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When Alexis McGill Johnson was asked in 2019 to become interim CEO of Planned Parenthood, she thought it would be a short assignment.   “ I remember my famous last words to the board when I stepped in were, “‘I'll get you through 2020’,” she recalls.  Almost immediately, she found herself in the unenviable position of steering a healthcare organization through a pandemic.   She embraced the challenge and eventually raised her hand to stay on full-time. She officially landed the job in 2020 and serves as CEO of Planned Parenthood Federation of America, the healthcare arm, and CEO of Planned Parenthood Action Fund, the advocacy organization. Since then, there have been significant challenges, most notably the Dobbs decision by the Supreme Court in 2022, which reversed Roe V. Wade. In this episode, Alexis McGill Johnson shares what drives her dedication to Planned Parenthood’s mission and its almost daily battle on the front lines of the fight over legalized abortion.  That includes, as this conversation was recorded, the challenge by Louisiana designed to halt sales of Mifepristone, an FDA-approved abortion drug.  She also opens up about what the group’s “2040 plan” entails, and what she sees as the “mission hope” of the organization and the patients it serves.        💬 In this episode, we explore: The piece of leadership advice Alexis McGill Johnson received that unlocked a different approach in her towards her job as CEO.  What her background as a political organizer and later, founder of the Perception Institute, has taught her about spearheading this movement.  Why Condoleezza Rice was such an influential figure for her, and what she said when they first met How and why she chose to embrace her middle name, Alexis, in lieu of her given first name Why she feels it’s critically important to be thoughtful about how she speaks about those who disagree with her  How her work has impacted the way she and her husband parent their two daughters  Resources: 📸  Follow Alexis McGill Johnson on Instagram 📸  Follow Aleixs McGill Johnson On LinkedIn 💻  For more information on The Planned Parenthood Action Fund 🎧 New episodes of How She Does It drop every Tuesday. Be sure to follow us so you never miss an episode Ready to stop worrying about outliving your money? Pre-order Jean's new book, The Forever Paycheck, and get the roadmap to a retirement that actually pays you back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s something we’re intensely curious about: “How She Does It.”  Not only do we want to hear about our guests’ climb to the top of their professions, but also how they’ve built meaningful personal lives outside of work.   And for many of the women who join Karen Finerman on her podcast, that includes motherhood.    So, in honor of Mother’s Day, we’re revisiting some of those conversations, along with our favorite anecdotes, advice, moments of joy, and unexpected challenges of pursuing one’s passion while also raising kids. We know it will almost always be a little messy, but it’s also incredibly worthwhile.  The women we have met on this podcast are at different stages of their journey: from welcoming an infant to watching their daughter get married.   But the throughline is evident: when children see their mom using her talents, making an impact on the world, and finding satisfaction, it is a positive and powerful life lesson they carry into their own adulthood.  💬 In this episode, we hear from: Journalist & Communications Executive Leigh Gallagher on becoming a single mom and how she talks with her young daughter about their family.  Kate Gallego, Mayor of Phoenix, Arizona, shares how she decided to go after her dream job and launch a political campaign after having an infant and getting a divorce. Actress Renée Elise Goldsberry opens up about the challenges of building her family and the role her faith played.  She also shares what it was like to be part of the smash hit “Hamilton” while also raising the young family she worked so hard to create.  Comedian Leanne Morgan on pursuing comedy as a working mom, and why she’s now thankful for some of the disappointments she experienced early in her career.  Plus, what Reese Witherspoon shared with her about being a mom in show business.  New York Times Bestselling Author Jennifer Weiner shares how her daughters are different from her and how she managed a work-from-home job while raising her kids.  JPMorgan Chase Wealth Management CEO Kristin Lemkau describes how her family adjusted after she suddenly became a single mother, and what her kids had to say about her decision to eventually return to work. Deborah Roberts, co-anchor of ABC News 20/20, on what it’s like preparing for her daughter Leila’s wedding, how her children support her, and what they’ve learned from watching their mom pursue her career.  🎧Listen To Leigh Gallagher on HOW SHE DOES IT Episode 45  🎧Listen To Kate Gallego on HOW SHE DOES IT Episode 55 🎧Listen To Renée Elise Goldsberry on HOW SHE DOES IT Episode 61 🎧Listen To Leanne Morgan on HOW SHE DOES IT Episode 28 🎧Listen To Jennifer Weiner on HOW SHE DOES IT Episode 56 🎧Listen To Kristin Lemkau on HOW SHE DOES IT Episode 74  🎧Listen To Deborah Roberts on HOW SHE DOES IT Episode 66 💻Watch episodes on HOW SHE DOES IT on our YouTube Page  📸 Follow the show on Instagram: @hsdipodcast🎧 New episodes of How She Does It drop every Tuesday. Be sure to follow us so you never miss an episode Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PEOPLE is one of the most recognizable names in the entertainment news and lifestyle space, and at the helm of the print & digital enterprise is Editor-In-Chief and General Manager Charlotte Triggs. And if you’re familiar with PEOPLE, then you know the two big, annual tentpole issues of the 52-year-old publication are PEOPLE’s Sexiest Man Alive and PEOPLE’s World’s Most Beautiful.  Charlotte Triggs gives listeners an inside look at putting those issues together, including her most recent effort:  Anne Hathaway’s cover and interview for PEOPLE’s World’s Most Beautiful. Triggs spoke with the “Devil Wears Prada 2” star and shares her takeaways from their conversation. Triggs also opens up about her climb to the top of PEOPLE, where she started as an intern . She's been serving as Editor-In-Chief and General Manager since early 2025.   During her career, the media landscape has changed dramatically, and Triggs has had a front row seat.  Despite diminishing print sales across the industry, she is focused on keeping the brand moving forward.  Among those efforts: finding ways to keep their core audience engaged, including the introduction of The PEOPLE App last year.       💬 In this episode, we explore: What it’s like booking celebrities for these special issues (including what’s happening with this year’s PEOPLE’s Sexiest Man Alive) How the staffing at PEOPLE has transformed over the years as the media business has changed Why journalism and getting the story right are still paramount  The reason the Kennedy Family, and most recently the series “Love Story,” continues to capture the attention of PEOPLE readers  How Charlotte Triggs views what brands are - are not - PEOPLE’s competition What it is like for her going to awards shows like The Grammys  The career strategy she used to continually advance at the brand Her leadership style, including her “direct” approach in dealing with her team  The celebrity who is her dream cover, which she has yet to land Advice for journalists who want to work at PEOPLE  Resources: 💻  Visit People.com 📲Download the PEOPLE App 📸  Follow Charlotte Triggs on Instagram 📸  Follow Charlotte Triggs On LinkedIn 📸  Follow PEOPLE on Instagram 🎧 New episodes of How She Does It drop every Tuesday. Be sure to follow us so you never miss an episode Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thasunda Brown Duckett has a seemingly endless list of honors to her name: TIME 100, Fortune’s Most Powerful Women, and, most recently, Barron’s 100 Most Influential Women in Finance.  She’s marking five years as President and CEO of TIAA, overseeing $1.6 trillion in assets.   She is also one of just two Black women leading a Fortune 500 company. With women holding just 11% of CEO seats, she is passionate about seeing both numbers grow. “ I just think there is an opportunity to add another chapter of what it means to be a CEO,” remarked Thasunda Brown Duckett in her conversation with Karen Finerman.   That means not only being an exceptional leader, but also showing the world more of her complete self.   She is a married mother who says she needs a village to make it all work.  She is also a deeply faithful person who doesn't shy away from sharing the difficult parts of her life.  Whether it’s her childhood, which was “long on love” but often short on money, or the grief she felt when she lost her brother a few years ago, she understands that showing her three-dimensional self, while still being an extraordinary leader, helps others see their own potential.      💬 In this episode, we explore: Thasunda Brown Duckett’s theory of living her life like a “diversified portfolio” (and why she believes the idea of work-life balance is a lie)  Why she and her husband Richard made the decision to have him stay at home with the kids  The skills and attitudes she possesses that she believes helped her climb the corporate ladder at Fannie Mae, Chase & J.P. Morgan How she feels her leadership style has evolved, and why she enjoys “giving power away What she learned working for Jamie Dimon at JP Morgan Chase How her father, Otis Brown, ultimately inspired her passion for amplifying the message about the importance of saving for retirement  Why she enjoys expressing herself through fashion Resources: 💻  Learn more about TIAA 📸  Follow Thasunda Brown Duckett On LinkedIn 📸  Follow Thasunda Brown Duckett on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Creating a company with beloved products from scratch is no easy task, and Nicole Bernard Dawes has pulled it off twice. At 29, she launched Late July Snacks, which are famous for their flavored organic, non-GMO tortilla chips. When the $100+ million company was acquired by Campbell's in 2018, Bernard Dawes decided to do it all again.  This time, she set her eyes on the competitive beverage business. In 20219, she launched Nixie, a line of organically flavored sparkling water and organic zero-sugar sodas.  Nicole Bernard Dawes had a unique entrée into the world of entrepreneurship, which led to her two gigs as a CEO. Her father was Steve Bernard, co-founder of the Cape Cod Potato Chip Company. She grew up visiting the company’s factory in Hyannis and learning the business from him. After college, she worked for her dad and launched the brand's most popular product, their reduced-fat chips. The mother of two shares how those early business experiences shaped her, why she loves brand building, and her commitment to creating healthy food and drinks that are also tasty.  💬 In this episode, we explore: Why Nicole Bernard Dawes is obsessed with grocery stores, and what she’s looking at that the average customer may miss How Nicole Bernard Dawes’ mom, who ran a health food store in the 1970’s, influenced her tastes  The reason she believes a store selling out of your product is not a good thing, especially in the food & beverage business  Why she considers herself always on the clock, but has a very different set of expectations from her team  The reaction she has when she sees her products out in the wild - including spotting her favorite Peloton instructor enjoying one of her beverages  Resources: 💻  Learn more about Nixie  📸  Follow Nicole Bernard Dawes On LinkedIn 📸  Follow Nixie  on Instagram 📸  Follow Nixie on TikTok 📸  Follow Nixie on LinkedIn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you’re on TikTok, Instagram, Substack, or YouTube, you’ve likely come across content creator Vivian Tu.  