Lis Best
Women Changing The World
Welcome to the Women Changing the World podcast: a podcast on a mission to shine a light on the real-life humans who are birthing the new. Tune in every other Tuesday for a new episode featuring one of the amazing leaders in our world.
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Episodes
EP 42: Entrepreneurship as an introvert, authentic business development, and why the B Corp assessment is worth a look with Eliza Erskine 13.10.2022 53:30
In this episode, we talk to Eliza Erskine, founder of Green Buoy Consulting, about her journey as a consultant who helps companies execute sustainability strategies and incorporate the triple bottom line into their businesses. This episode covers: 💚 Eliza’s journey in becoming a consultant for businesses in the service-based sector 💚 The practice that can best help you estimate the amount of tim...
EP 41: Founding Ladies Get Paid, reinventing yourself, and effectively negotiating your salary with Claire Wasserman 06.10.2022 52:08
In this episode, we talk to Claire Wasserman, educator, author, and founder of Ladies Get Paid, an educational platform, global community, and book that champions the professional and financial advancement of women. This episode covers: 💸 How getting 100 women in a room to talk about money evolved into a 75,000-member community 💸 Wisdom for the multi-passionate person who is ready to carve their...
EP 40: Enabling sustainable travel, navigating a multi-hyphenate path, and embracing unexpected career pivots with Michelle Arellano Martin 29.09.2022 56:57
In this episode, we talk to Michelle Arellano Martin, founder of Travara, a purpose-driven travel brand for today’s modern, socially conscious global citizen. This episode covers: 🌎 What is sustainable travel, and how can you travel more sustainably? 🌎 The journey to founding a sustainable travel company 🌎 Advice for people trying to make the most of unexpected career twists and turns 🌎 How to...
EP 39: Assumption checking, cultivating a morning routine, and scheduling joy every day with Danielle Polini 22.09.2022 50:31
In this episode, we talk to Danielle Polini, a UX design research and strategy consultant for early-stage startups. This episode covers: ✨How asking “what” and “how” questions can change how people communicate with you ✨Cultivating a morning routine that works for you ✨Scheduling joy into your weekly routine ✨Secrets for asking strategic questions to build trust with people around you ✨Making...
EP 38: Life lessons from a former lobbyist, becoming a sustainability consultant, and designing a more diverse and inclusive sustainability field with... 15.09.2022 48:57
In this episode, we talk to Heather Mak, Principal Advisor of Heather Mak Consulting and one of the co-founders of Diversity in Sustainability, a network initiated by diverse sustainability professionals aimed at increasing diversity, equity, and inclusion within the field of sustainability. This episode covers: ✨How working in a number of different sustainability capacities, from retail industry...
EP 37: Younger-self advice from Women Changing the World 🌎 08.09.2022 23:04
Curious how 18 different women would answer the question, “What advice do you wish you could give your younger self?” Listen to this episode to hear all the juicy answers and brilliant wisdom from previous guests of the Women Changing the World podcast. What to hear more? Use the links below to check out the full interview with each of our guests: Episode 2 - Kyle Moss (2:14) Episode 3 - Raquel Re...
EP 35: Reflections on 1 Year of the Women Changing the World podcast with Lis Best 08.09.2022 15:52
It’s our birthday 🎉! In this episode, Lis reflects on 1 year of the Women Changing the World podcast and takes you through her biggest takeaways from our first 25 interviews. Ready to spend more time together? Connect with our community here: Girls Club Mastermind Monthly Meditation Instagram LinkedIn
EP 36: Inspirational post-it messages from Women Changing the World 🌎 08.09.2022 24:30
This very special episode highlights the women who have joined me on the Women Changing the World podcast over the past year and the post-it-length inspiration they want to share with you. Below you can find links to each interview in order of the quotes that were featured in this episode so you can dive in further with each of our guests: Quote 1: Carrie Sawyer Quote 2: Kyle Moss Quote 3: Melanie...
