Ellevate Network: Conversations With Women Changing the Face of Business artwork

Ellevate Network: Conversations With Women Changing the Face of Business

505 episodes - English - Latest episode: 21 days ago - ★★★★★ - 124 ratings

On the Ellevate Podcast you’ll meet women+ having a real impact. Entrepreneurs, authors, business women, and other inspiring leaders share their experience and takeaways from their careers. Host Margye Solomon and Producer/Part-Time Host Tammy Williams, interview female leaders to showcase the immense talent these women bring to the table.

The Ellevate Podcast is your go-to resource for exploring the latest trends and developments in the business world. Whether you're an entrepreneur, a corporate professional, or somewhere in between, you'll find actionable advice and insights to help you take your career and business to the next level.

Join us for engaging conversations about women in business, success stories, and more! Tune in to The Ellevate Podcast and find out how you can make a difference in the world of business today!

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Ellevate Network is a community of professional women+ committed to helping each other succeed. We use the power of community to help you take the next step in your career. We show up for each other, helping everyone — no matter their background or aspirations — build a career they love. And, more importantly, we mobilize our collective power to change the culture of business.

Although our community is the largest of its kind, we know that navigating a sea of faceless connections is a waste of time. That’s why, at Ellevate, we prioritize the real, authentic relationships that can change your situation, can make a difference in your future.

We help women+ build meaningful local and digital relationships that can offer insights and open doors. Our community has reach, power and influence, while still remaining warm, welcoming and supportive.

Ellevate is where change makers cultivate their voice, build bridges to understand, and mobilize for impact. We work with leading companies to help them hire, retain, and improve diversity, equity, and inclusion within their organizations.

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Ellevate Network (formerly known as 85 Broads) was started in 1997 by Janet Hanson, one of the first women to be promoted to sales management at Goldman Sachs. Janet, who had taken a leave from work, found herself (like many of us do at one time or another) in need of some clarity, and wondering “what’s next?” She realized quickly that in order to gain the insights she needed and build a new path, she needed people who could shed some light. And that’s how 85 Broads came to life — an unofficial network for women who worked or had worked at Goldman Sachs. The name, 85 Broads, was a reference to Goldman Sach’s old headquarters located at 85 Broad Street in New York City. The network quickly expanded to include women in other companies and in all industries.

The network was rebranded to Ellevate Network in 2014, reflecting the evolution of the community from its finance roots to a more widely diverse group of ambitious, powerful, supportive, and kind women who believe that, together, we can change the culture of business.

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Episodes

Episode 442: The Harms of Hyperproductivity, with Kristen Nielson Donnelly

April 04, 2024 11:53 - 33 minutes - 38.2 MB

Kristen Nielson Donnelly, keynote speaker, workshop facilitator and co-author of the bestselling "The Culture of Burnout", joins us to talk about the history of hyperproductivity and how we can care for ourselves in the high pressure work culture.

Episode 441: Surviving and Thriving, with Poonam Bhuchar

April 02, 2024 11:37 - 32 minutes - 37.3 MB

Poonam Bhuchar, Managing Attorney at Bhuchar Law, TEDx Speaker, Motivational Speaker, Life Coach, Author of SAFE from the Pain, joins us to talk about working through trauma, parenting during divorce and somatic therapy.

Episode 440: Getting Unstuck and Being a Healthcare Advocate, with Parul Somani

March 18, 2024 22:55 - 30 minutes - 34.8 MB

Parul Somani, keynote speaker, mindset expert and cancer and genomics advocate, joins us to talk about surviving breast cancer in her 30's while pregnant, learning how to feel empowered to ask for information from healthcare workers, and her definition of silver linings.

Episode 439: The Business of Beauty, with Michele Probst

March 18, 2024 11:27 - 28 minutes - 32.5 MB

Michele Probst, Founder, Creator & CEO of WORTHBEAUTYCOMPANY, joins us to talk about her career path, doing makeup for both female and male celebrities and politicians, and tips for taking care of your skin.

Episode 438: Being Your Own Boss and Serving Community, with Lillian DeBaptise

March 08, 2024 12:24 - 27 minutes - 31.4 MB

Lillian DeBaptise, Mayor of West Chester, the seat of Chester County, Pennsylvania, joins us to talk about being the borough's first black female mayor, being a director at a funeral home, coming from an entrepreneurial family and bringing equality and justice to her community.

Episode 437: Creating a Supportive Company Culture, with Joy Corso

March 07, 2024 23:51 - 32 minutes - 37.5 MB

Joy Corso, Chief Marketing Officer of Vonage, joins us to talk about growing and transforming companies, Women's Employee Resource Groups, finding mentors and allies, learning how to ask for what you need, and the importance of businesses giving back to the community.

