She Pivots: Recent Episodes
Emily Tisch Sussman
Join Emily Tisch Sussman as she sits down with a diverse group of women to explore how their personal experiences led to their pivot and eventually their success. In partnership with Marie Claire, She Pivots challenges the typical definitions of success and explores the role our personal stories play in our professional journeys. The series will celebrate those who have made bold moves with a view towards inspiring others to pursue their own non-linear paths.
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Amanda Kloots has never been able to keep her personal and professional lives separate, which is exactly why her story resonates. She's taken on so many roles: Radio City Rockette, Broadway performer, fitness entrepreneur, bestselling author, daytime TV host, and founder of the wellness brand, Proper. And every pivot she's made was sparked by something deeply personal: a divorce, a new marriage, a cross-country move, and the sudden loss of her husband, Broadway star Nick Cordero, to COVID in 2020. On this episode of She Pivots, Amanda talks about clawing her way back after losing her Broadway income, building a fitness business from scratch in LA, and how an Instagram Live during the darkest ninety-five days of her life turned into a movement she never could have anticipated. She opens up about grief cracking her life wide open, why she calls her divorce the low point she's most grateful for, and how she's carried every version of herself (dancer, teacher, founder, widow, mom) into the next chapter, including her new podcast and her role in Netflix's Let's Marry Harry.
Chapters:
00:00 Welcome to She Pivots
02:05 Family Background and Childhood
03:33 The Broadway Dream Takes Shape
09:38 Navigating New York City and Early Auditions
18:30 The Radio City Rockette Experience
25:26 From Broadway to Fitness Entrepreneurship
33:49 The Struggle to Launch in Los Angeles
36:55 Nick's COVID Battle
40:50 Nick's Death and the Nation's Shock
46:51 Navigating Grief and Work
51:37 Future Plans and Aspirations
57:48 Reflections on Amanda's Pivots
58:51 Podcast Credits
Be sure to check out Amanda’s new podcast (launching TODAY) called Good Grief with Amanda Kloots.
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Amanda Calabrese was a middle schooler at a swim meet when she got her period for the first time. Her team captain told her to figure it out in thirty minutes or she was off the relay. That moment stuck with her all the way to Stanford, where she met her future co-founder Greta Meyer and started sketching what would become Sequel, the first tampon redesign in nearly a hundred years. On this episode of She Pivots, Amanda talks about the four-year fight to get a tiny piece of cotton past the FDA, why she treats the tampon as game-day equipment rather than something to whisper about, and how Sequel landed in locker rooms from middle schools to Audi Field, Yankees Stadium, and the Indiana Fever. Now a nine-time champion turned product design engineer, Amanda is on a mission to change how period care is talked about in sports and in every space where women show up to compete.
Chapters:
00:00 Welcome to She Pivots
01:46 Amanda's Childhood in East Hampton
05:43 From Junior Lifeguard to National Champion
12:14 The Challenges of Periods in Sports
16:09 Amanda's Journey to Product Design
21:01 The Birth of Sequel and the Spiral Tampon
27:02 Overcoming Obstacles and Securing Funding
29:37 The Evolution of Tampon Design
35:44 The Power of Self-Awareness in Team Building
38:13 Navigating the Challenges of Fundraising
42:16 The Rise of Women's Sports and Sequel's Timing
48:12 The Future of Sequel and Period Care
49:46 Low Point to Launch
50:52 Closing Thoughts
51:44 Podcast Credits
You can keep up with Amanda’s work with sequel at www.trysequel.com
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Dystany Spurlock has been fast her whole life—and is now a She Pivots-sponsored NASCAR driver! This is She Pivots’ first-ever sports sponsorship, because we believe in Dystany’s ability to break records and win. From a Barbie Corvette and go-karts at five, to fighting her way onto the boys' football team in middle school, to setting a motorcycle world record in a sport built for anyone but her, Dystany is a powerhouse. Getting to NASCAR meant driving trucks, working flight attendant shifts, and living in her mom's RV while she waited for the call that would change everything. On this episode of She Pivots, Dystany talks about that winding road to becoming the first Black woman to race in NASCAR, the family that held her together through the hardest parts, and why she refuses to leave her signature face sparkles at the door. We also discuss what it means when little girls stop her in the grocery store to say they want to drive too and the details behind the She Pivots purple car she's racing in this week at Indianapolis.
Chapters:
00:00 Guest Introduction: Dystany Spurlock
02:43 An Early Love of Racing
08:18 Breaking into Drag Racing
19:48 The Journey to NASCAR: Personal Obstacles
22:45 The Athleticism of Racing
27:52 The Impact of Being a Trailblazer in NASCAR
33:30 Dystany's Signature Sparkle Look
39:45 She Pivots Sponsorship of Dystany
40:28 Understanding the Racing Process
44:03 Low Point to Launch
45:40 Reflections on Dystany the Disruptor
46:52 Podcast Credits
Tune in to watch the big race THIS FRIDAY, July 24th, at 5:30pm on FS1/Fox Sports App
You can keep up with Dystany @dystanyspurlock on Instagram, and check out her Docuseries “Driven by Dystany: The Road to NASCAR” on Foxxtecca’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6q2OuXcHRf4w2pJxwqHP34rH8Iyprgcy
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For the first time ever, She Pivots is flipping the mic to a man. Flavor Flav joins Emily for our very first "He Pivots" episode to talk about his work as a hype man for women's sports. From sponsoring the US women's water polo team (yes, he got in the pool) to throwing this weekend's three-day "She Got Game" celebration in Vegas for female Olympians and Paralympians the White House snubbed, Flav explains why he's become one of the loudest voices for female athletes who rarely get their flowers. He also opens up about cutting class to teach himself piano, chasing a real Grammy after his Lifetime Achievement win, bowling at the White House with Dr. Jill Biden, and why, nearly 40 years into his career, he still doesn't think he's made it to the top.
Chapters:
00:00 Welcome to HE Pivots
00:28 Guest Introduction: Flavor Flav
02:22 Flavor Flav's Musical Roots
07:08 Reality TV and Flavor of Love
13:51 The Pivot to Supporting Women's Sports
18:53 In the Pool with the Women's Water Polo Team
22:52 The Birth of SHE Weekend
30:26 Closing Thoughts on Flav's Impact
31:46 Podcast Credits
Keep up with Flavor Flav on Instagram @flavorflavofficial, and with SHE Weekend @flavorflavsshe.
Learn more about SHE Weekend at sheweekend.com
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There's one guest Emily brings back every single season: her sister, Carolyn Tisch Blodgett. Carolyn's had one heck of a year: she's Governor of Gotham FC (who won the championship again this year!), and she represents the family's ownership stake in the New York Giants. In this episode of She Pivots, Carolyn dives into what it's actually like to build something as it's happening in real time, the bets that could've gone either way, and all the unglamorous stuff nobody posts about. The sisters get into the night Gotham flew to Kansas City as total underdogs, why the new locker room design has an L-shaped entrance, and what's coming this summer as Gotham takes on the Washington Spirit at Citi Field in front of what could be the biggest crowd in NYC women's sports history.
Chapters:
00:00 Welcome to She Pivots
00:29 The Annual Carolyn She Pivots Episode
02:10 Navigating Women's Sports Ownership
04:01 The Importance of Media Deals in Sports
06:52 Women's Sports as an Investment Opportunity
13:01 Building the First Global Women's Sports Brand
18:57 Breaking into Culture
22:32 The Championship Win and Future Challenges
32:05 Investing in Player Experience and Facilities
35:21 Intentional Design for Women's Soccer
39:29 Lessons from the Giants: Fan Engagement
42:56 Making the Hard Decisions
45:27 Low Point to Launch
46:23 Do You Think You'll Pivot Again?
47:44 Closing Thoughts and Credits
You can keep up with Carolyn’s work by following Gotham FC @gothamfc (gothamfc.com) or checking out Next3.
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Ana Huang spent years living a double life: international relations scholar, Georgetown grad, geopolitical consultant by day, and secret romance novelist by night. She quietly uploaded chapters to Wattpad under a pen name no one in her life knew, and kept writing even as she built a conventional career that would make her immigrant parents proud. On this episode of She Pivots, Ana shares how COVID cracked her life open, how she taught herself TikTok before BookTok was even a thing, and how she built a community of millions one chapter at a time, all while still clocking in at her day job. She talks about the moment she finally told her family the truth, why she said no to major publishers when Twisted Love blew up, and what it means to bet on yourself. Her Twisted series has now sold over 25 million copies, been translated into 34 languages, and is headed to Netflix—and her new book, King of Gluttony, is out now.
You can keep up with Ana Huang on her website anahuang.com, as well as on Instagram and TikTok @authoranahuang.
Episode Chapters:
00:00 - Welcome to She Pivots
00:28 - Double Life to Literary Sensation
01:58 - Ana's Childhood and Cultural Identity
05:55 - Early Career and Secret Writing
12:14 - Rediscovering Writing During the Pandemic
13:38 - The Romance Genre and TikTok Success
24:24 - Self-Publishing and Traditional Offers
27:22 - Navigating Fame and Fan Expectations
31:16 - King of Gluttony and Future Plans
33:03 - From Low Point to Launch
34:51 - What Does Success Look Like Now?
36:32 - Do You Think You'll Pivot Again?
37:24 - Reflections on Ana's Writing Evolution
38:11 - Podcast Credits
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From child actor to Disney star to pop icon dubbed "Lesbian Jesus," Hayley Kiyoko built a career creating the representation she never had as a half-Japanese, queer artist. In this episode of She Pivots, Hayley opens up about becoming a community's symbol practically overnight while still figuring herself out, and how she moved from leading with fear to leading with confidence and self-love. She also shares how she found her fiancée, Becca Tilley, and reflects on the decade-long journey that culminated in her Girls Like Girls film and album—a project that started with high school heartbreak twenty years ago.
Happy Pride Month, Pivoters!
Girls like girls is out NOW. See it in theatres and check out the companion Girls Like Girls album.
Chapters:
00:00 Welcome to She Pivots
00:39 Guest Intro: Hayley Kiyoko
01:55 Hayley's Childhood
08:12 Early Music Career: Joining Stunners
13:26 The Birth of "Girls Like Girls"
18:27 20GayTeen: Music and Queer Identity
20:27 Music Industry Challenges
28:16 Hayley's Personal Identity Journey
34:33 The Journey to Film Direction
37:16 The Power of Representation on Screen
40:00 From Low Point to Launch
41:43 Do You Think You'll Pivot Again?
43:25 Reflections on Hayley's Journey
44:17 Podcast Credits
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Dr. Sian Proctor grew up the daughter of a NASA hidden figure, with the stars in her sights until a pair of glasses at age fourteen seemed to close the door on her dream of becoming a military aviator. She kept reaching anyway, pursuing a career in geoscience and science communication, coming agonizingly close to NASA selection before receiving a rejection that sent her life in a different direction. In this episode, Dr. Sian Proctor talks about the long, winding road from that childhood dream to becoming the first Black woman to pilot a spacecraft; hitting a low point after a painful divorce; and the unexpected creative awakening that ultimately launched her to space. And once she got there, she did what she's always done: made art.
Chapters:
00:00 Welcome to She Pivots
02:10 A NASA Legacy and Childhood Dreams
06:30 From Science to Education: Finding a New Path
08:09 The PhD Journey: Overcoming Obstacles
18:56 NASA's Rejection: A Turning Point
25:14 An Astronaut on Earth
31:13 COVID, Creativity, and Space Postcards
34:54 The Winning Ticket: A Fateful Announcement
40:28 Training and Launch: A Dream Realized
42:29 Creating Art in Zero Gravity
44:59 The Transformative Power of Earthlight
46:52 Pivoting Again: Professor, Astronaut, Artist
47:57 Low Point to Launch
49:51 Closing Thoughts
50:57 Podcast Credits
Keep up with Space Poet on Instagram @drsianproctor and her website https://space2inspire.art/
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From the time she was a little girl, Hayley Paige knew exactly what she wanted to do: design wedding dresses. And she did it. By her early thirties she had a million Instagram followers, a recurring spot on Say Yes to the Dress, and gowns selling in hundreds of stores worldwide.
And then she lost all of it. Her name. Her Instagram. Her right to design. Even her right to publicly call herself Hayley Paige.
What followed was years of fighting in court, broke, locked out of everything she had built, just to reclaim what should have been hers from the start. And when she finally did, she turned that experience into something bigger, founding A Girl You Might Know Foundation and She Is Cheval to make sure other women don't have to go through the same thing.
Chapters:
00:00 Welcome to She Pivots
01:29 A Childhood Dream Takes Shape
09:55 Breaking into Wedding Dresses
13:54 Building a Brand on Social Media
17:31 Personal and Professional: Wedding and Divorce
20:57 The Legal Battle Begins
31:57 Rebirth and Reinvention
36:02 Buying Back Her Name
42:02 Rebuilding After the Fall
45:54 Love and Resilience: Hailey's Personal Growth
49:25 Low Point to Launch
52:21 Reflecting on Hayley's Unique Pivot
53:11 Podcast Credits
You can keep up with Hayley Paige on instagram @misshayleypaige, and check out her foundation at https://www.agirlyoumightknowfoundation.org/
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Patricia Delgado: From Principal Ballerina to Tony Award Winner
Growing up Cuban-American in Miami, Patricia Delgado found her love of performance early and spent seventeen years with Miami City Ballet, a decade of that as a principal dancer. But when she faced a series of injuries, she was forced to confront a question she wasn't ready to answer: what comes next? In this episode, Patricia opens up about the physical and emotional toll of stepping away from the only identity she had ever known, how she found her way into choreography alongside her husband Justin Peck, and what it meant to reconnect with her Cuban roots through the Broadway hit Buena Vista Social Club, leading her to be the first Latina to win a Tony Award for Best Choreography.
Chapters:
00:00 Welcome to She Pivots
02:54 Patricia's Dance Journey Begins
08:43 First Introduction to Theatre
17:38 Navigating Ballet's Challenges
30:06 Patricia's Final Ballet Bow
38:22 Buena Vista Social Club
41:53 Tony Award Triumph and Its Significance
44:50 The Power of Visibility in Choreography
48:20 Embracing Change and Future Possibilities
50:22 Reflecting on Patricia's Pivot Story
51:22 Podcast Credits
You can keep up with Patricia Delgado on Instagram @pattiedeldancer
Don’t forget to tune into the Tony’s this Sunday, June 7th at 8pm on CBS and Paramount+
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Heela Yang built Sol de Janeiro, one of the most beloved body care brands, from her dining room, but her path there looked nothing like a typical business plan. After twelve years in corporate beauty following stints at Goldman Sachs and a Harvard MBA, she left New York for Brazil for love, only to find herself pregnant, isolated, and unable to do the work that had always defined her. A single afternoon on a beach, surrounded by women of every shape in a very small bikini she'd been talked into, changed everything. In this episode, Heela shares how that moment became the emotional blueprint for Sol de Janeiro, the cult-favorite brand that launched a craze for mists and body care and built a business around embracing your body and skin as it is, no matter what size or shape.
Chapters:
00:00 Welcome to She Pivots
01:36 From Korea to America: A Cultural Shift
06:37 The Importance of Skincare in Korean Culture
09:16 Early Entrepreneurial Ideas
12:13 Moving to Brazil: A New Beginning
13:33 Pregnancy and Isolation in a Foreign Country
17:41 The Pivotal Beach Moment
23:19 Building a Brand Around Embracing Yourself
27:50 The Power of Being Welcomed, Not Just Accepted
29:10.440 Low Point to Launch
33:24 Reflecting on Heela's Journey
34:18 Podcast Credits
You can check out Sol de Janeiro basically anywhere you get skincare or body care products– and keep up with what they’re up to on Instagram @soldejaneiro
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Victoria Lai has lived several careers in one lifetime: presidential appointee at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, entrepreneur, and now business advisor and nonprofit COO. But her biggest pivot came when she nurtured her passion for making ice cream on nights and weekends while working a serious government job. In this extra sweet episode, Victoria walks us through how a $25 Craigslist ice cream maker and a promise to herself led to Ice Cream Jubilee, the award-winning DC-area business celebrated by Food & Wine, the Washington Post, and Thrillist, and what it felt like to eventually sell the business she'd spent nearly a decade building. She also opens up about her family's Chinese immigrant history and how it shaped both her flavors and her sense of purpose, and why she considers her latest pivot back to mission-driven work the most fitting chapter yet.
Chapters:
00:00 Welcome to She Pivots
00:28 Guest Introduction: Victoria Lai
01:58 Childhood Memories and Family Influences
06:57 The Path to Law School and Government Work
10:58 Finding Inspiration in New York City
13:02 The Birth of Ice Cream Jubilee
26:36 Taking the Leap: From Government to Ice Cream
32:46 "Ice cream-preneurship"
36:07 Achieving Success and Letting Go
39:02 A New Chapter: Coaching and Personal Growth
44:18 Closing Thoughts and Gratitude
44:40 Podcast Credits
You can keep up with Ice Cream Jubilee at their website, www.icecreamjubilee.com
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In June 2002, fourteen-year-old Elizabeth Smart was taken from her bedroom at knifepoint and held captive for nine months, enduring abuse that would have broken most people beyond repair. Against extraordinary odds, she survived, and then she decided to step fully into the public eye; not in spite of what happened to her, but because of it. She has testified before Congress, helped author a Department of Justice handbook for kidnapping survivors, and founded the Elizabeth Smart Foundation to dismantle the shame culture that compounds survivors' trauma. In this powerful episode, Elizabeth walks us through the night that changed everything, how she held onto hope during nine months of captivity, what justice looked and felt like after nearly eight years of waiting, and why she believes that being seen is one of the most radical things a survivor can do.
Chapters:
00:00 Content Warning
00:10 Welcome to She Pivots
01:32 Elizabeth Smart's Early Life
07:10 The Night Elizabeth was Abducted
12:08 Captivity and Torture
17:57 Elizabeth’s Will To Survive
20:16 A Sign of Hope
22:41 Why Elizabeth Didn't Run
26:17 The Rescue
28:45 The Return Home and Aftermath
35:32 Navigating the Justice System
41:01 Advocating for Change & Raising Her Children
45:22 The Elizabeth Smart Foundation
46:17 Low Point to Launch
49:26 Unasked Questions and Final Thoughts
50:58 Closing Remarks and Resources
51:39 Podcast Credits
Learn more about Elizabeth’s work at elizabethsmartfoundation.org
If anything in today's episode brought something up for you and you need help, please reach out to someone you trust or visit rainn.org
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Today's guest is someone pretty special to Emily Tisch Sussman—it's her mom, Laurie Tisch. Laurie grew up as the only girl in a big, loud family full of brothers and cousins, navigating public scrutiny while quietly figuring out who she really was. She navigated the complexities to become a woman carved out an identity that was entirely, unmistakably her own.
On this special Mother's Day episode, Laurie sits down with Emily to talk about founding her own philanthropic foundation, becoming a force in New York's arts and education world, and ownership of the New York Giants.
Chapters:
00:00 Welcome to She Pivots
00:30 Laurie Tisch Guest Introduction
01:46 Childhood and Early Life
05:14 Finding Her Own Path
09:20 Laurie Returns to New York City
13:18 Laurie's Entrance to Philanthropy and Culture
17:02 The Impact of The Children's Museum
22:17 Definitions of Success
24:32 The Illumination Fund: A New Chapter
28:54 Sports and Family Legacy
34:44 Low Point to Launch Point
35:27 My Mom's Favorite She Pivots Episodes!
37:00 Closing Thoughts and Happy Mother's Day!
37:26 Podcast Credits
Check out the Laurie M. Tisch Illumination Fund at thelmtif.org
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Elmo, Big Bird, and Cookie Monster probably helped raise you, and the woman now leading Sesame Street traces her path there back to one transformative act: adopting her daughter Lily from China. Before joining Sesame Workshop, Sherrie Westin had already built a remarkable career at ABC News and as one of the highest-ranking women in George H.W. Bush's White House. On this episode, Sherrie shares how adopting Lily in 1995 sparked a profound pivot, and how that personal transformation shaped her 26-year journey at the helm of one of the most beloved nonprofits in the world. She opens up about leading the creation of Julia, Sesame Street's first autistic Muppet, securing a landmark $100 million grant to bring early education to refugee children across the globe, and navigating the financial uncertainty that ultimately led to a groundbreaking new deal with Netflix.
Chapters:
00:00.00 Welcome to She Pivots
00:25 Guest Introduction: Sherrie Westin
01:58 Childhood and Early Life
03:28 Communications and the White House
09:44 The Transformative Power of Motherhood
12:53 From ABC News to Sesame Street
17:56 Representation and Global Impact
23:48 The Experiment of Sesame Street
25:20 The Power of The Arts on Children
27:55 Making a Difference To Communities in Need
31:44 Financial Challenges and Becoming CEO
36:00 What I Learned From Mom
36:53 From Low Point to Launch Point
37:20 Do You Think You'll Pivot Again?
38:09 Children and AI
39:20 Closing Thoughts and Credits
Learn more about Sesame workshop’s mission at Sesameworkshop.org
Check out Sherrie’s new book: What I Learned From Mom: 27 Celebrated Individuals on How Mother's Wisdom Shaped Their Lives.
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Kerry Docherty has spent her life being two things at once: the good girl the world expected, and someone far more complicated underneath. Co-founder and Chief Impact Officer of beloved B-Corp clothing company Faherty Brand, Kerry had a winding path, moving through Yale, human rights law, a mindfulness business, and a beach trailer selling swimsuits before landing somewhere she never quite planned. In this episode, Kerry opens up about the tangled dynamics of building a family business with her husband and his twin brother, her struggles with motherhood, and her own affair, all of which she recounts in her new debut memoir, Selfish: Unlearning, Reclaiming, and Telling the Truth, a book her loved ones didn’t want published.
Chapters:
00:00 Welcome to She Pivots
00:29 Introduction to Kerry Docherty
02:08 Growing up in Buffalo
07:43 From Yale to Thailand, from Law to Mindfulness
15:48 The Birth of Faherty: A Family Affair
21:53 Marriage and the Business
25:20 The Friendship, The Letter, The Affair
32:59 Truth-Telling and Writing Selfish
38:11 Reception of Selfish
39:57 The Power of Writing and Self-Discovery
42:39 Reflecting on the Low Points of Motherhood
44:48 Do You Think You'll Pivot Again?
45:03 Closing Thoughts and Credits
If you liked Traitors, you’ll love Kerry’s book. Get a copy of it here: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/authors/2242030/kerry-docherty/
You can follow Kerry on Instagram @kerrydocherty
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At just 25 years old, Ali Truwit has already lived several lifetimes' worth of pivots. A Yale graduate and competitive swimmer, Ali was on the cusp of launching her consulting career when a shark attack during a celebratory beach vacation changed everything, costing her part of her leg and forcing her to reimagine her future. In this episode of She Pivots, Ali shares how she fought her way back to the water and earned a silver medal on one of the world's biggest stages, all while still starting her career in consulting. She also opens up about running a marathon and the deeply personal mission behind her work supporting women and girls with limb loss and advocating for water safety.
Chapters:
00:00 Welcome to She Pivots
01:02 A Young Athlete's Journey Begins
01:47 Swimming: A Lifelong Passion
06:20 College Dreams and Career Aspirations
10:29 The Shark Attack: A Life-Changing Moment
13:46 Facing Fears and Setting New Goals
18:40 Answering Questions: Setting Boundaries
24:25 The Road to the Paralympics
29:23 Overcoming Challenges and Embracing Change
33:41 Ali on Team USA at the Paralympics
35:06 Using Her Story for Good
36:30 You Are Stronger Than You Think
39:28 From Swimming to Running
41:15 Ali's inspiration for her Nonprofit
42:39 Pivoting and Embracing Change
43:20 Low Point to Launch Point
45:29 Do You Think You'll Pivot Again?
46:01 Closing Thoughts on Ali's Impact
46:47 She Pivots Podcast Production Notes
You can find Ali on Instagram @AliTruwit
www.StrongerThanYouThink.com
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If you’ve ever watched Top Chef, you may know Carla Hall and her signature catchphrase, Hootie Hoo! But Carla didn’t start her career in kitchens. Before she became a beloved TV personality and celebrated chef, Carla was a CPA at Price Waterhouse who quickly realized her destiny was not in spreadsheets. What followed was a series of bold, joy-fueled pivots: modeling in Paris, launching a lunch delivery service out of her kitchen, competing on Top Chef, co-hosting ABC's The Chew, and now taking the stage in her own one-woman show. In this episode, Carla opens up about the courage it took to keep betting on herself at every turn—from enrolling in culinary school at 30 to building a platform for women over 50—and what she's learned about cooking, performing, and living with love at the center of it all.
Chapters:
00:00 Welcome Back to She Pivots
01:53 Little Carla
05:15 Sunday Suppers at Grandma's
09:11 Beginning with Accounting
14:44 Moving to Paris for Modeling
19:34 The Birth of Lunch Bunch
21:36 Culinary School and Alchemy Caterers
27:41 Finding Love
31:36 Top Chef Audition and Experience
36:23 Food meets Performance on The Chew
41:10 Restaurant Venture and Saying Yes
44:23 Please Underestimate Me: Manifesting A Dream
47:15 Embracing Life's Transitions and Future Plans
48:48 Closing Questions
49:58 Closing Thoughts and Upcoming Projects
Carla’s instagram: @carlaphall
Carla’s website: carlahall.com
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Huma Abedin has spent decades at the center of American power, as Hillary Clinton's closest aide, Deputy Chief of Staff at the State Department, and Vice Chair of a historic presidential campaign. But when her personal life collapsed in the most public way possible, she faced a reckoning that had nothing to do with politics. In this episode, Emily talks with Huma about her remarkable rise through the highest levels of government, the very public unraveling of her marriage, the decision to reclaim her story through her New York Times bestselling memoir, Both/And: A Life in Many Worlds, and finding love again on her own terms.
Chapters:
00:29 Introduction to Huma Abedin
01:52 Growing Up in Saudi Arabia
06:38 Returning to the United States
09:48 Stepping into the Political World
13:16 Public Service, Public Scandal
17:08 2016 Presidential Election and Aftermath
25:05 Telling Her Story: Public Reinvention
30:08 Embracing Change and Future Plans
35:27 Reflections on Huma's Journey
36:08 Credits
Huma’s Instagram: @humaabedin
Huma’s website: huma-abedin.com
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She Pivots is back for Season 5! If you’re new here, She Pivots was created by Emily Tisch Sussman, who made a major career pivot out of politics after having three kids in three years. She Pivots is dedicated to telling the stories of women who have pivoted in their careers due to a personal life event. And now we’re back with honest conversations about career pivots, personal reinvention, and the choices that shape our lives, so that you can be inspired to make your own pivots with confidence.
Right in time for Women’s History Month, we’re starting with one of the most iconic feminist leaders of all time: Gloria Steinem. Gloria has spent her life bringing people together across generations, identities, and movements to imagine a better future for everyone. In this special episode - launching on Gloria’s 92nd birthday! - Emily talks to Gloria about what inspired her activism, her early travels in India, her belief that change happens in inclusive circles and through storytelling, and the legacy she hopes to leave.
And big news– Gloria’s new memoir An Unexpected Life just announced today! Check out the Vanity Fair article all about it here.
Chapters:
00:00 Welcome back to She Pivots!
00:31 Emily's Pivot and Inspiration for the Show
01:42 Season Five Introduction
02:13 Gloria Steinem: A Living Legend
03:08 Gloria's Early Life
06:44 Gloria's Abortion and Her Fellowship in India
08:45 Early Career and the Playboy Bunny Exposé
15:24 The Birth of a Feminist Journalist
23:16 The Rise of a Feminist Leader
25:06 Gloria's Pivot Into Marriage
27:40 Talking Circles and the Future of Democracy
33:27 Gloria's Home as an Hub for Activism
40:18 Will Gloria Pivot Again?
42:54 Reflections on Gloria's Legacy
44:11 Closing Thoughts and Credits
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Every woman has a moment when everything changes. But what does it actually take to pivot?
Season 5 of She Pivots premieres March 25th and we are SO excited bring you honest conversations about career pivots, personal reinvention, and the choices that shape our lives, so that you can be inspired to make your own pivots with confidence.
Hosted by Emily Tisch Sussman, She Pivots is the podcast where women share the bold career moves and personal turning points that changed everything. This season, we’re diving even deeper into the stories behind success, the risks, the doubts, and the moments that redefine what’s possible.
We’re launching with a very special guest and a season full of powerful insights you won’t find anywhere else.
Follow now to be the first to listen when Season 5 drops, and join our community of women who support each other's pivots, great and small!
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This week marks a special moment on She Pivots—it’s our season finale, and Emily is joined by the incomparable Paloma Faith. On this episode, Paloma opens up about her boldest reinvention yet: pivoting from chart-topping singer and actress to author of her raw and bestselling memoir, MILF: Motherhood, Identity, Love and Fckery*. With her trademark candor and wit, Paloma shares the unfiltered realities of IVF, miscarriages, postpartum depression, fractured relationships, and the messy, complicated truths of motherhood and womanhood that are too often left unsaid. She reminds us that embracing imperfection is not only liberating but essential—and that every reinvention can be an expansion of who we are.
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Julie Wainwright’s career (and personal life) is a masterclass in resilience and reinvention, having seen Pets.com collapse on the very same day her marriage ended. On this episode of She Pivots, Julie opens up about the highs of leading companies at the forefront of the dot-com boom, and the devastating lows of reaching a personal professional rock-bottom on the same day. Rather than letting failure define her, she rebuilt from the ground up, ultimately founding The RealReal and taking it public—becoming one of the few women to lead a company she created all the way to IPO. Julie reflects on what it means to move through public scrutiny, personal heartbreak, and professional betrayal, and how each so-called failure became the launchpad for her next chapter. Now, with her latest venture AHARA and her memoir Time to Get Real, she is proving once again that reinvention is not only possible but powerful.
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Latham Thomas is changing the way the world thinks about birth, wellness, and motherhood. As the founder of Mama Glow, she’s helped families, including celebrities like Alicia Keys, Anne Hathaway, and Gabrielle Union navigate the journey to parenthood with knowledge, support, and joy. On this episode of She Pivots, Latham opens up about the birth of her son and the gaps in care that inspired her mission.
Drawing on lessons from her mother and her own experiences, Latham built Mama Glow to empower families, train doulas, and advocate for Black maternal health. Today, she’s a leading voice in a global movement redefining maternal care with equity, dignity, and purpose.
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Sloane Stephens is a Grand Slam champion whose career has been defined as much by resilience as by remarkable wins. On this episode of She Pivots, Sloane opens up about her journey from a late-blooming tennis prodigy to a U.S. Open champion, philanthropist, and entrepreneur. She reflects on navigating the grief of losing her father and stepfather at a young age, building balance and normalcy in a sport that demands constant travel and pressure, and pursuing new goals - from higher education to a broadcasting career - while battling injuries. Beyond the court, she shares how founding the Sloane Stephens Foundation and launching her body-care brand, Doc & Glo, have allowed her to channel her values into impact, expanding her legacy far beyond tennis.
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Elizabeth Sneed is the face and founder of Curvy Surfer Girl—a global body-positive movement empowering women of all shapes and sizes to find strength, joy, and belonging in the waves. But few would have guessed that she would make a career from the waves after she nearly drowned at fourteen. In this episode, Elizabeth shares her journey from a turbulent childhood in rural East Texas, to a high-pressure career in politics, to eventually facing her deepest fear of the ocean. That leap of faith–and a move to Hawaii–opened the door to a completely new life. Elizabeth now inspires her hundreds of thousands of followers to embrace their bodies and discover the power that comes from reconnecting with nature and themselves.
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Sima Gandhi's professional resume reads like a blueprint for success—but her story reveals a far more complex reality. On this episode of She Pivots, Emily speaks with the entrepreneur, lawyer, and former Plaid executive in her first public conversation about the personal journey that reshaped her life. At the height of her career—helping lead one of Silicon Valley’s most successful startups—Sima was privately navigating a painful and deeply complicated relationship with her family. Rather than break her, that experience pushed Sima to reevaluate everything: what she wanted from her life and how she defined success. In the midst of that personal upheaval, she launched her own company, channeling her energy into building something new while privately carrying the weight of her family estrangement.
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Michelle Betos spent over a decade breaking barriers in professional soccer, not just as a standout goalkeeper and National Women’s Soccer League Goalkeeper of the Year, but as part of the group of women that fought to build the league from the ground up. In this episode, she reflects on the grit it took to stay in the game when the pay was low, the resources were scarce, and the future of women’s soccer was anything but certain. Now retired from playing—well, sort of—Michelle has stepped into a new role as Assistant Goalkeeper Coach for Gotham FC, where she’s helping shape the next generation of athletes and building a team culture grounded in trust and joy. And in a twist worthy of any She Pivots story, she even came out of retirement earlier this year for one more run on the field.
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Tony Award–winning actor and writer Sarah Jones has built a career blending culture, politics, and humor — all while embodying a kaleidoscope of unforgettable characters. In our final live episode recorded at the Aspen Ideas Festival, Sarah joins Emily for a conversation about her groundbreaking podcast, America, Who Hurt You?, which puts the nation on the “therapy couch” to explore our shared values and cultural divides. She reflects on key moments that shaped her journey, from growing up in a multicultural, mixed-race family in Queens to performing on Broadway. Along the way, she introduces the audience to the many voices in her head (and on her stage), reflecting the diverse perspectives that make up America. Sarah also opens up about the role of social media in our disconnection and emphasizes the urgency of in-person connection.
