care and paid family leave remain…
Women AdvancingLeading Through Uncertainty: Rose Gottemoeller On Negotiation, Power, And The Future Of Leadership As We Know It
Navigating high-stakes decisions and geopolitical turbulence requires more than conventional strategy; it demands building security through cooperation across…
Women AdvancingBuilding What Investors Couldn’t See: Jenny Lynn Walding, Milkmade, And The Business Of Maternal Health
When you are getting ahead of the market curve, your business ideas may face a lot of skepticism and naysayers – but you need to trust your own instincts to…
Women AdvancingThe Art Of Becoming Whole: TotalHER Founder, Robin Sims-Allen On Why The Future Of Leadership Is More Human Than Ever
Traditional corporate structures and generic social platforms often fail to support female leaders ready to build sustainable wealth and leverage. In this…
Women AdvancingThe Art Of Relentlessly Showing Up: Susan Coll-Guedes On Education, Leadership & The Future Of Work
Traditional institutional frameworks often force individuals into rigid models rather than adapting to human needs. Host Katherine Byrne speaks with educator…
Women AdvancingWomen, Power, And Generosity: Rethinking Leadership For A Complex World With RJ Communications Founder, Robyn Jackson Malone
What does it truly take to lead with both warmth and unshakeable authority? In this episode, host Kate Byrne sits down with Robyn J. Malone, Founder of RJ…
Women AdvancingThe Lunchbox That Launched A Movement: How Stanford MBA And Founder Of OmieLife, Nancy Yen, Transformed Corporate Skills Into Entrepreneurial Success With OmieBox
What does it take to turn a personal frustration into a journey of entrepreneurial success? In this episode, host Kate Byrne sits down with Nancy Yen, the…
Women AdvancingHistory Is A Moment. Service Is A Practice: Dr. Thelma Witherspoon On Leading
True impact isn’t about making history—it’s about showing up to do the work. In this episode, Dr. Thelma Witherspoon, Hamilton Township Committee woman, shares…
Women AdvancingThe Power Of Noticing: Why Attention Is the New Leadership Skill With Emily Gaines Demsky, Artist And Founder Of 3 Good Things Movement
In a world engineered to drag our attention toward negativity and urgency, the ability to consciously direct our focus is a radical and powerful leadership…
Women AdvancingNot Invited? Build Your Own Table: How To Stand Out In A Competitive Industry With Broadcaster, Professor And Business Owner, Kelsey Nicole Nelson
In a competitive industry, do you ever feel like you’re waiting for an invitation that will never come? Stop waiting. The secret to standing out isn’t getting…
Women AdvancingThe Business Of Blooming: Cameron Hardesty On Building Poppy Flowers From Idea To Investment
Floral design is the last big-ticket purchase you are making when planning your wedding. Although it may seem beautiful on the outset, it is downright ugly…
Women AdvancingFrom Corporate To Impact Tech: Equera.ai Founder Danielle Finch On Career Pivot & Industry Transformation
Are you successful on paper, but feel like something is missing inside? In this episode, we sit down with Danielle Finch, Founder and CEO of Equera.ai…
Women AdvancingDesigning A Good Future: Reimagining Sustainable Design, Waste, And Leadership With Kathryn Soter
Are you overlooking the unseen systems that cost us the most? In the U.S., a staggering 12.2 million tons of furniture waste is discarded annually—enough to…
Women AdvancingSuccess Without Self-Abandonment: Redesigning Work, Wellness, And Ambition With Forbes 30 Under 30 And Founder Of The Clearly Collective, Olivia Cleary
What if the secret to scaling your business wasn’t more hustle, but more humanity? In this episode of Women Advancing, Olivia Cleary, Founder of The Clearly…
Women AdvancingWhat If Work Worked For Humans? Learning Design, Human Design, And The Leaders Shaping The Future Of Work With Snjezana Slabek
In a world rapidly reshaped by Artificial Intelligence, the conversation often centers on the tools. But what if we shifted the focus to the people? Join host…
