How Women Inspire: Invest, Lead, Give

Did you know over 60% of California families speak multiple languages at home? In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Anya Hurwitz, Executive Director of SEAL, to unravel the complexities and triumphs of educational equity for multilingual learners. We explore Dr. Hurwitz’s passionate dedication to redesigning education, balancing emotional support with systemic change, and empowering teachers to unlock the full potential of every child. Discover the power of language, the importance of cultural inclusion, and how to transform challenges into opportunities for collective impact. This week’s episode 165 of How Women Inspire Podcast is about educational equity for multilingual learners!  In this episode of How Women Inspire Podcast, Anya Hurwitz is sharing the importance of unlocking all of a child’s potential and actionable steps you can take right now to build a team of mentors and supporters in our lives.  Dr. Anya Hurwitz is the President and Executive Director of Sobrato Early Academic Language, a nonprofit in California that works with school districts, county offices of education, schools, preschool LEAs, teachers, families, California Department of Education, and many other education champions to advance educational outcomes of English Learners and Dual Language Learners. Dr. Anya has a longstanding commitment to creating the conditions for public schools to meet the diverse needs of their students’ academic and socio-emotional development. She has worked as a teacher, school leader, district administrator, and within the educational nonprofit sector. Some of the talking points Julie and Anya go over in this episode include: * SEAL's mission to help multilingual learners in California and beyond learn, thrive, and lead. * Several barriers to multilingual education, including the historical context of language policies and the lack of bilingual teachers. * The balance between fear and courage in leadership roles. * The power of relationships across different ages and the importance of learning from younger people. Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me!  And don’t forget to follow, rate, and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways! Learn more about How Women Inspire at https://www.howwomenlead.com/podcast [https://www.howwomenlead.com/podcast]  CONNECT WITH ANYA HURWITZ: LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/anya-hurwitz-93940333/] X (formerly Twitter) [http://x.com/anyahurwitz] SEAL website [https://www.seal.org/] CONNECT WITH JULIE CASTRO ABRAMS: LinkedIn - Julie [https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-castro-abrams/] How Women Lead [https://www.howwomenlead.com] How Women Invest [https://www.howwomenlead.com/invest] How Women Give [https://www.howwomenlead.com/how-women-give] Instagram - HWL [https://www.instagram.com/howwomenlead/] LinkedIn - HWL [https://www.linkedin.com/company/howwomenlead/] Facebook - HWL [https://www.facebook.com/HowWomenLeadNat/]

Imagine a world where freezing your eggs isn't just a luxury for the wealthy, and starting a family is a journey filled with ethical considerations and genuine support. That world is becoming a reality thanks to Lauren Makler, founder of Cofertility. In this episode of How Women Inspire, Julie sits down with Lauren to explore the revolutionary ways Cofertility is changing the landscape of reproductive health. From their innovative 'split program' making egg freezing accessible, to their commitment to ethical egg donation and supporting diverse family structures, Lauren's vision is reshaping how we think about family building and gender equality. This week’s episode 164 of How Women Inspire Podcast is about revolutionizing egg donation and fertility solutions!  This episode was created in partnership with the Nasdaq Foundation. Together, we are working to educate, inspire, and engage women from diverse backgrounds on venture investing and entrepreneurship. Did you know that only 2% of venture funding goes to women-led companies? Together, we are working to show that women are the new face of venture investing. In this episode of How Women Inspire Podcast, Lauren Makler is sharing the importance of education and opportunities around fertility solutions and actionable steps you can take right now to support others in their family planning.  Lauren Makler is the Co-Founder and CEO of Cofertility, a human-first fertility ecosystem rewriting the egg freezing and egg donation experience. Previously, as an early Uber employee, Lauren founded Uber Health, a product that enables healthcare organizations to leverage Uber’s massive driver network in improving healthcare outcomes through patient transportation and healthcare delivery. After a rare disease diagnosis, Lauren’s fertility journey led her to believe that everyone should have the opportunity to freeze their eggs–and that there should be better access to egg donors. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband and their miracle baby girl. Some of the talking points Julie and Lauren go over in this episode include: * The lack of diversity in egg donors and the transactional nature of traditional egg donation. * Lauren’s personal journey with fertility and how it inspired her to pursue creating Cofertility. * The importance of inclusive regulatory policies that support all types of families. * The concerns of Gen Z women about their fertility and encouraging awareness and education. Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me!  And don’t forget to follow, rate, and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways! Learn more about How Women Inspire at https://www.howwomenlead.com/podcast [https://www.howwomenlead.com/podcast]  CONNECT WITH LAUREN MAKLER: LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenmakler/] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/laurenmakler/] Cofertility [https://www.cofertility.com/] CONNECT WITH JULIE CASTRO ABRAMS: LinkedIn - Julie [https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-castro-abrams/] How Women Lead [https://www.howwomenlead.com] How Women Invest [https://www.howwomenlead.com/invest] How Women Give [https://www.howwomenlead.com/how-women-give] Instagram - HWL [https://www.instagram.com/howwomenlead/] LinkedIn - HWL [https://www.linkedin.com/company/howwomenlead/] Facebook - HWL [https://www.facebook.com/HowWomenLeadNat/]

