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Women are not well represented in senior positions in many career fields and sectors. While that fact is well known, what isn’t is that the same is true in the field of art. The National Museum of Women in the Arts is the only museum of its kind exclusively dedicated to showcasing and celebrating women […] The post The National Museum of Women in the Arts: How Wilhelmina Cole Holladay and her passion for women artists created the only museum of its kind….our inspiring conversation with Winton Holladay & Susan Fisher Sterling (Episode #21) appeared first on She Said / She Said.

Jay Newton-Small is an accomplished journalist, author, and now, entrepreneur. She is the co-founder and CEO of startup MemoryWell where she is using her fine-tuned skills as an experienced storyteller while drawing on very personal experience to contribute in a new and meaningful way. You’ll be inspired by her story, her passion and her thoughtful […] The post Telling the Stories of Those Without Voice: An Inspiring Conversation with MemoryWell founder and former journalist Jay Newton-Small (Episode #20) appeared first on She Said / She Said.

Christie Hefner is the longest serving female CEO of any public company ever. She also happens to be the daughter of the legendary Hugh Hefner, and of course, the company she ran for all those many years was Playboy Enterprises. You don’t have to be a regular reader or consumer of the Playboy brand to […] The post Insights from Christie Hefner: Blazing a trail as the longest serving female CEO of any public company, ever! (Episode #19) appeared first on She Said / She Said.

Kathryn Kaufman (Katie) leads the Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC) 2x Global Women’s Initiative. She talked with She Said/She Said Podcast about the importance of facilitating and encouraging private sector growth in emerging markets that are transitioning from aid recipient to stronger more stable contributors. But it’s Katie’s leadership of the agency’s new 2x women’s […] The post OPIC’s 2x: The Multiplier Effect of Global Investment in Women (Episode #18) appeared first on She Said / She Said.

Poppy MacDonald sits at the epicenter of where the evolving news business works to meet targeted customer needs and interests at Politico. As President and COO of Politico US, she’s well-suited for this role having run the National Journal’s subscriber  business as its president and publisher from 2014-2016, and as chief revenue officer before that. […] The post Meet Poppy MacDonald — one of the women “Ruling” media company Politico US (Episode #17) appeared first on She Said / She Said.

There are many things to admire about Claire Shipman: accomplished journalist; best-selling author (three times over); mom of two; smart; classy; and sophisticated. Most of all, however, you instantly like Claire because she’s one of the most down-to-earth, authentic people you’ll ever meet. To talk with her about where confidence comes from is an enlightening […] The post Cracking “The Confidence Code” — understanding & building confidence (Episode #16) appeared first on She Said / She Said.

The founder of not one, but two successful public affairs firms, Gloria Story Dittus is a trusted counselor to Members of Congress, Cabinet Secretaries, and business leaders. She is an entrepreneur whose hard work, dedication to her clients, and tireless work ethic sets her apart. And, while all those traits no doubt contributed to her […] The post Talent Will Take You to the Top; Only Character will keep you there (Episode #15) appeared first on She Said / She Said.

Andrea Cecile Cohen, is the Founder, CEO and creative genius behind UK-based clothing label No.35. She is also a collaborator with costume designer Daniel Lawson (CBS’ The Good Wife and The Good Fight) and created many of the amazing ensembles worn by strong female characters on both of those television shows. Together, Andrea and Daniel […] The post “Empowerment Through Dress:” Wisdom from No.35 Founder, CEO & Creative Genius (Episode #14) appeared first on She Said / She Said.

Professor Jennifer Lawless is one of the best known and most widely published academic experts on the topic of gender and politics. While that’s impressive, she also has personal experience on the topic. As a young professor at Brown University, Jennifer challenged an incumbent Congressman and ran a competitive race for Congress. She lost the […] The post Challenging Conventional Wisdom About Women’s Political Engagement with Professor Jennifer Lawless (Episode #13) appeared first on She Said / She Said.

She Said/She Said tackles technology, data privacy, and what you need to know to be a tech savvy consumer. Our guest, Nuala O’Connor, is an expert in the field, and role model. Nuala is the CEO of the Center for Democracy and Data. She comes to this position following a distinguished career in both government […] The post Leading in Tech & the C-Suite: Perspective from the CEO of the Center for Democracy & Technology (Episode #12) appeared first on She Said / She Said.

When Gwen K. Young was recruited to lead the Women in Public Service Project she immediately saw an opportunity to tackle women’s representation in government in a different way. Rather than recreating the wheel or using limited resources to duplicate existing efforts, she instead turned her focus to the lack of available data needed to […] The post Using Data, Solid Analytics & Passion for Women’s Leadership To Understand Governmental Power Centers (Episode #11) appeared first on She Said / She Said.

For Miami native Neri Martinez recruiting women and minorities to run for office is a life’s mission. She laments a common theme that she still hears from women: “I’m just not qualified,” or “maybe someone else would be better.” While sometimes it is true that a candidate isn’t ready to run, in most cases, the […] The post Recruiting Women to Run for office…..and what still holds them back (Episode #10) appeared first on She Said / She Said.

When Gail McGovern became CEO of the American Red Cross in 2008, the organization was reeling from repeated turnover in leadership, a $209 million operation deficit coupled with significant debt, outdated IT systems, an unworkable organizational structure, challenges in the Red Cross Blood Services operation, and a dated fundraising strategy. Even for a seasoned corporate […] The post Leading From the Heart at The American Red Cross (Episode #9) appeared first on She Said / She Said.

There are many factors that impact a woman’s decision to seek elected office. One may simply be that she hasn’t been introduced to the possibility or told, “You can and should do this.” If you talk to Susannah Wellford, the CEO and founder of a non-partisan, non-profit called “Running Start,” she will tell you that […] The post Giving aspiring young women political leaders a “Running Start” (Episode #8) appeared first on She Said / She Said.

It’s not difficult to understand why Valerie Hudson is beloved by her students. As the George H.W. Bush Chair of The Bush School of Government and Public Service at Texas A&M University, Valerie is a unique, spirited, and inspiring voice who is looking at peace and national security from a different perspective. Her data-driven approach, […] The post Sex and World Peace: a conversation with author and Bush School of Government & Public Service Professor Valerie Hudson (Episode #7) appeared first on She Said / She Said.

Nina Easton has spent decades interviewing the world’s most powerful women and men. She’s an accomplished journalist, best-selling author, and now an entrepreneur who is using her personal “superpower” as a storyteller to help others bring unique, personal stories to life. We talked with Nina about her latest project where she traveled to Saudi Arabia […] The post Lessons & Advice from the World’s Most Powerful (Episode #6) appeared first on She Said / She Said.

Her ground-breaking election in 2014 as the youngest women ever elected to congress (from either political party) positioned Republican Elise Stefanik as a fresh face and unique voice in an institution not typically known for such things. Congresswoman Stefanik readily embraces opportunities to work across the political aisle to achieve results for her constituents in […] The post Ground Breaking Role Model With A Passion for Service (Episode #5) appeared first on She Said / She Said.

Sitting in the beautiful living room of Lea Berman’s elegant, historic home (one of the oldest in Washington, DC), we talked with Lea about her new book “Treating People Well” and heard wonderful stories from her days as the White House Social Secretary. One would imagine someone with Lea’s professional background to be gracious. She […] The post Rudeness is Contagious….and thankfully so is civility! Our conversation with author and former White House Social Secretary Lea Berman (Episode #4) appeared first on She Said / She Said.

“Don’t ever work for someone who won’t allow you to shine,” was just some of the wonderful advice we received in our interview with Mary Beth Albright, food lawyer turned food anchor at The Washington Post. We sat down for an engaging conversation with Mary Beth at the Post’s newly designed offices in Washington, DC. […] The post The Storytelling Power of Food…and so much more! Inspiration from Washington Post Food Anchor & food lawyer Mary Beth Albright (Episode #3) appeared first on She Said / She Said.

Best selling author of The Selfie Vote, nationally-recognized GOP pollster, podcast creator and co-host, and regular guest commentator, Kristen Soltis Anderson combines her passion for data with great storytelling in ways that have consistent impact, especially as she explains the preferences of Millennial voters. But it’s her authenticity, savvy, and accessibility that differentiate her from […] The post Polling, Millennials, Life Lessons, and the future of the GOP….Perspective from pollster Kristen Soltis Anderson (Episode #2) appeared first on She Said / She Said.