Fairygodboss Radio

Fairygodboss Radio

Hear candid conversations about being a successful woman in the workplace. Join Fairygodboss and The Muse as they sit down with accomplished women professionals to discuss life lessons and how we can come together to support one another, drive change, and shatter the glass ceiling.

Episodes

Beatriz Jaén Caparrós, Director of People Systems, Booking.com

March 12, 2025 • 13 mins

In this episode of Fairygodboss Radio, we sit down with Beatriz Jaén Caparrós, Director of People Systems at Booking.com. Beatriz reflects on a turning point in her career, realizing her passion for international work and the importance of cultural understanding. She also highlights two key female mentors who shaped her career and helped her navigate challenges in a male-dominated industry. Beatriz opens up about the power of vulne...

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Mariangel Maldonado, Head of Wellbeing, Booking.com

December 17, 2024 • 35 mins

In this insightful episode of Fairygodboss Radio, we sit down with Mariangel Maldonado, the Head of Wellbeing at Booking.com. Mariangel opens up about her mental health journey, the importance of flexibility in her career, and how different aspects of her identity influence the work she does today. Throughout this conversation, Mariangel provides valuable insights on the trial-and-error process of finding a well-being routine, not...

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Lydia DiClemente, Head of the Advisor Development Program Field, Bank of America

July 23, 2024 • 20 mins
In this episode of Fairygodboss Radio we chat with Lydia DiClemente, Managing Director and Head of the Field Advisor Development Program at Bank of America. Lydia shares her inspiring journey from growing up with immigrant parents who kept savings in a shoebox to finding a passion for financial empowerment, becoming a financial advisor, and transitioning into leadership.  With 21 years in the industry, including 13 years at Bank...
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Alisha Kalb, Systems Engineering Leader at GE Aerospace

June 7, 2024 • 25 mins
In this episode of Fairygodboss Radio we chat with Alisha Kalb, the Systems Engineering Leader at GE Aerospace. Alisha began her career at GE Aerospace immediately after college when she was drawn to the company after hearing about their fantastic training program.  Throughout the episode, Alisha shares the many roles she has taken on during her 20 year journey, her passion for mentoring, and her unique perspective as a leader i...
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Julie Grzeda - Director, Early Career Talent at GE Aerospace

March 14, 2024 • 26 mins
In this episode of Fairygodboss Radio, Kumud Bika, VP at The Muse, sits down with Julie Grzeda, Director of Early Career Talent at GE Aerospace. Starting as a chemistry major, Julie found her true calling in human resources during an internship at GE in the '90s, marking the beginning of her impactful tenure.  From her early days on the shop floor to leading change in early career development, she shares insights on the power of...
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Nolita Lewis - Material Behavior & Operations Leader at GE Aerospace

January 30, 2024 • 22 mins
Meet Nolita Lewis, an executive leader with over 22 years of experience at GE. From being a first-generation college graduate with a fascination for planes to becoming a pioneer in the aerospace industry, she reflects on the challenges along the way and shares how her dedication and fearlessness have helped her break barriers and succeed in a field traditionally dominated by men. Hear about Nolita's experience of being the only wom...
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Chasing Challenges with Maureen Connolly, eCommerce Sales Manager at PepsiCo

January 23, 2024 • 30 mins
Listen to this episode of Fairygodboss Radio to discover Maureen Connolly's inspiring journey at PepsiCo, from her start as an intern to her current role as the eCommerce Sales Manager for Walmart.com. Maureen shares insights into the people and empowering culture at PepsiCo, emphasizing the company's dedication to developing female talent. She also discusses the importance of building a network, the value of showing empathy, and t...
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Heidi Herbrand - Vice President of Talent Acquisition, GE Aerospace

November 29, 2023 • 19 mins
In this episode of Fairygodboss Radio, we chat with Heidi Herbrand, the Vice President of Talent Acquisition at GE Aerospace, about her impressive 30-year journey in the world of HR and recruiting. When asked how she got to where she is today, she responded that her success could be attributed to three key factors: 1) her natural curiosity and love for challenges, 2) her focus on the work rather than titles, and 3) her proactivenes...
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Advice and Lessons Learned from Women Leaders in Tech at PepsiCo

March 27, 2023 • 25 mins
In this episode of Fairygodboss Radio, we sit down with tech leaders at PepsiCo, Angelica Arceneaux, Senior Director of Information Technology, and Martha Roos, SVP of Digital Product Management. With over 32 combined years of experience at the company, these two friends share their insights on how to advance in the tech industry, why PepsiCo is an exceptional place for women to work, and how to navigate challenges and thrive as a ...
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Anne Phelan - Vice President of Product Management, Publicis Sapient

January 10, 2023 • 33 mins
In this episode of Fairygodboss Radio, Publicis Sapient's Vice President of Product Management, Anne Phelan, shares stories and advice learned over her 20-year career. Born and raised in the U.K. as one of eight siblings, Anne broke the mold of what a woman “should” do by venturing into business. Having worked in technology-focused industries that are traditionally male-dominated, Anne talks about the challenges she has faced fi...
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My Role as a Male Ally for Women in STEM2D Roles at Johnson

