BEYOND BARRIERS
329 episodes - English - Latest episode: 15 days ago - ★★★★★ - 157 ratingsIf you are an ambitious woman who wants to dominate your career, then the Beyond Barriers podcast is for you. Discover why traditional career strategies are outdated, what skills are growing in demand, and how to stand up and stand out in the workplace.
In each episode, we interview industry influencers, and business leaders from top corporations who share their perspective on opportunities and challenges in the digital age. From inspiring stories to cutting-edge strategies, you’ll learn how to develop the skillset, mindset and toolset to accelerate your career success.
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Episode 266: Where Competition Meets EQ: Jennifer des Groseilliers, Partner and Chief Experience at WestPoint Financial Group
May 31, 2023 06:00 - 54 minutes - 54.2 MBAs a former Division 1 basketball captain, Jennifer learned leadership and resilience, skills she took with her as she pursued her law degree and eventually, her career in financial planning. Starting out as an advisor to others, Jen eventually formed, ran and sold her very successful practice. She is now the Chief Experience Officer and Partner at WestPoint Financial group, one of the largest advisory firms in the midwest. Jennifer loves to solve problems and she loves getting to know the...
Episode 265: Don’t Be Perfect, Be Brave with Jen Coffey, Global Head of Immersive Learning
May 24, 2023 06:00 - 48 minutes - 51.1 MBJen Coffey is a risk taker. Getting her start in event planning, she worked her way into leading training and eventually developing training for Accenture. She is a Co-Head of Immersive Learning, a group which helps Accenture’s clients think about how they use technology to dimensionalize and deepen customer and employee learning experiences. Like most of us, Jen has encountered imposter syndrome. In those moments, she found strength and fortitude from her network and personal board of dir...
Episode 264: Fearless Pursuits & Unwavering Determination with Mou Dasgupta, Founder & CEO of Brook37 The Atelier
May 17, 2023 06:00 - 41 minutes - 42.6 MBDiscover the power of optimism, perseverance, and relentless determination in this inspiring conversation with Mou Dasgupta. As the Founder and CEO of Brook37 The Atelier (uh·teh·lee·ay), an innovative American tea brand, Mou has overcome numerous obstacles on her journey to success. Born in India, she didn't learn English until she was 18 years old, yet went on to study physics and computer science before landing in the finance industry. Facing the challenges of being a single mom with a ...
Episode 263: The Power of Gratitude with Naz Vahid, Head of Citi Global Wealth at Work
May 10, 2023 06:00 - 52 minutes - 50.8 MBHello and welcome to the Beyond Barriers podcast! I am Nikki Barua - your host for this episode. Our guest today is Naz Vahid - Head of Citi Global Wealth at Work. Naz Vahid leads her life with gratitude. She escaped Iran as a young girl and it shaped who she became. She adapted to her new life in America by putting effort into everything and never taking anything for granted. Taking on responsibilities at an early age taught her important life skills –all of which has served her professio...
Episode 262: Mastering the Art of Self-Promotion with Peggy Klaus
May 03, 2023 06:00 - 34 minutes - 33.4 MBToday, we're thrilled to have Peggy Klaus, President & Founder of Klaus & Associates, as our special guest. From Hollywood beginnings to championing women in leadership, Peggy's inspiring journey led her to author two game-changing books, "The Hard Truth About Soft Skills" and "Brag! The Art of Tooting Your Own Horn Without Blowing It." These books have become invaluable resources for those seeking to improve their soft skills and self-promotion techniques. Peggy has also developed an empo...
Episode 261: Conquering a Confidence Crisis with Lisa Donahue, Co-Head of Americas & Asia at AlixPartners
April 26, 2023 06:00 - 41 minutes - 40.5 MBJoin us as Lisa Donahue, Co-Head of the Americas & Asia regions at AlixPartners, shares her inspiring journey of overcoming fear and self-doubt to achieve success. From her first day as CEO to her current role, Lisa reveals the importance of nurturing relationships, seeking support, and embracing the learning process. Discover how she tackles challenges, raises new perspectives, and embraces the power of course correction. In this candid conversation, Lisa emphasizes the value of aski...
