WIN/WIN: Women in Innovation

#136 Henley Vazquez | Co-Founder @ Fora

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 19:04:22 GMT

In this episode of Win/Win: Women in Innovation, Zoia Kozakov sits down with Henley Vazquez, co-founder of Fora, to unpack how she’s reimagining the travel advisor industry through technology, training, and community. Henley shares how Fora is lowering barriers to entry, empowering a new generation of travel entrepreneurs—most of them women—and using thoughtful innovation to modernize an industry long overdue for change.

Listen for advice on:

Why innovation doesn’t always mean reinventing the wheel
Lowering barriers to create stronger ecosystems
Community beats competition - collaboration, shared learning, and trust are core to scaling a platform
Human expertise matters more in the age of AI

Learn more:

Zoia Kozakov (Host): http://www.linkedin.com/in/zoia
Henley Vazquez (Guest): https://www.linkedin.com/in/deedunne/
Women in Innovation: http://www.womenininnovation.co
Audio Editor: Samantha Gattsek

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#135 Dee Dunne | Sr. Director, Global Lifecycle Marketing & Operations at Intuit Mailchimp

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 11:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Dee Dunne shares her extensive experience in lifecycle marketing, discussing her journey from PayPal to Mailchimp, where she is currently Sr. Director, Global Lifecycle Marketing & Operations. She emphasizes the importance of understanding customer behavior, the challenges of event marketing, and the complexities of measuring ROI. Dee also delves into the role of innovation in marketing, particularly in the context of AI, and reflects on the dynamics of gender in her career. The conversation highlights the evolving landscape of marketing and the future possibilities driven by technology and strategic thinking.

Listen for advice on:

Integrating innovation into daily operations vs. having it exist as a silo
Taking a multifaceted approach to measuring ROI for events
Why marketing is the middle point between people and data
The impact of rapid technological advancements on marketing

Learn more:

Zoia Kozakov (Host): http://www.linkedin.com/in/zoia
Dee Dunne (Guest): https://www.linkedin.com/in/deedunne/
Women in Innovation: http://www.womenininnovation.co
Audio Editor: Samantha Gattsek

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#134 Joanna Strober | Founder & CEO @ Midi Health

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 11:00:00 GMT

In this episode, we are joined by Joanna Strober, CEO and co-founder of Midi Health. Joanna’s career spans venture capital, entrepreneurship, and now category-defining innovation in women’s midlife care. We explore how her own experience navigating perimenopause sparked the idea for Midi, and how she transformed a small pilot into one of the fastest-growing women’s health platforms. Joanna opens up about the realities of fundraising in an underestimated category, the emotional resilience required to lead through “no’s,” and why starting a company in your fifties can be a strategic advantage.

Listen for insights on:

The advantage of pursuing innovation through addressing personal pain points
How to accept a fundraising ‘no’ as a data point, not an identity
The superpower of starting a company later in life/career

Learn more:

Zoia Kozakov (Host): http://www.linkedin.com/in/zoia
Joanna Strober (Guest): https://www.linkedin.com/in/joannastrober/
Women in Innovation: http://www.womenininnovation.co
Audio Editor: Samantha Gattsek

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#133 Marissa (Steinmetz) Israel | Head of Digital Product, eCommerce @ Coterie

Thu, 18 Sep 2025 12:10:44 GMT

In this episode, host Zoia Kozakov sits down with Marissa Steinmetz, Head of Digital Product, eCommerce at Coterie. With over a decade of experience spanning industries from luxury fashion to liquor and now baby care, Marissa shares how she’s built a career on adaptability, empathy, and innovation. She reflects on leading through ambiguity while designing digital experiences that truly make parents’ lives easier.

Listen for insights on:

Pivoting product skills across luxury, liquor, beauty, and now baby care
What “wartime innovation” really looks like in a fast-scaling startup
Building empathy for customers—even when you’re not (yet) the end user
Leading through uncertainty and crisis with resilience and clarity

Learn more:

Zoia Kozakov (Host): http://www.linkedin.com/in/zoia
Marissa Steinmetz Israel (Guest): https://www.linkedin.com/in/marissa-steinmetz-israel-1b101511/
Women in Innovation: http://www.womenininnovation.co
Audio Editor: Samantha Gattsek

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#132 Catherine McCourt | Global Technology Consulting Leader @ EY

Thu, 04 Sep 2025 09:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Catherine Ann McCourt, Global Technology Consulting Leader at EY, reflects on her 25+ years in consulting and her journey from Partner to global leadership. She shares how mindset, self-belief, and continuous learning are essential for thriving in fast-changing technology environments, while also addressing innovation blockers like fear of change, siloed cultures, and legacy systems. Catherine discusses overcoming imposter syndrome at the senior level, the role of mentorship and “finding your tribe,” and why diverse, inclusive teams are key to driving transformation and long-term business success.

Listen for advice on:

How to set new milestones after hitting big career goals
Why mindset and confidence matter more than hard skills
Strategies for breaking through common innovation blockers
The power of inclusion and “finding your tribe”

Learn more:

Zoia Kozakov (Host): http://www.linkedin.com/in/zoia
Catherine McCourt (Guest): https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherinemccourt/
Women in Innovation: http://www.womenininnovation.co

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#131 Ariba Jahan | Head of Transformation, North America @ Anomaly

Mon, 11 Aug 2025 14:15:12 GMT

In this episode, Ariba Jahan, Head of Transformation for North America at Anomaly, shares her journey from studying biomechanical engineering and attending medical school to leading innovation and transformation across nonprofit, startup, and agency environments. She opens up about embracing a multi-hyphenated career, navigating ambiguity with confidence, and redefining what it means to “have it all” as a mother, immigrant, and woman of color. Ariba also explores the intersection of innovation and transformation, how to bring others along on the journey, and the importance of anticipating unintended consequences in emerging technologies like AI.

Listen for advice on:

Building clarity and buy-in for innovation and transformation roles
Nurturing a culture of experimentation and co-creation
Sustaining confidence while navigating uncertainty
Identifying and addressing biases in product and service design

Learn more:

Zoia Kozakov (Host): http://www.linkedin.com/in/zoia
Ariba Jahan (Guest): https://www.linkedin.com/in/aribajahan/
Ariba's podcast - Unmissables: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unmissables-with-ariba-jahan/id1707384312
Women in Innovation: http://www.womenininnovation.co
Audio Editor: Samantha Gattsek

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#130 Scout Brisson | CEO @ De Soi

Mon, 12 May 2025 10:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Scout Brisson, CEO of De Soi, discusses her journey from corporate life to leading a startup in the booming non-alcoholic beverage industry. She reflects on the importance of celebrating achievements, the challenges of transitioning from a corporate environment to entrepreneurship, and the complexities of recognition in her career. Scout also shares insights on the regulatory challenges in the beverage industry and the future trends indicating a shift towards non-alcoholic options, especially among younger generations.

Listen for advice on:

How to navigate ‘getting on the shelf’ in the world of beverage
The importance of community and mentorship for women in leadership
Balancing vision and execution in business
Figuring out the role of recognition in your personal life and career

Learn more:

Zoia Kozakov (Host): http://www.linkedin.com/in/zoia
Scout Brisson (Guest): https://www.linkedin.com/in/scout-brisson-558674121/
Women in Innovation: http://www.womenininnovation.co

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#129 Mallory Contois | Head of Community @ Mercury, Founder @ Old Girls Club

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 10:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Mallory Contois, Head of Community at Mercury and founder of Old Girls Club, joins Zoia on the podcast. Mallory has had many chapters in her career, including being an early-stage employee at Pinterest and Compass, working at LinkedIn, and being a COO at an early-stage startup. Today, she epitomizes what it means to be a true leader and woman in innovation, juggling a multitude of roles, projects, and initiatives in what is an inspiring career for all.

Listen for advice on:

What it takes to build a flourishing community
How to navigate ego vs. intuition in career decisions
The pillars of creating safe and authentic spaces for women
Why community is a business-driving lever

Learn more:

Zoia Kozakov (Host): http://www.linkedin.com/in/zoia
Mallory Contois (Guest): https://www.linkedin.com/in/mallorycontois/
Women in Innovation: http://www.womenininnovation.co

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#128 Emily Heyward | Founding Partner @ Habitat Partners + Chief Brand Officer @ Red Antler

Mon, 24 Mar 2025 10:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Zoia sits down with Emily Heyward, who is the co-founder and Chief Brand Officer of Red Antler. In her second appearance on the WIN/WIN podcast, Emily shares more about her new role (in addition to Red Antler), as a Founding Partner at Habitat Partners, which is an early-stage venture fund.

Listen for advice on:

The role of consumer empathy in investing
How being authentic has shifted in the world of brand
Pivoting and navigating a new role at a senior level

Learn more:

Zoia Kozakov (Host): http://www.linkedin.com/in/zoia
Emily Heyward (Guest): https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-heyward-5465253/
Women in Innovation: http://www.womenininnovation.co

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#127 Phoenix Porcelli | SVP, Global Sales @ Convene

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 13:15:23 GMT

In this episode, Phoenix Porcelli, SVP of Global Sales at Convene, shares her journey from working in prestigious hospitality institutions to becoming a leader in a startup environment at Convene. She discusses the importance of innovation in sales, the concept of the glass cliff, and how she navigated leadership challenges to ascend to her current position, while uplifting the entire Convene organization.

Listen for advice on:

Transitioning from mid-level leadership to an executive team
How to enable innovation in a sales practice
What it takes to navigate and overcome a glass cliff
Finding the right people and partners to help you sustain career success

Learn more:

Zoia Kozakov (Host): http://www.linkedin.com/in/zoia
Phoenix Porcelli (Guest): https://www.linkedin.com/in/phoenix-anna-porcelli-cmp-31501916/
Women in Innovation: http://www.womenininnovation.co

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#126 Kristine Locker | Founder & CEO @ Locker

Mon, 27 Jan 2025 11:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Kristine Locker, the CEO & Founder of Locker, shares her journey from the real estate industry to entrepreneurship in consumer technology. She discusses the inception of Locker, a platform designed for everyday consumers to curate and save their favorite products, akin to Pinterest but focused on shopping. Kristine reflects on the challenges of being a first-time founder, the importance of networking and mentorship, and her experiences with investors.

Listen for advice on:

How to optimize your network in a way that enables growth
The role of personal experiences in shaping professional resilience
Balancing your identity and professional role (especially as a founder)
Navigating gender and its role throughout fundraising and building a company

Learn more:

Zoia Kozakov (Host): http://www.linkedin.com/in/zoia
Kristine Locker (Guest): https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristinelocker/
Women in Innovation: http://www.womenininnovation.co

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#125 Frances Schwiep | Partner @ Two Sigma Ventures

Mon, 13 Jan 2025 11:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Frances shares her journey from data scientist to Venture Capital partner at Two Sigma Ventures. She discusses the evolution of her understanding of risk, the importance of independent thinking, and navigating a career in venture capital. Frances also addresses the cyclical nature of the investment market, the role of gender in her career, and her vision for the future of venture capital, particularly in relation to AI technology.

Listen for advice on:

The pros and cons of traditional vs. corporate venture capital
How women can create their own measuring sticks for success
Creating an equitable and strategic investment decision mechanism
Ways to understand and engage with new technologies and innovations (such as AI)

Learn more:

Zoia Kozakov (Host): http://www.linkedin.com/in/zoia
Frances Schwiep (Guest): https://www.linkedin.com/in/frances-schwiep-554832b/
Women in Innovation: http://www.womenininnovation.co

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#124 Stephanie Horton | Senior Director, Global Consumer Marketing, Commerce @ Google

Mon, 25 Nov 2024 19:26:44 GMT

In this episode, Zoia interviews Stephanie Horton, Senior Director of Global Marketing, Commerce (Shopping/Payments) at Google. They discuss Stephanie's diverse career journey across various industries, her leadership style, the importance of mentorship, and her role in founding Fashion Tech Connects. The conversation also delves into innovations in online shopping, the significance of cultural relevance in marketing, and the challenges of navigating intersectionality in the workplace.

Listen for advice on:

How to tap into team expertise to navigate career changes and pivots
The role of cultural relevance in unlocking a product-market fit
Using inflection points in industries and companies to build a career in innovation
The ways in which AI can make shopping easier for consumers

Learn more:

Zoia Kozakov (Host): http://www.linkedin.com/in/zoia
Stephanie Horton (Guest): https://www.linkedin.com/in/hortonstephanie/
Women in Innovation: http://www.womenininnovation.co

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#123 Mehera O'Brien | Head of Creative, New York @ argodesign

Wed, 13 Nov 2024 22:50:21 GMT

In this episode, Mehera O’Brien, Head of Creative, New York, at argodesign, discusses her extensive experience in the design industry, the evolution of design consultancies, and the importance of client partnerships. She shares insights on navigating the intersection of creativity and data, the significance of taking leaps of faith in one's career, and how AI is re-shaping the industry.

Listen for advice on:

Finding the balance between risk-taking and data in innovation
Defining success as you progress through your career
The importance and role of Design Ops in the industry
Partnering with clients in a truly collaborative way

Learn more:

Zoia Kozakov (Host): http://www.linkedin.com/in/zoia
Mehera O'Brien (Guest): https://www.linkedin.com/in/meheraobrien/
Argo Design: https://argodesign.com/
Women in Innovation: http://www.womenininnovation.co

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#122 Anneliese Olson | SVP & Managing Director @ HP North America

Mon, 04 Nov 2024 11:30:33 GMT

In this episode, Anneliese Olson, Senior Vice President & Managing Director, at HP North America, shares her extensive experience in leading go-to-market strategies across various business lines. She discusses her career journey, the importance of risk-taking, and the value of personal growth through a gap year.

Listen for advice on:

Understanding one’s purpose and its role in effective leadership
Navigating multi-generational workforces
Most surprising elements of a business transformation
The continuing importance of technology in shaping the future of work

Learn more:

Zoia Kozakov (Host): http://www.linkedin.com/in/zoia
Anneliese Olson (Guest): https://www.linkedin.com/in/annelieseolson/
Women in Innovation: http://www.womenininnovation.co

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#121 Jelena Joffe Weil | Worldwide Venture Innovation Lead @ AWS

Wed, 23 Oct 2024 10:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Jelena Joffe Weil, Worldwide Venture Innovation Lead at AWS, discusses the importance of curiosity and creativity in driving innovation, the challenges of establishing a venture innovation program, and the role of failure as a learning opportunity. They share insights on managing stakeholders and complex challenges, using real-world examples.

Key Takeaways:

How to navigate starting a corporate venture 0-to-1
The need for respectful persistence in execution and strategy
What the role of leadership is in fostering innovation
The importance of staying present and engaged in both work and family

Learn more:

Zoia Kozakov (Host): http://www.linkedin.com/in/zoia
Jelena Joffe Weil (Guest): https://www.linkedin.com/in/jelena-joffe-weil-8456242a/
Women in Innovation: http://www.womenininnovation.co

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#120 Andrea Hopelain | GM & SVP of Publishing at EA SPORTs

Mon, 08 Jul 2024 12:18:58 GMT

In this episode, Andrea Hopelain, GM and SVP of Publishing at EA Sports, discusses her career in the entertainment, media, gaming, and sports industry. She focuses on emotional connections with fans and the intersection of entertainment and sports participation. She also shares insights on engaging with Gen Z and Gen A, brand changes, innovation, and the role of women in sports and gaming.