EP 34: Quick-Hit Solo: 6 Tips for Taking a Real Vacation 04.08.2022 16:11
Today we’re talking about rest and actually taking a break. Are you overdue for a proper vacation or dreaming about your next one? Here are some calendar hacks to help you make it happen in a way that feels as good as possible. Ready to spend more time together? Check out the spaces below where my community hangs out: Girls Club Mastermind Monthly Meditation Instagram LinkedIn
EP 33: Quick-Hit Solo: Saying NO to what’s not in alignment 21.07.2022 17:54
Today we’re talking about one of my all-time favorite topics - saying NO. This episode covers: 💫Why saying “fine” can seem so optimal but is really taking up space for so much more 💫The totally unfair expectations that are put on women, which leads to burnout (and how you can start saying no to these) 💫 An exercise to practice saying no in low-stakes situations to make it feel easier in higher-...
EP 32: Quick-Hit Solo: Identifying your dream clients 🌟 14.07.2022 17:39
Today we’re talking ALL about dream clients - who they are, how to find them, and why knowing who they are is critical to launching your business. This episode covers: 💫Why getting specific about dream clients is the most important first step in launching 💫Using dream client interviews to figure out what people actually want and need 💫How to speak to your clients so they know that what you offe...
EP 31: Quick-Hit Solo: Getting out of overwhelm and back to alignment ✨ 16.06.2022 13:59
Today we’re talking about what used to be my personal favorite form of suffering: Overwhelm. This episode covers: 💫How being proactive about how you use your time can help you prioritize your own wants and needs 💫What the Wheel of Life is, and how it can help you figure out what’s *actually* got to give 💫How to leverage what you’re already doing well to make you feel even better Ready to spend...
EP 30: Quick-Hit Solo: My personal branding secrets, tricks, and essentials 09.06.2022 20:01
Are you ready to create your personal brand, but don‘t know where to start? Maybe you aren’t even sure if you need (or even have) a personal brand? In this episode of the Women Changing the World podcast, we dive into all my secrets and tricks to help you define your personal brand. Whether you are in the beginning stages of figuring out what that means for you or have done this before and need a...
EP 29: The future of nutrition, values-aligned fundraising, and making an impact without a product on the market (Yet!) with Michelle Egger 02.06.2022 49:22
In this episode, we talk to Michelle Egger, Co-Founder and CEO of BIOMILQ, a women-owned, science-led, and mother-centered company that is reimagining the future of nutrition. This episode covers: 💛The story of how BIOMILQ came to be and the inspiration behind the technology 💛Fundraising in a pandemic and lessons learned about partner criteria 💛How to create and prioritize your values as you gr...
EP 28: Closing the gender pay gap, data feminism and storytelling, and riding the rollercoaster of entrepreneurship with Miloney Thakrar 26.05.2022 52:59
In this episode, we talk to Miloney Thakrar, Founder and Principal of Mind the Gender Gap. This episode covers: 💜 What the gender pay gap is and why we need to close it 💜 Where following the desire to carve your own career path can take you 💜 What data feminism is and why it matters for our future 💜 Tips for using LinkedIn to become a thought leader in your field (and where to start) 💜 How te...
EP 27: Using futures thinking to reimagine your career, identifying “Door D” moments, and embracing optionality with Carrie Majewski 19.05.2022 1:00:34
In this episode, we talk to Carrie Majewski, founder of Women in Leadership Nexus and Door D. This episode covers: 💚 Choosing optionality and how it can allow you to create more joy in your day-to-day 💚 Allowing yourself to have multiple passions and integrating those into your life 💚 What constitutes a “Door D” moment (and how to know if you are having one) 💚 The importance of saying no to th...
EP 26: Building out the sustainability and social impact function at Expedia Group, collaborating to achieve impact, and using incentives to create be... 12.05.2022 1:01:48
In this episode, we talk to Aditi Mohapatra, Vice President of Global Social Impact and Sustainability at Expedia Group. This episode covers: 💚 The role of incentives in creating the world we want to live in 💚 What a vice-president of global social impact and sustainability does on an average day 💚 Where we are today in having decision-useful sustainability information about travel and where we...
