Let’s get bossy for a moment!!  We’re sitting down with Merline Saintil, angel investor and co-founder of Black Women on Boards (among many other badass titles), who shares her journey towards becoming a highly sought after board member and loves investing in other women - like Aishetu Fatima Dozie, who joins our conversation talking all about her transition from being a Wall Street wonder woman to founding her own cosmetics company called Bossy Cosmetics - electrifying women to live their best lives by empowering them to look, feel, and do good.

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Welcome to the HumanizeHer Podcast - where we celebrate and elevate women’s voices and share their stories.  We are on a mission to cultivate a world where every woman thrives, shattering glass ceilings and redefining success on her own terms.  We’re so grateful to have you as a listener and member of our community!!  🤩💫

In this insightful episode of The HumanizeHer Podcast, we're diving deep into the world of company culture and talent with a true leader in the field - Linda Aiello

Linda is the Chief People Officer at DraftKings, where she leads all aspects of the employee experience for the online sports entertainment and gaming giant. She's responsible for finding and growing top talent, developing future leaders, and fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace – which is a crucial element for any successful company.

Linda has an incredible track record of success in the HR world. She's held CPO roles at major companies like Qurate Retail Group and Stitch Fix, and spent years leading employee success initiatives at Salesforce, Uber and Louis Vuitton.  She's also been recognized as a top HR professional by the National Diversity Council.  We'll also hear about her personal journey and how she's overcome adversity to achieve incredible success.

Join the conversation with host, Erica Lockheimer and co-host Elizabeth Wendorf-Bloesser. as we dive into Linda's insights on building winning teams and creating a thriving company culture. 

Pam Kostka, a seasoned executive with nearly 30 years of experience driving growth at enterprise startups and building successful companies. Pam's career spans across various leadership roles, including CEO, CMO, and currently sits on multiple boards, is an advisor and executive in residence.  

As an executive-in-Residence at Magnify Ventures, Pam is focused on the "care economy" – a sector that's revolutionizing how we support families, care for aging populations, and manage our households. 

Prior to Magnify, Pam was the CEO of All Raise, a non-profit dedicated to increasing the representation of women in venture capital.They've supported thousands of female and non-binary founders and funders, and significantly increased the number of women checkwriters in venture capital.

Please join us as we dive into Pam's insights and learnings from scaling multiple startups all through her vision for a more equitable and inclusive ecosystem.

Amy Wong, founder of Always On Purpose is an executive leadership coach, author, and keynote speaker who has worked with some of the most influential organizations and individuals, including Salesforce, PWC, Berkshire Hathaway, LinkedIn, and universities like Stanford and Berkeley.

Amy draws upon a diverse range of disciplines and practices, integrating them into a unique approach that focuses on three key lenses: Self, Relationships, and Results. Her book, "Living On Purpose," was honored with the 2022 Book of the Year award by The Magic Pen.

Get ready to gain valuable insights and practical tools that can enhance both your professional and personal life.

And bonus, Hosts Erica Lockheimer and Elizabeth Wendorf-Bloesser both have had the privilege of experiencing Amy's transformative workshops firsthand, and witnessed the profound impact of her work.  This episode feels like a live workshop session you will not want to miss. 

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In this insightful episode of The HumanizeHer Podcast, wheels are a girl’s best friend, right?  We’re sitting down with Adriana Boas, one of Bentley’s award-winning sales liaisons - but she didn’t start out in the sales industry.  Adriana was born in Brazil with degrees in journalism and holistic medicine, and when she migrated to the US, she gets real about going from food stamps to a six-figure commission-based gig.

She’s earned multiple awards under Bentley's prestigious, banner and notably holds this distinction of being the only female to receive a perfect score on Aston Martin's rigorous test about cars. With her, charming accent in three languages, Adriana's success is as undeniable as her magnetic personality. 

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Is the way we work working?  In this episode, we’re sitting down with Stacey Gordon, MBA who is a leader in the diversity, equity, and inclusion space - or as she prefers to describe DEI:  the Disrupt, Evolve, and Innovate space.  She shares her first-hand experience of witnessing bias which led her to becoming the Founder and CEO of Rework Work - a company that does DEI differently on their mission to reduce bias in global talent acquisition and management and creating workplace cultures where employees feel they belong.  She touches on the power of mentors and dives into the frameworks she uses to help companies become better at creating an inclusive environment, relearn how to hire with intention, and realize the importance of flexibility in work.

