The Ripple: A Podcast from Wednesday Women
Welcome to The Ripple, where extraordinary women executives share their turning points, growing pains, breakthroughs, and triumphs to help you show up with confidence.
Brought to you by Cofounder/Executive Producers Melissa Moody and Leslie Greenwood and hosted by Ashley Laabs (Composure Digital). This podcast is part of Wednesday Women - a company that spotlights extraordinary executives in an effort to raise visibility of women in our social feeds, keynotes, podcasts, and panels.
Episodes
23 episodes
What’s Holding You Back From Taking the Leap? Featuring Ikram Guerd (Aspivix)
When you let fear get in the way, you leave the door open for regrets. Join us as Ikram Guerd, VP of Global Marketing at Aspivix and board member of Inspiring Girls USA, shares how a life-changing mantra gave her the courage to leap into new op...
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Episode 20
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21:39
How Do You Cultivate Opportunity? Featuring Ejieme Eromosele (Success in Black)
Opportunities aren’t just handed out—they’re cultivated. Ejieme Eromosele shares her journey from customer success rookie to GM of EMEA at Quiq, and how founding Success in Black has created space for others to thrive. She reveals why speaking ...
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Episode 19
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23:09
How can you break harmful cycles of leadership? Featuring Abi Williams (Lead Not Lag)
The numbers don't lie, but they dont' tell the whole story either. Abi Williams reveals what it means to break out of "spreadsheet leadership" to build a people-first culture that thrives.Questions for Reflection: What ...
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Episode 18
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22:51
Do You Belong, Or Do You Fit In? Featuring Heidi Solomon-Orlick (Wise Wanderer Travels)
Heidi Solomon-Orlick dives into workplace diversity through the eyes of travel and leadership. Join us as she shares practical advice for leaders who want to create safe, inclusive spaces.Questions for Reflection: How c...
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Episode 17
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21:55
Who Can You Help? Featuring Kristi Faltorusso (ClientSuccess)
Your experience can change lives--whether you're a seasoned pro or new to leadership. Join us as Kristi Faltorusso shares how to overcome imposter syndrome and share your knowledge. She teaches us how finding confidence in your voice can get yo...
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Episode 16
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16:32
Making Waves: Season 1 of the Ripple
Listen to a brief mid-season recap from Host Ashley Laabs. And have a wonderful holiday season this 2024!
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3:44
How Can You Experiment? Featuring Molly George (Kickstand)
Small businesses can have big cultures, too! Molly George joins us to share how she implemented innovative benefits that help her team thrive. Her experimental approach is sure to inspire your next big idea!Questions for Reflection:...
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Episode 15
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24:59
What Do You Owe Yourself? Featuring Noelle Russell (AI Leadership Institute)
Not all advice is worth taking. That's the lesson Noelle Russell learned after her mentors underestimated her. Instead of playing it small, she learned to embrace her instincts and create a supportive community of her own.Questions for ...
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Episode 14
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21:58
Questions for Reflection | Mid-Season Trailer
Have you noticed our questions for reflection? Here's a bit about the why and how we've created the Ripple to help YOU. Hear from host Ashley Laabs ... and then let us know what you think!
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1:53
How Can You Inspire Discussion Instead of Debate? Featuring Hang Black (Author, Embrace Your Edge)
Join us as Hang Black shares how her experience as an immigrant shaped her mission to create joyful community at work. Her lens on human-centered sales processes and diverse teams is an inspiring look at what it means to be a curious leader.&nb...
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Episode 13
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20:57
What Does It Mean to "Have It All?" Featuring Krissy Manzano (Blueprint Expansion)
Yes, we CAN have it all! Krissy joins us to talk about her journey balancing entrepreneurship and motherhood, and how it taught her to live life unapolagetically. Learn to ignore the naysayers and build the life that fits your personal definiti...
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Episode 12
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27:32
How Can You Make Decisions With Conviction? Featuring Alina Vandenberghe (Chili Piper)
Don't let plan B keep you from achieving your goals. Alina Vandenberghe shares her journey up the corporate ladder and blasting off to found Chili Piper, valued at $700 million. She reveals the importance of conviction when building a culture a...
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Episode 11
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24:51
What Do You Want To Say Yes To? Featuring Karrie Sanderson
Are you saying yes to the things that matter? Karrie Sanderson draws on experiences from her career as an executive at companies like Typeform and Smartsheet to show how we can embrace more opportunities—even when they're outside our comfort zo...
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Episode 10
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21:27
How Can You Make New Moves? Featuring Juhi Saha (Partner1)
From engineering to entrepreneur, Juhi Saha has taken each step forward in her career with a strong sense of personal agency. Now, as the CEO of Partner1, she shares how portfolio careers are giving people a fresh playbook for success.Q...
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Episode 9
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17:34
What's Keeping You From Telling Your Story? Featuring Stacey Copas (Academy of Resilience)
Resilience expert Stacey Copas shares the moment that motivated her to step into her story and her life's work. Join us as she recalls how she turned a life-changing accident into a life-affirming career.Questions for Reflection
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Episode 8
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26:41
How can you step into your joy? with Marija Skobe-Pilley (Women in Customer Success)
Join us as Marija Skobe-Pilley shares her story of transitioning from individual contributor to leader of the Women in Customer Success Platform. Her passion for finding female role models led her to fill a persistent gap in her industry and bl...
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Episode 7
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16:10
What are Some Red Flags You Might Be Ignoring? with Nadia Milani (FundThrough)
The job market may be tough, but intention and consistency conquer all. Nadia Milani, VP of Marketing at FundThrough, talks about how her personal values helped her make the right moves. Learn how to stay true to yourself on the job hunt—and se...
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Episode 6
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21:59
Are You Being Celebrated or Tolerated? with Lori Richardson (Score More Sales)
Having more women in sales isn't just good for women—it's good for business! Get practical advice for finding mentors and developing a supportive network from Lori Richardson, Founder of Score More Sales. She gives insider perspective on ...
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Episode 5
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17:01
How Can You Invite Co-Creation Into Your Life? with Janice Gordon (Scale Your Sales)
What if your customers were your best co-creators? In this epsiode we explore how collaboration, support, and relationships are challenging the traditional sales playbook. Janice B. Gordon, Founder of Scale Your Sales, shares the new rules for ...
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Episode 4
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19:09
How Can You Make Work a More Human Place? with Samantha McKenna (#samsales)
What does it look like to establish a human-centered approach to sales and company culture? In this episode, we sit down with Samantha McKenna, CEO of #samsales, to get a behind-the-scenes-look at how authenticity and growth became inextricably...
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Episode 3
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19:41
How May It Help to Ruffle a Few Feathers? with Brandi Starr (Tegrita)
Stop people pleasing and playing it small with inspiration from Brandi Starr, COO at Tegrita. She shares how a mixup on her very first day in a leadership position set the tone for the rest of her career.Questions for reflection: <...
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Episode 2
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20:12
How Might You Take a Chance on Others? Featuring Mary Shea (HireQuotient)
Learn what it means to refine your intuition and follow your gut from Mary Shea, Global Chief Evangelist for HireQuotient. She shares how calculated risks, curiosity, and great relationships helped her make huge pivots in her career.Que...
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Episode 1
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