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| Building Women’s Financial Independence and Fixing the Broken Rung with Megan Schoettmer | 08 Jan 2025 | 00:26:06 | |
Do you feel confident that you’re in control of your financial future? With the huge transfer of wealth to women in this country, it’s more important than ever to be financially literate and feel confident in the conversation. In today’s episode, Megan Schottmer shares her inspiring journey of overcoming shyness and self-doubt to become a trailblazing leader in the financial services industry. Megan candidly discusses the importance of financial empowerment for women, the critical role of mentors and sponsors, and strategies for navigating the corporate ladder as an introvert. This week’s episode 150 of How Women Inspire Podcast is about building women’s financial independence and fixing the broken rung! In this episode of How Women Inspire Podcast, Megan Schoettmer is sharing the importance of ensuring women take an active role in their financial lives and actionable steps you can take right now to leverage your authentic self to succeed in a male-dominated industry. Megan Schoettmer is regional president of PNC Bank, Northern California. Prior to joining PNC in August 2022, she served as managing director and Commercial Banking leader of middle market banking for Wells Fargo focusing on various industries including technology, commercial and industrial, and commercial real estate in Silicon Valley and the greater San Francisco Bay Area. Active in the community, Schoettmer serves as a board member for the Bay Area Council and the Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose. She serves on the advisory board for Santa Clara University's Ciocca Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship and is co-chair for How Women Lead #GetOnBoardWeek. Some of the talking points Julie and Megan go over in this episode include:
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| Embracing Ambition and Rejecting Apologies with Shellye Archambeau [Replay] | 01 Jan 2025 | 00:25:29 | |
As women in the workplace, the odds of success and growth are not usually in our favor. So, what can we do to improve our odds and set ourselves up for success? In this episode of How Women Inspire, we sit down with Shellye Archambeau, experienced CEO, board director, and author of Unapologetically Ambitious. Shellye shares her inspiring story of overcoming the odds as a Black woman in tech to become a CEO, emphasizing the importance of setting goals, making intentional decisions, and more. This week’s episode 149 of How Women Inspire Podcast is about embracing ambition and rejecting apologies! In this episode of How Women Inspire Podcast, Shellye Archambeau is sharing the importance of making daily decisions that align with your goals and actionable steps you can take right now to create a self-care plan to keep yourself healthy. Shellye Archambeau is an experienced CEO and board director with a track record of building brands, high-performance teams, and organizations. She currently serves on the boards of Verizon, Roper Technologies, and Okta. She's also a strategic adviser to Forbes Ignite and the president of Arizona State University and serves on the board of two national nonprofits Catalyst and Braven. Shellye is also the author of “Unapologetically Ambitious: Take Risks, Break Barriers, and Create Success on Your Own Terms.” Some of the talking points Julie and Shellye go over in this episode include:
Check out Shellye’s book Unapologetically Ambitious: Take Risks, Break Barriers, and Create Success on Your Own Terms. Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me! And don’t forget to follow, rate, and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways! Learn more about How Women Inspire at https://www.howwomenlead.com/podcast CONNECT WITH SHELLYE ARCHAMBEAU: | |||
| Overcoming Barriers with Confidence, Resilience, and Determination with Deborah Smith | 30 Oct 2024 | 00:22:56 | |
Even if we think our career is on a straight path, life has a funny way of presenting us with unexpected opportunities and changing our trajectories. Deborah Smith knows this firsthand, having moved around in the financial industry and taken almost every opportunity that presented itself before founding The CenterCap Group, a boutique investment bank serving the real estate industry. Deborah is here this week to share her journey with us, as well as offer advice on our career mindsets, surrounding ourselves with a support network, and more! This week’s episode 140 of How Women Inspire Podcast is about overcoming barriers with confidence, resilience, and determination! In this episode of How Women Inspire Podcast, Deborah Smith is sharing the importance of keeping your eyes open for unexpected career opportunities and actionable steps you can take right now to approach your career with confidence. Deborah Smith is Co-Founder and CEO of The CenterCap Group, LLC and heads the firm's Strategic Capital and M&A and Execution efforts. Prior to forming The CenterCap Group, LLC, Ms. Smith was Co-Head of M&A and a Senior Managing Director with CB Richard Ellis Investors (CB Richard Ellis's $40 billion AUM investment management business). She joined CBREI in July 2007 to co-head the build out of the firm's M&A efforts and led the firm's negotiation and acquisition of a majority interest in Wood Partners (one of the largest multifamily developers in the United States) in 2008. Some of the talking points Julie and Deborah go over in this episode include:
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| Julie Castro Abrams' Journey of Philanthropy and Impact | 25 Jan 2023 | 00:35:15 | |
Content Warning: This episode includes mention of child and animal neglect and abuse. There’s a developmental stage between ages 45-65 where having an impact is one of the most important parts of this stage in our lives and it is so important to take a moment to reflect on the impact we want to have on the world. In this week’s episode 49 of How Women Inspire Podcast, Julie shares her journey of philanthropy and impact! In this episode of How Women Inspire Podcast, Julie Castro Abrams shares how her childhood experiences were the foundation for her decision early in life to spend the rest of her life trying to make the world a better place and reflecting on her continued efforts to open her heart and door to others by caring for them and loving and accepting them as they are. Some of the talking points Julie goes over in this episode include:
Julie shares her story to show that being a life-long philanthropist and living a life of service is not easy but the gifts that come for both you and the people you help are immeasurable. Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me! And don’t forget to follow, rate, and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways!
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| Securing the Right VC as a Female Entrepreneur with Venture Capitalist and Board Director, Lara Druyan | 18 Jan 2023 | 00:35:42 | |
Venture capital is the most expensive form of capital there is because of the equity and control you’re giving up so it is in your best interest to do your due diligence to research the people behind the big decision-making. This week’s episode 48 of How Women Inspire Podcast is about securing the right VC as a female entrepreneur! In this episode of How Women Inspire Podcast, Julie Castro Abrams and Lara Druyan share the importance of women mentoring, supporting, and lending a helping hand to other women in the ways that men often do and actionable steps you can take right now to pitch yourself to secure VC with investors that are in alignment. Today’s guest, Lara Druyan is the managing director with Silicon Valley Data Capital, a seed and early stage venture capital fund focused on enterprise software and financial technology Fintech. She serves on the board of directors of CIBC, US Bancorp and Syncron, the leading global digital transformation consulting firm focused on financial services. Lara also has 25 years of experience in all phases of technology, product creation, and associated change management. She is an award winning business transformation leader and leverages her understanding of how large enterprise buys technology to advance startups in which she invests. As she puts it, she is one of the very few venture capitalists who has been on the buying side of technology, an impressive accomplishment to say the least. Some of the talking points Julie and Lara go over in this episode include:
Achieving things that are difficult means that you are going to fail a lot of the time and that’s totally fine. The whole point is to dust yourself off, realize it wasn’t the right opportunity for you, and have the tenacity to keep going. Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me! And don’t forget to follow, rate, and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways! CONNECT WITH LARA DRUYAN: CONNECT WITH JULIE CASTRO ABRAMS: | |||
| Positively Impacting the Climate Crisis with Virginia Klausmeier [Rerelease] | 11 Jan 2023 | 00:28:20 | |
The climate crisis has seen major changes in the past few decades. We’ve seen companies starting to step up to make positive climate changes and there are ways you can help with that. This week’s episode 47 of How Women Inspire Podcast is about how you can positively impact the climate crisis! In this episode of the How Women Inspire Podcast, Julie Castro Abrams and Virginia Klausmeier share the importance of massively curbing carbon emissions. We also chat about actionable steps you can take right now to make changes in your own business and life to support our climate. Virginia has dedicated the last 10 years to solving climate change, and on this life path, she founded a venture-backed climate tech company, Sylvatex (SVX) Inc. Sylvatex has won numerous awards/funding at industry conferences and venture competitions and is an affiliate with National Laboratories (LNBL) and USDA. Virginia is currently active in advising climate tech and minority-led organizations as well as a fellow/member of All Raise, Unreasonable Group, Alliance of CEO’s, Astia, Silicon Valley Leadership Group and is actively working on the growth and commercialization of Sylvatex Inc. Virginia attended Singularity University and the University of Oregon earning her B.S. in Chemistry/Economics and a M.S. in Engineering. Virginia currently has a number of patents pending and has been a speaker at a number of domestic and international events. Prior to this venture, she managed the new development ideas for a fortune 500 medical device companies and led the US clinical and biomechanical research. Virginia was featured as one of the "Top 10 women in biofuels" and was selected by Forbes for "30 under 30 in Energy". Last but not least, she is the proud partner to Ryan Irwin Klausmeier and the mother to two little boys River and Dakota. Some of the talking points Julie and Virginia go over in this episode include:
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| Taking Small Steps to Cause a Ripple-Effect of Change with Professor Rana Dajani | 04 Jan 2023 | 00:33:19 | |