Women AdvancingThe Cost Of Courage: Spiritual Activism, Justice, And Finding Your Voice With Cece Jones-Davis
What is the true cost of courage in speaking up? In a world riddled with resistant systems and uncomfortable truths, Cece Jones-Davis, an extraordinary…
Women AdvancingThe 2026 Reuters Trailblazing Women Report: The Leaders Shaping The Future With Editor In Chief, Reuters Events Sustainable Business, Terry Slavin
What does leadership look like in a world of climate urgency, rapid tech change, and systemic upheaval? We spoke with Terry Slavin, Editor-in-Chief of Reuters’…
Women AdvancingTrue Grit: The Women Who Walked In: Coeducation And The Courage To Belong: With Author Gail Burrell Gerry
The University of Virginia did not accept women until coeducation was introduced in 1970. This institutional transformation was made possible through the grit…
Women AdvancingRewrite Your Money Story: Financial Planning + Feminine Power With The Biz Hippie; Scarlett Stanhope
Money isn’t just math. It’s memory. In this conversation, I’m joined by Scarlett Stanhope – also known as The Biz Hippie – for a refreshingly honest…
Women AdvancingThe Power Of The Period: Healthcare Access And Ending Shame With EmpowerHer Founder Avery Bruen And VP Brooke Blankenship
We often talk about the glass ceiling in business, but what if the true barrier to a woman’s full potential starts much lower—at the most basic level of her…
Women AdvancingDefining And Redefining The Future Of Work With Jena McGregor
The way we work is seemingly broken and does not serve us at all. To ensure that the future of work is way better than today, a couple of things we are so used…
Women AdvancingNot Taking No For An Answer: Winter Of Discontent: How Tamara Garvey Uses Art To Confront Misogyny And Reclaim History
When words fail to clearly convey what you feel or what you want to say, using a different medium may be more effective. Kate Byrne sits down with artist…
Women AdvancingDesigning A More Courageous Life: Bluubird Founder And CEO Katie Begando On Outdoors, Identity, And Building The Purpose Driven Brand From The Ground Up
On today’s Women Advancing, I’m joined by Katie Begando, Founder and CEO of Bluubird—a brand built on the idea that influence isn’t just for people with…
Women AdvancingChanging The Game: Filling A Market Gap For Women And Girls, One Bold Swing At A Time With Featherie Founder, Kate Korngold, And Right Hand Mom, Kristy, Mind A Gap And Win
It’s time to start minding the gap—specifically the one where a fast-growing market is quietly being left out. Join us as we sit down with the remarkable…
Women AdvancingQuantum Change In Real Time: Being A Cultural Catalyst With Co-Founder Jaclyn Orent
The old models of success—all grit, grind, and self-sacrifice—are crumbling. Enter the cultural catalyst, the new breed of female leader who isn't just…
Women AdvancingGaslighting At Work: Power, Boundaries, And Knowing Your Rights With Attorney Alreen Haeggquist
When you walk out of a meeting questioning your own sanity, you need to know the truth about gaslighting at work. Attorney Alreen Haeggquist, founder and…
Women AdvancingFrom Underestimated To Unstoppable: Attorney Michelle Gervais On Redefining Success In Work And Life And Rising Above Doubt
What does it take to rise above and silence doubt when the world sets a low bar of expectation for you? Host Kate Byrne welcomes the ultimate ladder-builder…
Women AdvancingThe Power Of Being Indispensable: Uma Subramanian Founder Of The Limitless Leaders On Influence, Integrity, And Staying Relevant In An AI World
In a rapidly changing world shaped by automation and AI, the power of being indispensable takes on new meaning. Uma Subramanian, founder of The Limitless…
Women AdvancingPrincess Shmincess And Your Unique Superpower: Author And Corporate Executive Julie Keshmiry On Rewriting The Corporate Fairy Tale
From the corner office to the pages of a children’s book, learn how to redefine your personal brand and leadership by following your purpose. Host Kate Byrne…
Women AdvancingJoi Thomas Adams | Life After Justice: Building An Ecosystem Of Healing, Advocacy, And True Freedom
