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After almost 20 years as the foreign affairs correspondent at CNN, Elise Labott decided to leave the cable network. The decision wasn’t easy and in many ways is still something she is coming to terms with. Even when we know what we must do — or when we recognize that we have evolved past a […] The post Being true to yourself and learning to move on: Elise Labott, award-winning journalist & foreign affairs correspondent (Episode 88) appeared first on She Said / She Said.

Lynn Mento is the first woman to lead the 60-year old Friends of the National Zoo in Washington, DC. Each year, she and her team welcome some 2 million visitors through the zoo’s gates. While most come to be wowed and delighted by amazing creatures, Lynn’s primary goal is to educate while also entertaining, something […] The post The power of social capital: Lynn Mento, the first women to head Friends of the National Zoo (Episode 87) appeared first on She Said / She Said.

Ginny Flynn Brzenski is the co-author of a terrific book called “Comeback Careers: Rethink, Refresh, Reinvent Your Success at 40, 50, and beyond.” Like so many women, Ginny took a career break and detour to be more present for her kids after having worked in politics on Capitol Hill.  But when she got ready to […] The post Launching your comeback with Ginny Flynn Brzezinski, author “Comeback Careers” (Episode 86) appeared first on She Said / She Said.

What inspires us to make a difference is deeply personal and often directly linked to our experiences. Something resonates within and drives us to use what we’ve learned to help others. Siobhan Howard Davenport embodies this mindset and spirit. She is the Executive Director of Crittenton Services where she helps create opportunities for vulnerable girls […] The post The power of forgiveness: Siobhan Howard Davenport, Executive Director, Crittenton Services (Episode 85) appeared first on She Said / She Said.

Joy Bauer will tell you “Every failure is the beginning of a wonderful success.” It’s a lesson she learned from her father, but it applies whether we’re talking recipes, life goals, or Joy’s own career.  For the past 14 years, Joy has appeared weekly on NBC’s Today Show sharing her tremendous knowledge of nutrition and […] The post Advice for living your healthiest & most joyful life! Joy Bauer, nutrition expert, Today Show contributor – Episode 84 appeared first on She Said / She Said.

One thing we know about confidence is it grows when we do hard things. In Nancy Mace’s case, really hard things against very difficult odds. Nancy is the first woman to graduate from the historic Citadel military college in South Carolina. Her story — including the backlash she received for being one of the first […] The post What the first female graduate of the historic Citadel military college learned about taking risks (and what we can learn from her): Nancy Mace (Episode 83) appeared first on She Said / She Said.

The American Dream and the freedom it represents resonates so deeply with Americans. None more so than Kerry Healey who has not only lived the American Dream, but has devoted her life to reducing barriers to enable others to achieve it.  An internationally recognized leader in higher education, public policy, and politics, Kerry has served […] The post Kerry Healey: Living and advancing the American Dream for others (Episode 82) appeared first on She Said / She Said.

We’re kicking off the New Year with terrific advice, inspiration, and perspective from Cathy Merrill, CEO and President of Washingtonian Media, a company that has been in Cathy’s family since before she was born.  Cathy’s ascension to the top of the company came under sad circumstances when she took over after her father passed away […] The post The magic words that help you get ahead in life: Cathy Merrill, CEO & Publisher, Washingtonian Media (Episode 81) appeared first on She Said / She Said.

Without question Nancy Brinker is the leader of the global movement to end breast cancer. In a single generation the organization she founded in the name of her sister, Susan G. Komen, has changed the world and the way we talk about not only breast cancer, but all types of disease. In addition, since 1982, […] The post A promise that changed the narrative for breast cancer & sparked a movement to end the disease: Nancy G. Brinker, founder, Susan G. Komen Foundation (Episode 80) appeared first on She Said / She Said.

Hillary Sawchuk is the creator and CEO of “A Drink With” — a digital content company that emphasizes the power of conversation and connection over a drink. Hillary and I met for coffee at this year’s The Policy Circle Leadership Summit in Chicago and recorded this conversation on location.  Hillary shares what inspired her to […] The post The power of conversation and connection over a drink: Hillary Sawchuk, Creator/CEO A Drink With (Episode 79) appeared first on She Said / She Said.

In episode 78, you meet a real, honest-to-goodness dragon slayer — Katherine Wintsch, CEO of The Mom Complex and author of “Slay Like A Mother.” Like so many of us, Katherine has spent much of her life struggling with a cripplingly cruel voice inside of her own head, a voice whose negativity made every obstacle […] The post Learn to slay your inner dragon with Katherine Wintsch, “Dragon Slayer,” CEO of The Mom Complex, and author of “Slay Like a Mother” (Episode 78) appeared first on She Said / She Said.

This is a special LIVE episode of She Said/She Said. I’m joined by my friend Jamie Brown Hantman, author of a new book called “Heels in the Arena: Living Purple in a Red/Blue Town.” Jamie’s book is a memoir, but not the type that often comes out of Washington. It’s not a self-congratulatory, score settling, […] The post Paying it forward: a LIVE conversation with Jamie Brown Hantman, author “Heels in the Arena” (Episode 77) appeared first on She Said / She Said.

Necessity — coupled with frustration — is often the mother of invention. That was true for Birmingham’s Margot Shaw. She went looking for a magazine dedicated to all things floral but couldn’t find one. So, she created it.  It’s called Flower Magazine and it is the only lifestyle floral publication in the US. Margot is […] The post Flower Magazine’s Editor-in-Chief Margot Shaw on finding your niche, keeping the faith, and never losing your sense of humor! (Episode 76) appeared first on She Said / She Said.

Ever thought of starting your own small business?  Dreamed of forgoing a job in favor of being your own boss, or jumping off the corporate track to pursue a passion project, or to spend more time with your kids?  Heather Harris is the creator and co-owner of Meanwhile Back On The Farm— a Lynchburg, VA-based […] The post Meanwhile Back on the Farm’s Heather Harris: on starting and running a family business, motherhood, trusting yourself, & finding your passion (Episode 75) appeared first on She Said / She Said.

Vijayar is a democracy advocate in Burma. She joined me on She Said/She Said while participating in the Liberty and Leadership Program at the George W. Bush Institute in Dallas. Democracy in Burma, also known as Myanmar, remains precarious. The 2012 election of Nobel Peace Prize Laureate and author Aung San Sus Kyi represented great […] The post Fighting for freedom & democracy in Burma: Liberty & Leadership Scholar Vijayar shares her story (Episode 74) appeared first on She Said / She Said.

I sat down with Rebecca Jarvis— Emmy award winning journalist and chief business, economics and technology correspondent for ABC News — to talk career, motherhood, advice from the newsroom, and so much more. There is so much to glean from Rebecca’s story — how her big break on reality TV show The Apprentice launched her […] The post ABC News’ Rebecca Jarvis, Host of “No Limits” Podcast reminds us that limits are ones we put on ourselves (Episode 73) appeared first on She Said / She Said.

A stunning one in five Americans struggle with illiteracy. While some might find addressing that challenge daunting, for British Robinson, who is the President and CEO of the Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy, it’s a mission and her calling. British talks with me about her work at the Foundation, and how she learned to […] The post Why you need a “ride or die” in your corner and the centering power of quiet — British Robinson, CEO, Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy (Episode 72) appeared first on She Said / She Said.

What makes the dynamic duo behind size inclusive shoe company Margaux so remarkable? Practically everything. Co-founders Alexa Buckley and Sarah Pierson are brilliant, articulate, passionate, thoughtful, laser-focused on their customers, and still a few years away from their 30th birthdays. Their creation is disrupting the way we think about women’s shoes, and changing expectations about […] The post You GAUX Girl! Co-founding entrepreneurs behind the Margaux shoe company: Alexa Buckley & Sarah Pierson (Episode 71) appeared first on She Said / She Said.

Lydia Fenet is the lead benefit auctioneer in the country, having raised more than half a billion dollars for 400 non-profits worldwide from her perch at Christie’s auction house in NYC. Lydia takes between 70-100 auctions per year in front of crowds of 100s and often 1,000s of people. That is in addition to the […] The post Benefit auctioneer & author Lydia Fenet shares her secrets for becoming the most powerful woman in the room (Episode 70) appeared first on She Said / She Said.

I traveled to Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas to meet with Leslie Ruyle, a professor of international affairs at The Bush School of Government and Public Service. Leslie is working to break down academic barriers that often stand in the way of solving some of the world’s most challenging problems. And, she’s drawing […] The post Professor Leslie Ruyle is expanding students’ horizons while breaking down barriers to innovation (Episode 69) appeared first on She Said / She Said.