Ellevate Podcast: Conversations With Women Changing The Face Of Business

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.

Megan sits down with Mai Salama to discuss what the business world is like in Egypt, why she loves working in marketing, and her early career in dubbing cartoons for Disney.

We sit down with Cynthia Plotch, Co-Founder of Stix, to discuss how the medical industry has failed women, the work that Stix does to educate and provide wellness supplies, and facing backlash for the company's stance on Roe v. Wade.

We sit down with Hannah Morgan, Job Search Strategist, to discuss why women should apply for jobs they think they aren't qualified for, the impact of storytelling in interviews, and how to humanely let people go from a company.

We sit down with Nephthalee Edmond Tefera, Healthcare System Director for MedStar Health, to discuss the importance of gender inclusivity in healthcare, leading people through times of uncertainty, and DEI education and awareness in the sciences.

Megan sits down with Helen Park to discuss the rise and importance of K-pop, representing her culture artistically, and how long it takes a show to get to Broadway.

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.

We sit down with Laura Tedesco, Chief Strategy Officer and Chief Marketing Officer at The Honey Pot Company, to discuss destigmatizing the shame we were taught around periods, normalizing sexual health and sexual wellness, and branding complications on sexual wellness products.

Megan sits down with Justine Lindsay to discuss her experience as an NFL cheerleader, how she tunes out the online hate, and how her faith and family have helped her on her journey.

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.

Megan sits down with Ruwa Romman to discuss the racism she encountered during her political campaign, the danger of social media algorithms, and their mutual love of Taylor Swift.

We sit down with Alana Duerr, Project Director for Deep Blue Pacific Wind and Director of U.S. Projects for Simply Blue USA, to discuss being a woman in STEM, bringing sustainability to everyday workspaces, and the delicate balance of working in the ocean while not disrupting ocean life.

Megan sits down with Annie Menz to discuss the diversity of her district, the camaraderie she found with her fellow politicians, and the importance of local politics.

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.

Megan sits down with Ridwana Wallace-Laher to discuss her CEO journey, working in a male-dominated industry, and what 10 Downing Street is like.

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.

We sit down with Jackie Hermes, Founder and CEO of Accelity, to discuss incorporating AI and new trends, building her B2B marketing agency, and how to recognize when you're overextended.

Megan sits down with Jessie Fuentes to discuss the challenges the LGBTQ+ community is facing politically, getting a better understanding of generational trauma, and Puerto Rican citizenship.

We sit down with Cindy Montgenie, Founding Manager Partner of Edgy Strategies (formerly New Skies Nation), to discuss connecting through cultural differences, human-centric leadership, and the risks and rewards of changing careers in your 40s.

Megan sits down with Allison Jaslow to discuss how the military has changed for women and the LGBTQ+ community, the journey that brought her to her current position, and how people can support veterans.