At just 25 years old, Ali Truwit has already lived several lifetimes' worth of pivots. A Yale graduate and competitive swimmer, Ali was on the cusp of launching her consulting career when a shark attack during a celebratory beach vacation changed everything, costing her part of her leg and forcing her to reimagine her future. In this episode of She Pivots, A ... Show More
Apr 8
Carla Hall: From Top Chef to Center Stage
If you’ve ever watched Top Chef, you may know Carla Hall and her signature catchphrase, Hootie Hoo! But Carla didn’t start her career in kitchens. Before she became a beloved TV personality and celebrated chef, Carla was a CPA at Price Waterhouse who quickly realized her destiny ... Show More
51m 51s
Apr 1
Huma Abedin: Both/And—Politics, Scandal, and Reclaiming Her Story
Huma Abedin has spent decades at the center of American power, as Hillary Clinton's closest aide, Deputy Chief of Staff at the State Department, and Vice Chair of a historic presidential campaign. But when her personal life collapsed in the most public way possible, she faced a r ... Show More
37m 6s
Mar 25
Gloria Steinem: 92 years of activism, storytelling, and travels
She Pivots is back for Season 5! If you’re new here, She Pivots was created by Emily Tisch Sussman, who made a major career pivot out of politics after having three kids in three years. She Pivots is dedicated to telling the stories of women who have pivoted in their careers due ... Show More
45m 5s
Jun 2024
Wordsmiths: Paula Gunn Allen
Paula Gunn Allen (1939-2008) was an American poet, literary critic, activist, professor, and novelist. With works that often explored Indigeneity and feminism, she helped establish a Native American literary presence in the United States. For Further Reading: Paula Gunn Allen Cha ... Show More
3m 45s
May 2025
BEL PRIESTLEY: TRANS WOMEN AREN'T THE PROBLEM
<p>When I saw the news about the Supreme Court’s ruling on the definition of ‘sex’, I knew it was a topic I needed to understand better. As a straight cis man, it could be easy for me to ignore these news stories, but as a human, I know it’s a topic I can’t ignore.</p><br><p>Bel ... Show More
1h 2m
Jun 2025
Monica Lewinsky - ‘I would have liked a more normal life’
Monica Lewinsky is an activist, podcaster and producer. At the age of 24, Lewinsky, a White House intern, found herself in the eye of a global scandal. She was subjected to a mass public shaming - losing her livelihood, her anonymity and the future she had once imagined for herse ... Show More
47m 50s
Oct 2021
Who, When, Wow! - Shirley Chisholm
Join Mindy and Guy Raz as they listen to the first episode of Who, When, Wow! Today, we meet Shirley Chisholm WHO brought her leadership skills and fighting spirit to Washington D.C. as the first elected Black Congresswoman of the United States. As a Congresswoman, Shirley contin ... Show More
30m 41s
Feb 2025
Olivia Munn
In this episode, Monica sits down with actress, women’s health advocate, and breast cancer survivor, Olivia Munn for a candid conversation about resilience, self-discovery, and healing. Olivia reflects on her childhood experiences with bullying and how her stubbornness helped sha ... Show More
1h 13m
Mar 2025
Oprah & Maria Shriver on Heartbreak, Healing, and Finding Your Way Home
This episode of The Oprah Podcast features special guest Maria Shriver, an Emmy and Peabody award-winning journalist, former national news anchor, seven-time New York Times best-selling author and a world-renowned women’s health and Alzheimer’s research advocate. Maria Shriver, w ... Show More
1h 3m
Oct 2024
Cooking Dreams & Destiny with Ina Garten
This week, step into the studio (and kitchen!) with Jen and Amy as they have an intimate and insightful conversation with the iconic Ina Garten, a true pioneer in the culinary world who has shaped the way we cook at home. As they delve into Ina's groundbreaking career, from the b ... Show More
58m 43s