Warm Intro by WE RULE

Welcome to Warm Intro by WERULE, the podcast for women navigating their careers with power and purpose. If you're looking for inspiration and mentorship for your professional journey, you're in the right place. Every episode brings you a conversation with a female leader making a meaningful impact, mirroring the powerful connections made every day on WERULE, the AI-powered mentorship app and UN Women award-winning community.This week’s guest is Anna Radke, a New York-based attorney and professor who has built a powerhouse career at the intersection of law and fashion. After starting at Vogue, she pivoted to law and now helps creative brands thrive. Her story is a masterclass in career development and creating your own definition of success.In this episode, we discuss the strategies for:Building a career in a new country: The self-mentorship and resilience needed to navigate a new industry and culture.Finding your professional niche: How Anna combined her passion for fashion and law to create an undeniable competitive advantage.Hiring legal help with confidence: Actionable advice on how to find and vet a lawyer, understand payment structures, and advocate for your business.The leadership mindset: Unpacking the grit and commitment required to succeed in demanding fields like law and entrepreneurship.This conversation is a blueprint for any woman looking to build her own table instead of waiting for a seat at someone else's.This is your Warm Intro.✨ Take the next step in your leadership journey. Find a mentor or become one on we-rule.com.🎧 Subscribe for more stories of female leadership at the intersection of healing, identity, and impact.Mentioned in this Episode:Anna Radke's Law Firm: Brand CounselFashion Institute of Technology (FIT)Magazines: Vogue, Elle, Harper's BazaarFind Your Community: WERULE Mentorship Platform (we-rule.com)

ABOUT THE GUEST:Anna Radke is a Partner at Brand Counsel, P.C. in New York, a bicoastal full-service law firm. She assists clients with intellectual property, contract, corporate, employment and immigration law matters. She has represented domestic and international clients from the fashion, beauty, art, media, sport, and tech industries.She has also presented lectures at major universities around the world such as the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Yale Law School, Cornell Law School, and Brooklyn Law School in the U.S.; Ulster University and London College of Fashion in the United Kingdom; and the University of Warsaw, Lazarski University and University of Adam Mickiewicz in Poland.Anna’s expertise has been featured in international issues of WWD, Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, Glamour, and Elle, among others. She is also a recipient of the Luxury Law Summit Rising Star Award.

ABOUT THE PODCAST: The Warm Intro by WERULE is a podcast for the next generation of leaders, creatives, and change agents. Each episode is a curated conversation with someone shaping the world — from policy to poetry, tech to transformation. We go beyond bios to explore mentorship, impact, and the unseen work of becoming who you’re meant to be. Designed to feel like your most meaningful connection — the kind of intro that changes your path forever.

Welcome to Warm Intro by WERULE: a podcast about power, purpose, and the women quietly reshaping the world. Every episode brings you into conversation with a leader who’s making meaningful impact in their communities, industries, and beyond.This week’s guest is Justyna Kedra, founder of WERULE. She’s a community architect and creative strategist building a global movement around mentorship, healing, and soul-driven leadership.We talk about:The transformative impact of mentorship in communitiesUsing storytelling as a tool for healing and empowermentCreating scalable technology for social goodThe rise of women leaders quietly changing the worldThis is your Warm Intro.✨ Brought to you by WERULE, the mentorship platform for soul-driven leadership. Learn more on we-rule.com 🎧 Subscribe for more stories at the intersection of healing, identity, and impact.ABOUT JUSTYNA KEDRA: Justyna Kedra is a tech visionary, skilled public speaker, and powerhouse entrepreneur redefining mentorship in the modern world. As the founder of the groundbreaking mentorship SaaS platform WERULE, Justyna is transforming how corporations and non-profits connect people to life-changing mentorship opportunities that drive both personal growth and business success.A creative force with a deep commitment to empowering women in leadership, Justyna began her journey at Parsons the New School, where she honed her design and creative expertise before pivoting to a larger mission—creating a more inclusive, equitable business landscape. Her work with global organizations like American Express, UN Women, and The New School has driven strategic impact through creative direction, marketing innovation, and transformative mentorship programs.Named a Champion of Change by the United Nations, Justyna’s influence extends far beyond the tech world. She has been an outspoken advocate for women’s rights and leadership, speaking at major forums like the UN General Assembly (UNGA) and at influential events at Dumbo House, Soho House, Parsons, and various tech-oriented panels. Her advocacy work amplifies women’s voices, inspiring change and creating a more equitable business landscape.Through WERULE, Justyna has revolutionized how companies approach mentorship, introducing an AI-powered platform that offers scalable, flexible solutions. This innovation empowers employees, drives talent development, boosts engagement, and ultimately enhances the bottom line.A sought-after public speaker, Justyna captivates audiences with her storytelling and inspiring messages. Whether speaking at industry conferences, corporate events, or global forums, she motivates others to unlock their potential and make a meaningful impact. Her leadership extends to roles such as an external advisor at the Tory Burch Foundation and host of the "Let’s Talk Impact" podcast with The New School’s Impact Entrepreneurship Initiative, where she amplifies the voices of change makers and innovators.Justyna’s personal journey—including the adoption of her teenage brother, a story featured in The New York Times—is a testament to her belief in mentorship’s power to transform lives. A serial entrepreneur and philanthropist, Justyna’s work continues to break barriers, reshape corporate cultures, and inspire future leaders.Follow Justyna’s journey as she builds a legacy of empowerment, innovation, and global impact, redefining the future of mentorship for generations to come.ABOUT THE PODCAST: The Warm Intro by WERULE is a podcast for the next generation of leaders, creatives, and change agents. Each episode is a curated conversation with someone shaping the world — from policy to poetry, tech to transformation. We go beyond bios to explore mentorship, impact, and the unseen work of becoming who you’re meant to be.Designed to feel like your most meaningful connection — the kind of intro that changes your path forever.

