How She Does It

The holidays are a time when many of us give back — whether we’re volunteering at a food pantry or donating to a cause we believe in — and this year, our donations could be more important than ever. Nearly 5 million fewer people gave to charity in 2022 than in 2019, according to Charities Aid Foundation. Further complicating the picture is that today, there are more than 1.5 million nonprofits in...

Our show delves into all things women, money, and power every week… But the truth is, we can’t talk about women in power without also looking at women’s financial power. Even now, in 2023, women are woefully behind when it comes to investing and realizing the kind of financial freedom that can only come from building wealth. Thankfully, there are incredible women working tirelessly to make that ve...

The way we get our news is always changing — and lately, it seems to be changing more rapidly than ever before. One of the first outlets to make news bite-sized and informative was the Skimm, a newsletter that launched in 2012 and was developed by two former roommates, Danielle Weisberg and Carly Zakin. Danielle Weisberg joins us today to chat about why she calls herself a “reluctant entrepreneur”...

Here’s a sobering statistic: Approximately 1 out of every 8 women will get diagnosed with breast cancer in her life. In other words, nearly every family will have some experience with breast cancer — whether it’s their mother, their aunt, or their friend. We also know how critical early diagnosis is and that advancements in diagnosing and treating breast cancer continue almost daily. Dr. Elisa Por...

We all know by now that women HAVE to invest if we want to turn our earnings into true wealth. Yet still, even in 2023, not enough women feel confident about investing. According to HerMoney’s 2023 State of Women survey, sponsored by Principal Financial Group, just 22% of female employees compared to 46% of male employees considered themselves knowledgeable about investing. Yet, we know that histo...

We all want to grow our careers… but what happens when you’re already at the top, or in the C-suite? How, exactly, do you go from COO to CEO? Or from CMO to starting your own business?  Career coach Elizabeth Pearson has a unique approach — she says while you need to work your contacts on LinkedIn, you also need to trust in the universe to lead you in the right direction. As author of the book, “C...

To be a ballet dancer, you must be a dancer, an athlete, and a performer all at the same time. It is a competitive and complex hierarchy, with thousands of dancers funneling to just a small handful at the very top. And that tiny percentage of ballerinas at the pinnacle has looked the same for over 100 years… There is an overwhelming lack of diversity in the professional ballet world, and the preva...

This fall, millions of college students are stepping onto campus for the first time. The first months of college are also the first moments when many of us dream about how we want to make our marks on the world. While some of us changed majors many times before we decided what path we wanted to take, others were laser-focused on their futures from day one. We’ve all heard stories of successful ent...

Women’s basketball is having a moment, and if you’ve been watching more than usual these days, you’re not alone. In fact, you’re among millions. This year, the WBNA had its most-watched regular session in 21 years. And we love to see these highly skilled, incredibly powerful women get the recognition they deserve — on and off the court. One of the women we have to thank for this is the first-ever...

These past few years we’ve noticed something interesting in the retail industry – small brands are turning “boring” pantry staples into products that are actually really cool. And one of those brands is “Supergoop!” sunscreen – they turned a product in a category that seemed so set in its ways into something fun that we all should be wearing every day. Realizing the potential of Supergoop!, Amanda...

The cost of pharmaceuticals is so… well, murky. Prescription drug affordability is truly a crisis in our country — in 2023, more than one-third of Americans said they’ve not filled a necessary prescription due to cost. And women are more likely than men to report cost-related barriers to filling their prescription medicines. That’s the primary reason Susan Lang started Visory Health – to help our...

Over the past few years, we’ve witnessed some bombshell high-profile divorces — from Bill and Melinda Gates to Jeff Bezos and McKenzie Scott, even Kim and Kanye. But who are the women responsible for guiding America’s wealthiest women through some of life’s choppiest waters? When it comes to divorces worth millions (or billions) there is usually a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst involved…and a...

Not many people can say they’ve gone from high-level CIA officer to founder and CEO of a beloved sleepwear brand, but in 2015, Emily Hikade did just that. She left a successful career of more than a decade as a CIA officer to prioritize time with her family, and decided to give pajamas a try… Today, she’s CEO of the luxury pajama company, Petite Plume, which has not only been profitable since its...

