DisruptHER Series – Details, episodes & analysis

Want the blueprint for a longer, healthier life? The DisruptHER Series welcomes Dr. Jennifer Pearlman, who is rewriting The Longevity Playbook for women. She reveals how understanding your genetics and taking proactive charge of your hormones are the keys to disrupting the aging process.

Get ahead of perimenopause, maximize your lifespan, and learn how to truly own your health from a cellular level up.

If you are ready to stop reacting and start planning your longevity, this episode is a must-listen!

Check out more details on Dr. Pearlman here: https://www.pearlrejuvenation.com/

Welcome to the launch of DisruptHER Series! In this inaugural episode, we bring you an exclusive look into the journey of a visionary female founder, Natasha Penzo, the CEO and creator of Homekin.

Natasha is revolutionizing the interior design industry, where she makes accessible design available for everyone. Tune in to discover how she identified a critical need state and has tackled the daunting obstacles of building a tech platform for a historically high-touch service.

Get ready for an open conversation about the early struggles, the lessons she learned along the way, and the powerful insights that helped Natasha build a game-changing company.

Check out Homekin here: https://homekin.com/

Ever look at a closet full of clothes and wish you could make money from them? Marley Alles, the inspiring founder of Rax, shows us how. What started with borrowing a dress for a wedding dress turned into a revolutionary community-driven marketplace. Join us as we dive into how Rax empowers individuals to become sustainable entrepreneurs, fights the negative impact of fast fashion, and redefines how we consume clothes—without emptying your wallet.

Check out rax here

Here are the female founded companies that inspire Marley:

Sasa Swim

Goldmind

Doubl

In this episode, we sit down with the multifaceted force that is Lindura. While you likely know her as "Syd" from the hit Netflix series Sullivan's Crossing, her journey to the screen is anything but conventional. Before walking red carpets, Lindura was backpacking through Europe and diving deep into the human mind, earning a Bachelor's degree in Cognitive Science. Her path to Hollywood began not in a drama school, but through a lens—literally. Her passion for photography led her into the world of modeling, which eventually opened the door to acting.

However, Lindura is more than just a performer; she is an activist committed to amplifying women’s voices and ensuring intersectionality across race, identity, and geography. We dive deep into how she navigates the industry as a woman of color, the challenges of turning vision into measurable progress, and why her background in science makes her a more empathetic storyteller. Whether you are an aspiring creative, someone considering a major career pivot, or a fan of Sullivan’s Crossing, this conversation offers a masterclass in staying grounded and finding what fuels you.

In this episode of the DisruptHER Series, we sit down with the multifaceted Brigitte Truong, aka BTru. A seasoned Lifestyle & Entertainment Multimedia Host, Producer, and Content Creator, Brigitte is also the visionary founder of RALLY.

We dive deep into the mission behind RALLY, an event dedicated to fostering a culture of mindful digital and social media use for teens. Brigitte shares her passion for protecting mental wellness, strengthening self-awareness, and encouraging meaningful connections both on and offline.

Beyond her work with RALLY, we explore the reality of building a career in the public eye. We dig into what it truly means to follow your dreams, the liberating power of leaning into imperfection, and the strategic road to crafting an authentic personal brand.

Find out more about RALLY here

In this episode, we sit down with two powerhouse leaders from WIFT+ Toronto (Women in Film and Television): Executive Director Karen Bruce and Foundation Board Member Tamara Shannon.

Despite years of advocacy, the film and television industry remains a challenging landscape for women to navigate. From the "complete reversal" of progress seen in recent director statistics to the persistent fight for pay equity, the need for disruption is louder than ever. Karen and Tamara join us to pull back the curtain on what is actually happening behind the scenes.

We dive deep into the evolution of WIFT+ Toronto into a beacon for inclusivity, the vital importance of mentorship in keeping women in the pipeline, and the specific actions we can all take to ensure women aren't just entering the industry—but leading it.

Find out more about WIFT+ Toronto here

This week on theDisruptHER Series, we are talking to Kristen Butler about the power of redefining identity. Kristen shares her inspiring journey to co-creating the UNLOCK Leadership Collective, discussing the hard truths about disconnection and the beauty of reclaiming meaning in your work.

This is a conversation about total transformation—moving away from who the world told you to be, and unlocking the leader you actually are.

You can check out more about UNLOCK here

How do you lead a global luxury brand while remaining deeply rooted in the moments that matter most? In our Season 1 finale of the DisruptHER Series, we sit down with Raven Opatovsky, a global marketing powerhouse in the premium performance luxury space. Raven pulls back the curtain on the "performance" of leadership, sharing her refreshing outlook on career growth and the art of being truly present. Whether she’s navigating a high-stress boardroom strategy or the beautiful chaos of parenting, Raven reveals how she silences the noise to show up fully for her team, her partner, and herself.