Women Amplified

In this special episode, Reshma Saujani, founder of Girls Who Code, talks with guest host Laysha Ward, executive vice president and chief external engagement officer for Target, about her new book, Brave, Not Perfect. 

This conversation took place before the outbreak of COVID-19. But we’re airing it now because it clearly speaks to the challenges many of us face today. Tune in for practical advice and inspiration to help you navigate away from the pull of perfectionism, which will only make you more anxious, and toward a life that is bolder, braver, and ultimately happier.

Life looks different right now and concerns over money and future financial stability are high. But that doesn't make you powerless.

This episode features economist and author Teresa Ghilarducci, who offers invaluable and actionable ways you can take control of your finances in the short-term and create long-term financial health. Learn sustainable daily habits to maximize your paycheck and savings, help you budget in crisis-mode, manage debt, and continue planning for retirement.

Life looks different right now and concerns over money and future financial stability are high. But that doesn't make you powerless.

This episode features economist and author Teresa Ghilarducci, who offers invaluable and actionable ways you can take control of your finances in the short-term and create long-term financial health. Learn sustainable daily habits to maximize your paycheck and savings, help you budget in crisis-mode, manage debt, and continue planning for retirement.

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COVID-19 has rocked our world—leaving us confused and worried amidst this new changing, challenging and uncharted time. As we balance physical health, virtual work environments, caring for children and elders, and economic concerns it is hard not to feel overwhelmed, stressed and out of control. Resilience expert and top-rated Conferences for Women speaker Anne Grady shares inspiration and practical advice to help you cultivate courage, improve resilience, better navigate the uncertainty, and bring some sanity to an insane time.

COVID-19 has rocked our world—leaving us confused and worried amidst this new changing, challenging and uncharted time. As we balance physical health, virtual work environments, caring for children and elders, and economic concerns it is hard not to feel overwhelmed, stressed and out of control. Resilience expert and top-rated Conferences for Women speaker Anne Grady shares inspiration and practical advice to help you cultivate courage, improve resilience, better navigate the uncertainty, and bring some sanity to an insane time.

For years, we’ve been telling women that in order to succeed at work, they have to change themselves first—lean in, negotiate like a man, don’t act too nice or you’ll never get the corner office. But after 16 years working with major Fortune 500 companies as a gender equality expert, Michelle King has realized one simple truth—we don’t need to fix women, we need to fix work. Gender equality is not about women, and it is not about men—it is about creating a culture of equality and making workplaces work for EVERYONE.

In this episode, we explore the invisible barriers that hold women back at all stages of their careers, how gender inequality impacts women and creates challenges for men, and offer a clear set of takeaways to help everyone thrive despite sexism in the workplace, as we fight for change from within.

For years, we’ve been telling women that in order to succeed at work, they have to change themselves first—lean in, negotiate like a man, don’t act too nice or you’ll never get the corner office. But after 16 years working with major Fortune 500 companies as a gender equality expert, Michelle King has realized one simple truth—we don’t need to fix women, we need to fix work. Gender equality is not about women, and it is not about men—it is about creating a culture of equality and making workplaces work for EVERYONE.

In this episode, we explore the invisible barriers that hold women back at all stages of their careers, how gender inequality impacts women and creates challenges for men, and offer a clear set of takeaways to help everyone thrive despite sexism in the workplace, as we fight for change from within.

When C-suite advisor and image management expert Charmaine McClarie asked Fortune 500 CEOs and other senior-level executives why they were successful, they said it wasn’t because they were smarter than other people. It was because of how they leveraged information. Charmaine distilled their secrets into six “Executive Success Principles” that have helped 98% of her clients move up. She shares them & more great advice in this episode.

Professional women are often encouraged to find a mentor, to be a sponsor, and to lift each other up. What is the power of women connecting with other women? Pat Mitchell is a serial ceiling smasher, groundbreaking media icon, and the co-founder of TEDWomen. She says her many mentees are part of her legacy, and that the biggest danger women pose to the status quo is working together. She shares what she's learned about effectively mentoring and coaching and the transformative impact of gathering women.