In the US, women control roughly 85% of the household purchases, which means shopping isn’t just a necessity, it’s a superpower we wield. Diane Osgood, author of the forthcoming book 'Your Shopping Superpower' and co-author of 'The Carbon Almanac.’ Diane, a seasoned expert with over 30 years of experience in sustainable and ethical products and services, delves into the transformative power of women's consumer spending, supporting women-owned and minority-owned businesses, combating climate change, and more through reevaluating and changing how we spend our money. This week’s episode 163 of How Women Inspire Podcast is about understanding your shopping superpower!  In this episode of How Women Inspire Podcast, Diane Osgood is sharing the importance of understanding the implications of your spending habits and actionable steps you can take right now to research and shop in a sustainable way.  Diane Osgood is an author and sustainability strategist with 30 years of experience. She helps businesses embed sustainability and ESG into their operations to increase profits, create sustainable products and services, and manage risks.  She works with brands, HR, business and product innovation, customer experience, environmental performance, reporting, and charitable activities. Osgood was a senior advisor to President Clinton for the Clinton Global Initiative and served on the Vatican Arts and Technology Council. As VP for Sustainability Strategy at BSR, she co-led BSR’s transformation by growing revenue by 28% over three years. She specializes in sustainability strategy, climate change action, sustainable finance, innovation, social-enterprise, and impact assessment and reporting. Some of the talking points Julie and Diane go over in this episode include: * The impact of consumer spending on the economy and how women control roughly 85% of household spending. * Diane’s journey to study and work in environmental economics, started by witnessing the impact of deforestation. * Practical steps for sustainable, well-researched shopping. * Supporting women and minority-owned businesses as a way to vote for a more equitable economy. Don’t forget to hear over to https://www.dianeosgood.com/books [https://www.dianeosgood.com/books] to pre-order your copy of Your Shopping Superpower! Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me!  And don’t forget to follow, rate, and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways! Learn more about How Women Inspire at https://www.howwomenlead.com/podcast [https://www.howwomenlead.com/podcast]  CONNECT WITH DIANE OSGOOD: Osgood Consulting [https://www.dianeosgood.com/consulting] Website [https://www.dianeosgood.com/] LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/diane-osgood/] CONNECT WITH JULIE CASTRO ABRAMS: LinkedIn - Julie [https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-castro-abrams/] How Women Lead [https://www.howwomenlead.com] How Women Invest [https://www.howwomenlead.com/invest] How Women Give [https://www.howwomenlead.com/how-women-give] Instagram - HWL [https://www.instagram.com/howwomenlead/] LinkedIn - HWL [https://www.linkedin.com/company/howwomenlead/] Facebook - HWL [https://www.facebook.com/HowWomenLeadNat/]

In this challenging world that’s full of bias against women, the only person guaranteed to advocate for you is you. Today, we sit down with marketing powerhouse Patti Newcomer for an insightful conversation that's sure to ignite your ambition. Patti shares her personal journey, career advice for women in STEM and leadership, and valuable strategies for building intergenerational wealth. She dives deep into overcoming systemic bias, creating your own personal board of directors, and the importance of financial literacy. No matter where you are in your career, this episode is packed with actionable insights to help you step into your power and create the future you envision. This week’s episode 162 of How Women Inspire Podcast is about career advice, investing, and overcoming systemic bias!  In this episode of How Women Inspire Podcast, Patti Newcomer is sharing the importance of always having a point of view in your career and actionable steps you can take right now to build your personal board of directors.  Patti Newcomer is the Chief Marketing Officer at Centerbase, a cloud-based legal practice management solution that gives mid-sized firms the power to streamline their daily tasks with ease and efficiency.. Patti has a unique analytical background and extensive experience in product design and development, marketing strategy and campaigns, consumer research and insights, direct marketing communications, customer experience design and brand strategy and advertising. Patti has a passion for starting from the consumer to develop business-building marketing plans. Some of the talking points Julie and Patti go over in this episode include: * Setting boundaries and priorities in the workplace and at home. * The difference between mentorship and advocacy and the impact of having a supportive manager. * Unique challenges women face in leadership roles, such as managing emotional work and dealing with systemic bias. * The importance of financial literacy and planning for the future. Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me!  And don’t forget to follow, rate, and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways! Learn more about How Women Inspire at https://www.howwomenlead.com/podcast [https://www.howwomenlead.com/podcast]  CONNECT WITH PATTI NEWCOMER: LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/pattinewcomer/] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/pattijns/] CONNECT WITH JULIE CASTRO ABRAMS: LinkedIn - Julie [https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-castro-abrams/] How Women Lead [https://www.howwomenlead.com] How Women Invest [https://www.howwomenlead.com/invest] How Women Give [https://www.howwomenlead.com/how-women-give] Instagram - HWL [https://www.instagram.com/howwomenlead/] LinkedIn - HWL [https://www.linkedin.com/company/howwomenlead/] Facebook - HWL [https://www.facebook.com/HowWomenLeadNat/]

Now more than ever, it’s important for women to master their money and business strategies for financial freedom and success. Forget the myth that money is just 'numbers' - in today’s episode, Melissa Houston is tackling the emotional side of finance, unraveling cultural narratives that hold women back, and equipping you with actionable strategies for sales, marketing, and securing venture funding. Get ready to unlock your financial confidence and turn your business dreams into a profitable reality! This week’s episode 161 of How Women Inspire Podcast is about women’s financial confidence and breaking through business barriers!  In this episode of How Women Inspire Podcast,Melissa Houston is sharing the importance of understanding your business’s finances and actionable steps you can take right now to find the right CPA for your business.  Melissa Houston, CPA, and founder of She Means Profit™, is an internationally-selling author and Forbes.com contributor with over 25 years of experience in financial management for small businesses. She helps professional Gen X women build wealth through her proprietary 6-step P.R.O.F.I.T. Method™ Framework.  Some of the talking points Julie and Melissa go over in this episode include: * The importance of mindset in financial success. * Overcoming self-limiting beliefs about money to improve business success. * The cultural narratives that hold women back, including that sales aren’t for women. * Creating a professional relationship with a CPA. Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me!  And don’t forget to follow, rate, and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways! Learn more about How Women Inspire at https://www.howwomenlead.com/podcast [https://www.howwomenlead.com/podcast]  CONNECT WITH MELISSA HOUSTON: LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissahoustoncpa/] She Means Profit [https://www.shemeansprofit.com/] CONNECT WITH JULIE CASTRO ABRAMS: LinkedIn - Julie [https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-castro-abrams/] How Women Lead [https://www.howwomenlead.com] How Women Invest [https://www.howwomenlead.com/invest] How Women Give [https://www.howwomenlead.com/how-women-give] Instagram - HWL [https://www.instagram.com/howwomenlead/] LinkedIn - HWL [https://www.linkedin.com/company/howwomenlead/] Facebook - HWL [https://www.facebook.com/HowWomenLeadNat/]