Welcome to Warm Intro by WERULE, the podcast for women navigating their careers with power and purpose. If you're looking for inspiration and mentorship for your professional journey, you're in the right place. Every episode brings you a conversation with a female leader making a meaningful impact, mirroring the powerful connections made every day on WERULE, the AI-powered mentorship app and UN Women award-winning community.This week’s guest is Erika De La Cruz, the Editor-in-Chief of The LA Girl, a best-selling author, TV personality, and media powerhouse. Erika’s story begins with a profound crisis: at 19, her family lost everything in the financial crash. From that "do or die" moment, she forged a path of radical resilience, building an entire media empire on the belief that you have control over your own reality.In this episode, we discuss the strategies for:- Turning crisis into fuel: How to navigate a life-altering event and use it as the catalyst for your biggest ambitions.- The mindset of personal power: Daily practices for "raising your vibration" to attract opportunities and create from a place of certainty, not reaction.- Building a profitable personal brand: Actionable steps for securing brand deals and leveraging affiliate marketing to create new revenue streams.- The real power of vision boards: The story of how Erika’s book title appeared on her vision board five years before it was written, and how to use them effectively.This conversation is a masterclass in mindset. It’s for anyone who needs a reminder that your circumstances don't define you—your response to them does.This is your Warm Intro.✨ Take the next step in your leadership journey. Find a mentor or become one on we-rule.com.🎧 Subscribe for more stories of female leadership at the intersection of healing, identity, and impact.Mentioned in this Episode:- Erika's Book: Passionistas: Tips, Tales & Tweetables- Erika's Membership: Passion to Paycheck- TV Series: Dream Life on FYI and HuluFind Your Community: WERULE Mentorship Platform (we-rule.com)ABOUT THE GUEST: Erika De La Cruz is the Editor-in-Chief of The LA Girl, a best-selling author, TV personality, and the founder of the Passion to Paycheck™ membership. After her family lost everything in the 2008 financial crisis, Erika rebuilt her life from the ground up, using her "nothing to lose" mindset to forge a dynamic career in media. She is a leading voice in personal development and manifestation, teaching women how to turn their skills and passions into profitable personal brands.ABOUT THE PODCAST: The Warm Intro by WERULE is a podcast for the next generation of leaders, creatives, and change agents. Each episode is a curated conversation with someone shaping the world — from policy to poetry, tech to transformation. We go beyond bios to explore mentorship, impact, and the unseen work of becoming who you’re meant to be. Designed to feel like your most meaningful connection — the kind of intro that changes your path forever.

