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I Heart My Life ShowThe Sugar Queen Breaks Down How You Can Manifest Your Desires w/ Lina KennedyHere at the I Heart My Life Community, we are biiiig on desire (as you might have noticed from all the episodes we’ve had about the subject). And for a good reason! Being able to get everything you desire in life is a skill, and I want aaaaall of us to be able to learn and master that skill. You see, manifesting your desires doesn’t have to be difficult (or impossible, like a lot of naysayers would tell you). It can be done, as long as you follow the righ...2023-04-1841 min

Energy FLOW with Kelly Kennedy(Ep. 94) The Pelvic Floor Connection with Emily BessemerOn this weeks episode of The Beats with Kelly Kennedy we sit down with Emily Bessemer. Emily is a wealth of knowledge and reveals of profound insight and wisdom of the bodies true nature and functions especially in regards to the pelvic floor and fascia in this episode. Although the topics are vast they are all intimately connected and may even sound rather similar to Kelly's own knowledge and message! Professionally Emily is a manual physical therapist with specialties in pelvic health (specifically pelvic pain, women's health and menstrual cycle management/endometriosis), as well as cancer rehabilitation...2022-03-201h 01

The Empower Podcast with Emily Kennedy128 Chatty Catch Up: Oat Milk, Being a SAHM, and Warm BeveragesChatting today about why I had to go off dairy, how it's harder than I realized being a stay at home mom, and some general chatty updates. RATE & REVIEW If you enjoyed this episode, please go leave a rating or review on iTunes right now as it really helps grow the show. Rate & Review on iTunes! CONNECT WITH EMILY On Instagram, Twitter & LinkedIn - @heyemilykennedy Sign up for the email newsletter: www.emilykennedy.org Music by: Taste the Vibe - “Ar...2022-03-1523 min

The Empower Podcast with Emily Kennedy127 Three Ways To Declutter Your LifeA quick catchup on the weird weekend I had, and then some inspiration for 3 ways to declutter your life. LINKS CatBen on TikTok Sarah Therese Minimalism Series on YouTube The Cottage Fairy on YouTube Emily Mariko on TikTok RATE & REVIEW If you enjoyed this episode, please go leave a rating or review on iTunes right now as it really helps grow the show. Rate & Review on iTunes! CONNECT WITH EMILY On Instagram, Twitter & LinkedIn - @heyem...2022-03-0830 min

The Empower Podcast with Emily Kennedy125 My Positive Unmedicated Birth StoryAll the nitty gritty details of my unmedicated birth experience! Enjoy. :) Check out Bridget Teyler on YouTube and Instagram for birth prep, support, and inspiration. 2022-02-151h 04

The Empower Podcast with Emily Kennedy124 Changing The Name of This Podcast? Help!Chatty catchup talking about what’s new with baby, taking a social media break, Emily Ratajkowski’s book “My Body,” and changing the name of this podcast? RATE & REVIEW If you enjoyed this episode, please go leave a rating or review on iTunes right now as it really helps grow the show. Rate & Review on iTunes! CONNECT WITH EMILY On Instagram, Twitter & LinkedIn - @heyemilykennedy Sign up for the email newsletter: www.emilykennedy.org Music by: Taste the Vibe - “Arctic Mon...2022-02-0827 min

The Empower Podcast with Emily Kennedy123 Saying Knope to Drink Spiking & Maintaining Mental Health as a FounderDanya Sherman founded KnoNap, a company to combat drink spiking, where someones drink might be spiked with something like a rape drug. We talk about her experience as a non-tech founder, how she dealt with the pressure to change how she presented as a young founder, and founder mental health. It’s a really valuable and vulnerable conversation, and I hope you enjoy. LINKS TO WHAT WE DISCUSSED https://knonap.com/ What Now Campaign KnoNap and Knope on Yahoo News Halcyon Incubator RATE & REVIE...2022-02-0147 min

The Empower Podcast with Emily Kennedy120 Do a Year in Review for a Happy New YearThe space between the holidays and the new year is a great time to review and reflect on the past year, and create alignment between your intentions and your actions for the coming year. I shared today about why I do a Year in Review (this will be my SIXTH year!), what it's all about, and how it can help you set intentions for 2022. LINKS 2021 Year in Review Download Yung Pueblo on Instagram Episode 103: Big Life Transition Episode 77: How to Review & Process a Crappy Year...2021-12-2816 min

The Empower Podcast with Emily Kennedy118 Showing Up For Yourself with Julie UlstrupJulie Ulstrup is an award winning portrait photographer who has been honing her craft and perfecting her skills her entire life. Her photographs have been winning awards since high school, most recently one of her images was awarded a Bronze Medal in the Portrait Masters Accreditation Program. I wanted to talk with her when I heard about her “50 Over 50” Project, a project where she is photographing portraits of women over 50 to highlight their beauty, charisma, and wisdom. Today we talk about as women why there is a struggle to be seen (when we aren’t feeling...2021-12-1421 min

The Empower Podcast with Emily Kennedy116 Investing in Smitten Ice Cream & Funding Women Entrepreneurs with Shannon GrantToday we talk about investing and getting capital for women entrepreneurs. Our guest shares about investing in Smitten Ice Cream (best in the Bay Area!), intro to angel investing, and how we get women more access to capital. ABOUT SHANNON Shannon Grant backs unstoppable early-stage consumer and enterprise founders building diverse teams and gives them a platform to tell their stories to change the narrative for women. Most recently she founded both Annie’s Capital and the Wharton Alumnae Founders & Investors Association (WAFFA), a community dedicated to increasing the number of Whar...2021-11-3043 min

The Empower Podcast with Emily Kennedy115 Five Entrepreneurship Mistakes I Have MadeOn today’s episode, I share 5 entrepreneurship mistakes I’ve made and what I’d do differently next time. LINKS TO WHAT WE DISCUSSED Jeff Bezos on reversible/irreversible decisions Greg McKeown on how to be effortless Brotopia by Emily Chang Resources on my website for more book recommendations NSF SBIR Program Episode 59 Diversity & Inclusion & How To Do It From Day 1 Setting Boundaries in Work & Life with Lisa Thee Episode 103 Big Life Transition, Mental Health, & Boundaries Episode 108 Five Re...2021-11-1640 min

The Empower Podcast with Emily Kennedy114 Great Leaders Build Their Risk Muscles with Glenda HainesToday we talk all about: Why building the risk-muscle is important to leadership How adopting her daughter in the midst of a successful corporate career forced her to stand behind her principles, and How to build your own archetype of leadership ABOUT GLENDA Glenda has spent over 35 years in the business world and one of her biggest strengths and passions is her ability to translate and integrate technical information into solutions for real people. She started in the corporate world, then left her pos...2021-11-0936 min $The Gal\'s Guide$ The Gal's GuideKennedy Meehan: Social Media BurnoutWe're all constantly plugged into our social media more than ever, but how do we deal with the constant stress and fatigue that is often associated with social media — especially if you work in it? Today, we are joined by the lovely Kennedy Meehan, the creator of the Azure Agency, to chat with us about social media burnout, the fear of following your dreams and being an entrepreneur, being authentic and true to yourself online and irl, and social media comparison. Emily also catches us up on her move out to Los Angeles and we check in on Hannah's we...2021-11-081h 18

The Empower Podcast with Emily Kennedy113 What the Black Panthers Taught Her About Social Justice with Michelle RyanToday we have Michelle Ryan on the podcast. We talk about the movement she lead against child trafficking, how to start your own movement, and what the Black Panthers taught her about social justice. Michelle Ryan is a musician, creative director, marketing strategist, UX/UI expert, and social entrepreneur. She has helped create movements that have resulted in community solidarity and societal/political change, such as We Are Louder to extend the movement for social good through entertainment and to expand the scope of social justice initiatives. Her movements have gotten the attention and support of...2021-11-0247 min

The Empower Podcast with Emily Kennedy112 Innovating the Restaurant Industry Post-COVID with Anna WickToday we are talking with Anna about the impact COVID has had on the hospitality industry with her insights working in the industry, how restauranteurs are innovating, and tangible tips for how you can support your local establishments in this time. ABOUT ANNA Anna Wick is a photographer specializing in food, beverage, and portrait photography, documenting vibrant, description images to help establishments create a lasting connection with their audiences. Her clients include top bars, restaurants, and liquor companies in Sacramento, San Francisco, and Los Angeles. FOLLOW OUR GUES...2021-10-1926 min

The Empower Podcast with Emily Kennedy111 Setting Boundaries in Work & Life with Lisa TheeToday’s episode is all about BOUNDARIES. Whether boundaries are good or bad, have we ever regretted creating a boundary, people-pleasing and other things that keep us from setting boundaries, and some examples of how we set boundaries in work—especially in both remote work and social impact work which can be all-encompassing to our lives. Thanks to my good friend Lisa Thee for joining us again and check out her previous episodes below! FOLLOW OUR GUEST Connect with Lisa on LinkedIn or her Website LINKS T...2021-10-1233 min

The Empower Podcast with Emily Kennedy110 Trafficking Survivor Eliza Bleu Taking on Big TechEliza Bleu is a human trafficking survivor and survivor advocate. She was trafficked as a 17 year old right here in the U.S.; she went public about her survivor status during the pandemic and now is an advocate supporting other survivors and combatting sex trafficking, a $99 Billion industry. She has spoken out recently against platforms like Twitter that have been found to host child sexual abuse material and react slowly when it is reported. Today we talk about: Why she decided to go public as a trafficking survivor and advocate How sh...2021-10-0547 min

The Empower Podcast with Emily Kennedy109 The Outdoors Is For Everyone with Antoinette Lee ToscanoToday we talk with Antoinette Lee Toscano about… The leadership lesson she learned in the military leading a male-only unit in Korea Why you don’t have to give up your femininity to be a good leader How she went to her first kayaking lesson with her walker and service dog in tow, and How she is bringing diversity and inclusion into outdoor sports ABOUT ANTOINETTE Antoinette Lee Toscano, MBA — is an American Adult Cross-Cultural Kid and Third Culture Adult with family ancestry in Nigeria, Ireland, China, and Jamaica, and a former IT...2021-09-2830 min

The Empower Podcast with Emily Kennedy108 Five Reasons You Can’t Say Yes To EveryoneToday we’re talking about 5 reasons you can’t say yes to everyone. If you find yourself overcommitted, stressed, resentful, or just need some encouragement on why saying “no” doesn’t make you a bad person, this episode is for you! LINKS TO WHAT WE DISCUSSED Nedra Tawwab on Instagram, the podcast interview, and her book Set Boundaries Find Peace Greg McKeown’s podcast interview on Effortless and his new book RATE & REVIEW If you enjoyed this episode, please go leave a rating or rev...2021-09-211h 16

The Empower Podcast with Emily Kennedy107 Working with Canada’s Most Powerful Woman & Becoming a Lifelong Learner with Cecilia PangToday we talk with Cecilia Pang about being a lifelong learner, what she learned working alongside Canada’s most powerful woman, and her process of tackling unplanned life events, such as when her lung unexpectedly collapsed a few years ago. Cecilia is a recent Political Science graduate from the University of British Columbia, a World Economic Forum Global Shaper, and her mission is empowering others to contribute sustainably and meaningfully to the world. At age 16, she was recognized as a Canada’s top 20 under 20. On her website A Journey 2 Success, she covers the journeys of entre...2021-09-1450 min

The Empower Podcast with Emily Kennedy106 The Pregnancy Episode: How It’s Been Going, Challenging Symptoms, & My Favorite ThingsToday is all about my pregnancy! I share my symptoms throughout this pregnancy by week, what it’s been like, and my favorite things that are helping me navigate this time with more ease. Enjoy! LINKS TO WHAT I DISCUSSED CLOTHING Lululemon Align leggings Belly band Super soft bras Maternity jean shorts from Pink Blush Maternity Ribbed maternity biker shorts from Pink Blush Maternity SKINCARE & SUPPLEMENTS Metamucil (with Stevia) Natural...2021-09-071h 16

The Empower Podcast with Emily Kennedy105 Aligning Your Career with Your Personal Calling with Sosamma Samuel-BurnettWe’re talking about all about the idea that careers are winding paths, they are not a straight line. What I found so inspiring about our guest, Sosamma Samuel-Burnett is that she has built an amazing career, but stayed aligned with her mission and calling amongst many different checkpoints in life. Not an easy thing to do, and Sosamma shares some great, tangible advice on how you can do this in your own career. She shares how she found her calling in human rights, and how she has maintained her focus on her calling despite the...2021-08-3133 min

The Empower Podcast with Emily Kennedy104 Leading with Courage and Compassion with Sadie St. LawrenceToday we discuss how to develop your own style as a leader, what it means to lead with courage and compassion, Sadie's work with Women in Data, and how to scale your company sustainably (hint, it has to do with getting yourself out of the details and not being afraid to make mistakes!). ABOUT SADIE Sadie St Lawrence is the Founder and CEO of Women in Data, an international nonprofit organization working to close the gender gap in technology and get more women in the C-Suite. Sadie is a courageous, visionary, and compassionate l...2021-08-2430 min $What\'s My Story$ What's My Story[What's My Story] Emily KatzThey say that beauty is only skin deep but is it though?What's In Store For YouShe's an image presence consultant, Master makeup artist with Elle Beauty Genius. She is recognized as a high-profile celebrity makeup artist for the likes of Minnie Driver, Michelle Williams, Sharon Stone, Bradley Cooper, among many others.She's done makeup for a lot of elite TV shows like "Lost". She has done makeup and personal image consulting for a lot of top leaders. Her goal is not just a help you be beautiful through makeup, but to...2021-08-1937 min

The Empower Podcast with Emily Kennedy103 Big Life TransitionI go into specifics on why I decided to transition my role, the months of thought that went into it, and what I’m doing next. Topics include burnout, mental health, boundaries. LINKS https://zora.medium.com/naomi-osakas-no-is-our-summer-master-class-in-self-care-35d082d9674 https://www.bigspeak.com/speakers/emily-kennedy/ https://www.emilykennedy.org/blog/2020-year-in-review RATE & REVIEW If you enjoyed this episode, please go leave a rating or review on iTunes right now as it really helps grow the show. Rate & Review on iTunes! ...2021-08-1338 min

