She Pivots

If you’ve taken a Peloton class or turned on the Today Show, you probably know Ally Love - the energetic, engaging fitness instructor and influencer with a loyal #LoveSquad following. But not many know about the near-death experience young Ally survived, or how it shaped her outlook on life. For our final episode of She Pivots season three, Ally shares how that terrifying accident taught her a lot about herself and life; her time at the renowned dance academy, Alvin Ailey; her big break into Peloton; and her new partnership with Contigo as Chief Hydration Officer. She also gets real about the comparison game and how learning to be happy about others’ successes - and her own - has allowed her to embrace abundance and live a more joyful life.

 

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She Pivots was created by host Emily Tisch Sussman to highlight women, their stories, and how their pivot became their success. To learn more about Ally, follow us on Instagram @ShePivotsThePodcast or visit shepivotsthepodcast.com.

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One year ago, the world watched in horror as terrorists attacked Israel and its people. But some experienced the terror firsthand, including this week’s guest, Eden Gefner. On this special, timely episode of She Pivots - released on the one-year anniversary of the horrific attacks - Eden recounts her life growing up in Israel and what’s changed in the past year. She gives voice to the underreported personal story of what it was like to survive the terrorist attacks and how Israelis are living in the wake of the tragedy.

 

She Pivots was created by host Emily Tisch Sussman to highlight women, their stories, and how their pivot became their success. To learn more about Eden, follow us on Instagram @ShePivotsThePodcast or visit shepivotsthepodcast.com.

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When Rebecca recorded with Emily earlier this year, she was keeping a big secret. Now, as the newest member of the Real Housewives cast, Rebecca shares with us why she made this huge pivot and what we can expect from RHONY. We’re also re-releasing the entirety of her episode from earlier in the season, so you can hear exactly what led Rebecca to RHONY superstar status. From talking about the hard work that was required to get her business off the ground to the tough (but impactful) words an employee told her after she returned from maternity leave, Rebecca gets personal about her many pivots.

 

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Emily left her full-time career in politics several years ago, pivoting after having three kids in three years. But as many of our guests know, pivots can be more of a blurred line than we once thought. With everything that’s on the line in the upcoming presidential election, especially for women and moms, Emily is dipping her toe back in politics, joining the board of Swing Left. As a suburban swing district mom, Emily is now the person she was always trying to reach in her political career - and now she can bring that perspective directly to Swing Left. And who better to talk with about everything election-related than the Executive Director of Swing Left, Yasmin Radjy, who made her own pivot back into politics! In this timely episode of She Pivots, Yasmin shares how Swing Left is moving the needle in the upcoming election and the high-impact tools at our disposal to make a difference.

 

She Pivots was created by host Emily Tisch Sussman to highlight women, their stories, and how their pivot became their success. To learn more about Yasmin, follow us on Instagram @ShePivotsThePodcast or visit shepivotsthepodcast.com.

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In 2005, Rachelle Steele was stationed in Mississippi for her job in the Navy when Hurricane Katrina hit. With two daughters, just six-months-old and eighteen-months-old, Rachelle fought for their survival—and then began to document what was happening around her. Those events left her with photography PTSD, and she didn’t pick up a camera for another 5 years. It took time, but she eventually became an award-winning photographer and has been one of a select group of artists named “International Portrait Photographer of the Year” for three years in a row. On this episode of She Pivots, Rachelle recounts her childhood and the loss of her father to addiction at a young age; her time in a biker gang; her decision to return to photography; and how the work she did during her Master of Fine Arts in Photography helped her heal.

She Pivots was created by host Emily Tisch Sussman to highlight women, their stories, and how their pivot became their success. To learn more about Rachelle, follow us on Instagram @ShePivotsThePodcast or visit shepivotsthepodcast.com.

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Gina Ortiz Jones grew up as a first-generation American, taught early on about the importance of service by her family. But she never imagined breaking one of the largest glass ceilings in the country by becoming the Under Secretary of the Air Force — the first woman of color and the first openly lesbian person in the role. On this episode of She Pivots, Gina shares the deep history of and pride around military service in her family; coming out to her mom at age 15; the personal and emotional impact of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell; the decision to step away from her career to care for her mother; and her fight for women’s health and reproductive freedoms. 

 

She Pivots was created by host Emily Tisch Sussman to highlight women, their stories, and how their pivot became their success. To learn more about Gina, follow us on Instagram @ShePivotsThePodcast or visit shepivotsthepodcast.com.

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This week’s guest holds an extra special place in Emily’s heart. Emily met Nancy Goldberg when she was nine years old at the Belvoir Terrace Summer Girls Performing Arts Camp. As Owner and Director Emeritus, Nancy has dedicated her life to enriching and educating young girls. In this Candid Convo, Nancy reflects on her love for teaching from a young age; her own experiences with summer camps growing up; and launching a renowned arts program for people with Williams Syndrome. She also offers a powerful message on morality and empathy that’s much needed in today’s busy world.

 

She Pivots was created by host Emily Tisch Sussman to highlight women, their stories, and how their pivot became their success. To learn more about Nancy, follow us on Instagram @ShePivotsThePodcast or visit shepivotsthepodcast.com.

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As an Emmy-winning reporter on the hugely popular ABC7 in New York City, Darla Miles is no stranger to talking to individuals about some of their lowest lows, and their highest highs. But while she acts as a voice for so many across New York, her own story - one of deep personal loss after losing her husband and multiple pregnancies - is rarely in the spotlight. That’s why this episode is so incredibly special. On this Candid Convo, of She Pivots, Darla shares why she felt compelled to bring Black voices to the television; her unconventional path to becoming a reporter; the loss of her husband when she was only 41; her complicated and challenging fertility journey; and why she still has hope to this day.

 

She Pivots was created by host Emily Tisch Sussman to highlight women, their stories, and how their pivot became their success. To learn more about Darla, follow us on Instagram @ShePivotsThePodcast or visit shepivotsthepodcast.com.

 

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This week, Emily is live from the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, where the Democratic nominee for President, Kamala Harris, will address delegates. So what better way to celebrate this momentous occasion than to re-release Emily's conversation with Vice President Harris from last year! This conversation is especially timely, as it dives into the personal experiences that influenced Harris's decision to go into politics--a deeply personal side of her that can be overlooked when she hits the campaign trail. 

 

She Pivots was created by host Emily Tisch Sussman to highlight women, their stories, and how their pivot became their success. To learn more about our guests, follow us on Instagram @ShePivotsThePodcast or visit shepivotsthepodcast.com.

 

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If you’ve gone to get a blowout, you most likely stepped foot into a Drybar - founded by this week’s guest, Alli Webb. Drybar was a revolutionary concept that transformed the hair care industry by focusing exclusively on blowouts. What started as a single mobile service grew into a national brand with over 150 locations and a line of professional hair products. So why did Alli decide to sell the company? And how did selling the company lead to an identity crisis? On this episode of She Pivots, Alli answers that question plus: how Drybar started as a mobile business so she could “get out of the house for a couple hours”; how her professional life changed as a result of her son’s mental health struggles and loss of her mother to cancer; dealing with depression; taking her power back by writing her bestselling book, “The Messy Truth”; and candid insights into the ups and downs of entrepreneurship.

 

She Pivots was created by host Emily Tisch Sussman to highlight women, their stories, and how their pivot became their success. To learn more about Alli, follow us on Instagram @ShePivotsThePodcast or visit shepivotsthepodcast.com.

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