In this episode, Kara Stevens — AKA the Frugal Feminista and author of Heal Your Relationship with Money — brings her signature honesty and compassion to a candid conversation about all things money. Learn the tactical ways you can save, invest, build wealth and retire, without sacrificing today. And explore how your emotional relationship with money is impacting your […]
Turn Every Hour into a “Happier Hour”
In today’s fast-paced world, time often feels like our scarcest resource. UCLA Professor Cassie Holmes, author of the groundbreaking book Happier Hour, offers a revolutionary approach to reclaiming time by sharing research-backed strategies to turn every hour into a “happier hour.” In this episode, discover how to allocate your time to bring true fulfillment, not […]
Get Unstuck with Goal-Setting
Whether you want to launch a business or adopt a new workout routine, setting a goal can mean the difference between dreaming about it and doing it. In this episode, which is a replay from the 2022 California Conference for Women, ClassPass founder Payal Kadakia will share her unique goal-setting method. Learn to push through […]
The Biggest Little Word to Ask Yourself Before Holding a Meeting
Pre-COVID, nearly 3 out of 4 people considered meetings a waste of time, according to a Harvard Business Review study. And some of the most successful leaders in the world, such as Richard Branson, famously avoided them. But now that many people are returning to the office, we have an opportunity to approach them differently […]
Reader Responses from Women’s History Month Poll: Women You’d Like to Take to Lunch
For Women’s History Month, we asked: Which women from history would you most like to take to lunch? Many of you suggested a wide range of women from performers to changemakers to spiritual leaders. Highlights appear below, slightly edited for brevity and clarity. Josephine Baker. She lived out her values and principles with courage and […]
James Clear on How to Keep Your New Year’s Resolutions
Show Notes: Habits are not a finish line to be crossed. They’re a lifestyle to be lived. They’re something to stick to, day in and day out. In this episode, leading expert and best-selling author on habits James Clear will help you keep those New Year’s resolutions. Sharing proven and actionable tips, learn how to […]
An Executive Coach Shares Her Hard-Won Insights into Finding Your Voice, and Strength, in 2020
One truth about tumultuous times like these is that it can be difficult to get a sense of perspective—the kind that allows you to take a bigger view than the day’s headlines and begin to find your voice, your strength, and your role in a changing world. That’s why, this month, we are happy to […]
Suze Orman Has Some Advice for You: About Money, the Future of Work, and More
In a recent exclusive interview with the Conferences for Women, Suze Orman—America’s best-known financial advisor to women—was characteristically outspoken money, the future of work, and more. Orman, the author of 10 consecutive New York Times bestsellers and winner of two Emmy Awards, recently came out of a short-lived retirement to again advise women about a […]
3 Ways Employers Can Support Women (and We Can Support Ourselves) Now
It’s no secret that working women are facing unsustainable new challenges this year. Many working mothers have lost access to good childcare. Many working women without children are taking on new eldercare responsibilities. And even those without new caregiving demands are burdened by the fears and loneliness of these times. “Everybody’s lives have been upended. […]
Creating Your Authentic Personal Brand In These Times – with Yai Vargas
COVID-19 has greatly changed the way we network—requiring us to be more innovative than ever, especially with our use of technology. So, how should you think about building a strong personal brand in this new environment? In this episode, Yai Vargas, branding guru and founder and CEO of The Latinista, offers actionable ways to create […]