Under the Sisterhood

Elizabeth Elfenbein
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The Under the Sisterhood Podcast is where women's lived experiences become a catalyst for understanding, connection, and change. Hosted by Elizabeth Elfenbein, each conversation invites women from around the world to share their stories with honesty, courage, and vulnerability. Together, they explore the moments that shape our lives—from health and mental wellness to leadership, identity, relationships, caregiving, equity, and the many experiences that define what it means to be a woman. More than a podcast, Under the Sisterhood is a storysharing platform. Every conversation contributes to Women's Lived Experience Intelligence™, helping transform individual stories into insights that can shape healthcare, innovation, research, and culture. At Under the Sisterhood, we believe every woman's story matters. Through storysharing, we create space for women to be seen, heard, valued, and celebrated—one conversation at a time. Seasons & Special Editions Season 1: Being a Woman in Today's World Season 2: Women's March of Voices Season 3: Women Making the World Healthier Season 4: Women's March for Mental Wellness Season 5: Women's March for Change Special Editions: Under the Hood Vlogs • Women Investing in Women's Health • Women Making History Produced by Matt Butler with original music by Ayla Schafer.

  1. 6d ago

    Curiosity Changes Everything | Anna Citerella on Leadership, Advocacy & Women's Voices

    Today, we’re marching for change with Anna Citarrella, a daughter, sister, women’s advocate, strategic communications, public affairs, and institutional relations leader who has spent more than 25 years turning dialogue into action and building partnerships that create meaningful impact. From healthcare and medical technology to the beauty industry, Anna has built an international career leading communication, advocacy, and institutional relations across Europe. Following two decades at Johnson & Johnson in global leadership roles, she is embracing an exciting new professional challenge, continuing her mission to connect institutions, businesses, and society to build lasting impact for people.   Throughout her career, Anna has brought together institutions, industry, healthcare professionals, patient organizations, and civil society to address complex challenges and improve people’s lives. She has been a strategic advisor of C-suite executives distilling complex external, political and societal dynamics and insights into integrated strategies to support and elevate reputation, purpose and values of the organizations. She is a passionate advocate for inclusive leadership and cross-sector collaboration, believing that the most meaningful progress happens when diverse perspectives come together around a shared purpose. Her leadership has been recognized with the Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association Rising Star Award, while several of the multi-stakeholder advocacy and communication initiatives she has led have received Life Science Excellence Awards for their contribution to healthcare, sustainability, and public policy.   Beyond her professional life, Anna believes that the best leaders never stop learning. Whether through travel, art, meaningful conversations, or volunteering, she is constantly seeking new perspectives that help her build stronger relationships, inspire collaboration, and create positive impact. For Anna, leadership isn’t about having all the answers—it’s about bringing the right people together to find them.   If you haven’t already, please give us a quick review and rating on Apple podcasts and Spotify and don’t forget you can follow us FaceBook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube.

    Curiosity Changes Everything | Anna Citerella on Leadership, Advocacy & Women's Voices

  2. Jun 18

    Angélica Fuentes on Women's Empowerment, Leadership & Gender Equality

    Today, we’re marching for change with Angélica Fuentes, a mother, daughter, sister, and Mexican-American businesswoman, impact investor, entrepreneur, and lifelong advocate for women’s rights and gender equality. At just 29, Angélica was appointed CEO of Grupo Imperial, where she helped position the company as a leading force in Northern Mexico’s energy sector. She went on to serve as President of the Mexican Natural Gas Association, President of the APEC Business Energy Network, and later as CEO of Grupo Omnilife-Angelissima-Chivas, one of Mexico’s top corporations. Her commitment to women’s empowerment has shaped everything she has built, from Muvop, a microfinance and education platform focused on financial empowerment, to Mission Moms, created to support working mothers across the United States and Latin America. Most recently, she founded NOWFUL, a restorative wellness experience designed to support deep recovery, stress relief, and intentional living. Angélica has served with global organizations including UN Women, the World Economic Forum’s Gender Parity Programme, the UN Foundation’s Girl Up campaign, Global Dignity, the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Latino, and the Woodrow Wilson Center. Her leadership has been recognized by UN Women, the United Nations, PVBLIC Foundation, Maestro Cares Foundation, and Mercado Global for her lifelong commitment to advancing gender equality, dignity, and financial empowerment. If you haven’t already, please give us a quick review and rating on Apple podcasts and Spotify and don’t forget you can follow us FaceBook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube.

