Business School Professor: This Is How To Figure Out What To Do With Your Life! (Suzy Welch)

NYU Stern professor, bestselling author, and all-around business powerhouse Suzy Welch is joining Jasmine Garnsworthy on the Female Founder World podcast, and trust me, you’re going to want to hear this one. Suzy’s done it all: she’s reported for the Miami Herald, anchored on network TV, written multiple New York Times bestsellers, founded and sold a music tech startup, and now she’s shaking up the world of purpose-driven career discovery with Becoming You Labs.

In this episode, Suzy gets real about her unconventional journey, from her “hippie" Portland childhood to Harvard, to building a career at the intersection of business, media, and tech. She opens up about founding in the midst of grief, what it’s really like to reinvent yourself, and the surprising questions everyone should ask to find their purpose (spoiler: it’s not as woo-woo as you think).

We also dive into Suzy’s latest research on Gen Z’s values - why only 2% of them match what today’s hiring managers want, and what that means for founders hiring young talent. Suzy shares her honest take on balancing ambition and family (yes, you can do both!), her practical framework for reinvention, and why memoirs are her secret weapon for founder inspiration.

Plus, she gets candid about surviving online haters, building a business that actually reflects your values, and how to future-proof your career—no matter what stage you’re at. If you’re ready for actionable advice, a few laughs, and a fresh perspective on work, life, and purpose, this episode is for you.