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Maya-Camille Broussard's pies have a national reputation--but that's only half the story. Her Chicago bakery, Justice of the Pies, serves up social good with every dessert or quiche. And find more great women-owned businesses at  shopsenecawomen.com . Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Even Covid couldn't stop the members of Girl Scout Troop 6000 from setting an ambitious target of selling 620,00 boxes of cookies—and then smashing through their goal. Created for girls living in New York City homeless shelters, Troop 6000 has become nationally renowned. Learn what cookie-selling season means to these amazing girls. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetw...

Kara Goldin built a huge business with her brand of unsweetened flavored water. And her journey shows how entrepreneurs can overcome anything—even doubt. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The year-long pandemic has increased what was already a problem for working women and women entrepreneurs: Childcare.  Alejandra Castillo, who recently stepped down as YWCA CEO, tells why solving this crisis will boost the economy and bolster families. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jane Mosbacher Morris knows that consumers want products that are fairly, ethically and sustainably made. Her company, To the Market, connects retailers and brands to sources for these goods. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

During Women's History Month, a great way to support women is to buy from women-owned businesses. One of our favorites is MarieBelle chocolates, founded by Maribel Lieberman. Originally from Honduras, Lieberman has made her rich, beautifully designed chocolates into a worldwide favorite. Learn the secrets of her success. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See...

During International Women's Day, and Women's History Month, a great way to support women is to buy from women-owned businesses. One of our favorites is Coco and Breezy, the fashion eyewear company created by identical twin sisters. They tell why women make such successful entrepreneurs. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privac...

Seneca Women launches the first-ever credit card that rewards cardholders when they shop from women-owned businesses and drives donations to women-focused nonprofits. Ambassador Melanne Verveer, Commissioner Sharon Bowen and Kim Azzarelli reveal how it works. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Shirley Jackson is president of renowned Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. She sees a better future ahead, one in which women and minorities have a seat at the table in science and tech, to the benefit of all. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More and more of us are getting the Covid vaccine. Once we do, can we throw away our masks, go on vacation or expand our social bubble? We get answers about what we can and can't do from infectious disease specialist Dr. Sandra Kesh. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Archewell Foundation, created by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, encourages everyone to do acts of compassion to honor women during March. One of their suggestions: support the Women’s Economic Future Fund, which empowers, educates and improves the health of women around the world. We tell how your support can make a big difference to the Fund's 10 amazing women-focused nonprofits.  Learn more...

This Women's History Month, celebrate inspiring women leaders you know, as well as those who've been mostly overlooked. Learn about them through the new #WomeninHistory campaign—and nominate your favorites. We talk to campaign co-founder Kate Mosse. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Always late? Always overbooked? The way we handle time is often hard-wired into our brains. Even so, there are practical ways we can get better at managing this scarce commodity. Renowned psychiatrist Dr. Gail Saltz tells how. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Faith Florez was just 15 when she developed an app, called Calor, to help prevent heatstroke in farmworkers. But that was just the beginning of her activism to build a better future for Latinos in America. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Harriett's Bookshop in Philadelphia--named for Harriett Tubman—celebrates women authors, artists and activists. Owner Jeannine Cook gives some great suggestions of women writers to put on your reading list. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maitreyi Ramakrishnan is 19, the lead in MIndy Kaling's Netflix comedy  Never Have I Ever,  and on the cover of this week's Time magazine. She wants to make sure we see more women who look like her on our movie and TV screens. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Whether it's because of Covid or the Texas weather disaster, people want to help others through difficult times. Shelly Tygielski created a nationwide mutual aid group called Pandemic of Love; so far it's brought together more than a million volunteers and people in need. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Because of the long pandemic, many of us are experiencing similar feelings: Loss, anxiety and listlessness--but also greater appreciation for family and friends. There's a name for this collection of symptoms: PTSE. Renowned psychiatrist Dr. Gail Saltz gives tips on how to cope with it. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

We get an unforgettable lesson in leadership from Admiral MIchelle Howard, the first woman to be a four-star admiral in the US Navy and the first African American woman to command a ship.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The pandemic has many of us re-evaluating how we define career success. Executive coach Dr. Monique Valcour tells how to find satisfaction and meaning in our work. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Daughters of Kobani, the new book by best-selling author Gayle Tzemach Lemon, tells the amazing, true story of an all-woman militia in Syria that took on Isis—and won! She reveals why these women were so effective. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Zoom has been a boon to our social relationships during the pandemic. But to really cure covid-loneliness, we need to pump up the emotional volume. Renowned psychiatrist Dr. Gail Saltz tells us how.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trying to be productive while working from home is especially challenging, which accounts for a new surge of popularity for a technique that’s been around for decades. We are revisiting The Pomodoro Technique - A technique named for the tomato-shaped timer that is its hallmark. We tell how it works. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listene...

More money doesn't mean more happiness. But doing good deeds and thinking kind thoughts actually can boost contentment. We talk to Dr. Sonja Lyubomirsky, a psychology professor at UC Riverside and a creator of the world-famous "happiness pie chart” on how to be happy, even during Covid. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

Early in the pandemic, San Diego high schooler Ashley Cohen was moved by news reports of mothers who couldn't feed their families. The nonprofit she created to combat hunger is now national, it's all run by teens--and it offers valuable lessons for anyone who wants to change the world. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...