Welcome to She Pivots

The Car Accident and Its Aftermath

From Medical Trauma to Sobriety Struggles

A Heart Attack at 29

The Impact of Lacey's Family Support

"No One Can Get Me Sober"

The Turning Point: Staying Sober

Strategies for Recovery and Growth

From Sobriety to Wellness Entrepreneurship

Low Point to Launch

Do You Think You'll Pivot Again?

Reflections on Lacey's Pivot

Podcast Production Credits

Some people you’ve known your whole life, but their stories still have the power to surprise you. Lacey Tisch is one of those people for me, a family member whose childhood was deeply intertwined with my own. On this episode of She Pivots, Lacey opens up about a life shaped by medical trauma, a long and complicated struggle with alcohol, and the journey to finally getting sober. We talk about what it looked like when things were at their worst, why sobriety finally stuck after years of trying, and how she went from treatment to co-founding Sage + Sound, a wellness destination on New York’s Upper East Side, in the middle of the pandemic.

 

Chapters:

00:00 Welcome to She Pivots

01:39 The Car Accident and Its Aftermath

03:17 From Medical Trauma to Sobriety Struggles

09:36 A Heart Attack at 29

12:59 The Impact of Lacey's Family Support

16:33 "No One Can Get Me Sober"

19:46 The Turning Point: Staying Sober

24:25 Strategies for Recovery and Growth

29:06 From Sobriety to Wellness Entrepreneurship

31:45 Low Point to Launch

33:12 Do You Think You'll Pivot Again?

33:58 Reflections on Lacey's Pivot

35:03 Podcast Production Credits





Keep up with Lacey’s work at Sage + Sound on their website www.sage-sound.com

 

Be sure to subscribe so you never miss a pivot story, leave us a rating (it really helps!), and share this episode with a woman in your life who you think needs a little inspiration.

 

She Pivots is a podcast created by host Emily Tisch Sussman to highlight influential women voices, share stories of bold career moves, and inspire women with interviews about career reinvention and how personal pivots can redefine professional success.

 

Join our Substack community! Subscribe here for exclusive content and to connect with other pivoters: shepivots.substack.com

 

Learn more about the inspiring women in our pivoter community by following us on instagram @ShePivotsThePodcast, and check out our website shepivotspod.com for resources and updates. 

 

She Pivots is proud to be an iheart podcast.

Some people you&rsquo;ve known your whole life, but their stories still have the power to surprise you. Lacey Tisch is one of those people for me, a family member whose childhood was deeply intertwined with my own. On this episode of She Pivots, Lacey opens up about a life shaped by medical trauma, a long and complicated struggle with alcohol, and the journey to finally getting sober. We talk about what it looked like when things were at their worst, why sobriety finally stuck after years of trying, and how she went from treatment to co-founding Sage + Sound, a wellness destination on New York&rsquo;s Upper East Side, in the middle of the pandemic.
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Chapters:
00:00 Welcome to She Pivots
01:39 The Car Accident and Its Aftermath
03:17 From Medical Trauma to Sobriety Struggles
09:36 A Heart Attack at 29
12:59 The Impact of Lacey's Family Support
16:33 "No One Can Get Me Sober"
19:46 The Turning Point: Staying Sober
24:25 Strategies for Recovery and Growth
29:06 From Sobriety to Wellness Entrepreneurship
31:45 Low Point to Launch
33:12 Do You Think You'll Pivot Again?
33:58 Reflections on Lacey's Pivot
35:03 Podcast Production Credits
 
Keep up with Lacey&rsquo;s work at Sage + Sound on their website <a href="http://www.sage-sound.com">www.sage-sound.com</a>
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Be sure to subscribe so you never miss a pivot story, leave us a rating (it really helps!), and share this episode with a woman in your life who you think needs a little inspiration.
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She Pivots is a podcast created by host Emily Tisch Sussman to highlight influential women voices, share stories of bold career moves, and inspire women with interviews about career reinvention and how personal pivots can redefine professional success.
&nbsp;
Join our Substack community! Subscribe here for exclusive content and to connect with other pivoters: <a href="https://shepivots.substack.com/">shepivots.substack.com</a>
&nbsp;
Learn more about the inspiring women in our pivoter community by following us on instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/shepivotsthepodcast/">@ShePivotsThePodcast</a>, and check out our website <a href="http://www.shepivotspod.com">shepivotspod.com</a> for resources and updates.&nbsp;
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She Pivots is proud to be an iheart podcast.

Some people you’ve known your whole life, but their stories still have the power to surprise you. Lacey Tisch is one of those people for me, a family member whose childhood was deeply intertwined with my own. On this episode of She Pivots, Lacey opens up about a life shaped by medical trauma, a long and complicated struggle with alcohol, and the journey to finally getting sober. We talk about what it looked like when things were at their worst, why sobriety finally stuck after years of trying, and how she went from treatment to co-founding Sage + Sound, a wellness destination on New York’s Upper East Side, in the middle of the pandemic.

Lacey Tisch: Why Sobriety Finally Stuck

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Kelly Corrigan Introduction

Childhood Memories and Family Dynamics

The Turning Point in Sydney

The Power of Caretakers

The Birth of a Writer

Kelly's Expectations for Her Life

Cancer Diagnosis and Writing The Middle Place

Navigating Motherhood and Treatment

What's Next After The Middle Place

The Second Book Deal

The IVF Dilemma: A Book's Evolution

The Viral Essay

Reflections on Kelly's Story

Kelly Corrigan never set out to become a writer. At 36, she was a nonprofit fundraiser, a mom to two young children, and facing stage three breast cancer when she self-published a book for her dying father. That book, The Middle Place, became a New York Times bestseller and launched a writing career that includes four bestsellers and two popular shows on PBS and in podcasting. On this episode of She Pivots, Kelly shares how life’s most difficult moments reshaped her understanding of what was worth writing about, from a transformative year in Australia to navigating cancer treatment while raising her daughters and caring for her dad. She also talks about the power of telling deeply personal stories and how our response to life’s challenges can help us hold on to wonder, even in the hardest seasons.

