Episode 461: Empowering And Inspiring The Next Generation Of Girls With Illana Raia Ellevate Network: Conversations With Women Changing The Face Of Business podcast

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

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🎧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 launching Être, driven by her desire to close the confidence gap for girls. The conversation explores the importance of mentorship, the framework of Être’s programs, and the impact of their initiatives on girls' confidence and leadership skills. Illana also discusses “The Epic Mentor Guide”, a resource for girls seeking guidance from successful women across various industries, and the future aspirations for Être’s global expansion. Illana has authored 60+ articles for HuffPost, Ms. Magazine and Thrive Global, and her award-winning book Être: Girls, Who Do You Want To Be?, and was named one the first 250 entrepreneurs on the Forbes Next 1000 List. Illana is a member of the International Space Station U.S. National Lab Education Subcommittee and serves on the National Girls’ Collaborative Champions Board.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

· Être’s mission is to empower girls to raise their hands and voice their opinions.

· Être’s framework includes 13 B's that guide girls in their personal and professional development.

· Access to mentorship is crucial for girls, and Être ensures it's free for all schools.

· The Epic Mentor Guide connects girls with successful women in diverse fields.

· Être is a B Corp, focusing on social impact and inclusivity.

· Illana encourages companies to invite girls into their boardrooms to foster diversity and inclusion.

JUMP TO SPECIFIC AREAS

· 01:54 The Journey from Lawyer to Entrepreneur

· 03:30 Gloria Steinem and Take Your Daughter to Work Day

· 05:12 Empowering Girls to Raise Their Hands

· 10:54 The B's of Être: A Framework for Growth

· 12:52 Access and Inclusivity in Mentorship

· 16:40 The Epic Mentor Guide: A Resource for Girls

Don’t miss this powerful episode that promises to inspire and challenge the way we think about the importance of mentorship and how it increases confidence! Download the Ellevate Network Podcast, "Conversations with Women Changing the Face of Business," from your preferred platform. 🎧listen now and get inspired by these empowering conversations! 🌟

This episode is sponsored by Harvard Business School Executive Education.

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Episode hosted and produced by Tammy Williams, BGoodPartners LLC

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