In which I talk about some latent perfectionism that becoming a parent has brought up, OCD struggles, and things I'm wrestling with on this journey. Sign up for L'Oreal's newsletter! https://www.ltinthecity.com/newsletter CONNECT WITH ME On Instagram, Twitter & LinkedIn - @heyemilykennedy Music by: Taste the Vibe - “Arctic Monkeys - R U Mine? (Mung…

Chatting today about why I had to go off dairy, how it's harder than I realized being a stay at home mom, and some general chatty updates. RATE & REVIEW If you enjoyed this episode, please go leave a rating or review on iTunes right now as it really helps grow the show. Rate & Review on iTunes! CONNECT WITH EMILY On Instagram, Twitter & LinkedIn - …

A quick catchup on the weird weekend I had, and then some inspiration for 3 ways to declutter your life. LINKS CatBen on TikTok Sarah Therese Minimalism Series on YouTube The Cottage Fairy on YouTube Emily Mariko on TikTok RATE & REVIEW If you enjoyed this episode, please go leave a rating or review on iTunes right now as it really helps grow the s…

Took a break from the clutches of social media for a week and I shared 5 things I learned, emotions I felt, and what's next. If you feel addicted to social media and want some reasons to take a break, this episode is for you! <3 LINKS Episode 30 with Courtney Linder Episode 119 on Jaron Lanier's Book Interview with Jaron Lanier by Kara Swisher Beau…

All the nitty gritty details of my unmedicated birth experience! Enjoy. :) Check out Bridget Teyler on YouTube and Instagram for birth prep, support, and inspiration. <3 Check out Bradley Birth for info on their classes! RATE & REVIEW If you enjoyed this episode, please go leave a rating or review on iTunes right now as it really helps grow the sho…

Chatty catchup talking about what’s new with baby, taking a social media break, Emily Ratajkowski’s book “My Body,” and changing the name of this podcast? RATE & REVIEW If you enjoyed this episode, please go leave a rating or review on iTunes right now as it really helps grow the show. Rate & Review on iTunes! CONNECT WITH EMILY On Instagram, Twitt…

Danya Sherman founded KnoNap, a company to combat drink spiking, where someones drink might be spiked with something like a rape drug. We talk about her experience as a non-tech founder, how she dealt with the pressure to change how she presented as a young founder, and founder mental health. It’s a really valuable and vulnerable conversation, and …

Are Apple AirTags being used for stalking? And what happened with Jerry from "Cheer"? I chat about these recent news stories on today's episode. Articles Mentioned https://apnews.com/article/entertainment-chicago-indictments-cheerleading-child-pornography-edb62d30f64c20a0fd96db9679b1c59e https://www.nytimes.com/2022/01/11/arts/television/cheer-seas…

Motherhood involves a lot of sacrifice, but it can get tricky when we start to gauge our value as humans by the self-denial we express, or how much we suffer for others. I'm wrestling with this now, and I think this conversation about maintaining mental health and preventing burnout is worthwhile even if you're not a parent, but someone who has a p…

The space between the holidays and the new year is a great time to review and reflect on the past year, and create alignment between your intentions and your actions for the coming year. I shared today about why I do a Year in Review (this will be my SIXTH year!), what it's all about, and how it can help you set intentions for 2022. LINKS 2021 Year…

I thought it would be fun to start sharing book reviews of books I've enjoyed recently. Today we are talking about Jaron Lanier's Ten Arguments for Deleting Your Social Media Accounts Right Now. I read today's book during midnight nursing sessions and I really enjoyed it. I share 5 points that personally stood out to me, some thought-provoking comm…

Julie Ulstrup is an award winning portrait photographer who has been honing her craft and perfecting her skills her entire life. Her photographs have been winning awards since high school, most recently one of her images was awarded a Bronze Medal in the Portrait Masters Accreditation Program. I wanted to talk with her when I heard about her “50 Ov…

In which I record with a baby on my chest and don’t edit it! What I’ve been up to since motherhood, where the podcast is going, and some tangents on depression, hustle culture, Elizabeth Holmes, and why social media sucks. LINKS I have a newborn, so find your own links this time! RATE & REVIEW If you enjoyed this episode, please go leave a rating o…

Today we talk about investing and getting capital for women entrepreneurs. Our guest shares about investing in Smitten Ice Cream (best in the Bay Area!), intro to angel investing, and how we get women more access to capital. ABOUT SHANNON Shannon Grant backs unstoppable early-stage consumer and enterprise founders building diverse teams and gives t…

On today’s episode, I share 5 entrepreneurship mistakes I’ve made and what I’d do differently next time. LINKS TO WHAT WE DISCUSSED Jeff Bezos on reversible/irreversible decisions Greg McKeown on how to be effortless Brotopia by Emily Chang Resources on my website for more book recommendations NSF SBIR Program Episode 59 Diversity & Inclusion & How…

Today we talk all about: Why building the risk-muscle is important to leadership How adopting her daughter in the midst of a successful corporate career forced her to stand behind her principles, and How to build your own archetype of leadership ABOUT GLENDA Glenda has spent over 35 years in the business world and one of her biggest strengths and p…