Episode 260: Being Kind, Consistent, and Showing Up with Carrie Sweeney, Pinterest Retail Industry Lead
April 19, 2023 06:00 - 32 minutes - 35.6 MBCarrie Sweeney knows how to build relationships. Her belief that showing up and treating clients the way she would her friends has led to success in her career. After graduating from Notre Dame, she started her career working for a large digital agency, building well-known brands like Crayola, Kellogg’s, and Hallmark. After furthering her education at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, she moved on to Bain & Company and then Google’s advertising organization. Her exit fr...
Episode 259: The Secrets to Success with Lisa Jones, CEO of Amundi US, Inc.
April 12, 2023 06:00 - 36 minutes - 38.2 MBSuccess doesn't come easy, but Lisa Jones, Head of the Americas, President, and CEO of Amundi US, Inc., knows that a strong work ethic and an unyielding commitment to your goals can make all the difference. Raised in an Italian Catholic family, Lisa learned the power of discipline from her days as an athlete, and she was able to take that knowledge to the professional world. In this episode, she'll share the secrets of her success, including how to maintain composure in tough situations ...
Episode 258: The Art of Connecting With Susan McPherson, Founder & CEO of McPherson Strategies
April 05, 2023 06:00 - 34 minutes - 35.6 MBSusan McPherson has an early memory that shaped her perspective on how to build relationships. Growing up, she would watch her parents sit at the breakfast table every morning, cutting out newspaper articles that they found interesting. Every day, they wrote notes to their friends and sent it in the mail along with the newspaper cuttings. It was their way of saying “I’m thinking of you” and nurturing relationships with friends and family. In this episode, Susan shares the keys to conn...
Episode 257: Fearless Success: Harnessing Opportunities with Maha Dakhil, CAA Board Member and Film Industry Leader
March 29, 2023 06:00 - 50 minutes - 49.8 MBMaha Dakhil, the powerhouse behind Hollywood's beloved talents like Tom Cruise, Reese Witherspoon, and Natalie Portman, knows the secret to striking game-changing deals. Her journey began when she courageously chose the entertainment industry over law school, despite her immigrant parents' concerns. Maha's determination to succeed in Hollywood proved fruitful, paving her way to triumph. Raised with sisters, Maha learned early on the power of female leadership. She carved her unique p...
Episode 256: The Importance of Bringing Value with Rachel ten Brink, General Partner and Co-Founder at Red Bike Capital
March 22, 2023 06:00 - 36 minutes - 38.1 MBRachel ten Brink is known by many as the "Stealth Latina," and a true trailblazer. She has always believed in the power of diversity and has used her unique background and perspective to make a difference in the worlds of venture capital and tech. Her commitment to bringing value to every aspect of her life - from work to relationships to family - is a testament to her dedication and passion. As the first Latina to raise $29M for her tech company, Rachel knows what it takes to succeed in ...
Episode 255: Breaking Through Glass Ceilings and The Power of Conviction with Amanda Herson, Partner at Founder Collective
March 15, 2023 14:15 - 35 minutes - 37.1 MBIn true Beyond Barriers fashion, we are here to explore the stories and insights of ambitious successful individuals who have overcome obstacles and achieved success in their careers. In this episode, we are thrilled to have Amanda Herson as our guest. Amanda grew up in a family of entrepreneurs in South Africa and witnessed injustices early in life, which inspired her to make a positive impact in the world. Though she initially wanted to go into politics, she found her calling in the...
Episode 254: Perseverance and Getting to the Yes with “The Venture Fund Blueprint” Authors Kaego Ogbechie Rust and Shea Tate-Di Donna
March 08, 2023 07:00 - 54 minutes - 54.3 MBKaego Ogbechie Rust & Shea Tate-Di Donna describe themselves as entrepreneurial and experimental. They discovered that breaking into the venture capital world was a challenge, so they wanted to help other people (especially women) by giving them practical steps to do what they were able to do. Their book, “The Venture Fund Blueprint” was written with this in mind. Kaego & Shea noticed that people expected only capital when they sought funding from them, and they wanted to provide more. In ...
