She Pivots

Shay Mitchell rose to fame on the wildly popular show, Pretty Little Liars, but has since built a travel essentials empire with BÉIS. On this Season 2 finale of She Pivots, Shay joins Emily to talk about her early experiences traveling with her family, the impact of Pretty Little Liars, becoming a mom, and the inspiration behind BÉIS. This episode is deeply personal and dives into “mom shaming,” fear when launching a new business (especially right before a global pandemic!), and navigating the highs and lows of social media.

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She Pivots was created to highlight women, their stories, and how their pivot became their success. To learn more about Shay, follow us on Instagram @ShePivotsThePodcast.

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Marisa Renee Lee is an advocate, writer, and speaker on coping with grief, especially for women and African American communities. This week on She Pivots, Marisa joined Emily for a timely “Candid Convo” focused on how grief impacts us all and how we can show up for our loved ones when they are experiencing grief. Marisa talks openly about her own experiences with grief—from losing her mother to breast cancer to struggles with infertility—and reflects on how those challenges shaped her.

These short “Candid Convos” will highlight the personal, the professional, and of a little pivoting along the way. Hope you enjoy!

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Bobbi Brown revolutionized the makeup world with her neutral lipsticks—but that was just her start. From there, Bobbi has taken the beauty industry by storm, and has even branched out into hospitality, media, and wellness. On this episode of She Pivots, recorded live in The Church in Sag Harbor, Bobbi talks with Emily about her decision to stay on with her brand for decades—and her decision to walk away—her foray into the hotel business, and the values she holds onto as she’s building something new. 

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Laura Spaulding was only 19 years old when she was dishonorably discharged from military service due to Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell—her paperwork was stamped with “homosexual,” something that haunted her as she sought to find a new career. After finding a job in the police force working undercover in narcotics, the reality of what victims’ families deal with in the aftermath of a crime made her reimagine her career path. On this episode of She Pivots, Laura recounts when she first had the idea to launch a crime scene cleanup service, how she got the business off the ground with no credit, and the expansion of her family in her late forties. 

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She Pivots was created to highlight women, their stories, and how their pivot became their success. To learn more about Laura, follow us on Instagram @ShePivotsThePodcast.

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After 10 years working in social, digital, and brand strategy, Neha Ruch launched Mother Untitled, a digital media platform committed to empowering women pausing or shifting careers to focus on family life. In this Candid Convo—just in time for back to school—Emily and Neha dig into the preconceptions people have about working moms and stay-at-home moms, about what it means for our identities when we become mothers, how we raise sensitive sons, and transparency around childcare support. They also provide insight into the new proprietary study from Mother Untitled on the perceptions and experiences of college-educated, stay-at-home mothers in America.

These short “Candid Convos” will highlight the personal, the professional, and of a little pivoting along the way. Hope you enjoy!

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Dr. Edith Eger was only 15 when her family was violently removed from their home in Hungary by German Nazis and sent to concentration camps. But after surviving Auschwitz, and later immigrating to the United States, Dr. Eger kept her past a secret, even from her own children, until decades later. On this emotional episode of She Pivots, Dr. Eger discusses dancing for her survival at Auschwitz, her decision to get her PhD in her 50s, the power of sharing her story, and her advice for future generations. 

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This week, She Pivots is doing something a little different. We originally planned to air a conversation with an incredible writer and actor - but she is currently on the picket line advocating for fair wages for her and her fellow actors. In honor of the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strike, we are sharing some resources to support all of the actors and writers striking for better contracts. You can head to the “Our Causes” page on our website to find out how you can support our friends on the picket line. 

In the meantime, we’re re-releasing one of our favorite episodes from Season 1. Tune in to hear about Reshma Saujani’s incredible journey that recounts her time running for Congress, starting Girls Who Code, and the deeply personal moment that led her to reevaluate it all - eventually inspiring her to create her current non-profit "Moms First."

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Laura Coe founded Snapology—an educational company based on the idea that STEM can be both academically rewarding and fun—out of necessity. As a health care actuary who traveled frequently, and a mother of two facing divorce, Laura pivoted to ensure she would maintain custody of her children. On this episode of She Pivots, Laura discusses her inspiration for the company, the impact of COVID on Snapology, and why persistence was critical in launching her own business.

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When Carla Stickler became Elphaba in Wicked in 2010, she knew her career was thriving. But burnout can hit us even when we’re doing the thing we love most, especially in a notoriously competitive space like Broadway. On this episode of She Pivots, Carla talks about the physical and emotional demands of her career on Broadway and her decision to leave the big stage to become a software engineer.

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She Pivots was created to highlight women, their stories, and how their pivot became their success. To learn more about Carla, follow us on Instagram @ShePivotsThePodcast.

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Nina Westbrook is a woman wearing many hats: mother of three, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, entrepreneur, podcast host, and wife to NBA All-star Russell Westbrook. In this Candid Convo, Nina joins Emily to talk about her career as a mental health therapist, creating her digital wellness platform, Bene, and the challenges in building stability while frequently moving for her husband’s job. Plus, Emily and Nina play Do-Tell!, a new card game from Nina focused on meaningful conversations with friends and family. 

These short “Candid Convos” will highlight the personal, the professional, and of a little pivoting along the way. Hope you enjoy!

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She Pivots was created to highlight women, their stories, and how their pivot became their success. To learn more about Nina, follow us on Instagram @ShePivotsThePodcast.

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