Women with Cool Jobs
Women with Cool Jobs features rock-star women who have unique, trailblazing, and innovative careers. It empowers you to learn about different career options, imagine yourself in a new role, and fosters a sense of the opportunities that exist today. Plus, learn actionable steps you can take to begin on a similar path or one that's all your own.
Episodes
Pushing Pause on the Podcast. Maycember, Teaching Elementary Students, & My Podcast Guesting Program, with Julie Berman
6 Years Recording. Every Other Wednesday. Countless Women with Cool Jobs. No sponsors. Just inspiration!Saying that this podcast has changed my life is an understatement. These women are trailblazing, innovating, and leading across industries, trades, and businesses. They have shared their stories with such passion, chutzpah, and the gift of a raw and unfiltered look at the behind-the-scenes and i
Welders, Sheet Metal Worker, Crane Operator, Oh My! Learn From Two Women Excelling in Trades, with Rachel Miller and Letty Bejarano (Recorded During the "Women with Cool Jobs" LIVE 2026 Event)
This interview features Rachel Miller and Letty Bejarano, two women excelling in trades like welding, sheet metal work, and crane operation. They share their journeys, challenges, and advice for women interested in entering these fields, highlighting the importance of union apprenticeships, implementing boundaries, and overcoming workplace barriers.Letty is a a sheet metal worker, welder, and silv
Award-Winning Producer, Entrepreneur, and Arts Leader Turns Creative Passion Into a Profitable Career, with Diane Strand of JDS Productions
Diane Strand, a former Hollywood producer and life-long arts participant and advocate, shares how mastering the art of storytelling through a producer's lens became the foundation for her career and her way to contribute to her broader community. From navigating Hollywood’s glitz and glamour on shows like General Hospital and Friends, to building a seven-figure media company, actors studio, a
Hospitality Interior Designer For Sports Stadiums and Arenas Uses Design as Storytelling Tool, with Edith Ponciano of EP Atelier
Edith Ponciano is a hospitality interior designer who transforms hospitality spaces, such as boutique hotels, upscale restaurants, stadiums, and innovative sports arenas. After working at one of the world's largest design companies for about a decade, Edith started her boutique design agency, EP Atelier. Together with a small and mighty team of professionals, they transform design aspiration
Flip-Flops, Scarves, & Relatability: Storytelling Secrets for Standout Podcast Guesting, with Julie Berman (Shorties ep.)
What do flip-flops and a box of scarves have to do with being an unforgettable storyteller? In this episode, I share how everyday details unlock the real secret to powerful storytelling: Relatability. You'll learn:The difference between vulnerability and relatabilityHow everyday moments, emotions, and small details can turn a simple story into a powerful, relatable one you can use on podcasts
Are You The Gatekeeper? Why You Need To Open The Gates and Share Your Story! with Host Julie Berman (Shorties ep.)
Are you the gatekeeper?When I first started my degree in journalism and PR, we often talked about the gatekeepers in traditional media… the publisher, the producer, the journalist, the editor. Other people were in charge of deciding if your voice would be heard on television, in print media, or on the radio. The gatekeepers controlled the access.Podcasting allows you to share your story in the mo
How a Little League Jersey Reminded Me About the Most Important Tip to Engage Listeners When Sharing Your Stories, with Host Julie Berman (Shorties ep.)
