Explore every episode of the podcast She Leads with Carly
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| The Science of Chemistry, Desire, and Lasting Relationships | Dr. Amy Muise (Relationship Scientist) | 08 sept. 2026 | 00:52:30 | |
Dr. Amy Muise, an Associate Professor of Psychology and York Research Chair in Relationships and Sexuality at York University, directs the Sexual Health and Relationships (SHaRe) Lab, where she studies how couples build and sustain desire over time. In this episode, Dr. Amy breaks down why sexual desire declines even in happy relationships, the data behind planned versus spontaneous sex, and what actually predicts romantic chemistry. She also covers the surprising link between household labor and desire, and how to think about first dates without over-relying on "the spark." References:
Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 01:40 How one undergrad thesis led to a career studying relationships 02:46 Why sexual desire, specifically, became her research focus 05:43 The myth that desire stays high in a "healthy" relationship 08:00 Familiarity, novelty, and the self-expanding experiences that sustain desire 10:00 Is there a normal amount of sex to have 12:38 The gender gap in desire, and why it exists 13:32 How an unequal household load quietly lowers desire 20:58 The overwhelming, mostly false belief about spontaneous sex 22:44 Rebranding planned sex like planning a vacation 26:58 Should more couples be planning sex? 28:57 The five ingredients of real romantic chemistry 32:45 Why 40% of happy couples felt no spark at first 34:44 What a first date can, and can't, predict 36:52 Why relationship scientists struggle to predict compatibility 39:00 Beyond small talk: the "fast friends" questions that build closeness 46:50 Destiny vs. growth beliefs, and why growth wins 49:34 The craft Amy is spending a lifetime honing | |||
| You'll Never Be Ready: Building SONNI Without the CPG Playbook | Megan & Eliana (SONNI) | 07 juil. 2026 | 00:59:22 | |
In today's conversation, Carly sits down with SONNI co-founders Eliana Field-Marsham and Megan Black, who share the journey they took to start the SPF brand. Eliana and Megan share how bad sunburns and a family member's melanoma scare plus a frantic business-school text between each other led them to starting SONNI. They also unpack the realities of founder life, why 24/7 grind isn't effective, and how they navigate leading a company together with clear, clean division. We also discuss:
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Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 01:40 Growing up as family friends in Toronto 06:10 Eliana's path: sociology, McKinsey, and a love of operating 08:10 Megan's consumer obsession, from USC to Estée Lauder 11:35 The sunburns and a sister's melanoma behind SONNI 13:20 Finding a formulator who starts with metal, not powder 16:45 Eliana's business-school panic and reaching back out to Megan 21:00 "Best text to ever receive": hiring her co-founder 25:05 Right brain, left brain: splitting the company cleanly 32:55 What no one warns you about building a CPG brand 35:15 Mineral vs chemical: what does the FDA actually back? 39:15 How the name, brand, coloring, packaging was born 41:05 Learning to bask in the wins, not just the lows 45:15 Fundraising vs bootstrapping, and just paying yourself 50:25 What 24/7-grind startup culture gets wrong | |||
| If You're Single, Relax. | Dr. Yuthika Girme (Relationship Scientist) | 27 mai 2026 | 00:51:53 | |
Dr. Yuthika Girme took one undergrad course on interpersonal relations, which completely altered the trajectory of her career and led her down the path of researching relationship science. In this episode, Dr. Yuthika unpacks the science behind close relationships and singlehood. She also covers the impact of online dating, how social scripts impact relationships, and how to build a balanced relationship with yourself before—and during—a romantic one. | |||
| How an Introvert Became the CPO of a $19BN Company | Inbal Shani (CPO, Twilio) | 17 mars 2026 | 00:50:07 | |
Inbal Shani dropped her PhD for a job offer she never expected to recieve, and it set off a career spanning Amazon, AWS, Microsoft, GitHub, and now Twilio, where she serves as CPO and Head of R&D. In this episode, Inbal explains how curiosity is really a leadership trait, why introverts can be the most connected leaders in the room, and how the future of product management is being rewritten. References:
Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 01:47 Inbal's childhood: introversion and learning to build 06:00 Being one of six women in aerospace engineering 07:06 Fostering a strong belief in yourself 09:36 Why Inbal dropped out of her PhD 13:27 Learning to lead others as an introvert 15:24 Why curiosity is a core leadership trait 16:45 Two books that shaped Inbal's career 18:27 What determines a great team member 22:40 Empathy is a prerequistie to success 26:36 How Inbal made her career choices 28:31 Advice to younger women navigating their career 31:14 Inbal's journey to CPO at Twilio 34:04 The future of product management 39:42 Could the app era be over already? | |||
| Lessons in Career Pivots, Curiosity & Competitive Edge | Scarlett Leung (Co-Founder, Pretty Tasty) | 23 déc. 2025 | 00:51:10 | |
In today’s episode, Carly sits down with Scarlett Leung, Chief Brand Officer and Co-founder of Pretty Tasty, a collagen tea company. Scarlett shares her unconventional path from accountant, to turnaround CEO, to CPG founder, and how growing up around intense family entrepreneurship shaped her views on work. This conversation covers Scarlett’s experiences navigating parental expectations, making big career pivots without a rigid 5-year plan, and the stripped-back, unglamorous reality that is founding a consumer brand. References:
Timestamps: (01:17) Growing up with an entrepreneurial family | |||
| People are not rooting for you. Act like it. | Swati Vauthrin (Co-Founder, Recess App) | 09 déc. 2025 | 00:42:48 | |
Carly sits down with Swati Vauthrin, co-founder of Recess, a new parenting app built by two former Instagram leaders. Swati shares how growing up in New Jersey with early access to computers led her to computer science, how she navigated being one of the few women in engineering, and what she learned building and leading teams at Disney, ESPN, BuzzFeed, and Instagram. She opens up about career pivots, motherhood in intense tech environments, and the decision to leave big tech to build Recess. References:
Timestamps: (01:40) Swati’s childhood introduction to computers (04:25) Developing a natural sense of curiosity (06:19) Being a woman in a STEM field (09:25) Working for the Cobalt Group (12:57) The shift from building product to leadership (15:32) Advice for job switching in your late twenties (17:45) How to build a strong company culture (20:57) The reality of being a working mother (24:02) Swati’s journey to starting Recess (30:03) Surviving the “un-sexy” startup moments (32:55) Being the only female founder in the room (35:25) How Recess was pitched (37:56) What every young woman needs to hear | |||
| Courage, Conviction, and Building Cloudflare into a $60BN Company | Michelle Zatlyn (Co-Founder & President, Cloudflare) | 19 sept. 2025 | 00:57:30 | |
Michelle Zatlyn is the Co-founder and President of Cloudflare, a global internet infrastructure that keeps the world safe and secure online operating 20% of the global web with over 4,000 employees. Born and raised in Saskatchewan, Canada, Michelle began her career studying chemistry, aiming to become a doctor. But a pivotal turning point during a hospital internship set her on a new path - one that eventually led to Silicon Valley. In this episode, Michelle shares the formative experiences that shaped her, the unexpected pivots in her career, and dives into the tough decisions she’s had to make. She also unpacks the gritty realities of early-stage startup life, the challenges of scaling, and what it really takes to lead a high-growth tech company. For a deeper dive into the episode, check out Carly's Substack: https://carlymalatskey.substack.com/ Referenced:
Timestamps: (1:46) Growing up in Saskatchewan | |||
| Build Your Own Boundaries, Because No One Else Will | Jessica Rosen (Co-Founder, Raw Generation) | 18 sept. 2025 | 00:58:45 | |
Jess Rosen is the Co-founder and Creative Director of Raw Generation, a leading wellness brand known for its juice cleanses and plant-based products. Jess launched the company with her father in 2012, after watching both her grandmothers battle cancer. With a background in architecture and a certification in holistic health, Jess has grown Raw Generation into a multimillion-dollar brand while also launching spinoffs such as Little Sippers (children’s nutrition) and Functional Mother (for postpartum women). In this episode, she discusses how her personal health journey, entrepreneurship, and motherhood all intersect. Where to find She Leads: Where to find Carly: Where to find Raw Generation Juices: References:
Timestamps: (01:13) Childhood creativity and early ambition | |||
| Be Your Best Damn Self Today: A Championship Mindset for High-Stakes Leadership | Margueritte Aozasa (UCLA Head Coach) | 18 août 2025 | 01:20:57 | |
Margueritte Aozasa is the head coach of the UCLA Women’s Soccer Team and a star in collegiate coaching. In just three seasons, she’s led the team to a historic national championship in her rookie year and two conference titles. A former assistant coach at Stanford during their championship runs, and a standout player and captain at Santa Clara University, Margueritte brings a rare mix of tactical brilliance and emotional intelligence to her leadership. In this episode, she reflects on her journey, from being a competitive 10-year-old to coaching on the biggest stage in college soccer. For a deeper dive into the episode, check out Carly's Substack: https://carlymalatskey.substack.com/ Where to find She Leads: Referenced:
Timestamps: (1:44) Growing up with lots of personality | |||
| WTF Moments, Delusional Optimism, Failing Publicly and Going Direct to Consumer | Sara Cullen (Founder/CEO, GEM) | 17 juin 2025 | 00:45:29 | |
Sara Cullen is the founder and CEO of GEM, a pioneering brand creating the first real food vitamins. Sparked by her own health challenges and a frustrating experience in the supplement aisle, Sara took a hands-on approach to nutritional science. Before launching Gem, she was part of the Venture for America Fellowship and previously started Plant Water, a CBD beverage brand. In this episode, Sara shares how her upbringing on a farm shaped her maker mindset, lessons learned from a failed first startup, and why she believes true founders must be “delusionallyvely optimistic.” She talks candidly about navigating solo entrepreneurship, fundraising over $22M, hiring effectively, and the realities of building a company while raising a newborn. For a deeper dive into the episode, check out Carly's Substack: https://carlymalatskey.substack.com/ Where to find She Leads: Where to find Carly: Where to find Sara: Where to find GEM: Referenced:
In this episode, we cover: (1:22) Growing up on a farm and childhood influences Read Carly's deeper dive in her substack: https://carlymalatskey.substack.com/p/wtf-moments-delusional-optimism-failing?r=jt2na | |||
| Fundraising 101: I'm currently in NY! *Buys Flight to NY* | Celine Halioua (Founder/CEO, Loyal) | 27 mai 2025 | 00:46:24 | |
Celine Halioua is the founder and CEO of Loyal, a biotech company developing FDA-approved drugs to extend the healthy lifespan of dogs. In this follow-up episode, Celine discusses Loyal’s latest milestones, now with three longevity drugs in development and $150M in funding. This conversation covers the rationale behind building a multi-product biotech company, how she raised a Series B during a brutal fundraising climate, and Celine’s insight into building a mission-driven company culture. For a deeper dive into the episode, check out Carly's Substack: https://carlymalatskey.substack.com/ Where to find She Leads: Where to find Carly: Where to find Celine:
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Timestamps: (2:39) Loyal’s stakeholders (6:28) Going multiproduct (10:02) How the biotech industry gets funding (18:30) Lessons from raising money (20:28) Why constraints are useful (25:34) How raising money affects you mentally (29:16) Radical transparency (33:22) The academic-founder paradox (35:50) A small fish in a big pond (43:33) Finding low-ego team members (46:08) What does success look like? | |||
| Side Projects Don't Work, Quit Your Job | Ashley Thompson (Founder/CEO, Mush) | 07 mai 2025 | 01:01:50 | |
Ashley Thompson is the co-founder and CEO of Mush, the ready-to-eat overnight oats brand redefining breakfast. After earning a degree in math and economics from Columbia, Ashley began her career as a trader at Goldman Sachs. But after three years on Wall Street, she left finance behind to chase a bigger mission: building Mush. Since then, she’s grown Mush into a multimillion-dollar brand with nationwide distribution. Along the way, she pitched Mush on Shark Tank and landed a deal with Mark Cuban. Through relentless focus, getting early consumer feedback, and her personal connection to wellbeing, Ashely has built a category-defining brand. For a deeper dive into the episode, check out Carly's Substack: https://carlymalatskey.substack.com/ Where to find She Leads: Where to find Carly: Where to find Ashley: Referenced:
Timestamps: (2:57) Ashley’s childhood (6:54) The surprising childhood creations (9:54) How mental health influenced the journey (17:16) The early years at Goldman Sachs (25:41) Why overnight oats? (29:39) It’s important to quit (34:35) What drew Ashley to San Diego (36:59) Getting early consumer feedback (39:05) Adapting to entrepreneurship (43:37) Winning Whole Foods (48:15) The story of Shark Tank (52:01) Insights into the CPG industry | |||
| How Stanford BFFs Swapped Tech & Finance for Probiotic Yogurt | Kiki & Elan (Sourmilk Yogurt) | 01 avr. 2025 | 01:18:06 | |
Kiki Couchman and Elan Halpern are the co-founders of Sourmilk Yogurt, an organic, probiotic-packed yogurt brand born from their shared passion for health and nutrition. After meeting at Stanford, where Kiki studied human biology and Elan studied computer science, they went on to work in private equity and product management before teaming up to start Sourmilk. Drawing on complementary skill sets, they’ve bootstrapped the business through smart financial planning, scrappy marketing, and a focus on building a product they genuinely believe in. For a deeper dive into the episode, check out Carly's Substack: https://carlymalatskey.substack.com/ Where to find She Leads: Where to find Carly: Where to find Kiki: Where to find Elan: 🥣 Follow Sourmilk Yogurt: Referenced:
Timestamps: (1:39) Kiki and Elan’s childhood | |||
| Lessons in Leadership, Risk-Taking, and Running the World’s Biggest Dating Brands | Mandy Ginsberg (fmr CEO, Match Group - Tinder, Hinge, etc.) | 27 févr. 2025 | 01:11:13 | |
Mandy’s a true trailblazer who transformed how more than half of people today find romantic connections – through online dating and dating apps. As CEO of Match Group after its 2015 IPO, Mandy led the company's expanding portfolio of dating apps including Tinder, Match.com, OKCupid and Plenty of Fish, while later adding Hinge to establish Match Group as the dominant force in online dating, that owns over 45 dating apps and services. During her tenure, Mandy broke new ground as the first female CEO to conduct a comprehensive organizational pay audit to address gender wage disparities. Mandy holds a Bachelors degree from UC Berkeley in Spanish and English literature, and then went on to earn her MBA from the University of Pennsylvania Wharton. Currently, Mandy also serves on the boards of Uber, ThredUp, Universal Music Group and Flow Health, while working as an Operating Partner at Advent International, a global private equity investment firm. In this episode, Carly chats with Mandy Ginsberg (former CEO of Match Group and Princeton Review). Mandy covers her competitive nature from childhood, her transition from marketing roles to executive positions, and the remarkable gender pay audit she conducted. The conversation highlights Mandy’s commitment to transparent, authentic leadership, showcasing why she’s such a compelling figure in the tech and business world. For a deeper dive into the episode, check out Carly's Substack: https://carlymalatskey.substack.com/ Where to find She Leads: Where to find Carly: Where to find Mandy: In this episode, we cover: Referenced: | |||
| 137: Farnaz Azmoodeh | Chief Technology Officer, Linktree | 17 déc. 2024 | 00:46:55 | |
Resilience, Leadership, and Redefining Success with Farnaz Azmoodeh, CTO of Linktree. In this episode of She Leads, Carly sits down with Farnaz Azmoodeh, the Chief Technology Officer of Linktree. Farnaz shares her remarkable journey, from growing up in Iran to becoming a leader in the tech industry. Her story highlights resilience, adaptability, and the transformative power of diverse leadership. Join us as Farnaz reflects on her childhood, her passion for engineering, and her transition from technical roles to executive leadership. She also shares valuable insights into building a supportive work culture, fostering effective collaboration, and navigating challenges with a positive, gamified mindset. Whether you’re an aspiring leader, a tech enthusiast, or simply looking for inspiration, this episode is packed with wisdom, vulnerability, and practical advice. Episode Highlights:
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Tune in to hear Farnaz’s inspiring story and her advice for aspiring leaders navigating their own unique journeys. 🎙️ Listen now on Spotify | Apple Podcasts | She Leads website Past guests include Margaret Wishingrad, Kara Goldin, Brandi Chastain, Julie Foudy, Ann Miura Ko, Linda Avey, Sarah Leary, and many more. | |||
| 136: Ossa Fisher | President of $9Bn Co., Aurora | 09 oct. 2024 | 00:52:34 | |
Ossa is the President of Aurora – a public company that provides self-driving technology for safe, accessible, and efficient transportation - with a market cap of ~ $9 billion dollars. Prior to Aurora, Ossa spent over twenty years at innovative technology companies in high-growth industries, serving in both strategic and operational functions. Most recently, she served as president & COO of Istation, a leading education technology provider serving millions of students across the United States. Prior to Istation, Ossa served as senior vice president of strategy and analytics at the dominant dating company Match Group, known for such brands as match.com and Tinder. In addition, she spent almost a decade at global consulting firm Bain & Co, ultimately serving as a partner in the technology, media, and telecom practice. She began her career as an investment banking analyst at Goldman Sachs. Ossa also serves on the board of directors for Instructure, a public edtech company serving over 30 million users, and Hometown Ticketing, a digital ticketing company. Ossa is a member of the Yale Alumni Association Board of Governors and has a bachelor’s in economics from Yale University, an MBA from Stanford Graduate School of Business, and a master’s in education from Stanford Graduate School of Education. She holds both Swedish and American citizenship and is fluent in both Swedish and English. She is also married with two teenage daughters.
Past guests include Margaret Wishingrad, Kara Goldin, Brandi Chastain, Julie Foudy, Ann Miura Ko, Linda Avey, Sarah Leary, Becky Sauerbrunn and many more. Follow us on Instagram | LinkedIn | Youtube ----- In Today's Episode with Ossa Fisher We Discuss: Please share She Leads with a friend and Leave a Review! | |||
| 135: Maureen Fan | Founder & CEO, Baobab Studios, 10x Emmy award-winning interactive animation studio | 03 oct. 2024 | 01:03:42 | |
Maureen is the Co-Founder and CEO of Baobab Studios, a 10-time Emmy winning interactive animation company that blends cutting edge technology (AI, metaverse, mixed reality) with storytelling. Past guests include Margaret Wishingrad, Kara Goldin, Brandi Chastain, Julie Foudy, Ann Miura Ko, Linda Avey, Sarah Leary, Becky Sauerbrunn and many more. Follow us on Instagram | LinkedIn | Youtube ----- In Today's Episode with Maureen Fan We Discuss: Please share She Leads with a friend and Leave a Review! | |||
| 134: Lara Cohen | Head of Marketing, Linktree | 18 sept. 2024 | 00:47:00 | |
Lara leads all things marketing, partnerships, business development and communications at Linktree, a platform that allows creators to build personalized landing pages with multiple links to all of their content. Before joining Linktree, Lara spent a decade at Twitter (now known as X), where she served as Global VP of Partners & Marketing. In her early days at Twitter, she was the Head of Entertainment and Lifestyle Partnerships, where she shaped and redefined Twitter’s narrative for talent and entertainment partners. One of her standout achievements in this role was spearheading the iconic activation of Ellen DeGeneres’ selfie at the 2014 Oscars. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Political Science from the University of Rochester and began her career as Editorial Director at US Weekly, back when it was owned by Wenner Media. ----- Past guests include Margaret Wishingrad, Kara Goldin, Brandi Chastain, Julie Foudy, Ann Miura Ko, Linda Avey, Sarah Leary, Becky Sauerbrunn and many more. Follow us on Instagram | LinkedIn | Youtube ----- In Today's Episode with Lara Cohen We Discuss: Please share She Leads with a friend and Leave a Review! | |||
| 133: Renee Dunn | Founder & CEO, Amazi Foods | 11 sept. 2024 | 00:48:35 | |
Renee is the Founder & CEO of Amazi Foods, a mindful tropical-fruit food company that works directly with small businesses and farmers groups in Uganda to make these delicious snacks that are bringing some much-needed excitement into the dried fruit category. Amazi originated largely from Renee’s college trip to Uganda where she completed her thesis research. She noticed that there were many delicious local organic fruits - something that wasn’t prevalent in the states. However, the local markets had very limited access outside Uganda. The supply chains were broken. Now, Renee is dedicated to building a better supply chain and supporting economic development in Uganda. Fast forward a few more years, Amazi has sourced from over 300 farmers in Uganda with more than half being women, and is in top retailers like Amazon, Wegmans and soon to be Whole Foods Market. Renee earned her Bachelors degree in Economics and the College of Social Studies from Wesleyan University. A fun fact: on the side, Renee has also been a fitness guru for most of her life – working as a lead strength trainer and yoga teacher. ----- Past guests include Margaret Wishingrad, Kara Goldin, Brandi Chastain, Julie Foudy, Ann Miura Ko, Linda Avey, Sarah Leary, Becky Sauerbrunn and many more. Follow us on Instagram | LinkedIn | Youtube ----- In Today's Episode with Renee Dunn We Discuss: | |||
| 132: Ali Bonar | Co-Founder & CEO, Oat Haus | 28 août 2024 | 00:51:16 | |
*TW: Discussion Around Eating Disorders* She founded Oat Haus back in 2018 as it was part of her recovery journey from disordered eating. She searched high and low for a nut-free spread that resonated with her, but couldn't find one. She came up with the idea to create one out of oats, and Granola Butter was born! Now, Oat Haus is sold at over 5000 retailers across the country, including Whole Foods Market, Publix, Amazon, and Target. All of this earned her a much deserved 2024 EY Entrepreneur of the Year Award. Prior to Oat Haus, she thought she would be a doctor. She studied pre-med at the University of California Berkeley, earning a bachelors degree in nutritional sciences. While she ultimately decided not to become a doctor, she did continue in digital health for a few years, working in marketing at Doximity - the largest medical network. ----- Past guests include Margaret Wishingrad, Kara Goldin, Brandi Chastain, Julie Foudy, Ann Miura Ko, Linda Avey, Sarah Leary, Becky Sauerbrunn and many more. Follow us on Instagram | LinkedIn | Youtube ----- In Today's Episode with Ali Bonar We Discuss: | |||
| 131: Camilla Matias | Chief Operating Officer, Brex | 21 août 2024 | 00:47:55 | |
Camilla is the Chief Operating Officer of Brex, a financial technology company that provides a range of financial services tailored to startups and other businesses. Camilla started at Brex as the Head and VP of Finance before transitioning into the operations side as the SVP of Global Operations before becoming the COO. Prior to Brex, Camilla worked at Kraft Heinz, one of the largest food and beverage companies in the world - starting as a Finance Analyst to becoming the Director of Finance in just under 3 years and she also worked in private equity and portfolio management in Brazil. Camilla earned her Bachelors degree in Aeronautics and Mechanical Engineering from Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica - ITA, one of the most respected and top universities based in Brazil specializing in aerospace science and engineering. She was one of only 6 women in her graduating class of 120 people. ----- Past guests include Margaret Wishingrad, Kara Goldin, Brandi Chastain, Julie Foudy, Ann Miura Ko, Linda Avey, Sarah Leary, Becky Sauerbrunn and many more. Follow us on Instagram | LinkedIn | Youtube ----- In Today's Episode with Camilla Matias We Discuss: | |||
| 130: Lauren Chew | Founder & CEO, Love + Chew Brands | 06 août 2024 | 00:50:47 | |
Lauren is is the Founder and CEO of Love and Chew Brands, a company that manufactures and distributes tasty protein cookies that are clean-label and guilt-free - with a mission to be the leader in the plant-based dessert category and to inspire ppl to enjoy healthier and more sustainable treats. Love + Chew products are on the shelves of over 2,000 stores including Sprouts, Costco, Whole Foods Market, and Amazon, reaching millions of consumers across the US. Before founding Love+Chew, Lauren worked in the sustainable energy technology space – in an energy storage startup called Stem and at Tesla, in business development, operations and sales roles. Lauren earned her Bachelors degree in Sociology, International Studies and Mandarin from the University of California San Diego.
Past guests include Margaret Wishingrad, Kara Goldin, Brandi Chastain, Julie Foudy, Ann Miura Ko, Linda Avey, Sarah Leary, Becky Sauerbrunn and many more. Follow us on Instagram | LinkedIn | Youtube ----- Show Notes: | |||
| 129: Elena Gomez | Chief Financial Officer of $14B Co., Toast | 31 juil. 2024 | 00:52:08 | |
Elena is the Chief Financial Officer of Toast, the cloud-based, end-to-end technology platform purpose-built for the entire restaurant community - a public company now valued close to $15Bn. With more than 30 years of experience in leading large global organizations, Elena’s expertise ranges from scaling and building SaaS businesses into multi-billion organizations and building and leading large-scale operational teams. Before joining Toast, Elena has held senior roles in finance working as the VP of Finance at Charles Schwab, SVP of Finance and Strategy at Salesforce and the Chief Financial Officer at Zendesk, where she helped scale the company to over $1 billion in annual revenue. Beyond operating, Elena is an investor and sits on the board of PagerDuty. She is also the chair of the Berkeley Haas School Board, serving as the first woman to serve in this role; Berkeley is also where she earned her Bachelors degree in Accounting. ----- Past guests include Margaret Wishingrad, Kara Goldin, Brandi Chastain, Julie Foudy, Ann Miura Ko, Linda Avey, Sarah Leary, Becky Sauerbrunn and many more. Follow us on Instagram | LinkedIn | Youtube ----- Show Notes: | |||
| 128: Jessica Holton | Founder & CEO, Ours | 26 juin 2024 | 00:55:44 | |
Jessica is the CEO and Founder of Ours, a virtual couples therapy and premarital counseling platform with a mission to make couples therapy more accessible, destigmatized and designed for young, modern couples. Beyond Ours, Jessica also founded Access Distributed to help students at non-target recruiting schools land internships in finance and she also founded BLAZE Skincare, a personalized skincare brand. ----- Past guests include Margaret Wishingrad, Kara Goldin, Brandi Chastain, Julie Foudy, Ann Miura Ko, Linda Avey, Sarah Leary, Becky Sauerbrunn and many more. Follow us on Instagram | LinkedIn | Youtube ----- 1. Welcome to She Leads | |||
| 127: Audrey Wisch | Founder & CEO, Curious Cardinals | 12 juin 2024 | 00:48:08 | |
Audrey is the Founder and CEO of Curious Cardinals, an edtech company committed to empowering K-12 students to discover and pursue their passions with the guidance of college mentors. Audrey started Curious Cardinals as a freshman at Stanford University, where she was pursuing a Bachelors degree in History. Just one year later, the COVID pandemic hit and Audrey ultimately decided to take a leave of absence from Stanford to pursue Curious Cardinals full time. Today, Curious Cardinals is a global community of over 500 top college students mentoring kids across the globe. Audrey has spoken on CNN, the Today Show and in Forbes to share her vision to create a community of lifelong learners and doers. She was also recognized in the 2022 Forbes 30 Under 30 Education and Youngest category. ----- Past guests include Margaret Wishingrad, Kara Goldin, Brandi Chastain, Julie Foudy, Ann Miura Ko, Linda Avey, Sarah Leary, Becky Sauerbrunn and many more. Follow us on Instagram | LinkedIn | Youtube ----- Show Notes: 1. Welcome to She Leads | |||
| 126: Jenna Kerner | Co-Founder & Co-CEO, Harper Wilde | 05 juin 2024 | 00:43:28 | |
Jenna is the Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Harper Wilde, the DTC brand disrupting the $16 billion dollar intimate apparel industry with its mission to take the B.S. out of Bra Shopping. Jenna and the brand have been recognized as Forbes 30 Under 30 and Inc. Top 100 Female Founders as well as has been featured in Vogue, the New York Times, The Today Show, Good Morning America and many more. Jenna received her B.A. in Biological Sciences and Economics from Cornell University and her MBA from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, where she met her co-founder, Jane Fisher, and together began working on bringing Harper Wilde to life. Prior to Harper Wilde, as you will soon learn, Jenna worked as a consultant at Deloitte for 4 years as well as at digital health startups in a product management role. Her passion for healthcare and biology stemmed largely from her upbringing, coming from a family of physicians. ----- Past guests include Margaret Wishingrad, Kara Goldin, Brandi Chastain, Julie Foudy, Ann Miura Ko, Linda Avey, Sarah Leary, Becky Sauerbrunn and many more. Follow us on Instagram | LinkedIn | Youtube ----- Show Notes: 1. Welcome to She Leads | |||
| 125: Gracie Gold | Olympic Figure Skater | 29 mai 2024 | 00:49:55 | |
**TW: disordered eating, depression, and anxiety** In 2017, Gracie stepped away from the ice to seek help for her mental health around depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, and an eating disorder. She recently returned to the ice and has become a passionate mental health advocate - leading her to be featured in Sports Illustrated, the Players Tribune, the NY Times, the HBO documentary, Weight of Gold, and countless other news sources. Given her experience, she’s led countless mental health initiatives and was recognized with the 2022 Bell of Hope Award. She recently released her memoir "Outofshapeworthlessloser: A Memoir of Figure Skating, F*cking Up, and Figuring It Out…" - a book in which she provides the most authentic and deep look into her journey from growing up to where she is today - navigating the world of being in the public eye as an elite figure skater. ----- Past guests include Margaret Wishingrad, Kara Goldin, Brandi Chastain, Julie Foudy, Ann Miura Ko, Linda Avey, Sarah Leary, Becky Sauerbrunn and many more. Follow us on Instagram | LinkedIn | Youtube ----- Show Notes: 1. Welcome to She Leads | |||
| 124: Raegan Moya-Jones | Co-Founder, Aden + Anais | 22 mai 2024 | 01:05:09 | |
Raegan is the Co-Founder and former CEO of Aden + Anais – the baby lifestyle brand globally recognized for its high-quality design-driven muslin swaddles and baby products. Her success with Aden + Anais earned her reputable awards, including being named as one of EY’s Entrepreneurs of the Year, considered one of the most prestigious business awards in the world. Aside from founding, Raegan sits on the board of directors for Hopeland, a nonprofit created to help children who are separated from their family. Raegan is the author of "WHAT IT TAKES: How I Built a $100 Million Business Against the Odds", where she shares the story of her entrepreneurial journey from the kitchen table to a 100 million dollar global business. Perhaps even more impressive than all of this, Raegan is the mother to four beautiful daughters! ----- Past guests include Margaret Wishingrad, Kara Goldin, Brandi Chastain, Julie Foudy, Ann Miura Ko, Linda Avey, Sarah Leary, Becky Sauerbrunn and many more. Follow us on Instagram | LinkedIn | Youtube ----- Show Notes: 1. Welcome to She Leads | |||
| 123: Charlene Roxborough | Celebrity & Editorial Stylist | 14 mai 2024 | 00:47:35 | |
With over twenty years’ of experience, Charlene is one of the most renowned celebrity and editorial stylists of her generation. Her work has graced the Oscars, the Golden Globes and the Cannes Film Festival, earning her recognition in Vogue, Vanity Fair, Forbes and many more. ----- Past guests include Margaret Wishingrad, Kara Goldin, Brandi Chastain, Julie Foudy, Ann Miura Ko, Linda Avey, Sarah Leary, Becky Sauerbrunn, Miriam Haart and many more. Follow us on Instagram | LinkedIn | Youtube ----- Please share She Leads with a friend and leave a review! | |||
| 122: Angie Bastian | Founder, Angie's BOOMCHIKAPOP | 30 avr. 2024 | 00:34:30 | |
This episode was first recorded and released in September, 2020. Angie's outstanding achievements have garnered her well-deserved recognition. She has been honored as a Pioneer in Food and proudly inducted into the esteemed MN Women's Business Hall of Fame. Beyond her role at Angie's BOOMCHICKAPOP, Angie actively contributes to various ventures, serving on the boards of Prospera Foods and Opportunity International Nicaragua. A former Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, she made the bold decision to retire from her nursing career in 2011, fully dedicating herself to the world of entrepreneurship. With an enduring partnership spanning 28 years, Angie and her husband have built a legacy that extends beyond business success. Together, they have raised two remarkable children and remain an inspiration to aspiring entrepreneurs everywhere. Angie Bastian's extraordinary journey exemplifies the power of determination, innovation, and unwavering commitment to creating something truly extraordinary. ----- Past guests include Margaret Wishingrad, Kara Goldin, Brandi Chastain, Julie Foudy, Ann Miura Ko, Linda Avey, Sarah Leary, Becky Sauerbrunn, Miriam Haart and many more. Follow us on Instagram | LinkedIn | Youtube ----- If you're enjoying the show, please share it with a friend and leave a review! | |||
| 121: Aishetu Dozie | Founder & CEO, Bossy Cosmetics | 24 avr. 2024 | 00:59:49 | |
Aisha is the founder of Bossy Cosmetics, a hyper-growth independent beauty company that inspires, empowers, and champions ambitious working women. Under her leadership, the company has grown from a purely digitally native footprint to retailing in over 600 retail doors across the country, including JCPenney and Nordstrom, as well as on Amazon.com. The brand was selected (numerous times) as one of the coveted “Oprah’s Favorite Things”, and has won honorable mentions and awards from Fast Company in Innovation by Design and various product awards from Self and Ebony Magazines. In the 5 years since its founding, Aisha has redefined the way beauty companies “see” professional women and has been featured in NPR’s How I Built Resilience,, Forbes, W Magazine, InStyle, Refinery29, amongst others. Prior to founding Bossy Cosmetics, Aisha led a different life - as a 20-year global finance executive having worked over the course of her career at Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, Lehman Brothers, Standard Chartered Bank, World Bank, and Rand Merchant Bank. Aishe has worked on over $130 billion in M&A, private equity financings, IPOs, and public capital market transactions. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Cornell University, an MBA from the Harvard Business School, and was a Fellow in the Distinguished Careers Institute at Stanford University. ----- Past guests include Margaret Wishingrad, Kara Goldin, Brandi Chastain, Julie Foudy, Ann Miura Ko, Linda Avey, Sarah Leary, Becky Sauerbrunn and many more. Follow us on Instagram | LinkedIn | Youtube ----- Show Notes: 1. Welcome to She Leads | |||
| 120: Wendy Weston | Founder, Perfect Picnic | 16 avr. 2024 | 00:41:00 | |
My guest today is Wendy Weston. Over the past 13 years Weston has transformed her vision into a successful business selling millions of dollars worth of picnics. She additionally has paved the way for others in the fast growing "Picnic Industry". The idea "if you can make it here you can make it anywhere" has kept her going as she balanced being a single mother determined to show her daughter what a strong woman could accomplish on her own. She has turned a quiet corner of the Upper West side to a destination for New Yorkers and travelers from around the world. She was recently awarded the Women in Business award from Chase Bank. ----- Past guests include Margaret Wishingrad, Kara Goldin, Brandi Chastain, Julie Foudy, Ann Miura Ko, Linda Avey, Sarah Leary, Becky Sauerbrunn, Miriam Haart and many more. Follow us on Instagram | LinkedIn | Youtube ----- Show Notes: 1. Welcome to She Leads | |||
| 119: Holly Liu | Co-Founder, Kabam | 10 avr. 2024 | 00:47:39 | |
Holly is the Co-Founder of Kabam – a mobile gaming company that sold for approximately $1B to NetMarble in 2017. They grew Kabam to over 1500 employees with 6 offices worldwide. Prior to Kabam, Holly graduated from UCLA with a degree in Communications and East Asian studies and received her Masters from Berkeley in Information Management and Systems. She started her professional career in consulting and working as a User Interface Designer at AOL.
Past guests include Margaret Wishingrad, Kara Goldin, Brandi Chastain, Julie Foudy, Ann Miura Ko, Linda Avey, Sarah Leary, Becky Sauerbrunn, Miriam Haart and many more. Follow us on Instagram | LinkedIn | Youtube ----- Show Notes: 1. Welcome to She Leads | |||
| 118: Fran Maier | Co-Founder, Match.com & Founder/CEO, BabyQuip | 26 mars 2024 | 00:49:57 | |
Fran is a serial entrepreneur and Super Founder with over 25 years of experience pioneering category-disrupting B2C and B2B internet businesses. Fran is widely recognized for her leadership as Co-Founder and first General Manager of the online dating service Match.com, Founder of the privacy compliance tech company TRUSTe (now known as TrustArc), and Founder and CEO of her current venture, BabyQuip, the #1 global baby gear rental brand. BabyQuip currently serves over 2k markets and maintains a network of independent gig economy entrepreneurs in the thousands. As an award-winning business icon, trailblazer for women in tech, and advocate for female entrepreneurship, Fran has been named to the “150 Most Influential Women in Bay Area Business” by the SF Business Times, “Top 25 Women in Tech to Watch in Silicon Valley” by AlwaysOn and she is the 2016 recipient of the prestigious Jerry I. Porras Latino Leadership Award from Stanford Graduate School of Business, where she earned her Bachelors and MBA. Fran was also a featured expert on entrepreneurship in the acclaimed documentary film “She Started It” and appeared on ABC’s Shark Tank. ----- Past guests include Margaret Wishingrad, Kara Goldin, Brandi Chastain, Julie Foudy, Ann Miura Ko, Linda Avey, Sarah Leary, Becky Sauerbrunn, Miriam Haart and many more. Follow us on Instagram | LinkedIn | Youtube ----- Show Notes: 1. Welcome to She Leads | |||
| 117: Emily Harburg | CEO & Co-Founder, PairUp | 19 mars 2024 | 00:45:38 | |
My guest today is Emily Harburg. Emily is the Cofounder and CEO of PairUp, a B2B SaaS platform that boosts workplace knowledge-sharing, increases connectivity, and helps you solve problems more efficiently at work Emily’s background spans industry, startups, and academia. She has worked at Walt Disney Imagineering where she designed technology for the Disney theme parks, at Facebook (Meta) where she worked as a UX researcher, and at EF Education First where she led the Emerging Tech and Innovation team designing tech to support millions of students around the world. In 2015, Emily co-founded Brave Initiatives, an organization dedicated to helping women build tech skills and confidence in coding for social impact. Emily graduated with a B.A. in Social Anthropology and Psychology from Harvard College, and with a Ph.D. in Technology and Social Behavior from Northwestern University. ----- Past guests include Margaret Wishingrad, Kara Goldin, Brandi Chastain, Julie Foudy, Ann Miura Ko, Linda Avey, Sarah Leary, Becky Sauerbrunn, Miriam Haart and many more. Follow us on Instagram | LinkedIn | Youtube ----- Show Notes: 1. Welcome to She Leads | |||
| 116: Fiona Tan | Chief Technology Officer, Wayfair | 12 mars 2024 | 00:49:32 | |
Fiona is the Chief Technology Officer at Wayfair, an American e-commerce company that is the destination for all things home – a place to find the right furniture and home goods online. With 25+ years of experience leading technology teams, Fiona began her professional career working at top technical companies, including Oracle, TIBCO Software and Ariba. At TIBCO, she rose up to be the Vice President of Engineering in her 16-year tenure at this intelligence cloud data company. Prior to Wayfair, Fiona served in executive leadership roles at Walmart – first as the Senior VP of Engineering for Customer Technology at WalmartLabs and then as the Senior Vice President of U.S. Technology at Walmart. In this episode, we cover the following topics: | |||
| 115: Emily Hughes | Fmr. USA Olympic Figure Skater | 05 mars 2024 | 00:44:12 | |
Emily is an American former figure skater and Olympian. She competed at the 2006 Winter Olympics. She then was the 2007 U.S. National silver medalist. After retiring from Figure Skating, Emily attended Harvard University and earned her Bachelors degree in Sociology. Her professional career began as a Consultant at Deloitte. After Deloitte, she worked at a handful of reputable companies, including Google, Johnson & Johnson – where she was the Director of Strategy and Operations in the Health Tech division, and Meta – where she spent time in sports-league partnerships and product marketing. Now, Emily works as a Business Lead at Grandstand– a sports tech startup that is connecting athletes and fans in a more meaningful way. | |||
| 114: Polly Rodriguez | CEO & Co-Founder, Unbound | 27 févr. 2024 | 00:48:12 | |
Polly is the CEO and Co-Founder of Unbound, a rebellious sexual wellness company with the goal to make sexual health accessible to all through elevated design, body safe products, affordable prices, and educational content. As you will soon discover, Unbound’s inspiration stemmed largely from Polly’s experience at 21 years old. She was diagnosed with cancer that resulted in early onset menopause. Polly found herself shopping for a vibrator at a seedy shop next to the highway in St. Louis, Missouri - and this entire experience ultimately led to her founding Unbound with her cofounder, Sarah - ten years later. Before Unbound, Polly earned her bachelors from Miami University in Business Economics and went on to work as a consultant at Deloitte before joining an early-stage YC-backed startup in the dating app space called Grouper. Perhaps, more than anything, she learned what it meant to work at a failed startup. After Grouper, Polly decided to take the final leap in founding Unbound largely through her own personal experience with sexual health and wellness. In this episode, we cover the following topics: | |||
| 113: Linda Avey | Co-Founder, 23andMe | 20 févr. 2024 | 00:51:44 | |
To put it most simply: Linda is a biologist and entrepreneur at heart . Perhaps most notably, she is the co-founder of 23andMe, a publicly held consumer genetic data company. She was the co-president of the company from 2006 to 2009. | |||
| 112: Sarah Leary | Co-Founder, Nextdoor | 13 févr. 2024 | 00:55:04 | |
Sarah co-founded Nextdoor, the world's largest private social network of neighborhoods used by over 75 million members in over 285,000 neighborhoods across 11 countries (NYSE: KIND). Sarah led product, marketing, growth, and international expansion over 10 years at Nextdoor. Sarah started her career at Microsoft and served as the VP of Product + Marketing at Epinions and Shopping.com before the company was sold to eBay. Sarah received her bachelors degree from Harvard College and her MBA from Harvard Business School. Now, Sarah is a Venture Partner at Unusual Ventures. | |||
| 111: Margaret Wishingrad | Founder & CEO, Three Wishes Cereal | 06 févr. 2024 | 00:59:37 | |
