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S4 E5: Objecting to the Unconscious Bias with Kelly Charles-Collins, Esq. Feb 07, 2022

Episode Overview:

Society is plagued with biases and preconceived notions, with certain groups more vulnerable to it than others and Kelly is no stranger to all of this. From biased judges to screaming fellow attorneys, she managed to stand her ground and maintain a strong sense of identity through it all.

Thanks to her resilience, backed by a supportive family and community of women, she was able to take her foothold in this world and establish herself as a practicing attorney with more than 20 years of experience under her belt. Kelly shares her vision for a society that can genuinely support one another. Through this, she founded Ladies Who Leverage, a community of women entrepreneurs who empower and help each other build their businesses and brands.

Tune into this week’s episode as we discuss how to uproot these biases and what it means to unapologetically be yourself.

Episode Highlights:

Kelly’s childhood and becoming an attorney
How bias and stereotypes shaped her as a person
How she navigated parenthood as a single working mother
Her experiences with bias and racism as an attorney
Her advocacy for “Bystander Intervention”
Ladies for Leverage and the importance of community

About the Guest:

Kelly Charles-Collins is CEO of HR Legally Speaking, LLC and founder of Ladies Who Leverage, a global collabosourcing community of business women whose mission is to empower women to live life ‘unapologetically AF.’

A powerhouse attorney and expert on disrupting unconscious bias, bystander intervention, and workplace investigations. Kelly leverages her 20+ years of employment law experience, intuitive perspective, and engaging personality to empower leaders to stay on the right side of the next #hashtag movement.

A sought-after authority around the country, audiences discover how unconscious bias and indifference can stifle potential and cause legal issues to pop up in the most unexpected ways.

Kelly’s presentations are interactive and thought-provoking. Through stories and her real-world experience, Kelly equips participants with realistic, practical tools they can implement immediately to overcome challenges in their workplace. But she’s not all business – you never know when there’ll be music and dancing.

Connect with Kelly:

Website: kellycharlescollins.com
Twitter: @hrlawattorney
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kellycharlescollins
Website: ladieswholeverage.com

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S4 E4: Fighting for Success In the Face of Inequality with Clarissa Silva Jan 31, 2022

Episode Overview:

The academia system can sometimes be described as archaic. There are various barriers that can deter people from success or even entry, and for minorities such as women of color and immigrants, trying to navigate such a system can be doubly difficult. But it doesn’t mean it’s impossible either.

This episode’s guest is world-renowned behavioral scientist, Clarissa Silva. She’ll join me to discuss her personal experiences and pressures as a first generation Brazilian-American. Minorities such as her had to fight for success and change, but she believes in a future where the next generations no longer have to suffer that and are free to create and succeed.

Additionally, she’ll also discuss the Your Happiness Hypothesis (H20) technique that aims to aid high-performing individuals who struggle with relationships. With a focus on decision-making, it makes us contemplate the choices we’ve made, the results that came from it, and what we can do to improve the outcomes for ourselves.

If you’re someone trying to go against the grain and achieve happiness and success, come and join us for this illuminating conversation!

Episode Highlights:

What motivated Clarissa to study behavioral science and diseases
Her initial struggle navigating American culture and society as a first generation Brazilian-American
The systematic lack of access for women of color such as herself
Dismantling these structures and replacing them with better ones
How to stop limiting beliefs and how to encourage those trying to break past them
Your Happiness Hypothesis (H20) technique

About the Guest:

Clarissa Silva is a world-renowned behavioral scientist, researcher, and relationship coach and is the founder of C Silva Solutions, LLC, a firm dedicated to developing solutions for mental health, emotional wellness, relationship decision-making, and corporate wellness.

Your Happiness Hypothesis (c) (H20) is a technique she created that is the first-ever disruptive relationship technique/method. She re-engineered traditional psychological and behavioral science models to be ten times more effective than these traditional methods and revolutionized the way she can approach love after realizing that conventional theories do not work for her.

She received her scientific and research training at the University of Michigan, where she was awarded the prestigious Ford/Fogarty fellowship from the National Institutes of Health. She is a member of Harvard Medical School’s IOC, an institution dedicated to the science of coaching as a practice. For her work, she has gained recognition in 27 markets and was featured on numerous shows and other media such as FOX, NBC, HuffPostLive, ABC, CBS, PR Newswire, Google, Washington Post, Huffington Post, Vogue, Vanity Fair, Forbes, Yahoo Japan, Tabi Labo Japan, Cosmopolitan Italy, and Cosmopolitan Netherlands.

Connect with Clarissa:

Website: clarissasilva.com
Blog: yourejustadumbass.com
Twitter: @clarissasilvany
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/clarissa-silva-solutions

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S4 E3: Spreading Love Around the World with CEO Chrissie Lam Jan 24, 2022

Episode Overview:

It can be easy to feel discouraged in a world that can be filled with strife, prejudice, and hardship. But our next guest refuses to give in to that and instead uses fashion to spread her message of love because love is a basic human right and is the one common thread that connects us all throughout the globe.

Chrissie Lam, CEO and Founder of the Love Is Project, joins me to discuss how her dedication to improving people’s lives through sustainable fashion led to the founding of her business and how she uses it as an opportunity to promote and empower female artisans in developing countries and provide support to communities who need them.

Join us to learn how Chrissie impacts thousands of lives for the better - one bracelet at a time!

Episode Highlights:

How the Love Is Project started
The advantages and challenges of being a woman leader
Pivoting and learning to see windows of opportunities in failure
Carrying her childhood creativity with her to adulthood and to her business
How she found meaning in her work and how others can do the same
What it means to “have it all”
The constant pressure to present yourself a certain way
Chrissie’s lifehacks to boost productivity
Her advice for women to look up to her

About the Guest:

Chrissie Lam is an American entrepreneur and proud founder of the Love Is Project. She started her journey in the fashion industry when she was hired as a trend forecaster for Abercrombie & Fitch and American Eagle Outfitters. After 12 successful years of working with them, she desired to do more and quit corporate life. In 2012, she moved to Kenya where she met a group of women in the Maasai tribe and learned their craft of creating beautiful and vibrant beaded bracelets. Inspired by their work, this led to the creation of the Love Is Project in 2017 which are known for their iconic bracelets emblazoned with the word “LOVE.”

The Love Is Project is based on her philosophy that love is the common thread that connects us all and allows us to thrive. She invites everyone to ask: What does love mean to YOU?

As more people felt compelled to share their stories and get involved, what was initially a passion project turned into a global movement. The Love Is Project now works with over 2000 women artisans in 10 countries and empowers them through fair wages, healthcare, education, and more. They also make sure to give back to the community by donating proceeds of their profits to movements such as Stop Asian Hate, Black Lives Matter, Green School Bali, and the It Gets Better Project.

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S4 E2: Breaking Records and Stereotypes with Ninja Warrior Jessie Graff Jan 17, 2022

Episode Overview:

“Sometimes it's really hard to convince yourself that you can do something until you've done it. It's okay to be afraid. It's okay to think that you're not strong enough as long as you try.”

Success doesn’t always have to mean reaching those big audacious goals. It can be as simple as wanting to be better than who you were or where you were yesterday. It’s alright to feel scared or second guess yourself; so long as you don’t give up, you will always have the power and choice to succeed.

Joining me for this episode is stuntwoman and top Ninja Warrior competitor, Jessie Graff. A champion is never without setbacks, both physical and emotional, but with Jessie’s drive to learn and grow, she continues to overcome them while shattering everyone else’s expectations, including her own.

Jessie’s story is an inspiring one and I am excited to be able to share it with all of you so don’t forget to tune in!

Episode Highlights:

Jessie’s early journey pursuing gymnastics to becoming a stunt double
How she bounces back from pain and injury both physically and emotionally
Seeing the upside of setbacks
The people she looks up to as her heroes
Success shouldn’t be strictly defined by solely reaching a goal
How she defied her own expectations as a Ninja Warrior
Her advice for those who admire her

About the Guest:

Jessie Graff, one of the top competitors on NBC's "American Ninja Warrior," is a modern-day Wonder Woman, breaking stereotypes and breaking records. Graff became the first woman to complete stage 1 of the “American Ninja Warrior” Las Vegas national finals in 2016, becoming a national sensation and breaking news phenomenon. In the original version of Ninja Warrior, “Sasuke”, she is the second woman to accomplish the same feat in season 34 of Sasuke, and she is still the only woman to complete stage 2 in any version of Ninja Warrior and Sasuke.

Graff attributes much of her success on American Ninja Warrior's seemingly impossible obstacles to her decade-long stunt career. Her credits include Wonder Woman, Bright, G.I. Joe, Transformers, Die Hard, The Dark Knight, and being a recurring double on Supergirl, Futureman, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D, Leverage, and many more. She was awarded the Action Icon Award for "Stuntwoman of the Year."

Graff's journey began at the age of three when she went to the Big Apple Circus and begged the ringmaster to let her try. The experience ignited a desire to fly high and push herself beyond others’ expectations. Her parents signed her up for circus gymnastics classes which led to training in various acrobatic and fitness disciplines, developing her strength, agility, and adaptability. Jessie currently lives in Los Angeles and hopes that she can serve as a positive influence and show the world that strong is beautiful.

Connect with Jessie:

Website: jessiegraff.com
Twitter: @JESSIEgraffPWR
Instagram: @jessiegraffpwr
Facebook: Jessie Graff

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S4 E1: Taking the First Step with Kathrine Switzer Jan 10, 2022

Episode Overview:

Pictures are worth so much more than a thousand words-- in my guest’s case, her one photo sparked a revolution and laid the tracks for millions of women around the globe, and completely flipped the running industry on its head.

This week, I’m honored to be joined by marathon legend Kathrine Switzer, the first woman to officially complete the Boston Marathon in 1967. During a time when myths about women and their biology were rampant, her formal entry into the marathon was proof that women were more than capable of keeping up and smashing barriers in sports.

Kathrine Switzer is a sports and social advocate, with her photo at the Boston Marathon featured as one of Time’s “100 Photos that Changed the World”. Through her many social campaigns, Kathrine has truly made our society a much more accepting one, empowering women to come together and accomplish so much more than what was previously allowed.

In a world where women still have to negotiate for their space, it’s stories like Kathrine’s that really highlight just how far we’ve come - and why it’s so important to acknowledge that all our actions can start seemingly as small as a ripple.

