She+ Geeks Out Podcast

Theodora Skeadas has spent her career at the messy, consequential intersection of technology, governance, and harm reduction, long before "responsible AI" became a job title. She studied philosophy and government, witnessed the Arab Spring firsthand, spent years at Twitter facilitating the Global Trust and Safety Council, and now heads AI red teaming at Humane Intelligence while also serving as a...

Julia Regier is a policy and research manager at MIT's Stone Center on Inequality and Shaping the Future of Work , where she focuses on workforce and policy impacts. Her path here was anything but straight, from studying philosophy at Wellesley to an MBA at Yale to translating dense economics research for people who don't speak economics. We talk about what the data shows for workers without colle...

We are SO excited to share that we launched a new podcast called Public Speak! If you've listened to our intros lately, you may already know that we're engaged in local government. As it turns out, there's a lot to it! ☺️ In this teaser episode, we pull back the curtain on our unexpected journeys into local public service, with Felicia serving as City Councilor in Easthampton, MA, and Rachel fresh...

What happens when a former White House policy nerd realizes the real work of culture change isn't in politics? Let's find out! In this episode, we chat with Rhodes Perry , social entrepreneur, author of Imagine Belonging , and founder of Rhodes Perry Consulting, for a thoughtful, grounding conversation about what it takes to build belonging at work when the ground keeps shifting under all of us. W...

What happens when one of HR's most seasoned leaders gets fed up with broken systems and decides to build new ones? Let’s find out! In this episode, we sit down with Kristy McCann, multi-time founder, CEO, and HR powerhouse, for a wide-ranging, energizing conversation about the real state of the future of work. We dig into why change management is ultimately just project management (and why most le...

This episode goes somewhere we didn't plan, and we think that makes it one of our best yet. We sat down with Jarah Euston, co-founder and CEO of WorkWhile , a fast-growing app-based staffing platform connecting 80 million frontline workers with flexible shift opportunities. Jarah grew up in Fresno working retail, got burnt out building software for tech people, and decided to build technology for...

It's February 2026, and everything is happening all at once. In this unfiltered bonus episode, we try to make sense of the polycrisis… from billionaires losing it (looking at you, Benioff), to the Epstein files, to AI potentially developing consciousness, to Tesla pivoting to humanoid robots. We dig into why the people with the most power and money seem to be the most broken, how institutions (inc...

We're catching up with Chris Haigh, founder of True Change Associates , to discuss the dramatic shifts in DEI work over the past few years. From the surge of interest post-2020 to the current backlash, we explore what it means to do this work within a capitalist framework and whether it's even possible to create real change from within existing systems. Chris shares Dr. Carmen Foster's powerful fr...

In this episode, we sit down with the brilliant Anouska Bhattacharya , VP of Programs at YW Boston , for a conversation that somehow ties together the imperialist history of the gin and tonic, the absolute barbarism of mammograms, and the future of equity work in a post-DEI world. Anouska shares her origin story as a "recovering academic" who traded the ivory tower for community organizing, and ex...

The robots aren't in charge... yet! In this episode of the She Geeks Out podcast, we chat with Rashmi Jolly, founder of Assideo Consulting, global innovation leader, and deeply thoughtful future-of-work nerd, to talk about what happens when AI collides with humanity, power, and culture. Rashmi shares her wild journey from immigrant kid with “doctor or bust” expectations, to Wall Street, to entrepr...

We’re joined by Christina Peoples, gerontologist, age enthusiast, and the brilliant mind behind GeroWhat?!® Christina is on a mission to make aging real, joyful, and something we all engage with, no matter how old we are. We love this for us! Together, we explore: Why aging isn’t just about older adults, it’s about all of us How ageism intersects with race, gender, and power in the workplace What...

What does it mean to co-create a future that’s not rooted in fear, but in connection, expansion, and conscious choice? In part two of our conversation with intuitive guide Cindy Aaker , we move beyond surface-level spirituality and dive deep into the energetic shifts reshaping our world—from AI and algorithmic decision-making to collective awakening, planetary upheaval, and yes, off-planet visitor...