When you think about your favorite clothing and accessory brands, what is it that makes you truly LOVE them? Is it the name? The way you feel in the clothing? What about how you look? Pauline Brown knows all about the fashion industry and why we feel so loyal to the brands — and the styles — that make us feel our best, inside and out. She also knows how to build a brand that consumers love. As the...

Over the last few months, we’ve had some amazing women on the podcast and a common thread has begun to emerge: no matter the industry they’re leading, almost all of them have made a career change — sometimes a major career shift! Debi Brooks is perhaps one of the best people to talk to about what it means to make a total career 180, and embrace your true passion in the process. For many years, she...

Forrest Gump, The Devil Wears Prada, and Drumline – iconic movies that we want to watch again and again because they show us the good in the world. The producer behind these movies? Wendy Finerman, sister of How She Does It host Karen Finerman. Wendy shares her story of becoming one of the top women in Hollywood, and why we need more female directors. We hear how she fought tirelessly (for 9 years...

Year after year, we’re captivated by our beloved professional athletes: We cheer them on when they win, and feel their pain when they lose. When you think of someone at the “top of their game,” you may conjure images of someone in their 20s or 30s. But Diana Nyad set her record at age 64. She’s the first person to complete the 110-mile swim from Cuba to Florida without the protection of a shark ca...

The yoga industry is everywhere these days — there are studios, mats, props, accessories, clothing, and retreats. The largest studio brand in the country? CorePower Yoga, which boasts more than 200 studios nationwide. On today’s episode, we’re joined by the woman who has successfully led CorePower to new heights (eagle pose anyone?). Niki Leondakis has been CEO of CorePower since January 2020 — ye...

Women have always had power. Every day, we successfully juggle our careers, social lives and families, and increasingly women are the breadwinners in our relationships. We also have to acknowledge that the definition of the word “power” can be vastly different when we compare the sexes — what does a woman in power want and need, vs. a man in power? Katty Kay and Claire Shipman, authors of the new...

Taking a company public is perhaps one of the best days in a founder's life — but out of the 7,000 companies that have IPO’d throughout history, only about 30 of them have been founded and led by women. One of those women is Julie Wainwright — and she’s done it twice. Known best as the founder of The RealReal, Julie also shares details on her newest venture, Ahara. She gets candid about her succes...

The Wharton School is THE business school — it's in a class by itself. Erika James is not only the first woman, but also the first woman of color to be appointed as dean. In this important conversation, she tells us about her first month on the job, how she navigated the pandemic, and her career as an ‘accidental academic’. Erika also shares her wisdom on raising strong, independent children, her...

More wealth into the hands of women: That has long been Sallie Krawcheck’s mission. As CEO and co-founder of the wealthtech company Ellevest, Krawcheck has devoted her career to ensuring more women are investing, earning, and are better prepared for their financial futures. In this episode, Krawcheck dives into her career journey and the setbacks that made her stronger. Listen in as Krawcheck shar...

In our pilot episode, host Karen Finerman, CEO of Metropolitan Capital Advisors, has an intimate conversation with CNBC's Melissa Lee. Lee, host of CNBC’s “Fast Money" and the "Options Action" program, has won countless awards for her hosting and reporting. Her accomplishments include a Gracie for outstanding news host, a Loeb for her special report on the fall of the Lehman brothers, and two Emmy...

We’re sharing some of our favorite clips from the first few episodes of the show. Melissa Lee talks salary negotiations, Julie Wainwright shares how she bounced back after failure, and Niki Leondakis offers her insight into being a good leader. Don’t forget to subscribe and share, first episode dropping 6/26! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On every episode of “How She Does It” you’ll be listening in to a conversation with a female leader — leaders in all industries — who make their own space and build their careers in unique ways. We’ll hear their stories of often circuitous paths to get to where they are and, most importantly, what they learned along the way. We will hear their biggest challenges, the keys to their successes, their...