Episode 253: The Importance of Humility and Being Up for a Challenge with Meredith Lorenz Heimburger, Partner and Head of Impact at Global Endowment Management
March 01, 2023 07:00 - 39 minutes - 41.1 MBA lifelong learner, Meredith Lorenz Heimburger, Partner and Head of Impact at Global Endowment Management, loves new challenges. She’s not stuck in old ways of thinking and is open to new ideas. She sees education as the great equalizer. As a leader in integrating mission and values into portfolios, she knows how to fail and keep going. In fact, it’s in her blood. Meredith feels being humble, flexible, and open to feedback are keys to her success. She believes that when we are open to chan...
Episode 252: Embracing a Growth Mindset with Hewlett-Packard Enterprise’s Krista Satterthwaite
February 22, 2023 07:00 - 33 minutes - 32.4 MBHaving a growth mindset means viewing failures and setbacks as opportunities to learn and grow, rather than seeing them as a reflection of your intelligence or your self-worth. Our guest, Krista Satterthwaite, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Hewlett-Packard Enterprise’s Mainstream Compute, shares that when you embrace a growth mindset, you shouldnt see failure as a defeat, but rather as a chance to learn and improve future actions and decisions toward success. However, Krista...
Episode 251: Stepping Into Opportunities with Singleton Beato, Global EVP, Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer at McCann Worldgroup
February 15, 2023 19:31 - 57 minutes - 56.8 MBSingleton Beato is a thoughtful leader, an insightful person and a wonderful conversationalist. She has deep experience and bright ideas and we have been thinking about this conversation since we recorded it. As Global EVP, Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer at McCann Worldgroup, a global network of creative and media agencies, Singleton is responsible for designing and leading strategic initiatives that increase organizational capacity, innovation, and growth. With over 25 years...
Episode 250: Being Transparent and Living a Life with No Regrets Featuring Healthwell Acquisition Corp.’s Alyssa Rapp
February 08, 2023 07:00 - 49 minutes - 47.3 MBAs a child gymnast, and later a dancer, Alyssa Rapp, Chief Executive Officer and Director of Healthwell Acquisition Corp., learned early on about discipline. It’s carried her through her life and into her career. As the author of the book, “Leadership and Life Hacks: Insights from a Mom, Wife, Entrepreneur & Executive”, Alyssa shares her insights about getting the best out of your day. Alyssa is a believer that we are all responsible for setting the tone for our days. She makes her needs a...
Episode 249: Creating Opportunities for Others and Working with Intention Featuring Sarah Chen-Spellings, Co-Founder of Beyond The Billion
February 01, 2023 07:00 - 50 minutes - 49.7 MBSarah Chen-Spellings had the rare opportunity to know what it was like to be a success from a young age. By 9, she was already a TV host in Malaysia, and by 25, she was wise beyond her years and already part of teams writing multi-million investment checks. After her father died, she was called to manage the family business and quickly learned the art of grit, resilience, and the power of business from this experience. However, before her father died, he encouraged her to work in the corp...
Episode 248: Making an Impact and Affecting Change with Michele Ruiz, CEO, Co-Founder of BiasSync
January 25, 2023 07:00 - 41 minutes - 42.5 MBMichele Ruiz has seemingly done it all. But in reality, while she’s been very successful in multiple fields, she’s really an expert at bringing the right people together to fulfill the vision at hand. Michele’s background is in broadcasting and has had a very successful career as a news anchor. She wanted to make an impact through broadcasting by affecting change and worked toward helping other Latinas in the industry. However, she’s an entrepreneur at heart and found herself co-founding ...
Episode 247: Working with Your Inner Voice Featuring Author, International Speaker, Self- Intelligence Coach, and Former Dental Oncologist, Dr. Jessica Metcalfe
January 18, 2023 07:00 - 41 minutes - 40.2 MBAs a dentist, Dr. Jessica Metcalfe had to intentionally manage and minimize her perfectionism. Through this work, she started on a journey of understanding her inner voice. Today, she talks about what she’s learned along the way from dentist to coach. According to Dr. Metcalfe, there is power in our inner voices. She tells us about two theories behind how our inner self speaks to us and how the imposter syndrome plays a part in the way we view ourselves. In this podcast, Dr. Metcalfe teac...