Episode Highlights:

Kathrine’s origin story
Recounting the events of the Boston Marathon
The cultural and global impact of Kathrine that led her to become an activist
How she deals with the weight of responsibility and negative reception
The reception from fellow women and the importance of solidarity
Her relationship with lipstick as a symbol of empowerment
What’s next in store for her
Her advice for women in male-dominated fields

About the Guest:

Iconic athlete, sports and social advocate, author, and Emmy award-winning television commentator. Kathrine Switzer is famous for breaking gender barriers by being the first registered woman to run in the Boston Marathon in 1967 when it was considered a men’s only race.

Her entry revolutionized the sports world when the race director attempted to remove her for wearing official bib numbers forcibly. The photo of this incident spread throughout the globe and became one of Time-Life’s “100 Photos that Changed the World.” The race served as a huge turning point for her and began her multifaceted career intending to empower and create more opportunities for women.

Thanks to her campaigning, women were officially allowed to register in the Boston Marathon in 1972.

Some of Kathrine’s multiple accomplishments include founding the Avon’s Running Global Women’s Circuit and 261 Fearless, author of books such as Running and Walking for Women Over 40 and Marathon Woman, being inducted into the National Women’s Hall of Fame in October 2011 for positive global social change, being an Emmy Award-winning television commentator who has done broadcast work for ABC, CBS, NBC, and ESPN.

Kathrine has run 39 marathons and was the winner of the 1974 New York City Marathon. She still runs today and has long solidified herself as a historic figure in the sport of running. She revolutionized the sport for women across the globe and continues to pave the way for them.

Connect with Kathrine:

Website: 261fearless.org
Website: marathonwoman.com

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S4 E0: Kay Kirkpatrick: From Orthopedic Surgeon to Senator Jan 09, 2022

Episode Overview:

“I encourage young people to say ‘yes’ because earlier on. There are lots of opportunities that if you don't take them, you're gonna miss something important.”

I am thrilled to have Dr. Kay Kirkpatrick, a fellow orthopedic surgeon and trailblazer with me on the podcast. She has dedicated three decades to her work as an orthopedic surgeon and leader to advocate for her fellow practitioners and patients. Though she didn’t have plans to become a senator, when she saw the opportunity to take her advocacy to new heights, she said yes.

Join us as she shares with us her journey and transition into the political arena, using her background as both a physician and leader to enact change for patients and her state.

Episode Highlights:

Kay’s childhood and why she decided to initially pursue orthopedics
Being grateful for opportunities and wanting to bring other groups into the conversation
Her transition into politics on behalf of patients and healthcare physicians
The biggest adjustment she had to make shifting from orthopedics to politics
How she juggles her roles as an orthopedic surgeon, senator, and parent
Her advice for people wanting to follow in her footsteps

About the Guest:

Dr. Kay Kirkpatrick, MD, is a senator who represents the 32nd District of the Georgia State Senate. She currently serves as Chairman of the Senate Veterans, Military and Homeland Security Committee, Ex Officio of the Senate Appropriations Committee, member of the Senate Health and Human Services, Insurance and Labor, and Judiciary Committees.

She was an orthopedic hand surgeon in Atlanta for over 30 years and previously served as the President of Resurgens Orthopaedics. She now serves as a District Coordinator for the Medical Association of Georgia's Medical Reserve Corps and is committed to helping Georgia respond to disasters and emergencies.

She received her undergraduate degree from the University of Kentucky and her medical degree from the University of Louisville. She and her husband, an emergency physician, have two children together.

Connect with Dr. Kay:

Website: https://senatorkaykirkpatrick.com/
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kay-kirkpatrick

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S3 E12 : Dr. Saralyn Mark, Women’s Health Expert, Geriatrician and NASA Advisor Jul 12, 2021

Episode Overview:

Sometimes, even when you’ve reached your goal, it may not be what you were expecting. This is the case for a lot of women across male-dominated fields. They find themselves in situations where they have a seat at the table-- but that’s all it is. A seat. It takes a lot to firmly plant your spot as a woman in an industry, and to be respected as such.

My guest today is Dr. Saralyn Mark, a world known leader in women’s health, and was the first Senior Medical Advisor to the Office on Women’s Health within the Department of Health and Human Services and to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.

Given her experience in the industry, she’s here to share with us what she’s gone through and her North Star philosophy that keeps her going.

Episode Highlights:

How Dr. Mark achieved her dreams
Her North Star philosophy
Dr. Mark’s experience in a man’s world at NASA
Why you should never burn your bridges
Dr. Mark’s best piece of advice

About the Guest:

Dr. Saralyn Mark is a world known leader in women's health, an endocrinologist and geriatrician by trade. She was the first Senior Medical Advisor to the Office on Women's Health within the Department of Health and Human Services and to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.

With over 600 lectures and several awards for her contribution to public health, Dr. Saralyn Mark was able to receive the American Medical Women's Association Lila Wallis Lifetime Achievement Award.

Even while working with agencies and NGOs around the globe, Dr. Mark continues to serve as medical and scientific policy advisor to the White House, NASA, and other organizations dedicated to helping the world.

Connect with Dr. Saralyn Mark:

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S3 E11 : Never Too Late for Change with Uli Sommers, Building Inspector Jul 05, 2021

Episode Overview:

We all carry biases. Just because on this show, we are women that have open conversations about being in male-dominated fields, doesn’t mean that we are completely free of these biases. I never really thought of building inspectors being a male dominated field, and it wasn’t until I met Uli Sommers that I realised this was the case.

Admittedly when I met her I had no idea she was supposed to be my building inspector! She was suited up and ready to crawl under my house for a look at the crawlspace. As a surgeon that deals with blood and bone, I never thought her reporting about dead caterpillars under there would make my skin crawl!

Uli is an entrepreneur in the field of building inspections and construction. Previously a nurse in Germany, she is now a graduate of the ASHI School in Southern California and currently a member of the Oregon Association of Home Inspectors; serving as treasurer and secretary from 2014 to 2018.

We talk about her childhood and life in Germany, just before her migration to the United States. She explains her struggles breaking into the industry, finding a mentor, and starting her own business.

Episode Highlights

How her childhood in Germany was, being very handy from a younger age
Judgment she received as a woman in this male-dominated construction field
Her career as a nurse in Germany and making that change to become a certified building inspector in the United States
Working with a mentor to ride along and learn the practical application of the job
Her journey migrating to the United States
Starting a business and being her own boss
Changing her perspective to deal with imposter syndrome
Advice and encouragement for women

About the Guest:

Uli Sommers is an entrepreneur with a license in building inspection, a graduate from the ASHI School in Southern California.

She is a member of the OAHI chapter, the Oregon Association of Home Inspectors, serving as treasurer and secretary from 2014 to 2018.

In addition, she was on the national ASHI Education Committee for three years before joining the Board of Directors for the Examination Board of Professional Home Inspectors (EBPHI).

Connect with Uli:

Website: www.sommershomeinspections.com
Instagram: @UliSommers
Email: ulisommers@gmail.com

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S3 E10 : Shooting for the Stars as a Woman in Aeronautics with Payton Barnwell, Space Flight Science Engineer Jun 28, 2021

Episode Overview:

As young girls and products of our times, it’s not uncommon to be told not to pursue a career simply because it’s a male dominated field. Though, with the times changing and parents realising and challenging gender norms-- we have some women that now that have risen from these teachings-- proving that we are just as capable of handling these careers.

One of them is Payton Barnwell, a remarkable woman that has designed hypersonic research programs and worked on innovations for astronaut nutrition at the NASA Kennedy Space Center. With her work, she has easily paved a way for young women in the field of engineering and aeronautical sciences.

In this episode, Payton brushes up on her childhood, how she got to where she is now and where she plans to go for her future in the field.

Episode Highlights:

Being told she was too weak in math to be an engineer
Deciding on a career path
How her internship with NASA went
What she does at work
The importance of mentoring

About Payton Barnwell:

Payton Barnwell is a young professional that graduated from Florida Polytechnic University last 2019. Since then, she has worked for NASA and then eventually moved onto working under The Spaceship Company where she is an Associate Flight Sciences Engineer.

Her passion for space exploration brought unique opportunities for her, allowing her to work on innovative solutions to traditional astronaut nutrition, and designing an Air Force designated X-Plane research program at Generation Orbit as a 2018 Brooke Owens Fellow, out in the Mojave Desert with The Spaceship Company.

Connect with Payton:

Notable Women Mentioned and Related to this Episode:

Emily Calandrelli
- TV host/producer of Xploration Outer Space and Emily's Wonder Lab.
- @TheSpaceGal
Cassie Lee
- One of the founders of the Brooke Owens Fellowship.
- www.brookeowensfellowship.org
Natalie Brown
- Technical Recruiter at Hermeus (hypersonic commercial planes), she has the interesting challenge of trying to find women to come to their incredibly niche, but amazing, area of work.
Kellie Gerardi
- She's super active online, which seems to get mixed reviews from the industry. Her book is also coming out soon!
- www.kelliegerardi.com
Poppy Northcutt
- First woman in the Apollo control room.

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S3 E9 : Kendra Fischer: Team Canada Hockey to Mental Health Advocate Jun 21, 2021

Episode Overview:

Making a choice is not always easy, but for our guest Kendra Fischer-- it was easy to make that choice and move from figure skating into Candian Hockey.

I met Kendra on Twitter and when I first read about her and what she’s done, I knew right off the bat that she’d be perfect for this podcast! Join us today as she shares her journey to becoming a public speaker by putting her mental health first.

Kendra was the first female player for the Grey-Bruce Minor AAA program, eventually growing and playing for Esso Women’s Nationals for the Host Ontario’s team. Despite all her success and doctors telling her there was nothing to worry about, she knew there was definitely something wrong.

True enough, she was diagnosed within the month with mental illnesses that needed attention immediately. Kendra was kind enough to agree to share her personal struggles, what she did, and how she moved forward with them in check now that she has a wife and kids.

I can’t wait to share Kendra’s story with you-- I think you’ll love listening to her, just as I did!

Episode Highlights:

Kendra’s early career in figure skating to hockey
Being the first female hockey player for a Minor AAA program
Being a firefighter, ex-hockey player, and public speaker
Growing up with parents that didn’t set barriers for her as a girl
Her struggles with choosing between her career and her mental health
The outcome of her choices
Being inspired to become a public speaker
Starting her family and how she raises her family with her wife
Losing a beloved child and teaching her other kids about loss
Actualising your emotions to overcome mental health issues

About the Guest:

Kendra was a former member of Team Canada’s Women’s Hockey program, but had to make the hard decision and walk away to prioritise her mental health after being diagnosed with severe Anxiety and Depression. She now chooses to share her journey in order to provide some clarity for those that end up on the same path clouded by mental health issues.

