Sylvia Yu Friedman

Inspiring You with Sylvia Yu

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Join me on my podcast where I spotlight fascinating personalities—industry captains, pioneers, and fearless leaders—to inspire YOU. It’s a dynamic, honest and sometimes quirky, and compelling journey into the minds of the most interesting people around. Sylvia Yu Friedman's pioneering advocacy for exploited women highlights her commitment to empowerment, bridging cultures and narratives to uplift women. Through her leadership, this show aims to build a vibrant community of inspiration and personal growth, ensuring women are not only heard but celebrated in all their diversity.

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Sylvia Yu Friedman

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The Art of Lasting Impact: Global Tastemaker Olga Iserlis on Elevating Elegance & Redefining Success 12.03.2026 27:09

Just launched: a new episode of ‘Inspiring You with Sylvia Yu’ featuring the global tastemaker Olga Iserlis, founder of Adagio Events! Her story is so moving, it brought me to tears. Olga is renowned for her artful storytelling, meticulous execution, and impeccable taste in curating elegant, high-profile experiences for the world's most influential families and premier global luxury brands. In...

Unstoppable at 90: Joy Fox’s Secrets to Living Fully and Aging Gracefully 21.02.2026 39:33

Thrilled to share my latest interview with 90-year-old Joy Fox , a true walking phenomenon . Joy is what researchers call a “superager” : someone in their 80s, 90s and beyond whose memory and cognitive function rival people decades younger. But Joy is so much more than a label. In our conversation, she talks candidly about: • Trailblazing in a Man’s World. Joy didn’t just break the glass ceiling;...

The Business Case for Doing Good: Inside the Economics of Mutuality with Dr. Jay Jakub 09.02.2026 44:14

Most companies are still obsessed with meeting the next quarter’s profits. Dr. Jay Jakub is the rare voice asking a bigger question: What if business was designed to serve people and the planet – and made more money because of it? Jay is the co-founder of the Economics of Mutuality Foundation and one of the few people I’ve met who can talk about profit, power, and purpose in the same sentence and...

Radical Dissatisfaction & Unshakable Purpose: How “Unicorn” Leader Mimi Chan Doubled a $2.5B Business 27.01.2026 32:00

Join me in this episode of Inspiring You with Sylvia Yu as I sit down with Mimi Chan — a dynamic entrepreneurial marketer, Amazon Books events leader, and acclaimed multicultural marketing pioneer — for an insightful masterclass on leadership, purpose, and boldly advancing your career. Over more than 20 years at Fortune 500 companies like AT&T and Amazon, Mimi has: • Helped grow Amazon Books e...