Mountaintop Conversations By Saysh

In this episode of Mountaintop Conversations, Allyson Felix and Wes Felix welcome Kira Mackenzie Jackson, a private equity investor and former PR professional. Kira shares her journey from PR to private equity and how she transitioned before she turned 30. She also discusses her thoughts on career planning and finding your own path to success. Kira started her PR career at a small agency in San Di...

Lynn Martin, the president of NYSE Group, joins Allyson and Wes on "Mountaintop Conversations" to discuss her journey to becoming the leader of the world's biggest stock market, her insights into the financial industry, and her thoughts on diversity and inclusion. Martin began her career as a programmer, but her passion for finance led her to pursue a master's degree in the field. In 2021, she was...

FOR A LIMITED TIME, LISTENERS WILL RECEIVE A FREE MONTH SUBSCRIPTION COMPLIMENTS OF ELLEVEST BY USING PROMO CODE: SAYSH. In this episode, Sallie Krawcheck, the CEO and co-founder of Ellevest and former CFO of Citigroup, shares her insights on building a successful career, investing for women, and giving back. She talks about the importance of having a clear vision for your job, taking risks, and n...

In this episode of the podcast, Abby Wambach and Glennon Doyle discuss the importance of vulnerability, authenticity, and the power of truth. They share their experiences with being open about their struggles and challenges and how doing so has helped them connect with others and live more fulfilling lives. They also discuss the challenges of balancing their public personas with their private live...

In this "Mountaintop Conversations" episode, Allyson Felix and Wes Felix sit down with Ty Haney, the co-founder of Outdoor Voices, Joggy, and Try Your Best. Haney shares her experiences as a female founder and how she has overcome challenges such as sexism and unfair media coverage. She also discusses her vision for the future of Web3 and how it can be used to create a more direct and equitable re...

Natalie Holloway is the co-founder of Bala, a Los Angeles-based movement company that makes weighted fitness accessories. She and her husband, Max, started the company in 2017 and quickly grew it into a global brand. In 2019, they appeared on "Shark Tank" and secured an investment from Mark Cuban and Maria Sharapova. Natalie joins us on this episode of "Mountaintop Conversations" to discuss her ex...

In this "Mountaintop Conversations" episode, hosts Allyson and Wes Felix welcome tennis superstar Naomi Osaka and sports manager Stu Duguid. The focus is on Naomi's excitement about becoming a mom, NIKE's support during her pregnancy, and managing two of the world's most marketable female athletes. Allyson shares her experiences as a mother and praises NIKE for their support. Stu discusses the cha...

Mellody Hobson, co-CEO and president of Ariel Investments, didn’t grow up privileged, but her mother constantly empowered her and let her know that she could do anything no matter the obstacles she might face due to her gender and race.  From a young age, Mellody learned how to advocate for herself and what she needed. Before attending Princeton University, fate would have her meet John W. Rogers...

Candace Parker’s career hasn’t been as easy as some may think. The two-time Olympic gold medalist and 2021 WNBA champion has received numerous accolades, but she’s also experienced her fair share of being doubted and counted out.  In this episode of Mountaintop Conversations, Candace explains her decision to leave the Los Angeles Sparks after 13 seasons and the importance of betting on yourself ev...

Melody Ehsani never knew she could do all the things she’s done to date, as a designer, and as a creative director. Early on, she had every intention of becoming a lawyer, but that career trajectory didn’t fulfill her. Instead of following a predetermined path and repeating familial history, Melody decided to live for herself and turned to design to express herself in ways she hadn’t been able to...

Christy Turlington Burns, model, activist, and mother gets candid about her modeling career and how she didn’t fully identify with what people expected a model to be. She also shares the importance of knowing one’s self, feeling seen and known, and how her birth experience led her to become a maternal health advocate and founder of the non-profit, Every Mother Counts.  Follow Christy Turlington Bu...

From a young age, Stacey Abrams was aware of how different people's lives could turn out due to their socioeconomic status. Ever since, her passion has been to help people gain access to opportunities — no matter who they are or where they're from.  In this episode of Mountaintop Conversations, Abrams reflects on her 2018 run for governor of Georgia and one of the important lessons she learned alo...

Adam Grant, organizational psychologist, bestselling author of “Think Again,” and Wharton’s top-rated professor has a lot to say about improving organizations and helping people find more motivation and meaning at work and in their personal lives.  In this episode of Mountaintop Conversations, Adam shares how he improves toxic work cultures, promotes collaboration and inclusion, and coaches leader...

Losing is tough, especially when you’re in the public eye. Hillary Clinton, former U.S. Secretary of State, shattered the glass ceiling with her 2016 presidential campaign. And although she lost the election, her journey showed women around the world that they are capable and deserving of being in positions of power.   In this episode of Mountaintop Conversations, Hillary discusses the sacrifices...

People will write you off and count you out, but it’s up to you to keep going when you know you have more left. Allyson Felix, president and co-founder of Saysh, and the most decorated track and field athlete in U.S. history, found herself in a difficult position after starting her family and not feeling seen or respected by her former sponsor Nike. Instead of giving up, she used her platform to s...

When seven-time Olympic champion Allyson Felix was counted out by her then-sponsor, Nike, she decided to take a risk: speak out, stand up for herself, and advocate for others. After finding her voice and parting ways with Nike, Allyson and her brother Wes Felix wanted to make women feel valued and seen and created Saysh, a lifestyle brand for women. When thinking about their why, they kept returni...