Women of Influence by SheSpeaks
Join us each week on the Women of Influence podcast, hosted by Aliza Freud and presented by SheSpeaks. Each week, Aliza sits down with trailblazing women from various fields—business leaders, social media influencers, authors, speakers, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders—who are using their platforms to create meaningful impact. Discover how these women harness their influence to inspire, motivate, and drive change, and gain actionable insights you can apply to your own life!
Episodes
213 episodes
On Her Terms: Redefining Success with Erica Lockheimer of HumanizeHer
In this episode, we welcome Erica Lockheimer. Known for her remarkable career in tech, Erica shares insights from her career journey at LinkedIn, where she not only played a crucial role in the growth of the platform, but also founded the...
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Episode 200
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35:41
The Art of Publicity: Expert Advice on Success from Heidi Krupp
In this episode, we sit down with PR powerhouse Heidi Krupp, a master publicist and brand strategist with decades of experience shaping bestselling books and personal brands. From working at ABC’s 20/20 to launching her own successful ...
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Season 2025
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Episode 199
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28:34
What is 'High Functioning Codependency? Healing Your Relationships with Terri Cole
In this episode, we sit down with Terri Cole, a best-selling author, licensed psychotherapist, relationship expert, and empowerment coach. We discuss Terri's career transition, her work (and first book) on setting boundaries, and her expertise ...
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39:37
In Her Words: Redefining Sports Media & Stories of Women Athletes with Flamebearers
In this episode, we dive into a world of storytelling, resilience, and sports with Jamie Mittelman, the voice behind the award-winning podcast Flamebearers.Flamebearers amplifies the stories of women Olympians and Paral...
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Episode 197
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26:35
Redefining Productivity: Prioritize Your Time to Do Less & Achieve More
In this episode, we hear from Kendra Adachi, the bestselling author of The Lazy Genius Way to discuss compassionate time management. Kendra shares her journey from perfectionism to finding balance, introducing her transformative framew...
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Episode 196
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27:47
Reality Check: Navigating the New College Landscape for Parents & Students
The college admissions process has changed drastically, and so has the reality of what students face once they’re admitted. In this episode, our guest Jennifer shares her expert insights into the challenges of the modern education landscape, th...
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Episode 195
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24:51
Becoming a Leader: Finding Confidence & Success with Forbes' Laura Brusca
In this episode, we sit down with Laura Brusca, the Chief Communications Officer at Forbes and President of New York Women in Communications (NYWICI). Laura shares her inspiring journey from her early days in communications to becoming a leader...
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Episode 194
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23:31
Empowering Latinas: Breaking Barriers with Cynthia Kleinbaum Milner & Claudia Romo Edelman
Did you know that Latina women earn only 53 cents to every dollar compared to men and hold a mere 2% of executive positions despite being 9% of the U.S. population?In this episode of Women of Influence, we welcome Cynthia...
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38:45
Inside the Toy Industry: Trends & Insights with Laurie Schacht of The Toy Insider
In this fun episode, our guest Laurie Schacht, the President & Chief Toy Officer at Toy Insider, gives us an inside look into the toy industry and how she got her start. Laurie shares her unique story, from growing up rooted in the toy busi...
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28:13
Introducing Women of Influence & Highlights from Inspiring Guests
Over the past 2 years, the SheSpeaks podcast has shared the stories of amazing women. Recently, we announced a new name, Women of Influence. We’re excited about this shift as we feel it defines best what we have always don...
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16:49
Breaking the Silence on Menopause with Tamsen Fadal
In this episode, our conversation centers around menopause — something that affects millions of women worldwide yet is often misunderstood and under-discussed. Our guest, Tamsen Fadal, is an advocate for menopause education, sharing insights in...
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Episode 190
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32:07
Gen Z in the Workforce: Insights with Jade Walters
In this episode, we sit down with Jade Walters to discuss her journey as a successful content creator and expert on the experiences of Gen Z in the workplace. Jade shares her experiences of starting a blog during her college years, the im...