She’s taken her expertise learned from her time as a trader at J.P. Morgan and a sales exec at Buzzfeed to create the platform “Your Rich BFF,” which now boasts 10 million combined followers. Vivian is the CEO of Your Rich BFF and has a team of approximately 20 people working for her.  Together, they channel her social-media savvy and pithy communication style to teach her followers how to make smart money moves and grow their wealth.  Her message is a departure from her own upbringing, during which her hardworking, Chinese immigrant parents mostly stressed about the family’s finances, with a focus on “scrimping and saving.”  Vivian’s goal with all of her work, including her podcast “Networth & Chill” and her latest  New York Times bestselling book “Well Endowed: The Secrets to Strategic Spending, Building a Financial Foundation for You and Your Family, and Creating Lasting Generational Wealth,”  is to empower her readers financially across all areas of their lives.    💬 In this episode, we explore: How Vivian has learned from her mistakes when it comes to hiring people for her team  What Vivian sees is the difference between hustle and grit, and why she thinks only one can be taught  Her thoughts about the future of Your Rich BFF and what role she might play in it Why owning her business influenced Vivian’s choice to undergo IVF at age 30 and freeze her embryos  The lasting impact her female mentor at J.P. Morgan had on her life and career, including the very generous gift she gave Vivian  The critical importance of discussing money with your partner, and what led to  Vivian and her now-husband having that conversation very early on in their relationship What her mom’s advice to Vivian was when she started making more money than her husband  Resources: 📕 Learn more about “Well Endowed” by Vivian Tu  📸  Follow Vivian Tu on Instagram  📸  Follow Vivian Tu on TikTok 📸  Follow Vivian Tu on YouTube 🎧 Listen to Vivian Tu on Networth and Chill  🎧 New episodes of How She Does It drop every Tuesday. Be sure to follow us so you never miss an episode Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Veronica Swanson Beard’s life changed when she met her future business partner, Veronica Miele Beard, and her future husband, Jamie Beard, on the same evening. The two Veronicas, who became sisters-in-law, share a love of fashion. They explored a number of possible business ventures together (including, at one point, maternity wear) before landing on their game-changing women’s dickey jacket.  Since they introduced their signature piece in a market set up in Veronica Swanson Beard's apartment in 2010, the company has exploded.  They now offer a complete “uniform” for women: dresses, pants, shoes, swimwear, jewelry, and more. The two Veronicas are Co-CEOs of their namesake company, which was recently named Private Company of the Year by Women’s Wear Daily.   For Veronica Swanson Beard, their brand is the culmination of a dream that started as a young girl, and was heavily influenced by the stylish women she saw growing up in Naples, Florida, London, and Northern California.    💬 In this episode, we explore:  What Veronica Swanson Beard’s mentor taught her that frames philosophy on working in the fashion business  How the two Veronicas approach leading their company together Where Veronica Swanson Beard gets her design inspiration from  The very-subtle, but important, (and not often spoken-about) detail in Veronica Beard jeans that Veronica Swanson Beard absolutely loves  How the Co-CEOs managed some of the more challenging times faced by their company  Veronica Swanson Beard’s outlook on building a company while also raising three sons  Resources: 🔗 Visit Veronica Beard 📸  Follow Veronica Beard on Instagram 📸  Follow Veronica Beard on LinkedIn 🎧 New episodes of How She Does It drop every Tuesday. Be sure to follow us so you never miss an episode Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gorgeous landscapes, high-stakes drama, and throw in some horses and cattle for good measure.  That’s just another day at the office when you work on a show in Taylor Sheridan’s universe.  Emmy-nominated Christina Alexandra Voros is one of the most influential female voices in Sheridan’s inner circle, having directed multiple episodes of his hit shows, including “Yellowstone,” “1883,” “Lawman: Bass Reeves,” and now, every episode of “The Madison.”    “The Madison” stars Michelle Pfeiffer and Kurt Russell and explores themes of family and loss, as well as the healing power of the land. For Christina, working with Michelle Pfeiffer on the series in Montana was a career highlight, saying, “ her focus and resilience and heart through the process of making the show is absolutely remarkable.”  Christina also serves as executive producer for the series, which is streaming now exclusively on Paramount+.    💬 In this episode, we explore: Christina’s path to becoming a director, which meant veering from her original dream of being an actress How this NYU Film school grad and proud Brooklynite fell in love with a cowboy, and now lives on a ranch in Texas  Why she took a demotion to camera operator to work on “Yellowstone,” and why at first she thought it was the biggest mistake of her career How she approaches shooting technically challenging scenes, including working with animals and choreographed fights Her thoughts on the advances women directors have made in the industry, and why she is optimistic for the next generation   How she is preparing to direct two more highly anticipated Sheridan projects: “Frisco King,” starring Samuel L. Jackson, and the “Yellowstone” spinoff, “Dutton Ranch.” Resources:🔗 Watch The Madison on Paramount+  📸  Follow Christina Alexandra Voros on Instagram  🎧 New episodes of How She Does It drop every Tuesday. Be sure to follow us so you never miss an episode Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our mission at HOW SHE DOES IT WITH KAREN FINERMAN is to have meaningful conversations where high-achieving women across business, media, science, the arts, and more can share their insight and wisdom. So to celebrate Women’s History Month, we put together a collection of highlights from some of our history-making guests, spotlighting their incredible experiences and what they’ve learned along the way.  And while many of us may never walk in space or dance on stage at the American Ballet Theatre, we know each of these women’s experiences will serve as both inspiration and a reminder of the greatness that is possible when talent, determination, authenticity, and hard work come together.  💬 In this episode, we hear from: Comedian Zarna Garg, who left her father’s home in India to avoid an arranged marriage, explains how she came to the U.S. and what motivates her to keep moving forward.  Rabbi Angela Buchdahl is the first Asian American to be ordained as a cantor or rabbi in North America and the first female rabbi to lead New York City’s influential Central Synagogue.  She shares what she learned from one of the most challenging days of her career. NASA Astronaut Sunita Williams, who has spent more than 600 days in space across three missions to the International Space Station on what it’s like to be in space during a spacewalk.   Diana Nyad, who at age 64 became the first person to successfully swim 110 miles from Cuba to Florida without the aid of a shark cage, discusses how important her mental game was to completing the endurance feat.  Misty Copeland, the first black principal dancer for the American Ballet Theatre, on forging her own path in the ballet world and honoring those dancers of color who came before her.   Ariel Investment Co-CEO Mellody Hobson, the first black woman to chair the board of a Fortune 500 company (Starbucks), discusses what her mother taught her about finances and how she is passing it down to her own daughter.  🎧Listen To Zarna & Zoya Garg on HOW SHE DOES IT Episode 60 🎧Listen To Rabbi Angela Buchdahl on HOW SHE DOES IT Episode 63 🎧Listen To Sunita Williams on HOW SHE DOES IT Episode 68 🎧Listen To Diana Nyad on HOW SHE DOES IT Episode 7  🎧Listen To Misty Copeland  on HOW SHE DOES IT Episode 17 🎧Listen To Mellody Hobson  on HOW SHE DOES IT Episode 29  💻Watch episodes on HOW SHE DOES IT on our YouTube Page 📸 Follow the show on Instagram: @hsdipodcast🎧 New episodes of How She Does It drop every Tuesday. Be sure to follow us so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Throughout her career, Eva Pilgrim, the new anchor of “Inside Edition,” has always strived to deliver excellent journalism. It’s a mindset she traces back to her childhood, raised by her American father and, what she calls, her “Korean Tiger Mom.” Eva recalls her mother not tolerating anything below perfect grades (to the point that she once hid a paper with a grade of 98 in the trash). As an adult, she combined her determination to treat her interview subjects with care with her gift for getting people to open up, and her career in journalism took off. She rose in the ranks from an affiliate reporter to a senior correspondent at ABC News. That success led to her being named co-anchor of “Good Morning America Weekend” and later, “GMA3.”  But some of that success came with a cost. The demanding work, which included rushing off at a moment’s notice to cover a story for weeks at a time, along with the expectations she placed on herself, was occasionally overwhelming. At one point, after covering a string of emotionally difficult stories, including several hurricanes, she hit a low point.  But Eva found ways, both during her time at ABC News and more so now at “Inside Edition”, the longest-running nationally syndicated new show, to hit the reset button. Her goal now: find fulfilling work that doesn’t drain her, pursue projects that interest her across linear and emerging media, and build a life outside of her job that allows her to spend time with her husband Ed and 4-year-old daughter Ella.     💬 In this episode, we explore: The incredible story behind Eva Pilgrim’s decision to pivot from medical school to a career in journalism  The role Eva’s mom played when it came to Eva dating her future husband Eva’s dealbreaker when it comes to who she chooses to work on stories with  Why she was nervous to make the leap from network news to “Inside Edition” Eva’s favorite part of the “Inside Edition” broadcast  Resources: 📸  Follow Eva Pilgrim on Instagram 📸  Follow Inside Edition on Instagram 📸  Follow Inside Edition on TikTok 📸  Follow Inside Edition on Facebook 🎧 New episodes of How She Does It drop every Tuesday. Be sure to follow us so you never miss an episode Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Music is ever-present in our lives, from our morning exercise routines until bed. And we all have a "life soundtrack” of songs that transport us to a moment or an era — one note, and you're right back there. Music is also a multi-billion-dollar business. But who runs this business? Despite so many of the biggest performers being women, the industry itself has long suffered from a lack of women and diversity — not only on the talent side but also on the executive side.  One of the most powerful, longstanding players in this business is Jody Gerson, Chairman and CEO of Universal Music Publishing Group. She’s the first woman ever to hold the position at a major music publisher, and since joining UPMG in 2015, she’s transformed the company, which has now surpassed $2 billion dollars in revenue. At the beginning of 2026, she was named “Executive of the Decade” by Billboard Magazine, so we thought it was a perfect time to revisit this powerful conversation between Karen and Jody from season 1. 💬 In this episode: Jody Gerson shares how she can tell what will become a hit song After signing artists like Lady Gaga and Alicia Keys, Jody shares what she believes, in addition to talent, is necessary to make an artist a star The pivotal event that helped her find her confidence and ask for a bigger role at work, and what she did when she didn’t get it How growing up in a household where the family’s financial situation changed drastically when she was in college impacted her outlook on work and wealth What she’s doing to make the music industry more welcoming and diverse behind the scenes 🔗 Resources & Links: 👩‍💼 Learn more about Universal Music Publishing Group at umusicpub.com 📖Read Billboard Magazine's Executive of the Decade article  📲 Follow How She Does It on Instagram: @hsdipodcast 🎧 New episodes drop every Tuesday. Hit “Follow” so you never miss a moment. 