Collective Wisdom
Podcast door Lucy Reynolds
We believe every woman is a leader—charting her path towards authenticity. Welcome to Collective Wisdom, an immersive journey where listening, reflec...
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14 afleveringenLife is a series of adventures. Some that we choose and some that we don’t. So how can we approach all of them with optimism, courage, and resilience? In this very special episode, Lucy is joined by her long-time friend Carol Mobley Rowe [https://www.instagram.com/Carolsrarecancerjourney] to discuss their many adventures — including stories of moving to Russia with their families and Carol’s decade-long journey fighting and living with cancer, specifically Leiomyosarcoma. This is one of the most powerful and poignant conversations we’ve ever shared on the show, and we hope you’ll tune in for Carol’s encouragement to shoulder down and go for it, no matter the odds. Jump into the conversation: [6:30] Ways to seek adventure in midlife & beyond [8:00] How to balance your career & motherhood [11:00] Why Carol & her family chose to move abroad [12:30] Making big decisions with your spouse [15:45] Carol’s cancer diagnosis [20:00] Learning to receive help [25:00] Carol’s journey with Leiomyosarcoma [27:00] Advocating for ourselves and others [39:50] Carol’s advice for her former self [44:00] What it takes to really cherish our memories More about our guest: Carol Mobley Rowe [https://www.linkedin.com/in/carol-mobley-rowe-a91baa139/] is a resilient and dynamic woman who seems to effortlessly manage a complex life with an extraordinary level of optimism and energy. She has juggled her own career while supporting her husband's rise through executive leadership, raised four grown kids while moving to countries around the world, and navigated herself through her own cancer journey over the past 10 years. Carol is currently living with Leiomyosarcoma. You can follow her journey @Carolsrarecancerjourney [https://www.instagram.com/Carolsrarecancerjourney] and support Leiomyosarcoma research by donating at this link [https://lmsdr.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/lmsdr/donation.jsp?campaign=3&fundraiser=590&]. Stay connected: * Check out The Murmuration Collective [https://www.themurmurationcollective.com/] * Connect with us on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/themurmurationcollective/] & LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/murmuration-collective/] * Subscribe to our monthly newsletter [https://www.themurmurationcollective.com/newsletter-sign-up]
In this episode of Collective Wisdom, Lucy is joined by April Uchitel, a corporate leader with C-level experience in beauty, fashion and tech who is now the CEO and Co-founder of THE BOARD [https://www.wearetheboard.co/]. From serving as EVP of Global Sales & Strategy at DVF [https://www.dvf.com/] to CEO at Violet Grey [https://www.violetgrey.com/] and CBO at Spring [https://www.vogue.com/article/spring-app-changes-mobile-shopping], April cultivated decades of experience as a talented strategist, manager and thought leader. She is also a founding member of IAMAVOTER [https://iamavoter.com/] and sits on the board of Lake & Skye [https://lakeandskye.com/], GLAM4GOOD [https://glam4good.com/] and Advisory boards for TRYNOW [https://www.trynow.io/], and SHOP MY [https://shopmy.us/home]. Today April brings all of her experience to the show to discuss why community is the future and how we can find more success and fulfillment in our lives by investing in our relationships. Tune in for sought-after career advice and a reminder of the power of radical generosity and alignment. Jump into the conversation: [2:30] Civic engagement & what matters to April right now [7:00] The importance of the power to choose [9:00] How April’s impressive career evolved through & beyond corporate [21:00] 3 pillars of re-invention & longevity [22:00] All about THE BOARD [33:00] The value of community [40:00] Radical generosity & alignment [50:30] April’s pearl of wisdom More about our guest: April Uchitel is CEO & Co-Founder of THE BOARD [http://wearetheboard.co/], a vetted community of over 225 value-driven consultants bringing c-level “dream team” expertise to companies like FARFETCH & MODA OPERANDI. As the former CEO at Violet Grey [https://www.violetgrey.com/], April led & executed the company's growth strategy across all channels to prime the VG for acquisition. As the CBO at tech start-up & digital shopping destination Spring [https://www.vogue.com/article/spring-app-changes-mobile-shopping], April led brand strategy & curation, bringing over 1,600 brands (from Warby Parker to Gucci) to the platform. Prior to Spring she spent 25 years in fashion & for 9 years was the EVP of Global Sales & Strategy at DVF, where she played an essential role in developing DVF into an iconic global brand. April has long been considered a thought leader & is a sought after participant for panels & podcasts [https://www.glossy.co/podcasts/violet-greys-april-uchitel-creating-connections-is-the-power-of-content/]. April served as a mentor in the prestigious CFDA [https://cfda.com/] Incubator program for 6 years & sits on the board of Lake & Skye [https://lakeandskye.com/], GLAM4GOOD [https://glam4good.com/], and Advisory boards for TRYNOW [https://www.trynow.io/], and SHOP MY [https://shopmy.us/home]. April is a self proclaimed “accidental activist” & is a founding member of IAMAVOTER [https://iamavoter.com/] — a non-partisan coalition that aims to create a cultural shift around voting and civic engagement. April’s leadership skills have been profiled by Women@Forbes [https://www.forbes.com/sites/yolarobert1/2018/08/15/violet-greys-ceo-took-her-leadership-skills-from-the-fashion-industry-to-help-grow-startups/#404a76d26f5d] & more recently in Oprah Daily [https://www.oprahdaily.com/life/work-money/a61425588/april-uchitel-women-who-start-things/]. Stay connected: * Check out The Murmuration Collective [https://www.themurmurationcollective.com/] * Connect with us on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/themurmurationcollective/] & LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/murmuration-collective/] * Subscribe to our monthly newsletter [https://www.themurmurationcollective.com/newsletter-sign-up]
There are over 70 million women in the US experiencing perimenopause and menopause. But specialized care can be expensive and hard to find … until now. Join Lucy in conversation with Joanna Strober [https://www.linkedin.com/in/joannastrober/], the founder of Midi Health [https://www.joinmidi.com/], a virtual care platform for women in perimenopause and menopause, that brings expert care, covered by insurance, to women nationwide. This episode dives deep into the realities of women’s health and how Midi provides affordable, accessible support from practitioners who make midlife feel better with hormonal, non-hormonal and lifestyle solutions. Joanna also shares quite vulnerably about the recent loss of her longtime friend and mentor Susan Wojcicki, whose unparalleled career at Google can remind all of us that we don’t have to be superhuman to be successful. Tune in for a poignant reminder that we can be the human women we are — menopause and all — and also achieve our dreams in midlife and beyond. Jump into the conversation: [2:00] What Midi Health is [4:45] Why we need menopause specialists [6:00] Accessible care for all women [8:00] The many benefits of estrogen [15:00] How to approach supplements [17:45] “50% of counties in the US do not have an OBGYN” [19:00] How to sign up for Midi (it’s easy!) [27:00] How menopause symptoms impact your job & marriage [30:00] The power of speaking out about menopause [32:00] The neuroscience of walking-and-talking [35:00] Remembering Joanna’s friend & Youtube CEO Susan Wojcicki [39:00] The power of asking for help [40:30] Why Joanna’s kids are on her Board of Advisors More about our guest: Joanna Strober is the founder of Midi Health [https://www.joinmidi.com/], a virtual care platform for women in perimenopause and menopause. The company brings expert care, covered by insurance, to women nationwide. Prior to Midi, Joanna founded Kurbo, the first digital therapeutic for childhood obesity, which was scaled to help tens of thousands children worldwide and the company was successfully sold to Weight Watchers in 2018. Prior to diving into digital health, Joanna spent more than 20 years in direct private equity and venture capital investing in health and consumer companies including a number of notable consumer internet companies, including BlueNile, eToys, Babycenter, HotJobs and Flycast. Joanna is the author of the book Getting to 50/50 [https://www.amazon.com/Getting-50-Working-Couples-Sharing/dp/0553806556], a primer on how women can succeed and thrive at work and at home. She has spoken extensively to corporate and graduate school audiences on the topic of women and leadership. She was also named to the Forbes 50 over 50 list of top Innovators in 2023. Stay connected: * Check out The Murmuration Collective [https://www.themurmurationcollective.com/] * Connect with us on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/themurmurationcollective/] & LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/murmuration-collective/] * Subscribe to our monthly newsletter [https://www.themurmurationcollective.com/newsletter-sign-up] * Learn more about our January 2025 retreat in Kenya [https://www.themurmurationcollective.com/kenya-immersive]
In this episode of Collective Wisdom, Lucy is joined by Sarah Storelli [https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahstorelli/], a global changemaker whose life purpose is making the world a better place. From serving as Chief Marketing Officer of IBM’s Call for Code [https://developer.ibm.com/callforcode/] to leading various worldwide public sector initiatives at Amazon Web Services [https://aws.amazon.com/], Sarah’s career is focused on driving partnerships and programs that impact business, government, and society. She also serves on many advisory boards for organizations like Consumer Technology Association Foundation [https://www.cta.tech/Who-We-Are/CTA-Foundation], the World Institute on Disability [https://wid.org/], Center Point, Inc. [https://www.cpinc.org/] and Serenity House Oakland [https://www.serenityhouseoakland.org/]. Sarah is a true powerhouse, both in her career in tech and her extensive service work. In this conversation, she shares how loss has shaped her life, her approach to building her career without becoming a “resume builder,” the ways she comes back from feeling stuck or unsure, and her advice for moments when someone says “no.” At its heart, this episode is about the value of connection, the power of advocacy, and the work that we must do to improve our lives and the world. We also talk about the importance of voting in the upcoming election. Tune in for fantastic advice on how to move through disappointment, and stick around for a reminder of how powerful your impact can be. Jump into the conversation: [3:00] How Sarah discovered her path & her purpose [7:30] The ways loss & suicide have impacted Sarah’s journey [11:00] Turning crisis into healing & opportunity [12:00] Not being a “resume builder” [15:00] Sarah’s career in Big Tech [19:00] How Sarah finds fulfillment & purpose [24:00] Ways to disconnect & get clarity [30:30] Building your board of advisors [35:00] How to respond to hearing “no” [41:30] Sarah’s three pearls of wisdom [43:40] The importance of voting & using your voice More about our guest: Known for her high energy and enthusiasm for the mission, Sarah Storelli [https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahstorelli/] is a global changemaker whose life purpose is making the world a better place. From serving as Chief Marketing Officer of IBM’s Call for Code [https://developer.ibm.com/callforcode/] to leading various worldwide public sector initiatives at Amazon Web Services [https://aws.amazon.com/], her career is focused on driving partnerships and programs that impact business, government, and society. As a strategic connector of people and mission-driven resources coupled with a love for solving hard problems and making a difference, Sarah’s life exemplifies one of service. Her current extra-curricular roles include: Member of the Cal Poly President’s Council of Advisors; Chair of the Cal Poly English Department [https://english.calpoly.edu/giving] Advisory Board; Board of Trustees for the Consumer Technology Association Foundation [https://www.cta.tech/Who-We-Are/CTA-Foundation]; Board of Directors for the World Institute on Disability [https://wid.org/]; Board of Directors for Center Point, Inc. [https://www.cpinc.org/]; Board of Directors for Serenity House Oakland [https://www.serenityhouseoakland.org/]; and a trusted advisor to multiple start-ups. Sarah enjoys any opportunity to spend time with family and friends; advocate for all women and girls, mental health, and the Arts in STEAM; travel the globe; move the market; and help tilt the world in a more equitable direction. She is a proud Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo [https://www.calpoly.edu/] Alum who holds a degree in English with a minor in Law and Society. Stay connected: * Check out The Murmuration Collective [https://www.themurmurationcollective.com/] * Connect with us on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/themurmurationcollective/] & LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/murmuration-collective/] * Subscribe to our monthly newsletter [https://www.themurmurationcollective.com/newsletter-sign-up] * Learn more about our January 2025 retreat in Kenya [https://www.themurmurationcollective.com/kenya-immersive]
Welcome to season two of Collective Wisdom! In this episode, Lucy is joined by Natacha Hildebrand [https://www.natachahildebrand.com/], a corporate and non-profit leader who recently worked in community innovation at Nike and is also a Co-founder of BasBlue [https://basblueus.com/], a brand marketing consultant, and a strategic advisor for THE BOARD [https://www.wearetheboard.co/]. This conversation is about the power of releasing societal pressures, cultivating your many interests, and centering community in our work. Natacha shares how a project with Annie Leibowitz and Gloria Steinem helped her embrace her identity as a multi-hyphenate and step into being a community gatherer and leader for women around the world. She also tells us about her experience co-founding BasBlue and how she learned to ask for support from her own personal board of advisors. Tune in for a powerful reminder that the best is yet to come — even when it takes a little more time than we might desire. Jump into the conversation: [4:00] How Natacha discovered the unique magic in her work [5:40] Natacha’s experience working with Annie Leibowitz & Gloria Steinem [9:00] Being a multi-hyphenate & embracing many talents [13:15] The origin story of BasBlue [17:00] What it’s like to shift roles in an organization you co-founded [24:00] How to step away from the path you “should” be on [28:00] Natacha’s personal board of advisors [31:30] How to ask for support & introductions [35:00] The slow yes & the power of yet More about our guest: Natacha Hildebrand [https://www.natachahildebrand.com/] is a community-building veteran and marketing leader, focused on growing brands at the intersection of culture, content, and commerce. She was most recently at Nike, leading Community Innovation. She is also the Co-founder of BasBlue [https://basblueus.com/], a foundation and member’s space in Detroit, MI, and she currently serves as a strategic advisor for THE BOARD [https://www.wearetheboard.co/], a diverse network of experts and C-suite consultants across Beauty, Fashion, Tech, and Loyalty. Stay connected: * Check out The Murmuration Collective [https://www.themurmurationcollective.com/] * Connect with us on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/themurmurationcollective/] & LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/murmuration-collective/] * Subscribe to our monthly newsletter [https://www.themurmurationcollective.com/newsletter-sign-up] * Learn more about our January 2025 retreat in Kenya [https://www.themurmurationcollective.com/kenya-immersive]
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