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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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40:33

Special Episode: My Pivot Back into Politics with...

She Pivots ·

2024/09/25

Emily left her full-time career in politics several years ago, pivoting after having three kids in three years. But as many of our guests know, pivots can be more of a blurred line than we once thought. With everything that’s on the line in the upcoming presidential election, especially for women and moms, Emily is dipping her toe back in politics, joining the board of Swing Left. As a suburban swing district mom, Emily is now the person she was always trying to reach in her political career - and

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36:26

Rachelle Steele: A Photographer’s Journey to Healing

She Pivots ·

2024/09/18

In 2005, Rachelle Steele was stationed in Mississippi for her job in the Navy when Hurricane Katrina hit. With two daughters, just six-months-old and eighteen-months-old, Rachelle fought for their survival—and then began to document what was happening around her. Those events left her with photography PTSD, and she didn’t pick up a camera for another 5 years. It took time, but she eventually became an award-winning photographer and has been one of a select group of artists named “International

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34:09

Gina Ortiz Jones: Shattering Ceilings in the Military

She Pivots ·

2024/09/11

Gina Ortiz Jones grew up as a first-generation American, taught early on about the importance of service by her family. But she never imagined breaking one of the largest glass ceilings in the country by becoming the Under Secretary of the Air Force — the first woman of color and the first openly lesbian person in the role. On this episode of She Pivots, Gina shares her the deep history of and pride around military service in her family; coming out to her mom at age 15; the personal and emotional

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33:56

Candid Convo: Nancy Goldberg: A Lifetime Dedication...

She Pivots ·

2024/09/04

This week’s guest holds an extra special place in Emily’s heart. Emily met Nancy Goldberg when she was nine years old at the Belvoir Terrace Summer Girls Performing Arts Camp. As Owner and Director Emeritus, Nancy has dedicated her life to enriching and educating young girls. In this Candid Convo, Nancy reflects on her love for teaching from a young age; her own experiences with summer camps growing up; and launching a renowned arts program for people with Williams Syndrome. She also offers a

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39:44

Candid Convo: Darla Miles: Holding Onto Hope Through...

She Pivots ·

2024/08/28

As an Emmy-winning reporter on the hugely popular ABC7 in New York City, Darla Miles is no stranger to talking to individuals about some of their lowest lows, and their highest highs. But while she acts as a voice for so many across New York, her own story - one of deep personal loss after losing her husband and multiple pregnancies - is rarely in the spotlight. That’s why this episode is so incredibly special. On this Candid Convo, of She Pivots, Darla shares why she felt compelled to bring Black

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24:11

From the Archives: Vice President Kamala Harris:...

She Pivots ·

2024/08/21

This week, Emily is live from the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, where the Democratic nominee for President, Kamala Harris, will address delegates. So what better way to celebrate this momentous occasion than to re-release Emily's conversation with Vice President Harris from last year! This conversation is especially timely, as it dives into the personal experiences that influenced Harris's decision to go into politics--a deeply personal side of her that can be overlooked when she hits

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48:08

Alli Webb: The Founder of Drybar’s “Messy Truth”

She Pivots ·

2024/08/14

If you’ve gone to get a blowout, you most likely stepped foot into a Drybar - founded by this week’s guest, Alli Webb. Drybar was a revolutionary concept that transformed the hair care industry by focusing exclusively on blowouts. What started as a single mobile service grew into a national brand with over 150 locations and a line of professional hair products. So why did Alli decide to sell the company? And how did selling the company lead to an identity crisis? On this episode of She Pivots, Alli

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45:45

Tasmin Carter: Reclaiming Her Life

She Pivots ·

2024/08/07

Tasmin Carter works as an executive assistant at a financial services firm. But her story to stability and success was full of obstacles. A survivor of childhood abuse, an unhealthy marriage, and stage three colon cancer, Tasmin’s story is one of incredible resilience, and we're incredibly thankful to Tasmin for sharing her story with us for the first time publicly. On this episode of She Pivots, Tasmin recounts the secret of her father’s affair, the aftermath of the heart-wrenching decision to put

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41:42

Joy Mangano: How the Miracle Mop Inventor Keeps...

She Pivots ·

2024/07/31

If you’ve ever turned on QVC or HSN, you’ve probably seen Joy Mangano or one of her many inventions, like the Miracle Mop. Or you may have seen Jennifer Lawrence portray her in the 2015 hit movie, “Joy.” But Joy’s wild success started with a simple idea—and a big risk. On this episode of She Pivots, Joy talks with Emily about her early invention ideas (a fluorescent flea collar for pets!), getting Miracle Mop off the ground as a single mom with three young kids, the decision to sell her company to

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58:22

Candid Convo: Ali Krieger: The Olympian & Gotham FC...

She Pivots ·

2024/07/24

The Olympics are right around the corner so on this special episode we talk to former Olympian Ali Krieger, a legend in the soccer world. As a former World Cup champion, U.S. Olympian, and National Women's Soccer League champion on Gotham FC, she redefined what the game could be, especially for women. But soccer was more than just a career for her—it was a critical component along her journey to self-discovery. On this episode of She Pivots, Ali talks about her love for soccer and competition from a

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23:38

Shazi Visram: CEO of HealthyBaby Puts Babies Before...

She Pivots ·

2024/07/17

Shazi Visram was a successful entrepreneur - but her son's autism diagnosis, coupled with her father's Alzhiemer's diagnosis - shifted her entire reality. On this episode of She Pivots, Shazi talks about her parents’ journey to the United States, her passion for visual arts, the inspiration behind Happy Baby (now Happy Family Organics), what it's like to be a member of the "sandwich generation," and what she is most excited about with her newest company, HealthyBaby. She Pivots was created by

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31:30

Emily Hikade: How a Former CIA Officer Built a Pajama...

She Pivots ·

2024/07/10

Emily Hikade led a secret life for many years. As a diplomat turned CIA officer, Emily engaged in dangerous counterterrorism work, even as she built a family. But a life-altering, near-death experience changed her perspective, leading her to eventually pivot out of the CIA and create Petite Plume, a wildly successful pajama company. On this episode of She Pivots, Emily talks about being in a field dominated by men, how she leveraged her skills as a negotiator in the pajama business, and the role of

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7:35

From the Archives: Allyson Felix, Paula Neira, and...

She Pivots ·

2024/07/03

On the road for a 4th of July weekend getaway? Taking a long flight to a sunny destination? She Pivots has your travel playlist! We’re taking a look back into our archives to highlight three of our favorite–and most timely–episodes. Links below! LISTEN TO ALLYSON FLEIX: https://link.chtbl.com/Allyson_Felix?sid=ShePivots_070324 In advance of the Olympics, take a listen to Emily’s conversation with Allyson Felix, the world’s most decorated track and field athlete. LISTEN TO PAULA NEIRA:

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35:02

Ilana Glazer: Beyond Broad City

She Pivots ·

2024/06/26

You may know Ilana from her award-winning TV series, Broad City, and her self-admittedly “wild” and “free” character, Ilana Wexler. However, Ilana has soared far beyond her character on the Broad City, writing and starring in her own movies, including Babes (in theaters now!!), releasing her own stand-up comedy special, and diving into political activism through the Generator Collective. On this episode of She Pivots, the comedian, activist, producer, and actress talks about how Broad City went from

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56:46

Alexis McGill Johnson: The Future of Planned Parenthood

She Pivots ·

2024/06/19

Alexis McGill Johnson never had taking over Planned Parenthood on her life’s bingo card. But as a woman whose family tree is full of inspirational women, it’s no surprise that Alexis has been able to steer the organization through one of the most tumultuous times for women’s health care access. On this episode of She Pivots, Alexis shares the stories of her grandmother and mother who paved the way for her success, pivoting from teaching at Yale and Wesleyan to organizing, working at the intersection

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40:45

Jennifer Esposito: Reclaiming Her Career in Film

She Pivots ·

2024/06/12

Jennifer Esposito grew up in Staten Island, surrounded by the violence of the Mafia and dreaming of escaping and making it to the big screen. But it wasn’t until her recent film, Fresh Kills, that she was truly able to claim her career for herself and tell the stories of the human experience that she longed to share with the world. On this episode of She Pivots, Jennifer talks with Emily about the disappointments in her early career, her battle with celiac disease, and why Fresh Kills is so deeply

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43:48

Shannon Watts: Channeling Her Anger into Change with...

She Pivots ·

2024/06/05

Shannon Watts had been a stay-at-home mom for five years when she turned on the TV to see horror unfolding at an elementary school in Newtown, Connecticut. After witnessing the aftermath of the murder of 20 children and 6 adults on that cold day in December, Shannon knew she had to channel her rage into action. What started as a Facebook page called One Million Moms for Gun Control eventually became Moms Demand Action, one of the leading advocacy groups in the country fighting our country’s gun

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34:20

Julia Haart: Her Unorthodox Life

She Pivots ·

2024/05/29

For the first 42 years of Julia’s life, she lived in a ultra-Orthodox community working as a teacher. But her decision to leave that community in 2013 set her on an entirely new course, launching shoe and clothing lines, writing a best-selling book, and becoming the star of her own reality TV show, My Unorthodox Life. In this episode of She Pivots, Julia reveals what life was like in the Haredi community, how a comment from her daughter pushed her to leave, her commitment to women and making their

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58:22

Fran Drescher: Live at Lincoln Center

She Pivots ·

2024/05/22

Fran Drescher is an American pop culture icon, having made her mark in the 1990s in the starring role of her sitcom, The Nanny. But Fran has faced her fair share of pain, too–pain that inspired some of her most impactful career pivots. In this special episode of She Pivots, recorded live at Lincoln Center, Fran discusses the inspiration for The Nanny, how she leveraged her international fame and personal fight with cancer to create Cancer Schmancer, and her experiences serving as President of

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43:22

Kelly Sawyer Patricof and Norah Weinstein: Nurturing...

She Pivots ·

2024/05/15

Kelly and Norah were on very different life paths. Kelly was a model, who spent her free time volunteering with Head Start - an experience that opened her eyes to how many children lacked basic necessities, like properly fitting shoes. Norah was a lawyer at a high-powered New York City firm, who enjoyed engaging in pro bono work, especially in helping low-income women secure housing and other resources. But a dinner between the two - arranged by Kelly’s father-in-law - revealed their shared passions

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