SheSpeaks: Women of Influence

This episode is dedicated in loving memory to our team member and friend, Carol Milliron , who passed away on January 25, 2023 after a heroic fight against breast cancer. In honor of Carol, we have been raising money for Camp Kesem , a national nonprofit that supports children who are affected by a parent's cancer. It provides year-round programs and services to support these children, ages 6...

We’ve heard that journaling/writing is a good practice for all of us, and when we stop to think about how language affects us and that words can mean something different to each of us we can better understand ourselves and others. Join Aliza as she sits down with Jacqueline Suskin, a poet and educator who has been teaching workshops, writing books, and hosting retreats for over a decade. In this e...

We use words and phrases like "social impact", "being an ally", and "diversity & inclusion" so often that it can feel as if the importance of these words and ideas fall flat. Today, Aliza is sitting down with Kirstyn Nimmo, Founder of Good Worx, to talk about social impact from a brand strategist's point of view, changing the conversation around influencer ma...

Who didn't have a copy of US Weekly in their hand when traveling back in the day? And the lady who largely made that  possible was Bonnie Fuller, the current Editor-in-Cheif and CEO of Hollywood Life, an online celebrity news platform and podcast. Bonnie shares about her extensive experience in the celebrity media space, what we may not know about publications like Hollywood Life, and her pro...

Instead of running away from your fear, have you ever thought about having a conversation with it? In this episode, Aliza sits down with Author of When She Makes More and the podcast host of So Money by CNET, Farnoosh Torabi. Farnoosh shares her personal story of growing up in an immigrant family in a town in MA, how to put your fear to good use, and her upcoming book, A Healthy State of Panic . *...

Dina's career was buzzing. She was featured in the top media outlets, had a high-paying job and all the titles any one person could aspire to, and it eventually led to a place of panic attack after panic attack. In this episode, Aliza sits down with The Path CEO, Dina Kaplan, about her incredible career that led to burnout, how to meditate to change the patterns in your brain, and so much mor...

In this episode, Aliza speaks with Ladies Get Paid Founder, Claire Wasserman, about her work, how to make the ask with your compensation, and why money is such an emotional topic for everyone. Links & Resources: Claire Wasserman Ladies Get Paid Ladies Get Paid Book Claire on Instagram Want more from SheSpeaks? * Sign up for our podcast newsletter HERE ! * Connect with us on Instagram, FB &...

Welcome to 2023! We hope you had a wonderful holiday and your New Year is off to an awesome start. Speaking of awesome, in this episode, Aliza is speaking with podcast host of Awesome with Alison and author of You're Already Awesome , Alison Faulkner. Alison shares her personal story with us of living with a dysregulated nervous system, the warning signs of burnout, and how each of us is inhe...

Welcome to the best of 2022 episode of the podcast! Aliza has sat down with so many wonderful guests this year, and we are thrilled to go back over some of these important conversations about happiness, anxiety, aging, business, community, and so much more. Enjoy the best of the podcast for 2022! ***Enter to win our Best of 2022 Podcast GIVEAWAY *** Listen to the full episodes here:   Ep 68 - Eliz...

This episode, Aliza joins the multi-talented Paige Mobley to talk about her role on Instant Dream Home , how she got started as an entertainment professional, and all of her exciting plans for the future of her work. Episode Highlights: 7:01 - Paige’s role on Instant Dream Home 11:41 - What people have assumed right about the modeling industry 17:20 - How Eastend Entertainment got started Links &a...

From a very early age, Hailey had an interest in storytelling and sharing her perspective with others online. Originally from Turkey, Hailey’s family moved around a lot when she was a kid, and with that came changing schools, friends, and everything else that comes with that kind of transition. So Hailey has been experiencing different cultures and groups of people her entire life, which influence...

Women don't make less money than men simply because they might work less or have more responsibiliteis at home. Women make 81 cents to the dollar compared to men, which means that women are still literally getting paid less to work no matter their experience or the industry. Join Aliza as she speaks with Natalya, a financial planner at Prudential Financial, about the main concerns and challen...

