Reshma makes a big announcement about the podcast and her future with Girls Who Code before jumping into a powerful interview with Marisa Renee Lee about grief. They discuss how privilege plays into who is given space to grieve, letting go of trying to grieve the "right" way, and how to find joy and love while in the midst of grieving. You can continue to follow Reshma's bravery journey on Twitter and Instagram @ReshmaSaujani. Follow Marisa on Twitter : https://bit.ly/3qn4IIk Follow Marisa on In...
Mar 09, 2021•32 min•Season 6Ep. 5
Dr. C. Nicole Mason, president and CEO of the Institute for Women's Policy Research (IWPR), joins Reshma to discuss the crisis women are facing in the workplace as a result of the pandemic, the potential of solutions like the Marshall Plan for Moms, and why now is the moment to be bold and ask for more. Sign the letter to support the Marshall Plan for Moms: https://www.marshallplanformoms.com/ Follow Dr. Mason on Twitter: https://bit.ly/3pCwOyY Follow IWPR on Twitter: https://bit.ly/3siZs9W Foll...
Feb 23, 2021•24 min•Season 6Ep. 4
Reshma sits down with Dee Poku (CEO and founder of the WIE Suite) and Eve Rodsky (author of the NYTimes Bestseller Fair Play ) to discuss the need for a Marshall Plan for Moms and why they're calling on the Biden administration to create a task force to address the economic crisis moms are facing during the COVID-19 crises. Sign the letter to support the Marshall Plan for Moms: https://www.marshallplanformoms.com/ The WIE Suite: https://www.thewiesuite.com/ Fair Play: https://www.fairplaylife.co...
Feb 09, 2021•41 min•Season 6Ep. 3
Reshma sits down with Michelle Poler, author of Hello Fears: Crush Your Comfort Zone and Become Who You're Meant to Be. They discuss how Michelle went from being scared of everything to doing 100 things that scared her, generational fear, what bravery actually means, and why we should start thinking about what's the best that can happen instead of what's the worst. You can follow Reshma on Twitter and Instagram @ReshmaSaujani or join the Brave, Not Perfect Facebook group: https://bit.ly/2t5p41l ...
Jan 26, 2021•28 min•Season 6Ep. 2
The new year is a perfect time to get your finances in order. Reshma sits down with Tonya Rapley of MyFabFinance to get advice on how to start that process and what to prioritize. Tonya shares her money journey and how she got her finances uncontrol, gives insight about setting goals with different levels of income and stability in mind, and talks about the importance of accepting imperfection to start her own business. Donate to BLM: https://blacklivesmatter.com/ Donate to bail funds across the...
Jan 12, 2021•27 min•Season 6Ep. 1
To close out the year, Reshma sits down with Banu Guler, the founder of the popular Co-Star app that uses artificial intelligence to create personalized horoscopes. The two discuss how Banu found the bravery to start Co-Star, whether astrology is really more popular today than it used to be, using astrology as self care, and sharing a star sign. You can follow Reshma on Twitter and Instagram @ReshmaSaujani or join the Brave, Not Perfect Facebook group: https://bit.ly/2t5p41l . Check out Co-Star:...
Dec 29, 2020•25 min•Season 5Ep. 28
Girls Who Code recently partnered with the If/Then Initiative of Lyda Hill Philanthropies to break the internet and show the world what the web would look like if it weren't for the contributions of women. In today's episode, Reshma sits down with Nicole Small, founder of the If/Then Initiative and CEO of Lyda Hill Philanthropies, to discuss this important campaign and how Nicole learned to be brave, not perfect. You can follow Reshma on Twitter and Instagram @ReshmaSaujani or join the Brave, No...
Dec 15, 2020•27 min•Season 5Ep. 27
Reshma sits down with Mellody Hobson, co-CEO of Ariel investments and a powerful leader in the financial sector. The two discuss the importance of teaching financial literacy to young people, the myth of meritocracy and how difficult situations can build resilience. You can follow Reshma on Twitter and Instagram @ReshmaSaujani or join the Brave, Not Perfect Facebook group: https://bit.ly/2t5p41l . Follow Mellody on Twitter: https://bit.ly/2Ju5zqS Follow Mellody on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3lkdG...
Dec 01, 2020•27 min•Season 5Ep. 26
Reshma sits down with Indra Nooyi, former CEO of PepsiCo and one of the few women of color to lead a Fortune 100 company to discuss sisterhood, the challenges of being a woman of color at the top, and how she succeeded in the corporate world. You can follow Reshma on Twitter and Instagram @ReshmaSaujani or join the Brave, Not Perfect Facebook group: https://bit.ly/2t5p41l Follow Indra on Twitter: https://bit.ly/38Nba6h Follow Indra on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3kDet2j...
