BLUEY is a bona fide global phenomenon. In 2024, the animated show about a delightful Australian dog and her family saw more than 55+ billion minutes streamed in the U.S.  When you add in the first six months of 2025, it’s more than 80+ billion minutes total streamed.  That kind of success is rare, and it’s Nicki Sheard’s job to shepherd the brand and its beloved characters beyond the screen: from inside popular games like Just Dance, to appearing on the sides of Converse sneakers, and being one of the very few non-Disney brands to be brought into the Disney parks (coming in 2026.)  It’s a career Nicki Sheard may not have had if she didn’t trust her gut. Midway through pursuing a PhD at Harvard, she realized science (and dissecting fruit flies) wasn’t the path for her.  Her determination and curiosity has helped her shape a unique professional journey that’s taken her to P&G, McKinsey Consulting, Charlotte Tilbury and the BBC. As CEO of BBC Studios Brands & Licensing, Nicki oversees the growth of Bluey as well as brands like Dr. Who, Strictly Come Dancing (Dancing With The Stars) and BBC Earth.   💬 In this episode, we explore: Why Nicki chose to trust her gut and leave Harvard before completing her Phd  The professionals lessons Nicki learned working as a consultant How BCC Studios is embracing Artificial Intelligence to create new products  The two guiding principles Nicki uses to prioritize work and family  What Nicki sees as the unique appeal behind Bluey and the safeguards she uses to protect the brand 🔗 Visit Bluey’s website 🔗 Visit The Booker Prize website 📸 Follow Bluey on TikTok 📸 Follow BBC Studios on Instagram  📸 Follow the show on Instagram: @hsdipodcast🎧 New episodes of How She Does It drop every Tuesday. Be sure to follow us so you never miss an episode Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It was the role of a lifetime: Angelica Schuyler in the Broadway phenomenon “Hamilton.”  But Renée Elise Goldsberry turned down the audition. Not just once, but multiple times.   As she explains to Karen Finerman in this episode and in her new documentary “Satisfied,” it was at that same moment that the family Renée had fought so hard to create was finally coming together.  She and husband Alexis had just brought home their daughter Brielle, adopted from Ethiopia. She joined big brother Benjamin to make their family of four. After years of infertility struggles, Renée was ready to spend her energy being a mom to her very young children.  That was her plan, until her manager implored her to at least listen to the music from what was then called “The Hamilton Mixtape.”  In the moment that she first heard Lin-Manuel Miranda singing the demo for “Satisfied,” she knew she wanted the part.  She got it, and the rest is Broadway history.  Renée’s versatility as a singer and actress has served her well since then: she starred in the musical comedy series “Girls5Eva” and can now be seen in Oscar-winner Kathryn Bigelow’s new film “A House of Dynamite” on Netflix.  In it, she plays the first lady as the president, played by Idris Elba, is facing a nuclear crisis.   💬 In this episode, we explore: Renée’s memories of “Hamilton” from its workshop days to its recent 10th anniversary celebration  How Renée managed the demands of a mega-hit Broadway musical while raising young children Behind the scenes of her new documentary "Satisfied,' and how fellow actresses Kelli O’Hara and Audra McDonald supported her  Why her new album “Who I Really Am” is her most personal work yet  How Renée knew her husband Alexis Johnson was the right one for her The role faith has played in both Renée’s personal and professional life  The good advice her “Girls5Eva” co-star Paula Pell gave her about managing anxiety The coveted birthday present Renée gives to her friends and family  And the exciting text John Mulaney sent Renée and her fellow castmates of “Documentary Now! Original Cast Album: Co-Op” 🔗 Visit Renée Elise Goldsberry’s website 🔗 For Information on the SATISFIED Documentary  🔗 For information on Netflix’s A HOUSE OF DYNAMITE 🎧 Listen To Renee’s New Album, Who I Really Am  📸 Follow Renée Elise Goldsberry on Instagram 📸 Follow Renée Elise Goldsberry on TikTok 📸 Follow the show on Instagram: @hsdipodcast 🎧 New episodes of How She Does It drop every Tuesday. Be sure to follow us so you never miss an episode Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“My whole life, people have been saying you're funny,” recalled Zarna Garg. “But if you are an Indian person, what do you do with that? That means nothing to us. Like if you are good at math, you become an accountant. What do you do with funny?” Lucky for audiences, Zarna figured it out and has become one of comedy’s hottest acts.  She’s mined her upbringing in India and a say-exactly-what-she’s-thinking attitude into comedy success.   On this episode, both Zarna and her daughter Zoya, a Stanford graduate who is now working closely with her mom, chat with Karen Finerman about their approach to building the business of Zarna Garg.  