When you start to do simple things every day that make an impact, those things will start to add up and cause a ripple effect to make a larger, more impactful change. This week’s episode 46 of How Women Inspire Podcast is about taking small steps to cause a ripple effect of change! In this episode of How Women Inspire Podcast, Julie Castro Abrams and Rana Dajani share the importance of fostering the curiosity to continue learning, exploring, and growing in everything we do and actionable steps you can take right now to take responsibility for the change you want to see in the world. Today’s guest wears many scarves in our society. Rana Dajani is a mother, grandmother, teacher, scientist, social entrepreneur, and human rights activist. She is currently a molecular biology professor at Hashemite University, President of the Society of Advancement of Science and Technology in the Arab World (SASTA), and President of the Jordan chapter of The Organization for Women in Science for the Developing World (OWSD). Rana recently won the 2022 Social Entrepreneurship Award from the Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship, the sister organization of the World Economic Forum. Her organization We Love Reading aims to install the love of reading and therefore knowledge in women across the world. We love reading won the Best Women in Film Documentary award, The Neighborhood Storyteller at the Mountain Film Festival in Telluride, Colorado, for its work on changing mindsets through reading to create change makers across Jordan. Rana is a sister of mine, a Women Leaders for the World graduate alum of that fellowship program. She continues to serve on the Women Leaders for the World Alumni Council. Most recently, her documentary was selected for the LA International Film Festival and she was a speaker at the United Nations to discuss how to achieve the SDGs through social and inclusive innovation. It is no surprise that Rana Dajani is a master of many scarves. Some of the talking points Julie and Rana go over in this episode include:
When you look at the world as a Kaleidoscope, you can celebrate the idea that everyone brings their unique value together to create something beautiful for the greater whole. Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me! And don’t forget to follow, rate, and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways! CONNECT WITH RANA DAJANI: CONNECT WITH JULIE CASTRO ABRAMS: | |||
| Believing in Your Belonging with Tricia Timm, Limited Partner of How Women Invest [Rerelease] | 28 Dec 2022 | 00:42:26 | |
Tricia Montalvo Timm was reading an article with a very low statistic of the number of Latinas who get a board seat - and it was at that moment that she realized she had the qualifications to do so herself and be the role model for others to take that step too. Tricia Montalvo Timm, a passionate advocate for Latinas, knows what it means to be the only or one of few in a room. That’s why episode 45 of How Women Inspire Podcast is about believing in your belonging! Ms. Timm is an established Silicon Valley leader with cross-functional experience in public and private companies. Ms. Timm has grown and scaled businesses from early-stage to multi-billion-dollar companies, including the sale of Looker to Google for $2.6 billion. She has been the first lawyer at 3 different high-growth start-ups and has extensive public company and corporate governance experience, advising management and boards on executive compensation, financial reporting and compliance matters. Throughout her 25-year career, Ms. Timm has sat in the boardroom at both private and public companies, presenting at board and committee meetings and advising on strategic issues. Given her experience, Ms. Timm can sit all on three board committees - Audit, Compensation and Nominating and Governance. In addition to the law, Ms. Timm has a passion for diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). While at Looker she launched the Company’s first DEI program where they developed a multi-prong solution that consisted of recruiting and retaining diverse talent, cultivating a culture of belonging and establishing the company as a DEI thought leader. In this episode of How Women Inspire Podcast, Tricia Timm is sharing the importance of believing in yourself and that you belong and actionable steps you can take right now to start showing up with confidence. Some of the talking points Tricia and I go over in this episode include:
If you’re in a position of influence, it’s important to let others in, and if you’re not yet in a position of influence it’s important to believe you belong there, even if you’ve never seen someone like you in that seat before. So be sure to tune in to all the episodes and hear even more about the points outlined above. Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me! And don’t forget to subscribe, rate and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways! CONNECT WITH TRICIA TIMM: CONNECT WITH JULIE CASTRO ABRAMS: | |||
| Courageous and Value-Based Leadership with Lizette Williams, Global Head of Vertical Solutions Marketing at Meta | 21 Dec 2022 | 00:25:36 | |
There is this narrative in the corporate world, particularly for women of color, that they are expected to emulate this white male culture in order to be successful. In reality, everything they need to have a successful corporate career is already innately within themselves. This week’s episode 44 of How Women Inspire Podcast is about courageous and value-based leadership! In this episode of How Women Inspire Podcast, Julie Castro Abrams and Lizette Williams share the values Lizette lives by that allow her to lead courageously in every role and advice for people of color to stand up for themselves and what they want in a corporate environment. Lizette Williams is a leading marketing and advertising executive who drives the convergence of brand culture and digital, something we all need. In her current role, she serves as the Global Head of Vertical Solutions and Marketing at Meta (formally known as Facebook). In 2020, Lizette was named Advertising Woman of the Year by the Chicago Advertising Federation and has been listed as Crain’s Chicago Business 40 under 40, Advertising Age Women to Watch, and Black Enterprise Top Women Executives in advertising and marketing. She is a leader and extremely well-known in her field. If you think she's already impressive as is, Lizette also serves on the Board of Directors of Real Self, a leading healthcare marketplace for people considering an elective cosmetic treatment. Additionally, she serves on the American Advertising Federation Hall of Achievements Election Committee. She has a passion for serving young people of color and women and as a result, has countless mentees across the country. Lizette is truly someone who leads courageously with her values. Some of the talking points Julie and Lizette go over in this episode include:
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| Redefining Success as a Woman of Color with Deepa Purushothaman, Co-Founder of nFormation [Rerelease] | 14 Dec 2022 | 00:43:48 | |
When it comes to being a woman of color in the C-suite or corporate side of business, there can be a lot of pressures and residual inner dialogue that can make your own identity a blur. Women have edited themselves to fit the mold or the leader before them for a really long time, and this is even stronger in relation to those of color or with a different cultural belief than their white male counterparts. This week’s episode 43 of How Women Inspire Podcast is about understanding and redefining the shadow side to being a woman of color in business, with Deepa Purushothaman! In this episode of How Women Inspire Podcast, Julie Castro Abrams and Deepa Purushothaman are sharing the importance of redefining success for yourself, no matter what culture or society deems accurate for you, and actionable steps you can take right now to step into your power as a woman of color and powerful leader. Some of the talking points Julie and Deepa go over in this episode include:
In this episode, Deepa shares her new book, along with a few of the amazing stories held within, to help share how women of color are truly stepping into their calling as the power brokers of the future. Be sure to tune in to all the episodes to receive tons of practical tips and to hear even more about the points outlined above. Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me! And don’t forget to follow, rate and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways! CONNECT WITH DEEPA PURUSHOTHAMAN: CONNECT WITH JULIE CASTRO ABRAMS: | |||
| Supporting Women to Step Into Positions of Power with Jaclyn Jackson, Senior VP and Chief Human Resources Officer, National Equity Fund | 07 Dec 2022 | 00:19:46 | |
When you put yourself out there for the service of others, that will come back to you tenfold in the number of people that show up in support of you. This week’s episode 42 of How Women Inspire Podcast is about supporting women to step into positions of power! In this episode of How Women Inspire Podcast, Julie Castro Abrams and Jaclyn Jackson share the importance of setting the example of what it looks like to wholeheartedly support others and how you can put yourself out there in service of other women leaders. Today’s guest, Jaclyn Jackson is the Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer for our country’s National Equity Fund. She leads talent development, culture, and strategic planning and even oversees marketing communications so that they can meet their mission to deliver innovative and collaborative financial solutions and expand the creation and preservation of affordable housing in this country. Jaclyn is a brilliant, strong, and mission-driven agent of change who has committed her career to maximize the impact of all nonprofits, including her own. She has an MBA and a Masters in Human Resources from the Kellogg School of Management and a Bachelors in Business Administration from Devry University. Jaclyn is a board member of NHRMA Workers Comp Insurance company as well as my board for How Women Lead in Chicago. She sets a brilliant example for the world and I am honored to share her story with you all today. Some of the talking points Julie and Jaclyn go over in this episode include:
It is our purpose in life to support one another and encourage our fellow women to step into the leadership positions that will make an impact. Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me! And don’t forget to follow, rate, and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways! CONNECT WITH JACLYN JACKSON: CONNECT WITH JULIE CASTRO ABRAMS: | |||
| Planning Your Exit Strategy with Stephanie Gaffin, Co-Founder and Managing Partner, SLS Capital Advisors | 30 Nov 2022 | 00:31:01 | |