💌 Join the HerMoney community: hermoney.com/subscribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For Sesame Workshop CEO Sherrie Westin, there’s one question that rises above the rest.  “Is Sesame going to be here for the next generation of children?” Making sure favorites like Elmo, Big Bird, Abby Cadabby, and Grover continue their work educating kids is a responsibility she takes very seriously.  Over the past year, Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit behind the 56-year-old global phenomenon, faced what Westin called a “perfect storm.” There were federal funding cuts, the end of a distribution deal with Discovery / HBO Max, and the need to downsize the organization.   Westin has guided Sesame Workshop through this moment with a determination to keep Sesame’s core mission of making kids “smarter, stronger and kinder” front and center. This season of Sesame Street kicked off a new distribution deal with Netflix and PBS, along with a greater focus on its philanthropic efforts. In our conversation, Westin shared her thoughts on Sesame's past and future, how her experience at ABC News and The White House influenced her leadership style, and how becoming a mother through the adoption of her daughter, Lily, profoundly changed her life.    💬 In this episode, we explore: Sherrie Westin’s path to CEO of Sesame Workshop, and what made her finally decide to throw her hat into the ring The global reach of Sesame Workshop and its work to support young children  The impact of that famous 2024 tweet from Elmo asking, “How is everybody doing?" What it’s like being “co-workers” with Oscar, Grover, Bert, Ernie, and more  Westin’s favorite memories of celebrities who have visited Sesame Street  Her advice for college graduates  How she and her husband, David Westin, manage a busy, two-career household  Resources: 🔗 Visit Sesme Workshop  📸  Follow Sherrie Westin on LinkedIn 📸  Follow Sesame Workshop On Instagram 📸  Follow Sesame Street On TikTok 🎧 New episodes of How She Does It drop every Tuesday. Be sure to follow us so you never miss an episode Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kristin Lemkau was thriving in her job as CMO of JPMorgan Chase, a job she thought would be her last, when CEO Jamie Dimon and his leadership team threw a new challenge her way.  They wanted the company to become more competitive in the wealth management space, and offered Lemkau the job as CEO of J.P. Morgan Wealth Management.  Despite some significant hurdles that would come with building the business, Lemkau took on the role in late 2019.   A few years into this professional challenge, she experienced a tectonic shift in her personal life.  Lemkau’s husband, who had stayed at home with their two children, passed away.  Overnight, she became a single mom.  She found herself trying to figure out all the details of the family’s day-to-day life that he had handled, from multiple school apps, household bills, her kids’ sports schedule, and more.  After taking some time off, her two teenagers encouraged her to return to work, where she thrived.  Under her leadership. J.P. Morgan Wealth Management has grown from  $500 billion to $1.3 trillion dollars in assets, an accomplishment she confidently takes credit for.     ”What I've done over the past six years was really, really hard.I genuinely believe a lot of people couldn't have done it. We had a lot of headwinds, but we did it,” Lemkau said.   💬 In this episode, we explore: Why Kristin Lemkau said “yes” to the CEO job, despite really “loving” her marketing job and the people she worked with Lemkau’s approach to re-making and growing the wealth management business  How her personal loss has impacted the way she manages her team  Her secret for getting a full-night’s sleep, and why that’s been so critical for her well-being  Her thoughts on being the oldest of four very high-achieving siblings, and what about their upbringing may have helped them all to succeed Some of the perks of working at JPMorgan, including being front and center for one of the wildest US Open Women’s Finals ever Resources: 🔗 Visit J.P. Morgan Wealth Management  📸  Follow @JPMorgan Wealth Management on Instagram 📸  Follow @JPMorgan Wealth Management on LinkedIn 🎧 New episodes of How She Does It drop every Tuesday. Be sure to follow us so you never miss an episode Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kecia Steelman was a 20-year-old single mom living in government housing when she faced a realization: if she wanted a better life, it was up to her.  She became determined to find a job where she could learn and grow.  From the men’s department at Target, she buckled down, worked holidays and weekends, and transformed what started as an $8 an hour gig into something much more. She built a career path that would lead her to become one of the most powerful women in the beauty business.  On this episode of How She Does It, Kecia opens up about her first year as CEO at ULTA Beauty, the country’s largest beauty retailer.   With 30 years of retail experience, including almost five years as ULTA Beauty’s COO, she was able to take on this new challenge and “hit the ground running.”  From expanding the brand into international markets to working closely with brand founders like Beyoncé, Kylie Jenner, Paris Hilton, and more, the company has seen growth across both their e-commerce and retail sales.    💬 In this episode, we explore: Kecia’s rollout of ULTA Beauty’s most recent strategy, from the C-Suite to the employees on the sales floor The approach Kecia takes when it comes to setting expectations for Wall Street  What her “best day” and “worst day” working in retail look like The three factors Kecia looks for when making a new hire What happens when Kecia visits an Ulta Beauty store unannounced  The profound way Kecia’s mother inspired her  Resources: 🔗 Visit Ulta.com 📸  Follow Kecia Steelman on Instagram  📸  Follow Kecia Steelman on LinkedIn 📸  Follow Ulta Beauty on Instagram  🎧 New episodes of How She Does It drop every Tuesday. Be sure to follow us so you never miss an episode Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re all likely to encounter some change in life that’s unwelcome:  a scary health diagnosis, the end of a relationship, the loss of a job, or the end of a dream.  Maya Shankar, PhD, deeply understands the concept of change and offers a roadmap for navigating it.    She is a cognitive scientist and Senior Director of Behavioral Economics at Google.  But she is perhaps best known for her side gig: being the creator and host of the award-winning podcast A Slight Change of Plans.  Her fascination with how we navigate change started when she was a teen, and a hand injury forced her to give up her dream of becoming a professional violinist.  In this episode, Maya speaks with Karen about that first pivot as well as some difficult challenges she faced later, and how she has built a successful career teaching others how to learn from the unexpected.  It’s all in her New York Times Bestseller, “The Other Side Of Change: Who We Become When Life Makes Other Plans.”    💬 In this episode, we explore: Maya’s biggest piece of advice for transitioning through change: finding your “why” Tools that can be helpful during the most difficult periods of change  How Maya’s mother taught her the importance of the cold call / cold email (or, in her mom’s case, the cold drop-by-Julliard)  Maya’s view of imposter syndrome and how one can leverage it into becoming better at your job  Resources:🔗 Visit Dr. Maya Shankar’s website  📕 For Information on “The Other Side of Change: Who We Become When Life Makes Other Plans.” 📸  Follow Maya Shakar on Instagram  📸  Follow Maya Shakar on X 🎧 Listen to A Slight Change of Plans  📸  Follow Riverhead Books on Instagram  🎧 New episodes of How She Does It drop every Tuesday. Be sure to follow us so you never miss an episode Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“I don’t sweep the floor with my uterus,” asserts Corinne Low, Associate Professor of Business Economics and Public Policy at the Wharton School at The University of Pennsylvania.  It’s a stark statement, but her underlying point is to urge men and women to re-examine gender roles around the work needed to maintain a home and family: cooking, cleaning, making the kids’ doctor’s appointments, and so on.   Low was on the tenure track when her first marriage fell apart.  She was overwhelmed with her job, a bad commute, a new infant, and housework. She was the higher earner of the couple, and the division of labor at home felt way too lopsided.  So she used her know-how as an economist to study the data on how men and women divide tasks at home and develop strategies for how couples can create a system that’s fair.   Today, Low is a tenured professor and is remarried to a woman. (She notes that it is not a prescription for everyone, but it works for her.) She writes about her research and her experience in HAVING IT ALL: What Data Tells Us About Women’s Lives and Getting the Most Out of Yours, which is a USA Today National Best Seller and an Amazon Best Nonfiction Book of the Year. 💬 In this episode, we explore: How to approach a conversation with a partner about re-allocating work around the house  Why parents today are feeling “the squeeze” - when time pressures and money pressures hit at the same time - more than previous generations. What concerns Low about the “tradwife” trend Questions to ask yourself about your career path to determine if it’s compatible with the life you want outside of work  Why a job with “boundaries” is better for women than a job with “flexibility.”  🔗 Visit Corinne Low’s website 📕 Find out more about Corinne Low’s book: HAVING IT ALL 📸 Follow Corinne Low on Instagram  📸 Follow Corinne Low on Substack 📸 Follow Corinne Low on LinkedIn 📸 Follow the show on Instagram: @hsdipodcast🎧 New episodes of How She Does It drop every Tuesday. Be sure to follow us so you never miss an episode Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The markets are still riding high, but if 2025 taught us anything, it’s that not everything that glitters is gold. In this episode of our sister podcast HerMoney, Jean Chatzky sits down with legendary investor and How She Does It Host Karen Finerman to unpack the wild ride of 2025: the highs, the flops, the lessons learned, and the big bets she’s making in 2026. We also talk about what makes a winning portfolio, how our InvestingFixx club beat the market, and how you can start building confidence with your own investments, one smart move at a time. In this episode: What Karen’s biggest winner of 2025 says about the market’s resilience Karen's biggest regret and what she’d do differently Whether or not the AI hype is starting to look like 1999 How to use the volatility index to make better decisions Why banks might be the most overlooked opportunity of 2026 What our InvestingFixx community got right and how they keep winning Looking for more? Join our InvestingFixx club Listen to HerMoney with Jean Chatzky  Karen Finerman’s viral end-of-year thread on X Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We love hearing insight and hard-won wisdom from some of the most exceptional and accomplished women. In this episode, we’ve put together some particularly insightful moments from a few of our guests from across our first 70 episodes. We cover how to push through those tough moments, trust your gut, and do what it takes to build the life you want (and not the life other people think you should be living.)  So, as you take a moment to think about your own plans and dreams for the year ahead, we know listening to these smart and talented women share their own experiences will help inspire, clarify, and motivate you as you move forward on the path you are uniquely creating for yourself.  💬 In this episode, we hear from: Rachel Webber, CCO & CBO for Paris Hilton’s 11:11 Media, on the bold, split-second decision that changed her career-trajectory  CNBC Host Melissa Lee on listening to her gut, despite disappointing her parents Filmmaker and author Crystal McCrary McGuire on the chance meeting that challenged her and helped her turn her dream career into a reality  OpenTable CEO Debby Soo on finding the company where she could be her authentic self, and how she fought to become CEO  Bonnie Hammer, Former NBCU Vice Chair, on the magic of asking for and getting what you want  Chelsea Sodaro, 2022 Ironman World Champion, on pushing through the really tough moments  Broadway producer Carmen Pavlovic on working through and learning from failure  Actress Renée Elise Goldsberry on the best advice she’s received on managing anxiety  Journalist Leigh Gallagher on her decision to become a single mom and how she did it  Best-Selling Author Gretchen Rubin on the question that helps her tackle tough life choices 🎧Listen To Rachel Webber on HOW SHE DOES IT Episode 52 🎧Listen To Melissa Lee on HOW SHE DOES IT Episode 1 🎧Listen To Crystal McCrary McGuire on HOW SHE DOES IT Episode 54 🎧Listen To Debby Soo on HOW SHE DOES IT Episode 50  🎧Listen To Bonnie Hammer on HOW SHE DOES IT Episode 57 🎧Listen To Chelsea Sodaro on HOW SHE DOES IT Episode 59 🎧Listen To Carmen Pavlovic on HOW SHE DOES IT Episode 30  🎧Listen To Renée Elise Goldsberry on HOW SHE DOES IT Episode 61 🎧Listen To Leigh Gallagher on HOW SHE DOES IT Episode 45  🎧Listen To Gretchen Rubin  on HOW SHE DOES IT Episode 51 💻Watch episodes on HOW SHE DOES IT on our YouTube Page 📸 Follow the show on Instagram: @hsdipodcast🎧 New episodes of How She Does It drop every Tuesday. Be sure to follow us so you never miss an episode Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It was a “gigantic” role: one that required Gina Raimondo to engage in high-powered meetings with heads of state and be called on in the White House Situation Room to weigh in on critical decisions of national security.  After serving as Secretary of Commerce during the Biden administration, Gina Raimondo is now taking time to consider what her next move will look like.  But there’s one thing the former Governor of Rhode Island knows for sure: she wants to stay in public service.   Listen as Gina Raimondo, now a distinguished fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, looks back at her career in venture capital and politics.  She shares what motivates her, what she’s proud of, and what she wishes she had done differently.   She also opens up about the defining moments from her upbringing as the granddaughter of Italian immigrants, as well as how she and her husband raised their two children as they navigated life in the public eye.  💬 In this episode, we explore: Gina Raimondo’s perspective on a woman running for President of the United States, and why there hasn’t been a female in America’s top job Her views on how to best foster economic security for the U.S.  What it’s like to be involved in White House Situation Room meeting  Why she is passionate about keeping America as competitive as possible The advice her mother gave her that has stayed with her to this day The strategy she uses to motivate teams working for her 🔗 More on Gina Raimondo’s work for the Council on Foreign Relations Here 💻Watch episodes on HOW SHE DOES IT on our YouTube Page 📸 Follow the show on Instagram: @hsdipodcast🎧 New episodes of How She Does It drop every Tuesday. Be sure to follow us so you never miss an episode Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Selling subscriptions door-to-door. It was difficult work and a worst-case scenario for Angie Hicks, a self-proclaimed introvert. Straight out of college, Hicks went to work with a former boss from an internship to help launch a new business. The idea: create a resource of home repair and renovation service providers curated by customers, along with reviews.   They called it Angie’s List.   Now, 30 years later, the company known today as Angi is a billion-dollar brand. Angie Hicks built the foundation of the company, signing customers up one at a time and creating her famous list of service providers from scratch.  Since then, she’s had a front row seat as the company has evolved from a subscription-based newsletter to an online platform that has helped 150 million people maintain, repair, and resonate their homes, as well as supported the growth of hundreds of thousands of small local businesses.   💬 In this episode, we explore: Angie’s advice for hiring the right pro to do work in your home and avoid having your project turn into a nightmare How Angie managed angry service providers who would call and yell at her after a poor review The quality that she thinks makes her a great businessperson, despite her inclination toward being an introvert  Why every week she makes time to speak directly with customers and service providers Her experience going to Harvard Business School, and why she chose to return to Angie’s List once she finished  The reason her husband opted to be a stay-at-home dad with their two kids, and how that impacted Angie’s approach to her career   🔗 Check out Angi.com 📸 Follow @Angi on Instagram  📸 Follow Angie Hicks on Instagram  📸 Follow Angie Hicks on LinkedIn 💻Watch episodes on HOW SHE DOES IT on our YouTube Page Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Talk about a tough day at work. NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore were the first to fly the Boeing Starliner into space in June of 2024. The plan for the test mission was to pilot the new spacecraft into orbit, dock with the International Space Station for 8 days, and return home. But when the two astronauts first attempted to approach the ISS, five of the Starliner’s critical thrusters failed for a time, and the astronauts were in the unenviable position of piloting a potentially unreliable spacecraft.  Their story grabbed headlines around the world. After successfully docking with ISS, the decision was made to return the Starliner unmanned and have the astronauts stay aboard the ISS until they could be returned safely. That decision extended their stay to 286 days in space, and they finally returned to Earth in March of 2025.   It’s the type of high-stakes situation Sunita Williams, who goes by Suni, has trained for much of her professional life. A graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy and the U.S Naval Test Pilot School, she has spent years learning how to calmly solve potentially life-threatening problems in air and spacecraft. It’s the type of work that underscores the importance of collaborating well with others, doing your homework, and trusting your team.    💬 In this episode, we explore: Highlights of Suni’s three missions to the ISS, including how she sleeps, exercises, and showers in space How her career proved to be a series of unexpected pivots, how she handled it, and her advice to young women starting out  Why she never felt “stranded” on the ISS and remained convinced that she & Butch Wilmore would eventually return home to Earth safely  What’s involved in the high-pressure task of space walks, and the awe-inspiring sights she witnessed  What her plans are for the future, and her thoughts on sending crews to the Moon and to Mars.   🔗 Check out NASA.gov 📸 Follow @NASA on Instagram  📸 Follow Suni Williams on X 🔗 Check out info on NASA Expedition 72 & Expedition 71    💻Video of Suni Williams & Butch Wilmore working & exercising on the ISS  💻Video of Suni Williams & Butch Wilmore on a spacewalk on November 12, 2024  💻Video of Suni Wiliams & Butch Wilmore’s return to Earth on March 18, 2025  💻Watch episodes on HOW SHE DOES IT on our YouTube Page  📸 Follow the show on Instagram: @hsdipodcast🎧 New episodes of How She Does It drop every Tuesday. Be sure to follow us so you never miss an episode Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Carla Hall is a force. Her effervescence is a welcome ingredient in the many shows she has fronted, including “The Chew,” Fox’s “Next Level Baker,” and Food Network’s “Holiday Baking Challenge” and “Worst Cooks in America.” But what might surprise you is that she began her professional career as an accountant after being rejected from her chosen college and a dream of studying theater.   In her conversation with Karen Finerman, Carla shares how she has dealt with disappointment and setbacks, inevitably turning them into triumphs.  A creative and curious entrepreneur, she has authored award-winning cookbooks, created a line of cookware for QVC, and established an online platform to guide women through personal and professional challenges. She is not afraid of embracing what’s new and next, and she is on a mission to encourage other women to approach life the same way.  💬 In this episode, we explore: The life-long dream Carla is making come true in 2026 Her thoughts on reuniting with Clinton Kelly and Michael Symon on  their “Chewed Up” show and podcast  Why she decided to go grey on national TV  How she advocated for herself on “The Chew” when she was being passed over for opportunities  Her story of meeting her husband and getting married - after 40  🔗 Check out TheMeMenu.com 🔗 Visit Carla Hall’s website 🎧 Check Out The Chewed Up Podcast & YouTube Page  📸 Follow @CarlaPHall on Instagram  📸 Follow: @ChefCarla Hall on Facebook 📸Follow  @CarlaHall on X 💻Watch episodes on HOW SHE DOES IT on our YouTube Page  📸 Follow the show on Instagram: @hsdipodcast🎧 New episodes of How She Does It drop every Tuesday. Be sure to follow us so you never miss an episode Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Women often have a blur of busy days — especially this time of year - going from meetings and important phone calls to the grocery store or soccer practice. It often feels like the day goes by in the blink of an eye. This, of course, leaves many of us feeling drained at the end of the day, or inspired to push off our most important tasks to next week — or we forget about them completely.  So how can we better juggle our busy work days, the challenges of raising a family, and all of the other tasks in between, while still making time for fun?  We’re sharing one of our favorite episodes from season 1 to help you do just that, because Laura Mae Martin has cracked the code. She’s an Executive Productivity Advisor at Google and she coaches Google’s top executives on time management and efficiency.  She offers her take on how to cut out time-suck meetings once and for all, and why discovering our “power hours” does wonders for our creativity and productivity.  💬 In this episode: * Manage your email inbox like doing laundry - sort, prioritize, and focus on one task at a time. * Use the list funnel method to organize tasks and prioritize based on timeframes. * Limit and optimize meetings by setting agendas, evaluating their necessity, and providing feedback. * Identify your power hours and schedule important tasks during those times for maximum productivity.  * Minimize multitasking and manage email effectively to improve productivity. 🔗 Resources & Links: 👩‍💼 Learn more about Laura Mae Martin at lauramaemartin.com    📚 Check out Laura Mae Martin’s Book Uptime at lauramaemartin.com/book 📲 Follow Laura Mae Martin on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/lauramaemartin/ 📲 Follow How She Does It on Instagram: @hsdipodcast 🎧 New episodes drop every Tuesday. Hit “Follow” so you never miss a moment. 💌 Join the HerMoney community: hermoney.com/subscribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Deborah Roberts is an Emmy and Peabody award-winning journalist.  She has graced our television screens for 30+ years, from her early days at stations in Columbus, Knoxville, and Orlando to one of the most coveted jobs in the business: co-anchoring 20/20 at ABC News.   That rise has come with its share of lessons and shifting priorities, but Deborah is now clearly at the top of her game.    The New York Times best-selling author’s new book was inspired by her early life growing up with six sisters in Perry, Georgia.   