Curiosity, a keen intelligence and unflagging determination have propelled Karen Richardson to the White House, the State Department, and the Grammy’s Task Force on Diversity and Inclusion. In this conversation with Laura, she not only serves as an amazing role model, she shines a light on the power of the role models in her life, the many dimensions of mentorship, and the professional and academic tool kit that enables her to build coalitions in the most challenging of circumstances. Want more? Visit https://linkedin.com/in/karenrichardsonbaker/. Originally aired with Host Laura Zarrow on April 29, 2021 on SiriusXM's Business Radio, Channel 132.     Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Author and policy expert Heather McGhee joins Laura to discuss her critically important book, The Sum of Us: What Racism Costs Everyone and How We Can Prosper Together. Listen as Laura and Heather discuss the fallacy behind zero-sum thinking, its role in American life and politics, and Five Discoveries that are the antidote to it and the systemic racism it advances. Originally aired on March 4, 2021 on SiriusXM's Business Radio, Channel 132.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Author and game changer Eve Rodsky brings her sharp insight and refreshingly frank humor to bare on the absurd inequity in the domestic load still carried by women compared to their male partners. Building on the fundamental problem of how differently men’s and women’s time is valued by society (women’s time is like sand, men’s like diamonds), Eve shows us how her brilliant and easy to implement “Fair Play” system isn’t just about saving domestic partnerships and our own sense of personal worth—it’s a mechanism to teach the men who shape corporate culture what an equitable operating system looks like, and why it matters. Check out everodsky.com and fairplaylife.com for more on Eve, and to join her efforts to change the system to serve us all. Originally aired with Host Laura Zarrow on February 25, 2021 on SiriusXM's Business Radio, Channel 132.    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Women@Work, Noreena Hurtz and Laura discuss the undercurrent of loneliness plaguing our culture, and its impact on everything from our well-being to the national political landscape. They explore the relationship between loneliness and power, and the ways that it can be remedied in our personal lives and throughout our communities. Originally aired with Host Laura Zarrow on February 11, 2021 on SiriusXM's Business Radio, Channel 132.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The crisis of care that exploded during the pandemic has put a bright light on the double burden carried by working moms. But what about Dads? Eager to be involved, and much needed by their kids and their partners, fathers ironically face the same systemic biases that hurt women - the presumption that men’s lives belong to the organization, and women’s to the family. Fortunately, Josh Levs is working to change all that, and joins Laura to help us better understand the cultural and structural changes that are needed to help everyone thrive, together. Want more? Visit https://joshlevs.com/ Originally aired with Host Laura Zarrow on January 28, 2021 on SiriusXM's Business Radio, Channel 132.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Women@Work, President of Emily’s List Stephanie Schriok and Laura talk about the political catapult that is Emily’s List, and the correlation between the skills needed for success as work and as a political candidate. Anchored in the belief that every woman should see herself as a potential leader, Emily shares her own story, and shines a light on the power of women elevating women to serve our collective communities in increasingly profound ways. Want more? Visit www.emilyslist.org, or read RUN TO WIN: Lessons in Leadership For Women Changing the World. Originally aired with Host Laura Zarrow on January 21, 2021 on SiriusXM's Business Radio, Channel 132.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Women@Work, Claire Wasserman, author and Founder of Ladies Get Paid, joins Laura to talk about the connection between how we feel about ourselves and how that effects our bottom line. They explore the psychological and social factors that prevent women from knowing their own financial worth and uncover what we can all do to change that—especially as we negotiate for salary. Want more? Visit ladiesgetpaid.com. Originally aired with Host Laura Zarrow on January 14, 2021 on SiriusXM's Business Radio, Channel 132. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Women@Work, diversity and inclusion expert Amber Cabral joins Laura to talk allyship- what it really is, and why it’s so important. She shares simple but impactful steps that all of us can use –regardless of our individual identities. Along the way, she brings her compassion and clarity to bare on the enduring challenge of learning how to not just listen- but to really hear each other. Want more? Visit ambercabral.com, browngirlsdoinc.org, and browngirlsdoballet.com. Originally aired with Host Laura Zarrow on December 10, 2020 on SiriusXM's Business Radio, Channel 132.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Corporate America is at a crossroads, with more women leaving the workplace than ever before. Which is why Laura and Lareina Yee, McKinsey’s Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer unpack the 6th Annual Women in the Workplace Report . They discuss the unique challenges of this past year, the persistent challenges faced by underrepresented women entering the leadership pipeline, and the mechanisms organizations can deploy to turn the tide.  Check out womenintheworkplace.com and @LareinaYee for more on Lareina and her efforts to advance diversity in the workplace. Originally aired with Host Laura Zarrow on December 3, 2020 on SiriusXM's Business Radio, Channel 132.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our mothers’ stories are integral to our own, shaping how we understand our selves, and navigate our lives. In this intimate conversation, Laura and Natasha discuss her recently released documentary about her famous mother- Natalie Wood, What Remains Behind, and the legacy she left for all of us. With affection and insight, we see the Hollywood icon in a new light – as a progressive role model who championed the LGBTQ community, took on male studio heads to gain control over her work, and structured her life to enable a thriving home life in concert with a dynamic career. This episode is part of the Reframe: Voices of Change series, a partnership between the Reframe Project, The Sundance Institute, and the Wharton School, recorded at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival. Originally aired with Host Laura Zarrow on November 17, 2020 on SiriusXM's Business Radio, Channel 132.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.