If you're someone who finds it difficult to be creative in your life or work, listen in as Aliza sits down to have a conversation with Alessandra Olanow, author and illustrator. Alessandra is the author of I Used to Have a Plan and the upcoming book Hello, Grief: I'll Be Right with You . Aliza and Alessandra discuss how to establish a creative habit, her story of navigating grief, and ho...

After working in almost any internship and job imaginable, Lucy Osinski, Founder of Grlswirl, discovered a passion and love for skateboarding. In a male dominated sport, Lucy created a community around a sport that feeds her soul and continues to remind her that she's doing exactly what she's supposed to be doing. Join Aliza in this episode of the podcast where she chats with Lucy about...

When you think of cupcakes, what comes to mind? Icing? A nice buttery flavor? Sprinkles ? In this episode, Aliza speaks with Sprinkles Cupcakes Founder, Candace Nelson, to talk about the heart of entrepreneurship, seeking out stories of failure for inspiration, and creating the first cupcake ATM. GIVEAWAY! * Enter the SheSpeaks giveaway for this episode here ! You could win a copy of Candace'...

What happens when your life is your career and you have children who, basically, kill that career? This episode of the podcast, Aliza is talking with Emily Tisch Sussman, Democratic political strategist and host of Marie Claire's first podcast, She Pivots, where Emily talks with other women who have had to pivot in their careers. She has appeared over 300 times on various news channels includ...

We know that mental health concerns and even autoimmune diseases affect women far more than men. But when the traditional models of health and development are all based on male models, where does that leave women? Donna Jackson Nakazawa, seven time author, speaker, and teacher, and someone who has a history of severe chronic illness and intense personal tragedy, Donna takes us through her painstak...

This week on the podcast, we have Chloe Dulce Louvouezo, author of the book Life, I Swear: Intimate Stories from Black Women on Identity, Healing, and Self-Trust. Chloe is also the founder of Open Door Concept, an event space for film, photos, and events space for rent to bring together elements that bring them joy: creativity, community, and conversation.   As women, we are constantly assessing w...

Our guest on this episode is Heather Chauvin. Heather is the author of Dying to Be a Good Mother and host of the Emotionally Uncomfortable Podcast. Heather was literally dying to be a good mother when she realized what she was doing was no longer sustainable and something had to change in her life. Through her experiences and discussions with women, Heather came to understand that women want to be...

SheSpeaks launched in 2008 as a platform to amplify women’s voices, and in 2020, our community reached out to tell us that they felt isolated - alone - and in need of a space where they could feel seen and heard, and the SheSpeaks Podcast came out of a desire to fill that need and hand over the microphone to inspiring women everywhere so they could Be Heard.   These last two years, we have had con...

The results are in! Hear what the SheSpeaks Community had to say with the results of our latest survey, the Women's Inspiration Index. Aliza also discusses upcoming plans for our 100th episode - you won't want to miss it!  Want more from SheSpeaks? * Sign up for our podcast newsletter HERE ! * Connect with us on Instagram, FB & Twitter @shespeaksup Contact us at podcast@shespeaks.com...

In this episode, we talk to creator and activist Gigi Robinson about the positives and negatives of growing up in the digital age. Gigi explains that the ways in which Gen Z socializes, works, and sees the world and themselves is almost entirely shaped by social media. We discuss her experience with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and how her social platform and photography experience was used as an outlet...

In this episode we talk to the founder of UNiTE food, Clara Paye, about her inclusive approach to wellness, the importance of representation within the food industry, and the trials and triumphs of launching a business during the height of the pandemic. We discuss her immigrant experience and how it shaped her unique approach to food. Clara talks about UNiTE’s mission which seeks to embrace cultur...

In this episode, we talk to expert psychotherapist, Dr. Akua Boateng. We learn how tuning into yourself & self-awareness is the foundation of addressing your mental health & well-being. Dr. Boateng talks with us about anxiety, the different forms it can take & how to know when you need help. We talk about the difference between depression and anxiety, what purpose is & how to find...

In this episode, we talk with Alice Inoue, Award-winning author, and CEO of Happiness U. Alice shares amazing advice about the keys to finding your purpose, how to define your version of happiness, and the importance of community.  You can learn more about Alice & Happiness U by visiting or https://www.instagram.com/happiness.university/ Want more from SheSpeaks? * Sign up for our podcast news...