Episodes
From the World Economic Forum in Davos, this episode of Women on the Move Podcast features Anita Bhatia, Assistant Secretary-General and Deputy Executive Director of UN Women. She shares the mission of UN Women with host Sam Saperstein, and they discuss the importance of public-private partnerships in the journey to gender equity. Anita also describes her personal commitment to educating women and how education influenced her own trajectory in life. Small agency with a big mission Founded...
Published 06/15/23
Elizabeth Lieba is on a mission to help Black women feel supported and heard. Here, the writer, college professor, and advocate for Black businesswomen joins Women on the Move host Sam Saperstein to discuss her journey to understand the important historical context of race in America. “Why are black women feeling this way?” Elizabeth believes that the most important job for leaders is to develop their people, and she says really listening to Black women's needs is a critical part of that....
Published 06/08/23
In today’s special feature, Women on The Move is highlighting J.P. Morgan’s newest podcast ZoneIn featuring special guest Michelle Meyer, founder of the NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) Network. She shares about her experience as one of the first, full-time NIL administrators in the country, how she stayed true to her purpose, and how athlete's build relationships with brands.   Full transcript here 
Published 06/01/23
In this episode of Women on the Move, host Sam Saperstein sits down with Jill Koziol, co-founder of Motherly, a well-being destination. Jill co-founded Motherly in 2015 with the goal of empowering mothers to thrive. “We felt like there were so many misconceptions about what it meant to be a modern mother back in 2015, and we knew that there was this tsunami of parents that were millennials that were about to become parents that were digitally native, super educated and very diverse, and we...
Published 05/25/23
As Global Head of Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs for JPMorgan Chase, Vivian Young says her mission is to drive opportunity and progress for Asian and Pacific Islander communities globally through advancement and economic inclusion. In this episode, she sits down with Women on the Move host Sam Saperstein to talk about that mission and to describe her own immigration story and how the immigrant experience has changed since then. Seeking fuller representation Vivian’s team is one of the...
Published 05/18/23
As Global Head of Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs for JPMorgan Chase, Vivian Young says her mission is to drive opportunity and progress for Asian and Pacific Islander communities globally through advancement and economic inclusion. In this episode, she sits down with Women on the Move host Sam Saperstein to talk about that mission and to describe her own immigration story and how the immigrant experience has changed since then. Seeking fuller representation Vivian’s team is one of the...
Published 05/18/23
When Victoria Garrick Browne began experiencing anxiety and depression as a Division 1 college volleyball player, she recorded a TED talk about her experiences. The recording instantly went viral, leading her to become a social media influencer, mental health advocate and podcast host. Here she sits down with Women on the Move host Sam Saperstein to talk about her journey. The decision to speak up It was during her sophomore year at USC that Victoria began struggling with the demands of being...
Published 05/11/23
Are you seeing a difference in the types of benefits that companies are providing since the pandemic? And if so, what are employees taking advantage of these days?   Women on The Move host, Sam Saperstein, is joined by Lilly Wyttenbach, the Head of Global Wellness at JPMorgan Chase, to discuss workplace wellness and how companies recognize a greater need to support their employees.   Full transcript here 
Published 05/04/23
Denielle Finkelstein and Thyme Sullivan are on a mission to make high quality period products available in restroom stalls across America. In this episode, they sit down with host Sam Saperstein to talk about the company they co-founded, Unicorn. The Triple Co Denielle and Thyme call themselves the Triple Co to reflect their stats as cousins, co-founders, and co-CEOs. They both had successful careers in corporate America—Denielle spent 20-plus years in fashion with Ann Taylor, Coach, and Kate...
Published 04/27/23
Investing feels complicated and there's a lot of uncertainty around how to start and what to do. How do you know when it's the right time and the right amount to start investing?   Women on The Move host, Sam Saperstein, is joined by the head of Women and Investing at JPMorgan Wealth Management, Iliana Taormina. During the episode, Iliana gives tips on how to get into investing and how in 30 years, the average woman could end up with a portfolio worth 25% more than the average man.   During...
Published 04/20/23
From the World Economic Forum in Davos, Francine Katsoudas, Executive Vice President and Chief People, Policy & Purpose Officer at Cisco, joins Women on the Move host Sam Saperstein to talk about her journey at Cisco, the idea of empowering managers in a hybrid workplace, and why Cisco includes mental health professionals in company meetings to support a culture of wellness. Francine started working in Cisco’s contact center more than 25 years ago. Her first job was providing first-level...
Published 04/13/23
It's important to me that I hire the best people and create a diverse and inclusive team. What are the most critical points in the recruitment and hiring process to consider?   Live from the World Economic Forum in Davos Switzerland, Women on The Move Podcast host, Sam Saperstein, welcomes Daniel Chait, CEO of Greenhouse to discuss how the hiring process at an organization can drive positive change and big impact.   Full transcript here    The speakers’ opinions belong to them and may differ...
