Ellevate Podcast: Conversations With Women Changing The Face Of Business

This week, we sit down with Alisa Parenti to discuss how she got into media, telling stories from underrepresented people, and her new book, "Betrayal."

This week, friend of the show Whitney Johnson is back to discuss the change that happens when people believe in you, learning about the S curve in life and career changes, and her new book, "Smart Growth: How to Grow People to Grow Your Company."

This week, we sit down with Jacques-Philippe Piverger, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of OzoneX, to discuss how he got his start, why there are disparities for women investment businesses, and the importance of community in running a business. For more context on Kristy and Maricella's discussion, visit here: https://abcn.ws/353jPSx. Interested in OzoneX? Visit http://www.ozonex.vc/experts and use code Elevate2022 to find out more.

This week, we sit down with Sandra Sucher, Professor of Management Practice at Harvard Business School, to discuss defining trust in companies, vulnerability in leadership, and being a professor at Harvard.

This week, we sit down with Ruchika Tulshyan to discuss elevating women with equal pay and telling their stories, creating an inclusive workplace and trusting your employees, and her book, "Inclusion on Purpose." For more context on Kristy and Maricella's conversation, visit here.

This week, we sit down with Audrey Hametner, CEO and Founder of the Bedrock Program and Chief Operating Officer of Upstrive, to discuss the gender pay gap, having courageous conversations with partners, and a parent's job in setting an example for the future. For context on Kristy and Maricella's conversation, you can read this article: https://womensenews.org/2021/11/marvels-first-deaf-superhero-a-first-step-for-disabled-filmmakers/

This week, we sit down with Miriam Grobman, Founder and CEO of Miriam Grobman Consulting, to discuss the toll of too many meetings on managers and employees, how to optimize remote meetings, and how her career focus has changed in the last two years.

This week, we sit down with Kristen Shaughnessy to discuss her journey from reporting at small stations to NY1, misinformation and opinions in the media, and NDAs and ageism in the workplace. For more context on Kristy and Maricella's discussion, you can read this Forbes article: https://www.forbes.com/sites/amyschoenberger/2022/01/03/women-led-businesses-are-poised-for-a-comeback-in-2022/?sh=1e46870c65ec.

Description: This week, we sit down with Scout Sobel, Founder and CEO of Scout's Agency, to discuss her book, "The Emotional Entrepreneur," how depression helped her find entrepreneurship, and the pressure of purpose. For more context on Kristy and Maricella's conversation, read this NPR article: https://www.npr.org/2021/11/15/1055870011/harvard-crimson-first-latina-president-coronell-uribe and this NBC article: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/nbcblk/jessica-watkins-first-black-woman-international-space-station-crew-rcna5861.

This week, we sit down with June Sugiyama, Director of the Vodafone Americas Foundation, and Meena Palaniappan, Founder and CEO of Atma Connect, to discuss empowering women and girls through technology, being a changemaker in our community, and shifting and responding to the needs of users in tech, especially during the time of climate change. For more context on Kristy and Maricella's discussion, you can read this Fortune article: https://fortune.com/2021/11/12/mental-health-leave-covid-stress-burn-out-at-work/

This week, we sit down with Mridu Parikh to discuss recognizing when you're overwhelmed, reminding yourself what's important, and setting boundaries 101. Please help us out by filling out our brief survey at ellevatepod.com!

This week, we sit down with Radha Agrawal to discuss her book, "Belong: Find Your People, Create Community & Live a More Connected Life," re-imagining the nightlife experience in a safe space, and how women tend to do all the research when starting a business instead of taking chances. Please help us out by filling out our brief survey at ellevatepod.com!

This week, we sit down with Annie Franceschi to discuss her new book, Establish Yourself, dealing with job shifts during the pandemic, and taking space for yourself. Please help us out by filling out our brief survey at ellevatepod.com!

This week, we sit down with Karen Lee to discuss mental health, job training services, and how the penal system affects everyone's trajectory. Please help us out by filling out our brief survey at ellevatepod.com!

This week, we sit down with Saleema Vellani, author of "Innovation Starts With I," to discuss the roots of innovation, the definition of success, and learning about yourself through active introspection. Please help us out by filling out our brief survey at ellevatepod.com!

This week, we sit down with Simon Mainwaring to discuss his book, "Lead With We: The Business Revolution That Will Save Our Future", investing in companies making a change, and how the pandemic changed perspectives about climate change, supply chains, consumerism, and business ethics. Please help us out by filling out our brief survey at ellevatepod.com

This week, we sit down with Crystal R. Emery to discuss the importance of representation, changing the narrative, and advocating for yourself as a Black woman, especially in the health industry. Please help us out by filling out our brief survey at ellevatepod.com!

This week, we sit down with Katharine Nielson to discuss removing English as a barrier for immigrants, creating access to digital literacy, and starting a company in a virtual space.

This week, we sit down with Avil Beckford to discuss networking as an introvert, what it means to respect women in the workplace, and reading with purpose.

This week, we sit down with Tanya Dalton to discuss finding passion and potential in your job, why words matter, and her new book, "On Purpose: The Busy Woman's Guide to an Extraordinary Life of Meaning and Success."