The first five years of her journey were filled with hopelessness, isolation, and darkness-- even with the support and resources around her. Kendra faced a sense of pointlessness, something she had such trouble overcoming. Until one day-- she made the choice. The choice to keep living.

It took another five years for Kendra to recover, five whole years of learning about herself and the ways she needed to help herself. In the beginning, she was ashamed of her mental illness, keeping it a secret most of the time. That was, until one day where she realised that she had so much more to share with the world-- to help those that needed it.

She vowed never to be part of the problem again, to finally tell her story to help others heal.

Connect with Kendra:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KendraFisher.mf/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/mentally_fit
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mentallyfitmf/
Email: info@mentallyfit.com

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S3 E8: Paving the way for Women in Agriculture with Stacy Mayo-Martinez Jun 14, 2021

Episode Overview:

In the United States, only 2% of the population work in agriculture. The choice to join the industry though-- was easy for our guest, Stacy Mayo-Martinez.

Growing in a small town on a farm working with cattle and livestock and having a degree in agricultural communications, Stacy grew to work on the marketing side of the agricultural industry. Being one of the few women in the industry, she saw beyond that and, having grown in a diverse small town, Stacy knew she needed to hold her place and make her opinions known.

Currently, she’s still setting up her podcast, but it’s called Connect, Change, and Challenge! She focuses on the many great people she’s met through her life-- and hopefully new friends too! Each episode will feature unique challenges that professionals can definitely learn from.

She calls people to suppress the fears and intimidation of being the only woman in their industry, instead see it as exciting-- to be able to pave the way for more women in the future. Use it to build your confidence, your knowledge, and progress women forward.

Episode Highlights:

Growing up on a farm in a small town
Her college journey to Agriculture Communications
The Marketing side of the Agricultural Industry
How Stacy decided to look at her male-dominated field
Shifting perspective on working with mostly men

About the Guest:

Stacy started as a marketing professional in an agency focused on public relations and content creation. Eventually, she moved into work with the state government to support small businesses in agriculture to equip them with the appropriate brand materials for larger scales.

Now with her own business, Mayonez Marketing helps organizations, businesses, and individuals looking to meet their goals, create change, and grow. For her first stand-alone project, Stacy started her own podcast called Connect, Change, and Challenge to impart knowledge and bite-sized challenges to listeners for their own career growth.

Connect with Stacy:

Website: STACY MAYO-MARTINEZ
LinkedIn: Stacy Mayo-Martinez | LinkedIn
Instagram: Stacy Mayo-Martinez (@stacy_mayonez)
Stacy’s Podcast: ‎Connect Change & Challenge
Email: info@connectchangechallenge.com

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S3 E7 : Daphne Horowitz, CEO and Keynote Speaker: Change of Heart Jun 07, 2021

Episode Overview:

When you’re unhappy with leaders around you, you should consider becoming a leader yourself! In this episode we are joined by financial analyst turned CEO, coach, and leader, Daphna Horowitz.

Living in an academic-centric environment and a society where women are bound by preconceived notions of their abilities and limited roles in the professional world, Daphna Horowitz pushed herself to the edge in achieving her highest potential. Listen in as she tells us the story of her successful career as an actuary before she pivoted to a new career in leadership coaching.

Daphna was one of the only five female actuaries in South Africa. But had a change of career path and is now residing in Israel. She is a mountain climber and published author hence the title of her first book Courage to lead: Leadership Lessons from Kilimanjaro. Daphna has her own podcast where she invites other leaders and gives live coaching sessions to her listeners.

I think you’ll love to hear her story no matter what field you’re in, I guarantee you’ll leave this podcast with some useful pearls!

Episode Highlights:

How parenting defines a child’s character up until their professional lives.
Society’s perception of girls and women today.
What encourages young girls to aspire.
What actuaries do, where she was 1 of the only 5 females in South Africa in that field.
Working as a woman in a field dominated by men
The gaps between performance and metrics in companies
How the challenges and obstacles in mountain climbing are parallel to her work

About our Guest:

Daphna Horowitz is an actuary, keynote speaker, writer, and CEO coach. Originally from South Africa, she now resides in Israel. She got her start in the math and analytics heavy actuary field, and then pivoted to leadership development with clients such as Coca Cola, Medtronic, Siemens and beyond.

She was a director in insurance and consulting, and was a lecturer at the two largest universities in Johannesburg while managing her own actuarial consulting company and corporate event management company.

Connect with Daphna:

Website: https://daphnahorowitz.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/daphna.horowitz.9
Twitter: @daphnahorowitz

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S3 E6: Melaney Schmidt and Malia Myers of Landmass Wine: Powering through with dedication May 31, 2021

Episode Overview:

“My grandpa taught me that it doesn't matter what you do except being really really good at it.”

When facing a crossroad and you’re unsure of your direction, listening to this particular episode might be for you. Today with me I have Melaney and Malia, two young women that took a leap of faith and built their own wine label, Landmass Wines.

With winemaking being complex and competitive-- all while typically being a business passed down from generations, these two first-generation women took the industry head-on and challenged all of its foundations.

We talk about how they kept their heads held high in the industry despite the male-dominated companies around them, I hope you enjoy this talk just as much as I did!

Episode highlights:

Their early life and careers leading up to creating their own wine brand
Winemaking, their passion, the processes and the culture within the industry
How difficult the barriers of entry are to the industry
What drives them
How wine is parallel to women
The various influences that gave them the confidence to start their brand
How women can handle gender discrimination
Their advice for women who want to thrive in male-dominated fields

About our Guests:

Melaney Schmidt and Malia Myers are the co-owners of Landmass Wines based in Portland, Oregon where they make the wine themselves. Malia and Melaney met in Los Angeles and found a lot of qualities and aspirations they had in common which led them to create their own wine brand.

Melaney was born in New Mexico but soon after her family moved to Southern California. She grew up in a small town surrounded by dairy and cattle. She worked in restaurants then eventually bars where she developed her passion for beverages with a degree in Art.

Malia Myers is half Filipino and was born and raised in Denver, Colorado. She has a set design degree and has worked on creating sets in the entertainment industry even working on the set of the Oscars.

With production of variant wines at 800 crates a year, Melaney and Malia still have ways to go-- but it's no secret that through their fierce determination and innovative experimentation, they’ll definitely build their influence and leave a mark on their local industry soon.

Connect with Melaney and Malia:

Website: http://landmasswines.com
Instagram: @landmasswines

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S3 E5: Shattering Glass Ceilings for Women: Going Head First Against Gender Bias with Dr. Amy Diehl May 24, 2021

Episode Overview:

The best way to solve an issue in society, is to finally admit that there is in fact an issue in society. We as women try in our ways to break down the barriers to entry, to be allowed to hold typically male-dominated roles, but for our guest today-- she’s taken this as a life mission through her work.

Dr. Amy Diehl is a professional in the Tech Industry, being the Chief Information Officer at Wilson College in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania.

Listen in as Dr. Diehl walks us through her life and her fight against Gender Bias in the world-- particularly a scale she created with Dr. Amber Stephenson from Clarkson University, and Drs. Leanne Dzubinski and David Wang from Biola University that contain evaluations to identify the 6 Primary Factors of Gender Bias.

Episode Highlights:

Amy’s life in college
How she connected with other women from shared adversity in a male-dominated field
How her female bosses became her mentors
Her book on Gender Barriers after her dissertation
6 Primary Factors of Gender Bias that she identified

About Amy Diehl:

Dr. Amy Diehl is an information technology leader who is currently the Associate Vice President and Chief Information Officer at Wilson College in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania

Drawing from her own experience, she’s published her doctoral dissertation focused on how women leaders in higher education make meaning of adversity, making her a woman in the field actively dedicated to dispelling gender bias in the workplace.

In 2019, she was named a Central Penn Business Journal Woman of Influence and received the 2016 Women and Leadership Affinity Group Outstanding Scholarship for Emerging Scholars Aware from the International Leadership Association.

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S3 E4: Raven the Science Maven: Passion and Being Black in Science. Raven Baxter, PhD May 17, 2021

Overview:

With everyone stuck in quarantine, it forced a lot of people to get creative with their time. For Raven-- that meant writing a rap song about staying indoors to protect yourself and the ones around you from the spread of the coronavirus.

Raven is a science communicator and a doctoral student completing a Ph.D. in science education. Since becoming her persona, Raven the Science Maven, she’s created a non-profit organization called Science Haven, STEMbassy, which is a live web series that connects the public with science and technology professionals, and finally Black In Science Communication, allowing other people of colour and minorities to identify with her.

Join us in this episode as we dive into her childhood, background, how her viral video was born, and so much more you can all relate to in the time of this pandemic.

Episode Highlights:

Ravens childhood with an inclination for learning
The Woman's experience in STEM
Creating content to further the visibility of black culture in science
How she made her viral video about being safe amidst the pandemic
How Raven started her passion project called Black and Science Communication
Raven’s aspirations for the future
Raven’s advice for you

About the Guest:

Raven is an internationally acclaimed science communicator and a doctoral student completing a Ph.D. in science education. She has an undergraduate degree in biology with a focus on cell and molecular biology. For her work experience, she’s held positions as a corporate molecular scientist, a community college professor, and a STEM academic advisor.

With her recent rise from her viral video, she’s also shifted to being a content creator for YouTube with her focus on music videos that use scientific wordplay to represent a diverse group of accomplished people in STEM.

Given her built up reputation and strong voice in science education, Fortune Magazine has named her one of their 40 Under 40 for the year of 2020, followed by global recognition as an influencer in several other publications.

Connect with Raven:

www.sciencemaven.com
IG & FB: Raven the Science Maven
Twitter: @ravenscimaven
Tiktok: @ScienceMaven
Youtube: Raven the Science Maven

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S3 E3: Progressive Technology: Women in Artificial Intelligence with Huma Abidi May 10, 2021

Overview:

Growing up in a small town in India, Huma was encouraged to pursue medicine by taking pre-med and chemistry. But she felt her call to medicine dwindle as she discovered computers and the possibilities one could do with the then-emerging technology.

With a supportive mother backing her up and supporting her, she was able to take up her Masters degree at the University of Massachusetts which eventually landed her in Intel. After a few years of working in this male-dominated industry, and earning her keep, she finally rose ranks where she was able to make her own demands and set her boundaries for working as a Senior Director of AI.