The Empower Podcast with Emily Kennedy102 Black Girl Magic with L’Oreal Thompson PaytonToday we are talking about leaving your day job and making big career shifts with L’Oreal Thompson Payton. If you didn’t hear it already, check out her first interview about work and wellness for millennial women, and how to ensure that your work is aligned with your personal mission, episode 42! Today we are talking with her about a big career shift she made recently to leave her full-time job in non-profit PR to focus on her true passion: writing about and empowering black women and girls to trust their dopeness. We talk about how t...2021-07-2824 min

The Empower Podcast with Emily Kennedy101 Startup MasterClass: If You Don’t Make Money, It’s a HobbyThis is the LAST episode in our 6 part series on diving into entrepreneurship from the ground up. Today, we talk about: How to figure out whether your idea is a hobby or a business Real-life examples from our entrepreneurship journeys How to incubate your next idea while you have a full-time job If you have a specific questions on these topics for me or Lisa, shoot it over to me on Instagram or Twitter @heyemilykennedy or email at heyemilykennedy@gmail.com ABOUT MY COH...2021-07-0623 min

The Empower Podcast with Emily Kennedy100 My Story Part 2HAPPY 100th EPISODE!! Wayyy overdue, today I’m sharing (THE SECOND PART of!) my story. How I came to found an AI tech company to fight human trafficking without a tech or business background. Unlike most times I get to tell parts of this story, this is very unfiltered… it’s what you would hear if we were just sitting down for drinks and you asked about my story. I cover how I started a tech company without a business or tech background, how we funded it, how I got...2021-06-3051 min

The Empower Podcast with Emily Kennedy099 Startup MasterClass: Community Practices to Buffer IsolationThis is the fifth in a 6 part series on diving into entrepreneurship from the ground up. Today, we talk about : How to create a supportive community when you're just starting out How to build a network as your business grows Special tips for building support remotely If you have a specific questions on these topics for me or Lisa, shoot it over to me on Instagram or Twitter @heyemilykennedy or email at heyemilykennedy@gmail.com ABOUT MY COHOST LISA Lisa...2021-06-2224 min

The Empower Podcast with Emily Kennedy098 Entrepreneurship Is Just Solving Problems with Courtney WilliamsonToday we talk with an amazing founder, Courtney Williamson, Ph.D., who is the CEO and founder of AbiliLife. We talk about her mom having Parkinson’s lead to her entrepreneurship journey (solving problems), building a leadership mindset, and mental health as a founder. ABOUT COURTNEY / ABILILIFE AbiliLife is a bioengineering company developing products to improve the quality of life for Parkinson's disease patients. She invented the Calibrace+ back brace which is a brace specifically designed for Parkinson's patients to improve posture and balance while maintaining an active and healthy lifestyle. She...2021-06-0934 min

The Empower Podcast with Emily Kennedy097 Startup MasterClass: Wellness & Resiliency Practices for FoundersThis is the fourth in a 6 part series on diving into entrepreneurship from the ground up. Today, we talk about how build wellness and resiliency as a founder, get outside your head, and routines and resources to set yourself up for long term mental health as a founder. If you have a specific questions on these topics for me or Lisa, shoot it over to me on Instagram or Twitter @heyemilykennedy or email at heyemilykennedy@gmail.com ABOUT MY COHOST LISA Lisa Thee is a seasoned leader, ent...2021-06-0323 min

The Empower Podcast with Emily Kennedy096 Startup MasterClass: Building Your MVPThis is the third in a 6 part series on diving into entrepreneurship from the ground up. Today, we talk about how to build momentum through a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) and why it’s not as intimidating as you might think. If you have a specific questions on these topics for me or Lisa, shoot it over to me on Instagram or Twitter @heyemilykennedy or email at heyemilykennedy@gmail.com ABOUT MY COHOST LISA Lisa Thee is a seasoned leader, entrepreneur, and board member. She famously came out o...2021-05-2631 min

The Empower Podcast with Emily Kennedy095 My Story Part 1Wayyy overdue, today I’m sharing my story. How I came to found an AI tech company to fight human trafficking without a tech or business background. Unlike most times I get to tell parts of this story, this is very unfiltered… it’s what you would hear if we were just sitting down for drinks and you asked about my story. I cover how I first learned about human trafficking as a teenager, formative people in my life like a quadriplegic teacher who changed how I looked at life and helping...2021-05-1954 min

The Empower Podcast with Emily Kennedy094 AI & Human Rights with Jay AronsonToday we talk about how social media is increasing human rights accountability, using technology to identify victims after atrocities like 9/11, what he loves about being a professor, and just generally a look into someone who was a big impetus in my life to do the work I do now. He was one of my thesis advisors at Carnegie Mellon. ABOUT JAY Dr. Jay Aronson is the founder and director of the Center for Human Rights Science at Carnegie Mellon University, and a Professor of Science, Technology, and Society. Aronson’s research and te...2021-05-0452 min

The Empower Podcast with Emily Kennedy093 Startup MasterClass: How To Find Your CustomerAccording to Forbes, 1 out of 4 women want to start a business post-pandemic. So how do you start? This 6-part Startup MasterClass series is for those diving into entrepreneurship for the first time, and who want more out of a job than just a paycheck. This is the second in the series on diving into entrepreneurship from the ground up. Today, we talk about how to find your customer, as well as the champions and decision-makers that will be key to moving your idea forward. We give tactical advice for how to be persistent without being a...2021-04-2718 min

The Empower Podcast with Emily Kennedy092 I'm Pregnant!I’m having a baby in September! Today on the pod, I wanted to share this exciting news, along with how I’m navigating work and pregnancy and preparing for the future. I share 4 things we considered, and that you should consider if you are thinking about having kids and are stressed out about it! RATE & REVIEW If you enjoyed this episode, please go leave a rating or review on iTunes right now as it really helps grow the show. Rate & Review on iTunes! CONNECT WITH EMILY O...2021-04-2024 min

The Empower Podcast with Emily Kennedy091 Startup MasterClass: Free Resources You Need Now to Build Your Idea Into a Business1 out of 4 women want to start a business post-pandemic. So how do you start? Today Lisa Thee and I share our favorite free resources that we used from the very beginning to build our ideas into businesses in the first in a series Startup MasterClass. We focus on completely free resources because you don’t need to pay in order to get started! And many of these are resources we still use today. This episode is full of tactical, actionable tips. Enjoy! LINKS TO WHAT WE DISCUSSED Episode 031 with Lisa - Blow Up Your Ca...2021-04-1324 min

The Empower Podcast with Emily Kennedy090 Quitting Your Day Job & Building a Flexible Lifestyle to Change the WorldToday we are talking with Emily and Colin Betzler, a dynamic duo. They founded Bought Beautifully to make ethically sourced artisan products from all over the world available with just the click of a button. Since then, they have created 24,447 days of dignified work around the globe! In this episode we talk about: what it’s like working with your spouse, when to quit your day job, and how to create multiple streams of income to support your dream lifestyle Enjoy! FOLLOW OUR GUEST Connect with Emily Betzler...2021-04-0634 min

The Empower Podcast with Emily Kennedy089 Women on Boards, Where We Stand, and How We Get There with Coco BrownToday we are talking all about board seats. Women hold about 20% of board seats at the top 3,000 publicly traded companies…it’s an abysmal statistic! We want women not just founding companies but advising and helping lead them. We cover: How Athena helps women advance to the highest levels of leadership What aspects of a founder bring long term success What aspects make a good Board Member And what are some steps you can take today (whether you are new in your career or further along) to put yourself in a position to get on bo...2021-03-3025 min

The Empower Podcast with Emily Kennedy088 Faith & Feminism with Meghan TschanzToday we talk Faith and Feminism, how Meghan is leading the charge to reclaim feminism for the Christian church, her work with survivors of human trafficking, and how she made the leap to quit her dream job and pursue her mission full-time. ABOUT MEGHAN Meghan Tschanz is a writer, speaker, and former missionary who is passionate about empowering women and reclaiming feminism for the Christian faith. A 2010 graduate of the University of Colorado, she's a prolific blogger and host of the podcast Faith and Feminism. She and her husband, Dustin, live in northeast G...2021-03-2356 min

The Empower Podcast with Emily Kennedy087 Empowering Young Girls in STEM with Jodi Allen & Michelle AusmusToday we talk about some of our guest’s favorite experiences at Harmony Tech Camp, how they got interested in STEM, and how we can keep young girls empowered and interested in STEM. Jodi and Michelle both started in the technology industry in 1995. I had the pleasure of meeting them when they asked me to come speak at the Harmony Girls Tech Camp. The Harmony Technology Camp for Girls started in 2006, by Hewlett-Packard in Fort Collins, Colorado. The goal of the day camp is to show girls that their passions and talents can lead them to mea...2021-03-1648 min

The Empower Podcast with Emily Kennedy085 Blazing Her Own Trail in Wearable Tech with Hahna AlexanderToday we are talking with Hahna Alexander, CEO of SolePower. She started it as a student project at Carnegie Mellon and now SolePower is partnering with the US Army R&D division to create a self-sustaining data collection and power source for soldiers. The patented kinetic energy technology is being developed as a lightweight solution that creates power as boots strike the ground. I’ve known her since we were both students at Carnegie Mellon and it’s been amazing to see her grow this badass company. We talk about how product vision evolves over time...2021-03-031h 02

The Empower Podcast with Emily Kennedy084 Building Your Tech Career Without a CS Degree or Coding Bootcamp with Tiffany MoellerToday we talk about Tiffany’s work to fight child sexual exploitation online, how she built a software engineering career without a CS degree or coding bootcamp, and how to find the practical application of your passion whether in or outside of your day job. [Disclaimer: this episode was originally recorded in July 2020.] ABOUT TIFFANY Tiffany Moeller is a data scientist and software engineer whose passion is to leverage emerging technologies to help combat exploitation of vulnerable populations online. Coming from a non-traditional work and educational background, Tiffa...2021-02-2425 min

The Empower Podcast with Emily Kennedy083 Being the Only Girl in the Band with Johanna SöToday's episode starts out with a little musical surprise, so be sure to check it out! Today we're talking with professional fiddler Johanna Sö about what it’s like being the only girl in a Celtic Irish rock band, being a full-time musician, composing her songs after a period of injury, and what she does to stay inspired.⁠ [Disclaimer: this episode was originally recorded in August 2019.] ABOUT JOHANNA Born and raised in Fairbanks, Alaska, Johanna Sö announced her intention to someday be a professional violinist at the age of th...2021-02-1856 min

The Empower Podcast with Emily Kennedy082 White Supremacy in Non-Profits & Feminist Approaches to International Development with Emily BoveHappy Black History Month! Since episode 053 (Dear White Listeners) I’ve been thinking and reading about anti-racism. In non-profits in particular and this tension between helping others, but not following a white savior model. So today’s guest has some really interesting thoughts on this. Today we are talking all things international development, white supremacy in non-profits, and feminism. We talk about why feminist approaches to international development matter, how white supremacy manifests itself in non-profits, how women can be their own biggest enemies for disrupting gender stereotypes, and advice for those going into international development. ...2021-02-1053 min

The Empower Podcast with Emily Kennedy081 AI for Social Good with Kenny ChenAI…should we be scared of it? Today we talk about that, what things are crucial to making AI socially beneficial, and why coalition-building is crucial to impactful solutions. ABOUT KENNY CHEN Kenny is a leader in the Pittsburgh technology community who is passionate about bringing people together to ensure that artificial intelligence is developed for social good. He’s the co-founder of the Partnership to Advance Responsible Technology (PART), a nonprofit think-tank that works with local and international partners to advise on AI policy and strategy. Kenny has been involved in a wide...2021-02-0328 min

The Empower Podcast with Emily Kennedy080 Taking Down the Multi-Million Dollar Backpage Business with Prosecutor Maggy KrellHappy Human Trafficking Awareness Month! I first met Maggy Krell back when Backpage was in the press as making millions of dollars off of exploitation. As a young person in my career, I was super inspired to see this badass woman taking on these criminals head-on. In this episode we talk about sex trafficking online, the Backpage case and how it went down, how she handles a high-stress job, and how to fight sex trafficking long term. ABOUT MAGGY Maggy Krell is nationally recognized as a legal trailblazer who has dedicated h...2021-01-2642 min

The Empower Podcast with Emily Kennedy079 Dealing with Fear & Turning Your Passion Into a Business with Michelle Akhidenor, CEO of The Peers ProjectMichelle is the type of person who is inspiring from the moment she walks in the room and her passion is freaking contagious. Today she shares about what it was like jumping out of the corporate world and off the cliff into entrepreneurship, how she deals with fear, and her best advice for someone looking to turn a passion into a business. About Michelle Akhidenor An entrepreneur and marketer, Michelle is the CEO and Founder of The Peers Project, a specialist podcast production agency, and host of the...2021-01-2030 min

The Empower Podcast with Emily Kennedy078 Knowing Your Worth & Creating Community in Tech with Bekah Hawrot WeigelWhile coping with PTSD from a birth trauma, Bekah discovered coding and went from English teacher to software developer. She is also a mom of 4, an active member of the online coding community, and co-Founder of virtualcoffee.io. Everything about her inspires me, check out episode 27 when she first came on the podcast and talked about her journey to becoming a software developer. In this episode we talk about: How it’s been in her first year of being a dev…the best and the worst Biases she’s experienced in the industry...2021-01-0623 min

The Empower Podcast with Emily Kennedy077 How to Review & Process a Crappy YearWhew, what a crappy year. 2020 will be my FIFTH (!) year doing a Year in Review to process through what happened this year. On this episode I share why I think it’s important to do a Year in Review (even for 2020), how it helps to process even the toughest of years, and walk through some of the questions in the review. I hope it gives you some perspective and support as you look forward to 2021. Click here to download the Year in Review PDF! RATE & REVIEW If you enjoyed this...2020-12-2717 min

The Empower Podcast with Emily Kennedy076 Panic attacks, mental health, & anxiety relief during the COVID-19 pandemicToday we talk to Ania Wysocka about anxiety…where it comes from, how it’s affecting our society now, and what we can do about it. She also shares about how she bootstrapped Rootd early on to start with limited funding and her best advice for female founders. Ania Wysocka is the founder and creator of Rootd, a mobile app for panic attack and anxiety relief she has grown to help over 500,000 (updated since recording!) users in over 150 countries. Ania is also a Forbes 30 Under 30 and Program Director at Alacrity Canada, where she created and leads...2020-12-1028 min

The Empower Podcast with Emily Kennedy075 It’s Okay To Slow Down & In the Arena UpdateWhy it’s okay to slow down, practical tips for doing that, what I’m doing after watching The Social Dilemma, and one thing that hurts my heart. LINKS TO WHAT WE DISCUSSED Spotify Christmas Classics playlist The Social Dilemma My Year in Review from 2019, inspired by Anuschka Rees…stay tuned for Year in Review 2020 coming soon! RATE & REVIEW If you enjoyed this episode, please go leave a rating or review on iTunes right now as it really helps grow the show. Rate...2020-12-0216 min

The Empower Podcast with Emily Kennedy074 How To Be a Decisive LeaderQuick, actionable tips on how to be a leader with decisiveness and clarity. RATE & REVIEW If you enjoyed this episode, please go leave a rating or review on iTunes right now as it really helps grow the show. Rate & Review on iTunes! CONNECT WITH EMILY On Instagram, Twitter & LinkedIn - @heyemilykennedy Sign up for the email newsletter: www.emilykennedy.org Music by: Taste the Vibe - “Arctic Monkeys - R U Mine? (Mungø Remix)” unedited, via Creative Commons 2020-11-1809 min

The Empower Podcast with Emily Kennedy073 What to do when everything is falling apartIt’s all in the title, folks! Today we talk about getting back to basics when everything is falling apart. LINKS Moroccan lentil soup RATE & REVIEW If you enjoyed this episode, please go leave a rating or review on iTunes right now as it really helps grow the show. Rate & Review on iTunes! CONNECT WITH EMILY On Instagram, Twitter & LinkedIn - @heyemilykennedy Sign up for the email newsletter: www.emilykennedy.org Music by: Taste...2020-11-1110 min

The Empower Podcast with Emily Kennedy072 Taking the first step towards your higher purpose with James SanctoJames is co-founder & CEO of We Make Change, a platform enabling anyone, anywhere to use their skills to support causes they care about. They have built a community of over 20,000 change makers supporting 150+ Social Enterprise & NGO Members across the world. I found him EXTREMELY inspirational about changing the world because we’re in a time of COVID with some many world problems that it can be overwhelming. We talk about how you can get involved today with the skills you have to help causes you care about, and why our generation is uniquely positioned to respond to the...2020-11-0226 min

The Empower Podcast with Emily Kennedy071 Nothing worth having should be hard?When entrepreneurship gets hard…what do you do? What happens when the honeymoon wears off and should everything worth having be easy? RATE & REVIEW If you enjoyed this episode, please go leave a rating or review on iTunes right now as it really helps grow the show. Rate & Review on iTunes! CONNECT WITH EMILY On Instagram, Twitter & LinkedIn - @heyemilykennedy Sign up for the email newsletter: www.emilykennedy.org Music by: Taste the Vibe - “Arctic Monkeys - R U Mine...2020-10-2708 min

The Empower Podcast with Emily Kennedy070 Taking my own medicine…This one's about not spreading yourself too thin as an entrepreneur and deleting or outsourcing things on your schedule that don’t serve you. TSC Podcast 292: https://tscpodcast.com/episodes/292-david-hauser/ RATE & REVIEW If you enjoyed this episode, please go leave a rating or review on iTunes right now as it really helps grow the show. Rate & Review on iTunes! CONNECT WITH EMILY On Instagram, Twitter & LinkedIn - @heyemilykennedy Sign up for the email newsletter: www.emilykennedy.org 2020-10-2308 min

Character RevealEpisode 42: A Conversation with Emily KennedyContent warning: Discussion of human trafficking and related topics and issues. We have our friend, Emily Kennedy, on to talk about a lot. We talk about the important work her company has done in the field of preventing trafficking. We also talk about lighter topics, including the art of podcasting, and plenty of pop culture and nerdy references and discussions. It's heavy at times, but a good listen. Check it out! Explicit language on this one. You can find Emily on Instagram: @heyemilykennedy Her podcast, The Empower Podcast: https...2020-10-061h 14

Creating Social Impact Podcast with Kat LuckockTackling Human Trafficking through AI with Emily KennedyEmily Kennedy is a social entrepreneur, Forbes 30 Under 30, Toyota Mother of Invention, one of Entrepreneur's Most Powerful Women, a keynote speaker, and podcaster, but the main reason I brought her on the podcast is because she’s working with some of the brightest minds to use AI to fight human trafficking. It may surprise you to know that Emily does not have a background in AI or technology. In college, Emily focused her senior thesis on how to use big data to fight sex trafficking, which turned into a job, which then turned into her company and software, Traf...2020-09-1334 min

The Empower Podcast with Emily Kennedy066 How To Ask For Help: 7 Tips You Need To KnowCold emailing a stranger? LinkedIn messaging someone you’ve never met? Here are 7 concrete, actionable tips for how to ask for help and get the best advice back. RATE & REVIEW If you enjoyed this episode, please go leave a rating or review on iTunes right now as it really helps grow the show. Rate & Review on iTunes! CONNECT WITH EMILY On Instagram, Twitter & LinkedIn - @heyemilykennedy Sign up for the email newsletter: www.emilykennedy.org Music by: Taste the Vibe...2020-09-1018 min

The Empower Podcast with Emily Kennedy065 Venture Capital for Newbies & Key Factors to Founder Success with Cheryl ChengVenture capital newbies, this episode is for you…because Cheryl Cheng joins us to talk about what venture capital is, how to know if raising funding is a fit for you, attributes are key to an entrepreneurs success, and what a successful relationship between an entrepreneur and investor looks like. Cheryl Cheng is a General Partner at BlueRun Ventures, an early stage venture capital firm focused on mobile software and services investments. She focuses on early stage digital health and consumer opportunities (particularly in health and wellness). She is also an advisor to Stanford's Biodesign pro...2020-09-0324 min

The Empower Podcast with Emily Kennedy064 How To Time Batch Like a Boss & Why Multi-Tasking is the DevilTIME BATCHING, YO! I talk about EXACTLY how I do it every week, why multi-tasking is the devil, and why it keeps me from going freaking crazy. LINKS TO WHAT WE DISCUSSED https://blog.rescuetime.com/multitasking/ Timer Moleskine Notebook RATE & REVIEW If you enjoyed this episode, please go leave a rating or review on iTunes right now as it really helps grow the show. Rate & Review on iTunes! CONNECT WITH EMILY On Instagram, Twitter & Lin...2020-08-2727 min

The Empower Podcast with Emily Kennedy063 Goal-Setting, Routines, & Mentorship with Mick McKeownToday we’re talking with long time friend and multiple time guest on the podcast, Mick McKeown. This episode is all about routines, goal-setting, and mentorship. Great for personal development and you’re gonna love Mick if you haven’t heard him on previous episodes. He was Executive Director of the DHS Blue Campaign bringing human trafficking awareness nationally, where he helped get the blue Campaign Authorization Act signed into law, and more recently he’s founder of Pennovia, where his team is helping brands and causes tell their stories. FOLLOW...2020-08-131h 23

The Empower Podcast with Emily Kennedy062 Virgin Orbit & How to Make Outer Space a Place for Everyone with Negin YazdaniToday we chat about what it’s like being a corporate attorney at Virgin Orbit, how to succeed in a male-dominated industry, how you can influence systemic change to increase diversity in your company, and how standup comedy helps her build resilience at work. Negin is the Corporate Attorney at Virgin Orbit, a company that is building rockets to send small satellites to space! She is a generalist who touches all aspects of the business, from contracts to IP to employment, and all areas in between. She also teaches a class on humor and resilience in...2020-08-0630 min

The Empower Podcast with Emily Kennedy061 Is Wayfair Trafficking Children for Sex?Today, we chat about: The accusations against Wayfair of trafficking children for sex via high-priced furniture World Day Against Trafficking in Persons Does “awareness” really help and what exactly should you be aware of? How to get involved in the sex trafficking fight with the skills you already have LINKS TO WHAT WE DISCUSSED Follow Marinus Analytics on Twitter and LinkedIn for more human trafficking education Congressional Hearing: The Role of Technology in Countering Trafficking in Persons What is human trafficking? Human trafficking myths & misconceptions Moms...2020-07-3028 min

The Empower Podcast with Emily Kennedy060 How to Change Your Perspective on Failure with Shambrekia WiseToday we are talking with Shambrekia Wise. She is a total multi-hyphenate. By day, she works at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, but she has also been known to write novels and children’s books, and run startups! She is one freaking driven woman and I was so stoked I got the chance to talk with her. Today we talk about 2 experiences that changed her life, one was the birth of her daughter and the other was the day she was diagnosed with MS (Multiple Sclerosis). She used the challenge of MS...2020-07-2325 min

The Empower Podcast with Emily Kennedy059 Diversity & Inclusion & How To Do It From Day 1 with Hayley Leibson & Vera KutsenkoToday on the podcast we’ve got Hayley Leibson and Vera Kutsenko. They are serial entrepreneurs and also the founders and Co-CEO’s of Neverland, which is a modern plant company powered by technology and community. Their mission is to connect people with nature to improve their overall well-being…which I love, because I currently have about a million plants in my house. Hayley Leibson is a Forbes 30 Under 30 2020 for consumer tech, prev. co-founded an a16z-backed startup called Lunchclub, and is a Le Cordon Bleu-trained chef and certified yoga instructor. Vera Kutsenko is a Cornel...2020-07-1623 min

The Empower Podcast with Emily Kennedy058 How Femininity Is Your Superpower with Brittany ChantelBrittany Chantel is the founder of InfluenceHers Abroad, a social impact platform that empowers, educates, and connects women of color to opportunities to give back, to the community and themselves, through travel, volunteerism, advocacy. Brittany believes that travel is one of the most powerful vehicles to personal and social change and aims to create mutually enriching experiences with the needs of the locals in mind as well as the traveler. On this episode we talk about how she built her business, self care, personal growth, and how to make femininity your superpower. Enjoy!2020-07-0948 min

The Empower Podcast with Emily Kennedy057 How To Use Your Dollar To Vote For the Future You WantToday we are chatting with Rachel Kois, the founder of Simple Switch. Simple Switch is an online marketplace for positive impact purchasing that aims to bring the modern ease of online shopping to conscious consumers looking to make a difference with their dollar. They believe “Every dollar you spend is a vote for the future that you want.” I am so inspired by her tenacity and approach to building a social impact business. Today we talk about how she’s pivoted her company amidst Coronavirus, how to get certified as a B-Corp, and how she thinks...2020-07-0240 min

The Empower Podcast with Emily Kennedy056 Blazing Your Own Trail in a Male-Dominated IndustryEver wanted to blaze your own trail in a male-dominated industry? Well, you came to the right place. Tamara Warren is an entrepreneur and the founder of Le Car, a startup simplifying the car buying process and empower people to make better mobility choices. Le Car matches people to vehicles aligned with their needs and wants. Today we talked about her advice for carving your own path in a male-dominated industry, how to break into a new industry without a traditional background for it, and her best advice for taking risks. 2020-06-2529 min

The Empower Podcast with Emily Kennedy055 Book Club #1 - Black Authors & The Importance of JuneteenthThis episode I share books by black authors that I’ve really enjoyed or am currently reading, as well as the history of Juneteenth. LINKS TO WHAT WE DISCUSSED Ta-Nehisi Coates, Between the World and Me Damon Young, What Doesn’t Kill You Makes You Blacker Christine Michel Carter, MOM AF Octavia Butler, Parable of the Sower Ijeoma Oluo, So You Want To Talk About Race Kiley Reid, Such a Fun Age RATE & REVIEW If you enjoyed this e...2020-06-1819 min

The Empower Podcast with Emily Kennedy054 How To Get Started When It’s Not PerfectMax Mirho founded Entreprenerd, where he builds tiny startups live online. We met because we are both CMU alums, and I was inspired by his passion and drive for starting businesses and engaging with his community. Going LIVE online consistently is not easy! Today we talk about some of the biggest things he’s learned, his best advice for perfectionists waiting for something to be perfect to start, advice for getting comfortable on camera, and his favorite free online tools for entrepreneurs. FOLLOW OUR GUEST https://www.entreprenerd.blog/...2020-06-1129 min

The Empower Podcast with Emily Kennedy053 Dear White ListenersIt’s impossible that you’ve gone through this week without seeing the unrest in our world and the protests around the murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis. It’s been heavy on my heart. There has been so much conversation this week, but I wanted to briefly speak from the perspective of being white, to my white listeners. Recommended Reading Between the World and Me, by Ta-Nehisi Coates Me and White Supremacy: Combat Racism, Change the World, and Become a Good Ancestor, by Layla Saad Stop Asking Black People...2020-06-0404 min

The Empower Podcast with Emily Kennedy052 How To Overcome Roadblocks To Your DreamsChasing your dreams? Well, the roadblocks will come. Here are 5 simple tips for overcoming roadblocks to your dreams. RATE & REVIEW If you enjoyed this episode, please go leave a rating or review on iTunes right now as it really helps grow the show. Rate & Review on iTunes! CONNECT WITH EMILY On Instagram, Twitter & LinkedIn - @heyemilykennedy Sign up for the email newsletter: www.emilykennedy.org Music by: Taste the Vibe - “Arctic Monkeys - R U Mine? (Mungø Remix)” unedited...2020-05-2814 min

The Empower Podcast with Emily Kennedy051 How To Delegate Like A BossIt's not as easy as it sounds, but when you do it right, it can be magic. ✨ LINKS TO WHAT WE DISCUSSED Calendly Calendly Zoom Integration RATE & REVIEW If you enjoyed this episode, please go leave a rating or review on iTunes right now as it really helps grow the show! Rate & Review on iTunes! CONNECT WITH EMILY On Instagram, Twitter & LinkedIn - @heyemilykennedy Sign up for the email newsletter: www.emilykennedy.org 2020-05-0709 min

The Empower Podcast with Emily Kennedy050 What To Do When Things Don’t Turn Out How You ExpectToday we discuss how to turn failure into learning, what outside your company shapes you as a person, and what to do when things don’t turn out how you expect. Sophia Berman Ogiso is a serial entrepreneur out of Carnegie Mellon who founded TRUST Lingerie, a bra brand for larger busted women. I’m so inspired by her outlook on entrepreneurship and how she has grown and learned along the way. I really enjoyed this conversation with Sophia, and I hope you do, too! FOLLOW OUR GUEST Sophia Berman...2020-04-2318 min

The Empower Podcast with Emily Kennedy049 How To Think Like an Executive with Julius BoatwrightJulius is the Founder and CEO of Steel Smiling, a non-profit in Pittsburgh bridging the gap between black people and mental health support through education, advocacy, and awareness. Today we talk about social media and mental health, “founder syndrome” in startups and preventing burnout, and how to think like an executive. FOLLOW OUR GUEST Julius Boatwright Steel Smiling LINKS TO WHAT WE DISCUSSED Brené Brown Dare to Lead by Brené Brown RATE & REVIEW If you enj...2020-04-1659 min

The Empower Podcast with Emily Kennedy048 COVID-19 & What To Do With Your PrivilegeIt’s more than the 1% who can make an impact. Today we talk about some things to get you through COVID-19 and if you have privilege, how you can use it to help the non-profits who are in dire need right now. 2020-04-0218 min

The Empower Podcast with Emily Kennedy047 What To Do When Everyone Says No with Alice HlidkovaWith Coronavirus going on, I hope you are all staying inside and staying healthy. Today’s episode is all about tenacity, so I think it’s a great inspiration for us in a time when all our norms are kind of being thrown off kilter. Today we’re talking with Alice Hlidkova. She’s an entrepreneur, consultant, executive coach and advocate for blockchain and cryptocurrencies. She is also a writer, speaker, and former investigative journalist. Alice shares some tough advice for building tenacity, the future of blockchain, creating a social media strategy...2020-03-2631 min

The Empower Podcast with Emily Kennedy046 Working From Home With KidsToday we’re talking about working from home with kids in the age of Coronavirus where schools are closing down and many people are working from home. Today, two awesome entrepreneurs—Lisa and Erica—share their tips gleaned from many years of working from home with kids. We talk about their tips, letting go of expectations, how to foster community during this pandemic, and free and fun online education resources for kids. All recommendations and resources are linked in the show notes. And one more thing…obviously everyone parents differently, so take what y...2020-03-1934 min

The Empower Podcast with Emily Kennedy045 How To Work From Home Without Losing Your MindHere’s how to work from home without losing your mind (or your productivity!). I’ve been doing it for 8 years, so I share some quick and effective tips. Enjoy! P.S. Wash your hands. LINKS TO WHAT I DISCUSSED Egg and Spinach Cups Recipe Banana Chocolate Protein Muffins Recipe Apps that reminder you to stand up or take a break How productivity fluctuates throughout the day The most and least productive hours in the day WorkLife Podcast - The Rea...2020-03-1621 min

The Empower Podcast with Emily Kennedy044 Creating a Registry for Your Relationship with Ambition with Emily WazlakHappy belated International Women’s Day! It was just this past Sunday, so it seems like a good time for today’s topic. We are talking about Shine Registry. It’s a platform for women who are starting businesses to ask for the things they need in the style of a wedding registry…it’s built on the idea that if you can ask for a gravy boat when you are getting married, you should also be able to put out the ask for your business: network connections, equipment costs, server hosting fees, etc. 2020-03-1231 min

The Empower Podcast with Emily Kennedy043 Building a Business Without Ruining Your Health with Joe VennareWhile pursuing the white picket fence life and not finding fulfillment, Joe Vennare found entrepreneurship. He founded Pittsburgh-based Fitt with his brother, a website and mobile app that connects users with local health and fitness experiences in 30 cities across the US, Canada, and the UK. Joe is super down to earth and honest about what matters when it comes to health and fitness for startup founders, and how to get past the fads that pop up nearly daily. We talk about how to define the goals that matter to you, avoid burnout, and the difference b...2020-03-0539 min

The Empower Podcast with Emily Kennedy042 Infusing Your Work with Your Personal Mission with L’Oreal Thompson PaytonL’Oreal Thompson Payton is a Chicago-based lifestyle writer covering the intersection of women, work and wellness. Her writing has been featured in HelloGiggles, Shine, Bustle, and Brit + Co. She’s also the director of communications for OneGoal, a national college access and success organization. She really inspired me because she’s a fellow multi-hyphenate, but also infuses a sense of mission and healthy mindset into everything she does. We talked about work and wellness for millennial women, and how to ensure that your work is aligned with your personal mission. I h...2020-02-2744 min

The Empower Podcast with Emily Kennedy041 How To Prioritize & Make Yourself Invaluable in Any Company with Phuong PhillipsPhuong Phillips is Chief Legal Officer for Zynga, the game developer who makes games we all know and love, like Words with Friends. She started her career a a Corporate Attorney at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, and worked on the IPOs of little companies you might have heard of…SolarCity and Google. She’s such a powerhouse and her amazing career inspires me just as much as her effervescent presence and the wisdom she shares. We talked about how her parents fled Communist Vietnam to give her family a new life, how she prioritizes, her advic...2020-02-2053 min

The Empower Podcast with Emily Kennedy040 Badass Female CEOs & Leaders Share Their SecretsDo you like badass female CEOs, women raising the bar, and changing the world? This episode is for you. ~ EMPOWERED WOMEN EMPOWER WOMEN ~ EPISODES WE HIGHLIGHTED 036 Managing Your Calendar, Building a Strong Mindset, and Routines to Be Your Best with Nadia Masri 032 Inner Dreamer vs. Doer & How a Filmmaker Gets S**t Done with Yulin Kuang 031 Blow Up Your Career & Redesign Your Life with Lisa Thee 024 Branding, Selling, and Prioritizing as a Multi-Hyphenate with Tiffanie Stanard 038 From Anti-Feminist to Sex Therapist wi...2019-10-3122 min $Why Can\'t You?$ Why Can't You?Emily Kennedy, Founder and President of Marinus Analytics is my guest this week!Emily Kennedy is my Why Can’t You? podcast guest this week. Emily is at the forefront of using AI to fight human trafficking. She is the founder of, Marinus Analytics, which advises attorney generals, prosecutors, law enforcement agents and NGO’s on the using technology to enable data-driven, proactive impact. She is a Forbes 30 under […] The post Emily Kennedy, Founder and President of Marinus Analytics is my guest this week! appeared first on Why Can't You?.2019-10-1100 min