Margaret is a mother of two, the daughter of immigrants, and the Founder and CEO of Three Wishes Cereal, a healthy-while-delicious cereal. Before founding Three Wishes, Margaret was Chief of Staff at BigEyedWish, an ad-agency where she worked with Fortune 100 to seed-round startup businesses. After welcoming her first son, Ellis, with her husband and Cofounder, Ian, in 2017, Margaret realized there’s a white space in the market for nutritional yet tasty cereal. She has grown Three Wishes from conception to a national brand, with retailers including Whole Foods, Sprouts, Erewhon, Target, Costo and many more in addition to a strong DTC arm. ▶️ Video interview available on Youtube. | |||
| 110: Celine Halioua | Founder & CEO, Loyal | 28 sept. 2023 | 00:55:39 | |
Celine is the founder and CEO of Loyal - a biotech startup developing drugs to extend dog lifespan. Before founding Loyal, Celine worked at the Longevity Fund - a venture capital fund investing in therapies with the potential to extend human lifespan. Celine studied the health economics of gene therapy while attending Oxford for her PhD. Prior to Oxford, she received her Bachelors in Neuroscience and Nanobiotechnology at the University of Texas at Austin and at Uppsala Universitet in Sweden. | |||
| 109: Annie Pearl | VP Growth & Ecosystems, Microsoft (ex-CPO, Calendly & Glassdoor) | 14 sept. 2023 | 00:52:11 | |
Annie is the VP of Growth and Ecosystems at Microsoft. Prior to Microsoft, Annie has an extensive 10+ year experience in leading product teams. She began her product career at a financial tech startup - before joining Box. Throughout her time at Box, she rose up the ranks to become the Director of Product Management. Thereafter, she joined Glassdoor as a VP of Product and then became the Chief Product Officer. She carried on this title to her time at Calendly. As the CPO, Annie led their core product in helping individuals and teams effortlessly schedule meetings. If you're enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a review! | |||
| 108: Lauren Berson | Founder & CEO, Conceive | 07 sept. 2023 | 00:59:14 | |
Lauren is an executive turned entrepreneur with 19+ years of experience building brands, products, and communities across a diverse set of industries. Lauren is the founder and CEO of Conceive, a digital health platform aiming to change fertility and pregnancy outcomes and experiences. Prior to Conceive, Lauren was VP, Global Head of Strategy and M&A at WeightWatchers, a Senior Partner at Andreessen Horowitz, and Strategic Product Partnerships lead at Google. Lauren is also an active angel investor and advisor. She also serves as a board member for the JCCA, a child welfare agency in NYC. If you're enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a review! | |||
| 107: Becky Sauerbrunn | Pro Soccer Player & Team USA Captain (2X World Cup Champ, Olympic Gold Medalist) | 31 août 2023 | 00:56:19 | |
Becky is a 2X World Cup Champion and an Olympic Gold Medalist - with 216 national team appearances. She serves as the U.S Women's National Team captain and is the first ever President of the USWNT Players’ Association, where she has fought for equal pay for the women’s side. Beyond the national squad, Becky is a 4X NWSL Defender of the Year and 3X NWSL Champion. She led the Portland Thorns to win last year - the team in which she currently plays for. It becomes quite clear for anyone who watches Becky play over the years, she is truly one of the best center backs to ever play the game. If you're enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a review! | |||
| 106: Nicole Baer | Marketing Executive | 24 août 2023 | 00:51:39 | |
Nicole is a 25+ year marketing executive who held leadership roles at Aon Hewitt, Zendesk, and Logitech. Rising from a product marketing specialist, she became Corporate VP and Head of Marketing at Aon Hewitt and COO/CMO at Logitech Sports and Human Performance. In 2022, Nicole left Logitech to start a fitness coaching business. Recently, she founded her full-service marketing consultancy, Baer Consulting, following her success with Artemis Marketing Partners, established in 2017. Nicole holds a bachelor's in English and American Literature from UC Santa Barbara and an MBA from Berkeley's Haas School of Business. If you're enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a review! | |||
| 105: Kathryn Plummer | Team USA & Professional Volleyball Player | 10 août 2023 | 00:56:51 | |
Kathryn is an American professional volleyball player who plays as an outside hitter for the United States Women's National Volleyball team and the Italian club Imoco Volley. If you're enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a review! | |||
| 104: Sara Beykpour | Early Stage Founder (Ex-Twitter Director) | 01 août 2023 | 00:55:34 | |
Sara holds a Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering from the University of Waterloo. She has an extensive career, primarily at Twitter, while also working at an early-stage startup and Periscope.tv, a live video streaming application. After Periscope got acquired by Twitter in 2015, Sara ended up returning to Twitter and working there over a span of approximately 11 years. She successfully led engineering and product management teams, contributing to notable products such as Vine, Twitter Blue, and the advertiser experience. Now, Sara is founding her own company. If you're enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a review! | |||
| 103: Olivia Kory | Head of Operations & Strategy, Haus | 19 juil. 2023 | 00:47:15 | |
Olivia is the Head of Operations and Strategy at Haus, a decision science platform who helps brands make informed investment decisions. Prior to Haus, Olivia led growth marketing at Sonos, Netflix, and Quibi. Before diving into marketing, Olivia worked in the advertising space; and worked for an AdsTech startup called TubeMogul where she joined as the 100th employee. She saw the company grow to about 500 people and get acquired by Adobe shortly thereafter for ~$540M. Olivia also received her Bachelors in English Literature and Language from the University of Michigan. If you're enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a review! | |||
| 102: Tamar Yehoshua | Partner, IVP (ex-CPO, Slack) | 12 juil. 2023 | 00:48:42 | |
Tamar Yehoshua is a venture partner at IVP, where she shares her experience leading and scaling innovative products with the next generation of market leaders. She joined IVP from Slack where she led product, design and research as CPO through 10x revenue growth, IPO and acquisition by Salesforce. Prior to that, Tamar was a Vice President at Google holding product and engineering leadership roles on Google’s most important products, including Search, Identity and Privacy. She currently serves on the boards of Snyk and Yext. If you're enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a review! | |||