From the construction of virtual realities to the internet of things to the watches on our wrists—technology's influence is everywhere. Its role in our lives is evolving fast, and we're faced with riveting questions and tough challenges that sit at the intersection of technology and humanity. Listen in every Friday, with host, journalist Sherrell Dorsey, as TED speakers explore the way tech shapes how we think about society, science, design, business, and more. Follow Sherrell on Instagram @ ...
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Women Leaders on the Move - HerCsuite® Radio
Natalie Benamou, Host and HerCsuite® Founder, C-suite leader
Join us and Listen to Women Leaders on the Move - Inspiring What's Next for Executive Women Hosted by Natalie Benamou, Founder of HerCsuite®, this podcast is your go-to resource for real conversations and strategies tailored for women navigating leadership in their second half of life and career. Each week, you’ll hear from women leaders who share their journeys—through board service, entrepreneurship, portfolio careers, and personal reinvention. Whether you’re exploring your next chapter or ...
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I’ve spent over 20 years studying the emotions and experiences that bring meaning and purpose to our lives, and if there’s one thing I’ve learned it’s this: we are hardwired for connection, and connecting requires courage, vulnerability, and conversation. I want this to be a podcast that’s real, unpolished, honest, and reflects both the magic and the messiness of what it means to be human. Episodes will include conversations with the people who are teaching me, challenging me, confusing me, ...
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Interview: The plant-based coating that is eliminating food spoilage | Jenny Du
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20:51If food waste were a country, it’d be the third highest emitter of greenhouse gas emissions after China and the US, says Apeel Senior VP of Operations Jenny Du. Following her talk at TED2025, Du sits down for a conversation with host Sherrell Dorsey on how her lab is creating plant-based coating that can help reduce food spoilage. From combating fo…
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Confidence + Experience: Your Profit Powerhouse Formula with Wendi O. Brown, Lieutenant Colonel (retired), Bestselling Author
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26:07What if the next season of your life is the one where everything comes together—your experience, your confidence, and your legacy? I had such a heartfelt conversation with Wendi Brown about her chapter You Are a Profit Powerhouse in Power of What’s NEXT: Bold Moves By Design. Wendi’s words have stayed with me, especially when she said, “Your legacy…
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How to build in space for life on Earth | Ariel Ekblaw
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13:01Is space the “final frontier” — or the perfect place to revolutionize life on Earth? Space architect Ariel Ekblaw reveals how self-assembling structures could build orbiting real estate in space dedicated to solving humanity’s greatest dilemmas on Earth, leading to scientific and medical breakthroughs only possible in zero gravity. Interested in le…
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3 Ways to Blend Career and Wellness with Stephanie Joong, Operational Leader and Founder
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29:01What happens when a high-achieving life sciences executive decides there's more to success than climbing the corporate ladder? Meet Stephanie Joong, who's mastering the art of blending her corporate expertise with her passion for wellness and self-discovery. In this episode of Women Leaders on the Move, Stephanie shares her journey from traditional…
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The AI revolution is underhyped | Eric Schmidt
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29:51The arrival of non-human intelligence is a very big deal, says former Google CEO and chairman Eric Schmidt. In a wide-ranging interview with technologist Bilawal Sidhu, Schmidt makes the case that AI is wildly underhyped, as near-constant breakthroughs give rise to systems capable of doing even the most complex tasks on their own. He explores the s…
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Accelerate Today: Energy and Money Mindset with Susan Glusica, Money Energy Master, Unrivaled Realizations LLC
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25:31Are you doing all the right things but still not seeing the results you want? It may not be strategy that’s holding you back - it could be energy. In this episode of Women Leaders on the Move, I talk with Susan Glusica, author of Money Energy Mastery and a stand for unapologetic prosperity. Susan reveals how money is energy, the seven levels of mon…
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The future of finding love with Bumble CEO Whitney Wolfe Herd | ReThinking with Adam Grant
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36:29What will dating look like in the age of AI? Whitney Wolfe Herd is the founder and CEO of Bumble, the popular dating app that has helped millions of people meet their match. In this episode, Whitney chats with Adam about her vision for the future of dating online and offline, her decision to take a break from leading Bumble, and the importance of p…
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Don't Wait to Start Designing What's Next with Natalie Benamou, Founder HerCsuite®
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24:55Why Career Crossroads Make You Feel Stuck and What to Do Instead Are you at a crossroads in your career and wondering if it’s time for a new direction? You’re not alone. Today on the show, I share why so many women are wondering about the roles that no longer light them up and how to move forward with clarity. We will uncover what might be holding …
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A concrete plan for sustainable cement | Ryan Gilliam
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10:43Cement is one of the most-consumed materials on Earth — second only to water — and it accounts for a whopping eight percent of the world's carbon pollution. What if we could turn this climate villain into a hero? Clean tech innovator and serial entrepreneur Ryan Gilliam reveals his company's surprisingly simple process for transforming waste from t…
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Leading Through Change: The Trust Factor No One Talks About With Jennifer Lentner, Founder, Soundtrack Consulting
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26:50What happens when you sit down with someone who has been both a trusted client and collaborator for more than two decades? Jennifer Lenter, Founder of Soundtrack Consulting sits down with host Natalie Benamou and together they explore the importance of trust being at the heart of all communication strategy. This conversation is both personal and de…
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A survival guide for musicians in the age of AI | Harvey Mason jr.