    Angélica Fuentes on Women's Empowerment, Leadership & Gender Equality

  3. Jun 4

    Advancing Women's and Children's Health Around the World with Dr. Vandana Arcot

    Today we’re marching for change with Dr. Vandana Arcot, a mother, daughter, sister, Physician, Philanthropist, Global Public Health Leader, and Founder of KOMSELJ, a non-profit consultancy focused on advancing women’s and children’s health and empowerment around the world.  For over 17 years, Vandana has partnered with international organizations like the United Nations and UNICEF to strengthen reproductive health, nutrition, HIV care, WASH, and girls’ education across 13+ countries in Southeast Asia, Africa, South America, and North America. Combining her medical background with her philanthropic leadership, she now educates organizations and donors on how to create meaningful change while honoring the communities they serve. About KOMSELJ KOMSELJ is dedicated to transforming communities by delivering innovative, sustainable, and inclusive solutions that drive meaningful impact.  Our mission is to empower individuals and groups through collaborative initiatives that strengthen local economies, promote equitable access to resources, and celebrate cultural heritage. We strive to create resilient, interconnected communities by leveraging technology, fostering partnerships, and prioritizing environmental stewardship. By embracing diversity and nurturing shared values, KOMSELJ aims to build a future where every community thrives, balancing progress with the preservation of traditions and the well-being of its people. If you haven’t already, please give us a quick review and rating on Apple podcasts and Spotify and don’t forget you can follow us FaceBook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube.

    Advancing Women's and Children's Health Around the World with Dr. Vandana Arcot

  4. May 29

    The Myth of Silent Endurance | A Conversation with Kayla Branstetter

    Today we’re marching for change with Kayla Branstetter a mother, daughter, sister, author and an English Instructor at Crowder College, where she teaches literature, creative nonfiction, and composition. She is a published writer with work appearing in more than forty journals worldwide and the author of a creative nonfiction book. A TEDx speaker and educator, her work centers on women’s health, narrative medicine, reproductive trauma, and the cultural expectations placed on women’s bodies and resilience. She is currently completing a Doctorate of Education in Healthcare with research focused on narrative medicine in women’s healthcare. Her forthcoming book, Don’t Be an Athena, examines reproductive health, medical gaslighting, and the myth of silent endurance through storytelling, research, and at times, dark humor. Don’t Be an Athena is a book and advocacy platform that uses creative nonfiction, research, and lived experience to examine women’s reproductive health, infertility, medical gaslighting, and trauma. It challenges the cultural myth that women should “power through” pain without complaint, offering a more compassionate, narrative-driven model for healthcare and self-worth. The project supports education, dialogue, and systemic change around women’s bodies and voices. If you haven’t already, please give us a quick review and rating on Apple podcasts and Spotify and don’t forget you can follow us FaceBook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube.

    The Myth of Silent Endurance | A Conversation with Kayla Branstetter

  5. May 21

    Marching for Humanity, Health, and Hope | A Conversation with Kayla Laserson

    Today we’re marching for change with Kayla F. Laserson, a mother, daughter, sister, and global health leader whose work has helped shape how the world understands, tracks, and responds to disease. Kayla is currently a Principal Officer of Surveillance and Epidemiology at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, where she leads efforts to design forward-looking, integrated surveillance systems across global health—building the infrastructure needed to better detect, respond to, and ultimately prevent disease at scale. With more than 25 years of leadership across institutions like the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Kayla has worked across the U.S., India, Kenya, and beyond—guiding global strategies in infectious disease control, immunization, and pandemic preparedness. She has overseen complex, multi-country initiatives, supported governments in strengthening health systems, and helped translate scientific evidence into policy and action. Her work sits at the intersection of science, systems, and collaboration—bringing together data, partnerships, and real-world implementation to improve health outcomes globally. If you haven’t already, please give us a quick review and rating on Apple podcasts and Spotify and don’t forget you can follow us FaceBook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube.

    Marching for Humanity, Health, and Hope | A Conversation with Kayla Laserson

  6. May 14

    Jamila Glean | Leadership, Equity, Dreams & Transformational Change

    Today we’re marching for change with Jamila Glean a mother, daughter, sister, executive, attorney, and program management leader whose 15-year career has been rooted in building systems that work for communities, for compliance, and for change.  As Senior Vice President at R.F. Wilkins Consultants, Inc., she oversees project management of compliance and outreach on the historic $20B+ JFK Airport Redevelopment Program, ensuring that the people and processes behind transformative infrastructure reflect the communities they serve. But Jamila's commitment to change does not stop at the boardroom door. She is the founder of JayDreamingg, an intuitive dream work practice where she analyzes the symbols and emotions within dreams to surface the subconscious truths and actionable steps needed to bring real-life dreams to life. Based in New York, she applies the same precision and analytical rigor she brings to multibillion-dollar programs to the deeply personal work of helping people understand themselves from the inside out. If you haven’t already, please give us a quick review and rating on Apple podcasts and Spotify and don’t forget you can follow us FaceBook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube.

