From Girl to Great: Career Insights from Women Leaders

Should young women take more risks? Laurie McGraw says yes. “I really want to implore young women, young girls to be more comfortable with taking risks.”

Laurie McGraw is Executive Vice President of Transcarent, a company with a mission to make high-quality health and care affordable and accessible. She is also the founder and creator of the podcast Inspiring Women. Laurie, a veteran of the healthcare industry with a rich background in technology and innovation, shares invaluable insights from her career journey and discusses the essential skills for young women in today's ever-evolving professional landscape.

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1) Leadership is a Journey, and Women Have a Place at the Table

Laurie shared how being one of the few women in leadership motivated her to push for gender equity. Her belief in empowering others is a lesson to girls on how we can lead in the future—whether by making bold decisions now or mentoring others later on.

2) Success is Built on Hard Work and Lifelong Learning

Laurie’s story reinforced that education is an ongoing journey. There’s always more to learn. As girls prepare for their futures, this mindset of continual growth feels like a guide to navigating college and beyond.

3) Take Risks, Even When It’s Scary

Laurie’s encouragement to take risks struck a chord with me. She reminds young girls that playing it safe might limit what’s possible and that trying new things—whether applying to ambitious colleges or exploring unfamiliar opportunities—can lead to incredible rewards.

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Welcome to From Girl to Great! I’m Alana Kendall—currently a high school student in England applying to universities soon, and I’m figuring out where I want to go and what I want to study. I’m really interested in healthcare, economics, and advocacy, and I’ve had a lot of my own experiences in healthcare following my diagnosis of Type 1 Diabetes when I was 11 years old.

In each episode, I share conversations with incredible women who’ve shaped industries, overcome challenges, and embraced risks. 

We discuss the choices they have made, how those decisions led them to where they are today, and their suggestions for the next generation of leaders—particularly women. Their experiences provide valuable lessons that will help me—and you—navigate our own journeys. 

If you’re interested in healthcare, economics, or advocacy, or just want to go from girl to great, follow this podcast and join me to meet my amazing guests!

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