InspireHER series Mihika Iyer

Hi everyone! I am finally back after a brief hiatus during which I completed my arangetram in classical Indian dance (bharatnatyam) with my younger sister and ran a COVID fundraiser through Ladyship and Swaravedika. Here is the link to my dance if anyone is interested and here is the link to donate to the causes of the fundraiser. I am so happy to finally be back and will be posting regularly again. In such times I hope my podcasts brings all of you powerful ladies some inspiration.
In today's episode, we are joined by Colleen O'Brien, Chief Marketing Officer of M12, Microsoft’s venture fund.  She manages all channels, including web and social, for Microsoft's corporate venture fund. She specializes in digital storytelling, executive communications, and brand management rigorously grounded in business results. She eliminates marketing activity in favor of marketing impact.
Be inspired by her perspectives and the work she is doing to prepare the next generation leaders! Voice your opinions in our forums at www.ladyshipinc.org. 

In today's episode, we are joined by one of our very own - Dr. Elizabeth Jewett. Jewett will be Watchung Hills Regional High School’s eighth superintendent. After assuming this role, she worked on a strategic planning process that includes three overarching goals:
Create and expand programs and services that enhance the social and emotional wellness of all students within a compassionate learning community. Build and strengthen support structures that engage students in developing their individual potential, enable students to experience success in high school, and empower students to plan and prepare well for post-secondary learning. Integrate creative, innovative, and interdisciplinary learning throughout the district to empower and inspire students to succeed in a changing global community. Be inspired by her perspectives and the work she is doing to prepare the next generation leaders! Voice your opinions in our forums at www.ladyshipinc.org. 

In today's episode, we are joined by the amazing and powerful Debbie Hart. Debbie Hart is the founding President and CEO of BioNJ, the life sciences trade association of New Jersey. Ms. Hart worked alongside New Jersey’s biotechnology industry leaders to establish BioNJ in 1994 and has been working with the organization since then. She also founded Association Associates, Inc., an association management company providing efficient and cost-effective management services to trade and professional associations and societies. She has the unique ability to establish an organization’s vision, mission, values and strategies, and implement them into tangible results. Be inspired by her perspectives and the work she is doing around public policy change! Voice your opinions in our forums at www.ladyshipinc.org. 

In today's episode, we are joined by another powerful woman, Meg Jones. Meg Jones is a Senior Expert in Trade and SDGs. Having held senior roles in economic empowerment at the United Nations for over a decade, she moved into the technology space leading a team to set up an on-line learning academy teaching a no-code application development solution to build apps and DApps on blockchain. As Chief, Economic Empowerment at UN Women, Meg lead a global team with flagship programs in entrepreneurship and investment; decent work and social protection; climate-resilient agriculture; and renewable energy. Meg received the ‘Global Inspiring Women Worldwide Award’ in 2017 by Women’s International Networking; ‘Woman of the Year' in 2013 by the Organisation of Women in International Trade; and a ‘World of Difference’ award in 2012 by The International Alliance of Women for her contribution to women's economic empowerment. Meg holds a Master of International Studies and a Bachelor of Economics having studied in Australia, Indonesia, Malaysia and the Netherlands. She speaks English, French and Japanese.  Be inspired by her global perspectives and the work she is doing to give back to the community! Voice your opinions in our forums at www.ladyshipinc.org. And hope you all had a relaxing Christmas break! Happy New Year!

In today's episode, we are joined by the very authentic and inspirational leader, Madinah Ali, President at Excelente Inc. Ms. Ali's expertise is directing organizations through change, continuous quality improvement, and team building, while developing IT and telecom strategies to improve service levels in the contact center industry. Ms. Ali has specialized international experience in the following countries: Switzerland, Australia, Brazil, United Kingdom, South Africa, China, Puerto Rico, Canada, Mexico, Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Philippines and Japan, where she has provided consulting services in economic policy and global sourcing. Be inspired by her global perspectives and the work she is doing to give back to the community! Voice your opinions in our forums at www.ladyshipinc.org. And hope you all had a relaxing Thanksgiving break!

In today's episode, we are joined by the amazing Catherine Milone, President of Junior Achievement of NJ since 2004. In her role, she is charged to manage statewide operations of JA NJ that impact 86,000 students in 4200 classrooms annually. She also serves as an independent director for the KearnyBank foundation, and is one of the ten nationally selected presidents entrusted to JA USA HR Committee. She was appointed to the NJ State Employment and Training Commission (SETC) in 2016, and is Chair of their Shared Youth Vision Council. Most recently, she was elected to the Board of Trustees for NJ Business and Industry Association (NJBIA) and is Co-Chair of their Education and Workforce Development Policy Committee.Listen to how she always ends her board meetings - we all need to have that attitude. Voice your opinions in our forums at www.ladyshipinc.org.