 

Chapters:

00:00 Welcome to She Pivots

00:27 Kelly Corrigan Introduction

02:07 Childhood Memories and Family Dynamics

07:46 The Turning Point in Sydney

10:29 The Power of Caretakers

11:47 The Birth of a Writer

15:16 Kelly's Expectations for Her Life

18:43 Cancer Diagnosis and Writing The Middle Place

23:46 Navigating Motherhood and Treatment

31:26 What's Next After The Middle Place

33:24 The Second Book Deal

34:30 The IVF Dilemma: A Book's Evolution

39:39 The Viral Essay

42:25 Low Point to Launch

45:17 Do You Think You'll Pivot Again?

47:10 Reflections on Kelly's Story

 

48:30 Podcast Production Credits

 

Listen to Kelly Corrigan Wonders wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up with what Kelly is up to at kellycorrigan.com

 

Be sure to subscribe so you never miss a pivot story, leave us a rating (it really helps!), and share this episode with a woman in your life who you think needs a little inspiration.

 

She Pivots is a podcast created by host Emily Tisch Sussman to highlight influential women voices, share stories of bold career moves, and inspire women with interviews about career reinvention and how personal pivots can redefine professional success.

 

Join our Substack community! Subscribe here for exclusive content and to connect with other pivoters: shepivots.substack.com

 

Learn more about the inspiring women in our pivoter community by following us on instagram @ShePivotsThePodcast, and check out our website shepivotspod.com for resources and updates. 

 

She Pivots is proud to be an iheart podcast.

Kelly Corrigan never set out to become a writer. At 36, she was a nonprofit fundraiser, a mom to two young children, and facing stage three breast cancer when she self-published a book for her dying father. That book, The Middle Place, became a New York Times bestseller and launched a writing career that includes four bestsellers and two popular shows on PBS and in podcasting. On this episode of She Pivots, Kelly shares how life&rsquo;s most difficult moments reshaped her understanding of what was worth writing about, from a transformative year in Australia to navigating cancer treatment while raising her daughters and caring for her dad. She also talks about the power of telling deeply personal stories and how our response to life&rsquo;s challenges can help us hold on to wonder, even in the hardest seasons.
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Chapters:
00:00 Welcome to She Pivots
00:27 Kelly Corrigan Introduction
02:07 Childhood Memories and Family Dynamics
07:46 The Turning Point in Sydney
10:29 The Power of Caretakers
11:47 The Birth of a Writer
15:16 Kelly's Expectations for Her Life
18:43 Cancer Diagnosis and Writing The Middle Place
23:46 Navigating Motherhood and Treatment
31:26 What's Next After The Middle Place
33:24 The Second Book Deal
34:30 The IVF Dilemma: A Book's Evolution
39:39 The Viral Essay
42:25 Low Point to Launch
45:17 Do You Think You'll Pivot Again?
47:10 Reflections on Kelly's Story
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48:30 Podcast Production Credits
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Listen to Kelly Corrigan Wonders wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up with what Kelly is up to at <a href="http://kellycorrigan.com">kellycorrigan.com</a>
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Be sure to subscribe so you never miss a pivot story, leave us a rating (it really helps!), and share this episode with a woman in your life who you think needs a little inspiration.
&nbsp;
She Pivots is a podcast created by host Emily Tisch Sussman to highlight influential women voices, share stories of bold career moves, and inspire women with interviews about career reinvention and how personal pivots can redefine professional success.
&nbsp;
Join our Substack community! Subscribe here for exclusive content and to connect with other pivoters: <a href="https://shepivots.substack.com/">shepivots.substack.com</a>
&nbsp;
Learn more about the inspiring women in our pivoter community by following us on instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/shepivotsthepodcast/">@ShePivotsThePodcast</a>, and check out our website <a href="http://www.shepivotspod.com">shepivotspod.com</a> for resources and updates.&nbsp;
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She Pivots is proud to be an iheart podcast.

Kelly Corrigan never set out to become a writer. At 36, she was a nonprofit fundraiser, a mom to two young children, and facing stage three breast cancer when she self-published a book for her dying father. That book, The Middle Place, became a New York Times bestseller and launched a writing career that includes four bestsellers and two popular shows on PBS and in podcasting. On this episode of She Pivots, Kelly shares how life’s most difficult moments reshaped her understanding of what was worth writing about, from a transformative year in Australia to navigating cancer treatment while raising her daughters and caring for her dad. She also talks about the power of telling deeply personal stories and how our response to life’s challenges can help us hold on to wonder, even in the hardest seasons.

Kelly Corrigan: PBS Host on Cancer, Caregiving, and Her Year in Sydney

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/17121965-d8d3-429d-a1a3-b4e9014d6bb2/transcript

From ER Doctor to Grey's Anatomy

Childhood Dreams and Career Expectations

The Practical Choice: Medical School

Burnout and the Search for a New Path

The Turning Point: Moving to Los Angeles

Finding Her Footing in TV

Balancing Two Careers: Medicine and Writing

The Evolution of Grey's Anatomy

Zoanne's Mom

The Art of Medical Education Through Media

Reflections on Zoanne's Pivot

Zoanne Clack is one of the most influential writers and producers in the television industry, having written and produced more than 400 episodes across Grey’s Anatomy and Station 19. But Zoanne wasn’t always just writing about doctors—she was one. She began her career in emergency medicine, working grueling hours as a physician after training at Emory and serving at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. At 32, completely burnt out and still thinking of her lifelong dream of working in television, Zoanne packed up her life in Atlanta and moved to Los Angeles, a move that changed the course of her life. On this episode of She Pivots, Zoanne shares her experience going through medical school knowing she didn’t love science and joining Grey’s Anatomy in its very early days. She also discusses how she became a leader in what she calls “entertainment education,” using television to tackle public health issues, expand representation, and in some cases, maybe even save lives.





Chapters:

00:00 Welcome to She Pivots

00:28 From ER Doctor to Grey's Anatomy

02:25 Childhood Dreams and Career Expectations

04:45 The Practical Choice: Medical School

08:33 Burnout and the Search for a New Path

16:47 The Turning Point: Moving to Los Angeles

21:31 Finding Her Footing in TV

29:04 Balancing Two Careers: Medicine and Writing

32:30 The Evolution of Grey's Anatomy

38:05 Zoanne's Mom

40:37 The Art of Medical Education Through Media

44:22 Low Point to Launch

47:43 Reflections on Zoanne's Pivot

48:36 Podcast Production Credits





Keep up with Zoanne @zclack on instagram, and learn more about her offerings here.

 

Be sure to subscribe so you never miss a pivot story, leave us a rating (it really helps!), and share this episode with a woman in your life who you think needs a little inspiration.

