VEST Her Podcast

<p>Speed and visibility are often rewarded in the workplace, but they can also lead to costly mistakes, including leaving money on the table.</p><p>In this episode, we sit down with Jacqueline Twillie, author...

<p><b>What if the fastest way to grow isn’t moving at all? </b></p><p>In this episode, we sit down with Tulsa International Airport CEO, Alexis Higgins, to unpack how a 26‑year journey in one city became a masterclass...

<p>At VEST, we talk a lot about careers, money, and women’s economic mobility. But here’s the truth: you can’t fully talk about women building power without talking about the systems that taught us what we’re allowed to...

<p>As we begin a new year, many of us are reflecting on what’s working, what needs to shift, and what we truly want, not just in our careers or personal lives, but financially as well. But let’s be honest, for many...

<p>What if you didn’t have to choose between being respected and being liked? In this episode of the VEST Her Podcast, we’re joined by Alison Fragale, organizational psychologist, UNC professor, and author of Likeable...

<p>As the year wraps up, so do the “Top Under 30, 40, 50” lists, power rankings, and glossy features that suggest success is public, polished, and linear.</p><p>In this episode, we take a clear-eyed look at why these...

<p>We’re often told to “build our network” or “think about the impact we want to have” but rarely does anyone show us how. It’s not just about adding connections or chasing influence. What we really need is a Web of...

<p>What if the key to moving from stuck to unstoppable isn’t finding your one big purpose but choosing to live with purpose, every day?</p><p>In this episode, we sit down with Shannon Watts, founder of Moms Demand...

<p>Democracy thrives when citizens participate, yet America faces a troubling reality: even in presidential elections, only 65% of eligible voters cast ballots, with participation plummeting in local and primary...

<p>When we talk about startup runway, we obsess over finances, how many months until the money runs out. But what about the founder's emotional runway? That invisible reservoir of energy, resilience, and motivation that...

<p>How many times have you ended the day exhausted, only to wonder what you actually accomplished? That feeling of spinning your wheels without moving forward is a signal that your workflow isn’t working for...

<p>Burnout has reached epidemic proportions among professional women. The numbers tell a sobering story: 43% of women leaders report feeling burned out compared to just 31% of men at the same level. What's driving this...

<p>The whispers about hormones, perimenopause, and menopause have remained frustratingly quiet for too long. Dr. Kristen Markell, a double-board certified OBGYN and certified menopause practitioner, breaks the silence...

<p>Women have long navigated workspaces that weren't built with us in mind, fueling an inner voice of self-doubt that can hold us back. Dr. Amelia Duran-Stanton, author of "The Lotus Within" and Colonel in the US Army...

<p>In this episode, we sit down with <b>Niren Chaudhary</b>, former Chairman and CEO of Panera Bread, and VEST Member <b>Beverly Carmichael</b>, a seasoned corporate board director for several iconic brands. Together...