Episode 436: Being the Leader, with Shelmina Babai Abji

March 04, 2024 12:27 - 33 minutes - 38 MB

Shelmina Babai Abji, a best selling author and a renowned international public speaker, joins us today to talk about mentoring, working as a single mother, what makes a good leader, getting out of your comfort zone and reframing failure

Episode 435: Climbing the Ladder at Work When You're Marginalized, with Minda Harts

February 29, 2024 13:02 - 38 minutes - 44.4 MB

In recognition of Black History Month, we are revisiting some of our favorite episodes. We sit down with Minda Harts, author of "The Memo," "Right Within," and "You Are More Than Magic," to discuss the pain of being marginalized at work, the problems with the business case for diversity, and having courage for the sake of others.

Episode 434: Empowering Patients and Providers in the Healthcare Industry, with Rachael Jones

February 28, 2024 13:00 - 40 minutes - 45.8 MB

Rachael Jones, Founder & CEO, Syntax Health, joins us to talk about value based healthcare, encouraging providers to work better with patients both in quality and cost, and the importance of preventative care, recognizing mental health and being your own advocate.

Episode 433: The New World of New Work, with Odessa L. Jenkins

February 26, 2024 13:00 - 35 minutes - 41 MB

Odessa "OJ" Jenkins, a former American world-class athlete turned coach/entrepreneur/executive leader, CEO of Bonfire Women, and founder of the Women’s National Football Conference (WNFC), joins us to talk about women leadership in sports, the mission of Bonfire to utilize community and coaching, and anti-bias training.

Episode 432: The Keys to Authentic Personal Branding, with April Little

February 22, 2024 13:00 - 36 minutes - 42.1 MB

In recognition of Black History Month, we are revisiting some of our favorite episodes. We sit down with April Little, Founder and CEO of Little Talent Group, to discuss her advice for clients going through a job search, how to succeed at LinkedIn, and knowing when to leave a job.

Episode 431: Life Is Too Short To Be Doing Something You Don't Love, with Dr. Carol Parker Walsh

February 21, 2024 13:00 - 42 minutes - 49.1 MB

In recognition of Black History Month, we're revisiting some of our favorite episodes. Dr. Carol Parker Walsh has taken a unique path to becoming one of the leading executive coaches in the corporate world. After a life-changing car accident, she decided to follow her intuition and start her own consulting firm, focusing on working with women who want to make a difference in their own lives and those around them. Carol is the founder of Carol Parker Walsh Consulting, a firm focused on help...

Episode 430: History Makers: Tamia Potter, First Black Woman Vanderbilt Neurosurgery Resident

February 20, 2024 13:00 - 31 minutes - 35.5 MB

In recognition of Black History Month, we're revisiting some of our favorite episodes. Megan sits down with Tamia Potter to discuss what interested her in neuroscience, attending an HBCU for undergrad, and the joys of southern food.

Episode 429: History Makers: Kyra Harris Bolden, First Black Woman Justice on the Michigan Supreme Court

February 19, 2024 22:35 - 27 minutes - 31.3 MB

In honor of Black History Month, we're revisiting some of our favorite episodes. Megan sits down with Kyra Harris Bolden to discuss the importance of justice for the Black community, finding out about the lynching of her great-grandfather, and being pregnant and giving birth during her campaign.

Episode 428: Resiliency, with Jimi Okubanjo

February 19, 2024 22:31 - 35 minutes - 41 MB

Jimi Okubanjo, award winning filmmaker, TED speaker and storyteller, joins us to talk about resiliency, surviving her own workplace trauma and her documentary "ARISE FIREBIRD".

Episode 427: Being the Only One in the Room, with Stephanie Nuesi

February 16, 2024 12:24 - 40 minutes - 46.5 MB

In recognition of Black History Month, we are revisiting some of our favorite episodes. We sit down with Stephanie Nuesi, CEO of Max Up, to discuss getting through impostor syndrome, her experience with networking and asking for help, and her top time management tips.

Episode 426: Self Love and Self Awareness in Relationships, with Spicy Mari

February 14, 2024 23:26 - 54 minutes - 62.5 MB

In recognition of Black History Month, we are revisiting some of our favorite episodes. We sit down with Spicy Mari, Founder and CEO of The Spicy Life, to discuss finding your purpose mate, how to show up and do the work, and the tough parts of self love, self care, and self awareness.

