Best Raia Group Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 487: From Olympic Gold Medals to Healing and Thriving with Caron Transformational Care: A Conversation with Carrie Bates 38:24

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Podcast Alert! 🎙️ 🎧 Tune in to an inspiring and timely episode of the Ellevate Network Podcast, “Conversations with Women Changing the Face of Business. In this powerful episode, Tammy Williams sits down with Carrie Bates, a three-time Olympic gold medalist who has boldly redefined success beyond the podium. Carrie shares her remarkable journey, fr…

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Episode 486: Managing Up: Mastering Workplace Relationships with Melody Wilding 35:52

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Podcast Alert! 🎙️ 🎧 Tune in to an inspiring and timely episode of the Ellevate Network Podcast, “Conversations with Women Changing the Face of Business. In this powerful episode, host Tammy Williams sits down with Melody Wilding, an acclaimed executive coach, speaker, and author of Managing Up. Together, they dive into a compelling conversation abo…

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Episode 485: 100% Owned, 100% Empowered: Kimberly Jones on Employee-Driven Success 31:24

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Podcast Alert! 🎙️ 🎧 Tune in to an inspiring and timely episode of the Ellevate Network Podcast, “Conversations with Women Changing the Face of Business. In this episode, host Tammy Williams sits down with Kimberly Jones, President and CEO of Butler/Till—an award-winning, 100% employee-owned marketing agency and Certified B Corporation. Kimberly sha…

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Episode 484: Step into Your Wild Courage to Lead with Purpose and Fearlessness: A Conversation with Jenny Wood 34:25

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Podcast Alert! 🎙️ 🎧 Tune in to an inspiring and timely episode of the Ellevate Network Podcast, “Conversations with Women Changing the Face of Business. In this episode of Conversations with Women Changing the Face of Business, Tammy Williams sits down with Jenny Wood, author of Wild Courage, to explore the true essence of courage in both business …

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Episode 483: Breaking the Silence: Fertility, Career, and Choices with Dr. Jamie Knopman 22:28

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Podcast Alert! 🎙️ 🎧 Tune in to an inspiring and timely episode of the Ellevate Network Podcast, “Conversations with Women Changing the Face of Business. In this episode of Conversations with Women Changing the Face of Business, Tammy Williams talks with Dr. Jamie Knopman, a leading reproductive endocrinologist, who is redefining the conversation ar…

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Episode 482: Leading With Resilience: A Journey of Authentic Transformation with Becky Thalmann 35:23

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Podcast Alert! 🎙️ 🎧 Tune in to an inspiring and timely episode of the Ellevate Network Podcast, “Conversations with Women Changing the Face of Business.” In this captivating episode, Tammy Williams sits down with Becky Thalmann, the visionary Founder of Vivica Partners, to delve into the dynamic and ever-changing world of leadership. Together, they…

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Episode #36: Keir Starmer’s Strategic Dilemma over the Chagos Handover to Mauritius 37:07

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In this episode, we sat down with Ángel Rodríguez Moreno to explore how shifting international dynamics have frozen UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s landmark deal to return the Chagos Islands to Mauritius. Originally framed as a bold step in reshaping British foreign policy and addressing colonial injustices, the agreement now faces major obstacles…

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Episode 481: Inclusion on Purpose: Building Workplaces Where Everyone Thrives with Ruchika Malhotra 41:05

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Podcast Alert! 🎙️ 🎧 Tune in to an inspiring and timely episode of the Ellevate Network Podcast, “Conversations with Women Changing the Face of Business.” In this engaging episode, Tammy Williams speaks with Ruchika Malhotra, author of *Inclusion on Purpose* and founder of Candor, about creating workplaces where everyone feels valued and supported. …

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Episode #35: France in Political Deadlock: How Macron’s Election Strategy Deepened Division 24:20

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In this episode, we’re joined by Elisa De Angelis to unpack the political crisis facing French President Emmanuel Macron after the 2024 snap elections. Intended to stabilize France’s political landscape, the vote instead deepened divisions, collapsed coalitions, and triggered widespread unrest. We explore how Macron’s leadership is being tested — f…

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Episode 480: Striking the Balance Between Success and Self-Care—Data-Driven Wellness with Lindsay Preston 31:20

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Podcast Alert! 🎙️ 🎧 Tune in to an inspiring and timely episode of the Ellevate Network Podcast, “Conversations with Women Changing the Face of Business.” In this engaging episode, Lindsay Preston, CEO of Trust & Leadership, Lindsay Preston, shares an intimate account of her journey with host, Tammy Williams, of how going from high achievement to th…

