She Pivots

Lala Kent is well-known for her explosive, yet cannot-stop-watching TV on Vanderpump Rules . But Lala has experienced her share of challenges in the spotlight. On this episode of She Pivots , Lala talks candidly about everything from fighting for her daughter Ocean, choosing to get an abortion in her early 20s, struggling with alcohol, and eventually, her journey to sobriety.   Be sure to subscrib...

She Pivots is thrilled to kick off Season 2 with Vice President Kamala Harris. In her most vulnerable conversation yet, Vice President Harris talked with Emily in front of a live audience about arguably the biggest pivot an individual can make: becoming the Vice President of the United States. Joined by Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan of Minnesota, Emily dives into Vice President Harris’s many pivots,...

She Pivots is back for Season 2, with more episodes and bonus content than ever before! In partnership with Marie Claire, She Pivots follows the stories of inspiring women and how their personal experiences led to their pivot and eventually their success Join host Emily Tisch Sussman for conversations with a rockstar slate of women, including Vice President Kamala Harris, Olympian Allyson Fel...

She Pivots is so excited to announce season 2 with THE Vice President Kamala Harris. Emily had the incredible opportunity to speak with the Vice President in front of an audience. Alongside her co-moderator, Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan of Minnesota, they were able to dive into how the Vice President has made possibly one of the most important pivots in our country.     Listen to their Live convers...

Host Emily Tisch Sussman had the opportunity to talk with New York's first female governor, Governor Kathy Hochul. She is up for reelection this November and despite Emily’s best attempt to fully pivot she continues to be pulled back into the political scene.  Emily spoke with Governor Hochul about her experience as a woman in politics, especially after she assumed office unexpectedly when the for...

Kristin Cavallari is best known for being the fiery villain on shows like Laguna Beach and The Hills. But now, years later, she has found her pivot in her personal growth. From leaving behind her career in reality TV, to starting her multi-million dollar business Uncommon James, to her very public divorce, Kristin has found growth through it all. Emily sits down with Kristin for the season one fin...

Betty is not just the oldest park ranger in history, but her pivot at the age of 85 was preceded by a life full of pivots. From one of the first Black-owned record store owners in California to civil rights activist to all of the personal changes and pivots in between. Betty is a decorated park ranger, receiving the presidential medal of honor from President Obama and still receiving shoutouts on...

This week, Emily talks with Selena Samuela, powerhouse Peloton instructor. Selena dives into the story behind her massive success at Peloton and for the first time ever she opens up about a tragic loss she went through in her mid-twenties. After the unimaginable loss, she had to learn how to pick up the pieces and through her healing she found grace and strength which are now central themes in her...

Joan Boyce has been an icon in the jewelry business for over 50 years. But before her huge success as a jewelry designer and home network star she was a teacher at schools in Brooklyn and inner-city Manhattan. Then just months after giving birth to her first child, she decided to open a jewelry counter. After facing discrimination finding housing because of her interracial marriage, she keep pushi...

Michelle Park started her career in television thinking she would never be in front of the camera. Now after an Emmy and a few hundred thousand TikTok followers Michelle can’t seem to escape it. On this episode, Emily sits down with Michelle to learn about her careful contemplation of her pivot and how she is balancing her career in TV with her new found fame on TikTok.  Be sure to subscribe, leav...

At 25-years-old, Tai Beauchamp left behind her career in fashion publishing to pursue doing what she loved: impacting and elevating women. Her philosophy of “do good and do well” led her to lean into her spiritual side and identify when she felt her best and her worst. Today, Emily talks with Tai about burnout, listening to yourself, setting boundaries, and creating healthy spaces for people in yo...

Robin McBride’s story of finding her long lost sister and building the largest black-owned wine business in the United States is well documented in outlets like Refinery 29 and How I Built This . Today, Emily talks with Robin about her personal journey from tech professional and mother to wine entrepreneur. Beyond their incredible story of discovering each other late in life and launching McBride...

When Paula Neira graduated with distinction from the U.S Naval Academy in 1985 and went on to serve in the Navy, she was faced with the difficult choice. As a transgender woman, Paula had to make the difficult choice to leave the Navy so she could live authentically. A difficult moment turned into an inspiring pivot when she decided to serve her country in another way - through nursing. She spent...

Note: This episode contains conversations around miscarriages and fertility that may be difficult for some to hear.  Reshma Saujani made a name for herself as the Founder and CEO of the hugely successful nonprofit, Girls Who Code, which became one of the largest women-run organizations in the country. But she’s more than just the Founder of Girls Who Code. She has been featured in countless magazi...

Sophia Bush and Nia Linder Batts are longtime best friends who together have used their experiences as actress and entertainment executive respectively to invest in women-owned businesses. After losing their own business, Detroit Blows, to the pandemic, they pivoted their energies and resources to changing the world of venture capital, using their dollars to invest in women-owned and founded compa...

This week, She Pivots host Emily Tisch Sussman is sharing what inspired her to start the show. Listen to hear about how her personal journey led her to create She Pivots! She Pivots was created in partnership with Marie Claire to highlight women, their stories, and how their pivot became their success. Be sure to follow us on Instagram @ShePivotsThePodcast and visit marieclaire.com/shepivots to fi...

Join Emily Tisch Sussman as she sits down with a diverse group of women to explore how their personal experiences led to their pivot and eventually their success. In partnership with Marie Claire, She Pivots challenges the typical definitions of success and explores the role our personal stories play in our professional journeys. The series will celebrate those who have made bold moves with a view...