Heidi Zak, CEO and co-founder of bra and underwear company ThirdLove, shares her journey in building a truly inclusive brand that meets the needs of real women. In this episode, we will also talk about Heidi’s powerful open letter to Victoria’s Secret and why she was compelled to address the company’s body shaming comments that discriminated agains…

Yomi Adegoke and Elizabeth Uviebinené are the co-authors of the book Slay In Your Lane: The Black Girl Bible. Elizabeth was a new a graduate when she started reading business books aimed at getting ahead. She read books like 'Lean In' by Sheryl Sandberg and ultimately discovered that there was a gap in the market. She thought that the available boo…

Yassmin Abdel-Magied is a Sudanese-Australian author, engineer and social justice advocate. Throughout her life, she has had to overcome stereotypes. Yassmin graduated with first class honours in engineering, and started a career working on oil rigs, often as the only woman and Muslim. On this episode, Yassmin shares her story and experience with o…

In 2018, British actress and activist Jameela Jamil made headlines when she called out the media for perpetuating images of “perfection”. She says that society continues to value women based on their body size, instead of their talents and accomplishments. As a teenager, Jameela struggled with a prolonged eating disorder that severely impacted her …

To close out 2018, we're sharing our most-listened-to episodes featuring amazing guests we've had on the show! You'll hear career advice from champions of equality and women empowerment such as Amy Cuddy, Justin Baldoni and Dr. Cindy Pace. We're sharing practical tips and lessons you can take with you in the workplace in 2019!…

We've probably all heard the term glass ceiling, which is used to describe the invisible barriers that prevent women from advancing to senior leadership roles. The general view is that women face this barrier later on in their career. But what if this isn't the case? Managing Director at Accenture Labs Mary Hamilton joins us on the podcast today fo…

Have you ever wondered what a workplace designed for women and run by women would look like? What about an all women run and owned business that generates one million dollars in annual revenue? They do exist – and on this podcast, we’ll be unpacking what this workplace looks like with Founder and CEO of Interior Marketing Group, Cheryl Eisen. In th…

Pay inequality exists across all industries — including sports. The World Surf League recently announced that it will award equal prize money to male and female athletes beginning 2019. On today’s podcast, we have the pleasure of speaking with Sophie Goldschmidt, the League’s first female CEO. It will become the first and only US based global sport…

Research has consistently shown that diverse leadership can yield higher financial returns. Yet companies still fall short in promoting women, particularly women of color, to senior roles. To unpack this issue, global talent and diversity expert Dr. Cindy Pace joins us on the podcast. She recently published an article on Harvard Business Review ent…

To celebrate World Kindness Day, we are highlighting the profound initiatives of extraordinary women from the Born This Way Foundation. Cynthia Germanotta launched the Foundation together with her daughter, advocate and international superstar Lady Gaga. The organization is aimed at empowering young people to create a kinder and braver world. On th…

Have you ever wondered what a gender equal world would be like? In July 2018, The Economist published a fascinating article entitled “If 50% of CEOs were women, Generation XX: January 2069”. On this episode, we're imagining for a moment that gender equality is the norm. Women are advancing in corporations at the same rate and hold just as many powe…

Time’s Up recently appointed Lisa Borders to serve as the organization’s first-ever president and CEO. She's charged with leading the group’s efforts to ensure protection and equal opportunity for working women across all industries. On the show, Lisa shares her plans for the organization, what taking on this new role means to her and the importanc…

Múkami Kinoti Kimotho is a storyteller, creative entrepreneur and CEO at Royelles Inc.. After learning that her own 4 year old daughter is plagued by today's culture of negative self-image, she's now on a mission to ignite and empower young girls to be confident, authentic and fearless. On the podcast, Mukami shares some of the challenges she’s fac…

Nigel Barker is an internationally renowned fashion photographer — best known for his role as a judge on the show America’s Next Top Model. A gender equal adovacte and humanitarian, Nigel recently became a Champion for Girl Up, the United Nation Foundation’s campaign that advocates for adolescent girls in the developing world. On the podcast, Nigel…

Michelle Ebanks, President of Essence Communications Incorporated, a media, technology and e-commerce company dedicated to African-American women is once again at the forefront of a critical and game-changing initiative. On the podcast, Michelle will talk about the New Voices Fund, a $100 million dollar fund that aims to fix the investment gap affe…

Francesca Cavallo and Elena Favilli shattered glass ceilings when they raised more than $675,000 on Kickstarter in one month — turning their campaign into the most crowdfunded original book in history. Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls is a series of books that puts a modern spin on fairy tales, with real-life, extraordinary women as the main char…

Shelina Moreda is the first woman to ever race a motorcycle at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, known as the “The Greatest Race Course in the World”. While struggling initially to break into the sport, Shelina is now shattering barriers on and off the track. On the podcast, she'll talk about how we can conquer our fears, and why women already have …