Published 04/06/23
In this episode, host Sam Saperstein kicks off Women’s History Month by sitting down with Julia Boorstin, CNBC's senior media and technology reporter, and the author of When Women Lead, a book focused on leadership for which she interviewed 120 women from various sectors and backgrounds. Sam and Julia talk about the lessons she learned and the key commonalities her research uncovered in terms of the skills and strategies of successful leaders. Digging into women’s leadership styles Julia...
Published 03/30/23
I'm looking for my next opportunity and not sure how to get myself noticed in the application process. How do I give myself the best shot at my next job?   Live from the World Economic Forum in Davos Switzerland, Women on The Move Podcast host, Sam Saperstein, welcomes Daniel Chait, CEO of Greenhouse to discuss how the application process has changed over time and how staying focused on jobs that excite you can give you a better chance at success.   Full transcript here 
Published 03/23/23
In this special feature from the World Economic Forum in Davos, Women on the Move Host Sam Saperstein sits down with JPMorgan Chase Chairman and CEO Jamie Dimon and his Chief of Staff Judy Miller. They discuss the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion at JPMorgan Chase and the equal importance of all stakeholders to the firm, and Jamie shares tips on being more efficient every day. Jamie talks about what he sees as the biggest global issues facing the world today. “There's only one thing...
Published 03/16/23
How do you shift your mindset from being a manager to being a leader?   Women on The Move host, Sam Saperstein, shares how to take it to the next level and start thinking and acting as a true leader.   Full transcript here 
Published 03/09/23
Kayla Castañeda turned a favorite childhood treat into a successful and fast-growing good-for-you beverage company. In this episode of Women on the Move, the CEO and co-founder of Agua Bonita sits down with host Sam Saperstein to talk about her family, company, thoughts on ambition, and advice for other founders.   Journey from California’s Central Valley   Kayla tells Sam that she grew up in a family of migrant farm workers in California’s Central Valley. Her grandfather would bring home...
Published 03/02/23
As a manager, I want to make sure I'm creating an environment of belonging with a strong culture. What are the best ways you've seen this done?   Live from the World Economic Forum in Davos Switzerland, Women on The Move Podcast host, Sam Saperstein, welcomes Daniel Chait, CEO of Greenhouse to discuss building workplace culture with intention.   Full transcript here 
Published 02/23/23
In this episode, Women on the Move Host Sam Saperstein sits down with two leaders in the diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) space. They discuss the experience women of color have at work and how, through storytelling, they illustrate this experience for others who don’t look like them. Deepa Purushothaman is the author of The First, the Few, the Only: How Women of Color Can Redefine Power in Corporate America, and the co-founder of nFormation, an exclusive community for high achieving...
Published 02/16/23
For entrepreneurs who are building a business to drive impact, what advice would you give them?   Live from Davos, Switzerland at the World Economic Forum, Women on the Move Podcast Host, Sam Saperstein, talks to Dr. Anino Emuwa about finding your tribe and building a business with impact.   Full transcript here 
Published 02/09/23
Leyonna Barba and Monica Wheat are committed to advocating for diverse founders. Leyonna, managing director of Technology and Disruptive Commerce at JPMorgan Chase, and Monica Wheat, managing director of Techstars Detroit, have embraced diversity in funding throughout their careers. In this episode of the Women on the Move Podcast, they sit down with Host Sam Saperstein to talk about their passion for that cause, and how they encourage investors to get more proximate to a diverse group of...
Published 02/02/23
What is the relationship between confidence and ambition? And if so, how does it contribute to success?"   Women on the Move Podcast Host, Sam Saperstein, welcomes Kat Zacharia, Head of Organizational Effectiveness at JPMorgan Chase & Co., to share her thoughts on what confidence means and how when coupled with ambition it can lead to success.   Full transcript here 
Published 01/26/23
Jordann Windschauer believes everybody deserves to have quality food made from pure, nutrient-dense ingredients. Here, the CEO and Founder of Base Culture sits down with Women on the Move host Sam Saperstein to talk about her journey from making paleo-friendly baked goods in her apartment to running a 44,000 square foot facility producing items for national distribution. Beginning with a gym challenge Jordann was just out of college when she joined a CrossFit gym that was running a paleo...
Published 01/19/23
How has the discussion on ambition and the perception of ambitious women evolved over time? Why is it important that Women on the Move at JPMorgan Chase’s mission is to fuel female ambition?   Women on the Move Podcast Host Sam Saperstein breaks down why it’s important for women to be ambitious and why JPMorgan Chase has made it their mission to fuel female ambition.   Full transcript here 
Published 01/12/23
Women on the Move host Sam Saperstein kicks off the podcast’s fourth year with a focus on the nuanced role that ambition plays in women’s lives. Here she sits down with Jamie Vinick, founder and president of the Women's Network, the largest collegiate women's networking organization in North America. With a mission to connect women to each other, to industry leaders, to resources and to mentorship, the Women’s Network grew from a pandemic-era launch at Syracuse University to a network...
Published 01/05/23