Move with Power

Shirley and Esther are back -- this time with a introspective episode on their personal lessons in life and work at the quarter life mark. In this episode, we're getting raw and real about the ah-ha moments navigating our evolving professional careers as twenty-somethings -- from realizing our true priorities, to shedding perfectionism, to taking ownership and finding your voice, to being pres...

In this week’s episode, hosts Shirley and Esther delve into the dynamic career of Jessie Xiao — transitioning from private equity at Macquarie to becoming a trailblazer in the crypto space — from her co-founding of BubbleDAO, a venture that aims to increase inclusivity in the world of crypto, to her current role as Chief Business Development Officer of Match Chain. We explore how Jessie's back...

In this week’s episode, Esther sits down with guest Yuhan Liao (Wendy) and explore her journey to entrepreneurship in the products design space. We delve into the motivations behind Yuhan’s passion for arts and designs, as well as the impact of her parents, who have been active in the creative industry for decades. We also explore mental health practices for stress reduction as a founder in New Yo...

Join Shirley and Esther in an exhilarating conversation with Stephanie Song, the visionary Co-Founder and CEO of dili, a cutting-edge Y Combinator Summer 2023 startup revolutionizing investment due diligence through the power of AI. Stephanie started her career on Wall Street and after executing billions of dollars of deals, joined the Corporate Development and Ventures team at Coinbase. Her perso...

In this episode, Shirley and Esther sit down with Anya Kanyuka. Anya is the founder of fashion brand Mafia Swimwear, and has also graced the runways of the world's most prestigious fashion weeks as a model, from New York Fashion Week to Paris and Vancouver Fashion Weeks. In her career, Anya is also a biologist who has delved deep into the realms of scientific research, particularly in the figh...

In this episode, we sit down with Kathryn Cross, the founder and CEO of Anja Health, a healthcare startup on a mission to democratize access to cord blood banking. After graduating from Wellesley College, Kathryn desired for a greater purpose in work which led her to entrepreneurship. Founded in the memory of her brother, Andrew, who had cerebral palsy, Anja Health raises awareness about the impor...

In this week’s episode, Shirley and Esther borrow the lens of development psychology to examine self identity and personal career aspirations. With guest Anna Chen, an expert in human development, we delve into the impact of immigrating as children and growing up with career-focused mothers as role-models. We also explore essential aspects of mental health: forming authentic connections with cowor...

In this week’s episode, Shirley and Esther delve deeper into relationship building in our early 20s with our dear friend from Wellesley. With guest Jackie Xuan, a seasoned finance professional, we explore our shifts in life mottos, as well as various ways to forge meaningful bonds pre and post college. We also examine mental health practices and philosophical quotes that could potentially transfor...

In honor of World Mental Health Day, join us in this special podcast episode with Shirley and Esther as we update each other on our own well-being and how to break free from the stigma surrounding candid mental health conversations. We share openly about what often gets in the way of opening the conversation on well-being with friends and family and how to embark on a journey toward greater unders...

In this episode, we have the pleasure of hosting an incredible guest speaker, Rhea Mehta, a woman in finance who has made their mark in the world of investment banking in the MedTech industry. We'll gain unique insights into Rhea's personal background and the path that led her to a profession that has traditionally been challenging for women to enter. We'll also explore Rhea's expe...

In this episode, we're talking about breaking barriers as women of color in the world of Opera — with an incredible guest, Cassie Chang. Join us as we explore the unique career journey in opera and delve into the challenges, triumphs, and the transformative power of diverse representation in this traditional art form. Our guest, Cassie Chang, is a Canadian operatic soprano and a luminary in he...

In this week's episode, we delve deep into a topic that resonates with so many of us as professional women — navigating gender biases and dynamics in the workplace, while being our authentic selves -- especially in male-dominated careers like finance. Today, we are on a quest to uncover strategies for not just excelling and leading as women in the workplace but also for embracing our authentic...

Welcome to the Move with Power podcast, where two young professional women talk about mental health and leadership in the workplace. Here, we share our personal stories - our mistakes and our growth - and bring in our favorite people and role models as guest speakers, to share our insights and learnings with other aspiring women leaders. In this inaugural episode, Esther and Shirley introduce thei...