 

She Pivots is a podcast created by host Emily Tisch Sussman to highlight influential women voices, share stories of bold career moves, and inspire women with interviews about career reinvention and how personal pivots can redefine professional success.

 

Join our Substack community! Subscribe here for exclusive content and to connect with other pivoters: shepivots.substack.com

 

Learn more about the inspiring women in our pivoter community by following us on instagram @ShePivotsThePodcast, and check out our website shepivotspod.com for resources and updates. 

 

She Pivots is proud to be an iheart podcast.

Zoanne Clack is one of the most influential writers and producers in the television industry, having written and produced more than 400 episodes across Grey&rsquo;s Anatomy and Station 19. But Zoanne wasn&rsquo;t always just writing about doctors&mdash;she was one. She began her career in emergency medicine, working grueling hours as a physician after training at Emory and serving at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. At 32, completely burnt out and still thinking of her lifelong dream of working in television, Zoanne packed up her life in Atlanta and moved to Los Angeles, a move that changed the course of her life. On this episode of She Pivots, Zoanne shares her experience going through medical school knowing she didn&rsquo;t love science and joining Grey&rsquo;s Anatomy in its very early days. She also discusses how she became a leader in what she calls &ldquo;entertainment education,&rdquo; using television to tackle public health issues, expand representation, and in some cases, maybe even save lives.
 
Chapters:
00:00 Welcome to She Pivots
00:28 From ER Doctor to Grey's Anatomy
02:25 Childhood Dreams and Career Expectations
04:45 The Practical Choice: Medical School
08:33 Burnout and the Search for a New Path
16:47 The Turning Point: Moving to Los Angeles
21:31 Finding Her Footing in TV
29:04 Balancing Two Careers: Medicine and Writing
32:30 The Evolution of Grey's Anatomy
38:05 Zoanne's Mom
40:37 The Art of Medical Education Through Media
44:22 Low Point to Launch
47:43 Reflections on Zoanne's Pivot
48:36 Podcast Production Credits
 
Keep up with Zoanne @zclack on instagram, and learn more about her offerings <a href="https://www.caa.com/caaspeakers/zoanne-clack/">here</a>.
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Be sure to subscribe so you never miss a pivot story, leave us a rating (it really helps!), and share this episode with a woman in your life who you think needs a little inspiration.
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She Pivots is a podcast created by host Emily Tisch Sussman to highlight influential women voices, share stories of bold career moves, and inspire women with interviews about career reinvention and how personal pivots can redefine professional success.
&nbsp;
Join our Substack community! Subscribe here for exclusive content and to connect with other pivoters: <a href="https://shepivots.substack.com/">shepivots.substack.com</a>
&nbsp;
Learn more about the inspiring women in our pivoter community by following us on instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/shepivotsthepodcast/">@ShePivotsThePodcast</a>, and check out our website <a href="http://www.shepivotspod.com">shepivotspod.com</a> for resources and updates.&nbsp;
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She Pivots is proud to be an iheart podcast.

Zoanne Clack is one of the most influential writers and producers in the television industry, having written and produced more than 400 episodes across Grey’s Anatomy and Station 19. But Zoanne wasn’t always just writing about doctors—she was one. She began her career in emergency medicine, working grueling hours as a physician after training at Emory and serving at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. At 32, completely burnt out and still thinking of her lifelong dream of working in television, Zoanne packed up her life in Atlanta and moved to Los Angeles, a move that changed the course of her life. On this episode of She Pivots, Zoanne shares her experience going through medical school knowing she didn’t love science and joining Grey’s Anatomy in its very early days. She also discusses how she became a leader in what she calls “entertainment education,” using television to tackle public health issues, expand representation, and in some cases, maybe even save lives.

Zoanne Clack: The ER Doctor Behind Grey’s Anatomy

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/f4e38144-ad8f-46c2-b48b-b4e20116f1ce/transcript

As a kid, Michaela Hammond had two goals pinned to her bulletin board: play sports and work in sports. She went on to play volleyball at NYU and build the career in sports she had dreamed about, but eventually found herself sobbing at her desk, wondering if she was really where she wanted to be. On this episode of She Pivots, Michaela talks about letting a dream take a new shape, the power of authentic storytelling, and how her experience in sports led her to co-found OffBall, an anti-algorithmic media company exploring the culture, fandom, fashion, and personalities surrounding the games we love. 

 

Check out what Offball is up to at offball.news

 

Thanks to YOU She Pivots is a finalist for TWO signal awards! Vote for us at these links to help us bring home gold:

 

Most Inspirational Podcast

Best Podcast Newsletter

 

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She Pivots is a podcast created by host Emily Tisch Sussman to highlight influential women voices, share stories of bold career moves, and inspire women with interviews about career reinvention and how personal pivots can redefine professional success.

 

Join our Substack community! Subscribe here for exclusive content and to connect with other pivoters: shepivots.substack.com

 

Learn more about the inspiring women in our pivoter community by following us on instagram @ShePivotsThePodcast, and check out our website shepivotspod.com for resources and updates. 

 

She Pivots is proud to be an iheart podcast.

As a kid, Michaela Hammond had two goals pinned to her bulletin board: play sports and work in sports. She went on to play volleyball at NYU and build the career in sports she had dreamed about, but eventually found herself sobbing at her desk, wondering if she was really where she wanted to be. On this episode of She Pivots, Michaela talks about letting a dream take a new shape, the power of authentic storytelling, and how her experience in sports led her to co-found OffBall, an anti-algorithmic media company exploring the culture, fandom, fashion, and personalities surrounding the games we love.&nbsp;
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Check out what Offball is up to at <a href="https://www.offball.news/">offball.news</a>
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Thanks to YOU She Pivots is a finalist for TWO signal awards! Vote for us at these links to help us bring home gold:
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<a href="https://vote.signalaward.com/PublicVoting?utm_campaign=signa5_entrant_finalistnotification_092926&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_source=cio#/2026/shows/genre/most-inspirational">Most Inspirational Podcast</a>
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She Pivots is a podcast created by host Emily Tisch Sussman to highlight influential women voices, share stories of bold career moves, and inspire women with interviews about career reinvention and how personal pivots can redefine professional success.
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Join our Substack community! Subscribe here for exclusive content and to connect with other pivoters: <a href="https://shepivots.substack.com/">shepivots.substack.com</a>
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Learn more about the inspiring women in our pivoter community by following us on instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/shepivotsthepodcast/">@ShePivotsThePodcast</a>, and check out our website <a href="http://www.shepivotspod.com">shepivotspod.com</a> for resources and updates.&nbsp;
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She Pivots is proud to be an iheart podcast.

