HumanizeHer with Erica Lockheimer

In this episode of The HumanizeHer Podcast we sit down for an insightful conversation with  Catherine Fisher , LinkedIn's esteemed Career Expert! Catherine shares her journey in communications, from Netflix to LinkedIn , revealing how she became a go-to voice for career navigation.   This episode dives into crucial topics like the evolving job market, the impact of AI on careers, challenging tradi...

Join us on The HumanizeHer Podcast for an incredibly candid conversation with  Sabrina Ellis , a powerhouse product leader as VP at companies like Google and Yahoo , and former Chief Product Officer at Pinterest !   Sabrina shares her remarkable career journey, revealing the highs and lows of navigating top executive roles in the tech industry. From the early days of the dot-com boom and making Ya...

In this empowering episode of the HumanizeHer Podcast, we welcome  Leela Srinivasan , CEO of Parity , for a compelling conversation that spans her dynamic career journey and her impactful work in women's sports. Leela, who transitioned from a successful CMO background at companies like LinkedIn and SurveyMonkey to leading Parity, shares authentic insights into career pivots, the value of an MBA, a...

What if success didn't mean choosing one path, but embracing many? In this episode of The  HumanizeHer Podcast, We sat down with the incomparable Jory Des Jardins —co-founder of BlogHer and, more recently, the co-founder of Optionality , a platform dedicated to reimagining how we work, lead, and live. Jory takes us on a deeply personal and professional journey through her unconventional career—fro...

In this insightful episode of The HumanizeHer Podcast , Florina Grosskurth and Vicky Fang delve into their remarkable career journeys, sharing personal stories of navigating the tech industry, embracing entrepreneurship, and finding true fulfillment via the world of literature. Florina Grosskurth , a force in tech from program management to event planning, shares her inspiring transition to owning...

Telle Whitney —a pioneering computer scientist, co-founder of the Grace Hopper Celebration , former CEO of AnitaB.org, and now, author of the book Rebooting Tech Culture : How to Ignite Innovation and Build Organizations Where Everyone Can Thrive. Telle shares her incredible journey as one of the first women in tech to step into leadership and has been on a mission to ensure no other woman feels i...

🎙️ EPISODE: From Corporate Grit to Cannabis Grit – Erin Gore's Journey with Garden Society In this bold and deeply human episode of HumanizeHer, we sit down with Erin Gore , the powerhouse founder and CEO of Garden Society . From a chemical engineering background and climbing the ranks in a male-dominated corporate world to pioneering in the cannabis industry, Erin shares how pain, perseverance, a...

In this special HumanizeHer live episode from SXSW , Adrienne Bankert , who is an Emmy-award winning journalist who has worked as a broadcast journalist for NewsNation , ABC News , Good Morning America with a mission to deliver unbiased news. From covering major events like the 2011 tsunami to interviewing Lady Gaga and The Rock, Bankert's reporting shaped her empathetic style. Now, she embarks on...

In this special HumanizeHer live episode from SXSW , we dive deep into the lived experiences and bold voices of two remarkable women reshaping the landscape of sport, identity, and advocacy: Lizzi Smith , Paralympic swimmer and 3x medalist, and Erin Crownover , PhD candidate and Voice In Sport Foundation researcher. From the loneliness that often accompanies the pursuit of excellence to the sister...

In this special HumanizeHer live episode from SXSW , 🎙️ we sat down with Oscar-nominated director Cindy Lee & actor Avumile Qongqo to chat about their powerful film, " The Last Ranger ." by Kindred Films This intimate conversation, held within the bustling energy of the SXSW Expo Hall, provided a unique opportunity to delve into the heart of the film's creation and its profound message.    Cindy a...

Join us in this deeply insightful and vulnerable conversation with Erica Lockheimer , CEO and Founder of the HumanizeHer podcast and ex-VP of Engineering at LinkedIn . Erica opens up about her remarkable career journey from being the first person in her family to graduate from college from  San Jose State University to sharing the highs, lows, and pivotal moments that shaped her path. From navigat...