Whether you're sharing as a guest on a podcast, in your career, or with friends, mastering storytelling can change everything. In this episode, I share how my middle son's Little League jersey reminded me of one of the most important tips for storytelling and how you can incorporate it into your own storytelling.This simple detail can turn your everyday experiences into powerful narrativ
2x Olympic Gold Medalist in Bobsleigh and World Rugby Hall of Famer Teaches Us How to Trailblaze and Create Our Own Path, with Heather Moyse (Replay)
Heather Moyse is a 2x Olympic gold medalist (who competed in 4 Olympics games), a three-sport national athlete, a World Rugby Hall of Famer, a motivational speaker, an author, and a coach.Heather started training just five months before her first Olympics at the age of 27 in 2-person bobsleigh, with her last Olympic competition at the age of 39.In this episode, she shares specific techniques and m
CEO of Public Benefits Corporation Brings Mission-Driven Aid to Communities in Response to Public Health Emergencies, Natural Disasters, and Financial Hardships, with Brittany Christenson, CEO of AidKit
Brittany Christenson proves that you don't have work at a nonprofit to positively impact your community and beyond. Brittany is the CEO of AidKit, a Public Benefits Corporation, that helps government agencies and nonprofits administer aid programs throughout the United States. She considers her role as chief executive as holding the compass...helping her team row in the same direction to reac
Isn't It Ironic? Why I Never Thought I'd Be Sharing My Podcast on YouTube, with Host Julie Berman
When I started the podcast in early 2020, my goal with doing an audio format was two-fold: So women could share their own stories in their own voice. To avoid, at ALL costs, being on camera.Haha. Almost six years later, and I have found myself completely re-evaluating!I chat about the irony of now experimenting with publishing this podcast as AUDIO and as VIDEO on YouTube when that was the absolut
Water Gilding Artist Celebrates Women's Strength, Resilience, and Power with 24k Gold, with Shirley Yang Crutchfield
To look at Shirley Yang Crutchfield's gilded, 24k gold-leaf art portraits of women means you notice the details, the nuance, the shine, and the artistry. What you may not know is that up until a few years ago, she was in the tech world, not the art world. After convincing master water gilders to teach her the ways of their art only 2 years ago, she has already been recognized for exceptional
Step Into 2026 Intentionally by Creating a Vision Board (for Adults & Kids), with Host Julie Berman (Shorties ep.)
In this last episode of 2025, I wanted to share a tangible way that you can start 2026 intentionally. Consider it a new tool in your tool belt!I share about using vision boards as an easy, actionable tool and provide some simple prompts to get you (plus, kids you know and love) thinking about what you want or don't want in 2026 and beyond. Empower YOURSELF to step into the woman you want to
Singing Facilitator Helps You Befriend Your Voice Through Singing Circles, with Fiona Maria
Singing Facilitator, Fiona Maria, uses singing circles to help people reconnect with their voice... even when they're convinced they can't sing. Fiona leads singing circles that help people release previous voice shame, calm their nervous system, and experience the joy and belonging that come from singing with others.She teaches the songs by ear, so no musical background is needed. There
Curiosity As The Compass: Celebrating 5 Years of "Women With Cool Jobs" Podcast, with Guest Cohost Jillian Speece and Host Julie Berman
What if curiosity isn’t just a personality trait? In fact, it could be the compass that points us toward who we’re meant to become.In this special 5-year, podversary episode of "Women With Cool Jobs," my amazing friend and award-winning musician and filmmaker, Jillian Speece, joins me for a deeply personal conversation about how this podcast came to life...and how curiosity has acted as
A Powerful (and Free!) Tool to Find Your Next Cool Job: Informational Interviews, with Host Julie Berman
If you’re questioning your next career move, feeling stuck in your job search, or wondering what else is possible for you… this episode is for you. I’m sharing a widely overlooked (yet totally awesome!) career strategy that has changed the trajectory of my own life: Informational Interviews. You’ll learn:✨ Why informational interviews open doors traditional networking may not ✨ How a simple 15–20
