WIN/WIN: Women in Innovation – Details, episodes & analysis

In this episode, Mehera O’Brien, Head of Creative, New York, at Argo Design, discusses her extensive experience in the design industry, the evolution of design consultancies, and the importance of client partnerships. She shares insights on navigating the intersection of creativity and data, the significance of taking leaps of faith in one's career, and how AI is re-shaping the industry. 

Listen for advice on:

• Finding the balance between risk-taking and data in innovation
• Defining success as you progress through your career
• The importance and role of Design Ops in the industry
• Partnering with clients in a truly collaborative way

Learn more:

• Zoia Kozakov (Host): http://www.linkedin.com/in/zoia
• Mehera O'Brien (Guest): https://www.linkedin.com/in/meheraobrien/
• Argo Design: https://argodesign.com/
• Women in Innovation: http://www.womenininnovation.co

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In this episode, Anneliese Olson, Senior Vice President & Managing Director, at HP North America, shares her extensive experience in leading go-to-market strategies across various business lines. She discusses her career journey, the importance of risk-taking, and the value of personal growth through a gap year. 

Listen for advice on:

• Understanding one’s purpose and its role in effective leadership
• Navigating multi-generational workforces
• Most surprising elements of a business transformation
• The continuing importance of technology in shaping the future of work

Learn more:

• Zoia Kozakov (Host): http://www.linkedin.com/in/zoia
• Anneliese Olson (Guest): https://www.linkedin.com/in/annelieseolson/
• Women in Innovation: http://www.womenininnovation.co

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In this episode, host Zoia Kozakov shares her personal experience with elective egg freezing and interviews Dr. Fahimeh Sasan, Chief Innovation Officer and Founding Physician at KindBody. They discuss the importance of proactive fertility care, the challenges and barriers in the industry, and the need for accessibility and equity in women's health. They also provide an overview of the egg-freezing process, debunk misconceptions, and highlight the benefits of being proactive about fertility. The episode emphasizes the importance of empowering women to make choices about their bodies and the future of reproductive health.

Listen for advice on:

• Egg freezing is a proactive and preventative approach to fertility care, allowing women to preserve their eggs for future use.
• Access to fertility care and egg freezing should be improved to ensure equity and empower women to make choices about their bodies.
• The egg-freezing process takes about two weeks, with minimal disruption to daily life and a short recovery period.
• KindBody is leading the way in innovation and accessibility in the fertility care industry, focusing on improving the patient experience and providing transparent pricing.

Learn more:

• Zoia Kozakov (Host): http://www.linkedin.com/in/zoia
• Dr. Fahimeh Sasan (Guest): https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-fahimeh-sasan-b18408169/
• Women in Innovation: http://www.womenininnovation.co

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In this episode, Yasmin Kothari examines a career that’s included a Harvard MBA, strategy consulting at McKinsey, conducting user research in India and Africa, and product roles at AirBnB, PayPal, and Asana — not too far off her childhood dream of flying to meetings and making deals. Through every role, she explains the connective tissue as being able to take complex problems and break them into approachable pieces. 

Listen for advice on:

• Solving the needs of different types of users 
• How to consider changing roles 
• Approaching innovation during times of massive growth 
• Saying “no” within your team or company 

To learn more: 

• Yasmin Kothari: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yasminkothari/
• Zoia Kozakov (Host): https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoia-kozakov/
• About WIN: Women in Innovation: https://www.womenininnovation.co
• Brand Copy by Nicole Beckley

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In this episode, Lee Eiseman expounds on the importance of color and the psychology and perceptions around it. Currently the Executive Director of the Pantone Color Institute, she’s spent over 35 years examining color, starting with designing a practicum while studying at UCLA, which she still uses in teaching about color today. She explains why Pantone looks to the zeitgeist for their annual color selections and what color means for purchasing decisions.  

Listen for advice on: 

• Why nature and association are essential to understanding color 
• At what stage of development companies should consider color 
• How to best transition colors of an established brand 

To learn more: 

• Lee Eiseman (Guest): https://leatriceeiseman.com
• Zoia Kozakov (Host): https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoia-kozakov/
• About WIN: Women in Innovation: https://www.womenininnovation.co
• Brand Copy by Nicole Beckley

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This week’s episode is a WIN/WIN Special about “Ready.Steady.Money.,” guest hosted by Aru Agarwal, WIN: Women in Innovation’s Global Programming Lead, and Associate Director of Business Transformation at R/GA.Money coaches Amy Schultz and Claire Coleman reflect on their own money journeys and the role of money coaching in helping women (and everyone else!) unleash their potential. WIN is hosting a special 5-week learning cohort program with RSM. To learn more and grab a spot, click here. 

Listen for advice on:

• How to use money to build the career you want without financial stress
• The importance of building a solid foundation with money
• Why making a lot of money is not the same thing as holding on to your money
• How to overcome the anxiety and nerves related to challenging money conversations

To learn more: 

•RSM x WIN Learning Cohort Sign-Up: https://winxreadysteadymoney.splashthat.com/ 

•Zoia Kozakov (Host): https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoia-kozakov/

•About WIN: Women in Innovation: https://www.womenininnovation.co

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In this episode, Emily Heyward retraces her steps from working on TV advertising campaigns for huge brands to ultimately forming her own creative services company, Red Antler. She reflects on working with brands that have successfully made people take a leap of faith, and explains how the effects of sexism factored into her decision to launch a company. 

Listen for advice on:

• How times of crisis contribute to a company’s development 
• What brands can do to recover from public mistakes 
• Why large companies need to disrupt themselves 
• Reframing the role of marketing

To learn more: 

• Emily Heyward: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-heyward-5465253/
• Zoia Kozakov (Host): https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoia-kozakov/
• About WIN: Women in Innovation: https://www.womenininnovation.co
• Brand Copy by Nicole Beckley

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In this episode, Cheryl Grise shares how her second grade teacher helped propel her early sense of purpose, prompting her toward a career centered around creating transformative leaders. She explains how her passion for sailing influences how she thinks about leadership and delivers a few of her top guidelines for leading effectively. 

Listen for advice on:

• The importance of amplifying the achievements of others, especially women 
• Utilizing a feeling of inspiration to galvanize teams 
• Why you should enter a meeting with a strong point of view 
• What key values define a leader

To learn more: 

• Cheryl Grise (Guest): https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheryl-grise-9937503
• Zoia Kozakov (Host): https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoia-kozakov/
• About WIN: Women in Innovation: https://www.womenininnovation.co
• Brand Copy by Nicole Beckley

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In this episode, Olivia Hawkins charts her career, from navigating the digital world during the first dot com boom (and bust) to currently leading business consulting and defining data ethics principles with one of the world’s largest advertising companies, WPP. She reflects on the excitement of the disruptive early web, the challenges around data privacy, and the contradictory messages she received in her early career in male-dominated spaces. 

Listen for advice on: 

• Interpreting feedback from bosses and colleagues 
• Which type of organizational structures encourage creativity
• Deciding what you want your career path to look like

To learn more: 

• Olivia Hawkins (Guest): https://www.linkedin.com/in/ohawkins/
• Zoia Kozakov (Host): https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoia-kozakov/
• About WIN: Women in Innovation: https://www.womenininnovation.co
• Brand Copy by Nicole Beckley

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In this episode, Charlotte Diaz explains her route from business school and management consulting to discovering the brand strategy world — at Vivaldi Partners, RGA, and now in her role at Critical Mass. She elaborates on the business imperative to focus on the customer, why she’s dedicated to creating meaningful experiences for employees, and the challenges for women rising into leadership. 

Listen for advice on: 

• Why customers define the business case for innovation 
• The biggest challenge when it comes to thinking about strategy 
• What it means to innovate internally for your employees

To learn more: 

• Charlotte Diaz (Guest): https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlottediaz22/
• Zoia Kozakov (Host): https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoia-kozakov/
• About WIN: Women in Innovation: https://www.womenininnovation.co
• Brand Copy by Nicole Beckley

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