Best Ellevate Podcasts (2025)

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E502 | Manage Yourself to Lead Others with Margaret C. Andrews 32:26

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In this thought-provoking episode of the Ellevate Podcast, host Ally McDonald sits down with leadership expert, Harvard instructor, and MYLO Center founder Margaret C. Andrews for an honest, insightful conversation about what it truly means to lead. Drawing from her decades of research, teaching, and executive experience, Margaret shares the deeply…

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E501 | Moving Forward Towards an Unknown Future 31:04

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In this candid, tools-forward conversation, Ingrid Goldbloom Bloch—founder of Mosaic Careers—shares how to use design thinking to navigate real constraints and real possibilities. She explains why human problems aren’t linear, how to distinguish circumstances from thoughts, and how small reframes shift feelings, actions, and results. Ingrid introdu…

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E500 | The Mindset of Modern Leadership 29:07

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Founder & CEO of Paravis Partners and host of HBR’s Coaching Real Leaders, Muriel M. Wilkins dives into the inner game of leadership: the beliefs that silently cap your impact. With Anusha, she demystifies adult development theory (it’s not change, it’s range), shows how to align mindset with increasing complexity, and walks through seven common li…

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E499 | The Power of Being Unstuck with Helen Hanison 25:50

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Host Anusha sits down with Helen Hanison—leadership speaker, former board-level PR director, and author of Unstuck: A Smart Guide to Purposeful Career Redesign—to decode what being “stuck” really looks like for high achievers. Helen shares her formula: start by acknowledging stuckness, then design a personal career compass (strengths, values, purpo…

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E498 | Brave on Purpose: Melanie Curtis Redefines What It Means to Take the Leap 31:37

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Host Anusha Harid-Paoletti sits down with author, activist, and world-record skydiver Melanie Curtis to reframe what fear really is—and how to act anyway. Melanie shares the mental playbook she uses from aircraft door to boardroom: identify fear’s signal, interrupt it with breath, name the sentence you’re believing, and choose a simple, confidence-…

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E497 | Breaking the Money Taboo with Tiffany Irving 20:54

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In this episode of the Ellevate Podcast, host Anusha sits down with Tiffany Irving, Senior Vice President and Wealth Advisor at Mesirow Wealth Management, to talk about building wealth with purpose. Tiffany shares her path into financial advising, the importance of serving diverse communities, and her Three P’s approach—Prepare, Plan, Protect—as a …

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E496 | Fearless Leadership with Whitney Faires: How to Lead in a way that Inspires, Compels, and Influences. 33:39

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What separates good managers from leaders people line up to work for? In this energizing conversation, host Anusha sits down with Whitney Faires—internationally recognized coach, keynote speaker, and former senior executive at Intuitive Surgical who helped scale a $2B business line—to unpack the Courageous Leader Roadmap. Whitney shares the “Sunday…

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E495 | The Foundation-First Playbook: A Practical Guide to No-Waste Marketing 28:14

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Award-winning marketing strategist and entrepreneur Sacha Awwa (Founder, SAMG; Co-founder, My Marketer Mentors) joins Anusha Harid-Paoletti to demystify why marketing feels complicated—and how to make it simple, measurable, and effective. Drawing on 22 years across the New York Times and high-growth startups, Sacha lays out a foundation-first appro…

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E494 | Living Real in a Shallow World: Dr. Camille Preston on Leadership, Loss, and Lasting Change 22:10

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In this thought-provoking episode, host Anusha Harid-Paoletti sits down with Dr. Camille Preston, business psychologist and author of Living Real, to explore how leaders can navigate disruption, grief, and the “shallowing” of modern life. Drawing from her own journey through profound loss, Camille shares how avoiding hard conversations not only lim…

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E493 | Transforming Women's Health: A New Era of Advocacy with Katy Falco of the Foundation for Women's Health 32:08

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Katy Brodsky Falco is the Founder and Executive Director of the Foundation for Women's Health. She comes to this work through an equity lens, having worked in criminal justice reform for 20 years. After surviving both HELLP syndrome and breast cancer, Katy was horrified to learn about the long history of inequities in rigorous research of women’s h…

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Episode 5 - Charlotte Caleb - Ellevate 32:26

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Often finding a gap in the market means putting time into an idea that doesn't work to find the one that does. Episode 5 of Sound Leader I chatted to Charlotte about trying things that lead to your biggest idea, knowing when to quit what isn't working and having resilience to try again. This is how Charlotte co-created Ellevate Management, a resour…

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Episode 4 - Ella Hartley - Planet Fans 47:33

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Sound Leader is back with a killer episode featuring Ella Hartley from Planet Fans. I met Ella on a panel talking about ways to make things fairer in the live industry. With a wealth of experience, Ella has pivoted from success in corporate to now being part of a rapidly growing sector of the music tech industry working with artists on first party …

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E492: Rewriting the Rules of Midlife: How Alloy is Revolutionizing Menopause Care with Anne Fulenwider and Monica Molinaar 37:08

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Podcast Alert! 🎙️ 🎧 In this episode of the Ellevate Podcast: Conversations With Women Changing the Face of Business, host Anusha Harod-Paoletti sits down with Anne Fulenwider and Monica Molenaar, the powerhouse co-founders and co-CEOs of Alloy Women’s Health, for a candid and insightful conversation about the state of menopause care and the future …

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Episode 491: Purpose, Resilience & the Power of Story: Mary Beech on Leading with Heart 24:13

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Podcast Alert! 🎙️ 🎧 In this episode of the Ellevate Podcast: Conversations with Women Changing the Face of Business, host Anusha Harid-Paoletti, CEO of Ellevate Network, sits down with Mary Beech, Chief Growth Officer at Thorne, for a candid, compelling conversation that weaves together career milestones, personal transformation, and the evolving n…

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E490: The Art of Reinvention: Regina Linke on Culture, Courage & Creative Calling 37:46

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Podcast Alert! 🎙️ 🎧 In this episode of the Ellevate Network Podcast: Conversations with Women Changing the Face of Business, Tammy Williams welcomes Regina Linke, a former tech executive who boldly stepped away from a thriving career in marketing technology and information systems to follow a creative calling rooted in heritage and heart. Now a cel…

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E489: Rest as a Strategic Tool: How Dr. Erin Wilson is Redefining Leadership for a Healthier Workplace 34:22

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Podcast Alert! 🎙️ 🎧 Tune in to an inspiring and timely episode of the Ellevate Network Podcast, “Conversations with Women Changing the Face of Business.” In this conversation, Dr. Erin Wilson, leadership strategist, rest advocate, and CEO of Design Ideal Consulting, joins Tammy Williams to challenge the toxic hustle narrative and reimagine what eff…

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Episode 488: Rethinking Diversity - A New Perspective with Jennifer Tardy 42:46

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🎧 Tune in to an inspiring and timely episode of the Ellevate Network Podcast, “Conversations with Women Changing the Face of Business.” In this episode, host Tammy Williams sits down with Jennifer Tardy, recruiter turned advocate, and the visionary Founder & CEO of Jennifer Tardy Consulting. With nearly two decades of experience in talent acquisiti…

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Episode 487: From Olympic Gold Medals to Healing and Thriving with Caron Transformational Care: A Conversation with Carrie Bates 38:24

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Podcast Alert! 🎙️ 🎧 Tune in to an inspiring and timely episode of the Ellevate Network Podcast, “Conversations with Women Changing the Face of Business. In this powerful episode, Tammy Williams sits down with Carrie Bates, a three-time Olympic gold medalist who has boldly redefined success beyond the podium. Carrie shares her remarkable journey, fr…

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Episode 486: Managing Up: Mastering Workplace Relationships with Melody Wilding 35:52

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Podcast Alert! 🎙️ 🎧 Tune in to an inspiring and timely episode of the Ellevate Network Podcast, “Conversations with Women Changing the Face of Business. In this powerful episode, host Tammy Williams sits down with Melody Wilding, an acclaimed executive coach, speaker, and author of Managing Up. Together, they dive into a compelling conversation abo…

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Episode 485: 100% Owned, 100% Empowered: Kimberly Jones on Employee-Driven Success 31:24

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Podcast Alert! 🎙️ 🎧 Tune in to an inspiring and timely episode of the Ellevate Network Podcast, “Conversations with Women Changing the Face of Business. In this episode, host Tammy Williams sits down with Kimberly Jones, President and CEO of Butler/Till—an award-winning, 100% employee-owned marketing agency and Certified B Corporation. Kimberly sha…

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Episode 484: Step into Your Wild Courage to Lead with Purpose and Fearlessness: A Conversation with Jenny Wood 34:25

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Podcast Alert! 🎙️ 🎧 Tune in to an inspiring and timely episode of the Ellevate Network Podcast, “Conversations with Women Changing the Face of Business. In this episode of Conversations with Women Changing the Face of Business, Tammy Williams sits down with Jenny Wood, author of Wild Courage, to explore the true essence of courage in both business …

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Episode 483: Breaking the Silence: Fertility, Career, and Choices with Dr. Jamie Knopman 22:28

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Podcast Alert! 🎙️ 🎧 Tune in to an inspiring and timely episode of the Ellevate Network Podcast, “Conversations with Women Changing the Face of Business. In this episode of Conversations with Women Changing the Face of Business, Tammy Williams talks with Dr. Jamie Knopman, a leading reproductive endocrinologist, who is redefining the conversation ar…

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Episode 482: Leading With Resilience: A Journey of Authentic Transformation with Becky Thalmann 35:23

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Podcast Alert! 🎙️ 🎧 Tune in to an inspiring and timely episode of the Ellevate Network Podcast, “Conversations with Women Changing the Face of Business.” In this captivating episode, Tammy Williams sits down with Becky Thalmann, the visionary Founder of Vivica Partners, to delve into the dynamic and ever-changing world of leadership. Together, they…

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Episode 481: Inclusion on Purpose: Building Workplaces Where Everyone Thrives with Ruchika Malhotra 41:05

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Podcast Alert! 🎙️ 🎧 Tune in to an inspiring and timely episode of the Ellevate Network Podcast, “Conversations with Women Changing the Face of Business.” In this engaging episode, Tammy Williams speaks with Ruchika Malhotra, author of *Inclusion on Purpose* and founder of Candor, about creating workplaces where everyone feels valued and supported. …

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Episode 480: Striking the Balance Between Success and Self-Care—Data-Driven Wellness with Lindsay Preston 31:20

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Podcast Alert! 🎙️ 🎧 Tune in to an inspiring and timely episode of the Ellevate Network Podcast, “Conversations with Women Changing the Face of Business.” In this engaging episode, Lindsay Preston, CEO of Trust & Leadership, Lindsay Preston, shares an intimate account of her journey with host, Tammy Williams, of how going from high achievement to th…

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Episode 479: Redefining Resilience: Transforming Grief and Growth with Krista St-Germain 33:48

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Podcast Alert! 🎙️ 🎧 Tune in to an inspiring and timely episode of the Ellevate Network Podcast, “Conversations with Women Changing the Face of Business.” " In this deeply insightful episode, host Tammy Williams dives into an intimate and powerful discussion with grief expert Krista St. Germain. Together, they explore the profound complexities of gr…

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Episode 478: A Life Made from Scratch: Insights from Former Congresswoman Marie Newman on Activism and Mental Health 34:10

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Podcast Alert! 🎙️ 🎧 Tune in to an inspiring and timely episode of the Ellevate Network Podcast, “Conversations with Women Changing the Face of Business.” On this episode of the Ellevate Podcast, Tammy Williams sits down with former Illinois Representative Marie Newman. From mompreneur to Congresswoman, Newman opens up about her advocacy for women's…

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Episode 477: Transforming Wellness: Dr. Amitha Kalaichandran on Healing, Leadership, and Integrative Medicine 36:40

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Podcast Alert! 🎙️ 🎧 Tune in to an inspiring and timely episode of the Ellevate Network Podcast, “Conversations with Women Changing the Face of Business.” In this inspiring conversation, Dr. Amitha Kalaichandran shares her transformative journey with Tammy Williams on becoming an advocate for integrative medicine and author of “The Book on Healing”.…

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Episode 476: Navigating the Waves of Startup Success with Mona Sabet, Co-Author "Sail to Scale" 32:46

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Podcast Alert! 🎙️ 🎧 Tune in to an inspiring and timely episode of the Ellevate Network Podcast, “Conversations with Women Changing the Face of Business.” In this enlightening episode of the Elevate Podcast, host Tammy Williams sits down with Mona Sabet, the insightful co-author of 'Sail to Scale.' The discussion delves into the critical missteps th…

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Episode 475: Navigating the Powers of Leadership with Author of "You're the Boss" Sabina Nawaz 33:51

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Podcast Alert! 🎙️ 🎧 Tune in to an inspiring and timely episode of the Ellevate Network Podcast, “Conversations with Women Changing the Face of Business.” In this captivating episode, host Tammy Williams engages in an insightful conversation with Sabina Nawaz as she shares her remarkable journey from a successful corporate career at Microsoft to bec…

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Episode 474: Embracing Innovation: A Conversation with Valerie Brown-Dufour on AI, Digital Transformation, and Storytelling 34:51