As a kid, Michaela Hammond had two goals pinned to her bulletin board: play sports and work in sports. She went on to play volleyball at NYU and build the career in sports she had dreamed about, but eventually found herself sobbing at her desk, wondering if she was really where she wanted to be. On this episode of She Pivots, Michaela talks about letting a dream take a new shape, the power of authentic storytelling, and how her experience in sports led her to co-found OffBall, an anti-algorithmic media company exploring the culture, fandom, fashion, and personalities surrounding the games we love. 

Michaela Hammond: From Agent to Sports Fashion Media Executive

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Shelley’s Family

From College to Market Research

The Birth of Online Market Research

The Girls' Lounge and Female Quotient

The Girls' Lounge Goes Global

Paving the Way for Women in Leadership

Reflecting on Shelly's Story

Production Credits

Female Quotient founder Shelley Zalis grew up assuming she'd be a stay-at-home mom, just like her own mother. Then a job interview she thought was at an ad agency turned out to be for market research—and she took the job anyway. That accident launched a career that put her decades ahead of her industry, dragging market research onto the internet before most people had email and building a company she'd eventually sell for $80 million. On this episode of She Pivots, Shelley shares the 2 a.m. idea she had while feeding her newborn, the boardroom moment where every man in the room got picked for her own project, and why she turned down money from her family when she needed it. She also shares how inviting five girlfriends to walk the floor at the Consumer Electronics Show sparked The Female Quotient, now a community of 8.5 million professionals with lounges from Davos to the Super Bowl.

 

Keep up with Shelley on Instagram @shelleyzalis and see what the Female Quotient is doing at @femalequotient, and on their website www.thefemalequotient.com 

 

Be sure to subscribe so you never miss a pivot story, leave us a rating (it really helps!), and share this episode with a woman in your life who you think needs a little inspiration.

 

She Pivots is a podcast created by host Emily Tisch Sussman to highlight influential women voices, share stories of bold career moves, and inspire women with interviews about career reinvention and how personal pivots can redefine professional success.

 

Join our Substack community! Subscribe here for exclusive content and to connect with other pivoters: shepivots.substack.com

 

Learn more about the inspiring women in our pivoter community by following us on instagram @ShePivotsThePodcast, and check out our website shepivotspod.com for resources and updates. 

 

She Pivots is proud to be an iheart podcast.

Female Quotient founder Shelley Zalis grew up assuming she'd be a stay-at-home mom, just like her own mother. Then a job interview she thought was at an ad agency turned out to be for market research&mdash;and she took the job anyway. That accident launched a career that put her decades ahead of her industry, dragging market research onto the internet before most people had email and building a company she'd eventually sell for $80 million. On this episode of She Pivots, Shelley shares the 2 a.m. idea she had while feeding her newborn, the boardroom moment where every man in the room got picked for her own project, and why she turned down money from her family when she needed it. She also shares how inviting five girlfriends to walk the floor at the Consumer Electronics Show sparked The Female Quotient, now a community of 8.5 million professionals with lounges from Davos to the Super Bowl.
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Keep up with Shelley on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/shelleyzalis/?hl=en">@shelleyzalis</a> and see what the Female Quotient is doing at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/femalequotient/?hl=en">@femalequotient</a>, and on their website <a href="http://www.thefemalequotient.com/">www.thefemalequotient.com</a>&nbsp;
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She Pivots is a podcast created by host Emily Tisch Sussman to highlight influential women voices, share stories of bold career moves, and inspire women with interviews about career reinvention and how personal pivots can redefine professional success.
&nbsp;
Join our Substack community! Subscribe here for exclusive content and to connect with other pivoters: <a href="https://shepivots.substack.com/">shepivots.substack.com</a>
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Learn more about the inspiring women in our pivoter community by following us on instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/shepivotsthepodcast/">@ShePivotsThePodcast</a>, and check out our website <a href="http://www.shepivotspod.com/">shepivotspod.com</a> for resources and updates.&nbsp;
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She Pivots is proud to be an iheart podcast.

Female Quotient founder Shelley Zalis grew up assuming she'd be a stay-at-home mom, just like her own mother. Then a job interview she thought was at an ad agency turned out to be for market research—and she took the job anyway. That accident launched a career that put her decades ahead of her industry, dragging market research onto the internet before most people had email and building a company she'd eventually sell for $80 million. On this episode of She Pivots, Shelley shares the 2 a.m. idea she had while feeding her newborn, the boardroom moment where every man in the room got picked for her own project, and why she turned down money from her family when she needed it. She also shares how inviting five girlfriends to walk the floor at the Consumer Electronics Show sparked The Female Quotient, now a community of 8.5 million professionals with lounges from Davos to the Super Bowl.

Shelley Zalis: Chief Troublemaker

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Childhood Memories and Early Dance Training

Cultural Influences and Family Dynamics

Balancing Dance and Engineering Studies

The 2008 Recession's Impact on the Arts

Pivoting to Civil Engineering

The Personal: Dating and Relationships

The Fateful Plane Crash

Navigating Grief and New Beginnings

Personal and Professional Growth

The Birth of a Creative Vision

Lessons from Andrea's Journey

Closing Thoughts

Andrea Virgin didn't set out to become a civil engineer or the leader of a major arts nonprofit. But after the 2008 recession hit her dance company, she traded her pointe shoes for a hard hat and built a new career in engineering—only to face devastating loss when her husband TJ died when their daughter was 4 months old. In this episode of She Pivots, Andrea shares how she rebuilt her life (twice), the surprising boardroom idea that grew into her current mission, her role Chair and CEO of The Center for Arts and Innovation in Boca Raton, and why creativity is necessary at all stages of life.

