The Fix with Michelle King

Nicole Richie has proved her place in fashion through her label — a brand she fought hard to build — House of Harlow 1960. Today on the podcast, Nicole will share how she created her own version of success, and why balancing motherhood and life as an entrepreneur is a constant process. Sign up to The Fix, our weekly newsletter for an exclusive dose of insights, events and stories from women (and men) passionate about creating a gender equal world all: michellepking.com/thefix This show is made possible by: Hueman Group Media

Actress and Time’s Up Co-Founder Amber Tamblyn recently published her debut novel, Any Man. She shares with us why stories, including the most harrowing and painful ones, are critical in giving women back their freedom. Sign up to The Fix, our weekly newsletter for an exclusive dose of insights, events and stories from women (and men) passionate about creating a gender equal world all: https://www.michellepking.com/thefix This show is made possible by: Hueman Group Media.  

Tamara Mellon, co-founder of luxury shoe line Jimmy Choo, was known all over the world for her unrivaled passion and skill in designing shoes. But after stepping down from Jimmy Choo and starting over with her eponymous shoe brand, she’s speaking out on the bias and sexism she experienced as a woman in business, and how knowing your value can help address the systemic issue of pay inequality. Sign up to The Fix, our weekly newsletter for an exclusive dose of insights, events and stories from women (and men) passionate about creating a gender equal world all: michellepking.com This show is made possible by: Hueman Group Media

Cherie Blair, wife of the former British Prime Minister Tony Blair, is a consummate role model and fervent champion for women's and children's rights. In 2008, she established the Cherie Blair Foundation for Women to empower women entrepreneurs in developing and emerging markets. We’ll be talking to Cherie about the role that women play as economic actors in their community, and why mentorship is key to their success in business. Sign up to The Fix, our weekly newsletter for an exclusive dose of insights, events and stories from women (and men) passionate about creating a gender equal world all: https://www.michellepking.com This show is made possible by:Hueman Group Media - https://www.huemangroupmedia.com

Gen Z girls are the tech savvy and socially conscious young women who are keenly aware of the kind of world they want to lead. Melissa Kilby and Anna Blue, co-executive directors at Girl Up are on the show today to unpack interesting findings from their organization's recent report. Girl Up surveyed 3500 girls, ages 14 to 19 across seven countries including the United States, to learn more about their perspectives on different topics including gender equality, mental health, global citizenship, and many more. Sign up to The Fix, our weekly newsletter for an exclusive dose of insights, events and stories from women (and men) passionate about creating a gender equal world all: https://www.michellepking.com This show is made possible by: Hueman Group Mediawww.huemangroupmedia.com

We're rebroadcasting one of my personal favorite episodes, a conversation with Dr. Christyl Johnson, NASA’s Deputy Director for Technology and Research Investments. Next week, we're kicking things off with a new episode featuring Girl Up, a UN Foundation initiative that trains young women to become leaders creating change for girls everywhere. Sign up to The Fix, our weekly newsletter for an exclusive dose of insights, events and stories from women (and men) passionate about creating a gender equal world all: www.michellepking.com

On today's special episode, you’ll hear the story of an incredible woman and inspiring member of our SHE Innovates community, Ashaba Faridah. Based in Uganda in East Africa, Ashaba is the founder of Bambino Life Foundation, a nonprofit that focuses on promoting girl child education & empowerment, spreading awareness on children living with disabilities and helping children living in orphanages. On the show, Ashaba will be sharing her amazing journey, from becoming a pilot and defying the odds of women in the male dominated aviation industry, to uplifting the lives of young girls through education and empowerment. Sign up to The Fix, our weekly newsletter for an exclusive dose of insights, events and stories from women (and men) passionate about creating a gender equal world all: https://www.michellepking.com To sign up for our newsletter and learn more about Michelle King's work, visit our site: michellepking.com  

Maribeth Bearfield, Chief Human Resources Officer at Bright Horizons, is joining us to talk about the mental load that working mothers bear as they manage both their careers and their lives at home. She's also going to share what employers can do to better support women in this critical issue. Sign up to The Fix, our weekly newsletter for an exclusive dose of insights, events and stories from women (and men) passionate about creating a gender equal world all: https://www.michellepking.com To sign up for our newsletter and learn more about Michelle King's work, visit our site: michellepking.com

Gina Rodriguez, best known for her role in the television series Jane the Virgin, is taking on Hollywood in a different way. On the podcast, Gina is going to be sharing with us why she started her own production house, 'I Can and I Will.' She also talks about why women need to create space for failure and why self-love is the key to supporting other women. Sign up to The Fix, our weekly newsletter for an exclusive dose of insights, events and stories from women (and men) passionate about creating a gender equal world all: https://www.michellepking.com To sign up for our newsletter and learn more about Michelle King's work, visit our site: michellepking.com  

Georgene Huang, co-founder and CEO of Fairygodboss, shares advice on how women can evaluate workplaces as they try to achieve satisfying and meaningful careers. She also talks about common themes around Fairygodboss' latest report on the "Best Companies For Women". On this episode, we're announcing that Fairygodboss is an official partner of the SHE Innovates podcast! Together, we'll build more workplaces that address the needs of women and champion their strengths. Sign up to The Fix, our weekly newsletter for an exclusive dose of insights, events and stories from women (and men) passionate about creating a gender equal world all: https://www.michellepking.com To sign up for our newsletter and learn more about Michelle King's work, visit our site: michellepking.com

Earlier this year, Accenture released a report titled “When She Rises, We All Rise” which shared key drivers in advancing equality in organizations. Ellyn Shook, Accenture’s Chief Leadership and Human Resources Officer, joins us on the podcast to talk about surprising findings from the report and why culture is so important in making both men and women successful at work. Sign up to The Fix, our weekly newsletter for an exclusive dose of insights, events and stories from women (and men) passionate about creating a gender equal world all: https://www.michellepking.com To sign up for our newsletter and learn more about Michelle King's work, visit our site: michellepking.com

Joanne Lipman, former editor-in-chief of USA Today joins us to discuss her new book “That’s What She Said: What Men Need to Know (and Women Need to Tell Them) About Working Together”. We talk to Joanne about realistic solutions to consistently increase the number of women leaders and how men can become better advocates for women in the workplace

Amy Cuddy is a body language expert who is best known for her 2012 TED talk on power posing, the second most popular video in the platform's history with over 47 million views. She joins us on the podcast to share her research on the link between confidence, competence and body language. Sign up to The Fix, our weekly newsletter for an exclusive dose of insights, events and stories from women (and men) passionate about creating a gender equal world all: https://www.michellepking.com To sign up for our newsletter and learn more about Michelle King's work, visit our site: michellepking.com

Ellevate Network CEO Kristy Wallace joins us today for an interesting conversation on the power of community, mentorship and the steps organizations can take to address the unique challenges women of color face at work. Kristy is leading Ellevate’s commitment to closing the gender achievement gap in business by tackling issues like unequal pay, lack of women in leadership roles and many other obstacles that deter women from advancing in the workplace.

Sarah Michelle Gellar is a relentless entrepreneur on a mission to conquer a $7 billion dollar industry through her baking empire Foodstirs. She joins us on the podcast to share how innovation and creativity drive her business, and why she's committed to bringing kids, parents and just about everybody back into the kitchen.