Brave, Not Perfect with Reshma Saujani

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The Bravery to Say Goodbye (ft. Marisa Renee Lee) Mar 09, 2021

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Reshma makes a big announcement about the podcast and her future with Girls Who Code before jumping into a powerful interview with Marisa Renee Lee about grief. They discuss how privilege plays into who is given space to grieve, letting go of trying to grieve the "right" way, and how to find joy and love while in the midst of grieving.

You can continue to follow Reshma's bravery journey on Twitter and Instagram @ReshmaSaujani.
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Learn more about Marisa's work: https://www.marisareneelee.com/about-marisa

The Bravery to Demand Change For Moms (ft. Dr. C. Nicole Mason) Feb 23, 2021

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Dr. C. Nicole Mason, president and CEO of the Institute for Women's Policy Research (IWPR), joins Reshma to discuss the crisis women are facing in the workplace as a result of the pandemic, the potential of solutions like the Marshall Plan for Moms, and why now is the moment to be bold and ask for more.
Sign the letter to support the Marshall Plan for Moms: https://www.marshallplanformoms.com/
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Marshall Plan for Moms (ft. Dee Poku and Eve Rodsky) Feb 09, 2021

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Reshma sits down with Dee Poku (CEO and founder of the WIE Suite) and Eve Rodsky (author of the NYTimes Bestseller Fair Play) to discuss the need for a Marshall Plan for Moms and why they're calling on the Biden administration to create a task force to address the economic crisis moms are facing during the COVID-19 crises.

Sign the letter to support the Marshall Plan for Moms: https://www.marshallplanformoms.com/
The WIE Suite: https://www.thewiesuite.com/
Fair Play: https://www.fairplaylife.com/
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What's The Best That Can Happen? (ft. Michelle Poler) Jan 26, 2021

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Reshma sits down with Michelle Poler, author of Hello Fears: Crush Your Comfort Zone and Become Who You're Meant to Be. They discuss how Michelle went from being scared of everything to doing 100 things that scared her, generational fear, what bravery actually means, and why we should start thinking about what's the best that can happen instead of what's the worst.

You can follow Reshma on Twitter and Instagram @ReshmaSaujani or join the Brave, Not Perfect Facebook group: https://bit.ly/2t5p41l.

Check out Michelle's Book: https://www.hellofearsbook.com/

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Getting Brave with Money (ft. Tonya Rapley) Jan 12, 2021

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The new year is a perfect time to get your finances in order. Reshma sits down with Tonya Rapley of MyFabFinance to get advice on how to start that process and what to prioritize. Tonya shares her money journey and how she got her finances uncontrol, gives insight about setting goals with different levels of income and stability in mind, and talks about the importance of accepting imperfection to start her own business.
Donate to BLM: https://blacklivesmatter.com/
Donate to bail funds across the country: https://bit.ly/3qbl8nm
Check out MyFabFinance: https://myfabfinance.com/
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Learn more about Tonya's nonprofit, muhturnl: https://bit.ly/3ntuwkE

Astrology Is Self-Care (ft. Banu Guler) Dec 29, 2020

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To close out the year, Reshma sits down with Banu Guler, the founder of the popular Co-Star app that uses artificial intelligence to create personalized horoscopes. The two discuss how Banu found the bravery to start Co-Star, whether astrology is really more popular today than it used to be, using astrology as self care, and sharing a star sign.
You can follow Reshma on Twitter and Instagram @ReshmaSaujani or join the Brave, Not Perfect Facebook group: https://bit.ly/2t5p41l.
Check out Co-Star: https://www.costarastrology.com/

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We Broke The Internet! (ft. Nicole Small) Dec 15, 2020

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Girls Who Code recently partnered with the If/Then Initiative of Lyda Hill Philanthropies to break the internet and show the world what the web would look like if it weren't for the contributions of women. In today's episode, Reshma sits down with Nicole Small, founder of the If/Then Initiative and CEO of Lyda Hill Philanthropies, to discuss this important campaign and how Nicole learned to be brave, not perfect.

You can follow Reshma on Twitter and Instagram @ReshmaSaujani or join the Brave, Not Perfect Facebook group: https://bit.ly/2t5p41l.
Check out the Missing Code Campaign: https://missing-code.com/
Learn more about the If/Then Initiative: https://www.ifthenshecan.org/
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The Myth of Meritocracy (ft. Mellody Hobson) Dec 01, 2020

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Reshma sits down with Mellody Hobson, co-CEO of Ariel investments and a powerful leader in the financial sector. The two discuss the importance of teaching financial literacy to young people, the myth of meritocracy and how difficult situations can build resilience.

You can follow Reshma on Twitter and Instagram @ReshmaSaujani or join the Brave, Not Perfect Facebook group: https://bit.ly/2t5p41l.
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Bravery in the Corporate World (ft. Indra Nooyi) Nov 17, 2020

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Reshma sits down with Indra Nooyi, former CEO of PepsiCo and one of the few women of color to lead a Fortune 100 company to discuss sisterhood, the challenges of being a woman of color at the top, and how she succeeded in the corporate world.
You can follow Reshma on Twitter and Instagram @ReshmaSaujani or join the Brave, Not Perfect Facebook group: https://bit.ly/2t5p41l

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Mistakes Are The Ultimate Brainstorming Moment (ft. Yara Shahidi) Nov 03, 2020

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Reshma sits down with activist and actor Yara Shahidi, who stars in series Black-ish and Grown-ish, to discuss the importance of civic engagement, being open to challenging your understanding of the world, and why taking care of yourself is vital for having the strength to change the world.

You can follow Reshma on Twitter and Instagram @ReshmaSaujani or join the Brave, Not Perfect Facebook group: https://bit.ly/2t5p41l

Follow Yara on Twitter: https://bit.ly/3ej2plb
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