Nicole Richie has proved her place in fashion through her label — a brand she fought hard to build — House of Harlow 1960. Today on the podcast, Nicole will share how she created her own version of success, and why balancing motherhood and life as an entrepreneur is a constant process. Sign up to The Fix, our weekly newsletter for an exclusive dose…

Actress and Time’s Up Co-Founder Amber Tamblyn recently published her debut novel, Any Man. She shares with us why stories, including the most harrowing and painful ones, are critical in giving women back their freedom. Sign up to The Fix, our weekly newsletter for an exclusive dose of insights, events and stories from women (and men) passionate ab…

Tamara Mellon, co-founder of luxury shoe line Jimmy Choo, was known all over the world for her unrivaled passion and skill in designing shoes. But after stepping down from Jimmy Choo and starting over with her eponymous shoe brand, she’s speaking out on the bias and sexism she experienced as a woman in business, and how knowing your value can help …

Cherie Blair, wife of the former British Prime Minister Tony Blair, is a consummate role model and fervent champion for women's and children's rights. In 2008, she established the Cherie Blair Foundation for Women to empower women entrepreneurs in developing and emerging markets. We’ll be talking to Cherie about the role that women play as economic…

Gen Z girls are the tech savvy and socially conscious young women who are keenly aware of the kind of world they want to lead. Melissa Kilby and Anna Blue, co-executive directors at Girl Up are on the show today to unpack interesting findings from their organization's recent report. Girl Up surveyed 3500 girls, ages 14 to 19 across seven countries …

We're rebroadcasting one of my personal favorite episodes, a conversation with Dr. Christyl Johnson, NASA’s Deputy Director for Technology and Research Investments. Next week, we're kicking things off with a new episode featuring Girl Up, a UN Foundation initiative that trains young women to become leaders creating change for girls everywhere. Sign…

On today's special episode, you’ll hear the story of an incredible woman and inspiring member of our SHE Innovates community, Ashaba Faridah. Based in Uganda in East Africa, Ashaba is the founder of Bambino Life Foundation, a nonprofit that focuses on promoting girl child education & empowerment, spreading awareness on children living with disabili…

Maribeth Bearfield, Chief Human Resources Officer at Bright Horizons, is joining us to talk about the mental load that working mothers bear as they manage both their careers and their lives at home. She's also going to share what employers can do to better support women in this critical issue. Sign up to The Fix, our weekly newsletter for an exclus…

Gina Rodriguez, best known for her role in the television series Jane the Virgin, is taking on Hollywood in a different way. On the podcast, Gina is going to be sharing with us why she started her own production house, 'I Can and I Will.' She also talks about why women need to create space for failure and why self-love is the key to supporting othe…

Georgene Huang, co-founder and CEO of Fairygodboss, shares advice on how women can evaluate workplaces as they try to achieve satisfying and meaningful careers. She also talks about common themes around Fairygodboss' latest report on the "Best Companies For Women". On this episode, we're announcing that Fairygodboss is an official partner of the SH…

Earlier this year, Accenture released a report titled “When She Rises, We All Rise” which shared key drivers in advancing equality in organizations. Ellyn Shook, Accenture’s Chief Leadership and Human Resources Officer, joins us on the podcast to talk about surprising findings from the report and why culture is so important in making both men and w…

Joanne Lipman, former editor-in-chief of USA Today joins us to discuss her new book “That’s What She Said: What Men Need to Know (and Women Need to Tell Them) About Working Together”. We talk to Joanne about realistic solutions to consistently increase the number of women leaders and how men can become better advocates for women in the workplace…

Amy Cuddy is a body language expert who is best known for her 2012 TED talk on power posing, the second most popular video in the platform's history with over 47 million views. She joins us on the podcast to share her research on the link between confidence, competence and body language. Sign up to The Fix, our weekly newsletter for an exclusive do…

Ellevate Network CEO Kristy Wallace joins us today for an interesting conversation on the power of community, mentorship and the steps organizations can take to address the unique challenges women of color face at work. Kristy is leading Ellevate’s commitment to closing the gender achievement gap in business by tackling issues like unequal pay, lac…

Sarah Michelle Gellar is a relentless entrepreneur on a mission to conquer a $7 billion dollar industry through her baking empire Foodstirs. She joins us on the podcast to share how innovation and creativity drive her business, and why she's committed to bringing kids, parents and just about everybody back into the kitchen.…

Bruce Cleaver, CEO of diamond producing company De Beers, joins us on the podcast to share how companies can create safe work enviroments that encourage women to speak up and have an equal seat at the table. De Beers has committed to achieving gender parity in senior appointments across the business by 2020. On the show, Cleaver also talks to us ab…

Emma Gray, Senior Women's Reporter at HuffPost, has engaged in conversations with fellow activitists, thought leaders and march organizers almost all her life. On the podcast, she shares her journey in writing "A Girl's Guide to Joining the Resistance - A Feminist Handbook on Fighting for Good". She talks to us about why —in the midst of all the mo…

With automation, robotics and AI continuously disrupting the workplace, the question for us really is: How do we adapt? On this episode, we talk to two incredible leaders, EY Global Deputy Vice Chair Julie Hood and Associate Partner Giles Morgan, on the impact of technological advancements we see in work environments today and what we can do to pre…

Megyn Kelly is one of the country’s most recognizable and powerful voices in broadcast media. Her career, which spans more than a decade long, has been both celebrated and fraught with controversy. On this episode, Megyn talks about being sexually harassed early in her tenure at Fox News. She also shares with us what the 'Empowerment Revolution' me…

Prime Minister Katrín Jakobsdóttir talks to us about Iceland's new Pay Equity Law. She shares with us what this means for organizations and women in Iceland's workforce. On this episode, Katrín talks to us about her country's continuing fight to ensure a more equitable working world for women.Autor: Michelle King

Katia Beauchamp, CEO and co-founder of Birchbox and Ann Rosenberg, Senior Vice President and Global Head of SAP Next-Gen are determined to have open and honest conversations on the issue of equal pay. On the podcast, these two visionary women share potential solutions that address the gender pay gap, as well as insights on salary negotiations and s…

Wade Davis, former player for the National Football League, is a leader in gender equality and the first LGBT inclusion consultant for professional sports leagues. He shares with us actions men can do to fight sexism in the workplace today –– which starts with speaking up. Wade also talks to us about Blindspots, a training program he launched to he…

Katty Kay, anchor of BBC World News America and co-author of The Confidence Code and The Confidence Code for Girls talks to us about perfectionism and why the 'good girl' routine can be dangerous. She shares how women can demonstrate confidence in the workplace and ultimately, achieve the careers they want and deserve.…

Arianna Huffington, founder of Thrive Global, and Jennifer Breithaupt, Global Consumer Chief Marketing Officer at Citi, join us on a special episode to talk about how women can do less and achieve more. On the show they share with us how technology can improve wellbeing and performance at work, and what #PressForProgress, this year's theme for Inte…

Faye Raincock, head of communications at global media agency Havas UK, shares compelling research on an important and confronting topic: harassment of women online. We talk about the perpetrators, the impact on victims and how all of us can take a stand to support other women on this issue.Autor: Michelle King

Saadia Zahidi, Head of Education, Gender and Work at the World Economic Forum, talks to us about the unique skills women can contribute to the changing world of work. She also shares what organizations and leaders can do to prevent the global gender gap —currently at 32% — from widening even further.…

Sarah Jessica Parker talks to us about how she stepped into the role of designer and creative director of the SJP Collection, after years of playing her shoe obsessed character Carrie Bradshaw on the show Sex and the City. She shares insights and valuable lessons she gained from knowing her fans to now knowing her customers, and why getting started…

Actor Justin Baldoni's TED talk, "Why I'm Done Trying to be 'Man Enough' " reached over 2 million views and challenged our thinking of what it means to be a man today. He talks to us about amplifying the voices of women who are not being heard and why we should all rethink our strongly held views of masculinity - especially when it comes to the wor…

Dr. Christyl Johnson, NASA’s Deputy Director for Technology and Research Investments, is a real life 'Hidden Figure'. On this episode, Dr. Johnson shares the lessons she has learned throughout her career at NASA and how each of us can support the advancement of women in STEM.Autor: Michelle King

Our first male guest, Chief Sustainability and Social Impact Officer at HP Nate Hurst, chats with us about a very important topic: how women play a key role in driving innovation in the workplace, and what business leaders can do to deliberately support women in technology and innovation.Autor: Michelle King

The Real host Jeannie Mai is committed to educating people about human trafficking, currently the third largest dark crime in the world, and what we can do about it. She talks to us about the crime's underlying causes and the extensive work that she is undertaking to help victims, mostly women and children, on their road to recovery.…

MSNBC’s Morning Joe co-host Mika Brzezinski released her book in 2012 entitled, “Knowing Your Value: Women, Money, and Getting What You’re Worth”, a best-selling book that tackles one of the most important questions for women today: 'Why are we often overlooked and underpaid?' Today, she shares with us practical and incredibly powerful advice on ho…

Zoe Saldana talks to us about the implicit and explicit bias she personally experienced as a Latina actress and producer, and how she is working to put the spotlight on more diverse heroes in Hollywood, starting with the launch of her digital media company BeSe.Autor: Michelle King