Introducing Wonder Media Network’s first true crime show, I Was Never There. Thirty-four years ago, Marsha “Mudd” Ferber vanished without a trace from Morgantown, WV. Mother-daughter duo Karen and Jamie Zelermyer are going back to the land to figure out what the hell happened. Named a 2022 Tribeca Film Festival official selection for audio storytelling, I Was Never There is as much true crime show as it is an ode to Appalachian countercultural movements of the 1970s and 1980s. Listen wherever yo...
Jun 09, 2022•28 min
After working at and then leaving several jobs, Kenya Williams was feeling undervalued in the corporate world. She tried a short stint as an entrepreneur before realizing that she liked the corporate world– she just needed to make some adjustments. On this week’s episode, Kenya shares the importance of managing expectations, asking for what you need, setting boundaries, and not taking things too personally. 1:19 Kenya’s ambidexterity 2:09 How she got into her current career 3:26 Burnout in corpo...
May 30, 2022•28 min•Season 2Ep. 22
From music major to stock picker to CEO - Whitney Johnson has had quite the unconventional career path. But with a combination of self-advocacy and fearlessness, Whitney has become a successful author, business leader, and executive coach. In this week’s episode, she explains her method for starting new projects and how to approach those uncomfortable moments in your career. 1:24 - Whitney’s transition from music major to stock picker 3:14 - Advice for people making a major career change 6:40 - ...
May 23, 2022•29 min•Season 2Ep. 21
When she was growing up, Jayshree Seth wasn’t sure science was for her - now, with 70+ patents under her belt, she’s more certain. Over the course of her career, Jayshree climbed the ranks at 3M to become a Corporate Scientist, and in 2018 became the company’s Chief Science Advocate. In today’s episode, Jayshree talks about why she loves science, and how she solves big problems by finding the context. 1:30 - Jayshree’s forray into music production, and trying new things 3:30 - Jayshree’s work as...
May 16, 2022•26 min•Season 2Ep. 20
At the beginning of her career, Michele Promaulayko’s plan was to climb the ranks of the magazine industry and secure a corner office. But as the industry shifted, so did her plans. Now, Michele is a multi-hyphenate - author, podcast host, and editorial director - who has found the value in building her own brand. This episode, she shares advice on how we can all work to build our brands, along with other lessons she’s learned along her career journey. 1:13 - Michele’s experience with an energy ...
May 09, 2022•24 min•Season 2Ep. 18
Jen Dudeck didn’t set her sights on being the Chief People Officer of a global software company when she first started her career. But when an opportunity presented itself, Jen took a leap of faith and didn’t look back. In this week’s episode, Jen details how following her instincts, recognizing the need for balance in her life, and most importantly leaning into what makes her unique led to her success today. 1:40 - How Jen finds balance 5:58 - Jen’s career humbling moment 7:52 - How Jen became ...
May 02, 2022•28 min•Season 2Ep. 19
In this week’s episode, Diana talks with Kate Robinson about the importance of not only knowing the value you offer but also tracking it. Kate has incorporated this practice of documenting her value into her professional habits for growth, and she explains how it’s benefitted her professionally and personally. This practice in addition to her fearless approach to life has undoubtedly contributed to her success. 1:15 - Why Kate got her motorcycle license 2:40 - Kate’s most memorable professional ...
Apr 25, 2022•32 min•Season 2Ep. 17
Noelle Kim has worked in a variety of industries - from food to tech. But no matter where she's worked, she’s gotten ahead by delivering an incredible first impression. This episode, she gives her advice on how we can all get better at first impressions, how to build trust with your team, and what her various career pivots have taught her. 1:15 - How Noelle got a meat exporters license 2:25 - How Noelle started her career 4:30 - Noelle’s pivot into technology 6:40 - The importance of building tr...
Apr 18, 2022•26 min•Season 2Ep. 16
When Francoise Brougher took the job as the first COO of Pinterest, she never could’ve guessed that it would end in termination and a gender discrimination lawsuit. This week, Francoise shares the details of her time at Pinterest, how she climbed the corporate ladder at Google, and what intentional reflection can do for your career. 2:45 - Francoise’s termination from Pinterest 4:34 - How to operate in toxic work environments 8:11 - How to give constructive feedback 11:40 - Francoise’s experienc...
Apr 11, 2022•27 min•Season 2Ep. 15
This week, we’re joined by Melanie Bell-Mayeda, the Head of Strategy and Operations, Insights and Innovation at Google. Melanie shares how zooming out and thinking about the bigger picture has helped her maneuver through challenges, how she approaches ‘designing’ her career, and how returning to dance has improved her professional life. 1:14 - How Melanie’s love of dancing translates to her professional life 2:36 - How Melanie handles professional challenges by zooming out 5:22 - Melanie’s decis...