That includes tours, a New York Times best-selling memoir, a robust social presence, a family podcast, and more.    But they’re not resting on their laurels.  “I am really focused on the mission,” Zoya shared.  “I really believe [Zarna’s business] is going to be a really big thing one day. And I find so much purpose in that.” 💬 In this episode, we explore: Zarna’s upbringing in Mumbai, and how she left for the United States to avoid an arranged marriage during her teen years  How Zoya convinced Zarna, a stay-at-home mom and serial entrepreneur, to give comedy a try  Zarna’s unapologetic expectations for her kids, and how they’ve been able to meet them  How Zoya handles having her mother as a boss Zarna & Zoya’s relentless drive to grow their business.  Resources: 🔗 For Tour Info & More, Visit Zarna Garg’s Website  🔗 Play Grades With Gargs  📸  Follow Zarna Garg on Instagram 📸  Follow Zoya Garg on Instagram 📸 Follow the show on Instagram: @hsdipodcast 💬 Enjoying the show? Follow How She Does It and leave us a review. And don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Being an elite athlete like Chelsea Sodaro requires a unique level of commitment. It’s about training full-time, year-round, for a handful of marquee races. None is bigger than the Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaiʻi, a grueling 140-mile triathlon (a 2.4-mile swim, 112-mile bike race, plus a full 26.2-mile marathon). In 2022, her rookie year, Chelsea not only outperformed her professional competitors, crossing the finish line in just under 8 hours and 34 minutes, but she did so just 18 months after giving birth to her daughter Skylar. In the process, Chelsea became only the second mother to win at Kona.   On this episode, Chelsea joins Karen Finerman to share how she rose to the top of her sport while overcoming postpartum anxiety and depression, struggles that were compounded by her difficulty with breastfeeding and finding reliable childcare. Now, as Chelsea prepares for the 2025 Ironman World Championship, she is using her platform to make her sport a more welcoming and equitable place for new mothers.    💬 In this episode, we explore: How Chelsa is approaching her 4th Ironman World Championship Chelsea’s strategies and mantra for pushing through discomfort and pain  Why Chelsea views the triathlon’s swim as the toughest leg of the race, and how she trains for it  How Chelsea has embraced the role of boss of her team, which includes coaches, dieticians, equipment specialists, and more The sacrifices Chelsea’s family has made for her to compete at this level  Chelsea’s perspective on how professional athletes are changing the conversation about sport and mental health  Why Chelsea views her marriage as a key component of her professional success Resources: Visit Chelsea Sodaro’s website  🔗 For Information on the “Unlocking Yes” Weekend  🔗 For information on the 2025 Iroman World Championship 📸  Follow Chelsea Sodaro on Instagram 📸 Follow the show on Instagram: @hsdipodcast 🎧 New episodes of How She Does It drop every Tuesday. Be sure to follow us so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ballet’s biggest superstar, Misty Copeland, will be stepping off the stage as the Principal Dancer for the American Ballet Theater this fall after 25 years with the company.  So we thought this was a good time to revisit the conversation Misty and Karen Finerman shared during season 1 of the podcast.   To be a ballet dancer, you must be a dancer, an athlete, and a performer all at the same time. It is a competitive and complex hierarchy, with thousands of dancers funneling to just a small handful at the very top. There used to be an overwhelming lack of diversity in the professional ballet world, and Misty broke that barrier at ABT with her dedication and undeniable talent.  Since then, she has worked to increase the diversity of dancers on stage and widened the audience for this beautiful art form.  After retirement, she plans to continue using her voice as an author, producer, director of documentary films, and entrepreneur.  💬 In this episode: Misty shares the challenging circumstances she faced growing up How she was first introduced to ballet at the Boys & Girls Club at age 13 (which is late for those who turn professional)  Why she decided to stay with ABT after not being promoted as quickly as other dancers Her experience collaborating with Prince The unique public scrutiny she faced as she advanced in the company, and how she handled it  How being a dancer informed her role as a mom to her young son What she does if she forgets a move on stage (yes, it’s even happened to Misty Copeland!)  🔗 Resources & Links: 📲 Follow How She Does It on Instagram: @hsdipodcast👩‍💼 Learn more about Misty Copeland at mistycopeland.com 📸 Follow Misty on Instagram: @mistyonpointe 🎧 New episodes drop every Tuesday. Hit “Follow” so you never miss a moment. 💌 Join the HerMoney community: https://hermoney.com/subscribe/https://hermoney.com/subscribe/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Julia Boorstin thought she might take a year after graduating from Princeton and have some fun working at a magazine in New York City before going to grad school. As she shares with Karen Finerman on this episode of HOW SHE DOES IT, she was hired as a reporter at Fortune magazine (despite never having taken an economics class), fell in love with the world of business news, and never looked back.  Julia is now CNBC’s Senior Media & Tech Correspondent working out of the network’s Los Angeles bureau. Beyond reporting on tech mergers and interviewing titans of the media landscape, she has developed signature franchises for the network.  Among those are the CNBC Disruptor 50, which highlights “private companies transforming the economy and challenging companies in established industries.” She is also the author of When Women Lead: What They Achieve, Why They Succeed, and How We Can Learn from Them.  In it, she interviewed several female executives and combed academic research to identify the qualities and characteristics that women bring to the table and why businesses benefit from their leadership.  💬 In this episode, we explore: Why having a grateful attitude can be beneficial for leaders  The future of Artificial Intelligence / AI in business and everyday life, and why Julia believes people should engage with it, rather than fear it  The strategies Julia employed in her first job in order to be taken seriously as a young woman, plus her advice for young job-seekers today How Julia and her film producer husband manage their household with two busy careers and two young sons   The ways Julia found to grow her career, even though working out of Los Angeles, may have taken Julia off an obvious “anchor track” at CNBC. Resources: Web: https://juliaboorstin.com/ Instagram: @juliaboorstin Threads: @juliaboorstin LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliaboorstin/ Julia Boorstin's Book: When Women Lead CNBC Changemakers CNBC Disruptor 50 Coming Soon:  CNBC Changemakers & Power Players Podcast with Julia Boorston  Follow How She Does It on Instagram: @HSDIpodcast 💬 Enjoying the show? Follow How She Does It and leave us a review. And don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In an engaging and revealing conversation, Bonnie Hammer opens up to Karen Finerman about her decades-long career in media: from “surviving” Barry Diller, to greenlighting “Suits” and overseeing a hugely successful portfolio of networks that prompted The New York Times to proclaim her the ”Queen of Cable TV.”   She recently wrapped up her time as vice chair at NBCUniversal and is set to take on a completely different adventure in her next role.     On this episode of How She Does It, Bonnie shares stories, strategies, and secrets behind her hard-won success, including the key skill she credits with her ability to navigate multiple mergers and leadership changes.  She’s the author of the best-selling book "15 Lies Women Are Told at Work: ...And the Truth We Need to Succeed," and is a sought-after mentor for women in the media industry. 💬 In this episode, we explore: The types of projects Bonnie’s new endeavor, Bonkars, will take on (hint: it may mean great news for your designer shoes!) Bonnie’s perspective on Versant, the future home to most of NBCUniversal’s cable networks Why she thinks “fake it ‘til you make it” is always the wrong move What Bonnie misses most (and what she does *not* miss) now that she is not attached to a big media company The story behind “Suits” and how Bonnie’s guidance impacted the hit show Why she believes it is critical to understand the difference between “professional value” and “personal value.”  Resources: Find out more about Bonnie Hammer, including her book 15 Lies Women Are Told at Work: ...And the Truth We Need to Succeed at www.Bonnie-Hammer.com Follow How She Does It on Instagram: @HSDIpodcast 💬 Enjoying the show? Follow How She Does It and leave us a review. And don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jennifer Weiner has a slew of bestselling novels to her name, including Good in Bed, In Her Shoes, Big Summer, and Mrs. Everything. The Breakaway and most recently, The Griffin Sisters’ Greatest Hits. Her stories are filled with complex women and vital female relationships (think sisters, best friends, mothers & daughters, etc.). And she is on a mission to give her plus-sized protagonists “main character energy,” which includes plenty of romance - and never having them undergo some kind of redemptive, weight loss makeover.   On this episode of How She Does It, Jennifer shares with Karen Finerman her path to becoming a full-time author, her relationship with money (including why she never wants to be without money in the bank and what she did with her first big advance). Plus, she explains how the unfair scrutiny of young, famous women in the 1990s and early 2000s (like Britney Spears, Jessica Simpson, and  Carnie Wilson) inspired The Griffin Sisters’ Greatest Hits. 