Ellevate Network: Conversations With Women Changing the Face of Business

We sit down with Minda Harts, author of "The Memo," "Right Within," and "You Are More Than Magic," to discuss the pain of being marginalized at work, the problems with the business case for diversity, and having courage for the sake of others. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We sit down with Laura Tedesco, Chief Strategy Officer and Chief Marketing Officer at The Honey Pot Company, to discuss destigmatizing the shame we were taught around periods, normalizing sexual health and sexual wellness, and branding complications on sexual wellness products. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Megan sits down with Justine Lindsay to discuss her experience as an NFL cheerleader, how she tunes out the online hate, and how her faith and family have helped her on her journey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We sit down with April Little, Founder and CEO of Little Talent Group, to discuss her advice for clients going through a job search, how to succeed at LinkedIn, and knowing when to leave a job. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Megan sits down with Ruwa Romman to discuss the racism she encountered during her political campaign, the danger of social media algorithms, and their mutual love of Taylor Swift. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We sit down with Alana Duerr, Project Director for Deep Blue Pacific Wind and Director of U.S. Projects for Simply Blue USA, to discuss being a woman in STEM, bringing sustainability to everyday workspaces, and the delicate balance of working in the ocean while not disrupting ocean life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Megan sits down with Annie Menz to discuss the diversity of her district, the camaraderie she found with her fellow politicians, and the importance of local politics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We sit down with Elizabeth Leiba, author of "I'm Not Yelling: A Black Woman's Guide to Navigating the Workplace," to discuss advocating for racial justice, having uncomfortable conversations on social media, and the importance of affirmative action. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Megan sits down with Ridwana Wallace-Laher to discuss her CEO journey, working in a male-dominated industry, and what 10 Downing Street is like. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We sit down with Veronica Matthews, CEO and Chief Leadership Coach at VLM Coaching & Consulting Services, to discuss how her start in human resources led her to coaching, the power of language, and how to be a leader who understands that you can have both profits and people. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We sit down with Jackie Hermes, Founder and CEO of Accelity, to discuss incorporating AI and new trends, building her B2B marketing agency, and how to recognize when you're overextended. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Megan sits down with Jessie Fuentes to discuss the challenges the LGBTQ+ community is facing politically, getting a better understanding of generational trauma, and Puerto Rican citizenship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We sit down with Cindy Montgenie, Founding Manager Partner of Edgy Strategies (formerly New Skies Nation), to discuss connecting through cultural differences, human-centric leadership, and the risks and rewards of changing careers in your 40s. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Megan sits down with Allison Jaslow to discuss how the military has changed for women and the LGBTQ+ community, the journey that brought her to her current position, and how people can support veterans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We sit down with Gabrielle Gambrell, Founder and Chief Communications Officer of Gift of Gabrielle and Professor at Columbia University and NYU , to discuss why storytelling, communication, and authenticity are keys to success in your professional life, her work in DEI in marketing and advertising, and politics and religion in the workplace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adc...

Megan sits down with Jodi Calahoo-Stonehouse to discuss how she became interested in politics, the values she has learned to revitalize the community, and how learning history can put things in context for marginalized groups. Jodi's website: https://jodicalahoostonehouse.albertandp.ca/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We sit down with Rena Greifinger, Managing Director of Maverick Collective by PSI, to discuss running a sustainable and ethical nonprofit, the complexities of philanthropy and income inequality in the world, and the recent rollback of reproductive rights and how it has affected her work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Megan sits down with Elle Seline to discuss being neurodivergent, her personal relationship with make-up, and her advice to future pageant contestants. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We sit down with Patricia Roberts, Chief Operating Officer at Gift of College, to discuss the inequities of student loans, the problem with generational debt, and what companies can do to help support their employees' student loan repayment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Megan sits down with Cinthia Ramirez to discuss why she joined the Army, what to expect when you enlist, and how the military has changed for women in the last decade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We sit down with Aliza Licht, author of "ON BRAND: Shape Your Narrative. Share Your Vision. Shift Their Perception," to discuss her experience as DKNY PR Girl, branding yourself on and off social media, and how she learned how to leave one brand and create another one. Be sure to tune in this week for some big podcast news! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Megan sits down with Dina Nina Martinez-Rutherford to discuss her journey from stand-up comedy to politics, the experience of being transgender in America, and why representation saves lives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We sit down with Sheena Yap Chan, speaker, consultant, podcaster, and WSJ bestselling author of The Tao of Self Confidence, to discuss Asian representation in the media, asking for help from your community, and normalizing mental health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Megan sits down with Andrea Moller to discuss how she got into surfing, being in the Guinness Book of World Records, and being a woman in the sports industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We sit down with Rita J. King, Futurist and EVP for Business Development at Science House, to discuss why remote working should have been a conversation long before COVID, how the world of work can be human-centric, and AI and ChatGPT. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices