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  The political thriller “An Acceptable Loss,” starring Jamie Lee Curtis and Tika Sumpter, challenges our assumptions about women in powerful political roles. We’re delighted to share a three-part series about not only the film, but more broadly about women in politics and power. Our guest for Part 1 (Episode #54) is Colleen Griffen, the […] The post Part 1: Three-part series on Women, Politics and Power, and how powerful women are depicted in film: Colleen Griffen, producer of “An Acceptable Loss” (Episode #54) appeared first on She Said / She Said.

     Janice Dean is the perpetually sunny face of weather on Fox New Channel’s highly rated morning show Fox & Friends. In her new memoir aptly entitled “Mostly Sunny,” Janice reminds us of the incredible power of optimism in the face of adversity. From dealing with bullies, body shaming, sexual harassment, and muscular sclerosis […] The post Janice Dean: “Mostly Sunny” and the incredible power of optimism (Episode #53) appeared first on She Said / She Said.

For 30 years, Julie Kent delighted and inspired audiences as the longest serving principal dancer in New York City’s legendary American Ballet Theater Company. She retired from performing on the stage at age 45. Today, she is tackling the role of Artistic Director of The Washington Ballet, a position she assumed in 2016, where she […] The post Leadership Through Dance: Julie Kent, Artistic Director, The Washington Ballet (Episode #52) appeared first on She Said / She Said.

For more than three decades, U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy Devos (the 11th Secretary and third woman to hold this post) has worked to level the playing field and make educational opportunities available for all students regardless of financial means. As the mother of four grown children and grandmother of five, she’s a firm believer […] The post One size does not fit all when it comes to children and their education: U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy Devos (Episode #51) appeared first on She Said / She Said.

Jean Chatzky is a legend in the personal finance world having worked for almost three decades to change the way people — especially women — think about their relationship with money. She has reached literally millions of people from her post as financial editor of the Today Show where she provides practical advice and thoughtful […] The post Jean Chatzky: Creating your personal legacy with smart money strategies to achieve financial independence (Episode #50) appeared first on She Said / She Said.

Sarah Friar is passionate about community and the impact it can have on our lives. She’s the CEO of tech company Nextdoor, which is working to not only forge stronger community ties, but to address isolation and loneliness through a hyper-localized digital platform. Sarah brings tremendous knowledge and experience to Nextdoor, having held senior positions […] The post Sarah Friar, CEO Nextdoor: Building community & addressing isolation through hyper-localized technology (Episode #49) appeared first on She Said / She Said.

Betsy Fischer Martin is an Emmy-winning television executive and producer, having spent some 23 years at NBC News’ top-rated Sunday public affairs show “Meet the Press.” Currently, she is the Executive Director of the Women and Politics Institute at American University. She also coaches and advises corporate executives on interview preparation and media interaction at […] The post Life Lessons, Impact, and Perspective From Award-winning TV Producer & Executive Betsy Fischer Martin (Episode #48) appeared first on She Said / She Said.

When we think of good manners, we often think of table manners. While that’s important, perhaps even more so are the underlying concepts of kindness and self-respect, so say mother daughter duo and co-authors Catherine Wallace and Jessica Wallace Marventano. Their wise counsel on these topics has never been more needed. Their book “The Marvelous […] The post Don’t let bad manners impact your future success (or happiness)! Catherine Wallace & Jessica Wallace Marventano (Episode #47) appeared first on She Said / She Said.

Rebecca Schuller is the Executive Director of Winning for Women.  She is working — along with an all female, all star team — to close the gender gap in Republican politics and expand the political playing field. Winning for Women focuses not only on candidate recruitment, but, as importantly, on creating a grassroots network of supporters […] The post Expanding the Political Playing Field: “Winning for Women” with Rebecca Schuller (Episode #46) appeared first on She Said / She Said.

Kristen Coffield is an author, entrepreneur, self-described “culinary disruptor,” and the creator of The Culinary Cure. Her passion for health and wellness came after her otherwise happy, successful life hit bottom. She tells us how she not only picked up the pieces, but took her life back “one bite at a time” while learning incredibly […] The post Changing lives one bite at a time: The Culinary Cure creator Kristen Coffield (Episode #45) appeared first on She Said / She Said.

Far from a “problem that needs fixing,” Kelsey Harkness is a bright, shining star in conservative journalism. She’s a role model who doesn’t back away from overlooked stories, and who isn’t afraid to own her values and ideology. Kelsey talks candidly about her career, how she thinks about the evolution of journalism, and her special […] The post A bright, shining light at “Bright” & The Daily Signal: Kelsey Harkness (Episode #44) appeared first on She Said / She Said.

Lauren Leader is the founder and CEO of nonpartisan, nonprofit, All In Together. She’s also an expert on diversity in the work-place, and is the author of “Crossing the Thinnest Line:How Embracing Diversity from the Office to the Oscars Makes America Stronger,” a book she wrote in 2016. Lauren joined me on the podcast and talked about […] The post Why civic education & engagement matters disproportionately for women: All In Together CEO and author Lauren Leader (Episode #43) appeared first on She Said / She Said.

When Karin Lips was in college, she couldn’t find an organization for women that was committed to intellectual debate, but that wasn’t afraid to include a woman with a conservative viewpoint. To fill the void, she created the Network of Enlightened Women (NeW) in 2004. NeW now has chapters on college campuses and in cities […] The post Shattering stereotypes about what it means to be a conservative woman: Karin Lips, founder/CEO NeW (Episode #42) appeared first on She Said / She Said.

For more than two decades, Vital Voices has worked with thousands of women from more than 184 countries and territories to help them develop as leaders and entrepreneurs. Perhaps most interesting, these women make up a significant network of individuals who are at the forefront of global progress and innovation around the world. Our guest […] The post Investing in Women to Improve the World: A conversation with Vital Voices CEO Alyse Nelson (Episode #41) appeared first on She Said / She Said.

It’s one thing to complain about voter and citizen apathy, it’s another to roll up one’s sleeves and do something about it. That’s just what Cathy Gillespie is doing. Along with Constituting America co-president, actress Janine Turner who founded the organization, the duo is tackling one of the most serious threats to U.S. democracy — […] The post Inspiring kids (and adults) to embrace the US Constitution & Civic Education: Cathy Gillespie, co-president of Constituting America – Episode #40 appeared first on She Said / She Said.

Shelley Potter is the national president of Chi Omega Fraternity. She has spent her life inspiring young women to find their potential as leaders. Her message, and approach to leadership, has never been more important. I talked with Shelley about the evolution of the Greek system, and why single gender women’s organizations continue to be […] The post Helping women cultivate a lifetime of purpose: National Chi Omega President Shelley Potter (Episode #39) appeared first on She Said / She Said.

She Said/She Said went LIVE at the 2018 FABTECH trade show at a breakfast for women in manufacturing. Our special guest is Veronica Braker, who is Vice President for Operations at BASF Corporation’s Performance Materials Division in North America. She’s a Six Sigma Black Belt and Master Black Belt and someone who has been breaking […] The post LIVE Women in Manufacturing Conversation with BASF’s Veronica Braker: an important role model creating opportunities for women in STEM (Episode #38) appeared first on She Said / She Said.

At 28, Audrey Henson is young by CEO standards. Don’t let that fool you! Her grit, determination, thoughtful approach, and passion for the mission of the non-profit she founded — College to Congress — will inspire you. Our conversation covers a broad range of topics: picking partners who share your values; mentorship; getting feedback; and […] The post Using her story to break barriers & improve the effectiveness of Congress: AUDREY HENSON, Founder & CEO, College to Congress (EPISODE #37) appeared first on She Said / She Said.

If you knew then what you know now, what impact would that have had on your life? That’s the premise behind a wonderful new book called “WOWsdom! A girl’s guide to the positive and the possible.” It’s the latest creation of mega-talented former PGA and WNBA executive, turned non-profit executive Donna Orender. Donna, who created […] The post “WOWsdom” with former WNBA CEO Donna Orender! Uniting the wow of teen girls with the wisdom of women! (Episode #36) appeared first on She Said / She Said.

Regardless of which side of the fence you sit, politics feels toxic, increasingly vicious, and often unproductive. We don’t need to debate the whys, but we do need to find ways to engage and exist alongside those with political views different from our own. Political science professor Allison Stanger is setting a noteworthy example, even […] The post Advocating for Politically Diverse Speech on College Campuses & Building Bridges of Understanding: A conversation with Professor Allison Stanger (Episode #35) appeared first on She Said / She Said.