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 Saujani, founder of Girls Who Code and author of 'Pay Up,' shares her transformative journey from facing childhood bullying to empowering millions of women in tech. She discusses the stark realities of balancing a demanding career with family life, emphasizing the need for systemic change for working mothers. Reshma highlights the importance of mental health in leadership and the necessity of teaching coding to girls, linking it to inclusivity and financial literacy. Her candid reflections inspire resilience and a commitment to fostering future female innovators.

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.

Reshma Saujani, founder of Girls Who Code, discusses how she taps into collective genius to tackle challenges and unlock opportunities. She shares her experiences building inclusive networks, the success of Girls Who Code in increasing representation of women in tech, and the impact of coding camps. The podcast also explores the importance of building diverse collaborations, overcoming resistance, and scaling with intention.