Come listen to us as we discuss her life and her mission now to encourage young girls to pursue the science field and challenge the norms of this day and age.

Episode Highlights:

Huma’s work and what she does
Her childhood and how she grew up in India
Encouraging young women to look at science for their majors
How Huma handles her work-life balance with children
Huma’s demands and boundaries she had to set for working in a male-dominated field
Why mentorship is important

About the Guest:

Huma Abidi is a Senior Director of AI Software Products & Engineering at Intel, where she leads a globally diverse team of engineers and technologists responsible for delivering world class products that enable customers to create AI solutions.

She led the AI Deep Learning Software team that helped bring Intel Xeon Artificial Intelligence (AI) experiences to market, by improving SW performance by 2 orders of magnitude resulting in AI revenue over $1 billion and has continued to grow significantly. Twice she has received the Intel Achievement Award (IAA) - Intel's highest honor and thrice awarded with the Intel Software Quality award, for delivering quality SW.

She is passionate about women’s education, supporting several organizations around the world for this cause, she was nominated for VentureBeat 2020 and 2019 (finalist) Women in AI award in Mentorship, She was listed as one of the 4 women shaping Intel’s AI business by the Silicon Valley Business Journal Category.

Connect with Huma:

Huma Abidi | LinkedIn
Huma Abidi | Twitter
Email: huma.abidi@intel.com
Intel’s Senior Director in AI and Deep Learning’s Email: liz.wu@intel.com

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S3 E2: Amanda Sichon and Seda Bilginer of ESAS NYC May 10, 2021

Episode Overview

One big issue we’ve had in society today is where men hold great power over female-oriented products, where their decisions affect how we as women experience our lives through the products that are in our hands.

This is the exact issue that Amanda and Seda had working in the professional cosmetics industry. They felt held back, unable to make the products they believe women need and deserve, simply because male board members saw demand for them-- probably because they were never issues for them.

So finally, they both decided to quit their jobs and start a new venture-- Esas Beauty. Their company focuses on delivering the best quality cosmetics with no shortcuts, putting first the health of their consumers and of Mother Nature.

I still can’t believe I met them through a mutual friend who gifted me one of their products! That really says something about them and how their products do the talking for them. I’ve invited them today to talk about their journey, and how they got to where they are now-- with a successful and sustainable business.

Episode Highlights

Their childhoods and how they contributed to their growth and career path
Growing up in a bi-cultural household
The cosmetic industry primarily for women-- but run by men
Starting their own company to combat that
Their mentors and role models growing up

About Esas Beauty:

Amanda Sichon and Seda Bilginer, two professionals with 25 years of combined experience in the cosmetic industry, both set out to redefine modern beauty companies run by women. They fight to keep skincare and cosmetics as authentic and clean as possible, keeping health at the top of their priority for all their consumers.

Seda Bilginer and Amanda Sichon, two chemists that came together after a long tenure in corporate to found ESAS Beauty, a sustainable farm-to-beauty lifestyle brand.

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S3 E1: Gender Roles: Breaking Glass Ceilings and Equalizing Opportunities with Dr. Kim S. Clay May 10, 2021

When we’re born, one of the first things we’re ever taught is that we are either male or female-- and they come with their own set of gender rules and roles; very outdated ones.

My guest today, Dr. Kim S. Clay, is founder of a non-profit organization that is determined to break through stigmas and even the playing field for young women growing up enjoying sports and STEM.

In this podcast, we talk about her transition to building and growing Play Like a Girl full time, and the outdated terms we use that could very much be holding girls and young women back, by insinuating that femininity is negative -- I know I called myself a tomboy back then, but only now did I really understand it’s potentially bad effects.

Be sure to stick around and listen in on her advice for our young women!

Episode Highlights:

Dr. Kim’s childhood and role of spirituality
Her NGO, Play Like a Girl, how it came about and her inspiration
The mentoring program and having representation
Dr. Kim’s transition to working on Play Like a Girl fulltime
Why the term tomboy can be detrimental to young girls
How Dr. Kim reacted to being told she’d be limited due to race and gender
Her advice for young women and girls who want to pursue male-dominated careers

About the Guest:

Dr. Kimberly S. Clay is the founder and CEO of Play Like a Girl, her Nashville based non-profit organization dedicated to leveling the playing field for young girls in male-dominated careers like science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. With a reach of 25,000 young women across the world, Play Like a Girl is definitely making their progress felt.

As a graduate of Xavier University in Louisiana, the University of Alabama, and also the Tulane University School of Public Health and Social Work, she started her career at the CDC as a public health analyst. It was her experience early in her career that she noticed the gaping gender gap. From her work in public health, she has received numerous recognitions such as being one of Xavier University’s 40 Under 40, Nashville Business Journal’s 50 People on the Move.

As she moved forward in her career, she returned to the classroom where she taught and researched about long-term cancer survivorship in women. Currently, she serves on the leadership team for the Nashville Chapter of Ellevate Network, an international community of professional women committed to helping fellow women progress in their careers.

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S3 E0 : Speaking Up for Orthopaedics with Dr. Alana Munger, MD & Dr. Jennifer Weiss, MD May 07, 2021

Episode Overview:

Welcome to Season 3 of the 6% with NancyMD! To kick off this season, I wanted to start with a very special episode featuring two of my colleagues-- Dr. Jennifer Weiss and Dr. Alana Munger! I’m so excited to have them here-- with this being Dr. Jennifer’s encore appearance!

At the time of this recording, it would have been one year since my first episode-- and I really wanted to honor where I started by coming back and honouring women in orthopaedics, sharing their stories and all the hoops they had to jump through to get to where they are.

While I’m so happy that women are being celebrated in their industries, I’ve also been saddened by the instances where the gap between gender equality rears its head; evidently showing us that we still have ways to go.

In this episode, we’ll all collectively talk about our fields today, and what strides still have to be made. Without further ado, let’s kick off Season 3!

Episode Highlights:

The barriers each of us had to face going into this field
The most ridiculous things said to us
How we changed the culture around us
Some of the best advocates we’ve met
The SpeakUpOrto Movement and why it’s important nowadays

About the Guests:

Dr. Alana Munger was born in Honolulu, Hawaii. She played soccer throughout her childhood and was recruited to play at UCLA. In her final season at UCLA, she was a member of the 2013 NCAA Division National Championship Team, which was the 110th NCAA national title for UCLA and the 1st for the women’s soccer program. She then went across town to go to medical school at the Keck School of Medicine of USC. Upon her graduation from medical school, Dr. Munger received the American Medical Women’s Association Janet M. Glasgow Achievement Certificate, presented to women who graduate in the top 10% of their class. Dr. Munger then continued to travel east to attend Yale University for her orthopaedic residency.

Dr. Jennifer Weiss is an Orthopaedic Surgeon specializing in Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine. Growing up as the daughter of an orthopaedic surgeon, Jennifer saw first-hand how male-dominated the world of medicine is. Throughout medical school, she encountered few female students and fewer women that were aspiring to become orthopaedic surgeons.

From the start, it has always been her goal to help aspiring women to become successful surgeons — and to inspire women to enter the field of surgery and not be intimidated by this largely male profession.

Dr. Weiss actively writes and speaks on the topic of women in medicine. She has served on the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Board of Directors, and is currently the Communications Cabinet Chair. She teaches communication skills to physicians, surgeons, and other health care clinicians both within her large integrated health care system in Southern California and within the Orthopaedic surgery societies. Her research is widely published, and she is an active leader and speaker within the medical community nationally and internationally.

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Connect with Jennifer:

Jennifer Weiss MD | Website
Jennifer Weiss | Twitter
Jennifermweiss@yahoo.com | Email

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S2 E12: Turning Whiskey into Passion with Jackie James Dec 07, 2020

In this episode, we are joined by Executive Bourbon Steward, Whiskey Consultant, #1 Amazon Bestselling Co-Author, Podcaster, Content Creator & Consultant Jackie James.

Jackie gives us a glimpse of her journey from casual drinker to bartender to becoming a whiskey expert. She also shares how she was certified and what the Bourbon steward certification means for her. Listen to how she pursued bourbon, not just as another drink but as a passion, and an inspiration for her career and life.

She also shares her experiences in the corporate world and how she deals with the discrimination that comes with being a woman. Having gone through this, she empowers women to speak for themselves and assert themselves with confidence. She also points out how insecurities can destroy women more than it does men.

Her ventures in the whiskey world give encouragement to women who might be stepping into the same male-dominated fields but are a little scared.

Episode Highlights:

Jackie’s passion and a huge love for bourbon and whiskey
Bourbon steward certification programs
Her whiskey community
Double-standards
Her insecurities growing up and how it affected her
How insecurities affect women
How even as an expert, that there is no end to learning
How confidence is a game-changer to standing out, especially for women
Differentiating whiskey, bourbon, and scotch
Body and fashion shaming to women

About our Guest:

Jackie James is a Korean-American and a certified bourbon steward. She hosts her own podcast “Whiskey with Jackie James”, where she explores the whiskey world with other experts, distillers, and tasters with an appreciation of whiskey, self, and others as her common goal.

Connect with Our Guest:

Website www.jackiejames.com
LinkedIn @Jackie James
Instagram @jackiejames
Facebook @JackieJamesWhiskey
Twitter @_JackieJames

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S2 E11: Normalizing Women “Having It All” with Chi Viet, DDS, PhD, MD Nov 30, 2020

Women have long been made to choose between starting a family or pursuing a career. Dr. Chi Viet believes women can have both a fulfilling family life and a successful career.

In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Chi Viet. She’s a head and neck/microvascular surgeon and a cancer researcher at Loma Linda University. Her passion includes creating Pinterest-worthy home-cooked meals for her daughter and husband.

I’m honored to say Chi is also a friend, and can personally attest to what a dynamo she is. Chi shares that other women in training and residency always ask her how the years spent studying affects their abilities to have a family, which puzzles her. In this episode, she dispels myths and shows how much one can achieve when they are passionate about their work.

We also discuss her origin story, why it’s important to own the different parts of yourself, and why “having it all” empowers not only other females but also the generations to come.

Episode Highlights:

Dr. Viet’s unique upbringing having two hard-working parents
Childhood challenges she faced as an immigrant from Vietnam
The pros and cons of growing up with extended family
The struggles of being a sheltered introvert
The importance of looking back to the past in a positive light
Values she learned from her career-focused mom and dad
How some women lose a part of themselves during motherhood
Why it’s not selfish to focus on a career while having a family
Schooling and training involved in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
The percentage of women in training and practice in Head and Neck Surgery
The advice she would give to women who want to pursue a career in her field

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S2 E9: Thrive! Don’t Just Survive with Paraplegic Olympic Gold Medalist and Idaho Representative Muffy Davis Nov 16, 2020

In this episode, you’re going to hear an inspiring story of a woman who is proof that adversity cannot hinder a woman with unbridled passion to reach her goals.

Muffy Davis was a top ranking junior skier and was poised to be named to the US Ski Team when a devastating ski racing accident at the age of 16 left her paralyzed from the chest down and dependent on a wheelchair for mobility.

In spite of her life-changing injury, she didn't give up and set her sights on competing in the Paralympics - and she did! She is a world champion and multiple Paralympic medalist in downhill ski and the first female paraplegic to reach the summit of Mount Shasta. Ever pushing boundaries, Muffy now also serves as the representative for the Idaho Legislature and is a highly sought after motivational speaker.

Muffy shares the amazing story of being an upcoming junior ski racer with a life turned upside down due to a devastating ski racing accident which left her paralyzed. She talks about how having an amazing childhood played a big part of how she was able to stay positive through all the challenges. And she did it all with all the love and support from her family, husband and friends. Now, she is giving back by being an inspiration to people with disabilities, women, athletes, and her community in Idaho.

Listen to this episode and be empowered to thrive, not just survive!

Episode Highlights:

Muffy’s amazing life story
How a great childhood with a supportive environment shaped Muffy’s perspective in life
How the accident happened how it changed Muffy’s life
The rehabilitation process
Getting back on the slopes
Climbing Mt. Shasta
Getting into handcycling
Getting into politics
Paying it forward

About Our Guest:

Muffy Davis was an Olympic hopeful skier from Sun Valley, Idaho when she had a training accident that left her a paraplegic. Despite the life-changing injury, Muffy went on to win multiple Olympic medals as a downhill skier. She is SurThriver, Motivational Speaker ,World Class Athlete and the first female to reach the summit of MT. Shasta. Muffy now is running a “Race for Idaho” as a representative of Idaho.

Connect with Muffy:

Website www.muffydavis.com

Instagram @sunvalleymuffy

Facebook @MuffyforIdaho

Twitter @muffydavis

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S2 E8: Expanding roles for women in Sports Nutrition and Sports and Conditioning with Jaclyn Sklaver Nov 09, 2020

Many women in sports, whether they’re coaches, athletes or sports journalists, simply aren’t treated the same as their male counterparts.

For female coaches, opportunities in the professional sports level are not particularly abundant though slowly and progressively shifting towards a more inclusive space.

If you’re someone who wants to create their mark and make a difference in the sports and nutrition industry, then you’d surely want to listen to Jaclyn Sklaver’s words of wisdom.

Our guest for today is the passionate sports nutritionist and female strength and conditioning coach, Jaclyn Sklaver. We’re going to hear about her experience in the space of nutrition, strength and conditioning, and in professional football.

Jaclyn is a nationally recognized Board Certified & Licensed Functional Medicine Sports Nutritionist and a Strength & Conditioning Coach. She is the founder of Athletes Nutrition and Fitmiss NYC, and the VP of Marketing for Atlanta Women in Sports.

She has coached over 300 elite-level athletes in preparing them for the draft and off-season workouts including over 70 NFL veterans as an in-house nutritionist at XPE Sports and previously Chip Smith Performance Systems.

Listen on and find out how Jacklyn continues to work on expanding the roles of women in sports and nutrition through her work!

Episode Highlights:

Why Jacklyn is very passionate about sports and nutrition
Why women should network and be eager to learn more
Mentors and women in sports leadership
The gender disparity in the field of sports and health
The challenges of being a female coach
How Jacklyn dealt with doubts and feelings of wanting to quit
The wage gap between male and females working in the sports and nutrition industry
How Jacklyn combines strength and conditioning, and nutrition into her day to day practice and with her clients
Ask, talk, and network

Connect with Jaclyn

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S2 E7: Embracing Your Uniqueness with Jenny Chong Nov 02, 2020

As a female working in an industry filled with men, you don’t necessarily have to fit in or blend into the crowd. This does not have to be a bad thing. You can turn it around and make it into something positive.

In this episode, I’m joined by Jenny Chong. Jenny is a mother, mentor, and a female leader. She is the Head of Innovation for the FinTech startup KogoPAY. I wanted to talk to Jenny because there’s a phenomenally small number of females working in the technology and investment banking space.

There were so many inspiring nuggets in this conversation. I personally would love to rewind it and take careful notes!

We talk about how her experiences in her formative years taught her to welcome change and develop a sense of adventure, why you need to nurture confidence in your own skills, life as a female minority of color, and much more.

Episode highlights:

How she wanted to be a pilot and an archaeologist as a kid
Racial discrimination she experienced as a child
Being conscious of her British Singaporean accent
How she moves to different roles to reinvent herself
Adversity and how it fosters resilience
The manager’s role of identifying the strengths of their people
The importance of bringing your authentic self to work
Three core principles employees should follow
How having kids taught her patience and anger management
Why the younger generation of women should adopt STEM more
How women aren’t comfortable self-promoting
Dealing with imposter syndrome as a successful woman
Why women feel more imposter syndrome than men
The biggest hurdles of her life and work
Why it’s never too late to pivot in your career choice
Advice she would give a woman who wants to work in her field

About the guest:

Jenny Chong is the Head Of Innovation for the company KogoPAY since 2019.

She is also a mentor at the Imperial Venture Mentoring Service in the UK, the Associate Non-Executive Director for Medway NHS Foundation Trust, and Managing Partner at Knightingale Consulting.

Prior to this, she worked at Credit Suisse for more than 20 years serving in several leadership positions such as Director of the Global Head of Electronic Communications Surveillance, Vice President of the Global Head of Program Management - Big Data, AI and Semantic Technology, and etc.

She acquired her Bachelors in Business Mathematics and Statistics and Masters in Information Systems Development in The London School of Economics and Political Science.

Connect with Jenny:

LinkedIn @jenny-chong

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S2 E6: Eradicating Gender Bias with Mechanic Angeline de Luca Oct 26, 2020

There is an unconscious and inherent bias against women that exists in our society that results in women getting passed over for opportunities and advancements on simply the basis of gender.

In this episode, I’m joined by Angeline Deluca. She is a power generation technician at a major diesel engine and power systems manufacturer. After completing a two-year tech program, she entered the Cummins Engine Program where she graduated with a 4.0, being the top-scoring student in 14 of her classes, and obtained the sought-after Roger Penske Student of the Year scholarship.

I had to admit that when I was introduced to Angeline as a possible guest for The 6%, the field of mechanics hadn’t even crossed my mind. This is exactly what makes her perfect for this show.

We talk about her motivations and challenges, encounters she’s had with contemptuous customers and coworkers, how she’s able to push through and rise from trials, what she would say to young women who aspire to be in her field, and many more.

If you want to catch Angeline, she will be in one of her favorite events in her now-homeland Oregon at the Oregon Tradeswomen’s Career Fair. The second day is open to the public. Angeline will be there to teach how to work with engines together with other women in working in carpentry, electrical, roofing, and etc. More information about the fair can be found here.

Episode Highlights:

Angeline’s childhood and upbringing
What inspired her to pursue this profession
Her father’s initial reaction to her career choice
People who supported her ambition growing up
How she handles sexist feedback from customers
Her internal and external approach to dismissive coworkers
How she controls her anger and frustration
The different certifications and levels for mechanics
The mentors and cheerleaders in her journey
Why women need both male and female allies and advocates
The importance of He-ForShe movement in male-dominated arenas
What keeps her going despite the challenges
Confidence and passion: Angeline’s recipe for success
The value of having outlets for anger
Why doing what you love is worth all the trials
How earning your accomplishments makes you more resilient
Countless harassment she experienced in school
Stories about coworkers who didn’t want her in the job
Her relocation and how she’s happier where she works now
Her public speaking opportunities
Advice she would give to women who want to get in her field

About the guest:

Angeline Deluca is a generator technician at Cummins Sales and Service in Portland Oregon.

She acquired her Associate’s degree in Diesel Mechanics Technology from the Universal Technical Institute of Arizone Inc.

She’s also completed the Ford Accelerated Training program along with the Cummins Engines program where she was an Awarded Student of the Course in 14 courses.

Aside from her mechanic background, she’s also done some public speaking and mentoring in the past, being present on podcasts and sharing with audiences what it’s like being in the field.

Angeline’s path wasn’t an easy one but it was worth it.

From the beginning, she faced objection by some members of her family upon opening up about her career choice.

She’s also met so many employers, clients, classmates, and workmates who were against having a woman working with them.

In spite of all of these, she’s able to continue doing what she loves with the help of her loved ones, solid supporters and her confidence and belief in her own skills.

Now, Angeline educates other women interested in her field. She imparts her knowledge and wisdom in her passion and urges them to not give up because the prize awaits them.

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S2 E5: Leading differently as women with Barbara Hamilton, MD Oct 19, 2020

In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Barbara Hamilton. Barbara is a mom, writer, and a leader. She’s the Chief of Interventional Radiology in Desert Regional Medical Center at Palm Springs, California.

I was so delighted to have a fellow physician on this show and being that there are very few women in the field of interventional radiology, Barbara was the perfect guest.

We talk about the need for leadership training for women, the false assumption that childbirth and childrearing is a liability, self-development tips for female leaders, and much more.

Barbara created TiredSuperheroine.com, a blog and a network dedicated to giving work and life advice to students, early career doctors, and premeds. She also has a book coming this October entitled Tired Superheroine's Guide to Finding Your Place in Medicine. For more information on her blog and upcoming book, click here.

Episode highlights:

Her childhood and how it shaped her today
Her biggest influences in pursuing interventional radiology
The importance of financial empowerment for women
Her inspiration for her blog’s name
How she balances being both a mother and a physician
The value of having female colleagues in the workplace
Obstacles she faced throughout her training and career
The lack of leadership training for women
Advice she would give to someone who wants to enter into her field

About the guest:

Barbara Hamilton, MD is a mom, content writer, interventional radiologist, and a physician leader.

She’s the Chair of Interventional Radiology in Desert Regional Medical Center for about four years.

Dr. Hamilton began writing for her blog, tiredsuperheroine, in October 2018.

She completed her residency in diagnostic imaging in Rhode Island Hospital in 2013 and acquired her medical degree from Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in 2008.

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S2 EP4: Embracing Your Feminine Strengths for Success with CEO Tanya Hall Oct 12, 2020

Young women who step into male-dominated careers rarely find female mentors to look up to. So it’s hard to know - do you need a thick skin? Do you need to suppress aspects of their femininity, to succeed?

In this episode, I’m joined by Tanya Hall, CEO of the Greenleaf Book Group. She shares how she has navigated her field and ascended to the top without shedding parts of herself as a woman. She lives the example of being an individual who values her emotions and connects with her feminine parts.

I was thrilled to get her as a part of this show, being a female publishing leader, an influencer, and a conduit to getting stories and ideas out into the world.

We delve into her childhood, her move from Los Angeles to Austin, Texas, her experience with other women in her field, and why accepting and using your feminine strengths can help you accomplish great feats.

Episode Highlights:

Tanya’s upbringing as a middle child
Her parents’ traditional relationship dynamics
How she and her sister rebelled against stereotypical gender roles
The lack of female mentors growing up
How some women feel competitive toward other women
How Tanya pivoted from a career in television into publishing
Gender balance in media and how the powerful women there inspired her
Why women are great at storytelling
Unlearning the idea that women are less valuable than men
How Tanya rose from distribution manager to CEO
Why working with a sense of purpose creates job satisfaction
What a hybrid publisher is and its numerous benefits
The pros and cons of self-publishing
The upsides and risks of traditional publishing
How she came up with her book “Ideas, Influence and Income”
Self-acceptance and how it can help you become the best in your field
How impostor syndrome still happens to CEOs
How being a single mom added to her work stress
Flow: The key to career and family balance
Her biggest setbacks and how she got herself back up
Reharnessing negative emotions and making them work for you
Advice for young women who want to chase their passions

About the guest:

Tanya lives in Austin, Texas with her two daughters and three big dogs. She and the girls have developed a tight-knit bond, being proud and supportive of each other.

Initially from LA, she moved to Austin Texas because was impressed with its diverse and accepting culture. She found it a great place to raise her daughters. It was only after moving in that she realized that she needed to find a job. She then found an opening for a distribution manager in Greenleaf Book Group. Telling herself she’ll find a better paying job as soon as they become settled, she started her career within the company.

But pretty soon, she found herself loving her work. Although her tasks started out as primarily listing books in different databases, the part where she worked with authors sparked a fire in her. She fell in love with how passionate they were. Knowing that she had a huge impact on making their ideas happen, gave her a strong sense of purpose.

Fast forward many years later, she’s now the CEO of the company. Her discovery that she has a knack for launching and branding authors and the fact that she is an awesome builder played a fundamental role to her rise in ranks.

She also learned to work with, instead of fight against, her individuality. She loves to write, think, and analyze during mornings and becomes more verbal during the afternoons. Her staff and her daughters are well aware that when inspiration strikes her, she will not hesitate to write it down and act on it even if it’s past office hours.

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S2 EP3: Thriving in a Female-Friendly Environment with Liz Luda Oct 05, 2020

Women working in male-dominated fields thrive when there is support for their growth. Being viewed as an asset is key, and allows women to be free to explore roles instead of participating in outdated and preconceived notions.

In this episode, I’m joined by Liz Luda. Liz is a mom, wife, and the anchor on the show Liz and Mike in The Morning on 105.1 The Buzz. She currently works for a female boss who is invested in and fosters her growth. Liz’s story is proof that while it is still rare to find female-friendly companies, it is possible.

I've been looking forward to having Liz on the show. The first encounter I’ve had with Liz was during the COVID crisis, when we teamed up to deliver community-made masks to the county. It was both fun and educational to have her on the podcast!

We talk about the limited job opportunities for radio talent, advice and tips on how to break in the industry, why hard work is necessary while chasing your dreams and much more.

Episode highlights:

Her childhood trauma and how it shaped her witty personality
How listening to the radio cheered her up as a kid
The value of having an organization supporting your role
The perks of having a female-friendly lady boss
Steps she took to pursue a career in radio
How job opportunities in radio are very rare
The importance of networking and being likeable
Preconceived notions of what females should do in her job
Her biggest cheerleaders and influences in life
The importance of a strong internal support system
How we set subconscious limits for ourselves
Misguided and unsolicited advice women often receive
How she deals with rejections and setbacks
Advice she would give to someone wanting to follow in her footsteps

About the guest:

Liz Luedeman is an anchor on the show Liz and Mike in The Morning on 105.1 The Buzz. She has worked for the Entercom Communications Corp since February 2020.

From July 2012 to February 2020, she was a co-host promotions director on the Morning show Q 107.5 for Flinn Broadcasting Corporation.

Before this, she was employed as an account representative for Yodle from February 2011 to July 2012.

She was also an account executive for Clear Channel Radio from January 2010 to February 2011.

Liz was also an on-air talent for WWWCU-FM Power 90.5 since September 2007 for more than two years.

She acquired her Communications Degree from Western Carolina University in 2009.

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S2 EP2: Helping Moms Conquer Incontinence Through Innovative ONDRwear With Urologist Jessica Lubahn Oct 05, 2020

Incontinence can serve as a barrier for new mothers attempting to reclaim their bodies and sense of self. The interplay of shame and discomfort in needing to wear “diapers” or poorly-designed leak-proof underwear prevents moms from participating in those crucial mood-boosting, feel-good activities.

In this episode, I’m joined by urologist, Dr. Jessica Lubahn. She wears many hats: She’s a urologist, mom, wife and an entrepreneur. She’s also carefully crafted ONDRwear - underwear that is both stylish and protects against leakage.

In The 6% with NancyMD podcast, I interview people who I admire from afar, but I’m fortunate to be able to interview someone I call a dear friend. This was a really wonderful and special episode for me.

We talk about her own experience with incontinence, how women get back in touch with their carefree and fun-loving selves during motherhood, the ups and downs of her business, and what it’s like being one of the few women in the field of urology.

Episode Highlights:

Her Chinese upbringing and how being second-born shaped her
The influential people in her life who helped her with life choices
Why she decided to pursue urology instead of plastic surgery
How incontinence affects mothers’ confidence and limits activities
The burden of pursuing a social-media-perfect life
Her inspiration for her entrepreneurial pursuits
Determination and grit: Keys to succeeding in business challenges
How women in power still encounter issues regarding gender imbalance
Workplace harassment and the downsides of being “one of the boys”
How female-founded companies get funded at lower rates

About the guest:

Dr. Jessica Lubahn is a Urology Specialist with over 12 years of medical experience. She finished her degree in medicine from Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine. Her residency was completed in Dallas, Texas at UT Southwestern Medical Center. She’s also a Diplomate of the American Board of Urology. She’s accepting new patients and telehealth appointments and dedicated to providing the best care in areas of general urology, women’s health, robotic and laparoscopic surgery, kidney and bladder cancer, and no-scalpel vasectomy.

Having experienced a tough delivery herself and being a urologist, Jessica is well-aware of the issues women who’ve undergone vaginal delivery and childbirth go through. And although most consider urinary leakage as a minor issue, she understands that it’s a strong enough deterrent to stop moms from doing what they want to do. Activities like going to the gym and playing with the kids (ex: trampoline) can be cancelled because they feel uncomfortable wearing bulky pads. Her own experiences with incontinence combined with her specialization urged her to design ONDR - a high-tech and much-needed sleek underwear that fits both function and form. It contains a plant-based liner composed of sustainable modal and seaweed fibers, making it antimicrobial and odor-resistant. It’s also ultra-thin and incredibly soft. Available in high waisted brief, boy short, thong and bikini, this machine-washable underwear is also highly-absorbent and boasts zero-leakage. It does not sacrifice protection for comfort being able to hold ¼ cup of liquid while maintaining dryness and comfort all day.

When she’s not busy with her business or practicing urology, she loves to hike, snowboard, and travel.

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S2 EP1: Proving Your Credibility with Major Michelle Curran Oct 05, 2020

In this episode, I’m joined by Major Michelle Curran. Michelle has been in the air force for more than 10 years and is the Lead Solo Pilot in the US Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron. During Michelle’s training and career as an Airforce Pilot, she rarely had other females around her and was often the only female in her classes.

I was so thrilled to have her on this show because when one of the first careers that came to mind when I first started this podcast was a fighter pilot. I just don’t know how you can be more badass than that! Although the Airforce has made some great strides over the years, such as allowing women to fly combat aircraft in 1993, there are still very few women who do what she does.

We discuss the foundations of building a good reputation, how you need to pick your battles, the role of a driven and goal-oriented mindset to thrive, and many more.

Episode Highlights:

How growing up in a rural area fostered her sense of adventure
Her parents’ support and guidance in her career
The powerful first-time experience she had with jets as a child
Why she didn’t want to join the military as a teenager
Why she chose the Air Force branch of the military
Why she loves her F-16s
Her day-to-day life as an Airforce Pilot
How the pandemic affected her air shows and life in general
How being athletic played a part in her training and career
Sexist comments and how to deal with them
Her advice for women who want to be in her field

About the guest:

Michelle Curran is a Major in the United States Air Force, serving for about 10 years, and has logged over 1,300 flight hours.

Already in her second season, she currently flies the No. 5 jet in the US Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron as the Lead Solo Pilot and has been a Thunderbird Pilot since September 2018.

In Afghanistan, she has more than 160 combat hours supporting the Operation Freedom’s Sentinel and Operation Resolute Support.

She was formerly a flight commander and an F-16 Instructor Pilot in Texas for three years since 2015.

Prior to this, she was the Chief of Scheduling and F-16 Pilot in Japan from 2012-2015.

She received her training as a student pilot from 2009 to 20011 in Columbus Mississippi and from 2011-2012 in Phoenix Arizona.

In 2009, she obtained her Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice and Corrections from the University of St. Thomas and acquired her commission through Air Force ROTC.

Michelle grew up in a small town in Wisconsin.

In her downtime, she enjoys rock climbing, mountaineering, hiking, and being with her family.

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S2 EP0: Being Unapologetically You with Dr. Jennifer Weiss, MD and Dr. Vonda Wright, MD Oct 05, 2020

Welcome back to the second season of The 6% with NancyMD!

To kick start this new season, I’m bringing in two amazing physicians who are part of the 6% that make up female orthopedic surgeons here in the US, to share their experiences, struggles, and victories in a male-dominated field.

In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Jennifer Weiss a pediatric orthopaedic surgeon who actively writes and speaks on the topic of women in medicine and Dr. Vonda Wright who is a sports medicine orthopedic surgeon, writer, speaker and the CEO/founder of Women’s Health Conversations.

Find out how they are thriving in our field and helping aspiring female surgeons and females who aim to find their place in their chosen field. We share our stories, how we landed in a male-dominated career field, and what’s driving us to strive to stay at the top of our games.

Episode Highlights:

Jennifer and Vonda’s experiences as women working in a male-dominated field
Orthopedic stories from Jennifer and Vonda
Being unapologetic of who you really are and owning it
The “he for she” movement
Confidence is not bragging
Learning how to advocate for yourself

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Connect with Vonda

Twitter @DrVondaWright
Instagram @Dr. Vonda Wright
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EP 12: Finding Your Path and Going For It with Dr. Melissa “Red” Hoffman, MD, ND Aug 03, 2020

Sometimes one of the hardest things to figure out is what career path will bring you fulfilment and joy. Sometimes, we think we are headed down one career path, and a detour happens.

In this episode, you’re going to meet a badass female trauma surgeon, and she shares how she found what she truly wants and how she pursued the career path that she loves.

Dr. Melissa “Red” Hoffman is an acute care surgeon and palliative medicine physician. She is also a fellow podcaster and the host of The Surgical Palliative Care Podcast, where she features interviews with the founders and the leaders of the surgical palliative care community to provide better care to patients.

In this conversation, Red shares what made her decide to go pursue a career in trauma surgery and palliative care. She shares about her failures and how she overcame difficulties in her career. Red also shares her insights on the topic of men as allies for women in surgery, and how to be great at what you do and still be you.

Episode Highlights:

What pushed Red to become a trauma surgeon and palliative physician
People who influenced and helped Red in figuring out what she wants to do and her medical journey
Embracing who you are
Men as allies for women in surgery
How her father’s murder by terrorists influenced her interest in palliative medicine
Red talks about The Surgical Palliative Care podcast
How Red gets back up from failure
The importance of showing up

Connect with Red Hoffman

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EP 11: Putting the Spotlight on Women Making History with Elliana Welby, age 14 Jul 27, 2020

Numerous notable women have made their mark in the world but there are only a handful in traditional history education who get the recognition that they deserve.

In this episode, I’m joined by Elliana Welby, an 8th grader and a futsal player. Despite her youth, she's making giant steps towards gender equality. She realized that her history classes were not teaching in a gender-equitable fashion, so she took action. She founded the website womencreatinghistory.com - which aims to give anyone easy access to data on remarkable women.

I am so excited to have Elliana on The 6% podcast and learn more about her and her site. She’s included sections such as Nobel Prize winners, LGBTQ+ women, sports, science, and mathematics on her site, and already has more ideas in growing it.

Elliana and I talk about the challenges she’s encountered while creating this project, why gender equality still needs a huge cultural shift, and why it’s especially important for young girls to have other successful women to look up to.

Episode Highlights:

The unsettling experience that pushed her to create her website
Her first attempts and unapproved projects in motivating other girls
How she turned her idea of an empowering website into reality
The female political figure from history she’d love to talk to for 15 minutes
Her advice to her 10-year-old self about being a woman
What her classmate said that embarrassed her and almost made her quit

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Elliana’s website womencreatinghistory.com

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EP 10: Living Your Best Life Now with Nicole Middendorf Jul 20, 2020

In traditionally male-dominated fields like finance, tech, and medicine, women sometimes feel the need to obscure what’s perceived as “feminine”, for fear of it holding us back.

In this episode, you’ll meet one of the most inspiring women in finance who blows this belief out of the water, and is thriving in the world of finance. Nicole Middendorf is an amazing mother, author, public speaker, TV & radio personality, Wealth Advisor, and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst and founder at Prosperwell Financial.

We discuss how she pivoted from selling Mary Kay products to becoming a financial advisor, why her infant was a regular at client meetings, her experience with domestic violence and divorce, why she started a Live It List, and why women are actually perfect as wealth advisors.

Join me as I embark on an empowering and awe-inspiring talk with Nicole and learn all about her journey.

Episode Highlights:

What she considers her epic fail in life and how she bounced back
Nicole’s upbringing and her parents’ influence on her values
How her mother served as her role model
Challenges she faces as a woman in the financial world
The story behind why she started bringing her toddlers to work
Her career evolution from a Mary Kay seller, to a food broker, to financial advisor
Nicole’s “Live It” list and how it differs from a bucket list
Her foundation and its mission
Why you should give finance lessons early and keep giving them to your kids
Why it’s never too late to learn financial literacy
Why you shouldn’t disown parts of yourself as a woman in business
Her advice for women who want to pursue a career in finance
Why women have traits that are great as financial advisors
How to use barriers as motivations
How to push forward despite fear and lack of confidence
How to balance being goal-oriented with living in the moment
The value of leaving a legacy and giving back
The importance of knowing that money is simply a tool
Why you must spend more on experiences than on things
Creating a blend with family and career
How to not focus on the aspect of working in a male-dominated field

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Ep 09: Adventures in Urology and Sexual Medicine with Ashley Winter, MD Jul 13, 2020

If you need to see a urologist, the odds are good that your doctor will be male. Of all the medical specialties, urology is one of the lowest as far as female representation.

In this episode, you’ll meet one of the few female urologists making a positive difference in how women are perceived in the field of urology.

We are joined by Urologist and Sexual Medicine specialist, Dr. Ashley Winter. We talk about topics that many shy away from especially in her field. She is the co-host of the informational comedy podcast The Full release together with her fiance.

Dr. Winter shares her experiences as a female urologist and why she decided to become one. We also had a discussion on some of the common questions and misconceptions people have when it comes to female urologists.

Join me in for a hilarious and candid conversation with Dr. Winter and learn about her day-to-day.

Episode Highlights:

Why Dr. Winter wanted to become a urologist
What it’s like to be a female urologist: Dr. Winter’s day-to-day experience and the surgeries that she performs
Reactions and response from patients when they learn that their urologist is female
The reality of women working in male-dominated fields
How Dr. Winter deals with challenges and conflict in her career and with her patients
The Full Release podcast and episodes that made Dr. Winter laugh
Reconciling humor, laughter, and seriousness in your practice
Dr. Winter’s champions and detractors
The importance of having allies
Leaning into what interests you and learning your shit

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Ep 08: The Relevance of Community and Bouncing Back from Failures with Civil Engineer Dr. Erica Fischer Jul 06, 2020

Women were long steered away from STEM fields, including engineering, as it was thought that women did not possess the analytical skills to excel.

Girls and women are systematically tracked away from science and math throughout their educations, limiting their training and options to go into these fields as adults. The gender gaps are particularly high in some of the fastest-growing and highest-paid jobs of the future, like computer science and engineering.

Join me in this episode as I interview Dr. Erica Fischer, one of the small percentage of women working in the civil engineering and construction industry. Erica is a Structural Engineering Professor, Earthquake Reconnaissance Disaster Researcher, and a licensed Professional Engineer in the states of California and Washington. She got her Bachelor's Degree from Cornell University and a Ph.D. from Purdue University. Prior to becoming a professor at Oregon State University, she was a structural engineer in New York and Seattle where she focused mainly on renovations and retrofits of existing buildings.

She has served in a number of positions throughout Earthquake Engineering Research Institute (EERI), from president of the Purdue EERI student chapter to becoming one of the founding members of the EERI Younger Members Committee and Virtual Earthquake Reconnaissance Team.

Erica strives to provide opportunities for younger members of the organization to have a voice so they can take active roles and expand the awareness of their committee.

In this conversation, Erica walks us through the things she does as an engineer and the research projects she’s currently working on. Erica shares her experience being the only woman in her engineering class and how she was treated when she entered the male-dominated engineering workplace.

Find out how having a community helped her bounce back from failures and how she didn’t succumb to the roles and expectations society has placed on her and on women in general.

Episode Highlights:

Why looking young as a woman can sometimes be challenging in a workplace dominated by men
Erica talks about the percentage of females working in the engineering industry
The importance of imagination and why it should be taught early
Why you should maintain your individuality
Dealing with imposter syndrome
Why Erica decided to shift from industry into the academia
Erica’s disaster research project
Learning to fail and then bouncing back again
Why you should be in a community of like-minded people who lift you up

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Twitter @erica_fischer
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Ep 07: Venture Capitalism with a Women's Health Focus with Linda Grueb & Corinne Nevinny Jun 29, 2020

Women are encouraged to be tough in the workplace. However, traits that are considered to be feminine have great potential to create a more inclusive type of leadership, which is especially necessary in the world of business.

In this episode, I’m joined by Linda Grueb and Corinne Nevinny. Linda has over 20 years of investment experience and has worked for global companies like VitaPath Genetics, Linkage Biosciences, etc. Corinne, on the other hand, started her career as an investment banker specializing in healthcare for firms like Kidder, Peabody & Co. and UBS. She also served as chief financial officer for BioTech company Tularik and Edwards Life sciences.

The two founded the company Avestria Ventures in 2019, with the goal of supporting early-stage businesses in the healthcare industry that provide products and services for women.

Linda, Corinne, and I talk about how female leaders have naturally high standards and how this constantly disappoints them, insightful advice for women seeking a career in the venture community. and how to be yourself, surpass gender biases, and make it to the top.

We’ve also discussed the struggles of women in the workplace, why being part of a small portion of the workforce sometimes results in being unheard, and how the next generation brings hope for fewer gender stereotypes.

Episode highlights:

How Linda and Corinne became inspired by their career-focused mothers
How to raise boys who are unashamedly feminists
Women’s innate qualities and using it for leadership
The unique ideas and perspective of female entrepreneurs
How to accept failure as part of the learning process
The importance of taking risks and self-evolution
Lina and Corinne’s advice for aspiring female entrepreneurs
Why women shouldn’t be shy to network and ask questions
The value of fleshing out ideas and asking for feedback
The struggles faced by the tiny portion of women in the venture community
The lack of companies providing women healthcare products and services
How medicine industry is actually based on male health
How men benefit from gender equality

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www.avestria.vc

Twitter @avestriavc

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[BONUS Episode] - Understanding The Roots Of Police Aggression with First Female Chief of Police Penny Harrington Jun 26, 2020

2020 has been a year defined by the COVID pandemic and heightened attention to long-standing racial inequality and excessive force in law enforcement.