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What does it take to be on the Forbes “100 Most Powerful Women in the World” list?  In this episode, we’re sitting down with Padmasree Warrior as she shares her experience of being an executive in technology and her journey of becoming a renowned businesswoman.  Formerly holding roles in the C-suite at Cisco Systems, Motorola, and NIO USA, she took her corporate experience and decided to follow her passion - motivated to find a way to apply data and machine learning to focus on mental wellness.  This led her to her current role as Founder and CEO of Fable, a social and AI discovery platform for content.  She shares her perspective on the commonalities of being in corporate versus leading a start-up - and her approach to leading teams and building trust.  Padma expresses the beauty of not putting yourself in a box and starting a business at a later age by utilizing experience and learnings to your advantage to build something beautiful to share with the world.

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Have you found your calling?  We’re sitting down with Jenny Obiaya, CEO of The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Peninsula, as she shares her story of finding her calling - starting as a teacher through Teach for America, moving into the the role of Principal at a school in Hells Kitchen at the age of 26, and finally finding the perfect fit for her passion of closing the opportunity gap & empowering young people with access to opportunities through her work with BGCP.  She gives a nod to the power of having mentors and people that believe in you to push you out of your comfort zone to help you grow, and embraces the notion of Billie Jean King’s perspective that “pressure is a privilege” as her driving force for continuing to give back to the community and influencing the future of our youth.

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In this episode, we're sitting down with Caroline Ghantous, a Middle Eastern watercolor artist who is creating a movement of her own through her art.  Her paintings are a celebration of women who are activists, feminists, and who are making a difference in different societies and cultures - aiming to give a voice to the voiceless with her unique mixed media artistic style.  Caroline is now a part of the HumanizeHer family and movement with us, and we are proud to showcase her work as a staple in the HumanizeHer podcast studio.

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In this insightful episode of The HumanizeHer Podcast, how do you live your life with purpose?  We're sitting down with Jennifer Dulski, CEO & Founder of Rising Team and executive leader with experience at tech giants like Facebook, Google, and Yahoo and former President & COO of change.org.  Jennifer shares the stories that led her to the formula of how to start a movement, build teams with connection, and do so in a purposeful way.  She talks about her life hardships, her journey of being a start-up founder (multiple times!) and her successful current startup, Rising Team.

Jennifer Dulski

www.RisingTeam.com

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In this insightful episode of The HumanizeHer Podcast, get ready to be inspired! We have a true force of nature joining us today: Aishwarya Srinivasan! Currently she heads Developer Relations and Growth at Fireworks AI.   She was previously at Microsoft as a Senior AI Advisor to help Y Combinator startups build machine learning solutions leveraging Microsoft’s core OpenAI products. Prior to this, Aishwarya was working as a Data Scientist in Google Cloud and an AI & ML Innovation Leader at IBM. She’s a Columbia Data Science post-grad, and an advocate for open-source technologies and is a contributor to Deepchecks, Lightning AI and Scikit Learn

Her accolades? Trailblazer of the Year by Women in AI and a Woman of Influence by the Business Journal, both in 2022! She received the EB1A Green Card for her AI contributions, has been spotlighted as a LinkedIn Top Voice for Data Science and AI and has over a half a million LinkedIn followers.

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Kirthiga Reddy, a trailblazing leader and first female Investment Partner at SoftBank Vision Fund, shares her incredible journey from growing up in India to becoming an influential figure in tech. She details her time as a Director of Engineering at Silicon Graphics and the first employee to launch and lead Facebook (now Meta) in India. This episode is packed with invaluable insights, including:

• The Power of the "And": How she embraced the "superpower" of having a career and a family, even when societal pressures suggested it was an "either/or" choice

• The Career Jungle Gym: Why she chose a 40% pay cut to pivot her career and how her impressive (linear-looking) resume actually hides a series of strategic, non-linear moves

• Guilt Management: Her powerful philosophy on not "overthinking" every decision and learning to manage guilt as effectively as time

• The "Trust Technology": A deep dive into her new venture, Verix - a company building a verification layer for digital credentials using blockchain, and the pivotal learning that led her to that mission

• AI Kiran: The story behind her new initiative to spotlight and grow the community of women in AI in India.

