Ellevate Network: Conversations With Women Changing the Face of Business
Latest Episodes
Episode 403: Opportunity, Advancement, and Leadership, with Sofia B. Pertuz
We sit down with DEI professional and executive coach Sofia B. Pertuz to discuss the importance of caring leadership, how to handle "professional neglect" with remote work, and updating the terminology of DEI.
Episode 402: Thinking of Yourself as a Business, with Carleton English
We sit down with Carleton English, financial reporter at Barron's, to discuss dealing with impostor syndrome in the financial world, what good leadership looks like, and the good and bad advice people are given about finances.
Episode 401: Grit, Curiosity, and Cybersecurity, with Deb Golden
Deb Golden, US Chief Innovation Officer at Deloitte, joins the podcast to talk about cybersecurity, ways to bring diverse and complex solutions to tech with critical thinking, and her work with service dogs
Episode 388: History Makers: Ruwa Romman, First Muslim Woman and First Palestinian American Elected to the Georgia State House of Representatives
Megan sits down with Ruwa Romman to discuss the racism she encountered during her political campaign, the danger of social media algorithms, and their mutual love of Taylor Swift.
Episode 387: Saying Yes to Opportunities, with Alana Duerr
We sit down with Alana Duerr, Project Director for Deep Blue Pacific Wind and Director of U.S. Projects for Simply Blue USA, to discuss being a woman in STEM, bringing sustainability to everyday workspaces, and the delicate balance of working in
Episode 386: History Makers: Annie Menz, First Latina to Serve in the Oklahoma House of Representatives
Megan sits down with Annie Menz to discuss the diversity of her district, the camaraderie she found with her fellow politicians, and the importance of local politics.
Episode 385: Going Beyond the Business Case for DEI, with Elizabeth Leiba
We sit down with Elizabeth Leiba, author of "I'm Not Yelling: A Black Woman's Guide to Navigating the Workplace," to discuss advocating for racial justice, having uncomfortable conversations on social media, and the importance of affirmative act
Episode 384: History Makers: Ridwana Wallace-Laher, First Woman CEO of a Major Muslim-Led International Charity
Megan sits down with Ridwana Wallace-Laher to discuss her CEO journey, working in a male-dominated industry, and what 10 Downing Street is like.
Episode 383: Developing Leaders with Compassion and Empathy, with Veronica Matthews
We sit down with Veronica Matthews, CEO and Chief Leadership Coach at VLM Coaching & Consulting Services, to discuss how her start in human resources led her to coaching, the power of language, and how to be a leader who understands that you can
Episode 382: A Crash Course in Entrepreneurship, with Jackie Hermes
We sit down with Jackie Hermes, Founder and CEO of Accelity, to discuss incorporating AI and new trends, building her B2B marketing agency, and how to recognize when you're overextended.