EP 25: The future of in-person events, the importance of living abroad, and the impact of organizational food policy with Theresa Lieb 05.05.2022 1:00:53
In this episode, we talk to Theresa Lieb, a Food Systems Analyst at GreenBiz and thought leader on sustainability and the food and agriculture system. This episode covers: 💚 The future of in-person events in the impact space 💚 The role of food policy in organizational and event sustainability strategy 💚 The most important factor in her most recent job search (it’s not what you think!) 💚 The im...
EP 24: Stress-free social media strategy, social media for social good, and boundaries to prevent burnout with Nina Stoller-Lindsey 28.04.2022 1:00:02
In this episode, we talk to Nina Stoller-Lindsey, a social media strategist and coach for mission-driven businesses and entrepreneurs. This episode covers: ✨ The 4 Cs of social media and how they influence your overall marketing ✨ What it looks like to use social media for good ✨ How to implement personal and business social media boundaries ✨ Recommendations for healing from social media burn...
EP 23: Curiosity quests, the importance of bragging, and tips and tricks for building more personal and professional relationships with Hannah Wells 21.04.2022 53:10
In this episode, we talk to Hannah Wells, a sustainability strategist at Ramboll, a catalyst for impact, clean living consultant, and founding member of the Girls Club mastermind. This episode covers: 🌏What a “curiosity quest” is and how to use one to figure out what you really want next 🌏Why setting intentions for what you desire can help you reach your goals 🌏Using the "wheel of life" to shif...
EP 22: Women supporting women, mutual support as a competitive edge, and overcoming limiting beliefs with Gesche Haas 14.04.2022 48:20
In this episode, we talk to Gesche Haas, founder, and CEO of Dreamers & Doers, a unique blend of high-impact community and PR hype machine amplifying extraordinary women. This episode covers: ✨What it's like to build a team and scale a community-based business ✨PR as a lever for creating the change we want to see in the world ✨Transitioning out of a career in finance and lessons learned along t...
EP 21: Using data to craft a better narrative, bringing more joy into your day-to-day, and leading with gratitude with Stacy Magdaluyo 07.04.2022 56:15
In this episode, we talk to Stacy Magdaluyo, a mother, singer, Director of Purpose & Inclusion Director at PwC, and founding member of the Girls Club mastermind. This episode covers: 💕 How improv has shaped her approach to her corporate job 💕 How to use data to rewrite the narrative in your mind 💕 Life hacks to bring more joy into your daily life (and meetings!) 💕 What leading with gratitude l...
EP 20: Radical collaboration to address the climate crisis with Radhika Lalit 31.03.2022 53:14
In this episode, we talk to Radhika Lalit, Chief Strategy Officer at Mission Possible Partnership, who has done a wide range of work to accelerate climate action and solutions across sectors and industries. This episode covers: 💡How a summer internship changed the trajectory of her life 💡What the day-to-day of an intrapraneur in sustainability looks like 💡The most important systemic shifts to c...
EP 19: Making your life more sustainable, letting your work - and impact - be enough, and setting impossible goals with Danielle Jezienicki 24.03.2022 56:01
In this episode, we talk to Danielle Jezienicki, Senior Director of Sustainability at Grove Collaborative, founding member of the Girls Club Mastermind, and encyclopedia for all things non-toxic and waste-reducing for your home and life. This episode covers: 🌿Tips for making your lifestyle more sustainable 🌿Advice for setting and achieving impossible goals 🌿Managing life as a working mom 🌿How...
EP 18: Solo Episode: How to create your own personal impact report with Lis Best 17.03.2022 19:46
In this episode, I’m giving you all the details on how you can create an impact report for yourself, your clients, and/or your business. We dig into topics like: 🖊️ What a personal impact report is 🖊️ How it can help you in your career 🖊️ How to use it for your business 🖊️ Ways you can make it unique to you 🖊️ Reasons (and templates) for sharing it with your key stakeholders Interested in the Pers...
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