The Power of “Too” Thinking to Create More Possibilities in Your Own Life, with Host Julie Berman (Shorties ep)
I went to a great women’s event and was fine talking to everyone EXCEPT for one woman, who was intimidating to me because she did such cool things. She was empowering women by helping share their stories.When I got home, I reflected on why I felt so awkward and why the conversation didn’t flow as easily as with the other cool ladies I chatted with previously (whom I also admired.) I came up with T
Bali Wellness Sanctuary Founder Creates Exclusive Retreats for Women, with Chelsea Ross of Goddess Retreats
Chelsea Ross is the founder of Goddess Retreats, an award-winningwellness sanctuary in Bali that is a safe and supportive community for women seeking self-discovery and connection. She launched the world's first luxury, women-only surf and yoga retreat in 2003, long before it became mainstream. At that time, men and boys were often the only ones participating in the sport of surfing. She prov
Civilian Operational Psychologist Supports Air Force Pararescue Team Helping Them Mentally Prepare for Missions, with Dr. Amanda Alexander
Civilian Operational Psychologist, Dr. Amanda Alexander, is part of the U.S. Air Force 57th Rescue Squadron based in Italy where her job is to help these high-performing service members mentally prepare for missions. The pararescue team's mission priorities are to conduct day and night personnel recovery operations in combat environments. The military personnel also support civil search and r
Chief Medical Examiner Investigator for Utah Mixes Investigative, Medical, and Legal Skills to Improve Public Health, with Dr. Cory Russo
Dr. Cory Russo is the Chief Medical Examiner Investigator of the Utah Office of the Medical Examiner (OME). This means she supervises all of the OME investigations for the entire state of Utah, which is an almost 85,000-mile area. She combines investigative medical, and legal skills to improve public health and also (Perhaps surprisingly!) to help the living.Dr. Russo manages a team of approximate
How Decisions and Pivotzz Create Our Life (Julie Launches New Biz "Pivotzz") and Inspo From Allyson Felix, with Host Julie Berman
Our decisions and pivotzz (spelling intended! *wink*) create our life. And as women, we are always evolving! We do it so innately that we don't always notice or give ourselves credit. I share about my new business "Pivotzz" where I help 6- and 7-figure female entrepreneurs or small-business owners who know it's time for something new with words, visuals, and storytelling.Curiou
Poet and Author Captures the Essence of Motherhood, with Jess Urlichs
London Times best-selling author and poet, Jess Urlichs, captures the essence of motherhood in the most poignant, soul-filling ways that speak to the every-day experiences that are so hard to iterate in words. Learn how she goes from realizing this is a childhood passion and talent to later sharing her heart with the world as she enters into motherhood and captures all of the beautiful nuances of
Doing Something New? You're One of the Brave Ones, with Host Julie Berman
If you're in a season of change and find yourself wanting to try new things, the idea of possible rejection and failure can stop you before you start.As I'm in a season of evolution myself, I've been thinking a lot about what it takes to start something new. I've also been reading Worthy by IT Cosmetics founder and entrepreneur, Jamie Kern Lima. One of my absolute favorite lear
Beauty Brand Founder Celebrates South-Asian Culture While Appealing To The Mainstream Market Because of Community, Representation, and Inclusivity
Beauty brand founder, Priyanka Ganjoo, created Kulfi Beauty with a mission to celebrate South-Asian culture and allowing room for embracing diversity, community, and joy. In just a few years, Priyanka went from being on the corporate side of the beauty industry to launching the first South Asian-owned makeup brand in all Sephora stores across North America. She is driven by a mission to celebrate
Questioning the Subconscious or Unspoken Rules You Make for Yourself: Are They Still Serving You? with Host Julie Berman (My Birthday Episode!)
4 decades down, 100+ women with cool jobs, and (hopefully) MANY more decades to come... It's my 41st birthday, and I was thinking about the rules we make for ourselves.Are there subconscious or unspoken rules you've made for yourself? Do you KNOW what they are? Have you realized you're doing them? How long have you been doing them for? How did you come up with them? Do you remember?
Merchant Mariner Drives Ships Around the World, with Taylor Crisci
Taylor Crisci is one of those women who immediately impresses you -- not only because she's smart, down-to-earth, and kind, but ALSO because she is (literally) going places and doing cool things! Amongst her adventures as a merchant mariner, she's driven through the Panama Canal, fought off pirates, and circumnavigated the world. She currently works for a research ship out of Asia, the U
Executive Speech Coach Helps Professionals Be Captivating Storytellers by Making the Complex Clear, with Ruth Milligan
Executive Speech Coach and Trainer Ruth Milligan has a special way with words, because she has been in the business of storytelling in many different forms over the years. She considers stories as fundamental: “A story... is a bridge between something I know and care about and [something] you will hopefully know and care about." It's that critical puzzle piece for what connects the audie
Reconsidering What's "Right" For You In Different Life Stages, with Host Julie Berman (Shorties ep)
I just finished a Vision Board workshop with 4th and 5th graders, and the experience totally had me reconsidering a belief about myself that I thought was fixed and done. Turns out, pondering the possibilities with these awesome kids led me to reconsider my own possibilities and what was "right" for me now.I hope this episode will remind you that you're not the same person you were
Why Being Obsessed Can Help You Start Something New and the Secret for How to Stay Consistent, with Host Julie Berman (Shorties ep)
While being "obsessed" with something may often have a negative connotation, it can make all the difference when it comes to starting something new!Being obsessed can mean:Being deeply in love with or curious about somethingBeing so interested in a topic that you're not going to let it goPursuing something with extreme passion and intentionalityYou can use it to fuel persistence, ov
Social Entrepreneur Uses Manicures and Makeovers to Connect Generations of Women, with Rachel Doyle of Glamour Gals
Rachel Doyle is a social entrepreneur and the CEO of Glamour Gals, a nonprofit organization that combines both the older and younger generations' mutual love of manicures and makeovers as a powerful tool to bridge the gap between generations and reduce loneliness. Glamour Gals inspires and organizes teen volunteers to provide ongoing companionship and complimentary manicures and makeovers to
Creative-Brand-Studio Marketing CEO (Part of An All-Women Executive Team) Redefines Creative Agency Work, with Katie Hooper
Katie Hooper is the CEO and cofounder of a creative brand studio, and she and her ALL-WOMEN executive team are doing something revolutionary! While leadership roles in the advertising and marketing industry have historically been male-dominated, Katie led an all-women-powered buyout of her company, Notorious111 (formerly HZDG), and is currently transitioning the agency to a new era of leadership.
Insights and Innovation Manager (Food Scientist) Uses Sensory Science to Create the Drinks You Love, with Nikki Wollak
Nikki Wollak is an Insights and Innovation Manager (a food scientist) at a flavor and beverage development company. Her job is all about making things taste amazing. From running taste tests to translating TikTok food trends into real product ideas, Nikki’s work lives at the intersection of science, creativity, and what consumers will be thirsty for in the future. Nikki shares how flavors are deve
Chief Medical Examiner Helps Protect the Living By Solving the Mysteries of How People Died, with Dr. Deirdre Amaro of the Utah Office of the Medical Examiner
Dr. Deirdre Amaro, the Chief Medical Examiner of the Utah Office of the Medical Examiner (OME), believes in the strong ties between solving the mysteries of how people die and how this critical work helps to protect the living. She has a unique role in that she actively does the post-mortem exam, looks at things under a microscope, and analyzes toxicology results while also stepping into her execu
Veterinary Chief Medical Officer Helps Beloved Pets Stay Healthy and Happy, with Dr. Alea Harrison of Banfield Pet Hospital
Dr. Alea Harrison is the Chief Medical Officer of Banfield Pet Hospital where she supports the practice’s 3,600 veterinarians across 1000 hospitals throughout the United States to deliver high-quality, preventive care to millions of pets every year.Dr. Harrison has been with Banfield for more than 17 years. She started as a veterinarian in the practice’s hospitals in 2006 and has had progressive l
Starting is Easy, Staying Consistent is Hard: Lessons From Podcasting (5 Years!), with Host Julie Berman
"Is it hard to do a podcast?" is one of the most common questions I get asked after people learn that I have a podcast.It's not hard to start. The HARD part is being consistent. It's doing it and then continuing to create it once the initial sparkles and warm fuzzies wear off, and you're supposed to contact a guest, or record an intro, or talk with an editor, and you just
Susie Moore on Why Good Enough Is and the Importance of Having a Bias Towards Action (Shorties ep)
Susie Moore shares why good enough IS in her book, "Let It Be Easy" (one of my absolute favorite books)! Having a bias towards action AND being okay starting out imperfectly with something new are a powerful combination. **Welcome to "Shorties" -- quick episodes that help you discover more possibilities for how you approach life, in addition to learning the possibilities for co
Marine Biologist and Animal Trainer Inspires People to Care for Ocean Animals, with Kristyn Plancarte (Replay)
Kristyn Plancarte is a marine biologist and animal behavior expert with more than a decade of experience. She has worked with marine mammals like sea otters, sea lions, walruses, false killer wales, African penguins, and beluga whales. She ensures their health and welfare; trains them to perform specific actions like doing eye drops, giving a blood sample, or spraying the audience with water; and
Scott Dome on Your Favorite Version of You & Why Paying Attention to These Details Will Impact Your Life (Shorties ep)
Scott Dome's quote about noticing may sound obvious.Yet, if you can really understand the details and nuances of when you come to life and when you truly feel like YOU, you've found some magical keys. You can help yourself unlock many new doors that can positively affect how you move through the world and add in what brings you the most fulfillment and joy.**Welcome to "Shorties&quo
Digital Publisher and Event Producer Shares the Magic of the Hamptons, with Vanessa Gordon
Vanessa Gordon went from English as a Second Language (ESL) and fitness teacher to the CEO and Publisher of a digital publication and runs an event production and consulting business based on her love of the Hamptons of Long Island. As a Hampton's native, she has deep ties and relationships that allow her to share the magic of where she's from and why she loves it through her digital co
Jen Gottlieb's Rule of 51 Percent & Why It Means You Can Go All In Now (Shorties ep)
Do we need to be 100% ready or believe in ourselves 100% to get started?Jen Gottlieb argues, "No!" I share one of my favorite concepts from Jen's book Be Seen. This is a powerful concept (especially for over-researchers, over-planners, or perfectionists) that just may change your life and help you go all in now.**Welcome to "Shorties" -- quick episodes that help you discov
Life Coach, Author & Podcast Host Shares Why We Don't Have to Be Perfect, We Just Have to Start, with Susie Moore
Sometimes, we are lucky enough to meet the people we admire who have mentored us from afar, and Susie Moore is one of those people for me. Susie Moore is a world-renowned life coach, author, and host of the top-rated Apple podcast, Let It Be Easy. She brings joy, fun and perspective to different areas of life in a way that no one else can. She's a sought-after expert for media outlets and has
On Being Fully Present Now -- Year End Reflections & a New Quarter Century, with Host Julie Berman
Come 2025, many of us have now existed for a QUARTER century in the 2000s. WOAH! When I realized this, combined with the fact that I would be a parent for a decade, and that I have been doing this podcast for a half decade come 2025, it blew my mind.I share some year-end reflections & realizations, plus a beautiful quote about being fully present now and WHY it is so important for us all.Happy
Women's Travel Company Founder Empowers Women of All Ages to Explore the World, with Doni Belau of Girls’ Guide to the World
Now in her third career, Doni Belau founded the women-only tour company called Girls’ Guide to the World in 2009. What started off as a love for France and showing others how magical it was led into providing what is now a very curated, intentional world-wide travel experience for solo women to experience the world together in small groups.There is a huge range of options that includes sixty tours
Buttermaker and Dairy Farmer Create Artisan Butter from Rare Guernsey Cows, with Jen & Julie Orchard of Royal Guernsey Creamery
Sisters Jen and Julie Orchard of Royal Guernsey Creamery are a buttermaker and a dairy farmer, respectively, who produce small-batch, artisan butter using cream from their own herd of Guernsey cows. The self-named "Butterettes" are 7th generation diary farmers that make four types of artisan, European-style butter. Jen & Julie started Royal Guernsey Creamery in 2020, and by 2023, th
Dog Trainer and Canine Expert Creates Nonprofit Organization Dedicated to Providing Service Dogs to Combat Veterans with PTSD, with Shannon Walker of Northwest Battle Buddies
Shannon Walker is an esteemed canine expert, renowned dog trainer, and the CEO and founder of Northwest Battle Buddies -- a non-profit organization dedicated to providing service dogs to combat veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). These precisely-trained dogs (and their precisely-trained humans!) provide veterans a way forward, when they may not have seen one. The service dogs allo
Actress Shares Journey of Getting a Career-Defining Role on Disney Sitcom, with Mimi Gianopulos
Actress Mimi Gianopulos shares about what it's like to be at the inflection point of getting her career-defining role on the Disney sitcom “Wizards Beyond Waverly Place.” It's clear how much she loves her job, which she says is professional make-believe!Mimi knew as a young girl that she wanted to be an actress, and she was always chatty at school and loved making other students laugh.
Yes, And... an Improv Game AND Also a Philosophy On Living an Expansive Life, with Host Julie Berman
While you may know "Yes, And..." as an improv game, it also can be a life philosophy.We can be this AND that.We can do this AND that.We can have this AND that.We are multi-faceted, multi-talented, complex women.We don't have to choose between being, doing or having. We can choose YES, AND...~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Totally obsessed with how many women with cool job
Fear of Failure & The Box -- A Quick Story To Help You Get Started and Move Past Fear of Failure and Perfectionist Tendencies
Failure is not the end. Perfectionistic efforts don't always create perfect outcomes. In this solo episode, Julie shares a story about The Box, which is a reminder that we already have what's needed to get started -- we often just don't give ourselves the credit and we're scared of failing or not doing it perfectly. An incredible teacher shared "The Box" example with
Mixed Media Artist Creates New Medium Using Food and Flowers to Create Chic Fashionistas, with Meredith Wing of Moomooi
Meredith Wing creates whimsical, gorgeous, fashion-forward mixed media artwork using food and flowers. Whether it's a coconut wedding dress, a broccoli crop top with matching earrings, rainbow-colored pasta capris, or a dusty-rose-petal skirt, these illustrations are of women who are not only living their best lives, but they're doing it with immense style.Meredith has an incredible gift
Elite Human Performance Coach and Pro Fitness Competitor Empowers Women, with Carrie Campbell
Carrie Campbell is an elite human performance coach and a pro fitness competitor on a mission to empower women. Her big, giant goal is becoming the "female Tony Robbins"!With more than 20 years as a mental health professional, she coaches high-level executives and athletes using her system that integrates psychology, neuroscience, and spirituality. She has huge aspirations to help empowe
Media Production Company Founder Shares Stories of Elite Women Athletes (Including Olympians & Paralympians), with Jamie Mittelman
Jamie Mittelman created the media production and content company, Flame Bearers, to ensure there's a go-to storytelling platform for elite women in sports (which includes Olympians and Paralympians!) What started as a podcast during the pandemic has become a mission to show girls and women that if you can see it, you can be it. 85% of sports media goes to men. Doesn't that blow your mind
Podcast Host & Producer Celebrates 100 Episodes in Special Flipped Episode (Part 2), with Julie Berman (Host) & Olivia Fierro (Guest Interviewer)
This is Part 2 of the 100th episode of the “Women with Cool Jobs" podcast!! We had such a good time chatting, we needed 2 episodes for this conversation. = )And this special FLIPPED episode, Julie Berman (your podcast host) is the one getting interviewed about HER cool job as a podcast host and producer. The amazing Olivia Fierro is the guest interviewer asking Julie the questions. Olivia is
Podcast Host & Producer Celebrates 100 Episodes in Special Flipped Episode (Part 1), with Julie Berman (Host) & Olivia Fierro (Guest Interviewer)
This is the 100th episode of the “Women with Cool Jobs" podcast!! And this time, Julie Berman (your podcast host) is the one getting interviewed about HER cool job as a podcast host and producer. The amazing Olivia Fierro is the guest interviewer, as this is a flipped episode where Julie answers the questions instead of asks them. Olivia is a former morning news anchor in the Phoenix Metro ar
Why Failing is Actually Part of Succeeding (Plus, it's the 99th Episode & Julie Turns 40!!), with Host Julie Berman
July 2024 means two things: Julie turns 40 aaaaand it's the 99th episode of The “Women with Cool Jobs” podcast!!!!!I share about why FAILING is actually part of SUCCEEDING and how I'm going into a whole new decade (my 40s-- aaaaah!!) trying to embrace "the fun in failure," which is an epic reframe on failure from past podcast guest and charity auctioneer, Lydia Fenet.Here are m
Bragging Expert Shares Why Talking About Your Success is Critical, Natural and Needed to Create New Opportunities, with Lisa Bragg
Lisa Bragg literally wrote THE book on how to talk about your success and why it's critical for you to share your successes and achievements with the world... and she shares all her wisdom with us in this interview!She focuses on why women in particular must ignore a lot of societal and cultural norms that have often kept us quiet -- whether as the diamond in the rough or that putting our he
Music-Industry Social Media Marketer and Artist Manager Who Works with the World's Biggest Artists, with Cassie Petrey
Cassie Petrie works with the world's biggest musical artists (as well as rising stars) to help them with their social media marketing and to help them manage their career.Cassie is the CEO & Co-Founder of Crowd Surf, a leading social media marketing and music management company. She happily calls herself a social media dinosaur. At the age of 12, she was at the forefront of creating socia
Mic Slayer Helps Transform Your Voice Into Your Ultimate Superpower, with Jam Gamble
Jam Gamble is THE Chief Mic Slayer who helps you learn how to trust your voice in all parts of life -- whether that's at work, at home, on a stage, or with yourself. She is a gifted educator who is a renowned motivational speaker, media personality, and a dedicated public-speaking coach. Her approach to speaking is simple, approachable -- and most importantly -- achievable for anyone who want
You Already Have a No, But You Could Have a YES! How Going For It Could Change Your Life, with Julie Berman
In this episode, Julie shares one of her favorite personal mantras: "You Already Have a No, But You Could Have a YES!" Before she even knew about the word "mantra," Julie used this phrase as a way to approach new things and to find courage to step out of her comfort zone. You'll learn about what this phrase means and how you can use this in your daily life when going for
Found Nature Artist & Photographer Turns One-A-Day Project Into New Career, with Mary Jo Hoffman
More than 12 years after Mary Jo Hoffman originally committed to a daily art project where she found something in nature that would inspire her and then photograph it, she is still going strong and hasn't missed a single day. She shared these images on her blog Still -- one image, daily, of gathered natural objects found near her. A former aeronautical engineer, Mary Jo Hoffman, wanted to add
Chemical Biologist, Conservationist, & National Geographic Explorer, with Dr. Rosa Vasquez Espinoza
Peruvian chemical biologist, conservationist, and National Geographic Explorer, Dr. Rosa Vasquez Espinoza, combines science and storytelling to share the fascinating conservation work she is doing in the Amazon Rainforest. Dr. Rosa founded the nonprofit Amazon Research Internacional and is currently studying stingless bees -- leading the first chemical characterization of Amazonian stingless bees
Chief Supply Chain Officer for PepsiCo Beverages North America, with Karen Jordan
Karen Jordan is the Chief Supply Chain Officer for PepsiCo Beverages North America (PBNA), which includes all 50 states and Canada. She is responsible for the entire manufacturing process, from procuring the raw ingredients for the products to getting the products to consumers wherever you purchase them -- whether on the shelves, in the stores, and in restaurants . Under her leadership, PepsiCo’s
Events: Hype Women Fairway Soirée, by #HypeWomen Founder Erin Gallagher (Bonus Ep.)
Want to know where all the "Women with Cool Jobs" gather? I am introducing Bonus "Events" episodes that share about incredible events where "Women with Cool Jobs" are gathering, learning, supporting each other, and creating the changes we wish to see in the world.These events are created with intention, creativity, high vibes and women's empowerment in mind!In t
Ice Cream Scientist Travels the World Developing and Creating Ice Cream, with Dr. Maya Warren
Dr. Maya Warren is an Ice Cream Scientist who travels the world developing and creating ice cream and other frozen aerated desserts. She helps a wide variety of clients, from neighborhood shops where you go in and order a scoop or two, to the giant brands who stock the shelves at your local supermarket. She says, “Roses are red, violets are blue, who needs flowers when ice cream will do?” Dr. May
Fractional Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Helps Nonprofits Worldwide to Manage Their Money, with Stephanie Skryzowski
Stephanie Skryzowski is a Fractional Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for nonprofits and an entrepreneur. She created a company of fully remote CFOs (and other professionals) who help nonprofits around the world manage their money to make a more powerful impact on the people and communities they serve. Stephanie specializes in helping nonprofits, where interpreting financial information correctly can
Sr. VP of Brand Strategy, Restauranteur & Nonprofit Founder, with Soon Hagerty
Soon Hagerty is the epitome of showing how your transferable skills can help you have a cool job in completely different industries: She's the Sr. VP of Brand Strategy, a restauranteur, and a nonprofit founder.As the Sr. Vice President (VP) of Brand Strategy at a specialty vehicle insurance company (that focuses on classic cars), Soon Hagerty has created a car culture, a community, and meanin
Nonprofit Founder Helps Fund Pediatric Cancer Treatments with Cookies, with Gretchen Witt of Cookies for Kids' Cancer
Gretchen (Holt) Witt paired cookies with cancer and created one of the most powerful, clever combinations to raise awareness and much-needed funding for pediatric cancer. Gretchen unexpectedly formed what would become Cookies for Kids' Cancer in 2007, after her 2-year-old son Liam was diagnosed with pediatric cancer. Due to her background in PR and communications , she understood how challeng
Charity Auctioneer Raises 1 Billion For Nonprofits and is Breaking Industry Barriers, with Lydia Fenet
Lydia Fenet is one of the most successful charity auctioneers in the world. She has a two-decade career as a charity auctioneer and has raised over one BILLION dollars for more than 800 organizations and broken-down countless barriers for women in the auction industry. While honing her skills as a charity auctioneer at night, during the day, she worked at Christie's as the Global Managing Dir
2x Olympic Gold Medalist in Bobsleigh and World Rugby Hall of Famer Shares How to Live Beyond Definition, with Heather Moyse
Heather Moyse is a 2x Olympic gold medalist (who competed in 4 Olympics games), a three-sport national athlete, a World Rugby Hall of Famer, a motivational speaker, an author, and a coach.Heather started training just five months before her first Olympics at the age of 27 in 2-person bobsleigh, with her last Olympic competition at the age of 39.In this episode, she shares specific techniques and m
5 Unexpected Life Lessons Learned from Podcasting, with Host Julie Berman
When Julie Berman started podcasting in February 2020, she had no idea what a podcast was or how to even open the podcast app on her phone. Almost 4 years later, Julie has interviewed more than 60 incredible, diverse women with cool jobs in industries that range from tech, to the arts, trades, and much more. In this episode, she shares the five unexpected lessons she learned from podcasting and ho
Jewelry Designer Creates Inspirational Pieces to Unlock Strength and Bravery, with Lia Valencia Key
Jewelry Designer Lia Valencia Key is the designer and owner behind Valencia Key Jewelry and a sought-after speaker. She is also a walking ray of sunshine, bringing her energy and love to all she meets! She creates inspirational jewelry filled with meaning and intention. It serves a beautiful, visual reminder to use light, joy, love, gratitude and peace as guiding stars. These principles allow yo
Author, Podcaster, Publisher, Bookstore Owner, CEO, & Mom Creates An Empire From Connecting People to Books, with Zibby Owens
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