Inflection Point with Lauren Schiller
Inflection Point with Lauren Schiller
Inflection Point with Lauren Schiller - one of the only nationally syndicated radio shows and one of the first podcasts ever \ to exclusively feature conversations with women about how to build power and lead change aired from 2015-2024. Grab a copy of the book based on the show which distills over 200 interviews into 5 steps for change, along with stories and advice for how to take care of yourself and each other: It’s a Good Day to Change the World. Every episode is now archived at the American Archive of Public Broadcasting, where you’ll hear incredible stories from leaders working towards an equal, just, and joy-filled world. You’ll come away from every conversation with context, hope and inspiration. Plus, you’ll get expert advice and the tools you need to take action on the issues that matter to you–at home, at work and in the world. Produced in partnership with KALW 91.7FM in San Francisco and PRX.
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Jun 28, 2017 • 24min
How To End Structural Racism In Tech-Laura Weidman Powers, Code2040
Laura Weidman Powers is co-founder and CEO of Code2040, an organization focused on ending structural racism in America by smoothing the pathways into tech for people of color. She shares her ‘aha’ moment, how she got involved in this work and why it’s critical for companies to rethink their current approach to diversity.
Jun 26, 2017 • 28min
How To Beat Perfectionism-Patti Niemi, San Francisco Opera Orchestra
What if the thing you really love to do makes you so anxious it gets in the way of doing your job? For Patti Niemi, a percussionist, her first experience with anxiety cropped up while in her second year at at Juilliard, causing her hands to shake uncontrollably. Niemi wrote a memoir called “Sticking It Out. From Juilliard to the Orchestra Pit.” In this episode, hear how she rose to the top of the music world and above her anxiety.
Mar 27, 2017 • 27min
Developing More Women in Tech - Deb Liu, Facebook
As one of few female executives in technology, Deb Liu is working to address the challenges that women in tech are facing-- both on day-to-day basis and through a non-profit she co-created called "Women in Product."
Feb 27, 2017 • 24min
Bringing The Birth Control Pill Over-the-Counter, Samantha Miller
Samantha Miller is leading the only pharmaceutical company whose mission is to bring the birth control pill over the counter-- with their product "Kate." This has never been attempted before. Although men's birth control has been available at pharmacies for years.
Feb 21, 2017 • 5min
"Gendered Language At Work" - OpEd by Deb Liu, Facebook
Deb Liu, VP of Platform and Marketplace at Facebook challenges all of us to think about the words we use every day.
Feb 13, 2017 • 24min
She Brought A Sex Toy To A Gun Fight - Jessica Jin
Jessica Jin led the protests against the campus carry gun law at University of Texas at Austin last fall by, as she says, "fighting absurdity with absurdity."
Jan 31, 2017 • 28min
Hard-Won Advice From Corporate Trailblazers - Joann Lublin, Wall Street Journal
Joann Lublin is the management news editor at the Wall Street Journal and the author of the new book "Earning It. Hard-Won Lessons from Trailblazing Women at the Top of the Business World." Her finding? Gender bias is alive and kicking. Hear how these women addressed and navigated their unique situations.
Jan 17, 2017 • 18min
Defending The Women's March on Washington - Rhea Suh, NRDC
We're back! The National Resources Defense Council has signed on as a partner to the Women's March on Washington. The president of the NRDC, Rhea Suh talks with Lauren about about why the Women's March matters for the environment and what's at stake with the new administration.
Nov 17, 2016 • 38min
Why Are We So Unhappy?
Ruth Whippman's new book is "America the Anxious. How The Pursuit Of Happiness Is Making Us A Nation of Nervous Wrecks." How's all the meditation and yoga working for you? Our conversation was recorded live at the 2016 Berkeley Festival of Ideas.
Nov 17, 2016 • 18min
Could This Game Create World Peace?
Donna Jaffe and her team at Peaceable Kingdom develop cooperative games for kids. We discuss what her games could teach the adults, too.
