How Women Inspire: Invest, Lead, Give

The fitness industry has seen many changes, especially since the Pandemic. One of those changes is the popularity of at-home fitness which is still led by professional instructors. Lauren Foundos, Founder of FORTË, is changing the game by creating opportunities for more gyms and studios to reach their members, even when those members want to work out at home. Lauren is here this week to talk about...

Women are often underserved in the healthcare system and this gap in quality of care is a large detriment to society as a whole. Coyote Ventures, founded by Jessica Karr, is one of the only venture capital funds investing in women-led startups creating women’s healthcare solutions.  Join us in our conversation today where we talk about women’s healthcare, how to empower women and girls, and more!...

From titles to resumes and everything in between, government careers appear very different from civilian careers. The two, however, are far more similar than what meets the eye. In order to transition from one to the other, you need to be able to translate the experiences into the language understood by the other industry. Essye Miller is here today to discuss her journey and the lessons she learn...

In the year following the historic Dobbs decision that changed the landscape of women’s reproductive health, access to emergency contraceptives and abortion services is more important and sought after than ever. While navigating reproductive healthcare in the post-Roe world can be daunting, there are groups like the American Society for Emergency Contraception, who are there to help make it easier...

Influencer marketing is a fast-growing marketing strategy that gets active, engaged audiences in front of a brand’s product. But how does it work? What are these ‘micro-influencers’ and how is this business lucrative for them? Today, Kristen Wiley sits down with us to teach us about influencer marketing and how her platform Statusphere makes the process of partnering brands with influencers easier...

As climate change becomes more and more apparent an issue, working together with the people most affected by it is imperative to adapting and slowing down the rapid changes. But in Nigeria and other places where the women working the land aren’t even allowed to own it, their voices and innovative ideas are often left out of the conversation.  Today, Olanike Olugboji is here to talk about her work...

Every woman will go through a career transition at some point in her life. And while the idea of changing paths can be daunting, it doesn’t have to be overwhelming. With a strong support network and a deep understanding of your strengths, transitioning careers can set you up for success going forward. Lena Cheng is here to talk about all that and more. This week’s episode 73 of How Women Inspire P...

“Deals are made on the golf course.” “Your network is your net worth.” How often have we women heard these phrases throughout our lives, only to be scolded or warned against doing these same things that men are encouraged to do? It’s time for us to change the cultural narrative around using our connections to create professional opportunities for ourselves and the women around us. This week’s epis...

Poverty among women, especially women of color, continues to be a problem throughout the world. In impoverished countries, rates of femicide are much higher, and that problem was brought even more to light during the pandemic. But Mpho Hansjee is one of many women working to end the poverty of women artisans in South Africa by teaching entrepreneurial skills and providing access to larger markets....

Accessing funding and capital as a small business is challenging, especially so for those who belong to minority communities. But there are people out there rooting for the “new majority” and investing in their businesses and ventures. Today, Elizabeth Gore from Hello Alice is here to talk about investing in minority-owned businesses and more. This week’s episode 70 of How Women Inspire Podcast is...

AI is one of the biggest topics of conversation in our world right now. With so many uses of this powerful technology, it’s important to look at both the benefits and the risks of integrating this technology into our businesses. Today, Lake Dai is here to talk about the ever-changing landscape of AI. This week’s episode 69 of How Women Inspire Podcast is about using AI to create a positive impact!...

Organizations are always moving, changing, and evolving. And it's important for those in a leadership position to be able to keep up and adapt to those changes. One of the most effective ways to do this is by embracing the innovation mindset. Today, Jennifer Kenny is here to talk about all that and more. This week’s episode 61 of How Women Inspire Podcast is about transforming an organization...

Women founders and their companies are vastly overlooked when it comes to venture funding. Only 2 percent of funding is given to women-led teams, and that number gets even smaller when it comes to women of color. Erin Harkless Moore is here today to talk about why this number hasn’t gone up, and what we can do about it! This week’s episode 67 of How Women Inspire Podcast is about women-first inves...

Defining and sticking to a set of core values is essential for quality leadership. So is seeing the value and potential in taking on projects that are less than ideal. Today, Jennifer Lee is here to tell us about her experiences with ugly projects, leadership, and more. This week’s episode 66 of How Women Inspire Podcast is about leading with your values and tackling ugly projects. In this episode...

As the nature of work and professional careers change, so too must the way we approach leadership. Building trust with your team and putting your people first has become more important than ever. Today, Mai Le is here to share her leadership experience in some of the world’s largest companies and tell us how we can be better leaders. This week’s episode 65 of How Women Inspire Podcast is about bui...

{CW: This episode discusses adult content such as pornography, rape culture, and sex. Listener discretion is advised.} In today’s society with a lack of real sex education, pornography tends to become the de facto sex education for lots of young people, especially men. But the sex in the porn world and sex in the real world are very different. Today, Cindy Gallop is here to talk about her mission...

Investing is a powerful tool for creating generational wealth and creating a secure financial situation. Often, however, women have less education on investing and are spoken down to by advisors, even though women are more likely than men to take their advice. Freda Zietlowis here this week to talk about the importance of women having financial literacy and finding happiness in their lives. This w...

Women CEOs are incredible - they have to be to get to the top - so it only makes sense that their companies outperform others in the stock market. So why aren’t more people actively investing in women? Because the information has not been there, until now. Patricia Lizarraga is here today to talk about how we can consciously invest in women now and in the future. This week’s episode 62 of How Wome...

Local government is more impactful than most people may realize. Leaders in local government are able to fly high and change the world, but stay grounded enough to be able to see your impact and know the people your decision affect. Libby Schaaf, former mayor of Oakland, California is here today to talk about her time in local government leadership and how we can support and encourage other women...

Choosing a life partner and raising children are two of the biggest challenges people face in life. While this path is different for everyone, there are certain lessons Julie has learned along the way that she feels would be helpful for those asking her to share her personal experiences. This week’s episode 60 of How Women Inspire Podcast is about building strong relationships with your partner an...

Authenticity and empathy are two essential qualities for successful leadership. No one exhibits those qualities more than Ebony Beckwith, who also ensures that those she mentors take those principles to heart. This week’s episode 59 of How Women Inspire Podcast is about authenticity and empathy in leadership. In this episode of How Women Inspire Podcast, Julie Castro Abrams and Ebony Beckwith are...

Success comes in all shapes and sizes. But one of the biggest marks of success is being an approachable leader who connects with empathy and humility while still getting the important work done. This week’s episode 58 of How Women Inspire Podcast is about being more human in leadership!  In this episode of How Women Inspire Podcast, Julie Castro Abrams and JeanAnn Nichols share the importance of e...

Between apologizing too much, not knowing how to actually achieve their goals, and the odds of success in an unfair world rarely being in our favor, women have to work hard and take risks to achieve their goals. Shellye Archambeau is here today to talk about what you can do to help yourself reach your goals. This week’s episode 57 of How Women Inspire Podcast is about how to be unapologetically am...

Investing is a great way to achieve financial security and independence, but it can be difficult to get started if you don't know where to begin. All too often, women are left out of conversations about investments that would help reduce the wealth gap. This week’s episode 56 of How Women Inspire Podcast is about how to achieve gender equity in investing!  In this episode of How Women Inspire...

Creating a clear cultural framework that invites us to kick the cultural behaviors that hurt women has been important to us as How Women Lead from the start. This week’s episode 55 of How Women Inspire Podcast is about the first tenet of the How Women Lead credo: be fierce advocates for each other!  In this episode of How Women Inspire Podcast, Julie Castro Abrams shares the importance of advocati...