Ellevate Podcast: Conversations With Women Changing The Face Of Business

Kristen Nielson Donnelly, keynote speaker, workshop facilitator and co-author of the bestselling "The Culture of Burnout", joins us to talk about the history of hyperproductivity and how we can care for ourselves in the high pressure work culture.

Raquel Izumi, President & COO at Vincerx Pharma Inc, joins us to talk about, starting a biotech company and making groundbreaking medications to treat cancer.

Dr. Sharon Melnick, a Top 100 Coach for women executives, keynote speaker and author of "the books "In Your Power" and "Success under Stress" joins us to talk about being an advocate and lifting women up, going to the White House, and gives tips for women who are feeling powerless at work.

In recognition of Black History Month, we are revisiting some of our favorite episodes.We sit down with Minda Harts, author of "The Memo," "Right Within," and "You Are More Than Magic," to discuss the pain of being marginalized at work, the problems with the business case for diversity, and having courage for the sake of others.

Rachael Jones, Founder & CEO, Syntax Health, joins us to talk about value based healthcare, encouraging providers to work better with patients both in quality and cost, and the importance of preventative care, recognizing mental health and being your own advocate.

Odessa "OJ" Jenkins, a former American world-class athlete turned coach/entrepreneur/executive leader, CEO of Bonfire Women, and founder of the Women’s National Football Conference (WNFC), joins us to talk about women leadership in sports, the mission of Bonfire to utilize community and coaching, and anti-bias training.

In recognition of Black History Month, we are revisiting some of our favorite episodes.We sit down with April Little, Founder and CEO of Little Talent Group, to discuss her advice for clients going through a job search, how to succeed at LinkedIn, and knowing when to leave a job.

In recognition of Black History Month, we're revisiting some of our favorite episodes.Dr. Carol Parker Walsh has taken a unique path to becoming one of the leading executive coaches in the corporate world. After a life-changing car accident, she decided to follow her intuition and start her own consulting firm, focusing on working with women who want to make a difference in their own lives and those around them.Carol is the founder of Carol Parker Walsh Consulting, a firm focused on helping female leaders reach their potential and find balance in their lives. She is also a strong advocate for listening to one's inner voice when it comes to making decisions about our futures. In this episode, we discuss her story and how she uses her experience to help other women make a difference in their lives and the world. We explore topics such as retaining female leadership, listening to our inner voices to show up for ourselves, and why she's so passionate about helping women in midlife gain clarity and confidence.

In recognition of Black History Month, we're revisiting some of our favorite episodes.Megan sits down with Tamia Potter to discuss what interested her in neuroscience, attending an HBCU for undergrad, and the joys of southern food.

In honor of Black History Month, we're revisiting some of our favorite episodes.Megan sits down with Kyra Harris Bolden to discuss the importance of justice for the Black community, finding out about the lynching of her great-grandfather, and being pregnant and giving birth during her campaign.

Jimi Okubanjo, award winning filmmaker, TED speaker and storyteller, joins us to talk about resiliency, surviving her own workplace trauma and her documentary "ARISE FIREBIRD".

In recognition of Black History Month, we are revisiting some of our favorite episodes.We sit down with Stephanie Nuesi, CEO of Max Up, to discuss getting through impostor syndrome, her experience with networking and asking for help, and her top time management tips.

In recognition of Black History Month, we are revisiting some of our favorite episodes.We sit down with Spicy Mari, Founder and CEO of The Spicy Life, to discuss finding your purpose mate, how to show up and do the work, and the tough parts of self love, self care, and self awareness.

In recognition of Black History Month, we are revisiting some of our favorite episodes.We sit down with Veronica Matthews, CEO and Chief Leadership Coach at VLM Coaching & Consulting Services, to discuss how her start in human resources led her to coaching, the power of language, and how to be a leader who understands that you can have both profits and people.

In recognition of Black History Month, we are revisiting some of our favorite episodes.We sit down with Gabrielle Gambrell, Founder and Chief Communications Officer of Gift of Gabrielle and Professor at Columbia University and NYU , to discuss why storytelling, communication, and authenticity are keys to success in your professional life, her work in DEI in marketing and advertising, and politics and religion in the workplace.

In recognition of Black History Month, we are revisiting some of our favorite episodes.We sit down with Elizabeth Leiba, author of "I'm Not Yelling: A Black Woman's Guide to Navigating the Workplace," to discuss advocating for racial justice, having uncomfortable conversations on social media, and the importance of affirmative action.

In recognition of Black History Month, we are revisiting some of our favorite episodes.Risha Grant, Founder & CEO of Risha Grant LLC, an award-winning diversity consulting, communications and speaking firm, joins us to talk about her book, "Be Better Than Your BS: How Radical Acceptance Empowers Authenticity and Creates a Workplace Culture of Inclusion", and the importance of recognizing bias and embracing DEI training.

In recognition of Black History Month, we are revisiting some of our favorite episodes. Chana Ginelle Ewing, Founder and CEO of GEENIE and author of “An ABC of Equality.” Chana discusses how viewing business through a cultural lens has driven her to create progress and change in the community, and how business leaders can use entrepreneurship as a key to moving culture within the world forward. She shares the importance of acknowledging and reviewing structures within society then talks about the next steps on what we, as future leaders, can do to dismantle them. Looking to shop and share culture-first BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and women brands that mirror your beliefs? Check out the beauty community of GEENIE at https://geenie.world/

In recognition of Black History Month, we are revisiting some of our favorite episodes.We sit down with Dawn Kelly, entrepreneur and founder and CEO of The Nourish Spot, to talk about her long and winding career path, how to survive a layoff, what inspired her to start her business, food deserts in the United States, and how she gives back to her community.

Sonia Jackson Myles, founder of The Sister Accord Foundation with the goal of having one billion girls and women learn how to love themselves and each other, joins us to talk about what inspired her to create this important platform, leadership development, eradicating bullying and violence, and being your authentic self.