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The Ripple: A Podcast from Wednesday WomenAmplify Awesome: Welcome to Season 2 of The RippleGiddy up because Season 2 of The Ripple is here!This time around, we’re keeping things short and sweet with bite-sized episodes and reflective questions to spark ideas you can actually use in your everyday life.In this quick trailer, you’ll hear from Wednesday Women co-founder Melissa Moody and our ever-energetic and vibrant host, Ashley Laabs, as they spill what’s coming up this season. We’ve got women who’ve built game-changing tech, written books, founded purpose-driven organizations, led teams, and who know what it’s like to face big challenges and turn them...2025-08-1203 min
The Ripple: A Podcast from Wednesday WomenWhat’s Holding You Back From Taking the Leap? Featuring Ikram Guerd (Aspivix)When you let fear get in the way, you leave the door open for regrets. Join us as Ikram Guerd, VP of Global Marketing at Aspivix and board member of Inspiring Girls USA, shares how a life-changing mantra gave her the courage to leap into new opportunities. From tackling pain in women’s healthcare to mentoring the next generation of leaders, Ikram reveals how stepping out of her comfort zone helped her create meaningful change. She also emphasizes the importance of visibility and advocacy in empowering women to take control of their health and careers.Questions for Re...2025-01-2221 min
The Ripple: A Podcast from Wednesday WomenHow Do You Cultivate Opportunity? Featuring Ejieme Eromosele (Success in Black)Opportunities aren’t just handed out—they’re cultivated. Ejieme Eromosele shares her journey from customer success rookie to GM of EMEA at Quiq, and how founding Success in Black has created space for others to thrive. She reveals why speaking your goals into existence and building community are key to creating meaningful change.Questions for Reflection:Are you actively cultivating your opportunities or waiting for them to find you?What communities can help you grow?Find Ejieme on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ejieme/Learn more about Success in Bla...2025-01-1723 min
The Ripple: A Podcast from Wednesday WomenHow can you break harmful cycles of leadership? Featuring Abi Williams (Lead Not Lag)The numbers don't lie, but they dont' tell the whole story either. Abi Williams reveals what it means to break out of "spreadsheet leadership" to build a people-first culture that thrives.Questions for Reflection: What models of leadership have you inherited?How can you grow through subtraction? Find Abi on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abiolawilliams/ Learn more about Lead Not Lag: https://www.leadnotlag.com/ The mission of Wednesday Women is to increase visibility of executive women leaders you should know, learn from, and be inspired by. 💜...2025-01-0822 min
The Ripple: A Podcast from Wednesday WomenDo You Belong, Or Do You Fit In? Featuring Heidi Solomon-Orlick (Wise Wanderer Travels)Heidi Solomon-Orlick dives into workplace diversity through the eyes of travel and leadership. Join us as she shares practical advice for leaders who want to create safe, inclusive spaces.Questions for Reflection: How can you respond to new situations with more openness? How can you encourage belonging instead of fitting in? Find Heidi on LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/heidisolomon1 Learn more about GirlzWhoSell: https://girlzwhosell.com/ The mission of Wednesday Women is to increase visibility of executive women leaders you should know, learn from, and be inspired by. 💜...2024-12-1321 min
The Ripple: A Podcast from Wednesday WomenWho Can You Help? Featuring Kristi Faltorusso (ClientSuccess)Your experience can change lives--whether you're a seasoned pro or new to leadership. Join us as Kristi Faltorusso shares how to overcome imposter syndrome and share your knowledge. She teaches us how finding confidence in your voice can get you closer to the people you can help most.Questions for Reflection: How can your experience help others? What's holding you back from sharing it? Find Kristi on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristiserrano/ Learn more about Kristi: www.kristifaltorusso.com The mission of Wednesday Women is to i...2024-12-0416 min
The Ripple: A Podcast from Wednesday WomenMaking Waves: Season 1 of the RippleListen to a brief mid-season recap from Host Ashley Laabs. And have a wonderful holiday season this 2024! The mission of Wednesday Women is to increase visibility of executive women leaders you should know, learn from, and be inspired by. 💜 Meet amazing women featured each week on our LinkedIn page💜 See more content and subscribe to our newsletter on our website: www.wednesdaywomen.org💜 Search our Marketplace for women-owned and women-led businesses💜 Share our podcast (The Ripple) with your friends2024-11-2703 min
The Ripple: A Podcast from Wednesday WomenHow Can You Experiment? Featuring Molly George (Kickstand)Small businesses can have big cultures, too! Molly George joins us to share how she implemented innovative benefits that help her team thrive. Her experimental approach is sure to inspire your next big idea!Questions for Reflection:What would you change about your work culture? What experiments could you run to make it happen? Find Molly on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/molly-george-kickstand/ Learn more about Kickstand: www.meetkickstand.com The mission of Wednesday Women is to increase visibility of executive women leaders you should know, learn from, and be i...2024-11-2024 min
The Ripple: A Podcast from Wednesday WomenWhat Do You Owe Yourself? Featuring Noelle Russell (AI Leadership Institute)Not all advice is worth taking. That's the lesson Noelle Russell learned after her mentors underestimated her. Instead of playing it small, she learned to embrace her instincts and create a supportive community of her own.Questions for Reflection: - How do you know what advice is worth listening to? - What do you owe yourself?- How can you take the opportunities that are presented? Find Noelle on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/noelleai/ Learn more about AI Leadership Institute: http://skool.com/aili/about 2024-11-1321 minThe Ripple: A Podcast from Wednesday WomenQuestions for Reflection | Mid-Season TrailerHave you noticed our questions for reflection? Here's a bit about the why and how we've created the Ripple to help YOU. Hear from host Ashley Laabs ... and then let us know what you think!The mission of Wednesday Women is to increase visibility of executive women leaders you should know, learn from, and be inspired by. 💜 Meet amazing women featured each week on our LinkedIn page💜 See more content and subscribe to our newsletter on our website: www.wednesdaywomen.org💜 Search our Marketplace for women-owned and women-led businesses💜 Share our podcast (The Ripple) wi...2024-11-0601 min
The Ripple: A Podcast from Wednesday WomenHow Can You Inspire Discussion Instead of Debate? Featuring Hang Black (Author, Embrace Your Edge)Join us as Hang Black shares how her experience as an immigrant shaped her mission to create joyful community at work. Her lens on human-centered sales processes and diverse teams is an inspiring look at what it means to be a curious leader. Questions for Reflection How can you encourage a spirit of discussion instead of debate? How can you bring more joy into your relationships? Find Hang on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hangwithhang/ The mission of Wednesday Women is to increase visibility of executive women leaders you should know, learn...2024-10-3020 min
The Ripple: A Podcast from Wednesday WomenWhat Does It Mean to "Have It All?" Featuring Krissy Manzano (Blueprint Expansion)Yes, we CAN have it all! Krissy joins us to talk about her journey balancing entrepreneurship and motherhood, and how it taught her to live life unapolagetically. Learn to ignore the naysayers and build the life that fits your personal definition of success.Questions for Reflection: What's your definition of "having it all?" What are the "shoulds" taking up your limited time and energy?Find Krissy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/krissymanzano/ Learn more about Blueprint Expansion: www.blueprintexpansion.com Listen to the Talent GTM podcast: https://bl...2024-10-2427 min
The Ripple: A Podcast from Wednesday WomenHow Can You Make Decisions With Conviction? Featuring Alina Vandenberghe (Chili Piper)Don't let plan B keep you from achieving your goals. Alina Vandenberghe shares her journey up the corporate ladder and blasting off to found Chili Piper, valued at $700 million. She reveals the importance of conviction when building a culture and company that thrives. Questions for Reflection What would it look like to bring more conviction into your decisions? Who are your biggest supporters? Find Alina on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alinav/ Learn about Chili Piper: www.chilipiper.com The mission of Wednesday Women is to increase visibility of ex...2024-10-0924 min
The Ripple: A Podcast from Wednesday WomenWhat Do You Want To Say Yes To? Featuring Karrie SandersonAre you saying yes to the things that matter? Karrie Sanderson draws on experiences from her career as an executive at companies like Typeform and Smartsheet to show how we can embrace more opportunities—even when they're outside our comfort zone. Questions for Reflection What do you want to say yes to? How can you build the confidence to trust your gut? Find Karrie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karrie-sanderson/ The mission of Wednesday Women is to increase visibility of executive women leaders you should know, learn from, and be insp...2024-10-0221 min
The Ripple: A Podcast from Wednesday WomenHow Can You Make New Moves? Featuring Juhi Saha (Partner1)From engineering to entrepreneur, Juhi Saha has taken each step forward in her career with a strong sense of personal agency. Now, as the CEO of Partner1, she shares how portfolio careers are giving people a fresh playbook for success.Questions for Reflection Where do you feel stuck?Are there any moves you haven't explored yet? Find Juhi on LInkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juhisaha Learn about Partner1: https://www.partner1.io The mission of Wednesday Women is to increase visibility of executive women leaders you should know, learn fro...2024-09-2617 min
The Ripple: A Podcast from Wednesday WomenWhat's Keeping You From Telling Your Story? Featuring Stacey Copas (Academy of Resilience)Resilience expert Stacey Copas shares the moment that motivated her to step into her story and her life's work. Join us as she recalls how she turned a life-changing accident into a life-affirming career.Questions for Reflection How could your story help others? What's keeping you from telling your story? Find Stacey on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/staceycopas/ Learn about Academy of Resilience: https://www.academyofresilience.com.au/The mission of Wednesday Women is to increase visibility of executive women leaders you should know, learn from, and be ins...2024-09-1826 min
The Ripple: A Podcast from Wednesday WomenHow can you step into your joy? with Marija Skobe-Pilley (Women in Customer Success)Join us as Marija Skobe-Pilley shares her story of transitioning from individual contributor to leader of the Women in Customer Success Platform. Her passion for finding female role models led her to fill a persistent gap in her industry and blaze a trail for aspiring leaders everywhere. Maria shares the importance of visibility and representation to help women keep climbing the ladder.Questions for Reflection How can you step into being a beginner with joy? How can you better collaborate with the mentors in your life? Find Marija on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com...2024-09-1116 min
The Ripple: A Podcast from Wednesday WomenWhat are Some Red Flags You Might Be Ignoring? with Nadia Milani (FundThrough)The job market may be tough, but intention and consistency conquer all. Nadia Milani, VP of Marketing at FundThrough, talks about how her personal values helped her make the right moves. Learn how to stay true to yourself on the job hunt—and see the red flags earlier—to build a career that loves you back. Questions for Reflection What are some red flags you may be ignoring? What needs are you prioritizing most right now? Find Nadia on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nadia-milani-she-her-%F0%9F%87%BA%F0%9F%87%A6-3702131...2024-09-0421 min
The Ripple: A Podcast from Wednesday WomenAre You Being Celebrated or Tolerated? with Lori Richardson (Score More Sales)Having more women in sales isn't just good for women—it's good for business! Get practical advice for finding mentors and developing a supportive network from Lori Richardson, Founder of Score More Sales. She gives insider perspective on overcoming barriers in a male-dominated industry so you can keep climbing the ladder and grow diverse teams. Questions for Reflection Are you being celebrated or tolerated? What can you do to bring more women along with you as you grow? Find Lori on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scoremoresales/ Explore Lori's favorite resourc...2024-08-2817 min
The Ripple: A Podcast from Wednesday WomenHow Can You Invite Co-Creation Into Your Life? with Janice Gordon (Scale Your Sales)What if your customers were your best co-creators? In this epsiode we explore how collaboration, support, and relationships are challenging the traditional sales playbook. Janice B. Gordon, Founder of Scale Your Sales, shares the new rules for driving revenue with integrity. Questions for reflection: How can you invite more co creation into your work and your life? How can your organization's internal culture more closely parallel its customer relationships?Find Janice on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janice-b-gordon Learn more about Scale Your Sales: https://scaleyoursales.co.uk Lis...2024-08-2219 min
The Ripple: A Podcast from Wednesday WomenHow Can You Make Work a More Human Place? with Samantha McKenna (#samsales)What does it look like to establish a human-centered approach to sales and company culture? In this episode, we sit down with Samantha McKenna, CEO of #samsales, to get a behind-the-scenes-look at how authenticity and growth became inextricably tied in her business. Questions for reflection: How can you be more authentically yourself in your work?How can you contribute to making work a more human centric place?Find Samantha on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samsalesli/ Learn more about #samsales: https://www.samsalesconsulting.com/ The mission of Wednesday W...2024-08-1519 min
The Ripple: A Podcast from Wednesday WomenHow May It Help to Ruffle a Few Feathers? with Brandi Starr (Tegrita)Stop people pleasing and playing it small with inspiration from Brandi Starr, COO at Tegrita. She shares how a mixup on her very first day in a leadership position set the tone for the rest of her career.Questions for reflection: Where would it be helpful for you to get comfortable with ruffling a few feathers? How can you use empathy to diffuse tension? Find Brandi on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandistarr/ Learn more about Tegrita: https://tegrita.com Listen to Brandi's podcast, Revenue Rehab: https://www.revenuerehab.liv...2024-08-0720 min
The Ripple: A Podcast from Wednesday WomenHow Might You Take a Chance on Others? Featuring Mary Shea (HireQuotient)Learn what it means to refine your intuition and follow your gut from Mary Shea, Global Chief Evangelist for HireQuotient. She shares how calculated risks, curiosity, and great relationships helped her make huge pivots in her career.Questions for reflection: How might you learn to trust your gut more? How might you take a chance on others? Find Mary on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryshea/Learn more about HireQuotient: https://www.hirequotient.com/The mission of Wednesday Women is to increase visibility of executive women leaders you should know...2024-08-0118 min
The Ripple: A Podcast from Wednesday WomenComing Soon: The Ripple! (Trailer)Tune in to the trailer for Wednesday Women's new podcast - coming soon! The Ripple (coming in July 2024) is a podcast that captures the turning points, growing pains, breakthroughs, and triumphs of executive women leaders. By sharing formative moments from their journeys, we hope to create a ripple effect, inspiring women everywhere to show up with confidence in work and life. It's brought to you by Co-Founders and Exec Producers Melissa Moody and Leslie Greenwood. And hosted by the brilliant Ashley Laabs, of Composure Digital. The mission of Wednesday Women is to increase visi...2024-06-2401 min