Episode 246: Owning Your Power with Jennifer Brown, Founder and CEO of Jennifer Brown Consulting (JBC)
January 11, 2023 07:00 - 57 minutes - 56.1 MBJennifer Brown’s path in life unexpectedly changed early on. She thought she would find her fulfillment as an opera singer, but fate had other plans. After experiencing issues with her singing voice, she now helps everyone around her find their own unique voices in work and life. This podcast is jam-packed with insights about thriving in today’s workplace. As an expert in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), Jennifer shares with us how she finds motivation and creates communities of inc...
Episode 245: Advancing By Taking Risks with TriNet’s Chief People Officer, Catherine Wragg
December 21, 2022 07:00 - 36 minutes - 36.6 MBMeet Catherine Wragg, Chief People Officer at TriNet who shares how self-awareness and smart risk taking helped her achieve career success. Coming from a traditional environment, Catherine had to grow into the risk-taker she is today. Throughout her career, she took on challenges, betting on herself and her ability to learn. Whether it was switching to new industries or taking on risky projects, Catherine stepped into the unknown with curiosity and optimism. That’s what helped her rise to...
Episode 244: The Art of Prioritization and Asking Questions as a CEO with Maricella Herrera Avila, CEO of Ellevate Network
December 14, 2022 07:00 - 44 minutes - 47.5 MBMaricella Herrera Avila grew up in Mexico working in male-dominated fields. While she didn’t immediately know that leadership was her path, she eventually found herself as CEO of Ellevate Network, the largest community for women at work focused on creating a culture of equity and inclusion in business. In this episode, Maricella tells us about her path to becoming a CEO, starting with her previous career in banking. After she realized this field wasn’t for her, she set out on a path of cu...
Episode 243: How Sports Shaped Kraft Analytics Group’s CEO Jessica Gelman’s Career and Made Her a Leader
December 07, 2022 07:00 - 43 minutes - 41.8 MBJessica Gelman learned a lot about structuring her time and connecting people when she was a point guard for her basketball team at Harvard. Now, she’s a busy CEO, leader and mom who’s great at organizing her time and others. In this conversation about leading, sports and relationships, Jessica shares her success secrets and staying connected. Jessica has always been involved in sports and feels like it has shaped who she is. Being first at something doesn’t bother her at all, in fact, sh...
Episode 242: The Importance of Life Plans and Goal Setting with Gemini Builds It!’s Courtney Wright
November 30, 2022 07:00 - 32 minutes - 32.3 MBCourtney Wright didn’t expect to be a leader, but she has distinguished herself with both grit and grace. With supportive parents who told her she could do anything she set her mind to, it never occurred to her that being a woman could hold her back. And it didn’t. She founded CDW Merchants, the leading provider of 3D visual retail displays and e-commerce gift packaging for the nation’s top retailers, including Kate Spade, Sperry’s and Club Monaco. In 2016, Courtney packaged CDW for the last...
Episode 241: Optimistic Insights from Entrepreneur and Founder of GrowthQ, Esther Ayorinde-Iyamu
November 18, 2022 01:27 - 37 minutes - 39.4 MBTo get ahead and make an impact, you must know your value and have clarity on your ‘why’. Esther Ayorinde-Iyamu, Founder of talent matching platform GrowthQ shares the key factors that have driven her entrepreneurial success, including her experience as a dancer for the LA Clippers, San Francisco 49ers, and New York Jets. She attributes her success to concentrating on good things coming to her and a focus on people, innovation, and creativity. Esther formed her first startup at age 19 from...
Episode 240: Beyond Barriers Founders’ Story
November 10, 2022 18:30 - 17 minutes - 24 MBMcKinsey estimates that there is 3 trillion dollars of economic opportunity that we are missing out on because women aren’t fully empowered at work. And yet, the data clearly shows that when women lead, share performance and profits go up 50%. Results are more powerful when everyone is empowered. This is the insight that brought the four founders of Beyond Barriers together. We came from diverse leadership backgrounds with a common goal: to close the gender gap at work and expand economic op...
Episode 239: Taking Risks and Failing Forward with Ingrid Kiefer, Canyon Partners, LLC
October 26, 2022 06:00 - 41 minutes - 41.4 MBLife is not about being perfect. You’re going to make mistakes, especially if you take risks. Our guest Ingrid Kiefer shares insights into her success at work. She believes in taking risks early in your career where the potential failures will not be as impactful as further down the line. Ingrid has created her own opportunities and found success in being authentic and accountable. Ingrid shares stories of how taking ownership creates the right outcomes for the business and for your career. ...
