Girlboss Radio

Girlboss Radio
Girlboss Radio

Girlboss Radio is back with a new host and a renewed mission to help women achieve success on their own terms. Meet our host, Avery Francis! Francis is a veteran HR thought leader who specializes in implementing diversity, equity and inclusion practices in as many workplaces as possible through her consultancy, Bloom. Francis has been featured in Forbes and named a Top 40 Woman in Tech by Betakit. Her ethos? Work should work for all of us. The podcast features weekly chats with inspiring executives, founders and A-listers including filmmaker Domee Shi, mega-influencer Matilda Djerf, Knix founder Joanna Griffiths, and Netflix star Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, among others. Girlboss Radio is your destination for no-BS career advice—each episode, you'll walk away with tangible takeaways and success stories that'll help you level-up in your career *and* your life.

  1. The Uncomfortable Truth: Julie Sukosd on Banishing Underwire Bras

    3 DAYS AGO

    The Uncomfortable Truth: Julie Sukosd on Banishing Underwire Bras

    This episode is brought to you by EBY.  Women have been conditioned to live with discomfort—at work, at home, and even in our bras.  Julie Sukosd, the Chief Revenue Officer at EBY (which stands for Empowered By You), has set out to change that. Why? Because as she says in our conversation, if we don’t put ourselves first, then who will? Julie covers the all-so-common ways women feel uncomfortable at work, whether it’s giving or receiving feedback, advocating for ourselves, and even what we choose to put on our bodies first thing in the morning. We talk about how this impacts our personal empowerment and well-being, and how women can reclaim their self-worth and prioritize themselves once and for all.  EBY is an intimate apparel brand that is anti-metal underwire. Instead, their innovative bras offer gentle, poke-free support using a nylon thread that’s 3D printed inside a line of silicone and then coated with their signature slip-proof flocking. You no longer have to compromise your comfort! They also have a mission of helping a million women in Colombia, Nicaragua, Haiti, and India transition out of poverty and into business through micro-loans that come from every purchase. This conversation reminded us that comfort is not a luxury—it’s a necessity. 🚺 Learn more about EBY here: https://shop.join-eby.com/  👙Follow EBY on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joineby/  🤝 Connect with Julie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliesukosd/  💌 Never miss an episode by subscribing here: girlboss.com/pages/girlboss-radio-subscribe 📷 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girlbossrally/   💻 Watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/girlboss   💼 Find your dream job or post open roles: https://jobs.girlboss.com/   📚 Did you know Girlboss has courses? Check them out here: https://course.girlboss.com/collections

    28 min
  2. Grief, Panic Attacks, and Making Her First Million: Alexa Suter Isn't Afraid to Go There

    OCT 29

    Grief, Panic Attacks, and Making Her First Million: Alexa Suter Isn't Afraid to Go There

    This episode is brought to you by Huha.  Enjoy 20% off any regular-priced items with the discount code GIRLBOSS20. Bundle your undies for extra $$$ off: Get an additional 5% off a two-pack, 10% off a five-pack, and 15% off a seven-pack. Hurry! This code expires on November 24, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. EST. This conversation is unlike any other we’ve had on Girlboss Radio. It’s raw, it’s vulnerable, and it’s quite emotional. We talk about addiction, depression, and PTSD. If your heart is feeling up for it, we hope Alexa’s story will help you feel less alone—if not, save this for when you’re ready. If you believe you need to have it all figured out from day one, you’ll want to hear from this week’s guest, Alexa Suter, the founder of Huha, a brand of breathable, ultra-comfy underwear made from mineral and tree-derived fibers. Alexa has always felt like she was unhireable. She thought she was too emotionally unstable to sustain a 9-5 job. And this unshakeable feeling shaped her entrepreneurial journey. She never even had a full-time job and knew early on that a traditional career path was not in the cards. In this episode, Alexa shares her journey dealing with grief and its profound impact on her career, reflecting on how those challenging moments shaped her perspective as a leader. She opens up about the personal work she did to navigate her Dark Night of the Soul and the moment she made her first million—and had a mental breakdown. Through navigating hardship, she turned her experiences into fuel for her entrepreneurial spirit. Now, as the head of a multi-million dollar company, Alexa truly embodies resilience and authenticity. She shows us that embracing vulnerability can spark incredible growth and success. 🩲 Find Huha on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/wearhuha/  💖 Find Alexa on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/alexasuter/  💌 Never miss an episode by subscribing here: girlboss.com/pages/girlboss-radio-subscribe 📷 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girlbossrally/   💻 Watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/girlboss   💼 Find your dream job or post open roles: https://jobs.girlboss.com/   📚 Did you know Girlboss has courses? Check them out here: https://course.girlboss.com/collections

