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Are You Sitting Down? Nidhi Kapur Is Upending the Furniture Industry

April 01, 2017

Are You Sitting Down? Nidhi Kapur Is Upending the Furniture Industry

The founder of Maiden Home talks couches, risk aversion, and following your gut.

Professor Ellen Ensher on Mentorship, Protégés, and Courage Rituals

March 26, 2017

Professor Ellen Ensher on Mentorship, Protégés, and Courage Rituals

Life lessons from the mentorship guru.

Starting a Work Wardrobe: Olympian Maya DiRado Gears Up for Her First Office Job

March 10, 2017

Starting a Work Wardrobe: Olympian Maya DiRado Gears Up for Her First Office Job

Olympic gold medalist Maya DiRado gears up for her first office job.

The ‘Lady Economist’ on Women, Ego, Tattoos, and Power in Washington

March 10, 2017

The ‘Lady Economist’ on Women, Ego, Tattoos, and Power in Washington

Talking politics and tattoos with Kate Bahn, an economist at the Center for American Progress.

A Washington, D.C. Strategist on WOO (Winning Others Over)

March 03, 2017

A Washington, D.C. Strategist on WOO (Winning Others Over)

Get to know KC Sledd, a senior strategy manager based in our nation’s capital.

From Fashion to Tech: Decoded CEO Elizabeth Lukas on Mastering the Career Pivot

February 15, 2017

From Fashion to Tech: Decoded CEO Elizabeth Lukas on Mastering the Career Pivot

How Elizabeth Lukas went from answering phones at an ad agency to running an international tech firm.

California’s Coolest Data Scientist: Rumman Chowdhury

January 13, 2017

California’s Coolest Data Scientist: Rumman Chowdhury

On the beauty of data, dude-centric tech culture, and the weird advantages of short hair.

Finance and Feminism: Power Breakfast With Sallie Krawcheck

December 16, 2016

Finance and Feminism: Power Breakfast With Sallie Krawcheck

MM CEO Sarah Lafleur sits down with the Wall Street legend.

Elizabeth and Lindsay Burton: “Can I Brag About My Sister for a Minute?”

December 03, 2016

Elizabeth and Lindsay Burton: “Can I Brag About My Sister for a Minute?”

Power siblings on work ruts, motherhood, and learning calculus in elementary school.

Artist Manika Nagare on Discipline and Creativity

November 26, 2016

Artist Manika Nagare on Discipline and Creativity

The painter discusses her latest work.

Business, Interpreted: The Tricky Art of Translating Cultures

November 04, 2016

Business, Interpreted: The Tricky Art of Translating Cultures

Meet Tracy Miller, a translator-turned-businesswoman who helps companies avoid cross-cultural snafus.

Psychologist Danielle Sheypuk on Sexuality & Stigma

October 29, 2016

Psychologist Danielle Sheypuk on Sexuality & Stigma

Dr. Sheypuk talks style, stereotypes, and Tinder weirdos.

Maven CEO Katherine Ryder Is Revolutionizing Medical Care for Woman

October 21, 2016

Maven CEO Katherine Ryder Is Revolutionizing Medical Care for Woman

Katherine Ryder, the founder of Maven, brings the doctor to your desk.

Citigroup’s Elinor Hoover on Diversity, Goal-setting, and Preparing for Success

October 21, 2016

Citigroup’s Elinor Hoover on Diversity, Goal-setting, and Preparing for Success

How to survive—and thrive—in the financial services industry.

Business Reporter Linette Lopez on Money, Power, and Making It on Wall Street

October 07, 2016

Business Reporter Linette Lopez on Money, Power, and Making It on Wall Street

“The worst thing a journalist can do is be deferential. I’m not afraid of anybody.”

Cindy Gallop on Ambition, Sex, and Doing Exactly What She Pleases

October 01, 2016

Cindy Gallop on Ambition, Sex, and Doing Exactly What She Pleases

The ad industry giant talks about quitting her killer job, finding her “filter,” and becoming a global phenomenon.

NYCLU Lawyer Mariko Hirose Talks Civil Rights, Foster Dogs, and Gender Discrimination

September 24, 2016

NYCLU Lawyer Mariko Hirose Talks Civil Rights, Foster Dogs, and Gender Discrimination

Meet Mariko Hirose, a dragon-slaying civil rights lawyer at the NYCLU.

Columbia Business School Professor Malia Mason on the Psychology of Power and Negotiation

September 09, 2016

Columbia Business School Professor Malia Mason on the Psychology of Power and Negotiation

Columbia Business School professor Malia Mason on interactive teaching, original thoughts, and being an outsider in her field.

Dr. Talia Kaden on Intra-ocular Medicine and Soda Bottle Surgery Practice

August 17, 2016

Dr. Talia Kaden on Intra-ocular Medicine and Soda Bottle Surgery Practice

A look into the fascinating life (and closet) of one of our favorite customers, ophthalmology resident Dr. Talia Kaden.

Work/Life, Womansplained: weeSpring CEO Allyson Downey on Career and Motherhood

August 13, 2016

Work/Life, Womansplained: weeSpring CEO Allyson Downey on Career and Motherhood

Entrepreneur and author Allyson Downey discusses the maternity leave trap, judge-y moms, and how to split up “thinking work” between parents.

Erin Zaikis Is Saving the World With Soap

July 30, 2016

Erin Zaikis Is Saving the World With Soap

Erin Zaikis, the founder of soap-recycling nonprofit Sundara, talks auspicious coconuts, the pains of fundraising, and life as a nomad.

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