Episode 238: Establishing Feedback Loops to Fast Track
October 24, 2022 06:00 - 20 minutes - 21.5 MBLet’s face it, hearing about how we are doing once a year at a performance review isn’t enough. In order to be our best, we need more frequent feedback. The bad thing about feedback is many of us are afraid of it and avoid it. This isn’t good because constructive feedback statistically leads to more pay and being offered higher positions. In this podcast, Monica Marquez gives us some pointers on how to deal with getting feedback, and she suggests who we should be asking to give it. Finally...
Episode 237: Latina GRIT on Wall Street with Bank of America’s Patricia Pacheco De Baez
October 19, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 62.6 MBBank of America’s Patricia Pacheco De Baez has grit. She learned it from her fierce Latina mother, who taught her to work hard and strive for excellence – something Patricia has carried with her throughout her career journey. Patricia started as a temp in the financial industry, always grateful for every opportunity she was given – whether big or small. All she needed was a “foot in the door.” Once there, she began to stand out and advocate for herself early in her career. At the age of 25, ...
Episode 236: Going Beyond Optical Diversity
October 17, 2022 06:00 - 21 minutes - 23.2 MBDiversity has been a topic of discussion in the workplace for some time. But, do we really understand what hiring a diverse workforce means? In this podcast, Monica Marquez explains the concept of optical diversity and why we need to move beyond it. Instead, we need to focus on cognitive diversity, which focuses on a mix of ethnicity, education, socioeconomic background, and more. Join Monica in this important discussion about how cognitive diversity can lead to more profits and the value ...
Episode 235: Mentoring People Who Aren’t Like You, Amazon’s Dora Maria Abreu
October 12, 2022 06:00 - 38 minutes - 37 MB“Having a variety of people you mentor keeps you in sync with what’s happening today.” – Dora Maria Abreu, Global Partner Training Lead at AWS & ERG Leader, Amazon. Bold leaders like Dora know the importance of mentoring people who aren’t like you to gain new perspectives. In this episode, she encourages us to seek relationships outside our comfort zone by thinking outside the box and letting go of the belief that “you need people who look like you.” Tune into Monica Marquez and Dora Mari...
Episode 234: Asserting Your Power in Meetings
October 10, 2022 06:00 - 22 minutes - 24.3 MBEven at the highest levels in companies large and small, many otherwise strong and bold women struggle in meetings. Many say their voices are drowned out; others say they are ignored or overlooked, and others can’t find a way into the conversation at all. And, in this new era of virtual meetings, the problem has become harder to manage. In this episode, Monica shares women’s stories and experiences in meetings, what the research by Harvard Business Review shows, and how to assert your pow...
Episode 233: Empowering Latinas in STEM with Intel’s Isaura Gaeta
October 05, 2022 06:00 - 39 minutes - 38.3 MBMany barriers stand in the way of a Latina pursuing a career in STEM... from societal and familial norms to high school counselors telling Latinas, and other women for that matter, "maybe you'd be better suited majoring in something else." This experience has been the case for decades. Even if one pushes past discrimination, there are still challenges with a lack of resources, support, and the isolation of being "the only" in the room. The numbers say it all: Only 2 percent of Latinas hel...
Episode 232: Elevating Next-Generation Latinos: Economic Growth Drivers
October 03, 2022 06:00 - 20 minutes - 22.5 MBAt this year’s L'Attitude 2022 conference, Latino Donor Collaborative revealed their latest report showing that U.S. Latinos are a key driving force in our nation's economic recovery. Despite being the largest minority in the U.S. and making significant contributions to the growth of our economy, Latinos are still among the most underrepresented in leadership positions. Esther Aguilera, CEO of Latino Corporate Directors Association, recently told AL DÍA News Media, "Business leaders—both n...