It’s called “Sisters Loved and Treasured Stories of Unbreakable Bonds.”  In it, she interviewed a number of sisters to gain perspective on what makes this relationship so unique and essential.  These days, Deborah and husband Al Roker are empty-nesters, and she’s knee-deep in preparation for her daughter Leila’s wedding next spring.   In this episode, Deborah opens up about working her way through the ranks of TV News, her thoughts on America’s fascination with true crime, and how she’s grown to appreciate the special relationship she has with her siblings.  💬 In this episode, we explore: Deborah’s decision to turn down a big network job just as she was about to become a mother, and how that impacted her career The ways Deborah’s work and leadership style has shifted and evolved  The story of how Deborah and Al first met and her thoughts on having a partner who is in the same industry (Hint: sometimes it’s great, and occasionally, it’s not-so-helpful.)  What it was like interviewing daughter Leila and step-daughter Courtney about their relationship for her book  Memories from her time growing up in Perry, Georgia, including moving from a segregated elementary school to an integrated school. You can see more of Deborah on ABC’s 20/20 on Friday nights and streaming the next day on Hulu and Disney+. You can also hear more on the 20/20 podcast she hosts called "The After Show" - available wherever you get your podcasts and on video on Hulu and Disney Plus.  Resources:🔗 Visit ABC News 20/20 🔗 For Information on “Sisters Loved and Treasured Stories of Unbreakable Bonds.” 📸  Follow Deborah Roberts on Instagram  🎧Listen To Deborah Roberts on “The After Show”  🎧 New episodes of How She Does It drop every Tuesday. Be sure to follow us so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Kavita Patel is the definition of a high achiever.   She holds multiple demanding jobs: a primary care physician, a venture partner at New Enterprise Associates, a professor at Stanford University School of Medicine, and a medical contributor for NBC News. And those are just the roles she has right now.  Previously, she served as a director of policy in the Obama White House and a deputy staff director on health for Sen Ted Kennedy.   So what drives her to pursue new challenges?  Dr. Patel shares with Karen Finerman how her upbringing as one of three daughters of Indian parents who owned and operated a motel in Texas shaped her approach to earning a living.  Plus, Dr. Patel explains how a friend from across the political aisle “RSVP’d” her into a new opportunity that allowed her to build generational wealth for her family, and how that experience shaped her approach to helping others.   💬 In this episode, we explore: The game-changing nature of GLP-1s and what Dr. Patel sees as the potential additional efficacies for this class of drugs In a time when conversations around certain medical and scientific issues have become more politicized, Dr. Patel explains how her approach has evolved, in a way she hopes helps understanding in both directions.  The unique way Dr. Patel uses her “failures” to learn and become a better leader Dr. Patel shares her strategy for entering new spaces and why she loves learning difficult things  📸 Follow Dr. Kavita Patel on LinkedIn  🔗 Visit New Enterprise Associates Website  Books Mentioned In This Podcast:  The 5 Types of Wealth: A Transformative Guide to Design Your Dream Life by Sahil Bloom Mother Mary Comes to Me by Arundhati Roy The City and Its Uncertain Walls by Haruki MurakamiLet Them by Mel Robbins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How does one go from being a college dropout to the CEO of a billion-dollar company with a role on “Shark Tank?” If you ask Kendra Scott, the answer would be a determination to understand her customer, a hunger to keep learning, and a grateful attitude. It’s been nearly a quarter century since Scott, then a new mom, started a small jewelry business in her spare bedroom. The focus was quality, stylish pieces that were also affordable. For 10 years, she “bootstrapped” the fashion accessories business on loans and debt until she landed her first investor. By 2016, the company was valued at one billion dollars. Scott, who had a failed retail hat business prior to launching her namesake business, grew her business by making smart hires, reinvesting wisely, and learning as much as she could along the way.   Kendra Scott has retained majority control of her business and has placed “family, fashion, and philanthropy” as the company's pillars. In terms of her own family, she has raised three sons and is newly engaged to country superstar Zac Brown. She describes their relationship—and the whole lives they lead, along with their blended family of eight kids—as “two comets, headed in the same direction.”     💬 In this episode, we explore:  Kendra Scott’s perspective on the future of her business, now that she’s back as interim CEO after serving as executive chairwoman since 2021 Kendra Scott’s reaction to seeing Pete Davidson walk into “Shark Tank” How the Great Recession gave Kendra Scott the impetus to innovate her business  Why Kendra Scott wants to create a corporate culture where her employees can give her bad news. The way Kendra Scott is raising her three sons to understand the importance of making their own money and creating their own success.  🔗 Visit Kendra Scott - Lifestyle & Jewelry Company 📸 Follow Kendra Scott - LIfestyle & Jewelry Company on Instagram  📸 Follow Kendra Scott on Instagram  📸 Follow Kendra Scott on TikTok 📸 Follow the show on Instagram: @hsdipodcast🎧 New episodes of How She Does It drop every Tuesday. Be sure to follow us so you never miss an episode Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anglea Buchdahl has been leading one of NYC’s most influential Reform Judaism congregations since 2014.  Not only is she the first female leader of Central Synagogue in its more than 185-year history, but she is also changing the expectations around what it can look like to be a senior rabbi.  In this episode, Rabbi Buchdahl joins Karen Finerman to discuss her memoir “Heart Of a Stranger: An Unlikely Rabbi's Story of Faith, Identity, and Belonging.” In it, she shares how her Buddhist Korean mother and Jewish American father shaped her outlook on life, faith, and God. She went on to become the first Asian American to be ordained as a rabbi. Building her career presented its own challenges: from navigating the realities of being a working mother to deciding when and how to pursue bigger opportunities.  Along the way, she even faced doubters who said she lacked the “gravitas.” She persevered and has established herself as a leading voice in the Reform Jewish community.   💬 In this episode, we explore: How Rabbi Buchdahl resists putting too much stock in external criticism - or validation  One of the craziest days in Rabbi Buchdahl’s career, which proved to be a perfect representation of the challenges of being a working mother How a coin toss helped Rabbi Buchdahl take one of the biggest leaps of her career  The role Rabbi Buchdahl says humility plays in being a good leader (and helped convince her to accept an invite to the White House).  The meaningful moment Rabbi Buchdhl was able to publicly thank her mother for her support and guidance 🔗 Visit Central Synagogue’s Website 🔗 Learn More about  “Heart Of a Stranger: An Unlikely Rabbi's Story of Faith, Identity, and Belonging” 📸 Follow Rabbi Angela Buchdahl On Instagram  📸 Watch Rabbi Angela Buchdahl’s sermons on YouTube 📸 Follow the show on Instagram: @hsdipodcast 🎧 New episodes of How She Does It drop every Tuesday. Be sure to follow us so you never miss an episode Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BLUEY is a bona fide global phenomenon. In 2024, the animated show about a delightful Australian dog and her family saw more than 55+ billion minutes streamed in the U.S.  When you add in the first six months of 2025, it’s more than 80+ billion minutes total streamed.  That kind of success is rare, and it’s Nicki Sheard’s job to shepherd the brand and its beloved characters beyond the screen: from inside popular games like Just Dance, to appearing on the sides of Converse sneakers, and being one of the very few non-Disney brands to be brought into the Disney parks (coming in 2026.)  It’s a career Nicki Sheard may not have had if she didn’t trust her gut. Midway through pursuing a PhD at Harvard, she realized science (and dissecting fruit flies) wasn’t the path for her.  Her determination and curiosity has helped her shape a unique professional journey that’s taken her to P&G, McKinsey Consulting, Charlotte Tilbury and the BBC. As CEO of BBC Studios Brands & Licensing, Nicki oversees the growth of Bluey (for which the BBC is co-commissioner, distributor and licensor of the multi-award-winning animated series produced by Ludo Studio) as well as brands like Dr. Who, Strictly Come Dancing (Dancing With The Stars) and BBC Earth.   💬 In this episode, we explore: Why Nicki chose to trust her gut and leave Harvard before completing her Phd  The professionals lessons Nicki learned working as a consultant How BCC Studios is embracing Artificial Intelligence to create new products  The two guiding principles Nicki uses to prioritize work and family  What Nicki sees as the unique appeal behind Bluey and the safeguards she uses to protect the brand 🔗 Visit Bluey’s website 🔗 Visit The Booker Prize website 📸 Follow Bluey on TikTok 📸 Follow BBC Studios on Instagram  📸 Follow the show on Instagram: @hsdipodcast🎧 New episodes of How She Does It drop every Tuesday. Be sure to follow us so you never miss an episode Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It was the role of a lifetime: Angelica Schuyler in the Broadway phenomenon “Hamilton.”  But Renée Elise Goldsberry turned down the audition. Not just once, but multiple times.   As she explains to Karen Finerman in this episode and in her new documentary “Satisfied,” it was at that same moment that the family Renée had fought so hard to create was finally coming together.  She and husband Alexis had just brought home their daughter Brielle, adopted from Ethiopia. She joined big brother Benjamin to make their family of four. After years of infertility struggles, Renée was ready to spend her energy being a mom to her very young children.  That was her plan, until her manager implored her to at least listen to the music from what was then called “The Hamilton Mixtape.”  In the moment that she first heard Lin-Manuel Miranda singing the demo for “Satisfied,” she knew she wanted the part.  She got it, and the rest is Broadway history.  Renée’s versatility as a singer and actress has served her well since then: she starred in the musical comedy series “Girls5Eva” and can now be seen in Oscar-winner Kathryn Bigelow’s new film “A House of Dynamite” on Netflix.  In it, she plays the first lady as the president, played by Idris Elba, is facing a nuclear crisis.   💬 In this episode, we explore: Renée’s memories of “Hamilton” from its workshop days to its recent 10th anniversary celebration  How Renée managed the demands of a mega-hit Broadway musical while raising young children Behind the scenes of her new documentary "Satisfied,' and how fellow actresses Kelli O’Hara and Audra McDonald supported her  Why her new album “Who I Really Am” is her most personal work yet  How Renée knew her husband Alexis Johnson was the right one for her The role faith has played in both Renée’s personal and professional life  The good advice her “Girls5Eva” co-star Paula Pell gave her about managing anxiety The coveted birthday present Renée gives to her friends and family  And the exciting text John Mulaney sent Renée and her fellow castmates of “Documentary Now! Original Cast Album: Co-Op” 🔗 Visit Renée Elise Goldsberry’s website 🔗 For Information on the SATISFIED Documentary  🔗 For information on Netflix’s A HOUSE OF DYNAMITE 🎧 Listen To Renee’s New Album, Who I Really Am  📸 Follow Renée Elise Goldsberry on Instagram 📸 Follow Renée Elise Goldsberry on TikTok 📸 Follow the show on Instagram: @hsdipodcast 🎧 New episodes of How She Does It drop every Tuesday. Be sure to follow us so you never miss an episode Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“My whole life, people have been saying you're funny,” recalled Zarna Garg. “But if you are an Indian person, what do you do with that? That means nothing to us. Like if you are good at math, you become an accountant. What do you do with funny?” Lucky for audiences, Zarna figured it out and has become one of comedy’s hottest acts.  