Today we have Michelle Ryan on the podcast. We talk about the movement she lead against child trafficking, how to start your own movement, and what the Black Panthers taught her about social justice. Michelle Ryan is a musician, creative director, marketing strategist, UX/UI expert, and social entrepreneur. She has helped create movements that have…

Today we are talking with Anna about the impact COVID has had on the hospitality industry with her insights working in the industry, how restauranteurs are innovating, and tangible tips for how you can support your local establishments in this time. ABOUT ANNA Anna Wick is a photographer specializing in food, beverage, and portrait photography, doc…

Today’s episode is all about BOUNDARIES. Whether boundaries are good or bad, have we ever regretted creating a boundary, people-pleasing and other things that keep us from setting boundaries, and some examples of how we set boundaries in work—especially in both remote work and social impact work which can be all-encompassing to our lives. Thanks to…

Today we talk with Antoinette Lee Toscano about… The leadership lesson she learned in the military leading a male-only unit in Korea Why you don’t have to give up your femininity to be a good leader How she went to her first kayaking lesson with her walker and service dog in tow, and How she is bringing diversity and inclusion into outdoor sports A…

Today we’re talking about 5 reasons you can’t say yes to everyone. If you find yourself overcommitted, stressed, resentful, or just need some encouragement on why saying “no” doesn’t make you a bad person, this episode is for you! LINKS TO WHAT WE DISCUSSED Nedra Tawwab on Instagram, the podcast interview, and her book Set Boundaries Find Peace Gre…

Today we talk with Cecilia Pang about being a lifelong learner, what she learned working alongside Canada’s most powerful woman, and her process of tackling unplanned life events, such as when her lung unexpectedly collapsed a few years ago. Cecilia is a recent Political Science graduate from the University of British Columbia, a World Economic For…

Today is all about my pregnancy! I share my symptoms throughout this pregnancy by week, what it’s been like, and my favorite things that are helping me navigate this time with more ease. Enjoy! LINKS TO WHAT I DISCUSSED CLOTHING Lululemon Align leggings Belly band Super soft bras Maternity jean shorts from Pink Blush Maternity Ribbed maternity bike…

We’re talking about all about the idea that careers are winding paths, they are not a straight line. What I found so inspiring about our guest, Sosamma Samuel-Burnett is that she has built an amazing career, but stayed aligned with her mission and calling amongst many different checkpoints in life. Not an easy thing to do, and Sosamma shares some g…

Today we discuss how to develop your own style as a leader, what it means to lead with courage and compassion, Sadie's work with Women in Data, and how to scale your company sustainably (hint, it has to do with getting yourself out of the details and not being afraid to make mistakes!). ABOUT SADIE Sadie St Lawrence is the Founder and CEO of Women …

I go into specifics on why I decided to transition my role, the months of thought that went into it, and what I’m doing next. Topics include burnout, mental health, boundaries. LINKS https://zora.medium.com/naomi-osakas-no-is-our-summer-master-class-in-self-care-35d082d9674 https://www.bigspeak.com/speakers/emily-kennedy/ https://www.emilykennedy.o…

Today we are talking about leaving your day job and making big career shifts with L’Oreal Thompson Payton. If you didn’t hear it already, check out her first interview about work and wellness for millennial women, and how to ensure that your work is aligned with your personal mission, episode 42! Today we are talking with her about a big career shi…

This is the LAST episode in our 6 part series on diving into entrepreneurship from the ground up. Today, we talk about: How to figure out whether your idea is a hobby or a business Real-life examples from our entrepreneurship journeys How to incubate your next idea while you have a full-time job If you have a specific questions on these topics for …

HAPPY 100th EPISODE!! Wayyy overdue, today I’m sharing (THE SECOND PART of!) my story. How I came to found an AI tech company to fight human trafficking without a tech or business background. Unlike most times I get to tell parts of this story, this is very unfiltered… it’s what you would hear if we were just sitting down for drinks and you asked a…

This is the fifth in a 6 part series on diving into entrepreneurship from the ground up. Today, we talk about : How to create a supportive community when you're just starting out How to build a network as your business grows Special tips for building support remotely If you have a specific questions on these topics for me or Lisa, shoot it over to …

Today we talk with an amazing founder, Courtney Williamson, Ph.D., who is the CEO and founder of AbiliLife. We talk about her mom having Parkinson’s lead to her entrepreneurship journey (solving problems), building a leadership mindset, and mental health as a founder. ABOUT COURTNEY / ABILILIFE AbiliLife is a bioengineering company developing produ…

This is the fourth in a 6 part series on diving into entrepreneurship from the ground up. Today, we talk about how build wellness and resiliency as a founder, get outside your head, and routines and resources to set yourself up for long term mental health as a founder. If you have a specific questions on these topics for me or Lisa, shoot it over t…