💬 In this episode, we explore: The influence of Toni Morrison on Jennifer’s writing Why Jennifer credits her career as a journalist for making her a better writer  Where Jennifer finds inspiration for her novels  The battles Jeninfer has fought with her publishers over her books’ cover images The cultural impact of weight-loss drugs like Ozempic on body positivity and acceptance  What Jennifer tells fellow authors when their books are optioned to be made into TV shows or movies  Resources: 🔗 Visit Jennifer’s website 📸  Follow Jennifer on Instagram 📸 Follow the show on Instagram: @hsdipodcast 🎧 New episodes of How She Does It drop every Tuesday. Be sure to follow us so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re revisiting one of our favorite conversations from Season 1, Karen’s unforgettable sit-down with comedian and actress Leanne Morgan, who proves it’s never too late to chase a dream. Leanne’s career didn’t just bloom; it exploded in her late 50s. At 57, she went viral, landed a Netflix comedy special that racked up millions of views, and took the stage across the country. Since we first aired this episode, she’s been named to the Forbes 50 Over 50 list, starred in a film with Reese Witherspoon and Will Ferrell, and most recently launched her own Netflix sitcom, Leanne, produced by Chuck Lorre. In this candid and hilarious conversation, Leanne shares how she got her start selling jewelry at home parties — accidentally discovering she had the chops to make women laugh until they cried (or peed!), and how she carved her own path while raising three kids in small-town Tennessee. ✨ Topics Covered: The unlikely way Leanne discovered stand-up — during in-home jewelry sales parties Balancing comedy gigs with motherhood and midnight sets Why Leanne almost walked away from comedy in her 50s The big risk she took investing in social media (that changed everything) What Reese Witherspoon told her about finding success later in life How she keeps her sanity (and her eyelashes on) while touring three cities a weekend What happens when she forgets her jokes mid-show — and how the audience saves her The wisdom and humor she brings from generations of Southern storytellers 🔗 Resources & Links: 📲 Follow How She Does It on Instagram: @hsdipodcast👩‍💼 Learn more about Leanne Morgan and her tour at leannemorgan.com 📸 Follow Leanne on Instagram: @leannemorgancomedy👍 Follow Leanne on Facebook: Leanne Morgan Comedy🎧 New episodes drop every Tuesday. Hit “Follow” so you never miss a moment.💌 Join the HerMoney community: hermoney.com/subscribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kate Gallego was in her mid-30s, and her life, on paper at least, seemed to be going perfectly: she was serving on the Phoenix city council, married to a congressman, and newly pregnant after having tried for some time. But within a matter of months, as she recalls, “ my life just fell upside down all at once.”   Her marriage broke up, and her mother was diagnosed with late-stage cancer.  Meanwhile, her dream job, the mayor of Phoenix, unexpectedly became available when the incumbent resigned to run for another office.  At first, she was convinced the timing wasn’t right. But with the encouragement of her supporters (and once her son started to sleep through the night), she came to understand that timing is never perfect, and sometimes you just need to jump at an opportunity.  She ran and won that special election in 2019 at the age of 37. Mayor Kate Gallego, now in her third and final term, shares with host Karen Finerman what she is doing to future-proof her city, her approach to raising her son (and what he’s taught her), and how her mother’s illness motivated her to work to make life better for residents of Phoenix.   💡 In this episode: Despite being a natural introvert, she’s learned to speak up and work a room  Why having an MBA has served her well as mayor What role Phoenix is playing to protect national security and help your smartphones run safely  How she juggles raising her son with her ex-husband, who is now a U.S. senator  The steps the city of Phoenix is taking to make the city more livable in the heat 🔗 Resources & Links: Follow How She Does It on Instagram Follow Mayor Kate Gallego on Instagram Follow Mayor Kate Gallego on LinkedIn 🎧 New episodes of How She Does It drop every Tuesday. Be sure to follow us so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you’re a Sex & The City fan, you know Lisa Todd Wexley (“LTW”), the stylish, accomplished New Yorker played by Nicole Ari Parker in And Just Like That. But here’s the real-life plot twist: Crystal McCrary McGuire — bestselling author, award-winning filmmaker, entrepreneur, and mom to NBA star Cole Anthony — inspired the character. Crystal joins host Karen Finerman to share how she left a top New York law firm to pursue a creative life, from penning New York Times bestsellers to producing groundbreaking documentaries. She opens up about raising a pro athlete, building a youth sports platform with Cole, and the discipline it takes to balance career, family, and passion projects. 💡 In this episode: "She Runs The World" - The Allyson Felix documentary on how the Olympian is changing the conversation on gender equality in sports The perks and challenges of running a business with Cole Anthony The daily practice she credits with transforming her into an artist The surprising way she learned about her “And Just Like That” connection The time management system that keeps her and husband Ray McGuire’s busy lives in sync 🔗 Resources & Links: Follow How She Does It on Instagram Follow Crystal McCrary McGuire on Instagram Info on the Game Up App  🎧 New episodes of How She Does It drop every Tuesday. Be sure to follow us so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

At 16, Pritika Swarup was planning to go into medicine. Then, on a family trip to Disney World, a modeling scout changed the course of her life. What followed was a whirlwind career walking runways, starring in global campaigns for Fenty Beauty, Ralph Lauren, and Athleta, and building an Instagram following of 1.2 million. But even as her career soared, Pritika stayed focused on school, graduating from Columbia University with a degree in financial economics. Now, she’s the founder and CEO of Prakti Beauty, a line of Ayurvedic-inspired skincare products grounded in the wellness traditions of her Indian heritage. On this episode of How She Does It, Pritika opens up to Karen Finerman about the pressure to be perfect, what she’s learned from building a business, and how she’s grown into a more collaborative (and less self-critical) leader. 💬 In this episode, we explore: Why she ditched traditional to-do lists for something way more effective What she hopes to build with her recent signing to CAA Her hardest lessons as a first-time founder The surprising parallels between fashion and finance And yes, her red carpet beauty routine—start to finish! Resources: Check out Prakti Beauty: www.praktibeauty.com Follow Prakti on Instagram: @praktibeauty Follow Pritika: @pritikaswarup 💬 Enjoying the show? Follow How She Does It and leave us a review. And don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Paris Hilton may have started as a reality star and tabloid fixture, but today she’s a powerhouse entrepreneur with one ambitious goal: to build a next-gen "Disney.” And at the center of that mission is Rachel Webber, Chief Commercial & Brand Officer of Paris Hilton's 11:11 Media. In this candid and energizing conversation, How She Does It host Karen Finerman sits down with Rachel to talk about her unconventional path—from writing term papers on Ally McBeal to running the digital team at Nat Geo, reinventing Playboy, and now shaping the future of pop culture through Paris Hilton’s media empire. Rachel brings decades of experience building iconic global brands, and now she’s leveraging that to lead a multi-platform content, commerce, and community business powered by one of the world’s most recognizable names. 💡 Topics covered: How a Kara Swisher podcast changed Rachel’s life Why Paris Hilton is nothing like the character she played on The Simple Life The story behind Rachel’s pivot from Nat Geo to Playboy Why Rachel prefers OKRs to “hustle culture” 🔗 Resources & Links: 📲 Follow How She Does It on Instagram: @hsdipodcast 👩‍💼 Rachel Webber on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/webberrachel 🌟 11:11 Media on LinkedIn: 1111 Media 📸 11:11 Media on Instagram: @11.11media 🎧 New episodes of How She Does It drop every Tuesday. Be sure to follow us so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“I’d rather fail as a writer than succeed as a lawyer,” says bestselling author Gretchen Rubin — a realization that struck while she was clerking for Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor. In this deeply honest and often humorous episode of How She Does It, Gretchen shares how chasing what she was truly interested in — power, money, fame, and sex — unexpectedly opened the door to a successful writing career. Host Karen Finerman sits down with Gretchen to explore the winding path that led to The Happiness Project, a book that launched a movement and transformed Gretchen’s life. With over 3.5 million copies sold and 11 books published, Gretchen reflects on what success has really meant for her happiness, how she copes with life’s irritations, and why abstaining from sugar works better for her than moderation. In this episode, Gretchen and Karen discuss: ✨ Why Gretchen left law for writing — and how she knew it was time 📘 The surprising ups and downs behind The Happiness Project 🧠 Why meditation isn’t for everyone (and that’s OK!) 🎯 The power of “choosing the bigger life” when making tough decisions 🥂 Why saving things “for a special occasion” might actually be wasting them 💪 The value of loving the drudgery in meaningful work 🍫 Abstinence vs. moderation — and how it plays out in daily life 📚 Plus: their favorite aphorisms from Gretchen’s new book, Secrets of Adulthood Resources & More: 🔗 Visit Gretchen’s website 🎧 Listen to the Happier with Gretchen Rubin podcast 📸 Follow the show on Instagram: @hsdipodcast 🎧 New episodes of How She Does It drop every Tuesday. Be sure to follow us so you never miss an episode.\ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Whether it’s brunch with your crew, a romantic anniversary dinner, or a buzzy new opening downtown, chances are you’ve tapped OpenTable to lock in that perfect reservation. This week on How She Does It, host Karen Finerman sits down with the woman behind the platform that seats 1.8 billion diners a year: OpenTable CEO Debby Soo. In a wide-ranging and refreshingly candid conversation, Debby opens up about everything from navigating corporate leadership during a pandemic to what drives her relentless ambition. (Hint: It’s not just about power—it’s about freedom.) 🎧 Listen in as Debby shares: How growing up the only child of immigrants shaped her, including learning how to code-switch and work harder than anyone else in the room.  The clever way she landed the CEO gig at OpenTable Why she struggled in her early days in banking, and how she overcame it How her approach to fixing problems has changed now that she’s a CEO The game-changing advice from her executive coach that reshaped her leadership The funny moment from the first date with her now-husband when she knew he was the one What she told her 6-year-old after he bragged, “Both my parents are CEOs.”  And yes—how to actually score that impossible reservation 🎧 New episodes of How She Does It drop every Tuesday. Be sure to follow us so you never miss an episode. Resources: Follow How She Does It on Instagram: ⁠@hsdipodcast⁠ Follow Debby Soo on Instagram and LinkedIn Keep up with the latest on OpenTable via Instagram and TikTok Explore great restaurants on OpenTable online and the app. … Does more financial confidence sound good to you, then you might want to try:  🚀 ⁠FinanceFixx⁠ – HerMoney’s 4 or 8-week Money Makeover financial coaching program that will help you get your finances on track!  📈 ⁠InvestingFixx⁠ – HerMoney’s investing club for women who are ready to learn market lingo, and grow their wealth. Your first month with us is completely free! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re kicking off Season 2 of How She Does It with a powerhouse first guest: none other than Jenna Bush Hager, co-host of TODAY’s fourth hour, bestselling author, and founder of the new production company and publishing imprint, ⁠Thousand Voices⁠. For nearly six years, Jenna and Hoda Kotb brought laughter, honesty, and heart to morning television. But when Hoda announced she was leaving the show, Jenna was suddenly faced with a major transition: stepping forward as the show’s solo anchor and leading an entirely new chapter — Jenna & Friends. Since then, she’s shared the screen with 50 different guest co-hosts (yes, 50!) while continuing to connect with audiences through joy, spontaneity, and total transparency. In this candid and unfiltered conversation, Jenna opens up about: The emotional moment Hoda told her she was leaving, how they said goodbye, and the generous way Hoda helped Jenna before she left What it’s like “dating” 50 different co-hosts on live TV Launching her production company and publishing imprint, Thousand Voices Her secret for reading so many books every week Her leadership style, learning to say “no,” and why you should always take the meeting How she and her husband Henry balance work, parenting, and privacy It’s the perfect conversation to kick off this season’s journey into how bold, brilliant women manage the messy, magical balance of work, life, and ambition. Resources: 📌 Follow How She Does It on Instagram: ⁠@hsdipodcast⁠ 📚 ⁠Conform by Ariel Sullivan⁠ hits shelves Fall 2025. 📌 Follow Jenna on Instagram:⁠ @JennaBHager⁠ 📺 Follow ⁠@JennaandFriends⁠ and ⁠@ReadWithJenna⁠ 🌐 Learn more at⁠ ThousandVoices.com⁠ 🎧 New episodes of How She Does It drop every Tuesday. Be sure to follow us so you never miss a story. … Does more financial confidence sounds good to you, then you might want to try:  🚀 ⁠FinanceFixx⁠ – HerMoney’s 4 or 8-week Money Makeover financial coaching program that will help you get your finances on track!  📈 ⁠InvestingFixx⁠ – HerMoney’s investing club for women who are ready to learn market lingo, and grow their wealth. Your first month with us is completely free!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s time for another great season of How She Does It with Karen Finerman, full of insightful conversations with a diverse group of women leaders.  Each week, Karen brings her perspective as a CEO and mother of four (and not to mention, a big WNBA fan) to these discussions about women, money, and power.   We’ll hear from influential women across business, entertainment, and sports, who share their own triumphs and challenges.  You will come away from these episodes with insights and encouragement about how to navigate your own personal and professional life (and who doesn’t need that?)   