She’s mined her upbringing in India and a say-exactly-what-she’s-thinking attitude into comedy success.   On this episode, both Zarna and her daughter Zoya, a Stanford graduate who is now working closely with her mom, chat with Karen Finerman about their approach to building the business of Zarna Garg.  That includes tours, a New York Times best-selling memoir, a robust social presence, a family podcast, and more.    But they’re not resting on their laurels.  “I am really focused on the mission,” Zoya shared.  “I really believe [Zarna’s business] is going to be a really big thing one day. And I find so much purpose in that.” 💬 In this episode, we explore: Zarna’s upbringing in Mumbai, and how she left for the United States to avoid an arranged marriage during her teen years  How Zoya convinced Zarna, a stay-at-home mom and serial entrepreneur, to give comedy a try  Zarna’s unapologetic expectations for her kids, and how they’ve been able to meet them  How Zoya handles having her mother as a boss Zarna & Zoya’s relentless drive to grow their business.  Resources: 🔗 For Tour Info & More, Visit Zarna Garg’s Website  🔗 Play Grades With Gargs  📸  Follow Zarna Garg on Instagram 📸  Follow Zoya Garg on Instagram 📸 Follow the show on Instagram: @hsdipodcast 💬 Enjoying the show? Follow How She Does It and leave us a review. And don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Being an elite athlete like Chelsea Sodaro requires a unique level of commitment. It’s about training full-time, year-round, for a handful of marquee races. None is bigger than the Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaiʻi, a grueling 140-mile triathlon (a 2.4-mile swim, 112-mile bike race, plus a full 26.2-mile marathon). In 2022, her rookie year, Chelsea not only outperformed her professional competitors, crossing the finish line in just under 8 hours and 34 minutes, but she did so just 18 months after giving birth to her daughter Skylar. In the process, Chelsea became only the second mother to win at Kona.   On this episode, Chelsea joins Karen Finerman to share how she rose to the top of her sport while overcoming postpartum anxiety and depression, struggles that were compounded by her difficulty with breastfeeding and finding reliable childcare. Now, as Chelsea prepares for the 2025 Ironman World Championship, she is using her platform to make her sport a more welcoming and equitable place for new mothers.    💬 In this episode, we explore: How Chelsa is approaching her 4th Ironman World Championship Chelsea’s strategies and mantra for pushing through discomfort and pain  Why Chelsea views the triathlon’s swim as the toughest leg of the race, and how she trains for it  How Chelsea has embraced the role of boss of her team, which includes coaches, dieticians, equipment specialists, and more The sacrifices Chelsea’s family has made for her to compete at this level  Chelsea’s perspective on how professional athletes are changing the conversation about sport and mental health  Why Chelsea views her marriage as a key component of her professional success Resources: Visit Chelsea Sodaro’s website  🔗 For Information on the “Unlocking Yes” Weekend  🔗 For information on the 2025 Iroman World Championship 📸  Follow Chelsea Sodaro on Instagram 📸 Follow the show on Instagram: @hsdipodcast 🎧 New episodes of How She Does It drop every Tuesday. Be sure to follow us so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ballet’s biggest superstar, Misty Copeland, will be stepping off the stage as the Principal Dancer for the American Ballet Theater this fall after 25 years with the company.  So we thought this was a good time to revisit the conversation Misty and Karen Finerman shared during season 1 of the podcast.   To be a ballet dancer, you must be a dancer, an athlete, and a performer all at the same time. It is a competitive and complex hierarchy, with thousands of dancers funneling to just a small handful at the very top. There used to be an overwhelming lack of diversity in the professional ballet world, and Misty broke that barrier at ABT with her dedication and undeniable talent.  Since then, she has worked to increase the diversity of dancers on stage and widened the audience for this beautiful art form.  After retirement, she plans to continue using her voice as an author, producer, director of documentary films, and entrepreneur.  💬 In this episode: Misty shares the challenging circumstances she faced growing up How she was first introduced to ballet at the Boys & Girls Club at age 13 (which is late for those who turn professional)  Why she decided to stay with ABT after not being promoted as quickly as other dancers Her experience collaborating with Prince The unique public scrutiny she faced as she advanced in the company, and how she handled it  How being a dancer informed her role as a mom to her young son What she does if she forgets a move on stage (yes, it’s even happened to Misty Copeland!)  🔗 Resources & Links: 📲 Follow How She Does It on Instagram: @hsdipodcast👩‍💼 Learn more about Misty Copeland at mistycopeland.com 📸 Follow Misty on Instagram: @mistyonpointe 🎧 New episodes drop every Tuesday. Hit “Follow” so you never miss a moment. 💌 Join the HerMoney community: https://hermoney.com/subscribe/https://hermoney.com/subscribe/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Julia Boorstin thought she might take a year after graduating from Princeton and have some fun working at a magazine in New York City before going to grad school. As she shares with Karen Finerman on this episode of HOW SHE DOES IT, she was hired as a reporter at Fortune magazine (despite never having taken an economics class), fell in love with the world of business news, and never looked back.  Julia is now CNBC’s Senior Media & Tech Correspondent working out of the network’s Los Angeles bureau. Beyond reporting on tech mergers and interviewing titans of the media landscape, she has developed signature franchises for the network.  Among those are the CNBC Disruptor 50, which highlights “private companies transforming the economy and challenging companies in established industries.” She is also the author of When Women Lead: What They Achieve, Why They Succeed, and How We Can Learn from Them.  In it, she interviewed several female executives and combed academic research to identify the qualities and characteristics that women bring to the table and why businesses benefit from their leadership.  💬 In this episode, we explore: Why having a grateful attitude can be beneficial for leaders  The future of Artificial Intelligence / AI in business and everyday life, and why Julia believes people should engage with it, rather than fear it  The strategies Julia employed in her first job in order to be taken seriously as a young woman, plus her advice for young job-seekers today How Julia and her film producer husband manage their household with two busy careers and two young sons   The ways Julia found to grow her career, even though working out of Los Angeles, may have taken Julia off an obvious “anchor track” at CNBC. Resources: Web: https://juliaboorstin.com/ Instagram: @juliaboorstin Threads: @juliaboorstin LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliaboorstin/ Julia Boorstin's Book: When Women Lead CNBC Changemakers CNBC Disruptor 50 Coming Soon:  CNBC Changemakers & Power Players Podcast with Julia Boorston  Follow How She Does It on Instagram: @HSDIpodcast 💬 Enjoying the show? Follow How She Does It and leave us a review. And don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In an engaging and revealing conversation, Bonnie Hammer opens up to Karen Finerman about her decades-long career in media: from “surviving” Barry Diller, to greenlighting “Suits” and overseeing a hugely successful portfolio of networks that prompted The New York Times to proclaim her the ”Queen of Cable TV.”   She recently wrapped up her time as vice chair at NBCUniversal and is set to take on a completely different adventure in her next role.     On this episode of How She Does It, Bonnie shares stories, strategies, and secrets behind her hard-won success, including the key skill she credits with her ability to navigate multiple mergers and leadership changes.  She’s the author of the best-selling book "15 Lies Women Are Told at Work: ...And the Truth We Need to Succeed," and is a sought-after mentor for women in the media industry. 💬 In this episode, we explore: The types of projects Bonnie’s new endeavor, Bonkars, will take on (hint: it may mean great news for your designer shoes!) Bonnie’s perspective on Versant, the future home to most of NBCUniversal’s cable networks Why she thinks “fake it ‘til you make it” is always the wrong move What Bonnie misses most (and what she does *not* miss) now that she is not attached to a big media company The story behind “Suits” and how Bonnie’s guidance impacted the hit show Why she believes it is critical to understand the difference between “professional value” and “personal value.”  Resources: Find out more about Bonnie Hammer, including her book 15 Lies Women Are Told at Work: ...And the Truth We Need to Succeed at www.Bonnie-Hammer.com Follow How She Does It on Instagram: @HSDIpodcast 💬 Enjoying the show? Follow How She Does It and leave us a review. And don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jennifer Weiner has a slew of bestselling novels to her name, including Good in Bed, In Her Shoes, Big Summer, and Mrs. Everything. The Breakaway and most recently, The Griffin Sisters’ Greatest Hits. Her stories are filled with complex women and vital female relationships (think sisters, best friends, mothers & daughters, etc.). And she is on a mission to give her plus-sized protagonists “main character energy,” which includes plenty of romance - and never having them undergo some kind of redemptive, weight loss makeover.   On this episode of How She Does It, Jennifer shares with Karen Finerman her path to becoming a full-time author, her relationship with money (including why she never wants to be without money in the bank and what she did with her first big advance). Plus, she explains how the unfair scrutiny of young, famous women in the 1990s and early 2000s (like Britney Spears, Jessica Simpson, and  Carnie Wilson) inspired The Griffin Sisters’ Greatest Hits. 