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Episode 189
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17:55
Finding Main Character Energy & Building a Brand with Tiff Knighten
In this episode, we welcome Tiff Knighton, founder of Brand Curators and host of the "Main Character Energy" podcast. Tiff shares her journey from studying PR and journalism to building a creative agency that champions diverse voices and holist...
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Episode 188
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24:49
A Sponsored Wedding, Likeable Media & Empowering Women in Business with Carrie Kerpen
In this episode, we sit down with Carrie Kerpen. An entrepreneur, author, and social media pioneer, Carrie joins us to discuss the landscape of connecting with audiences, the intricacies of building and selling a business, and the unique challe...
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Episode 187
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33:44
Creating Scroll-Stopping Food Content & Building Community with Courtnee Futch
In this episode, we sit down with the talented Courtnee Futch, a chef, mixologist, cookbook author, and culinary producer. Courtnee shares her unique approach to creating food content that engages the senses and inspires her audience to g...
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Episode 186
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26:01
Women’s Voices on the 2024 Election: Insights from the SheSpeaks/Luminary Study with Cate Luzio
In this episode, we welcome back to the show, Cate Luzio the Founder & CEO of Luminary. Cate joined us to discuss the results of a joint study conducted by She Speaks and the Luminary community. The study focuses on the emotions and sentime...
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Episode 185
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27:43
What is Layoff Trauma? Resilience & Healing with Michelle Okeke
What happens to our peace of mind after a layoff, even when we land back on our feet? This episode features Michelle Okeke, whose impressive career includes roles at Pinterest, Facebook, Twitter, and Bose. Michelle opens...
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Episode 184
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26:55
Branding and Authenticity: Inside the Evolving Creator Economy with Jayde Powell
In this episode, Jade Powell shares her journey from a career in social media marketing to becoming a content creator. She discusses her experience in working with influencers and creators, the evolution of content creation tools, and the impac...
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28:23
Women Leading the Way: Unpacking the SheSpeaks Survey with Libby Rodney PART 2
This is part 2 of our conversation with Libby Rodney, the Chief Strategy Officer at The Harris Poll. Libby helps us analyze the results of the latest SheSpeaks Community Survey.
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Episode 182
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18:20
Women's Voices: Unpacking the SheSpeaks Survey Results with Libby Rodney - PART 1
In this episode, we are joined by Libby Rodney, the Chief Strategy Officer at The Harris Poll. LIbby helps us break down the results of the latest SheSpeaks Community Survey. The results of the survey can be found here:
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29:27
Episode Highlights: Tackling Social Media Overspending,Female Relationships & Achieving the Impossible
In this episode, we pulled some of our favorite episode moments, celebrating our shift to focus on the topics surrounding what SheSpeaks does day to day - influencer marketing and working within the creator economy. Out of the conversatio...
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Episode 181
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15:51
Creator Economy Insights & Trends with Denise Vitola - Part 2: Creator Economy Growth & the Power of Experience
In Part 2 of our conversation with Denise Vitola, an award-winning digital communications & marketing executive and influencer marketing expert, we dive into the ever-evolving world of the creator economy. Denise and Aliza discuss the...
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Episode 180
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21:18
The Latest Creator Economy Insights & Trends with Denise Vitola: Part 1
In today's episode, we sit down with Denise Vitola, an award-winning digital communications & marketing executive and influencer marketing expert. Denise takes us through her journey from her early days in PR to her current role in the worl...
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Breaking Barriers: Using Passion to Drive Success with Taz Zammit
In this follow-up episode, we are thrilled to dive deeper with our guest, Taz Zammit. Listen as Taz shares her fascinating journey from being a dancer and tennis player to making waves in the Australian Football League and beyond. Discov...
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14:35
What is the Secret to Building a Community?
In this episode, we sit down with viral TikTok creators and TANDA Ventures founders, Taz Zammit & Alessia Allfree. Their inspiring journey has led them to become Australia’s most celebrated Lesbian couple. They turned their lockdown ...
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Episode 177
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22:59