Episode 231: Vulnerability Creates Momentum with Morgan Stanley’s Ileana Musa
September 28, 2022 06:00 - 43 minutes - 42.2 MBHaving immigrated to the United States at a young age, Ileana Musa learned a lot about a strong work ethic and positive outlook. She grew up a dancer and loved the arts – and thought this is what she’d pursue as a career until her father stepped in and told her she should focus on finance and minor in dance. Fast forward to today, Ileana is the Co-Head of International Wealth Management and the Head of International Banking & Lending for one of the largest financial institutions in the world...
Episode 230: Accelerating Latina Representation in the C-Suite
September 26, 2022 06:00 - 26 minutes - 27.9 MBLatina women represent only about 1.6% of C-Suite executives in Fortune 500 companies. While this inequity is rooted in factors like the lack of career mentors, it’s also about navigating cultural norms. As a first-generation corporate Latina, Monica Marquez discusses the unique opportunity for seasoned leaders - who navigated and broke through barriers - to transfer the unspoken rules of success and raise the next generation of Latinos/x. She also shares the pearls of wisdom from the most...
Episode 229: Pioneering New Paths for Latinas in the C-Suite with Google’s Ana Corrales
September 21, 2022 06:00 - 39 minutes - 37.9 MBAs a Latina in the C-Suite, Ana Corrales challenges herself to think big and to always contribute. She was an early entrepreneur—selling her handmade scrunchies to her classmates. And although she grew up in a STEM home, she found herself continuing to be interested in sales, so she shadowed a few sales people and realized the field wasn’t as easy as she thought. But, that didn’t stop her. Ana loves learning. As she describes, she finds a subject that interests her and she just “clicks, clic...
Episode 228: Hispanic Heritage Month: Going Further, Faster Together
September 19, 2022 06:00 - 18 minutes - 20.9 MBThis year’s theme for Hispanic Heritage Month from the National Council of Hispanic Employment Program Managers is, "Unidos: Inclusivity for a Stronger Nation." With 62 million people and over 21 different cultures, Latinos/x are a unique combination of black, Asian, white, indigenous, Middle Eastern, and mixed races. When describing their identity, research shows that over half (51%) of Hispanics and Latinos/x say they most often use their family's country of origin – using such terms as Me...
Episode 227: Why Mentorship and Sponsorship Matter with Google's, Sharleen Gutierrez
September 14, 2022 06:00 - 39 minutes - 38.9 MBThe evidence is clear: women tend to be over-mentored and under-sponsored. While a mentor has knowledge and will share it with you, a sponsor has power and will use it for you. Meet Google’s Sharleen Gutierrez, a leading expert in diversity, equity and inclusion. Sharleen is the current Director of REWS Business Enablement Partners and has led teams focused on fairness and equity in Google’s talent processes. In this episode, Sharleen shares her story on how taking courageous leaps, even wh...
Episode 226: Embracing Change as a Leader with Tractor Supply Company's CMO, Kimberley Gardiner
September 07, 2022 06:00 - 42 minutes - 41.5 MBThere’s a reason why people say no one likes change. But for Kimberley Gardiner, Chief Marketing Officer at Tractor Supply Co, change is what she’s learned to thrive on and how she makes the greatest impact. Kimberley knows what it’s like to be the only woman in a room full of executive leaders, and she’s had to learn how to be authentic and boldly share her ideas, even if they were unpopular at the time. From being able to do this, she’s found more happiness and satisfaction from work than ...
Episode 225: Making Bold Moves and Learning from Your Mistakes with Publicis Sapient’s Alyssa Altman
August 31, 2022 06:00 - 55 minutes - 52.6 MBAs a woman in leadership today, taking unconventional paths leads to more success. This means facing that challenge at work that everyone else is avoiding or putting yourself out on the line to make a tough decision. As a Senior Vice President at Publicis Sapient, Alyssa Altman leads the Automotive and Consumer Products industry in North America. She knows firsthand about shaping her company’s leadership. One way she’s done this is through a program called the Fellowship in Transformation Le...
Episode 224: Debunking the Work-Life Balance Myth with Laura Pollock, Founding Partner, Third Street Partners
August 24, 2022 06:00 - 50 minutes - 48.1 MBMost of us know the stress of multiple commitments: family, work, relationships/marriage, domestic responsibilities, aging parents, special needs care, and the list goes on. Some or all of these factors can have a compounding effect on women in the workplace resulting in burnout. Today’s guest, Laura Pollock, shares her work-life journey and how approaching 50 opened her eyes. As a Founding Partner of Third Street Partners, a lot of her children's youngest years coincided with growing her ...