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Episode #34: Kenya in Crisis: The Finance Bill that Shook Ruto’s Presidency 13:26

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In this episode, we sat down with Lilli-Sage Bayes to dive into the political turmoil surrounding Kenyan President William Ruto’s controversial 2023 Finance Bill. What began as an attempt to tackle Kenya’s mounting debt through tax hikes quickly sparked nationwide protests, judicial opposition, and public backlash. We explore how these events have …

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Episode 479: Redefining Resilience: Transforming Grief and Growth with Krista St-Germain 33:48

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Podcast Alert! 🎙️ 🎧 Tune in to an inspiring and timely episode of the Ellevate Network Podcast, “Conversations with Women Changing the Face of Business.” " In this deeply insightful episode, host Tammy Williams dives into an intimate and powerful discussion with grief expert Krista St. Germain. Together, they explore the profound complexities of gr…

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Episode #33: RAIA's Origin Story with RAIA Director Dario Hasenstab 46:27

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In this special episode, we sat down with RAIA's director and co-founder, Dario Hasenstab, for an insightful conversation about the origins, evolution, and future of RAIA. We talked about the history of the organization, the idea behind it, as well as its vision and mission in international affairs. Don't forget to check out our new articles at RAI…

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Episode 478: A Life Made from Scratch: Insights from Former Congresswoman Marie Newman on Activism and Mental Health 34:10

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Podcast Alert! 🎙️ 🎧 Tune in to an inspiring and timely episode of the Ellevate Network Podcast, “Conversations with Women Changing the Face of Business.” On this episode of the Ellevate Podcast, Tammy Williams sits down with former Illinois Representative Marie Newman. From mompreneur to Congresswoman, Newman opens up about her advocacy for women's…

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Episode 477: Transforming Wellness: Dr. Amitha Kalaichandran on Healing, Leadership, and Integrative Medicine 36:40

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Podcast Alert! 🎙️ 🎧 Tune in to an inspiring and timely episode of the Ellevate Network Podcast, “Conversations with Women Changing the Face of Business.” In this inspiring conversation, Dr. Amitha Kalaichandran shares her transformative journey with Tammy Williams on becoming an advocate for integrative medicine and author of “The Book on Healing”.…

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Episode 476: Navigating the Waves of Startup Success with Mona Sabet, Co-Author "Sail to Scale" 32:46

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Podcast Alert! 🎙️ 🎧 Tune in to an inspiring and timely episode of the Ellevate Network Podcast, “Conversations with Women Changing the Face of Business.” In this enlightening episode of the Elevate Podcast, host Tammy Williams sits down with Mona Sabet, the insightful co-author of 'Sail to Scale.' The discussion delves into the critical missteps th…

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Episode 475: Navigating the Powers of Leadership with Author of "You're the Boss" Sabina Nawaz 33:51

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Podcast Alert! 🎙️ 🎧 Tune in to an inspiring and timely episode of the Ellevate Network Podcast, “Conversations with Women Changing the Face of Business.” In this captivating episode, host Tammy Williams engages in an insightful conversation with Sabina Nawaz as she shares her remarkable journey from a successful corporate career at Microsoft to bec…

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Episode 474: Embracing Innovation: A Conversation with Valerie Brown-Dufour on AI, Digital Transformation, and Storytelling 34:51

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Podcast Alert! Tune in to an inspiring and timely episode of the Ellevate Network Podcast, “Conversations with Women Changing the Face of Business.” In this engaging episode, Tammy Williams sits down with Valerie Brown-Dufour, the president of WSI World, a global leader in digital marketing. The episode explores the dynamic evolution of digital mar…

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Episode 473: The Future of Work: Empowering Employees and Transforming Workplaces with Dr. Angela Jackson 33:36

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Podcast Alert! 🎙️ 🎧 Tune in to an inspiring and timely episode of the Ellevate Network Podcast, “Conversations with Women Changing the Face of Business.” In this compelling episode of the Ellevate Podcast, host Tammy Williams engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Dr. Angela Jackson, an expert in workplace transformation, and inclusion. D…

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Episode 472: Revolutionizing Business & Wellness with Kristin Carrico 39:09

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Podcast Alert! Tune in to an inspiring and timely episode of the Ellevate Network Podcast, “Conversations with Women Changing the Face of Business.” In this episode of the Elevate Podcast, host Tammy Williams engages in an enlightening conversation with Kristin Carrico, the Chief Commercial Officer at the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM).…

