Episode 38: Follow Every Adventure w/ Dr. Marisa Porges

Globally, women are more educated today than at any point in history, but are still not as educated as men.  The education gap is closing and it's fair to say that the "future is female." Organizations who will survive the post COVID era need to revise their approach to leadership and tap into the unique talents and perspectives women bring to every situation. How can we prepare women to authentically step into leadership? Dr. Kim tackles that question with Dr. Marisa Porges. The two discuss 

• How to cultivate resiliency in everyday moments with tactical strategy;
• What to do when the unexpected happens;
• the challenge women face with giving themselves permission to evolve;
• The truths about juggling motherhood and careers; 
• and more...

Dr. Porges is s known for her work on gender and education, leadership, and national security and is the author of What Girls Need: How to Raise Bold, Courageous, and Resilient Women (Viking Press, 2020). Dr. Porges started her career on active duty in the U.S. Navy, flying jets off carriers as a naval flight officer on EA-6B Prowlers. She earned a B.A. in geophysics from Harvard, an MSc from the London School of Economics, and a PhD in war studies from King’s College London. She is currently the eighth Head of School of The Baldwin School, a 130-year-old all-girls school outside of Philadelphia, that is renowned for academic excellence and preparing girls to be leaders and changemakers. Prior to joining Baldwin, Dr. Porges was a leading counterterrorism and national security expert. Most recently, she served in the Obama White House as a senior policy advisor and White House Fellow at the National Economic Council, where she oversaw the development of domestic cybersecurity and consumer protection policies. In her roles, it was not uncommon for Dr. Porges to be one of a few – if not the only – women present, at any given time. Her awards include the National Committee on American Foreign Policy 21st Century Leader Award and the NATO Medal for service in Afghanistan. She lives outside of Philadelphia, with her family.

Contact Dr. Porges at http://marisaporges.com/