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She Pivots

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.

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40:14

Caitlin Murray: The Birth of Big Time Adulting

She Pivots ·

2025/05/14

Caitlin Murray had built a full life as a working mom of two, preparing to return full-time to her job after the birth of her third child - until everything changed. When her oldest son was diagnosed with leukemia, Caitlin made the decision to stay home, putting her career on pause to care for her family during an unimaginably hard season of life. What started as writing to cope slowly evolved into “Big Time Adulting,” a viral Instagram account that now resonates with over a million

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50:35

Elaine Welteroth: Teen Vogue Editor Turned Founder of...

She Pivots ·

2025/05/07

Elaine Welteroth had already made a name for herself as a trailblazer—breaking glass ceilings as the youngest-ever and first Black Editor-in-Chief of Teen Vogue, elevating the conversation around politics and culture in fashion media, and later stepping into new roles as a bestselling author and Project Runway judge. But it was motherhood that sparked her most personal and powerful pivot yet. In this episode, Elaine opens up about the challenges of her pregnancy journey, how discovering

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60:00

Hilary Hoffman: Goldman Sachs to Fitness Empire

She Pivots ·

2025/04/30

Hilary Hoffman had achieved what so many strive for in the finance world: a high-powered job at one of the most elite institutions, Goldman Sachs. But, like so many women I talk to on this show, Hilary felt called to take a leap of faith and make a big pivot, leaving finance behind and launching SotoMethod - the latest in-demand workout class both in New York City and online. On this episode, Hilary opens up about the tough and pragmatic choices she had to make in leaving behind a secure job and

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40:34

Michelle Hord: A Mother's Worst Nightmare and the...

She Pivots ·

2025/04/23

Michelle Hord had a thriving professional life, collecting achievement after achievement as the Vice President of Creative Content and Talent Management for NBCUniversal. But all that came crashing down when her ex-husband murdered her seven-year-old daughter, Gabrielle. In the dark aftermath of such immense loss, Michelle was faced with questions around faith, identity, and the question we ask ourselves in times of grief: what comes next? In this emotional episode, Michelle shares how she laid out

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45:06

Anastasia Ganias-Gellin: From Hollywood Star to Fancy...

She Pivots ·

2025/04/16

Anastasia Ganias-Gellin was a thriving actress, appearing in iconic shows like Dexter, True Blood, Desperate Housewives and more. But when her father fell ill, Anastasia left Hollywood behind to return to New York to care for him and intentionally build her family. During that time - and after her father passed - Anastasia turned to cooking, her Greek-American family’s love language, to heal. That personal connection to cooking turned into more than a hobby when Anastasia decided to launch

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47:31

Laura Modi: Bobbie’s Founder on Revolutionizing Baby...

She Pivots ·

2025/04/09

Laura Modi’s decision to walk away from her career in tech and found Bobbie, her transformative baby formula company, came from personal experiences–and struggles–with feeding her own children. She set out with a goal to not just create a better baby formula, but to create a better conversation: one where moms could make the best choice for their families without guilt, without judgment, and with full confidence that their babies were getting the nutrition they needed. As a mom who

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54:09

Tori Dunlap: The Queen of Personal Finance

She Pivots ·

2025/04/02

Today, the queen of personal finance, Tori Dunlap joins us to talk about her pivot from her corporate job to founding one of the most successful financial education platforms. She is the Founder and CEO of Her First 100K, author of the New York Times bestselling book, Financial Feminist, and host of her successful podcast also called Financial Feminist. But her pivot was driven by something we all experienced in 2016: the election of Donald Trump. It was then that she realized how much power and

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42:25

Candid Convo: Carolyn Tisch Blodgett: Gotham FC One...

She Pivots ·

2025/03/26

This week’s Candid Convo brings back one of last season’s guests - Carolyn Tisch Blodgett–for some important updates and a celebration of the new Gotham FC season. Carolyn is the fearless leader of the soccer franchise, Gotham FC, Next 3, mother of three, and of course, my sister! Since we last spoke with Carolyn, a lot has changed. Gotham FC sold a record number of tickets, hosted an inaugural fan fest, and became the first National Women’s Soccer League team to visit the

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27:46

Feed Drop: Goodnight Stories for Rebel Girls

She Pivots ·

2025/03/19

This week, we have something extra special for you. We’re dropping not one, but two incredible episodes from the "Goodnight Stories for Rebel Girls" podcast right here in our feed. The first is with the one and only Yael Averbuch West, the General Manager of Gotham FC and former U.S. National Team soccer player. I had the pleasure of narrating her inspiring story about breaking records and changing the face of women's soccer. Then, you’ll hear my conversation with Keira about my own

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62:15

Governor Gretchen Whitmer: She Pivots Live from DC

She Pivots ·

2025/03/12

This week, I am thrilled to share our very special LIVE episode with Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer from our conversation at Sixth & I in Washington, D.C. Governor Whitmer first took public office at only 32 years old. During her 22 years of public service, Governor Whitmer has always led with grace - and a whole lot of grit. On this episode, Governor Whitmer reflects on her experience in the “sandwich generation,” taking care of her newborn and her mother, all while starting her