 

Chapters:

00:00 Welcome to She Pivots

02:22 Childhood Memories and Early Dance Training

06:50 Cultural Influences and Family Dynamics

07:37 Balancing Dance and Engineering Studies

14:29 The 2008 Recession's Impact on the Arts

17:54 Pivoting to Civil Engineering

19:38 The Personal: Dating and Relationships

23:51 The Fateful Plane Crash

31:25 Navigating Grief and New Beginnings

37:03 Personal and Professional Growth

43:56 The Birth of a Creative Vision

52:01 Lessons from Andrea's Journey

57:39 Closing Thoughts

58:33 Podcast Production Credits

 

Keep up with Andrea’s work at The Center at thecenterforartsandinnovation.org 

 

Be sure to subscribe so you never miss a pivot story, leave us a rating (it really helps!), and share this episode with a woman in your life who you think needs a little inspiration.

 

She Pivots is a podcast created by host Emily Tisch Sussman to highlight influential women voices, share stories of bold career moves, and inspire women with interviews about career reinvention and how personal pivots can redefine professional success.

 

Join our Substack community! Subscribe here for exclusive content and to connect with other pivoters: shepivots.substack.com

 

Learn more about the inspiring women in our pivoter community by following us on instagram @ShePivotsThePodcast, and check out our website shepivotspod.com for resources and updates. 

 

She Pivots is proud to be an iheart podcast.

Andrea Virgin didn't set out to become a civil engineer or the leader of a major arts nonprofit. But after the 2008 recession hit her dance company, she traded her pointe shoes for a hard hat and built a new career in engineering&mdash;only to face devastating loss when her husband TJ died when their daughter was 4 months old. In this episode of She Pivots, Andrea shares how she rebuilt her life (twice), the surprising boardroom idea that grew into her current mission, her role Chair and CEO of The Center for Arts and Innovation in Boca Raton, and why creativity is necessary at all stages of life.
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Chapters:
00:00 Welcome to She Pivots
02:22 Childhood Memories and Early Dance Training
06:50 Cultural Influences and Family Dynamics
07:37 Balancing Dance and Engineering Studies
14:29 The 2008 Recession's Impact on the Arts
17:54 Pivoting to Civil Engineering
19:38 The Personal: Dating and Relationships
23:51 The Fateful Plane Crash
31:25 Navigating Grief and New Beginnings
37:03 Personal and Professional Growth
43:56 The Birth of a Creative Vision
52:01 Lessons from Andrea's Journey
57:39 Closing Thoughts
58:33 Podcast Production Credits
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Keep up with Andrea&rsquo;s work at The Center at <a href="http://thecenterforartsandinnovation.org">thecenterforartsandinnovation.org</a>&nbsp;
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Learn more about the inspiring women in our pivoter community by following us on instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/shepivotsthepodcast/">@ShePivotsThePodcast</a>, and check out our website <a href="http://www.shepivotspod.com">shepivotspod.com</a> for resources and updates.&nbsp;
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She Pivots is proud to be an iheart podcast.

Andrea Virgin didn't set out to become a civil engineer or the leader of a major arts nonprofit. But after the 2008 recession hit her dance company, she traded her pointe shoes for a hard hat and built a new career in engineering—only to face devastating loss when her husband TJ died when their daughter was 4 months old. In this episode of She Pivots, Andrea shares how she rebuilt her life (twice), the surprising boardroom idea that grew into her current mission, her role Chair and CEO of The Center for Arts and Innovation in Boca Raton, and why creativity is necessary at all stages of life.

Andrea Virgin: Widowed at 31, Rebuilding by Choice

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Guest Intro: Chelsie Hill

The Fateful Car Accident

Adapting to a New Reality

The Birth of the Rolettes

Navigating Dance Studios in LA

Meeting Her Husband

Navigating Pregnancy With a Spinal Cord Injury

Building a Community of Disabled Moms

The Rollettes Experience

Reflecting on Chelsie's Journey

At seventeen, Chelsie Hill was a competitive dancer with her sights set on a career as a professional performer, until a car accident with a drunk driver left her paralyzed and changed everything overnight. Her first question to the doctor wasn't about walking again; it was whether she could still dance. On this episode of She Pivots, Chelsie talks about rebuilding her identity after the accident, the moment she decided to stop waiting for permission to chase her dream, and how she turned her own search for community into the Rollettes, a wheelchair dance team that's grown into one of the largest networks for women and girls with disabilities in the world. From performing in Kelly Clarkson's "Invincible" video to dancing at the opening ceremony of the Paris Paralympics, Chelsie shares how dance became the thing that carried her through the injury, marriage, motherhood, and building a space made for women like her from the ground up.

 

Chapters:

00:00 Welcome to She Pivots

00:46 Guest Intro: Chelsie Hill

08:48 The Fateful Car Accident

13:54 Adapting to a New Reality

25:06 The Birth of the Rollettes

31:34 Navigating Dance in LA

37:30 Meeting Her Husband

39:10 Navigating Pregnancy With a Spinal Cord Injury

45:00 Building a Community of Disabled Moms

46:36 The Rolettes Experience

47:27 Reflecting on Chelsie's Journey

48:18 Podcast Production Credits





You can follow Chelsie on Instagram @chelsiehill, and the Rollettes at @rollettes_la. 

Check them out at their website www.rollettesdance.com.

 

Happy National Dance Day, and Happy Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month!

 

Be sure to subscribe so you never miss a pivot story, leave us a rating (it really helps!), and share this episode with a woman in your life who you think needs a little inspiration.

 

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Join our Substack community! Subscribe here for exclusive content and to connect with other pivoters: shepivots.substack.com

 

Learn more about the inspiring women in our pivoter community by following us on instagram @ShePivotsThePodcast, and check out our website shepivotspod.com for resources and updates. 

 

She Pivots is proud to be an iHeart podcast.

