Asha Curran, CEO, GivingTuesday
Coffee Break w/ NYWICI
by New York Women in Communications
1w ago
"Your career is not a yellow-brick road. It's not going to begin one place and end neatly someplace else."  In this episode, WomenHeard host Julie Hochheiser Ilkovich speaks with Asha Curran, CEO of GivingTuesday - a global giving network that embodies radical generosity. What started as a hashtag in 2012 following Black Friday's shopping surge (#GivingTuesday) has become a powerful network of local leaders in over 80 countries! They inspire communities to both donate and volunteer, which can be seen in their annual Impact Report. Asha's original goal was to sign up 1 ..read more
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Erin Loos Cutraro, Founder and CEO, She Should Run
Coffee Break w/ NYWICI
by New York Women in Communications
1w ago
"There's a huge percentage of the population that's not thinking about their potential." In this episode, WomenHeard host Julie Hochheiser Ilkovich speaks with Erin Loos Cutraro in a pivotal presidential election year. As the Founder and CEO of She Should Run, Erin leads this national, nonpartisan nonprofit seeking to drastically increase the number of women considering a run for public office. After teaching middle school history, she got her master's degree. She pivoted into politics after a graduate school connection introduced her to a statewide campaign in Erin's home ..read more
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Daisy Expósito-Ulla, CEO, d exposito & partners
Coffee Break w/ NYWICI
by New York Women in Communications
1M ago
"Every day is an opportunity to learn something, to challenge yourself. It doesn't end - especially in a business like ours." In this episode, WomenHeard: Changemakers host Georgia Galanoudis speaks with Daisy Expósito-Ulla, 2018 inductee of the Advertising Hall of Fame by the American Advertising Federation (AAF) and CEO of d exposito & partners. A former Matrix Awards winner, she supports several scholarships including NYWICI's The Esperanza.  Daisy's strategic approach has reshaped the advertising industry - helping clients engage today's multicultural ..read more
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Timi Lewis, Founder & Principal, Lewis Media Company
Coffee Break w/ NYWICI
by New York Women in Communications
1M ago
From working at non-profits to starting her own communications business, Timi Lewis has made a career out of helping others. Now the founder and principal of Lewis Media Company, she’s full of essential advice for entrepreneurs, which she shares in this episode of the podcast. Plus, tune in to hear her talk about working in public policy, serving on the NYWICI board, and figuring out how to play to your strengths ..read more
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Changemakers: Zain Habboo, Chief Marketing & Mobilization Officer, International Rescue Committee
Coffee Break w/ NYWICI
by New York Women in Communications
2M ago
“From Day 1, my experience in life is [that] you fight. You’re resilient. No matter what life hands to you, you take it and you make lemonade out of it.” In this episode, WomenHeard: Changemakers host Georgia Galanoudis speaks with Zain Habboo, Chief Marketing & Mobilization Officer at International Rescue Committee – one of the world’s largest emergency relief organizations. The ability to build your own path is one of the greatest legacies of Zain’s family. From grandparents who helped build medical infrastructure and successful hotels in Iraq, to her father who was imprisoned under the ..read more
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Sara Rodriguez, Director of Communications, New York Legal Assistance Group
Coffee Break w/ NYWICI
by New York Women in Communications
2M ago
"We are not the people this [system] is designed for so there's this whole scarcity energy to fight so hard... but there's room for all of us."  In this episode, WomenHeard host Julie Hochheiser Ilkovich interviews Sara Rodriguez. A former ballet dancer who studied political science, she became passionate about how policies and grassroots work can create impactful, societal change. Through Sara's internship with Day One, a nonprofit providing critical education and guidance to NYC's youth on dating abuse and domestic violence, she rediscovered her love for writing.  Ad ..read more
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Caroline Hofmann, Chief Business Officer, Thirty Madison
Coffee Break w/ NYWICI
by New York Women in Communications
3M ago
Caroline Hofmann, Chief Business Officer, Thirty Madison “Don't get discouraged by the first interruption.” In this episode, WomenHeard host Julie Hochheiser Ilkovich interviews Caroline Hofmann of Thirty Madison, which offers virtual-first healthcare access. Working as a consultant at McKinsey gave her the "itch to build something" and she pivoted to an early-stage fintech startup, Republic, before joining Thirty Madison to build their migraine business, Cove. Caroline oversees Nurx, a telehealth provider for women that covers everything from contraceptive care to mental h ..read more
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Changemakers: Katherine Barna, Head of PR, Waymo
Coffee Break w/ NYWICI
by New York Women in Communications
3M ago
"I've always gone into things with a lot of curiosity and learned by doing." In this episode, WomenHeard: Changemakers host Georgia Galanoudis speaks with Katherine Barna. As the Head of PR for Waymo (formerly the Google self- driving car project), a pioneering technology company on a mission to be the world's most trusted driver, she's built upon her strong foundation of brand building. Katherine's woven storytelling throughout her communications journey, both at media and tech companies - fully embracing that a non-traditional road to PR is what makes her a strong pr ..read more
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Checkey Beckford, Reporter, NBC 4 New York
Coffee Break w/ NYWICI
by New York Women in Communications
4M ago
"I know that it means a lot to me when I see people who have gone through a lot in their lives and have overcome it." In this episode, WomenHeard host Julie Hochheiser Ilkovich interviews Checkey Beckford, an Emmy® Award-winning reporter for NBC 4 New York. A Jamaican immigrant who got her start in PR, Checkey transitioned to broadcast reporting - writing, shooting and editing her own stories in Florida, Illinois, and California - ultimately landing in the #1 largest TV market: New York. Now she appears in front of millions on weekday evenings, breaking news and covering general ..read more
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Changemakers: Rakia Reynolds, Founder and Executive Officer, Skai Blue Media
Coffee Break w/ NYWICI
by New York Women in Communications
4M ago
"The way I've had to show up in rooms, [I've] done my fair share of swimming upstream... but when you're someone who's faced adversity, there's a confidence that exudes after that." In this episode, WomenHeard: Changemakers host Georgia Galanoudis speaks with Matrix 2024 Honoree Rakia Reynolds! As the Founder and Executive Officer of an award-winning strategic communications agency, Rakia has been named by Inc. Magazine as one of the 27 Business Leaders Aiming to Change the World, listed as one of the 25 Most Socially Influential Tastemakers on Dell’s “Inspire 100” lis ..read more
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