Key Takeaways:

How to stay closely connected with large-scale audiences
The impact of Gen Z and Gen A on brand engagement and innovation
Unique challenges and opportunities in the gaming & sports industry for gender advancement

Learn more:

Zoia Kozakov (Host): http://www.linkedin.com/in/zoia
Andrea Hopelain (Guest): https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreahopelain/
Women in Innovation: http://www.womenininnovation.co

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#119 Zoia Kozakov | Head of Device Digital Wallets @ JPMorgan Chase

Tue, 25 Jun 2024 13:29:13 GMT

In this episode, Zoia Kozakov, the host of the WIN/WIN podcast and Head of Device Digital Wallets @ JPMorgan Chase, shares her journey of launching the podcast and how it has shaped her, along with how she’s evolved throughout her career. Zoia emphasizes the importance of having a growth mindset and continuously learning and growing, talking about the shift in her definition of success and power, focusing on being true to herself and embracing her vision.

Key takeaways:

Using a passion project as an entrepreneurial experience to broaden horizons and solve problems
Defining success and power on your own terms, while embracing your true self and vision
How to navigate change and give yourself and others grace during transitions
Why softening and being present can lead to a deeper connection with oneself and others.

Learn more:

Lizzie Azzolino (Host): https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizzieazzolino/
Zoia Kozakov (Guest): http://www.linkedin.com/in/zoia
Women in Innovation: http://www.womenininnovation.co

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#118 Cheryl Sew Hoy | CEO & Founder of Tiny Health

Mon, 10 Jun 2024 17:18:13 GMT

In this episode, Cheryl Sew Hoy, founder and CEO of Tiny Health, shares her entrepreneurial journey and the challenges she faced in building her startups. She discusses her experience as a first-time founder and the lessons she learned from her first company and its acquisition process. In a conversation focused on both Cheryl's trajectory and her experience building Tiny Health, a microbiome testing the episode reveals the challenges and opportunities for female entrepreneurs and how they can approach growth and expansion for their ventures.

Key takeaways:

Adapting the startup ecosystem to the local culture is crucial for success.
Passion and a mission-driven approach are key to overcoming challenges and building a successful company.
Raising funds from a position of strength and being disciplined with spending can lead to better outcomes.
Building credibility and partnerships are critical for ventures in the healthcare industry.

Learn more:

Zoia Kozakov (Host): http://www.linkedin.com/in/zoia
Cheryl Sew Hoy (Guest): https://www.linkedin.com/in/cherylyeoh/
Women in Innovation: http://www.womenininnovation.co

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#117 Amy Divaraniya | Founder & CEO @ Oova

Mon, 06 May 2024 09:21:53 GMT

In this episode, Amy Divaraniya, Founder & CEO of Oova, shares her unexpected journey to becoming a founder of a data-first, at-home hormone-tracking solution. She shares the ins and outs of building a multi-sided marketplace and how she turned her own struggles with fertility and the medical system into Oova. Throughout the conversation, Zoia and Amy touch on the challenges of the medical system that are specific to women and women's health and how data can be used to empower women to ensure that they are advocating for themselves.

Key takeaways:

Imposter syndrome can be overcome by surrounding yourself with mentors and being open to asking questions.
Women's health care needs better solutions that empower women with data and enable them to advocate for their own health.
Building a strong network and relationships with investors and mentors is crucial for success as a founder.
The future of women's health care lies in data-driven approaches and conversations prioritizing women's needs.

Learn more:

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Zoia Kozakov (Host): http://www.linkedin.com/in/zoia
Amy Divaraniya (Guest): https://www.linkedin.com/in/aparna-amy-divaraniya/
Women in Innovation: http://www.womenininnovation.co

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#116 Amruta Moktali | Chief Product Office @ Skyflow

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 10:00:41 GMT

In this episode, Amruta Moktali, Chief Product Officer at Skyflow, shares her journey in product management and discusses the challenges and decisions she has faced throughout her career. Amruta also explains the role of a Chief Product Officer at a Series B company and the need for a strong partnership between product and engineering. Amruta encourages women to overcome imposter syndrome and seek feedback to grow their careers.

Key takeaways:

Surround yourself with intelligent people who challenge and inspire you.
Believe in yourself and your ability to learn and grow.
Build a strong partnership between product and engineering for successful innovation.
Protect and use sensitive data while preserving privacy.

Learn more:

Zoia Kozakov (Host): http://www.linkedin.com/in/zoia
Amruta Moktali (Guest): https://www.linkedin.com/in/amrutamoktali/
Women in Innovation: http://www.womenininnovation.co

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#115 Nisreen Hasib | Founder & CEO @ Signoff

Mon, 08 Apr 2024 10:00:52 GMT

In this episode, Nisreen Hasib, CEO and founder of Signoff, shares her journey from being the COO of Unbound to starting her own company that focuses on solving the housing crisis. Nisreen challenges the traditional definition of success in the startup world and shares insights on getting into Techstars.

Key takeaways:

Align your career choices with your foundational values.
Trust your intuition and take risks when making career decisions.
Challenge the traditional definition of success and choose your path.
Focus on building a scalable impact rather than solely raising venture capital.

Learn more:

Zoia Kozakov (Host): http://www.linkedin.com/in/zoia
Nisreen Hasib (Guest): https://www.linkedin.com/in/nisreen-hasib/
Women in Innovation: http://www.womenininnovation.co

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#114 Amanda Abrams (CEO) & Betsy Cohen (Founder) | Cohen Circle & Radiate Capital

Tue, 26 Mar 2024 10:00:22 GMT

This episode explores Betsy Cohen and Amanda Abrams’ journey and experiences in the finance and investment industry. They discuss the skills and qualities they seek in founders, the vision for Cohen Circle and Radiate Capital, and their role in innovation in fintech. Through a discussion of their personal and professional experiences, Zoia, Amanda, and Betsy touch on what diversity means to them and conclude with a discussion on gender dynamics in the workplace and the industry.

Listen for advice on:

How thinking outside the box and reinventing oneself plays a unique role in the financial and investment industries
Why financial inclusion and impact investing are essential areas of focus for innovation in fintech
How diversity can drive innovation and success
The challenges and opportunities within fintech and the future outlook on its next phase

Learn more:

Zoia Kozakov (Host): http://www.linkedin.com/in/zoia
Cohen Circle: http://cohencircle.com
Women in Innovation: http://www.womenininnovation.co

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#113 Fahimeh Sasan | Chief Innovation Officer & Founding Physician @ KindBody

Mon, 22 Jan 2024 11:00:39 GMT

In this episode, host Zoia Kozakov shares her personal experience with elective egg freezing and interviews Dr. Fahimeh Sasan, Chief Innovation Officer and Founding Physician at KindBody. They discuss the importance of proactive fertility care, the challenges and barriers in the industry, and the need for accessibility and equity in women's health. They also provide an overview of the egg-freezing process, debunk misconceptions, and highlight the benefits of being proactive about fertility. The episode emphasizes the importance of empowering women to make choices about their bodies and the future of reproductive health.

Listen for advice on:

Egg freezing is a proactive and preventative approach to fertility care, allowing women to preserve their eggs for future use.
Access to fertility care and egg freezing should be improved to ensure equity and empower women to make choices about their bodies.
The egg-freezing process takes about two weeks, with minimal disruption to daily life and a short recovery period.
KindBody is leading the way in innovation and accessibility in the fertility care industry, focusing on improving the patient experience and providing transparent pricing.

Learn more:

Zoia Kozakov (Host): http://www.linkedin.com/in/zoia
Dr. Fahimeh Sasan (Guest): https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-fahimeh-sasan-b18408169/
Women in Innovation: http://www.womenininnovation.co

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#112 Patrice Meagher | Founder & CEO @ MilkMate

Mon, 11 Dec 2023 13:08:35 GMT

In this episode, join Zoia as she interviews Patrice Meagher, CEO and founder of Milkmate, a revolutionary breast-pumping solution for the workplace. Milkmate’s solution is comprised of modular furniture components, including a multi-user breast pump, and single-use parts that are all ready for immediate use. Patrice shares her journey, from her career in commercial real estate to developing and running her own company. They also discuss the importance of inclusive workplaces and the power of advocating for yourself.

Listen for advice on:

Navigating the nuances of being a working parent in the workplace
Inclusive workplaces and the need for better maternal benefits and wellness solutions
The power of advocating for yourself and creating change as a minority or as a ‘first’

Learn more:

Zoia Kozakov (Host): http://www.linkedin.com/in/zoia
Patrice Meagher (Guest): https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrice-hayden-meagher-268a7a19/
Women in Innovation: http://www.womenininnovation.co

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#111 Suze Dowling | Co-Founder & Chief Business Officer @ Pattern Brands

Tue, 05 Dec 2023 11:00:00 GMT

In this episode, join Zoia as she delves into the world of brand building and direct-to-consumer (D2C) innovation with Suze Dowling, Co-Founder and Chief Business Officer at Pattern Brands. Discover how Suze and her team are revolutionizing the D2C industry by combining acquisitions and in-house incubations to create a family of home brands. Gain valuable insights into their approach to building successful brands, overcoming challenges, and the importance of staying customer-centric in a rapidly evolving landscape.

Listen for advice on:

The key feature of a winning team is
How to approach equity as a founder
Going from being a brand builder to a product builder
Re-thinking consumer brands and D2C’s business models

Learn more:

Zoia Kozakov (Host): http://www.linkedin.com/in/zoia
Suze Dowling (Guest): https://www.linkedin.com/in/suzedowling/
Women in Innovation: http://www.womenininnovation.co

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#110 Emi Nietfeld | Writer of "Acceptance" & ex-Google and Meta Engineer

Mon, 27 Nov 2023 11:00:36 GMT

In this episode, Zoia and Emi Neitfeld, writer of “Acceptance: a Memoir,” have a captivating conversation as they delve into the gripping story of navigating workplace challenges, transitioning from engineering to writing, and challenging societal expectations. Explore the power of personal narratives, resilience beyond traditional narratives, and the future of innovation in journalism.

Listen for advice on:

Transitioning from engineering to full-time writing
Challenging resilience narratives and embracing honest conversations
Re-thinking validation from others vs. self-importance
Navigating workplace challenges and gray areas for women

Learn more:

Zoia Kozakov (Host): http://www.linkedin.com/in/zoia
Emi Nietfeld (Guest): https://www.eminietfeld.com/
Women in Innovation: http://www.womenininnovation.co

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#109 Courtney Carlsson | Founder & CEO @ Paradym Health

Mon, 20 Nov 2023 11:00:10 GMT

In this episode, Zoia interviews Courtney Carlsson, the founder of Paradym, a mental health platform. They discuss Courtney's journey as a founder, how she approaches building her startup, and the unique features of Paradym that set it apart.

Listen for advice on:

What’s it like fundraising as a pregnant female founder
How to innovate a two-sided marketplace
What makes a successful mental health product
Why prioritizing healing is vital to making the most of a maternity leave

Learn more:

•Zoia Kozakov (Host): http://www.linkedin.com/in/zoia

•Courtney Carlsson (Guest): https://www.linkedin.com/in/courtneycarlsson/?originalSubdomain=uk

•Women in Innovation: http://www.womenininnovation.co

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#108 Jameelah Calhoun | Vice President, Global Head of Product & Customer Marketing @ Eventbrite

Mon, 11 Sep 2023 10:00:33 GMT

In this episode, Jameelah Calhoun, Eventbrite’s Vice President and Global Head of Product and Customer Marketing, sits down with Zoia. Together, they discuss Jameelah’s tremendous trajectory, ranging from financial services to working at Amazon’s Audible and Eventbrite. Jameelah’s visionary thinking and authentic speaking make for another meaningful conversation about innovation, leadership, and intersectionality on the podcast.

Listen for advice on:

How to go about launching a 0-to1 initiative at a corporation
Why curiosity and portfolio-career thinking are critical to leadership
Navigating innovation at a time of renaissance (vs. wartime)
Balancing the impacts of being different from others in a company

Learn more:

Zoia Kozakov (Host): http://www.linkedin.com/in/zoia
Jameelah Calhoun (Guest): https://www.linkedin.com/in/jameelah-calhoun/
Women in Innovation: http://www.womenininnovation.co

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#107 Shyvee Shi | Product Lead @ LinkedIn

Mon, 28 Aug 2023 10:00:42 GMT

In this week’s episode, Zoia sits down to talk with Shyvee Shi, Product Lead at LinkedIn. They discuss everything from navigating unconventional careers to mentorship, and the impacts of artificial intelligence on education.

Listen for advice on:

The most critical skills to future-proof your career growth
How to navigate artificial intelligence advances in a tactical and additive way
Balancing non-conventional careers and side hustles when working in corporations
Implementing innovation initiatives at large corporations

Learn more:

Zoia Kozakov (Host): http://www.linkedin.com/in/zoia
Shyvee Shi (Guest): https://www.linkedin.com/in/shyveeshi
Women in Innovation: http://www.womenininnovation.co

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#106 Inna Lobel | Creative Director, Head of Industrial Design (North America) @ frog

Mon, 31 Jul 2023 10:30:51 GMT

In this week’s episode, Zoia connects with Inna Lobel, Creative Director, Head of Industrial Design, North America at frog, a leading innovation consultancy. Inna discusses the craft, art, and science of innovation, along with her role in enabling Campfire to raise $8 million in funding.

Listen for advice on:

The differences and similarities of working in-house vs. agency-side
How to stay user-centric without having all of the data
The skills needed to succeed in innovation
The role of experimentation in building hardware products

Learn more:

Zoia Kozakov (Host): http://www.linkedin.com/in/zoia
Inna Lobel (Guest): https://www.linkedin.com/in/innalobel/
Women in Innovation: http://www.womenininnovation.co

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#105 Evelyn Chou | Sr. Product Manager @ Coursera

Tue, 06 Jun 2023 11:12:54 GMT

In this week’s episode, Zoia sits down with Evelyn Chou, Senior Product Manager at Coursera, one of the most prominent innovators in the edtech space. Evelyn breaks down the journey of finding her voice through her various career stops and how she embeds innovation into her products (hint: she weaves it into her planning!).

Listen for advice on:

Navigating the likability trap at work
Why this is the most pivotal time for edtech
Approaching prioritization as you consider growth opportunities
Evaluating innovation projects without emotion

Learn more:

Zoia Kozakov (Host): http://www.linkedin.com/in/zoia
Evelyn Chou (Guest): https://www.linkedin.com/in/evelynchou/
Women in Innovation: http://www.womenininnovation.co

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#104 Sharifa Murdock | Chief Impact Officer @ KITH & Founder @ ENVSN Festival

Mon, 08 May 2023 10:36:42 GMT

In this episode, Zoia sits down with Sharifa Murdock, KITH's Chief Impact Officer and founder of ENVSN Festival. She shares her journey going from working in retail to now leading impact initiatives for one of the most established and fashion-forward brands. Sharifa also discusses how she approached building out ENVSN Festival, a culture-first experience to inspire the next generation to be innovative with their careers.

