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Vijayar is a democracy advocate in Burma. She joined me on She Said/She Said while participating in the Liberty and Leadership Program at the George W. Bush Institute in Dallas. Democracy in Burma, also known as Myanmar, remains precarious. The 2012 election of Nobel Peace Prize Laureate and author Aung San Sus Kyi represented great […] The post Fighting for freedom & democracy in Burma: Liberty & Leadership Scholar Vijayar shares her story (Episode 74) appeared first on She Said / She Said.

I sat down with Rebecca Jarvis— Emmy award winning journalist and chief business, economics and technology correspondent for ABC News — to talk career, motherhood, advice from the newsroom, and so much more. There is so much to glean from Rebecca’s story — how her big break on reality TV show The Apprentice launched her […] The post ABC News’ Rebecca Jarvis, Host of “No Limits” Podcast reminds us that limits are ones we put on ourselves (Episode 73) appeared first on She Said / She Said.

A stunning one in five Americans struggle with illiteracy. While some might find addressing that challenge daunting, for British Robinson, who is the President and CEO of the Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy, it’s a mission and her calling. British talks with me about her work at the Foundation, and how she learned to […] The post Why you need a “ride or die” in your corner and the centering power of quiet — British Robinson, CEO, Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy (Episode 72) appeared first on She Said / She Said.

What makes the dynamic duo behind size inclusive shoe company Margaux so remarkable? Practically everything. Co-founders Alexa Buckley and Sarah Pierson are brilliant, articulate, passionate, thoughtful, laser-focused on their customers, and still a few years away from their 30th birthdays. Their creation is disrupting the way we think about women’s shoes, and changing expectations about […] The post You GAUX Girl! Co-founding entrepreneurs behind the Margaux shoe company: Alexa Buckley & Sarah Pierson (Episode 71) appeared first on She Said / She Said.

Lydia Fenet is the lead benefit auctioneer in the country, having raised more than half a billion dollars for 400 non-profits worldwide from her perch at Christie’s auction house in NYC. Lydia takes between 70-100 auctions per year in front of crowds of 100s and often 1,000s of people. That is in addition to the […] The post Benefit auctioneer & author Lydia Fenet shares her secrets for becoming the most powerful woman in the room (Episode 70) appeared first on She Said / She Said.

I traveled to Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas to meet with Leslie Ruyle, a professor of international affairs at The Bush School of Government and Public Service. Leslie is working to break down academic barriers that often stand in the way of solving some of the world’s most challenging problems. And, she’s drawing […] The post Professor Leslie Ruyle is expanding students’ horizons while breaking down barriers to innovation (Episode 69) appeared first on She Said / She Said.

Psychologist and anxiety expert Dr. Alicia Clark has spent the better part of 25 years working to understand anxiety and how to manage it. Her approach, which she details in “Hack Your Anxiety: How to make anxiety work for you in life, love, and all that you do” will make you think differently about those […] The post Hack Your Anxiety by shifting your mindset: Dr. Alicia Clark (Episode 68) appeared first on She Said / She Said.

What would you do if your life and dreams were suddenly smashed by overwhelming loss and grief? Heidi Ganahl faced a series of life shattering challenges, but found the courage and the will to regain her life — albeit a different one than she had imagined. She has achieve tremendous success as an entrepreneur, and […] The post Heidi Ganahl, founder Camp Bow Wow & She Factor: Finding purpose through grief, Episode 67 appeared first on She Said / She Said.

“Wanderlust” often defines true sailors. And in the case of Louisa Gould it also inspired a significant tolerance for risk taking that helped her find her true passion and calling.  Louisa is the owner of the award-winning Louisa Gould Gallery in Vineyard Haven, Massachusetts, which has just celebrated its 16th anniversary. She is also the […] The post Building risk tolerance and grit through competitive sailing: Our conversation with Louisa Gould, renaissance women (entrepreneur, gallery owner, Wall Street analyst, competitive sailor, race photographer and more) Episode 66 appeared first on She Said / She Said.

. Theresa Girard is an artist and teacher who produces workshops for creative people, and for those hoping to spark their creativity.  She’s an exhibiting member of the Providence Art Club, maintains studios in Rhode Island and Bonita Springs, Florida, and is the founder and former Art Director of Access to Art, a community based […] The post “No one ever becomes poor from giving:” our conversation about impact & creativity with artist and teacher Theresa Girard, Episode 65 appeared first on She Said / She Said.