This episode is a follow-up interview with Penny Harrington, our guest in episode two. She was the first female to become chief of a major city police bureau in the United States.

And although the 6% podcast focuses mainly on women in male-dominated fields, at the heart of all of these issues are the same - systemic bias and inequity. This is why I felt that this added episode was important and timely.

Penny and I talk about the recent horrifying cases of people of color being subjected to excessive police force, training programs that contributed to the law enforcement culture, how technology has impacted policing, and how hiring more women in the police force can help de-escalate potentially deadly encounters.

We also discuss Penny’s intervention with a problematic police officer, why she banned the use of the chokehold in 1985, and why a massive cultural change in the police force and a societal shift in the country are the lasting solutions to this long-standing issue.

Episode highlights:

Attitudes toward race and bias in Penny’s upbringing

Why we need to raise our children to value racial equality
Penny’s insightful research on police brutality
Why female police officers are greatly needed today

Alpha male culture and leading through bullying in the police force
Why de-escalation of conflict should be valued in the police training
The lack of accountability of police officers and encouragement of shootings
Absence of gun control and its effect on policing
The role of counseling in the police force
Political inaction and its effects

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Email: chiefpenny@aol.com

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Ep 06: How High-Achieving Moms Balance Career and Family with Leah Backhus MD Jun 22, 2020

The pandemic has altered the lives of high-achieving career moms. Now more than ever, they are continuing to juggle their careers, while spending more time with their families, doing household chores, providing care and guidance, and helping out with their children’s online education.

In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Leah Backhus, MD, Chief of Thoracic Surgery at VA Palo Alto and has been in practice for 19 years.. She’s also a mom and an academic surgeon at Stanford University.

On the 6% podcast, we talk to women from different career paths but I have to say that I have a great deal of respect and a soft spot for my fellow surgeons.

Leah and I discuss her experience being one of the few black female surgeons, her childhood, and why she pivoted from wanting to become a neurosurgeon to cardiothoracic surgery. We talk about the value of women supporting women in the workplace, being true to your passions, your path, and forging your way to success on your terms.

We also tackle how the pandemic made her realize that she needs to be with her kids more, why coaching trainees and providing emotional support can change their lives, and how a spouse's contribution is important as well.

Episode highlights:

How to balance your career and home life
The unique strengths of female leadership
Why having a female mentor in the workplace is incredibly important
Leah’s priceless advice for women who want to work in the field of medicine
Why you need to figure out your passion before pursuing a career
How you can deal with imposter syndrome
Why you have to develop resilience and your own meaning of success
The value of peer-to-peer counseling to get you through tough times
How to empower yourself through optimism and self-care
The significance of positive feedback given by people in positions of power
The necessity of having a supportive spouse or partner
How women expect more from themselves and become even more stressed out

Get in Touch with Leah:

Twitter @leahbackhusmd

Doximity doximity.com/pub/leah-backhus-md

Stanford stanfordhealthcare.org/doctors/b/leah-backhus.html#

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Ep05: The Power of Showing Up with TV and Film Producer Kimi Culp Jun 18, 2020

We don’t often see women in the film and content creation industry. This is why it is so refreshing to see a woman ace this male dominated field. In this episode, we'll meet Kimi Culp who will give us a behind the scenes look of what it’s like working as a woman in film industry.

Kimi Culp is a talented TV and Film Producer, author, creative consultant and she is also the host of All The Wiser Podcast. She has worked as a producer and story developer for NBC, ABC, The Oprah Winfrey Show, and The Documentary Group.

As a creative, she loves developing stories with soul, and one of the movies she’s produced is GLEASON, a feature-length documentary film and was purchased by Amazon Studios and Open Road Films. On top of that, Kimi is also the co-author of the best-selling book, A Letter to My Dog.

In this episode, Kimi will talk about her experience working in the production scene and behind the camera. We also touch on the importance of relationships, working hard, and why it matters that show up every single time. Kimi shares her realizations and how her perspective shifted after hearing stories about other people’s truths.

Episode Highlights:

Kimi’s career journey
How the TV and film production industry evolved throughout the years
The value of relationships and how you treat other people
Having men as allies
Gleason - a documentary film produced by Kimi
How the stories from All The Wiser Podcast guests changed Kimi’s outlook in life

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Ep04: Creating a Gender-Balanced Business with Avivah Wittenberg-Cox Jun 17, 2020

When it comes to leadership roles, men are always the first ones that come to mind. People don’t normally think of women to sit in higher positions. But given a chance, women are as bold, tenacious, and competent, as their male counterpart.

But does gender have anything to do with leadership? What difference does it make when women sit in leadership roles?

Find out as Avivah Wittenberg-Cox joins us in The 6% to talk about how women in leadership are effectively dealing with the global crisis that’s happening now and how leaders in every organization can strive to create a gender-balanced culture and lead with love.

Avivah is a speaker, author, consultant, and CEO of 20-first, one of the world’s leading gender balance consultancies. She has written four books namely, Seven Steps to Leading Gender-Balanced Businesses, How Women Mean Business, Why Women Mean Business: Understanding the Emergence of Our Next Economic Revolution, and Late Love: Mating in Maturity. She speaks across the globe about leadership and gender balance and helps companies identify and achieve gender balance-related business opportunities.

Avivah also writes for Harvard Business Review and Forbes, her article on. She is the Founder and Honorary President of the European Professional Women’s Network. Canadian, French, and Swiss, she has been recognized by ELLE Magazine as one of the TOP 40 Women Leading Change.

Episode Highlights:

How women in leadership from other countries manage the coronavirus pandemic
What it means to “Lead with Love”
Why women don’t have to apologize for being who they are
The birth of 20-First
Overcoming failures and obstacles as an entrepreneur
Gender balance in couples

Connect with Avivah

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Ep03: Success Behind The Scenes with Filmmaker Vicky Wight Jun 15, 2020

In this episode, you’re going to meet Vicky Wight, the director of the ‘The Lost Husband’ which stars Josh Duhamel and Leslie Bibb. Vicky is a writer and director and she produced the script for Boy Genius which won awards at multiple film festivals. She also directed The Volunteer, which is her directorial debut and it won Best Narrative Feature at the Urbanworld Film Festival in New York.

Vicky will talk about her projects, particularly on the recent film,The Lost Husband. Filming and directing is a field dominated by men but films directed by women have increased over the years and Vicky shares what it’s like working as a woman in this male-dominated industry.

Episode Highlights:

Vicky shares her work as a filmmaker
Vicky’s previous projects
Vicky explains ‘The Lost Husband’
Having grit and creativity
Support from other women

Connect with Vicky

Resources Mentioned:

Vicky’s Filmography

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Ep02: Pioneer and Groundbreaker Penny Harrington Jun 15, 2020

My heart was heavy as I decided to release this pre-recorded episode. As I was wrestling with that decision, protests were, and likely still are, occurring not just across our country, but all over the world. Though this podcast focuses on women in male dominated fields, what is at the heart of this is inequity, bias, systemic injustice. We are hurting, angry, and in shock. But I realized that maybe more than ever it's important to hear about those who have advocated for change in eliminating excessive force and police brutality, including those from within the system.

My guest in this episode is Penny Harrington. She began working as a policewoman in 1964, when there were only 12 women in her department of over 800 officers. In 1985, she was appointed chief of the Portland Police Bureau - the first woman in the country to hold this position. Clearly, being a woman in law enforcement was rare and had challenges, and being a leader in the field, even more so.

She later became a special assistant to the California State Bar's director of investigations to handle a wide range of special projects. She has served as an advisor for the US Department of Justice under Janet Reno, and she has testified for the US Civil Rights Commission. She became known as the foremost expert in the US on women's issues in policing.

In 1995, she co-founded The National Center for Women & Policing. According to the NCWP, the organization promotes increasing the numbers of women at all ranks of law enforcement as a strategy to improve police response to violence against women, reduce police brutality and excessive force, and strengthen community policing reforms.

I want to make it clear that I realize how complicated the relationship is between law enforcement and the community at large, especially for the disenfranchised and the underrepresented. For too many, this relationship is broken. No one person or organization could possibly have all the answers, but I felt that hearing the story of one woman who has been fighting for over 50 years on issues of equity was particularly compelling to me.

Today, at age 78, she lives on the Central Coast of California, and has never truly retired. In fact, just before the release of this episode, she was testifying before the US Senate in front of the US Senate Justice Committee on George Floyd.

In this episode, Penny will share with us her story and career experience in law enforcement. She talks about her steep journey of rising through the ranks from being a rookie to becoming a leader.

Episode Highlights:

What led Penny down the path of law enforcement
Challenges when entering a field that is not saturated with women
Standing firm in what you believe
Pay gaps, rising through the ranks and smashing glass ceilings
Sex discrimination in the workplace
Penny’s experience leaving the Portland police department
How Penny became a pioneer to opening door for females to work in the criminal justice system
Co-founding The National Center for Women & Policing
Why women should not undervalue themselves
Life in "retirement"

Connect with Penny

www.pennyharrington.com
Email: chiefpenny@aol.com

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Please consider supporting organizations that challenge racial injustice:

Equal Justice Initiative www.eji.com
Black Lives Matter www.blacklivesmatter.com
NAACP www.naacp.org

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Ep01: Resilience and Passion: How Rachel Balkovec made Baseball History Jun 15, 2020

Join me in this episode as the first-ever female full- time hitting coach, Rachel Balkovec shares her journey on how she made baseball history. At the beginning of her career, Rachel faced a number of setbacks. Despite having an impeccable resume which included 2 degrees in sports performance and multiple baseball internships, Rachel was passed over for positions that she was well over-qualified for. But this did not stop her from reaching her goals, it actually made her push even harder.

Now, Rachel is a hitting coach for the New York Yankees and has worked in professional baseball for 7 years. She is the first female full-time strength and conditioning coach and also the first woman to be a full time hitting coach in the history of professional baseball. She is a highly sought after speaker and mentor, and her success story has opened up opportunities for women to pursue their passions.

Find out how Rachel overcame the struggles of being a woman in a male-dominated field.

Episode Highlights:

Rachel’s story on getting rejected and how she became the first-ever female coach to get hired by a Major League Baseball Team
Getting back up after rejections
Rachel’s eye-roll moments
Women filling in high roles in major league baseball
Building feminine change
Rachel’s work with Virtual Handshake Academy
How to deal and understand change

Connect with Rachel

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