We often talk about scaling your business and team members but lack when it comes to planning and preparing for your exit. This week’s episode 41 of How Women Inspire Podcast is about planning your exit strategy! In this episode of How Women Inspire Podcast, Julie Castro Abrams and Stephanie Gaffin discuss the upcoming wave of exits for women-owned business owners and actionable steps you can take right now to prepare your exit strategy BEFORE you’re ready to leave your business behind. Today’s guest is an accidental entrepreneur that leveraged her passion for helping people and integrated it into every aspect of her very successful career. After spending her career in healthcare, Stephanie Gaffin became the co-founder and Managing Partner of SLS Capital Investors and the Gaffin Group, where she now works with companies to innovate and build infrastructure for growth and successful exits. She is a proven executive with a strong track record for driving change in organizations. Stephanie helps create a common vision and a pragmatic plan to get there so everyone involved wins. She has such a unique ability to bring people together and, let’s be clear, we’re all more effective, find common ground, and solve problems better when we come together. Some of the talking points Julie and Stephanie go over in this episode include:
Before you settle on closing your business, I invite you to see the value in the company you’ve built and consider selling it to continue your wealth. Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me! And don’t forget to follow, rate, and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways! CONNECT WITH STEPHANIE GAFFIN: SLS Capital Advisors & The Gaffin Group CONNECT WITH JULIE CASTRO ABRAMS: | |||
| Taking Calculated Risks with Racquel Harris, Multiple Board Director | 23 Nov 2022 | 00:29:45 | |
When we take calculated risks, we are rewarded with new opportunities and experiences that will have an impact both personally and professionally. This week’s episode 40 of How Women Inspire Podcast is about taking calculated risks! In this episode of How Women Inspire Podcast, Julie Castro Abrams and Racquel Harris are sharing how Racquel has designed her life around finding curiosity and joy through a fulfilling career and the encouragement you need to open yourself to taking risks and reaping the rewards that come. Today’s guest, Racquel Harris is an experienced leader with over 25 years working with Fortune 500 companies under her belt, including expat assignments in Canada, the UK and Switzerland. She has been a brand builder, leader, and former VP of merchandising for a billion dollar adult beverage business and the SVP of marketing for Sam’s Club, the $500 billion division of Walmart. If you thought she was impressive already, Racquel also spent 15 years leading the marketing portfolio of several grocery brands at Kraft Foods, working in brands like Digiorno Pizza, Kraft Singles, Cheez Whiz, Cool Whip, Jello and more. Now that she is retired, she spends her time as an independent director, mentoring aspiring executives, and most important of all- enjoying her life. She is the director on the board of Beta Rudder, an advertising and marketing services company and also serves on the Board of Trustees of our favorite theatre company, the Steppenwolf Theatre Company. The list goes on. Racquel is also on the advisory board of a family owned industrial products company and recently joined me and our community on the Chicago Executive Board for How Women Lead. She has one of the most impressive resumes and I am honored to call her my friend. Some of the talking points Julie and Racquel go over in this episode include:
We encourage you to life your life fully with intention, be open to evolving, and focusing on becoming the happiest version of yourself by taking whatever risks it takes to get you there. Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me! And don’t forget to follow, rate, and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways! CONNECT WITH RACQUEL HARRIS: CONNECT WITH JULIE CASTRO ABRAMS: | |||
| Balancing Innovation and Responsibility with Jessica Nall | 23 Oct 2024 | 00:31:35 | |
As technology advances quickly, it can be hard for regulation to keep up with innovation. So what are developing technology companies to do when regulations are so vague, and standards are yet to be developed? One answer is to work on self-regulation. Jessica Nall is here to talk about her work as a lawyer whose mission is to defend and support tech companies, founders, CEOs, and more! This week’s episode 139 of How Women Inspire Podcast is about balancing technological innovation with responsibility! In this episode of How Women Inspire Podcast, Jessica Nall shares the importance of self-regulation and consumer consent in the tech industry and the actionable steps you can take right now to diversify your thoughts and perspectives in driving innovation. Jessica Nall is a technology investigations partner practicing at the forefront of government enforcement in the technology industry. Jess leads Baker McKenzie's investigations and compliance practice on the West Coast. For more than two decades, Jess has defended companies and individuals in government investigations and conducted internal investigations involving cutting-edge technology issues, including AI, cybersecurity, and alleged misuse of all kinds of data. Jess has defended companies and individuals across the Asia Pacific region since the first DOJ Antitrust cartel investigations in 2003 and has a deep understanding of cultural issues impacting investigations in that region and across the globe. Some of the talking points Julie and Jessica go over in this episode include:
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| Extending Your Impact Beyond Your Professional Career with Violet Clark, Partner at Laner Muchin | 16 Nov 2022 | 00:26:36 | |
As empowered women in thought leadership, we spend the majority of our careers making an impact in the industry we serve. But what happens after you retire? Retirement opens a new set of doors for you to explore your interests, find your passion and expand your impact in new ways, using what you’ve learned in your career to do so. This week’s episode 39 of How Women Inspire Podcast is about repositioning yourself after retirement and extending your impact beyond your professional career. In this episode of How Women Inspire Podcast, Julie Castro Abrams and Violet Clark are sharing how you can reposition yourself after retirement and giving you the permission to explore and experiment with your interests to find what it truly is you want to do with your life. Today’s guest is undoubtedly a ceiling breaker. Violet Clark has been with Laner Muchin since 1988 and has been a partner at the firm since 1994. She collaborates with CEOs and their management teams to really focus on designing strategies, helping them achieve all of their business goals regarding human resource management to avoid the pain of labor issues and employment liability. She has more than 3 decades of experience representing both for-profit and nonprofit companies of all sizes and industries, as well as working with and for government and regulatory bodies, both on the local and federal levels. Violet was the first female and the first African American partner in her firm and has continued her legacy as a role model showing other women that they too can break ceilings and be successful in any position they set their goals to. Some of the talking points Julie and Violet go over in this episode include:
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| Essential Skills Needed To Become An Inclusive Leader with Dr. Debra Clary | 09 Nov 2022 | 00:33:51 | |
Inclusive leadership is more important than ever. But what does it actually take to be a leader that shows the skills needed to be a good and inclusive leader? Our guest this week shares practical tips and strategies for being a better leader. This week’s episode 38 of How Women Inspire Podcast is about the essential skills needed to become an inclusive leader! With high hopes and tons of aspiration, fresh from business school, Dr. Debra Clary started her career as a Frito-Lay Route Driver. In this role, which required long hours of physical labor, she learned the value of hard work and the value of an education. Dr. Deb has nearly three decades of experience with Fortune 100 Companies, holding executive roles at Frito-Lay, Coca-Cola, Brown-Forman (marketing Jack Daniel’s), and currently, Humana, a leading health and well-being company. In this episode of How Women Inspire Podcast, Julie Castro Abrams and Dr. Debra Clary share the importance of leadership skills if you want to join boards and actionable steps you can take right now to be a thoughtful leader who truly listens to those around them. Some of the talking points Julie and Debra go over in this episode include:
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| Using the Circular Economy to Tackle Global Challenges with Caroline Vanderlip, CEO and Founder of Re:Dish | 02 Nov 2022 | 00:34:49 | |
In major cities, there is no more room for landfill. In NYC alone, they are trucking their waste 6 hours north. The single-use products contribute significantly to the environmental crisis. This is no longer a tomorrow event. This is a current issue, and we need to do something about it. This week’s episode 37 of How Women Inspire Podcast is about using the circular economy to tackle global challenges! In this episode of the How Women Inspire Podcast, Julie Castro Abrams and Caroline Vanderlip share the importance of the circular economy and what it means for climate change. Caroline Vanderlip puts her passions and creativity into building businesses like Re:Dish, and is excited to be able to tell its huge environmental impact story. A successful entrepreneur, Caroline has launched businesses within parent companies (CNBC, AT&T Personal Online Services), as well as independent entities like the publishing technology company, SharedBook. Armed with a BA from Vassar and an MBA from NYU, Caroline is a life-long learner, now focused on sustainability and the huge impact that Re:Dish can have as it supports a shift from a linear to a circular economy. Some of the talking points Julie and Caroline go over in this episode include:
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| Ensuring Political and Economic Equality for Latinas with Helen Torres, CEO at HOPE | 26 Oct 2022 | 00:33:17 | |
With the Western Hemisphere consisting of the majority of the world’s Latinx population, it’s important that we think about how we can ensure that there are Latinas in political leadership positions both locally and throughout the hemisphere. What are we doing collectively as Latinas– especially executive Latinas– to support each other to ensure there is a broader vision for Latina leadership? This week’s episode 36 of How Women Inspire Podcast is about ensuring political and economic equality for Latinas with Helen Torres! In this episode of How Women Inspire Podcast, Julie Castro Abrams and Helen Torres share the importance of helping to create opportunities for more Latinas in leadership positions. They also discuss actionable steps you can take right now to support Latinas from both leadership and political stances. Helen Iris Torres is CEO of Hispanas Organized for Political Equality (HOPE), where she leads one of the state and nation’s most influential Latina organizations. She has been instrumental in the development and implementation of the HOPE Leadership Institute (HLI), a program that prepares adult Latinas for their next level of civic participation. HLI has resulted in more than 180 Latinas being appointed to state and local commissions, and over 200 Latinas serving on nonprofit boards to improve local communities. Some of the talking points Julie and Helen Torres go over in this episode include:
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| Skills Needed for Both Founders and Investors with Nancy Hayes, Angel Investor and Business Advisor | 19 Oct 2022 | 00:26:29 | |
We’ve seen from the statistics that when more People of Color and women invest in ventures, more companies founded by People of Color and women get those funds. With a background in founding and investing, our guest has some very unique insights that can help us see the big picture. This week’s episode 35 of How Women Inspire Podcast is about the foundational skills needed for both founders and investors! In this episode of How Women Inspire Podcast, Julie Castro Abrams and Nancy Hayes share the importance of confidence in both founders and investors. They also chat through some actionable steps you can take right now to find strategic support at the right time in your business. After serving as a senior executive in a Fortune 5 corporation, CEO of 2 non-profit organizations, dean of a large college of business, and CFO of a state university, Nancy Hayes became an entrepreneur and then an investor. She consults on leadership, career, and organizational effectiveness, with a special emphasis on coaching women executives. She is an active angel investor and advisor/mentor to women entrepreneurs and founders of color. Nancy left the IBM Corporation as a senior executive after a long and satisfying career to bring her leadership and management skills to the nonprofit social services sector. She became CEO of the STARBRIGHT Foundation, an innovative national nonprofit chaired by Steven Spielberg and General H. Norman Schwarzkopf. It developed technology and media-based solutions to help seriously ill children deal with the psycho-social aspects of their illnesses. Later, she was CEO/President of WISE Senior Services, a nonprofit tackling the issues of isolated low-income seniors and fighting elder abuse and financial fraud against the elderly. Nancy also served 6 years as dean of the College of Business at San Francisco State University and then was CFO and Chief Administrative Officer of SF State for 2 years. In 2013, she co-founded MoolaHoop, a unique rewards-based crowdfunding platform for women-owned small businesses. She’s been an active angel investor since 2014 with a portfolio of more than 30 women-led companies. She was Managing Director of Golden Seeds, an angel group focused on women entrepreneurs, for over 3 years. Some of the talking points Julie and Nancy Hayes go over in this episode include:
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| Amplifying Female Voices in Media with Lee Caraher, Founder and CEO of Double Forte | 12 Oct 2022 | 00:35:50 | |
Currently, 70% of all the people quoted by reporters, editors, producers, and hosts are men. And within the first portion of that media, 90% of the experts quoted are men. One of the main reasons that this happens is that women tend to refrain from putting themselves out there. This week’s episode 34 of How Women Inspire Podcast is about amplifying your voice in media! In this episode of How Women Inspire Podcast, Julie Castro Abrams and Lee Caraher share the importance of closing the “say gap” and actionable steps you can take right now to get your voice out there as an expert in your field. Lee is the founder and CEO of a highly sought-after communications firm, Double Forte, known for producing great results with its innovative approach to traditional, digital and experiential programs. She has a long history of leading high-performing, multi-generational teams that enjoy working together. Lee is a champion for creating a positive workplace culture that fully supports its talent, even when they choose to move on. She takes the long view to support employees building their own personal brands that balance loyalties to themselves and their employers. Lee believes that companies able to inspire lifetime loyalty from employees — currently or formerly employed — are the companies that are best suited to thrive. She has long recognized that people will leave employers and understands the real problems this causes for companies. Some of the talking points Julie and Lee Caraher go over in this episode include:
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| Reproductive Health and Political Fundraising with Gretchen Sisson, Ph.D. | 05 Oct 2022 | 00:35:48 | |
It’s important that, as women, we fight for our rights to reproductive health and one of the ways to do that is through our political fundraising. This week’s episode 33 of How Women Inspire Podcast is about reproductive health and political fundraising! In this episode of How Women Inspire Podcast, Julie Castro Abrams and Gretchen Sisson share the importance of understanding the data behind reproductive health and where it’s headed in the future. They also discuss actionable steps you can take right now to put your dollars to work for the values you hold dear to you. Gretchen Sisson, Ph.D., is a qualitative sociologist whose research focuses on social constructions of parenthood, specifically examining abortion and pregnancy decision-making, teen pregnancy and young parenthood, infertility and assisted reproductive technologies, and adoption and birth/first motherhood. She is the lead investigator for ANSIRH's Abortion Onscreen program, which examines the representation of abortion on American film and television and the impact of such portrayals. Dr. Sisson also studies adoption within the context of the reproductive health and justice movements and is working on a book about contemporary first motherhood. She serves on the Boards of Directors for WDN Action (a sister organization of the Women Donors Network) and Emerge America. She received her BA from Amherst College and her Ph.D. from Boston College. Some of the talking points Julie and Gretchen go over in this episode include:
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| Leading in Self-Realization with Kathryn Henry, CEO & Co-Founder of LightBrite | 28 Sep 2022 | 00:31:01 | |
Our guest this week has had a very interesting journey toward being a leader and board director. She started her career with a hard hat and now sits on the board of a public company. Her journey is inspiring, and she gives insights on how you can live every day to its fullest potential. This week’s episode 32 of How Women Inspire Podcast is about leading with self-realization! In this episode of How Women Inspire Podcast, Julie Castro Abrams and Kathryn Henry share the importance of showing up as an authentic leader. They also discuss what living to your full potential really looks like and how it has a positive impact on how you show up in the world. Kathryn Henry is currently serving as CEO & Co-Founder of LightBrite and Independent Board Director at lululemon since February 2016. She’s a member of Audit and Compensation Committees focusing on Technology, Operations, Cyber Security, People Development, and Social Impact/ESG. She’s led strategic planning and program management for Blue-Chip global firms, including Gap Inc., Levi Strauss & Company, lululemon, Ernst & Young, and Deloitte & Touche. Kathryn also serves as a limiter partner at How Women Invest, a venture firm disrupting the unequal investment in women-owned ventures and propelling women-led businesses forward. Some of the talking points Julie and Kathryn go over in this episode include:
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| Becoming More Financially Empowered Through Investing with Haleh Moddasser, Senior Financial Advisor and Managing Partner with Stearns Financial Group | 21 Sep 2022 | 00:25:14 | |
Did you know that women who invest generally earn more than 1-2% over their lifetime than their male counterparts? Women are fantastic investors, but it’s up to us to take that step and take control of our finances. This week’s episode 31 of How Women Inspire Podcast is about becoming more financially empowered now through investing! In this episode of How Women Inspire Podcast, Julie Castro Abrams and Haleh Moddasser share the importance of being financially empowered and actionable steps you can take right now to better understand your financial status. Haleh Moddasser is a Senior Financial Advisor at Stearns Financial Group and the Managing Partner of their Chapel Hill office. Over the last ten years, Haleh has built a practice devoted primarily to women and their financial empowerment, a topic she is passionate about. In addition to her client engagements, Haleh has written about women and finance and has frequently been interviewed for national media outlets such as Forbes, Barron’s, Reuter’s, Bloomberg, and Kiplinger’s among others. Haleh also has spoken at various conferences around the country; most recently at Harvard's Chan School of Public Health. Some of the talking points Julie and Haleh go over in this episode include:
We must band together and stop viewing ourselves as a group of empowered people who can make a difference in this world. Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me! And don’t forget to follow, rate, and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways! CONNECT WITH HALEH MODDASSER: CONNECT WITH JULIE CASTRO ABRAMS: | |||
| Making Space for New Political Practices with Aimee Allison, Founder and President of She the People | 14 Sep 2022 | 00:39:43 | |
Who is going to define the political future? Within four years, our guest was able to redefine the political landscape. We made space in American culture for the potential of something new that’s a politics we haven’t seen yet. This week’s episode 30 of How Women Inspire Podcast is about making space for new political practices! In this episode of How Women Inspire Podcast, Julie Castro Abrams and Aimee Allison share how she was able to make the term “Women of Color” shorthand for something beautiful. It’s not just about solidifying a multi-racial coalition of women. It’s not solidarity. It’s also shorthand for a political vision that’s grounded in a re-founding of America. Aimee Allison is a writer, democratic innovator, and visionary champion of racial and gender justice. She is the Founder and President of She the People, the nation’s leading organization dedicated to an America redefined and inspired by women of color. Renowned for her national efforts to build inclusive, multiracial coalitions, Allison organized and moderated the nation’s first presidential forum for women of color, attended by Presidential candidates and more than 1000 women from across the country, garnering major national press. Some of the talking points Julie and Aimee Allison go over in this episode include:
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| Mentorship, Resilience, and the Power of Relationships with Shannon Nash | 16 Oct 2024 | 00:36:40 | |
One of the most powerful tools you can have as you navigate your career is a well-rounded network. The relationships you build with mentors and colleagues have a massive effect on your trajectory, and few know this better than Shannon Nash. Shannon is here today to offer us her insights on the power of relationships, the value of diverse perspectives in the boardroom, and the importance of following your passions, and to offer inspiration and practical wisdom for aspiring leaders across industries. This week’s episode 138 of How Women Inspire Podcast is about mentorship, resilience, and the power of relationships! In this episode of How Women Inspire Podcast, Shannon Nash is sharing the importance of being present and fully committed to various aspects of life, including work, family, and personal interests, and actionable steps you can take right now to explore relationship-building in your career. Some of the talking points Julie and Shannon go over in this episode include:
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| Positively Impacting the Climate Crisis with Virginia Klausmeier, President and CEO of Sylvatex Inc. | 07 Sep 2022 | 00:28:20 | |
The climate crisis has seen major changes in the past few decades. We’ve seen companies starting to step up to make positive climate changes and there are ways you can help with that. This week’s episode 29 of How Women Inspire Podcast is about how you can positively impact the climate crisis! In this episode of How Women Inspire Podcast, Julie Castro Abrams and Virginia Klausmeier share the importance of massively curbing carbon emissions. We also chat about actionable steps you can take right now to make changes in your own business and life to support our climate. Virginia has dedicated the last 10 years to solving climate change, and on this life path, she founded a venture-backed climate tech company, Sylvatex (SVX) Inc. Sylvatex has won numerous awards/funding at industry conferences and venture competitions, and is an affiliate with National Laboratories (LNBL) and USDA. Virginia is currently active in advising climate tech and minority-led organizations as well as a fellow/member of All Raise, Unreasonable Group, Alliance of CEO’s, Astia, Silicon Valley Leadership Group and is actively working on the growth and commercialization of Sylvatex Inc. Virginia attended Singularity University and the University of Oregon earning her B.S. in Chemistry/Economics and a M.S. in Engineering. Virginia currently has a number of patents pending and has been a speaker at a number of domestic and international events. Prior to this venture, she managed the new development ideas for a fortune 500 medical device companies and led the US clinical and biomechanical research. Virginia was featured as one of the "Top 10 women in biofuels" and was selected by Forbes for "30 under 30 in Energy". Last but not least, she is the proud partner to Ryan Irwin Klausmeier and the mother to two little boys River and Dakota. Some of the talking points Julie and Virginia go over in this episode include:
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| Investing in Value-Based Companies with Kathryn Moos, Co-Founder of OWYN and Managing Partner at Groundswell Ventures | 31 Aug 2022 | 00:26:54 | |
Women tend to create businesses that are making a bigger positive impact globally. We want to solve those BIG problems faced in our society. So the companies we create are value-based companies. Yes, we want to make money with our business, but we also want to make a difference. Our guest this week, Kathryn Moos, has a unique perspective with her well-rounded experience as an athlete, business owner, and now investor. This week, episode 30 of How Women Inspire Podcast is about how we can invest in (and create) value-based companies that impact the world around us! In this episode of How Women Inspire Podcast, Julie Castro Abrams and Kathryn Moos share the importance of finding a work-life balance that still allows you to work hard while living the life you want to live. They also chat about the leadership skills needed on both the entrepreneur side and the investor side. Some of the talking points Julie and Kathryn go over in this episode include:
Remember, women have the unique ability to create and invest in businesses that can make a big impact on the world. Let’s do our part! Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me! And don’t forget to follow, rate and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways! CONNECT WITH KATHRYN MOOS: CONNECT WITH JULIE CASTRO ABRAMS: | |||
| Venture as a Catalyst for Changing the World with Cheryl Beninga, Venture Capital Investor and Board Member | 24 Aug 2022 | 00:27:59 | |
Do you believe that venture can be used as a global catalyst for change? We do. We’ve seen it time and time again with How Women Invest. Cheryl Beninga, our guest this week, believes that we can each make our mark on the work by investing in women-owned companies. This week’s episode 27 of How Women Inspire Podcast is about using venture as a global catalyst for change! In this episode of How Women Inspire Podcast, Julie Castro Abrams and Cheryl Beninga share the importance of owning your power as a woman in male-dominated spaces. They also chat about how venture capitalism can be an intentional vehicle for change in our world. Cheryl has 20+ years of investment experience working with leading technology investors, including Intel Capital and GE Ventures, on all stages of technology investing. She has been responsible for billions of dollars in venture investing, with over $50M in early-stage technology investments yielding over $2B in value. Cheryl is experienced at the board and operations level at all venture stages, from Seed round to IPO, and has experience in M&A transactions. She is Co-Founder of FourthWave, a non-profit accelerator program for female-led, high-potential technology companies providing business mentorship, personal potential coaching, and access to capital. FourthWave cohort members have raised over $25M in capital, participated in Y Combinator, and earned national growth recognition from INC., TechCrunch, and others. Some of the talking points Julie and Cheryl Beninga go over in this episode include:
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| What Makes a Trustworthy and Great Board Member with Nancy Sheppard, Founder and CEO of Women2Boards | 17 Aug 2022 | 00:24:35 | |
Over the last twenty years, there have been major shifts and changes to the American boardroom. We are seeing more gender diversity and inclusion now more than ever, but this is just the tip of what we hope to accomplish for the women who are coming up behind us. There are certain things needed to be a great board member. Trustworthiness and authenticity are two of the major points that will make or break you as a board member. This week’s episode 26 of How Women Inspire Podcast with Nancy Sheppard is about what makes a trustworthy and great board member! In this episode of How Women Inspire Podcast, Julie Castro Abrams and Nancy Sheppard are sharing the importance of being able to adjust and pivot when it comes to being a board member. They also chat about things you can do on your journey to a board seat to ensure that your peers trust you. Nancy Sheppard is passionate about helping to lead the movement to have more qualified women have a seat at the board table. She founded Women2Boards as a way to assist both corporate boards and women connect and improving gender diversity in the boardroom. She joined The Athena Alliance in 2017 as part of their leadership team to continue her mission. She advises women on the path to the boardroom, speaks on the subject nationally, and works with corporate boards that want to find talented individuals for their boardroom (who happen to be women). Nancy has 30+years of management and governance experience in banking associations, the financial services industry, and legislative, regulatory & political environments. She was the CEO of Western Independent Bankers, the largest regional banking association in the US, for over 20 years, served on two private company boards for financial institution products, created educational programs for directors and senior executives, and worked with hundreds of bank CEOs and board members. Some of the talking points Julie and Nancy go over in this episode include:
We hope you are feeling a sense of hope and clarity. And that you have a roadmap now for how to be seen as an authentic and trustworthy leader. Don’t forget to take your shot! Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me! And don’t forget to follow, rate and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways! CONNECT WITH NANCY SHEPPARD: CONNECT WITH JULIE CASTRO ABRAMS: | |||
| Balancing Life as a Career Woman and Mother with Val Red-Horse Mohl, Co-Founder of Known Holdings | 10 Aug 2022 | 00:21:08 | |
There’s pressure in society today for hard-working women in leadership to put work or family first. Still, Val Red-Horse Mohl is one of the amazing women able to put all her passions and responsibilities together. Much like an apple pie, it all starts with a strong foundation. In Val’s case, that’s faith and family. This week’s episode 25 of How Women Inspire Podcast is about solidifying your foundational principles for a strong life and career! In this episode of How Women Inspire Podcast, Julie Castro Abrams and Val Red-Horse Mohl are sharing the importance of understanding and developing your strong foundation and actionable steps you can take right now to have a more meaningful life and career at the same time. Some of the talking points Julie and Val go over in this episode include:
As a successful woman, you can have it all. It just takes an intentional look at life, career, family and other responsibilities and dedication to the cause. Be sure to tune in to all the episodes to receive tons of practical tips and to hear even more about the points outlined above. Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me! And don’t forget to follow, rate and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways! CONNECT WITH VAL RED-HORSE MOHL: CONNECT WITH JULIE CASTRO ABRAMS: | |||
| Going with the Flow with Mia Umanos, Co-Creator and CEO of Clickvoyant | 03 Aug 2022 | 00:20:52 | |
Do you ever feel overwhelmed with your life responsibilities? Feeling pulled under by all the demanding aspects of your life, from work, business, family, and other tasks or things taking your attention? Are you entering burnout? This episode will help you see your daily tasks and responsibilities in a new, optimistic light and allow a breath of fresh air and appreciation for what you get to do each day to wash over you. This week’s episode 24 of How Women Inspire Podcast is about going with the flow and appreciating your responsibilities! In this episode of How Women Inspire Podcast, Julie Castro Abrams and Mia Umanos are sharing the importance of learning to love and appreciate your daily responsibilities and actionable steps you can take right now to be an active listener as a leader. Some of the talking points Julie and Mia go over in this episode include:
This episode is a great reminder that we get to do things each day that others only dream about, and the true power in being able to say what you do each day is for the better good. Be sure to tune in to all the episodes to receive tons of practical tips and to hear even more about the points outlined above. Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me! And don’t forget to follow, rate and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways! CONNECT WITH MIA UMANOS: CONNECT WITH JULIE CASTRO ABRAMS: | |||
| Guiding Principles to Becoming a Better Leader with Sonita Lontoh, Public Company Board Director | 27 Jul 2022 | 00:41:50 | |
When it comes to being a good leader, Sonita Lontoh believes it’s all about guiding principles that guide us to be the best leaders we can be, no matter where we are starting as a leader. Sonita was inducted into the United States Asian Hall of Fame in 2017, and recently has started her own board member journey, and today she’s sharing her journey with you. This week’s episode 23 of How Women Inspire Podcast is about the guiding principles to becoming a better leader, with Sonita Lontoh! In this episode of How Women Inspire Podcast, Julie Castro Abrams and Sonita Lontoh are sharing the importance of leadership styles and actionable steps you can take right now to be a better leader, no matter what level of a leader you are right now. Some of the talking points Julie and Sonita go over in this episode include:
This episode is sure to help guide you to becoming the best leader you can be. Be sure to tune in to all the episodes to receive tons of practical tips and to hear even more about the points outlined above. Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me! And don’t forget to follow, rate and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways! CONNECT WITH Sonita Lontoh: CONNECT WITH JULIE CASTRO ABRAMS: | |||
| Supporting and Mentoring our Next Generation of Women Leaders with Heather Jerrehian, CEO of Hitch Works, Inc. | 20 Jul 2022 | 00:37:14 | |
Many come into a career with the expectation of starting here and wanting to be at the next level at a certain very rapid point. Sure, technology has made some changes to that; but we’ve lost the importance of what you can learn in the process of building from the ground up. This week’s episode 22 of How Women Inspire Podcast is about supporting and mentoring our next generation of women leaders! In this episode of How Women Inspire Podcast, Julie Castro Abrams and Heather Jerrehian are sharing the importance of surrounding yourself with people who can help raise you up. So many of us grew up in an era where there was only one seat at the top. There’s abundance for all of us, and How Women Invest showcases that spectacularly. Heather Jerrerhian is an award-winning entrepreneurial leader and turnaround expert with key executive roles as a startup founder, CEO, COO, CFO, and VP/GM for Fortune 500 enterprises and startups with extensive software, consumer, and technology expertise. Global business builder recognized for cultivating key strategic partnerships, accelerating sales through robust GTM strategies, maximizing distribution channels (B2B + B2C + B2B2C), and demonstrating the operational acumen to architect systems and infrastructure to support large-scale organizations. She has full 360-degree knowledge of SaaS, marketplaces, e-commerce, retail, wholesale, and manufacturing across multiple consumer categories, including hardware, electronics, clothing, accessories, and food – as well as technology expertise using AI + ML across HRTech, EdTech, AgTech, and FashionTech. Known for the ability to identify trends and quickly capitalize on growth opportunities, having a consistent record of building multi-million-dollar businesses ($0 to $75M) and driving triple-digit increases while maintaining financial controls for profitability and extraordinary people leadership skills to enable the impossible. Some of the talking points Julie and Heather go over in this episode include:
There’s a time and a moment for all of us. Grab the moment when you can because you never know what will come out of it. Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me! And don’t forget to follow, rate and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways! CONNECT WITH HEATHER JERREHIAN: CONNECT WITH JULIE CASTRO ABRAMS: | |||
| Transgender Diversity and Representation in Politics with Lisa Middleton, City Council Member in Palm Springs, California | 22 Jun 2022 | 00:38:29 | |
Being a woman in a boardroom or a political office can be challenging, but being transgender is a whole other level of power, grace, and representation issues. Today, we invited Lisa Middleton, who is the third transgender person in US History to serve as Mayor of an American city, and the first transgender person to serve as Mayor in the state of California. This week’s episode 21 of How Women Inspire Podcast is about being transgender in the political space! In this episode of How Women Inspire Podcast, Julie Castro Abrams and Lisa Middleton are sharing the importance of transgender diversity in board rooms and in political spaces and actionable steps you can take right now to support and encourage other transwomen. Some of the talking points Julie and Lisa Middleton go over in this episode include:
I hope this conversation made you puff up in pride for Pride Month. Be sure to tune in to all the episodes to receive tons of practical tips and to hear even more about the points outlined above. Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me! And don’t forget to follow, rate and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways! CONNECT WITH Lisa Middleton: CONNECT WITH JULIE CASTRO ABRAMS: | |||
| Leading from the Boardroom with Cheemin Bo-Linn, CEO of Peritus Partners Inc. | 15 Jun 2022 | 00:37:51 | |
It certainly takes a village to be successful, and no one knows that better than Cheemin Bo-Linn. Recognized by multiple Presidents of the United States for her successful and inspiring leadership skills, Cheemin comes to us today to instill in us the leadership skills and lessons she’s learned throughout her career so far. This week’s episode 20 of How Women Inspire Podcast is about how to get to the top of the board room; the board director! Cheemin leverages tech to make the seemingly "impossible...possible " and leapfrogs competition with a time to market advantage. .. from AI/neuron "human thinking" machines, to POS checkout with concurrent loan access, to EV trucks and drones "scaleup" for mass zero carbon transport, to "smart" cities, to 3D physical to digital transformation, or leveraging tech in new markets or patient care. Currently, she is CEO of Peritus Partners Inc. Prior, she was recruited to scale growth as IBM Vice President running a $3.5b P&L, M&A partner, and other financial expert and "go to market" roles. Also she has served in roles such as digital Chief Marketing Officer and Chief Revenue Officer and multiple roles in mobile, internet, e-Commerce, software, energy, financial, semiconductor, and industrial sector companies. In this episode of How Women Inspire Podcast, Julie Castro Abrams and Cheemin Bo-Linn are sharing the importance of others’ help in your success journey and actionable steps you can take right now to be a positive leader evoking positive change in your circles. Some of the talking points Julie and Cheemin go over in this episode include:
A huge theme in this episode is the power of others’ help in getting you to the top, and I couldn’t agree more with the power of community and helping the woman next to you also succeed. Be sure to tune in to all the episodes to receive tons of practical tips and to hear even more about the points outlined above. Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me! And don’t forget to follow, rate and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways! CONNECT WITH CHEEMIN BO-LINN: CONNECT WITH JULIE CASTRO ABRAMS: | |||
| Unlocking the Wealth and Influence of Women with Mandy Bynum | 09 Oct 2024 | 00:30:52 | |
There has been a significant increase in women-led venture firms, going from 12 in 2010 to nearly 300 in 2020, emphasizing the potential for women to manage $30 trillion in wealth by 2030. And despite women-founded companies outperforming their male counterparts, they received only 1.8% of venture funding last year. But as women have more control over money and assets, we can demand and bring about change. Mandy Bynum is here today to share her journey into investing in women, the need for women to take control of their financial decisions, seeking funds that align with your values, and more. This week’s episode 137 of How Women Inspire Podcast is about unlocking the wealth and influence of women! This episode was created in partnership with the Nasdaq Foundation. Together, we are working to educate, inspire, and engage women from diverse backgrounds on venture investing and entrepreneurship. Did you know that only 2% of venture funding goes to women-led companies? Together, we are working to show that women are the new face of venture investing. In this episode of How Women Inspire Podcast, Mandy Bynum shares the importance of women demanding change and performance in the venture capital market and actionable steps you can take right now to expand your professional opportunities through investing in venture funds. Mandy Bynum is a highly sought-after super-connector. A skilled strategy consultant and advisor, she helps individuals and organizations build capacity and valuable relationships with people and the communities that matter to them. Blending her experience in venture capital, startup, and nonprofit leadership, Mandy advises a wide range of companies on how to build authentic relationships with different audiences, as well as professionals looking to integrate their creative pursuits, increase revenue streams, and advance social activism in order to design meaningful, impactful, and sustainable multidimensional careers. Some of the talking points Julie and Mandy go over in this episode include:
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| The Power in Women Supporting Women with Sue Harnett, Executive Board Member at How Women Lead | 08 Jun 2022 | 00:42:15 | |
Sue Harnett knows a thing or two about helping others’ voices be heard, and she’s a fierce advocate for others. Through her many years in Fin-Tech and banking, as well as her experience being an angel investor and helping start ups. Sue has a heart for women leaders and business owners. This week’s episode 19 of How Women Inspire Podcast is about growing your network and asking the right questions to help others expand their horizons and ideas! Sue currently serves as Independent Director, Nomination & Governance Committee Chair, and a member of the Risk Committee of the OFG Holding Company Bank Board (NYSE:OFG) and a member of the Compensation & Human Capital and Audit Committees of Life Storage (NYSE:LSI). She recently joined the Board of American Enterprise Group, a mutual insurance company and is a member of the Audit Committee. Previously she served on the Board of Directors of First Niagara Financial Group. She is certified by the National Association of Corporate Directors as a Director and a Governance Fellow and a Qualified Risk Director when she was awarded a Certificate in Risk Governance from the DCRO Institute. To give back, Sue is a founding limited partner of How Women Invest and a member of the Executive Board of How Women Lead an organization committed to increasing venture funding to women led companies. In this episode of How Women Inspire Podcast, Julie Castro Abrams and Sue Harnett are sharing the importance of asking great questions and actionable steps you can take right now to help other women succeed beside you. Some of the talking points Julie and Sue go over in this episode include:
This episode will encourage you to humbly help others and be a fierce advocate for others through networking. Be sure to tune in to all the episodes to receive tons of practical tips and to hear even more about the points outlined above. Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me! And don’t forget to follow, rate and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways! CONNECT WITH SUE HARNETT: CONNECT WITH JULIE CASTRO ABRAMS: LINKS: | |||
| Women’s Representation on our Currency with Rosie Rios, 43rd Treasurer of the United States | 01 Jun 2022 | 00:48:05 | |
Rosie Rios noticed while on a lunch break the lack of women representation in statues in DC, which led her down a rabbit hole of currency changes that would soon take effect. Now, Harriet Tubman and other women of influence from our history will grace the United States currency. All because she was inspired by the invisible. Rosie Rios, the 43rd Treasurer of the United States, comes to us today to remind us that with a little inspiration and a lot of commitment to the cause, you can make an impact on the world. This week’s episode 18 of How Women Inspire Podcast is about how Rosie Rios changed the United States currency to include women, and why it’s so important! In this episode of How Women Inspire Podcast, Julie Castro Abrams and Rosie Rios are sharing the importance of women’s history being shared publicly and actionable steps you can take right now to make changes in your local areas and industries to allow for more women's representation. Some of the talking points Julie and Rosie go over in this episode include:
This episode will surely encourage you to be inspired by the invisible throughout history. Be sure to tune in to all the episodes to receive tons of practical tips and to hear even more about the points outlined above. Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me! And don’t forget to follow, rate and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways! CONNECT WITH Rosie Rios: CONNECT WITH JULIE CASTRO ABRAMS: | |||
| How Your Personal Values Impact Your Career Paths with Millicent Tracey, Board Director and Fintech Advisor | 25 May 2022 | 00:45:08 | |
Millicent Tracey is a seasoned FinTech and financial services product management executive who for years has helped FinTech companies and startups. She’s also helped develop b2b payment strategies. She is just a brilliant, kind leader who steps up and makes things happen Millicent Tracy spent just about 20 years at Wells Fargo working on online banking for business and building digital payment platforms like Zelle which we all use. This week’s episode 17 of How Women Inspire Podcast is about the importance of knowing your values for furthering your career intentionally! In this episode of How Women Inspire Podcast, Julie Castro Abrams and Millicent Tracey are sharing the importance of understanding your own values and actionable steps you can take right now to grow your career or take on the board seat once you understand who you are and what you want. Some of the talking points Julie and Millicent go over in this episode include:
This episode will empower you to understand your personal and professional values and life lessons that matter to you in order to further your career in a positive way. Be sure to tune in to all the episodes to receive tons of practical tips and to hear even more about the points outlined above. Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me! And don’t forget to follow, rate and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways! CONNECT WITH MILLICENT TRACEY: CONNECT WITH JULIE CASTRO ABRAMS: | |||
| Showing up to Succeed with Preethy Padmanabhan, High Tech Executive and Board Director at NexStem | 18 May 2022 | 00:41:58 | |
Showing up can position yourself in a dynamic way that allows no room for negotiation; you deserve that raise! This week’s episode 16 of How Women Inspire Podcast is about the stepping stones of showing up that lead to success. Preethy Padmanabhan is a seasoned technology executive with 20 years of experience across engineering, sales and marketing. She's the host of 10 Times Growth Strategies podcast, and she’s an investor with many years experience on boards and various roles. She understands the importance and the value in showing up, even as a volunteer, until you become successful. In this episode of How Women Inspire Podcast, Julie Castro Abrams and Preethy Padmanabhan are sharing the importance of being unabashedly visible and actionable steps you can take right now to grant yourself success through showing up thoughtfully and intentionally. Some of the talking points Julie and Preethy go over in this episode include:
Preethy has served on lots of nonprofit boards, and you'll get to know her and her deep commitment to the world and the community through this episode. But her big focus is on economic empowerment for women, children and education. Be sure to tune in to all the episodes to hear even more about the points outlined above. Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me! And don’t forget to follow, rate and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways! CONNECT WITH PREETHY PADMANABHAN: CONNECT WITH JULIE CASTRO ABRAMS: | |||
| Funding Support for Nonprofits with Vivienne Hsu, CEO and Founder of LENDonate | 11 May 2022 | 00:45:58 | |
With nonprofits, there’s a lot of hush hush about money - many companies don’t talk about where they got funding or how they got it, and rarely talk about bankruptcy or anything else negative without a victory story. After 20+ years of hands-on experience in financial services, including investment product design, portfolio management, risk modeling, and private banking, Vivienne Hsu decided to form LENDonate, an online collaborative marketplace of loan+donation to nonprofit organizations. The idea of this new financial ecosystem for nonprofit is also a result of her 10+ years of fundraising and constantly thinking "there must be a better way." This week’s episode 15 of How Women Inspire Podcast is about nonprofit funding and support options! In this episode of How Women Inspire Podcast, Julie Castro Abrams and Vivienne Hsu are sharing the importance of seeking help when you need it, especially when it comes to needing money loans and actionable steps you can take right now to utilize crowdfunding opportunities to help your nonprofit succeed. Some of the talking points Julie and Vivienne go over in this episode include:
This episode is going to help you see behind the curtain at what it’s like on the other end of funding and investment opportunities, what banks and lenders look for in a business looking for a loan, and more. Be sure to tune in to all the episodes to receive tons of practical tips and to hear even more about the points outlined above. Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me! And don’t forget to follow, rate and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways! CONNECT WITH Vivienne Hsu: CONNECT WITH JULIE CASTRO ABRAMS: | |||
| Creating Change at the C-Suite Level with Evelyn Dilsaver, Board Member for 6 Corporations and 5 Non-Profits | 04 May 2022 | 00:43:43 | |
When you get too many people in the room with the same perspective and expertise, you tend to get “group think”; no fresh ideas, and everyone on too much of the same page. Luckily, Evelyn Dilsaver knows the solution to get out of that funk - getting skills in various fields! Evelyn is one of the most responsible, disciplined philanthropists and leaders that Julie’s ever met. Evelyn is a CPA by trade, having spent the first 17 years of her career in Audit and Finance before becoming president and CEO of the Charles Schwab investment management firm. She was one of the first Asian women board directors in the United States of America. This week’s episode 14 of How Women Inspire Podcast is about the tips she’s learned and been taught in the C-Suite spaces! In this episode of How Women Inspire Podcast, Julie Castro Abrams and Evelyn Dilsaver share the importance of getting multiple perspectives on a subject and actionable steps you can take right now to ask insightful questions to provoke change. Some of the talking points Julie and Evelyn go over in this episode include:
There are a lot of negative effects of “group think”; hopefully today’s conversation sparks that creative, new perspective for you to help take your team, group or c-suite to the next level by sparking a new conversation and fresh ideas. Be sure to tune in to all the episodes to receive tons of practical tips and to hear even more about the points outlined above. Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me! And don’t forget to follow, rate and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways! CONNECT WITH Evelyn Dilsaver: CONNECT WITH JULIE CASTRO ABRAMS: | |||
| Finding Yourself in Your Own Success Journey with Hannah Kain, President & CEO of ALOM Technologies | 27 Apr 2022 | 00:48:45 | |
I met Hannah Kain while being co-authors for Scrappy Women in Business; Living Proof that Bending the Rules isn’t Breaking the Law. Hannah Kain, who is the very first supply chain expert that we’ve had on the show, is a bright light who encourages giving and giving well to others, she’s a humble example of a power player in the female entrepreneurial and C-suite space, and a strong believer in the power in being yourself. This week’s episode 13 of How Women Inspire Podcast is about finding you in your own success journey! In this episode of How Women Inspire Podcast, Julie Castro Abrams and Hannah Kain are sharing the importance of being yourself and being confident in who you are and actionable steps you can take right now to continuously give back to the ecosystem that is women in entrepreneurial positions. Some of the talking points Julie and Hannah go over in this episode include:
So many words of wisdom come with this episode, from understanding that you don’t have to be like anyone else to be successful, to remembering to hold tight to words of encouragement and compliments from others for a rainy day, this episode is sure to inspire and uplift you. Be sure to tune in to all the episodes to hear even more about the points outlined above. Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me! And don’t forget to follow, rate and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways! CONNECT WITH HANNAH KAIN: CONNECT WITH JULIE CASTRO ABRAMS: | |||