Kirthiga's story is a testament to the power of a growth mindset, the importance of mentorship, and the courage to take a break and find clarity. Join the conversation with host, Erica Lockheimer and co-host, Elizabeth Wendorf-Bloesser.

Join us on The HumanizeHer Podcast for a powerful and candid conversation with Nidhi Gupta, a trailblazing leader with a chemical engineering background who rose to become a Chief Technology & Product Officer - then ventured out to create her own business and become a Co-Founder and CEO!  Nidhi shares her incredible journey from growing up in India, where she was one of just a few women in her engineering class, to navigating pervasive biases and microaggressions in the tech industry. She reveals how these experiences fueled her passion to create SheTO.org, a non-profit dedicated to accelerating women's leadership in engineering.

This episode is packed with unfiltered insights on:

• Overcoming adversity:  How early experiences of bias shaped her resilience and grit

• The emotional side of impact:  Why she prioritizes supporting one life over just chasing big numbers

• The unexpected challenges of funding a non-profit:  Debunking myths about corporate and investor support for mission-driven organizations

• Building a thriving community:  How SheTO's programs achieve remarkable promotion rates for women in tech

• A White House invitation:  The surreal moment she realized her work is being recognized at the highest level.

Nidhi's story is a raw and inspiring testament to creating change, fostering community, and finding soulful fulfillment beyond traditional corporate success.  Join the conversation with host, Erica Lockheimer and co-host, Elizabeth Wendorf-Bloesser.

In this special HumanizeHer live episode from SXSW, we dive deep into the lived experiences and bold voices of two remarkable women reshaping the landscape of sport, identity, and advocacy: Lizzi Smith, Paralympic swimmer and 3x medalist, and Erin Crownover, PhD candidate and Voice In Sport Foundation researcher.

From the loneliness that often accompanies the pursuit of excellence to the sisterhood they found in each other, Lizzi and Erin open up about what it truly means to belong—both in and beyond the game. Lizzi shares the emotional journey of growing up with a disability in competitive swimming and what she wishes someone had told her as a young girl not seeing herself reflected in her sport. Erin takes us through her passion for sports history, the evolving portrayal of women athletes in media, and how her PhD work is reframing narratives around beauty, ability, and what sells in women’s sports.

Together, they unpack the pressure to “hack the system” for visibility, the critical role of mentorship through Voice in Sport, and how brand partnerships can become vehicles for social change when wielded authentically.

✨ Topics we cover:

• Finding power in vulnerability: redefining what it means to be a woman athlete
  
  

• Representation in Paralympics and the reality behind media exposure
  
  

• What we still get wrong about disability in sport—and how to fix it
  
  

• Navigating identity beyond performance
  
  

• The message Lizzi wants every mom of a child with a disability to hear
  
  

• Why Erin believes the real revolution in women’s sports is still ahead
  
  

• The loneliness of ambition—and how friendship makes the journey bearable
  
  

This is a conversation about fire, fatigue, friendship, and fierce advocacy. If you’ve ever felt unseen, unheard, or underestimated, this one’s for you.

🎧 Tune in. Be moved. HumanizeHer.

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In this special HumanizeHer live episode from SXSW, 🎙️ we sat down with Oscar-nominated director Cindy Lee & actor Avumile Qongqo to chat about their powerful film, "The Last Ranger." by Kindred Films

This intimate conversation, held within the bustling energy of the SXSW Expo Hall, provided a unique opportunity to delve into the heart of the film's creation and its profound message.   

Cindy and Avumile shared insights into the deeply personal nature of "The Last Ranger," a film that tackles the urgent issue of rhino poaching in South Africa. They discussed the importance of authentic storytelling, highlighting women rangers. The discussion explored the universality of the film's themes, particularly motherhood and the fight for survival, resonating with a global audience.

The interview also touched upon the challenges and triumphs of filmmaking in South Africa that Cindy Lee is trying to bring awareness to. Avumile shared her experience preparing for her role, emphasizing the emotional and physical demands of portraying a ranger. Both discussed the unique experience of working with child actress Liyabona Mroqoza, who also made a special appearance during the live recording.

