She Pivots

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Vanessa Hudgens: Breaking Free from Disney Mar 06, 2024

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In 2006, High School Musical became an instant classic, full of songs that are nearly impossible to get out of your head, even 17 years later. The movie proved to be a breakout role for then-teen Vanessa Hudgens, who dreamed of making it big on the silver screen. But Vanessa soon found that she had to distance herself from the “good girl” image of Disney in order to avoid being trapped in a single genre. On this episode of She Pivots, Vanessa recounts her first foray into Broadway, the impact of media scrutiny over her body, and the inspiration behind the Caliwater brand.

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Dr. Sheena Howard: Becoming the Hero of Her Own Story Feb 28, 2024

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As the first Black woman to win the Eisner Award - a literary prize for comic books - Dr. Sheena Howard knows a thing or two about writing incredible superhero stories. But it took longer for her to realize that she could define her own path and become the hero in her own life story. On this episode of She Pivots, Dr. Howard dives into her dislike for the single parent stereotypes, finishing her PhD in three years, writing for DC Comics and Marvel, leaving an abusive relationship, and how she learns from her regrets.

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Cindy Gallop: “MakeLoveNotPorn” Founder Feb 21, 2024

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Cindy Gallop, the CEO and Founder of MakeLoveNotPorn, has never played by the rules. Born and raised abroad, Cindy climbed the ranks of the advertising industry, despite often being one of the only women in the room. But after leaving her corporate advertising role, she stumbled upon her new calling while doing research for a client pitch on online dating: providing sex education through a reimagined porn website. On this episode of She Pivots, Cindy talks with Emily about why she fell in love with New York City, sexism in the advertising industry, what she has learned from dating younger men, and why conversations around (and right before!) sex are so crucial.

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Rebecca Minkoff: The Fashion Powerhouse’s Commitment to Female Founders Feb 14, 2024

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You’ve probably seen Rebecca Minkoff’s bags on the streets of New York City, in paparazzi photos, or inside the pages of magazines. But after returning from maternity leave, she confesses that she felt like a "stranger" in her own company--a turning point that refocused her attention on building a space to support other female founders. On this episode of She Pivots, Rebecca talks with Emily about the hard work that was required to get her business off the ground; what it’s like working with her brother; the tough (but impactful) words an employee told her after she returned from maternity leave; and, the important work she is doing through her Female Founder Collective.

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Sandra Douglass Morgan: The Woman Behind Super Bowl LVIII Feb 07, 2024

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Just in time for this year’s Super Bowl and Black History Month, Emily sits down with Sandra Douglass Morgan, President of the Las Vegas Raiders and Vice Chair of the Las Vegas Super Bowl Host Committee, to talk about her deep love for her hometown and the process of bringing the Super Bowl to entertainment capital of the world for the first time ever. Sandra, the first Black woman to serve as an NFL team president, is no stranger to smashing glass ceilings, having been the first Black city attorney in the state of Nevada and the first Black person and second woman to chair the state’s Gaming Control Board. On this episode of She Pivots, Sandra shares how she’s striving to open doors for other women and why football fans are going to have an experience like no other this Super Bowl Sunday.

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Elizabeth Bellak: How the Polish Shirley Temple Escaped the Nazis Jan 31, 2024

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Elizabeth Bellak grew up in the limelight. Dubbed the “Polish Shirley Temple,” she had big dreams for her acting career. But all that changed when the Nazis invaded her hometown. On this emotional episode of She Pivots, the now-94-year-old talks with Emily about hiding in plain sight under a new name in convents, the murder of her sister and future discovery of her diary, her escape to Austria and then New York, and the building of a new life in America. Elizabeth also makes a plea for tolerance and acceptance–a critical, timely message that is not to be missed.

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Misty Copeland: Building a Lasting Legacy On (and Off) the Stage Jan 24, 2024

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For our Season 3 premiere of She Pivots, host Emily Tisch Sussman sits down with Misty Copeland—principal ballerina with American Ballet Theater, mother, designer, author, and philanthropist. Misty recounts falling in love with ballet, being part of a difficult public custody battle, and the challenges of injuries in her early career. She also opens up about the isolation of being the only Black ballerina in the room, –an experience that drives her advocacy and philanthropy today–and how becoming a mother has shaped her life. (And for the Swifties: Misty talks about how performing with the superstar at the American Music Awards was “an incredible experience.”)

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She Pivots is Back for Season 3! Jan 19, 2024

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She Pivots returns for its third season to dig deeper into the personal moments that shifted our guests’ perspectives and opened up new, unexpected paths. Hear from our all-star roster of women, including trailblazer Misty Copeland, actress Vanessa Hudgens, fashion designer Rebecca Minkoff, and iconic CEO Cindy Gallop. Whether you’re in the midst of your own pivot or considering a change in the new year, our guests will inspire you with their stories of perseverance and transformation.

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Shay Mitchell: From Pretty Little Liars to Travel Empire BÉIS Oct 18, 2023

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Shay Mitchell rose to fame on the wildly popular show, Pretty Little Liars, but has since built a travel essentials empire with BÉIS. On this Season 2 finale of She Pivots, Shay joins Emily to talk about her early experiences traveling with her family, the impact of Pretty Little Liars, becoming a mom, and the inspiration behind BÉIS. This episode is deeply personal and dives into “mom shaming,” fear when launching a new business (especially right before a global pandemic!), and navigating the highs and lows of social media.

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Candid Convo with Marisa Renee Lee: Navigating Grief Oct 11, 2023

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Marisa Renee Lee is an advocate, writer, and speaker on coping with grief, especially for women and African American communities. This week on She Pivots, Marisa joined Emily for a timely “Candid Convo” focused on how grief impacts us all and how we can show up for our loved ones when they are experiencing grief. Marisa talks openly about her own experiences with grief—from losing her mother to breast cancer to struggles with infertility—and reflects on how those challenges shaped her.

These short “Candid Convos” will highlight the personal, the professional, and of a little pivoting along the way. Hope you enjoy!

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