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Indra Nooyi on Leading with Respect Sep 28, 2022

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As CEO, Indra Nooyi led PepsiCo through its most important strategic pivots and navigated the company through two financial crises. But during her time there, her male colleagues continued to disrespect her. To the point where she threatened to walk out. Today, Indra tells us how she demanded respect in the workplace and how it impacted her career.

In this episode, Indra shares:

How her teachers described her – and why she worked against it her whole life
The way she drew hard lines to be respected in the workplace
How her cultural upbringing influenced why she never asked for a raise
Why not everyone should aspire to be the CEO – and why it’s okay
What you'll learn from her class on MasterClass Leading with Purpose

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Kristen Bell on Mental Health at Work Sep 21, 2022

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Before she went to college, Kristen Bell’s mom sat her down for a candid convo. It wasn’t about navigating the quad or the importance of office hours. It was about the mental health struggles that ran in her family. Despite having those struggles too, Kristen never talked about it publicly. Until she decided: she owed it to her fans – and her family. Today, we talk about mental health and how being open with your team makes work better for everyone.

In this episode, Kristen shares:

How one story about her family’s mental health struggles was a gift
Why she felt guilty about not sharing her mental health struggles earlier
Her definition of confidence – and how it has nothing to do with being perfect
Why having A+ creative partners enabled her to pursue jobs beyond acting
A Skimm of her children’s book, The World Needs More Purple Schools

Want in on our upcoming Skimm Reads event, Book’d with Kelly Ripa? Get your ticket here.

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Jen Wong as Leading as an Introvert Sep 14, 2022

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Born to immigrant parents on Long Island, Jen Wong says she was an introverted latch-key kid. Fast forward to today, and Jen leads people and business growth as Reddit COO. Talk about a turn of events. And as an LGBTQ+ woman, mother, Asian American and more, Jen says: holding these identities has given her the empathy she needed to lead effectively.

In this episode, Jen shares:

Her fave sub-reddit (gardeners, this one’s for you)
Her approach to prepping for events + talks as an introvert
How working as a consultant gave her the business ed. she uses everyday
Why her gut is her BFF when making decisions
How being curious about people has led her to rewarding relationships

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Rachel Bilson on Taking a Pause Sep 07, 2022

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Back when low-rise jeans and shoulder bags reigned supreme, Rachel Bilson played the iconic Summer Roberts on The OC. She later starred in TV shows and movies like Hart of Dixie and Jumper. And then…the pandemic happened. And she learned the importance of taking a pause to focus on what matters most. This week, we’re talking about reassessing your career and taking a pause when you need to.

In this episode, Rachel shares:

The 2000s trend she wants to see come back (hello, platform flip flops)
How the pandemic pushed her to take a pause on acting + focus on podcasting
Her new criteria for projects + what kinds of work she says “no thank you” to
How her friendships + support system has changed since the start of her career
The episode she’s most excited to share on her new podcast

PS: You can check out Rachel’s podcasts: Broad Ideas and Welcome to the OC, Bitches!

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Kerry Washington on Choosing Work with Intention Jul 27, 2022

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Kerry Washington blessed our TV screens on movies + shows like Django Unchained, Little Fires Everywhere, and Scandal. But before she popped off as Olivia Pope, Kerry says she was choosy about roles offered to her. Even if saying “no” meant having less financial freedom.

In this episode, Kerry shares:

How J-Lo subbed for her dance teacher in the Bronx (shout out @ Jenny from the block)
Why she’ll never compromise on roles that perpetuate stereotypes about Black women + women of color
How side hustles gave her creative freedom – and the ability to say no to roles
Her process of becoming her characters and why she nerds out about it
A quick Skimm of Prophecy, her upcoming narrative fiction drama podcast

PS: 9 to 5ish is going on vacation for the next few weeks. We’ll be back in your feed with new episodes with some amazing women in September. Until then, keep up with Carly and Danielle @carlyanddanielle on Instagram.

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After 5ish: Shiza Shahid on Balancing Purpose and Profit Jul 25, 2022

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As a kid growing up in Islamabad, Shiza Shahid volunteered in grassroots initiatives to help Pakistani women get an education. And that early interest in service pushed her to always advocate for important issues through her career. From the founding Malala Fund to her current biz, Our Place, Shiza says: a lot of good can be achieved through a combo of non-profit advocacy work and for-profit businesses.

In this episode, Shiza shares:

Why she took on a variety of jobs and how that choice shaped her life
How you can always find ways to create positive change – no matter how old you are
Why ditching the idea of “perfection” is key to creating quality products
The importance of understanding a brand’s history as a way to make better choices as a consumer

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Carly and Danielle on 10 Years of theSkimm with Hoda Kotb Jul 20, 2022

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Hoda Kotb is a pro at a lot of things. And speaking with other incredible women is at the top of that list. In this special episode, Hoda flips the script and interviews our co-founders and co-CEOs, Danielle Weisberg & Carly Zakin, about the past ten years of theSkimm. This week, they discuss how they — as leaders — have evolved in the last decade, why being told no was important to their growth, and how theSkimm will continue to meet women where they are in the years to come.

PS: Keep up with Carly and Danielle between episodes. Follow @carlyanddanielle on Instagram.

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Carolyn Childers and Lindsay Kaplan on Reframing Your Strengths Jul 13, 2022

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Lindsay Kaplan and Carolyn Childers were killing it as startup VPs. But as they put it: it gets lonely at the top. Especially for women. Enter: their company, Chief, a women’s exec network that takes networking beyond sticky name tags and awkward icebreakers. This week, we sat down with the Chief co-founders who tell us that everyone – even those with unconventional skill sets – has a place in a business.

In this episode, Lindsay and Carolyn share:

The moment Lindsay realized a network like Chief needed to exist
Carolyn’s unconventional rise to becoming an entrepreneur
The conflict that taught them the importance of always assuming best intent
How Chief thrived during the pandemic by democratizing access for members
Advice on how to take networking to the next level and develop meaningful work relationships

PS: Keep up with Carly and Danielle between episodes. Follow @carlyanddanielle on Instagram.

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Rebroadcast: Brooke Shields on Learning To Compartmentalize Jul 06, 2022

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This week, we’re throwing it back to one of our favorite episodes from last year.

Brooke Shields has been a household name ever since she did her first commercial, at just 11 months old. As a teenage model and actress being managed by her mother, Brooke found her own image sexualized — but refused to play along with the media’s expectations. Since then, she’s acted on Broadway, starred in sitcoms and TV dramas, raised two daughters and written two memoirs. We spoke to Brooke about how to survive and stay sane amid intense public scrutiny.

In this episode, Brooke talks about:

Working with her mother — and choosing to fire her
The small things she does to help her compartmentalize
Staying true to herself under pressure
Not taking criticism personally

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Dana Bash on Being Patient in your Career Jun 29, 2022

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From freelancing as a college student to logging tape, Dana Bash worked her way up the ladder at CNN. Now, she comes to us live on TV as CNN’s chief political correspondent, covering elections and the biggest political news. Dana says she wouldn’t have gotten there without luck– and some good old fashioned patience. This week, she spills the secrets of her career marathon, and how to pace yourself.

In this episode, Dana shares:

The show she’d most like to make a cameo on (RHONJ lovers, rejoice)
How she went from freelancing to getting the FT gig at CNN
The career-defining move she made – and why it looked like a step backwards
Advice on how to talk to your boss about transitioning to a different role
Why being in the same workplace as her ex-husband actually isn’t so bad

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