Cindy's perspective as a woman director was a significant focus, with both guests addressing the importance of female representation on set. The conversation highlighted the need to move beyond simply acknowledging "woman directors" and towards a space where gender is not a defining factor.

Throughout the interview, Cindy and Avumile emphasized the film's impact on rhino conservation and their commitment to representing African culture with authenticity. 

This live HumanizeHer interview at SXSW was more than just a discussion about a film; it was a celebration of resilience, creative passion, and the power of storytelling to inspire change. It provided a platform to humanize the filmmaking process and amplify the voices of women making a difference in the world

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Join us in this deeply insightful and vulnerable conversation with Erica Lockheimer, CEO and Founder of the HumanizeHer podcast and ex-VP of Engineering at LinkedIn. Erica opens up about her remarkable career journey from being the first person in her family to graduate from college from San Jose State University to sharing the highs, lows, and pivotal moments that shaped her path. From navigating the complexities of the tech industry from the early Dot-com days, mobile era to championing diversity and inclusion, Erica's story is one of resilience, leadership, and the power of authenticity. Discover the challenges she overcame, the lessons she learned, and the advice she has for aspiring leaders, especially Women in Tech. Erica's candid sharing of her experiences will inspire you to embrace your own vulnerability and pursue your passions with courage. Whether you're a seasoned professional, a budding entrepreneur, or simply someone looking for inspiration, this interview is a must-watch. Tune in and be empowered by Erica Lockheimer's incredible journey.

In this episode of The HumanizeHer Podcast we sit down for an insightful conversation with Catherine Fisher, LinkedIn's esteemed Career Expert! Catherine shares her journey in communications, from Netflix to LinkedIn, revealing how she became a go-to voice for career navigation.

This episode dives into crucial topics like the evolving job market, the impact of AI on careers, challenging traditional growth paths (the "squiggly line"), and the art of asking for what you want. Tune in for candid advice on handling workplace setbacks, the power of delegation, and building a resilient network.

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Join us on The HumanizeHer Podcast for an incredibly candid conversation with Sabrina Ellis, a powerhouse product leader as VP at companies like Google and Yahoo, and former Chief Product Officer at Pinterest!

Sabrina shares her remarkable career journey, revealing the highs and lows of navigating top executive roles in the tech industry. From the early days of the dot-com boom and making Yahoo Mail #1 globally, to steering product at Google and Pinterest, she offers an unfiltered look at what it takes to innovate and lead.

This episode is packed with invaluable insights, including:

💡 The power of career breaks: Sabrina openly discusses her intentional "off-ramps" and the confidence (and spousal support!) it took to step away, emphasizing how these breaks fueled her growth.

💡 Defining the Chief Product Officer role: What it means to "herd genius, feral cats" and empower diverse teams to build impactful products.

💡 Navigating adversity in the C-suite: Sabrina shares deeply personal experiences, from a toxic "Coliseum" culture to facing assumptions as an Asian female executive.

💡 "Sabrina's Rule of Three": Her fascinating observation on how minorities are perceived in professional settings and the importance of critical mass for true individuality.

💡 The future of work: A thought-provoking discussion on challenging capitalism's limits and envisioning tech companies that prioritize employees over profit maximization.

Sabrina's transparency about self-doubt, identity crises after leaving big brands, and the ongoing journey of self-discovery offers a refreshing perspective. Get ready to be inspired to embrace your own path, challenges and all!

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In this empowering episode of the HumanizeHer Podcast, we welcome Leela Srinivasan, CEO of Parity, for a compelling conversation that spans her dynamic career journey and her impactful work in women's sports. Leela, who transitioned from a successful CMO background at companies like LinkedIn and SurveyMonkey to leading Parity, shares authentic insights into career pivots, the value of an MBA, and navigating the challenges of leadership, including the elusive "work-life balance" as a new mother.

The discussion takes a deep dive into the mission of Parity, an organization dedicated to closing the gender income and opportunity gap in professional sports. Leela reveals striking statistics:

• 50% of professional women athletes make zero income from their sport after accounting for training and competition costs.

• 74% of these athletes hold a second job, with 1 in 4 working full-time while training 30 hours a week.