Guests for the new season include: Jenna Bush Hager - TODAY Host & Founder, Thousand Voices Debby Soo - CEO, OpenTable Gretchen Rubin - NY Times Bestselling Author & Podcast Host Pritika Swarup - Model and Founder & CEO, Pratki Beauty And more! The new season starts on July 8th.  Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and share your favorite episodes.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Karen Finerman, longtime Wall Street investor, mom of four, and familiar face on CNBC, returns with another inspiring season of conversations spotlighting extraordinary women at the top of their fields. 💬 This season, Karen sits down with powerhouse guests, including: Jenna Bush Hager - TODAY Host & Founder, Thousand Voices Debby Soo - CEO, OpenTable Gretchen Rubin - NY Times Bestselling Author & Podcast Host Pritika Swarup - Model and Founder & CEO, Pratki Beauty Expect candid conversations about ambition, leadership, money, and what power really looks like when women own it. 📅 First episode drops July 8 — don’t miss it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s no secret that women’s basketball is exploding in popularity. The WNBA had a record-breaking season last year, which was also its most-watched season in over two decades. Now as some of those college stars (like Caitlin Clark) graduate from college and move on, the WNBA is hoping to build on their momentum.  One of the women we can thank for that momentum is Clara Wu Tsai. She bought the New York Liberty basketball team in 2019 with her husband Joe Tsai, and immediately made profound changes to turn it around. Her goals for this year? To win a championship, and show that women's professional sports can be profitable. This will be our final episode of Season 1. We’re so thankful you joined us for the first season of “How She Does It,” and we can’t wait to see you again later this year!  Join us! Snag all the latest episodes, savvy budgeting tips, investing advice and even giveaways via the HerMoney Newsletter at Hermoney.com/subscribe! Chapters: 00:00 Background and Values 04:58 Academic Journey and Career Path 11:01 Becoming the Owner of the New York Liberty 15:49 Success and Goals for the New York Liberty 22:04 Promoting Social Justice through the Social Justice Fund 25:56 Studying Peak Performance in Elite Athletes with the Wu Tsai Performance Alliance Takeaways: As the owner of the New York Liberty basketball team, Clara revitalized the team by moving them back to New York City and investing in player health and care. The team's success and their goal of increasing viewership for women's professional sports demonstrate the potential profitability of women's sports. Clara and her husband, Joe Tsai, divide and conquer the responsibilities of running the Brooklyn Nets and the New York Liberty. Clara is involved in social justice initiatives, including the Social Justice Fund, which supports economic mobility and racial justice in Brooklyn. Clara also leads the Wu Tsai Performance Alliance, which studies peak performance in elite athletes, with a focus on female athletes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Women across all industries need more female mentors and role models, and perhaps nowhere is that more imperative than in the field of STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics). When we have more women in STEM, there’s a ripple effect — scientific and financial outcomes for women are improved across the board.  The good news is that more women than ever are choosing career paths in the field. Paola Arlotta, a neurobiologist and stem cell scientist at Harvard University, is one of the women paving the way for other female scientists. She's showing that it’s possible to run a lab and raise a family at the same time, and this week she shares insight into her career and her work. Takeaways: Brain organoids are tiny pieces of brain tissue that are made in a lab from stem cells. They can be used to study the development of the human brain and understand neurological diseases. Brain organoids have the potential to revolutionize drug development and personalized medicine.  There are many different ways to be successful in science, and it's important to find your own path. Having diverse role models is crucial for inspiring and empowering women in science. Balancing a career in science with family life requires support and collaboration. Advancements in technology and data analysis will lead to a leap forward in drug development and disease understanding. Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:01:33 - Paolo Arlotta's Background and Decision to Pursue Science 00:06:24 - The Process and Significance of Creating Brain Organoids 00:10:25 - The Potential of Brain Organoids in Understanding and Treating Diseases 00:22:01 - Women in Science 00:28:12 - Challenges of Balancing Career and Family 00:31:01 - Role Models and Mentorship 00:34:52 - Lightning Round Questions Join us! Snag all the latest episodes, savvy budgeting tips, investing advice, and even giveaways via the HerMoney Newsletter at Hermoney.com/subscribe! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices