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A Career in Cannabis: Alex Capano Explains the Science of CBD and Her Path to Becoming an Expert

January 10, 2019

A Career in Cannabis: Alex Capano Explains the Science of CBD and Her Path to Becoming an Expert

Alex Capano is a nurse practitioner with a doctorate in medical cannabis science. Here, she talks about breaking new ground in healthcare, pushing through career blues, and finding an outlet for her entrepreneurial spirit.

Luminary Founder Cate Luzio on Quitting Her Banking Job to Help Women Advance Their Careers

January 04, 2019

Luminary Founder Cate Luzio on Quitting Her Banking Job to Help Women Advance Their Careers

Why the former banker walked away from her 17-year career to create Luminary, a new space for women to work, connect, and invest in themselves.

Glynnis MacNicol on Creating a New Narrative for Women Over 40—and Why Regrets Are a Waste of Time

December 21, 2018

Glynnis MacNicol on Creating a New Narrative for Women Over 40—and Why Regrets Are a Waste of Time

The author of “No One Tells You This” and co-founder of TheLi.st talks about friendship, age, shame, and why more women should share stories about all of the above.

Dr. Sheila Grace Newsom on Coming Out as Transgender in Her Sixties

December 14, 2018

Dr. Sheila Grace Newsom on Coming Out as Transgender in Her Sixties

The Texas-based nephrologist and West Point grad lived over six decades as a man. Then she had an awakening that left her with no choice but to transition — and educate others about her process.

Mixing Friendship With Business: The Co-Founders of Wonder Media Network on Being Their Own—and Each Other’s—Bosses

December 07, 2018

Mixing Friendship With Business: The Co-Founders of Wonder Media Network on Being Their Own—and Each Other’s—Bosses

How Jenny Kaplan and Shira Atkins turned a close friendship into a thriving business partnership.

Spin Studio Maven Ruth Zukerman Isn’t Afraid to be Vulnerable

November 30, 2018

Spin Studio Maven Ruth Zukerman Isn’t Afraid to be Vulnerable

Ruth Zukerman, Co-founder of SoulCycle and Flywheel, on How Therapy Made Her a Better Leader

Psychiatrist Alexandra Sacks on “Matrescence” and What No One Tells You About Motherhood

November 21, 2018

Psychiatrist Alexandra Sacks on “Matrescence” and What No One Tells You About Motherhood

Dr. Alexandra Sacks shines a light on the taboo topics of motherhood: issues with body image, sex, guilt, and shame. Here, she talks about discovering what women weren’t talking about — and bringing it out in the open.

The Mindfulness Practice that Transformed a Business

November 16, 2018

The Mindfulness Practice that Transformed a Business

You’re distracted and stressed all the time? Alexis Pokorny built her career on helping people to deal with it.

Haute Hijab Founder Melanie Elturk on Making the Leap from Lawyer to Startup CEO

November 09, 2018

Haute Hijab Founder Melanie Elturk on Making the Leap from Lawyer to Startup CEO

Melanie Elturk became a human rights lawyer at 23. Now she’s the CEO of Haute Hijab, a leading brand of hijabs for Muslim women.

CEO Kimberly Churches on Making Over Her To-Do Lists and Learning to Say No

November 02, 2018

CEO Kimberly Churches on Making Over Her To-Do Lists and Learning to Say No

Kimberly Churches, the CEO of the American Association of University Women (committed to empowering women since 1881!), believes in the power of short to-do lists and daily three-word mantras.

Venture Capitalist Sarah Kunst Wants to Give Women Money

October 26, 2018

Venture Capitalist Sarah Kunst Wants to Give Women Money

The managing director of Cleo Capital on building her network and how she got her start in the VC world.

The Cosplaying Professor: Susan Napier Is a Rebel at Heart

October 18, 2018

The Cosplaying Professor: Susan Napier Is a Rebel at Heart

The professor of Japanese literature and culture talks anime, fashion, and what it was like to be the only woman in her department.

‘Treat Assistants Like They Are the Boss,’ and Other Wisdom From Madeline Di Nonno

October 13, 2018

‘Treat Assistants Like They Are the Boss,’ and Other Wisdom From Madeline Di Nonno

Madeline Di Nonno, the CEO of the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media, always knew she wanted to be an executive — but getting there was another story.

Felicia Wong Took a U-Turn in Grad School—and Now Runs a Think Tank

October 07, 2018

Felicia Wong Took a U-Turn in Grad School—and Now Runs a Think Tank

How the CEO of the Roosevelt Institute found her calling in the “real world.”

Dr. Carrie Stern Took a Year Off from Surgical Residency—and Founded a Startup

September 28, 2018

Dr. Carrie Stern Took a Year Off from Surgical Residency—and Founded a Startup

Plastic surgery resident Carrie Stern decided to take a year “off” — and started a company instead. Now she juggles both. (Just don’t ask her for Botox.)

Jodi Picoult Writes About What She Doesn’t Know—But Is Willing to Learn

September 21, 2018

Jodi Picoult Writes About What She Doesn’t Know—But Is Willing to Learn

The bestselling author of 24 (soon to be 25) novels isn’t afraid to make readers uncomfortable: “It’s because I’m doing my job to challenge them.”

Nathalie Molina Niño on Switching Careers in Her Thirties and Finding Her ‘Secret Sauce’

September 14, 2018

Nathalie Molina Niño on Switching Careers in Her Thirties and Finding Her ‘Secret Sauce’

The CEO and “Leapfrog” author talks burnout, “retiring” from tech, and the importance of daily vacations.

How to Shake Off Failure, According to Entrepreneur Jacqueline Boltik

September 06, 2018

How to Shake Off Failure, According to Entrepreneur Jacqueline Boltik

How to change laws, befriend people you admire, and gracefully exit your failed startup, courtesy of entrepreneur Jacqueline Boltik.

Clovyr’s Amber Baldet: “You Should Not Have to Adopt a Specific Brand of Femininity to be Valuable”

August 31, 2018

Clovyr’s Amber Baldet: “You Should Not Have to Adopt a Specific Brand of Femininity to be Valuable”

The banker-slash-hacker on rising through two notorious boys’ clubs—finance and tech—and co-founding her new blockchain startup, Clovyr.

‘Who Do You Want to Be at 50?’ And Other Helpful Career Questions

August 24, 2018

‘Who Do You Want to Be at 50?’ And Other Helpful Career Questions

ASG Works co-founders Mishuku Matsuda and Chizuru Otsuka ask the tough ones.

What Comes After a “Staring at the Ceiling” Career Turning Point?

August 17, 2018

What Comes After a “Staring at the Ceiling” Career Turning Point?

What happens when you worry you’ve made a huge career mistake? UCLA’s top kidney donation expert has been there.

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