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15:36Artificial intelligence can write a song in seconds, but does that mean human songwriters will become obsolete? Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason jr. doesn’t think so. A songwriter himself, he offers a four-step “survival guide” for human creators to endure the age of AI, urging musicians to embrace technology while preserving the emotional essenc…
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AI for Bold Leaders: How to Plan 3 Years Ahead with Carolyn Lowe,
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23:49What if you could create your own board of directors—made up of the world’s greatest business minds—without ever inviting them to a meeting? That’s the kind of bold thinking Carolyn Lowe, CEO of ROI Swift and author of Business Growth Do’s and Absolute Don’ts, brings to this conversation. In this episode of Women Leaders on the Move, Carolyn and ho…
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3 Ways to Blend Career and Wellness with Stephanie Joong Operational Leader and Founder
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29:01What happens when a high-achieving life sciences executive decides there's more to success than climbing the corporate ladder? Meet Stephanie Joong, who's mastering the art of blending her corporate expertise with her passion for wellness and self-discovery. In this episode of Women Leaders on the Move, Stephanie shares her journey from traditional…
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Why your phone battery gets worse over time | George Zaidan
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9:47Almost all batteries, even single-use batteries, are theoretically rechargeable. That's because the metals and other chemicals are still there in the battery. So chemically speaking, a dead battery is actually not that different from a fresh one. Then why do batteries die in the first place? And what should you do with them once they're spent? Geor…
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The Right Leadership Mix: Think Differently, Reflect the Customer with Amanda Clark, CEO, WellBiz Brands, Inc.
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24:39What happens when your leadership team not only reflects your customer but also brings different ways of thinking to the table? Amanda Clark, CEO of WellBiz Brands, shares with host Natalie Benamou how the “right mix” in leadership drives innovation, fuels growth, and creates thriving brand communities. From franchising to boardrooms, Amanda offers…
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Will AI make humans extinct? | Yoshua Bengio
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15:42Yoshua Bengio — the world's most-cited computer scientist and a "godfather" of artificial intelligence — is deadly concerned about the current trajectory of the technology. As AI models race toward full-blown agency, Bengio warns that they've already learned to deceive, cheat, self-preserve and slip out of our control. Drawing on his groundbreaking…
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Living Boldly One Mile at a Time with Laurie Wessels, President, The Wessels Group
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25:14What does it really mean to live boldly—and design your life with purpose, freedom, and curiosity? Host Natalie Benamou welcomes back Laurie Wessels, who shares what it truly means to design a life of purpose and adventure. A featured contributing Author in Power of What’s NEXT: Bold Moves By Design, Laurie took a bold leap selling her home, hittin…
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What do you do when there’s too much work but not enough people to do it? Bring in some support! This week, Anne and Frances talk to a listener whose expert sales team can no longer keep up with everything the company offers. Together, Anne and Frances outline ways to simplify work for a stressed out team—including the use of AI to reduce complexit…
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One Pivot, a Lot of Courage, and a New Beginning with Nancy Hedlund, Managing Director, MedNavigate, LLC
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22:20What does it really take to start over and build something entirely your own? In this episode of Women Leaders on the Move, Nancy Hedlund talks with host Natalie Benamou and shares how she returned to grad school in her 40s, being a mom of 4 children. Nancy knew that having the added expertise would advance her career. As Founder and Managing Direc…
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Why AI is our ultimate test and greatest invitation | Tristan Harris
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18:40Technologist Tristan Harris has an urgent question: What if the way we’re deploying the world’s most powerful technology — artificial intelligence — isn’t inevitable, but a choice? In this eye-opening talk, he calls on us to learn from the mistakes of social media’s catastrophic rollout and confront the predictable dangers of reckless AI developmen…
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Why the World Needs to Hear Your Story with Cyndy Wulfsberg, Author