💬 In this episode, we explore: The influence of Toni Morrison on Jennifer’s writing Why Jennifer credits her career as a journalist for making her a better writer  Where Jennifer finds inspiration for her novels  The battles Jeninfer has fought with her publishers over her books’ cover images The cultural impact of weight-loss drugs like Ozempic on body positivity and acceptance  What Jennifer tells fellow authors when their books are optioned to be made into TV shows or movies  Resources: 🔗 Visit Jennifer’s website 📸  Follow Jennifer on Instagram 📸 Follow the show on Instagram: @hsdipodcast 🎧 New episodes of How She Does It drop every Tuesday. Be sure to follow us so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re revisiting one of our favorite conversations from Season 1, Karen’s unforgettable sit-down with comedian and actress Leanne Morgan, who proves it’s never too late to chase a dream. Leanne’s career didn’t just bloom; it exploded in her late 50s. At 57, she went viral, landed a Netflix comedy special that racked up millions of views, and took the stage across the country. Since we first aired this episode, she’s been named to the Forbes 50 Over 50 list, starred in a film with Reese Witherspoon and Will Ferrell, and most recently launched her own Netflix sitcom, Leanne, produced by Chuck Lorre. In this candid and hilarious conversation, Leanne shares how she got her start selling jewelry at home parties — accidentally discovering she had the chops to make women laugh until they cried (or peed!), and how she carved her own path while raising three kids in small-town Tennessee. ✨ Topics Covered: The unlikely way Leanne discovered stand-up — during in-home jewelry sales parties Balancing comedy gigs with motherhood and midnight sets Why Leanne almost walked away from comedy in her 50s The big risk she took investing in social media (that changed everything) What Reese Witherspoon told her about finding success later in life How she keeps her sanity (and her eyelashes on) while touring three cities a weekend What happens when she forgets her jokes mid-show — and how the audience saves her The wisdom and humor she brings from generations of Southern storytellers 🔗 Resources & Links: 📲 Follow How She Does It on Instagram: @hsdipodcast👩‍💼 Learn more about Leanne Morgan and her tour at leannemorgan.com 📸 Follow Leanne on Instagram: @leannemorgancomedy👍 Follow Leanne on Facebook: Leanne Morgan Comedy🎧 New episodes drop every Tuesday. Hit “Follow” so you never miss a moment.💌 Join the HerMoney community: hermoney.com/subscribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kate Gallego was in her mid-30s, and her life, on paper at least, seemed to be going perfectly: she was serving on the Phoenix city council, married to a congressman, and newly pregnant after having tried for some time. But within a matter of months, as she recalls, “ my life just fell upside down all at once.”   Her marriage broke up, and her mother was diagnosed with late-stage cancer.  Meanwhile, her dream job, the mayor of Phoenix, unexpectedly became available when the incumbent resigned to run for another office.  At first, she was convinced the timing wasn’t right. But with the encouragement of her supporters (and once her son started to sleep through the night), she came to understand that timing is never perfect, and sometimes you just need to jump at an opportunity.  She ran and won that special election in 2019 at the age of 37. Mayor Kate Gallego, now in her third and final term, shares with host Karen Finerman what she is doing to future-proof her city, her approach to raising her son (and what he’s taught her), and how her mother’s illness motivated her to work to make life better for residents of Phoenix.   💡 In this episode: Despite being a natural introvert, she’s learned to speak up and work a room  Why having an MBA has served her well as mayor What role Phoenix is playing to protect national security and help your smartphones run safely  How she juggles raising her son with her ex-husband, who is now a U.S. senator  The steps the city of Phoenix is taking to make the city more livable in the heat 🔗 Resources & Links: Follow How She Does It on Instagram Follow Mayor Kate Gallego on Instagram Follow Mayor Kate Gallego on LinkedIn 🎧 New episodes of How She Does It drop every Tuesday. Be sure to follow us so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you’re a Sex & The City fan, you know Lisa Todd Wexley (“LTW”), the stylish, accomplished New Yorker played by Nicole Ari Parker in And Just Like That. But here’s the real-life plot twist: Crystal McCrary McGuire — bestselling author, award-winning filmmaker, entrepreneur, and mom to NBA star Cole Anthony — inspired the character. Crystal joins host Karen Finerman to share how she left a top New York law firm to pursue a creative life, from penning New York Times bestsellers to producing groundbreaking documentaries. She opens up about raising a pro athlete, building a youth sports platform with Cole, and the discipline it takes to balance career, family, and passion projects. 💡 In this episode: "She Runs The World" - The Allyson Felix documentary on how the Olympian is changing the conversation on gender equality in sports The perks and challenges of running a business with Cole Anthony The daily practice she credits with transforming her into an artist The surprising way she learned about her “And Just Like That” connection The time management system that keeps her and husband Ray McGuire’s busy lives in sync 🔗 Resources & Links: Follow How She Does It on Instagram Follow Crystal McCrary McGuire on Instagram Info on the Game Up App  🎧 New episodes of How She Does It drop every Tuesday. Be sure to follow us so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

At 16, Pritika Swarup was planning to go into medicine. Then, on a family trip to Disney World, a modeling scout changed the course of her life. What followed was a whirlwind career walking runways, starring in global campaigns for Fenty Beauty, Ralph Lauren, and Athleta, and building an Instagram following of 1.2 million. But even as her career soared, Pritika stayed focused on school, graduating from Columbia University with a degree in financial economics. Now, she’s the founder and CEO of Prakti Beauty, a line of Ayurvedic-inspired skincare products grounded in the wellness traditions of her Indian heritage. On this episode of How She Does It, Pritika opens up to Karen Finerman about the pressure to be perfect, what she’s learned from building a business, and how she’s grown into a more collaborative (and less self-critical) leader. 💬 In this episode, we explore: Why she ditched traditional to-do lists for something way more effective What she hopes to build with her recent signing to CAA Her hardest lessons as a first-time founder The surprising parallels between fashion and finance And yes, her red carpet beauty routine—start to finish! Resources: Check out Prakti Beauty: www.praktibeauty.com Follow Prakti on Instagram: @praktibeauty Follow Pritika: @pritikaswarup 💬 Enjoying the show? Follow How She Does It and leave us a review. And don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Paris Hilton may have started as a reality star and tabloid fixture, but today she’s a powerhouse entrepreneur with one ambitious goal: to build a next-gen "Disney.” And at the center of that mission is Rachel Webber, Chief Commercial & Brand Officer of Paris Hilton's 11:11 Media. In this candid and energizing conversation, How She Does It host Karen Finerman sits down with Rachel to talk about her unconventional path—from writing term papers on Ally McBeal to running the digital team at Nat Geo, reinventing Playboy, and now shaping the future of pop culture through Paris Hilton’s media empire. Rachel brings decades of experience building iconic global brands, and now she’s leveraging that to lead a multi-platform content, commerce, and community business powered by one of the world’s most recognizable names. 💡 Topics covered: How a Kara Swisher podcast changed Rachel’s life Why Paris Hilton is nothing like the character she played on The Simple Life The story behind Rachel’s pivot from Nat Geo to Playboy Why Rachel prefers OKRs to “hustle culture” 🔗 Resources & Links: 📲 Follow How She Does It on Instagram: @hsdipodcast 👩‍💼 Rachel Webber on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/webberrachel 🌟 11:11 Media on LinkedIn: 1111 Media 📸 11:11 Media on Instagram: @11.11media 🎧 New episodes of How She Does It drop every Tuesday. Be sure to follow us so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“I’d rather fail as a writer than succeed as a lawyer,” says bestselling author Gretchen Rubin — a realization that struck while she was clerking for Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor. In this deeply honest and often humorous episode of How She Does It, Gretchen shares how chasing what she was truly interested in — power, money, fame, and sex — unexpectedly opened the door to a successful writing career. Host Karen Finerman sits down with Gretchen to explore the winding path that led to The Happiness Project, a book that launched a movement and transformed Gretchen’s life. With over 3.5 million copies sold and 11 books published, Gretchen reflects on what success has really meant for her happiness, how she copes with life’s irritations, and why abstaining from sugar works better for her than moderation. In this episode, Gretchen and Karen discuss: ✨ Why Gretchen left law for writing — and how she knew it was time 📘 The surprising ups and downs behind The Happiness Project 🧠 Why meditation isn’t for everyone (and that’s OK!) 🎯 The power of “choosing the bigger life” when making tough decisions 🥂 Why saving things “for a special occasion” might actually be wasting them 💪 The value of loving the drudgery in meaningful work 🍫 Abstinence vs. moderation — and how it plays out in daily life 📚 Plus: their favorite aphorisms from Gretchen’s new book, Secrets of Adulthood Resources & More: 🔗 Visit Gretchen’s website 🎧 Listen to the Happier with Gretchen Rubin podcast 📸 Follow the show on Instagram: @hsdipodcast 🎧 New episodes of How She Does It drop every Tuesday. Be sure to follow us so you never miss an episode.\ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Whether it’s brunch with your crew, a romantic anniversary dinner, or a buzzy new opening downtown, chances are you’ve tapped OpenTable to lock in that perfect reservation. This week on How She Does It, host Karen Finerman sits down with the woman behind the platform that seats 1.8 billion diners a year: OpenTable CEO Debby Soo. In a wide-ranging and refreshingly candid conversation, Debby opens up about everything from navigating corporate leadership during a pandemic to what drives her relentless ambition. (Hint: It’s not just about power—it’s about freedom.) 🎧 Listen in as Debby shares: How growing up the only child of immigrants shaped her, including learning how to code-switch and work harder than anyone else in the room.  The clever way she landed the CEO gig at OpenTable Why she struggled in her early days in banking, and how she overcame it How her approach to fixing problems has changed now that she’s a CEO The game-changing advice from her executive coach that reshaped her leadership The funny moment from the first date with her now-husband when she knew he was the one What she told her 6-year-old after he bragged, “Both my parents are CEOs.”  And yes—how to actually score that impossible reservation 🎧 New episodes of How She Does It drop every Tuesday. Be sure to follow us so you never miss an episode. Resources: Follow How She Does It on Instagram: ⁠@hsdipodcast⁠ Follow Debby Soo on Instagram and LinkedIn Keep up with the latest on OpenTable via Instagram and TikTok Explore great restaurants on OpenTable online and the app. … Does more financial confidence sound good to you, then you might want to try:  🚀 ⁠FinanceFixx⁠ – HerMoney’s 4 or 8-week Money Makeover financial coaching program that will help you get your finances on track!  📈 ⁠InvestingFixx⁠ – HerMoney’s investing club for women who are ready to learn market lingo, and grow their wealth. Your first month with us is completely free! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re kicking off Season 2 of How She Does It with a powerhouse first guest: none other than Jenna Bush Hager, co-host of TODAY’s fourth hour, bestselling author, and founder of the new production company and publishing imprint, ⁠Thousand Voices⁠. For nearly six years, Jenna and Hoda Kotb brought laughter, honesty, and heart to morning television. But when Hoda announced she was leaving the show, Jenna was suddenly faced with a major transition: stepping forward as the show’s solo anchor and leading an entirely new chapter — Jenna & Friends. Since then, she’s shared the screen with 50 different guest co-hosts (yes, 50!) while continuing to connect with audiences through joy, spontaneity, and total transparency. In this candid and unfiltered conversation, Jenna opens up about: The emotional moment Hoda told her she was leaving, how they said goodbye, and the generous way Hoda helped Jenna before she left What it’s like “dating” 50 different co-hosts on live TV Launching her production company and publishing imprint, Thousand Voices Her secret for reading so many books every week Her leadership style, learning to say “no,” and why you should always take the meeting How she and her husband Henry balance work, parenting, and privacy It’s the perfect conversation to kick off this season’s journey into how bold, brilliant women manage the messy, magical balance of work, life, and ambition. Resources: 📌 Follow How She Does It on Instagram: ⁠@hsdipodcast⁠ 📚 ⁠Conform by Ariel Sullivan⁠ hits shelves Fall 2025. 