In this insightful episode of The HumanizeHer Podcast , g et ready to be inspired! We have a true force of nature joining us today: Aishwarya Srinivasan ! Currently she heads Developer Relations and Growth at Fireworks AI .   She was previously at Microsoft as a Senior AI Advisor to help Y Combinator startups build machine learning solutions leveraging Microsoft's core OpenAI products. Prior to th...

In this insightful episode of The HumanizeHer Podcast , we're diving deep into the world of company culture and talent with a true leader in the field - Linda Aiello Linda is the Chief People Officer at DraftKings , where she leads all aspects of the employee experience for the online sports entertainment and gaming giant. She's responsible for finding and growing top talent, developing future lea...

Pam Kostka , a seasoned executive with nearly 30 years of experience driving growth at enterprise startups and building successful companies. Pam's career spans across various leadership roles, including CEO, CMO, and currently sits on multiple boards, is an advisor and executive in residence.   As an executive-in-Residence at Magnify Ventures , Pam is focused on the "care economy" – a sector that...

Amy Wong, founder of Always On Purpose is an executive leadership coach, author, and keynote speaker who has worked with some of the most influential organizations and individuals, including Salesforce, PWC, Berkshire Hathaway, LinkedIn, and universities like Stanford and Berkeley. Amy draws upon a diverse range of disciplines and practices, integrating them into a unique approach that focuses on...

In this insightful episode of The HumanizeHer Podcast , wheels are a girl's best friend, right?  We're sitting down with Adriana Boas , one of Bentley's award-winning sales liaisons - but she didn't start out in the sales industry.  Adriana was born in Brazil with degrees in journalism and holistic medicine, and when she migrated to the US, she gets real about going from food stamps to a six-figur...

Is the way we work working?  In this episode, we're sitting down with Stacey Gordon , MBA who is a leader in the diversity, equity, and inclusion space - or as she prefers to describe DEI:  the Disrupt, Evolve, and Innovate space.  She shares her first-hand experience of witnessing bias which led her to becoming the Founder and CEO of Rework Work - a company that does DEI differently on their miss...

What does it take to be on the Forbes "100 Most Powerful Women in the World" list?  In this episode, we're sitting down with Padmasree Warrior as she shares her experience of being an executive in technology and her journey of becoming a renowned businesswoman.  Formerly holding roles in the C-suite at Cisco Systems, Motorola, and NIO USA, she took her corporate experience and decided to follow he...

Have you found your calling?  We're sitting down with Jenny Obiaya, CEO of The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Peninsula, as she shares her story of finding her calling - starting as a teacher through Teach for America, moving into the the role of Principal at a school in Hells Kitchen at the age of 26, and finally finding the perfect fit for her passion of closing the opportunity gap & empowering young...

In this episode, we're sitting down with Caroline Ghantous, a Middle Eastern watercolor artist who is creating a movement of her own through her art.  Her paintings are a celebration of women who are activists, feminists, and who are making a difference in different societies and cultures - aiming to give a voice to the voiceless with her unique mixed media artistic style.  Caroline is now a part...

In this insightful episode of The HumanizeHer Podcast , how do you live your life with purpose?  We're sitting down with Jennifer Dulski, CEO & Founder of Rising Team and executive leader with experience at tech giants like Facebook, Google, and Yahoo and former President & COO of change.org.  Jennifer shares the stories that led her to the formula of how to start a movement, build teams with conn...

Let's get bossy for a moment!!  We're sitting down with Merline Saintil, angel investor and co-founder of Black Women on Boards (among many other badass titles), who shares her journey towards becoming a highly sought after board member and loves investing in other women - like Aishetu Fatima Dozie, who joins our conversation talking all about her transition from being a Wall Street wonder woman t...

Welcome to the HumanizeHer Podcast - where we celebrate and elevate women's voices and share their stories.  We are on a mission to cultivate a world where every woman thrives, shattering glass ceilings and redefining success on her own terms.  We're so grateful to have you as a listener and member of our community!!  🤩💫