Women@Work

Laura sits down with actress, director, and television producer Lea Thompson to talk about Lea’s experiences as a working artist — from her early days as a dancer to her work as an actress, director, and producer. In this warm and personal discussion, they explore how Lea learned to navigate sexism on her own set, the dangers of perfectionism, the joy of creating something from scratch, and celebrating the profound ways that motherhood makes us stronger, more effective versions of ourselves. 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 26, 2020 on SiriusXM's Business Radio, Channel 132.    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brenda Chapman (Brave, The Prince of Egypt, The Lion King) rose to become the first woman to direct an animated feature from a major studio by holding on to her core values and trusting in her own vision. The embodiment of the compassionate, creative leader, she takes on new challenges with courage, builds teams where people and art making thrive, and shows us all how integral our humanity is to doing great work. 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 October 22, 2020 on SiriusXM's Business Radio, Channel 132. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Saudi-American Director Haifaa Al-Monsour's films (The Perfect Candidate, Nappliy Ever After, Wadja, Mary Shelly) tell the stories of strong women defying cultural boundaries. In this candid conversation, those ideas become personal and universal as Haifaa talks with Laura about everything from how to confront bias on your team, to parenting while working, and cultivating creativity. They discuss the importance of conviction, humility, what motherhood teaches us about leadership, and the awesome power of women supporting other women.  Want more? Visit @HaifaaMansour. Originally aired with Host Laura Zarrow on October 22, 2020 on SiriusXM's Business Radio, Channel 132. 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.    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this interview from the Sundance Film Festival, Laura and Amy Adrion discuss systemic sexism in Hollywood and the challenges women directors face as a result. They explore Amy’s film, Half the Picture, along with her own personal experiences, revealing the surprising similarities between filmmaking and entrepreneurship. Whether it’s the cultural bias against seeing women as leaders and artists, the difficulty in getting funding, or lack of access to next-level opportunities, Amy helps us all see the unique challenges faced by the brave and talented women who are working to tell the stories that help us all make sense of the world in which we live. For more on Amy’s work visit http://amyadrion.com/.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 October 15, 2020 on SiriusXM's Business Radio, Channel 132.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the independent space outside of the studio system of Hollywood, the same DEI issues that permeate the gig economy are impacting not just the stories that get told, but the work lives of myriad women and underrepresented professionals. In this conversation with Kirsten Schaffer, Director of Women In Film (WIF), Laura explores the protections that are needed for workers throughout the industry, the powerful role WIF plays in creating innovative solutions to everything from “manels” to sexual harassment, and Kirsten’s insights on what it takes to become an anti-racist leader. This episode is of 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 October 15, 2020 on SiriusXM's Business Radio, Channel 132. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Finally inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the most successful all-female rock band of all time talks with Laura about the dynamics behind their longevity and impact. In this interview with the whole band at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival, Laura unpacks the interpersonal elements so essential to their longevity and the business insights they have gleaned over the years. While discussing everything from money management and the importance of owning your own IP, to the essential power in saying “no”, these unapologetically ambitious and confident women show us all what successful teamwork looks like. This episode is of 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 October 8, 2020 on SiriusXM's Business Radio, Channel 132.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Radha Blank joins Laura at the Sundance film festival to discuss her critically acclaimed film The 40-Year-Old Version. Dispelling the notion that “adulthood” is a fixed state that comes with the age of majority, they talk about our evolution into self-awareness, creative power and effective leadership, and shine a bright light on the relationship between building diverse and inclusive teams and successful, innovative ventures. This episode is of 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 October 8, 2020 on SiriusXM's Business Radio, Channel 132.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

MacArthur Fellowship recipient and Labor Activist Ai-jen Poo joins Laura to talk about the Silver Tsunami — the crisis of care facing the country, and the power of storytelling to humanize the lived experiences of the people who provide that care. They explore the role of systemic racism, the economic instability of the healthcare system for an aging populace, and the urgency of the Domestic Worker’s Bill of Rights to ensure that essential workers care for their own families while they care for all of us. For more information on Ai Jen’s work visit https://www.domesticworkers.org/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 October 1, 2020 on SiriusXM's Business Radio, Channel 132.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Laura Morgan Roberts, Professor of Practice at the University of Virginia’s Darden School of Business and author of the HBR article, “Working At Home While Black” joins Laura to explore the myriad workplace challenges women of color experience every day. Listen in as they talk about code switching, the glass cliff, and the power of empathy and relationships to create a genuine sense of belonging at work. Want more? Visit www.linkedin.com/in/lauramorganroberts. Originally aired with Host Laura Zarrow on September 10, 2020 on SiriusXM's Business Radio, Channel 132. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How do we raise our daughters to navigate a complex world that needs them, but doesn’t necessarily make a place for them? A powerful start is to consider what specific strengths they need, and then find or create ways to help them build those strengths. Laura’s guest, Marissa Porges, head of The Baldwin School and author of What Girls Need: How to Raise Bold, Courageous, and Resilient Women helps to guide us in that process. Learn more at www.marisaporges.com. Originally aired on Women@Work with Host Laura Zarrow on August 27, 2020 on SiriusXM's Business Radio, Channel 132. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.