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WomenAdvancing brings you into a world that will leave you feeling so much better. Anxiety be gone! Why? Because we’ll be speaking to real women who have faced real opportunities and blocks and made it through to the other side. WomenAdvancing uncovers hidden gems- trailblazing women who are reshaping the world. We share not only the wisdom and best practices from well established voices, but reveal and uncover those who are on the horizon, leading us into the future. The women you most likely don’t know but should. 


We’ll be speaking to and engaging with female executives and female Founders through their passion for advancing diversity, achieving women’s income equality, and enhancing women’s careers and lives in their pursuit to have it all. Both a healthy personal life and a robust professional life. 


Each episode will take place every two weeks available on iTunes, Spotify, Media Village and other podcast platforms. Our conversations will address guests holistically, their internal and external challenges and everything in between. We’ll touch upon the often taboo subjects of imposter syndrome, mental wellness, multi-generational challenges, power dynamics and ensuing battles with others and within oneself. Un huh, we are going to go there!  As well as classic business challenges and best practices for marketing, sales, building a team, fundraising(the audible ugh in everyone’s life), and scale. 


 Our features interviews and initiatives focus on:

  • How our guests got to where they are - spoiler alert it never is a straight line. You aren’t the only one who enjoyed a good zig or zag along the way.
  •  Dual mentoring at all stages of women’s lives and careers thereby encouraging one being ever curious. I’m big into intergenerational learning as it helps the older set stay relevant and the younger set wise.
  • Industries that hold the greatest opportunity.
  • How women will be the drivers of future technologies given our understanding of community and all ships rising.
  • Recognition of best practices for achieving women’s income equality and career equity
  • Initiatives focused on successfully advancing women into C-Suite and Board position
  • Increasing the role, importance and power of women in society, business, and culture
  • The leadership opportunity that technology presents 
  • The ins and outs and often not discussed aspects of the leadership journey for women


I’m your host, Kate Byrne, Co-Founder of the Tulle Box and long time voice and leader in intentional leadership, investing  and publishing spaces. I’ve spent my career leading and working with and for public and private companies, advised and supported female entrepreneurs and Founders in wending their way through the wacky hallways and now Zoom calls of work, and the challenges of raising capital. The common threads: tech and women owning their voices and power and the incredible outcomes that result when all are activated. I’ve also had to pivot and reinvent myself plenty of times so I truly understand and have thrived past the highs and lows of being a woman today. 

Join me as we delve into the stories, struggles, and successes of dynamic leaders, innovators, and change-makers from diverse fields. Each episode is a treasure trove of insights, offering inspiration and actionable advice for women at every stage of their personal and professional journey.


Whether you're an emerging leader, a seasoned professional, or simply passionate about the advancement of women, this podcast is your go-to source for motivation and knowledge. We cover topics ranging from leadership and entrepreneurship to social impact and personal growth, all through the lens of women who are making a difference.

Tune in to WomenAdvancing and discover a treasure trove of insight, intelligence and great women. You’ll leave saying who knew…well now you do! And hello….you are a gem too so I’d love to hear from you next.

