At 5 years old, Sameeksha Singh led a diversity conversation for her mom's tech company (F5). She is now 11 and feels compelled to speak up for kindness, pay equity, and underestimated people including members of the LGBTQ community. Though she's just finished elementary school, Sameeksha has already learned how to stand up against bullying and is quick to encourage others to do the same.
Aug 12, 2020
18 min
Kyle Angelo is a certified and practiced leadership coach. He has built a reputation for being relationship-centric, candid, and compassionate. Kyle is a dependable advocate, supporting many inclusion and gender equity initiatives. When approaching a new situation, he asks two questions: What does help look like and what does help not look like? He uses a cycle of listen-reflect-act to guide his behaviors. Kyle is thoughtful, humble and continually makes sure his actions are having their intended impact.
Aug 5, 2020
33 min
Julie Pham is a Cambridge trained historian, Forbes blogger, venture philanthropist, and marketing professional. She is a well-known speaker, writer, and influencer in business communities. We talk about why there's really no such thing as being “woke,” how the fear of seeming “un-woke” can lead to silencing ourselves, the importance of curiosity, and dialog in the face of ignorance. Julie has the courage to explore complex issues of diversity and inclusion even where there's no clear answer.
Jul 29, 2020
30 min
Minda Harts is the CEO of ‘The Memo, LLC’ & author of The Memo: What Women of Color Need to Know to Secure a Seat at the Table. Today we talk about her need to leave the workplace better than she found it (especially for Black and Brown women), one thing leaders can do to signal that they welcome inclusion, and why you really must stop touching Black people's hair. Minda is full of insights for how the workplace can do better for women of color and she is working every day to close the empathy gap at wo
Jul 22, 2020
38 min
Megan McNally is a lawyer and strategy consultant who spent over two decades as an organizational leader, educator, and public speaker. When her startup failed to launch, The FBomb Breakfast Club was born. FBomb is a peer support community of over 3000 female founders and business owners. We talked about helping women build the power networks they need for business success, how women can come together to learn from each other and Megan's personal passion for helping women think bigger about business.
Jul 15, 2020
33 min
12 year-old Lillian and her mom Karen have a relationship that is grounded in mutual trust and a shared passion for female empowerment. In this episode, we talk about how moms and daughters can build stronger bonds by allowing one another to express feelings openly while celebrating and challenging one another’s perspectives. We dive into what they each envision for the future of gender equality, why fighting for empowerment is critical even when it’s exhausting, and the importance of patience and grace
Jul 1, 2020
32 min
Priyanka Raha is an engineer, founder, and mom to two boys. She experienced female rivalry early in her career, but it took time before she recognized it. Although the “one seat at the table” narrative is still common in corporate cultures, Priyanka firmly rejects it and believes that leaders need to fight to increase gender equity. We talked about what causes female rivalry and how to spot it, the importance of having mentors, and how her experience with rivalry led her to invest in herself.
Jun 24, 2020
29 min
Tameka McNair, Senior Technical Program Manager, and #IAmRemarkable Facilitator made a promise to her 7-year-old self that she would not become a product of her environment. This promise, along with her desire to inspire others to dream, has anchored her direction and guided every decision she has made since, despite the countless obstacles, injustices, and challenges thrown her way.
Female Firebrand Season 2 is sponsored in part by the Washington Technology Industry Association
Jun 17, 2020
38 min
Mikaela gets personal and answers the same questions she asked the Female Firebrands in the book. Extraordinary acts of kindness in business. The impact of female rivalry on Mikaela’s career. How her career changed when she had kids. And being your authentic self in the workplace.
May 13, 2020
28 min
Author and business leader Juliana Stancampiano shares her experience of female rivalry in the workplace, how it changed the trajectory of her career, and what leaders can do to create a culture of collaboration.
May 6, 2020
37 min
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