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Podcast Alert! Tune in to an inspiring and timely episode of the Ellevate Network Podcast, “Conversations with Women Changing the Face of Business.” In this engaging episode, Tammy Williams sits down with Valerie Brown-Dufour, the president of WSI World, a global leader in digital marketing. The episode explores the dynamic evolution of digital mar…

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Episode 473: The Future of Work: Empowering Employees and Transforming Workplaces with Dr. Angela Jackson 33:36

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Podcast Alert! 🎙️ 🎧 Tune in to an inspiring and timely episode of the Ellevate Network Podcast, “Conversations with Women Changing the Face of Business.” In this compelling episode of the Ellevate Podcast, host Tammy Williams engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Dr. Angela Jackson, an expert in workplace transformation, and inclusion. D…

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Episode 472: Revolutionizing Business & Wellness with Kristin Carrico 39:09

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Podcast Alert! Tune in to an inspiring and timely episode of the Ellevate Network Podcast, “Conversations with Women Changing the Face of Business.” In this episode of the Elevate Podcast, host Tammy Williams engages in an enlightening conversation with Kristin Carrico, the Chief Commercial Officer at the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM).…

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Episode 471: Making Work Fair - a Candid Conversation with Siri Chilazi 39:08

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Podcast Alert! 🎙️ 🎧 Tune in to an inspiring and timely episode of the Ellevate Network Podcast, “Conversations with Women Changing the Face of Business.” In this episode, Tammy Williams sits down with the inspiring Siri Chilazi, a senior researcher at the Women and Public Policy Program at Harvard Kennedy School. Join us as Siri shares her remarkab…

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Episode 470: Navigating Change: Leadership Lessons for any Career Stage with Gabrielle Espinosa 29:45

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Podcast Alert! 🎙️ 🎧 Tune in to an inspiring and timely episode of the Ellevate Network Podcast, “Conversations with Women Changing the Face of Business.” In this episode, Tammy Williams interviews Gabrielle Espinoza, founder of Self-Leader Consulting, about the critical role of leadership development. They delve into strategies for aligning persona…

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Episode 469: Unearthing Beauty: Michal Morrison’s Journey from Archaeology to Traumatic Brain Injury to Skincare 32:52

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Podcast Alert! 🎙️ 🎧 Tune in to an inspiring and timely episode of the Ellevate Network Podcast, “Conversations with Women Changing the Face of Business.” In this episode, host Tammy Williams chats with Michal Ann Morrison, the visionary founder of a biomimetic skincare brand, Michal Morrison. Michal shares her remarkable journey from archaeology to…

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Episode 468: From Adversity to Championing Change with Camara L. Jackson 28:03

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Podcast Alert! 🎙️ 🎧 Join us for an inspiring and timely episode of the Ellevate Network Podcast, “Conversations with Women Changing the Face of Business.” In this episode, Tammy Williams sits down with Camara Jackson, the CEO and Executive Director of Elite Learners, Inc. This nonprofit organization is committed to supporting young people and their…

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Episode 467: “Raising Engaged Citizens: The Role of Parents in Civic Education” with Dr. Lindsey Cormack 29:38

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Podcast Alert! 🎙️ 🎧 Join us for an inspiring and timely episode of the Ellevate Network Podcast, “Conversations with Women Changing the Face of Business.” In this episode, Tammy Williams engages in a thought-provoking discussion with Dr. Lindsey Cormack about her insightful book, How to Raise a Citizen. As the landscape of civic education in the U.…

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Episode 466 - Crafting the Million Dollar Pitch with the Queen of the Perfect Pitch with Dr. Riley Forbes 30:04

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Podcast Alert! 🎙️ 🎧 Join us for an inspiring episode of the Ellevate Podcast, "Conversations with Women Changing the Face of Business." In this episode, Margie Solomon interviews Dr. Forbes Riley, a renowned motivational speaker, television personality and sales expert known as the Queen of the Perfect Pitch. Forbes shares her inspiring journey fro…

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Episode 465: A Conversation About Women in the Business of Sports On and Off the Field with Odessa (OJ) Jenkins and Valerie (VT) Tyson 48:40

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Podcast Alert! 🎙️ 🎧 Join us for an inspiring episode of the Ellevate Podcast, "Conversations with Women Changing the Face of Business." This conversation features two influential women in sports, Odessa (OJ) Jenkins, a successful tech/Sports executive, and coach CEO of Bonfire, and founder of the Women’s National Football Conference (WNFC), and Val…

