Episodes

A stunning one in five Americans struggle with illiteracy. While some might find addressing that challenge daunting, for British Robinson, who is the President and CEO of the Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy, it’s a mission and her calling. British talks with me about her work at the Foundation, and how she learned to […]

I sat down with Rebecca Jarvis— Emmy award winning journalist and chief business, economics and technology correspondent for ABC News — to talk career, motherhood, advice from the newsroom, and so much more. There is so much to glean from Rebecca’s story — how her big break on reality TV show The Apprentice launched her […]

Vijayar is a democracy advocate in Burma. She joined me on She Said/She Said while participating in the Liberty and Leadership Program at the George W. Bush Institute in Dallas. Democracy in Burma, also known as Myanmar, remains precarious. The 2012 election of Nobel Peace Prize Laureate and author Aung San Sus Kyi represented great […]

Ever thought of starting your own small business? Dreamed of forgoing a job in favor of being your own boss, or jumping off the corporate track to pursue a passion project, or to spend more time with your kids? Heather Harris is the creator and co-owner of Meanwhile Back On The Farm— a Lynchburg, VA-based […]

Necessity — coupled with frustration — is often the mother of invention. That was true for Birmingham’s Margot Shaw. She went looking for a magazine dedicated to all things floral but couldn’t find one. So, she created it. It’s called Flower Magazine and it is the only lifestyle floral publication in the US. Margot is […]

This is a special LIVE episode of She Said/She Said. I’m joined by my friend Jamie Brown Hantman, author of a new book called “Heels in the Arena: Living Purple in a Red/Blue Town.” Jamie’s book is a memoir, but not the type that often comes out of Washington. It’s not a self-congratulatory, score settling, […]

In episode 78, you meet a real, honest-to-goodness dragon slayer — Katherine Wintsch, CEO of The Mom Complex and author of “Slay Like A Mother.” Like so many of us, Katherine has spent much of her life struggling with a cripplingly cruel voice inside of her own head, a voice whose negativity made every obstacle […]

Hillary Sawchuk is the creator and CEO of “A Drink With” — a digital content company that emphasizes the power of conversation and connection over a drink. Hillary and I met for coffee at this year’s The Policy Circle Leadership Summit in Chicago and recorded this conversation on location. Hillary shares what inspired her to […]

Without question Nancy Brinker is the leader of the global movement to end breast cancer. In a single generation the organization she founded in the name of her sister, Susan G. Komen, has changed the world and the way we talk about not only breast cancer, but all types of disease. In addition, since 1982, […]

We’re kicking off the New Year with terrific advice, inspiration, and perspective from Cathy Merrill, CEO and President of Washingtonian Media, a company that has been in Cathy’s family since before she was born. Cathy’s ascension to the top of the company came under sad circumstances when she took over after her father passed away […]

The American Dream and the freedom it represents resonates so deeply with Americans. None more so than Kerry Healey who has not only lived the American Dream, but has devoted her life to reducing barriers to enable others to achieve it. An internationally recognized leader in higher education, public policy, and politics, Kerry has served […]

One thing we know about confidence is it grows when we do hard things. In Nancy Mace’s case, really hard things against very difficult odds. Nancy is the first woman to graduate from the historic Citadel military college in South Carolina. Her story — including the backlash she received for being one of the first […]

Joy Bauer will tell you “Every failure is the beginning of a wonderful success.” It’s a lesson she learned from her father, but it applies whether we’re talking recipes, life goals, or Joy’s own career. For the past 14 years, Joy has appeared weekly on NBC’s Today Show sharing her tremendous knowledge of nutrition and […]

What inspires us to make a difference is deeply personal and often directly linked to our experiences. Something resonates within and drives us to use what we’ve learned to help others. Siobhan Howard Davenport embodies this mindset and spirit. She is the Executive Director of Crittenton Services where she helps create opportunities for vulnerable girls […]

Ginny Flynn Brzenski is the co-author of a terrific book called “Comeback Careers: Rethink, Refresh, Reinvent Your Success at 40, 50, and beyond.” Like so many women, Ginny took a career break and detour to be more present for her kids after having worked in politics on Capitol Hill. But when she got ready to […]

Lynn Mento is the first woman to lead the 60-year old Friends of the National Zoo in Washington, DC. Each year, she and her team welcome some 2 million visitors through the zoo’s gates. While most come to be wowed and delighted by amazing creatures, Lynn’s primary goal is to educate while also entertaining, something […]

After almost 20 years as the foreign affairs correspondent at CNN, Elise Labott decided to leave the cable network. The decision wasn’t easy and in many ways is still something she is coming to terms with. Even when we know what we must do — or when we recognize that we have evolved past a […]

Ever think about how your body language may impact how others see you? Or how body language, our emotions, and our reactions can be telltale signs of past trauma and pain? This week, I’m talking to Janine Driver, a former federal law enforcement investigator who spent 16 years at the Department of Justice training agents […]

Lee Carter has loved language for as long as she can remember. When she realized there was a career in language strategy, it changed her life. In Episode 90, Lee, who is the president of language strategy firm Maslansky and Partners and a weekly panelist on Fox Business’ Mornings with Maria [Bartiromo], says your message […]

I recorded Episode 91 with U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao just before social distancing recommendations went into effect to halt the spread of coronavirus. My prayers go out to everyone impacted by this terrible virus. I hope you are safely at home in an effort to support health care workers on the frontlines of […]

[Watch Episode 93 here!] It’s easy to feel overwhelmed right now. Uncertainty about COVID-19 and how long we may be engaged in protective social distancing measures, not to mention heart-breaking stories of those who have lost loved ones, means our collective anxiety level is at an all time high. While everyone’s circumstances are different, one […]

[WATCH EPISODE HERE] I don’t know about you, but one of the challenges I’ve faced during this period of COVID-19 is how much to continue with business operations. What’s the right flow of information publicly, and what ways can I use my platform to support others’ efforts? It hasn’t been easy, and I suspect many […]

COVID-19 is devastating. So much suffering and loss. While each of us will cope in her own way, it’s helpful to hear from amazing women who have overcome adversity and significant setbacks only to find deeper meaning and opportunity for impact going forward. My guest this week is an inspiring example. Janine Turner is an […]

In this episode, we launch the first in a series of conversations with small business leaders about the unique leadership challenges associated with COVID-19. We look at what leaders are learning, how they are leading differently, and in what ways their approach may have changed or evolved forever. No matter where you sit, the perspective […]