In this inaugural episode, we sit down with Ai-jen Poo, Co-founder and President of the National Domestic Workers Alliance and Co-founder and Executive Director of Caring Across Generations. Ai-jen shares what fuels her fight for care equity and the lessons she’s learned as she built a movement from grassroots organizing in New York to transformative national policy change. Timestamps 00:00 Introduction to If She Can Make It Here 00:24 Meet Ai-jen Poo: A Visionary Leader 11:26 The Sandwich Generation Challenge 13:55 Advocating for Domestic Workers 15:46 Building Inclusive Workplace Cultures 18:06 Supermajority: Women as a Powerful Voting Block 22:22 Advice for Aspiring Women Leaders 24:40 The Unique Spirit of New York 26:12 A Vision for the Future of Caregiving 27:48 Closing Thoughts and Next Steps More on Ai-jen Poo She is a nationally-recognized expert on caregiving, the future of work, and what’s at stake for women of color. She is the author of the celebrated book, “The Age of Dignity: Preparing for the Elder Boom in a Changing America,” and co-host of the podcast “Sunstorm” with Alicia Garza. More on Amplify Her® Foundation The mission of Amplify Her® Foundation is to support women and girls from underserved communities to become transformative changemakers. Our podcast, If She Can Make It Here, celebrates the innovative, bold and resilient women leading across New York City, like Ai-jen Poo and Reshma Saujani, who build pathways, shift narratives, and transform systems to advance gender equity.
If She Can Make It Here is hosted by Amplify Her Foundation’s Founder and Executive Director Marti Speranza Wong and Senior Director of Strategic Initiatives Maia Molina-Schaefer. Welcome to the trailer for our show! You'll meet the hosts and hear about the mission of our podcast. The mission of Amplify Her® Foundation is to support women and girls from underserved communities to become transformative changemakers. Our podcast,‘If She Can Make it Here, features inspiring women across the five boroughs, who are breaking down barriers and championing gender equity. Through powerful storytelling and insightful dialogue, If She Can Make It Here celebrates the creativity, strength & resilience of NYC women and inspires the next generation of trailblazers. Guests include activists, entrepreneurs and thought leaders like Ai-jen Poo, Reshma Saujani, and Amplify Her Foundation’s grantee partners. Season 1 of If She Can Make It Here begins in the fall of 2025.