Nov 17, 2020•25 min•Season 5Ep. 24
Reshma sits down with activist and actor Yara Shahidi, who stars in series Black-ish and Grown-ish, to discuss the importance of civic engagement, being open to challenging your understanding of the world, and why taking care of yourself is vital for having the strength to change the world. You can follow Reshma on Twitter and Instagram @ReshmaSaujani or join the Brave, Not Perfect Facebook group: https://bit.ly/2t5p41l Follow Yara on Twitter: https://bit.ly/3ej2plb Follow Yara on Instagram: htt...
Nov 03, 2020•31 min•Season 5Ep. 23
What can we learn about bravery from young people? Turns out a whole lot. Reshma sits down with former Secretary of Education and CEO of The Education Trust John King Jr. to discuss the moral clarity of youth, the need to rethink how we teach American History, and how education leaders need to demand equitable education during the pandemic. You can follow Reshma on Twitter and Instagram @ReshmaSaujani or join the Brave, Not Perfect Facebook group: https://bit.ly/2t5p41l Learn more about the Educ...
Oct 20, 2020•35 min•Season 5Ep. 22
How can we use bravery to strengthen our friendships? Reshma sits down with Ann Friendman, co-author of Big Friendship: How We Keep Each Other Close , for a discussion about deepening our friendships, maintaining and making new connections during COVID times, and going into business with your friends. Girls Who Code is currently celebrating Day of The Girl through its yearly Sisterhood campaign. You can find out about exciting virtual events and learn about how to get involved at apple.co/gwc . ...
Oct 06, 2020•38 min•Season 5Ep. 21
NASA Astronaut Christina Koch has an inspiring conversation with Reshma about how to avoid being held back by fear, the challenges and wonders of going to space, and the importance of sisterhood. Plus, Reshma interviews Jenna Arnold, an organizer of the National Women's March about her new book: Raising Our Hands: How White Women Can Stop Avoiding Hard Conversations, Start Accepting Responsibility, and Find Our Place on the New Frontlines. Follow Christina on Twitter: https://bit.ly/3chKGcI Foll...
Sep 22, 2020•43 min•Season 5Ep. 20
Soledad O’Brien joins Reshma for a dynamic conversation about asking for the things you need, navigating fraught workplace dynamics, and how to bounce back after a disappointing setback. This conversation is part of a speaker series for the Girl Who Code Summer Immersion Program. You can follow Reshma on Twitter and Instagram @ReshmaSaujani or join the Brave, Not Perfect Facebook group: https://bit.ly/2t5p41l Follow Soledad on Twitter: https://bit.ly/32O4Jvl Follow Soledad on Instagram: https://...
Sep 08, 2020•30 min•Season 5Ep. 19
Reshma sits down with her mentor, former Secretary of State and Democratic nominee Hillary Rodham Clinton to discuss her career, what she's learned along the way, and give advice to other ambitious women. This conversation is part of a speaker series for the Girl Who Code Summer Immersion Program. You can follow Reshma on Twitter and Instagram @ReshmaSaujani or join the Brave, Not Perfect Facebook group: https://bit.ly/2t5p41l Follow HRC on Twitter: https://bit.ly/3hjxnKG Follow HRC on Instagram...
Aug 25, 2020•36 min•Season 5Ep. 18
On this week's episode, Reshma sits down with Dr. Jill Biden to talk about the challenges of virtual education, the teachers she admires going above and beyond for their students during the pandemic, and how much she loves the one-of-a-kind community you find in a classroom. This conversation is part of a speaker series for the Girl Who Code Summer Immersion Program. You can follow Reshma on twitter and instagram @ReshmaSaujani or join the Brave, Not Perfect Facebook group: https://bit.ly/2t5p41...
Aug 11, 2020•27 min•Season 5Ep. 17
It would be harder to be brave without the pioneers who came before and created more space for us to thrive. Reshma sits down with one such pioneer, Dr. Robbie Melton, to learn about her work with Apple to bring more coding and creativity resources to Historically Black Colleges and Universities, her passion for empowering young people to shape their world, and the barriers she faced as a Black woman in her career. Learn more about the work Dr. Melton's doing with Apple: https://apple.co/2P2IOd4...
Jul 28, 2020•27 min•Season 5Ep. 16
It's hard to let go of perfection at this time where it often feels like we have little control over our lives, but being kind to yourself is even more important during these difficult times. This week, Reshma sits down with Melinda Gates of the Gates Foundation for a conversation about being brave during a pandemic, diversity in tech, and standing up for increased access to birth control. This conversation is part of a speaker series for the Girl Who Code Summer Immersion Program. You can follo...
Jul 14, 2020•25 min•Season 5Ep. 15
Brave, Not Perfect is sharing an episode from Inflection Point with Lauren Schiller this week highlighting a young climate activist fighting to save our planet. Isha Clarke is an activist with Youth vs Apocalypse . You may know her from a viral video where she asked Senator Dianne Feinstein to move the Green New Deal forward; she helped organize the youth Climate Strike in San Francisco that attracted 30,000 students, during the international "week of action" when Greta Thurnberg sailed to Ameri...
Jul 07, 2020•35 min•Season 5Ep. 14
We can all rise higher by lifting each other up and developing relationships where we invest in and support one another. This week, Reshma talks with Bozoma Saint John about the importance of sisterhood. The two discuss important moments when sisterhood supported them, how the values of sisterhood are being used to signal boost the voices of Black women during this critical moment, and making space for themselves as women of color. This conversation is part of a speaker series for the Girl Who C...
Jun 30, 2020•40 min•Season 5Ep. 13
What does it mean to be an anti-racist parent? And what can we do to teach our kids to commit to the fight against systematic racism? Reshma sits down with activist and fashion entrepreneur Tabitha St. Bernard-Jacobs to talk about committing to bringing anti-racist practices into our homes and teaching them to the next generation. Support the Black Lives Matter movement: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/ , https://blacklivesmatter.com/ Tabitha's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tabithastb ...
Jun 16, 2020•36 min•Season 5Ep. 12
Loving ourselves when the world tells us to hate so many parts of ourselves is a radical act. In this episode, Reshma sits down with writer and disability advocate Keah Brown to discuss her journey to falling in love with herself. Keah, author of The Pretty One: On Life, Pop Culture, Disability, and Other Reasons to Fall in Love with Me , opens up about creating the #DisabledAndCute hashtag, learning to love parts of herself through pop culture, and being a bi icon. The Pretty One: https://keahb...
Jun 02, 2020•32 min•Season 5Ep. 11
It's time to let go of shame and put yourself first. In this episode, Reshma sits down with actor and activist Jameela Jamil for a conversation about the movement against shame, setting boundaries to protect yourself, and the power of sharing your story with the world. Content Notice: In this episode Jameela mentions recovering from an eating disorder and attempting suicide. For support, you can call the National Eating Disorders Association Helping at (800) 931-2237 Monday-Thursday from 11AM to...
May 19, 2020•31 min•Season 5Ep. 10
Vote for Brave, Not Perfect in The Webby Awards! bit.ly/BNPWEBBYS In this episode, Reshma has a conversation with Rabbi Danya Ruttenberg about what it means to be a spiritual leader on the internet, what poop has to do with faith, and fighting back against sexism that's entrenched in so many religious traditions. : Plus, Reshma answers the questions you've been sending in at the end of the show. You can tell Reshma your Brave, Not Perfect story or ask her a question by calling 347-76-BRAVE or se...
May 05, 2020•34 min•Season 5Ep. 9
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May 01, 2020•51 sec•Season 5Ep. 9
Reshma has an honest conversation about brave and innovative leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic with Dr. Tarika Barrett, Chief Operating Officer of Girls Who Code. How does the organization support girls during the crisis? Why is virtual learning far from an ideal solution? How is the organization showing bravery and adapting in this crisis? Plus, Reshma talks to GWC alumni KaYesu Machayo about running a Girls Who Code College Loop—a club for college girls interested in computer science. Th...
Apr 21, 2020•37 min•Season 5Ep. 8
Reshma sits down with one of her personal heroes, Cecile Richards, for a compelling conversation about women's political power in this episode of Brave, Not Perfect. Cecile opens up about the bravery of stepping down as head of Planned Parenthood, co-founding Supermajority to empower women, and making lasting change in a system that was set up to keep women out. The pair also discuss the power women have in the upcoming 2020 elections, finding joy through changing the world, and self-care. Plus,...
Apr 07, 2020•41 min•Season 5Ep. 7
On this week’s episode, Reshma sits down with comedian Cameron Esposito to talk bravery and relationships. They confront staying true to who you are, where embarrassment really comes from, and the challenges of marginalized relationships. Plus, Reshma answers the questions you've been sending in at the end of the show. You can tell Reshma your Brave, Not Perfect story or ask her a question by calling 347-76-BRAVE or sending an email to bravenotperfect@girlswhocode.com . Plus, you can follow her ...
Mar 24, 2020•40 min•Season 5Ep. 6
Are you ready to get brave about your fitness and health? Reshma gets real with Jessamyn Stanley, a body-positivity advocate and yoga teacher. They discuss yoga, cultural appropriation, why body positivity isn't enough, and overcoming shame about their bodies. Plus, Reshma answers the questions you've been sending in at the end of the show. You can tell Reshma your Brave, Not Perfect story or ask her a question by calling 347-76-BRAVE or sending an email to bravenotperfect@girlswhocode.com . Plu...
Mar 10, 2020•30 min•Season 5Ep. 5
Have you been putting off taking care of your mental health? Then Reshma wants you to get brave and do something to change that. This week, she has a heart to heart with the one and only Karine Jean-Pierre, author of the new book Moving Forward . Karine opens up about her own struggles with mental health, how she found the support she needed, and how being an immigrant affected that journey. (If you or a loved one needs support, you can reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-...
Feb 25, 2020•33 min•Season 5Ep. 4
