Smart, Driven, Women

Smart, Driven, Women (SDW) supports women on their journey through leadership, entrepreneurship, and maintaining work-life integration. Whether you’re beginning your journey or overcoming obstacles, our conversations are a source of support and actionable insights. Hosted by Rona Jobe.

Smart, Driven, Women is a business podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 19 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Unknown Host hosts Smart, Driven, Women, a business show with 19 episodes published.

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  Episode #19

  How Your Beliefs Can Shape Your Career | with General Partner of The Good Science Fund, Urvashi Bhatnagar

  Sep 8, 202635 min

  Urvashi Bhatnagar, General Partner of The Good Science Fund, examines how social and environmental change can create a lasting impact on planetary health. Drawing from her background in physical therapy, health care, and business transformation, she shares the story of how she became interested in creating innovations that leave a lasting impact on population health. If you’re looking to dissect motivation, discipline, and finding your why, listen in as she she shares how these elements have impacted her both personally and professionally. This is a great episode to listen in on what you are personally passionate about and reignite your why!

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  Episode #18

  What Kind of Leadership Sets a New Standard in Business? | with Managing Partner Courtney Matson

  Jun 9, 202634 minS0

  <p>Courtney Matson, Managing Partner of Broad Branch Advisors, shares her extensive experience in international development, global health, and strategy consulting. She provides insights about her career journey from nonprofit work to running her own consulting firm, all while balancing her professional ambitions with family life.</p> <p>If you are ready to embrace the internal investigation of your own leadership journey or would love to hear more about the consulting framework, then listen now!</p> <p>Connect with Courtney Matson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/courtney-matson/</p>

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  Episode #17

  How Do You Grow Into Leadership Without a Clear Plan? | with Executive Director Caroline Woods

  May 12, 202633 minS0

  <p>Caroline Woods, executive director of Girls on the Run of Northern Virginia, discusses her nonlinear career path and growth into leadership. She emphasizes building confidence over time, embracing detours, and learning from failure rather than fearing it. She also reflects on balancing motherhood and career, highlighting that success comes from flexible priorities rather than perfect balance.</p> <p>If you are ready to become self assured in your unique career path then this episode is for you!</p> <p>Connect with Caroline: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caroline-woods-a759189/</p>

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  Episode #16

  How Do You Create the Work Life You Thought You’d Have? | with Lisa Reid, CEO and Co-Founder

  Apr 14, 202636 minS0

  <p>Lisa Angulo Reid, Co-Founder and CEO of Dear Flor, shares her journey from a driven college student to a marketing leader and entrepreneur. She emphasizes the importance of breaking big goals into manageable steps, staying curious, and pursuing work that aligns with both passion and values. She advocates for aspiring founders to know their non-negotiables and confidently take up space.</p> <p> </p> <p>If you are ready to take the reins of your work/life and leadership journey, then this episode is for you!</p>

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  Episode #15

  How Do You Maintain Authenticity While Building a Public Voice? | with Mayor Alyia Gaskins, Alexandria

  Mar 10, 202634 minS0

  <p>Mayor Aliyah Gaskins, the first African American woman elected mayor of Alexandria, Virginia discusses how curiosity shaped her career path, how systems helped her solve complex community challenges, and why authentic leadership matters now more than ever   She opens up about the realities the realities of running for office, while navigating criticism and balancing family life.</p> <p>If you want to be inspired towards authentic purpose-driven leadership and bold resilience then this episode is for you!</p>

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