Far too many take freedom for granted. For wrongfully convicted individuals, freedom is just the beginning—life after exoneration is full of hidden obstacles…
Women AdvancingWomen's Pro Baseball League Co-Founder, Justine Siegal Breaking Barriers While Playing Hardball For Change
Breaking barriers in baseball isn’t for the faint of heart, and Justine Siegal has made a life of doing just that. The co-founder of the new Women’s Pro…
Women AdvancingThe Price Of Nice: Edelman EVP And Author, Amira Barger On Courage, Communication, And Redefining Strength
In The Price of Nice, Amira Barger—author and Executive Vice President at Edelman—reveals why courage, not compliance, defines true leadership. Through stories…
Women AdvancingNFL Wives Association Off The Field, Beyond The Game: Tenisha Patterson Brown President Of Off The Field NFL Wives Association On Leadership, Legacy, And Redefining Representation In Sports
The NFL Wives Association is rewriting the rules for spouses of professional athletes, proving that influence off the field can be just as powerful as on it…
Women AdvancingAnchor To Aspire: Founder And CEO Johanna Danaher On Reinvention, Resilience, And The Future Of Work
Reinvention is never easy, but it’s often the key to resilience and future success. In this episode, founder and CEO Johanna Danaher shares her journey of…
Women AdvancingFrom Capital To Camera: Co-Founders Sharron And Brenda Todd Of Todd Films On Purpose, Impact, And Investing In A New ROI — Return On Integrity
At its best, mission-driven storytelling connects purpose with impact—and that’s exactly what sisters Sharron Todd and Brenda Todd, co-founders of Todd Films…
Women AdvancingDecoding The Future: How Avant Genomics Founders, CEO Rachelle Turiello And COO Renna Nouwairi, Are Transforming Healthcare
Revolutionizing blood collection isn’t just a technical breakthrough — it’s a lifeline for millions navigating cancer care. Rachelle Turiello, CEO, and Renna…
Women AdvancingGoing The Distance Beyond Burnout: Women Leaders On Centering, Resilience, And Redefining Success With ZaaS Founder Maryam Sharifzadeh And Founder Of The Workplace Psychologist Dr. Candice Balluru
Burnout doesn’t have to be inevitable for high-performing leaders. In this insightful conversation with ZaaS founder Maryam Sharifzadeh and The Workplace…
Women AdvancingDemocratizing Impact Investing: Dr. Stephanie Gripne, Founder Of The Impact Finance Center On Unlocking Capital For Good
Have you ever felt like the world’s biggest problems are just too massive to solve—that there isn’t enough capital to truly make a difference? Prepare to have…
Women AdvancingHow Leaders Show Up In Crisis: Founder Selena Strandberg Of The Know On Integrity, Trust & Communication
Leading in crisis requires more than quick decisions—it demands integrity, trust, and the courage to show up when chaos hits. Selena Strandberg, founder and…
Women AdvancingBuilding Ideas Brick By Brick: Jolynn Ledgerwood On LEGO® Serious Play® For Teams And Leaders
What if the key to better leadership and teamwork was sitting in a box of LEGO bricks? Jolynn Ledgerwood, principal of Elevate Your Talent and a certified…
Women AdvancingThe Big Take, The Bigger Picture: Bloomberg Reporter And Co-Host Of The Big Take Podcast, Sarah Holder On Cutting Through The Noise
The future of journalism is evolving fast, and Sarah Holder is helping shape it. As a Bloomberg reporter and co-host of The Big Take podcast, Sarah shares her…
Women AdvancingHow To Make Money Work: On Social Entrepreneurship & Impact Investing With Christine Mahoney, Frank Batten School Chief Innovation Officer
Impact investing and social entrepreneurship are reshaping the way we tackle global challenges. Christine Mahoney, professor, author, and Chief Innovation…
Women AdvancingPauline Idogho, Founder Of Mocktail Club: Execution Is Everything: Growing Mocktail Club Into A Zero-Proof Powerhouse
Experience the fast-growing zero-proof movement and what it takes to be an early market trendsetter in the ready-to-drink sector. Join us as we sit down with…
