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Glimpse into the career questions that the women behind Empowered Women Series have.Empowered Women Series is on a mission to get more women into positions of power in order to build a more just, equitable and peaceful world. We interview inspiring, successful women to help you get answers to career questions that you can't find on the internet. What questions do you have? Send us your questions, and follow @EmpoweredWomenSeries on Instagram and Youtube.
Episodes
39 episodes
E39 - A Conversation with A Startup Whisperer - Gillian Muessig
You are a woman pursuing an impressive career in male dominated industry – don’t let fear or frustration deter you from your dreams. In this episode Gillian Muessig, the CEO of Outlines Venture Group and co-founder of Moz, shares ho...
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Episode 39
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E38 - Creating a Happiness Movement
Being human means that we feel a wide range of emotions, and the most sought after emotion is happiness. We all yearn for happiness, but we don’t often think about how we can actively put in effort to increase happiness in our day to day lives....
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Episode 38
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27:29
E37 - Succeeding in Startup Culture
Most people open up their Instagram app to see what their friends and family are up to. Reshmi Menon goes on Instagram to learn about brands’ marketing strategies.Reshmi Menon, the Head Of Marketing at Suta, is a self-proclaimed “girl ne...
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Episode 37
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1:03:43
E36 - Opportunity in Adversity
“There are tee shirts that say, ‘Underestimate me. This’ll be fun,’ and that was exactly how I approached life.”This snippet is just one of many learnings we gained from our conversation with Julie Roehm, the Chief Marketing and Experien...
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Episode 36
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41:18
E35 - Changing the Mindset of Fashion
Whoever came up with the saying that “Fashion is Pain” should learn from Suta. Fashion can be comfortable, practical, easy to move in, and absolutely beautiful designs! Sujata and Taniya Biswas are entrepreneurs, change-makers, visi...
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Episode 35
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38:06
E34 - Maintaining a Growth Mindset
It’s so easy to get bogged down in your day job and repeat mindless tasks just to get the job done. But what will take you to the next level in your career, and also in your personal life, is maintaining a growth mindset in everything that you ...
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Episode 34
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24:07
E33 - Women Dominating STEM
What do Forbes 30 Under 30: Science, MIT Tech Review 35 Innovators Under 35, and L’Oreal USA for Women in Science all have in common? They’ve all spotlighted Ritu Raman for her incredible accomplishments in STEM. And now Empowered Women Series ...
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Season 1
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Episode 33
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53:28
E32 - Inclusivity for Real
Ever had trouble putting on your bra? You just couldn't clip it correctly, or it dug into your rib the whole day? Now, think if you had a disability and there was absolutely design consideration given to designing your bra... how would you mana...
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Season 1
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Episode 32
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35:31
E31 - Making Time to Change the World
There’s only so much time in the day to accomplish what you want to accomplish, whether that be advancing your career, growing a family, pursuing a passion, or whatever else. But sometimes we get so wrapped up in our own lives that we forget to...
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Season 1
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Episode 31
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24:59
E30 - A Masterclass in Coaching Remotely
Here at Empowered Women Series, we believe that all women are strong women. Our inner strength and grit allow us to move mountains (metaphorically, at least). But for Empowered Women Series’ first ever live event, we brought you a Master Class ...
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Episode 30
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31:25
E29 - The Power of Optimism
It’s far too easy these days to get stuck in a rut of negativity. Even turning on the news could plummet your day into despair. But what takes real strength in times like these is spreading optimism to those around you!Lisa Tanzer is a b...
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Episode 29
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38:37
E28 - Forming Habits of Practical Productivity
Every once in a while, we all get caught up in our day-to-day lives, overbook ourselves, or lose track of our schedules. Society equates business to productivity, but sometimes that equation fails to work out. And this is where we turn to our t...
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Episode 28
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25:28
E27 - Nonlinear Career Journey
Becoming a lawyer or a doctor are two of the career paths that require the highest level of education, persistence, drive, and motivation. Imagine becoming both a lawyer AND a doctor… Aretha Delight Davis has done both with poise and grace in o...
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Season 1
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Episode 27
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33:46
E26 - Being Kind: An Important Career Skill
Having worked at Bloomberg for 28 years, Fran Sharp is legendary at the organization. It is said that if you don’t know how to solve something, you go to Fran! Often we might feel like our softer skills, like caring about people, be...
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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27:04
E25 — How to Say No
How many times have you said yes, when you really wanted to say “no”? From spreading yourself too thin to straining important relationships, almost everyone knows the consequences of not knowing how to say “no”.In this episode, our very ...
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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24:51
E24 — Everything about Rotation Programs
“What do you want to do with your life?”Choosing the right career path is one of the crucial life decisions. Like all other life questions, this one too doesn't have an easy answer but fortunately has the right process. <...
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Episode 24
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20:02
E23 — Lessons from Her Entrepreneurial Journey of Sans Bottle
In times like these, innovation and creativity are more important than ever. There are so many goods and services out there in the world to purchase, but entrepreneurs are constantly finding white space in the market to cr...
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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23:31
E22 — Making Mistakes and Hard Decisions
Life is full of unexpected, we know it better now. However much we plan, our plan doesn't always go the way we want it to. We all make mistakes and are forced to make hard decisions. And we are not alone. YOU are not alone.
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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9:06
E21 — Master the Art of Working from Home
If you are currently socially distancing yourself and working from home. Thank you!Here are a few tips on how to make the most of this "opportunity" working remotely. Carolina Fowler is a Marketer / Creative Strategist and has mad...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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14:46
E20 — How to Balance Career and Life
Karen Ansara is the co-founder of New England International Donors and the Ansara Family Fund, and she’s deeply involved in global philanthropy efforts.She’s passionate, yet maintains a strong sense of flexibility by finding a way to be ...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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10:14
E19 — Seizing Unique Career Opportunities
Episode 19 is finally here! Featuring an award-winning CEO, one of the Top 30 Most Influential Women in the MENA region, and a Global Cinema Leader — even these three titles fall short of summarizing the successes of Debbie Stanford-Kristiansen...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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11:25
E18 — How to Navigate the Social Impact Sector
Not everyone knows exactly what they want to do for the rest of their lives, and Karen Ansara feels no differently. But that hasn’t stopped her from following her passion and becoming a driving force behind a global network of philanthropy!...
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Episode 18
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8:50
E17 — Transforming Yourself with Personal Branding
Chitra Lele is a world record-holding author of 40 books who has won over 70 awards and certifications. All before the age of 30.A multitalented, busy woman, Chitra can be found wearing several hats at any given point- either working as...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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7:45
E16 — Making the Best Out of Your Career
Madge Meyer, Ex CIO at the State Street, a lifetime innovator, an award-winning author, a public-speaker and so much more. Very early in her career IBM placed her on a crucial space program with NASA, as a scientific programmer. S...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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9:42
E15 — Balancing Career Through Mindfulness
Chitra Lele is a world record-holding author of 40 books who has won over 70 awards and certifications. All before the age of 30.A multitalented, busy woman, Chitra can be found wearing several hats at any given point- either working as...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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14:14