Conversations on Power and Purpose
Hosted by Ambassador Melanne Verveer and Kim Azzarelli of Seneca Women, this podcast features fascinating conversations with leaders who are using their power for purpose to accelerate women while building a better world. KEEP GOING is a special, six-part series done in collaboration with MAKERS, featuring conversations about fostering diversity, equality and inclusion in the workplace.
This episode: Kimberlé Crenshaw, Professor of Law at UCLA and Columbia, and Dr. Ella Bell Smith, Professor of Management Sciences at Dartmouth's Tuck School of Business.
This special, six-part series, done in collaboration with MAKERS, features conversations about fostering diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace. Today's episode features a conversation between Katie Couric, journalist and founder of Katie Couric Media, and actor, director and activist Olivia Wilde, about impediments women face in their careers. That’s followed by insights from Tiffany R. Warren, Executive Vice President, Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer, Sony Music Group, above, about how companies can clear the way for women and women of color so they can gain the opportunities they need to advance.
This special, six-part series, done in collaboration with MAKERS, features conversations about fostering diversity, equality and inclusion in the workplace. Today's episode features a conversation between Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff and Justin Baldoni, author, filmmaker and co-founder of Wayfarer Studios, followed by insights from Marc Pritchard, Chief Brand Officer of P&G (above).
This special, six-part series, done in collaboration with MAKERS, features conversations about fostering diversity, equality and inclusion in the workplace. Guest hosted by Amena Brown—poet, author and host of the podcast HER with Amena Brown—today's episode features a talk by Angela Glover Blackwell, Founder in Residence, PolicyLink, followed by a conversation with Vernā Myers, founder of The Vernā Myers Company and Vice President, Inclusion Strategy, at Netflix (above).
A conversation between Thasunda Brown Duckett, CEO of TIAA and Jana Rich, founder, Rich Talent Group, plus insights from Lybra Clemons, Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer at Twilio (above).
This special, six-part series, done in collaboration with MAKERS, features conversations about fostering diversity, equality and inclusion in the workplace. Guest hosted by Amena Brown—poet, author and host of the podcast HER with Amena Brown—today's episode features best-selling author Luvvie Ajayi Jones, Netflix CMO Bozoma Saint John, and Daisy Auger-Dominguez, Chief People Officer at Vice Media Group.
In episode 6 of our special, six-part series, Getting to Equal, advertising executive Madonna Badger, founder of #WomenNotObjects and founder and chief creative officer of Badger & Winters, talks to Carolyn Tastad, Group President, North America and Deanna Bass, Vice President, Global Diversity, Equality and Inclusion—both of P&G. Their conversation focuses on how each of us can use our individual voice, platform or influence to accelerate equality.
In episode 5 of our special, six-part series, Getting to Equal, Amena Brown, spoken-word poet, author and creator of the podcast HER with Amena Brown, and Tara Jaye Frank, consultant, speaker, author, and CEO of TJF Career Modeling, talk to Carolyn Tastad, Group President, North America and Deanna Bass, Vice President, Global Diversity, Equality and Inclusion—both of P&G. Their discussion focuses on how companies and individuals can create workplaces where all people can thrive to their full potential.
In episode 4 of our special, six-part series, Getting to Equal, Tina Tchen, President and CEO of Time’s Up, talks to Carolyn Tastad, Group President, North America and Deanna Bass, Vice President, Global Diversity, Equality and Inclusion—both of P&G —about sexual harassment, equal pay and creating a safe, fair, dignified workplace.
In episode 3 of our special, six-part series, Getting to Equal, Eve Rodsky, author of the best-selling book, Fair Play, talks to Carolyn Tastad, Group President, North America and Deanna Bass, Vice President, Global Diversity, Equality and Inclusion—both of P&G—about how to balance the task load at home and why that has a profound impact on women's performance at work.
In episode 2 of our special, six-part series, Getting to Equal, actor, producer, director and entrepreneur Justin Baldoni talks to Carolyn Tastad, Group President, North America and Deanna Bass, Vice President, Global Diversity, Equality and Inclusion—both of P&G—about reframing masculinity and the role of men in advancing equality for women.
We launch the new season of Seneca's Conversations on Power and Purpose with a special, six-episode series called Getting to Equal, with guest hosts Carolyn Tastad, Group President, North America, and Deanna Bass, Vice President, Global Diversity, Equality and Inclusion—both of P&G. On today’s episode, two-time gold medalist, author and activist Abby Wambach tells why women’s leadership is needed more now than ever, and how to get more women into leadership ranks.
Katie Couric is one of the most successful women in media and has won just about every journalism award possible while overcoming the gender bias that has pervaded much of broadcast media. Katie joined Melanne at Seneca Women’s Forum at the New York Stock Exchange. Hear why news networks need more women, how Katie handles her critics and why she’s dedicated to creating quality content with purpose-driven partners.
Sandra Day O’Connor holds a place in history as the first woman to sit on the US Supreme Court. But the retired Justice has another great achievement as her legacy: the creation of iCivics, a series of digital games that teach how democracy works—and that have reached more than 5 million American school children. iCivics Executive Director Louise Dubé joins Kim Azzarelli to discuss Justice O’Connor’s impact, why we need civic engagement more than ever today, and the beauty of living a life filled with purpose. And hear in Justice O’Connor’s own words why the next generation’s civic participation is critical to a healthy democracy.