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Episode 464: From Trauma to Triumph: Norma Bastidas’ Journey of Resilience and Advocacy 10:47

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Podcast Alert! 🎙️ 🎧 Tune in to an inspiring episode of the Ellevate Podcast, “Conversations with Women Changing the Face of Business.” In this episode, Norma Bastidas shares her remarkable journey from trauma survivor to champion endurance athlete and activist. After her son was diagnosed with a progressive eye condition, Norma turned her pain into…

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Episode 463: Better Together: Navigating the Future of Work with Hannah MacDonald Dannecker 48:07

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Podcast Alert! 🎙️ 🎧 Join us for an inspiring episode of the Ellevate Podcast, "Conversations with Women Changing the Face of Business." Hannah MacDonald Dannecker, a partner at the Better Together Group, talks with Tammy Williams about bridging the generational gap in the workplace, particularly between Gen Z and older generations. They discussed t…

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Episode 462: The Art and Impact of Storytelling with Andrea Sampson, CEO of Talk Boutique 36:41

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Podcast Alert! 🎙️ 🎧 Join us for an inspiring episode of the Ellevate Podcast, "Conversations with Women Changing the Face of Business." Host Tammy Williams sits down with Andrea Sampson, CEO and Founder of Talk Boutique. Andrea recounts her transition from a thriving advertising career to becoming a renowned storytelling expert and thought leader c…

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Episode 461: Empowering and Inspiring the Next Generation of Girls with Illana Raia 28:45

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Podcast Alert! 🎙️ 🎧Tune in and listen to this episode of the Ellevate Podcast, Conversations with Women Changing the Face of Business as Tammy Williams speaks with Illana Rea, Founder and CEO of Être, a mentorship platform designed to empower girls by connecting them with female leaders. Illana shares her journey from being a corporate attorney to …

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Episode 460: The Innovative Profit Stack System with Serial Entrepreneur Cassie Saquing 33:08

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Podcast Alert! 🎙️ 🎧Tune in and listen to this episode of the Ellevate Podcast, Conversations with Women Changing the Face of Business, with host Tammy Williams and serial entrepreneur Cassie Saquing, Founder, CHS Consulting Group and a Money Mindset Coach. Cassie helps business owners, particularly women, to overcome challenges and achieve profitab…

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E459 | Episode 459: Intentional Profit with Profit First Author, Susanne Moriga 43:08

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Podcast Alert! 🎙️ 🎧 Tune in episode of the Ellevate Podcast, host Tammy Williams speaks with Suzanne Moriga, CEO of the Moriga Group, about the importance of profitability for minority entrepreneurs. Suzanne shares her personal journey to becoming a financial advisor and author of 'Profit First for Minority Business Enterprises.' The conversation d…

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Episode 458: The New Happy Philosophy and Movement with Stephanie Harrison 35:01

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In this episode of the Ellevate Network Podcast, host Tammy Williams speaks with Stephanie Harrison, an expert in the science of happiness and creator of the New Happy philosophy. They discuss the misconceptions surrounding happiness, the cultural forces that shape our understanding of it, and the transformative power of helping others. Stephanie e…

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Episode 457: Why Inclusion is a "MUST HAVE" Strategy with Ruchika Malhotra 42:36

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Tune in for an enlightening conversation with Ruchika Malhotra, an inclusion strategist and author of “Inclusion on Purpose” and the upcoming book “Uncompete”. Ruchika dives deep into why we need to shift away from a competition mindset and embrace true inclusion. She sheds light on the startling McKinsey and Lean In report, revealing that it could…

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Episode 456: Danielle Butin’s Remarkable Journey - From Healthcare Executive to Global Health Advocate 39:35

1y ago39:35

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Did you know that countless perfectly good sterilized medical supplies sadly end up in landfills, leaving many in need without critical support and that this waste occurs despite the pressing need for healthcare resources around the world? Listen to the remarkable journey of Danielle Butin, founder and CEO of Afya, as she discusses her transition f…

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Episode 455 - Technology and Humanity with Verizon Executive Aparna Khurjekar 39:40

1y ago39:40

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In this engaging podcast episode, Aparna Khurjekar, Chief Revenue Officer for Business Markets and SaaS at Verizon, shares her inspiring journey from a software engineer to leading a team of 6,000 sales professionals. She underscores the critical importance of staying current with technology and networking in the ever-evolving tech industry. Aparna…