Listen for advice on:

Finding a career and company which aligns with your vision
What makes someone stand out when seeking a mentor/sponsor
Why women's superpower is reinventing themselves at all ages and stages of their lives
The retail landscape and the importance of innovation in fashion

Learn more:

Zoia Kozakov (Host): http://www.linkedin.com/in/zoia
Sharifa Murdock (Guest): https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharifa-murdock-a0a5024/
Women in Innovation: http://www.womenininnovation.co

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#103 Natasha Jakubowski | Chief Innovation Officer @ Anomaly

Mon, 24 Apr 2023 15:53:10 GMT

In this episode, we are joined by Anomaly's Chief Innovation Officer, Natasha Jakubowski. Natasha is an "innovation veteran" with over 20+ years of experience in the industry, building out her own innovation practice, and growing it within Anomaly. Natasha has helped build new brands as well as put others, such as EOS (beauty brand) on the map.

Listen for advice on:

How to lean into your communication and leadership style
Why innovation has no singular definition or output
The importance of using innovation to solve business problems
How to get into leadership roles without over-engineering or over-planning

Learn more:

Zoia Kozakov (Host): http://www.linkedin.com/in/zoia
Natasha Jakubowski (Guest): https://www.linkedin.com/in/natashajakubowski/
Women in Innovation: http://www.womenininnovation.co

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#102 Cynthia Plotch | Co-Founder @ Stix

Mon, 27 Mar 2023 11:00:04 GMT

In this episode, Cynthia Plotch shares how running into her boyfriend’s mom while buying a pregnancy test factored into her journey to start a company focused on women’s healthcare. One of Inc.’s 100 Female Founders in 2021, and the co-founder of Stix, she aims to create better experiences and solutions with women’s healthcare products and talks about the challenge of raising funds from male VCs.

Listen for advice on:

Getting close to your customers
The importance of building and maintaining resiliency
The extreme optimism and pessimism of being an entrepreneur
Holding yourself accountable when success comes

Learn more:

Zoia Kozakov (Host): http://www.linkedin.com/in/zoia
Cynthia Plotch (Guest): https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthiaplotch/
Women in Innovation: http://www.womenininnovation.co

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#101 Jess Houlgrave | Head of Crypto Go-To-Market & Strategy @ Checkout.com

Mon, 13 Mar 2023 11:00:44 GMT

In this episode, Zoia sits down with Jess Houlgrave, who heads up crypto and go-to-market strategy at Checkout.com, an international payments platform valued at over billions of dollars. The conversation touches on how Jess navigates being a leader in an industry that often draws criticism and doubt, while leaning into being at the helm of innovation.

Listen for advice on:

How to balance helpful feedback while blocking out the noise
Choosing the right team for innovative projects
Balancing learning a new industry while knowledge-sharing with others
How to have conversations about inclusivity with others

Learn more:

Zoia Kozakov (Host): http://www.linkedin.com/in/zoia
Jess Houlgrave (Guest): https://www.linkedin.com/in/houlgrave/
Women in Innovation: http://www.womenininnovation.co

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#100 Enshalla Anderson | Global Head of Brand & Creative @ Google Cloud

Thu, 02 Mar 2023 14:14:26 GMT

In this episode, we celebrate the 100th episode of the WIN/WIN podcast by bringing back the incredible Enshalla Anderson, who is the Global Head of Brand & Creative at Google Cloud. Enshalla was the very first WIN/WIN podcast guest, and she comes back to discuss her trajectory since the podcast and what she’s learned about the world of innovation through her new role and experiences.

Listen for advice on:

How to create impact in meetings as an introverted person
Building in learning opportunities to develop and learn new skillsets
The importance of the customer experience when building technical products
Rethinking imposter syndrome at all stages of your career

Learn more:

Enshalla Anderson (Guest): https://www.linkedin.com/in/enshallaanderson/
Zoia Kozakov (Host): https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoia
Women in Innovation: https://www.womenininnovation.co

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#99 Whitnee Hawthorne | Chief Customer Officer @ Navan (Formerly TripActions)

Mon, 13 Feb 2023 14:20:04 GMT

In this episode, Whitnee Hawthorne, Chief Customer Officer of Navan (formerly TripActions) joins the podcast to discuss innovation in the world of travel, and how she’s thinking about it in her current role. Whether it is exploring the consolidation of expense management, travel bookings, and corporate cards or imagining the airport of the future, Whitnee is a multi-faceted leader with tangible and tactical advice on how to succeed in the field.

Listen for advice on:

How to implement customer insights into features and innovations
Prioritizing between the customer and business to reach goals
Finding the balance between being authentic and professional
Positioning yourself to be considered for innovation roles/projects

Learn more:

Whitnee Hawthorne (guest): https://www.linkedin.com/in/whitneehawthorne/
Zoia Kozakov (host): https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoia
Women in Innovation: https://www.womenininnovation.co

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#98 Sharon Gauci | Executive Director, Design @ General Motors (Global Buick, GMC, GMC Hummer)

Mon, 06 Feb 2023 15:37:44 GMT

In this episode, Zoia sits down with Sharon Gauci, Executive Director, of Design at Global Buick, GMC, and GMC Hummer at General Motors. They discuss Sharon’s career and rise in the world of automotive. They touch on big trends in the electric car industry and how Sharon thinks beyond innovating on a “feature level.”

Listen for advice on:

Navigating innovating 5-10 years ahead (vs. for the short-term)
Working cross-functionally with Engineers, Designers, and Product managers
The importance of finding the right mentors
How to think about career growth in traditionally male-dominated industries

Learn more:

Zoia Kozakov (Host): https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoia
Sharon Gauci (Guest): https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharon-gauci-0780207/
Women in Innovation: https://www.womenininnovation.co

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#97 May Zabaneh | VP, Product - Blockchain, Crypto & Digital Currencies @ PayPal

Mon, 07 Nov 2022 12:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Zoia live-podcasts from Las Vegas with May Zabaneh, Vice President of Blockchain, Crypto, and Digital Currencies at PayPal at Money 20/20, the world’s most prominent financial services and payments conferences in the world. May shares what it’s like to lead next-generation payment innovations at a major financial institution and how she thinks about leadership in the space.

Listen for advice on:

Approaching risk-taking in an innovation career
How to get onto 0-to-1 or start-up teams in large companies
What it means to be an innovation leader
Measuring success across next-generation initiatives

Learn more:

May Zabaneh (Guest): https://www.linkedin.com/in/mayzabaneh/
Zoia Kozakov (Host): https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoia-kozakov
Women in Innovation: https://www.womenininnnovation.co

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#96 Kat Wang | Head of Product @ Jasco Games

Wed, 02 Nov 2022 10:00:42 GMT

In this episode, Kat Wang, Head of Product at Jasco Games talks about what it’s like to develop a card game and player experience for one of the most loved anime series in the world, “My Hero Academia.” Kat breaks down how she is building out her team and thinking about innovation simultaneously, and balancing forging ahead.

Learn more about:

Why being a different background and demographic from your customer can help you build better products
How to develop complementary and additive digital experiences to physical products
What it means to execute and innovate in a start-up setting
How to grow digital communities and garner customer feedback

Links:

Zoia Kozakov (Host): http://www.linkedin.com/in/zoia-kozakov
Kat Wang (Guest): https://www.linkedin.com/in/katherine-wang-6760026a/
Women in Innovation: http://www.womenininnovation.co

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#95 April Koh | Founder & CEO @ Spring Health

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 14:36:56 GMT

In this episode, April Koh discusses her journey to starting Spring Health, a precision mental healthcare platform. April is the youngest woman at the helm of a unicorn (Spring Health was valued at $2 billion dollars when April was just 29) and is tirelessly working to innovate mental health in the hopes of breaking all barriers to fixing problems around it.

Listen for advice on:

Finding the balance between intuition and tactics when it comes to your MVP
How to approach the notion of failure as a start-up founder
Thinking about KPIs and scale as it pertains to your company mission
Navigating preconceived notions about women in leadership

Learn more:

April Koh (Guest): https://www.linkedin.com/in/aprilyjkoh/
Zoia Kozakov (Host): http://www.linkedin.com/in/zoia-kozakov
Women in Innovation: http://www.womenininnovation.co

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#94 Ty Montague | Chairman and Chief Purpose Officer @ co:collective

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 11:21:33 GMT

In this episode, we feature our first ever solo male guest, Chairman and Chief Purpose Officer at co:collective, Ty Montague. Ty sits down with WIN’s very own Global Development Lead, Lizzie Azzolino, to discuss purpose-driven innovation and business models, and opine on what it takes to successfully run and stand up such an organization.

Listen for advice on:

How to distinguish between purpose-driven and share-holder-driven firms
The role of marketing and communications in innovation
Why design is the most critical function in innovation
Tactical ways to implement purpose into a company’s operations

Learn more:

Ty Montague (Guest): https://www.linkedin.com/in/tymontague/
Lizzie Azzolino (Host): https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizzieazzolino/
Zoia Kozakov (Host): http://www.linkedin.com/in/zoia-kozakov
Women in Innovation: http://www.womenininnovation.co

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#93 Jennifer Smith | CEO & Founder @ Scribe

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 11:00:04 GMT

In this episode, Zoia Kozakov sits down with Jennifer Smith, Founder & CEO of Scribe, who raised over 30 million dollars to battle the innovation antithesis: over-indexing on processes. Jennifer shares her start-up founder journey and her trajectory to building and launching her product, which is used by thousands of companies and users around the world.

Listen for advice on:

Going from consulting and investing to being an operator
How to approach go-to-market while being agile and iterating
Why you should build B2B companies to focus on the end-user first
Balancing processes at large companies while continuing to innovate

Learn more:

Jennifer Smith (Guest): https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferreneesmith/
Zoia Kozakov (Host): https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoia-kozakov/
WIN: Women in Innovation: https;//www.womenininnovation.co

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#92 Nicole Centeno & Elise Densborn | Co-CEOs @ Splendid Spoon

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 11:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Zoia sits down with the two co-CEOs at Splendid Spoon, Nicole Centeno and Elise Densborn, to talk about what it means to share a leadership role while staying agile in a start-up environment. The two leaders discuss how their own lived experiences have inspired the trajectory of the company and their views on what it takes to make it as a blooming start-up.

Listen for advice on:

What it means to co-create in positions of leadership
The role of trust in enabling innovation
Positioning a multi-faceted company for fundraising
The benefits and drawbacks of a D2C company

Learn more:

Nicole Centeno (Guest): https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolecenteno/
Elise Densborn (Guest): https://www.linkedin.com/in/elise-densborn-597505b/
Zoia Kozakov (Host): https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoia-kozakov/
WIN: Women in Innovation: https;//www.womenininnovation.co
This episode is sponsored by frog: www.frog.co

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#91 Latoya Tucciarone & Ruthie Berber | Amazing Women in eCommerce (powered by Yotpo)

Wed, 17 Aug 2022 11:15:40 GMT

In this episode, Zoia sits down with Latoya Tucciarone, CEO & Founder of SustainAble Home Goods and Amazing Women in eCommerce 2022 honoree, and Ruthie Berber, Head of Community at Yotpo and Program Director at Amazing Women in eCommerce. The conversation discusses the current state of affairs in the start-up world, how retail is evolving and changing to keep up with the times, and how women are showing up and innovating in the world of eCommerce.

Listen for advice on:

Navigating fundraising during a challenging economic and social climate
The importance of platforms in eCommerce and true end-to-end customer experiences
Why brands must continuously connect to a customer's identity and values
How innovating in retention versus acquisition can enable meaningful growth

Learn more:

Latoya Tucciarone (Guest): https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoriayoung/
Ruthie Berber (Guest): https://www.linkedin.com/in/ravimehta/
Zoia Kozakov (Host): https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoia-kozakov/
WIN: Women in Innovation: https;//www.womenininnovation.co
Previous Yotpo episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1SffnGYZ4H2Y7xo4TYtG9k

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#90 Victoria Young & Ravi Mehta | Co-Founders @ Scale Higher

Mon, 01 Aug 2022 11:00:33 GMT

In this episode, Zoia hosts Victoria Young and Ravi Mehta, co-founders of Scale Higher, a company reinventing how people learn and grow through its development courses and coaching platform. Victoria and Ravi are both entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs, who have launched and worked on world-class products including Uber Pool, Trip Advisor, Tinder, Facebook Live, and more.

Listen for advice on:

How to approach your career as an innovation professional
Lessons to be transferred from big companies to start-ups
Embedding diversity at every stage of a business
How to evaluate product-market fit in a new category

Learn more:

Victoria Young (Guest): https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoriayoung/
Ravi Mehta (Guest): https://www.linkedin.com/in/ravimehta/
Zoia Kozakov (Host): https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoia-kozakov/
WIN: Women in Innovation: https;//www.womenininnovation.co

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#89 Kirin Sinha | CEO & Founder @ Illumix

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 11:00:18 GMT

In this episode, Zoia sits down with Kirin Sinha, CEO & Founder of Illumix, a leading augmented reality (AR) technology, and media company, focused on developing immersive experiences. They discuss the value of the metaverse and AR and the opportunities for women to create and innovate in hard sciences, and STEM industries. Kirin shares her observations about how women speak to themselves versus men and why she focuses on delivering a quality product over her founder story.

Listen for advice on:

Why the metaverse is a natural progression of today’s world
The biggest blocker between women and innovation industries
How to weave experimentation and innovation into every stage of your business
Transitioning into STEM as a second or third career

Learn more:

Kirin Sinha (Guest): https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirin-sinha-791b8828/
Zoia Kozakov (Host): https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoia-kozakov
Women in Innovation: https://www.womenininnovation.co

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#88 The Innovator’s Mindset: How The Most Impactful Innovation Leaders Navigate Leadership

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 13:02:00 GMT

In this episode, Zoia sits down with Lizzie Azzolino, the founder of Until Now, a coaching & culture transformation design and consulting practice and WIN’s very own Global Development Lead to talk about all things innovation mindset, actionable takeaways for aspiring (and current!) innovation leaders, and, of course, how to advance and develop your leadership capabilities. Lizzie shares insights and lessons from WIN Relay, a first-of-its-kind program for innovation leaders with 12+ years of experience, and draws from her wealth of experience in the space to give WIN/WIN listeners the latest and greatest on innovation leadership.

Listen for advice on:

Why leadership in innovation has an added set of considerations to traditional leadership
The common thread amongst top innovation leaders
How to approach the idea of ‘risk’ to succeed in changing and dynamic times
What listeners can do to cultivate their own innovation leadership path

Learn more:

Event Details: https://themindsetofgreatinnovationleaders.splashthat.com/
Lizzie Azzolino (Guest): https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizzieazzolino/
Zoia Kozakov (Host): www.linkedin.com/in/zoia-kozakov
Women in Innovation: www.womenininnovation.co

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#87 Cassidy Fein | Director of Product @ Vimeo

Mon, 16 May 2022 10:54:20 GMT

In this episode, Cassidy Fein, Director of Product, Enterprise at Vimeo, talks about the power of video and the challenges and opportunities it brings when it comes to balancing launching innovative products to market while maintaining focus on the user. The conversation also dives deeper into pivots, decision-making frameworks, and leadership in innovation.

Listen for advice on:

Understanding when incremental innovation can be valuable
How to think about prioritization in a B2B business
Leadership in wartime vs. peacetime innovation
The role that video plays in the creator economy and beyond

Learn more:

Cassidy Fein (Guest): https://www.linkedin.com/in/cassidyfein/
Zoia Kozakov (Host): https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoia-kozakov/
WIN: Women in Innovation: https;//www.womenininnovation.co

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#86 Vrinda Gupta | CEO & Founder @ Sequin

Mon, 18 Apr 2022 10:30:15 GMT

In this episode, Zoia is joined by Vrinda Gupta, CEO & Founder at Sequin a fintech behind the first debit card to build credit. Vrinda talks about how her mother’s fears around the financial system fueled her desire to build tools to empower women to better leverage and gain access to credit. She shares how she entered a rotational program at Visa, applied for and got rejected from the Chase Sapphire Reserve card — a product she helped build, and ultimately founded her own FinTech company.

Listen for advice on:

Why your credit score is the only grade that matters after school
Ensuring that investors align with your mission-driven company
Exploring ways to tackle logistical challenges
Navigating the lows of being a company founder

Learn more:

Vrinda Gupta (Guest): www.linkedin.com/in/vrindag
Zoia Kozakov (Host): www.linkedin.com/in/zoia-kozakov
Women in Innovation: www.womenininnovation.co
Brand Copy by Nicole Beckley

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#85 Tui Allen | Product Director @ Shopify

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 11:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Tui Allen talks about how adaptability and curiosity created opportunities for her career pivots, moving from consulting at EY and Disney to product management at Blackbaud and Shopify. She shares how growing up in Montreal with an entrepreneurial mother fed her desire to learn, and why she wants to use technology to solve problems in the social good space.

Listen for advice on:

Creating trust with stakeholders
How to think about customer pain points
What’s coming next in eCommerce
Taking a global view of innovation

Learn more:

Tui Allen (Guest): http://linkedin.com/in/tuiallen
Zoia Kozakov (Host): http://www.linkedin.com/in/zoia-kozakov
Women in Innovation: http://www.womenininnovation.co
Brand Copy by Nicole Beckley

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#84 Lucie Buisson | Chief Product Officer @ Contentsquare

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 12:48:52 GMT

In this episode, Lucie Buisson, Chief Product Officer of ContentSquare discusses her transition from being a Customer Success Manager to heading up Product and the lessons she’s learned along the way. Whether it is immersing herself in qualitative or quantitive research or restructuring company processes at every step of ContentSquare’s scaling, Lucie is quite the expert on consumer-centric innovation and product development.

Listen for advice on:

Prioritizing innovating consumer behavior over searching for new technologies
How to determine whether an idea will work for the majority of customers
Creating communities around your product to gather feedback
A company’s responsibility in promoting equality in Europe vs. the United States

Learn more about:

Lucie Buisson (Guest): https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucie-buisson-3195b272/
Zoia Kozakov (Host): http://www.linkedin.com/in/zoia-kozakov
Women in Innovation: http://www.womenininnovation.co

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#83 Elyssa Byck | Co-Founder & CEO @ Kindred

Mon, 21 Mar 2022 10:55:33 GMT

In this episode, Elyssa Byck shares her path from creating her own roles at Buzzfeed to founding her own company, focused on reimagining corporate leadership training and building values-based communities. She talks about how her entrepreneurial upbringing ignited her to be relentless and scrappy, enter situations with a learning mentality, and embrace vulnerability in professional settings.

Listen for advice on:

How to bring your whole self to work authentically
Figuring out what to evaluate in the short term to have a long term impact
Why 2022 will rewrite the leadership playbook with respect to employee happiness
Three questions to ask yourself and your team each week

To learn more:

Elyssa Byck (Guest): https://www.linkedin.com/in/elyssabyck/
Zoia Kozakov (Host): https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoia-kozakov/
About WIN: Women in Innovation: https://www.womenininnovation.co
Brand Copy by Nicole Beckley

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#82 Anne Olderog | Senior Partner @ Vivaldi

Mon, 14 Mar 2022 11:00:38 GMT

In this episode, Anne Olderog highlights the importance of having a different point of view when it comes to problem-solving — something that’s been essential during her 25-year consulting career, including time at McKinsey, BCG, and Goldman Sachs. She talks about how having a global outlook, leading with compassion, and reading a lot of novels has helped open opportunities for connecting with consumers and colleagues.

Listen for advice on:

How AI and human intelligence can best work together
Ways to integrate innovation into a client’s workplace
Granularly defining a problem before taking it on
Navigating mid-level career roles to move into leadership

Learn more about:

Anne Olderog (Guest): https://www.linkedin.com/in/anne-olderog-84b41a/
Zoia Kozakov (Host): http://www.linkedin.com/in/zoia-kozakov
Women in Innovation: http://www.womenininnovation.co
Brand Copy by Nicole Beckley

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#81 Joy Phua | Chief Operating Officer @ Heka Global

Wed, 09 Mar 2022 11:00:09 GMT

In today's episode, Joy Phua, Chief Operating Officer at fintech start-up Heka Global, breaks down how she approaches solving multi-billion dollar problems in the financial ecosystem while applying her liberal arts background and hunger for entrepreneurship in the process. The conversation touches upon the importance of diversity at any scale of a company, why innovation careers are not linear, and how saying yes to challenges has skyrocketed Joy's trajectory and ability to operate in unknown territories.

Listen for advice on:

Picking the right career challenges for growth
Leaning into human-driven design to solve complex issues
Ecosystem problems in the fintech industry and how they impact consumers
How to kick-off innovation while executing on 0-to-1 projects

Learn more about:

Joy Phua (Guest): https://www.linkedin.com/in/joyphua/
Zoia Kozakov (Host): http://www.linkedin.com/in/zoia-kozakov
Women in Innovation: http://www.womenininnovation.co

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#80 Sarah Lux-Lee | Founder & CEO @ Mindr Global

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 12:00:12 GMT

In today's episode, Sarah Lux-Lee, founder and CEO at Mindr Global, discusses her journey to building out a consultancy and technology platform to help the world's leading workplaces develop their workforces. Sarah's path has always encompassed social impact through her work at the UN's campaign to End Violence Against Women and at the World Health Organization, but she shares how she's built a company focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion at scale and the intricacies of her entrepreneurial journey.

Listen for advice on:

Developing an ecosystem approach to a problem
Getting customer feedback and choosing when/how to implement it
The critical infrastructure gap companies are missing within the DEI space
Extending the ways in which we think about human capital and innovation

Learn more about:

Sarah Lux-Lee (Guest): https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahluxlee/
Zoia Kozakov (Host): http://www.linkedin.com/in/zoia-kozakov
Women in Innovation: http://www.womenininnovation.co

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#79 Laura Teclemariam | Head of Product Innovation, Animation @ Netflix

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 12:55:05 GMT

In this week's episode, the WIN/WIN podcast celebrates Black History Month through a conversation with Netflix's Head of Product Innovation, Animation, Laura Teclemariam. Bringing a plethora of innovation roles at companies like Electronic Arts, Tapjoy, Deloitte, and Microsoft as well as experience as an entrepreneur, Laura breaks down what we can all learn from the innovation and experimentation in the worlds of gaming and animation.

Listen for advice on:

The importance of finding your people & advisory board within an organization
Domain expertise within gaming, effects, and animation as a form of change management
Referencing the contextual historical information in order to gage actionable insights
Guiding your team through the risk spectrum of innovating in an ecosystem

Learn more about:

Laura Teclemariam (Guest): https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurateclemariam/
Zoia Kozakov (Host): http://www.linkedin.com/in/zoia-kozakov
Women in Innovation: http://www.womenininnovation.co

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#78 Brittany Driscoll | Founder & CEO @ Squeeze

Mon, 14 Feb 2022 12:00:32 GMT

In this week's episode, Zoia is joined by Brittany Driscoll, Co-founder & CEO of Squeeze, a completely fresh approach to a way better massage experience, brought to you by the founders of Drybar. The conversation covers the importance of creating delight in commoditized experiences in order to infuse hypergrowth in a business as well as Brittany's journey scaling Drybar from $30M to $100M business and then launching Squeeze as CEO.

Listen for advice on:

Finding the right moments to infuse surprise and delight into a business
Forging opportunities to fast-track your career through building relationships
Creating plug & play solutions to enable scale and growth
Being strategic about the use of technology in problem-solving

Learn more about:

Brittany Driscoll (Guest): https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittany-driscoll-59157a5/
Zoia Kozakov (Host): http://www.linkedin.com/in/zoia-kozakov
Women in Innovation: http://www.womenininnovation.co

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#77 Lisa Wang | Crypto Brand Advisor & Investor, Board Member @ Fast Company

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 15:45:13 GMT

In this week's episode, we hear from Lisa Wang, a board member and contributor to Fast Company, Forbes 30 Under 30 recipient, and former Head of Brand and Communications at Republic. Lisa actively invests in the crypto space as well as advises blockchain companies on establishing their brands and marketing practices to help them to connect with consumers. In this conversation, Lisa uncovers the future of innovation, the importance of women in crypto and Web3 as well as the role that gender and race have played in her own trajectory:

Listen for advice on:

Uncovering your personal and professional 'why'
The most coveted skills in innovation and Web3
The role of NFTs in the start-up and investing ecosystem
How women can use brand principles to elevate their careers

Learn more about:

Lisa Wang (Guest): https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisacarmenwang/
Zoia Kozakov (Host): http://www.linkedin.com/in/zoia-kozakov
Women in Innovation: http://www.womenininnovation.co

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#76 Cara Shortsleeve | CEO @ The Leadership Consortium

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 18:37:52 GMT

In this week’s episode, we hear from Cara Shortsleeve, who is CEO at The Leadership Consortium, a leadership development company that helps organizations create the conditions for all leaders to accelerate and thrive. Pulling from over ten years at Google, her tenure at Morgan Stanley, as well as experiences at New Balance and Saucony, Cara discusses the role of leadership development in innovation.

Listen for advice on:

How a culture of curiosity can spark innovation
Why leadership development should happen continuously
Factors to consider when evaluating growth opportunities
Distinct qualities and skills of innovation leaders

Learn more about:

Cara Shortsleeve (Guest): https://www.linkedin.com/in/carashortsleeve/
Zoia Kozakov (Host): http://www.linkedin.com/in/zoia-kozakov
Women in Innovation: http://www.womenininnovation.co

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#75 Neetu Rajpal | Chief Technology Officer @ Oscar Health

Tue, 18 Jan 2022 12:00:12 GMT

In this episode, Neetu Rajpal shares how her passion for problem-solving led her to study computer science and her time navigating an 18+ year career at Microsoft — starting with Internet Explorer 3. She talks about finding her voice as a woman in STEM, employing her identity as an immigrant to adapt and solve problems, and entering the health care space —joining OscarHealth nine days before the pandemic began.

Listen for advice on:

What questions to ask before a career transition
How to combat being fearful of taking on a C-Suite title
Best practices for creating an environment where people can ask difficult questions
How tech can solve some of healthcare’s biggest problems

Learn more about:

Neetu Rajpal (Guest): https://www.linkedin.com/in/neeturajpal/
Zoia Kozakov (Host): http://www.linkedin.com/in/zoia-kozakov
Women in Innovation: http://www.womenininnovation.co
Brand Copy by Nicole Beckley

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#74 Anastasia Leng | Founder & CEO @ CreativeX

Mon, 10 Jan 2022 12:00:51 GMT

In this episode, Anastasia Leng recounts her journey from working on an ad product team at Google to bootstrapping a business and finding her way to becoming a CEO. She talks about how a side-project turned into a company, navigating through receiving “nos” at over 100 investor meetings, and how listening and project management helped her build a tech company without a tech background.

Listen for advice on:

Navigating difficult conversations as a team leader
How the labels of “analytical” and “creative” can coexist
Developing AI through trial and error
Creating infrastructure around creativity

Learn more about:

Anastasia Leng (Guest): https://www.linkedin.com/in/aleng/
Zoia Kozakov (Host): http://www.linkedin.com/in/zoia-kozakov
Women in Innovation: http://www.womenininnovation.co
Brand Copy by Nicole Beckley

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#73 Vanessa Liu | Entrepreneur, ex-Vice President @ SAP.io

Mon, 03 Jan 2022 12:00:58 GMT

In this episode, Vanessa Liu talks about how working on building digital products at McKinsey spurred her to want to run businesses herself; thinking about her career as an opportunity for creating a diverse portfolio. She shares her approach to generating access for underrepresented founders through her time at SAP’s accelerator, and how her college behavioral neuroscience major is impacting her new work on a venture in the longevity and aging space.

Listen for advice on:

Putting diversity at the core of leadership teams
Engaging customers to examine product-market fit
Evaluating employee happiness as a business metric
Hiring a team with the right values

Learn more about:

Vanessa Liu (Guest): https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessawliu/
Zoia Kozakov (Host): http://www.linkedin.com/in/zoia-kozakov
Women in Innovation: http://www.womenininnovation.co
Brand Copy by Nicole Beckley

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#72 Renan Gutman | Executive Vice President, Product @ Kaltura

Mon, 27 Dec 2021 09:01:05 GMT

In this week’s episode, Renan Gutman talks about her trajectory to becoming a product leader and what she believes to be innovative product leadership, especially in her role as Executive Vice President, Product. She shares what it was like to move from a large-scale company such as Microsoft to a growth-stage start-up, Kaltura, and the role of video in our ecosystem, while constantly embracing changes as an innovator.

Listen for advice on:

The ways that video can be used to enhance a product & user experience
What having product perspective means
The multitude of measurement tools that are being underutilized with video
How to decide what sort of start-up is right for your career

Learn more about:

Renan Gutman (Guest): https://www.linkedin.com/in/renangutman/
Zoia Kozakov (Host): http://www.linkedin.com/in/zoia-kozakov
Women in Innovation: http://www.womenininnovation.co

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#71 Jil Dasher | Managing Director @ Corsica Partners

Mon, 20 Dec 2021 09:25:10 GMT

In this episode, Jil Dasher, Managing Director at Corsica Partners, explains how she transitioned her skill set from leading in the events planning space for over a decade to tackling a new career opportunity in executive search. She talks about summoning her inner Nancy Drew and love of learning to problem-solve and how she approaches bringing diverse candidates to roles, conferences, and events.

Listen for advice on:

Aligning your values with your career
Being authentic and real in job interviews
Showing yourself as “happy and hungry with horsepower”
Recruiting with a lens for diversity, equity, and inclusion

Learn more about:

Jil Dasher (Guest): https://www.linkedin.com/in/jildasher/
Zoia Kozakov (Host): http://www.linkedin.com/in/zoia-kozakov
Women in Innovation: http://www.womenininnovation.co
Brand Copy by Nicole Beckley

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#70 Kelly Ling | Customer Experience Lead @ Doordash + Independent Leadership Coach

Mon, 13 Dec 2021 15:33:41 GMT

This week’s episode breaks down what innovation looks like at a fast-moving, fast-growing start-up such as Doordash, with Kelly Ling. Kelly’s innovation trajectory across healthcare, consumer good brand management and consulting has led her to now innovating across Customer Experience and Support area as well as launching a leadership development coaching practice.

Listen for advice on:

Why pitching yourself is just like solving innovation problems
Selling the value proposition around innovation
Balancing product-driven thinking with ideation at a fast-moving start-up
How to go about a coaching side hustle

Learn more about:

Kelly Ling (Guest): https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellyling/
Zoia Kozakov (Host): http://www.linkedin.com/in/zoia-kozakov
Women in Innovation: http://www.womenininnovation.co

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#69 Janna Gilbert | President @ Luminary Labs

Mon, 06 Dec 2021 19:09:22 GMT

In this episode, Janna Gilbert, President of the innovation consultancy, Luminary Labs reflects on her background in business, innovation, and consulting and what it takes to work in innovation. She breaks down her experience of working with the Department of Education on rethinking vocational education in the midst of the pandemic and the role that gender has played in her come up.

Listen for advice on:

Engaging the most difficult stakeholders from the beginning
The importance of marrying feasibility with possibility
Paying attention to gender in the workplace
New ways managers can support the next generation of talent

Learn more about:

Janna Gilbert (Guest): https://www.linkedin.com/in/jannadavidsongilbert
Zoia Kozakov (Host): http://www.linkedin.com/in/zoia-kozakov
Women in Innovation: http://www.womenininnovation.co

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#68 Eugenia Marshall & Wendy Rose Berry | Founders @ ConditionHER, Executives @ Warner Bros. & NKSFB

Tue, 30 Nov 2021 12:00:31 GMT

In today's episode, Eugenia Marshall and Wendy Rose Berry talk about their juggling and balancing act of co-founding a sexual wellness product, ConditionHER, as well as keeping up with their day jobs as executives at Warner Brothers and NKSFB. They share the ins and outs of being "employed entrepreneurs" and the importance of perseverance in launching a company despite adversity. Eugenia and Wendy also discuss the importance of tapping into your network and taking the leap of faith not to miss the opportunity for innovation.

Listen for advice on:

Telling your company about your side hustle
Deciding the right time to launch & assessing readiness
Being realistic about the trade-off's of entrepreneurship and a full-time job
Knowing how how to change the messaging around your product to gain traction

Learn more about:

Eugenia Marshall (Guest): https://www.linkedin.com/in/eugeniamarshall/
Wendy Rose Berry (Guest): https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendyroseberry/
ConditionHER: http://www.conditionher.com
Zoia Kozakov (Host): http://www.linkedin.com/in/zoia-kozakov
Women in Innovation: http://www.womenininnovation.co

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#67 Lindsey Metselaar | Host @ "We Met at Acme" Podcast + CEO @ Lindsey's Lunchbox

Wed, 24 Nov 2021 12:00:30 GMT

In this episode, Lindsey Metselaar shares how she navigated her way from getting fired from a job in 2016 to launching her own social media agency, and how a romantic break-up ultimately led her to create (and monetize) a successful dating podcast. She explains why going with her gut, knowing her strengths, and appropriately charging for her time and expertise helped her forge ahead.

Listen for advice on:

Setting boundaries around your time
Using the role of the founder to lead by example
Sorting good feedback from negative reviews
Channeling confidence against imposter syndrome

Learn more about:

We Met at Acme: http://www.wemetatacme.com
Zoia Kozakov (host): http://www.linkedin.com/in/zoia-kozakov
Women in Innovation: http://www.womenininnovation.co
Brand Copy by Nicole Beckley

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#66 Amy Jones Vaterlaus | Global Head of Innovation @ Adidas

Mon, 22 Nov 2021 14:53:44 GMT

In this episode, Amy Vaterlaus shares her strategies for looking into the future of consumer goods. She explains how she applied her background in mechanical engineering and robotics to lead multiple teams at Adidas, often working on physical products with technological components. She talks about the importance of connecting with the people you’re creating for, and why disruptive things require iteration.

Listen for advice on:

How to carve out a space and create a unique job
Defining the feeling you want to deliver through product experiences
Diversifying teams to power innovation
Tapping into curiosity to take career next-steps

Learn more:

Amy Jones Vaterlaus (Guest): https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-jones-vaterlaus/
Zoia Kozakov (Host): https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoia-kozakov/
About WIN: Women in Innovation: https://www.womenininnovation.co
Brand Copy by Nicole Beckley

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#65 Jessica Anselmi | Vice President, Marketing @ The Sill

Mon, 15 Nov 2021 12:00:43 GMT

In this episode, Jess Anselmi talks about leveraging her experience in PR with clients like General Mills and Jiffy Lube to step into the innovation space, working in various roles, including Chief of Staff to the Dunkin Donuts CMO. She explains how demonstrating functional expertise and understanding the different parts of an organization are key to working in innovation, and shares how the garden industry is being disrupted.

Listen for advice on:

Initiating leadership buy-in using key statistics
Using community building as a place to develop customer insights
Thoroughly researching and generating a vision before a job pivot
Generating and testing a high number of ideas before applying traditional business performance metrics

Learn more:

Jessica Anselmi (Guest): https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessanselmi/
Zoia Kozakov (Host): https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoia-kozakov/
About WIN: Women in Innovation: https://www.womenininnovation.co
Brand Copy by Nicole Beckley

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#64 Lisa Edwards | President & COO @ Diligent

Mon, 08 Nov 2021 12:00:38 GMT

In this episode, Lisa Edwards expounds on a wide-ranging career that’s taken her from an undergraduate degree in International Relations to roles at Bain, Visa, and Salesforce. She talks about the role networking has played in making adjacent career moves, the importance of sharing with peers, and the pros and cons of being a problem solver.

Listen for advice on:

Applying technology to solving business problems
Employing a growth mindset to begin scaling
Harnessing domain expertise
The value of diverse boards and leadership teams

Learn more:

Lisa Edwards (Guest): https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisaedwardssf/
Zoia Kozakov (Host): https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoia-kozakov/
About WIN: Women in Innovation: https://www.womenininnovation.co
Brand Copy by Nicole Beckley

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#63 Lynn Povich | Women's Rights Activist, Author of "Good Girls Revolt"

Mon, 01 Nov 2021 11:00:29 GMT

In this episode, Lynn Povich reflects on her early career as a journalist at Newsweek and the opportunities that were denied to her fellow women reporters, which informed the subject of her 2012 book “Good Girls Revolt.” She talks about the importance of having Eleanor Holmes Norton as the lawyer in the sex discrimination case against Newsweek, the expansion of the feminist movement, and the current and future challenges for women working in journalism.

Listen for advice on:

Seeking mentorship with a whole-career view
Documenting patterns of behavior if discrimination is suspected
Navigating systemic bias

Learn more:

Lynn Povich (Guest): https://www.lynnpovich.com
Zoia Kozakov (Host): https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoia-kozakov/
About WIN: Women in Innovation: https://www.womenininnovation.co
Brand Copy by Nicole Beckley

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#62 Linda Armbruster | Co-Founder + Managing Partner @ Spark Works

Mon, 25 Oct 2021 11:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Linda Armbruster discusses her journey of building out Spark Works, a strategic human-centered innovation firm, pulling from her background in the academic discipline of innovation. Taking her passion of lifelong learning and an insatiable desire to connect interdisciplinary capacities, processes, and products, Linda discusses the insights and challenges she’s seen along the way.

Listen for advice on:

What the numbers game in innovation really means
Creating rules and frameworks around evaluating the feasibility of an innovation project
The core differences between European and American innovation markets
How to create ecosystems around different kinds of innovation

Learn more:

Linda Armbruster (Guest): https://www.linkedin.com/in/linda-armbruster-3b6920103/?originalSubdomain=ch
Zoia Kozakov (Host): https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoia-kozakov/
About WIN: Women in Innovation: https://www.womenininnovation.co

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#61 Janelle James | SVP, Head of Media & Technology @ Ipsos UU

Mon, 18 Oct 2021 12:15:14 GMT

In this episode, Janelle James talks about the changing landscape of marketing, market research, and the role of both in innovation. Reflecting on her time as a Black woman in America throughout the various steps in her journey, from her MBA at Harvard to moving to Italy, Janelle sees intersectionality as a core tenet of creating something novel that resonates with larger-scale audiences and populations.

Listen for advice on:

Pressure testing your ideas with opposing audiences
The changing importance of employee experience for companies
How to apply intersectionality to the innovation process
Using qualitative research to create better products

Learn more:

Janelle James(Guest): https://www.linkedin.com/in/janelleajames/
Zoia Kozakov (Host): https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoia-kozakov/
About WIN: Women in Innovation: https://www.womenininnovation.co

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#60 Laura Joss | Global Director, CX Product Research @ Motorola

Mon, 11 Oct 2021 12:00:53 GMT

In this episode, Laura Joss talks about how she brought her academic background in behavior and decision-making, including a PhD in cognitive neuroscience, to the product research team at Motorola. She explains how her job has changed during her 11 year tenure, how she built an all-female international team, and why starting with a solid question can open opportunities to improve and make meaningful innovations.

Listen for advice on:

Integrating research into product development teams
Utilizing outside perspectives for feedback on projects
Getting stakeholders to commit to using research data
What strategies can help with phone/life balance

Learn more:

Laura Joss (Guest): https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-motyka-joss-ph-d-1a187415/
Zoia Kozakov (Host): https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoia-kozakov/
About WIN: Women in Innovation: https://www.womenininnovation.co
Brand Copy by Nicole Beckley

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#59 Alexandria Stried | Chief Product Officer @ Ellevest

Mon, 27 Sep 2021 12:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Alexandra Streid tells about how a cold LinkedIn message led her from the product team at Weight Watchers to a startup in the financial services sector. She talks about leveraging her expertise about women and behavior change to make an impact creating financial products to better serve women’s lives and goals, and how the pandemic has opened a space for digital innovation.

Listen for advice on:

Actively asking when you don’t know something
Thinking big-picture to adjust your product roadmap
Embracing engineers to solve complicated problems
Utilizing growth hacking and adopting an agile process

Learn more:

Alexandria Stried (Guest): https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandriastried/
Zoia Kozakov (Host): https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoia-kozakov/
About WIN: Women in Innovation: https://www.womenininnovation.co
Brand Copy by Nicole Beckley

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#58 Peilin Corbanese | Vice President, Analytics + Innovation @ Gerber Life

Mon, 20 Sep 2021 12:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Peilin Corbanese talks about her career in marketing, founding her own company, and how she made the decision to take a role working in the life insurance space. She discusses the challenges around innovating in a regulated space and why she sees opportunities for tech giants to disrupt the industry.

Listen for advice on:

Building financial awareness to plan for the future
Founding with the intention to scale
How to best gather and use data
Advocating for your own skillset

Learn more:

Peilin Corbanese (Guest): https://www.linkedin.com/in/peilincorbanese/
Zoia Kozakov (Host): https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoia-kozakov/
About WIN: Women in Innovation: https://www.womenininnovation.co
Brand Copy by Nicole Beckley

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#57 Nina Foroutan | Director, Product Development @ Forbes

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 12:00:28 GMT

In this episode, Nina Foroutan talks about her passion for media and how she charted a path from working in a newsroom at an ABC-affiliate in Boston to a role in product development at Forbes. She highlights the importance of creating relationships within an industry — with your audience, competitors, and colleagues, and shares how she found role models to empower her career.

Listen for advice on:

Driving change at a large organization
Using a “testing lens” to build buy-in
Applying incremental innovations with customers and coworkers
The two ways to think about a product-focused career trajectory

Learn more:

Nina Foroutan (Guest): https://www.linkedin.com/in/ninaforoutan/
Zoia Kozakov (Host): https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoia-kozakov/
About WIN: Women in Innovation: https://www.womenininnovation.co
Brand Copy by Nicole Beckley

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#56 Zoia Kozakov | Vice President, Product Manager @ Citi

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 13:42:00 GMT

For the last year, every Monday, we have had the privilege and the opportunity to share the stories of women from every area of the innovation industry -- start-ups, Fortune 500 companies, venture capital firms, incubators, you name it. Whether it is discussing the role of motherhood or emerging technologies in healthcare, our guests have shared the most meaningful and honest aspects of what has made them the leaders of the innovation industry. Today, we celebrate one year of the “WIN/WIN: Women in Innovation” podcast with a conversation between WIN/WIN host and founder, Zoia Kozakov and Gabrielle Andrade, WIN Global Marketing Strategist.

Learn more about:

What it means to navigate the “mid-level” of an innovation career
How to break into product management
The future of the financial services industry

Learn more:

Gabrielle Andrade (Host): https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabriellevandrade/
Zoia Kozakov (Guest): https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoia-kozakov/
Women in Innovation: https://www.womenininnovation.co

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#55 Talya Fisher | DE&I Lead @ Fjord Design (Accenture Interactive)

Mon, 30 Aug 2021 23:06:19 GMT

Today’s episode features Talya Fisher, Fjord Design’s (Accenture Interactive) Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Lead’s story. Talya comes from a background in program and project management in the advertising and marketing industry and discusses the intricacies of innovation hiring, and the role of diversity in innovation.

Listen to find out about:

The importance of asking “why” in DE&I roles
How to quantify and use data to push conversations
Why discomfort is an inherent part of innovation
The tools that can be used to think through innovation hires

Learn more:

Talya Fisher (Guest): https://www.linkedin.com/in/talya-fisher-6a97127/
Zoia Kozakov (Host): https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoia-kozakov/
About WIN: Women in Innovation: https://www.womenininnovation.co

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#54 Michelle Akhidenor | Founder & CEO @ The Peers Project

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 12:00:10 GMT

In this episode, Michelle Akhidenor reveals how she fell into the world of podcasting — quitting her corporate job and flying from Australia to NYC for the first time, to do 20 interviews in two weeks. She explains how she transformed her curiosity and passion into something tangible, running podcasts for large companies like Alibaba and becoming the only Black woman running a podcast agency in Australia.

Listen for advice on:

Following what you love and finding the market fit
Using a “less is more” approach to scaling
Examining how you add value to a target audience
The next trends in podcast advertising

Learn more:

Michelle Akhidenor (Guest): https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelleakhidenor/?originalSubdomain=au
The Peers Project: http://www.thepeersproject.com
Zoia Kozakov (Host): https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoia-kozakov/
About WIN: Women in Innovation: https://www.womenininnovation.co
Brand Copy by Nicole Beckley

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#53 WIN Relay | Lizzie Azzolino

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 12:00:19 GMT

In this episode, Lizzie Azzolino explains how she found her way into the world of leadership development after a family illness and an early career driven by getting the next promotion. She also shares her motivation behind creating WIN Relay, a six-month-long program aimed at propelling senior career women toward executive roles and helping close the gender gap in innovation.

Listen for advice on:

Looking at personal development as professional development, and vice versa
Staying curious and bringing others in
The value of telling a clear and compelling personal story
Balancing the tension between acting with urgency and accounting for the long term

Learn More:

WIN Relay Application + Information: http://www.winrelay.co
Zoia Kozakov (Host): http://www.linkedin.com/in/zoia-kozakov
Women in Innovation: http://www.womenininnovation.co
Brand Copy by Nicole Beckley

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#52 Noa Torok Arlosoroff + Michelle Muler | Product @ Yotpo

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 11:00:31 GMT

In this episode, we tackle the intricacies of navigating a career in a startup. How do you negotiate competitive equity at a pre-IPO company? What are the most valuable skills for an innovation leader at a growth-stage company? Noa Torok Arlosoroff, Director of Product Operations, and Michelle Muller, Product Manager walk us through their journey at Yotpo, an e-commerce platform that went from a small operation in Israel to a multi-national company preparing for an IPO at a $2.5 Billion valuation.

This episode was produced in partnership with Yotpo.

Listen for advice on:

How to create and advocate for your own role at a company
The role that managers play in an innovation career
What it’s like to manage a multi-segment matrix of products under one roof
How equity works in a compensation package

Learn more:

Noa Torok Arlosoroff (Guest): https://www.linkedin.com/in/noatorok/
Michelle Muller (Guest): https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-laura-muller/
Zoia Kozakov (Host): https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoia-kozakov/
About WIN: Women in Innovation: https://www.womenininnovation.co

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#51 Beatrice Dixon | Founder & CEO @ The Honey Pot Company

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 12:00:00 GMT

In WIN/WIN: Women in Innovation's 51st episode, Zoia sits down with Beatrice Dixon, the co-founder, and CEO of the Honey Pot Company, a plant-based feminine care company, which Beatrice started out of her kitchen. This honest conversation covers Bea's journey of launching and scaling her company and the way she perceives the notion of a "founder."

Listen for advice on:

When you should consider raising money as an early-stage founder
How innovation changes at different stages of a product's and company's lifecycle
Why anyone can be equipped to solve a consumer problem in the right context
The importance of showing up authentically to successfully raise money and scale your company

Learn more:

Beatrice Dixon (Guest): https://www.linkedin.com/in/beatrice-dixon/
Zoia Kozakov (Host): https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoia-kozakov/
About WIN: Women in Innovation: https://www.womenininnovation.co

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#50 Rose Corvo | Chief Marketing Officer @ Zelle (Early Warning)

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 12:00:16 GMT

In this episode, Rose Corvo talks about navigating a 30+ year career, with a variety of job descriptions, within financial services. She talks about the value of being a “utility player” at work, the importance of analyzing risk in innovation, and how growing up in an Irish family made her attune to looking at people’s character to see who they are.

Listen for advice on:

Conceptualizing big opportunities
How B2B companies can interact with the consumer space
Using customer data to rally different players together
Intentionally seeking out diverse points of view

Learn more:

Rose Corvo (Guest): https://www.linkedin.com/in/rose-corvo-018b923/
Zoia Kozakov (Host): https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoia-kozakov/
About WIN: Women in Innovation: https://www.womenininnovation.co
Brand Copy by Nicole Beckley

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#49 Simone Oliver | Global Editor-In-Chief @ Refinery29

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 12:00:06 GMT

In this episode, Simone Oliver talks about her progression from writing print stories for the paper at Howard University to spending 13 years at the New York Times, leading the digital focus. She shares the decision-making behind starting the NYTimes’s fashion Instagram account, how working at Facebook felt like going to grad school, and why her current role as Global Editor in Chief of Refinery 29 is a culmination of her work experiences.

Listen for advice on:

Being strategic about prioritizing goals
How embracing loyalists builds bigger communities
Identifying white spaces for innovation and pitching to leadership
Ways to emphasize why your point of view is valuable

Learn more:

Simone Oliver (Guest): https://www.linkedin.com/in/simoneoliver/
Zoia Kozakov (Host): https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoia-kozakov/
About WIN: Women in Innovation: https://www.womenininnovation.co
Brand Copy by Nicole Beckley

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#48 Elizabeth Buchanan | Chief Commercial Offer @ Rokt

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 16:36:39 GMT

WIN: Women in Innovation is proud to partner with Rokt, an e-commerce marketing technology company to feature Elizabeth Buchanan, Chief Commercial Officer. In today’s conversation Elizabeth shares how her advertising background played into re-imagining the digital experience of e-commerce. She discusses the way she’s been pivotal in scaling the company across multiple continents and throughout the market and the way gender has been embedded into each step.

Listen for advice on:

Implementing systemic gender and racial pay equality in the workplace
The aspects of e-commerce that are most ripe for growth
Resources in getting started joining a board of directors
How companies can maximize the value of each transaction

Learn more:

Elizabeth Buchanan (Guest): https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizbuchanan/
Zoia Kozakov (Host): https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoia-kozakov/
About WIN: Women in Innovation: https://www.womenininnovation.co

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#47 Christine Miranda Barnekow | Global Director of Innovation @ Vita Coco (AMI)

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 12:00:52 GMT

In today’s episode, Christine Barnekow, Global Director of Innovation at Vita Coco discusses her trajectory as a linguist and sociology major at Princeton to her time as a consultant at firms such as What If and now in-house innovator. As one of WIN’s first members and programming hosts, Christine embodies what it means to fearlessly innovate while staying true to her values of diversity and inclusion.

Listen for advice on:

How to deep dive into an industry or a product without losing sight of the consumers
The transition between innovation consulting and in-house innovation
What trends to look out for in the consumer beverage industry
The importance of acknowledging the differences between men and women

Learn more:

Christine Barnekow (Guest):
Zoia Kozakov (Host): https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoia-kozakov/
About WIN: Women in Innovation: https://www.womenininnovation.co

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#46 Lyndsey Harper | Founder & CEO @ Rosy

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 12:00:37 GMT

In this episode, Lyndsey Harper expounds on her journey from physician to founder, as she expanded her passion for women’s health to become CEO of Rosy, a platform focused on resources, education, and telehealth for sexual health and wellness. She talks about the challenging lifestyle of an OBGYN, the barriers to larger conversations about women’s health, and how she learned to be a founder on the job.

Listen for advice on:

Staying close to the people for whom you are innovating
Viewing fundraising as a meaningful profess
Using technology to amplify a message

Learn more:

Lyndsey Harper (Guest): https://www.linkedin.com/in/lyndseyharpermd/
Zoia Kozakov (Host): https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoia-kozakov/
About WIN: Women in Innovation: https://www.womenininnovation.co
Brand Copy by Nicole Beckley

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#45 Toni Vanwinkle | Sr. Director, Workplace Experience @ Adobe

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 15:19:21 GMT

In this episode, Toni Vanwinkle, Sr. Director of Workplace Experience shares her exceptionally motivational trajectory as a pioneer in the tech industry. Through her tenure, she has been honored as an Amerian Leadership Forum Senior Fellow and named as Digital Workplace Grou’s 2019 Digital Workplace Leader of the Year. In today’s conversation, she touches upon the importance of reimagining the definition of innovation in order to allow continuous reinvention for large and small companies alike.

Listen for advice on:

The value of switching business models, despite the risk
Why failure looks different for men, women, and people of color
How digital workplace will continue to change and evolve
The role of IT in business transformation

Learn more:

Toni Vanwinkle (Guest): https://www.linkedin.com/in/toni-vanwinkle-530ba7/
Zoia Kozakov (Host): https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoia-kozakov/
About WIN: Women in Innovation: https://www.womenininnovation.co

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#44 Grace Francis | Chief Experience Officer @ Karmarama (Accenture Interactive)

Mon, 21 Jun 2021 12:00:12 GMT

In this episode, Grace Francis speaks about the importance of breaking out of boxes in order to innovate in one’s work and in their own identity. From early content-focused roles to leading innovation at Grey Advertising, Grace talks about navigating the human barriers to change, the shock of dealing with the prejudices of gender identity, and using influence to strip away hierarchy.

Listen for advice on:

Confronting pushback with empathy
The utility of saying “maybe”
Rethinking experience design using the concept of value exchange
Leveraging existing technology tools

Learn more:

Grace Francis (Guest): https://www.linkedin.com/in/graciefrancis/?originalSubdomain=uk
Zoia Kozakov (Host): https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoia-kozakov/
About WIN: Women in Innovation: https://www.womenininnovation.co
Brand Copy by Nicole Beckley

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#43 Nathalie Walton | Founder & CEO @ Expectful

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 12:00:04 GMT

In this episode, Nathalie Walton explains how she navigated a career crossroads that found her taking the helm of a startup while raising a toddler, after a series of roles at AirBnB, Google, and EBay. She talks about the logistical, mental, and societal challenges faced by pregnant women and working parents, and strategies for taking care of yourself.

Listen for advice on:

Working on a company from a personal place
Evaluating risk in career opportunities
The role of intrapreneurship in driving a company’s innovation
Finding a community that’s shared your experiences

Learn more:

Nathalie Walton: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathaliewalton/
Zoia Kozakov (Host): https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoia-kozakov/
About WIN: Women in Innovation: https://www.womenininnovation.co
Brand Copy by Nicole Beckley

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#42 Amy Brooks | Chief Innovation Officer @ NBA

Mon, 07 Jun 2021 12:00:18 GMT

In this episode, Amy Brooks talks about how growing up watching the Kings in Sacramento inspired her love of basketball, and how the game shaped and re-shaped her career. From playing basketball at Stanford to taking roles in business consulting and technology startups, Amy explains how her personal connections helped ultimately align her passion and work.

Listen for advice on:

The problem-solving mindset needed for innovation
Clarifying priorities to develop business partnerships
Leading during uncertain times

Learn more:

Amy Brooks: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-brooks-a419b04/
Zoia Kozakov (Host): https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoia-kozakov/
About WIN: Women in Innovation: https://www.womenininnovation.co
Brand Copy by Nicole Beckley

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#41 Vanessa Colella | Chief Innovation Officer @ Citi

Mon, 24 May 2021 11:30:09 GMT

In this episode, Vanessa Colella revisits her career beginnings teaching science for Teach For America and explains how that experience led her to think about the micro and macro ways of driving change. Vanessa talks about how her variety of endeavors, including time at grad school, McKinsey, and Yahoo, shape her approach to developing new ideas as Chief Innovation Officer at Citi.

Listen for advice on:

The four character traits you need to be a change-maker
Using re-framing to address challenges
Patterns as an organizing principle
Unpacking ideas to use the best parts

To learn more:

Vanessa Colella: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessacolella/
Zoia Kozakov (Host): https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoia-kozakov/
About WIN: Women in Innovation: https://www.womenininnovation.co
Brand Copy by Nicole Beckley

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#40 Barkha Saxena | Chief Data Officer @ Poshmark

Mon, 17 May 2021 12:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Barkha Saxena explores how her early passion for math led to a career in data and analytics. After growing up in India and working as a software engineer in the early dot-com era, Barkha relocated to the US, eventually reaching out to the founder of Poshmark and joining the team to build something from the ground up.

Listen for advice on:

How data can help underserved groups
Why technology is essential for scaling a business
Best practices for building a community
What metrics to consider for real growth

Learn more:

Barkha Saxena: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barkhasaxena/
Zoia Kozakov (Host): https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoia-kozakov/
About WIN: Women in Innovation: https://www.womenininnovation.co
Brand Copy by Nicole Beckley

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#39 Fawn Qiu | Senior Product Manager @ LinkedIn

Mon, 10 May 2021 12:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Fawn Qiu talks about having a “messy” career guided by the pursuit of personal growth to develop new skills. She recounts the unpredictability of conducting user testing with kids to develop games and apps for the Sesame Workshop, teaching workshops to make engineering feel more accessible, and how she uses AI in her role at LinkedIn.

Listen for advice on:

Assessing company culture fit
Gaining confidence through your first “win”
Broadening definitions of success
The importance of human creativity

Learn more:

Fawn Qiu: https://www.linkedin.com/in/qiulab/
Zoia Kozakov (Host): https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoia-kozakov/
About WIN: Women in Innovation: https://www.womenininnovation.co
Brand Copy by Nicole Beckley

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#38 Catherine Clark | Founding Partner @ clarkmcdowall

Mon, 03 May 2021 12:00:09 GMT

In this episode, Catherine Clark drills down on what it takes to be an effective innovation partner, from her early agency work partnering with Unilever to her current projects for Starbucks. She talks about feeling fearless as she co-founded her branding agency with a neighbor, and why their shared values — around family life and women in leadership — transcended their opposite thinking styles.

Listen for advice on:

Starting the innovation process by defining goals
How to best fight against pushback
Exciting advocates to help navigate organization size
Personalizing your concept of win/win

Learn more:

Catherine Clark: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherine-clark-1711b91/
Zoia Kozakov (Host): https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoia-kozakov/
About WIN: Women in Innovation: https://www.womenininnovation.co
Brand Copy by Nicole Beckley

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#37 Haley Russell | Co-Founder @ Chippin

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 12:00:39 GMT

In this episode, Haley Russell reveals what it’s like to build a company from the ground up. She reflects on her early entrepreneurship efforts, including starting a summer camp while in middle school, and how that later led her to business school, Uber, and founding a sustainable pet food brand. She shares how her dog’s preference for crickets gave her a needed spark.

Listen for advice on:

Creating a new product vs. re-engineering an existing one
Getting a retail partner to buy into your vision
Innovating with sustainability in mind
The importance of supporting fellow founders

Learn more:

Haley Russell: https://www.linkedin.com/in/haleyjprussell/
Zoia Kozakov (Host): https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoia-kozakov/
About WIN: Women in Innovation: https://www.womenininnovation.co
Brand Copy by Nicole Beckley

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#36 Krupa Tailor | Director, Customer Engagement Network @ American Express

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 12:00:48 GMT

In this episode, Krupa Tailor walks through her journey as a first-generation American — from studying at the University of Michigan and earning an MBA at Columbia to landing roles at Unilever and American Express. She elaborates on the thrill and risk of starting her own business venture and why “think big, start small” is her guiding principle.

Listen for advice on:

What steps to take to break down a “blue sky” strategy
Using calendar reminders to stimulate your ideas
Banishing identity-based impostor syndrome
Why storytelling is essential for creating buy-in

To learn more:

Krupa Tailor: https://www.linkedin.com/in/krupa-tailor/
Zoia Kozakov (Host): https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoia-kozakov/
About WIN: Women in Innovation: https://www.womenininnovation.co
Brand Copy by Nicole Beckley

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#35 Kiely Sweatt | Director of Innovation @ Oracle Consulting, NA

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 12:00:00 GMT

In this episode of the “WIN/WIN” podcast, Kiely Sweatt discusses her non-traditional path to innovation, as exemplified by her background in poetry, education, and design thinking workshop facilitation. In her role as Head of Innovation at Oracle Consulting (NA), Kiely helps the business re-think its approach to what it means to innovate and implement complex technological solutions externally.

Listen to hear more about:

Why innovation is ultimately is a practice rooted in human connection
How to get buy-in from key stakeholders to try new methods and practices
The importance of thinking through language and communication when discussing innovation concepts

To learn more:

Kiely Sweatt: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kiely-sweatt-3b58894/
Zoia Kozakov (Host): https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoia-kozakov/
About WIN: Women in Innovation: https://www.womenininnovation.co

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#34 Jane Geraghty | CEO @ Landor & Fitch

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 12:00:41 GMT

In this episode, Jane Geraghty talks through her career trajectory — cutting her teeth in advertising in London, exploring a new culture in NYC on Madison Avenue, working in television in the UK, and becoming a global CEO. She reflects on finding her true voice in her 30s, and how a combination of passion and competition has driven her career strategy.

Listen for advice on:

What’s fueling the trend of design studio mergers and acquisitions
How to leverage your age and leadership experiences
Applying the mantra “do better, do different, do more” to innovation
How brands can innovate without losing who they are

To learn more:

Jane Geraghty: https://www.linkedin.com/in/geraghtyjane/?originalSubdomain=uk
Zoia Kozakov (Host): https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoia-kozakov/
About WIN: Women in Innovation: https://www.womenininnovation.co
Brand Copy by Nicole Beckley

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#33 WIN/WIN Special | 5-Year Anniversary with Aubrie Fennecken, Global Executive Director @ WIN

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 12:00:13 GMT

In the last part of the WIN: Women in Innovation 5-year special, WIN’s only full-time employee & Global Executive Director, Aubrie Fennecken, discusses her journey from theatre management to non profit organizations and innovation. Aubrie discusses her wish list for WIN and explains the ways in which innovation has evolved and its effects on the future for the organization. Aubrie also provides insights into fundraising strategy and her own experiences with gender disparity.

Listen for advice on:

How to approach leading a decentralized volunteer-run organization
The importance of slowing down to build up foundations that enable acceleration
Why fundraising is more like matchmaking than sales

To learn more:

Aubrie Fennecken (Guest): https://www.linkedin.com/in/aubriefennecken/
Zoia Kozakov (Host): https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoia-kozakov/
About WIN: Women in Innovation: https://www.womenininnovation.co

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#32 Shelbi Jones | Creative Shop & Culture Lead, Black Women @ Facebook

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 12:00:07 GMT

In this episode, Shelbi Jones reflects on the images she’s had of success — from her childhood in Ohio to jobs at Complex, Refinery 29, and Facebook. She shares how her visions of “success” have changed, how identity drives her work (and her podcast “Define Normal”), and answers the question “who is Shelbi Jones?”

Listen for advice on:

How sales and creative teams can work together
Looking to Gen Z for innovation inspiration
Using the “try everything” approach for social media
Assessing how to work with small and large company partners

To learn more:

Shelbi Jones: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjone116/
Zoia Kozakov (Host): https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoia-kozakov/
About WIN: Women in Innovation: https://www.womenininnovation.co
Brand Copy by Nicole Beckley

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#31 Lisa Gralnek | Principal & Founder @LVG & Co.

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 12:00:21 GMT

In this episode, Lisa Gralnek recounts how curiosity and opportunity took her from a career in the ‘90s fashion world to business school, BCG, and a variety of companies including Adidas and Chobani. At each turn, she created her own roles as a change agent, and ultimately started her own consultancy.

Listen for advice on:

How to systematically infuse innovation into everything you do
What larger companies can learn from smaller companies
Understanding how innovation relates to marketing
Navigating gender-based expectations

To learn more:

Lisa Gralnek: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisagralnek/
Zoia Kozakov (Host): https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoia-kozakov/
About WIN: Women in Innovation: https://www.womenininnovation.co
Brand Copy by Nicole Beckley

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#30 WIN/WIN Special | 5-Year Anniversary with Maria Potoroczyn, Co-Founder @ WIN

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 12:00:03 GMT

In this episode, Maria Potoroczyn takes our listeners through her innovation journey, whether that was co-founding WIN with Alfia Ilicheva or going from innovation consulting to leading Citi’s conversational AI bot to now heading up product management at Trust & Will, an estate planning start-up. She explains the importance of scaling with intention and some of the principles of community that helped her write playbooks for WIN on anything from programming to hiring the board.

Listen for advice on:

The core skills behind being a successful innovator
How to find ways to transfer skills from reach projects and side hustles to speed up your career trajectory
The importance of establishing community values early on, alongside your community

To learn more:

Maria Potoroczyn (Guest): https://www.linkedin.com/in/maria-potoroczyn-0891812a/
Zoia Kozakov (Host): https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoia-kozakov/
About WIN: Women in Innovation: https://www.womenininnovation.co

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#29 Sara Agrest | Design Director @ Spector Group

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 12:00:02 GMT

In this episode, Sara Agrest explains how her relentless want to know “why?” has guided her decades-long career in architecture. She gives insight on her methods for keeping a job feeling fresh and shares how her mother’s career as a journalist informed her upbringing.

Listen for advice on:

How “sustainability” is being re-defined in architecture and beyond
Using reframing techniques to shift into a new space
Getting to the core of a client’s passion

To learn more:

Sara Agrest: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sara-agrest-aia-iida-leed-ap-a923555/
Zoia Kozakov (Host): https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoia-kozakov/
About WIN: Women in Innovation: https://www.womenininnovation.co
Brand Copy by Nicole Beckley

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#28 WIN/WIN Special | 5-Year Anniversary with Alfia Ilicheva, Co-Founder @ WIN

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 13:00:03 GMT

For the first part of the WIN: Women in Innovation 5-year anniversary mini-series, Alfia Ilicheva joins Zoia to share all the founding story behind WIN. She shares the challenges and opportunities,, as well as how Alfia approached her own innovation trajectory while prioritizing her family and taking on other projects along the way.

Listen to find out more about:

What it takes to start a decentralized, global non-profit with a volunteer base
The process and reality behind the black-box recruitment that is behind innovation roles
Why many innovation consultants are choosing to go in-house

To learn more:

Alfia Ilicheva (Guest): https://www.linkedin.com/in/alfia-ilicheva-3b01275/
Zoia Kozakov (Host): https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoia-kozakov/
About WIN: Women in Innovation: https://www.womenininnovation.co

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#27 Melanie Bell-Mayeda | Partner & Managing Director @ IDEO

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 13:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Melanie Bell-Mayeda talks about the “aha” moment that re-routed her career into the world of design. She reflects on the toolkits she built working in financial services, licensing, and strategy, and how she took them with her to IDEO. She explains the challenges of working on “wicked problems” — areas that often require systems change — and the opportunities for innovation.

Listen for advice on:

How companies can navigate times of uncertainty
Using partnerships to make competitors into collaborators
Four things companies can do to work toward closing the gender gap

To learn more:

Melanie Bell-Mayeda: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melanie-bell-mayeda-37b0662/
Zoia Kozakov (Host): https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoia-kozakov/
About WIN: Women in Innovation: https://www.womenininnovation.co
Brand Copy by Nicole Beckley

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#26 Sarah Judd Welch | CEO @ Sharehold

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 13:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Sarah Judd Welch explains the drive she had at a young age to want to run her own company, and how she made the jump from freelancing in digital strategy to running an organizational design consultancy. She focuses on the idea of “belonging,” the existential questions it prompts, and why workplaces with inclusive cultures see an impact on their teams, their output, and their bottom line.

Listen for advice on:

Understanding the four types of belonging
The importance of deep listening
How to navigate through times of uncertainty
Interweaving belonging with diversity, equity, and inclusion

To learn more:

Sarah Judd Welch (Guest): https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahjuddwelch/
Zoia Kozakov (Host): https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoia-kozakov/
About WIN: Women in Innovation: https://www.womenininnovation.co
Brand Copy by Nicole Beckley

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#25 Amanda Ramos | Innovation Director @ Gensler

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 13:00:03 GMT

In this episode, Amanda Ramos explores how the concepts of facilitating innovation adoption and building buy-in have shaped her success during a 14-year career at Gensler. She points to the power of co-leadership to bring more voices to the table and emphasizes the importance of knowing your purpose before taking a leap.

Listen for advice on:

Why understanding another’s humanity is vital for members of a team
Looking at the virtual side of company culture
Examining innovation as a service
How diversity of perspectives can strengthen organizations

To learn more:

Amanda Ramos (Guest): https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-ramos-3441552b/
Zoia Kozakov (Host): https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoia-kozakov/
About WIN: Women in Innovation: https://www.womenininnovation.co
Brand Copy by Nicole Beckley

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WIN/WIN Special | Black History Month with Hailey Floyd, Global Communications Lead @ WIN

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 13:00:34 GMT

In this special edition episode of the WIN/WIN podcast, Hailey Floyd joins us to celebrate Black History Month. Hailey’s impressive career trajectory includes being an Advance Associate on Michelle Obama’s team in the White House, as well as doing communications strategy at Apple. Hailey discusses the influences that enabled her success and the women she has looked up to along the way.

Today’s conversation focuses on:

The impact that having vision has on innovation and diversity in innovation
How to progress your career and make a difference without waiting for the right time
What it means to have intellectual fearlessness, despite all circumstances

To learn more:

Hailey Floyd (Guest): https://www.linkedin.com/in/haileymfloyd/
Zoia Kozakov (Host): https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoia-kozakov/
About WIN: Women in Innovation: https://www.womenininnovation.co

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#24 Yasmin Kothari | Product Lead @ Asana

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 13:00:58 GMT

In this episode, Yasmin Kothari examines a career that’s included a Harvard MBA, strategy consulting at McKinsey, conducting user research in India and Africa, and product roles at AirBnB, PayPal, and Asana — not too far off her childhood dream of flying to meetings and making deals. Through every role, she explains the connective tissue as being able to take complex problems and break them into approachable pieces.

Listen for advice on:

Solving the needs of different types of users
How to consider changing roles
Approaching innovation during times of massive growth
Saying “no” within your team or company

To learn more:

Yasmin Kothari: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yasminkothari/
Zoia Kozakov (Host): https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoia-kozakov/
About WIN: Women in Innovation: https://www.womenininnovation.co
Brand Copy by Nicole Beckley

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#23 Leatrice Eiseman | Executive Director @ Pantone

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 13:00:16 GMT

In this episode, Lee Eiseman expounds on the importance of color and the psychology and perceptions around it. Currently the Executive Director of the Pantone Color Institute, she’s spent over 35 years examining color, starting with designing a practicum while studying at UCLA, which she still uses in teaching about color today. She explains why Pantone looks to the zeitgeist for their annual color selections and what color means for purchasing decisions.

Listen for advice on:

Why nature and association are essential to understanding color
At what stage of development companies should consider color
How to best transition colors of an established brand

To learn more:

Lee Eiseman (Guest): https://leatriceeiseman.com
Zoia Kozakov (Host): https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoia-kozakov/
About WIN: Women in Innovation: https://www.womenininnovation.co
Brand Copy by Nicole Beckley

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WIN/WIN Special | Ready.Steady.Money. hosted by Aru Agarwal (R/GA)

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 12:15:44 GMT

This week’s episode is a WIN/WIN Special about “Ready.Steady.Money.,” guest hosted by Aru Agarwal, WIN: Women in Innovation’s Global Programming Lead, and Associate Director of Business Transformation at R/GA.Money coaches Amy Schultz and Claire Coleman reflect on their own money journeys and the role of money coaching in helping women (and everyone else!) unleash their potential. WIN is hosting a special 5-week learning cohort program with RSM. To learn more and grab a spot, click here.

Listen for advice on:

How to use money to build the career you want without financial stress
The importance of building a solid foundation with money
Why making a lot of money is not the same thing as holding on to your money
How to overcome the anxiety and nerves related to challenging money conversations

To learn more:

•RSM x WIN Learning Cohort Sign-Up: https://winxreadysteadymoney.splashthat.com/

•Zoia Kozakov (Host): https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoia-kozakov/

•About WIN: Women in Innovation: https://www.womenininnovation.co

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#22 Emily Heyward | Co-Founder & Chief Brand Officer @ Red Antler

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 13:00:42 GMT

In this episode, Emily Heyward retraces her steps from working on TV advertising campaigns for huge brands to ultimately forming her own creative services company, Red Antler. She reflects on working with brands that have successfully made people take a leap of faith, and explains how the effects of sexism factored into her decision to launch a company.

Listen for advice on:

How times of crisis contribute to a company’s development
What brands can do to recover from public mistakes
Why large companies need to disrupt themselves
Reframing the role of marketing

To learn more:

Emily Heyward: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-heyward-5465253/
Zoia Kozakov (Host): https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoia-kozakov/
About WIN: Women in Innovation: https://www.womenininnovation.co
Brand Copy by Nicole Beckley

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#21 Cheryl Grise | Solutions Leader @ EY Americas

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 13:00:01 GMT

In this episode, Cheryl Grise shares how her second grade teacher helped propel her early sense of purpose, prompting her toward a career centered around creating transformative leaders. She explains how her passion for sailing influences how she thinks about leadership and delivers a few of her top guidelines for leading effectively.

Listen for advice on:

The importance of amplifying the achievements of others, especially women
Utilizing a feeling of inspiration to galvanize teams
Why you should enter a meeting with a strong point of view
What key values define a leader

To learn more:

Cheryl Grise (Guest): https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheryl-grise-9937503
Zoia Kozakov (Host): https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoia-kozakov/
About WIN: Women in Innovation: https://www.womenininnovation.co
Brand Copy by Nicole Beckley

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#20 Olivia Hawkins | Head of Business Consulting @ Acceleration

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 13:00:22 GMT

In this episode, Olivia Hawkins charts her career, from navigating the digital world during the first dot com boom (and bust) to currently leading business consulting and defining data ethics principles with one of the world’s largest advertising companies, WPP. She reflects on the excitement of the disruptive early web, the challenges around data privacy, and the contradictory messages she received in her early career in male-dominated spaces.

Listen for advice on:

Interpreting feedback from bosses and colleagues
Which type of organizational structures encourage creativity
Deciding what you want your career path to look like

To learn more:

Olivia Hawkins (Guest): https://www.linkedin.com/in/ohawkins/
Zoia Kozakov (Host): https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoia-kozakov/
About WIN: Women in Innovation: https://www.womenininnovation.co
Brand Copy by Nicole Beckley

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#19 Charlotte Diaz | Vice President, Strategy @ Critical Mass

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 13:00:08 GMT

In this episode, Charlotte Diaz explains her route from business school and management consulting to discovering the brand strategy world — at Vivaldi Partners, RGA, and now in her role at Critical Mass. She elaborates on the business imperative to focus on the customer, why she’s dedicated to creating meaningful experiences for employees, and the challenges for women rising into leadership.

Listen for advice on:

Why customers define the business case for innovation
The biggest challenge when it comes to thinking about strategy
What it means to innovate internally for your employees

To learn more:

Charlotte Diaz (Guest): https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlottediaz22/
Zoia Kozakov (Host): https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoia-kozakov/
About WIN: Women in Innovation: https://www.womenininnovation.co
Brand Copy by Nicole Beckley

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#18 Sarah Hodges | Partner @ Pillar Venture Capital

Mon, 28 Dec 2020 13:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Sarah Hodges talks about her personal mission to connect people and build community, through her work starting the leadership coaching platform Intelligently, and investing in founders with Pillar Venture Capital. She shares how coaching adjusted her self-awareness, and why innovation calls for learning as much as you can as quickly as possible.

Listen for advice on:

The compelling qualities she looks for in founders seeking funding
What to search for in a leadership coach
Why diversity is critical for evaluating companies
The difference between how you lead early in your career and later on

To learn more:

Sarah Hodges (Guest): https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahhodges1
Zoia Kozakov (Host): https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoia-kozakov/
About WIN: Women in Innovation: https://www.womenininnovation.co
Brand Copy by Nicole Beckley

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WIN/WIN Special | Innovation in Beverages with Driftwell

Wed, 23 Dec 2020 13:00:33 GMT

Stephanie Murdoch and Ryan Buesser join Zoia on today's episode, which is in partnership with Driftwell. Designed with evening relaxation in mind, Driftwell is a whole new way to cap off your day. Driftwell is a new enhanced water beverage with magnesium and L-theanine to help you relax and unwind. From founding Driftwell through PepsiCo’s “The Next Big Idea” initiative, to speaking with a nutrition scientist, to live testing the product design on digital platforms, Stephanie and Ryan will walk you through the challenges and opportunities they see in the beverages industry today.

Listen for advice on:

How to bring a product to market
How to stay innovative while working within regulatory constraints
How to create a dialogue between product and customer

To learn more:

Driftwell: https://www.drinkdriftwell.com
Stephanie Murdoch: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-murdoch-954b8115/
Ryan Buesser: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanbuesser/
Zoia Kozakov (Host): https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoia-kozakov/
About WIN: Women in Innovation: https://www.womenininnovation.co

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#17 Rebecca Robins | Chief Learning & Culture Officer, Luxury Lead @ Interbrand

Mon, 21 Dec 2020 13:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Rebecca Robins reflects on how an early curiosity about languages and cultures led to her interest in brands and a nearly 20 year career at Interbrand. From working with her first client, LEGO, to overseeing Interbrand Academy, Rebecca explains the “polymathic business” of looking at the relationships between brands and culture.

Listen for advice on:

* Developing your career by working in another country

* Which three factors the fastest-rising brands have in common

* Why #purpose for brands is so important

* Adapting social learning to work from home

Thank you to Driftwell, our sponsor for this WIN/WIN episode.

To learn more:

Rebecca Robins (Guest): https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-robins-0a1707?originalSubdomain=uk
Zoia Kozakov (Host): https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoia-kozakov/
About WIN: Women in Innovation: https://www.womenininnovation.co
Brand Copy by Nicole Beckley

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#16 Nisreen Hasib | Chief Operations Officer @ Unbound

Mon, 14 Dec 2020 13:00:41 GMT

In this episode, Nisreen Hasib shares how her passion for advocacy shaped her career — beginning as a teenager doing interfaith work, then as a lawyer focused on labor and employment, and now as the COO of the sexual wellness company Unbound. She shares how advertising roadblocks and stigmas can curtail acceptance and innovation in the health education spaces.

Listen for advice on:

Navigating how ethical issues are addressed in your field
Using your position to impact others in the largest way possible
Innovating in a space where open conversations are challenging

To learn more:

Nisreen Hasib (Guest): https://www.linkedin.com/in/nisreen-hasib-59780817/
Zoia Kozakov (Host): https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoia-kozakov/
About WIN: Women in Innovation: https://www.womenininnovation.co
Brand Copy by Nicole Beckley

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#15 Michele Markus | Head of Global Accounts, Global Enterprise Lead @ Omnicom

Mon, 07 Dec 2020 13:00:22 GMT

In this episode, Michele Markus talks about carving her own paths — from creating a major at Penn to defining her own job descriptions at Omnicom. She explains how walking into the wrong room led to a job at Deloitte, and how asking questions can generate opportunities. She also elaborates on the vital role of communications in the healthcare space and how it’s being shaped for the future.

Listen for advice on:

The three ways to address innovation with a broad set of stakeholders
How the digital space can be utilized in healthcare
Why failure is a way to build empathy
How to evaluate board service and areas where you can make an impact

To learn more:

Michele Markus (Guest): https://www.linkedin.com/in/michele-markus-232338/
Zoia Kozakov (Host): https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoia-kozakov/
About WIN: Women in Innovation: https://www.womenininnovation.co
Brand Copy by Nicole Beckley

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#14 Liz Eddy | CEO & Co-Founder @ Lantern

Mon, 30 Nov 2020 13:00:01 GMT

In this episode, Liz Eddy shares how losing her father at a young age made her aware of the financial, logistical, and emotional impacts of losing a loved one, and influenced her development of an end-of-life planning company. She elaborates on the valuable role that empathetic communication skills has played in her career — from starting her first company at age 15, to driving communications strategy at DoSomething.org, and now as CEO of Lantern.

Listen for advice on:

Why end-of-life planning is helpful to those you love
Navigating the challenges of tech fundraising
Normalizing conversations around death
Innovating in unexpected spaces

To learn more:

Liz Eddy (Guest): https://www.linkedin.com/in/liz-eddy-6664ba27/
Zoia Kozakov (Host): https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoia-kozakov/
About WIN: Women in Innovation: https://www.womenininnovation.co
Brand Copy by Nicole Beckley

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#13 Sherine Kazim | Chief Experience Officer @ Wunderman Thompson NA

Mon, 23 Nov 2020 13:00:32 GMT

In this episode, Sherine Kazim shares what she’s learned through a career of charting new territories — from early days at Friendster to working on visual design at Walmart.com and crafting user experiences at EA. She emphasizes the importance of mentor and allyship in career-development, and expands on taking an ethical approach to design.

Listen for advice on:

Why digital and physical spaces are interconnected
When to consider sacrificing “clicks for clarity”
Looking for partners to help address gender biases
How qualitative research drives human connection

To learn more:

Sherine Kazim (Guest): https://www.linkedin.com/in/sherinekazim/
Zoia Kozakov (Host): https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoia-kozakov/
About WIN: Women in Innovation: https://www.womenininnovation.co
Brand Copy by Nicole Beckley

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#12 Krista Edmunds | Director @ Barclays Ventures

Mon, 16 Nov 2020 13:00:48 GMT

In this episode, Krista Edmunds expounds on “accidentally” falling into finance and finding her way into the innovation and FinTech spaces as the Director of Business Innovation at Barclays Ventures. She highlights the value of mentorship, the importance of entrepreneurial thinking, and explains why conquering fears (and developing circus skills) in order to take more risks can be worth it.

Listen for advice on:

Thinking about mentorship as having your own personal board of directors
Misconceptions about corporate innovation and the emphasis on technology
The career value of joining a board
Why diversity is imperative for innovation teams

To learn more:

Krista Edmunds (Guest): https://www.linkedin.com/in/krista-edmunds-8153b396/
Zoia Kozakov (Host): https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoia-kozakov/
About WIN: Women in Innovation: https://www.womenininnovation.co
Brand Copy by Nicole Beckley

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#11 Kim Patel | Head of Partnerships @ Bubble, Founding Director @ Envision Accelerator

Mon, 09 Nov 2020 13:00:55 GMT

In this episode, Kim Patel delivers straight talk about building a career through working efficiently and seizing new opportunities, expounding on how she moved from working in investment banking to media, with jobs at the Huffington Post, AOL, and as director of global strategy at VICE, all before age 30. She also highlights the importance of asking for help and building a solid support system.

Listen for advice on:

What questions to ask yourself when you might want to leave a job
Improvements for assessing company diversity
Connecting with others to fight discrimination at work

To learn more:

Kim Patel (Guest): https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimkpatel/
Zoia Kozakov (Host): https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoia-kozakov/
About WIN: Women in Innovation: https://www.womenininnovation.co
Brand Copy by Nicole Beckley

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#10 Gina Bianchini | CEO & Founder @ Mighty Networks

Mon, 02 Nov 2020 13:00:22 GMT

In this episode, Gina Bianchini shares how growing up in Cupertino, California in the 1970s and 80s fueled her interest in social technologies and pushed her to become a startup founder. As the CEO and founder of Mighty Networks, she wants to empower small communities to come together.

Listen for advice on:

Examining your relationship with feedback
Seeking out sponsors who will tangibly advocate for your career
Planning a product feature roadmap

To learn more:

Gina Bianchini (Guest): https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginabianchini/
Zoia Kozakov (Host): https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoia-kozakov/
About WIN: Women in Innovation: https://www.womenininnovation.co
Brand Copy by Nicole Beckley

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#09 Liat Karpel Gurwicz | Head of eCommerce Marketing @ Wix

Mon, 26 Oct 2020 12:00:43 GMT

In this episode, Liat Karpel Gurwicz delivers some high-level strategies for making the most of product marketing, utilizing the knowledge she’s gained through 15 years in tech. As the head of ecommerce marketing for Wix, Gurwicz offers a specific look at an industry segment experiencing hypergrowth.

Listen for advice on:

What strategies to put into action to succeed this holiday season with ecommerce
How to best connect with your current and future customers
Navigating maternity leave with career decisions

To learn more:

Liat Karpel Gurwicz (Guest): https://www.linkedin.com/in/liatkarpel/?originalSubdomain=il
Zoia Kozakov (Host): https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoia-kozakov/
About WIN: Women in Innovation: https://www.womenininnovation.co
Brand Copy by Nicole Beckley

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#08 Danielle Lay | Principal @ New Enterprise Associates (NEA)

Mon, 19 Oct 2020 12:00:28 GMT

In this episode, Danielle Lay shares how growing up in Hong Kong gave her early exposure to the business world, paving the way for her to start her own web design company, work at Goldman Sachs, and become a principal at the venture capital firm New Enterprise Associates. She also talks about the role of design in innovation, the importance of finding mentors, and why being yourself is the best thing you can be.

Listen for advice on:

Understanding different types of innovation and what makes them worthwhile
How she assesses if products are going to make it in the market
What qualities make for a good VC
Differentiating and leveraging your value for a company

To learn more:

Danielle Lay (Guest): https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielle-lay-356a251a/
Zoia Kozakov (Host): https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoia-kozakov/
About WIN: Women in Innovation: https://www.womenininnovation.co
Brand Copy by Nicole Beckley

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#07 Eva Goicochea | CEO & Founder @ Maude

Mon, 12 Oct 2020 12:00:36 GMT

In this episode, Eva Goicochea shares how an education in marketing and work as a legislative aide prepared her to become a leader in the sexual wellness space, as the CEO and founder of Maude. She explains how she saw a space to innovate in reframing how people could think about sex and intimacy, and how brands can better connect with customers.

Listen for advice on:

Taking a more human, genderless approach to creating products
Why caring about people has to be embedded in company culture early on
How to hire the right people at the right time
What qualities a founder needs beyond just a good idea

To learn more:

Eva Goicochea (Guest): https://www.linkedin.com/in/eva-goicochea/
Zoia Kozakov (Host): https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoia-kozakov/
About WIN: Women in Innovation: https://www.womenininnovation.co
Brand Copy by Nicole Beckley

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#06 Jessica Tillyer | Chief Experience Officer @ re—inc, Ex-SYPartners

Mon, 05 Oct 2020 12:00:31 GMT

In this episode, Jessica Tillyer shares how thinking about innovating for one’s own life can open the door for new opportunities, and how Deepak Chopra introduced her to Megan Rapinoe. After a 10-year career at SYPartners and having had her second child, Tillyer explains why she felt called to her role at re—inc, the brand founded by members of the US Women’s Soccer team, and what it means to innovate a lifestyle brand.

Listen for advice on:

Creating lists to define what you want
How to talk to clients about failure
Finding opportunities to step up
Building an innovation skill set that begins with listening and observing

To learn more:

Jessica Tillyer (Guest): https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicatillyer/
Zoia Kozakov (Host): https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoia-kozakov/
About WIN: Women in Innovation: https://www.womenininnovation.co
Brand Copy by Nicole Beckley

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#05 MarySharon Owens | Head of Global Creative Studio @ Illumina

Mon, 28 Sep 2020 12:00:52 GMT

In this episode, Marysharon Owens details a career that hasn’t fit into a box, as she’s created her own job descriptions and charted new territories at Microsoft, Bank of America, Target, RGA, and Illumina. Owens talks about the value of building hybrid skill sets and how current times call for harnessing actionable vulnerability to create something new.

Listen for advice on:

Articulating your value in a way that’s meaningful to your listener
Why creativity is not about having the right answer
Building brilliant teams by using active listening and authentic opinions

To learn more:

MarySharon Owens (Guest): https://www.linkedin.com/in/marysharonowens/
Zoia Kozakov (Host): https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoia-kozakov/
About WIN: Women in Innovation: https://www.womenininnovation.co
Brand Copy by Nicole Beckley

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#04 Gesche Haas | CEO & Founder @ Dreamers & Doers

Mon, 21 Sep 2020 12:00:53 GMT

In this episode, Gesche Haas relays how she founded a collective for women entrepreneurs “by accident,” turning connections in the finance and start-up worlds into the network of Dreamers & Doers. Gesche emphasizes the importance of seeking out authentic, values-driven relationships, and explains that “so much more is possible when we join forces on our journey.”

Listen for advice on:

How to decide if you should say yes to an investment
The double-standard for male and female founders when it comes to raising children
The upside of running a remote team
Self-reliance as a business approach

To learn more:

Gesche Haas (Guest): https://www.linkedin.com/in/gesche/
Zoia Kozakov (Host): https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoia-kozakov/
About WIN: Women in Innovation: https://www.womenininnovation.co
Brand Copy by Nicole Beckley

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#03 Jenny Danzi | Senior Director, New Platforms @ PepsiCo

Mon, 14 Sep 2020 12:00:57 GMT

In this episode, Jenny Danzi talks about embracing the idea that a career is a marathon, not a sprint, as she discusses taking on different jobs — in marketing, strategy, and general management — at PepsiCo. She highlights the gift of feedback from peers and senior leaders to push careers forward, and amplifies the need to create spaces where women can be human at work.

Listen for advice on:

What she looks for when she hires
How to talk to your boss about taking maternity leave
Planning your career within the context of your life
Why you should begin something with the end in mind

To learn more:

Jenny Danzi (Guest): https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennydanzi/
Zoia Kozakov (Host): https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoia-kozakov/
About WIN: Women in Innovation: https://www.womenininnovation.co
Brand Copy by Nicole Beckley

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#02 Britta Mulderrig | Head of Marketing @ Hello Alfred

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 12:35:00 GMT

In this episode Britta Mulderrig discusses her wide-ranging and industrious career — including using internships to land her first job with the Tampa Bay Lightning, navigating times of challenging growth at Uber, and the perils of being the only woman in the room. She also dispenses advice for building resilience, keeping a to-do list to bolster productivity, and making a positive impact — through your job and beyond.

Britta Mulderrig (Guest): https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittamulderrig/
Zoia Kozakov (Host): https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoia-kozakov/
About WIN: Women in Innovation: https://www.womenininnovation.co/
Brand Copy by Nicole Beckley

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#01 Enshalla Anderson | Chief Strategy Officer @ Futurebrand

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 12:30:56 GMT

In this episode, Enshalla Anderson shares the exploratory experiences that have shaped her trajectory — from early days as an analyst at JP Morgan to management consulting, Avon, Vivaldi Partners, and FutureBrand. Enshalla espouses that “a career is an aggregate of chapters” rather than a linear path, and encourages seeking environments that value you and opportunities that provide a runway for growth. She also talks about being the “quiet girl” and navigating work and parenthood.

Enshalla Anderson (Guest): https://www.linkedin.com/in/enshallaanderson/
Zoia Kozakov (Host): https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoia-kozakov
To learn more about WIN/WIN: https://www.womenininnovation.co/podcast
Brand copy by Nicole Beckley

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#00 WIN/WIN Podcast Trailer

Wed, 19 Aug 2020 16:12:12 GMT

This season, WIN/WIN will feature women leaders across multiple industries, companies, and backgrounds to bring their unique innovation and leadership experience and expertise to our listeners. Episodes will be released every other Monday, so make sure to subscribe to never miss a moment!

Useful links to learn more:

About the Podcast: www.womenininnovation.co/podcast
About Zoia Kozakov, WIN/WIN Host: www.linkedin.com/in/zoia-kozakov

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