CNBC Changemakers with Julia Boorstin

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The CNBC Changemakers podcast returns for a second season, building on its conversations with trailblazing women who are redefining leadership, breaking barriers and transforming industries. This season focuses on the female leaders at the forefront of the AI revolution as they build, deploy and navigate technology reshaping the way we work and live. Hosted by CNBC Senior Media & Tech Correspondent and When Women Lead author Julia Boorstin, the podcast explores how these founders, CEOs and power players are adapting their strategies, shaping the future of AI, and finding balance amid unprecedented change. Along the way, CNBC Changemakers examines the emerging gender gap in AI and why women's voices are critical to the future of this transformative technology.

  1. Season 2 Trailer

    Introducing Season 2 of CNBC Changemakers: Women Leading in the Age of AI

    In the second season of CNBC Changemakers: Women Leading in the Age of AI, hosted by CNBC Senior Media and Tech Correspondent Julia Boorstin, we hear from the female leaders at the forefront of the AI revolution as they build, deploy and navigate technology reshaping the way we work and live. Through candid conversations with founders, CEOs and power players, Julia explores how these women are adapting their strategies, shaping the future of AI, and finding balance amid unprecedented change. This season also examines the emerging gender gap in AI and why women's voices are critical to the future of this transformative technology. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  2. May 26

    Standout leadership lessons from the CNBC Changemakers Summit 5/26/26

    Recorded at the third annual CNBC Changemakers Summit in New York City, this episode of Changemakers and Power Players features candid moments with some of the most influential women in business. The episode features Oscar-winning actress and producer Sandra Bullock alongside Warner Bros. co-chair and CEO Pam Abdi on finding the right moment for Practical Magic 2, how Warner Bros. bets on filmmakers, and what it means to embrace social media and AI-powered fan culture. Then, Naomi Watts shares the personal story that led her to launch Stripes Beauty and publicly advocate for menopause education and destigmatization. The episode also spotlights NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch on modernizing policing with new technology while designing privacy protections from day one. Plus, Big East Commissioner Val Ackerman and Sesame Workshop CEO Sherrie Westin discuss rebuilding and reinvention—whether that's re-founding a conference after realignment or reshaping Sesame Workshop's distribution model. Finally, Suchi Saria, CEO of Bayesian Health, and Sukhinder Singh Cassidy, CEO of Xero, share practical lessons on adopting AI responsibly: measuring performance, mitigating risk, getting leaders on AI tools, and building the systems-thinking mindset required to use AI effectively. Follow and listen to the "CNBC Changemakers and Power Players" podcast on  Apple and  Spotify Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  3. May 19

    She says motherhood in America is "impossible by design," Reshma Saujani on fixing childcare, paid family leave, and the culture wars dividing moms 5/19/26

    Moms First and Girls Who Code Founder Reshma Saujani joins Julia Boorstin to talk about her documentary 'No Country for Mothers' and why she believes motherhood in America is "impossible by design." Saujani argues that the 'trad wife vs. girl boss' debate is just the latest version of a long-running culture war that distracts from practical solutions like affordable childcare and paid family leave. They also discuss the growing "power gap" for women in AI, and how she uses AI tools in her own work, while pushing for broader access so low-income communities aren't left behind. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  4. May 12

    She doubled U.S. Ski & Snowboard’s revenue and turned the Olympic organization into a lifestyle brand 5/11/26

    The CNBC Changemakers and Power Players podcast features conversations with leaders shaping the future of business, policy, and culture. In this episode, CNBC’s Julia Boorstin sits down with Sophie Goldschmidt, president and CEO of U.S. Ski & Snowboard and a 2026 CNBC Changemaker. Goldschmidt shares how she reinvented the Olympic sports organization through innovative partnerships, more high-profile events, and a broader lifestyle strategy. She also breaks down leadership lessons from elite sports and why she's bullish on the future of women's sports. Follow and listen to the “CNBC Changemakers and Power Players” podcast on Apple and Spotify. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  5. May 5

    She turned a personal diagnosis into a fast-growing women's health company 5/5/26

    The CNBC Changemakers and Power Players podcast features conversations with leaders shaping the future of business, policy, and culture. In this episode, CNBC’s Julia Boorstin sits down with Rachel Blank, founder and CEO of Allara. Blank shares how her own experience as a patient led her to build a new model for women's healthcare and scale it nationwide. She also talks about how to raise capital in a skeptical market, why data matters more than storytelling, and how she's evolved as a leader. Follow and listen to the “CNBC Changemakers and Power Players” podcast on Apple and Spotify. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  6. Apr 28

    She worked with Michelle Obama and Selena Gomez — now she's reshaping mental health in business 4/28/26

    The CNBC Changemakers and Power Players podcast features conversations with leaders shaping the future of business, culture, and policy. In this episode, CNBC's Julia Boorstin sits down with Rare Beauty Chief Impact Officer Elyse Cohen, who is redefining what corporate impact can look like. From her time in the White House to working with Selena Gomez at Rare Beauty, Cohen shares how she's putting mental health at the center of a global brand. She talks about people-first leadership, the power of listening, and why sometimes the best leaders don't fill the silence. She also opens up about imposter syndrome, building a "personal board of directors," and helping raise tens of millions for youth mental health. Listen to CNBC Changemakers and Power Players on Apple and Spotify Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  7. Apr 21

    She's a 4-time CFO who took 3 companies public — here's how she did it 4/21/26

    The CNBC Changemakers and Power Players podcast features conversations with leaders shaping the future of business, policy, and culture. In this episode, CNBC’s Julia Boorstin sits down with Amy Butte, a four-time CFO and Wall Street veteran who has taken three companies public.   Butte talks about building her career in high-pressure moments — from IPOs to major market swings — and why discipline, preparation, and storytelling are central to how she leads. She shares lessons from her time on Wall Street, how AI is changing the game, and how her background as a college athlete still shapes her mindset today. She also gets into mentorship, building strong teams, and leading with authenticity. Plus one simple rule she lives by: “Words are free… say thank you.”   Follow and listen to the “CNBC Changemakers and Power Players” podcast on Apple and Spotify. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  8. Apr 14

    She partnered with Kim Kardashian to build SKIMS into a $5B brand — and now she's reinventing retail 4/14/26

    The CNBC Changemakers and Power Players podcast features conversations with leaders shaping the future of business, policy, and culture. In this episode, CNBC's Julia Boorstin sits down with Emma Grede — co-founder and CEO of Good American, founding partner of SKIMS, and an influential entrepreneur in modern retail.   Grede opens up about how growing up in East London shaped her hustle — and her relationship with money — and why early failure ended up being one of her biggest advantages. She shares how that mindset helped her build retail brands like Good American and SKIMS, and why she thinks the best founders don't chase trends — they stay ahead of the customer. Plus, her message on ambition: speak up, ask for more, and get comfortable being uncomfortable.   Follow and listen to the CNBC Changemakers and Power Players podcast on Apple and Spotify. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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The CNBC Changemakers podcast returns for a second season, building on its conversations with trailblazing women who are redefining leadership, breaking barriers and transforming industries. This season focuses on the female leaders at the forefront of the AI revolution as they build, deploy and navigate technology reshaping the way we work and live. Hosted by CNBC Senior Media & Tech Correspondent and When Women Lead author Julia Boorstin, the podcast explores how these founders, CEOs and power players are adapting their strategies, shaping the future of AI, and finding balance amid unprecedented change. Along the way, CNBC Changemakers examines the emerging gender gap in AI and why women's voices are critical to the future of this transformative technology.

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  • Channel
    CNBC
  • Creator
    CNBC
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    37
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 CNBC

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