We dive head first into the individual traits that set high-achieving women apart — what they value most about themselves and how these attributes have shaped who they are. Hosted by Lilliana Vazquez.
Dyllan McGee, founder and CEO of MAKERS, discusses the origins of ‘DNA of a MAKER’ and what individual traits make a great leader. The answer may surprise you! Plus, a special round of rapid fire questions with our host, Lilliana Vazquez.
4 Aug 2020
Aileen Lee | DNA of a MAKER
Aileen Lee, one of the biggest names in tech, is the founder of Cowboy Ventures, one of the first venture capital firms launched by a woman. We discuss what traits have propelled her toward success, how she managed her own blindspots, and why this new generation of female leaders impresses and inspires her.
28 Jul 2020
Erin Andrews | DNA of a MAKER
Erin Andrews, sports broadcaster for Fox Sports, candidly discusses working in a male-dominated field, what traits of hers have either helped or hindered her success, and how the use of the word "baby" during an interview with a well-known football player caused a firestorm of criticism.
21 Jul 2020
Diane Guerrero | DNA of a MAKER
Diane Guerrero, actress, author and activist, speaks with us on why she is an outspoken advocate for immigration reform and how her own personal story has had a deep impact on her life.
14 Jul 2020
Gretchen Carlson | DNA of a MAKER
Gretchen Carlson, a journalist, advocate and champion of the #MeToo movement, sits down with us to discuss the key traits that define her as a high achieving woman, both professionally and personally.
7 Jul 2020
Tarana Burke | DNA of a MAKER
Tarana Burke, civil rights activist, community organizer and the original founder of the #MeToo movement, sits down to discuss the traits that have shaped her personality, including being a good leader and listener, characteristics that have helped her double her commitment to being a champion for women and girls.
30 Jun 2020
Kimberlé Crenshaw | DNA of a MAKER
We sit down with Columbia and UCLA Law School professor Kimberlé Crenshaw. She’s a leading authority on civil rights and Black feminist legal thought, the force behind the #SayHerName campaign, which calls attention to police violence against Black women, and she also coined the term intersectionality.
6 Mar 2020
What is 'DNA of a MAKER'?
Since launching in 2012, MAKERS has been helping to accelerate the women’s movement by sharing stories of real-life experiences that ignite passion and action. On DNA of a MAKER, we’re going deeper to better understand our guests, the traits that have led to their success and see what we can learn from their journeys.
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