📌 Follow Jenna on Instagram:⁠ @JennaBHager⁠ 📺 Follow ⁠@JennaandFriends⁠ and ⁠@ReadWithJenna⁠ 🌐 Learn more at⁠ ThousandVoices.com⁠ 🎧 New episodes of How She Does It drop every Tuesday. Be sure to follow us so you never miss a story. … Does more financial confidence sounds good to you, then you might want to try:  🚀 ⁠FinanceFixx⁠ – HerMoney’s 4 or 8-week Money Makeover financial coaching program that will help you get your finances on track!  📈 ⁠InvestingFixx⁠ – HerMoney’s investing club for women who are ready to learn market lingo, and grow their wealth. Your first month with us is completely free!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s time for another great season of How She Does It with Karen Finerman, full of insightful conversations with a diverse group of women leaders.  Each week, Karen brings her perspective as a CEO and mother of four (and not to mention, a big WNBA fan) to these discussions about women, money, and power.   We’ll hear from influential women across business, entertainment, and sports, who share their own triumphs and challenges.  You will come away from these episodes with insights and encouragement about how to navigate your own personal and professional life (and who doesn’t need that?)   Guests for the new season include: Jenna Bush Hager - TODAY Host & Founder, Thousand Voices Debby Soo - CEO, OpenTable Gretchen Rubin - NY Times Bestselling Author & Podcast Host Pritika Swarup - Model and Founder & CEO, Pratki Beauty And more! The new season starts on July 8th.  Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and share your favorite episodes.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Karen Finerman, longtime Wall Street investor, mom of four, and familiar face on CNBC, returns with another inspiring season of conversations spotlighting extraordinary women at the top of their fields. 💬 This season, Karen sits down with powerhouse guests, including: Jenna Bush Hager - TODAY Host & Founder, Thousand Voices Debby Soo - CEO, OpenTable Gretchen Rubin - NY Times Bestselling Author & Podcast Host Pritika Swarup - Model and Founder & CEO, Pratki Beauty Expect candid conversations about ambition, leadership, money, and what power really looks like when women own it. 📅 First episode drops July 8 — don’t miss it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s no secret that women’s basketball is exploding in popularity. The WNBA had a record-breaking season last year, which was also its most-watched season in over two decades. Now as some of those college stars (like Caitlin Clark) graduate from college and move on, the WNBA is hoping to build on their momentum.  One of the women we can thank for that momentum is Clara Wu Tsai. She bought the New York Liberty basketball team in 2019 with her husband Joe Tsai, and immediately made profound changes to turn it around. Her goals for this year? To win a championship, and show that women's professional sports can be profitable. This will be our final episode of Season 1. We’re so thankful you joined us for the first season of “How She Does It,” and we can’t wait to see you again later this year!  Join us! Snag all the latest episodes, savvy budgeting tips, investing advice and even giveaways via the HerMoney Newsletter at Hermoney.com/subscribe! Chapters: 00:00 Background and Values 04:58 Academic Journey and Career Path 11:01 Becoming the Owner of the New York Liberty 15:49 Success and Goals for the New York Liberty 22:04 Promoting Social Justice through the Social Justice Fund 25:56 Studying Peak Performance in Elite Athletes with the Wu Tsai Performance Alliance Takeaways: As the owner of the New York Liberty basketball team, Clara revitalized the team by moving them back to New York City and investing in player health and care. The team's success and their goal of increasing viewership for women's professional sports demonstrate the potential profitability of women's sports. Clara and her husband, Joe Tsai, divide and conquer the responsibilities of running the Brooklyn Nets and the New York Liberty. Clara is involved in social justice initiatives, including the Social Justice Fund, which supports economic mobility and racial justice in Brooklyn. Clara also leads the Wu Tsai Performance Alliance, which studies peak performance in elite athletes, with a focus on female athletes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Women across all industries need more female mentors and role models, and perhaps nowhere is that more imperative than in the field of STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics). When we have more women in STEM, there’s a ripple effect — scientific and financial outcomes for women are improved across the board.  The good news is that more women than ever are choosing career paths in the field. Paola Arlotta, a neurobiologist and stem cell scientist at Harvard University, is one of the women paving the way for other female scientists. She's showing that it’s possible to run a lab and raise a family at the same time, and this week she shares insight into her career and her work. Takeaways: Brain organoids are tiny pieces of brain tissue that are made in a lab from stem cells. They can be used to study the development of the human brain and understand neurological diseases. Brain organoids have the potential to revolutionize drug development and personalized medicine.  There are many different ways to be successful in science, and it's important to find your own path. Having diverse role models is crucial for inspiring and empowering women in science. Balancing a career in science with family life requires support and collaboration. Advancements in technology and data analysis will lead to a leap forward in drug development and disease understanding. Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:01:33 - Paolo Arlotta's Background and Decision to Pursue Science 00:06:24 - The Process and Significance of Creating Brain Organoids 00:10:25 - The Potential of Brain Organoids in Understanding and Treating Diseases 00:22:01 - Women in Science 00:28:12 - Challenges of Balancing Career and Family 00:31:01 - Role Models and Mentorship 00:34:52 - Lightning Round Questions Join us! Snag all the latest episodes, savvy budgeting tips, investing advice, and even giveaways via the HerMoney Newsletter at Hermoney.com/subscribe! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

According to research by Deloitte, the number of women who reach the highest level of leadership in financial services is on the rise, with women holding 18% of financial C-suite positions globally. But the research also says that number is climbing slowly — without a more concerted effort, women financial leaders may not even reach 25% by 2031. Lindsay Hans, President and Co-head of Merrill Wealth Management, is working to change that. In her role, she’s committed to lowering the barrier to entry for women financial advisors — including being a strong advocate for their new training program which is more attractive to female advisors who may not have a pre-existing network of wealthy connections. Takeaways:  Historical reasons, such as wealth distribution and demographics, have contributed to the underrepresentation of women in the financial services industry.  The presence of women in leadership roles in the financial services industry is slow but increasing Younger women are increasingly knowledgeable and comfortable with financial decisions. There is a preference for financial advisors of the same sex, but it varies on a case-by-case basis. Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction 06:51 - Lindsay Hans Career Advancement 16:20 - Initiatives to Support Women Financial Advisors 20:40 - Advisors and Client Relationships 25:58 - Challenges in Attracting Women to Financial Advisory Role 30:15 - Conclusion More money news when you need it! Get the latest and greatest updates on all things investing, budgeting and making money. Subscribe to the HerMoney newsletter at Hermoney.com/subscribe! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Making the decision to have kids is one of the biggest decisions a woman can make in her life, and increasingly, women (and men) are not waiting until they find the right person to have kids with — they’re walking the journey on their own.  With a wide array of options from sperm and egg donors to surrogacy or adoption, there are more options than ever for those choosing the journey into parenthood. When Leigh Gallagher, Senior Managing Director at Teneo, was in her early 40s, she decided she was done waiting for the “dating gods” and made the choice to have a child on her own. She says that while she’s famously bad at making decisions, this was actually the easiest one she’s ever made.  Listen in to hear details on how she chose a sperm donor, how she’s built a village of childcare to support her, and why her daughter knows that above all, they are always a team.  Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:05:02 - Decision to Have a Baby 00:11:31 - Pregnancy and Preparing for Parenthood 00:13:46 - Choices as a Single Parent 00:14:21 - Life Changes After Having Her Daughter 00:17:06 - Challenges of Single Parenthood 00:18:58 - Destiny and Parenthood 00:21:31 - Advice for Prospective Single Parents and Current Parents 00:24:09 - Lightning Round Takeaways: Making the decision to become a single mother by choice can be empowering and fulfilling. Having a strong support system, such as a nanny or trusted babysitters is crucial.  The process of fertility treatments and choosing a sperm donor can be challenging but ultimately rewarding. Transparency is key when talking to children about their unique family structure. For those considering becoming single parents, it's important to talk to others who have gone through the same experience and to think about the long-term impact of the decision. Despite the challenges, being a single parent can bring immense joy and fulfillment. Join the HerMoney community! For the latest episode drops and financial news-you-can-use, subscribe to our newsletter at Hermoney.com/subscribe! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Women’s ability to access high-quality, affordable, healthcare is a huge issue. From conception to asking questions about IVF and egg freezing, to our peri and postmenopausal life stages, we need easy access to specialized care for a lifetime. That’s exactly why Kate Ryder created Maven Clinic, a comprehensive 24/7 virtual platform that offers support and referrals related to fertility and family planning, pregnancy, postpartum health, adoption, surrogacy, parenting, and menopause.  Kate details how she went from journalist to startup founder, and how Maven provides straightforward access to care for women at all life stages.  Takeaways: Increasing access to affordable fertility care is crucial for women's health. Maven Clinic provides comprehensive support and referrals for various stages of women's health. The need for more women in the healthcare industry and venture capital The impact of recent IVF restrictions in Alabama on patients and clinics. Chapters:  00:00 Introduction and the Importance of Access to Fertility Care 06:52 The Origin Story of Maven Clinic 14:43 Expanding Services to Support Conception and Menopause 26:53 The Unprecedented Situation in Alabama 28:17 The Need for Comprehensive Women's Health Services Join the HerMoney community! For the latest episode drops and financial news-you-can-use, subscribe to our newsletter at Hermoney.com/subscribe! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices