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Work FriendsReshma Saujani on the Tradwife v. Girlboss Debate, a Feature of American MotherhoodTrailblazer and self-professed rulebreaker Reshma Saujani joins us on Work Friends this week. Reshma is the founder and former CEO of Girls Who Code, a New York Times bestselling author, and the host of the podcast “My So-Called Midlife.” Today, she’s also the founder and CEO of Moms First, where she continues to be an awe-inspiring culture-shifter and staunch advocate for women—from girlhood to motherhood and beyond. Her latest venture at Moms First is Reshma’s debut documentary project this June, spotlighting the lies dividing American moms and chronicling a nationwide movement to bring them back togeth...
2026-02-231h 04
FifteenishThe Reshma Saujani Story | Girls Who CodeBefore Reshma Saujani founded Girls Who Code and changed the lives of over 500,000 girls, she experienced one of the most public failures of her life. In 2010, she quit her corporate law career to run for Congress in New York—and lost badly, getting just 19% of the vote. But that devastating loss showed her a problem she couldn't ignore: girls were missing from computer science classrooms. In this episode, we zoom in on that Congressional race, the brutal aftermath of public failure, and how losing everything redirected her toward the work she was actually meant to do. If you've ever fa...
2026-01-1515 min
Smart People Get CuriousReincarnation with Reshma Saujani and Dr. Jim MatlockHave you ever wondered who you’ve been? Reshma Saujani, founder of Girls Who Code and Moms First, talks past lives with reincarnation researcher Dr. Jim Matlock. Those “impossible” stories you’ve heard about kids remembering who they were before? There’s more to it than you think. Get curious about: Kids’ past life memoriesWhere we go between livesKarmaWhat consciousness really isReshma Saujani is the founder of Girls Who Code and Moms First, and the host of My So-Called Midli...
2025-10-2843 min
Emprendimiento de GuerrillaReshma Saujani - Girls Who Code - Historias de Emprendimiento Guerrilla Emprendimiento de GUERRILLAReshma Saujani: La emprendedora que está reprogramando el futuro para las niñasEn el mundo tecnológico, donde la desigualdad de género sigue siendo un problema estructural, Reshma Saujani ha emergido como una voz clara y valiente. Fundadora de Girls Who Code, esta abogada convertida en activista tecnológica ha dedicado su vida a cerrar la brecha de género en la informática. Su historia es un testimonio de resiliencia, propósito social y valentía para reinventarse.¿Quién es Reshma Saujani?
2025-09-0923 min
The House of HormonesBurnout, Balance & Feminist Hormones with Reshma Saujani The House of Hormones Podcast with Leah Christian🎙️ Episode 13: Burnout, Balance & Feminist Hormones with Reshma Saujani The House of Hormones Podcast with Leah ChristianThis week, The House of Hormones welcomes a true trailblazer: Reshma Saujani — founder of Girls Who Code, creator of the Marshall Plan for Moms, bestselling author, TED speaker, and fearless advocate for gender equity. From standing on political stages to reshaping cultural conversations around work, motherhood, and womanhood, Reshma’s mission is bold and unapologetic: stop telling women to lean in, and start demanding that the system level up.In this raw, empowering, and deeply honest episode, Reshma opens up about burnout, hormonal wellness, emotional...
2025-08-1949 min
From the Ground UpBuild Your Own Door, With Reshma SaujaniHalf of Americans live in child care deserts. For many more, child care is unaffordable. Paid leave for parents is far from universal. Reshma Saujani is on a mission to change all this. Reshma is best known for having founded Girls Who Code in 2012 during her run for the U.S. Congress. She has raised $100 million and taught 670,000 girls programming skills over the past decade. Now, Reshma has turned her sights on building her second nonprofit, Moms First, which focuses on making women’s lives better in the workplace through paid family leave, improved child care, and pay...
2025-03-1039 min
To Dine ForReshma SaujaniReshma Saujani is the founder of Girls Who Code and Moms First. In 2009, Reshma became the first Indian-American woman to run for Congress, and lost. That loss was the impotence for her greatest creation: Girls Who Code, a nonprofit that helps girls learn STEM, coding, and all things technology.Reshma saw firsthand during her run for Congress how few opportunities were given to girls in computing, and she wanted to even the playing field. From a table at her favorite restaurant in New York City, The Well, Reshma shares her many obstacles on the way to...
2024-11-0426 min
That's Total Mom SenseREPLAY: RESHMA SAUJANI: Teaching Our Girls to Be Brave, Not PerfectIn 2019, women earn .79 cents for every dollar a man makes. Though we can attribute the gender pay gap to several factors including occupational segregation, bias against working mothers, and circumstances like racial bias, disability, and access to education, there’s no denying numbers and that we still have a lot of work to do to create an even playing field.On today’s episode, I am thrilled to have a woman and mother who has been an advocate for closing the gender gap throughout her career.Reshma Saujani is the Founder and CEO of Girls Who...
2024-10-2444 min
Thriving Together with Nitika ChopraLeading a Movement: A Conversation with Reshma SaujaniIn this conversation, Nitika Chopra and Reshma Saujani discuss Reshma's journey with spirituality and her connection to God. They also touch on the importance of processing trauma and the role of spirituality in personal growth. Reshma shares her experience studying the Bhagavad Gita and how it has deepened her relationship with God. They also discuss the need for more spiritual leaders and the craving for spirituality in today's society. Nitika shares her own process of connecting with her body and listening to her intuition. The conversation transitions to Reshma's perspective on leading a movement and making a change in...
2024-06-0754 min
The Gartner Talent AngleSPOTLIGHT: Rethinking Corporate Feminism with Reshma SaujaniA historic number of women left their jobs in 2021, resulting in their lowest workforce participation since 1988. Author and activist Reshma Saujani confronts the "big lie" of corporate feminism in her book Pay Up: The Future of Women and Work (And Why It's Different Than You Think), and she presents a bold plan to address the systemic biases impacting working women. On this episode of the Gartner Talent Angle, Reshma explains how the cost of inaction — for families, the economy, and women themselves — is too great to ignore. To fuel this urgency, she shares strategies to create lasting change. Reshma...
2023-09-2624 min
The Story of WomanS2 E5. Woman and Change: Activism with Reshma Saujani, Founder of Girls Who Code and Moms FirstBecome a Patreon for access to bonus content and to support the podcast, or buy me a (metaphorical) coffee*In this episode, I speak with Reshma Saujani – a leading activist, lawyer, politician, and the founder of Girls Who Code and Moms First (previously Marshall Plan for Moms).Reshma has spent more than a decade building movements to fight for women and girls’ economic empowerment, working to close the gender gap in the tech sector, and most recently advocating for policies to support moms impacted by the pandemic.In our...