At seventeen, Chelsie Hill was a competitive dancer with her sights set on a career as a professional performer, until a car accident with a drunk driver left her paralyzed and changed everything overnight. Her first question to the doctor wasn't about walking again; it was whether she could still dance. On this episode of She Pivots, Chelsie talks about rebuilding her identity after the accident, the moment she decided to stop waiting for permission to chase her dream, and how she turned her own search for community into the Rollettes, a wheelchair dance team that's grown into one of the largest networks for women and girls with disabilities in the world. From performing in Kelly Clarkson's "Invincible" video to dancing at the opening ceremony of the Paris Paralympics, Chelsie shares how dance became the thing that carried her through the injury, marriage, motherhood, and building a space made for women like her from the ground up.
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Chapters:
00:00 Welcome to She Pivots
00:46 Guest Intro: Chelsie Hill
08:48 The Fateful Car Accident
13:54 Adapting to a New Reality
25:06 The Birth of the Rollettes
31:34 Navigating Dance in LA
37:30 Meeting Her Husband
39:10 Navigating Pregnancy With a Spinal Cord Injury
45:00 Building a Community of Disabled Moms
46:36 The Rolettes Experience
47:27 Reflecting on Chelsie's Journey
48:18 Podcast Production Credits
 
You can follow Chelsie on Instagram&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/chelsiehill/?hl=en">@chelsiehill</a>, and the Rollettes at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rollettes_la/?hl=en">@rollettes_la</a>.&nbsp;
Check them out at their website <a href="http://www.rollettesdance.com">www.rollettesdance.com</a>.
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Happy National Dance Day, and Happy Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month!
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Be sure to subscribe so you never miss a pivot story, leave us a rating (it really helps!), and share this episode with a woman in your life who you think needs a little inspiration.
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Join our Substack community! Subscribe here for exclusive content and to connect with other pivoters: <a href="https://shepivots.substack.com/">shepivots.substack.com</a>
&nbsp;
Learn more about the inspiring women in our pivoter community by following us on instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/shepivotsthepodcast/">@ShePivotsThePodcast</a>, and check out our website <a href="http://www.shepivotspod.com">shepivotspod.com</a> for resources and updates.&nbsp;
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She Pivots is proud to be an iHeart podcast.

At seventeen, Chelsie Hill was a competitive dancer with her sights set on a career as a professional performer, until a car accident with a drunk driver left her paralyzed and changed everything overnight. Her first question to the doctor wasn't about walking again; it was whether she could still dance. On this episode of She Pivots, Chelsie talks about rebuilding her identity after the accident, the moment she decided to stop waiting for permission to chase her dream, and how she turned her own search for community into the Rollettes, a wheelchair dance team that's grown into one of the largest networks for women and girls with disabilities in the world. From performing in Kelly Clarkson's "Invincible" video to dancing at the opening ceremony of the Paris Paralympics, Chelsie shares how dance became the thing that carried her through the injury, marriage, motherhood, and building a space made for women like her from the ground up.

Chelsie Hill: How a Wheelchair Dance Team Went Global

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Guest Intro: Mandana Dayani

Who is Mandana?

A Childhood in War-Torn Iran

Growing Up As A Religious Refugee

From Lawyer to Fashion Brand Builder

Leaving Rachel Zoe

The Birth of I'm A Voter

Archewell

The October 7th Viral Video

Reflecting on Mandana's Journey

Podcast Credits

Mandana Dayani grew up in Tehran during the Iran-Iraq war, in a Persian Jewish family that had been trying to flee since the 1979 revolution. She couldn't play in the park across the street, sirens were routine, and she had a gun pointed at her more than once before she was five. In 1987, her family escaped on a one-day visa, signing away their home and everything they owned to start over in New York with no English and little money. On this episode of She Pivots, Mandana takes us from that five-year-old holding her mother's hand through a career that took her from Rachel Zoe to running Prince Harry and Meghan's media company, scaling major brands across fashion, media, and tech, and co-founding one of the country's biggest nonpartisan voting organizations. She also opens up about the video she made after October 7th about her own childhood, which has now been watched more than fifty million times.

 

Chapters:

00:00 Welcome to She Pivots

00:28 Guest Intro: Mandana Dayani

02:02 Who is Mandana?

02:51 A Childhood in War-Torn Iran

04:31 Growing Up As A Religious Refugee

14:18 From Lawyer to Fashion Brand Builder

19:27 Leaving Rachel Zoe

21:57 The Birth of I'm A Voter

30:26 Archewell

33:06 The October 7th Viral Video

38:55 Low Point to Launch

40:33 Reflecting on Mandana's Journey

42:00 Podcast Credits






Learn more about what Mandana is up to on Instagram @mandanadayani or on her website www.mandanadayani.com 

 

Subscribe to her Substack All Of It at mandanadayani.substack.com

 

Be sure to subscribe so you never miss a pivot story, leave us a rating (it really helps!), and share this episode with a woman in your life who you think needs a little inspiration.

 

She Pivots is a podcast created by host Emily Tisch Sussman to highlight influential women voices, share stories of bold career moves, and inspire women with interviews about career reinvention and how personal pivots can redefine professional success.

 

Join our Substack community! Subscribe here for exclusive content and to connect with other pivoters: shepivots.substack.com

 

Learn more about the inspiring women in our pivoter community by following us on instagram @ShePivotsThePodcast, and check out our website shepivotspod.com for resources and updates. 

 

She Pivots is proud to be an iHeart podcast.

Mandana Dayani grew up in Tehran during the Iran-Iraq war, in a Persian Jewish family that had been trying to flee since the 1979 revolution. She couldn't play in the park across the street, sirens were routine, and she had a gun pointed at her more than once before she was five. In 1987, her family escaped on a one-day visa, signing away their home and everything they owned to start over in New York with no English and little money. On this episode of She Pivots, Mandana takes us from that five-year-old holding her mother's hand through a career that took her from Rachel Zoe to running Prince Harry and Meghan's media company, scaling major brands across fashion, media, and tech, and co-founding one of the country's biggest nonpartisan voting organizations. She also opens up about the video she made after October 7th about her own childhood, which has now been watched more than fifty million times.
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Chapters:
00:00 Welcome to She Pivots
00:28 Guest Intro: Mandana Dayani
02:02 Who is Mandana?
02:51 A Childhood in War-Torn Iran
04:31 Growing Up As A Religious Refugee
14:18 From Lawyer to Fashion Brand Builder
19:27 Leaving Rachel Zoe
21:57 The Birth of I'm A Voter
30:26 Archewell
33:06 The October 7th Viral Video
38:55 Low Point to Launch
40:33 Reflecting on Mandana's Journey
42:00 Podcast Credits
 
Learn more about what Mandana is up to on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mandanadayani/?hl=en">@mandanadayani</a> or on her website <a href="https://www.mandanadayani.com/">www.mandanadayani.com</a>&nbsp;
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Subscribe to her Substack All Of It at <a href="http://mandanadayani.substack.com">mandanadayani.substack.com</a>
&nbsp;
Be sure to subscribe so you never miss a pivot story, leave us a rating (it really helps!), and share this episode with a woman in your life who you think needs a little inspiration.
&nbsp;
She Pivots is a podcast created by host Emily Tisch Sussman to highlight influential women voices, share stories of bold career moves, and inspire women with interviews about career reinvention and how personal pivots can redefine professional success.
&nbsp;
Join our Substack community! Subscribe here for exclusive content and to connect with other pivoters: <a href="https://shepivots.substack.com/">shepivots.substack.com</a>
&nbsp;
Learn more about the inspiring women in our pivoter community by following us on instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/shepivotsthepodcast/">@ShePivotsThePodcast</a>, and check out our website <a href="http://www.shepivotspod.com">shepivotspod.com</a> for resources and updates.&nbsp;
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She Pivots is proud to be an iHeart podcast.

Mandana Dayani: From Religious Refugee to Media Powerhouse

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Personal Intro: Remembering Gloria Steinem

Gloria Steinem: A Feminist Legend

Gloria's Early Life

Gloria's Abortion and Her Fellowship in India

Early Career and the Playboy Bunny Exposé

The Birth of a Feminist Journalist

The Rise of a Feminist Leader

Feminism and Intersectionality

Gloria's Pivot Into Marriage

The Future of Democracy

Gloria's Home as an Hub for Activism

The Importance of Each Individual

Reflecting on Gloria Steinem's Life and Legacy

In light of Gloria Steinem's passing this week, we are re-releasing our episode with her from earlier this year with a new intro reflecting on Gloria's life and legacy. This episode was recorded in February 2026, and originally released on Gloria's 92nd birthday. It honors her impact on our culture and on the lives of every individual she spent her life fighting for.

 

Gloria dedicated her life's work to bringing people together across generations, identities, and movements to imagine a better future for everyone. In this special episode, Emily talks to Gloria about what inspired her activism, her early travels in India, her belief that change happens in inclusive circles and through storytelling, and the legacy she hopes to leave.

 

Learn more about Gloria's life and Legacy at gloriasfoundation.org, and consider donating to support the incredible work they do.





Chapters:

00:00 Personal Intro: Remembering Gloria Steinem

01:46 Gloria Steinem: A Feminist Legend

04:56 Gloria's Early Life

08:30 Gloria's Abortion and Her Fellowship in India

10:32 Early Career and the Playboy Bunny Exposé

14:49 The Birth of a Feminist Journalist

17:12 The Rise of a Feminist Leader

25:01 Feminism and Intersectionality

26:53 Gloria's Pivot Into Marriage

29:27 The Future of Democracy

35:14 Gloria's Home as an Hub for Activism

38:16 The Importance of Each Individual

42:05 Do You Think You'll Pivot Again?

44:47 Reflecting on Gloria Steinem's Life and Legacy

46:19 Production Credits






Gloria’s Substack: https://gloriasfoundation.substack.com/ 

Gloria’s Instagram: @GloriaSteinem 

 

Be sure to subscribe so you never miss a pivot story, leave us a rating (it really helps!), and share this episode with a woman in your life who you think needs a little inspiration.

 

She Pivots was created by host Emily Tisch Sussman to highlight women’s voices, share stories of bold career moves, and inspire women with inspirational narratives of how personal pivots can redefine professional success.

 

Join our Substack community! Subscribe here for exclusive content and to connect with other pivoters: https://shepivots.substack.com/

 

Learn more about the inspiring women in our pivoter community by following us on instagram @ShePivotsThePodcast, and check out our website www.shepivotspod.com for resources and updates. 

 

She Pivots is proud to be an iHeart podcast.

 

In light of Gloria Steinem's passing this week, we are re-releasing our episode with her from earlier this year with a new intro reflecting on Gloria's life and legacy. This episode was recorded in February 2026, and originally released on Gloria's 92nd birthday. It honors her impact on our culture and on the lives of every individual she spent her life fighting for.
&nbsp;
Gloria dedicated her life's work to bringing people together across generations, identities, and movements to imagine a better future for everyone. In this special episode, Emily talks to Gloria about what inspired her activism, her early travels in India, her belief that change happens in inclusive circles and through storytelling, and the legacy she hopes to leave.
&nbsp;
Learn more about Gloria's life and Legacy at <a href="http://gloriasfoundation.org">gloriasfoundation.org</a>, and consider donating to support the incredible work they do.
 
Chapters:
00:00 Personal Intro: Remembering Gloria Steinem
01:46 Gloria Steinem: A Feminist Legend
04:56 Gloria's Early Life
08:30 Gloria's Abortion and Her Fellowship in India
10:32 Early Career and the Playboy Bunny Expos&eacute;
14:49 The Birth of a Feminist Journalist
17:12 The Rise of a Feminist Leader
25:01 Feminism and Intersectionality
26:53 Gloria's Pivot Into Marriage
29:27 The Future of Democracy
35:14 Gloria's Home as an Hub for Activism
38:16 The Importance of Each Individual
42:05 Do You Think You'll Pivot Again?
44:47 Reflecting on Gloria Steinem's Life and Legacy
46:19 Production Credits
 
Gloria&rsquo;s Substack: <a href="https://gloriasfoundation.substack.com/">https://gloriasfoundation.substack.com/</a>&nbsp;
Gloria&rsquo;s Instagram: @GloriaSteinem&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Be sure to subscribe so you never miss a pivot story, leave us a rating (it really helps!), and share this episode with a woman in your life who you think needs a little inspiration.
&nbsp;
She Pivots was created by host Emily Tisch Sussman to highlight women&rsquo;s voices, share stories of bold career moves, and inspire women with inspirational narratives of how personal pivots can redefine professional success.
&nbsp;
Join our Substack community! Subscribe here for exclusive content and to connect with other pivoters: <a href="https://shepivots.substack.com/">https://shepivots.substack.com/</a>
&nbsp;
Learn more about the inspiring women in our pivoter community by following us on instagram @ShePivotsThePodcast, and check out our website <a href="http://www.shepivotspod.com">www.shepivotspod.com</a> for resources and updates.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
She Pivots is proud to be an iHeart podcast.
&nbsp;

In light of Gloria Steinem's passing this week, we are re-releasing our episode with her from earlier this year with a new intro reflecting on Gloria's life and legacy. This episode was recorded in February 2026, and originally released on Gloria's 92nd birthday. It honors her impact on our culture and on the lives of every individual she spent her life fighting for.  Gloria dedicated her life's work to bringing people together across generations, identities, and movements to imagine a better future for everyone. In this special episode, Emily talks to Gloria about what inspired her activism, her early travels in India, her belief that change happens in inclusive circles and through storytelling, and the legacy she hopes to leave.  Learn more about Gloria's life and Legacy at gloriasfoundation.org, and consider donating to support the incredible work they do.

