Seneca's Conversations on Power and Purpose

Seneca's Conversations on Power and Purpose

Hosted by Ambassador Melanne Verveer and Kim Azzarelli, of Seneca Women, this podcast features fascinating conversations with leaders who are using their power for purpose to accelerate women while building a better world. Seneca's Conversations on Power and Purpose is brought to you by the Seneca Women Podcast Network, with support from Founding Partner P&G, and iHeartRadio. For more information on Seneca Women, visit our website senecawomen.com, follow us on social media and download the Seneca Women app free in the App Store.... Show More

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October 14, 2020 33 min

In episode 6 of our special, six-part series, Getting to Equal, advertising executive Madonna Badger, founder of #WomenNotObjects and founder and chief creative officer of Badger & Winters, talks to Carolyn Tastad, Group President, North America and Deanna Bass, Vice President, Global Diversity, Equality and Inclusion—both of P&G. Their conversation focuses on how each of us can use our individual voice, platform or influen...

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In episode 5 of our special, six-part series, Getting to Equal, Amena Brown, spoken-word poet, author and creator of the podcast HER with Amena Brown, and Tara Jaye Frank, consultant, speaker, author, and CEO of TJF Career Modeling, talk to Carolyn Tastad, Group President, North America and Deanna Bass, Vice President, Global Diversity, Equality and Inclusion—both of P&G. Their discussion focuses on how companies and individual...

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In episode 4 of our special, six-part series, Getting to Equal, Tina Tchen, President and CEO of Time’s Up,  talks to Carolyn Tastad, Group President, North America and Deanna Bass, Vice President, Global Diversity, Equality and Inclusion—both of P&G —about sexual harassment, equal pay and creating a safe, fair, dignified workplace.

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In episode 3 of our special, six-part series, Getting to Equal, Eve Rodsky, author of the best-selling book, Fair Play, talks to Carolyn Tastad, Group President, North America and Deanna Bass, Vice President, Global Diversity, Equality and Inclusion—both of P&G—about how to balance the task load at home and why that has a profound impact on women's performance at work.

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In episode 2 of our special six-part series Getting to Equal, actor, producer, director and entrepreneur Justin Baldoni talks to Carolyn Tastad, Group President, North America and Deanna Bass, Vice President, Global Diversity, Equality and Inclusion—both of P&G—about reframing masculinity and the role of men in advancing equality for women.

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We launch the new season of Seneca's Conversations on Power and Purpose with a special, six-episode series called Getting to Equal, with guest hosts Carolyn Tastad, Group President, North America, and Deanna Bass, Vice President, Global Diversity, Equality and Inclusion—both of P&G. On today’s episode, two-time gold medalist, author and activist Abby Wambach tells why women’s leadership is needed more now than ever, and how...

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We’re launching a brand new season of Seneca's Conversations on Power and Purpose, which brings you fascinating conversations with leaders who are using their power for purpose to accelerate women while building a better world. Our new season starts September 9th, and we’re kicking it off with conversations with leaders like two-time gold medalist, author and activist Abby Wambach, spoken word poet, author and podcaster Amena B...

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With much of the global population living with anxiety, fear and loss due to the coronavirus pandemic, many are looking for answers on how to find some happiness during these difficult and uncertain times. Emiliana Simon-Thomas, Science Director of UC Berkeley’s Greater Good Science Center, discusses what happiness really means and shares science-based practices for managing stress and anxiety.  

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In recent weeks, Covid-19 has resulted in an increase in domestic violence—which already affects one out of three American women. President and CEO of the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence Ruth Glenn joins to talk about the impact of Covid-19 on rates of domestic violence and what each of us can do to help women who might be at risk.

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A former undersecretary at the US Treasury Department, Mary Miller explains why she expects a deep but short economic downturn, and how individuals and small businesses can take advantage of the array of help that is out there.

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The organization Vital Voices has a long history of supporting women leaders on the frontlines of change — and the coronavirus crisis doesn’t change that. President and CEO Alyse Nelson discusses the impact of the coronavirus on women worldwide, how the origination has quickly adapted to support its network and how women leaders have pivoted to offer solutions during this difficult time. 

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Parents nationwide are understandably overwhelmed with new responsibilities as teachers and caretakers while also holding their full-time jobs. Kindergarten teacher Mary Brant shares her perspective on realistic at-home learning, creative ways to keep your kids engaged and says that, yes, you can even include screen time in your child’s activities.  

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New York City's Dr. Nicole Seminara talks about her grassroots campaign, Masks4Medicine, that accepts donations of all kinds of protective equipment—including items you may have at home right now—and why she and other medical personnel are uplifted by the tremendous, nationwide response.

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CEO of Grameen America, Andrea Jung tells how micro-loans, innovative financing and a community built on trust are helping women entrepreneurs pull through the coronavirus crisis.

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Psychologist Laura Kasper tells how to defuse tense personal situations, change the emotional energy in close quarters and even how to come out of this all with a tighter bond with your partner.

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In these turbulent economic times, Commissioner Sharon Bowen gives us her perspective on what’s happening, what we can learn from the past and the attitude to have in this moment.

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New York Registered Dietitian Malina Malkani reveals how to keep your immune system strong, the must-buys for your trips to the grocery store, and whether you need to take extra precautions with produce. 

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Looking for inspiration at this troubled time? The CEO of Girl Scouts of Greater New York tells how members are leading and innovating: everything from helping the eldery to keeping communities connected to, yes, selling cookies-- online of course.

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Temple University Psychologist, Dr. Kathryn Hirsh-Pasek, offers advice to parents on how to talk to children about the coronavirus, tips for keeping kids engaged and social, and ideas to make indoor play fun (for everyone)!

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As the coronavirus shakes the world, women are on the frontlines of the disease. Ambassador Melanne Verveer discusses the global impact on women, the contributions women are making, and how she remains optimistic about our future.

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