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Zanny Minton Beddoes, Editor-in-Chief of The Economist, has carved out a remarkable global career in journalism and economics — one that spans continents and cultures. In this special live episode recorded at the Aspen Ideas Festival, Zanny joins Emily for a conversation about her unexpected path from a rural England farm to the helm of one of the world’s most influential publications. She shares the pivotal moments that shaped her journey: studying in Germany as a child, navigating post-Communist economic reform in Poland, and forgoing a job at Goldman Sachs to pursue policy at the International Monetary Fund. She also opens up about being a woman in traditionally male-dominated fields, the importance of diverse perspectives in shaping global narratives, and why she believes the values The Economist champions — free trade, individual freedom, open markets — are more vital now than ever.
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Chanel’s President of Arts, Culture & Heritage, Yana Peel, has carved out a singular career at the intersection of art, innovation, AI, and global community building — all driven by her belief in the power of creativity to shape culture and spark change. In this special live episode recorded at the Aspen Ideas Festival, Yana sits down with Emily for a conversation about her unexpected path from Goldman Sachs to cultural leadership across continents. She opens up about moving countries for family, launching a foundation from scratch, navigating the new world of AI, and finding purpose by “committing rather than complaining.” Yana shares how she helped transform Chanel’s approach to art, from funding global cultural institutions to launching artist-tech incubators and AI collaborations. She also reflects on the power of shared experiences, the evolving role of artists in polarized societies, and why she believes artistic intelligence is the future of innovation.
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Former National Security Advisor and U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan Rice has held some of the highest national security and domestic policy roles in the U.S. government — but her defining strength may be her ability to lead with both head and heart. In this special live episode recorded at the Aspen Ideas Festival, Ambassador Rice sits down with Emily for a deeply personal and urgent conversation. She opens up about transitioning from foreign to domestic policy, her proudest policy wins in health care and drug pricing, and her disappointment in seeing progress rolled back. Ambassador Rice shares how she navigated professional pressure while caring for her aging parents and raising children — and why she never hid the personal decisions that shaped her career. She also emphasizes the importance of rebuilding trust in government and sounds the alarm on the future of American democracy.
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Charlotte Jones is the powerhouse Executive Vice President and Chief Brand Officer of the Dallas Cowboys — but her most defining moves have happened off the field. In this special live episode recorded at the Aspen Ideas Festival, Charlotte opens up about growing up in one of the most iconic families in sports, and what it’s really like to build a career inside a multigenerational family business. She shares how she’s navigated imposter syndrome, raised three children while growing one of the most recognized brands in the world, and learned to balance legacy with innovation as she steers the Cowboys into a new era. From the behind-the-scenes culture she’s fostered to attract and retain top talent, to her thoughts on the hit Netflix series America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders, Charlotte reveals the intention and heart behind every decision — and why purpose, family, and vision continue to drive her forward.
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Victoria Jackson is a beauty industry pioneer whose billion-dollar brand helped define the “no-makeup makeup” movement — but her most powerful pivot came far beyond the world of cosmetics. In this episode, Victoria shares how building her business from her garage was just the beginning of a life shaped by resilience, reinvention, and purpose. When her daughter was diagnosed with a rare and life-threatening disease, Victoria left her company behind and stepped into the unknown, founding the Guthy-Jackson Charitable Foundation and ultimately funding groundbreaking medical research that led to the first FDA-approved treatments. Now at 70, she’s returning to beauty with a renewed mission and product line, reimagining beauty for women who, like her, are still evolving.
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I’m so excited to be re-releasing my conversation with Joy Mangano to celebrate Joy: The Musical, now on stage in New York City! I was thrilled to go see the show, a vibrant retelling of Joy’s extraordinary journey from single mom to superstar inventor. Known for creating the Miracle Mop and portrayed by Jennifer Lawrence in the hit 2015 film Joy, Joy Mangano is a true trailblazer. But her path to success started with a simple idea, a big risk, and relentless determination. In this episode, Joy sits down with Emily to share her earliest invention (a fluorescent flea collar for pets!), how she got the Miracle Mop off the ground while raising three young kids, and the pivotal decision to sell her company to HSN.
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Kaitlyn Joshua is a faith organizer and activist whose advocacy for reproductive freedom is rooted in one of the most painful experiences of her life. In this episode, Kaitlyn shares how what began as a planned pregnancy turned into a medical crisis—when she was turned away from the emergency room twice while miscarrying, left to suffer for months without care. This moment wasn’t just a pivot — it was a reckoning. As a woman of faith, Kaitlyn recognized that her experience was not an anomaly; it was the direct result of restrictive reproductive policies in a post-Roe America. Fueled by her personal trauma and deep commitment to justice, Kaitlyn has become a powerful national voice, co-founding Abortion in America, joining the Harris-Walz campaign trail, and being named one of Glamour’s Women of the Year.
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Margot Blouin is the founder of Cadstrom, a rising tech company whose success is deeply rooted in her personal journey. In this special Pride Month episode, Margot shares how embracing her identity as a transgender woman wasn’t a detour from her professional path — it was the key to unlocking her full potential. For years, she hid her truth while building her career, fearing that authenticity might cost her everything. But when her body and spirit could no longer bear the weight, she chose to transition — a decision that not only changed her life but became the foundation for her company’s growth. Margot’s story is a powerful reminder that living authentically isn’t just courageous — it’s transformative.
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Jessica Vosk is a Broadway powerhouse, beloved for her unforgettable roles as Elphaba in Wicked, Jenna in Waitress, and now starring in the critically acclaimed Hell’s Kitchen. But before gracing center stage, Jessica’s path took a very different turn — one that led her to a high-powered career on Wall Street. In this episode, Jessica shares the remarkable story of how she went from crunching numbers in finance to chasing her long-held dream of performing on Broadway. Her pivot wasn’t instant — it took years of persistence, odd jobs, missed opportunities, and unshakable belief. And for the first time publicly, Jessica opens up about one of the most difficult chapters in her life: her struggle with alcohol and the life-changing decision to go to rehab.
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Lauren Harwell Godfrey creates bold, geometric fine jewelry, with rich symbolism in every piece. She has major clients, including former She Pivots guest, Vice President Kamala Harris! But Lauren’s jewelry business began as a creative side project - one that turned into a deeply personal calling, inspired by her heritage and honed through years of risk-taking. In this episode, Lauren shares how she went from over 15 years in advertising as an award-winning creative director, to culinary school and food blogging, to ultimately launching her own fine jewelry brand.
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When you hear the name Jane Seymour, you might think of Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman or her unforgettable Bond girl role in Live and Let Die. But behind the Hollywood glamour is a story of quiet courage, resilience, and reinvention. In this episode, Jane opens up about a chapter of her life few know about—when, at the peak of her career, she faced financial devastation and personal betrayal. After her ex-husband lost their money, Jane was on the brink of losing her home and forced to start over. With incredible warmth and candor, she shares how she navigated that darkness, and how choosing to say yes—to new opportunities, to healing, to love—helped her build an entirely new life in her 50s, 60s, and beyond.
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Caitlin Murray had built a full life as a working mom of two, preparing to return full-time to her job after the birth of her third child - until everything changed. When her oldest son was diagnosed with leukemia, Caitlin made the decision to stay home, putting her career on pause to care for her family during an unimaginably hard season of life. What started as writing to cope slowly evolved into “Big Time Adulting,” a viral Instagram account that now resonates with over a million people. In this episode, Caitlin opens up about the grief, humor, and grit behind her unexpected pivot, the evolution of her relationship to success, and how sharing her most honest self online helped her - and so many others - feel a little less alone.
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Elaine Welteroth had already made a name for herself as a trailblazer—breaking glass ceilings as the youngest-ever and first Black Editor-in-Chief of Teen Vogue, elevating the conversation around politics and culture in fashion media, and later stepping into new roles as a bestselling author and Project Runway judge. But it was motherhood that sparked her most personal and powerful pivot yet. In this episode, Elaine opens up about the challenges of her pregnancy journey, how discovering midwifery care changed everything, and why she launched birthFUND—an initiative aimed at tackling America’s maternal health crisis by expanding access to affirming birth care. This Mother’s Day, we celebrate the pivots that are born from love, challenge, and resilience—just like Elaine’s.
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Hilary Hoffman had achieved what so many strive for in the finance world: a high-powered job at one of the most elite institutions, Goldman Sachs. But, like so many women I talk to on this show, Hilary felt called to take a leap of faith and make a big pivot, leaving finance behind and launching SotoMethod - the latest in-demand workout class both in New York City and online. On this episode, Hilary opens up about the tough and pragmatic choices she had to make in leaving behind a secure job and jumping into the world of entrepreneurship; her motivation for creating a fitness brand that focuses on sculpting and efficiency (for those of us with packed calendars!); and her challenging pregnancy journey.
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Michelle Hord had a thriving professional life, collecting achievement after achievement as the Vice President of Creative Content and Talent Management for NBCUniversal. But all that came crashing down when her ex-husband murdered her seven-year-old daughter, Gabrielle. In the dark aftermath of such immense loss, Michelle was faced with questions around faith, identity, and the question we ask ourselves in times of grief: what comes next? In this emotional episode, Michelle shares how she laid out her roadmap for healing in her bestselling book, "The Other Side of Yet” - and how she moved through sorrow, through anger, numbness, even hope, and eventually arrived at a place where life could continue. Not the same life. Not without pain. But a life on the other side of yet.
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Anastasia Ganias-Gellin was a thriving actress, appearing in iconic shows like Dexter, True Blood, Desperate Housewives and more. But when her father fell ill, Anastasia left Hollywood behind to return to New York to care for him and intentionally build her family. During that time - and after her father passed - Anastasia turned to cooking, her Greek-American family’s love language, to heal. That personal connection to cooking turned into more than a hobby when Anastasia decided to launch Fancy Peasant, the household pantry staple you can now find in stores like Erewhon. In this episode, Anastasia opens up about the grief of losing her father, learning to embrace her heritage with open arms, and the nuts and bolts of the business.
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Laura Modi’s decision to walk away from her career in tech and found Bobbie, her transformative baby formula company, came from personal experiences–and struggles–with feeding her own children. She set out with a goal to not just create a better baby formula, but to create a better conversation: one where moms could make the best choice for their families without guilt, without judgment, and with full confidence that their babies were getting the nutrition they needed. As a mom who struggled through the breastfeeding process, I’m personally thankful for Laura’s willingness to work to change the conversation and deliver quality, FDA-approved organic baby formula. Tune in to hear more about Laura’s decision to walk away from her career in tech, her experiences as a new mom that shaped her business, and how the pandemic impacted Bobbie - and how Laura responded.
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Today, the queen of personal finance, Tori Dunlap joins us to talk about her pivot from her corporate job to founding one of the most successful financial education platforms. She is the Founder and CEO of Her First 100K, author of the New York Times bestselling book, Financial Feminist, and host of her successful podcast also called Financial Feminist. But her pivot was driven by something we all experienced in 2016: the election of Donald Trump. It was then that she realized how much power and freedom money held, especially for women, as she achieved her own goal of saving $100k before turning 25. Now, she passes the critical financial tools she honed on to other women, empowering them to negotiate a raise, pay off debt, build wealth, and contribute to their local economies.