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Episode 471: Making Work Fair - a Candid Conversation with Siri Chilazi 39:08

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Podcast Alert! 🎙️ 🎧 Tune in to an inspiring and timely episode of the Ellevate Network Podcast, “Conversations with Women Changing the Face of Business.” In this episode, Tammy Williams sits down with the inspiring Siri Chilazi, a senior researcher at the Women and Public Policy Program at Harvard Kennedy School. Join us as Siri shares her remarkab…

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Episode #32: Climate Leaders 101: Carlos Manuel Rodríguez's Environmental Leadership in Costa Rica 28:35

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In this episode, we sat down with Francisco Jeldres and Valeria Flores Siles to explore the groundbreaking work of Carlos Manuel Rodríguez, a three-time Costa Rican Minister of Environment and Energy and current CEO of the Global Environment Facility. Rodríguez’s innovative Pago por Servicios Ambientales (PSA) program has revolutionized conservatio…

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Episode 470: Navigating Change: Leadership Lessons for any Career Stage with Gabrielle Espinosa 29:45

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Podcast Alert! 🎙️ 🎧 Tune in to an inspiring and timely episode of the Ellevate Network Podcast, “Conversations with Women Changing the Face of Business.” In this episode, Tammy Williams interviews Gabrielle Espinoza, founder of Self-Leader Consulting, about the critical role of leadership development. They delve into strategies for aligning persona…

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Episode 469: Unearthing Beauty: Michal Morrison’s Journey from Archaeology to Traumatic Brain Injury to Skincare 32:52

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Podcast Alert! 🎙️ 🎧 Tune in to an inspiring and timely episode of the Ellevate Network Podcast, “Conversations with Women Changing the Face of Business.” In this episode, host Tammy Williams chats with Michal Ann Morrison, the visionary founder of a biomimetic skincare brand, Michal Morrison. Michal shares her remarkable journey from archaeology to…

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Episode 468: From Adversity to Championing Change with Camara L. Jackson 28:03

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Podcast Alert! 🎙️ 🎧 Join us for an inspiring and timely episode of the Ellevate Network Podcast, “Conversations with Women Changing the Face of Business.” In this episode, Tammy Williams sits down with Camara Jackson, the CEO and Executive Director of Elite Learners, Inc. This nonprofit organization is committed to supporting young people and their…

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Episode 467: “Raising Engaged Citizens: The Role of Parents in Civic Education” with Dr. Lindsey Cormack 29:38

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Podcast Alert! 🎙️ 🎧 Join us for an inspiring and timely episode of the Ellevate Network Podcast, “Conversations with Women Changing the Face of Business.” In this episode, Tammy Williams engages in a thought-provoking discussion with Dr. Lindsey Cormack about her insightful book, How to Raise a Citizen. As the landscape of civic education in the U.…

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Episode 466 - Crafting the Million Dollar Pitch with the Queen of the Perfect Pitch with Dr. Riley Forbes 30:04

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Podcast Alert! 🎙️ 🎧 Join us for an inspiring episode of the Ellevate Podcast, "Conversations with Women Changing the Face of Business." In this episode, Margie Solomon interviews Dr. Forbes Riley, a renowned motivational speaker, television personality and sales expert known as the Queen of the Perfect Pitch. Forbes shares her inspiring journey fro…

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Episode 465: A Conversation About Women in the Business of Sports On and Off the Field with Odessa (OJ) Jenkins and Valerie (VT) Tyson 48:40

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Podcast Alert! 🎙️ 🎧 Join us for an inspiring episode of the Ellevate Podcast, "Conversations with Women Changing the Face of Business." This conversation features two influential women in sports, Odessa (OJ) Jenkins, a successful tech/Sports executive, and coach CEO of Bonfire, and founder of the Women’s National Football Conference (WNFC), and Val…

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Episode 464: From Trauma to Triumph: Norma Bastidas’ Journey of Resilience and Advocacy 10:47

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Podcast Alert! 🎙️ 🎧 Tune in to an inspiring episode of the Ellevate Podcast, “Conversations with Women Changing the Face of Business.” In this episode, Norma Bastidas shares her remarkable journey from trauma survivor to champion endurance athlete and activist. After her son was diagnosed with a progressive eye condition, Norma turned her pain into…

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Episode 463: Better Together: Navigating the Future of Work with Hannah MacDonald Dannecker 48:07

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Podcast Alert! 🎙️ 🎧 Join us for an inspiring episode of the Ellevate Podcast, "Conversations with Women Changing the Face of Business." Hannah MacDonald Dannecker, a partner at the Better Together Group, talks with Tammy Williams about bridging the generational gap in the workplace, particularly between Gen Z and older generations. They discussed t…

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Episode 462: The Art and Impact of Storytelling with Andrea Sampson, CEO of Talk Boutique 36:41

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Podcast Alert! 🎙️ 🎧 Join us for an inspiring episode of the Ellevate Podcast, "Conversations with Women Changing the Face of Business." Host Tammy Williams sits down with Andrea Sampson, CEO and Founder of Talk Boutique. Andrea recounts her transition from a thriving advertising career to becoming a renowned storytelling expert and thought leader c…

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Episode #31: Climate Leaders 101: Sheikh Hasina’s Climate Leadership in Bangladesh 39:58

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In this episode, we sat down with Mariana Gamez and Aimée Wolff to explore the nuanced climate leadership of Sheikh Hasina, Prime Minister of Bangladesh. While celebrated internationally for initiatives like co-founding the Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC) and implementing the Energy Efficiency Conservation Master Plan (EECMP), her leadership…

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Episode #30: Somaliland’s President Bihi Faces Backlash Over Controversial MoU With Ethiopia 27:33

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In this episode, we sat down with Ángel Rodríguez Moreno to discuss the political turmoil in Somaliland as President Muse Bihi faces mounting opposition to a controversial Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Ethiopia. The deal, which promises Ethiopia access to a 20-kilometer shoreline in exchange for recognition, has sparked protests, political…

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Episode #29: Lula’s Struggle with Deforestation Policy in Brazil 13:56

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In this episode, we sat down with Chiara Ausenda to analyze Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s environmental policy, particularly his ambitious deforestation agenda. Despite significant progress, including a 50% reduction in Amazon deforestation, political obstacles such as state corruption, underfunded agencies, and a resistant Congre…

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Episode #28: The Mattei Plan: Giorgia Meloni’s Bold Move to Redefine Italy’s Role in Africa 35:26

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In this episode, we sat down with Nicola Minnaja to unpack Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s new foreign policy initiative, the Mattei Plan. Designed to reshape Italy’s engagement with Africa, this ambitious strategy aims to strengthen energy ties, combat irregular migration, and establish Italy as a pivotal player in the Mediterranean. We ex…

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Episode #27: Climate Leaders 101: Mia Mottley’s Vision for Barbados’ Sustainable Future 26:45

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In this episode, we sat down with Africa Romero Rodriguez and Sofia Damasio Figueiredo to explore the bold climate leadership of Barbados’ Prime Minister Mia Mottley, whose implementation of green economy policies is setting a global example. With initiatives like the Blue Economy Strategy and the Roof to Reefs resilience plan, Mottley is transform…

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Episode 461: Empowering and Inspiring the Next Generation of Girls with Illana Raia 28:45

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Podcast Alert! 🎙️ 🎧Tune in and listen to this episode of the Ellevate Podcast, Conversations with Women Changing the Face of Business as Tammy Williams speaks with Illana Rea, Founder and CEO of Être, a mentorship platform designed to empower girls by connecting them with female leaders. Illana shares her journey from being a corporate attorney to …

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Episode 460: The Innovative Profit Stack System with Serial Entrepreneur Cassie Saquing 33:08

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Podcast Alert! 🎙️ 🎧Tune in and listen to this episode of the Ellevate Podcast, Conversations with Women Changing the Face of Business, with host Tammy Williams and serial entrepreneur Cassie Saquing, Founder, CHS Consulting Group and a Money Mindset Coach. Cassie helps business owners, particularly women, to overcome challenges and achieve profitab…

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E459 | Episode 459: Intentional Profit with Profit First Author, Susanne Moriga 43:08

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Podcast Alert! 🎙️ 🎧 Tune in episode of the Ellevate Podcast, host Tammy Williams speaks with Suzanne Moriga, CEO of the Moriga Group, about the importance of profitability for minority entrepreneurs. Suzanne shares her personal journey to becoming a financial advisor and author of 'Profit First for Minority Business Enterprises.' The conversation d…

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Episode 458: The New Happy Philosophy and Movement with Stephanie Harrison 35:01