The Empower Podcast with Emily Kennedy039 What she did when confronted with sexism in the work place with Michelle BeecherMichelle was a working mother running for City Council when she was asked if she could handle the responsibility while also ‘raising a family.’ On this episode she shares her experience, what to do when people question your ability, what part men have to play in all of this, and where she’s at now. LINKS TO WHAT WE DISCUSSED Audio of City Council Meeting USA Today Article about Michelle RATE & REVIEW Rate & Review on iTunes! Leave me a review and let me know what you like...2019-10-0330 min

The Empower Podcast with Emily Kennedy038 From Anti-Feminist to Sex Therapist with Carmon Friedrich ConoverShe was an anti-feminist homeschooling icon with 10 children, and a series of events lead her to go back to college in her 50’s and become a Christian sex therapist. We talk about her journey, sexual abuse and trauma in the church, healthy sex, and how she reinvented her life and changed the status quo. FOLLOW OUR GUEST Follow Carmon on her blog, Twitter, & LinkedIn LINKS TO WHAT WE DISCUSSED National Sexual Assault Hotline, or call 1-800-656-4673 Psychology Today - Find a Therapist GRACE (Godly Response to Abuse in the Ch...2019-09-121h 25

The Empower Podcast with Emily Kennedy037 How To Get Back On Track After a HolidayWhat do you do when you have to jump into the week sight unseen, no planning, after a holiday or break? This episode covers 3 simple tactical tips to get you back on track after a holiday. LINKS TO WHAT WE DISCUSSED Green Chile Sauce 9Round Kickboxing Take the classical enneagram test here! Ryan Holiday's Stillness is the Key Go-To Salad Protein: shredded rotisserie, garbanzo beans, canned tuna or salmon Slice: cherry tomatoes, green onions Other toppings: feta cheese, dressing, croutons Green Chile Rice and...2019-09-0517 min

The Empower Podcast with Emily Kennedy036 Managing Your Calendar, Building a Strong Mindset, and Routines to Be Your Best with Nadia MasriNadia Masri is a 4-time founder, Forbes 30 Under 30 headliner, and the CEO & Founder of Perksy – a next-gen market intelligence platform that conducts real-time research with Millennial & Gen-Z audiences through mobile. With a fresh take on understanding the habits, behaviors, and preferences of Gen Y & Z consumers, Nadia is redefining market research for the mobile generation by making feedback the favorite form of engagement. On this episode, we discuss the benefits of being a chameleon in business, managing your calendar, building a strong mindset, and routines for being your best self at work and in life. FO...2019-08-221h 02

The Empower Podcast with Emily Kennedy035 Vampires, LARPers, and Fighting FOMO with Lucy Feltham LeonelliShe spent a year living with vampires, circus performers, hell’s angels, and LARPers. On this episode, Lucy explains why she left her successful corporate job for a year to assimilate with some of the least-understood subcultures in Britain. She learned some surprising things about business, like how to find common ground with complete strangers, how we have our own masks we wear in the corporate world, and how to get the most out of life and fight FOMO. FOLLOW OUR GUEST Lucy’s Book: “FOMO: A Year of Not Missing Out” Lucy’s...2019-08-1549 min

The Empower Podcast with Emily Kennedy034 Commercializing Tech for Social Impact with Tricia Compas-Markman255 million people per year are affected by natural disasters, and Tricia Compas-Markman is changing the game for how those people receive clean drinking water in times of crisis. She is CEO of DayOne Response, and they provide patented water bags that collect, treat, transfer, and store clean drinking water. On this episode, we talk about commercializing tech for social impact, how she raised startup funding while pregnant, and how she prioritizes to get the most important things done. FOLLOW OUR GUEST Follow DayOne Response on their Website, Facebook, Twitter, an...2019-08-0859 min

The Empower Podcast with Emily Kennedy033 How I Wake Up At 5 AM Every Day Without CoffeeI used to be a night owl and if I had to get up at 8 am, it felt like death. Now I get up every single day (including weekends) at 5 am, WITHOUT relying on coffee. On this episode, I share the exact tools, methods, and tips I used to train myself to get up early, and how you too can reap the benefits of starting your day before anyone else is up. LINKS TO WHAT WE DISCUSSED I Quit Sugar, by Sarah Wilson Gunpowder Green Tea from Adagio Teas K...2019-08-0144 min

The Empower Podcast with Emily Kennedy032 Inner Dreamer vs. Doer & How a Filmmaker Gets Shit Done with Yulin KuangYulin Kuang is an LA-based screenwriter and director. She is currently writing the comedy feature film Jade Palace for New Line Cinema and was most recently the creator and showrunner of I Ship It, an original musical comedy series that premiered on The CW. We talk about how she made it from college to the dream of screenwriting and directing, how to develop the identities and skills you need to get shit done (how to find the balance between your inner dreamer vs. doer), how to manage people, and why it’s important to have a h...2019-07-251h 08

The Empower Podcast with Emily Kennedy031 Blow Up Your Career & Redesign Your Life with Lisa TheeShe was surviving, but not thriving, and so she decided to reevaluate everything and leave her safe corporate job to lead a social impact startup. Lisa Thee shares the good, the bad, and the ugly of those early days, how to define success for yourself, and how to blow up your career and reinvent it as something that serves you better. FOLLOW OUR GUEST Connect with Lisa on LinkedIn and Twitter Learn more about Bark and Parenting in a Tech World on Facebook LINKS TO BOOKS WE DI...2019-07-181h 16

The Empower Podcast with Emily Kennedy030 Fighting Imposter Syndrome, Curating A Healthy Media Diet, and Getting Out of Your Comfort Zone with Courtney LinderShe’s a tech reporter at the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, and soon-to-be Senior News Editor at Popular Mechanics. Courtney Linder shares how she learned to get out of her comfort zone as a journalist, how she fights imposter syndrome and deals with criticism, how to curate a healthy media diet in an era of constant information, and why Pittsburgh is a great place to start a company. FOLLOW OUR GUEST Connect with Courtney on Twitter LINKS TO WHAT WE DISCUSSED Tribe of Mentors by Timothy Ferriss Ed M...2019-07-1148 min

The Empower Podcast with Emily Kennedy029 Catching Criminals and Disrupting Slavery with Val FarabeeShe’s a badass, using big data to hunt down criminals and disrupt trafficking networks. Valerie Farabee is Director of Operational Research & Analysis at Liberty Shared. She leads transnational organized crime analysis, focusing on issues of human trafficking and forced labor in global supply chains. On this episode, we discuss the biggest misconceptions about modern day slavery, how to be safe online when there is so much data to find people, and how to not be a hermit when you work from home. FOLLOW OUR GUEST Liberty Shared on Twitt...2019-06-2752 min

The Empower Podcast with Emily Kennedy028 Growing a Strong Social Media Following with Mick McKeownHe grew the DHS anti-trafficking Blue Campaign Twitter account from 0 to 40,000 followers organically in less than 4 months. On this episode, we discuss how to create movements that people will talk about, how to build an engaging social media presence, what parts of a business plan are most important for your startup, and the most important daily routines you need in your life. From head of the DHS Blue Campaign bringing human trafficking awareness nationally to founder of Pennovia, Mick McKeown is helping brands and causes tell their stories. FOLLOW OUR GUEST...2019-06-201h 03