Angelina “Strike” Stephens reflects on her leadership growth during her decades of active service in the Air Force, why transitions are especially challenging for high performers, and what real leadership looks like when honesty meets forward motion.
Fear and uncertainty can seep into our daily lives during times of political and social stress, affecting how we show up at work and in life. Maya Borgueta, PsyD speaks to the roles that boundaries, leadership, and grace can play during their periods of stress.
During her decades long career in the CIA, Cathe Hargenrader saw and spearheaded cultural changes within the agency to improve flexibility and support for staff. She emphasizes the importance of networking, flexibility in the workplace, and the value of self-promotion for women.
Hannah Cooper-Klein shares her journey from the U.S. State Department to building Cooper/Smith, a mission-driven data company operating in some of the world’s most complex settings. Along the way, she offers an honest look at the things no one tells you about starting a business.
Lori Mihalich-Levin, founder of Mindful Return, reframes returning to work after parenthood as a strategic career moment, not a setback. From renegotiating role expectations to recognizing the leadership skills developed outside the office, she shares practical insight that helps you rethink and leverage what you bring to the table.
Karen Kelly, founder of Launch by Lunch, explains how she helps AI-first, non-technical founders move from idea to launch in weeks, not years. A practical conversation about using your domain expertise, starting small, and building alongside real life.
Claire Duarte shares her story of personal and professional transformation after grappling with her postpartum mental health, and how it led her to creating The Columbia Mom.
What are the archetypes of power? What builds or breaks trust as a leader? Jill Hinson of ChangeFusion shares her insights.
Christina Martin-Kenney’s journey from development director to nonprofit consultant took ample consideration and smart use of social media.
FemmeFactor founders reflect on what it means to have a mentor, the influence that can be found in unofficial mentorship, and the good vs. bad advice they've been given along the way.
Maya Borgueta, PsyD, founder of Stella Nova Psychology, shares her journey from working in a mental health tech startup to establishing her own practice. She discusses common mental health challenges in the workplace, the importance of seeking therapy, and identifying workplace trauma.
Shelby Smith-Wilson spent 26 years as a Diplomat and Senior Executive at the U.S. Department of State. Shelby tells us about introversion as a leadership super power, how to to cultivate teams in new environments, and using adversity for building resilience and purpose.
Ariel Galipeau, Co-Founder of Confidante, talks about the courses that helped her create an app with no prior coding experience and how the latest technology is allowing Confidante to solve for problems women face throughout motherhood.
