Episodes
Meredith Moore, a financial planner and founder of Artisan Financial Strategies, talks to WSJ's Veronica Dagher about how to manage finances in this difficult time. She talks about taking control of your finances in a downturn (1:28), where to draw from for financial support (7:55), and which financial plans to put on hold (12:37). We want to remind listeners that even if you find tips from WSJ or Meredith helpful, it's important to consult a certified financial professional before making any...
Published 04/15/20
Dawn Lafreeda, one of the largest Denny's franchisees in the country, tells WSJ's Veronica Dagher how she's running 90 restaurants during the past month and how she's supporting her employees during the coronavirus pandemic. For next week's episode: Have a question about your personal finances that you'd like answered on the show? Text or call-in to our Secrets hotline at (314)-200-5947.
Published 04/08/20
Marianne Ruggiero, a career coach, explains to the WSJ's Veronica Dagher, how to navigate your career amid the coronavirus crisis or rebuild it if you've already lost your job. Have a question about your personal finances that you'd like answered on the show? Text or call-in to our Secrets hotline at (314)-200-5947. You may be featured on one of our podcasts. Google Analytics and Excel Ninja were resources mentioned on the show.
Published 04/01/20
Karol Ward, a therapist and confidence coach, explains to WSJ's Veronica Dagher how to deal with the current situation. Have a question about managing your career or want to share your strategy for work success during this time? Text or call-in a message to our Secrets hotline at (314) 200-5947. You may be featured on one of our podcasts. For further support, contact your company's employee assistance program. Calm and Headspace were meditation apps mentioned on the show. The National...
Published 03/26/20
In this encore episode, Wendy Nguyen, Instagram star and founder of Wendy's Lookbook, tells WSJ's Veronica Dagher how trauma helped fuel her success as a social-media influencer and CBD entrepreneur.
Published 03/19/20
Emily Ramshaw, former Texas Tribune editor-in-chief and co-founder of The 19th* talks to WSJ's Veronica Dagher about the challenges of launching a nonprofit media company and how covering women and politics could change the national conversation.
Published 03/04/20
Toni Ko, founder of NYX Cosmetics and serial entrepreneur, speaks with WSJ's Veronica Dagher about the business lessons she learned from her Korean parents, the lack of glamour in entrepreneurship, and the surprise disappointment of a well-earned early retirement.
Published 02/26/20
Best-selling cookbook author and restaurateur Lidia Bastianich tells the WSJ's Veronica Dagher how she created her global food empire, thrived in a male-dominated industry and what she's doing to make commercial kitchens safer for women.
Published 02/19/20
Best-selling Chilean-American author Isabel Allende speaks with the WSJ's Veronica Dagher about her new book, "A Long Petal of the Sea," a novel that tackles immigration, how she coped with enormous tragedy and why she's excited about aging.
Published 02/12/20
Former supermodel turned business mogul Kathy Ireland speaks with WSJ's Veronica Dagher about her new book, "Fashion Jungle," a novel about sexual harassment in the fashion industry, how she's maintained her brand identity despite an expansive empire and how to turn rejection and negative feedback into a career boost.
Published 02/05/20
Maeve DuVally, a managing director at Goldman Sachs, tells WSJ's Veronica Dagher how she transitioned while working at a major financial firm and how she found her authentic self.
Published 01/29/20
Shine app co-founders, Naomi Hirabayshi and Marah Lidey, tell WSJ's Veronica Dagher how as two young, female tech founders and women of color what it's like to start a company with a friend, raise venture capital funding and change the conversation about mental health.
Published 01/22/20
In this encore episode, Jen Sincero, author of the 'You are a Badass' book series, tells the WSJ's Veronica Dagher how to get out of your own way and achieve your goals.
Published 12/25/19
Career coaches Marianne Ruggiero and Rita Kakati Shah tell the WSJ's Veronica Dagher how to benchmark your career success, land a sponsor and get paid what you're worth.
Published 12/18/19
Therese Tucker, founder and chief executive of software company BlackLine Inc., explains to WSJ's Veronica Dagher how her gender shaped her career and why she chose to start a technology company.
Published 12/11/19
In a special panel discussion, three personal finance experts -- Stacy Tisdale, Erin Lowry and Jill Schlesinger -- join the Wall Street Journal's Veronica Dagher to discuss how they've coped with different types of debt and give tips on how to get out.
Published 12/04/19
Carol Lavin Bernick, the former executive chairman of Alberto-Culver, speaks to the WSJ's Veronica Dagher about taking over her family's business, earning the respect of her peers and instilling a work ethic in her children.
Published 11/27/19
In a special panel discussion, four African-American executives and entrepreneurs, Jennefer Witter, Ebony Reed, Minda Harts and Arielle Patrick join the Wall Street Journal's Veronica Dagher to discuss the challenges they've faced in the workplace, how they've overcome these obstacles and share their tips for success.
Published 11/20/19
Marianne Harrison tells WSJ's Veronica Dagher how she became the first female chief executive of John Hancock, one of the largest life insurers in the United States, how she landed a big pay raise and how she's increasing diversity at her company.
Published 11/13/19
Frida Polli, co-founder and chief executive of Pymetrics, a company that uses artificial intelligence and behavioral neuroscience to help reduce bias in hiring, tells the Wall Street Journal's Veronica Dagher about the obstacles she's overcome as a female technology entrepreneur and how working single mothers can succeed.
Published 11/06/19
Former New York Road Runners CEO and New York City Marathon race director Mary Wittenberg tells the Wall Street Journal's Veronica Dagher about inspiring women to embrace health and fitness, as well as her new passion for the EF Education First pro cycling organization.
Published 10/30/19
Liesel Pritzker Simmons is philanthropist and Co-Founder of Blue Haven Initiative, a family office that invests for profit and with a purpose. She tells the Wall Street Journal's Veronica Dagher why every investment has an impact, and how we can create positive change through investing.
Published 10/23/19
Deirdre Quinn, CEO of Lafayette 148 New York, tells the Wall Street Journal's Veronica Dagher how a life-long love of fashion inspired her to forge ahead in creating her own global brand.
Published 10/16/19
Deborah Norville is an award winning television anchor, Viacom board member, and the host of Inside Edition. She tells the Wall Street Journal's Veronica Dagher the key lessons she's learned from career setbacks, and what motivates her to stay in the game.
Published 10/09/19
Miko Branch, CEO of popular haircare line, Miss Jessie's, tells the Wall Street Journal's Veronica Dagher how she built a successful business from the ground up and became a pioneer in the natural hair care industry.
Published 10/03/19