The Weekly Knockout
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The Knockout, hosted by Lindsay Burton, is a weekly series where industry leaders help women in business turn obstacles into opportunities. Lindsay is the Founder and President of Kayo, a media company which creates experiences where women in business can learn from leaders, champion their peers, and advance themselves. Each week we take an obstacle, unpack it, and offer our listeners the way..
The Weekly Knockout
2y ago
A friendship that has spanned decades, Allison Davi has been aligned with Kayo long before it even started. Recognizing the importance of strong female friendships, both inside and outside the workplace, Allison has taken her charismatic personality from Lehman Brothers to Benefit Street Partners, making building lasting relationships and learning important, and not so valuable ..read more
The Weekly Knockout
2y ago
From leading the first sales team at Morningstar to guiding the post-acquisition integration strategy with Pitchbook, Joanna McGinley has developed a talent for uniting data, research and people together. Joanna is not afraid to own her gifts and never loses sight of her next role. As she explains “it’s an evolution, not a revolution”. In ..read more
The Weekly Knockout
2y ago
Tenacity yields opportunity. Neha Verma, Managing Director in TPG’s Client and Capital Formation, won’t take no for answer. From taking a hedge fund public before 25 to launching a campaign to cure her son’s rare disease, Neha is on a mission to connect fundraising with impact. Both professionally and personally, she’s learned how to stand out as ..read more
The Weekly Knockout
2y ago
Being thoughtful about the future is hard when the day to day is busy. Jessica Marlin, Counsel at Ropes & Gray, is challenged with serving her clients and defining the future of her practice. For Jessica, its hard saying no to new work when the projects and clients spark her curiosity. We’re rewarded for being ..read more
The Weekly Knockout
2y ago
Do you wonder if your audience actually understands and remembers your key message? Have you ever tried telling a personal story? Storytelling is a key business skill that allows you to relate to your audience. Gabrielle Dolan is global thought leader on the power of strategic storytelling and author of 7 books. Her love for ..read more
The Weekly Knockout
2y ago
Nadia Karkar is General Counsel of TPG Growth and Rise. Nadia’s love of travel and exploration has led her through a series of career turns: law school, business school, international relations, CEO of a real estate firm, and corporate lawyer. Along the way, Nadia has struggled being a ‘generalist’, not necessarily holding a burning passion for any ..read more
The Weekly Knockout
2y ago
Marcie Dickson, CEO and Founder of Alterity ADR, is an expert in conflict resolution. But her entrepreneurial path hasn’t been linear. Marcie declined the offer to attend law school for free and immersed herself in media and publishing legal services. Along the way, Marcie observed first-hand what can happen to a person without means to ..read more
The Weekly Knockout
2y ago
Fueled to create a community for all, Sarah Fortt, Partner at Latham & Watkins set out to support women of color at her firm. Aside from her day job practicing as a lawyer, she’s dedicated her time to creating a haven that was absent in her own early career days. In this episode, we’ll sit ..read more
The Weekly Knockout
2y ago
Shelter is one of our most basic needs, and certainly every child should have a safe place to sleep at night. Sadly, many children do not have a safe place to shelter. For example, according to the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority 2020 Homeless Count, there are approximately 4,673 homeless youth on the streets of ..read more
The Weekly Knockout
2y ago
For the last twelve years, Kelly Lineberger has forged her career alongside the explosion of private equity, specifically building the Ridgemont Equity Partner’s platform. As Principal in the Origination and Capital Markets division, Kelly is challenged to sift through thousands of potential investments. The task is not easy. But knowing when to lead and when ..read more