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Everyone has a purpose in life, something that gives meaning to our days. Renowned designer Tory Burch shows that you can thrive when you make purpose the center of your life or work. Hear her great advice. Note to women entrepreneurs: Apply for the 2021 Tory Burch Foundation Fellows program; applications are open until November 12. Apply here:  http://www.toryburchfoundation.org/fellows/ Learn mo...

Everyone needs an ally at work; that’s especially true for women, and even more so for women of color. Career coach, writer and speaker Dr. Ciera Graham tells how women in the workplace can support and be allies for women of color. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The days are shorter, colder and darker. Covid is still with us, and we'll all be spending more time indoors. The good news: You do have control over the situation and over your state of mind. Psychologist Dr. Jodi DeLuca tells us how to stay healthy and happy and focus on the good. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf...

Why go as the same old witch/ghost/pumpkin? In this historic year for women, think about using your costume to honor women groundbreakers. We get some easy ideas as well as insights into what makes a great costume from legendary Broadway designer and Tony award winner Ann Hould-Ward. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in...

Health experts are advising Americans to forego the usual holiday get-togethers this year. So how do we keep our families healthy and our relatives happy? Psychiatrist Dr. Gail Saltz has great advice on navigating the challenging emotional demands of Thanksgiving 2020. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As countries continue to deal with Covid-19, doctors around the world are sharing experiences and data. Virtue Foundation, which provides on-the-ground medical assistance and uses data to drive interventions, is also developing an innovative program to make life-saving data available to all. And you can help, too Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystud...

Two remarkable women are taking on one of the world's most fearsome opponents--ISIS--and showing how hope and purpose can move the world toward progress. Human rights attorney Amal Clooney is partnering with Nadia Murad, a young woman whose family was devastated by the 2014 genocide perpetrated by ISIS against the Yazidi community in Iraq. Learn how, together, Nadia and Amal are working to bring I...

Do you sometimes get the sense that work has no "off" button? That's because working from home has upended the traditional boundaries between work time and personal life. But you can draw the line and create a win-win for everyone. We get expert advice on this from Dr. Heidi Brooks, a senior lecturer in organizational behavior at the Yale School of Management.  Learn more about your ad-choices at...

Around the world, women are at the forefront of research on a Covid vaccine. One of those scientists is Dr. Alex Spencer, an immunologist at Oxford University's Jenner Institute. Hear what she has to say about research and women in science, and why she's optimistic. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We know that social media can affect mood—and overuse can actually change the way our brains function. Dr. Jacqueline Sperling, a clinical psychologist, reveals why social media has such a pull on us, and how to get it under control without giving it up altogether. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Countries led by women have been praised for doing a superior job of handling the coronavirus. So what’s the secret to their leadership? We asked someone with unique insight: Julia Gillard, former Prime Minister of Australia. She reveals the combination of qualities that have made a difference during the pandemic. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystu...

What do migrant women who work picking fruits and vegetables have in common with the high-paid women of Hollywood? Not much, you might think.  But as activist Monica Ramirez tells us, in 2017, when the two groups spoke out as one voice about sexual harassment, it ignited the Time’s Up movement and put the issue on the world’s radar. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetw...

We've heard a lot about interrupting lately, but it's something that's as old as human conversation. And women, we know, get interrupted much more frequently than men do. We talk to Dr. Katherine Hilton, a lecturer in linguistics at Stanford University who has made a study of when and how people interrupt. She offers insights, and practical ways to get the floor back. Learn more about your ad-choi...

With just a few weeks to go, 68% of Americans say the upcoming election is making them anxious, nervous, stressed. Psychiatrist Dr. Gail Saltz has easy tips to preserve your health, peace of mind and your relationships.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singer/songwriter MILCK used to be reluctant to speak out about the abuse she’d endured.  But when she put her feelings into the song “Quiet,” it became a viral sensation and an anthem for women everywhere. Listen as she reveals just how empowering it can be to own your truth. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati...

Each time you try and fail, you learn something, says Kara Goldin, founder of popular flavored water, Hint, a multi-million dollar brand Hear her great advice on why failing is better than inaction, and how to face even the most overwhelming challenges.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Madonna Badger was tired of seeing commercials and billboards that showed women only as sexy props. So she used her unique skills to create a groundbreaking campaign that changed the advertising industry. Listen and learn how she did it. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Most people would rather avoid conflict than face it head-on. But confrontation can actually be a good thing. We get great insights as well as practical tips on how to turn confrontations into productive experiences from Amy Morin, psychotherapist and author of 13 Things Mentally Strong Women Don’t Do.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/lis...

When the future seems especially challenging, take hope! Today’s generation of girls has a head start on building a better tomorrow. In celebration of the International Day of the Girl, we talk to Krupa, a New York City high school student who’s already making an outsized difference for others.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener fo...

The mega-selling singer/songwriter had a difficult childhood. But she found a way to get past the challenges and to make her voice heard. In this conversation with iHeart’s Angie Martinez, she discusses her new memoir, The Meaning of Mariah Carey , and reveals the lesson she learned on the way to super-stardom. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio...

It takes more than skills training and even opportunity for people to flourish in the workplace. Find out what's necessary in this excerpt of a conversation between Tara Jaye Frank, consultant, speaker, author and CEO of TJF Career Modeling; Amena Brown, author, spoken-word poet and host of the podcast, HER with Amena Brown and P&G's Carolyn Tastad and Deanna Bass. Learn more about your ad-cho...

“The flow” is those occasions when you’re so immersed in your task that time flies by unnoticed. Dr. Paula Caligiuri, Professor of International Business and Strategy at Northeastern School of Business, tells why the flow is so satisfying—and how to make it happen. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s it like to work 24 hours straight amid choking smoke and flames? Kerry Crivello is the mother of a 6 year old son, an EMT, and one of the rare women firefighters. She reveals why she loves what she does, and what it’s like to be a woman in her job.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We could all use a good laugh right now—and with good reason. Laughter has the ability to relieve pain, boost mood, improve the immune system and even prolong life. Clinical psychologist Dr. Jodi De Luca reveals the fascinating science behind this very human phenomenon, and how to get your daily ration of laughs.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystu...

If the pandemic has caused you to consider changing jobs, careers or locales, there are steps to take before making the big pivot. To find out what they are, we talk to Dr. Paula   Caligiuri, Professor, International Business & Strategy, Northeastern School of Business, and author of Get a Life, Not a Job . Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio...