Redefining Ambition is a podcast produced by The Women’s Network (TWN), to highlight the unique experiences of women in leadership roles across different industries. In each episode, guests relay their own personal stories- how they have ascended in their careers, the twists and turns their career paths have taken, and how they have found success in facing both personal and professional challenges. The goal of our series is to demonstrate the power of ambition, passion and drive in order to inspire future generations of women to achieve professional success.
Arielle Patrick: Chief Communications Officer at Ariel Investments
Arielle Patrick is the Chief Communications Officer at Ariel Investments, a global asset management firm and the first Black-owned mutual fund firm in the United States. After graduating from Princeton University, she began her career at the renowned PR firm Weber Shandwick, where she skyrocketed to a VP role in under 6 years. She was eventually recruited by its competitor, Edelman, and rose to an EVP before landing her current role. One of Arielle’s self-described “superpowers” is being a connector and developing meaningful relationships. In fact, her boss, Mellody Hobson, named by Forbes as one of the world’s most powerful women, offered her a job after years of a mentor/mentee relationship. In this episode, Arielle discusses what her relationship was to “success” in the early days of her career, shares ways she stays present and practices self-compassion - she frequently reminds herself that she is kind, powerful, and strong - relays tough leadership lessons she has learned, and offers advice she would give to her younger self. We originally recorded this episode in the summer of 2022, when Arielle had added another title to her name: “mom.” Nine months later, Arielle vulnerably reflects on how motherhood has enabled her to find new purpose, meaning in her work, and outlook on leading with compassion.
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About the host: Jamie Vinick is the Founder/CEO of The Women's Network (“TWN”), the largest collegiate women's networking organization in North America. To learn more about TWN, check out our website: www.thewomens.network.
This podcast was produced and edited by Max Onderdonk.
29 Jul 2022
Sam Saperstein: Managing Director/Head of Women on the Move at JPMorgan Chase
Sam Saperstein is the Managing Director/Head of Women on the Move at JPMorgan Chase and Host of the Women on the Move podcast. After beginning her career as a journalist, Sam quickly realized that she had other career interests and headed to Business school to make a change. Upon graduation, she held a number of leadership roles and rose through the ranks at McKinsey & Company, Mastercard, and, later, JPMorgan Chase. In this episode, Sam highlights the key differences between sponsorship and mentorship (and the importance of both), shares how her definition of success has evolved over time, and opens up about her full-circle moment.
"To me, ambition does not only mean getting to the top of something. Ambition might be having a well-balanced life, doing something that you really enjoy doing while also being able to do things outside of work like [having] a family or personal interests...that are just as important to you as work."
14 Jul 2022
Laura Liswood: Co-Founder/Secretary General of the Council of Women World Leaders
Laura Liswood is the Co-Founder and Secretary General of the Council of Women World Leaders, which is composed of women presidents, prime ministers, and heads of government, the author of multiple books, and an acclaimed speaker and advisor. The Council’s mission is to promote good governance and enhance the experience of democracy globally by increasing the number, effectiveness, and visibility of women who lead at the highest levels in their countries. Her latest book, “The Loudest Duck,” is a business guide that explores workplace diversity to offer an alternate, nuanced approach to diversity to create a truly effective workplace for all. In this episode, Liswood opens up about the inspiration behind the founding of the Council, the intersection between DEI initiatives and leadership (and how they function in tandem to create a more equitable work environment), and what makes her most optimistic about Generation Z.
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Julia Landauer: NASCAR Driver and Motivational Speaker
Published 15 Dec 2020 · Transcript excerpt
[…] We have our suits and helmets and gloves and Hans device, which is the neck, neck restraint. And then, you know, when you're in the car, you feel the vibrations of the motor and the smells and the noises. And you just kind of, when you put your visor down and get going, we just get in the zone. […]
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