Best Ellevate Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 461: Empowering and Inspiring the Next Generation of Girls with Illana Raia 28:45

1h ago28:45

28:45

Podcast Alert! 🎙️ 🎧Tune in and listen to this episode of the Ellevate Podcast, Conversations with Women Changing the Face of Business as Tammy Williams speaks with Illana Rea, Founder and CEO of Être, a mentorship platform designed to empower girls by connecting them with female leaders. Illana shares her journey from being a corporate attorney to …

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S13/E8: Personalizing professional learning with Rocío Figueroa 36:09

10h ago36:09

36:09

In this episode of Highest Aspirations, Sandra sits down with Rocío Figueroa, Senior Instructional Content Manager at Ellevation, to explore how personalized professional development can transform teaching and learning for English learners. Drawing from her diverse experiences as a teacher, instructional coach, administrator, and consultant, Rocío …

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Episode 460: The Innovative Profit Stack System with Serial Entrepreneur Cassie Saquing 33:08

16m ago33:08

33:08

Podcast Alert! 🎙️ 🎧Tune in and listen to this episode of the Ellevate Podcast, Conversations with Women Changing the Face of Business, with host Tammy Williams and serial entrepreneur Cassie Saquing, Founder, CHS Consulting Group and a Money Mindset Coach. Cassie helps business owners, particularly women, to overcome challenges and achieve profitab…

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E459 | Episode 459: Intentional Profit with Profit First Author, Susanne Moriga 43:08

6d ago43:08

43:08

Podcast Alert! 🎙️ 🎧 Tune in episode of the Ellevate Podcast, host Tammy Williams speaks with Suzanne Moriga, CEO of the Moriga Group, about the importance of profitability for minority entrepreneurs. Suzanne shares her personal journey to becoming a financial advisor and author of 'Profit First for Minority Business Enterprises.' The conversation d…

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S13/E7: Reflecting on the journey of IMPACT with Ben McNelly and Steve Sofronas 34:14

8d ago34:14

34:14

The IMPACT Conference was born out of a desire to bring educators together during a time of unprecedented isolation and challenge. In this episode of Highest Aspirations, Ben McNelly and Steve Sofronas join us to reflect on the journey of the conference—from its inception during the height of the pandemic to its evolution into a dynamic virtual eve…

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Episode 458: The New Happy Philosophy and Movement with Stephanie Harrison 35:01

12d ago35:01

35:01

In this episode of the Ellevate Network Podcast, host Tammy Williams speaks with Stephanie Harrison, an expert in the science of happiness and creator of the New Happy philosophy. They discuss the misconceptions surrounding happiness, the cultural forces that shape our understanding of it, and the transformative power of helping others. Stephanie e…

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Episode 457: Why Inclusion is a "MUST HAVE" Strategy with Ruchika Malhotra 42:36

14d ago42:36

42:36

Tune in for an enlightening conversation with Ruchika Malhotra, an inclusion strategist and author of “Inclusion on Purpose” and the upcoming book “Uncompete”. Ruchika dives deep into why we need to shift away from a competition mindset and embrace true inclusion. She sheds light on the startling McKinsey and Lean In report, revealing that it could…

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S13/E6: Understanding the Critical Data Process to support dually identified ELs with Cheyen Herseth 42:56

16d ago42:56

42:56

Welcome to Highest Aspirations, a podcast dedicated to empowering educators with insights and strategies to support multilingual learners in reaching their fullest potential. In this episode, we’re joined by Cheyen Herseth, an Elementary Multilingual Learning TOSA in Washington State and a WIDA Fellow, who has been instrumental in her district’s tr…

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Feeling Election Anxiety? This Practice Can Help! 15:47

21d ago15:47

15:47

Welcome to the Imagine Belonging at Work Podcast brought to you by Rhodes Perry Consulting. The episode you’re about to hear is a special gift to help ease what psychologists and researchers have identified as a specific kind of anxiety; election anxiety. To ease election anxiety, the show’s host, Rhodes Perry, developed a 10-minute mindfulness pra…

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Episode 456: Danielle Butin’s Remarkable Journey - From Healthcare Executive to Global Health Advocate 39:35

22d ago39:35

39:35

Did you know that countless perfectly good sterilized medical supplies sadly end up in landfills, leaving many in need without critical support and that this waste occurs despite the pressing need for healthcare resources around the world? Listen to the remarkable journey of Danielle Butin, founder and CEO of Afya, as she discusses her transition f…

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Episode 455 - Technology and Humanity with Verizon Executive Aparna Khurjekar 39:40

29d ago39:40

39:40

In this engaging podcast episode, Aparna Khurjekar, Chief Revenue Officer for Business Markets and SaaS at Verizon, shares her inspiring journey from a software engineer to leading a team of 6,000 sales professionals. She underscores the critical importance of staying current with technology and networking in the ever-evolving tech industry. Aparna…

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S13 E5: Honoring heritage in the workplace with Yolanda Rios and Roxanne Rodriguez 39:18

30d ago39:18

39:18

Welcome to Highest Aspirations, an education podcast focused on providing educators with inspiration and strategies to help multilingual learners achieve their highest aspirations. In this episode, we are joined by Yolanda Rios and Roxanne Rodriguez, leaders at Ellevation Education and co-leads of the SOMOS Employee Resource Group. Yolanda and Roxa…

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Episode 454 - Leadership, ADHD and Conquering Your Technical Fears with Claire Milligan 30:45

1M ago30:45

30:45

Tammy Williams and Claire Milligan, Co-Founder of Aimably, explore Claire’s remarkable journey on the Ellevate podcast, Conversations with Women Changing the Face of Business. Claire reflects on her childhood dream of designing cars, rooted in her early fascination with human factors and innovation, that inspired her to pursue a career in making co…

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The Equity Case: A Thoughtful Response to SHRM (ft. Minal Bopaiah, Brevity & Wit Founder) 43:56

2M ago43:56

43:56

On July 9th, in a statement on LinkedIn, the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), announced its decision to drop the "E" from DEI. SHRM is the world's largest HR association dedicated to creating better workplaces that "work for all," and positions itself as being "the voice of all things work." SHRM's statement on LinkedIn said: "While we…

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Episode 453: Behind the Scenes with Healthcare Communications Trailblazer Laura Liotta 23:41

1M ago23:41

23:41

Laura Liotta, founder and CEO of Sam Brown Inc, discussed her journey from corporate communications to founding a healthcare PR agency in 1999. She emphasized the importance of remote work and work-life balance, which she implemented before the rise of Zoom. Laura highlighted her vision of creating a network of senior experts, which grew from a sma…

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Opportunity, Advancement and Leadership with Sofia B. Pertuz, PhD, ACC, CDE® 36:03

1M ago36:03

36:03

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, we are rerunning an episode hosted by former Ellevate Network Executive, Maricella Herrera with Sofia B. Pertuz PhD., DEI professional and executive coach. During the episode, Sofia discusses the importance of caring leadership, how to handle "professional neglect" with remote work, and updating the terminology …

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S13/E4: Embracing the power of Latino leadership with Dr. Juana Bordas 56:18

1M ago56:18

56:18

Welcome to Highest Aspirations, an education podcast focused on providing educators with inspiration and strategies to help multilingual learners achieve their highest aspirations. In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Juana Bordas, author of The Power of Latino Leadership – Ahora! and Salsa, Soul, and Spirit: Leadership for a Multicultural Age. Dr…

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S13/E3: Building relationships to empower youth with Ernesto Mejia 1:04:27

2M ago1:04:27

1:04:27

Welcome to Highest Aspirations, an education podcast focused on providing educators with inspiration and strategies to help multilingual learners achieve their highest aspirations. We have a very special guest with us today, the co-founder of CoolSpeak, Ernesto Mejia. Mejia is the proud son of Mexican immigrants, and a true example of the American …

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Talent on the Move: Why Pride at Work is Essential for Business Growth (ft. Erin Uritus, Out & Equal CEO) 46:10

2M ago46:10

46:10

Nearly a decade ago, the State of North Carolina enacted HB2, the first statewide anti-trans bathroom bill introduced in the United States. It required transgender people to use public restrooms inconsistent with their gender identity, which sparked widespread political backlash and severe economic consequences. Estimates suggest the legislation co…

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S13/E2: Engaging families in early education with Dr. Rebecca Palacios 50:39

2M ago50:39

50:39

Welcome to Highest Aspirations, an education podcast focused on providing educators with inspiration and strategies to help multilingual learners achieve their highest aspirations. We have a very special guest with us today, Dr. Rebecca Palacios. This episode is dedicated to all of our educators who are in back-to-school mode and I could think of n…

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How To Raise a Good Citizen with Lindsey Cormack PhD 29:38

2M ago29:38

29:38

Listen as Lindsey Cormack, PhD, is interviewed by host Tammy Williams, about her new book "How to Raise a Citizen and Why It's Up to You to Do It." Cormack, an associate professor of political science at Stevens Institute of Technology, discusses the inadequacy of current civic education in the U.S., which is often delayed and insufficiently integr…

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S13/E1: Navigating change in an ever-changing world with Steve Sofronas and Sandra Medrano-Arroyo 1:00:50

3M ago1:00:50

1:00:50

Welcome back to Season 13 of Highest Aspirations, an education podcast focused on providing educators with inspiration and strategies to help multilingual learners achieve their highest aspirations. In this episode, Steve and Sandra will be sharing the mic as they talk about change, why it can be intimidating to some and motivating to others, and w…

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Episode 450: Teamwork Makes The Dreamwork, with Anne Shoemaker 31:51

4M ago31:51

31:51

Anne Shoemaker, Founder of Anne Shoemaker & Associates, talks about how her professional soccer career influenced her journey to becoming a sought-after empowering career strategist and executive coach.

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Episode 449: Investing in Franchises, with Jane Stein 32:39

4M ago32:39

32:39

Jane Stein, financial planner and founder and president of Your Franchise is Waiting, joins us to talk about her career on Wall Street, starting a business post-retirement, tips on buying and starting a franchise, and some free gifts for those who want to learn more including her free eBook "The Girlfriends Guide to Franchising".…

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Episode 448: Making Hustle Scalable, with Eugenia Oganova 33:43

4M ago33:43

33:43

Eugenia Oganova, Business & Messaging Energetics Coach, Transcension Mentor and Entrepreneur, joins us to talk about being clairvoyant, her work with coaching to help people recognize their inner powers, finding unconditional self-love, and her book "Wealth by Soul Design".

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The Authenticity Advantage: Building Trust and Connection with Agency at Work (ft. Don Mamone, Identity Coach) 42:43

5M ago42:43

42:43

Do you ever feel like you're stuck in a professional persona? You show up, put your head down, and power through the workday, but a nagging sense of inauthenticity lingers. Maybe you crave deeper connections with colleagues, or you dream of a career that aligns with your true values. Here's the good news: authenticity isn't just about feeling good …

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Beyond the Checkbox: Design and Evaluate DEI Interventions that Work (ft. B. McKensie Mack, Founder of MMG Earth) 40:20

5M ago40:20

40:20

In the wake of last year’s Supreme Court decision to overturn affirmative action, certain media personalities and recalcitrant business leaders have falsely claimed that “DEI is dead.” This claim may very well be true for the businesses that were never serious about setting this work up to succeed. Yet, for businesses that want to remain relevant f…

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Episode 447: Unlearning Silence, with Elaine Lin Hering 29:52

6M ago29:52

29:52

Elaine Lin Hering, facilitator, speaker, and writer, joins us to talk about leadership and collaboration, feeling not being heard in the workspace, toxic bosses, being from a family of immigrants from Taiwan, and her book "Unlearning Silence: How to Speak Your Mind, Unleash Talent, and Live More Fully".…

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S12/E9: Addressing the social-emotional needs of migrant and EL students with Dr. Sonia Soltero 37:19

