The Lustre Life
The Lustre Life
The Lustre Life
A show by and about career women who defied expectations, rose to the top and are now telling their stories. In this podcast, Erica Baird and Karen Wagner, retired corporate lawyers, talk with interesting, successful, fun women who for the first time tell what they did, how they did it and how they are thinking about their futures. These stories are an important part of our history and an inspiration to the next generation of women leaders. The Lustre Life is creatively produced, offering a patchwork of guest interviews alongside thoughtful introductions and helpful context.
Getting Real About Motherhood and Career
For this season finale of The Lustre Life, Karen and Erica each answer questions from their daughters about career and motherhood. The interviews touch on the good and bad of being a working mom, the highs and lows of their careers, and all the precious, imperfect moments in between.
Nov 19, 2019
41 min
Using Your Past to Fuel Your Future
Joan Rosenthal, today's guest, talks about her career as an accountant and transitioning into the nonprofit sector working with at-risk youth.
Nov 12, 2019
37 min
Creating Success in Any Industry
Peggi Einhorn, today’s guest, talks about her career as a fine artist, making strides in the banking world, and transitioning into the non-profit sector.
Nov 5, 2019
35 min
Rising to the Top of the Magazine Biz
Susan Baron, today’s guest, talks about how she conquered the fields of marketing and media to becoming a successful leader in her field – despite the sexism on Madison Avenue.
Oct 29, 2019
32 min
Leaping Ahead to Your Next Career—No Fear
Sharon Weinberg, today’s guest talks about moving through various careers as a mother, lawyer, and investor.
Oct 22, 2019
32 min
Don’t Retire, REWIRE!
Jeri Sedlar, today’s guest, talks about her work and life experiences and present a new retirement model – rewirement!
Oct 15, 2019
29 min
Need More Motivation? Talk to Grandma
Virginia Bayer, today’s guest, shares how she honors her grandmother, Marguerita Mergentime, by uplifting her work and story.
Oct 8, 2019
29 min
The Art of Failure Led to Her Success
Julie Saul, today’s guest talks about starting her gallery business, navigating New York City and learning how to reinvent art dealing.
Oct 1, 2019
28 min
Slowing Down in a Fast-Paced Biz Was the Key to Her Success
Rochelle Udell, today’s guest, talks her varied career path, trendsetting with giants in the media business, and learning to slow down after such a fast-paced, demanding work life.
Sep 24, 2019
29 min
How We Broke the Glass Ceiling and Stayed There
Erica and Karen introduce the season by interviewing one another about breaking barriers in the corporate world and then stepping into the next big thing, Lustre.
Sep 17, 2019
30 min
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