The Innovators: Women Who Rock in Media, Entertainment, Technology, Non Profit and Beyond

🎧 New Episode Drop on The Innovators : Leading with Optimistic Realism — A Conversation with Gwen Hammes , CEO of Cro Metrics Few leaders embody global perspective and grounded optimism quite like Gwen Hammes. From #Argentina to #Mexico City to the U.S., Gwen’s journey to CEO is anything but linear — and that’s exactly what makes her leadership so powerful. From Bombas to Calendly , Mattel, Inc....

🚀 From coding at 5 to leading ANODA today, Oksana Kovalchuck has always been ahead of the curve. At 16, she launched her first business. By her twenties, her app was featured onstage by Mark Zuckerberg at F8 — a defining moment that proved bold ideas can scale globally if they’re built with clarity, speed, and intention. But success didn’t come easy. The pandemic nearly wiped everything out. Inst...

🚨 Let’s talk about badass leadership. 🚨 For over a decade, Adrienne Garland has been quietly (and powerfully) building something extraordinary: She Leads Media — a dynamic platform that supports, educates, and amplifies women founders through podcasts, conferences, and community. What started 11 years ago as a response to the glaring absence of women on leadership stages has evolved into a full-...

🎙️ Her ideas on inner‑game vs. outer‑game, identity shifts, triple‑loop learning, and levels‑of‑creation have landed her on podcasts like Startup Success and The Business Owner’s Journey – where Arielle drills into how reframing failure as feedback enables founders to move faster and lead with confidence  . 🔑 Why Arielle’s a total badass: Mastermind of experiments: reframes setbacks as launchpads...

🎬 Behind the scenes, ahead of the curve. From film school in LA to the big agency world in NYC, Dani Dufresne quickly became known as the fixer—the one who could cut through the chaos and deliver under pressure. Now, as the #Emmy -winning founder of The Auxiliary Co ., she’s leading the charge in modern creative production—scaling big ideas without the big-agency bloat. Dani’s secret? A lean, agi...

🚀 What do you get when you combine an Amazon best-seller, a SXSW keynote speaker, a high-performance athlete, and a stroke survivor by age 31? Laurie McGinley . She burned out twice chasing peak performance the old way—before discovering how to work with the body, not against it. Now, she helps founders, execs, and creatives rewire their nervous systems to unlock creativity, clarity, and real mom...

🎸 Meet real life rockstar Chantae Vetrice a dynamic force in the music industry and a dedicated anti-defamation #activist . Proudly identifying as a #Black #Jewish woman, she stands firm in her beliefs, advocating for unity, peace and understanding. Her commitment to combating defamation and promoting positive dialogue has been recognized by the Anti-Defamation League , honoring her as one of the...

⭐ Meet the incredible force that is J. Alison Bryant, Ph. D. , ⭐ the badass of building with purpose and a true force for innovation and impact. From leading the Nickelodeon Play Labs and then founding PlayScience to shape how companies understand kids’ learning and play, to serving as Chief Research & Impact Officer at Sesame Workshop , Alison has consistently pushed the boundaries of what...

🔥 Dr. Helen Arteaga Landaverde - is a Force for Health Equity & Leadership! 🔥 As an immigrant child she learned first hand how not having health care or resources affected her family watching as her father died from leukemia, coincidentally at Elmhurst Hospital . She took that tragedy and worked for 11 years to build the first clinic in Elmhurst, Plaza del Sol Family Health Center starting w...

🌍 Yoca Arditi-Rocha: A Force for Climate Action & Sustainability 🌍   If you’re looking for true leadership in climate action , look no further than Yoca Arditi-Rocha . As the Executive Director of The CLEO Institute , Yoca isn’t just talking aboutsustainability—she’s making real, systemic change happen .   💡 Under her leadership : 🌱 Mobilized over 1.6 million people in the past two years,...

🔥 Meet Flor Palazzolo: A Badass Entrepreneur Doing Business & Doing Good 🔥 Flor Palazzolo, the powerhouse behind Civil Media , is redefining what it means to be a mission-driven entrepreneur . Her vision? To do Business & To do Good® —a revolutionary business model that not only delivers best-in-class marketing for diverse audiences but also reinvests in the communities that need it most...

🚀 Meet Susan Kilkenny : A Badass Leader in Media, Tech & Entertainment With a track record of driving hundreds of millions in revenue, Susan is a powerhouse in media, technology, and entertainment—leading high-growth initiatives that transform brands, scale businesses, and create cultural impact. From luxury brands and content incredible brands like Condé Nast , Interview Magazine and Domino...

Jackie Hernández: A Visionary Leader for the New Majority Jackie Hernández has always been ahead of the curve. From her days at Turner, Time Warner, Telemundo, and NBC to now leading New Majority Ready as CEO, she’s been at the forefront of shaping media strategies that reflect the rapidly evolving demographics of the U.S. Her latest focus? The under-30 market—highly digital, mobile-first, and inc...

🔥 Julie Triolo : A Force in Marketing, Media & AI 🔥 From Yahoo to Activision , Warner Bros. Discovery Bros., WarnerMedia , and Vevo , Julie Triolo has shaped some of the biggest brands in the world with her sharp marketing expertise and data-driven approach. A San Francisco native now thriving in NYC, Julie is a badass #CMO who brings a unique perspective on how data and #AI are revolutioniz...

🎨✨ From art student to powerhouse CEO and Chief Creative Officer of Encantos, Susie Jaramillo is redefining what it means to lead in the bilingual learning space. As the driving force behind the #1 bilingual learning tech and media platform for Hispanic families, Susie is a true visionary. Her mantra? “You need to empower yourself—be your own Yoda.” Along the way, she’s learned the importance of...

🎉 Spotlight on Kathleen Kowall, MBA : A Media and Entertainment Powerhouse 🎬🌟 From her early days at Yahoo en Español to her incredible achievements across media and entertainment, Kathleen Kowall is a force to be reckoned with. After earning her international MBA, Kathleen began her career at Yahoo en Español, where she honed her expertise in the ever-evolving digital landscape. Her journey ha...

🎙️ Spotlight on Margaret Honey , President and CEO of the Scratch Foundation : Inspiring Creativity and Curiosity in Kids Worldwide. In our interview, Margaret shared her unique journey, from her early days at Sesame Workshop to leading the New York Hall of Science in #NYC , and now championing a global community at Scratch. She spoke passionately about how we “see the world from where we sit,” hi...

🚀 Meet Julie Sun: The Badass Strategy and Marketing Consultant Who Delivers Results! Julie Sun isn’t just a marketing powerhouse—she’s the “air coverage” every organization dreams of. Her unique ability to see the big picture and connect the dots makes her an invaluable asset to Fortune 100 companies and scrappy startups alike. With a network of mentors spanning every corner of the business world...

🎙 Our inaugural episode kicks off with the amazing, boundary-breaking, and undeniably badass Latina, Carla Giovannetti Dodds .  A consummate CMO, multicultural marketing powerhouse, and industry thought leader. Carla’s impressive journey spans 20+ years with industry giants including MasterCard, Walmart US & Brazil, Penske Media, Liberty Mutual, Texas Pacific Group, and is also a sought after...