Academy Award-winning director Ron Howard, entrepreneur Daymond John, and founder of Girls Who Code Reshma Saujani share entrepreneurial lessons on impactful networking, evolving creative process, keeping ideas simple and adaptable. They discuss empowering customers to scale, closing the gender gap in technology, and adapting to unexpected obstacles.

Reshma is the founder of Girls Who Code, one of the most influential non-profits in the world which has introduced millions of women to coding and the tech industry. She is also the author of Pay Up, a book about how to get women further in the workplace. Reshma was initially a prophet of the thinking that women could have it all, if only they tried twice as hard as everyone else they could achieve anything they wanted to. Now, she’s changed her mind. Trying to run an organisation with over 500 employees while looking after a young family full-time simply proved too much. Women simply have too much stacked against them having to juggle work and family life to properly pursue their careers without special consideration. What really stands out about Reshma is the fact that having built an enterprise that was on its way to changing the world, she had the humility to change her mind about major parts of her philosophy.Reshma’s story is one of how to realise and bounce back from your mistakes, no matter who you are or how far you’ve come. It takes a lot of courage to do that, but courage is something that Reshma has never had in short supply. Follow Reshma: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/reshmasaujaniTwitter - https://twitter.com/reshmasaujaniReshma’s book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Pay-Up-Future-Women-Different/dp/1982191570 Girls Who Code: https://girlswhocode.comFollow me:https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Women in business share their stories of overcoming hurdles - Karen Brady on equality in the boardroom, Whitney Wolfe Herd on Bumble's success by prioritizing women, Trinny Woodall on starting a successful business in midlife, Reshma Saujani on empowering women to believe in their abilities.

Ryan Holiday, Jay Shetty, Maya Shankar, Reshma Saujani, and Tiffani Thiessen discuss practicing grace under pressure, mindfulness, creating comfortable spaces, the power of daily habits, creating opportunities, embracing failure, and finding renewal through cold plunging.

Leaders from various sectors discuss prioritizing long-term vision, ethical tech deployment, human-centered workplaces, intergenerational equity, and rebuilding trust in leadership during a compilation episode recorded at the World Economic Forum's annual meeting.

Reshma Saujani discusses empowering girls to embrace bravery over perfection, systemic barriers in achieving gender equality, challenges of caregiving responsibilities, societal expectations of gender roles, and the importance of policy advocacy for paid leave and childcare. The conversation also explores the evolution of the 'girl boss' generation, the motherhood penalty in the workforce, personal reflections on mentorship, and redefining freedom in motherhood and work.

When the pandemic brought the nation’s childcare crisis out into the open, Reshma Saujani realized that mothers needed to push their concerns to the front. Bradley talks to the founder of Moms First about affordable childcare, paid leave and equal pay. These are “not just the right things to do,” says Saujani, “they’re the smart things to do. You’re just losing out on talent.”This episode was taped at P&T Knitwear at 180 Orchard Street — New York City’s only free podcast recording studio.Send us an email with your thoughts on today’s episode: info@firewall.media.Subscribe to Bradley's weekly newsletter, follow Bradley on Linkedin + Substack + YouTube, and be sure to pre-order his upcoming book, Vote With Your Phone. 

Activist and founder of Girls Who Code, Reshma Saujani, shares her journey of struggling to achieve her goal of motherhood, embracing vulnerability, and allowing herself to feel emotions. She discusses breaking the facade of always being in control, the emotional rollercoaster of unexpected pregnancy and loss, and the transformative power of opening up about emotional pain.

Reshma Saujani discusses the importance of valuing families in the workplace to bridge gender gaps. She shares insights on advocating for paid leave and using AI tools to connect people to benefits. The podcast explores challenges faced by women balancing work and family roles, emphasizing the need for support and upskilling in response to technological advancements.

This discussion features Reshma Saujani, founder of Moms First, and Allyson Felix, an Olympian and advocate for maternal health. They dive into the impacts of the childcare crisis on business growth and the elusive pursuit of gender parity. The conversation also addresses the unique challenges for women in the workplace, particularly concerning maternal health and flexible work policies. Insightful reflections on creating supportive work environments and actionable steps to enhance equity in leadership make this a must-listen.