Jennifer McCrea, Transforming the Practice of Philanthropy

Lauren Schiller May 16, 2016

The goal of fundraising is to raise funds right? Fundraising expert and non-profit leader Jennifer McCrea says "money is just gas in the car." Jennifer is Chairman of the advisory board at the MIT Media Lab, she co-authored the book, 'The Generosity Network,' is a Henry Crown Fellow at the Aspen Institute, and teaches a course at Harvard called "Exponential Fundraising," for leaders from the nonprofit and social enterprise sectors. And, Bloomberg called her "the billionaire whisperer. " She shares how she discovered that there is another way to raise funds--the first step is to stop calling it fundraising.

Diana O'Brien, Founder of Impact Autism/CMO of Deloitte

Lauren Schiller May 9, 2016

The rate of autism in children has doubled in the last 10 years. But what about when kids become adults and school and other support services are no longer available? Diana O'Brien, who is the Chief Marketing Officer of Deloitte, founded a charity called Impact Autism when her kids were diagnosed. Impact Autism not only developed an app to help autistic kids navigate their day, but they are now helping adults navigate college and work settings through an innovative program at University of Cinncinati.

Dr. Dava Newman, Deputy Administrator of NASA

Lauren Schiller April 25, 2016

Dr. Dava Newman has a Ph.D. In Aerospace Biomedical Engineering from MIT, where as a professor she shaved 240 pounds off the space suit. And now at NASA, her goal is to usher in the Journey to Mars. Will this next mission be one giant step for women... And a giant leap for womankind?

DR. DAVA NEWMAN Photo by: NASA/Bill Ingalls — DR. DAVA NEWMAN
Photo by: NASA/Bill Ingalls

Noa Meyer, Global Head of The 10,000 Women Initiative from Goldman Sachs

Lauren Schiller February 23, 2016

In developing countries, 70% of female-led small and medium size businesses cannot acquire adequate funding--if they are funded at all. We talk with Noa Meyer, the Global Head of The 10,000 Women Initiative from Goldman Sachs about this $300 billion dollar opportunity--and what it means for women entrepreneurs. Listen above, or read the edited and condensed conversation in Fortune.com MPW.

Nicky Jackson Colaco- Director of Public Policy at Instagram

Lauren Schiller February 16, 2016

There's an old saying, when in Rome, do as the Romans do. But if your company is also in Paris, Shanghai and Peoria, you need someone to balance the culture and laws of all your users. One of those people is Nicky Jackson Colaco, the Director of Public Policy at Instagram. She tells us how she puts all the puzzle pieces together--both at work, and at home.

Felicia Marcus, CA Water Resources Board Chair

Lauren Schiller January 20, 2016

We speak with Felicia Marcus, the Chair of the California Water Resources Control Board. She tells us how she manages multiple interests for one of the earth's most precious (and dwindling) resources.

Alison Levine, Polar Explorer

Lauren Schiller January 20, 2016

Meet Alison Levine, the only American to follow the route of Reinhold Messner to the South Pole, and one of the few to complete the Adventure Grand Slam--climbing the 7 highest peaks in the world, and skiing to both the North and South Poles. Alison has written a book about leadership with lessons from these extreme environments, called "On the Edge." She tells us what it takes to make it in extreme conditions--and everyday ones.

Gloria Feldt, Founder of Take the Lead Women on Why “Having It All” Is Bad for Self-Esteem

Lauren Schiller January 13, 2016

Take the Lead Women founder, Gloria Feldt addresses the question--"can women really have it all?". She says that phrase has "done more damage than any phrase in the English language to women's self-esteem." We'll find out why, along with her advice for how women can walk through the many doors that are now open to them--and attain leadership parity by 2025.

Read an edited and condensed version of the article at Fortune.com MPW.

GLORIA FELDT, FOUNDER, TAKE THE LEAD WOMEN

Simone Marean–Girls Leadership

Lauren Schiller October 14, 2015

We all want our sons and daughters to grow up strong and independent, but how do we ensure that 'having it all' doesn't mean 'doing it all'?

Simone Marean, Executive Director and Co-Founder of the non-profit organization Girls Leadership shares how to set your daughter up for success--without burdening her with a fear of failure.

SIMONE MAREANRead the edited & condensed Q&A in Fortune Most Powerful Women — SIMONE MAREAN
Read the edited & condensed Q&A in Fortune Most Powerful Women

Joelle Emerson-The Value of Diversity

Lauren Schiller September 24, 2015

Companies are now paying consultants to increase the diversity of their workforce, with an eye on innovation and the bottom line. But is that the only motivation businesses should be considering?

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