Pauline is joined by Maryam Banikarim - a longtime C-suite executive, Emmy-winning producer, and community builder - for a conversation about the power of community and connection. On the business front, Maryam has held senior roles at Fortune Media, Nextdoor, Hyatt, Gannett, NBCUniversal, and Univision. On the community front, she co-founded NYCNext, a grassroots movement that was originally was launched to re-energize New Yorkers in the wake of the pandemic.

During the conversation, Pauline and Maryam dive into two distinct topics:

• The Longest Table - a simple, but magical idea - which Maryam co-founded in 2022 to address the 'epidemic of loneliness' by bringing neighbors together for an outdoor potluck. In 2024, Maryam's table in Chelsea attracted more than 1,000 participants and is now being replicating in more than 200 cities across the country.
• The Messy Parts - Maryam's new podcast series that dives into the unexpected, undesirable and oftentimes untold stories behind even the most successful people's careers. Through these conversations, Maryam has gained fascinating insights into the detours, doubts, and struggles that ultimately shape our journeys and drive our successes.