    Jamila Glean | Leadership, Equity, Dreams & Transformational Change

  7. May 7

    Marching for Service, Love, and Healing | A Scientist’s Journey with Dr. Triparna Sen

    Today, we are Marching for Change with Dr. Triparna Sen, a scientist, leader, mentor, and global advocate, a daughter, a woman in science, and a force in translational cancer research whose work is redefining how we understand and treat lung cancer. Dr. Sen is a tenured Professor and Max Morehouse Chair in Cancer Research in the Division of Medical Oncology at The Ohio State University, where she also serves as Associate Director of Research and Director of the Lung Cancer Preclinical Therapeutic Platform. A scientist at the intersection of discovery and clinical impact, she has built a globally recognized research program focused on the biology of lung cancer, therapeutic resistance, and the identification of actionable vulnerabilities that can be rapidly translated into better outcomes for patients. Her work has transformed the field of small cell lung cancer. Dr. Sen was among the first to establish DNA damage response pathways as critical therapeutic targets in this disease, demonstrating that their inhibition not only suppresses tumor growth but also activates antitumor immunity through innate immune signaling. She has also led pioneering efforts to uncover how non small cell lung cancer evolves into small cell lung cancer under treatment pressure, a major clinical challenge, laying the foundation for new therapeutic strategies. Her discoveries have directly informed multiple clinical trials and biomarker driven approaches, shaping how we think about combination therapies and precision medicine in lung cancer. With more than 80 high impact publications and sustained funding from NIH NCI, Department of Defense, Lung Cancer Research Foundation, and IASLC, Dr. Sen is a leading voice in translational oncology. She serves as a Board Member of IASLC and has held key leadership roles across major international conferences, including conference co chair and program committee member across multiple global meetings. Beyond the lab and clinic, Dr. Sen is deeply committed to mentorship, building teams, and creating pathways for the next generation of scientists and physician leaders. She is a passionate advocate for equity and opportunity in STEM, using her platform to elevate and support women and underrepresented groups in science. Born and raised in India, Dr. Sen brings a global perspective to everything she does. She speaks English, Hindi, and Bengali, and carries with her the cultural depth and resilience that continue to shape her journey. Outside of science, she is a trained classical dancer and finds balance and strength through yoga, embodying both discipline and creativity in every aspect of her life. This is not just a career. It is a mission to transform cancer care, to push boundaries, and to create lasting change. Listen to Dr. Sen’s inspiring story. If you haven’t already, please give us a quick review and rating on Apple podcasts and Spotify and don’t forget you can follow us FaceBook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube.

    Marching for Service, Love, and Healing | A Scientist’s Journey with Dr. Triparna Sen

  8. Apr 30

    Dr. Rachel Elfenbein: The Hidden Economy, Women, Labor, and the Cost of Care

    Today we’re marching for change with Dr Rachel Elfenbein a mother, daughter, sister, women’s advocate and a sociologist, writer, researcher, educator, organizational capacity builder, policy advocate, and community organizer. She currently serves as the executive director of the Pennsylvania Alliance for Retired Americans, the retiree arm of the AFL-CIO, which advocates for retirement security for all workers in the U.S. Rachel led successful resident-based organizing and advocacy for affordable housing policies and programs in Washington State, including the establishment of the first community land trust for permanently affordable homes for working-class people in eastern Washington, Common Roots Housing Trust.  Rachel holds a Ph.D. in Sociology from Simon Fraser University, where she was elected departmental steward and later chair of the Teaching Support Staff Union. Her doctoral dissertation was published by University of Texas Press as the book, Engendering Revolution: Women, Unpaid Labor, and Maternalism in Bolivarian Venezuela. Rachel was a Fulbright Scholar to Venezuela and was awarded the Latin American Studies Association’s 2018 Helen Safa Award for research featured in Engendering Revolution.  Prior to completing her Ph.D., she ran participatory education, research, and organization-building programs around public health and human rights issues with workers, unions, and community organizations in southern Africa. Rachel also served in the U.S. Peace Corps in South Africa, where she led the foundation a children’s rights organization, Childline Mpumalanga. If you haven’t already, please give us a quick review and rating on Apple podcasts and Spotify and don’t forget you can follow us FaceBook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube.

    Dr. Rachel Elfenbein: The Hidden Economy, Women, Labor, and the Cost of Care
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The Under the Sisterhood Podcast is where women's lived experiences become a catalyst for understanding, connection, and change. Hosted by Elizabeth Elfenbein, each conversation invites women from around the world to share their stories with honesty, courage, and vulnerability. Together, they explore the moments that shape our lives—from health and mental wellness to leadership, identity, relationships, caregiving, equity, and the many experiences that define what it means to be a woman. More than a podcast, Under the Sisterhood is a storysharing platform. Every conversation contributes to Women's Lived Experience Intelligence™, helping transform individual stories into insights that can shape healthcare, innovation, research, and culture. At Under the Sisterhood, we believe every woman's story matters. Through storysharing, we create space for women to be seen, heard, valued, and celebrated—one conversation at a time. Seasons & Special Editions Season 1: Being a Woman in Today's World Season 2: Women's March of Voices Season 3: Women Making the World Healthier Season 4: Women's March for Mental Wellness Season 5: Women's March for Change Special Editions: Under the Hood Vlogs • Women Investing in Women's Health • Women Making History Produced by Matt Butler with original music by Ayla Schafer.

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  • Creator
    Elizabeth Elfenbein
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    223
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 © 2022 Under the Sisterhood LLC
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    Under the Sisterhood