2023-04-0351 minThe Gartner Talent AngleSPOTLIGHT: Rethinking Corporate Feminism with Reshma SaujaniA historic number of women left their jobs in 2021, resulting in their lowest workforce participation since 1988. Author and activist Reshma Saujani confronts the "big lie" of corporate feminism in her book Pay Up: The Future of Women and Work (And Why It's Different Than You Think), and she presents a bold plan to address the systemic biases impacting working women. On this episode of the Gartner Talent Angle, Reshma explains how the cost of inaction — for families, the economy, and women themselves — is too great to ignore. To fuel this urgency, she shares strategies to create lasting change. Reshma...
2023-02-1424 min
Pitchfork Economics with Nick HanauerMarshall Plan for Moms (with Reshma Saujani)Millions of Americans lost their jobs because of the pandemic. While men have returned to their pre-pandemic level of employment, a million women are still missing from the workforce. Without access to paid maternity leave and affordable child care, women are choosing to stay home – or being forced to. It’s time for a more inclusive economic recovery. Reshma Saujani, the Founder of Girls Who Code and the Marshall Plan for Moms, has a plan to get us there.Reshma Saujani is the founder of Girls Who Code and the Marshall Plan for Moms. She’...
2022-06-2142 min
The Jake Dunlap ShowTackling The Gender Gap In Technology and Supporting Mothers, To Being the First Indian Woman To Run For U.S. Congress with Reshma SaujaniThis week’s guest was cruising the courtrooms as an Attorney before she surged onto the political stage as the first Indian-American Woman to run for U.S. Congress. Now she is tackling the gender gap in technology as well as advocating for policies to support mothers impacted by the Pandemic. Here is her unbelievable list of achievements:Fortune World’s Greatest LeadersFortune 40 Under 40WSJ Magazine Innovator of the YearForbes Most Powerful Women Changing the WorldFast Company 100 Most Creative PeopleShe is the winner of the Harold W. McGraw, Jr. Prize in Education.Her 2 Sons and husband The...
2022-06-1647 minThe Gartner Talent AngleRethinking Corporate Feminism with Reshma SaujaniA historic number of women left their jobs in 2021, resulting in their lowest workforce participation since 1988. Author and activist Reshma Saujani confronts the "big lie" of corporate feminism in her book Pay Up: The Future of Women and Work (And Why It's Different Than You Think), and she presents a bold plan to address the systemic biases impacting working women. On this episode of the Gartner Talent Angle, Reshma explains how the cost of inaction — for families, the economy, and women themselves — is too great to ignore. To fuel this urgency, she shares strategies to create lasting change. Reshma...
2022-06-0744 min
Holistic Wealth With Keisha BlairPayUp: The Future of Women and Work with Reshma Saujani, Founder of Girls Who Code and Marshall Plan for MomsFor Women’s History Month we are featuring some amazing women on the Holistic Wealth podcast. In this exciting episode of the Holistic Wealth podcast our special guest is Reshma Saujani, Founder of Girls Who Code and Marshall Plan for Moms founder and author of a new book, “Pay Up: The Future of Women and Work (And Why It’s Different Than You Think.” In this interview Reshma outlines how feminism hasn’t attained the protections and support women need, and that we need a new definition of working motherhood in America (around the globe). Reshma too...
2022-03-2926 min
Shameless LeadershipReshma Saujani: The Future of Women and WorkReshma Saujani is a leading activist and the founder of Girls Who Code and the Marshall Plan for Moms. She has spent more than a decade advocating for women’s and girls’ economic empowerment, working to close the gender gap in the tech sector, and, most recently, championing policies to support mothers impacted by the pandemic. Saujani is also the author of the international bestseller Brave, Not Perfect, and her influential TED talk, “Teach Girls Bravery, Not Perfection,” has more than five million views. She began her career as an attorney and Democratic organizer, and she now lives in New York...
2022-03-1648 min
Access Unmissable Audiobooks in Non-Fiction, Current Affairs, Law, & PoliticsPay Up: The Future of Women and Work (and Why It's Different Than You Think) by Reshma SaujaniPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/531080 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Pay Up: The Future of Women and Work (and Why It's Different Than You Think) Author: Reshma Saujani Narrator: Reshma Saujani Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 4 hours 50 minutes Release date: March 15, 2022 Genres: Current Affairs, Law, & Politics Publisher's Summary: INSTANT NATIONAL BESTSELLER The founder of Girls Who Code and bestselling author of Brave, Not Perfect confronts the “big lie” of corporate feminism and presents a bold plan to address the burnout and inequity harming America’s working women today. We told women that to break glass ceilings and succeed in their...
2022-03-1503 min
Holistic Wealth With Keisha BlairPayUp: The Future of Women and Work with Reshma Saujani, Founder of Girls Who Code and Marshall Plan for MomsFor Women’s History Month we are featuring some amazing women on the Holistic Wealth podcast. In this exciting episode of the Holistic Wealth podcast our special guest is Reshma Saujani, Founder of Girls Who Code and Marshall Plan for Moms founder and author of a new book, “Pay Up: The Future of Women and Work (And Why It’s Different Than You Think.” In this interview Reshma outlines how feminism hasn’t attained the protections and support women need, and that we need a new definition of working motherhood in America (around the globe). Reshma took on around $300,000 of student...
2022-03-1425 min
QUESTION EVERYTHINGThe Lie Women Have Been Sold: with Reshma SaujaniReshma Saujani is a leading activist and the founder of Girls Who Code + the Marshall Plan for Moms. She has spent more than a decade building movements to fight for women and girls' economic empowerment, working to close the gender gap in the tech sector, and most recently advocating for policies to support moms impacted by the pandemic. Reshma is also the author of the international bestseller Brave, Not Perfect, and her influential TED talk, "Teach girls, bravery not perfection" has more than five million views globally. She's here today to talk about her newest book, Pay Up...
2022-03-0353 min
The Kara Goldin Show203 Reshma Saujani: Founder of Girls Who Code & Marshall Plan for Moms“You have to do it again and again, and again. You can't give up and that's bravery.” What is a bravery mindset? Reshma Saujani shares her driving force behind the social movements she created -- Girls Who Code and Marshall Plan for Moms. Her resiliency stems from facing her own adversity as a young girl. And her inspiring story will easily inspire you. Get ready to join the movement and listen to #TheKaraGoldinShow Enjoying this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow? Let Kara know by clicking on the links below and sending her a quick shout-out on social or r...
2021-11-1538 min
Brave, Not Perfect with Reshma SaujaniThe Bravery to Say Goodbye (ft. Marisa Renee Lee)Reshma makes a big announcement about the podcast and her future with Girls Who Code before jumping into a powerful interview with Marisa Renee Lee about grief. They discuss how privilege plays into who is given space to grieve, letting go of trying to grieve the "right" way, and how to find joy and love while in the midst of grieving.
You can continue to follow Reshma's bravery journey on Twitter and Instagram @ReshmaSaujani.
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2021-03-0931 minBrave, Not Perfect with Reshma SaujaniThe Bravery to Demand Change For Moms (ft. Dr. C. Nicole Mason)Dr. C. Nicole Mason, president and CEO of the Institute for Women's Policy Research (IWPR), joins Reshma to discuss the crisis women are facing in the workplace as a result of the pandemic, the potential of solutions like the Marshall Plan for Moms, and why now is the moment to be bold and ask for more.
Sign the letter to support the Marshall Plan for Moms: https://www.marshallplanformoms.com/
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2021-02-2323 minBrave, Not Perfect with Reshma SaujaniMarshall Plan for Moms (ft. Dee Poku and Eve Rodsky)Reshma sits down with Dee Poku (CEO and founder of the WIE Suite) and Eve Rodsky (author of the NYTimes Bestseller Fair Play) to discuss the need for a Marshall Plan for Moms and why they're calling on the Biden administration to create a task force to address the economic crisis moms are facing during the COVID-19 crises.
Sign the letter to support the Marshall Plan for Moms: https://www.marshallplanformoms.com/
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2021-02-0940 minBrave, Not Perfect with Reshma SaujaniWhat's The Best That Can Happen? (ft. Michelle Poler)Reshma sits down with Michelle Poler, author of Hello Fears: Crush Your Comfort Zone and Become Who You're Meant to Be. They discuss how Michelle went from being scared of everything to doing 100 things that scared her, generational fear, what bravery actually means, and why we should start thinking about what's the best that can happen instead of what's the worst.
You can follow Reshma on Twitter and Instagram @ReshmaSaujani or join the Brave, Not Perfect Facebook group: https://bit.ly/2t5p41l.
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2021-01-2627 minBrave, Not Perfect with Reshma SaujaniGetting Brave with Money (ft. Tonya Rapley)The new year is a perfect time to get your finances in order. Reshma sits down with Tonya Rapley of MyFabFinance to get advice on how to start that process and what to prioritize. Tonya shares her money journey and how she got her finances uncontrol, gives insight about setting goals with different levels of income and stability in mind, and talks about the importance of accepting imperfection to start her own business.
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2021-01-1227 minBrave, Not Perfect with Reshma SaujaniAstrology Is Self-Care (ft. Banu Guler)To close out the year, Reshma sits down with Banu Guler, the founder of the popular Co-Star app that uses artificial intelligence to create personalized horoscopes. The two discuss how Banu found the bravery to start Co-Star, whether astrology is really more popular today than it used to be, using astrology as self care, and sharing a star sign.
You can follow Reshma on Twitter and Instagram @ReshmaSaujani or join the Brave, Not Perfect Facebook group: https://bit.ly/2t5p41l.
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2020-12-2925 minBrave, Not Perfect with Reshma SaujaniWe Broke The Internet!Girls Who Code recently partnered with the If/Then Initiative of Lyda Hill Philanthropies to break the internet and show the world what the web would look like if it weren't for the contributions of women. In today's episode, Reshma sits down with Nicole Small, founder of the If/Then Initiative and CEO of Lyda Hill Philanthropies, to discuss this important campaign and how Nicole learned to be brave, not perfect.
You can follow Reshma on Twitter and Instagram @ReshmaSaujani or join the Brave, Not Perfect Facebook group: https://bit.ly/2t5p41l.
2020-12-1527 minBrave, Not Perfect with Reshma SaujaniThe Myth of Meritocracy (ft. Mellody Hobson)Reshma sits down with Mellody Hobson, co-CEO of Ariel investments and a powerful leader in the financial sector. The two discuss the importance of teaching financial literacy to young people, the myth of meritocracy and how difficult situations can build resilience.
You can follow Reshma on Twitter and Instagram @ReshmaSaujani or join the Brave, Not Perfect Facebook group: https://bit.ly/2t5p41l.
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2020-12-0100 minBrave, Not Perfect with Reshma SaujaniBravery in the Corporate World (ft. Indra Nooyi)Reshma sits down with Indra Nooyi, former CEO of PepsiCo and one of the few women of color to lead a Fortune 100 company to discuss sisterhood, the challenges of being a woman of color at the top, and how she succeeded in the corporate world.
You can follow Reshma on Twitter and Instagram @ReshmaSaujani or join the Brave, Not Perfect Facebook group: https://bit.ly/2t5p41l
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2020-11-1700 minBrave, Not Perfect with Reshma SaujaniMistakes Are The Ultimate Brainstorming Moment (ft. Yara Shahidi)Reshma sits down with activist and actor Yara Shahidi, who stars in series Black-ish and Grown-ish, to discuss the importance of civic engagement, being open to challenging your understanding of the world, and why taking care of yourself is vital for having the strength to change the world.
You can follow Reshma on Twitter and Instagram @ReshmaSaujani or join the Brave, Not Perfect Facebook group: https://bit.ly/2t5p41l
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2020-11-0300 minBrave, Not Perfect with Reshma SaujaniThe Bravery of Young People (ft. John King Jr.)What can we learn about bravery from young people? Turns out a whole lot. Reshma sits down with former Secretary of Education and CEO of The Education Trust John King Jr. to discuss the moral clarity of youth, the need to rethink how we teach American History, and how education leaders need to demand equitable education during the pandemic.
You can follow Reshma on Twitter and Instagram @ReshmaSaujani or join the Brave, Not Perfect Facebook group: https://bit.ly/2t5p41l
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2020-10-2000 minBrave, Not Perfect with Reshma SaujaniUsing Bravery To Strengthen Our Sisterhood (ft. Ann Friedman)How can we use bravery to strengthen our friendships? Reshma sits down with Ann Friendman, co-author of Big Friendship: How We Keep Each Other Close, for a discussion about deepening our friendships, maintaining and making new connections during COVID times, and going into business with your friends.
Girls Who Code is currently celebrating Day of The Girl through its yearly Sisterhood campaign. You can find out about exciting virtual events and learn about how to get involved at apple.co/gwc. Plus, we're asking you to share your stories about Sisterhood with the hashtag ...
2020-10-0600 minBrave, Not Perfect with Reshma SaujaniBravery In Space (ft. Christina Koch and Jenna Arnold)NASA Astronaut Christina Koch has an inspiring conversation with Reshma about how to avoid being held back by fear, the challenges and wonders of going to space, and the importance of sisterhood. Plus, Reshma interviews Jenna Arnold, an organizer of the National Women's March about her new book: Raising Our Hands: How White Women Can Stop Avoiding Hard Conversations, Start Accepting Responsibility, and Find Our Place on the New Frontlines.
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2020-09-2243 minBrave, Not Perfect with Reshma SaujaniThe Bravery To Ask For Help (ft. Soledad O’Brien)Soledad O’Brien joins Reshma for a dynamic conversation about asking for the things you need, navigating fraught workplace dynamics, and how to bounce back after a disappointing setback.
This conversation is part of a speaker series for the Girl Who Code Summer Immersion Program. You can follow Reshma on Twitter and Instagram @ReshmaSaujani or join the Brave, Not Perfect Facebook group: https://bit.ly/2t5p41l
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2020-09-0829 minBrave, Not Perfect with Reshma SaujaniThe Bravery to Make Space (ft. Hillary Rodham Clinton)Reshma sits down with her mentor, former Secretary of State and Democratic nominee Hillary Rodham Clinton to discuss her career, what she's learned along the way, and give advice to other ambitious women.
This conversation is part of a speaker series for the Girl Who Code Summer Immersion Program. You can follow Reshma on Twitter and Instagram @ReshmaSaujani or join the Brave, Not Perfect Facebook group: https://bit.ly/2t5p41l
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2020-08-2535 minBrave, Not Perfect with Reshma SaujaniThe Bravery of Educators (ft. Dr. Jill Biden)On this week's episode, Reshma sits down with Dr. Jill Biden to talk about the challenges of virtual education, the teachers she admires going above and beyond for their students during the pandemic, and how much she loves the one-of-a-kind community you find in a classroom.
This conversation is part of a speaker series for the Girl Who Code Summer Immersion Program. You can follow Reshma on twitter and instagram @ReshmaSaujani or join the Brave, Not Perfect Facebook group: https://bit.ly/2t5p41l
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2020-08-1127 minBrave, Not Perfect with Reshma SaujaniBravery and Black Women in Tech (ft. Dr. Robbie Melton)It would be harder to be brave without the pioneers who came before and created more space for us to thrive. Reshma sits down with one such pioneer, Dr. Robbie Melton, to learn about her work with Apple to bring more coding and creativity resources to Historically Black Colleges and Universities, her passion for empowering young people to shape their world, and the barriers she faced as a Black woman in her career.
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2020-07-2826 minBrave, Not Perfect with Reshma SaujaniBreaking Free From Perfection During COVID (ft. Melinda Gates)It's hard to let go of perfection at this time where it often feels like we have little control over our lives, but being kind to yourself is even more important during these difficult times. This week, Reshma sits down with Melinda Gates of the Gates Foundation for a conversation about being brave during a pandemic, diversity in tech, and standing up for increased access to birth control.
This conversation is part of a speaker series for the Girl Who Code Summer Immersion Program. You can follow Reshma on twitter and...
2020-07-1423 minBrave, Not Perfect with Reshma SaujaniRising Together Through Sisterhood (ft. Bozoma Saint John)We can all rise higher by lifting each other up and developing relationships where we invest in and support one another. This week, Reshma talks with Bozoma Saint John about the importance of sisterhood. The two discuss important moments when sisterhood supported them, how the values of sisterhood are being used to signal boost the voices of Black women during this critical moment, and making space for themselves as women of color. This conversation is part of a speaker series for the Girl Who Code Summer Immersion Program.
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2020-06-3039 minBrave, Not Perfect with Reshma SaujaniGetting Brave About Anti-Racist Parenting (ft. Tabitha St. Bernard-Jacobs)What does it mean to be an anti-racist parent? And what can we do to teach our kids to commit to the fight against systematic racism? Reshma sits down with activist and fashion entrepreneur Tabitha St. Bernard-Jacobs to talk about committing to bringing anti-racist practices into our homes and teaching them to the next generation.
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2020-06-1635 minBrave, Not Perfect with Reshma SaujaniFalling In Love With Yourself (ft. Keah Brown)Loving ourselves when the world tells us to hate so many parts of ourselves is a radical act. In this episode, Reshma sits down with writer and disability advocate Keah Brown to discuss her journey to falling in love with herself. Keah, author of The Pretty One: On Life, Pop Culture, Disability, and Other Reasons to Fall in Love with Me, opens up about creating the #DisabledAndCute hashtag, learning to love parts of herself through pop culture, and being a bi icon.
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2020-06-0231 minBrave, Not Perfect with Reshma SaujaniPutting Yourself First (ft. Jameela Jamil)It's time to let go of shame and put yourself first. In this episode, Reshma sits down with actor and activist Jameela Jamil for a conversation about the movement against shame, setting boundaries to protect yourself, and the power of sharing your story with the world.
Content Notice: In this episode Jameela mentions recovering from an eating disorder and attempting suicide. For support, you can call the National Eating Disorders Association Helping at (800) 931-2237 Monday-Thursday from 11AM to 9PM ET, and Friday from 11AM to 5PM ET. You can also text the crisis text...
2020-05-1929 minBrave, Not Perfect with Reshma SaujaniGetting Brave with The Twitter Rabbi (ft. Rabbi Danya Ruttenberg)Vote for Brave, Not Perfect in The Webby Awards! bit.ly/BNPWEBBYS
In this episode, Reshma has a conversation with Rabbi Danya Ruttenberg about what it means to be a spiritual leader on the internet, what poop has to do with faith, and fighting back against sexism that's entrenched in so many religious traditions. :
Plus, Reshma answers the questions you've been sending in at the end of the show. You can tell Reshma your Brave, Not Perfect story or ask her a question by calling 347-76-BRAVE or sending...
2020-05-0532 minBrave, Not Perfect with Reshma SaujaniLeading A Non-Profit During A Pandemic (ft. Dr. Tarika Barrett)Reshma has an honest conversation about brave and innovative leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic with Dr. Tarika Barrett, Chief Operating Officer of Girls Who Code. How does the organization support girls during the crisis? Why is virtual learning far from an ideal solution? How is the organization showing bravery and adapting in this crisis? Plus, Reshma talks to GWC alumni KaYesu Machayo about running a Girls Who Code College Loop—a club for college girls interested in computer science.
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2020-04-2137 minBrave, Not Perfect with Reshma SaujaniRealizing the Collective Political Power of Women (ft. Cecile Richards)Reshma sits down with one of her personal heroes, Cecile Richards, for a compelling conversation about women's political power in this episode of Brave, Not Perfect. Cecile opens up about the bravery of stepping down as head of Planned Parenthood, co-founding Supermajority to empower women, and making lasting change in a system that was set up to keep women out. The pair also discuss the power women have in the upcoming 2020 elections, finding joy through changing the world, and self-care.
Plus, Reshma answers the questions you've been sending in at the end of the show. You...
2020-04-0740 minBrave, Not Perfect with Reshma SaujaniLove is Vulnerability is BRAVERY (ft. Cameron Esposito)On this week’s episode, Reshma sits down with comedian Cameron Esposito to talk bravery and relationships. They confront staying true to who you are, where embarrassment really comes from, and the challenges of marginalized relationships.
Plus, Reshma answers the questions you've been sending in at the end of the show. You can tell Reshma your Brave, Not Perfect story or ask her a question by calling 347-76-BRAVE or sending an email to bravenotperfect@girlswhocode.com. Plus, you can follow her on twitter and instagram @ReshmaSaujani or join the Brave, Not Perfect Facebook group: ht...
2020-03-2439 minBrave, Not Perfect with Reshma SaujaniBeyond Body Positivity (ft. Jessamyn Stanley)Are you ready to get brave about your fitness and health? Reshma gets real with Jessamyn Stanley, a body-positivity advocate and yoga teacher. They discuss yoga, cultural appropriation, why body positivity isn't enough, and overcoming shame about their bodies.
Plus, Reshma answers the questions you've been sending in at the end of the show. You can tell Reshma your Brave, Not Perfect story or ask her a question by calling 347-76-BRAVE or sending an email to bravenotperfect@girlswhocode.com. Plus, you can follow her on twitter and instagram @ReshmaSaujani or join the Brave...
2020-03-1028 minBrave, Not Perfect with Reshma SaujaniGetting Through It (ft. Karine Jean-Pierre)Have you been putting off taking care of your mental health? Then Reshma wants you to get brave and do something to change that. This week, she has a heart to heart with the one and only Karine Jean-Pierre, author of the new book Moving Forward. Karine opens up about her own struggles with mental health, how she found the support she needed, and how being an immigrant affected that journey. (If you or a loved one needs support, you can reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 or text 741-741...
2020-02-2532 minBrave, Not Perfect with Reshma SaujaniThe Sisterhood of SurrogacyThis week, Reshma gets personal about her struggles with fertility and the sisterhood she found through surrogacy. She has a moving conversation with Amber, the woman who gave birth to her newborn baby. The two discuss how their lives have changed, misconceptions about surrogacy and their journey together.
Reshma is currently fighting to legalize gestational surrogacy in New York, a priority Governor Andrew Cuomo shares. If you live in New York, she would be extremely grateful if you emailed your state representative to support the Child-Parent Security Act. If you're on social media, Reshma would...
2020-02-1125 minBrave, Not Perfect with Reshma SaujaniBrave Parenting From The NRA’s Worst Nightmare (ft. Shannon Watts)Ready to brave up your parenting? Reshma sits down with Shannon Watts, a mother of five and founder of Moms Demand Action, for a conversation about the challenges of being a good parent while you're busy fighting for positive change in the world—and how to overcome them. Shannon, who's been called the NRA's worst nightmare, shares why letting go of perfect is so important to making the biggest possible impact, her secret to getting the most relaxing bubble bath, and what the latest research says about how shooter drills are affecting kids across the country.
Reshma al...
2020-01-2834 minBrave, Not Perfect with Reshma SaujaniBring Your Bravest Self To Work (ft. the hosts of Battle Tactics For Your Sexist Workplace)Let's start the new decade off right and start getting brave at work! The hosts of the podcast Battle Tactics for Your Sexist Workplace are armed and ready with tips for you and some stories of their own. Eula Scott Bynoe and Jeannie Yandel join Reshma for a candid discussion about what's next after their show got cut at a public radio station, who gets to be brave and authentic at work, and how to train yourself to get past that imposter syndrome.
Plus, the three of them answer the questions you've been sending in. You can...
2020-01-1431 minBrave, Not Perfect with Reshma SaujaniBrave, Not Perfect returns Tuesday, January 14!It’s a new decade, and Reshma wants to help you start it off right—this is the year to leave perfection behind and get brave! Every other Tuesday, Reshma’s coming to you with an episode about what bravery means in different aspects of your life like love, work and health. Coming up this year, she has fabulous conversations with Cecile Richards, Shannon Watts, Jameela Jamil, and so many other incredible women. Plus, Reshma gives advice to listeners like you. Submit your questions to bravenotperfect@girlswhocode.com.
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2020-01-0702 min
That's Total Mom Sense031: Reshma Saujani — Teaching Our Girls to Be Brave, Not PerfectIn 2019, women earn .79 cents for every dollar a man makes. Though we can attribute the gender pay gap to several factors including occupational segregation, bias against working mothers, and circumstances like racial bias, disability, and access to education, there’s no denying numbers and that we still have a lot of work to do to create an even playing field.On today’s episode, I am thrilled to have a woman and mother who has been an advocate for closing the gender gap throughout her career.Reshma Saujani is the Founder and CEO of Girls Who...
2020-01-0148 min
Woman Owned: The Growth Podcast for Women Entrepreneurs[FFL 374] Brave Not Perfect with Reshma Saujani, CEO and Founder of Girls Who CodeReshma Saujani began her career as an attorney, but in 2010, she became the first Indian American woman to run for U.S. Congress. As part of her congressional race, she visited local schools and realized there was a marked gender gap in technology classes, which led her to start Girls Who Code, an international nonprofit organization working to close that gap. Reshma is also the author of Brave, Not Perfect, an international bestselling book that shares a collection of personal stories and powerful insights and strategies to end perfectionism and embrace bravery. Keep Reading >> Reshma...
2019-10-2239 minBrave, Not Perfect with Reshma SaujaniJust Start (ft. Sarah McBride)As women, we're taught to get everything lined up perfectly before we reach for that big dream or take the next step. But sometimes, just going for it is the secret to success. It's time to let go of what's holding you back and just start. Reshma reveals her big dream she's been scared to admit even to herself and takes one small step towards it. Plus, she's got a bravery challenge for you. You can tell Reshma your Brave, Not Perfect story or ask her a question by calling 347-76-BRAVE. Plus, you can follow her on twitter...
2019-09-1034 minBrave, Not Perfect with Reshma SaujaniAsk the Dumb Question (ft. Dr. Joy Bradford & Yamani Hernandez)Do you worry about sounding dumb so you avoid asking questions or speaking up in meetings? Do you write down what you want to say, or go over and over it in your head? This week Reshma explores how that starts when we're young girls and keeps us from taking up space when we grow up. Plus, she gives you a bravery challenge so you can start to speak up for yourself in those moments that's really matter. You can tell Reshma your Brave, Not Perfect story or ask her a question by calling 347-76-BRAVE. Plus, you...
2019-09-0337 minBrave, Not Perfect with Reshma SaujaniDo Something You Suck At (ft. Paola Mendoza)As women, we're missing out on a lot of fun. If we're bad at something, it can suck all the joy out of it. This week, Reshma explores how to break away from that perfection mindset. Her journey for joy takes her to an unexpected place where she has to face one of her fears. Plus, she's got a bravery challenge for you. You can tell Reshma your Brave, Not Perfect story or ask her a question by calling 347-76-BRAVE. Plus, you can follow her on twitter and instagram @ReshmaSaujani.
Guests: Paola Mendoza, an activist...
2019-08-2740 minBrave, Not Perfect with Reshma SaujaniGet Some Rest (ft. Arianna Huffington)You can't be brave if you're tired. As Reshma says, every woman she knows is tired because of all the responsibilities we're taking on. This week, Reshma's forced to take her own advice and get some rest. Plus, she explores why getting that rest is such an essential part of being brave. You can leave a voicemail for Reshma for your Brave, Not Perfect story or a question at 347-76-BRAVE. Plus, you can follow her on twitter and instagram @ReshmaSaujani.
Guests: Arianna Huffington, founder of Thrive Global and The...
2019-08-2330 minBrave, Not Perfect with Reshma SaujaniUse Your Hands (ft. Angela Duckworth)Does the idea of putting together furniture or changing a flat tire overwhelm you? Reshma explores the way young girls are discouraged from working through challenges and sitting with frustration—and how that impacts us later in life. Plus, we learn a surprising secret about the founder of Girls Who Code, who gives you a challenge to strengthen your bravery muscle. You can leave a voicemail for Reshma with your Brave, Not Perfect story or a question at 347-76-BRAVE. Plus, you can follow her on twitter and instagram @ReshmaSaujani.
Guests: Psychologist Angela Duckworth, author of Grit: Th...
2019-08-2035 minBrave, Not Perfect with Reshma SaujaniLet’s Get Physical (ft. Madame Gandhi)Let’s work that bravery muscle—literally! Reshma explores the ways we’ve been teaching young girls to be fearful and gives you a bravery challenge to help you unlearn those messages. Plus, she takes on a physical challenge that’s haunted her since childhood. You can leave a voicemail for Reshma at 347-76-BRAVE. Plus, you can follow her on twitter and instagram @ReshmaSaujani.
Guests: Madame Gandhi, a feminist musician who joins Reshma for a conversation about free bleeding, boxing and how she started dreaming bigger. Caroline Paul, who's exceptionally adventurous and wrote the New York...
2019-08-1333 minBrave, Not Perfect with Reshma SaujaniStop People Pleasing (ft. Elaine Welteroth)Is worrying what other people think holding you back? Reshma explores how we can stop giving so many fucks. Tune in for Reshma’s musical debut. Stay for the insightful interview with visionary Elaine Welteroth, the former editor-in-chief of Teen Vogue and current Project Runway judge. Plus, Reshma gets some tips about how to let go and has a bravery challenge for you.
You can leave a voicemail for Reshma at 347-76-BRAVE. Plus, you can follow her on twitter and instagram @ReshmaSaujani.
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2019-08-0632 minBrave, Not Perfect with Reshma SaujaniBrave, Not Perfect Returns Aug. 6 for Season 4!Ready to get brave? It's time to break away from the cult of perfection with your bravery coach, Reshma Saujani. This season, she's inviting you on a six week challenge to build up your bravery. Reshma's going to be working those muscles right alongside you, facing some of her biggest fears and admitting that big dream that keeps her up at night. Tune in this Tuesday for a very special treat.
Keep up with us on social by following @ReshmaSaujani on Instagram and Twitter—and be sure to check out the new Brave, Not Perfect Facebook gr...
2019-08-0101 minBrave, Not Perfect with Reshma SaujaniGet Brave, Get Paid (Ft. Claire Wasserman of Ladies Get Paid)Claire Wasserman is the incredibly brave woman behind Ladies Get Paid - an organization that provides the tools, resources, and a community to help women negotiate for equal pay and power in the workplace. Their mission - help ladies get paid! Asking for a raise and negotiating benefits at work can be a terrifying experience for anyone - and for women, who’ve been raised to accept what they’re told and stay in their lane, it’s actually creating a real problem: the gender pay gap (and leadership gap!). Did you know that 60% of today's college graduates are women...
2019-03-1321 minBrave, Not Perfect with Reshma SaujaniPlay for Team Brave (Ft. Susan McPherson)Susan McPherson is a serial connector, angel investor, and corporate responsibility expert. This week on the Brave, Not Perfect podcast, tune in to hear Reshma in conversation with her friend Susan about playing for Team Brave, supporting the sisterhood, and reinventing and finding yourself when life throws you a midlife curveball. Follow Susan on Twitter at @susanmcp1 and on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/susanmcpherson
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2019-03-0615 min
Access Top-Rated Full Audiobooks in Self-Improvement, Career DevelopmentBrave, Not Perfect by Reshma SaujaniPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/355072 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Brave, Not Perfect Author: Reshma Saujani Narrator: Reshma Saujani Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 5 hours 27 minutes Release date: February 21, 2019 Genres: Career Development Publisher's Summary: The new Lean In, from the multi-award-winning Founder and CEO of national non-profit Girls Who Code and New York Times bestselling author Reshma Saujani. ‘We are raising our boys to be brave, but our girls to be perfect. And this is holding us back.’ Imagine if you lived without the fear of failure, without the fear of not measuring up. If you no longer felt the...
2019-02-2105 minBrave, Not Perfect with Reshma SaujaniChanneling your Brave (Ft. Danielle Weisberg & Carly Zakin of TheSkimm)The more successful you become, the harder it feels to take big risks. This week on the Brave Not Perfect podcast, Reshma talks with Danielle Weisberg & Carly Zakin, founders of a little website you might have heard of… TheSkimm. The two former news producers launched theSkimm from their couch in 2012 as a newsletter - they now have over 7 million subscribers, reaching them Monday through Friday with bite-sized news and recommendations. Hear from these two failure champions about channeling their brave 25 year old selves - the ones who quit their jobs to start their own business - and feeling se...
2019-02-2028 minBrave, Not Perfect with Reshma SaujaniFind Your Ledge (ft. Rha Goddess)What’s the one thing you’re most afraid of doing? The thing that if you could do it, you know it would make a major difference for you in your life? Rha Goddess calls that one thing your “ledge.” She says all of us are being called to some ledge, whether we’ve wanted to consciously acknowledge it or not. There’s at least one challenge, one change, one move, one dream quietly calling out to each of us that we’re afraid to step up to. Tune in to the Brave Not Perfect podcast for a conversation with Reshma Sa...
2019-02-1322 minBrave, Not Perfect with Reshma SaujaniIs Imperfection an Option for Women of Color? (ft. Blavity's Morgan DeBaun)It's been said time and time again that women of color have to work twice as hard to earn half as much as their white counterparts. So this week on the Brave, Not Perfect podcast, Reshma is asking: Is imperfection an option for women of color? Reshma speaks with Morgan DeBaun, CEO & Founder of Blavity, about her experiences with imperfection and failure. Tune in to hear Morgan's journey from St. Louis to Silicon Valley and beyond. You can follow Morgan on Instagram and Twitter at @morgandebaun.
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2019-02-0617 minBrave, Not Perfect with Reshma SaujaniStart Before You're Ready (ft. Brit Morin)Brit Morin always wanted to be an inventor - and when the internet entered her world, she learned to infuse her love of creativity with technology. On this episode, join Reshma and the founder of Brit+Co for a conversation on building bravery, thinking creatively, changing the world, and facing up to perfectionism. You can find Brit on Twitter and Instagram at @Brit!
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2019-01-3020 minBrave, Not Perfect with Reshma SaujaniWhen the Perfect Girl Grows Up (ft. Rachel Simmons)Rachel Simmons thinks that inside, we’re all still teenage girls. On our first episode of Season 3, join noted girlhood researcher Rachel Simmons and Brave, Not Perfect host Reshma Saujani for a conversation on growing up a girl in an age of social media, learning to ask for help and redefining the image of the perfect girl. Get in touch with your inner girl and all of the things that come with it (read: perfectionism). You can find Rachel on Twitter and Instagram at @RachelJSimmons to learn even more about building resilience in women and girls. Rachel is featured in...
2019-01-2325 minBrave, Not Perfect with Reshma SaujaniBrave, Not Perfect returns Jan. 23, 2019 for Season 3!We're coming back to your ears for Season 3 - sharing the conversations Reshma has been having with changemakers from around the world - with a little twist. Every episode is going to highlight ideas from her new book, Brave Not Perfect: Fear Less, Fail More, Live Bolder. Get ready to break free from the cult of perfection, redefine bravery, build a bravery mindset, and learn to survive failure, big and small.
Get ready to join Team Brave with Reshma this season! Start your journey by ordering a copy of her book, Brave Not Perfect (out February 5, 2019...
2019-01-1602 minBrave, Not Perfect with Reshma SaujaniChloe TaylorChloe Taylor's STEM story started when she wanted to meet boys at a co-ed science camp - instead, she found a love for robotics. After getting her degree from Carnegie Mellon and being lauded as an innovator, she became an elementary school teacher, and was surprised to hear the new comments people had for her: sweet, cute, nice. She kept up her love of STEM by facilitating a Girls Who Code Club, and learned to embrace her passions. Tune in this week to hear Chloe's journey to living her truth, being seen, embracing her flaws, and taking a leap of...
2018-12-1922 minBrave, Not Perfect with Reshma SaujaniYelitsa Jean-CharlesYelitsa Jean-Charles is the Founder & Creative Director of Healthy Roots - a doll company focused on promoting positive self-perceptions in girls through dolls with varying shades of complexion and natural hair textures. She still suffers with imposter syndrome even after being honored by Essence Magazine as one of the 50 founders to watch in 2017, but she’s ready to take the world by storm. Listen in to hear Reshma and Yelitsa talk about colorism and the way that toys affect the way our kids see themselves. Follow Yelitsa’s journey on Twitter at @TheYelitsa.
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2018-12-0517 minBrave, Not Perfect with Reshma SaujaniClemantine WamariyaClemantine Wamariya fled war-torn Rwanda with her older sister Claire in 1994, when she was just six years old. In 2018, she published the New York Times bestselling book The Girl Who Smiled Beads depicting her journey to America seeking refuge. This week, Reshma and Clemantine discuss the human side of war and the immense consequences of family separation. Follow her journey on Twitter and Instagram at @clemantine1, and learn more about her book at http://bit.ly/GirlWhoSmiledBeads
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2018-11-2830 minBrave, Not Perfect with Reshma SaujaniNatalia QuinteroWhat’s holding women back from parity in finance? Natalia Quintero joins Reshma for a conversation on breaking up the boys club of investing, the importance of diversity in hiring, and why we’re most successful when we’re authentically ourselves. Follow Natalia’s journey at @NataliaZarina on Twitter!
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2018-11-2113 minBrave, Not Perfect with Reshma SaujaniTulsi GabbardCongresswoman Tulsi Gabbard is a politician, environmental advocate, veteran and a dedicated surfer - and she knows a thing or two about bravery. Tune in to hear Reshma and Tulsi discuss finding success in life through serving others, taking a stand for what is right, and practicing self care through yoga, meditation and surfing.
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2018-10-3123 minBrave, Not Perfect with Reshma SaujaniLiz PlankJoin Liz Plank and Reshma for a conversation that runs the gamut from toxic masculinity to Iceland to sexuality and the Kavanaugh hearings. Liz is a journalist with Vox media covering everything that’s wrong and weird and crazy in the U.S. right now - and an expert on the men’s issues coming out of the women’s movement. Follow her at @Feministabulous on Twitter and Instagram.
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2018-10-2422 minBrave, Not Perfect with Reshma SaujaniRobin ArzonTune in for something epic. This week, Reshma sits down with Robin Arzon, VP & Head Instructor at Peloton. She’s a bestselling author, ultramarathoner, cycling and treadmill instructor - oh, and a former lawyer. Hear about Robin’s journey from hostage crisis to legendary fitness pro and how bravery made all the difference. Follow Robin on Instagram and Twitter at @robinnyc.
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2018-10-1720 minBrave, Not Perfect with Reshma SaujaniLIZZOLizzo knows a thing or two about self care - and she knows the universe is looking out for her and her girls. In a special SISTERH>>D episode, tune in this week for a conversation between Reshma and hip hop vocalist and all-around inspiration, Lizzo. Keep up with Lizzo on Instagram at @lizzobeeating and on Twitter at @Lizzo.
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2018-10-1015 minBrave, Not Perfect with Reshma SaujaniRebecca TraisterGet "Good and Mad" with bestselling feminist writer Rebecca Traister and Reshma on this week’s episode of Brave, Not Perfect. Tune in to hear Rebecca and Reshma talk about women’s anger in our current political moment, Brett Kavanaugh, and what it means to be taken seriously. Keep up with Rebecca on Twitter at @rtraister, and read her new book GOOD AND MAD: The Revolutionary Power of Women’s Anger.
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2018-10-0332 minBrave, Not Perfect with Reshma SaujaniBrave, Not Perfect returns October 3rd!Ready to get inspired? We're back with all new interviews with Rebecca Traister, Clemantine Wamariya, Tulsi Gabbard and more! Leave the fear of failure behind - and join Reshma Saujani on her Brave, Not Perfect journey. Keep up with us on social by following @ReshmaSaujani on Instagram and Twitter, and @BravePerfectPod on Twitter!
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2018-09-2601 minBrave, Not Perfect with Reshma SaujaniRayouf AlhumedhiUnless you were looking, you might have missed it - until 2017, hijabi women weren’t represented on the Emoji keyboard! Rayouf Alhumedhi was 15 when she realized it, and decided to do something. This week, she and Reshma talk about calling attention to important issues, making change, and experiencing imposter syndrome. (She’s 17 and already made an emoji a reality. She’s doing pretty well if you ask us!) Follow Rayouf on Twitter at @rayoufalh and Instagram at @rayoufalhumedhi.