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35:00

From the Archives: Tetiana Poudel: Returning to Ukraine

She Pivots ·

2025/03/05

In light of recent news, I decided to re-release our episode with Tetiana Poudel, the Ukrainian woman who returned home to help with the war effort. Over these past few months, it has felt difficult to grasp onto actions that feel meaningful when it seems like everything is out of our hands. While this episode won’t repair what is happening, I hope it will give a face and a voice to the war. In this emotional episode, you’ll hear Tetiana recount her personal experience as a Ukrainian

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49:35

Jodie Sweetin: Full House Star on Overcoming Addiction

She Pivots ·

2025/02/26

This week’s episode with Jodie Sweetin is a pinch-me moment, as someone who grew up watching (almost exclusively) Full House. Jodie is an author, producer, counselor, and most notably, the actress who has graced our screens as Stephanie Tanner in the iconic shows, Full House and Fuller House. Jodie experienced the full highs and lows of a career by the age of 13, when Full House ended, leading to a decades long struggle with addiction. Not only did she overcome her addiction, but she took her

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50:01

Cate Luzio: Founder of Luminary Gets Personal

She Pivots ·

2025/02/19

This week’s guest is Cate Luzio, Founder and CEO of Luminary - the professional education and networking platform propelling women and allies through all phases of their professional journey. She spent two decades in financial services, where she recognized the need for a space for women to build community and share resources, time, and expertise. She pivoted and founded Luminary, all while experiencing health challenges which eventually led to a life-changing surgery. In this episode, Cate

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57:34

Bea Dixon: How a Dream Launched a Feminine Care...

She Pivots ·

2025/02/12

In honor of Black History Month, Bea Dixon joins me to share her journey from working as a pharmacy technician and running a cleaning business to struggling with chronic Bacterial Vaginosis—an experience that ultimately led her to create The Honey Pot. She opens up about the pivotal moment when her grandmother came to her in a dream with a natural remedy, how she turned that dream into a thriving business, and the mindset that helped her build a $380 million company. We talk about the power of

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42:06

Yvonne Wells: Quilting the Past, Teaching the Future

She Pivots ·

2025/02/05

I am absolutely thrilled to debut the incredible story of Yvonne Wells for the first time ever on a podcast. Yvonne is an 85-year-old folk artist, who creates the most striking quilts that depict stories from the Civil Rights Movement and the Bible. Her work has been featured in the Smithsonian, the International Quilt Museum, and at the White House. But this late-in-life renaissance was never an expected pivot for her. In fact, she didn’t begin quilting until she was almost 40, having spent

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36:12

Monica Padman: The Rise of the Armchair Expert Host

She Pivots ·

2025/01/29

We’re kicking off Season 4 of She Pivots with podcast royalty - Armchair Expert co-creator and co-host, Monica Padman! I’ve always marveled at Monica’s ability at getting her guests to open up. But her own story is one that I think is so important to lift up. Monica didn’t just stumble into her current role. She started as a babysitter and assistant for Dax Shepard (her now co-host) and Kristin Bell, all while pursuing her dream of being an actress. Once the idea for

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She Pivots is back with our fourth season!

She Pivots ·

2025/01/22

I’m so excited to kick off our new season next week. As always, I’ll be sitting down with extraordinary women who have taken a risk and followed their hearts, minds, and instincts to make pivots that have changed their lives for the better. This season, we’re focusing on why women pivot and the nonlinear paths that women often take. Because…drumroll please…I pivoted again. Last fall, I dove back into politics—my once-abandoned career—joining the Kamala

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41:47

Ally Love: The Peloton Superstar on Embracing Abundance

She Pivots ·

2024/10/16

If you’ve taken a Peloton class or turned on the Today Show, you probably know Ally Love - the energetic, engaging fitness instructor and influencer with a loyal #LoveSquad following. But not many know about the near-death experience young Ally survived, or how it shaped her outlook on life. For our final episode of She Pivots season three, Ally shares how that terrifying accident taught her a lot about herself and life; her time at the renowned dance academy, Alvin Ailey; her big break into

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49:25

Eden Gefner: Surviving October 7th

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2024/10/07

One year ago, the world watched in horror as terrorists attacked Israel and its people. But some experienced the terror firsthand, including this week’s guest, Eden Gefner. On this special, timely episode of She Pivots - released on the one-year anniversary of the horrific attacks - Eden recounts her life growing up in Israel and what’s changed in the past year. She gives voice to the underreported personal story of what it was like to survive the terrorist attacks and how Israelis are living in the

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51:54

Special Episode: Rebecca Minkoff: Becoming a Real...

She Pivots ·

2024/10/02

When Rebecca recorded with Emily earlier this year, she was keeping a big secret. Now, as the newest member of the Real Housewives cast, Rebecca shares with us why she made this huge pivot and what we can expect from RHONY. We’re also re-releasing the entirety of her episode from earlier in the season, so you can hear exactly what led Rebecca to RHONY superstar status. From talking about the hard work that was required to get her business off the ground to the tough (but impactful) words an employee

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