October 24, 2022 • 24 mins
The mission of the WiSTEM2D (Women in Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, Manufacturing, and Design) Professional Pillar at Johnson & Johnson is to “inspire, nurture and recognize groundbreaking female leaders.”  Remo Colarusso embodies this mission by being a passionate advocate and ally for female talent. As Vice President of Janssen Supply Chain at Johnson & Johnson, Colarusso is primarily responsible for the global manuf...
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Improving the ‘Whole Employee’ Experience for Women in the Workplace

August 9, 2022 • 38 mins
Every year, employers and employees alike look forward to the results of MetLife's research on workplace trends and the changing needs of the workforce. With two decades of research backed by 150+ years of expertise, MetLife's 20th Annual U.S. Employee Benefit Trends Study helps us better understand what really matters to employees.  As we look at the current landscape of the U.S. workplace, new MetLife data finds that overall j...
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Talat Mangla - Trust Solutions Director, PwC

May 12, 2022 • 18 mins
In this episode of Fairygodboss Radio, Romy is joined by Talat Mangla, a Director in PwC's Trust Solutions group and a working mom of four. Talat shares insights on the power of embedding flexibility at work, embracing the unfamiliar, and being your authentic self. [Recorded on March 31, 2022] Talat Mangla is a Director in PwC's Trust Solutions Innovation group, where she leads digital transformation as a product manager. She...
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India Sylvester - Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer, Lumen

February 24, 2022 • 15 mins
In this episode of Fairygodboss Radio, Romy is joined by India Sylvester, Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer at Lumen. India shares how a surprising college elective course helped launch her 15-year career in human resources. Hear how she grew her career by accepting new challenges, ignoring bad advice, and taking care of herself. India Sylvester is Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer for Lumen where she leads efforts to crea...
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Lucinda Newcomb - Chief Product Officer, WW

January 19, 2022 • 27 mins
In this episode of Fairygodboss Radio, Lucinda Newcomb shares stories of her 27 years career – from leading large product teams at Walmart, Sephora, Gap, and Yahoo! to her most impactful (and passion-fueled!) role yet as Chief Product Officer at WW. Lucinda reveals her top tips on managing career changes and staying true to yourself in the workplace. [Recorded on December 17, 2021] Lucinda Newcomb joined WW in March 2020 as C...
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Fairygodboss Radio Roundtable: Mentors, Friends, & Women in STEM at GM

January 10, 2022 • 33 mins
In this episode, Romy is joined by a team of mentors and friends from General Motors, Tammi and Adrienne, and brilliant engineers Andrea, Cecilia, and Nora. Hear their career journeys as women in the automotive industry and how their passions led them to create impactful careers at GM. Tammi DeWildt provides support to Site based HR/LR team members and the Manufacturing leadership team at GM. Tammi is responsible for hire to exi...
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Kasturi Mudulodu and Demetria Elmore, Tech Leaders at GoDaddy

December 22, 2021 • 37 mins
In this episode of Fairygodboss Radio, Romy is joined by two inspiring women tech leaders at GoDaddy, Kasturi Mudulodu, Vice President of Product Management, and Demetria Elmore, Vice President of Partners Care. Hear Kasturi’s incredible accomplishments of her 20 year career in engineering and product management, and how Demetria navigated major pivots from nonprofits to corporate to tech. [Recorded on November 19, 2021] Kast...
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Kenzie Ferguson - VP, Foundation & Corporate Social Responsibility, Delta Dental

December 10, 2021 • 22 mins
In this episode of Fairygodboss Radio, Romy is joined by Kenzie Ferguson, Vice President of Foundation and Corporate Social Responsibility for Delta Dental of California. Kenzie shares her unconventional career journey into the corporate world, how she navigated being one of the only women at a male-dominated tech company, and how her willingness to learn and try new things brought her to where she is today. [Recorded on October...
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Katie Warchol - Financial Advisor, Edward Jones

December 6, 2021 • 20 mins
In this episode of Fairygodboss Radio, Romy passes her hosting hat to Fairygodboss Diversity Advisor, Aisha Alleyne. Aisha sits down with Katie Warchol, an Edward Jones financial advisor, to hear how she has found purpose in a reinvented career. Katie shares advice on how to navigate a career change and how to recognize your transferable skills.  Since 2006, Katie has been working for Edward Jones; a company she believes truly u...
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Wanda Hope - Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer, Johnson & Johnson

November 3, 2021 • 34 mins
In this episode of Fairygodboss Radio, Romy is joined by Wanda Hope, Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer at Johnson & Johnson. Wanda shares her experiences (and advice!) of her flourishing 30-year career at J&J – from being the first in many roles as a young sales professional to advancing DEI as a thought leader. Wanda Bryant Hope is an accomplished business executive with significant experience in general management, m...
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