Welcome to Warm Intro by WERULE, the podcast for women navigating their careers with power and purpose. If you're looking for inspiration and mentorship for your professional journey, you're in the right place. Every episode brings you a conversation with a female leader making a meaningful impact, mirroring the powerful connections made every day on WERULE, the AI-powered mentorship app and UN Women award-winning community.This week’s guest is Lisa Mikolajewicz, a digital nomad and entrepreneur who spontaneously traded her corporate job in Chicago for a one-way ticket to Bali. What was supposed to be a temporary trip has turned into a two-year journey of self-discovery and building a business from paradise. Her story is a powerful example of what’s possible when you dare to design a life on your own terms.In this episode, we discuss the strategies for:- Making the spontaneous leap: The mindset shift required to leave a stable job for the digital nomad lifestyle and how to manage the transition.- The reality of life in Bali: An insider’s guide to the cost of living (it’s less than you think), finding community, and navigating daily life.- Building a business abroad: How to leverage a low-cost lifestyle to bootstrap your own ventures, from marketing strategy to cosmetics dropshipping.- An insider's travel guide: The do's, don'ts, and must-see spots in Bali from a long-term resident who knows the island inside and out.This conversation is for anyone who has ever dreamed of packing a suitcase and starting a new chapter. It's a practical and inspiring look at how to stop dreaming and start doing.This is your Warm Intro.✨ Take the next step in your leadership journey. Find a mentor or become one on we-rule.com.🎧 Subscribe for more stories of female leadership at the intersection of healing, identity, and impact.Mentioned in this Episode:- Locations in Bali: Canggu, Ubud, Uluwatu, Nusa IslandsFind Your Community: WERULE Mentorship Platform (we-rule.com)ABOUT THE GUEST: Lisa Mikolajewicz is an entrepreneur, content creator, and digital nomad currently based in Bali, Indonesia. With a background in fashion and advertising, she left her corporate career in Chicago to pursue a life of travel and purpose. In Bali, Lisa has built a freelance career and is now launching her own ventures, including a cosmetics dropshipping business and a travel blog, all while sharing her inspiring journey with a growing online community.ABOUT THE PODCAST: The Warm Intro by WERULE is a podcast for the next generation of leaders, creatives, and change agents. Each episode is a curated conversation with someone shaping the world — from policy to poetry, tech to transformation. We go beyond bios to explore mentorship, impact, and the unseen work of becoming who you’re meant to be. Designed to feel like your most meaningful connection — the kind of intro that changes your path forever.

Welcome to Warm Intro by WERULE: a podcast about power, purpose, and the women quietly reshaping the world. Every episode brings you into conversation with a leader who’s making meaningful impact in their communities, industries, and beyond.This week’s guest is Tiffany Panhilason, an actress, activist, and founder who leads with purpose and presence. You might recognize her from the screen, but her work goes far beyond performance. Tiffany is a storyteller, healer, and advocate for representation and radical joy.We talk about:- How her identity has shaped her journey in Hollywood and beyond- The mission behind her creative and community work. Reclaiming softness in spaces that demand strength- What it really means to live in alignment and on purposeTiffany doesn’t just take up space, she transforms it. This episode is an invitation to step into your own light, and lead from within.This is your Warm Intro.✨ Brought to you by WERULE, the mentorship platform for soul-driven leadership. Learn more on we-rule.com 🎧 Subscribe for more stories at the intersection of healing, identity, and impact.ABOUT THE GUEST: Tiffany Panhilason was born in Bacolod City, Philippines and speaks three languages including conversational Spanish. She moved to Chicago, Illinois when she was ten years old. Her parents are of Filipino and Spanish ancestry. In addition to her dance, singing, modeling, and martial arts background, Tiffany's acting career bloomed after a series of hit TV shows including Two and a Half Men, The Mindy Project, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Jane the Virgin, Days of our Lives, Castle, and Baby Daddy. Her critical acclaim increased when she played the strong role of Elise, the daughter of the President who was captured and imprisoned while touring a war zone in the film Mercenaries. This role provided Tiffany with an opportunity for more combat training as well as a chance to work with Vivica A. Fox, an actress she aspired to meet as a young girl in the Philippines after being inspired by the movie Independence Day. Tiffany's acclaim increased even further after she worked on the TV Show Roadies on Showtime created by Cameron Crowe and produced by JJ Abrams' Bad Robot Productions, and the CBS pilot, Living Biblically as Josie. Tiffany collaborated with the new CBS Lifestyle series, This is LA as a Host for the show.Off-screen, Tiffany has become prominently involved in international charity projects, and serves as the President of Mentari's Human Trafficking Survivors Empowerment Program. Tiffany is the founder of the popular lifestyle brands One One Six and Love Remedy Collective found in department stores.ABOUT THE PODCAST: The Warm Intro by WERULE is a podcast for the next generation of leaders, creatives, and change agents. Each episode is a curated conversation with someone shaping the world — from policy to poetry, tech to transformation. We go beyond bios to explore mentorship, impact, and the unseen work of becoming who you’re meant to be.Designed to feel like your most meaningful connection — the kind of intro that changes your path forever.

Welcome to Warm Intro by WERULE, the podcast for women navigating their careers with power and purpose. If you're looking for inspiration and mentorship for your professional journey, you're in the right place. Every episode brings you a conversation with a female leader making a meaningful impact, mirroring the powerful connections made every day on WERULE, the AI-powered mentorship app and UN Women award-winning community.This week’s guest is Rose Deonarine, a media personality, real estate professional, and expert public speaker who has interviewed everyone from Priyanka Chopra to local leaders. With a background in radio and voice-over work, Rose has mastered the art of communication. She joins us to demystify the world of public speaking and share the secrets to commanding any room with confidence and grace.In this episode, we discuss the strategies for:- The foundations of powerful public speaking, from clear enunciation to finding your authentic voice.- How to handle mistakes and on-stage "failures" with poise and turn them into valuable learning opportunities.- Building a commanding presence and staying centered during high-pressure interviews and conversations.- Actionable tips for overcoming stage fright and the performance anxiety that even seasoned professionals face.This conversation is a must-listen for anyone who wants to speak with greater impact, whether on a stage, in a boardroom, or on a Zoom call.This is your Warm Intro.✨ Take the next step in your leadership journey. Find a mentor or become one on we-rule.com.🎧 Subscribe for more stories of female leadership at the intersection of healing, identity, and impact.Mentioned in this Episode:- Rose's Website: readysetrose.comFind Your Community: WERULE Mentorship Platform (we-rule.com)ABOUT THE GUEST:Emcee Rose – Rose Deonarine, originally from Penal, Trinidad and now residing in New York, has been described as the “talk of the community” in more ways than one.As a young girl, Rose grew up in a very close knit family and community. She always had a genuine passion to become a part of the entertainment industry. When she migrated to the United States, she quickly made that dream a reality.Focusing on the community, culture, and people, Rose has solidified a permanent home in the world of Radio Broadcasting and Television.For over eight years, Rose has been touching the lives of listeners and viewers across the nations. She promotes new music, news, and community events. She’s hosted over 100 stage shows, a feat not many can add to their record. “Sometimes, a schedule like this can be trying, but the love of the people and the encouragement they provide keeps me going”, says Rose.Rose is a force to be reckoned with. On the radio, her voice can soothe, excite, and tantalize listeners. As an Emcee, she captures the audience’s attention from the moment she takes the microphone. Her television interviews are always professionally done, and leave viewers wanting more.Rose, a woman of the community, the voice of the community, and the link of communities in nations around the world.In the garden of entertainment, where such a variety of talent lies, there in the center of it all is one precious flower, the link that’s hold the entire garden together, a rose, our Rose.ABOUT THE PODCAST: The Warm Intro by WERULE is a podcast for the next generation of leaders, creatives, and change agents. Each episode is a curated conversation with someone shaping the world — from policy to poetry, tech to transformation. We go beyond bios to explore mentorship, impact, and the unseen work of becoming who you’re meant to be. Designed to feel like your most meaningful connection — the kind of intro that changes your path forever.

Welcome to Warm Intro by WERULE, the podcast for women navigating their careers with power and purpose. If you're looking for inspiration and mentorship for your professional journey, you're in the right place. Every episode brings you a conversation with a female leader making a meaningful impact, mirroring the powerful connections made every day on WERULE, the AI-powered mentorship app and UN Women award-winning community.This week’s guest is Malika Baxtiyorovna (also known as Malika B), a communication specialist, writer, and Ambassador for the non-profit Mentari. After navigating a difficult period in her own life, Malika went on a profound journey to understand the true meaning of forgiveness. She shares her wisdom on how to release negative baggage, break painful cycles, and find inner peace through the ancient Hawaiian healing ritual of Ho'oponopono.In this episode, we discuss the strategies for:- Recognizing the signs that you haven't truly forgiven someone and why the universe keeps sending you the same challenges.- A step-by-step guide to Ho'oponopono, the powerful four-step forgiveness ritual that can change your life.- Why true forgiveness isn't about the other person—it's about spiritually cleansing yourself and accepting the lesson.- The importance of forgiving yourself first and learning to love yourself with all your flaws.This conversation is a beautiful and practical guide to letting go. It's for anyone who feels weighed down by the past and is ready to move forward with a lighter heart and a clearer mind.This is your Warm Intro.✨ Take the next step in your leadership journey. Find a mentor or become one on we-rule.com.🎧 Subscribe for more stories of female leadership at the intersection of healing, identity, and impact.Mentioned in this Episode:- Non-Profit Organization: Mentari- Malika's Instagram: @malika_b26Find Your Community: WERULE Mentorship Platform (we-rule.com)ABOUT THE GUEST:Malika Baxtiyorovna, also known as Malika B, is a Communication Specialist, writer, and passionate advocate for women's empowerment. Originally from Uzbekistan, she serves as an Ambassador for the non-profit organization Mentari, where she works to end gender-based violence. Drawing from her own profound life experiences, Malika teaches others about the transformative power of forgiveness, sharing ancient spiritual practices like the Hawaiian ritual of Ho'oponopono to help people release negative baggage and find inner peace.ABOUT THE PODCAST: The Warm Intro by WERULE is a podcast for the next generation of leaders, creatives, and change agents. Each episode is a curated conversation with someone shaping the world — from policy to poetry, tech to transformation. We go beyond bios to explore mentorship, impact, and the unseen work of becoming who you’re meant to be. Designed to feel like your most meaningful connection — the kind of intro that changes your path forever.

