Julie Emerson, the newly appointed Head of Global Society Relations and Operations at CFA Institute, discusses her excitement about the opportunities and potential for growth within the society network. She also highlights the importance of connecting society leaders and leveraging their expertise to benefit CFA Institute. The podcast mentions the launch of the Higher Logic Society leadership community as a platform for peer-to-peer connections and knowledge sharing. Additionally, Julie mentions the possibilities of co-curating content with societies and engaging smaller cohorts to have a greater impact in local markets.