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26:45What if the story you’ve been keeping tucked away is exactly what someone else needs to hear? In this episode, host Natalie Benamou talks with author Cyndy Wulfsberg about the courage it takes to share your story and why your voice matters now more than ever. Cyndy opens up about her journey from quiet writing to published author, and how her chapt…
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Are we cooked? How social media shapes your language | Adam Aleksic
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16:18Gen Z slang is rife with new words like "unalive," "skibidi" and "rizz." Where do these words come from — and how do they get popular so fast? Linguist Adam Aleksic explores how the forces of social media algorithms are reshaping the way people talk and view their very own identities. Interested in learning more about upcoming TED events? Follow th…
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The Power of Choosing a Nonlinear Career Path with Jennifer Peters, Life Sciences Marketing Leader
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29:08What if the C-suite wasn’t the destination—but a stop on the way to something more fulfilling? In this heartfelt episode of Women Leaders on the Move, host Natalie Benamou sits down with Jennifer Peters, a visionary Life Sciences Executive and an author to the upcoming anthology Power of Next: Bold Moves by Design. Jennifer shares her deeply person…
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The best way to lower Earth’s temperature — fast | Daniel Zavala-Araiza
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13:04There's an invisible super-pollutant heating up the planet — but it's surprisingly easy to reduce, if we try. Revealing how methane contributes (way) more in the short term to global warming than carbon dioxide, chemical engineer Daniel Zavala-Araiza highlights the emerging technologies and bold new policies that are part of a worldwide effort to h…
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You’re Not Done Yet..Your Story Holds the Power of What’s Next with Natalie Benamou, Founder, HerCsuite®
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17:15What if everything you've done—every challenge, every pivot, every forgotten skill—was leading you exactly to this moment? In this behind-the-scenes episode, host Natalie Benamou and Founder of HerCsuite® shares the journey that sparked The Power of What’s Next: Bold Moves by Design, a new anthology featuring powerful stories from women redefining …
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Are we still human if robots help raise our babies? | Sarah Blaffer Hrdy (Kelly Corrigan takeover)
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24:43AI is transforming the way we work — could it also reshape what makes us human? In this quick and insightful talk, evolutionary anthropologist Sarah Blaffer Hrdy explores how the human brain was shaped by millions of years of shared childcare and mutually supportive communities, asking a provocative question: If robots help raise the next generatio…
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The Ripple Effect of Doing Less on Purpose with Gabs Hayes, Founder, Overwhelmed & Over It
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23:09What if the most powerful thing a leader can do… is less? In this heartfelt conversation, host Natalie Benamou welcomes Gabs Hayes, the Founder of Overwhelmed & Over It, for an honest and empowering discussion about what it really means to slow down—and why it matters more than ever. Natalie and Gabs first met through Entreprenista, and it was imme…
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Can AI companions help heal loneliness? | Eugenia Kuyda
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14:48AI companions could either be the cure to our loneliness epidemic … or humanity’s final downfall, says Eugenia Kuyda, creator of Replika — an app that allows you to create AI friends. She explores the potential of this technology to either exacerbate isolation or encourage connection, advocating for an AI whose success is driven not by clicks and s…
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Boards Growth & AI: How to be Ready for What’s Coming with Meg Crosby, Co-Founder of PeopleCap Advisors
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23:47Leadership is evolving and so are the conversations happening inside today’s boardrooms. Listen in to host Natalie Benamou talks with Meg Crosby about what boards, CEOs, and executive leaders need to focus on now. Meg is Co-Founder of PeopleCap Advisors, a board director, and co-author of Running the Gauntlet: Essential Questions CEOs and Boards Sh…
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Why are we sending critical metals to the dump? | Jeff More
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8:35The world is heading toward a massive copper shortage that could derail the clean energy transition, says mining expert Jeff More. He shows how advanced sensing technology could get us back on the right track, drastically cutting down on the wasted materials from traditional mining and helping meet the growing demand for essential metals. Intereste…
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Design Your Portfolio Life: Mindset, Money, and What Comes Next with Lisa Sakai, Founder, One Vision Financial
