Power Done Differently

Ok, the cat’s out of the bag: Tell It Like It Is... is no more. But don’t worry, you'll still get your weekly dose of echo-chamber free conversations that keep you thinking for days to come. We’ve been on a sabbatical, learned a lot of things about ourselves and have come back more grown up, more nuanced, and ready to embrace our own power with a brand that matches that mission. 

Power Done Differently will continue to platform underrepresented and outside the box voices in politics, finance, tech, education and business, but will explore more deeply how these women are redefining what power really means - away from the traditional tropes of ego and aggression. This is the antidote for all of those of you who, like me, are tired of watching white dudes in suits f*ck the world up. In this bonus episode, I sit down with my good friend and emerging Tick Tok star, Alexa Shoen, to talk about why I felt the podcast was in need of a makeover, and how Power Done Differently is advancing an urgently needed alternative narrative about power -- why women should pursue it, how it can be achieved, and how it can be used to change everything for the better.

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In my final replay before season two, I simply had to reshare this delicious bite-sized episode with Andrea Gamson, Co-Founder of Social Starters and winner of the WISE100 award. Andrea gave me so much brilliant content as you’ll remember that I couldn’t cram it all into the first episode! While both episodes were full of sage advice, this bonus episode really captured what we have to look forward to once we’re out of lockdown again - which if like me is really starting taking its toll - can’t come soon enough. Find out why Andrea believes social impact careers are universally underpaid, how small local businesses have really been at the forefront of innovation during COVID-19, and the impact mediation has had on her confidence and serenity.

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A woman of colour will be the Vice President of the United States tomorrow. Read that again. No coup attempt could stand in the way of that monumental diversification of power and we need to talk about it again. On this special episode, originally aired days after the November election, I was joined by a quartet of leading women in politics to discuss the result of the 2020 Presidential Election and what comes next.

What does it mean to see the first woman hold the office of Vice President? What does it mean for progress? How will life be different now that our pussy-grabbing narcissist’s days are numbered? Joining Cassandra to help answer all these questions and more are Valerie Petit, Député of the French National Assembly; Luisa Porritt, Liberal Democrat candidate for London Mayor and former Member of the European Parliament, Dianne Morales Non-profit CEO and current Democratic primary candidate for New York City Mayor, and CNN/ABC Political Commentator, Senior Advisor to the Lincoln Project and co-Host of ‘The Breakdown’ on LPTV, Tara Setmayer.

This episode highlights the importance of Kamala Harris’ win, and gives a glimmer of hope for the future of both American democracy and the future of women in power around the globe. An absolute must-listen, which will both empower and inform. Download now.

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Find out more about Luisa at: www.luisa4london.co.uk
Find out more about Dianne at: www.dianne.nyc
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A facist coup, an impending impeachment and a Twitter ban for Trump - January 2021 has seen the political discourse of the last 4 years come to a violent head. This episode, recorded last year with the Lincoln Project’s Tara Setmayer is now more relevant than ever, as we approach the inauguration ceremony encased in a cloud of volatility. But it's conversations like these which signal a way out. I’m a dedicated Democrat and Tara a staunch Republican, but in this conversation, we discovered more similarities than differences. The episode highlights that dire need for civil conversation, respect and understanding between the divided masses. Listen now for some blessed relief from the doom and gloom.

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Deep breaths everybody - we made it to 2021. What a year 2020 has been. A lot of pain for a lot of people, and some joy too, certainly for me. I’m so grateful to the awesome women who have agreed to share their time, both on the episodes released to date and in the brilliant content I’ve got coming your way in 2021. While I take a few weeks off over January, and prepare to launch the next series bigger and better than before, I wanted to take a look back at some of my favourite bits of the podcast, starting with the a compilation of best of the #TellItLikeItIs, or ‘TILII’ round. 

Here I ask guest’s to really open up about the stuff we just don't talk about in public: What are the lessons we’ve learned the hard way? What do we still feel insecure about? What opinions or biases have we changed our minds about? When do we feel our most powerful? What do we wish we could tell ourselves 20 years ago? These are some favourite bits from across the podcast to date, featuring guests ranging from bestselling author and #ENTRYLEVELBOSS career guru, Alexa Shoen, to Humanitarian and former Princess of Luxembourg Tessy Antony de Nassau, Comedian Rachael Amesbury to Lincoln Project Senior Advisor Tara Setmayer.