• Women's sports currently receives only 15% of media share.

• 63% of female athletes surveyed have considered quitting elite sports due to financial struggles.

• 93% of surveyed athletes experience financial stress.

• An annual sponsorship of $20,000 would be "very meaningful" or "life-changing" for 88% of female athletes.

• Women's sports fans are 2.8 times more likely to purchase a product or service recommended by a professional woman athlete than by any other influencer.

Leela emphasizes that this is not a charity, but a lucrative business opportunity for brands to align with purpose-driven athletes. She highlights how brands like Microsoft, Morgan Stanley, and Hormel are already investing in Parity's community of over 1,100 professional women athletes across 85 sports, finding authentic partnerships based on shared values rather than just follower counts. The episode also touches upon the historic 2024 Paris Olympics, which for the first time achieved gender equality in participants. 

Through raw honesty about her own experiences with imposter syndrome and the importance of seeking feedback and coaching, Leela inspires listeners to embrace challenges and continuously learn, leaving an indelible mark on both the professional landscape and the world of women's sports.

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What if success didn’t mean choosing one path, but embracing many? In this episode of The HumanizeHer Podcast, We sat down with the incomparable Jory Des Jardins —co-founder of BlogHer and, more recently, the co-founder of Optionality, a platform dedicated to reimagining how we work, lead, and live.

Jory takes us on a deeply personal and professional journey through her unconventional career—from couch-surfing in New York while reading manuscripts at Penguin, to co-founding BlogHer and growing it into a movement that reached over 100 million users, to today—championing the rise of fractional roles, community-powered leadership, and portfolio careers.

Together, we explore the power of optionality: a framework where work is no longer a one-size-fits-all ladder, but a flexible, multi-dimensional life design. Jory shares how optionality allows people—especially women—to balance meaningful work, caregiving, creative pursuits, and self-defined success, even when traditional systems aren’t designed to support it.

This episode isn’t just about careers—it’s about courage. It’s about listening to your gut, staying curious, and being unafraid to start again. Whether it’s pioneering the blogosphere, navigating burnout after acquisition, or diving headfirst into emerging tech and VR, Jory’s path is a masterclass in resilience, reinvention, and radical authenticity.

We also talk candidly about caregiving, aging parents, raising teens, and the internal conflict so many women face when they feel pulled between achievement and presence. Jory’s honesty and humor remind us that no career path is linear—and that building a “portfolio life” might just be the most honest reflection of who we are and who we’re becoming.

✨ Whether you're in a moment of reinvention, questioning the 9–5, or dreaming of more freedom and purpose in your work—this episode will speak to you.

Key themes we unpack:

• Why “fractional leadership” is rising—and what it really means

• The difference between advisory vs. fractional roles

• How BlogHer created a trusted model for women creators—and what it taught us about power and representation

• How caregiving, life phases, and flexibility intersect with ambition

• The future of work—and how we can build it on our own terms

This conversation is both a mirror and a permission slip. If you're craving more flexibility, more agency, or simply a new way to define success—this is the episode for you.

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In this insightful episode of The HumanizeHer Podcast, Florina Grosskurth and Vicky Fang delve into their remarkable career journeys, sharing personal stories of navigating the tech industry, embracing entrepreneurship, and finding true fulfillment via the world of literature.

Florina Grosskurth, a force in tech from program management to event planning, shares her inspiring transition to owning Linden Tree Books, a beloved local bookstore. She discusses the challenges of balancing a demanding tech career with motherhood and the liberating decision to prioritize family and passion. Flo recounts co-founding "Women in Tech" (WIT) at LinkedIn, highlighting the power of community, allyship, and intentionally embedding inclusion into company culture.

Vicky Fang, author and former Google product designer, reveals her journey from aspiring actress to STEM advocate through her children's books. She explains how her diverse background fuels her creative process, inspiring kids to be "creative problem solvers." Vicky also candidly shares the challenges of managing multiple creative endeavors, promoting her growing list of published books, and even venturing into TV writing.

Both guests open up about the "real stuff" - the struggles, rejections, and moments of self-doubt that come with career pivots and balancing personal life. They emphasize the importance of self-reflection, listening to one's gut, and finding true passion over external expectations. The episode celebrates the power of community, the joy of empowering others, and the courage to redefine success on your own terms.