    39 min
  3. Permission to Pause: How to Plan for Your Sabbatical with Danica Nelson

    OCT 22

    Permission to Pause: How to Plan for Your Sabbatical with Danica Nelson

    What if taking a career break was the answer to recovering from burnout, reigniting your creativity, and achieving a better work-life balance?  It was for Dani Nelson!  With over 10 years working in the marketing industry, Dani transitioned from a full-time corporate gal working at Shopify and Canadian telecommunications company TELUS to full-time entrepreneurship as a content creator, marketing consultant, and Liberty Leave™ coach, dedicated to empowering women to take their own mini-retirements and explore the world (or rediscover what lights them up outside of work). Dani shares her concept of "Liberty Leave," a term she coined to describe the transformative power of stepping away from work to recharge and reflect. During her first sabbatical, she spent six months solo traveling in Southeast Asia, and now, she’s on her second one, living in Malaga, Spain. In today’s episode, Dani recounts her own journey from a demanding corporate career to a life filled with travel and self-discovery, highlighting the often-overlooked signs of burnout that can creep into our lives. But why aren’t career breaks normalized? How will you explain that gap in your resume to future employers? And what will your family think?!   Don’t worry! Dani covers it all while offering practical advice for those considering a sabbatical. We discuss the importance of financial planning and the emotional courage it takes to embrace the unknown, no matter what stage of your career. Spoiler: You have to be risk-averse! Dani inspired us to rethink our relationship with work and to understand that rest isn’t a luxury; it’s a necessity. And 2-3 weeks of vacation per year just isn’t cutting it. Curious about how to give yourself permission to take that much-needed break? You won’t want to miss this conversation.  ✈️ Follow Dani on Instagram + TikTok: https://www.instagram.com/danicasnelson/ + https://www.tiktok.com/@danicasnelson 🗺 Learn more about Liberty Leave here: https://libertyleave.com/  📷 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girlbossrally/   💻 Watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/girlboss   💌 Subscribe to our daily newsletter: https://girlboss.com/pages/newsletter   💼 Find your dream job or post open roles: https://jobs.girlboss.com/  📚 Did you know Girlboss has courses? Check them out here: https://course.girlboss.com/collections

    32 min
  4. The Bragging Rights Playbook: Strategies for Self-Promotion with Stefanie Sword-Williams

    OCT 15

    The Bragging Rights Playbook: Strategies for Self-Promotion with Stefanie Sword-Williams

    Have you ever noticed how women are often told to stay humble, downplay their achievements, and avoid sharing their successes? When we do share our wins, we’re labeled as cocky or self-obsessed. In today’s episode, we’re flipping that narrative. We explore practical ways to recognize and celebrate your successes, including effective strategies for promoting yourself online—because no, it’s not cringe to brag! Stefanie Sword-Williams, a personal branding powerhouse and founder of F**k Being Humble, aims to encourage individuals to be unapologetically proud of their achievements, sharing tactical tips to challenge the stigma around self-promotion. Stefanie discusses her journey with self-promotion and why she is passionate about changing the conversation. We cover practical ways to celebrate your achievements, how to promote yourself online (again, it’s not cringe to brag!), and why you shouldn’t hesitate to ask friends to brag about you too. This conversation is perfect for anyone who has struggled with sharing their successes or felt hesitant to own their worth. ❤️ Follow Fuck Being Humble on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fbeinghumble/ 🔥 Learn more about F**k Being Humble here: https://www.fuckbeinghumble.com/ 😍 Follow Stefanie Sword-Williams on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stefaniesw/ 🤝 Connect with Stefanie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stefanieswordwilliams/  📷 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girlbossrally/  💻 Watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/girlboss  💌 Subscribe to our daily newsletter: https://girlboss.com/pages/newsletter  💼 Find your dream job or post open roles: https://jobs.girlboss.com/  📚 Did you know Girlboss has courses? Check them out here: https://course.girlboss.com/collections

    37 min
  5. How to Start Listening to Your Gut with Dr. Roshini Raj

    OCT 8

    How to Start Listening to Your Gut with Dr. Roshini Raj

    This episode is brought to you by TULA Skincare. Ready for the next chapter of your career? Join Tori Lazar, former brand builder and marketing executive turned executive coach, to learn practical strategies and actionable steps that will help you create the career and personal life you’ve always envisioned. Join the Designing The Next Chapter of Your Career course by October 14, 2024: https://course.girlboss.com/courses/designing-the-next-chapter-of-your-career  It’s time for a gut check.  In a world overflowing with health and wellness information, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by all the conflicting advice—especially when it comes to gut health and supplements.  So, who did we turn to for clarity? Enter Dr. Roshini Raj: a practicing gastroenterologist, author of Gut Renovation, and the visionary founder and CEO of TULA Skincare.  With over 20 years of medical experience, Dr. Raj is passionate about the power of probiotics in both beauty and wellness, and she brings a wealth of accurate, helpful information to the table. In this episode, Dr. Raj takes us on her inspiring journey from the clinic to the boardroom, sharing how her deep understanding of gut health has led to innovative skincare solutions that help you achieve your best skin yet. We dive into what she does to feel like her best self both in and out of work. She shares practical tips for optimizing your own gut health (what’s a gut-healthy breakfast? Should you drink coffee on an empty stomach?), managing everyday stress (don’t underestimate that hot girl walk in the morning), and keeping those cortisol levels (a.k.a. the stress hormone) in check.  Whether you’re looking to enhance your wellness routine or simply curious about the gut-mind-skin connection, this episode is packed with insights that can empower you to take charge of your health journey.  💙 Follow TULA on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tula/  🧴 Learn more about TULA and shop their products here: https://tula.com/ 🩺 Follow Dr. Roshini Raj on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drroshiniraj/ 📷 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girlbossrally/  💻 Watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/girlboss  💌 Subscribe to our daily newsletter: https://girlboss.com/pages/newsletter  💼 Find your dream job or post open roles: https://jobs.girlboss.com/  📚 Did you know Girlboss has courses? Check them out here: https://course.girlboss.com/collections

    37 min
  6. Why No One Wants to Be a Manager Anymore with Ginny Clarke

    OCT 1

    Why No One Wants to Be a Manager Anymore with Ginny Clarke

    Never miss an episode, subscribe to the Girlboss Radio podcast. Ready for the next chapter of your career? Join Tori Lazar, former brand builder and marketing executive turned executive coach, to learn practical strategies and actionable steps that will help you create the career and personal life you’ve always envisioned. Join the Designing The Next Chapter of Your Career course by October 14, 2024: https://course.girlboss.com/courses/designing-the-next-chapter-of-your-career  Have you ever wished for an instruction manual on how to be a good manager? We’re diving deep into this very topic with Ginny Clarke, a true expert in conscious leadership. With over 30 years in executive recruiting and talent management, Ginny has seen it all. She joined Spencer Stuart, a leading global executive search firm, and eventually became a partner. After 12 years, she decided to shift gears and wrote a game-changing book called Career Mapping: Charting Your Course in the New World of Work. Plus, she even served as Google’s Director of Leadership Staffing, so you know she’s got some serious insights to share! In today’s episode, Ginny tackles the pressing questions that every boss grapples with today: What advice do you have for first-time managers? What are managers getting wrong in today’s workplace? And why are so many people stepping back from managerial roles? Spoiler alert: Ginny has some surprising thoughts on that! Whether you’re a brand-new manager, a seasoned pro, or just looking to level up your leadership skills, this episode is packed with invaluable insights just for you. 👋 Follow Ginny on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ginny_clarke/  👩‍💻 Learn more about Ginny here: https://www.ginnyclarke.com/  🤝 For even more boss advice: https://girlboss.com/blogs/read/tagged/boss-week 📷 Follow Girlboss Radio on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girlbossrally/  💻 Watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/girlboss  💌 Subscribe to our daily newsletter: https://girlboss.com/pages/newsletter  💼 Find your dream job or post open roles: https://jobs.girlboss.com/ 📚 Did you know Girlboss has courses? Check them out here: https://course.girlboss.com/collections

