From Campus To Catalyst: How College Contact Co-Founders Sophie English Smith And Leah Guesman Are Rewriting The Playbook For College Access

by Kate Byrne | Apr 22, 2025 | Podcast

  College admissions are often mired with controversy and difficulties, making the process extremely complicated and unfair. In this age where college access is becoming more stressful than ever before, two amazing women are leading the charge to make this...

Leading The Future: Bridging Media And Next-Generation Leaders With Presidential Precinct CEO And Former BBC Executive, Toyosi Ogunseye

by Kate Byrne | Apr 15, 2025 | Podcast

  From newsrooms to global leadership, Toyosi Ogunseye is dedicated to empowering next-generation leaders. Join Kate Byrne as she speaks with Toyosi, President & CEO of the Presidential Precinct, about her remarkable path from biochemistry to award-winning...

The Changing Media Landscape With Virginia Public Radio’s Charlottesville Bureau Chief, Sandy Hausman

by Kate Byrne | Apr 8, 2025 | Podcast

  Local journalism plays a vital role in keeping communities informed and connected. This episode delves into the world of journalism and media with Sandy Hausman, Charlottesville Bureau Chief for Virginia Public Radio. Sandy shares her diverse experiences, from...

Harnessing The Power Of Belonging To Enhance Performance With Melissa Thomas-Hunt, Vice Dean Full Time Residential MBA Program University Of Virginia Darden School of Business

by Kate Byrne | Apr 1, 2025 | Podcast

  Join us in this enlightening episode of Women Advancing, where we sit down with Melissa Thomas-Hunt, an authority on building inclusive work environments and promoting diversity. As the former Head of Global Diversity and Belonging at Airbnb and a distinguished...

Beyond The Grind: Author, Brigid Schulte On The Workplace Of The Future Breaking Free From Overwork And Overwhelm

by Kate Byrne | Mar 25, 2025 | Podcast

  American culture tends to glorify busyness and overwork, focusing more on the amount of work than the actual value. Since most women are stuck in traditional gender roles and unfair cultural expectations, this workplace norm puts them in a pretty hard spot to...

The Future Of Work For Women With University Of Virginia’s Darden School Of Business Assistant Professor, Allison Elias

by Kate Byrne | Mar 18, 2025 | Podcast

  The future of work for women is evolving at an unprecedented pace, creating new challenges and exciting opportunities. This episode explores the changing landscape of women in the workplace with Allison Elias, Assistant Professor at the University of...