She Pivots

Elsa Collins grew up on both sides of the U.S.-Mexico border, living in Tijuana, Mexico but going to school in San Diego. Her experiences living near the border shaped her childhood and ultimately her career. After meeting and marrying NBA star Jarron Collins at Stanford University, they started a family—and raising multiracial kids awakened in her a passion for community organizing and advocating for policies that would help her children, and those in her community, thrive. On this episode of She Pivots, Elsa talks about founding “This is About Humanity,” her experiences being the spouse of an NBA player, and her trips back to the U.S.-Mexico border to help families seeking asylum. Be sure to subscribe, leave us a rating and share with your friends if you liked this episode!She Pivots was created in partnership with Marie Claire to highlight women, their stories, and how their pivot became their success. To learn more about Elsa, follow us on Instagram @ShePivotsThePodcast or visit marieclaire.com/shepivots. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Geena Rocero is a model, producer, and author of the new book Horse Barbie. She has graced the covers and pages of famous magazines, such as Playboy, and appeared on billboards across the country. However, Geena was holding a secret for years that was preventing her from living authentically. It wasn’t until her 2014 TED Talk that she revealed the secret: she is transgender. On this episode of She Pivots, Emily talks with Geena about growing up and competing in beauty pageants in the Philippines, her decision to move to the U.S. and hide her identity, and her advocacy around transgender rights. Be sure to subscribe, leave us a rating and share with your friends if you liked this episode!She Pivots was created in partnership with Marie Claire to highlight women, their stories, and how their pivot became their success. To learn more about Geena, follow us on Instagram @ShePivotsThePodcast or visit marieclaire.com/shepivots. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You probably know Priyanka Chopra Jonas from the TV series, Quantico, but her ascent into fame began when she was only 17 years old, after winning the Miss India and Miss World title. She dove headfirst into the entertainment industry, learning everything she could and soon racked up an impressive resume in India. But she left stability behind, deciding to move to the U.S. to pursue a career in Hollywood. Priyanka Chopra Jonas joined She Pivots to discuss her new role in her show Citadel and new movie Love Again. In this episode, Priyanka talks about her risky pivot from Bollywood to Hollywood, becoming a mother, and why she’s choosing joy as she enters a new decade of her life. Be sure to subscribe, leave us a rating and share with your friends if you liked this episode!She Pivots was created in partnership with Marie Claire to highlight women, their stories, and how their pivot became their success. To learn more about Priyanka, follow us on Instagram @ShePivotsThePodcast or visit marieclaire.com/shepivots. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tetiana Poudel watched with shock from Silicon Valley as Russia invaded Ukraine last February. But for her, the fight was personal. As a Ukrainian-American, she sprung into action, organizing fundraisers to provide combat boots to troops in Ukraine and even traveling herself into Ukraine to deliver supplies to her father’s military unit. On this emotionally intense episode of She Pivots, Emily talks with Tetiana about how the war in Ukraine upended her life, her immense personal sacrifices to help the war efforts in Ukraine, and her father’s role on the battlefield. Be sure to subscribe, leave us a rating and share with your friends if you liked this episode!She Pivots was created in partnership with Marie Claire to highlight women, their stories, and how their pivot became their success. To learn more about Tetiana, follow us on Instagram @ShePivotsThePodcast or visit marieclaire.com/shepivots. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For this special Mother’s Day episode, Emily is joined by renowned author and economist Emily Oster to talk about motherhood. Using data, Prof. Oster digs into the data behind parenting, and together, they tackle the realities of modern parenting and how that shapes our professional careers. These short “Candid Convos” will highlight the personal, the professional, and of a little pivoting along the way. Hope you enjoy!Be sure to subscribe, leave us a rating and share with your friends if you liked this episode!She Pivots was created in partnership with Marie Claire to highlight women, their stories, and how their pivot became their success. To learn more about Emily, follow us on Instagram @ShePivotsThePodcast or visit marieclaire.com/shepivots. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nitika knew from a young age that something was wrong with her health. After being diagnosed with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis by age 19, Nitika struggled physically and emotionally with the challenges of having chronic illnesses. Her decision to embrace her role as a chronic illness advocate led to her pivot into founding Chronicon, a community and annual conference for the 133+ million Americans living with chronic illness. On this episode of She Pivots, Nitika shares her journey with chronic illness and the power of the chronic illness community, her decision not to have kids, and her singing career with the Resistance Revival Chorus. Be sure to subscribe, leave us a rating and share with your friends if you liked this episode!She Pivots was created in partnership with Marie Claire to highlight women, their stories, and how their pivot became their success. To learn more about Nitika, follow us on Instagram @ShePivotsThePodcast or visit marieclaire.com/shepivots. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you know anything about the Real Housewives of New York (RHONY), you know about Kelly Bensimon. Kelly is known for her fiery personality and that episode on “Scary Island”—but since appearing on RHONY, Kelly has sought to reclaim her own narrative, something she felt she lost control of during the height of her reality TV star fame. On this episode of She Pivots, Kelly shares her journey to stardom and her personal reason for entering the real estate business.Be sure to subscribe, leave us a rating and share with your friends if you liked this episode!She Pivots was created in partnership with Marie Claire to highlight women, their stories, and how their pivot became their success. To learn more about Kelly, follow us on Instagram @ShePivotsThePodcast or visit marieclaire.com/shepivots. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Like Emily, Carri began her career in politics, eventually becoming a Special Assistant to President Obama and Director of Public Engagement for then-Vice President Biden. But when she decided to leave politics, she wasn’t sure where to go next. Her pivot into media has been a huge success. A Founding Partner of Culture House Media, Carri has an impressive roster of shows and celebrities. From Oprah to Jon Stewart her work has been featured on Netflix, Hulu, MTV, and more. In this candid convo, Carri shares why she became “obsessed” with politics, why she left, and how she’s changing the conversation through media. These short “Candid Convos” will highlight the personal, the professional, and of a little pivoting along the way. Hope you enjoy!Be sure to subscribe, leave us a rating and share with your friends if you liked this episode!She Pivots was created in partnership with Marie Claire to highlight women, their stories, and how their pivot became their success. To learn more about Carri, follow us on Instagram @ShePivotsThePodcast or visit marieclaire.com/shepivots. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brooke Shields has been in the spotlight her whole life. Now, she’s taking the mic back and telling her own story – in her new documentary, Pretty Baby, and right here on She Pivots. In this episode Brooke shares what it was like growing up with her mom, who served as her manager whilst battling alcoholism, how college began the journey to finding her freedom, and what it’s been like becoming an advocate around postpartum depression.Be sure to subscribe, leave us a rating and share with your friends if you liked this episode!She Pivots was created in partnership with Marie Claire to highlight women, their stories, and how their pivot became their success. To learn more about Brooke, follow us on Instagram @ShePivotsThePodcast or visit marieclaire.com/shepivots. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’ve all heard about “cults,” but Susi Massey grew up in a community that is now widely considered one. Her parents were members of "The Institute on Basic Life Principles," or IBLP – you may recognize the name from followers and TLC castaways, the Duggar family. Susi’s childhood was disconnected from the “outside world,” but education provided her with a way out. On this episode of She Pivots, Susi recounts her childhood, discovering Hooked on Phonics, her career in the roofing industry, and her optimism for what the future holds.Be sure to subscribe, leave us a rating and share with your friends if you liked this episode!She Pivots was created in partnership with Marie Claire to highlight women, their stories, and how their pivot became their success. To learn more about Susi, follow us on Instagram @ShePivotsThePodcast or visit marieclaire.com/shepivots. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