    37 min
  7. Predicting the Future of AI and Work With Dr. Joy Buolamwini

    SEP 24

    Predicting the Future of AI and Work With Dr. Joy Buolamwini

    Book your stay today at Breathless Riviera Cancun Resort & Spa and start making memories that last a lifetime. https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/mexico/breathless-riviera-cancun/brerc Never miss an episode, subscribe to the Girlboss Radio podcast. AI is everywhere. So what does that mean for jobs? Are they all going to be obsolete in the next 10 years? And how can we prepare ourselves—and our careers—for the future? In this episode, Dr. Joy Buolamwini answers all of your most pressing AI questions. She is the founder of the Algorithmic Justice League, an award-winning researcher, and a “poet of code.” As the author of the national best-selling book Unmasking AI, Dr. Joy has dedicated her career to uncovering and addressing racial and gender biases in artificial intelligence. With degrees from both Oxford and MIT, and recognition as one of Forbes’ Top 50 Women in Tech, she shares invaluable insights and advice for navigating the complexities of this ever-changing technology. In the age of AI, protecting ourselves starts with knowing our rights and options—like the right to refuse facial recognition technology at airports and identifying which AI tools are ethical (and which ones aren’t—looking at you, ChatGPT).  In our conversation, Avery and Dr. Joy dive into the positive sides of AI and the future of work, exploring how it can enhance feedback, boost efficiency, and streamline summarizing information. But she also emphasizes the importance of being cautious about how we adopt AI, both in our workplaces and beyond. Dr. Joy shines a light on the real consequences of flawed systems, particularly for marginalized communities, leading to wrongful arrests, misidentifications, and discriminatory hiring. She highlights how crucial representation and storytelling are in raising awareness about the limitations and biases of AI. So, while AI isn’t going anywhere anytime soon, we hope this conversation eases your anxiety, and offers you the knowledge and perspective needed to engage thoughtfully with the technology shaping our world. It’s better to prepare for the future than try to avoid it. 👋 Follow Dr. Joy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/poetofcode/  👩‍💻 Learn more about Dr. Joy here: https://www.poetofcode.com/  📖 Read Unmasking AI: https://fave.co/47Behe0 📺 Watch Coded Bias on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/ca/title/81328723  🤖 Read more about AI and the future of work: https://girlboss.com/blogs/read/tagged/ai 📷 Follow Girlboss Radio on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girlbossrally/  💻 Watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/girlboss  💌 Subscribe to our daily newsletter: https://girlboss.com/pages/newsletter  💼 Find your dream job or post open roles: https://jobs.girlboss.com/ 📚 Did you know Girlboss has courses? Check them out here: https://course.girlboss.com/collections

    40 min
  8. Feeling Stuck in Your Career? Tori Lazar Has Been There

    SEP 17

    Feeling Stuck in Your Career? Tori Lazar Has Been There

    Book your stay today at Breathless Riviera Cancun Resort & Spa and start making memories that last a lifetime. https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/mexico/breathless-riviera-cancun/brerc Ready for the next chapter of your career? Join Tori Lazar, former brand builder and marketing executive turned executive coach, to learn practical strategies and actionable steps that will help you create the career and personal life you’ve always envisioned. ✨ Join our waitlist here for 40% OFF, but hurry, we’re closing the doors to purchase on October 8th: https://girlboss.com/pages/girlboss-course-waitlist  Feeling stuck in your career? Tori Lazar has been there. Tori was a marketing executive at a VC-backed tech company with an amazing salary. But she couldn't shake the feeling that she wasn't happy. Then, she got laid off and it was the best thing that could have happened to her. Now, Tori is a strategic storyteller and executive coach who empowers multi-disciplinary women in tech, media, and finance through her coaching studio, How to Fck Up Well. She guides entrepreneurs and executives to transform adversity into growth, innovation, and improved leadership. And you may have seen Tori around on Girlboss with her advice column Now What? and career courses. Many of us experience periods where our jobs no longer inspire or engage us, leaving us feeling discontent and just “meh.” If you’re there right now then this episode is for you.  Tori fills us in on how to navigate through stagnant periods in our careers and discover a renewed sense of fulfillment outside of our 9-5s. She shares practical advice on handling feedback, managing social media comparison, and why you should seek support when feeling stuck. Tori also recommends taking the time to stop and reflect on your next move, rather than rushing into your next job, so you can realign with your personal goals and values. Seriously, what’s the rush anyway?!  👋 Follow Tori on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/torilazar/  👀 Read Tori’s advice column here: https://girlboss.com/pages/now-what  💻 Watch this episode on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/girlboss  🎧 Never miss an episode, subscribe to the Girlboss Radio newsletter   📷 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girlbossrally/  💌 Subscribe to our daily newsletter: https://girlboss.com/pages/newsletter  💼 Find your dream job or post open roles: https://jobs.girlboss.com/

    35 min

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Girlboss Radio is back with a new host and a renewed mission to help women achieve success on their own terms. Meet our host, Avery Francis! Francis is a veteran HR thought leader who specializes in implementing diversity, equity and inclusion practices in as many workplaces as possible through her consultancy, Bloom. Francis has been featured in Forbes and named a Top 40 Woman in Tech by Betakit. Her ethos? Work should work for all of us. The podcast features weekly chats with inspiring executives, founders and A-listers including filmmaker Domee Shi, mega-influencer Matilda Djerf, Knix founder Joanna Griffiths, and Netflix star Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, among others. Girlboss Radio is your destination for no-BS career advice—each episode, you'll walk away with tangible takeaways and success stories that'll help you level-up in your career *and* your life.

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