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Nayli Russo, founder of Russo Leadership, and the keynote speaker for Pittsburgh Magazine's July 2026 Women & Business, joins the ladies this month. 

  Is having a resume as important as it once was? From the tech industry to the DJ profession, the ladies decide that the medium in which you present your experience depends on the field. The women also chat about what it means to be a “Yinzer woman.” DJ Femi shares the perspective of how the Black community interprets the term, and they agree that it is typically used by rural, white families. Th...

  With Dolly Parton’s passing, the ladies take time to commemorate her legacy and share stories about their connections with her. Joined by Pittsburgh author and creative JR Mason, the women also chat about women’s mental health, relating to the minimization of female hormonal stages, knowing when you are not okay, and feeling the need to justify burnout. They determine that the female experience...

Is using the Pittsburgh Potty a cultural experience? The ladies chat about shopping on social media platforms, and whether their products ACTUALLY arrive as pictured. Some of the women have bought things like quilts and neck massagers, which proved to be a 10/10. Others have used it to find services like classes and clubs. The women also debate whether you should let house party guests use the Pit...

Joined by Dr. Kathy Humphrey, president of Carlow University, the women dig into the women who opened doors for them. Whether it was a mom, grandma, teacher, coworker, or boss, there was an inspiring woman in every step of life. The ladies also chat about how men can better support women, from fathers inspiring their daughters to them learning to understand gender differences. Dr. Humphrey also di...

Guess who’s back, back again... it’s the ladies of PittsburghHER! In the premiere episode of season 2, the women are joined by lifelong friends Jess Trgovic and Jill Tarasi of The Sitter Source and The Preferred Nanny, services designed to match child caregivers to families. Jess and Jill share their babysitting origin stories, and the other ladies tell some exciting babysitting stories too, inclu...

  Should you use emojis in professional email settings? Consensus shows that you NEED to know your audience. The ladies are joined by Cat Bruno, founder of Babesburgh, to talk about female athletes and the Babesburgh Bash. Creating a diverse and accessible community for women to mingle is the basis of Cat’s Babesburgh Bash festival. The event takes place on June 6 th at Allegheny Landing Park and...

Favorite childhood books for the women include a range of topics from puppies to wizards... to an ogre that eats children. Joined by the Executive Director of the Allegheny County Conservation District, Heather Manzo, the ladies talk confidence and understanding that it is okay to feel uncomfortable. The women also discuss because human bodies share many similarities with Earth, we need to treat o...

Joined by Terina J. Hicks, owner and Chief Baker Officer of Cobbler World, the women discuss their dream travel destinations if time and money were no obstacle. Locations were pinned all over the map, from Australia to 80s Oregon, when the film “Goonies” was being filmed. The ladies also talk with Hicks about her having been recently widowed, the grief process she experienced, and her new non-prof...

Coffee, margaritas, and coconut water : some of the few luxuries the ladies cannot live without. Do you really get over everything being perfect as you mature? The women talk perfectionism in careers, social media and personal lives. Sarah questions whether “perfect” is really a thing , and Rachael discusses how it does not fit into practical reality. Kristy also shouts out her favorite dive bar a...

Is it okay to get a bra in your Easter basket? The ladies discuss things that made them smile in the last week, from kids doing silly things to reminiscing on childhood memories. The Magnolia Bowl poses a question about why bras SUCK, leading to a conversation about the patriarchal history behind them. Kristy, Rachael and DJ Femi also shout out Pittsburgh women doing great things to check out this...

  The ladies are joined by former Dessert Wars Pittsburgh champion and small-business owner, Hannah Olsen, to discuss music artists they wish they could see in concert. One of the ladies reveals that she had the opportunity to go on stage with Prince. The women also discuss all-things social media, from engaging with negative conversations to getting mom advice. The women also highlight Olsen's bu...

Happy Galentine’s Day! The ladies discuss the origin of Galentine’s Day, whether it came from women wanting to celebrate female friendship before romantic partnerships, or Leslie Knope from Parks and Recreation . In celebration of the day, the women talk being a mom, a.k.a. the default parent, and how to balance work life with home life. Remember to shout out your PittsburgHER, a woman who inspire...

  Why are expectations so high for women in the workplace? The ladies discuss discrimination in the workplace, each bringing their personal perspective and experiences from their fields. Dr. Jocelyn talks women in the healthcare field and how female surgeons are expected to be quieter than males. Sarah, Rachael, and Kristy touch on speaking in rooms full of men, high standards in mentorship, and w...

  Before the New Year rang in, Kristy already cleared her home of Christmas decor, but when will Dr. Jocelyn take down her Christmas tree? The ladies discuss Botox and plastic surgery, and the fear of not recognizing yourself when aging. It is agreed that your body is your temple and you should only do what you feel comfortable with. Kristy also wants to bring back human connection in the food com...

  WHO got suspended from school for recording a fight and posting it to YouTube? The women discuss whether students should be allowed to use their cell phones in school. Consensus shows that it should be allowed; they just need to understand the proper times to be on them. The ladies also share their most iconic catchphrases, from a simple “friends” to the lyrics of Michael Jackson’s “Man in the M...

Joined by Shaquala Swinton-Betts, founder of PAIR Charcuterie and recipient of the Pittsburgh Magazine Women in Business Award, the ladies discuss her journey in the food industry. From working at McDonald’s to exploring the food scene in Portugal, and now owning and operating a charcuterie, cheese, and coffee business, Shaquala has done it all. The women also talk Pittsburgh celebrity crushes— in...

The video is interrupted, but the conversation continues about education being free. But first, the ladies discuss holiday etiquette when it comes to table talk involving politics or other divided and potentially contentious topics. Kristy says wear a Planes, Trains and Automobiles tee to lighten the mood.  As for the education talk, AI, the trades and levels of education are all discussed. It's a...

  Bria (aka DJ Femi) makes her long-awaited return! The ladies talk post-birth feelings and the best places to get childcare advice. Should women confide in the internet for baby guidance? The women also discuss the unpredictability of the grieving process and how it can still be present, even if the person lost is still alive. Plus, Dr. Jocelyn sheds light on the topic of menopause and what women...