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This week’s Candid Convo brings back one of last season’s guests - Carolyn Tisch Blodgett–for some important updates and a celebration of the new Gotham FC season. Carolyn is the fearless leader of the soccer franchise, Gotham FC, Next 3, mother of three, and of course, my sister! Since we last spoke with Carolyn, a lot has changed. Gotham FC sold a record number of tickets, hosted an inaugural fan fest, and became the first National Women’s Soccer League team to visit the White House. In this episode, we dig into making Gotham FC a legacy team, redefining the cultural narrative around women’s sports, and how Carolyn deals with it all personally. Plus, Carolyn breaks some very exciting NWSP news... this is an episode you don't want to miss!
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This week, we have something extra special for you. We’re dropping not one, but two incredible episodes from the "Goodnight Stories for Rebel Girls" podcast right here in our feed.
The first is with the one and only Yael Averbuch West, the General Manager of Gotham FC and former U.S. National Team soccer player. I had the pleasure of narrating her inspiring story about breaking records and changing the face of women's soccer. Then,you’ll hear my conversation with Keira about my own story and background. I hope you enjoy!
If you love stories about women making bold moves and rewriting the rules, then you are going to love whatRebel Girlsis all about. Listen and subscribe now wherever you get your podcasts!
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This week, I am thrilled to share our very special LIVE episode with Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer from our conversation at Sixth & I in Washington, D.C. Governor Whitmer first took public office at only 32 years old. During her 22 years of public service, Governor Whitmer has always led with grace - and a whole lot of grit. On this episode, Governor Whitmer reflects on her experience in the “sandwich generation,” taking care of her newborn and her mother, all while starting her political career in the Michigan legislature. (She even engages in some fun banter with one of her daughters who was in the audience!) She also shares some important wisdom from her book, True Gretch (now available in a young adult edition!), including the importance of being yourself.
This event was hosted by Sixth & I, a center for arts, entertainment, ideas, and Jewish life in Washington DC.
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In light of recent news, I decided to re-release our episode with Tetiana Poudel, the Ukrainian woman who returned home to help with the war effort. Over these past few months, it has felt difficult to grasp onto actions that feel meaningful when it seems like everything is out of our hands. While this episode won’t repair what is happening, I hope it will give a face and a voice to the war.
In this emotional episode, you’ll hear Tetiana recount her personal experience as a Ukrainian civilian volunteer working to help her father’s unit in the war. She explains her decision to leave her job at Spotify in Silicon Valley to return home to her family and help in whatever way she could. Now, she has started a venture capital firm, founded to source and nurture pre-seed stage defense tech companies with an impact on Ukraine’s victory.
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This week’s episode with Jodie Sweetin is a pinch-me moment, as someone who grew up watching (almost exclusively) Full House. Jodie is an author, producer, counselor, and most notably, the actress who has graced our screens as Stephanie Tanner in the iconic shows, Full House and Fuller House. Jodie experienced the full highs and lows of a career by the age of 13, when Full House ended, leading to a decades long struggle with addiction. Not only did she overcome her addiction, but she took her experience and turned it into helping others, becoming a sobriety counselor and working at a drug treatment facility.
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This week’s guest is Cate Luzio, Founder and CEO of Luminary - the professional education and networking platform propelling women and allies through all phases of their professional journey. She spent two decades in financial services, where she recognized the need for a space for women to build community and share resources, time, and expertise. She pivoted and founded Luminary, all while experiencing health challenges which eventually led to a life-changing surgery. In this episode, Cate gets super personal, opening up about her complex feelings around the intersection of these deeply personal experiences and her career success.
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In honor of Black History Month, Bea Dixon joins me to share her journey from working as a pharmacy technician and running a cleaning business to struggling with chronic Bacterial Vaginosis—an experience that ultimately led her to create The Honey Pot. She opens up about the pivotal moment when her grandmother came to her in a dream with a natural remedy, how she turned that dream into a thriving business, and the mindset that helped her build a $380 million company. We talk about the power of intuition, the importance of purpose-driven work, and what it really takes to create wealth. Bea’s story is one of resilience, faith, and hustle, and I can’t wait for you to hear it.
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I am absolutely thrilled to debut the incredible story of Yvonne Wells for the first time ever on a podcast. Yvonne is an 85-year-old folk artist, who creates the most striking quilts that depict stories from the Civil Rights Movement and the Bible. Her work has been featured in the Smithsonian, the International Quilt Museum, and at the White House. But this late-in-life renaissance was never an expected pivot for her. In fact, she didn’t begin quilting until she was almost 40, having spent her life teaching physical education. I was blown away by her story - from being at the heart of the Civil Rights Movement in Tuscaloosa, Alabama to finally accepting her title as artist in her post-retirement life.
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We’re kicking off Season 4 of She Pivots with podcast royalty - Armchair Expert co-creator and co-host, Monica Padman!
I’ve always marveled at Monica’s ability at getting her guests to open up. But her own story is one that I think is so important to lift up. Monica didn’t just stumble into her current role. She started as a babysitter and assistant for Dax Shepard (her now co-host) and Kristin Bell, all while pursuing her dream of being an actress. Once the idea for Armchair Expert emerged, Monica leaned into the opportunity, embracing the unexpected, while also staying aligned to who she is at her core. Her story showcases the importance of assistants, who bring a massive skill set to their roles and are often the best at building something from the ground up, and the reality that taking a path you didn’t plan can actually lead you to where you’re meant to be.
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I’m so excited to kick off our new season next week. As always, I’ll be sitting down with extraordinary women who have taken a risk and followed their hearts, minds, and instincts to make pivots that have changed their lives for the better.
This season, we’re focusing on why women pivot and the nonlinear paths that women often take. Because…drumroll please…I pivoted again. Last fall, I dove back into politics—my once-abandoned career—joining the Kamala Harris presidential campaign. It led me to working full-time in my old field, living in a swing state, away from my family, and working around the clock. And, despite the outcome, I loved it. I had doubts about whether I could still do it, now as a mother of three, and stepping back into that world felt like whiplash and familiar all at the same time. Now, I’m entering this season in a different headspace. The world feels different, but I keep coming back to the importance of sharing these incredible stories. So, in season 4, we’re making extra space for those twists and turns that are just part of life - and betting on yourself.
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If you’ve taken a Peloton class or turned on the Today Show, you probably know Ally Love - the energetic, engaging fitness instructor and influencer with a loyal #LoveSquad following. But not many know about the near-death experience young Ally survived, or how it shaped her outlook on life. For our final episode of She Pivots season three, Ally shares how that terrifying accident taught her a lot about herself and life; her time at the renowned dance academy, Alvin Ailey; her big break into Peloton; and her new partnership with Contigo as Chief Hydration Officer. She also gets real about the comparison game and how learning to be happy about others’ successes - and her own - has allowed her to embrace abundance and live a more joyful life.
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One year ago, the world watched in horror as terrorists attacked Israel and its people. But some experienced the terror firsthand, including this week’s guest, Eden Gefner. On this special, timely episode of She Pivots - released on the one-year anniversary of the horrific attacks - Eden recounts her life growing up in Israel and what’s changed in the past year. She gives voice to the underreported personal story of what it was like to survive the terrorist attacks and how Israelis are living in the wake of the tragedy.
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When Rebecca recorded with Emily earlier this year, she was keeping a big secret. Now, as the newest member of the Real Housewives cast, Rebecca shares with us why she made this huge pivot and what we can expect from RHONY. We’re also re-releasing the entirety of her episode from earlier in the season, so you can hear exactly what led Rebecca to RHONY superstar status. From talking about the hard work that was required to get her business off the ground to the tough (but impactful) words an employee told her after she returned from maternity leave, Rebecca gets personal about her many pivots.
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Emily left her full-time career in politics several years ago, pivoting after having three kids in three years. But as many of our guests know, pivots can be more of a blurred line than we once thought. With everything that’s on the line in the upcoming presidential election, especially for women and moms, Emily is dipping her toe back in politics, joining the board of Swing Left. As a suburban swing district mom, Emily is now the person she was always trying to reach in her political career - and now she can bring that perspective directly to Swing Left. And who better to talk with about everything election-related than the Executive Director of Swing Left, Yasmin Radjy, who made her own pivot back into politics! In this timely episode of She Pivots, Yasmin shares how Swing Left is moving the needle in the upcoming election and the high-impact tools at our disposal to make a difference.
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In 2005, Rachelle Steele was stationed in Mississippi for her job in the Navy when Hurricane Katrina hit. With two daughters, just six-months-old and eighteen-months-old, Rachelle fought for their survival—and then began to document what was happening around her. Those events left her with photography PTSD, and she didn’t pick up a camera for another 5 years. It took time, but she eventually became an award-winning photographer and has been one of a select group of artists named “International Portrait Photographer of the Year” for three years in a row. On this episode of She Pivots, Rachelle recounts her childhood and the loss of her father to addiction at a young age; her time in a biker gang; her decision to return to photography; and how the work she did during her Master of Fine Arts in Photography helped her heal.
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Gina Ortiz Jones grew up as a first-generation American, taught early on about the importance of service by her family. But she never imagined breaking one of the largest glass ceilings in the country by becoming the Under Secretary of the Air Force — the first woman of color and the first openly lesbian person in the role. On this episode of She Pivots, Gina shares the deep history of and pride around military service in her family; coming out to her mom at age 15; the personal and emotional impact of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell; the decision to step away from her career to care for her mother; and her fight for women’s health and reproductive freedoms.
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This week’s guest holds an extra special place in Emily’s heart. Emily met Nancy Goldberg when she was nine years old at the Belvoir Terrace Summer Girls Performing Arts Camp. As Owner and Director Emeritus, Nancy has dedicated her life to enriching and educating young girls. In this Candid Convo, Nancy reflects on her love for teaching from a young age; her own experiences with summer camps growing up; and launching a renowned arts program for people with Williams Syndrome. She also offers a powerful message on morality and empathy that’s much needed in today’s busy world.
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As an Emmy-winning reporter on the hugely popular ABC7 in New York City, Darla Miles is no stranger to talking to individuals about some of their lowest lows, and their highest highs. But while she acts as a voice for so many across New York, her own story - one of deep personal loss after losing her husband and multiple pregnancies - is rarely in the spotlight. That’s why this episode is so incredibly special. On this Candid Convo, of She Pivots, Darla shares why she felt compelled to bring Black voices to the television; her unconventional path to becoming a reporter; the loss of her husband when she was only 41; her complicated and challenging fertility journey; and why she still has hope to this day.
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This week, Emily is live from the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, where the Democratic nominee for President, Kamala Harris, will address delegates. So what better way to celebrate this momentous occasion than to re-release Emily's conversation with Vice President Harris from last year! This conversation is especially timely, as it dives into the personal experiences that influenced Harris's decision to go into politics--a deeply personal side of her that can be overlooked when she hits the campaign trail.
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If you’ve gone to get a blowout, you most likely stepped foot into a Drybar - founded by this week’s guest, Alli Webb. Drybar was a revolutionary concept that transformed the hair care industry by focusing exclusively on blowouts. What started as a single mobile service grew into a national brand with over 150 locations and a line of professional hair products. So why did Alli decide to sell the company? And how did selling the company lead to an identity crisis? On this episode of She Pivots, Alli answers that question plus: how Drybar started as a mobile business so she could “get out of the house for a couple hours”; how her professional life changed as a result of her son’s mental health struggles and loss of her mother to cancer; dealing with depression; taking her power back by writing her bestselling book, “The Messy Truth”; and candid insights into the ups and downs of entrepreneurship.