She Pivots is thrilled to share our first “Candid Convo,” featuring Dr. Becky Kennedy—clinical psychologist, bestselling author, and mom of three—who's built a global community for moms. In this new series of bonus episodes, Emily will sit down with more incredible women to explore the intersection of the personal and the professional beyond just pivoting. These short “Candid Convos” will highlight the personal, the professional, and all of a little pivots along the way. We hope you enjoy!Be sure to subscribe, leave us a rating and share with your friends if you liked this episode!She Pivots was created in partnership with Marie Claire to highlight women, their stories, and how their pivot became their success. To learn more about Pinky, follow us on Instagram @ShePivotsThePodcast or visit marieclaire.com/shepivots. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pinky Cole is the Founder and CEO of Slutty Vegan, a vegan burger chain making big waves in the restaurant industry. Her road to success wasn’t always a straight line, especially after a grease fire destroyed her first restaurant. On this episode of She Pivots, Emily talks with Pinky about being a hustler from a young age, her background in the TV production industry, and how she has found success as a restaurateur. Be sure to subscribe, leave us a rating and share with your friends if you liked this episode!She Pivots was created in partnership with Marie Claire to highlight women, their stories, and how their pivot became their success. To learn more about Pinky, follow us on Instagram @ShePivotsThePodcast or visit marieclaire.com/shepivots. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lala Kent is well-known for her explosive, yet cannot-stop-watching TV on Vanderpump Rules. But Lala has experienced her share of challenges in the spotlight. On this episode of She Pivots, Lala talks candidly about everything from fighting for her daughter Ocean, choosing to get an abortion in her early 20s, struggling with alcohol, and eventually, her journey to sobriety. Be sure to subscribe, leave us a rating and share with your friends if you liked this episode!She Pivots was created in partnership with Marie Claire to highlight women, their stories, and how their pivot became their success. To learn more about Lala, follow us on Instagram @ShePivotsThePodcast or visit marieclaire.com/shepivots. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

She Pivots is thrilled to kick off Season 2 with Vice President Kamala Harris. In her most vulnerable conversation yet, Vice President Harris talked with Emily in front of a live audience about arguably the biggest pivot an individual can make: becoming the Vice President of the United States. Joined by Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan of Minnesota, Emily dives into Vice President Harris’s many pivots, where she has continually stepped into new spaces—often where women of color had not been before—to claim her own power.Be sure to subscribe, leave us a rating and share with your friends if you liked this episode!She Pivots was created in partnership with Marie Claire to highlight women, their stories, and how their pivot became their success. To learn more about the Vice President, follow us on Instagram @ShePivotsThePodcast or visit marieclaire.com/shepivots. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

She Pivots is back for Season 2, with more episodes and bonus content than ever before! In partnership with Marie Claire, She Pivots follows the stories of inspiring women and how their personal experiences led to their pivot and eventually their success Join host Emily Tisch Sussman for conversations with a rockstar slate of women, including Vice President Kamala Harris, Olympian Allyson Felix, Lala Kent from Vanderpump Rules, and Founder of Slutty Vegan, Pinky Cole.With a new episode every week, be sure to subscribe and follow us on Instagram @ShePivotsThePodcast! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

She Pivots is so excited to announce season 2 with THE Vice President Kamala Harris. Emily had the incredible opportunity to speak with the Vice President in front of an audience. Alongside her co-moderator, Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan of Minnesota, they were able to dive into how the Vice President has made possibly one of the most important pivots in our country.   Listen to their Live conversation for an exclusive look at their conversation and subscribe so you don’t miss the full episode launching in Spring of 2023! She Pivots was created in partnership with Marie Claire to highlight women, their stories, and how their pivot became their success. Be sure to follow us on Instagram @ShePivotsThePodcast and visit www.marieclairemag.com/she-pivots to find out more about the show and guests. Be sure to subscribe and follow so you don’t miss out on season 2 - coming to you in March of 2023! LINKS:Instagram: www.instagram.com/shepivotsthepodcast/Twitter: twitter.com/shepivotsthepodWebsite: www.shepivotsthepodcast.com/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Isa Watson has broken barrier after barrier, including earning one of the largest VC investments for a Black woman. But her journey to launching her company Squad began in a fast-paced Wall Street career, where she lost her deep connections with her family and friends as she climbed the professional ladder. After the sudden death of her father, she knew her calling lay outside of Wall Street. Now, she’s committed to changing how we think about building community, with Squad and her new book, Life Beyond Likes. Tune in to this episode of She Pivots to hear more about Squad, Isa’s experiences with racism and sexism on Wall Street, and her hobby in skydiving.Be sure to subscribe, leave us a rating and share with your friends if you liked this episode!She Pivots was created in partnership with Marie Claire to highlight women, their stories, and how their pivot became their success. To learn more about Isa, follow us on Instagram @ShePivotsThePodcast or visit marieclaire.com/shepivots. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host Emily Tisch Sussman had the opportunity to talk with New York's first female governor, Governor Kathy Hochul. She is up for reelection this November and despite Emily’s best attempt to fully pivot she continues to be pulled back into the political scene.  Emily spoke with Governor Hochul about her experience as a woman in politics, especially after she assumed office unexpectedly when the former Governor Cuomo resigned, and how she used that moment to pivot into the highest office in New York. She dives into what she plans to do as governor to advocate and fight on behalf of women.  If her story and politics is something you are interested in, head over to her other podcast, Your Political Playlist to listen to this exclusive interview with the governor. I hope you find the conversation interesting, inspiring, and helpful as we approach the midterm election this November.Be sure to subscribe, leave us a rating and share with your friends if you liked this episode! Follow us on Instagram @ShePivotsThePodcast or visit marieclaire.com/shepivots for more She Pivots content!LINKS:Instagram: www.instagram.com/shepivotsthepodcast/Twitter: twitter.com/shepivotsthepodWebsite: www.shepivotsthepodcast.com/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kristin Cavallari is best known for being the fiery villain on shows like Laguna Beach and The Hills. But now, years later, she has found her pivot in her personal growth. From leaving behind her career in reality TV, to starting her multi-million dollar business Uncommon James, to her very public divorce, Kristin has found growth through it all. Emily sits down with Kristin for the season one finale of She Pivots and learns about how those personal moments impacted her pivots. Be sure to subscribe, leave us a rating and share with your friends if you liked this episode! She Pivots was created in partnership with Marie Claire to highlight women, their stories, and how their pivot became their success. To learn more about Robin, follow us on Instagram @ShePivotsThePodcast or visit marieclaire.com/shepivots.LINKS: Instagram: www.instagram.com/shepivotsthepodcast/Twitter: twitter.com/shepivotsthepodWebsite: www.shepivotsthepodcast.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Betty is not just the oldest park ranger in history, but her pivot at the age of 85 was preceded by a life full of pivots. From one of the first Black-owned record store owners in California to civil rights activist to all of the personal changes and pivots in between. Betty is a decorated park ranger, receiving the presidential medal of honor from President Obama and still receiving shoutouts on his Instagram. In this episode, Emily talks with the 100- year-old Betty over the course of two days to learn the catalyst of her pivot and how she felt at the age of 65 that she was finally truly living.Be sure to subscribe, leave us a rating and share with your friends if you liked this episode! She Pivots was created in partnership with Marie Claire to highlight women, their stories, and how their pivot became their success. To learn more about Robin, follow us on Instagram @ShePivotsThePodcast or visit marieclaire.com/shepivots.LINKS: Instagram: www.instagram.com/shepivotsthepodcast/Twitter: twitter.com/shepivotsthepodWebsite: www.shepivotsthepodcast.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.