Peruvian chemical biologist, conservationist, and National Geographic Explorer, Dr. Rosa Vasquez Espinoza, combines science and storytelling to share the fascinating conservation work she is doing in the Amazon Rainforest. Dr. Rosa founded the nonprofit Amazon Research Internacional and is currently studying stingless bees -- leading the first chemical characterization of Amazonian stingless bees and medicinal honey in Peru. Her work takes her from working with native experts deep in the Amazon forests, to collaborating with some  the best minds in science, to sharing  on social med ..read more

Karen Jordan is the Chief Supply Chain Officer for PepsiCo Beverages North America (PBNA), which includes all 50 states and Canada. She is responsible for the entire manufacturing process, from procuring the raw ingredients for the products to getting the products to consumers wherever you purchase them -- whether on the shelves, in the stores, and in restaurants .  Under her leadership, PepsiCo’s North American Beverage business generated $27 billion in revenue in 2023. In this role,  she currently leads teams with 60,000 associates in 400 locations that produce a portfolio of beve ..read more

Want to know where all the "Women with Cool Jobs" gather?  I am introducing Bonus "Events" episodes that share about  incredible events where "Women with Cool Jobs" are gathering, learning, supporting each other, and creating the changes we wish to see in the world. These events are created with intention, creativity, high vibes and women's empowerment in mind! In this Events episode, you'll hear about Julie's experience at the Hype Women Fairway Soirée by #HypeWomen Founder Erin Gallagher and Jessica Clifton. Erin is an absolute rockstar when it comes to supporting and empowering ..read more

Dr. Maya Warren is an Ice Cream Scientist who travels the world developing and creating ice cream and other frozen aerated desserts. Whether she helps scoop shops where you go in and order a scoop or two,  She says, “Roses are red, violets are blue, who needs flowers when ice cream will do?” Dr. Maya earned her BA in Chemistry and obtained my PhD in Food Science. Ice cream has always been a love of mine, but not until I was a senior in college did I realize I could make ice cream part of my every day life.    Ice Cream Scientist™ Dr. Maya Warren earned her PhD in Food Science ..read more

Stephanie Skryzowski is a Fractional Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for nonprofits and an entrepreneur. She created a company of fully remote CFOs (and other professionals) who help nonprofits around the world manage their money to make a more powerful impact on the people and communities they serve. Stephanie specializes in helping nonprofits, where interpreting financial information correctly can mean the difference between an organization thriving or not. She helps them better understand their numbers and use that information to make smart decisions that will help grow their impact and thei ..read more

Soon Hagerty is the epitome of showing how your transferable skills can help you have a cool job in completely different industries: She's the Sr. VP of Brand Strategy, a restauranteur, and a nonprofit founder. As the Sr. Vice President (VP) of Brand Strategy at a specialty vehicle insurance company (that focuses on classic cars), Soon Hagerty has created a car culture, a community, and meaningful connections between owners/enthusiasts that propelled the company forward as a leader in their niche. She helped transform Hagerty from a local specialty insurance company to a global, publicly-tra ..read more

Gretchen (Holt) Witt paired cookies with cancer and created one of the most powerful, clever combinations to raise awareness and much-needed funding for pediatric cancer. Gretchen unexpectedly formed what would become Cookies for Kids' Cancer in 2007, after her 2-year-old son Liam was diagnosed with pediatric cancer. Due to her background in PR and communications , she understood how challenging it was to talk about cancer, let alone pediatric cancer. She also knew that it would take a lot more awareness, advocacy, and funding to help children diagnosed with cancer to live longer, healthier l ..read more

When Julie Berman started podcasting in February 2020, she had no idea what a podcast was or how to even open the podcast app on her phone. Almost 4 years later, Julie has interviewed more than 60 incredible, diverse women with cool jobs in industries that range from tech, to the arts, trades, and much more. In this episode, she shares the five unexpected lessons she learned from podcasting and how learning these can benefit you in your everyday life -- whether you podcast or not: I’m human, and so are you.  Roll with it, we can figure it out (And quickly is best). Becoming an expert me ..read more

Jewelry Designer  Lia Valencia Key is the designer and owner behind Valencia Key Jewelry and a sought-after speaker. She is also a walking ray of sunshine, bringing her energy and love to all she meets!  She creates inspirational jewelry filled with meaning and intention.  It serves a beautiful, visual reminder to use light, joy, love, gratitude and peace as guiding stars. These principles allow you to unlock your strength and bravery. Lia is an entrepreneur with immense faith, intelligence, grit and determination. She has many diverse degrees and certifications, including a m ..read more

Zibby Owens has so many cool jobs that all started from her love of connecting people to books. She's an author, podcaster, publisher, indie bookstore owner, CEO, and mother of four.  She was a stay at home mom for 11 years before starting the podcast “Moms Don't Have Time to Read Books” in 2018. Since then, she's gone on to create a book-filled empire, including becoming a(n):  Publisher at Zibby Books - 12 books a year in fiction and memoir Author of the novel Blank, that comes out March 1, 2024, and several other books, including a memoir and a children’s book Owner of Zibby’s B ..read more