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The SHECAN PodcastAdvancing the Careers of Black Professionals With Kike Oniwinde AgoroIn today's episode, Kike chats with Stephanie about everything from becoming an award-winning founder and CEO, to top tips on how her comapnay has been advancing the careers of black professionals worldwide. Learn how to advance your career & build a racially diverse business. Kike Oniwinde Agoro is the Founder and CEO of BYP Network, a multi-million-pound company dedicated to advancing the careers of Black professionals around the world. By age 30, she received over 100 awards from sports to academics to business and continues to be a trailblazer breaking glass ceilings. She is just one of a few Black female founders to...2025-07-1726 min

The SHECAN PodcastHow To Create A Responsible Fashion Economy With Shailja DubéShailja Dubé is the Deputy Director, of the Institute of Positive Fashion (IPF)- the British Fashion Council’s think tank on climate action is on a mission to create a responsible fashion economy. Shailja is responsible for the strategy and delivery of the British Fashion Council’s commitment to guide the UK fashion industry towards a just, net-zero, and circular economy. A systems-level thinker and strategist, passionate about creating an equitable and responsible fashion economy that leaves no one behind. Shailja has been a guest on BBC R4’s World at One, and a speaker at key industry events includi...2025-07-1639 min

The SHECAN PodcastJude Kelly CBE, Founder of WOW - A Gender-Equal World for WomenJude Kelly CBE is the Founder of The WOW Foundation, celebrating the achievements of women and girls and confronting global gender injustice. WOW - Women of the World believes a gender-equal world is desirable, possible and urgently required. In 2018, Jude established The WOW Foundation, an independent charity dedicated to building the WOW movement as a force for change. Starting as a three-day festival at London’s Southbank Centre in 2010, where Jude was Artistic Director for 12 years, the festival now takes place in 30 locations across six continents. She has directed over 200 theatre and opera productions and has received two Olivier Awards an...2025-07-1025 min

The SHECAN PodcastHow a Psychology Professor & Children’s Author Is Changing Lives with Her Stories: Lisa JacovskyLisa shares her unique perspective as a Child Development Specialist working with children under the age of 3 with developmental delays and Autism Spectrum Disorder. With over eight years of experience in applied behaviour analysis and a deep love for storytelling, Lisa found a powerful way to bridge her professional insights with creative expression—through her acclaimed Let’s Talk! book series. Lisa will shed light on her work in early intervention and how it shaped her writing, the mission behind her Let’s Talk! series and why representation matters. Her journey as a professor, therapist, and multi-award-winning author and how she's...2025-07-0932 min

Circle ThisThe Role Model Ripple Effect: If We Can See It, We Can Be It with Stephanie Ferrario In this episode, Dre sits down with Stephanie Ferrario, founder of SheCan—a global movement and media platform amplifying women’s voices through storytelling, education, and community. With over 3 million organic listeners, SheCan has become a living archive of transformation, visibility, and purpose. Together, Dre and Stephanie circle around the questions: What makes a mentor? Why is emotional wellbeing a collective issue? How do circles help us sit with discomfort, regulate our nervous systems, and remind us we’re not alone? From sitting with women in Ethiopia to launching a digital movemen...2025-07-081h 17

The SHECAN PodcastImpact Investor Azzi Agnelli is backing Mental Health Ventures for Systemic ChangeIn today's episode of SheCan Media, Stephanie sits down with Azzi Agnelli to discuss investing in mental health for systemic change. Azzi is an impact investor, philanthropist, and dedicated mental health advocate whose work sits at the intersection of innovation, healing, and social reform. Azzi shares her deeply personal and professional mission: to elevate global mental health consciousness and fuel a future where care is holistic, inclusive, and truly accessible. As a General Partner at TMV: Lifecycles, she co-manages a groundbreaking fund focused on solving today’s mental health crisis by backing visionary entrepreneurs and practitioners building transformative solutions. With TM...2025-07-0436 min

The SHECAN PodcastA New Way to Work & Live with SheCan Ally Chris Baréz-BrownChris believes we’re not designed for business, and instead of bending ourselves to fit a broken model, we should build work environments that work for humans. With a client list that includes Nike, Coca-Cola, Unilever, and WPP, Chris has helped some of the world’s biggest brands unlock creativity, boost energy, and get real results through cultural transformation. In today's episode of our WeCan series, Stephanie sits down with Chris Barez-Brown, author, speaker, and founder of Upping Your Elvis, to explore why traditional business structures are sucking the life out of us, and how we can flip the script by e...2025-07-0132 min

The SHECAN PodcastLeadership and Diversity: How Dr. Anino Emuwa is Advancing Women in BusinessIn today's episode, Stephanie sits down with Dr. Anino Emuwa, Managing Director of Avandis Consulting, to discuss advancing women in business. She is one of the most influential voices championing gender diversity in leadership across the globe. A former corporate banker with Citibank and an accomplished Non-Executive Director, Anino serves on the boards of several high-profile organisations, including Nottingham Trent University (UK) and chairs a Y Combinator-backed tech start-up. Her leadership journey spans continents, industries, and disciplines, making her a global authority on inclusive leadership, corporate governance, and sustainable development. You will hear about Anino's journey, the rise from corporate...2025-06-2731 min

The SHECAN PodcastHow to Find Your Voice With Writer, Performer, and Coach Salima SaxtonSalima Saxton is a multi-hyphenate creative — a writer, performer, and coach who thrives on stories: telling them, performing them, and shaping them with others and ultimately how to find your voice. In this interview, Salima shares her unique journey, from performing on The Moth MainStage at Union Chapel (featured on The Moth podcast’s "Great Expectations" episode) to coaching individuals on finding and using their voice in every aspect of life. Beyond the stage, Salima works as a relational dynamics and speaking coach, helping female entrepreneurs, corporate leaders, and mothers navigate transitions. She also prepares clients for a variety of spea...2025-06-2436 min

The SHECAN PodcastUrban Futurist and Architect Dr. Cindy Frewen Talks Design, Technology & The Future of CitiesIn today's episode of SheCan Media, Stephanie interviews Dr. Cindy Frewen, FAIA, urban futurist, architect, and educator, about design, technology, and the future of our cities. Dr. Frewen teaches Design Futures Workshop and Social Change in the graduate program in Strategic Foresight at the University of Houston and consults, writes, and speaks globally on the future of cities, design, and technology. With over 30 years of experience as a business owner specialising in sustainability, community development, and public architecture, Dr. Frewen has led major civic projects like Kansas City’s downtown civic centre and Ilus W. Davis Park. Her expertise spans ur...2025-06-1935 min

The SHECAN PodcastMale Allies: Why They Matter & How to Lead with Robert BakerJoin us for an enlightening conversation with Robert Baker, an internationally recognised Allyship Specialist at Encompass Equality and a global thought leader on male allies in DEI and engaging men in gender equality and inclusion. With over 40 years of experience in international HR consulting, Robert now dedicates his expertise to helping organisations attract, retain, and develop diverse talent through inclusive workplace strategies. As the Founder and CEO of his consulting company and in collaboration with Encompass Equality, Robert runs impactful workshops, leadership coaching sessions, and speaking engagements that empower male leaders to become authentic allies in the DEI space. Robert...2025-06-1739 min

The SHECAN PodcastDr. Jessica Zucker, Leading With Reproductive and Maternal Mental HealthWhat is the truth about pregnancy loss and healing? In today's episode of SheCan Media, Stephanie chats with Role Model Dr. Jessica Zucker, a Los Angeles-based psychologist and award-winning author who specialises in reproductive and maternal mental health. With decades of academic, clinical, and global public health experience, Dr. Zucker supports individuals navigating anxiety, depression, grief, identity shifts, and relationship challenges—especially those related to pregnancy, loss, and motherhood. Her trauma-informed approach offers healing for those facing birth trauma, miscarriage, and postpartum mental health struggles. Holding a Ph.D. in clinical psychology, two master’s degrees, and advanced training with lead...2025-06-1230 min

The SHECAN PodcastHow Janna Salokangas Leads With Merging Human Intelligence with Artificial Intelligence At MIA AIIs it possible to merge human intelligence with artificial intelligence? In this episode, Stephanie sits down with Janna Salokangas, Co-Founder and CEO of Mia AI, to explore how artificial intelligence can empower people and businesses to unlock their full potential. Janna shares her journey from passionate tech advocate to pioneering entrepreneur, leading Mia AI, a company that integrates AI with human intelligence to help businesses work smarter, scale faster, and transform workflows through custom AI solutions and hands-on training. Beyond Mia AI, Janna is a trailblazer in the global innovation space. She is a founding partner of Women of the...2025-06-1030 min

The SHECAN PodcastEmily Kratter, Actor, Producer and Circle This Podcast Producer on Bringing Stories to LifeMeet Emily Kratter, a dynamic actor and storyteller bringing characters to life and whose performances span film, television, and theatre. With a deep emotional range and commanding stage presence, Emily brings authenticity and energy to every role she takes on. In this conversation, Emily opens up about her journey as a performer. From her earliest inspirations to the moment she knew acting was more than just a passion, Emily shares the heart behind her craft. With a rich background in storytelling, a mezzo-soprano voice with belt, and a deep love for character work, she reflects on the path that...2025-06-0537 min

The SHECAN PodcastWhistleblower Issy Vine vs. The Metropolitan PoliceWhistleblower Issy Vine sits down with Stephanie to talk about why she's suing the Metropolitan Police for institutional accountability and the misogyny poisoning our public services. For Issy Vine, her career and life trajectory changed within a 12-hour shift. It was April 2023, and she was a 999-call handler for the Metropolitan Police. One morning, she sat next to a colleague who, after speaking to a victim, made a myriad of misogynistic and racist remarks. As if it couldn’t get much worse, he followed Issy home. After reporting this call handler, she was left waiting for months with no answer. De...2025-06-0339 min

The SHECAN PodcastSHECAN ALLY, John Sanei | Preparing for the Future Through Mindset & InnovationWelcome to our Male Ally Series, which invites the voices of men in support of women to change the narrative and fill the gaps. We are very excited to introduce our first male guest, Futurist John Sanei. As the world evolves unprecedentedly, old strategies and approaches quickly lose relevance. Preparing for the future requires a fresh perspective in two key areas—and this is where John Sanei excels. John Sanei, a leading futurist and keynote speaker, discusses his journey and insights on the future of work, leadership, and mental health. He emphasised the need to shift from a high beta br...2025-05-2931 min

The SHECAN PodcastBusiness Leadership, Transformation and Coaching with Jill TaylorJill Taylor is a former nurse who has dedicated her career to fixing the problem of how business is broken. Jill is the Co-founder and CEO of three businesses, including The HuPerson Project. In today's episode, she discusses her journey from pediatric nursing to business leadership, emphasising the importance of meaning and purpose in corporate environments. Jill has devoted her career to fostering unique transformation methods for individuals, teams and companies. Using Burgerville as a case study, she highlighted the project's methods for fostering resilience, creativity, and awareness among employees. Taylor advocated for stopping tariffs to mitigate the global economic...2025-05-2728 min

The SHECAN PodcastCreating Inclusive Cultures within Healthcare with Dezita TaylorWithout clear role models, it’s hard to be what you cannot see. With this in mind, Dezita Taylor has dedicated her career to creating inclusive cultures within healthcare and higher education, promoting fair and equitable opportunities for growth across both sectors. Dezita is an Associate Professor—pre-qualifying Practice and College of Nursing and Midwifery Academic Lead for Apprenticeships at Birmingham City University. With over 25 years of experience in healthcare and education, she is passionate about fostering education, learning, and professional development as key catalysts for cultivating a growth mindset in both individuals and teams. Her leadership approach centres around a co...2025-05-2237 min

The SHECAN PodcastShannon Watts: The Summoner of Audacious Women, Founder of Moms Demand ActionShannon Watts, the founder of Moms Demand Action, discussed her journey from founding the movement after the Sandy Hook shooting to its growth into an 11 million-strong network. She highlighted her new book, "Fired Up," set to release on the 17th of June, which offers a guide for women to harness their potential. Watts emphasised the importance of values, abilities, and desires in personal and professional growth. She also shared her transition from leading Moms Demand Action to focusing on new endeavours, including her Firestarter University and personal projects. Shannon encourages women to pursue their passions and not shy away from...2025-05-2030 min

The SHECAN PodcastLiterary Agent Elizabeth Sheinkman on Accompanying Award Winning WritersElizabeth Sheinkman joins Stephanie to chat about how she went from turning her passion for reading and writing into her profession of being a Literary Agent. Elizabeth is a native New Yorker whose publishing career has spanned both sides of the Atlantic. She worked within the US editorial department of Oxford University Press and Alfred A. Knopf before joining the Elaine Markson Literary Agency in 1996. In 2004, she moved to London to set up and run their UK office before joining Curtis Brown in 2006 as a Senior Agent and Director, where she continued to represent the Markson Agency in the UK...2025-05-1531 min

The SHECAN PodcastThe Key To An Amicable Separation with Kate Daly, Founder of AmicableKate Daly joins Stephanie to discuss everything from becoming a divorce expert to amicable separations. Kate is one of the country’s leading experts on divorce, separation relationships and family law reform. ‍ As a co-founder of Amicable, the leading online divorce services company, Kate helps couples and separated parents navigate divorce and separation amicably. She is a certified Relationship Counsellor and resolution-trained Family Consultant, having worked with many of London’s top collaborative lawyers before starting Amicable in 2015. She co-founded Amicable after her own highly acrimonious, costly, and lengthy divorce. She is now a regular and respected commentator on divorce, separa...2025-05-1335 min

The SHECAN PodcastNina Marenzi on Launching & Scaling The Future of Fabrics Fair & The Sustainable AngleThe Sustainable Angle was established By Nina as a not-for-profit organisation in Switzerland in 2010 to initiate and support projects that lower the environmental impact of industry and society. The fashion and textile industries are amongst the world's most polluting industries, and as such, they have become the main focus of Nina's work. The Future Fabrics Expo was initiated to effect positive change within the industry by connecting and promoting innovators and suppliers of sustainable materials with fashion brands. To achieve this, they established a set of criteria, and researching sustainable materials that meet them became their main task. The Sustainable...2025-05-0832 min

The SHECAN PodcastAuthor Christine Murphy on her Journey & Writing "Notes on Surviving The Fire"Christine Murphy has lived, worked, and travelled in more than a hundred countries, including eleven months in a tent on the African continent and a year as a resident in a Buddhist nunnery in the Himalayas. She is a trained Buddhistologist with a Ph.D. in religious studies. Murphy joins Stephanie to discuss everything from her top tips to writing her first novel, Notes on Surviving the Fire. Notes on Surviving the Fire is a story about vengeance, the insidious nature of rape culture and ultimately, a woman's journey to come back to herself. When Sarah’s only friend in...2025-05-0648 min

The SHECAN PodcastRenowned Physicist and Award-Winning Researcher Claudia de Rham Telling HER StoryClaudia de Rham is a theoretical physicist based at Imperial College London. Her work at the interface of gravity, cosmology and particle physics won her the Blavatnik Award for Young Scientists in 2020. She is a tireless campaigner against the underrepresentation of girls in physics and frequently speaks in schools and for other organisations about diversity in the sciences. Her book The Beauty of Falling: A Life in Pursuit of Gravity tells the fascinating personal story of de Rham’s quest to gain intimacy with gravity, to understand both its feeling and fundamental nature. An aspiring astronaut whose opportunity to go in...2025-05-0143 min

The SHECAN PodcastMelissa Petro, telling her story of becoming an expert on ShameMelissa Petro joins Stephanie to talk about her journey around Shame on You, her book and how, as a former sex worker she turned into an expert on shame and became an author, coach and speaker. As a former sex worker and survivor of sexual exploitation and mass media humiliation, Melissa knows personally the devastation that weaponised sexist shame can have on a woman’s life. She has also experienced and seen firsthand that when girls and women develop a greater awareness of how shame functions in our society and manifests in their lives, we free up the mental space, em...2025-04-2935 min

The SHECAN PodcastThe Incredible Everyday Woman with Founder Vivian EniStephanie chats with Vivian Eni, the founder of The Incredible Everyday Woman and author of How to Build a Corporate Career: Lessons from a First-Generation Migrant. In her book, Vivian draws from nearly 20 years of experience in HR and leadership roles across diverse sectors, this book is packed with insights to kick-start your career journey. Meanwhile, @incredibleeverydaywoman is a community which showcases everyday women from all walks of life, telling relatable, incredible stories of confronting obstacles & impostor syndrome to achieve their definition of success. "One winter evening, founder Vivian pondered the lack of media inspiration that related to the lives...2025-04-0823 min

The SHECAN PodcastA Shortcut to your Fertility with Aneta GrabiecAneta Grabiec, MA, is a Psychologist, Nutritional Therapist, Hormonal Wellbeing Expert, and Award-winning Author of Shortcut to Your Fertility. She works with individuals and couples on their emotional and physical well-being and fertility. Her over 20 years of experience are shaped by a no-nonsense mentorship style and a non-conformist approach to life. How To Get Pregnant: Shortcut To Your Fertility was acknowledged by Her Majesty The Queen, and listed in The British Library. An award-winning book that will help you to shortcut and navigate on your fertility journey and solve so-called ‘unexplained infertility. The structure is simple and allows you to wo...2025-03-2734 min

The SHECAN PodcastTop Insights on Angel Investing & Entrepreneurship with Carmel RafaeliOne can easily describe Carmel Rafaeli as a serial entrepreneur with an incredibly diverse career. She is an investor and entrepreneur, who invests in climate-positive, industry-agnostic ventures led by women. Leveraging her experience, curiosity and creativity to support bringing innovation to life. Carmel supports early-stage climate ventures - as an advisor, mentor and Investor -and has been an entrepreneur for the better part of her career - with 15+ years of experience in bringing innovation to life, with a variety of products and platforms in the tech and non-tech sectors. Doing everything from brick-and-mortar fashion to hospitality tech and IP tech...2025-03-2525 min

The SHECAN PodcastFrom History to Herstory with Kelsie Brooke EckertKelsie Brook Eckert (she/her) is on a mission to transform social studies to be rigorous and accurate. As the Coordinator of Social Studies Education at Plymouth State University, State Coordinator for National History Day in New Hampshire, and Executive Director of the Remedial Herstory Project, Kelsie is a leading voice in bringing diverse histories into the spotlight. Her efforts have earned her prestigious accolades, including being a two-time New Hampshire History Teacher of the Year and receiving the 2024 Transformative Teaching Award and Theo Kalikow Award for advancing women. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-03-2055 min

The SHECAN PodcastAward Winning Author Sherry Sidoti on the Healing Power of Memoire WritingSherry Sidoti is an award-winning author and a steward of memoir writing experiences and believes that writing is a spiritual, sacred, and brave practice of self-awakening with great healing potential. She hosts a weekly online writing series and leads in-person yoga + writing retreats globally. Her debut memoir, A Smoke and a Song (She Writes Press/Simon & Schuster) received 2024 Readers’ Favorite Gold Medal for Non-Fiction/Inspirational, 2023 Living Now Book Awards Gold Medal for Inspirational Memoir, 2024 Eric Hoffer Book Awards Grand Prize Winner Honorable Mention and Finalist for the da Vinci Eye Prize, and 2024 Finalist for National Indie Excellence Award. She is also...2025-03-1839 min

The SHECAN PodcastLucy Vail's story of becoming one of the world's best FloristsRenowned for ‘bringing the outside in’ and their bold use of colour, Lucy Vail Floristry can transform any environment into an immersive botanical wonderland. This award-winning luxury floral design studio specialising in weddings, events, and installations, is pushing the creative boundaries of luxury floral design by adopting new sustainable techniques. Based in London, Lucy aims to take people on a journey by turning an environment upside down. Colour is everything, and every venue or space is a blank canvas waiting to be transformed. Lucy Vail Floristry feels like discovering a secret garden for the first time: a magical world, bursting with...2025-03-1318 min

The SHECAN PodcastFuel Your Body and Never Diet Again with Nutritionist Kim ShapiraTake Back Your Relationship With Food. Fuel Your Body and Never Diet Again. Kim Shapira is a celebrity Dietitian, with the primary goal to help you become your best self, physically, emotionally, spiritually, and medically. Her formal training has morphed into a METHOD using Six Simple Rules. These Six Rules help people journey into a normal relationship with food, improving their confidence, health, and well-being. The Kim Shapira Method focuses on the basics of nutrition. Kim shares that the purpose of food is to provide fuel for our bodies (of course!).⁠ She reminds us that since everybody is different, learning to...2025-03-1116 min

The SHECAN PodcastEntrepreneur Louise Doyle on building her Tech Company NeediLouise Doyle and Steph Scholes are the proud founders of needi, where guiding gift-givers is their main focus. They started this innovative gifting platform with a clear vision: supporting small businesses, nurturing meaningful connections, and spreading joy with the gifts that matter. Today, needi is the platform that provides users with a stress-free and impactful way to shop for the people they care about. Home to thousands of thoughtful gifts and showcases hundreds of fabulous independent businesses. This female-founded tech startup that specialises in sourcing unique, sustainable corporate gifts and branded merchandise from local, independent businesses, has raised £1.4 million in f...2025-03-0625 min

The SHECAN PodcastNik Govier, Entrepreneur on How to Build an Inclusive CompanyBlurred is a communications business built for a blurred world and Nik Govier, the founder and CEO, is here to chat with Stephanie about everything from business to neurodiversity. Nik is proudly neurodivergent and a neurodivergent 'godmother' to many. Blurred is a strategic communication partner with a difference. They blur the lines between comms, sustainability and management consultancy. That’s how they create a commercial impact for businesses and a meaningful impact for people and the planet. We live in a world where lines we thought were clear are now more blurred than ever before. Between the environment and society. Betwee...2025-03-0432 min

The SHECAN PodcastHow You Can Step into Your Full Power with Elise Marie Birkhoferlise Marie Birkhofer chats with Stephanie about how she is determined to help you step into your full power as your true self so that you can thrive in leadership and love. Elise is a leadership and love coach and the Global Head of Google’s Women’s Community. An expert on women’s leadership, she has led initiatives to empower the career growth and community-building of 60,000+ women across 52 countries over the last 12 years. As a somatic coach and certified emotional intelligence facilitator, Elise guides clients through integrated embodiment practices to reconnect with the wisdom of their hearts and bodies. Her so...2025-02-2725 min

The SHECAN PodcastHow Amanda Zurawski became a Reproductive ActivistAmanda Zurawski is an American Reproductive Rights Activist known for her role in suing the state of Texas, in Zurawski v. State of Texas. In August 2022, Amanda was denied an abortion when she was 18 weeks pregnant because her fetus had a detectable heartbeat. She went into septic shock twice and was left with a permanently closed fallopian tube due to scar tissue. Subsequently, she filed a suit against the State of Texas, alongside four other women who joined the suit in March 2023. Doctors told her the fetus would not survive. She lives in Texas and was denied an abortion. Following...2025-02-2524 min

The SHECAN PodcastFree Psychotherapy sessions with Milica KrsticIn today's episode, Stephanie chats to Milica Krstic about how she began providing free psychotherapy sessions through Siguran Prostor. Milica Krstic is a psychologist, a body-oriented psychotherapist under supervision, and the author of It’s Not A Big Deal: A Memoir About Resilience and Inner-Safety. She explains that after several of her friends attempted suicide, she created a platform where psychotherapists can provide free psychotherapy sessions to people who are financially unable to pay for therapy. Siguran Prostor, meaning Safe Space in Serbian, is currently available in 11 languages. From beginning free psychotherapy sessions to encouraging others to join her platform, sh...2025-02-2013 min

The SHECAN PodcastFrom Infertility to Helping Couples Fulfill Their Dreams of Parenthood with Dr. Cerys CurrieDr. Cerys Currie is a Postdoc at the interface of cell biology and reproductive medicine, helping couples fulfil their dreams of parenthood. Not only is she showing us the importance of representation in science while encouraging young women to pursue careers in male-dominated fields, but she is also at the forefront of research, helping people and couples facing infertility to fulfil their dreams of parenthood. "It seems that pregnancy loss and failure to conceive are maybe the rule for humans rather than the exception, and I think that's fascinating. It seems to be very counterintuitive but I think it's an...2025-02-1716 min

The SHECAN PodcastLauren Anderson on setting up the trailblazing online school Koa AcademyKoa Academy is an online school with small classes for high engagement. Co-founder and CEO, Lauren Anderson has a diverse background in healthcare and a passion for leadership and systems to the forefront of education. With over a decade of experience in healthcare management, she has honed her skills in strategic planning, team building, and problem-solving. Together, Koa Academy is building a platform that empowers learners to reach their full potential and prepares them for success in an ever-changing world. Watch until the end to learn how Koa Academy is revolutionizing online schooling ~ A school where everyone is seen and...2025-02-1020 min

The SHECAN PodcastInvesting for Social Impact with Eva YazhariEva Yazhari has 16 years of experience in investing for social impact and joins Stephanie to discuss everything from her investments to the president's re-election. Eva is the CEO of Beyond Capital. This non-profit impact investment organization believes investing is a mindset that can inspire good and improve the lives of impoverished communities. Eva has worked in the impact investment, finance, and asset management industries throughout her sixteen-year career. Eva built Beyond Capital to be a recognized global brand. Eva is also the founder of The Conscious Investor weekly online magazine, and the author of ‘The Good Your Money Can Do.’ Eva...2025-02-0627 min

The SHECAN PodcastMaking mental health accessible with The Lucy Rayner FoundationThe Lucy Rayner Foundation is making mental health support accessible to young people aged 14-39 in Surrey. On the 5th of May 2012, Jenny Rayner and her family were tragically faced with the impact of mental illness when their daughter Lucy took her own life at the age of 22. Jenny, her husband Stuart and daughters Emma and Rebecca established The Lucy Rayner Foundation in 2012. The foundation has since become a recognisable voice making big strides in the local community and nationwide, collaborating with other national charities with shared objectives. In this episode, Jenny chats with Stephanie about Lucy, the foundation and...2025-02-0431 min

The SHECAN PodcastBrain Cancer Survivor Pursuing Her Dreams: How Grace Wethor Is Making An ImpactThis is the incredible story of the 23-year-old Grace Wethor, an award-winning actress, director, bestselling author, and advocate for brain cancer legislation, who went from a brain tumour diagnosis to pursuing dreams. After being diagnosed with an untreatable brain tumour at the age of 13, she moved to Los Angeles and began pursuing her dreams in film with full force. She gave her first TED Talk at 15, released her bestselling book at 16, spoke at the United Nations at 17, and released her first docu-series at 18. In 2024 she was honoured with a United Nations Global Impact Award. Her most recent book, Seven Thompson...2025-01-3028 min

The SHECAN Podcast Bestselling Author & NYC’s Most Powerful Book-Fluencer Zibby Owens In today's episode, Stephanie chats with Zibby Owens about how she went from a passionate book lover to a successful author, podcaster, publisher, CEO, bookstore owner, and mom of four. She is an absolute powerhouse, discussing everything along her journey, to becoming a bestselling author, the top qualities she believes have helped her along the way, her challenges, top tips and more. Zibby is the CEO and Founder of Zibby Media, dubbed “the Zibby-verse” by the L.A. Times. The company includes the award-winning, daily podcast Moms Don’t Have Time to Read Books, the boutique publishing house Zibby Books, Zibby’...2025-01-2717 min

The SHECAN PodcastHuman Rights Advocate Lucy Monaghan is telling her story of sexual abuse and how she is changing the lawLucy Monaghan was named one of BBC's most influential women in the world in 2020: the top 100 women were chosen based on highlighting those who are leading change and making a difference during these turbulent times. She waived her right to anonymity, to talk about how she was treated by police and prosecutors in Northern Ireland after reporting her sexual assault in 2015. Police initially told her that, as there was evidence she had been “flirting” with her alleged perpetrator, the case was unlikely to result in a conviction. Lucy challenged the authorities in court over failures in their investigations, and as a re...2025-01-2334 min

The SHECAN PodcastAward Winning Animator Neeraja Raj telling authentic stories through animationNeeraja Raj is dedicated to telling authentic and emotionally captivating stories through animation. She is an Indian-origin London-based film director, writer, and animator working in film and media. Her acclaimed 2020 animation film 'Meow or Never' was shortlisted for the '@BAFTA Awards', won the 'Young Director Award', and the International 'Women in Animation' Best Film Award. Her films have officially been featured in Oscar®-Qualifying festivals like SXSW, Tribeca, Cleveland, Austin, Chicago, Sitges and more. She has been recognized as one of @Variety's Top 10 Animators to Watch (2022) and a Forbes 30 Under 30 - Entertainment honoree (2023), Neeraja has also previously worked at A...2025-01-2015 min

The SHECAN PodcastBecoming an international bestselling author with Alka JoshiI'm honoured to speak to international best-selling author Alka Joshi in today's episode. Alka is the international bestselling author of the Jaipur Trilogy: The Henna Artist, The Secret Keeper of Jaipur, and The Perfumist of Paris. Her debut novel, The Henna Artist, immediately became a New York Times bestseller and a Reese Witherspoon Pick. It has been translated into 29 languages, currently in development at @Netflix as a TV series. She was born in India and came to the U.S. with her family at the age of nine. She has a BA from Stanford University and an MFA from California...2025-01-1631 min

The SHECAN PodcastWhy mentors matter with Ilana Raia, founder of EtregirlsIllana chats to Stephanie about why mentors matter for girls and how she began Être, a mentorship platform for girls. Believing that mentors matter as early as middle school, Illana brings girls directly into companies, where they get the opportunity to meet female leaders face to face. They've done the research and the stats are in fact staggering! Mentors matter as early as middle school because that’s precisely when girls’ confidence can falter. Were you aware that between the ages of 13 and 18 girls' confidence drops by 20%? Or that by the age of 14 girls drop their sport at 2x the rate...2025-01-1419 min

The SHECAN PodcastJessica Hardman's successful career in real estateJessica is here to share her experience as one of the leading women in real estate management. Jessica Hardman performed two primary responsibilities at DWS; former CEO for DWS UK, with over 400 staff across Passive, Active, and Alternative investing, the UK business is a centre of excellence for DWS's key investment capabilities. Jessica is also the Head of the European Portfolio Management role at DWS, based in London, focusing on an international client base overseeing European and global real estate portfolios from core to value-added strategies. She has a multi-disciplined track record in the global investment management industry and more...2025-01-0615 min

The SHECAN PodcastCole Brauer, a 29-year-old Woman Conquers The World By Sailing SoloWelcome to "Lead With This", a Podcast by Shecan.WorldOur Shecan Podcast features inspiring and bold women who tell their stories and lead by example to mentor others. At Shecan, we celebrate and push for women's insights and experiences to be included at decision-making tables around the world. Our women lead with their stories to inspire and guide others. Listen to our conversations, rate us, and subscribe to our YouTube channel and newsletter on Substack under Shecan. Thank you to our sponsor, the company "We are Shine" and it's founder Anna Barez Brown for supporting our...2024-12-0321 min

SheerLuxe PodcastSL Talks...Neurodiversity Part 1: Raising A Child With ADHDWelcome to the first in a new three part neurodiversity podcast series, which will focus on ADHD, ASD and Dyslexia. This week, SL's Founder & CEO Georgie Coleridge Cole is joined by psychotherapist Sol Matossian and mother Stephanie Ferrario to talk about raising children with ADHD. From diagnosis to initial symptoms, medical assessments to what parents can be doing at home, the three discuss their personal stories and how to raise happy, well-adjusted neurodiverse children...Sign Up to The FREE SheerLuxe Daily Email: https://sheerluxe.com/signupFollow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sh...2022-11-211h 12