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Tasmin Carter works as an executive assistant at a financial services firm. But her story to stability and success was full of obstacles. A survivor of childhood abuse, an unhealthy marriage, and stage three colon cancer, Tasmin’s story is one of incredible resilience, and we're incredibly thankful to Tasmin for sharing her story with us for the first time publicly. On this episode of She Pivots, Tasmin recounts the secret of her father’s affair, the aftermath of the heart-wrenching decision to put her child up for adoption at 17, the decision to leave her husband, her courageous battle with colon cancer, and the creation of her nonprofit "Forward Hope," which helps kids aging out of the foster care system.
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If you’ve ever turned on QVC or HSN, you’ve probably seen Joy Mangano or one of her many inventions, like the Miracle Mop. Or you may have seen Jennifer Lawrence portray her in the 2015 hit movie, “Joy.” But Joy’s wild success started with a simple idea—and a big risk. On this episode of She Pivots, Joy talks with Emily about her early invention ideas (a fluorescent flea collar for pets!), getting Miracle Mop off the ground as a single mom with three young kids, the decision to sell her company to HSN, her new partnership with Pitbull, and the central role of family in her business decisions.
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The Olympics are right around the corner so on this special episode we talk to former Olympian Ali Krieger, a legend in the soccer world. As a former World Cup champion, U.S. Olympian, and National Women's Soccer League champion on Gotham FC, she redefined what the game could be, especially for women. But soccer was more than just a career for her—it was a critical component along her journey to self-discovery. On this episode of She Pivots, Ali talks about her love for soccer and competition from a young age; the struggles and triumphs of playing overseas in Germany after college; the feeling (and pressure!) of being an Olympian; how leading Gotham FC from last in the league to champions was deeply personal for her; and her journey to living openly and becoming a mother while still playing soccer professionally.
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Shazi Visram was a successful entrepreneur - but her son's autism diagnosis, coupled with her father's Alzhiemer's diagnosis - shifted her entire reality. On this episode of She Pivots, Shazi talks about her parents’ journey to the United States, her passion for visual arts, the inspiration behind Happy Baby (now Happy Family Organics), what it's like to be a member of the "sandwich generation," and what she is most excited about with her newest company, HealthyBaby.
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Emily Hikade led a secret life for many years. As a diplomat turned CIA officer, Emily engaged in dangerous counterterrorism work, even as she built a family. But a life-altering, near-death experience changed her perspective, leading her to eventually pivot out of the CIA and create Petite Plume, a wildly successful pajama company. On this episode of She Pivots, Emily talks about being in a field dominated by men, how she leveraged her skills as a negotiator in the pajama business, and the role of her family in the career decisions she’s made.
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On the road for a 4th of July weekend getaway? Taking a long flight to a sunny destination? She Pivots has your travel playlist! We’re taking a look back into our archives to highlight three of our favorite–and most timely–episodes. Links below!
LISTEN TO ALLYSON FLEIX: https://link.chtbl.com/Allyson_Felix?sid=ShePivots_070324
In advance of the Olympics, take a listen to Emily’s conversation with Allyson Felix, the world’s most decorated track and field athlete.
LISTEN TO PAULA NEIRA: https://link.chtbl.com/PaulaNeira?sid=ShePivots_070324
If you’re feeling extra patriotic, spend some time with Paula Neira, a Navy veteran who left behind the career she loved to pursue her authentic self as a transgender woman and fight for equality for nurses, service members, and transgender Americans.
LISTEN TO TETIANA POUDEL: https://link.chtbl.com/Tetiana_Poudel?sid=ShePivots_070324
Revisit Tetiana Poudel’s episode–the story of a Ukrainian woman who was called to serve her country when Russia attacked it.
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You may know Ilana from her award-winning TV series, Broad City, and her self-admittedly “wild” and “free” character, Ilana Wexler. However, Ilana has soared far beyond her character on the Broad City, writing and starring in her own movies, including Babes (in theaters now!!), releasing her own stand-up comedy special, and diving into political activism through the Generator Collective. On this episode of She Pivots, the comedian, activist, producer, and actress talks about how Broad City went from a web series to a critically acclaimed series on Comedy Central; the differences between her character on Broad City and herself; why she decided to launch Generator Collective and what they’re doing this year before the upcoming election; and how creating Babes was an immensely personal process.
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Alexis McGill Johnson never had taking over Planned Parenthood on her life’s bingo card. But as a woman whose family tree is full of inspirational women, it’s no surprise that Alexis has been able to steer the organization through one of the most tumultuous times for women’s health care access. On this episode of She Pivots, Alexis shares the stories of her grandmother and mother who paved the way for her success, pivoting from teaching at Yale and Wesleyan to organizing, working at the intersection of politics and hip hop, founding and growing the Perception Institute, and becoming the leader of Planned Parenthood. She also details what the reproductive health care landscape looks like now and what’s ahead in the fight for abortion rights.
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Jennifer Esposito grew up in Staten Island, surrounded by the violence of the Mafia and dreaming of escaping and making it to the big screen. But it wasn’t until her recent film, Fresh Kills, that she was truly able to claim her career for herself and tell the stories of the human experience that she longed to share with the world. On this episode of She Pivots, Jennifer talks with Emily about the disappointments in her early career, her battle with celiac disease, and why Fresh Kills is so deeply personal to her - a letter to her former self.
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Shannon Watts had been a stay-at-home mom for five years when she turned on the TV to see horror unfolding at an elementary school in Newtown, Connecticut. After witnessing the aftermath of the murder of 20 children and 6 adults on that cold day in December, Shannon knew she had to channel her rage into action. What started as a Facebook page called One Million Moms for Gun Control eventually became Moms Demand Action, one of the leading advocacy groups in the country fighting our country’s gun violence epidemic. In this episode of She Pivots, Shannon recounts growing up with ADHD and finding her passion for journalism; leaving behind her successful PR career to prioritize her kids; the lessons learned from losing the vote on universal background checks; the importance of diversity in leadership; and what’s next for her after stepping down as CEO of Moms Demand Action.
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For the first 42 years of Julia’s life, she lived in a ultra-Orthodox community working as a teacher. But her decision to leave that community in 2013 set her on an entirely new course, launching shoe and clothing lines, writing a best-selling book, and becoming the star of her own reality TV show, My Unorthodox Life. In this episode of She Pivots, Julia reveals what life was like in the Haredi community, how a comment from her daughter pushed her to leave, her commitment to women and making their world better, and how she fought back in her very public and very controversial divorce battle.
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Fran Drescher is an American pop culture icon, having made her mark in the 1990s in the starring role of her sitcom, The Nanny. But Fran has faced her fair share of pain, too–pain that inspired some of her most impactful career pivots. In this special episode of She Pivots, recorded live at Lincoln Center, Fran discusses the inspiration for The Nanny, how she leveraged her international fame and personal fight with cancer to create Cancer Schmancer, and her experiences serving as President of SAG-AFTRA during the longest strike in the union’s history.
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Kelly and Norah were on very different life paths. Kelly was a model, who spent her free time volunteering with Head Start - an experience that opened her eyes to how many children lacked basic necessities, like properly fitting shoes. Norah was a lawyer at a high-powered New York City firm, who enjoyed engaging in pro bono work, especially in helping low-income women secure housing and other resources. But a dinner between the two - arranged by Kelly’s father-in-law - revealed their shared passions for nonprofit work, their new status as mothers, and their interest in pivoting in their careers, eventually leading to the two women becoming the CEOs of Baby2Baby. Now, Baby2Baby provides millions of diapers and other essentials to those in need and garners support from an impressive list of celebrities, including Jessica Alba, Kim Kardashian, Ayesha Curry, and Drew Barrymore. In this episode of She Pivots, Kelly and Norah talk about the role of celebrity engagement in Baby2Baby, the logistics of their first 100,000 diaper donation, and overcoming sexism they have faced as CEOs of a female-led non-profit.
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Christy Turlington was only 14 when she started her modeling career - a career that has cemented her as one of the most legendary supermodels in history. But a near-death experience during the birth of her daughter changed the course of her journey. On this special Mother’s Day episode of She Pivots, Christy talks about the influences of her mother’s El Salvadoran heritage, her close relationship with Naomi Campbell, the founding and mission of Every Mother Counts, and the decisions she has made around her daughter Grace’s entry into the modeling world.
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You may know Emelia Hartford from last year’s film, Gran Turismo, or from her YouTube channel, where she builds and customizes cars for over 1 million subscribers. However, the successful career in cars, social media, and acting didn’t happen overnight. In this incredibly candid episode of She Pivots, Emelia recounts how her father’s suicide–and subsequently finding cars as an outlet for healing–has shaped her life. She opens up about the freedom she found in her driver’s license, the challenges she faced in making it to the big screen, and her advocacy for mental health.
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Crystal McCrary McGuire is what one might call an icon (she has an And Just Like That character based on her!!) but her journey has been far from linear. An accomplished entertainment lawyer, writer, producer, director, and businesswoman, Crystal is now on to her latest venture with her son and NBA player, Cole Anthony. The two co-founded GameUp, an app for parents navigating youth sports. On this episode of She Pivots, Crystal shares her feelings of “otherness” attending a majority white school in the suburbs of Detroit, how working in entertainment law gave her a roadmap to entering into a creative profession, the role of documentary filmmaking in her life, and launching GameUp with her son.
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Growing up in India, Chandrika Tandon broke with tradition to pursue her education and became a high-powered, glass ceiling-shattering partner at the consulting firm, McKinsey & Company. But a “crisis of spirit” led her to re-evaluate her life, leave behind her corporate position, establish her own company, while simultaneously pursuing her passion: music. In this episode, Chandrika talks with Emily about where she got her love for books, her hunger strike to convince her parents to let her attend college, arriving in New York City during the winter in a sari, her philanthropic work, and her Grammy nomination.
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Jo Piazza joins us this week to talk about her latest book, “The Sicilian Inheritance” that is sure to be the book of the summer. As a journalist, author, and fellow podcast host, Jo has learned to adapt to the growing influencer economy, pulling inspiration from women like the Kardashians to master the art of self-promotion. Emily and Jo chat about her new book (out now!) and how Jo may or may not have started the “mob wife” aesthetic. They also explore actionable ways women can uplift one another as they shamelessly self promote themselves.
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Sali Christeson was in a fast-paced finance and technology career, but struggled with what many professional women have faced: lacking clothing options that were confidence-inspiring, comfortable, and bold. That’s why she founded Argent, which aims to redefine the modern women’s work wardrobe. In this week’s candid convo, Sali dives into her Turkish-Southern family background (including how her parents met in a Turkish bazaar!), what she learned from working at Cisco, how she approaches conversations with staff who aren’t the right fit, and the success of the viral pink suit worn by Katie Couric, Gretchen Whitmer, Cecile Richards and more!
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This week, we’re thrilled to drop an episode from one of our very favorite podcasts, Hype Woman, featuring our own host Emily Tisch Sussman! Emily sits down with friend and certified hype woman Erin Gallagher to talk about her own pivots and what she’s learned from the highs and lows of it all. She recounts a conversation with a college advisor, where she was told that she was aiming too high; reflects on her desire at a young age to step out from behind the limelight of her family name and have a serious DC political career; and shares how having three kids in three years made her reevaluate what was important. You won’t want to miss this very personal, energizing conversation between Emily and Erin!
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You may know Brooke Baldwin from her time on CNN, or, more recently, as the host of the Netflix hit reality show, The Trust: A Game of Greed. Like Emily, Brooke was taught that achieving success requires blood, sweat, and tears (literally). But as she’s grown - and pivoted! - her mindset has changed. In this candid convo, Brooke talks with Emily about hustling early in her career, the highs (and lows) of leaving behind a dream career, and getting her first tattoo.
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On this special, very personal episode of She Pivots, Emily is joined by her sister, Carolyn Tisch Blodgett, the new owner of the women’s soccer franchise Gotham FC and the Founder and CEO of Next 3. As the world of women’s sports enters a new era, Emily and Carolyn discuss what it’s like to be co-owners of an exciting soccer franchise, playing a key role in transforming the future of women’s sports, and what it means for their own family legacy. Carolyn also shares why she left her powerhouse career in marketing at Peloton and what to expect from the new season of Gotham FC!
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In 2006, High School Musical became an instant classic, full of songs that are nearly impossible to get out of your head, even 17 years later. The movie proved to be a breakout role for then-teen Vanessa Hudgens, who dreamed of making it big on the silver screen. But Vanessa soon found that she had to distance herself from the “good girl” image of Disney in order to avoid being trapped in a single genre. On this episode of She Pivots, Vanessa recounts her first foray into Broadway, the impact of media scrutiny over her body, and the inspiration behind the Caliwater brand.
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As the first Black woman to win the Eisner Award - a literary prize for comic books - Dr. Sheena Howard knows a thing or two about writing incredible superhero stories. But it took longer for her to realize that she could define her own path and become the hero in her own life story. On this episode of She Pivots, Dr. Howard dives into her dislike for the single parent stereotypes, finishing her PhD in three years, writing for DC Comics and Marvel, leaving an abusive relationship, and how she learns from her regrets.
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Cindy Gallop, the CEO and Founder of MakeLoveNotPorn, has never played by the rules. Born and raised abroad, Cindy climbed the ranks of the advertising industry, despite often being one of the only women in the room. But after leaving her corporate advertising role, she stumbled upon her new calling while doing research for a client pitch on online dating: providing sex education through a reimagined porn website. On this episode of She Pivots, Cindy talks with Emily about why she fell in love with New York City, sexism in the advertising industry, what she has learned from dating younger men, and why conversations around (and right before!) sex are so crucial.
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You’ve probably seen Rebecca Minkoff’s bags on the streets of New York City, in paparazzi photos, or inside the pages of magazines. But after returning from maternity leave, she confesses that she felt like a "stranger" in her own company--a turning point that refocused her attention on building a space to support other female founders. On this episode of She Pivots, Rebecca talks with Emily about the hard work that was required to get her business off the ground; what it’s like working with her brother; the tough (but impactful) words an employee told her after she returned from maternity leave; and, the important work she is doing through her Female Founder Collective.
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Just in time for this year’s Super Bowl and Black History Month, Emily sits down with Sandra Douglass Morgan, President of the Las Vegas Raiders and Vice Chair of the Las Vegas Super Bowl Host Committee, to talk about her deep love for her hometown and the process of bringing the Super Bowl to entertainment capital of the world for the first time ever. Sandra, the first Black woman to serve as an NFL team president, is no stranger to smashing glass ceilings, having been the first Black city attorney in the state of Nevada and the first Black person and second woman to chair the state’s Gaming Control Board. On this episode of She Pivots, Sandra shares how she’s striving to open doors for other women and why football fans are going to have an experience like no other this Super Bowl Sunday.
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Elizabeth Bellak grew up in the limelight. Dubbed the “Polish Shirley Temple,” she had big dreams for her acting career. But all that changed when the Nazis invaded her hometown. On this emotional episode of She Pivots, the now-94-year-old talks with Emily about hiding in plain sight under a new name in convents, the murder of her sister and future discovery of her diary, her escape to Austria and then New York, and the building of a new life in America. Elizabeth also makes a plea for tolerance and acceptance–a critical, timely message that is not to be missed.
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For our Season 3 premiere of She Pivots, host Emily Tisch Sussman sits down with Misty Copeland—principal ballerina with American Ballet Theater, mother, designer, author, and philanthropist. Misty recounts falling in love with ballet, being part of a difficult public custody battle, and the challenges of injuries in her early career. She also opens up about the isolation of being the only Black ballerina in the room, –an experience that drives her advocacy and philanthropy today–and how becoming a mother has shaped her life. (And for the Swifties: Misty talks about how performing with the superstar at the American Music Awards was “an incredible experience.”)
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She Pivots returns for its third season to dig deeper into the personal moments that shifted our guests’ perspectives and opened up new, unexpected paths. Hear from our all-star roster of women, including trailblazer Misty Copeland, actress Vanessa Hudgens, fashion designer Rebecca Minkoff, and iconic CEO Cindy Gallop. Whether you’re in the midst of your own pivot or considering a change in the new year, our guests will inspire you with their stories of perseverance and transformation.
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Shay Mitchell rose to fame on the wildly popular show, Pretty Little Liars, but has since built a travel essentials empire with BÉIS. On this Season 2 finale of She Pivots, Shay joins Emily to talk about her early experiences traveling with her family, the impact of Pretty Little Liars, becoming a mom, and the inspiration behind BÉIS. This episode is deeply personal and dives into “mom shaming,” fear when launching a new business (especially right before a global pandemic!), and navigating the highs and lows of social media.
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Marisa Renee Lee is an advocate, writer, and speaker on coping with grief, especially for women and African American communities. This week on She Pivots, Marisa joined Emily for a timely “Candid Convo” focused on how grief impacts us all and how we can show up for our loved ones when they are experiencing grief. Marisa talks openly about her own experiences with grief—from losing her mother to breast cancer to struggles with infertility—and reflects on how those challenges shaped her.
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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Bobbi Brown revolutionized the makeup world with her neutral lipsticks—but that was just her start. From there, Bobbi has taken the beauty industry by storm, and has even branched out into hospitality, media, and wellness. On this episode of She Pivots, recorded live in The Church in Sag Harbor, Bobbi talks with Emily about her decision to stay on with her brand for decades—and her decision to walk away—her foray into the hotel business, and the values she holds onto as she’s building something new.
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Laura Spaulding was only 19 years old when she was dishonorably discharged from military service due to Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell—her paperwork was stamped with “homosexual,” something that haunted her as she sought to find a new career. After finding a job in the police force working undercover in narcotics, the reality of what victims’ families deal with in the aftermath of a crime made her reimagine her career path. On this episode of She Pivots, Laura recounts when she first had the idea to launch a crime scene cleanup service, how she got the business off the ground with no credit, and the expansion of her family in her late forties.
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After 10 years working in social, digital, and brand strategy, Neha Ruch launched Mother Untitled, a digital media platform committed to empowering women pausing or shifting careers to focus on family life. In this Candid Convo—just in time for back to school—Emily and Neha dig into the preconceptions people have about working moms and stay-at-home moms, about what it means for our identities when we become mothers, how we raise sensitive sons, and transparency around childcare support. They also provide insight into the new proprietary study from Mother Untitled on the perceptions and experiences of college-educated, stay-at-home mothers in America.
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Dr. Edith Eger was only 15 when her family was violently removed from their home in Hungary by German Nazis and sent to concentration camps. But after surviving Auschwitz, and later immigrating to the United States, Dr. Eger kept her past a secret, even from her own children, until decades later. On this emotional episode of She Pivots, Dr. Eger discusses dancing for her survival at Auschwitz, her decision to get her PhD in her 50s, the power of sharing her story, and her advice for future generations.
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This week, She Pivots is doing something a little different. We originally planned to air a conversation with an incredible writer and actor - but she is currently on the picket line advocating for fair wages for her and her fellow actors. In honor of the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strike, we are sharing some resources to support all of the actors and writers striking for better contracts. You can head to the “Our Causes” page on our website to find out how you can support our friends on the picket line.
In the meantime, we’re re-releasing one of our favorite episodes from Season 1. Tune in to hear about Reshma Saujani’s incredible journey that recounts her time running for Congress, starting Girls Who Code, and the deeply personal moment that led her to reevaluate it all - eventually inspiring her to create her current non-profit "Moms First."
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Laura Coe founded Snapology—an educational company based on the idea that STEM can be both academically rewarding and fun—out of necessity. As a health care actuary who traveled frequently, and a mother of two facing divorce, Laura pivoted to ensure she would maintain custody of her children. On this episode of She Pivots, Laura discusses her inspiration for the company, the impact of COVID on Snapology, and why persistence was critical in launching her own business.
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When Carla Stickler became Elphaba in Wicked in 2010, she knew her career was thriving. But burnout can hit us even when we’re doing the thing we love most, especially in a notoriously competitive space like Broadway. On this episode of She Pivots, Carla talks about the physical and emotional demands of her career on Broadway and her decision to leave the big stage to become a software engineer.
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Nina Westbrook is a woman wearing many hats: mother of three, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, entrepreneur, podcast host, and wife to NBA All-star Russell Westbrook. In this Candid Convo, Nina joins Emily to talk about her career as a mental health therapist, creating her digital wellness platform, Bene, and the challenges in building stability while frequently moving for her husband’s job. Plus, Emily and Nina play Do-Tell!, a new card game from Nina focused on meaningful conversations with friends and family.
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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The Hills forever changed reality TV. And for Lo Bosworth, one of the stars of the show, being on reality TV since high school shaped her experiences growing up, attending college, and figuring out life after the cameras turned off. On this episode of She Pivots, Lo talks about her experiences with bullying, her decision to attend culinary school, and her health challenges that led to founding her successful women’s wellness brand, Love Wellness.
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If you've ever been frustrated by the options for women's workwear, you're not alone. This week's guest, Sarah LaFleur, decided to leave her high-powered career in management consulting to launch M.M.LaFleur, an elevated clothing brand for working women. M.M. LaFleur is blazing a trail for a new kind of brand endorsement by dressing women running for office and the WNBA. In this Candid Convo, Sarah discusses how she launched her brand, the impact of COVID on M.M.LaFleur, and her experience dressing Cynthia Nixon throughout her gubernatorial race.
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Stacy London’s journey with fashion—an industry she was drawn to during her battle with psoriasis—began long before her TV debut. But she became a household name during her time co-hosting TLC’s What Not to Wear in the early 2000s. After the show ended, Stacy began to grapple with her changing career and her changing body. On this episode of She Pivots, recorded live in New York City, Stacy discusses being on TLC while managing her chronic illness, becoming a leading voice on menopause, and what’s in store as she approaches her next pivot.
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If you’re a fan of reality shows focused on love, then you’ve probably heard of the hit podcast, Reality Gays with Mattie and Poodle. The two hosts, Jake Anthony and Matt Marr, join Emily to share the story of how all three of them met working at a summer theater camp, how the hosts got their show off the ground, and the changes they’ve seen in the podcasting industry since they joined. Oh, and don’t forget the stories of winning $600,000 on a game show, or almost getting stuck in China during the pandemic!
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If you’re a fan of reality shows focused on love, then you’ve probably heard of the hit podcast, Reality Gays with Mattie and Poodle. The two hosts, Jake Anthony and Matt Marr, join Emily to share the story of how all three of them met working at a summer theater camp, how the hosts got their show off the ground, and the changes they’ve seen in the podcasting industry since they joined. Oh, and don’t forget the stories of winning $600,000 on a game show, or almost getting stuck in China during the pandemic!
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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With a new season of Bravo’s legacy show The Real Housewives of New York set to air July 16th, Emily sat down with the show's newest star Erin Lichy. As a self-described straightforward Housewife, Erin is ready for whatever is in store for this new era of RHONY. In this Candid Convo, Erin discusses her relationships with her fellow castmates, the decision to join the iconic reality TV series, and the ups and downs of motherhood.
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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You may know Robin Arzón from her energetic, popular classes on Peloton—where she is famous for her catch phrases (“I only ride with royalty”) or as the New York Times bestselling author of children’s books, Strong Mama and Strong Baby. But Robin began her career as a lawyer, turning to running after a traumatic event shook what she thought would be a straight line in climbing up the professional ladder. On this episode of She Pivots, recorded in front of a live audience in New York City the week she published Strong Baby, Robin shares the inspiration behind her latest children’s book, the importance of resilience in working through trauma, and how her persistence landed her job at Peloton.
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Tori Taylor has built a powerful career in DC and politics—she has worked in a variety of leadership roles at EMILY's List, Center for American Progress, Obama for America, and both Hillary Clinton's 2008 and 2016 presidential campaigns, and most recently, she served as the Executive Director for Swing Left. As longtime DC friends, Emily and Tori realized that Tori was experiencing some of the same changes and personal pivots Emily experienced when she was Tori’s age. In this Candid Convo, Emily sits down with Tori to talk about life in DC, what it takes to bring about social change, and how Tori is debating her own pivot.
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Allyson Felix is one of the most decorated track and field athletes in the world, with 11 Olympic medals and many world championships under her belt. But her decision to start a family put her career on the line, particularly her sponsorship with Nike. That’s when Allyson took her riskiest move yet; she published an op-ed in The New York Times, publicly denouncing Nike’s treatment of their pregnant athletes. On this episode of She Pivots, Allyson shares what happened next with Nike, her decision to start her own shoe company, Saysh, and her retirement from running.
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Omi Bell, Founder and CEO of Black Girl Ventures (BGV), is an expert at disruption. Through BGV, she has funded over 450 women of color, and BGV’s pitch participants are collectively generating over $10M in revenue and supporting 3,000 jobs. But before Omi was disrupting markets and stereotypes around who can be successful in business, Omi faced many hurdles in her own life—hurdles that she turned into opportunities. On this episode of She Pivots, Omi tells Emily about hitting “rock bottom,” the power of community, and why she pitched a tent in her living room to rent on Airbnb.
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Elsa Collins grew up on both sides of the U.S.-Mexico border, living in Tijuana, Mexico but going to school in San Diego. Her experiences living near the border shaped her childhood and ultimately her career. After meeting and marrying NBA star Jarron Collins at Stanford University, they started a family—and raising multiracial kids awakened in her a passion for community organizing and advocating for policies that would help her children, and those in her community, thrive. On this episode of She Pivots, Elsa talks about founding “This is About Humanity,” her experiences being the spouse of an NBA player, and her trips back to the U.S.-Mexico border to help families seeking asylum.
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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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She Pivots is thrilled to share our first “Candid Convo,” featuring Dr. Becky Kennedy—clinical psychologist, bestselling author, and mom of three—who's built a global community for moms. In this new series of bonus episodes, Emily will sit down with more incredible women to explore the intersection of the personal and the professional beyond just pivoting.
These short “Candid Convos” will highlight the personal, the professional, and all of a little pivots along the way. We hope you enjoy!
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Pinky Cole is the Founder and CEO of Slutty Vegan, a vegan burger chain making big waves in the restaurant industry. Her road to success wasn’t always a straight line, especially after a grease fire destroyed her first restaurant. On this episode of She Pivots, Emily talks with Pinky about being a hustler from a young age, her background in the TV production industry, and how she has found success as a restaurateur.
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Lala Kent is well-known for her explosive, yet cannot-stop-watching TV on Vanderpump Rules. But Lala has experienced her share of challenges in the spotlight. On this episode of She Pivots, Lala talks candidly about everything from fighting for her daughter Ocean, choosing to get an abortion in her early 20s, struggling with alcohol, and eventually, her journey to sobriety.
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She Pivots is thrilled to kick off Season 2 with Vice President Kamala Harris. In her most vulnerable conversation yet, Vice President Harris talked with Emily in front of a live audience about arguably the biggest pivot an individual can make: becoming the Vice President of the United States. Joined by Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan of Minnesota, Emily dives into Vice President Harris’s many pivots, where she has continually stepped into new spaces—often where women of color had not been before—to claim her own power.
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She Pivots is back for Season 2, with more episodes and bonus content than ever before! In partnership with Marie Claire, She Pivots follows the stories of inspiring women and how their personal experiences led to their pivot and eventually their success Join host Emily Tisch Sussman for conversations with a rockstar slate of women, including Vice President Kamala Harris, Olympian Allyson Felix, Lala Kent from Vanderpump Rules, and Founder of Slutty Vegan, Pinky Cole.
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She Pivots is so excited to announce season 2 with THE Vice President Kamala Harris. Emily had the incredible opportunity to speak with the Vice President in front of an audience. Alongside her co-moderator, Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan of Minnesota, they were able to dive into how the Vice President has made possibly one of the most important pivots in our country.
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Host Emily Tisch Sussman had the opportunity to talk with New York's first female governor, Governor Kathy Hochul. She is up for reelection this November and despite Emily’s best attempt to fully pivot she continues to be pulled back into the political scene. Emily spoke with Governor Hochul about her experience as a woman in politics, especially after she assumed office unexpectedly when the former Governor Cuomo resigned, and how she used that moment to pivot into the highest office in New York. She dives into what she plans to do as governor to advocate and fight on behalf of women.
If her story and politics is something you are interested in, head over to her other podcast, Your Political Playlist to listen to this exclusive interview with the governor. I hope you find the conversation interesting, inspiring, and helpful as we approach the midterm election this November.
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Kristin Cavallari is best known for being the fiery villain on shows like Laguna Beach and The Hills. But now, years later, she has found her pivot in her personal growth. From leaving behind her career in reality TV, to starting her multi-million dollar business Uncommon James, to her very public divorce, Kristin has found growth through it all. Emily sits down with Kristin for the season one finale of She Pivots and learns about how those personal moments impacted her pivots.
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Betty is not just the oldest park ranger in history, but her pivot at the age of 85 was preceded by a life full of pivots. From one of the first Black-owned record store owners in California to civil rights activist to all of the personal changes and pivots in between. Betty is a decorated park ranger, receiving the presidential medal of honor from President Obama and still receiving shoutouts on his Instagram. In this episode, Emily talks with the 100- year-old Betty over the course of two days to learn the catalyst of her pivot and how she felt at the age of 65 that she was finally truly living.
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This week, Emily talks with Selena Samuela, powerhouse Peloton instructor. Selena dives into the story behind her massive success at Peloton and for the first time ever she opens up about a tragic loss she went through in her mid-twenties. After the unimaginable loss, she had to learn how to pick up the pieces and through her healing she found grace and strength which are now central themes in her classes. Now, known for her tough but inspiring workouts on Peloton, Selena’s journey is full of inspiring pivots.
Note: This episode contains references to addiction. If you or someone you know is struggling call 800-273-8255 for the national suicide hotline or call the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration hotline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357).
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Joan Boyce has been an icon in the jewelry business for over 50 years. But before her huge success as a jewelry designer and home network star she was a teacher at schools in Brooklyn and inner-city Manhattan. Then just months after giving birth to her first child, she decided to open a jewelry counter. After facing discrimination finding housing because of her interracial marriage, she keep pushing forward, determined to find success. For over a decade she balanced being a teacher, mother, and business owner until she decided to take the leap. At 68, and after finding success among her high-end jewelry clients, Joan joined the home network TV family converting her iconic jewelry designs into affordable costume jewelry to sell on HSN. Now 80, is continuing to find success in her Pivot, appearing on JTV and continuing to spread her infectious personality at her store in Westhampton New York. Today we learn how her decision to design and sell her own jewelry changed her life and brought her success.
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Michelle Park started her career in television thinking she would never be in front of the camera. Now after an Emmy and a few hundred thousand TikTok followers Michelle can’t seem to escape it. On this episode, Emily sits down with Michelle to learn about her careful contemplation of her pivot and how she is balancing her career in TV with her new found fame on TikTok.
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At 25-years-old, Tai Beauchamp left behind her career in fashion publishing to pursue doing what she loved: impacting and elevating women. Her philosophy of “do good and do well” led her to lean into her spiritual side and identify when she felt her best and her worst. Today, Emily talks with Tai about burnout, listening to yourself, setting boundaries, and creating healthy spaces for people in your community. How did Tai make this change and go from being the first black female beauty editor at Seventeen to running Tai Life Media and Brown Girl Jane twenty years later?
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Robin McBride’s story of finding her long lost sister and building the largest black-owned wine business in the United States is well documented in outlets like Refinery 29 and How I Built This. Today, Emily talks with Robin about her personal journey from tech professional and mother to wine entrepreneur. Beyond their incredible story of discovering each other late in life and launching McBride Sisters Wine, Robin tells the story of how their personal lives and goals led them to launching the business. How did Robin, a former tech executive and mom of three, decide to leave the comfort of her former career and pivot into uncharted waters?
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When Paula Neira graduated with distinction from the U.S Naval Academy in 1985 and went on to serve in the Navy, she was faced with the difficult choice. As a transgender woman, Paula had to make the difficult choice to leave the Navy so she could live authentically. A difficult moment turned into an inspiring pivot when she decided to serve her country in another way - through nursing. She spent five years as a trauma ER nurse, but after feeling frustrated that she didn’t have a voice, she pivoted again. She decided to go to law school then used her law degree to fight for something deeply personal to her: the repeal of Don’t Ask Don’t Tell (the archaic policy that barred openly gay, lesbian, or bisexual persons from military service). Emily talks with Paula about how she leveraged her pivots and became a leading expert on transgender military service and health care. She now works at Johns Hopkins and has an impressive list of letters after her name (Paula M. Neira, J.D., M.S.N).
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Note: This episode contains conversations around miscarriages and fertility that may be difficult for some to hear.
Reshma Saujani made a name for herself as the Founder and CEO of the hugely successful nonprofit, Girls Who Code, which became one of the largest women-run organizations in the country. But she’s more than just the Founder of Girls Who Code. She has been featured in countless magazines and newspapers, appeared as a commentator on cable news, ran for Congress and her local Public Advocate office, and written three books. But every story has more to it than meets the eye: behind all of her success, Reshma struggled with conceiving a child. Her difficult journey into motherhood paralleled her incredible career highs and led her to her pivot.
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Sophia Bush and Nia Linder Batts are longtime best friends who together have used their experiences as actress and entertainment executive respectively to invest in women-owned businesses. After losing their own business, Detroit Blows, to the pandemic, they pivoted their energies and resources to changing the world of venture capital, using their dollars to invest in women-owned and founded companies. In this episode, Emily talks with Sophia and Nia about their pivot and learns how they are using their capital to give women more economic opportunity.
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This week, She Pivots host Emily Tisch Sussman is sharing what inspired her to start the show. Listen to hear about how her personal journey led her to create She Pivots!
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Join Emily Tisch Sussman as she sits down with a diverse group of women to explore how their personal experiences led to their pivot and eventually their success. In partnership with Marie Claire, She Pivots challenges the typical definitions of success and explores the role our personal stories play in our professional journeys. The series will celebrate those who have made bold moves with a view towards inspiring others to pursue their own non-linear paths.
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