6M ago37:19

37:19

We made it to the last episode of Season 12 - and I couldn’t be happier with our guest and the topics we covered. Dr. Sonia Soltero has been a contributor and collaborator in our community since the very beginning. She is currently working with Chicago Public Schools to help support newcomers, so we are excited to bring her on again to share the ex…

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Episode 446: Driving Impact in Environmental Work, with Sheri Hickok 31:30

6M ago31:30

31:30

Sheri Hickok joins host Tammy Williams to discuss the importance of women's leadership in sustainability and renewable energy, her personal journey, and the need for diverse skills and expertise to tackle complex challenges and drive impact in the industry, particularly in the ESG and climate action spaces. Sheri also discussed the UN Climate Chang…

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Episode 436: Being the Leader, with Shelmina Babai Abji 33:46

6M ago33:46

33:46

Shelmina Babai Abji, a best selling author and a renowned international public speaker, joins us today to talk about mentoring, working as a single mother, what makes a good leader, getting out of your comfort zone and reframing failure

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Episode 437: Creating a Supportive Company Culture, with Joy Corso 33:22

6M ago33:22

33:22

Joy Corso, Chief Marketing Officer of Vonage, joins us to talk about growing and transforming companies, Women's Employee Resource Groups, finding mentors and allies, learning how to ask for what you need, and the importance of businesses giving back to the community.

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Episode 438: Being Your Own Boss and Serving Community, with Lillian DeBaptise 28:04

6M ago28:04

28:04

Lillian DeBaptise, Mayor of West Chester, the seat of Chester County, Pennsylvania, joins us to talk about being the borough's first black female mayor, being a director at a funeral home, coming from an entrepreneurial family and bringing equality and justice to her community.

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Episode 439: The Business of Beauty, with Michele Probst 28:56

6M ago28:56

28:56

Michele Probst, Founder, Creator & CEO of WORTHBEAUTYCOMPANY, joins us to talk about her career path, doing makeup for both female and male celebrities and politicians, and tips for taking care of your skin.

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Episode 440: Getting Unstuck and Being a Healthcare Advocate, with Parul Somani 30:57

6M ago30:57

30:57

Parul Somani, keynote speaker, mindset expert and cancer and genomics advocate, joins us to talk about surviving breast cancer in her 30's while pregnant, learning how to feel empowered to ask for information from healthcare workers, and her definition of silver linings.

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Episode 441: Surviving and Thriving, with Poonam Bhuchar 33:09

7M ago33:09

33:09

Poonam Bhuchar, Managing Attorney at Bhuchar Law, TEDx Speaker, Motivational Speaker, Life Coach, Author of SAFE from the Pain, joins us to talk about working through trauma, parenting during divorce and somatic therapy.

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Episode 443: Life Lessons, with Bryetta Calloway 34:31

6M ago34:31

34:31

Bryetta Calloway, Marketing and Brand Senior Executive, Growth Catalyst for Startups, Speaker, Mentor and Author, joins us to talk about her winding career path, being an entrepreneur, her book "Life Lessons: Finding Meaning in the Monumental and the Mundane" and finding community.

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Episode 442: The Harms of Hyperproductivity, with Kristen Nielson Donnelly 33:58

7M ago33:58

33:58

Kristen Nielson Donnelly, keynote speaker, workshop facilitator and co-author of the bestselling "The Culture of Burnout", joins us to talk about the history of hyperproductivity and how we can care for ourselves in the high pressure work culture.

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Episode 444: Breakthrough Medications in Biotech, with Raquel Izumi 28:55

6M ago28:55

28:55

Raquel Izumi, President & COO at Vincerx Pharma Inc, joins us to talk about, starting a biotech company and making groundbreaking medications to treat cancer.

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Episode 445: Gaining Your Power, with Dr. Sharon Melnick 47:07

6M ago47:07

47:07

Dr. Sharon Melnick, a Top 100 Coach for women executives, keynote speaker and author of "the books "In Your Power" and "Success under Stress" joins us to talk about being an advocate and lifting women up, going to the White House, and gives tips for women who are feeling powerless at work.