Episode 425: Developing Leaders with Compassion and Empathy, with Veronica Matthews

February 14, 2024 12:19 - 36 minutes - 41.8 MB

In recognition of Black History Month, we are revisiting some of our favorite episodes. We sit down with Veronica Matthews, CEO and Chief Leadership Coach at VLM Coaching & Consulting Services, to discuss how her start in human resources led her to coaching, the power of language, and how to be a leader who understands that you can have both profits and people.

Episode 424: Connecting Through Authenticity, with Gabrielle Gambrell

February 14, 2024 12:11 - 41 minutes - 47.8 MB

In recognition of Black History Month, we are revisiting some of our favorite episodes. We sit down with Gabrielle Gambrell, Founder and Chief Communications Officer of Gift of Gabrielle and Professor at Columbia University and NYU , to discuss why storytelling, communication, and authenticity are keys to success in your professional life, her work in DEI in marketing and advertising, and politics and religion in the workplace.

Episode 423: Going Beyond the Business Case for DEI, with Elizabeth Leiba

February 07, 2024 10:13 - 51 minutes - 58.8 MB

In recognition of Black History Month, we are revisiting some of our favorite episodes. We sit down with Elizabeth Leiba, author of "I'm Not Yelling: A Black Woman's Guide to Navigating the Workplace," to discuss advocating for racial justice, having uncomfortable conversations on social media, and the importance of affirmative action.

Episode 422: Recognizing Toxic Work Environments and Creating Solutions, with Risha Grant

February 06, 2024 10:59 - 29 minutes - 33.5 MB

In recognition of Black History Month, we are revisiting some of our favorite episodes. Risha Grant, Founder & CEO of Risha Grant LLC, an award-winning diversity consulting, communications and speaking firm, joins us to talk about her book, "Be Better Than Your BS: How Radical Acceptance Empowers Authenticity and Creates a Workplace Culture of Inclusion", and the importance of recognizing bias and embracing DEI training.

Episode 420: Moving to the Future by Reckoning with the Past, with Chana Ginelle Ewing

February 05, 2024 12:25 - 39 minutes - 45.2 MB

In recognition of Black History Month, we are revisiting some of our favorite episodes. Chana Ginelle Ewing, Founder and CEO of GEENIE and author of “An ABC of Equality.” Chana discusses how viewing business through a cultural lens has driven her to create progress and change in the community, and how business leaders can use entrepreneurship as a key to moving culture within the world forward. She shares the importance of acknowledging and reviewing structures within society then talks ab...

Episode 421: Creating an Oasis in the Food Desert, with Dawn Kelly

February 05, 2024 12:04 - 39 minutes - 45.3 MB

In recognition of Black History Month, we are revisiting some of our favorite episodes. We sit down with Dawn Kelly, entrepreneur and founder and CEO of The Nourish Spot, to talk about her long and winding career path, how to survive a layoff, what inspired her to start her business, food deserts in the United States, and how she gives back to her community.

Episode 419: Great Leaders and Great Relationships, with Sonia Jackson Myles

February 02, 2024 12:18 - 34 minutes - 39.4 MB

Sonia Jackson Myles, founder of The Sister Accord Foundation with the goal of having one billion girls and women learn how to love themselves and each other, joins us to talk about what inspired her to create this important platform, leadership development, eradicating bullying and violence, and being your authentic self.

Episode 418: Growing Your Business and Getting Unstuck, with Jessica Pegg

January 31, 2024 10:50 - 29 minutes - 33.9 MB

Jessica Pegg, entrepreneur and strategist, joins us to talk about her work as a consultant, empowering women and gender non-conforming business owners, helping clients hit their revenue goals and expand their business, tips on hiring, and learning how to be easier on yourself.

Episode 417: Transitions, with Falguni Lakhani Adams

January 24, 2024 12:40 - 36 minutes - 41.3 MB

Falguni Lakhani Adams, Emmy Award-winning producer, writer and Executive Producer with ViceTV and co-creator of Getting Hotter, joins us to talk about the power of storytelling, switching careers, and creating space to talk about perimenopause and menopause. This episode is sponsored by Harvard Business School Executive Education. Harvard Business School Executive Education develops leaders who make a difference in the world. Their renowned faculty members are skilled educators. They draw...

Episode 416: Women in Sports and the Importance of Teamwork, with Valerie Tyson

January 17, 2024 13:00 - 36 minutes - 41.4 MB

Episode 416: Women in Sports and the Importance of Teamwork, with Valerie Tyson Valerie Tyson, an expert in brand strategy, digital media, sports management and Founder & Chief Executive Officer at Unrivaled Group, joins us today to talk about how she got involved in her unique career, assisting athletes after they leave their professions, women's organizations rallying around "equal pay for equal play", athletes using their platform for social change, and finding joy in entrepreneurship. ...

