She Pivots

24/07/2024

The Olympics are right around the corner. On today's Candid Convo, I talked with former Olympian Ali Krieger, a legend in the soccer world and a wonderful friend. As a former World Cup champion, U.S. Olympian, and National Women's Soccer League champion on @[urn:li:organization:15407928], she redefined what the game could be, especially for women. But soccer was more than just a career for her—it was a critical component along her journey to self-discovery. On this episode of She Pivots, Ali talks about her love for soccer and competition from a young age; the struggles and triumphs of playing overseas in Germany after college; the feeling (and pressure!) of playing for the US Women's Nation Team; how leading Gotham FC from last in the league to champions was deeply personal for her; and her journey to living openly and becoming a mother while still playing soccer professionally.

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Join Emily Tisch Sussman as she sits down with a diverse group of women to explore how their personal experiences led to their pivot and eventually their success. She Pivots challenges the typical definitions of success and explores the role our personal stories play in our professional journeys.

17/07/2024

Shazi Visram is a successful entrepreneur - she built HappyBaby, now Happy Family Organics, and recently founded HealthyBaby. However, her son's autism diagnosis, coupled with her father's Alzhiemer's diagnosis - shifted her entire reality. On this episode of She Pivots, Shazi talks about her parents’ journey to the United States, her passion for visual arts, the original inspiration behind HappyBaby, what it's like to be a member of the "sandwich generation," and what she is most excited about with her newest company, HealthyBaby. Listen now wherever you get podcasts 🎙️ and subscribe so you don't miss an episode 💜

Shazi Visram was a successful entrepreneur - but her son's autism diagnosis, coupled with her father's Alzhiemer's diagnosis - shifted her entire reality. On this episode of She Pivots, Shazi talks about her parents’ journey to the United States, her passion for visual arts, the inspiration behind

10/07/2024

Emily Hikade led a secret life for many years. As a diplomat turned CIA officer, Emily engaged in dangerous counterterrorism work, even as she built a family. But a life-altering, near-death experience changed her perspective, leading her to eventually pivot out of the CIA and create Petite Plum, a wildly successful pajama company. On this episode of She Pivots, Emily talks about being in a field dominated by men, how she leveraged her skills as a negotiator in the pajama business, and the role of her family in the career decisions she’s made. Listen to Emily's episode now wherever you get podcasts 🎧

Join Emily Tisch Sussman as she sits down with a diverse group of women to explore how their personal experiences led to their pivot and eventually their success. She Pivots challenges the typical definitions of success and explores the role our personal stories play in our professional journeys.

03/07/2024

Traveling over the long weekend? We've brought back some of our favorite episodes from the archive with new updates on these three , including Allyson Felix, the world’s most decorated track and field athlete, Tetiana Poudel, a Ukrainian woman fighting for her country, and Paula Neira, a Navy veteran who left behind the career she loved to pursue her authentic self as a transgender woman and fight for equality for nurses, service members, and transgender Americans. Listen to this week's episode to hear highlights from these inspiring interviews with new insights from our host, Emily. Listen now wherever you get podcasts 🎧

Join Emily Tisch Sussman as she sits down with a diverse group of women to explore how their personal experiences led to their pivot and eventually their success. She Pivots challenges the typical definitions of success and explores the role our personal stories play in our professional journeys.

26/06/2024

You may know Ilana Glazer from her award-winning TV series Broad City and her self-admittedly “wild” and “free” character, Ilana Wexler. However, Ilana has soared far beyond her character on the TV show, writing and starring in her own movies, including Babes (in theaters now!!), releasing her own stand-up comedy special, and diving into political activism through the Generator Collective. On this episode of She Pivots, the comedian, activist, producer, and actress talks about how Broad City went from a web series to a critically acclaimed series on Comedy Central, the differences between her character on Broad City and herself, why she decided to launch Generator Collective and what they’re doing this year before the upcoming election, and how creating Babes was an immensely personal process. Listen now everywhere you get podcasts! 🎧✨

Join Emily Tisch Sussman as she sits down with a diverse group of women to explore how their personal experiences led to their pivot and eventually their success. She Pivots challenges the typical definitions of success and explores the role our personal stories play in our professional journeys.

19/06/2024

Alexis McGill Johnson never had taking over Planned Parenthood on her life’s bingo card. But, as a woman whose family tree is full of inspirational women, it’s no surprise that Alexis has been able to steer the organization through one of the most tumultuous times for women’s health care access. On this episode of She Pivots, Alexis shares the stories of her grandmother and mother who paved the way for her success, pivoting from teaching at Yale and Wesleyan to organizing, working at the intersection of politics and hip hop, founding and growing the Perception Institute, and becoming the leader of Planned Parenthood. She also details what the reproductive health care landscape looks like now and what’s ahead in the fight for abortion rights. Listen to Alexis's episode now! 🎧✨

Join Emily Tisch Sussman as she sits down with a diverse group of women to explore how their personal experiences led to their pivot and eventually their success. She Pivots challenges the typical definitions of success and explores the role our personal stories play in our professional journeys.

12/06/2024

Jennifer Esposito grew up in Staten Island, surrounded by the violence of the Mafia and dreaming of escaping and making it to the big screen. It wasn’t until her recent film, Fresh Kills, that she was truly able to claim her career for herself and tell the stories of the human experience that she longed to share with the world. On this episode of She Pivots, Jennifer talks with Emily about her childhood, the disappointments in her early career, her battle with celiac disease, and why Fresh Kills is so deeply personal to her - a letter to her formal self. Watch , out in theaters on Friday, June 14 🎬 and listen to She Pivots now wherever you get podcasts ✨

Join Emily Tisch Sussman as she sits down with a diverse group of women to explore how their personal experiences led to their pivot and eventually their success. She Pivots challenges the typical definitions of success and explores the role our personal stories play in our professional journeys.

05/06/2024

Shannon Watts had been a stay-at-home mom for five years when she turned on the TV to see horror unfolding at an elementary school in Newtown, Connecticut. After witnessing the aftermath of the murder of 20 children and 6 adults on that cold day in December, Shannon knew she had to channel her rage into action.

What started as a page called One Million Moms for Gun Control eventually became Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, one of the leading advocacy groups in the country fighting our country’s gun violence epidemic.

Pre-pivot, I worked in political advocacy and campaigns creating policy change. Gun violence prevention work, especially that of Moms Demand Action, is not new to me. Last year, I founded my local MDA chapter. Moms are fired up about gun violence prevention, and you should be too.

On this episode of She Pivots, Shannon Watts recounts growing up with ADHD, finding her passion for journalism, leaving behind her successful PR career to prioritize her kids, the lessons learned from losing the vote on universal background checks, the importance of diversity in leadership, and what’s next for her after stepping down as CEO of Moms Demand Action.

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29/05/2024

For the first 42 years of Julia Haart's life, she lived in a Jewish Orthodox community as a school teacher. Since decidedly leaving the community in 2013, she has launched shoe and clothing lines, written a best-selling book, and become the star of her own hit Netflix reality TV show, "My Unorthodox Life." In this episode of She Pivots, Julia reveals what life was like in the Haredi community, how a comment from her daughter pushed her to leave, her commitment to women and making their world better, and how she fought back in her very public and very controversial divorce battle. Listen now wherever you get podcasts 🎧

Join Emily Tisch Sussman as she sits down with a diverse group of women to explore how their personal experiences led to their pivot and eventually their success. She Pivots challenges the typical definitions of success and explores the role our personal stories play in our professional journeys.

22/05/2024

In this special episode of She Pivots, recorded live at The Lincoln Center David Rubenstein Atrium, Fran Drescher shares the inspiration for the '90s hit sitcom "The Nanny," how she channeled her international fame and personal fight with cancer to create Cancer Schmancer, and her experiences serving as President of SAG-AFTRA during the longest strike in the union’s history. Be sure to subscribe, leave us a rating, and share with your friends if you liked this episode! 💜

Join Emily Tisch Sussman as she sits down with a diverse group of women to explore how their personal experiences led to their pivot and eventually their success. She Pivots challenges the typical definitions of success and explores the role our personal stories play in our professional journeys.