Episode 223: Feedback Is the Secret to Success with Wellington Managements’ Head of Investment Research, Mary L. Pryshlak
July 27, 2022 06:00 - 34 minutes - 34.5 MBWho loves to hear feedback? Most people cringe the moment they hear someone has feedback for them. However, Mary Pryshlak, Senior Managing Director, Partner, and Head of Investment Research for Wellington Management, is one of the few people I’ve met who equates feedback to being a gift to help people grow. Mary has always been direct with giving feedback since she was a little girl and appreciates the same from others. She believes feedback is a valuable gift and uses it to better herself. ...
Episode 222: Thriving in the Face of Life’s Challenges with Wendy Berger, CEO and Founder of WBS Equities, LLC
July 20, 2022 06:00 - 45 minutes - 41.8 MBWendy Berger is a serial entrepreneur. For reasons she can’t even explain, Wendy grew up wanting to be president of a bank. Her journey has led her down the path to where she finds herself today as CEO and Founder of WBS Equities, LLC. Wendy used to always focus on the end result, but now she enjoys the journey. She learned this in part from the traumatic losses of her brother and then her husband three years later. Wendy didn’t allow the tragedy of their deaths to go in vain, instead she le...
Episode 221: How Curiosity, Authenticity and Action Lead To Success with B. Pagels- Minor
July 13, 2022 06:00 - 42 minutes - 40.7 MBFrom an early age, B. Pagels-Minor found the tech world to be an exciting place. And, driven by that excitement, they started from the ground up with a job in technical support. B worked their way through well-known companies like Apple and Netflix to work today for a Fortune 100 company. Though B. was always curious by nature, they didn’t quite know what options they’d have to pursue as they figured out, “What they wanted to be when they grew up”. B. recognized that they can learn how to ...
Episode 220: How Top Female Leaders Handle Burnout
July 11, 2022 06:00 - 15 minutes - 17.8 MBWith the looming recession, soaring inflation, rising interest rates, and compounding workplace stressors at an all-time high, BURNOUT is only worsening. What's worse is a recent global study indicates that for women and BIPOC women, their “everyday” workplace experiences are having a detrimental impact on their lives and careers, including work/life integration and wellbeing. In this episode, we dig into what's happening and what we can do to help ourselves get through this. Highlights...
Episode 219: A Path to Purpose: The Journey of Maria Kim, President & CEO of REDF
July 06, 2022 06:00 - 34 minutes - 33.5 MBSeptember 11th was a defining moment for millions of people around the world. And for Maria Kim, it was just that. At that time, she was working in the insurance industry, but the impact of that tragic day made her want to work with purpose. She eventually found herself as President & CEO of REDF, focusing on creating jobs for others. The daughter of immigrants, she jokes her nurse mother and entrepreneur father made her a social entrepreneur determined to help others. In this podcast, Mar...
Episode 218: Lifting Up and Leveling Up with Others with Sista Circle's Lexi B
June 29, 2022 06:00 - 50 minutes - 48.5 MBLexi B didn’t grow up dreaming about working in the world of tech. In fact, she assumed anyone in the tech industry was skilled in coding, so a career in the tech world was just simply out of reach. So, imagine her surprise to now find herself in a Chief of Staff role for key leaders at Twitter. However, it is really no surprise that Lexi B forged her way into a leadership role. From an early age, Lexi has been a connector. Even as a freshman in her Stanford dorm, she realized that while her...
Episode 217: Authenticity and Forging Your Own Path with Bridgewater Associates’ Robyn Shepherd
June 22, 2022 06:00 - 49 minutes - 47.5 MBHow did you decide what you wanted to be when you grew up? Some of us are still trying to decide. Things don’t always go as planned, especially when it comes to our careers. Whether we were looking to get promoted, change jobs, or transition into a new role — being curious and taking risks is part of growing professionally. For this podcast, Robyn Shepherd, Partner and Head of Corporate Engagement at Bridgewater Associates tells us about her risk-taking experiences and making her voice heard...