Women@Work

Former Navy fighter pilot and leading AI expert, Missy Cummings, joins Laura to talk about the urgent ethical and safety concerns surrounding AI in autonomous systems, the power of AI/Human Teaming, and how she became the resilient and indomitable leader that she is today. Originally aired with Host Laura Zarrow on January 4, 2024 on SiriusXM’s Business Radio, Channel 132. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rachel Thomas, CEO of LeanIn.org and Emily Field, Partner at McKinsey & Company and one of the authors of the Women in the Workplace Report join Laura to discuss the findings from this year’s report and discuss what is and isn’t changing for women in the workplace. Originally aired with Host Laura Zarrow on October 26, 2023 on SiriusXM’s Business Radio, Channel 132. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Laura as she sits down with trailblazing fin-tech entrepreneur, Jenny Just. Together they explore the traits and experiences that fueled Jenny to become one of 23 self-made female billionaires in the country, the importance of financial literacy, and her latest endeavor Poker Power, which teaches women to play poker as a vehicle to develop the assertiveness and strategic thinking so essential to success in business - and life. Originally aired with Host Laura Zarrow on November 9, 2023 on SiriusXM’s Business Radio, Channel 132. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Laura discusses the 2023 elections and the state of women in politics with Kira Sanbonmatsu, Senior Scholar at the Center for American Women and Politics, followed by Christina Reynolds, Senior Vice President of Communications and Content at EMILYs List. This call to action covers the issues on the ballot that most affect women (including abortion, and the ERA), how election rules and voting systems shape opportunities for women, and why women’s voices are so underrepresented in American politics and underrepresented specifically as donors. Originally aired with Host Laura Zarrow on November 2, 2023 on SiriusXM’s Business Radio, Channel 132. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jannine Versi, co-founder of Elektra Health, is working to break the menopause taboo and provide evidence-based medical care, education, and support for women transitioning through menopause. She and Laura explore the challenges and opportunities in addressing menopause in the workplace, the lack of attention and research on menopause's impact, and power of creating inclusive, supportive environments for women at every stage of their career. Originally aired with Host Laura Zarrow on October 19, 2023 on SiriusXM’s Business Radio, Channel 132. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mauro Guillen joins Laura to discuss his new book, Perennials, and the evolving landscape of work and retirement. Highlighting the impact of evolving technologies and the unprecedented number of generations concurrently in the workforce, they shine a light on the value of older workers, intergenerational collaboration, and the power of lifelong learning. Originally aired with Host Laura Zarrow on August 16, 2023 on SiriusXM’s Business Radio, Channel 132. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sallie Krawcheck, Founder & CEO at Ellevest, the Investing Platform built for Women, by Women joins Laura to discuss women's financial health, the gender pay gap, the importance of remote work for women, and the role that women can play in shaping the political landscape outside of the voting booth. ! Tune in to gain valuable insights from this consummate leader and advocate for women’s financial independence! Originally aired with Host Laura Zarrow on July 13, 2023 on SiriusXM’s Business Radio, Channel 132. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today’s show covers society's obsession with Barbie! Laura’s guest is Susan Stern, an Emmy-nominated filmmaker and director of “Barbie Nation: An Unauthorized Tour.” Together, Laura and Susan engage in a thought-provoking conversation that explores the inspiration to make a film about #Barbie, Barbie Fandom & her impact on our perception of femininity. Originally aired with Host Laura Zarrow on June 15, 2023 on SiriusXM’s Business Radio, Channel 132. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Carly Zakin and Danielle Weisberg, founders of The Skimm, join Laura to talk about the groundbreaking 2023 State of Women Report. They dive into the current challenges facing working mothers, the state of parental leave in the US, and theSkimm’s viral #ShowUsYourLeave initiative! Originally aired with Host Laura Zarrow on May 11, 2023 on SiriusXM’s Business Radio, Channel 132 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Beth Battaglino, the CEO of HealthyWomen, the leading not-for-profit, independent health & wellness information source for women joins Laura to talk about various aspects of women's health, covering topics such as menopause in the workplace, how to prioritize physical and mental well-being, ageism, and the importance of treating obesity as a healthcare priority. Originally aired with Host Laura Zarrow on May 4, 2023 on SiriusXM’s Business Radio, Channel 132. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Camille Hardman and Gary Lane, directors of the thought-provoking documentary "Still Working 9 to 5," dive deep into the evolution of gender inequality and discrimination in the workplace over the past 40 years since the release of the iconic film in 1980. Originally aired with Host Laura Zarrow on April 27, 2023, on SiriusXM’s Business Radio, Channel 132. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Carly Roszkowski, Vice President of Financial Resilience at AARP, recently joined Laura to shed light on the issue of ageism in the workplace. Throughout the interview, they delved into various factors that contribute to the challenges faced by older workers, strategies to create a more inclusive and welcoming environment for employees aged 50 and above, and the concept of “returnships” specifically designed for older individuals. Originally aired with Host Laura Zarrow on April 20, 2023, on SiriusXM’s Business Radio, Channel 132. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ashley Feinstein Gerstley, a renowned money coach, speaker, and author of "The 30-Day Money Cleanse" and “Financial Adulting” joins Laura to help us all better manage our money. Listen in as they discuss Financial Adulting, why our relationship with money is so complicated, and how Ashley’s efforts to take control of her own finances resulted in her influential blog, The Fiscal Femme. Originally aired with Host Laura Zarrow on April 13, 2023 on SiriusXM’s Business Radio, Channel 132. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Maggie McGrath, Senior Editor at Forbes Women joins Laura to discuss the the Forbes 30-50 Summit in Abu Dhabi, the Forbes 50 Over 50 list that celebrates women who achieve success later in life, and the nature of entrepreneurship across the globe. Originally aired with Host Laura Zarrow on March 23, 2023 on SiriusXM’s Business Radio, Channel 132. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Laura is joined by Ginni Rometty, former CEO and Chairman of IBM, for a thought-provoking conversation around Rometty's new book, "Good Power: Leading Positive Change in Our Lives, Work, and World." They delve into various aspects of Ginni's upbringing, world view and work experiences, including the relationship between personal growth and discomfort, ChatGPT technology, SkillsFirst hiring, and much more! Originally aired with Host Laura Zarrow on March 22, 2023 on SiriusXM’s Business Radio, Channel 132. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Listen as host Laura Zarrow and Jenna Fisher, Managing Director at Russell Reynolds Associates, delve into her new book, "To the Top: How Women in Corporate Leadership Are Rewriting the Rules for Success." They discuss the persistent obstacles that hinder women's progress in the corporate world and strategies to unlock the full potential of women leaders around the world! Originally aired with Host Laura Zarrow on March 16, 2023 on SiriusXM’s Business Radio, Channel 132. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Madeline Di Nonno, President & CEO of the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media joins Laura to celebrate women’s history month. In keeping with this year’s theme- the women who tell our stories – Laura and Madeline talk about the work of the institute, and the enormous impact they have had on making mainstream media more diverse and inclusive. A trailblazer in every way, Madeline shares with us her creative and strategic approach to remote work, the powerful ways that she builds support across the industry, and how she and Geena Davis have collaborated to engineer major progress in an industry that affects us all. Originally aired with Host Laura Zarrow on March 2, 2023 on SiriusXM’s Business Radio, Channel 132. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ritu Narayan, founder and CEO of Zum, shares her journey from tech industry veteran to student transportation pioneer. Zum, which started as a ride-sharing service for kids, has evolved to modernize student transportation with technology and sustainability at its core. Narayan discusses overcoming challenges as a woman of color in venture capital, the importance of mission-driven leadership, and her vision for expanding Zum's impact on communities and the environment. Originally aired with Host Laura Zarrow on February 15, 2023 on SiriusXM’s Business Radio, Channel 132. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What is Perfectionism? And more importantly, why is perfectionism viewed as a bad thing? Laura’s guest, Katherine Morgan Schafler, is on a mission to stop pathologizing perfectionism as “toxic” and “bad”. Katherine is Google’s former on-site therapist and Author of the new book THE PERFECTIONIST’S GUIDE TO LOSING CONTROL: A Path to Peace and Power. In the interview, Katherine discusses the upsides of perfectionism and shows every perfectionist how to unlock their gifts and embrace - even enjoy - their perfectionism. Want more? Visit www.perfectionistsguide.com. Originally aired with Host Laura Zarrow on February 9th 2023 on SiriusXM's Business Radio, Channel 132. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Laura’s guest, Dr. Akilah Cadet, is the founder of Change Cadet - a consulting firm which aims to drive equity and belonging in the workplace. As a young Black woman, Dr. Akilah Cadet experienced judgement, "isms", and numerous barriers in the workplace. One day she thought, “what if I could change that?” and Change Cadet was started. In this episode, Dr Akilah talks about diversity in the workplace, disability employment awareness, and the distinction between being an ally and being an accomplice. Want more? Visit www.changecadet.com. Originally aired with Host Laura Zarrow on February 2nd 2023 on SiriusXM's Business Radio, Channel 132. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.