Lisa Nelson has held senior-most positions in government, politics and the private sector (including at Visa and AOL Time Warner) over the course of her accomplished career. But, it’s her current post as the CEO of the American Legislative Council Exchange (the oldest and largest non-partisan think tank supporting state legislators) that reflects the culmination […] The post “Taking the cookies when they are passed” and creating a career that enables you to support your passion: Lisa Nelson, CEO, The American Legislative Exchange Council, Episode 64 appeared first on She Said / She Said.

Brittany Underwood is the CEO of global impact jewelry company The Akola Project. Her life trajectory was altered forever when, in college, she met a Ugandan woman named Sarah. The power of that meeting inspired Brittany’s passion for not only helping women in Uganda, but led her on a journey to create a social impact […] The post Finding the courage to change lives one bead at a time: Brittany Underwood, CEO, The AKOLA Project, Episode 63 appeared first on She Said / She Said.

Nancie McDonnell Ruder, CEO of marketing firm Noetic Consultants, set out to write a book to help marketers learn from those who were thriving in an increasingly complex and ever changing marketing landscape. In the process, she discovered several important takeaways critical to success in any field, and, most importantly to a happy and fulfilled […] The post Building grit and perseverance with Nancie McDonnell Ruder, CEO, Noetic Consultants (Episode 62) appeared first on She Said / She Said.

Jan Langbein is the fiercely passionate, powerhouse CEO of Genesis Women’s Shelter and Support in Dallas, Texas. She has grown Genesis from a seven-bed emergency facility to a multi-faceted treatment center and program for victims of domestic abuse and their children. Jan’s journey is an inspiring one.  She went from stay-at-home-mom to trailblazing domestic violence […] The post Empowering others and working to break the cycle of domestic violence: Jan Langbein, CEO, Genesis Women’s Shelter and Support, Episode 61 appeared first on She Said / She Said.

Change can be difficult. But in a world that continues to grow more and more complex our ability to embrace change and to think more creatively has never been more important. Beth Comstock is the former Vice Chair of Business and Innovation at GE. She was the first woman to hold that role in GE’s […] The post The Importance of Change, Creativity, & Learning to Tell Your Story: Beth Comstock, former Vice Chair GE; Author “Imagine It Forward” (Episode 60) appeared first on She Said / She Said.

We don’t know how life will challenge us, or how those challenges will shape our journey. Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers is a terrific example of taking what life throws at you – including doors that open for you —  and making the most of them, even in spite of some fear and trepidation along the […] The post Embracing the unexpected, and inspiring others through motherhood and service: Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers (Episode 59) appeared first on She Said / She Said.

“There is a war being fought and we are losing,” Farah Pandith tells me in our conversation about what drives hate and radical extremism. Farah, who is often described as a “diplomatic entrepreneur,” has worked across political lines for three presidential administrations, has covered the globe meeting with young people and community leaders, and has […] The post How we win against hate and extremism: A conversation with author and diplomatic entrepreneur Farah Pandith (Episode 58) appeared first on She Said / She Said.

Carly Fiorina is the former CEO of Hewlett Packard, and the first woman to lead a Fortune 20 company. She also oversaw the largest technology sector merger in history. Her passion for problem solving led her to run for the Republican nomination for president in 2016. She’s a trailblazer who has often found herself the […] The post From trailblazing CEO to leadership teacher and coach, Carly Fiorina is running toward challenges and helping others lead and “find their way” (Episode #57) appeared first on She Said / She Said.

A.B. Stoddard has covered politics and Capitol Hill for more than two decades. Currently, she is the associate editor of Real Clear Politics. A.B. joins me for Part 3 of our three-part series on women in politics and power. As a backdrop for our conversation, we discuss the political thriller “An Acceptable Loss,” starring Jamie Lee […] The post Part 3: Three-Part Series on Women, Politics & Power and how women are depicted in film and covered in the media: A.B. Stoddard (Episode #56) appeared first on She Said / She Said.

Former Congresswoman Barbara Comstock. joins me for Part 2 (Episode #55) of our three-part series on women, power and politics and the political thriller “An Acceptable Loss,” starring Jamie Lee Curtis and Tika Sumpter. Barbara talks about her own journey — including being “accidentally” pushed into her first House race, as well as the benefits […] The post Part 2: Three-part series on Women, Politics & Power and the film “An Acceptable Loss;” Former Congresswoman Barbara Comstock (Episode #55) appeared first on She Said / She Said.