Nancy Daniels, Chief Brand Officer of Discovery & Factual talks to us about taking a pay cut to leave a job she hated and how she climbed the ladder at one of the largest TV networks.
Every episode gives a uniquely inspiring woman the platform to share her story. With each new guest, a completely different journey is revealed. The more we talk, the more we learn. So let’s listen to each other, ask questions and keep growing our community of amazing women who span all different generations, careers and paths.
She Dynasty is proud to present our podcast, celebrating Women Who Rule.
What is a woman who rules?
That’s a big question with a simple answer: to us, it’s a woman who owns it.
And what is it?
It is the ability to realize your potential while helping others succeed along the way.
Nancy Daniels, Chief Brand Officer of Discovery & Factual talks to us about taking a pay cut to leave a job she hated and how she climbed the ladder at one of the largest TV networks.
Nicci busts some Botox myths and talks to us about how she revolutionized the world of injectables to make them more accessible.
Wende Zomnir talks to us about how she started a makeup company known for its bold colors while everyone else was selling softer shades.
In this special episode, Valerie reads an essay titled The Worst 13 Days written by a listener about the burden of mental health and struggling to find her place in her family. Plus, Valerie talks to the writer about how the story ended.
Sandra Dewey talks to us about overseeing the launch of HBOMax, one of the most highly anticipated streaming services.
Sali Christeson, Founder & CEO of women’s workwear brand Argent tells us why she was inspired to start the company after learning that a woman’s appearance affects her career 20-40% of the time.
Sarah talks us through the funding process and what she looks for when deciding whether or not to invest.
To launch the She Will Overcome essay challenge, Valerie shares an incredibly personal love story where she overcomes an intense snag for an unexpected ending.
Brittany Driscoll talks about how she and the founders of Drybar created Squeeze and how they’re disrupting the massage industry.
This week’s guest has revolutionized an entire industry. Heidi Zak, Co-Founder and CEO of ThirdLove, is with us discussing how one shopping trip at Victoria’s Secret sparked the idea to disrupt an entire category. Tune in to hear about how her company became the top online intimate brand among millennials!
We have a true thought leader with us this week! Marla Kaplowitz, President & CEO of the 4A’s, joins Valerie to discuss how she worked her way up all the way from Media Planner to CEO of the leading trade organization for marketing communication agencies. Listen now to hear a truly inspiring story of passion and drive!
This week’s guest is such an inspiration. TEDx Speaker, Bestselling Author, and former nonprofit CEO Ruth Rathblott is telling us what the true meaning of unhiding is after hiding her limb difference for 25 years. Tap the link below to hear how she learned to live her truth, and how it empowered her to advocate for others with a disability!
We’ve got a real force in tech this week! Emily Ketchen, Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer of the Intelligent Devices Group & International Markets at Lenovo, joins us and takes us through her incredible and unique journey from growing up a ‘third-culture kid’, to leading the acceleration of Lenovo's global marketing transformation. Tune in to hear about how embracing change, taking risks, and learning to be comfortable with being uncomfortable became Emily’s professional edge!
We’re celebrating Mother’s Day and Mental Health Awareness Month with Nathalie Walton, VP of Brand and Social Impact at Babylist and Co-Founder & former CEO of Expectful! Nathalie joins Valerie and opens up about the risks she took in the name of entrepreneurialism, the sacrifices necessary to do so as a new mother, and her path to becoming the CEO of the mental health app she used during her own pregnancy.
It was such a pleasure to have Toni Newman join us and share her amazing story on International Trans Day of Visibility! From a scholarship student and self-proclaimed “sissy boy,” to being the Interim CEO of the Black AIDS Institute and the Director of The Coalition for Justice and Equality Across Movements at NMAC, tune in now to hear about the incredible experiences that led her toward becoming her authentic self - a proud trans woman.
For the first time in She Dynasty history, we’re welcoming back a return guest! Dr. Renee Dua, who founded Heal in 2014, is back with a whole new enterprise and revolutionizing the healthcare space once again with a personal health assistant, Renee. Listen now to learn more about how caring for her aging parent sparked the need for Renee to automate herself in order to provide the care that they, and everyone deserves.
We’ve got a real powerhouse this week - Bianca Gates, CEO and Co-Founder at Birdies is with us talking about how she left her dream job at Facebook and built one of the fastest growing footwear companies out of the need for stylish home slippers that are perfect for entertaining! Head to any major podcast platform to listen to this episode. Valerie’s also joined by a special guest co-host!
Peggy Ang, Global Executive in Consumer & Brand Management and former CMO/SVP of Marketing at LG Electronics, is sharing her journey with us this week and taking us through her illustrious career. Listen to Peggy’s story of how being born to a traditional Chinese family and being raised in the Philippines in a very nontraditional way lead her to the states where she rose to the very top of her field!