Boss Ladies

Ami Stuart is the Tech Events Manager for Entrepreneurship at Cornell University. In this episode, Ami shares her career story on how she worked her way up from washing dishes to running major Hackathons and Tech Events for Entrepreneurship at Cornell University. She shares strategies for elevating others, including through networking. Ami redirects us away from the word networking and challenges us to think about it as connecting with our friends of different depths & degrees. Ami describes everyone as a friend or a friend she hasn't met yet, which makes these connections happen more naturally. She shares her perspective on learning to connect with people as an introvert. Ami explains what Hackathons are and why they are so valuable for students and organizations. Lastly, she talks about the moment she became aware she was often the only woman in the room and how it has helped her better navigate those situations.

Learn more about the upcoming Hackathons here: https://eship.cornell.edu/all-events/hackathons/

Skyler Bouchard is the Founder of @diningwithskyler and is a home cook and on-air host. In this episode, Skyler shares her career journey that led to creating @diningwithsklyer and it's evolution as a brand. She talks about how to break into a new space, even if you don't have the traditional experience "required" for that field. She shares her strategies for dealing with trolls & staying positive as well as how to cheer on people in the same field rather than viewing them as competition. Also, check out our Cocktail Chat bonus episode where Skyler teaches us how to make a Lavender Gin Martini!

Join home cook and on-air host as well as founder of @diningwithskyler, Skyler Bouchard, as she teaches us how to make a Lavender Gin Martini! Sip this cocktail while you listen to our interview.

Heidi Hupe is the President & Chief Growth Officer of Nox Health, a one-stop, holistic solution helping to identify, address and resolve sleep issues across the globe. In this episode, we talk about career pivots and why they can be so beneficial, despite the fear that comes with them. Heidi shares advice on how to get on your first board, including creating a board bio, putting yourself out there and asking to be on the board. Heidi highlights the importance of DE&I and the value it can bring to the company. She shares how these efforts improve hiring, especially with regards to equitable pay. Lastly, Heidi shares her views on the appropriate age to start looking for board work.

LisaMarie Casey is an Entrepreneur & Angel Advisor, with over 35 years of execution expertise in strategic and management development in the information technology, entrepreneurial/startup and mid-size communities. In this episode, LisaMarie shares stories about the micro-aggressions she witnessed & dealt with as a woman working in a male dominated space and explains why advocating for oneself can be a great mechanism for combating them. She shares why negative experiences can often present the best moments of mentorship and why your tribes are important support groups to leverage. She talks about her career superpowers and advice she has for Boss Ladies looking to elevate their careers. Lastly, she reminds us why it's important to surround yourself with people who can help you to strengthen the skills you have and teach you more of the skills you're missing.

Dr. Wendy Suzuki is a Professor of Neural Science and Psychology in the Center for Neural Science at New York University and a celebrated international authority on neuroplasticity. She was recently named one of the top ten women changing the way we see the world by Good Housekeeping and regularly serves as a sought-after expert for publications including The Wall Street Journal, Shape, and Health. Her TED talk has more than 31 million views on Facebook and was the 2nd most viewed TED talk of 2018. She is the author of Good Anxiety and Healthy Brain, Happy Life.

In this episode, Wendy shares the short term and long term benefits of exercise on your brain. She provides us with the perfect exercise prescription in order to maximize these benefits. Wendy explains what good anxiety is and shares strategies for using good anxiety to our benefit, especially at work. She talks about how to be a great mentor for the next generation of Boss Ladies as well as tips for working in a male dominated space. 

Lia Bartha is the founder of the exercise program B The Method, which is a mix of highly unique pilates-based, low-impact movements, with inspiration from dance and swimming, to strengthen, restore and protect the body. In this episode, Lia shares her career journey from the corporate world to creating B The Method, which boasts a community built on authenticity. We talk about how to find ways to motivate yourself to workout, what it’s like collaborating with your spouse, as well as her personal growth from starting the company.