This is the third in a 6 part series on diving into entrepreneurship from the ground up. Today, we talk about how to build momentum through a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) and why it’s not as intimidating as you might think. If you have a specific questions on these topics for me or Lisa, shoot it over to me on Instagram or Twitter @heyemilykennedy …

Wayyy overdue, today I’m sharing my story. How I came to found an AI tech company to fight human trafficking without a tech or business background. Unlike most times I get to tell parts of this story, this is very unfiltered… it’s what you would hear if we were just sitting down for drinks and you asked about my story. I cover how I first learned a…

Today we talk about how social media is increasing human rights accountability, using technology to identify victims after atrocities like 9/11, what he loves about being a professor, and just generally a look into someone who was a big impetus in my life to do the work I do now. He was one of my thesis advisors at Carnegie Mellon. ABOUT JAY Dr. Ja…

According to Forbes, 1 out of 4 women want to start a business post-pandemic. So how do you start? This 6-part Startup MasterClass series is for those diving into entrepreneurship for the first time, and who want more out of a job than just a paycheck. This is the second in the series on diving into entrepreneurship from the ground up. Today, we ta…

I’m having a baby in September! Today on the pod, I wanted to share this exciting news, along with how I’m navigating work and pregnancy and preparing for the future. I share 4 things we considered, and that you should consider if you are thinking about having kids and are stressed out about it! RATE & REVIEW If you enjoyed this episode, please go …

1 out of 4 women want to start a business post-pandemic. So how do you start? Today Lisa Thee and I share our favorite free resources that we used from the very beginning to build our ideas into businesses in the first in a series Startup MasterClass. We focus on completely free resources because you don’t need to pay in order to get started! And m…

Today we are talking with Emily and Colin Betzler, a dynamic duo. They founded Bought Beautifully to make ethically sourced artisan products from all over the world available with just the click of a button. Since then, they have created 24,447 days of dignified work around the globe! In this episode we talk about: what it’s like working with your …

Today we are talking all about board seats. Women hold about 20% of board seats at the top 3,000 publicly traded companies…it’s an abysmal statistic! We want women not just founding companies but advising and helping lead them. We cover: How Athena helps women advance to the highest levels of leadership What aspects of a founder bring long term suc…

Today we talk Faith and Feminism, how Meghan is leading the charge to reclaim feminism for the Christian church, her work with survivors of human trafficking, and how she made the leap to quit her dream job and pursue her mission full-time. ABOUT MEGHAN Meghan Tschanz is a writer, speaker, and former missionary who is passionate about empowering wo…

Today we talk about some of our guest’s favorite experiences at Harmony Tech Camp, how they got interested in STEM, and how we can keep young girls empowered and interested in STEM. Jodi and Michelle both started in the technology industry in 1995. I had the pleasure of meeting them when they asked me to come speak at the Harmony Girls Tech Camp. T…

Happy International Women’s Day! Today I’ve curated advice from the top 5 episodes of The Empower Podcast, interviews with inspiring women leaders. If you need a boost of inspiration on this international women’s day, no matter your gender, this is for you! We cover topics like using your voice in the workplace, knowing when it’s time to leave your…

Today we are talking with Hahna Alexander, CEO of SolePower. She started it as a student project at Carnegie Mellon and now SolePower is partnering with the US Army R&D division to create a self-sustaining data collection and power source for soldiers. The patented kinetic energy technology is being developed as a lightweight solution that creates …

Today we talk about Tiffany’s work to fight child sexual exploitation online, how she built a software engineering career without a CS degree or coding bootcamp, and how to find the practical application of your passion whether in or outside of your day job. [Disclaimer: this episode was originally recorded in July 2020.] ABOUT TIFFANY Tiffany Moel…

Today's episode starts out with a little musical surprise, so be sure to check it out! Today we're talking with professional fiddler Johanna Sö about what it’s like being the only girl in a Celtic Irish rock band, being a full-time musician, composing her songs after a period of injury, and what she does to stay inspired.⁠ [Disclaimer: this episode…

Happy Black History Month! Since episode 053 (Dear White Listeners) I’ve been thinking and reading about anti-racism. In non-profits in particular and this tension between helping others, but not following a white savior model. So today’s guest has some really interesting thoughts on this. Today we are talking all things international development, …

AI…should we be scared of it? Today we talk about that, what things are crucial to making AI socially beneficial, and why coalition-building is crucial to impactful solutions. ABOUT KENNY CHEN Kenny is a leader in the Pittsburgh technology community who is passionate about bringing people together to ensure that artificial intelligence is developed…

Happy Human Trafficking Awareness Month! I first met Maggy Krell back when Backpage was in the press as making millions of dollars off of exploitation. As a young person in my career, I was super inspired to see this badass woman taking on these criminals head-on. In this episode we talk about sex trafficking online, the Backpage case and how it we…

Michelle is the type of person who is inspiring from the moment she walks in the room and her passion is freaking contagious. Today she shares about what it was like jumping out of the corporate world and off the cliff into entrepreneurship, how she deals with fear, and her best advice for someone looking to turn a passion into a business. About Mi…