Wellness, self love & self care with Amy Ling Lin, founder @ sundays  Chat with @amylinglin, founder @sundays_studio. We chatted all about wellness, self care & self love. Most important message from Amy? It’s a journey which has its ups and downs. Always make sure to encourage yourself, fall in love with the process and if you slow down make sure to get up and try again!

ABOUT JOYCELYN Joycelyn Francis, known by her Fit Friends and family as “Joy”, is a NASM Certified Fitness Coach on a mission to change a million lives through movement. As a survivor of childhood sexual abuse, Joy knows the power of fitness first hand. She's used fitness in her own life to prevail over the mental and emotional trauma she experienced, so that she could propel herself into the live she deserves. Her effectiveness with helping other women (and men) on their healing journey, using fitness as a tool, ties into her knowing intimately just how intertwined our emotions and waistlines really are. From Joy's purview changing the world, literally means "Changing one feeling at a time, with One workout at a time”.  Interviewed by Justyna Kedra, Founder @ WE RULE (We-rule.com)  *** ABOUT JUSTYNA ***  Justyna Kedra received her BFA degree from Parsons the New School in 2014 where she successfully finished their toughest major: Fashion Design. Since then she had experience of working in top companies in fashion working with celebrities ranging from Jeremy Scott, Lady Gaga to Madonna, public relations at People's Revolution, financial services marketing at American Express, hospitality marketing as well as running her own business providing branding and marketing services to female owned businesses in New York City. She's done it all until she found her favorite passion project: WE RULE.In 2018, Justyna became a mentor & advisor at The New School's Impact Entrepreneurship Initiative, helping graduate students grow their businesses forward using the Lean Startup Ideology where she advises today on the program's future. She got recognized as the youngest Champion of Change at the United Nations. On top of that, the book she co-authored, Passionistas. Since launch the book has been a bestseller across multiple categories and is available at Barnes and Noble.  *** WHAT IS WE RULE (We-rule.com)?   WE RULE was founded back in 2015 and the world was a much different place back then. A few platforms like WE Rule existed, but we were truly the pioneers in championing diverse voices from all over the world. In fact, we are the first platform that is still operating today that was the first to feature diverse stories of female founders and it’s something we take pride in. WE RULE started as a way for our founder Justyna Kedra to get to know everything there is to know about being a founder. She knew that one day she wanted to have her own business, so she decided to get an inside scoop from founders from all kinds of backgrounds and industries. She wanted to learn all the ups and the downs, so when she’s ready she can start her own journey she has great entrepreneurs who can mentor her. This is how our website was born. Justyna wanted to share the insights she learned with the world and soon the world took notice. We started getting emails from all over the US and soon the entire world. Today, we’re a platform where we feature founders - you can easily browse them all in the “all features“ section. We also connect our network to some of the best people and opportunities out there. Join our network today and we’ll make sure to send you opportunities that come our way!  LEARN MORE ON we-rule.com

🚨 LIVE FROM ARUBA 🚨  “Traveling has always been a special part of my life. As a child I visited Cape Verde, Disney World, cruised and many other places with my parents and family. Traveling has been a passion since I experienced my 1st adult trip at 18. In 2014, I was presented with an opportunity to start my own home based travel business. Miranda Vacations began with the intention to give clients an exceptional travel experience with customized packages, tours, and experiences that will hopefully last a lifetime.” - @mirandavacations