Ellevate Network: Conversations With Women Changing the Face of Business

About Ellevate Network: Conversations With Women Changing the Face of Business

The Ellevate Podcast spotlights women+ making a difference across industries—entrepreneurs, authors, executives, and other trailblazers who share the strategies, stumbles, and wins that shaped their careers. Hosted by Ally McDonald (https://www.linkedin.com/in/allymcdonald/) and produced by Ashton Porzio, the show blends real talk with practical guidance to help you navigate today’s business landscape. Expect actionable advice on leadership, growth, and impact; thoughtful conversations on purpose and resilience; and insights you can use immediately—whether you’re a founder, a corporate leader, or somewhere in between. Tune in for engaging stories, smart takeaways, and the momentum to take your next step. About Ellevate Network (https://www.ellevatenetwork.com/): Ellevate is a community of professional women+ committed to helping each other succeed. We use the power of community to help you take the next step in your career. We show up for each other, helping everyone — no matter their background or aspirations — build a career they love. And even more importantly, we mobilize our collective power to change the culture of business. Although our community is the largest of its kind, we know that navigating a sea of faceless connections is a waste of time. That’s why we prioritize meaningful relationships—local and digital—that offer real insights and open real doors. Our community has reach, power, and influence, while remaining warm, welcoming, and deeply supportive. Ellevate is where changemakers cultivate their voice, build bridges of understanding, and mobilize for impact. We also partner with leading companies to improve hiring, retention, and diversity, equity, and inclusion across organizations. Our History: Ellevate Network (formerly known as 85 Broads) was founded in 1997 by Janet Hanson (https://www.linkedin.com/in/janet-tiebout-hanson-11107611/), one of the first women promoted to sales management at Goldman Sachs. During a moment of transition in her own life, she realized that clarity comes from community—and that women needed a place to share insight, opportunity, and support. What began as an unofficial network for women connected to Goldman Sachs quickly expanded across industries and continents. In 2014, the community rebranded from 85 Broads to Ellevate Network to reflect its evolution from a finance-focused group to a broad, diverse, global community of ambitious and values-driven women+ working together to change the culture of business.

Publisher

Allyson McDonald

Category

business · business · business · business · business · education · health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

2 May 2016

Latest episode

14 Jan 2026

Latest episodes

95 of 503 episodes have a transcript.

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   14 Jan 2026TRANSCRIPT

   E503 | Belonging Science: The Metrics That Make Inclusion Real

   Host Anusha interviews Aaisha Hamid, VP of Belonging & Engagement at Alliant Insurance Services, who defines belonging using seven core dimensions and links precise measurement to outcomes like productivity, offering a research-backed blueprint for leaders to operationalize inclusion.

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   14 Nov 2025TRANSCRIPT

   E502 | Manage Yourself to Lead Others with Margaret C. Andrews

   Leadership expert Margaret C. Andrews discusses self-awareness as the foundation of great leadership, exploring how understanding emotions informs decisions and impacts others in an interview with Ally McDonald.

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   29 Oct 2025TRANSCRIPT

   E501 | Moving Forward Towards an Unknown Future

   Ingrid Goldbloom Bloch of Mosaic Careers discusses using design thinking to navigate constraints and possibilities, focusing on reframing thoughts and inviting collaboration to move towards an unknown future; this is an interview.

Inside a recent episode

E503 | Belonging Science: The Metrics That Make Inclusion Real

Published 14 Jan 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] And when we look at within organizations, we're really looking at the impact of inclusion. Whether or not different engagement efforts by leaders within an organization are actually working to people actually feel included within that organization and like they can perform at their highest level. So that's really at the basic level what belonging is. It's an individual and a setting and the fit. And within organizations, it's about looking at the impact on the employees or professionals. Then shifting from the individual to the organization, you've spent many, many hours and months and years on thinking about this space. […]

Who has been a guest on Ellevate Network: Conversations With Women Changing the Face of Business

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Aaisha Hamid
• Margaret C Andrews
• Ingrid Goldbloom Bloch
• Muriel M Wilkins
• Helen Hanison

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

58,362

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.8 / 5

136 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

15 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 93 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

97

Social presence

100

YouTube

76

Engagement

95

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