15/05/2024

Before founding Baby2Baby, Kelly and Norah were on very different life paths. Kelly Sawyer Patricof was a model, who spent her free time volunteering with Head Start - an experience that opened her eyes to how many children lacked basic necessities, like properly fitting shoes. Norah Weinstein was a lawyer at a high-powered New York City firm, who enjoyed engaging in pro bono work, especially in helping low-income women secure housing and other resources. A dinner between the two, arranged by Kelly’s father-in-law, revealed their shared passions for nonprofit work, their new status as mothers, and their interest in pivoting in their careers. In this episode of She Pivots, Kelly and Norah talk about the role of celebrity engagement in Baby2Baby, the logistics of their first 100,000 diaper donation, and overcoming s*xism they have faced as CEOs of a female-led non-profit. Subscribe to She Pivots and listen wherever you get podcasts 💜✨

Join Emily Tisch Sussman as she sits down with a diverse group of women to explore how their personal experiences led to their pivot and eventually their success. She Pivots challenges the typical definitions of success and explores the role our personal stories play in our professional journeys.

08/05/2024

Christy Turlington was only 14 when she started her modeling career - a career that has cemented her as one of the most legendary supermodels in history. After a near-death experience during the birth of her daughter, her journey shifted towards maternal health. On this special Mother’s Day episode of She Pivots, Christy talks about the influences of her mother’s El Salvadoran heritage, her close relationship with Naomi Campbell, the founding and mission of Every Mother Counts, and the decisions she has made with her family as her daughter Grace has entered into the modeling world. Don't miss this episode of She Pivots, out everywhere you listen to podcasts 🎧

Join Emily Tisch Sussman as she sits down with a diverse group of women to explore how their personal experiences led to their pivot and eventually their success. She Pivots challenges the typical definitions of success and explores the role our personal stories play in our professional journeys.

01/05/2024

You may know Emelia Hartford from last year’s film, Gran Turismo, or from her YouTube channel, where she builds and customizes cars for over 1 million subscribers. However, the successful career in cars, social media, and acting didn’t happen overnight. In this incredibly candid episode of She Pivots in honor of , Emelia recounts how her father’s suicide–and subsequently finding cars as an outlet for healing–has shaped her life. She opens up about the freedom she found in her driver’s license, the challenges she faced in making it to the big screen, and her advocacy for mental health. Listen wherever you get podcasts 🫶

Join Emily Tisch Sussman as she sits down with a diverse group of women to explore how their personal experiences led to their pivot and eventually their success. She Pivots challenges the typical definitions of success and explores the role our personal stories play in our professional journeys.

24/04/2024

Crystal McCrary McGuire is what one might call an icon (she has an character based on her and her life!!) but her journey has been far from linear. An accomplished entertainment lawyer, writer, producer, director, and businesswoman, Crystal is now on to her latest venture with her son and NBA player, Cole Anthony. The two co-founded GameUp, an app for parents navigating youth sports. On this episode of She Pivots, Crystal shares her feelings of “otherness” attending a majority white school in the suburbs of Detroit, how working in entertainment law gave her a roadmap to entering into a creative profession, the role of documentary filmmaking in her life, and launching GameUp with her son. Listen to today's episode of She Pivots below and wherever you get podcasts 💜

Join Emily Tisch Sussman as she sits down with a diverse group of women to explore how their personal experiences led to their pivot and eventually their success. She Pivots challenges the typical definitions of success and explores the role our personal stories play in our professional journeys.

17/04/2024

Growing up in India, Chandrika Tandon broke with tradition to pursue her education and became a high-powered, glass ceiling-shattering partner at the consulting firm McKinsey & Company. A “crisis of spirit” led her to re-evaluate her life, leave behind her corporate position, establish her own company, and simultaneously pursue her passion: music. In this episode, Chandrika talks with Emily about where she got her love for books, her hunger strike to convince her parents to let her attend college, arriving in New York City during the winter in a sari, her philanthropic work, and her Grammy nomination. Listen now at the link below 🔗 or wherever you get podcasts ✨

Join Emily Tisch Sussman as she sits down with a diverse group of women to explore how their personal experiences led to their pivot and eventually their success. She Pivots challenges the typical definitions of success and explores the role our personal stories play in our professional journeys.

10/04/2024

Jo Piazza joins us this week to talk about her latest book, “The Sicilian Inheritance.” As a journalist, author, and fellow podcast host, Jo has learned to adapt to the growing influencer economy, pulling inspiration from women like the Kardashians to master the art of self-promotion. Emily and Jo chat about her new book (out now!) and how Jo may or may not have started the “mob wife” aesthetic. They also explore actionable ways women can uplift one another as they shamelessly self promote themselves. Listen now wherever you get podcasts 🎧

Join Emily Tisch Sussman as she sits down with a diverse group of women to explore how their personal experiences led to their pivot and eventually their success. She Pivots challenges the typical definitions of success and explores the role our personal stories play in our professional journeys.