Women AdvancingGen Z Teens Taking Action: Author, Kelli Peterson On A Bright Future Thanks To Youth Power, Purpose, And Progress
Discover the incredible power of Gen Z youth engagement and why their voices are not just a side show, but a smart strategy for the future. Kelli Peterson…
Women AdvancingPower In Connection: Mentorship, Momentum, And The Next Generation: College Contact Part 2 With COO Leah Guesman And Mentor Alinor Smith
Personal connections and consistent support can truly alter the trajectory of a student’s life, a fact explored in depth with Leah Guesman, COO of College…
Women AdvancingSenior Vice President Of News And Editor-In-Chief At New York Public Radio, Audrey Cooper Isn’t Here To Play Small: On Authentic Leadership, Journalism, And Speaking Up
Step into the dynamic world of media leadership, as we dive into what it truly takes to drive innovation and lead through monumental change in the…
Women AdvancingThe Power Of The Interpersonal: Founder And CEO Of TERN Mentoring, Tina Fox On Living A Legacy Through Mentorship And Networks
In an era driven by automation and digital detachment, interpersonal leadership is more powerful—and more necessary—than ever. Tina Fox, Founder and CEO of…
Women AdvancingThe Skills Of Courageous Leadership: Building Bold, Resilient Leaders To Thrive During Uncertain Times With Founder Of The Courageous Leadership Institute, Cindy Solomon
What does courageous leadership actually look like in a world of nonstop disruption? Cindy Solomon, founder of the Courageous Leadership Institute, brings fire…
Women AdvancingSustainable Growth Where Community Comes First: A Conversation With Crunchy Hydration Founder & CEO Megan Riggs
Unlocking sustainable growth in your business is not a task for a single person. It can only be achieved with the help of other people, especially from your…
Women AdvancingFounding qMe: Co-Founder Akshita Tiwari’s Mission To Democratize Quantum Tech
With technology continuously evolving every single day, it offers an almost limitless potential to come up with something innovative to transform the broken…
Women AdvancingWhat Are You Really Hungry For? A Conversation With Michelle Petties, Author Of Leaving Large, Food Coach
Are you ready to redefine your relationship with food? This powerful conversation uncovers how to rewrite your food story, moving beyond diets to a place of…
Women AdvancingFrom LILLY To And She Could Be Next: Nimble Media Founder And Producer, Jyoti Sarda On The Power Of Film For Women’s Leadership
Stepping into your purpose and leaving the comfort of a major media brand like Fox or Paramount takes immense courage, a topic we dive into with Jyoti Sarda…
Women AdvancingEmbracing The Digital Shift In The Future Of Education With Dr. Dawn Sizemore, CEO And Founder Of iCurric
The future of education is a topic of crucial importance in today's rapidly evolving world. In this episode, Kate Byrne chats with Dr. Dawn Sizemore, CEO and…
Women AdvancingInside The System, Outside The Box And Beyond The Buzzwords: Leading Real Change With Microsoft Sr. Program Manager, Bourgogne Kinlaw
The intersection of technology and social impact is ripe with possibilities, but many non-profits struggle to keep pace with the rapidly evolving digital…
Women AdvancingRewriting The Script: News, Community, Leadership, And The Long Game; Reimagining Public Media With Jayme Swain, CEO And President Of Virginia Public Media
Public media isn't stuck in the past; it's a dynamic force shaping our present and future, especially in building community trust and critical thinking. In…
Women AdvancingRewriting The Code: Female-Forward Innovation With Shubhi Rao, CEO And Founder Of Uplevyl
The convergence of women and Artificial Intelligence is not just a trend, it’s a revolution, and Shubhi Rao, Founder and CEO of Uplevyl, is leading the charge…
Women AdvancingTurning Points: Dr. Shayna Kaufmann On Growth, Grace, And Life’s Middle Chapters
Why does the word “midlife” make so many of us want to crawl under the nearest weighted blanket? It’s often framed as a crisis, a downhill slide of hot…