In this powerful and soul-stirring episode, we sit down with the visionary Doc Jana —author, mystic, former DEI consultant, and certified death doula—to explore what it really means to lead with heart in a world on fire. We talk about embracing awkwardness, navigating spiritual awakenings, stepping away from performative professionalism, and time traveling into a more just and joyful 2035. Doc sha...

This episode starts with a raw and necessary conversation between Felicia and Rachel about the current state of the world, from Gaza to media complicity to the breakdown of trust in institutions. Then we shift to our guest, the remarkable Gisselle Pardo , a licensed clinical social worker, public health professional, educator, and advocate. We dig into what it really means to be a social worker ri...

This episode is a bit of a departure from our usual lineup, and we think it’s exactly what many of us are craving right now. We’re joined by intuitive guide and founder of Soul-Speak , Cindy Aaker, who shares her deeply personal spiritual journey, from waking visions and archangel encounters to discovering the Akashic Records and connecting with guides beyond this realm. Recorded in the midst of g...

In this episode, we’re joined by the brilliant Aparna Rae —educator, entrepreneur, writer, and disruptor—who brings clarity, honesty, and depth to our conversation about equity, data, and the future of work. We get into the real talk around corporate DEI, why so many initiatives fall flat, and how data can actually help drive meaningful change when used well (and not just to check a box). Aparna s...

In this powerful and important episode, we sit down with Mary Rose Mazzola—attorney, public policy powerhouse, and Chief External Affairs Officer at Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts—to unpack what it means to fight for reproductive justice in an increasingly chaotic world. MaryRose shares how her personal experiences shaped her advocacy, the strategic decisions her team is making post-Do...

What happens when a movement built on innovation starts to eat itself? In this episode, we’re joined by Catherine Bracy—CEO of TechEquity Collaborative and author of World Eaters —for a bold, unflinching conversation on the state of tech, venture capital, AI, and what it really means to build an equitable future. We get into: How blitzscaling became a blueprint for burnout Why “disruption” often m...

Amber Cabral, a celebrated leadership strategist and author, joins us to share her insights on the art of "humaning well" in both the workplace and in life. Amber guides us on how to maintain the delicate balance between supporting others and ensuring our own well-being. She challenges the traditional nine-to-five grind, advocating for alternative ways of working that align better with personal pr...

And we’re back! In our first episode of 2025, we dig into the state of DEI—what’s shifting, what’s under attack, and how some companies, like Costco and McKinsey, are staying the course while others retreat. We’ll break down the misconceptions fueling resistance and share ways to keep inclusion at the core of workplace culture, even when legal and political pressures make it challenging. We’re als...

In our latest episode, we welcome Karen Catlin, author and advocate for inclusive workspaces, back to the pod for the first time since 2020 . Our discussion covers celebrating ten years of learning through Better Allies, shifts in DEI dynamics post-2020, and the increased backlash against DEI initiatives in current times. We discuss the continued importance and evolution of allyship, with practica...

Felicia and Rachel chat with Mica Le John, the Chief of Staff at Black Girls Code. We dove into her super interesting career journey and explored her passion for digital spaces, meaningful partnerships, and support for young people - they’re the future! Speaking of the future, we also discussed the future of the tech industry, workplace inclusion, mental health, and so much more. Mica shared insig...

In this bonus episode, we share an Inclusion Geeks webinar that was recorded on October 30, 2024, between Felicia Jadczak and Katie Hyten, Co-Executive Director of Essential Partners. They explore the benefits and challenges of discussions about the election in the workplace, emphasizing the importance of employee agency, setting conversation norms, and ensuring psychological and emotional safety....

In this episode, Felicia and Rachel welcome Jumai Yusuf, a talented filmmaker and storyteller. Jumai shares her unique journey from Massachusetts theater kid to LA film director, highlighting her background in neurobiology and her passion for blending art and science. She discusses the development of her animated series 'Layla and the Starship Afrotopia,' which features a young Black Muslim girl w...

In this episode of the She Geeks Out podcast, Felicia and Rachel talk to author, historian, and educator Blair Imani. Blair discusses her origin story and how her experiences shaped her career in activism and education. She shares her perspectives on current social and political challenges, including the backlash against DEI initiatives and knowing when and how to speak out. We discuss Blair's inc...