03/04/2024

This week, Sali Christeson, Founder of Argent joins Emily for a Candid Convo 💗

After Sali received her MBA and entered into the corporate world, she struggled to find clothing options that were confidence-inspiring, comfortable, and bold. Thus, Argent was born! Now famous for their colorful and stylish suits, Argent is on a mission to redefine the modern woman’s work wardrobe. In this week’s candid convo, Sali dives into her Turkish-Southern family background (including how her parents met in a Turkish bazaar!), what she learned from working at Cisco, how she approaches conversations with staff who aren’t the right fit, and of course the success of Argent, which is now worn by Katie Couric, Gretchen Whitmer, Cecile Richards, and more amazing women!

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Join Emily Tisch Sussman as she sits down with a diverse group of women to explore how their personal experiences led to their pivot and eventually their success. She Pivots challenges the typical definitions of success and explores the role our personal stories play in our professional journeys.

27/03/2024

This week, we’re thrilled to drop an episode from one of our very favorite podcasts, Hype Woman, featuring our own host Emily Tisch Sussman! Emily sits down with friend and certified hype woman Erin to talk about her own pivots and what she’s learned from the highs and lows of it all. She recounts a conversation with a college advisor, where she was told that she was aiming too high; reflects on her desire at a young age to step out from behind the limelight of her family name and have a serious DC political career; and shares how having three kids in three years made her reevaluate what was important. You won’t want to miss this one 🫶

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This week, we’re thrilled to drop an episode from one of our very favorite podcasts, Hype Woman, featuring our own host Emily Tisch Sussman! Emily sits down with friend and certified hype woman Erin Gallagher to talk about her own pivots and what she’s learned from the highs and lows of it all. ...

20/03/2024

You may know Brooke Baldwin from her time on CNN, or, more recently, as the host of the Netflix hit reality show "The Trust: A Game of Greed." Like me, Brooke was taught that achieving success requires blood, sweat, and tears (literally). But as she’s grown (and pivoted) - her mindset has changed. In this candid convo, Brooke and I talk about hustling early in her career, the highs (and lows) of leaving behind a dream career, and getting her first tattoo. Listen now wherever you get podcasts 🎧

She Pivots is a weekly podcast that is redefining the way women view their own success. The award-winning show spotlights the real-life experiences of remarkable women who have shown that success is not defined by a one-size-fits-all formula.Host and creator Emily Tisch Sussman delivers deeply

13/03/2024

On this special, very personal episode of She Pivots, Emily is joined by her sister, Carolyn Tisch Blodgett, the new owner of the women’s soccer franchise Gotham FC and the Founder and CEO of Next 3 ventures. As the world of women’s sports enters a new era, Emily and Carolyn discuss what it’s like to be co-owners of an exciting soccer franchise, playing a key role in transforming the future of women’s sports, and what it means for their own family legacy. Carolyn also shares why she left her powerhouse career in marketing at Peloton and what to expect from the new season of Gotham FC!

Catch Gotham FC in the Challenge Cup this Friday at 8 PM EST, streaming on Prime Video.

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She Pivots is a weekly podcast that is redefining the way women view their own success. The award-winning show spotlights the real-life experiences of remarkable women who have shown that success is not defined by a one-size-fits-all formula.Host and creator Emily Tisch Sussman delivers deeply

06/03/2024

In 2006, High School Musical became an instant classic, full of songs that are impossible to get out of your head even 17 years later. The movie was a breakout role for then-teen Vanessa Hudgens who dreamed of making it big on the silver screen. In the following years, Vanessa learned to distance herself from the Disney Channel “good girl” image to avoid being trapped into a single genre. On this episode of She Pivots, Vanessa recounts her first foray into Broadway, the impact of media scrutiny over her body, and the inspiration behind the Caliwater brand!

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In 2006, High School Musical became an instant classic, full of songs that are nearly impossible to get out of your head, even 17 years later. The movie proved to be a breakout role for then-teen Vanessa Hudgens, who dreamed of making it big on the silver screen. But Vanessa soon found that she had

04/03/2024

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27/02/2024

A bit of a pinch me moment! ✨ Thank you to Forbes for highlighting She Pivots. Read the article to find out what 4 lessons I learned along the way 🫶

As women navigate ongoing workplace disruptions, nonlinear paths are more common. One woman helping other women embrace this is "She Pivots" host Emily Tisch Sussman.

