
Women@Work
Women@Work is a weekly conversation on how to help women join, stay, succeed and lead in the workplace. Our show airs live on SiriusXM132 on Thursdays, at 9 am ET. We explore tactics and strategies to help women and men at all stages of career; talk with extraordinary role models; and look through the gender lens to build a more inclusive, satisfying and diverse workplace. Women at Work is the proud recipient of a 2016 Gracie Award from the Alliance for Women in Media. Business Radio is powered by The Wharton School. Laura Zarrow is the host of Women@Work and Executive Director of Wharton People Analytics. Patricia Hall is the producer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Latest episodes

May 4, 2023 • 52min
Beth Battaglino: Women’s Physical and Mental Health
Beth Battaglino, the CEO of HealthyWomen, the leading not-for-profit, independent health & wellness information source for women joins Laura to talk about various aspects of women's health, covering topics such as menopause in the workplace, how to prioritize physical and mental well-being, ageism, and the importance of treating obesity as a healthcare priority.Originally aired with Host Laura Zarrow on May 4, 2023 on SiriusXM’s Business Radio, Channel 132. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 27, 2023 • 53min
Camille Hardman and Gary Lane: Still Working 9 to 5
Camille Hardman and Gary Lane, directors of the thought-provoking documentary "Still Working 9 to 5," dive deep into the evolution of gender inequality and discrimination in the workplace over the past 40 years since the release of the iconic film in 1980.Originally aired with Host Laura Zarrow on April 27, 2023, on SiriusXM’s Business Radio, Channel 132. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 20, 2023 • 53min
Carly Roszkowski: Ageism in the Workplace
Carly Roszkowski, Vice President of Financial Resilience at AARP, recently joined Laura to shed light on the issue of ageism in the workplace. Throughout the interview, they delved into various factors that contribute to the challenges faced by older workers, strategies to create a more inclusive and welcoming environment for employees aged 50 and above, and the concept of “returnships” specifically designed for older individuals. Originally aired with Host Laura Zarrow on April 20, 2023, on SiriusXM’s Business Radio, Channel 132. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 13, 2023 • 53min
Ashley Feinstein Gerstley: Financial Adulting
Ashley Feinstein Gerstley, a renowned money coach, speaker, and author of "The 30-Day Money Cleanse" and “Financial Adulting” joins Laura to help us all better manage our money. Listen in as they discuss Financial Adulting, why our relationship with money is so complicated, and how Ashley’s efforts to take control of her own finances resulted in her influential blog, The Fiscal Femme. Originally aired with Host Laura Zarrow on April 13, 2023 on SiriusXM’s Business Radio, Channel 132. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 23, 2023 • 15min
Maggie McGrath: Forbes Women
Maggie McGrath, Senior Editor at Forbes Women joins Laura to discuss the the Forbes 30-50 Summit in Abu Dhabi, the Forbes 50 Over 50 list that celebrates women who achieve success later in life, and the nature of entrepreneurship across the globe.Originally aired with Host Laura Zarrow on March 23, 2023 on SiriusXM’s Business Radio, Channel 132. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 22, 2023 • 38min
Ginni Rometty: Good Power
Laura is joined by Ginni Rometty, former CEO and Chairman of IBM, for a thought-provoking conversation around Rometty's new book, "Good Power: Leading Positive Change in Our Lives, Work, and World." They delve into various aspects of Ginni's upbringing, world view and work experiences, including the relationship between personal growth and discomfort, ChatGPT technology, SkillsFirst hiring, and much more!Originally aired with Host Laura Zarrow on March 22, 2023 on SiriusXM’s Business Radio, Channel 132. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 16, 2023 • 53min
Jenna Fisher: Women in Leadership
Listen as host Laura Zarrow and Jenna Fisher, Managing Director at Russell Reynolds Associates, delve into her new book, "To the Top: How Women in Corporate Leadership Are Rewriting the Rules for Success." They discuss the persistent obstacles that hinder women's progress in the corporate world and strategies to unlock the full potential of women leaders around the world!Originally aired with Host Laura Zarrow on March 16, 2023 on SiriusXM’s Business Radio, Channel 132. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 2, 2023 • 52min
Madeline Di Nonno: Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media
Madeline Di Nonno, President & CEO of the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media joins Laura to celebrate women’s history month. In keeping with this year’s theme- the women who tell our stories – Laura and Madeline talk about the work of the institute, and the enormous impact they have had on making mainstream media more diverse and inclusive. A trailblazer in every way, Madeline shares with us her creative and strategic approach to remote work, the powerful ways that she builds support across the industry, and how she and Geena Davis have collaborated to engineer major progress in an industry that affects us all. Originally aired with Host Laura Zarrow on March 2, 2023 on SiriusXM’s Business Radio, Channel 132. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 15, 2023 • 53min
Transforming Student Transportation with Ritu Narayan
Ritu Narayan, founder and CEO of Zum, shares her journey from tech industry veteran to student transportation pioneer. Zum, which started as a ride-sharing service for kids, has evolved to modernize student transportation with technology and sustainability at its core. Narayan discusses overcoming challenges as a woman of color in venture capital, the importance of mission-driven leadership, and her vision for expanding Zum's impact on communities and the environment. Originally aired with Host Laura Zarrow on February 15, 2023 on SiriusXM’s Business Radio, Channel 132. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 9, 2023 • 53min
Katherine Morgan Schafler: Perfectionist's Guide to Losing Control
What is Perfectionism? And more importantly, why is perfectionism viewed as a bad thing? Laura’s guest, Katherine Morgan Schafler, is on a mission to stop pathologizing perfectionism as “toxic” and “bad”. Katherine is Google’s former on-site therapist and Author of the new book THE PERFECTIONIST’S GUIDE TO LOSING CONTROL: A Path to Peace and Power. In the interview, Katherine discusses the upsides of perfectionism and shows every perfectionist how to unlock their gifts and embrace - even enjoy - their perfectionism. Want more? Visit www.perfectionistsguide.com. Originally aired with Host Laura Zarrow on February 9th 2023 on SiriusXM's Business Radio, Channel 132. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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