Ellevate Podcast
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In the Ellevate Podcast, you'll meet real women having a real impact. Female entrepreneurs, authors, business women, and other inspiring leaders share their experiences and takeaways from their careers. Ellevate's mission is to close the gender achievement gap by bringing more women into positions of leadership. Hosts Sallie Krawcheck and Kristy Wallace, Chair and President of Ellevate..
Ellevate Podcast
1w ago
Did you know that countless perfectly good sterilized medical supplies sadly end up in landfills, leaving many in need without critical support and that this waste occurs despite the pressing need for healthcare resources around the world? Listen to the remarkable journey of Danielle Butin, founder and CEO of Afya, as she discusses her transition from a laid-off healthcare executive to a passionate global health advocate, driven by the desire to make a tangible difference in the lives of others. Since 2007, Afya has compassionately shipped over 140 containers of medical supplies to 70 countrie ..read more
Ellevate Podcast
2w ago
In this engaging podcast episode, Aparna Khurjekar, Chief Revenue Officer for Business Markets and SaaS at Verizon, shares her inspiring journey from a software engineer to leading a team of 6,000 sales professionals. She underscores the critical importance of staying current with technology and networking in the ever-evolving tech industry.
Aparna delves into the transformative power of 5G, highlighting how it is revolutionizing connectivity by making it more accessible, affordable, and reliable, thus enhancing our daily lives. She also explores the significant role of AI in boosting custome ..read more
Ellevate Podcast
3w ago
Tammy Williams and Claire Milligan, Co-Founder of Aimably, explore Claire’s remarkable journey on the Ellevate podcast, Conversations with Women Changing the Face of Business. Claire reflects on her childhood dream of designing cars, rooted in her early fascination with human factors and innovation, that inspired her to pursue a career in making complex things simple. Her ascent to General Manager at Tallie showcases her determination and leadership skills, which ultimately paved the way for her eventual role as Co-Founder at Aimably, where she could implement her vision for streamlined cloud ..read more
Ellevate Podcast
3w ago
In recognition of Black History Month, we're revisiting some of our favorite episodes.
Dr. Carol Parker Walsh has taken a unique path to becoming one of the leading executive coaches in the corporate world. After a life-changing car accident, she decided to follow her intuition and start her own consulting firm, focusing on working with women who want to make a difference in their own lives and those around them.
Carol is the founder of Carol Parker Walsh Consulting, a firm focused on helping female leaders reach their potential and find balance in their lives. She is also a strong advocate f ..read more
Ellevate Podcast
3w ago
Laura Liotta, founder and CEO of Sam Brown Inc, discussed her journey from corporate communications to founding a healthcare PR agency in 1999. She emphasized the importance of remote work and work-life balance, which she implemented before the rise of Zoom. Laura highlighted her vision of creating a network of senior experts, which grew from a small team to 60 employees. She shared insights on storyboarding life for happiness, balancing career and family, and the importance of setting achievable goals. Laura advised aspiring entrepreneurs to pursue their passions and maintain financial securi ..read more
Ellevate Podcast
1M ago
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, we are rerunning an episode hosted by former Ellevate Network Executive, Maricella Herrera with Sofia B. Pertuz PhD., DEI professional and executive coach. During the episode, Sofia discusses the importance of caring leadership, how to handle "professional neglect" with remote work, and updating the terminology of DEI. Sofia is also the host of the Hispanic Community Circle which meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month. Enjoy the show and Happy Hispanic Heritage Month ..read more
Ellevate Podcast
2M ago
Listen as Lindsey Cormack, PhD, is interviewed by host Tammy Williams, about her new book "How to Raise a Citizen and Why It's Up to You to Do It." Cormack, an associate professor of political science at Stevens Institute of Technology, discusses the inadequacy of current civic education in the U.S., which is often delayed and insufficiently integrated into the curriculum. Lindsey emphasizes the importance of parents taking on the role of educating their children about civics, as schools are not meeting this need. Cormack also highlights the need for parents to model civic engagement and ..read more
Ellevate Podcast
2M ago
Odessa "OJ" Jenkins, a former American world-class athlete turned coach/entrepreneur/executive leader, CEO of Bonfire Women, and founder of the Women’s National Football Conference (WNFC), joins us to talk about women leadership in sports, the mission of Bonfire to utilize community and coaching, and anti-bias training ..read more
Ellevate Podcast
3M ago
Anne Shoemaker, Founder of Anne Shoemaker & Associates, talks about how her professional soccer career influenced her journey to becoming a sought-after empowering career strategist and executive coach ..read more
Ellevate Podcast
3M ago
Jane Stein, financial planner and founder and president of Your Franchise is Waiting, joins us to talk about her career on Wall Street, starting a business post-retirement, tips on buying and starting a franchise, and some free gifts for those who want to learn more including her free eBook "The Girlfriends Guide to Franchising ..read more