21/02/2024

Cindy Gallop, the CEO and Founder of MakeLoveNotPorn, has never played by the rules. Born and raised abroad, Cindy climbed the ranks of the advertising industry, despite often being one of the only women in the room. After leaving her corporate advertising role, she stumbled upon her new calling while doing research for a client pitch on online dating: providing s*x education through a reimagined p**n website. On this episode of She Pivots, Cindy talks with Emily about why she fell in love with New York City, s*xism in the advertising industry, what she has learned from dating younger men, and why conversations around s*x are so crucial. Listen now wherever you get podcasts ✨

She Pivots is a weekly podcast that is redefining the way women view their own success. The award-winning show spotlights the real-life experiences of remarkable women who have shown that success is not defined by a one-size-fits-all formula.Host and creator Emily Tisch Sussman delivers deeply

14/02/2024

You’ve probably seen Rebecca Minkoff's bags on the streets of NYC, in paparazzi photos, or inside the pages of magazines. But after returning from maternity leave, she confesses that she felt like a "stranger" in her own company--a turning point that refocused her attention on building a space to support other female founders. On this episode of She Pivots, Rebecca talks with Emily about the hard work that was required to get her business off the ground; what it’s like working with her brother; the tough (but impactful) words an employee told her after she returned from maternity leave; and, the important work she is doing through The Female Founder Collective.

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Join Emily Tisch Sussman as she sits down with a diverse group of women to explore how their personal experiences led to their pivot and eventually their success. In partnership with Marie Claire, She Pivots challenges the typical definitions of success and explores the role our personal stories

07/02/2024

Just in time for this year’s and , Emily sits down with Sandra Douglass Morgan, President of the Las Vegas Raiders and Vice Chair of the Las Vegas Super Bowl Host Committee, to talk about her deep love for her hometown and the process of bringing the Super Bowl to the entertainment capital of the world for the first time ever. Sandra, the first Black woman to serve as an NFL team president, is no stranger to smashing glass ceilings, having been the first Black city attorney in the state of Nevada and the first Black person and second woman to chair the state’s Gaming Control Board. On this episode of She Pivots, Sandra shares how she’s striving to open doors for other women and why football fans are going to have an experience like no other this Super Bowl Sunday. Listen wherever you get podcasts now🎧

Join Emily Tisch Sussman as she sits down with a diverse group of women to explore how their personal experiences led to their pivot and eventually their success. In partnership with Marie Claire, She Pivots challenges the typical definitions of success and explores the role our personal stories

31/01/2024

Elizabeth Bellak grew up in the limelight. Dubbed the “Polish Shirley Temple,” she had big dreams for her acting career. All of that changed when the N***s invaded her hometown. On this episode of She Pivots, the now-94-year-old talks with Emily about hiding in plain sight under a new name in convents, the murder of her sister and future discovery of her diary, her escape to Austria and then New York, and the building of a new life in America. Elizabeth also talks about the rise in antisemitism and calls for tolerance and peace for all—a critical and timely message that is not to be missed.

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Join Emily Tisch Sussman as she sits down with a diverse group of women to explore how their personal experiences led to their pivot and eventually their success. In partnership with Marie Claire, She Pivots challenges the typical definitions of success and explores the role our personal stories

24/01/2024

The day is finally here — She Pivots is back! 🎉 For our Season 3 premiere, host Emily Tisch Sussman sits down with Misty Copeland, principal ballerina with American Ballet Theatre, mother, designer, author, and philanthropist. Misty recounts falling in love with ballet, being part of a difficult public custody battle, and the challenges of injuries in her early career. She also opens up about the isolation of being the only Black ballerina in the room — an experience that drives her advocacy and philanthropy today — and how becoming a mother has shaped her life. (And for the Swifties: Misty talks about how performing with the superstar at the American Music Awards was “an incredible experience.”)

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Join Emily Tisch Sussman as she sits down with a diverse group of women to explore how their personal experiences led to their pivot and eventually their success. In partnership with Marie Claire, She Pivots challenges the typical definitions of success and explores the role our personal stories

05/01/2024

Now announcing... our new She Pivots cover art! Season 3 - new branding, same show ✨ Who’s ready?

📸 Gabriela Herman
🎨 Sarah Madden