Episode 415: Taking Pause and Being in the Present, with Ellie Anest

January 10, 2024 13:00 - 31 minutes - 36.3 MB

Ellie Anest, Founding Partner & CEO of Eleven Eleven Winery, joins us to talk about her winding career path that led her to the wine business, being a first generation college student, taking time to take a moment, and beverage tasting tips. This episode is sponsored by Harvard Business School Executive Education. Harvard Business School Executive Education develops leaders who make a difference in the world. Their renowned faculty members are skilled educators. They draw on real-world ex...

Episode 414: Recognizing Toxic Work Environments and Creating Solutions, with Risha Grant

January 04, 2024 13:00 - 28 minutes - 32.3 MB

Risha Grant, Founder & CEO of Risha Grant LLC, an award-winning diversity consulting, communications and speaking firm, joins us to talk about her book, "Be Better Than Your BS: How Radical Acceptance Empowers Authenticity and Creates a Workplace Culture of Inclusion", and the importance of recognizing bias and embracing DEI training.

Episode 413: Go Where Your People Are, with Lisa Durante

December 27, 2023 13:00 - 29 minutes - 34.2 MB

On this episode, we are joined by Lisa Durante, storyteller, marketing and communications expert and Chief Content Strategist of Jack Communications, to talk about her experiences in marketing, tips for entrepreneurs, and avoiding burn out.

Episode 412: Creating Positive Children’s Digital Media Experiences, with Sara DeWitt

December 20, 2023 13:00 - 30 minutes - 34.9 MB

On today's podcast we are joined by Sara DeWitt, Senior Vice President and General Manager of PBS Kids, to talk about how programming for children has evolved with technology, the power of representation in the media, advice for parents on making online content decisions, and her experience talking with with people who worked with Fred Rogers.

Episode 411: Sustainability and Making the World a Better Place, with Christina Shim

December 13, 2023 14:31 - 36 minutes - 42 MB

We are joined by Christina Shim, global head of product management and strategy for IBM sustainability software, to talk about her winding career path (including working for the CIA), her book "The ABCs of Positivity", mental health, and gender equity and climate change.

Episode 410: Creating an Oasis in the Food Desert, with Dawn Kelly

December 06, 2023 13:00 - 37 minutes - 43.3 MB

We sit down with Dawn Kelly, entrepreneur and founder and CEO of The Nourish Spot, to talk about her long and winding career path, how to survive a layoff, what inspired her to start her business, food deserts in the United States, and how she gives back to her community.

Episode 409: The Concept of Confidence, with Lisa Sun

November 29, 2023 13:00 - 40 minutes - 46.1 MB

Today we are joined by Lisa Sun, founder and CEO of Gravitas and national bestselling author of GRAVITAS, to talk about being the child of immigrants, the job review that inspired her to start her company, and resetting the meaning of confidence.

Episode 408: The Impact of Purpose Driven Work, with Erika Batista

November 22, 2023 13:00 - 38 minutes - 43.7 MB

We are joined by Erika Batista, operator, investor and advisor, to talk about her wide-ranging experience in multiple careers, being an immigrant and learning multiple languages, her time as General Partner at OnDeck, and finding purpose driven work with impact. She also shares an amusing story from her earlier lawyer days.

Episode 407: Health Care as Self-Care, with Bassima Mroue

November 15, 2023 13:00 - 33 minutes - 37.9 MB

Bassima Mroue, the CEO and co-founder of SkinTē, the first-ever collagen sparkling tea positioned at the intersection of beauty, food and wellness, joins us to talk about her non-linear career, a personal story about what brought her to bring well-being to business, and her TEDx talk about the power of "The Girl Effect".

Episode 406: Putting Moms First, with Reshma Saujani

November 08, 2023 13:00 - 26 minutes - 30.6 MB

We sit down with Reshma Saujani, the founder of Girls Who Code and bestselling author of "Brave, Not Perfect", to talk about her organization Moms First, how mothers were impacted by the pandemic, and her take on imposter syndrome.

Episode 405: Professional and Personal Productivity, with Briana Ings

November 03, 2023 12:00 - 34 minutes - 39.7 MB

Briana Ings, VP of Product at ClickUp, the all-in-one productivity tool, joins the podcast to talk about how she became interested in product leadership, the power of intentional networking, the support she received from her family being a woman in STEM, and her stint working for the U.S. Department of Defense.

Episode 404: Keeping Values and Carrying Legacies in the Magazine Industry, with Eden Bridgeman

November 01, 2023 14:09 - 44 minutes - 50.8 MB

We sit down with Eden Bridgeman, Owner & CEO of Ebony Media to talk about the history and impact of their magazines, advice for Black women climbing the corporate ladder, how she spent her pandemic, and her experience working in a family business.

Episode 403: Opportunity, Advancement, and Leadership, with Sofia B. Pertuz

October 20, 2023 12:00 - 46 minutes - 52.7 MB

We sit down with DEI professional and executive coach Sofia B. Pertuz to discuss the importance of caring leadership, how to handle "professional neglect" with remote work, and updating the terminology of DEI.

Episode 402: Thinking of Yourself as a Business, with Carleton English

October 18, 2023 12:00 - 36 minutes - 41.5 MB

We sit down with Carleton English, financial reporter at Barron's, to discuss dealing with impostor syndrome in the financial world, what good leadership looks like, and the good and bad advice people are given about finances.

Episode 401: Grit, Curiosity, and Cybersecurity, with Deb Golden

October 13, 2023 12:00 - 43 minutes - 49.5 MB

Deb Golden, US Chief Innovation Officer at Deloitte, joins the podcast to talk about cybersecurity, ways to bring diverse and complex solutions to tech with critical thinking, and her work with service dogs

Episode 400: Leaning into the Uncomfortable, with Melanie Booher

October 11, 2023 12:00 - 39 minutes - 45.3 MB

We sit down with Melanie Booher, President of Influence Network Media, to discuss her tips on writing books and collaboration, balancing work and parenthood, and her upcoming book, "Culture Impact: Strategies to Create World-changing Workplaces."

Episode 399: History Makers: Kyra Harris Bolden, First Black Woman Justice on Michigan’s Supreme Court

October 06, 2023 12:00 - 26 minutes - 30.5 MB

Megan sits down with Kyra Harris Bolden to discuss the importance of justice for the Black community, finding out about the lynching of her great-grandfather, and being pregnant and giving birth during her campaign.

Episode 398: Being the Only One in the Room, with Stephanie Nuesi

October 04, 2023 12:00 - 43 minutes - 49.6 MB

We sit down with Stephanie Nuesi, CEO of Max Up, to discuss getting through impostor syndrome, her experience with networking and asking for help, and her top time management tips.

Episode 397: History Makers: Mai Salama, First Arab Woman on Campaign’s "40 Over 40" List

September 29, 2023 12:00 - 30 minutes - 34.8 MB

Megan sits down with Mai Salama to discuss what the business world is like in Egypt, why she loves working in marketing, and her early career in dubbing cartoons for Disney.

Episode 396: Healthcare Sucks, But at Least We Have the Barbie Movie, with Cynthia Plotch

September 27, 2023 12:00 - 35 minutes - 40.1 MB

We sit down with Cynthia Plotch, Co-Founder of Stix, to discuss how the medical industry has failed women, the work that Stix does to educate and provide wellness supplies, and facing backlash for the company's stance on Roe v. Wade.

Episode 395: Searching for a New Job and Sticking the Landing, with Hannah Morgan

September 20, 2023 12:00 - 46 minutes - 52.9 MB

We sit down with Hannah Morgan, Job Search Strategist, to discuss why women should apply for jobs they think they aren't qualified for, the impact of storytelling in interviews, and how to humanely let people go from a company.

Episode 394: Holding Space to Be an Effective Leader, with Nephthalee Edmond Tefera

September 18, 2023 14:30 - 33 minutes - 37.9 MB

We sit down with Nephthalee Edmond Tefera, Healthcare System Director for MedStar Health, to discuss the importance of gender inclusivity in healthcare, leading people through times of uncertainty, and DEI education and awareness in the sciences.

Episode 393: History Makers: Helen Park, First Asian Woman Broadway Composer

September 08, 2023 12:00 - 33 minutes - 37.9 MB

Megan sits down with Helen Park to discuss the rise and importance of K-pop, representing her culture artistically, and how long it takes a show to get to Broadway.

Guests

Emilie Aries
2 Episodes
Natali Morris
2 Episodes
Stacey Flowers
2 Episodes
Whitney Johnson
2 Episodes
Bobbi Rebell
1 Episode
Haben Girma
1 Episode
Ian Bremmer
1 Episode
Jean Chatzky
1 Episode
Kara Swisher
1 Episode
Laura Vanderkam
1 Episode
Sarah Clark
1 Episode
Taylor Bradford
1 Episode
Wade Davis
1 Episode
Zainab Salbi
1 Episode