Podcast
Podcast Episode 015: Make Your Voice Heard: Speak Out On Purpose
On this episode of the Take The Lead Women Podcast, special guest co-host Michele Weldon, editorial director of Take The Lead, author of five nonfiction books and emerita faculty in journalism at Northwestern University, and Reshma Gopaldas, vice president of video for SHE Media, have a vital conversation on purpose and voice with Carina Glover, founder and CEO of HerHeadquarters; Amanda Kahlow, founder of 6Sense; and Wendi C. Thomas, founder, MLK50 Justice Through Journalism.
Read MorePodcast Episode: 014 Experiencing Age Discrimination? Feeling Invisible? Try These Solutions
In this episode, Gloria tackles a sensitive topic that impacts women of all ages: age discrimination. In her experience, Gloria has observed that women of a certain age tend to feel invisible in the workplace and struggle to be heard and remain relevant. She argues that age diversity is just as important to an organization’s growth and bottom line as gender, ethnic, and racial diversity.
Read MorePodcast Episode 013: “Manterrupting” and Other Male-Female Communication Quirks
In this episode, Gloria welcomes to the show journalist and author, Jessica Bennett. Jessica is the gender editor of The New York Times, working to expand global coverage of women, gender and society across platforms. Her book, Feminist Fight Club: A Survival Manual for a Sexist Workplace, chronicles how to navigate subtle sexism at work and provides real-life career advice for a new generation of professional women. Jessica shares some of her own experiences with workplace sexism and provides tips and strategies to combat ‘manterrupting,’ ‘mansplaining,’ ‘bropropriating,’ and many other issues women are subjected to on a daily basis.
Read MorePodcast Episode 012: The Difference Between Ambition and Intention
In this episode, Gloria talks about the importance of differentiating between ambition and intention. In her experience, Gloria has observed that women in business, leadership, and life, in general, do not lack for ambition. It is the intention gap that holds women back from being acknowledged for their true value and worth.
Read MorePodcast Episode: 011 Start Fresh: How You Can Learn New Skills As An Entrepreneur
Episode Summary: In this episode, Take The Lead Co-Founder and President Gloria Feldt welcomes to the show Heli Prilliman, founder and CEO of Laquerbar, and Denise Lee, CEO and Founder of Alala. Heli and Denise represent two powerhouse entrepreneurs with unique success stories. Heli opens up about the harsh truth about fundraising for a woman-led…
Read MorePodcast Episode 010: Kathleen Turner’s 3 Most Powerful Leadership Lessons
In this episode, President & Co-Founder of Take The Lead Gloria Feldt shares what she’s learned from one of her treasured friends — actor/activist, Kathleen Turner.
Read MorePodcast Episode: 009 Do What You Love: Entrepreneurs Share Their Success Stories
Episode Summary: This episode is for entrepreneurs and any leader who wants to learn to think big! President & Co-Founder of Take The Lead Gloria Feldt is joined by serial entrepreneur, investor and tech globalization veteran, Nathalie Molina Niño, as well as Nina Vaca, Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Pinnacle Group. They take you on…
Read MorePodcast Episode 008, Diversity, Inclusion, Belonging: What’s the Difference and What Difference Do They Make
In this episode, Gloria Feldt shares her experiences and thoughts about the importance of diversity, both gender and ethnic, in the workplace. She also discusses solutions and successes used by a variety of businesses and thought leaders, including the use of the word ‘belonging’ over ‘tolerance.’
Read MorePodcast Episode 007, Your Best Self: How to Make Mental Health a Priority for Your Success
In this episode, Gloria and her expert guests discuss the impact mental health has on our work and personal lives. They identify symptoms of anxiety and depression, share mental health priorities, and provide resources to remedy stress and to maintain mental health.
Read MorePodcast Episode 006: How to Shuck Imposter Syndrome
Even the most successful people have admitted to dealing with ‘imposter syndrome.’ In this episode of Take the Lead Women, host Gloria Feldt explains how you can face the feeling of being a fraud in order to ‘shuck’ it for good.
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