Arianna Huffington tells why our always-on lifestyle isn’t working—and how to fix it. Here's her conversation with Melanne Verveer, at Seneca Women’s recent Fast Forward Forum at NYC’s Metropolitan Museum of Art. Get tips, and learn microsteps, to avoid burnout, live healthier and happier, and even be more productive.
We know Valerie Jarrett as the longest, and closest, Senior Advisor to President Barack Obama. How did she make her way to the White House? And what leadership lessons does she have to pass along? Valerie joins Seneca Women at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City to discuss the power of professional networks, effective ways to make progress and pursuing a fulfilling career path.
The first woman President of Ireland, Mary Robinson, talks to Melanne Verveer about why climate change is a women’s issue, how female leadership can save the planet, and the simple thing that each of us can do right now that will help shape the future.
As Chief Brand Officer of P&G, Marc Pritchard, helps lead an organization that reaches 5-billion people daily. He talks to Kim Azzarelli about how P&G is using the power of advertising to change the narrative about women and girls, how companies can be a force for good and a force for growth – and why sometimes you just have to take a stand.
Fashion icon, businesswoman and philanthropist Diane Von Furstenberg is a Woman #InCharge. She joins Melanne Verveer to discuss her number one tip on finding strength and confidence, the magic wand we all possess, and practical steps anyone can take to design a future with purpose.
Gender equality is critical for any company that wants to succeed today. Jean-Pascal Tricoire, Chairman and CEO of Schneider Electric, a global energy company, joins Kim Azzarelli to talk about how diversity drives innovation, the concrete steps businesses can take to foster gender equality, and what the future of work looks like for women.
Alzheimer’s might be considered a "women's disease." Did you know that women make up 2/3 of new Alzheimer’s patients and comprise 60% of unpaid caregivers for those with the disease? And the Alzheimer's epidemic is just one example of why there needs to be a "women's lens" on medical research. Dr. Jane Salmon and Dr. Fanny Elahi join Kim Azzarelli to discuss why adding more women to medical research — both as scientists and subjects — is urgent for everyone’s health.
The Chairman and CEO of The Coca-Cola Company, James Quincey knows the economic power of women—as consumers, as participants in the global supply chain, and as employees and leaders at Coca-Cola. James joins Kim Azzarelli to discuss how Coca-Cola is partnering to empower women worldwide, and why it is time to complete the journey to equality.
Nobel Peace Prize laureate Muhammad Yunus has helped millions of women lift themselves out of poverty through his pioneering concept: microfinance. He built Grameen Bank on the principle that access to capital is a fundamental human right. Yunus sat down with Chelsea Clinton at the Seneca Women Forum to discuss the incredible work that earned him the Nobel, how social business can solve some of the world's toughest problems and why a shift in perspective can change "it can't be done" to "it works!"
Drawing on her experience as the first-ever US Ambassador for Global Women’s Issues and as Chief of Staff to First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton, Melanne Verveer shares her perspective on why 2020 will be a pivotal year for women. Listen to her conversation with Kim Azzarelli about the hard-won success of American suffragists 100 years ago, and hear about the significance of the UN World Conference on Women in Beijing just 25 years ago when Hillary Clinton historically declared, “human rights are women’s rights.”
Could a small loan and a basic business education lift millions of women out of poverty? The answer is a resounding yes, thanks to the Self-Employed Women’s Association (SEWA), which since 1972 has been helping marginalized women across India get the tools they need to earn and manage their own income. Hillary Rodham Clinton, a champion of SEWA, and Reema Nanavaty, SEWA’s executive director, joined Melanne Verveer at a Seneca Women forum at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Hear how SEWA is helping women achieve economic independence, why implementing simple organizational practices is the key to successful businesses, and how technology is opening unexpected doors to opportunity.
Rick Goings has been in the business of empowering women his entire career. As the former CEO and Chairman of the multi-billion dollar company, the Tupperware Brands, Rick recognized his company’s success depended on the success of women. Rick joined the Seneca Women Forum at the New York Stock Exchange to discuss his unexpected career path in direct selling, the business case for empowering women at work and the role of men in achieving gender equality.
Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka is the Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations and the Executive Director of UN Women. As a long-time human rights defender, she’s been at the epicenter of global efforts to accelerate progress for women and girls. Phumzile joined Melanne at the Seneca Women Forum in Davos to talk about the significance of the historic 1995 UN World Conference on Women in Beijing, which celebrates its 25th anniversary this year. Listen to their conversation about how the Beijing conference put women’s rights on the world’s agenda for the first time, the progress since, and what companies and countries can do to help accelerate gender equality in 2020.
As the first woman to be US Secretary of State -- Madeleine Albright knows better than anyone about the challenges women face to get their voice heard and the importance of using their power for purpose. This conversation was recorded at the 2018 Seneca Women’s annual Fast Forward Forum at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.
Carolyn Tastad is P&G’s Group President for North America. Under Carolyn’s leadership, P&G has made great strides in advancing equality in the workplace and across the globe. Carolyn joined Melanne for an interview in Davos during the World Economic Forum. Listen to their conversation about the false narratives around women in the workplace, an easy way to instantly change a biased viewpoint, and why accelerating progress for women is within reach.
Never underestimate the power of women’s networks. In this episode, hear from Andrea Jung, CEO of Grameen America, former CEO of Avon and the first woman to be appointed to the Board of Directors of Apple. In conversation with Kim Azzarelli at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Andrea tells how she’s using her power for purpose to advance women entrepreneurs and why she is optimistic about the future of women’s leadership.
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