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2018-07-0418 minBrave, Not Perfect with Reshma SaujaniKelly RobertsFor Kelly Roberts, bravery is going for a run in her sports bra. Hear from She Can and She Did founder Kelly Roberts on how she is redefining what strength looks and feels like. This week, Reshma and Kelly discuss the body positivity movement and finding joy through difficulty. Join Kelly's #SportsBraSquad - she is documenting her Brave, Not Perfect journey on Twitter and Instagram at @KellyKKRoberts.
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2018-06-2715 minBrave, Not Perfect with Reshma SaujaniCristina Jiménez MoretaCristina Moreta has been fighting for immigrant rights her whole life. Today, Reshma re-airs her conversation with Cristina - with additional commentary in light of recent, horrific, news from our border. As the co-founder and executive director of the advocacy group United We Dream, Moreta became one of the 24 recipients to receive a 2017 MacArthur Fellowship as an advocate for the rights of undocumented immigrants. Follow Cristina's work at @CrisAlexJimenez and @UNITEDWEDREAM. This episode first aired on March 9, 2018.
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2018-06-2015 minBrave, Not Perfect with Reshma SaujaniAshley EdwardsHealing from the trauma of systemic oppression is hard - but Ashley Edwards is making it a possibility for youth of color in communities across the country with MindRight. MindRight gives kids a judgement-free space to talk through their lives and mental health with coaches who care. Hear Ashley and Reshma talk therapy, self care, and bravery on this episode of the Brave, Not Perfect Podcast. Follow Ashley's work at @TextMindRight
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2018-06-1319 minBrave, Not Perfect with Reshma SaujaniLauren FoundosShe felt like one of the guys while trading on the Wall Street floor, but Lauren Foundos really found her strength when she left finance to start a fitness company, FORTË. Tune in this week as Reshma and Lauren talk bravery in leaving the past behind and making their immigrant families proud. You can find Lauren at @lfoundos on Twitter and Instagram.
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2018-05-3018 minBrave, Not Perfect with Reshma SaujaniDeepti SharmaStarting a business and flying alone with her son for the first time - Deepti Sharma is exercising her bravery muscle in every aspect of her life. Tune into the Brave, Not Perfect Podcast to hear Reshma and Deepti talk about motherhood and the transition from politics to business. Follow Deepti's journey on Twitter at @deeptisharma1!
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2018-05-2316 minBrave, Not Perfect with Reshma SaujaniAllison YarrowBack in the 90s, Allison Yarrow slapped her friend across the face. This year, she wrote a book about the word that started it all: Bitch. Hear Reshma and Allison discuss media, culture, and gender equality in this episode of Brave, Not Perfect. Follow Allison on social media at @AliYarrow, and pre-order a copy of her new book, 90s Bitch: Media, Culture, and the Failed Promise of Gender Equality.
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2018-05-1621 minBrave, Not Perfect with Reshma SaujaniAtima LuiNot all nudes were created equal. Atima Lui’s company is out to change that. NUDEST is building skin-tone matching technology to help people of every shade find products that match their nude. Reshma and Atima talk about their shared history of living up to the expectations of their refugee parents, reshaping beauty standards, and following dreams. Keep up with Atima on Twitter at @atimalui and @nudest_co.
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2018-05-0223 minBrave, Not Perfect with Reshma SaujaniMónica RamírezMónica Ramírez went to the Golden Globes this year- but you haven't seen her on screen. Mónica is the co-founder & President of Alianza Nacional de Campesinas - a national farmworker women’s organization fighting for the rights of farmworkers nationwide. Hear Mónica and Reshma discuss keeping up the fight and when to rest. Follow Mónica at @MonicaRamirezDC and @campesinasunite, and follow us at @ReshmaSaujani and @BravePerfectPod
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2018-04-2519 minBrave, Not Perfect with Reshma SaujaniCorinne GilliardIf you were a producer with Oprah's TV network, would you ever leave? Corinne Gilliard did, and it might just be her bravest moment. Hear about her journey from Howard U to working for Oprah to leading creative development at Crooked Media, home of Pod Save America. Plus, Reshma and Corinne gush over #Beychella and HBCUs. Check her out on Twitter at @corinnegilliard, and while you’re at it, follow @braveperfectpod and @reshmasaujani too!
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2018-04-1815 minBrave, Not Perfect with Reshma SaujaniMolly WoodMolly Wood, the host of Marketplace Tech, just had “the talk” with her son. No, not that talk. The one about digital privacy and protecting yourself online. Reshma talks to Molly about the biggest story in tech, what it was like to be one of the first female podcasters, why more women should start pods, and about the time Molly was checking Twitter while drifting down to earth on a parachute. Check her out on Twitter @mollywood and while you’re there follow @braveperfectpod and @reshmasaujani too!
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2018-04-1117 minBrave, Not Perfect with Reshma SaujaniSophie ShrandHow do you combine degrees in theater and behavioral neuroscience? Sophie Shrand has got it figured out! Shrand hosts her own children's YouTube series 'Science with Sophie'. Playing herself and a variety of quirky characters, Shrand reveals the science behind oddities in everyday life, such as how potholes form, why we shed tears, and whether we can digest bubble gum if we accidentally swallow it. Reshma and Sophie talk about the importance of representation and becoming the role model you never saw. Follow Sophie at @ScienceWithSoph!
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2018-04-0615 minBrave, Not Perfect with Reshma SaujaniLane MurdockLane Murdock is a 15-year-old sophomore at Ridgefield High School and the architect of a nationwide walkout, scheduled for April 20, to protest gun violence in schools. In this episode, Reshma and Lane discuss what it's like to organize a movement as a teenager, and how adults can do more to impact change. Follow Lane on Twitter at @lanemurdock2002 and @schoolwalkoutUS.
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2018-03-2315 minBrave, Not Perfect with Reshma SaujaniKarina GivargisoffKarina Givargisoff is the founder of the first-ever non-profit fashion media brand, Mission Magazine. In this episode, Karina and Reshma get into the beauty of making mistakes, pursuing your passions, and the importance of giving back.
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2018-03-1615 minBrave, Not Perfect with Reshma SaujaniQ&A: 3/07/2018You ask. Reshma answers! This is the first Q&A episode of 'Brave, Not Perfect'. Want to be featured in a future Q&A episode? Be sure to send in your questions to bravenotperfectpodcast@gmail.com or call in directly using the Anchor Voice Message feature!
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2018-03-0708 minBrave, Not Perfect with Reshma SaujaniQ&A: 2/28/2018You ask. Reshma answers!
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2018-02-2807 min