Women Amplified

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Aug 2026

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Inspiration meets practical advice in this podcast from the nation’s largest network of conferences for women in the workplace. For over 20 years, we’ve delivered insights from extraordinary women, such as Michelle Obama, Maya Angelou, Indra Nooyi, Elizabeth Gilbert, Serena Williams, and Brené Brown. Now, Women Amplified offers you a taste of the Conference each month to enjoy from the comfort of your own phone! Hosted by award-winning journalist Celeste Headlee, you can expect true stories and real-world advice from the most brilliant and successful women out there. We cover topics around leadership, career advancement, self-care, transitions and other relevant issues that women face. This is your go-to listening experience to help you navigate life in your career and at home and bring your best “you” to all that you do!

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September 9, 202626 min

When the Woman Above You Closes the Door

What happens when the leader who makes you feel smallest at work is another woman? A mid-career professional working in tech, who we’re calling Maya, experienced that after a reorganization. After experiencing great support from female leaders, her new boss questioned her abilities and criticized her questions and her enthusiasm. And Maya began doubting herself. In this “That's a Good Question” episode of Women Amplified, host Lisa Bennett talks with Sophie Mann, Chief Marketing Officer at Furnished Finder, about how to recognize gatekeeping, respond to vague or shifting feedback, and protect your confidence. Sophie also shares what leaders can do to widen access to opportunity and help more women advance.

August 26, 202630 min

Martha Beck on Moving Beyond Anxiety

What if creativity is a cure for anxiety? That is the radical possibility bestselling author Martha Beck explores in her latest book, Beyond Anxiety. She says the two states–anxiety and creativity–simply cannot exist at the same time. In this episode, Women Amplified host Lisa Bennett and Martha explore how society often makes us anxious today, how to address it in the workplace, and how simple creative practices can help break the cycle. Martha also offers a guided practice that just might lower your blood pressure.

August 12, 202625 min

Charles Duhigg on How to Become a Supercommunicator

Communication is one of those things we all do every day and still manage to get spectacularly wrong. Charles Duhigg has spent years studying why that happens. He is a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, the bestselling author of The Power of Habit, and author of the new book, Supercommunicators. In this episode of Women Amplified, host Lisa Bennett talks with Duhigg about why conversations go sideways and what the best communicators do differently.

July 29, 202631 min

How to Keep Your Agency in the Age of AI

AI is one of those topics everyone has feelings about. Some people are excited. Some are distressing. Most of us are trying to figure out what it means for our work, our relationships, and our future. Dr. Angela Jackson has spent years studying those questions. She is the CEO of Future Forward, a lecturer and researcher at Harvard University, and author of the New York Times bestseller The Win-Win Workplace. In this episode of Women Amplified, host Lisa Bennett talks with Dr. Jackson about how to think clearly, stay grounded, and boost your agency in the fast-growing age of AI.

July 15, 202630 min

Tomi Adeyemi on the Joy of Being a Woman

In challenging times, it can be hard to feel truly joyful. So, how do some people manage to face difficult realities straight-on while still radiating authentic, even contagious joy? New York Times best-selling author Tomi Adeyemi seems to have figured it out — and part of it has to do with embracing the joy of being a woman in this moment. In this episode, Women Amplified host Lisa Bennett has a lively conversation about how being a woman — and having the courage to walk through fire — can bring true joy.

June 12, 202630 min

Diana Nyad on How to Stop Getting in Your Own Way

For many of us, dreams, big or small, have a way of quietly slipping away, crowded out by obligations, self-doubt, or the fear of failing. Diana Nyad is not most of us. Nyad became the first person in history to swim from Cuba to Florida completely unprotected and is one of the most compelling athletes and storytellers of our time. In her debut as host of Women Amplified, Lisa Bennett, longtime journalist and Editorial Director of the Conference for Women, sits down with Diana Nyad to explore what gets in the way of our goals and dreams, and the hard-won wisdom of a woman who refused to let any of it stop her.

April 17, 202635 min

How to Succeed When the Career Ladder is Broken

In this episode, we hear from Lareina Yee, co-author of the book Broken Rung: When the Career Ladder Breaks for Women – and How They Can Succeed in Spite of It. We often hear about the glass ceiling and how difficult it is for women to break into the very top leadership positions, but the […]

March 31, 202636 min

Finding Growth in Conflict

In this episode, we hear from bestselling author and speaker Dr. Liane Davey. Dr. Davey is known as the “teamwork doctor,” and her specialty is helping high-performing teams understand their conflicts better, and tackle those conflicts head-on. You’ll leave with a solid understanding of different kinds of tension at the workplace, team dynamics, and how […]

February 27, 202643 min

Negotiating for Success

In this episode, we hear from Kathryn Valentine, CEO of Worthmore Strategies. Kathryn shares how she uses a research-based approach to help people get the most from their negotiations at work. You’ll leave with concrete tools for your next negotiation opportunity and learn why thinking beyond salary will get you more of what you need […]

January 22, 202630 min

Bringing Dignity to the Workplace

In this episode, we hear from Rosalind Wiseman. Best known for writing the bestselling book Queen Bees and Wannabes, which was the inspiration for the hit movie Mean Girls, Rosalind has turned her thoughtful analysis to the workplace. You’ll leave understanding why workplace dynamics can mirror middle school, how to stand up for yourself and […]