| Redefining Success as a Woman of Color with Deepa Purushothaman, Co-Founder of nFormation | 20 Apr 2022 | 00:43:48 | |
When it comes to being a woman of color in the C-suite or corporate side of business, there can be a lot of pressures and residual inner dialogue that can make your own identity a blur. Women have edited themselves to fit the mold or the leader before them for a really long time, and this is even stronger in relation to those of color or with a different cultural belief than their white male counterparts. This week’s episode 12 of How Women Inspire Podcast is about understanding and redefining the shadow side to being a woman of color in business, with Deepa Purushothaman! In this episode of How Women Inspire Podcast, Julie Castro Abrams and Deepa Purushothaman are sharing the importance of redefining success for yourself, no matter what culture or society deems accurate for you, and actionable steps you can take right now to step into your power as a woman of color and powerful leader. Some of the talking points Julie and Deepa go over in this episode include:
In this episode, Deepa shares her new book, along with a few of the amazing stories held within, to help share how women of color are truly stepping into their calling as the power brokers of the future. Be sure to tune in to all the episodes to receive tons of practical tips and to hear even more about the points outlined above. Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me! And don’t forget to follow, rate and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways! CONNECT WITH DEEPA PURUSHOTHAMAN: CONNECT WITH JULIE CASTRO ABRAMS: | |||
| The Importance of Funding Equity Groups with Rebecca Darwent, Working Group Member at the Foundation for Black Communities | 13 Apr 2022 | 00:43:19 | |
We know there’s a difference between the funds donated and provided for philanthropic groups that are white, and those that are black-owned. But do you know the actual numbers? Rebecca Darwent does, and she’s literally speechless as she shares the numbers with us on today’s podcast. This week’s episode 11 of How Women Inspire Podcast is about the disparity between black-owned philanthropies and other organizations, and how less than 7 cents for every $100 of philanthropic money goes towards Black-owned philanthropies! In this episode of How Women Inspire Podcast, Julie Castro Abrams and Rebecca Darwent are sharing the importance of funding equity groups and actionable steps you can take right now to help provide support and resources to these groups, no matter your own sexual orientation or philanthropic segmentation. Some of the talking points Julie and Rebecca go over in this episode include:
Rebecca is a great leader of inspiration in our community who will inspire you to be proud and bold about yourself and your community. Be sure to tune in to all the episodes to hear even more about the points outlined above. Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me! And don’t forget to follow, rate and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways! CONNECT WITH Rebecca Darwent: CONNECT WITH JULIE CASTRO ABRAMS: | |||
| Building a Trusted Brand for Women with Fran Maier, CEO & Founder of BabyQuip | 30 Mar 2022 | 00:40:33 | |
It can be difficult to run a successful start-up - the ups and downs aren’t for everyone and it can be a challenge. Someone who truly understands this experience is Fran Maier, co-founder of Match.com, who is well known for her 10+ years running TRUSTe (now TrustArc), and is now the CEO and founder of Babyquip. This week, episode 09 of How Women Inspire Podcast is about how to create a startup that’s truly a trusted brand! In this episode of How Women Inspire Podcast, Fran Maier is sharing the importance of being a trusted brand and the actionable steps you can take right now to build that trusted brand from the ground up. Some of the talking points Fran and I go over in this episode include:
Fran Maier is a leader and inspiration to so many startup founders and entrepreneurs and I cannot wait for you to listen to this episode. So be sure to tune in to all the episodes to receive tons of practical tips and to hear even more about the points outlined above. Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me! And don’t forget to subscribe, rate and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways! CONNECT WITH FRAN MAIER: CONNECT WITH JULIE CASTRO ABRAMS: | |||
| Leaving Normal and Embracing Change with Dr. Keera Godfrey | 02 Oct 2024 | 00:29:33 | |
Everyone has a different path and purpose in life, and those on the entrepreneurship journey often feel it most. But fighting loneliness by building community with and supporting other women and women entrepreneurs leads to incredible collaboration, better health, and lasting societal change. Dr. Keera Godfrey is here today to talk about the importance of investing in women, choosing the path that’s right for you, and more! This week’s episode 136 of How Women Inspire Podcast is about leaving normal and embracing change! This episode was created in partnership with the Nasdaq Foundation. Together, we are working to educate, inspire, and engage women from diverse backgrounds on venture investing and entrepreneurship. Did you know that only 2% of venture funding goes to women-led companies? Together, we are working to show that women are the new face of venture investing. In this episode of How Women Inspire Podcast, Dr. Keera Godfrey shares the importance of a supportive ecosystem for founders and entrepreneurs, and actionable steps you can take right now to support other women on their entrepreneurial journeys. Dr. Keera Godfrey is the CEO and Founder of Naris Communications and the Naris Leadership Academy. Dr. Keera helps global organizations with a focus on digitization and digital transformation to define and align their workforce culture to embrace new ways of working bringing her 25 years of experience as a communications and change strategist, activating performance strategies for the U.S. Army, global manufacturers, healthcare systems, and non-profit organizations. She is a trusted advisor, change management consultant, speaker, and author utilizing emotional intelligence, strategic communications, and performance improvement techniques to maximize business results. Some of the talking points Julie and Keera go over in this episode include:
To get Dr. Keera’s book, Leaving Normal: How to Let Go and Move The Heck On, you can head over to Amazon. Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me! And don’t forget to follow, rate, and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways! Learn more about How Women Inspire at https://www.howwomenlead.com/podcast CONNECT WITH DR. KEERA GODFREY: CONNECT WITH JULIE CASTRO ABRAMS: | |||
| Health Advancements for Women Around the World with Allison Martin, Executive Director at Recuro Health | 23 Mar 2022 | 00:40:51 | |
Allison Martin is the founder and former CEO of UDoTest, a first-of-its-kind company to significantly reduce cervical cancer in Africa. In 2021 Allison was able to do what a lot of us want to eventually be able to do; she sold her company! That’s why episode 08 of How Women Inspire Podcast is about lessons Allison has learned throughout her journey as a mission-driven entrepreneur! In this episode of How Women Inspire Podcast, Allison Martin is sharing the importance of having the courage to dream big and actionable steps you can take right now to find opportunities through generosity in others. Some of the talking points Allison and I go over in this episode include:
Through generosity and building honest connections with people because she cares, Allison built a company and sold it in under 10 years. There are many lessons she’s learned and shared in this episode that I think anyone can relate to and learn from. So be sure to tune in to all the episodes and to hear even more about the points outlined above. Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me! And don’t forget to subscribe, rate and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways! CONNECT WITH ALLISON MARTIN: CONNECT WITH JULIE CASTRO ABRAMS: | |||
| Advocating for Women’s Equality with Hannah-Beth Jackson, Former California Senator | 09 Mar 2022 | 00:52:34 | |
Former Senator Hannah-Beth Jackson has made an indelible impact on us all through her courage and leadership. An expert in public policy and legislation, Hannah-Beth Jackson is an active advocate for women’s equality. She has worked on a lot of legislative acts and been advocating for every woman from high school through to CEOs and leaders. That’s why episode 7 of How Women Inspire Podcast is about building a community you can be proud of and support! In this episode of How Women Inspire Podcast, Hannah-Beth Jackson is sharing the importance of a culture that’s better for everyone and actionable steps you can take right now to create that culture where you are with the tools you have. Some of the talking points Hannah–Beth and I go over in this episode include:
It’s important to recognize the community you want to have and live in, and go create it and support it. So be sure to tune in to all the episodes to receive tons of practical tips and to hear even more about the points outlined above. Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me! And don’t forget to subscribe, rate and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways! CONNECT WITH HANNAH-BETH JACKSON: CONNECT WITH JULIE CASTRO ABRAMS: | |||
| Supporting Women through Political Advocacy with Fiona Ma, California State Treasurer | 02 Mar 2022 | 00:39:22 | |
You may have heard that many business owners are leaving the state of California; but I wonder if you’ve heard that there are more small businesses being created in California than ever before? Today we sit down to talk with Fiona Ma, California state Treasurer, about her thoughts on how to support women leaders and small businesses, and how you can help advocate for those who need your support. That’s why episode 06 of How Women Inspire Podcast is about political advocacy you can do through your own networks! In this episode of How Women Inspire Podcast, Fiona Ma is sharing the importance of being a fierce political advocate and actionable steps you can take right now to support female political leaders in your area. Some of the talking points Fiona and I go over in this episode include:
If you’ve ever been curious if politics should matter to you, or if you’ve ever wondered how to support your political leaders besides voting, this episode will open your eyes and share the wave of influence your political leaders have to change your state for the better. So be sure to tune in to all the episodes to hear even more about the points outlined above. Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me! And don’t forget to subscribe, rate and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways! CONNECT WITH Fiona Ma: CONNECT WITH JULIE CASTRO ABRAMS: | |||