Remembering Gloria Steinem: 92 Years of Activism, Storytelling, and Travels

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The Gathering: Women Supporting Women

Minda Harts: Trust Catalyst and Author

Introduction to She Pivots

Who is Minda?

Yasminda to Minda

The Journey to Corporate America

The Breaking Point

The Monday Memo: A Blog to Book to Film

What's Your Empire?

Reflections on Minda's Journey

Minda Harts grew up working the counter at a Dairy Queen to help cover her family's utility bills, and she climbed her way to the corporate career she'd always dreamed of. But being one of the only Black women in the room wore her down in small ways that piled up over ten years, until she found herself sitting in a parking lot, crying, and neglecting her health despite having "made it." On this episode of She Pivots, Minda talks about the breaking point that led her to start a blog just to get her thoughts out–a blog that grew into the bestselling book The Memo, three more books, a film in festivals, and a teaching career at NYU. Recorded live in front of a room full of women media-builders at The Riveter's Gathering summit in Washington D.C., this conversation traces how Minda went from dimming her own light to building the trust-focused career she never had. As she put it: "I jumped out of the window of corporate America, and women caught me."

 

Chapters:

00:00 Welcome to She Pivots

00:26 The Gathering: Women Supporting Women

01:03 Minda Harts: Trust Catalyst and Author

01:54 Introduction to She Pivots

03:36 Who is Minda?

05:25 Yasminda to Minda

06:54 The Journey to Corporate America

14:07 The Breaking Point

20:15 The Monday Memo: A Blog to Book to Film

23:41 What's Your Empire?

28:30 Reflections on Minda's Journey

29:43 Podcast Credits





You can keep up with Minda at mindaharts.com and on Instagram @mindaharts. 

 

Be sure to subscribe so you never miss a pivot story, leave us a rating (it really helps!), and share this episode with a woman in your life who you think needs a little inspiration.

 

She Pivots is a podcast created by host Emily Tisch Sussman to highlight influential women voices, share stories of bold career moves, and inspire women with interviews about career reinvention and how personal pivots can redefine professional success.

 

Join our Substack community! Subscribe here for exclusive content and to connect with other pivoters: shepivots.substack.com

 

Learn more about the inspiring women in our pivoter community by following us on instagram @ShePivotsThePodcast, and check out our website shepivotspod.com for resources and updates. 

 

She Pivots is proud to be an iHeart podcast.

Minda Harts grew up working the counter at a Dairy Queen to help cover her family's utility bills, and she climbed her way to the corporate career she'd always dreamed of. But being one of the only Black women in the room wore her down in small ways that piled up over ten years, until she found herself sitting in a parking lot, crying, and neglecting her health despite having "made it." On this episode of She Pivots, Minda talks about the breaking point that led her to start a blog just to get her thoughts out&ndash;a blog that grew into the bestselling book The Memo, three more books, a film in festivals, and a teaching career at NYU. Recorded live in front of a room full of women media-builders at The Riveter's Gathering summit in Washington D.C., this conversation traces how Minda went from dimming her own light to building the trust-focused career she never had. As she put it: "I jumped out of the window of corporate America, and women caught me."
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Chapters:
00:00 Welcome to She Pivots
00:26 The Gathering: Women Supporting Women
01:03 Minda Harts: Trust Catalyst and Author
01:54 Introduction to She Pivots
03:36 Who is Minda?
05:25 Yasminda to Minda
06:54 The Journey to Corporate America
14:07 The Breaking Point
20:15 The Monday Memo: A Blog to Book to Film
23:41 What's Your Empire?
28:30 Reflections on Minda's Journey
29:43 Podcast Credits
 
You can keep up with Minda at <a href="http://mindaharts.com">mindaharts.com</a> and on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mindaharts/">@mindaharts</a>.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Be sure to subscribe so you never miss a pivot story, leave us a rating (it really helps!), and share this episode with a woman in your life who you think needs a little inspiration.
&nbsp;
She Pivots is a podcast created by host Emily Tisch Sussman to highlight influential women voices, share stories of bold career moves, and inspire women with interviews about career reinvention and how personal pivots can redefine professional success.
&nbsp;
Join our Substack community! Subscribe here for exclusive content and to connect with other pivoters: <a href="https://shepivots.substack.com/">shepivots.substack.com</a>
&nbsp;
Learn more about the inspiring women in our pivoter community by following us on instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/shepivotsthepodcast/">@ShePivotsThePodcast</a>, and check out our website <a href="http://www.shepivotspod.com">shepivotspod.com</a> for resources and updates.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
She Pivots is proud to be an iHeart podcast.

Minda Harts grew up working the counter at a Dairy Queen to help cover her family's utility bills, and she climbed her way to the corporate career she'd always dreamed of. But being one of the only Black women in the room wore her down in small ways that piled up over ten years, until she found herself sitting in a parking lot, crying, and neglecting her health despite having "made it." On this episode of She Pivots, Minda talks about the breaking point that led her to start a blog just to get her thoughts out–a blog that grew into the bestselling book The Memo, three more books, a film in festivals, and a teaching career at NYU. Recorded live in front of a room full of women media-builders at The Riveter's Gathering summit in Washington D.C., this conversation traces how Minda went from dimming her own light to building the trust-focused career she never had. As she put it: "I jumped out of the window of corporate America, and women caught me."

Minda Harts: The Window She Jumped Out Of

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Join Emily Tisch Sussman as she sits down with a diverse group of women to explore how their personal experiences led to their pivot and eventually their success. She Pivots challenges the typical definitions of success and explores the role our personal stories play in our professional journeys. The series will celebrate those who have made bold moves with a view towards inspiring others to pursue their own non-linear paths. Be sure to subscribe and follow us on Instagram @ShePivotsThePodcast.

Join Emily Tisch Sussman as she sits down with a diverse group of women to explore how their personal experiences led to their pivot and eventually their success. She Pivots challenges the typical definitions of success and explores the role our personal stories play in our professional journeys. The series will celebrate those who have made bold moves with a view towards inspiring others to pursue their own non-linear paths. Be sure to subscribe and follow us on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/shepivotsthepodcast/">@ShePivotsThePodcast</a>.

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