She Pivots

Geena Rocero is a model, producer, and author of the new book Horse Barbie. She has graced the covers and pages of famous magazines, such as Playboy, and appeared on billboards across the country. However, Geena was holding a secret for years that was preventing her from living authentically. It wasn’t until her 2014 TED Talk that she revealed the secret: she is transgender. On this episode of She Pivots, Emily talks with Geena about growing up and competing in beauty pageants in the Philippines, her decision to move to the U.S. and hide her identity, and her advocacy around transgender rights. 

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You probably know Priyanka Chopra Jonas from the TV series, Quantico, but her ascent into fame began when she was only 17 years old, after winning the Miss India and Miss World title. She dove headfirst into the entertainment industry, learning everything she could and soon racked up an impressive resume in India. But she left stability behind, deciding to move to the U.S. to pursue a career in Hollywood. Priyanka Chopra Jonas joined She Pivots to discuss her new role in her show Citadel and new movie Love Again. In this episode, Priyanka talks about her risky pivot from Bollywood to Hollywood, becoming a mother, and why she’s choosing joy as she enters a new decade of her life. 

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Tetiana Poudel watched with shock from Silicon Valley as Russia invaded Ukraine last February. But for her, the fight was personal. As a Ukrainian-American, she sprung into action, organizing fundraisers to provide combat boots to troops in Ukraine and even traveling herself into Ukraine to deliver supplies to her father’s military unit. On this emotionally intense episode of She Pivots, Emily talks with Tetiana about how the war in Ukraine upended her life, her immense personal sacrifices to help the war efforts in Ukraine, and her father’s role on the battlefield. 

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For this special Mother’s Day episode, Emily is joined by renowned author and economist Emily Oster to talk about motherhood. Using data, Prof. Oster digs into the data behind parenting, and together, they tackle the realities of modern parenting and how that shapes our professional careers. 

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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Isa Watson has broken barrier after barrier, including earning one of the largest VC investments for a Black woman. But her journey to launching her company Squad began in a fast-paced Wall Street career, where she lost her deep connections with her family and friends as she climbed the professional ladder. After the sudden death of her father, she knew her calling lay outside of Wall Street. Now, she’s committed to changing how we think about building community, with Squad and her new book, Life Beyond Likes. Tune in to this episode of She Pivots to hear more about Squad, Isa’s experiences with racism and sexism on Wall Street, and her hobby in skydiving.

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Nitika knew from a young age that something was wrong with her health. After being diagnosed with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis by age 19, Nitika struggled physically and emotionally with the challenges of having chronic illnesses. Her decision to embrace her role as a chronic illness advocate led to her pivot into founding Chronicon, a community and annual conference for the 133+ million Americans living with chronic illness. On this episode of She Pivots, Nitika shares her journey with chronic illness and the power of the chronic illness community, her decision not to have kids, and her singing career with the Resistance Revival Chorus. 

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If you know anything about the Real Housewives of New York (RHONY), you know about Kelly Bensimon. Kelly is known for her fiery personality and that episode on “Scary Island”—but since appearing on RHONY, Kelly has sought to reclaim her own narrative, something she felt she lost control of during the height of her reality TV star fame. On this episode of She Pivots, Kelly shares her journey to stardom and her personal reason for entering the real estate business.

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Like Emily, Carri began her career in politics, eventually becoming a Special Assistant to President Obama and Director of Public Engagement for then-Vice President Biden. But when she decided to leave politics, she wasn’t sure where to go next. Her pivot into media has been a huge success. A Founding Partner of Culture House Media, Carri has an impressive roster of shows and celebrities. From Oprah to Jon Stewart her work has been featured on Netflix, Hulu, MTV, and more. In this candid convo, Carri shares why she became “obsessed” with politics, why she left, and how she’s changing the conversation through media. 

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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Brooke Shields has been in the spotlight her whole life. Now, she’s taking the mic back and telling her own story – in her new documentary, Pretty Baby, and right here on She Pivots. In this episode Brooke shares what it was like growing up with her mom, who served as her manager whilst battling alcoholism, how college began the journey to finding her freedom, and what it’s been like becoming an advocate around postpartum depression.

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We’ve all heard about “cults,” but Susi Massey grew up in a community that is now widely considered one. Her parents were members of "The Institute on Basic Life Principles," or IBLP – you may recognize the name from followers and TLC castaways, the Duggar family. Susi’s childhood was disconnected from the “outside world,” but education provided her with a way out. On this episode of She Pivots, Susi recounts her childhood, discovering Hooked on Phonics, her career in the roofing industry, and her optimism for what the future holds.

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