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Find out more about all of the guests by listening to their full episodes! 

You know how leftovers can sometimes be the best bit of a gutsy meal? Well, it’s the same with a big plate of podcast - there’s always rich pickings in the editing process, and they’re just too good not to share. We simply had to make a delicious bite-sized episode for international lawyer Amanda Brill, because she had so much to talk about. In this bitesize episode, Amanda discusses everything, from the experience of having a gun pointed at her temple, and then becoming engaged to a card-carrying, gun-owning NRA member; what it was like for her as a young Republican interning in the Clinton White House and her subsequent shift to the Democrats - plus how to talk to Trump supporters. Her stories of loving people across our respective tribes were a calming way for us to close out 2020 and look forward to a brighter year ahead.

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Find out more about Amanda at: www.shipleyparisi.com  

How much is a single year of your life worth? It may surprise you to learn the government has a price...and it’s probably less than you think..  Discover the shocking truth about the economic value of human beings, with health-tech pioneer Maryline Marquet. Maryline is the VP of Operations for APACMed, the Asia-Pacific Medical Technology Association, alongside sitting on the board for a number of digital healthcare companies including the London-based Avegen, and Paris founded start-up FeelEat. Maryline and I discuss healthcare innovation as part of a larger value system which includes education, and how populism takes advantage of a lack of education to exploit the vulnerable. Maryline and I also delve into why there aren’t more women in prominent medical positions and the compassionate role that Midwives play everyday. Health and healthcare is one of the most intimate and universal experiences of our lives. We need more perspectives in our understanding of how we approach it, and Maryline offers a thoughtful discussion on the issues surrounding it. 

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Jennifer Dowling Rowe is a wearer of many hats. She’s the Co-Founder of Headwaters Volatility Solutions, a pioneering hedge fund alternative, she’s a marathon runner, and oh yes - she’s a mother to six children! Find out how she’s managed (hint - it’s not about being perfect).. Jenny and I dive headfirst into why running a business is like a marriage (especially when your co-founder is your husband), why Jenny chooses to take her children with her to international business conferences, and why being the only woman in the room needs to change. Jenny also opens up about a shocking #MeToo moment while she was still in her teens, and gets real about returning to work after a nine-year year break to raise her family. Understated, sophisticated, and one-hundred-percent motivated, find out what makes Jennifer tick in this week’s episode. 

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What would you do if you were told your hair dye was the cause of your chronic skin condition, and the chemicals from it would remain in your body for months after use? For Dr. Manisha Singal, Hospital Chief Medical Officer, and Co-Founder of the prestige skincare company Aaethera Beauty, the answer lay beyond a cocktail of synthetic medications, and instead in the captivating world of CBD. If you’ve ever wanted to get the real lowdown on the natural chemicals making waves in the world of modern medicine, this week’s episode is a fantastic place to start.. Join me as Manisha answers many burning curiosities about CBD, alongside talking about her experiences of being a front-line doctor in the COVID 19 crisis. Manisha exudes compassion, empathy, and humility. In a year that’s been a lot about our health and the health of those we love, voices like Manisha’s are a joy to listen to - a treat for the mind and the soul. 

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There’s something unnerving about the phrase ‘mild cocaine habit’, but Lisa Kohn owns it.  She opens up with me about the stories behind her latest book, 'To the Moon and Back: A Childhood Under the Influence in which she details her turbulent childhood and early adulthood as a cult survivor', and her battle with addiction. There’s so much in Lisa’s story that’s remarkable, from watching her mother be married at a mass wedding at Madison Square Garden, to snorting lines of coke with her father’s friend, the Judge. But Lisa’s story, despite the many twists and turns, is a human story at heart - a heroine’s journey in processing trauma and finding a path out of it to get on with life. Stuff we’ve all been through and stuff we’re all still trying to learn.

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