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21:21Have you been thinking about where you wanna go next, but you aren't sure if you have the finances to do your dream life after corporate? Discover the secret to designing the life of your dreams with host Natalie Benamou and Lisa Sakai, Founder of One Vision Retirement and Bucket List Financial Planner. Whether you're contemplating a career pivot, …
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Information Inoculation: Defending Against Medical Myths: Why we need to fight misinformation about vaccines | TED Health
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45:01Ethan Lindenberger never got vaccinated as a kid. So one day, he went on Reddit and asked a simple question: "Where do I go to get vaccinated?" The post went viral, landing Lindenberger in the middle of a heated debate about vaccination and, ultimately, in front of a US Senate committee. Less than a year later, the high school senior reports back o…
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What a wolf’s howl can tell us about the future of AI | Jeffrey T. Reed
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22:37“Everybody likes nature, even though we’re watching it slowly degrade away. And that’s the big challenge of our time,” says linguist software engineer Jeffrey T. Reed, a research affiliate with the Cry Wolf Project. Following his talk at TED2025, Reed sits down for a conversation with host Sherrell Dorsey on how listening to sounds like bird chirps…
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Reinventing Careers: Journey from Marketing to Fashion, with Dianne Boyer, Founder Dianne in Style
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25:20What if the career you’ve already built is the perfect foundation for something completely new? In this inspirational conversation, host Natalie Benamou talks with Dianne Boyer, who made a bold move in her 60s from a successful career in corporate marketing to becoming a fashion stylist helping women over 50 feel confident. She describes how uplift…
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The best invention since sliced bread? | Rachel Yang
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6:48Industrial manufacturers spend a huge amount of energy generating heat to make everyday materials and objects, like cement, steel, and paper. And since most companies use fossil fuels to reach these high temperatures, industrial heat accounts for 20% of our annual global carbon pollution. Thankfully, this is where a century-old technology comes in.…
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The Secret Power Behind Women-Led Business Growth with Jackie Joy, Chief Strategy, Development Officer, Executive Trainer, The Perfect Plan
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25:50What happens when women lead — not just in business, but in the global economy? In this energizing conversation, host Natalie Benamou sits down with Jackie Joy, Chief Strategy Officer at The Perfect Plan, to uncover the exciting data behind the economic surge that is about to take place fueled by women’s leadership. Hear how women-led businesses co…
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How AI models steal creative work — and what to do about it | Ed Newton-Rex
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20:05Generative AI is built on three key resources: people, compute and data. While companies invest heavily in the first two, they often use unlicensed creative work as training data without permission or payment — a practice that pits AI against the very creators it relies on. AI expert Ed Newton-Rex has a solution: licensing. He unpacks the dark side…
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Don't Miss Your Chance to Thrive in '25 with Erin Gallagher, Founder, Ella and The Hype Women's Movement
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29:55If you’ve been waiting for the right moment to step into what’s next—you just found it. Host Natalie Benamou is joined by Erin Gallagher, founder of Ella and the Hype Women Movement, who shares why Thrive in 2025 Women's Conference is unlike any event. Erin isn’t just delivering the keynote—she’s staying, engaging, and co-creating an immersive expe…
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How Substack is breaking down traditional media gatekeepers | Hamish McKenzie
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22:36“The whole Substack ecosystem is about more power because it’s based on those relationships between the publisher and their subscribers, or the video maker and their viewers,” says journalist and Substack co-founder Hamish McKenzie. Following his talk at TED2025, McKenzie is in conversation with Sherrell Dorsey to discuss how the media landscape ha…
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Dream Bigger: Why Now Is the Time to Go All In, with Natalie Benamou, Founder, HerCsuite®
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14:45When was the last time you had an idea—but something stopped you? Maybe it was doubt, timing, or the belief that someone else was already doing it. Take a listen as Host Natalie Benamou, Founder of HerCsuite®, encourages you to reclaim your vision and imagine what’s possible—especially if you're in the second half of your career. This episode was i…
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Whitney Houston Hologram: The Zombification of an Icon | There Are No Girls on the Internet
