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Toddler PurgatoryMaking Memories (Not Meltdowns) At The Holidays If you're enjoying listening to Toddler Purgatory, we'd love for you to take our listener survey. One page, two minutes. We promise! http://bit.ly/ToddlerPurgatorySurvey“Making memories” with our kids is always a fraught proposition, but when they’re checking for the elf every morning and whipped into a general holiday frenzy, the tears and tantrums are often pretty close to the surface. Child specialist Merete Kropp says we can reset the “gimme gimmes” by teaching our kids that giving and receiving are reciprocal actions. By explain the gifts you’re giving to others, and the intenti...2023-12-0441 min

Torn: Finding a Mom Life BalanceTorn: Finding A Mom Life Balance: Beyond the Guilt , S4 Ep7 - Book Club: Torn True Story MemoirWhen they found a memoir that shared the name of their podcast, Athena and Mims were instantly drawn to read and discuss Torn True Stories of Kids, Career & the Conflict of Modern Motherhood by Samantha Parent Walravens. Reach out with Torn Moments or Mends to tornmlb@gmail.com - Listen, Follow, Subscribe and Share the podcast. @tornmlb on IG, Facebook and Twitter. Choose Grace, Torn Tribe!2022-06-1624 min

Lehigh@NasdaqCenterSeeking Your First Big Opportunity in TechOur final episode of the 2022 Women in Technology and Innovation series, features Samantha Walravens in conversation with young alumni Samantha Orlan, Senior Program Manager at Narvar. Learn how Samantha Orlan navigated her early career in tech and when she knew it was time to seek out her next professional opportunity. She also shares insights on the value of professional development and how important mentorship is to achieving your career goals. Lehigh@NasdaqCenter accelerates student transformation and societal impact through inclusive entrepreneurial education, research, and thought leadership. We educate, connect, and inspire the next generation of global entrepreneurial...2022-04-0821 min

Lehigh@NasdaqCenterSuccess Strategies for Female FoundersIn Episode 3, we continue our discussion on Women in Technology and Innovation featuring Samantha Walravens in conversation with Jessica Davidoff, serial entrepreneur and CEO of Easton Rae. Listen in as Jessica discusses her experience building companies, how she has learned to trust herself, the unique opportunities and challenges for female founders, and how to plan a successful exit. Lehigh@NasdaqCenter accelerates student transformation and societal impact through inclusive entrepreneurial education, research, and thought leadership. We educate, connect, and inspire the next generation of global entrepreneurial leaders. 2022-04-0127 min

Lehigh@NasdaqCenterMarketing Leadership Lessons with Aimée Lapic, GoPro CMOIn this series on Women in Technology and Innovation, we learn from remarkable female entrepreneurs and technology leaders who are changing the world through innovation and creating new paths for the next generation of female leaders. In Episode 2, Samantha Walravens speaks with Aimée Lapic, Chief Digital and Marketing Officer at GoPro. Listen in as Aimée shares her insights on how to effectively communicate using data, why empathy is so essential for marketing leaders, and the importance of diversity and inclusion! Lehigh@NasdaqCenter accelerates student transformation and societal impact through inclusive entrepreneurial education, research, and th...2022-03-2529 min

Lehigh@NasdaqCenterBuilding People-Centered Tech ProductsIn this series on Women in Technology and Innovation, we learn from remarkable female entrepreneurs and technology leaders who are changing the world through innovation and creating new paths for the next generation of female leaders. In Episode 1, join Samantha Walravens for a discussion with Kate Adamson, product lead at Plaid, and Archie Agrawal, product lead at Amazon on how technology can be leveraged as a partner and connector for humans through machine learning, AI, and FinTech. Lehigh@NasdaqCenter accelerates student transformation and societal impact through inclusive entrepreneurial education, research, and thought leadership. We educate, connect...2022-03-1824 min

Lehigh@NasdaqCenterDisrupting Climate Change through Sustainable Building and Green-TechSamantha Walravens leads a ranging conversation with Kathleen Egan, the Co-Founder and CEO of ecomedes about how she is building sustainable enterprises. Kathleen discusses how her passion for surfing and background as an engineer and consultant intersects with her mission to simplify sustainability and scale green building. Together they examine how disruptive engineers are creating new solutions to reduce negative environmental outcomes in the building industry and the steps each of us can take to help reverse climate change. Lehigh@NasdaqCenter is an exclusive academic in-residence collaboration between Lehigh University and the Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center in San...2021-05-2631 min

Lehigh@NasdaqCenterModsy Co-Founder and CEO, Shanna Tellerman, on Disrupting Interior DesignThis week, Shanna Tellerman, the CEO and co-founder of Modsy, sits down with Samantha Walravens to discuss her passion for design and technology, and how she built this into a virtual interior design company. Before founding Modsy, Shanna was a partner on the investing team at Google Ventures. Learn about her journey from studying landscape painting to developing cutting-edge 3D visualization platforms and how she uses disruptive technology to solve problems and create value. Lehigh@NasdaqCenter is an exclusive academic in-residence collaboration between Lehigh University and the Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center in San Francisco. Our theory of change...2021-05-1940 min

Lehigh@NasdaqCenterThe Future of Robotic Vision, Enhanced Perception, and Autonomous DrivingSamantha Walravens and Luis Dussan discuss how AEye is making next-generation transportation a reality using LiDAR systems. Building on his experience as an aerospace engineer, Luis founded AEye in 2013 with a unique perspective on how to effectively enable LiDAR-enhanced perception for automated driving systems and robotic vision. Luis shares insights about building a high-performing team and advice for students launching engineering careers. Lehigh@NasdaqCenter is an exclusive academic in-residence collaboration between Lehigh University and the Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center in San Francisco. Our theory of change is to accelerate student transformation and societal impact through inclusive entrepreneurial education...2021-05-1227 min

Lehigh@NasdaqCenterInnovation and Disruption in Cybersecurity Using Graph TheoryHost Samantha Walravens leads an engaging conversation with Liz Maida about how she pivoted her career from civil engineering to internet infrastructure and eventually founded her own cutting-edge cybersecurity company, Uplevel Security. As the founder and CEO of Uplevel Security, she created the industry’s first adaptive system of intelligence that uses graph theory and machine learning to modernize security operations. Learn how Liz is innovating and creating next-generation approaches to enterprise security. Lehigh@NasdaqCenter is an exclusive academic in-residence collaboration between Lehigh University and the Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center in San Francisco. Our theory of change is to...2021-05-0535 min

Lehigh@NasdaqCenterDisrupting Data Privacy, Governance, and SecurityJoin Samantha Walravens and Tom Chavez for a discussion about new approaches to data, decision science, and AI. Tom is a technology entrepreneur and is currently building Ketch to automate data privacy, governance, and security. Additionally, through his startup studio, super{set}, he partners with other engineer entrepreneurs to found, fund, and build cutting edge software companies focused on emerging technologies. Learn how Tom leverages his background in computer science and philosophy to create disruptive solutions and what our relationship with data could look like in the future. Lehigh@NasdaqCenter is an exclusive academic in-residence collaboration between...2021-04-2836 min

Lehigh@NasdaqCenterThe Next Big Thing—A Look at Emerging TechnologiesThis week, Samantha Walravens hosted a panel discussion with two leaders at the forefront of disruptive technologies. Jeff Rosedale is a registered U.S. patent lawyer working with clients on the cutting edge of science and technology to develop and protect their intellectual property in the areas of biotech, AI, big-data, and nanotechnology. Pranav Gokhale holds a PhD in quantum computing from the University of Chicago and started his own company, Super.tech, with the goal to help bridge the gap between existing theoretical algorithms and practical quantum computing architectures. Join this insightful conversation that examines emerging technologies and...2021-04-2135 min

Lehigh@NasdaqCenterWhat It Takes to Be a Disruptor in EngineeringFor our first conversation in this series on Disruptive Engineers, host, Samantha Walravens sits down with Dr. Ikhlaq Sidhu, the author of the book Innovation Engineering: A Practical Guide to Creating Anything New. Dr. Sidhu is Chief Scientist and Founding Director at UC Berkeley’s Sutardja Center for Entrepreneurship & Technology (SCET). Samantha and Dr. Sidhu dive into how to develop an entrepreneurial mindset and the integral role engineers play in driving innovation. Lehigh@NasdaqCenter is an exclusive academic in-residence collaboration between Lehigh University and the Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center in San Francisco. Our theory of change is to ac...2021-04-1430 min

Lehigh@NasdaqCenterWhat It Means to Be an Ally to Women and Underrepresented Populations in TechThis week, Samantha Walravens facilitates a conversation with influential thought leaders on the importance of allyship for women and other underrepresented populations in tech. Melinda Briana Epler shares from her experience as a consultant, tech executive, and Founder & CEO of Change Catalyst about the importance of digging deep and thinking systemically to address inequities. Jeremy Sussman is a senior product manager at Google and serves on Google’s Allyship NYC Steering Committee. Jeremy talks about how allyship is a choice and an action that we need to take again and again. As Senior VP and General Manager at VMWare, To...2021-03-3126 min

Lehigh@NasdaqCenterSara Luchian of Virgin Hyperloop on the Future of TransportationListen to an inspiring and engaging conversation with Sara Luchian, the Head of Passenger Experience at Virgin Hyperloop, to learn what it was like to be one of the first two people to ride in a hyperloop pod during a successful test run. Host, Samantha Walravens, talks with Sara about an optimistic future for transportation that is fast, clean, convenient, and designed with passengers in mind. Sara shares how she applies both her psychology and business training to design next-generation transportation technology. Lehigh@NasdaqCenter is an exclusive academic in-residence collaboration between Lehigh University and the Nasdaq Entrepreneurial...2021-03-2434 min

Lehigh@NasdaqCenterInspiration and Impact for the Next Generation of Women in TechJoin host Samantha Walravens in conversation Ruthe Farmer as they discuss the policies and passions that are inspiring the next generation in tech. Ruthe is the Chief Evangelist at CSForAll and a Former Senior Policy Advisor in the White House Office of Science & Technology Policy. As if that’s not enough, the Last Mile Education Fund that Ruthe founded, has also just been named one of 10 finalists for the Equality Can’t Wait Challenge which is awarding $40m to organizations that enable women to make a difference in their workplaces and communities. This is an episode you don't want to m...2021-03-1735 min

Lehigh@NasdaqCenterEarly Career Professionals Who Are Shaping the Tech IndustryHear from recent graduates and early-career female tech professionals who are creating the tools and services we use every day. This week, our young alumni panel features Emma Catlin, an engineer at Pinterest, Christine Quan, a data scientist & engineer at Dropbox, and Kira Gobes, a technical program manager at Amazon Web Services. These emerging leaders talk with Samantha Walravens about successes, challenges, why having (and being!) a mentor is so important, and what they wish they knew before starting their first full-time engineering job. Lehigh@NasdaqCenter is an exclusive academic in-residence collaboration between Lehigh University and...2021-03-1031 min

Lehigh@NasdaqCenterLeadership Insights with Kelly Steckelberg, CFO of ZoomThis week, Kelly Steckelberg, CFO of Zoom Video Communications, Inc., chats with Samantha Walravens about the path to leadership for women in technology. Kelly discusses the challenges and opportunities for women who aspire to leadership roles. Learn how to talk with your manager about taking on more responsibility and asking for coaching and advice to help you advance towards your leadership goals. Join the conversation and gain insight into Kelly’s strategic decision framework when making difficult decisions, learn the characteristics of an empathetic leader, and how Zoom is thinking about life and business and a post-Covid world. ...2021-03-0335 min

Take a SeatThe Science of Friendship with Lydia DenworthOur conversation with Lydia Denworth touched on new findings from neuroscience that show us the impact that relationships have on us, even down to the genetic level. We touched on the different traits of positive, nourishing friendships, as well as the ambivalence that characterizes some of the others. Lydia walked us through the different ways we interact with friends and friendships throughout the various periods of our lives, and shared some thoughts on how we might better leverage the benefits of life’s fundamental bond in young people, through education. It was a rich conversation, filled with gems of th...2021-03-011h 06

Lehigh@NasdaqCenterDawoon Kang on the Founder’s JourneyIn Episode 2, join Samantha Walravens for a discussion with Dawoon Kang, Co-founder and Chief Dating Officer at Coffee Meets Bagel. Listen in as Dawoon shares her experience as a female entrepreneur in the tech industry, what it means to be resilient in business and leadership, and tips on finding love! Lehigh@NasdaqCenter is an exclusive academic in-residence collaboration between Lehigh University and the Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center in San Francisco. Our theory of change is to accelerate student transformation and societal impact through inclusive entrepreneurial education, research, and thought leadership. 2021-02-2435 min

Lehigh@NasdaqCenterWomen and the Importance of Representation in TechIn this series on Women in Technology, we shine a spotlight on the remarkable women entrepreneurs, business leaders, and engineers who are changing the world through industry and innovation. In Episode 1, join Samantha Walravens for a discussion with Bärí Williams, Chief Operating Officer at BandWagonFanClub, and Jossie Haines, the Senior Director of Engineering at Tile, on the challenges and opportunities that women today face as they navigate a still very male-dominated technology industry. Our conversation digs deep into the issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Lehigh@NasdaqCenter is an exclusive academic in-residence collaboration between Lehigh Un...2021-02-1736 min

Lehigh@NasdaqCenterLessons and Insights for Funding Women-Led StartupsEpisode 3 features a conversation with two guests from the VC world. Lisa Jones is a Board Member and Partner at Silicon Valley Social Venture Fund and Susannah Shipton is the Head of Platform at AlleyCorp. Host, Samantha Walravens, continues the Women in Technology and Innovation series by exploring the unique aspects of investing in women-led and other diverse startups. 2020-03-1033 min

Lehigh@NasdaqCenterWhy Diversity Matters in the World of Technology & InnovationIn this series, we are exploring the topic of women in technology and innovation. Through engaging conversations with female leaders in Silicon Valley, we discuss timely topics such as the importance of diversity and representation in product development, female founders and funders, as well as the importance of leadership, mentoring and giving back. In Episode 1, join Samantha Walravens for a discussion with Bärí A. Williams, VP of Legal, Business, and Policy Affairs at All Turtles and Jossie Haines, Platform Engineering Director at Tile about why diversity matters in the world of technology and innovation. 2020-02-2239 min

Princeton Alumni Weekly PodcastsQ&A: Samantha Walravens '90 on Women Taking On Tech (July 2017)Samantha Walravens ’90, co-author of Geek Girl Rising: Inside the Sisterhood Shaking Up Tech (St. Martin’s Press), discusses how women are making their own opportunities in the supposedly male-dominated Silicon Valley in an interview with PAW associate editor Carrie Compton. This is the first in a new series of interviews with alumni and faculty.2017-07-0616 min $Turn the Pages of Your Mind, With a Full Audiobook You\'ll Find$ Turn the Pages of Your Mind, With a Full Audiobook You'll FindGeek Girl Rising: Inside the Sisterhood Shaking Up Tech Audiobook by Heather CabotListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 292560 Title: Geek Girl Rising: Inside the Sisterhood Shaking Up Tech Author: Heather Cabot, Samantha Walravens Narrator: Heather Cabot Format: Unabridged Length: 07:09:09 Language: English Release date: 05-23-17 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Genres: Business & Economics, Management & Leadership, Business Development Summary: 'I dont know much about tech, but I do know that these pioneer women are pretty dope. Geek Girl Rising gives a much needed voice to the fearless women paving an important path in the tech world, while forming a lasting sisterhood along the way. - Kelly Ripa This program...2017-05-237h 09

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