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S12/E8: Leveraging family advocacy to close learning gaps with Sofía Núñez 50:44

7M ago50:44

50:44

Welcome back to Highest Aspirations, an education podcast focused on providing educators with inspiration and strategies to help multilingual learners achieve their highest aspirations. In this episode, our interview is conducted by Sandra Medrano-Arroya, Ellevation’s National Director of Multilingual Learner Success, who speaks with Sofía Núñez of…

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Building Trust by Talking Through Tough Issues at Work w/Dr. Elisa Glick 35:35

7M ago35:35

35:35

Talking through tough issues at work can help initiate change and influence others by presenting different perspectives and approaches to solving problems. When we engage in healthy debate and work through conflict, our team is much closer to realizing its next innovative idea, product, or service. Yet when we engage in challenging conversations, t…

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S12/E7: Improving outcomes and long-term trajectories for Multilingual Learners with David Nungaray 39:05

7M ago39:05

39:05

Welcome back to Highest Aspirations, an education podcast focused on providing educators with inspiration and strategies to help multilingual learners achieve their highest aspirations. In this episode, we zoom out some to talk about what happens after multilingual learners and other students from marginalized communities leave K-12 schools and wha…

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Building a Better Educated Workforce w/Rebecca Kling, Author of The Advocate Educator’s Handbook 42:22

8M ago42:22

42:22

Are you concerned about the #InclusiveLeadership skills gap in today's workforce? Are you curious about how to change this reality? You're not alone. In this year’s State of the Union, President Biden mentioned a recent meeting he had with nearly all Fortune 500 CEOs. He asked them what they needed most. They unequivocally said, "a better-educated …

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S12/E6: Teaching academic language at the discourse level with Diane Staehr Fenner and Syndey Snyder 49:33

8M ago49:33

49:33

In this week's episode, we're looking closely at teaching and learning academic language with our friends Diane Staehr Fenner and Sydney Snyder. We discuss the need to bring in sociocultural context and background knowledge that our students bring with them. We also get into how we can avoid taking a one-size-fits-all approach and personalize learn…

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Coaching Peace with Diana Cutaia, Founder of Coaching Peace Consulting 40:33

8M ago40:33

40:33

Many listen to this podcast to gain the knowledge, skills, and confidence to build a workplace where we feel seen, connected, supported, and have a sense of pride on the job – these elements are what it takes to build belonging. To achieve this emotional outcome of belonging, we must be willing to explore and appreciate other people’s worldviews. T…

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S12/E5: Fostering leadership in EL families with Consuelo Castillo Kickbusch 43:55

8M ago43:55

43:55

What are the primary challenges EL families are facing in their communities and how can programs like FLI address them? How did COVID and other recent challenges in the education world impact absenteeism for students, and how can those issues be repaired? How can we support parents and families to address trauma they have experienced in order to im…

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The Changing Face of Leadership w/Dorothy Enriquez, Founder of the Ellevate Collective 47:02

8M ago47:02

47:02

Dorothy Enriquez, Founder of the Ellevate Collective, shares her wisdom about what's required to change the face of leadership to fully reflect today's workforce. Workplace demographics are rapidly changing. Researchers predict that somewhere between 2045 to 2050 the US will become a majority-minority nation. This reality impacts all aspects of our…

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Episode 435: Climbing the Ladder at Work When You're Marginalized, with Minda Harts 38:52

9M ago38:52

38:52

In recognition of Black History Month, we are revisiting some of our favorite episodes. We sit down with Minda Harts, author of "The Memo," "Right Within," and "You Are More Than Magic," to discuss the pain of being marginalized at work, the problems with the business case for diversity, and having courage for the sake of others.…

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Episode 434: Empowering Patients and Providers in the Healthcare Industry, with Rachael Jones 40:05

9M ago40:05

40:05

Rachael Jones, Founder & CEO, Syntax Health, joins us to talk about value based healthcare, encouraging providers to work better with patients both in quality and cost, and the importance of preventative care, recognizing mental health and being your own advocate.

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