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39:36This episode is part of a feed swap with our friend podcast There Are No Girls On The Internet, hosted by Bridget Todd. She is an expert on tech culture, and on her show she has fun, thought provoking conversations about the ways technology shapes our lives. If you enjoy this episode, you can listen to There Are No Girls On The Internet wherever yo…
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Lessons Learned: Pivot Any Problem Into a Solution with Natalie Benamou, Founder, HerCsuite®
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17:10Have you ever thought something was too good to be true—but moved forward anyway? Ignoring your instincts happens to all of us—and what you do next matters most. Host Natalie Benamou shares real-world lessons from navigating major business challenges and how she turned setbacks into powerful solutions. As a lifelong problem solver, Natalie reveals …
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The food that fertilizes itself | Giles E.D. Oldroyd
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13:32Could the key to a sustainable food system already be growing in the world’s farms? Plant scientist Giles E.D. Oldroyd explores how a special quirk of soybean plants allows them to naturally partner with networks of fungi and bacteria to access essential nutrients in the air and soil — eliminating the need for synthetic fertilizers. He shows how ha…
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[Top Podcast Replay] 4 C-suite Strategies to Amplify Your Success with Dr. Ronicka Briscoe, Founder, Winning on the Road LLC
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27:01[Top Podcast Replay] What makes a great leader and how can you advance career while staying true to your values? In this insightful conversation, Dr. Ronicka Briscoe shares the strategies and mindset shifts that have helped her and women she interviewed step into high-impact leadership roles. Join Host Natalie Benamou as she talks with Dr. Briscoe,…
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Love, trust and marketing in the age of AI | Amaryllis Liampoti
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11:03As AI chatbots become more personal and proactive, the line between tool and companion is beginning to blur, with some users even professing love for their digital aides, says business consultant Amaryllis Liampoti. She presents three foundational principles for how brands can harness AI to build deeper emotional connections with consumers while pr…
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Why Now Is the Perfect Time to Launch Your Portfolio Career with Natalie Benamou, Founder, HerCsuite®
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16:40If you’ve been thinking, “I want more flexibility, but I still need financial security,” this episode is for you. Across every conversation with women leaders right now, one topic keeps coming up: portfolio careers. Whether you’re still in your corporate role, recently retired, or navigating a pivot, the idea of creating multiple income streams has…
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Will AI make us the last generation to read and write? | Victor Riparbelli
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17:58Technology is changing our world — and how we communicate — at an astonishing rate. So much so that entrepreneur Victor Riparbelli predicts that artificial intelligence will drive audio and video to replace text as our primary form of communication by the end of this decade. He imagines a world where anyone can create a Hollywood film, receive pers…
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Practical Advice for Starting a 7-Figure Business with Kym Insana Founder and CEO, AlwaysOn Digital
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25:45What if flexibility at work wasn’t a luxury—but the very thing that made your business successful? In this episode, host Natalie Benamou, Founder of HerCsuite®, talks with Kym Insana, a CEO who didn’t just build a 7-figure company—she built it around her life. After stepping away from a corporate career to raise her family, Kym knew she still wante…
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AI, “normies,” and ethical consumption algorithms with Julia Longoria | Good Robot
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20:33“The AI revolution is here. Can we build a Good Robot?” asks Vox’s newest miniseries, Good Robot. Join host Julia Longoria in conversation with Sherrell to discuss the ideological divide within the AI community. Sherrell and Julia talk about how Julia leverages her background as a Supreme Court reporter to condense complex topics into accessible an…
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Why CEOs Need Grit — And How to Develop It with Aviva Leebow Wolmer, CEO Empower Leadership, LLC
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20:25Being a CEO requires more than just strategy and experience—it takes grit. The kind that gets you through uncertainty, setbacks, loneliness at the top, and the pressure to always have the answers. Take a listen to this conversation with Host Natalie Benamou and Aviva Leebow Wolmer, executive coach, Vistage Chair, and CEO of Empower Leadership LLC, …
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