VEST Her Podcast

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VEST Her Podcast

A podcast exploring the invisible barriers holding women back in the workplace and sharing stories of women navigating careers and building power collectively. 

  1. Establishing Goals and Accountability Systems

    JAN 18

    Establishing Goals and Accountability Systems

    In this episode, we dive into why plans, goals, and resolutions often fail—and how to overcome those challenges. We introduce the WOOP Framework (Wish, Outcome, Obstacle, Plan) to help you create a personalized action plan and share practical resources to keep you on track all year long.We’re also sharing key takeaways from a session we hosted for VEST Members, our peer network of women professionals. You’ll learn effective strategies for planning your goals, setting up systems of accountabil...

    44 min
  2. Confronting Ageism at Work

    12/30/2024

    Confronting Ageism at Work

    In this episode we talked about Ageism at Work with Maureen Wiley Clough, host of the acclaimed podcast It Gets Late Early. In it we unpacked the unique challenges women face as we progress in our career and share actionable strategies for overcoming age-related obstacles and redefining our career trajectories at any age.For our guest full bio and show notes go to www.vesther.co/podcast This episode is brought to you by VEST, a peer network for women professionals and investment fund inv...

    44 min
  3. The Art of Speaking with Impact and Presence

    11/25/2024

    The Art of Speaking with Impact and Presence

    Your personal brand is the sum of how others perceive you—your strengths, the expertise they associate with you, and the way you communicate your skills and personality both in person and online. But why is having a personal brand so important? Throughout your career, one thing is certain: you will need to pivot. Pivots are inevitable, often unexpected. Whether it’s a layoff, taking breaks to care for loved ones, or another curveball, having a strong professional brand already in place gives ...

    47 min
  4. Women's Political and Civic Engagement

    10/19/2024

    Women's Political and Civic Engagement

    Discover the invisible barriers that hold women back from seizing their rightful places in political and civic spaces. In this episode, Andy Moore, founder of Let’s Fix This and Executive Director of the National Association of Nonpartisan Reformers, speaks with Mia Barros, founder of Voluntarios por Kamala, Blaire Postman, Founder of Cat Ladies for Kamala, and Cortney Tunis, former Executive Director of Pantsuit Nation. In it, they discuss the fear many women experience around political enga...

    45 min
  5. Redefining Gender Roles: Lead Dads and Equitable Parenting

    09/25/2024

    Redefining Gender Roles: Lead Dads and Equitable Parenting

    In this episode VEST Member Claudia Naím-Burt co-founder and COO of Keep Company, a group learning platform helping employers care for the caregivers on their teams, talks to Paul Sullivan, former New York Times financial columnist and founder The Company of Dads, a platform supporting “Lead Dads”—men who are the “go-to” parents whether they work full-time, part-time, or are devoting all their time to their families.Join us as we talk about how we as a society and company leaders should embra...

    1 hr
  6. Redefining Womanhood: Embracing Multiple Identities and Overcoming Stereotypes

    08/27/2024

    Redefining Womanhood: Embracing Multiple Identities and Overcoming Stereotypes

    In this episode, we're joined by Dr. Vanessa Scaringi, a licensed psychologist and co-owner of CALM Counseling in Austin, TX. Dr. Scaringi recently authored an insightful article in TIME magazine examining the psychological effects of modern identity trends like the "soft girl" and "tradwife" movements, which are gaining popularity among Gen-Z women.Together, we'll dive into the psychological implications of these trends, including the "childless cat lady" stereotype and the polarization of w...

    53 min
  7. Future of Work As It Relates To Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Anti-DEI Era

    07/22/2024

    Future of Work As It Relates To Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Anti-DEI Era

    In this episode we talk to Shalynne Jackson, Oklahoma City's Chief Equity Officer, and Mikeale Campbell, Diversity & Inclusion Program Manager at Williams on the topic of Future of Work as it relates to inclusion. We talk about SHRM's decision to remove the word “equity” from DEI due to the anti-DEI movement. If and how companies should evolve DEI efforts. How executives can address the wrongful implication that DEI efforts mean giving preference to unqualified candidates and more.This ep...

    54 min
  8. Women in Politics and the Path to Sustained Representation

    06/25/2024

    Women in Politics and the Path to Sustained Representation

    In this episode VEST Member Terra-Branson Thomas, Senior Policy Advisor at Clause Law and former Secretary of the Nation for the Muscogee Creek Nation talks about the Status of Women in Politics with Kelly Dittmar, Associate Professor of Political Science at Rutgers University and Director of Research at the Center for American Women and Politics at Eagleton Institute of Politics. Kelly is a published author in the field of Gender and Politics. She is also an influential expert in the field, ...

    53 min
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A podcast exploring the invisible barriers holding women back in the workplace and sharing stories of women navigating careers and building power collectively. 

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  • Creator
    VEST Her Members and Guests
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    48
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2025 VEST Her Podcast
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