Move with Power Shirley Lei and Esther Luo

In this episode, Esther and Shirley sit down with Callie, the founder and CEO of Waban Impact LLC, and alumna of Wellesley College. We discuss her passion in sustainable impact, her journey from management consultancy to entrepreneurship, and how she builds and taps into her various communities.

Trained as a consultant, Callie has collaborated with diverse entities, from governments and Fortune 500 companies to nonprofits and startups. Her expertise lies in helping organizations scale their social impact work internationally --to create meaningful change that ripples across communities and transcends borders.

Now, in her role as the founder of Waban Impact LLC, Callie partners with like-minded organizations and entrepreneurs. Waban Impact specializes in empowering various entities, including entrepreneurs, non-profits, foundations, and SMEs, to bolster resilience and amplify their impact.

We wrap up the discussion with a deep dive into how Callie supports her own mental health and personal growth while balancing the growing phase of her organization. We learned so much from this conversation!

#NonProfit #Consultancy #CEO #Entrepreneurship #SelfCare #Innovation #PurposeDriven #Empowerment

In this episode, we sit down with Oluwakemi "Kemi" Oritsejafor, the organizer behind MYCO, a three-day Earth Day summit event on Apr 19th-21st at Brooklyn Commons — an exploration of the climate and environmental justice movement and its intersections with racial, gender, and queer liberation -- and a moment for pause, inspiration, and restoration. (Note: link to MYCO's EventBrite below!)
Kemi's multifaceted prowess as an entrepreneur, creative, climate leader, and more, is a true source of inspiration for all of us on the journey to pursue an authentic life and career, aligned with our passions and values. In addition to her work as a climate organizer, Kemi is also the founder of SOLA Market, a buy, sell, and trade art materials marketplace with the mission of making art production more accessible, and the special projects manager at B Lab US & Canada, the organization behind B Corp certifications.
Kemi's journey toward entrepreneurship, creative expression, and climate justice began with their upbringing, shaping their unwavering commitment and sense of responsibility to make a difference. Through their work at B Lab, Kemi is able to strategically focus on areas that align with their passion, seamlessly blending professional endeavors with personal mission. Their leadership extends beyond the workplace as the organizer of MYCO, a transformative 3-day event dedicated to fostering collaboration and innovation for climate justice.
Throughout the conversation, Kemi shares insights into her entrepreneurial journey as well as self-care practices, essential for navigating the demands of her various endeavors. The episode offers invaluable advice for individuals seeking to align their passions with their careers, emphasizing the power of perseverance and purpose-driven action.
Join us as we explore Kemi's perspective on what it means to "move with power" in today's world. Their resilience and dedication serve as a beacon of inspiration for anyone striving to create positive change.
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And... join Kemi, Shirley, and Esther in-person this weekend at MYCO -- details and tickets below!
MYCO is NYC’s newest collective gathering ground for climate leaders, and the professionals, artists, and activists seeking to nurture their commitment to combating the climate crisis through intersectionality with global movements.
Join our network of climate and environmental justice leaders, professionals, activists, and artists for THREE days of impact-building, art-making, and restoration:
MYCOgrow--MYCOmake--MYCOrest 
Exploring the climate and environmental justice movement and its intersections with racial, gender, and queer liberation, this event features:

Panel discussions
Networking sessions
Sustainable art market
Professional and art-making workshops 
Meditation, conversation, and play

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/myco-nyc-tickets-872179531457?aff=ebdsoporgprofile
#ClimateJustice #Sustainability #EarthDay #Leadership #SelfCare #Innovation #PurposeDriven #Empowerment

In this episode of the "Move with Power" podcast, hosts Shirley and Esther sit down with the remarkable Scout Brisson, CEO of De Soi, a consumer beverage brand of non-alcoholic apéritifs made with natural adaptogens founded by Katy Perry and Morgan McLachlan.

Scout shares her background as a middle child and a crew athlete in school, to graduating from MIT and her foray into management consulting at McKinsey. After her experience in early-stage venture and founding her own better-for-you food brand, Scout joined De Soi as the General Manager in the brand’s infancy, and later stepped into the CEO role.

Scout’s entrepreneurial spirit takes the spotlight as she reveals her unwavering passion and deep knowledge for consumer brands, illuminating the impactful journey she is charting for De Soi. With her genuine and approachable energy, Scout offers listeners a glimpse into the challenges and triumphs of building a disruptive early-stage brand.

Throughout the episode, we also explore the personal side of leadership: how Scout continues to practice her growth mindset as CEO, and how she brings value to leading her team with diverse backgrounds and expertise.

Tune in as Scout shares invaluable insights gleaned along her incredible and fast-paced journey. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur or seeking inspiration to fuel your ambitions, this episode aims to leave you feeling empowered and motivated to unleash your full potential!

#PersonalGrowth #Leadership #CEO #Entrepreneur #ConsumerBrands #Marketing #Growth #Motivation #PowerMove

In this week’s episode, hosts Shirley and Esther unfold Y Combinator S23 founder Albert Mao’s launch into the realm of LLM / AI and establishing his company VectorShift.

Albert Mao, an enthusiast for data-driven solutions and AI applications, explored automation solutions for enterprises with his buddy/co-founder from college until landing on and launching VectorShift. Post graduation, Albert embarked on his career as a management consultant and upon getting accepted to join the YC S23 batch, Albert went to the West Coast and participated in the intensive YC bootcamp. At the bootcamp, he fully developed the idea, grew sales, and matured into a start up that has raised millions from investors.

The episode also delves into the challenges Albert had to overcome, and the lessons he learned throughout the pivotal moments of his journey with VectorShift. He openly shares the barriers confronted, and discusses how he manages his wellbeing and mental health along the way.

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In this week’s episode, hosts Shirley and Esther delve into the Yanni Li’s journey establishing herself in the realm of academia and transitioning into the corporate world.

Passionate about bridging communities and fostering mutual understandings on international relations perspectives, Yanni founded and lead the US-China Better Relations Coalition during Covid, building an organization across North America and Asia. We explore how Yanni’s upbringing moving across countries fueled her curiosity for the various cultures and people encountered during her journey. We also learned how her interests in Art History and East Asian Studies at Wellesley and Stanford shaped her worldview.

As we hit a pivotal moment of Yanni’s life, transitioning from academia to the corporate world, we discussed the important lessons learned and future outlooks.

Lastly, we learn about how she manages wellbeing and mental health through out her journey which hopes to provide practical advice for listeners in school or starting their careers.

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Shirley and Esther are back -- this time with a introspective episode on their personal lessons in life and work at the quarter life mark.

In this episode, we're getting raw and real about the ah-ha moments navigating our evolving professional careers as twenty-somethings -- from realizing our true priorities, to shedding perfectionism, to taking ownership and finding your voice, to being present and living in the now, and more.

The journey of self growth and discovery is messy but ultimately rewarding -- so join us as we explore the highs, lows, and invaluable lessons learned at the quarter-life mark!

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#careers #mentalhealth #women #leadership #personalgrowth #selfdiscovery