Apr 04, 2022•26 min•Season 2Ep. 14
To conclude our Women’s History Month series, we are joined by Jane Garvey, the first woman to serve as the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration. Jane is no stranger to being the first and because of that, she has never shied away from an opportunity. In this episode, Jane discusses the power of curiosity and flexibility and what that tragic day of September 11, 2001, looked like from the inside. 3:10 - Transition from teacher to head of the highway department 4:57 - Jane’s empha...
Mar 28, 2022•28 min•Season 2Ep. 13
This Women’s History Month, we’re spotlighting who were the first to do something big in their organization. This week, we’re joined by Sunayna Tuteja - the first ever Chief Innovation Officer at the Federal Reserve. Sunayna talks about how she handles setbacks, her approach to innovation, and her love of flying. 2:16 - Sunayna’s pivot from pilot to banker 5:27 - How she mastered public speaking 7:32 - Sunayna’s ‘recover with flair’ philosophy 11:44 - Her approach to innovation at the Federal Re...
Mar 21, 2022•27 min•Season 2Ep. 12
To continue our Women’s History Month series, this week we’re joined by Marie Watkins, the first female infantry commander in Missouri. Unlike many of us, Marie has always known what her dream job is. But the role didn’t exist for her. In this episode, Marie walks us through her rise to infantry commander despite many roadblocks and how important it is to use your voice to be an advocate for yourself. 2:50 - How Marie reconnected with her high school sweetheart 4:17 - Why she chose infantry 7:27...
Mar 14, 2022•28 min•Season 2Ep. 11
Happy Women’s History Month! This month, we’re spotlighting women who were the first to do something big in their organization. This week’s guest, Gillian Power, was the first person in her law firm to come out as a transgender woman. In this episode, Gillian shares the lessons she’s learnt while climbing the corporate ladder - including the importance of building an ‘army’ of supportive people, how she positions herself as an innovator in her firm, and how she found the courage to come out at w...
Mar 07, 2022•26 min•Season 2Ep. 10
As a former collegiate athlete and consultant, Lexi Bohonnon hasn’t always valued the importance of sleep. Now at the executive level, Lexi emphasizes sleep as a crucial part of professional growth. But growth doesn’t come easy when you don’t have a plan. With a degree in philosophy and sociology, Lexi's career track wasn’t so clear cut. So how did she become the Executive Vice President at a global AI search company? In this conversation, Lexi and Diana discuss career advancement through the “l...
Feb 28, 2022•30 min•Season 2Ep. 9
Alicia LeBeouf’s career trajectory looks a little bit different than most. Why? She takes risks, thinks strategically, and jumps on the hard assignments. Whether it’s moving from North Carolina to Minnesota in the middle of winter to work at Target, moving laterally from corporate to retail, or switching things up again and working at Meta, she has learned what moves will bring her the skills she’s looking for. This episode, Diana and Alicia talk about that career strategy, receiving tough feedb...
Feb 21, 2022•35 min•Season 2Ep. 8
Nicole Presperin always thought she was destined to be a CFO. But after not getting a big promotion, she reevaluated, and ended up pivoting into a business-facing role. In this episode, Nicole shares what she’s learned along the way - like the importance of taking stock of what matters in your life, and her realization that everyone has power, regardless of their title. 02:22 - Nicole’s experience switching career trajectories - what strategies can we use to bring us closer to our long term goal...
Feb 14, 2022•32 min•Season 2Ep. 7
Lisa Kolodny Johnson’s career has had its ups and downs. She was laid off during her maternity leave at one company. At another, she realized her workplace was abusive. These experiences helped her learn what feedback and experiences to take to heart, and what to leave behind. This episode, Diana and Lisa talk about how to figure out when feedback is useful and why women should start seeing themselves as the breadwinners. 02:10 - Lisa’s experience getting laid off. What did she do, and what shou...
Feb 07, 2022•33 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Vicki Lin doesn’t believe in New Year’s Resolutions, because she doesn’t believe that tactical goals - like saying you’ll run five times a week, or have an empty inbox by the end of each day - actually lead to transformative change. Instead, she runs experiments. In this episode, Vicki and Diana discuss what that looks like - plus, her tips on how to be a stellar manager, and the importance of separating your worth from your job title. Hi, I’m Diana Kander and like you, I feel the call to grow. ...
Jan 31, 2022•26 min•Season 2Ep. 5
We’ve heard about the antibodies in our body, but what about the antibodies in our lives - like the people who don’t think our ideas are worth following? Or old habits that hold us back from our goals? This week, Marie Rosecrans breaks down how she prepares for the detractors in her own life, how a bad case of stress-induced shingles caused her to reevaluate her priorities, and what being a working mom means to her. It’s an episode full of - as Marie’s teenagers might say - facts. Hi, I’m Diana ...
Jan 24, 2022•32 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Sara Fay kicks off this week’s episode with her advice on how to succeed when you’re often the youngest and the only woman in the room. She tells us her tips and tricks for how to become comfortable with public speaking and what it can do for your career. Join us as Sara shares what you can do to maintain a balanced life in a world of hustle culture! Hi, I’m Diana Kander and like you, I feel the call to grow. I'm a midwestern mom of two, balancing a career as a keynote speaker, and trying to lea...
Jan 17, 2022•24 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Hi! I’m Diana Kander and like you, I feel the call to grow. I'm a midwestern mom of two balancing a career as a keynote speaker, and trying to leave the world a little bit better than I found it. Each week on The Growth League, I seek out the most remarkable women leaders and uncover their rules for growth. Whether you’re trying to get better at your presentation skills, get that next promotion or even do your first pull-up, each episode will provide you with a New Rule for Growth to supercharge...
Jan 10, 2022•29 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Hi! I’m Diana Kander and like you, I feel the call to grow. I'm a midwestern mom of two balancing a career as a keynote speaker, and trying to leave the world a little bit better than I found it. Each week on The Growth League, I seek out the most remarkable women leaders and uncover their rules for growth. Whether you’re trying to get better at your presentation skills, get that next promotion or even do your first pull-up, each episode will provide you with a New Rule for Growth to supercharge...
Jan 03, 2022•25 min•Season 2Ep. 1
From Wonder Media Network, The Growth League is a podcast and community of extraordinary women looking to learn and grow from one another. In this show, we share a behind-the-scenes look into the lives of successful executives to learn about the habits, tools, and rules they use to never stop growing. Join the Growth League every Monday starting January 3. The Growth League is more than just a podcast. It’s a community. To join this incredible community, subscribe to our newsletter and join our ...
Dec 13, 2021•2 min
It's been 35 years since the launch of New Coke and we're still talking about it. What has been labeled one of the greatest product failures in corporate history, has actually been grossly mislabeled. It's actually the greatest story of a corporate pivot that I've ever heard. Within 12 days of launch, the company shifted gears and within 77 days they were able to introduce coke classic and create a significant boost to sales. The sales boost was so high that some people at the time even speculat...
Dec 16, 2020•50 min•Season 1Ep. 42
In this episode, we talk with Guy Winch about his amazing book, Emotional First Aid: Healing Rejection, Guilt, Failure, and Other Everyday Hurts . Guy has a surprisingly helpful message for professionals looking to become more resilient, build self-esteem, and let go of a setback. Guy Winch, Ph.D., is a licensed psychologist, author, and keynote speaker whose books have been translated into twenty-six languages. His TED Talks have been viewed over 25 million times and one of them is rated among ...
Dec 09, 2020•34 min•Season 1Ep. 41
In the early 1980s Atari owned 80% of the video game market and accounted for 70% of the profits of its parent company Warner Communications. By 1983, they had racked up over half a billion dollars ($536 million) in losses, and by the end of 1984 Warner had sold the company. To answer the question of what happened, I spoke to John Hagel who served as senior vice president of strategy at Atari and was there right at this pivotal moment when they peaked and quickly went out of business. In additio...
Dec 01, 2020•35 min•Season 1Ep. 40
The Fire Phone is widely regarded as one of Amazon’s biggest failures. The phone sold what industry experts estimated to be 35,000 units in its first 25 days and they reportedly wrote off $170 million loss due to the phone’s failure in its first year. This episode is an interview with Ian Freed, the product owner of the fire phone, who took it from inception to product launch. At Amazon, Ian was a Vice President and served as Technology Adviser to Amazon founder and CEO Jeff Bezos from 2004-2005...
Nov 24, 2020•50 min•Season 1Ep. 39
In 2007 Nokia had 50% of the world’s cell phone market. The cover of Forbes magazine in November of 2007 read – Nokia – 1 Billion Customers – Can Anyone Catch the Cell Phone King? And in less than six years Nokia’s cell phone division tanked so quickly that they stopped selling cell phones and sold the division to Microsoft. Six years! It was one of the fastest collapses in corporate history. Thanks to the research of two business professors, Timo Vuori and Quy Huy, we know that it was fear at N...
Nov 17, 2020•47 min•Season 1Ep. 38
Annie Duke is an author, corporate speaker, and consultant in the decision-making space. Today we discuss Annie’s latest book, How to Decide: Simple Tools for Making Better Choices . As a former professional poker player, Annie won more than $4 million in tournament poker before retiring from the game in 2012. Prior to becoming a professional player, Annie was awarded a National Science Foundation Fellowship to study Cognitive Psychology at the University of Pennsylvania. Annie is also the co-fo...
Nov 10, 2020•53 min•Season 1Ep. 37