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In this episode of the Ellevate Network Podcast, host Tammy Williams speaks with Stephanie Harrison, an expert in the science of happiness and creator of the New Happy philosophy. They discuss the misconceptions surrounding happiness, the cultural forces that shape our understanding of it, and the transformative power of helping others. Stephanie e…

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Episode 457: Why Inclusion is a "MUST HAVE" Strategy with Ruchika Malhotra 42:36

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Tune in for an enlightening conversation with Ruchika Malhotra, an inclusion strategist and author of “Inclusion on Purpose” and the upcoming book “Uncompete”. Ruchika dives deep into why we need to shift away from a competition mindset and embrace true inclusion. She sheds light on the startling McKinsey and Lean In report, revealing that it could…

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Episode 456: Danielle Butin’s Remarkable Journey - From Healthcare Executive to Global Health Advocate 39:35

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Did you know that countless perfectly good sterilized medical supplies sadly end up in landfills, leaving many in need without critical support and that this waste occurs despite the pressing need for healthcare resources around the world? Listen to the remarkable journey of Danielle Butin, founder and CEO of Afya, as she discusses her transition f…

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Episode 455 - Technology and Humanity with Verizon Executive Aparna Khurjekar 39:40

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In this engaging podcast episode, Aparna Khurjekar, Chief Revenue Officer for Business Markets and SaaS at Verizon, shares her inspiring journey from a software engineer to leading a team of 6,000 sales professionals. She underscores the critical importance of staying current with technology and networking in the ever-evolving tech industry. Aparna…

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Episode 454 - Leadership, ADHD and Conquering Your Technical Fears with Claire Milligan 30:45

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Tammy Williams and Claire Milligan, Co-Founder of Aimably, explore Claire’s remarkable journey on the Ellevate podcast, Conversations with Women Changing the Face of Business. Claire reflects on her childhood dream of designing cars, rooted in her early fascination with human factors and innovation, that inspired her to pursue a career in making co…

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Episode 453: Behind the Scenes with Healthcare Communications Trailblazer Laura Liotta 23:41

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Laura Liotta, founder and CEO of Sam Brown Inc, discussed her journey from corporate communications to founding a healthcare PR agency in 1999. She emphasized the importance of remote work and work-life balance, which she implemented before the rise of Zoom. Laura highlighted her vision of creating a network of senior experts, which grew from a sma…

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Opportunity, Advancement and Leadership with Sofia B. Pertuz, PhD, ACC, CDE® 36:03

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In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, we are rerunning an episode hosted by former Ellevate Network Executive, Maricella Herrera with Sofia B. Pertuz PhD., DEI professional and executive coach. During the episode, Sofia discusses the importance of caring leadership, how to handle "professional neglect" with remote work, and updating the terminology …

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Episode #26: Climate Leaders 101: Nemonte Nenquimo’s Fight for Indigenous and Environmental Rights 24:06

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In this episode, we sat down with Lucinda Schüler and Matilde Romagnoli to explore the passionate activism of Nemonte Nenquimo, a Waorani leader from the Ecuadorian Amazon, who has risen to global prominence in her fight to protect both the rainforest and the rights of indigenous communities. Nenquimo’s landmark legal victory against the Ecuadorian…

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Episode #25: Climate Leaders 101: Hage Geingob's Bold Vision for Namibia's Hydrogen Future 25:03

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In this episode, we sat down with Clara Chikuse and Maja Prokopiuk to explore Hage Geingob’s ambitious pursuit of transforming Namibia into a global leader in green hydrogen production. Geingob’s vision centered around harnessing Namibia’s natural resources to fuel sustainable economic growth and energy self-sufficiency. We delve into the Namibia G…

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Episode #24: Climate Leaders 101: Sonam Phuntsho Wangdi’s Quest to Modernize Bhutan’s Environmental Legacy 25:39

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In this episode, we sat down with Maria de la Paz Gonzalez and Sophia Rathleff to delve into the groundbreaking work of Sonam Phuntsho Wangdi, Bhutan's Secretary of the National Environment Commission, as he spearheads efforts to keep Bhutan carbon-neutral and globally recognized for its environmental strategies. We explore Wangdi's rapid rise in c…

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How To Raise a Good Citizen with Lindsey Cormack PhD 29:38

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Listen as Lindsey Cormack, PhD, is interviewed by host Tammy Williams, about her new book "How to Raise a Citizen and Why It's Up to You to Do It." Cormack, an associate professor of political science at Stevens Institute of Technology, discusses the inadequacy of current civic education in the U.S., which is often delayed and insufficiently integr…