The Gen She Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

In this episode, we dive into the journey of Rachel Liverman, the founder of Glowbar, a brand that has revolutionized facials with its 30-minute, customized treatments now available in 17+ studios from DC to Boston. Rachel shares how her entrepreneurial path began at Beautyblender, where she invested her time and resources into developing Glowbar’s business plan. After six months, a consumer survey validated her idea, giving her the confidence to take the leap.

Rachel opens up about starting Glowbar as a single woman at 32, navigating the challenges and finding resilience in her solo journey. She talks about her decision to prioritize her business in its early years, choosing to wait until 36 to get married, and the balance she struck between personal sacrifices and professional growth.

Rachel also discusses her mission to help people feel confident in their skin, believing that confidence is the key ingredient for long-term success in both personal and professional life. She also shares her simple 4-step skincare routine and the products she uses for achieving glowing skin, stressing the importance of consistency in skincare.

This episode is a powerful reminder to pursue your dreams with passion, embrace your unique beauty, and understand the sacrifices that come with building something truly impactful, one facial at a time.

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In this video, I reveal the game-changing strategy that helped me land highly competitive roles, including a software engineering internship at LinkedIn with no prior coding experience. Learn why traditional interview prep isn't enough and discover the power of daily mock interviews with peers. I'll show you how to find practice partners, create realistic interview simulations, and develop the confidence to shine in any interview setting. Whether you're a fresh graduate or looking to switch careers, this method works for all types of jobs and interview formats. Don't miss out on the one thing that could transform your job search and kickstart your dream career.

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I'm sharing my personal journey of leaving my $300,000/year big tech job to build my own company. It was one of the most challenging and rewarding decisions I've ever made, and I want to take you through every step of the process.

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In this solo episode, I share the true story of how I left my 9-to-5 job and saved $100,000 before turning 25. I'll take you through each step of my journey, from the day I decided to quit my job to the moment I hit that big financial milestone. Whether you're considering a major career change or simply curious about different ways to save money, this is for you! I've laid out the exact roadmap I followed, including the challenges I faced and how I overcame them. I'm holding nothing back, just my honest advice and real-life tips that helped me succeed.

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Mady Dewey, Head of Product Marketing at Try Your Best, joins The Gen She Podcast to share her career beginnings at Google, building and abruptly shutting down a social app that grew to 60,000 users, being at Discord as a PMM, achieving her dream of becoming a Sports Illustrated swimsuit model, and rapidly growing a community of 87K on TikTok. Mady discusses the realities of entrepreneurship, the importance of embracing one's identity, and offers advice on building a following and dealing with negative feedback.

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Avni kicks off her solo series, “It’s Not That Deep", with a no BS Q&A featuring the Gen She community. Join us as we explore how to navigate life’s uncertainties, the importance of financial security, the value of personal satisfaction over societal validation, and the benefits of taking risks in pursuing alternative paths. If you're looking for inspiration and guidance on choosing the right career path and finding your true passion, don’t miss this one!

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Maggie Zheng, Head of Fundraising at Wefunder (YC’13), joins The Gen She Podcast to discuss her career transition from med school to the startup space, how she balances a successful career and committed relationship, and her seasoned advice on how to navigate college and your 20’s. Maggie has assumed a variety of roles including product, marketing, ops, strategy, chief of staff, and angel investor. Also, did I mention Maggie is a TikTok creator with a 19.5k+ following? We can all learn a lot from her; she's really out here doing everything.

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Aprilynne Alter dealt with two major failures in her life - one was when she quit as a financial analyst on Wall Street and the other was when she quit her rapidly-growing NFT YouTube channel. In this episode, Aprilynne shares the story behind these failures and how they redirected her towards a fulfilling life. We also dive into Aprilynne’s pro tips for aspiring YouTubers, the necessity of existential crises, and the art of redefining success on your own terms. Join us to explore the essence of change, growth, and unexpected connections, and leave feeling seen and inspired to forge your own path of fulfillment.

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Delia Lazarescu, ex-Google engineer and content creator with 250K+ followers, shares her journey from a CS and business double degree to landing her first job at Google. Delia's story emphasizes the importance of aiming for a big tech job, even when you don’t want it, and reinforces the necessity of hard work and sacrifices early on to set you up for success later in your career.

Delia also gives us a sneak peek of what she’s been up to in the startup space since quitting Google and her plans to explore entrepreneurship. She also breaks down the AI revolution and how it’s shaking things up for software engineers and jobs everywhere. Moreover, Delia gives actionable advice on building lasting self-confidence, trusting yourself, and valuing your time.

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Feeling lost after rejecting her full time post-grad offer at the Big Four with nothing else lined up, Crystal Tan eventually found her way as a product analyst at TikTok and successful content creator with a total following of 267K+. In this episode, Crystal walks us through that journey and shares the truth behind how she learned to stop comparing herself to others and found success by intentionally pursuing a path true to herself. She offers valuable advice on learning to trust the process and detaching your self-worth from your career. Crystal also reveals her insider perspective on what it’s like to work for TikTok while being a successful TikTok content creator and the strategies she uses to seamlessly balance a full time job and content creation.

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