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When you walk out of a meeting questioning your own sanity, you need to know the truth about gaslighting at work. Attorney Alreen Haeggquist, founder and managing partner of Haeggquist & Eck, LLP, is a powerhouse advocate who digs right into this pervasive and psychologically damaging workplace issue, breaking down what it is—and what it absolutely is not. Discover the subtle red flags often missed, how gender and power dynamics amplify the abuse, and the critical steps you must take to reclaim your self-trust, including exactly when to document, speak up, or call a lawyer. This is your masterclass in protecting your mental clarity, emotional boundaries, and professional rights to truly heal after being undermined. Take your negative trauma and turn it into power.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Visit katebyrne.co
What does it take to rise above and silence doubt when the world sets a low bar of expectation for you? Host Kate Byrne welcomes the ultimate ladder-builder, Michelle Gervais, a Partner at Blank Rome LLP, Adjunct Professor, Co-chair of the Sports Industry Group, and President of WISE Tampa Bay. Michelle shares her powerful story of being underestimated from a young age and how she navigates the high-stakes world of matrimonial and commercial litigation with “steel and grace,” proving her worth not with revenge, but with result. They dig into how to stay grounded under pressure, the value of authenticity over “pretzeling” yourself for others, and why having a “big, bad table of everybody” is crucial for growth and building conviction in rooms that “weren’t built for you.”Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Visit katebyrne.co
In a rapidly changing world shaped by automation and AI, the power of being indispensable takes on new meaning. Uma Subramanian, founder of The Limitless Leaders and former Microsoft executive, joins host Kate Byrne to explore what it truly means to lead with influence, integrity, and adaptability. Drawing from her Human Advantage framework, Uma breaks down the five traits that define modern leadership—holistic thinking, understanding others, magnetic communication, adaptability, and navigating complexity. She also redefines visibility as a form of service, not self-promotion, and explains how building authentic influence helps leaders stay relevant through disruption. From mentoring versus sponsorship to leading with love and impact, Uma shares practical insights for becoming invaluable in ways that truly matter.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Visit katebyrne.co
From the corner office to the pages of a children’s book, learn how to redefine your personal brand and leadership by following your purpose. Host Kate Byrne welcomes Julie Keshmiry, the accomplished author of Princess Shmincess and former Chief of Staff for tech and finance giants like Intel, Visa, and Microsoft. Julie shares her inspiring journey of transitioning from a corporate executive to an author, driven by her passion to help girls and women reimagine their futures and recognize their uniqueness as their greatest superpower. Tune in as she reveals her secrets to operational excellence, leading with influence over authority, and how she navigates a meaningful life by integrating her corporate success, family, and values.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Visit katebyrne.co
Far too many take freedom for granted. For wrongfully convicted individuals, freedom is just the beginning—life after exoneration is full of hidden obstacles. In this episode of Women Advancing, host Kate Byrne speaks with Joi Thomas Adams, Executive Director of Life After Justice (LAJ), which centers the voices of exonerees and their loved ones. Learn how LAJ uses research to drive empathy, why the crisis affects many women, and the role of holistic healing. If you believe justice doesn’t end at release, tune in to see how you can help advance change. Listen now to uncover hard truths and hear why all ships rise when women lead.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Visit katebyrne.co
Breaking barriers in baseball isn’t for the faint of heart, and Justine Siegal has made a life of doing just that. The co-founder of the new Women’s Pro Baseball League and founder of Baseball For All joins host Kate Byrne to share her journey from being told “girls don’t play baseball” to becoming the first woman to coach for a Major League Baseball team. Justine reflects on resilience, purpose, and the courage it takes to keep showing up when you’re the only one on the field. Justine and Kate dive into what it means to turn “no” into motivation, how confidence grows through preparation, and why inclusion and visibility remain the real game changers. As she readies for the League’s first player draft, Justine reminds us that every swing at the plate is a step toward lasting change.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Visit katebyrne.co
In The Price of Nice, Amira Barger—author and Executive Vice President at Edelman—reveals why courage, not compliance, defines true leadership. Through stories that blend honesty with heart, she challenges the cultural myth that being agreeable equals being kind, showing how “nice” can come at the expense of truth and progress. In this powerful conversation with Kate Byrne, Amira explores the three languages of communication, the myth of harmony in teams, and what it really means to practice nerve as a daily act of integrity.Socials:LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/amirabargerYouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@amirabargerInstagram – https://www.instagram.com/amirabargerTikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@amirabargerBluesky – https://bsky.app/profile/amirabarger.bsky.socialLove the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Visit katebyrne.co
The NFL Wives Association is rewriting the rules for spouses of professional athletes, proving that influence off the field can be just as powerful as on it. Tenisha Patterson Brown, President of the Off The Field NFL Wives Association, corporate counsel, business strategist, and brand builder, reveals how these remarkable women are taking control of their careers, protecting their families legally, and creating lasting legacies for their daughters. They are redefining what it means to be a partner in professional sports, championing leadership, financial independence, and cultural impact. From building powerful networks to driving meaningful change, these “boss ladies” are inspiring a new generation of empowered women and transforming the narrative for athletes’ spouses everywhere.Socials:Instagram: @offthefieldnflwivesFacebook: Off The Field NFL Wives AssociationLinkedIn: Off The Field NFL Wives AssociationTenisha Patterson Brown:Instagram: @tpattbrownLinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/tenishapattersonbrownLove the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Visit katebyrne.co
Reinvention is never easy, but it’s often the key to resilience and future success. In this episode, founder and CEO Johanna Danaher shares her journey of navigating career transitions, adapting to new challenges, and building Anchor to Aspire to help leaders and organizations thrive in a changing world of work. From embracing bold career pivots to reframing setbacks as opportunities, Johanna reveals the mindset shifts that fuel resilience and the strategies leaders need to prepare for the future of work. She also explores the importance of cultivating personal purpose alongside professional growth, offering listeners both inspiration and practical insights for their own journeys of reinvention.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Visit katebyrne.co
At its best, mission-driven storytelling connects purpose with impact—and that’s exactly what sisters Sharron Todd and Brenda Todd, co-founders of Todd Films, set out to do. When Sharron’s breast cancer diagnosis became a life-altering wake-up call, she and Brenda turned their experience in venture capital and marketing into a creative force for good. Together, they’re redefining how film can amplify the voices of nonprofits and social innovators, transforming empathy into visibility and visibility into action. In honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, this episode celebrates resilience, reinvention, and purpose. Through humor, honesty, and courage, they remind us that purpose can be the most powerful return of all—a true Return on Integrity.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Visit katebyrne.co
Revolutionizing blood collection isn’t just a technical breakthrough — it’s a lifeline for millions navigating cancer care. Rachelle Turiello, CEO, and Renna Nouwairi, COO of Avant Genomics, share how they are building a technology that improves DNA preparation, strengthens the accuracy of liquid biopsy testing, and makes early detection and treatment monitoring more accessible for patients. From their unexpected partnership in the lab to co-founding a biotech startup during pregnancy, their story blends hard science with human empathy, resilience, and purpose. This conversation uncovers the courage it takes to disrupt healthcare, the discipline required to listen to patients and partners, and the vision driving two women to transform what personalized medicine can mean for families worldwide.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Visit katebyrne.co
Burnout doesn’t have to be inevitable for high-performing leaders. In this insightful conversation with ZaaS founder Maryam Sharifzadeh and The Workplace Psychologist founder Dr. Candice Balluru, we explore how women leaders can recognize the early signs of burnout, build resilience, and realign their work with their deepest values. Maryam draws on lessons from swimming the English Channel and founding a B Corp wellness company, while Candice brings her experience creating psychologically safe workplaces for organizations without in-house resources. Together they offer actionable strategies—from proactively scheduling rest and diversifying identity beyond work, to embracing imperfect conditions and leveraging AI as a supportive tool—and preview their 2026 Burnout Retreat in Texas, designed to help professionals recenter, strategize, and prevent future burnout cycles.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Visit katebyrne.co
Have you ever felt like the world’s biggest problems are just too massive to solve—that there isn’t enough capital to truly make a difference? Prepare to have your financial perspective transformed. In this episode of Women Advancing, we sit down with Dr. Stephanie Gripne, founder of the Impact Finance Center and a true force in impact investing. She challenges the very foundation of financial thinking, shifting us from a mindset of scarcity to one of abundance. With powerful data and inspiring stories, Dr. Gripne shows how even seemingly insurmountable challenges—like housing entire communities—are within reach and shaped by every dollar we spend. Discover the “magic money” approach that delivers both market-rate returns and vital community support, and learn how women, in particular, can reclaim their power to shape the future of finance. Get ready to ditch outdated systems and embrace a new era of values-aligned, actionable investing. This isn’t just about money—it’s about purpose, community, and unlocking the immense potential within us all.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Visit katebyrne.co
Leading in crisis requires more than quick decisions—it demands integrity, trust, and the courage to show up when chaos hits. Selena Strandberg, founder and CEO of The Know, shares how her AI-powered platform helps executives navigate complex social issues, protect information integrity, and make values-driven choices under pressure. From her early career in political science and Deloitte Consulting to building a company that equips leaders to handle crises with clarity, Selena reveals what it takes to pivot boldly, communicate authentically, and turn disruption into an opportunity for stronger leadership.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Visit katebyrne.co
What if the key to better leadership and teamwork was sitting in a box of LEGO bricks? Jolynn Ledgerwood, principal of Elevate Your Talent and a certified LEGO® Serious Play® facilitator, joins Kate Byrne to reveal how this playful yet powerful methodology transforms boardrooms into spaces of creativity, communication, and problem-solving. From unlocking subconscious insights to creating psychologically safe spaces where all voices are heard, Jolynn shares stories of breakthroughs—from school districts to leadership teams—that prove “hard play” can drive serious impact. Discover how LEGO® Serious Play® challenges old ways of thinking and empowers leaders to build ideas brick by brick.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Visit katebyrne.co
The future of journalism is evolving fast, and Sarah Holder is helping shape it. As a Bloomberg reporter and co-host of The Big Take podcast, Sarah shares her journey from internships at Politico and CityLab to covering global forces that impact our daily lives. She offers practical tips for navigating today’s news landscape—like which sources to trust and why audio storytelling matters—while reflecting on the responsibility and privilege of journalism. From debunking the myth of apathetic youth to exploring diversity and AI in the newsroom, Sarah brings clarity to a noisy media world and hope for the future of informed storytelling.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Visit katebyrne.co
Impact investing and social entrepreneurship are reshaping the way we tackle global challenges. Christine Mahoney, professor, author, and Chief Innovation Officer at the Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy, shares how aligning financial success with social and environmental missions creates powerful change. She breaks down the differences between impact investing, traditional philanthropy, and socially responsible investing, offering practical steps to get started. Christine also shares her journey from policy work to founding a regenerative flower farm that sequesters carbon, supports biodiversity, and provides jobs for resettled refugees. From leveraging capital markets for good to empowering the next generation of women in impact, this episode is a roadmap for turning values into action.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Visit katebyrne.co
Experience the fast-growing zero-proof movement and what it takes to be an early market trendsetter in the ready-to-drink sector. Join us as we sit down with Pauline Idogho, the visionary Founder and CEO behind Mocktail Club, as she shares her journey from former Global Development Strategist at the World Bank to a beverages innovator, redefining celebration, connection, and community in the competitive beverage market. Discover the behind-the-scenes creation of Mocktail Club and how Pauline developed her sophisticated non-alcoholic drink brand, infusing global travel and cultural shifts into each unique flavor. She discusses purpose, pleasure, pivots, and her collaboration with Pharrell Williams and Black Ambition, revealing why pleasure, presence, and purpose are the new power trio and how to navigate the entrepreneurial path with courage and intentionality.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Visit katebyrne.co
Discover the incredible power of Gen Z youth engagement and why their voices are not just a side show, but a smart strategy for the future. Kelli Peterson, author of Gen Z Teens Take Action and founder of The Change Project, joins us to reveal what this generation is getting right, what adults still don’t grasp, and how we can all better support the next wave of leaders. Kelli shares her insights on purpose-driven leadership, the importance of believing in yourself, and the transformative power of civic engagement, proving that global influence can indeed meet kitchen-table wisdom. Get ready to be inspired by the fresh perspectives and impactful actions of Gen Z.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Visit katebyrne.co
Personal connections and consistent support can truly alter the trajectory of a student’s life, a fact explored in depth with Leah Guesman, COO of College Contact, and Alinor Smith, a dedicated mentor. In this engaging episode, we delve into the transformative power of mentorship, revealing how it goes beyond simply providing information to building genuine, lasting relationships. Leah discusses College Contact’s commitment to human connection and matching students with mentors who understand their experiences, while Ali shares her personal journey and the impact of having one trusted adult believe in her. Together, they highlight how consistent showing up, active listening, and vulnerability can make all the difference for first-generation and underrepresented students, ultimately shaping lives and creating a ripple effect of positive change in education.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Visit katebyrne.co
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