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Telle Whitney—a pioneering computer scientist, co-founder of the Grace Hopper Celebration, former CEO of AnitaB.org, and now, author of the book Rebooting Tech Culture: How to Ignite Innovation and Build Organizations Where Everyone Can Thrive.

Telle shares her incredible journey as one of the first women in tech to step into leadership and has been on a mission to ensure no other woman feels isolated in their career like she once did. Her path, from being one of the only women in engineering meetings to co-founding one of the largest global gatherings for women technologists, is nothing short of extraordinary.

Together, we unpack:

• 🧠 The early days of being a woman in a male-dominated tech environment

• 💡 How she and Anita Borg sparked the Grace Hopper Celebration from a single idea

• 📘 Why she wrote Rebooting Tech Culture, and what organizations must do now to foster equity and innovation

• 🔁 Lessons in burnout, sustaining leadership, and building inclusive companies that actually work for everyone

• 🌱 Telle’s perspective on legacy, mentorship, and evolving beyond performative DEI efforts

💬 “You don’t need permission to lead. You just need to care enough to begin.”
This episode is a masterclass in values-driven leadership—thoughtful, grounded, and full of actionable wisdom.

Whether you’re a woman in tech, an aspiring leader, or someone working to create more inclusive workplaces, this conversation will challenge and uplift you.

🎧 Listen now on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.

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🎙️ EPISODE: From Corporate Grit to Cannabis Grit – Erin Gore’s Journey with Garden Society

In this bold and deeply human episode of HumanizeHer, we sit down with Erin Gore, the powerhouse founder and CEO of Garden Society. From a chemical engineering background and climbing the ranks in a male-dominated corporate world to pioneering in the cannabis industry, Erin shares how pain, perseverance, and purpose led her to build one of the most innovative and woman-led cannabis brands in the country.

We unpack:

• The shocking realities Erin faced as the first woman in a chemical plant

• How a garden party with girlfriends sparked a mission-driven company

• Her vision for making cannabis approachable, effective, and stigma-free

• Fast-acting edibles, equity in cannabis, and building a diverse cap table

• Raising capital as a woman founder in an industry that still doesn't fully get it
  
  

This conversation is packed with grit, growth, and game-changing perspective. Whether you’re curious about cannabis or just love a story about a woman rewriting the rules—this one’s for you.

Disclaimer: The following conversation contains personal experiences and perspectives regarding cannabis. This content is intended for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute medical or legal advice. The views expressed by guests are their own. Cannabis consumption should be done responsibly and in accordance with local laws. Please consult your healthcare provider before using cannabis for any medical purpose.

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In this special HumanizeHer live episode from SXSW, Adrienne Bankert, who is an Emmy-award winning journalist who has worked as a broadcast journalist for NewsNation, ABC News, Good Morning America with a mission to deliver unbiased news. From covering major events like the 2011 tsunami to interviewing Lady Gaga and The Rock, Bankert's reporting shaped her empathetic style. Now, she embarks on the fearless endeavor to discuss faith at work, including in her special series "One Nation Under God," and her new YouTube personal podcast series  where she has conversations about where faith lives in culture, current events, sports and media, particularly for Gen Z.  Help support her and follow her on Instagram and YouTube.

Live at SXSW, Adrienne opens up about her current endeavor: a powerful shift towards unbiased news that seeks to humanize people of faith. What does unbiased news truly mean, and how can faith-based reporting achieve it? We delve into thought-provoking questions like how faith finds its place in technology, media, and sports, and even explores faith in the face of death and grief. Learn how Adrienne approaches conversations with those holding vastly different worldviews and her strategies for building trust with anyone she meets – a skill highlighted in her insightful TED Talk.

We also explore Adrienne's book, "Your Hidden Superpower," uncovering the inspiration behind it and the impactful lessons on kindness it imparts. Hear about moments in her career where kindness made a tangible difference.

Tune in for a deeply humanizing conversation with HumanizeHer podcast hosts, Erica Lockheimer and Elizabeth Wendorf-Bloesser that bridges divides and illuminates the power of faith and understanding in today's world. Plus, don't miss Adrienne's inspiring "Pay It Forward" moment, where she shines a light on incredible women making a difference.