Stories of women who are thriving as 'an only', defying all odds
In this episode of The Nine Oh Six #chosetochallenge two diagnosis as she fought Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. Jess was first diagnosed at the age of 19 and then seven years later she found herself as a patient in the stem cell transplant unit where she served as an ICU nurse. She finds strength in her meditation, prayer, mindfulness and gratitude practice.
Read MoreOn this episode of The Nine Oh Six, Archita and Olivia unpack how we all can intentionally ride the ship vs. the wave of the social justice movement. They then look at the workplace and talk through the impact of the bystander effect and how important it is to choose to challenge our limiting beliefs, those of others in a way, in which you can control the controllables. They wrap it up with talking about the shadow we cast as leaders, workplace burnout and how asking for help and knowing how to do so has never been more important than now! Tune in to unpack how you #choosetochallenge!
Read MoreJeanine McIntosh Menze was awarded her ‘wings of gold’ on June 24, 2005 and became the first Black female aviator in the 215-year history of the United States Coast Guard! In this episode of The Nine Oh Six Jeanine shares how her staying true to not only her why but her how helps her conquer fear in all walks of her life. She challenges us to cancel out the noise, especially the negative self talk that keeps ‘the only’s’ from seeking with clarity the light they were meant to shine in. She encourages us all to reach back and pull up another woman as we continue to scale our leadership journeys.
Read MoreIn the book Homo Deus: A Brief History of Tomorrow, historian Yuval Noah Harari argues that each human is an amalgam of constantly updating algorithms, evolved to optimize for the survival and reproduction of one set of genes (Harvill-Secker London, 2016). Sanhita attributes how her many experiences have contributed to the “algorithms” that direct her life.
In this episode of The Nine Oh Six she deconstructs how her class, career, education and race motivate and fuel her passion for finding ‘individual justice’. She challenges with kindness on how we can be intentional in what we choose to challenge and how uncomfortable we are willing to get. She walks us through the power of being the opressor and being opressed and her continued journey to challenge the underlying power conversation which requires an investment in imagination.
Read MoreThis episode provides a sneak peek into Season Three of The Nine Oh Six. Lots of changes: new guest co-host Olivia Cream join us this season! Focus this season is #ChoosetoChallenge. We will interview extraordinary women who are being intentional in what they #ChoosetoChallenge. Season 3 episodes drop March 8th!
Read MoreIn this episode both Meha and Archita reflect on the year that was 2020, their personal journeys navigating their professional and personal selves. They express their gratitude, reflect on the moments they elevated their voices, reflect on the social justice reckoning that continues to shape them and the intentional steps they are taking to shape their next journey around the sun in 2021!
Read MoreOlivia is a US Veteran born and raised in Jamaica, who was one of the first Black women Engineer Officers of a major Cutter to graduate from the US Coast Guard Academy. She has spent the last 8 years working in Corporate America driving the talent offense for teams around the world. She is passionate about changing the face of Corporate America and started a coaching practice to help under-represented high performers discover their why and win in the workplace. She is also writing a book ‘The Only: A survival guide for under represented employees in Corporate America.
Read MoreAnastasia Thatcher Marceau is an executive in social impact consulting at Accenture. She's also a world traveler, an adjunct professor at The New School in New York City, and mom to two young daughters. In this episode, Anastasia shares with us how she dealt with the new reality of going back to corporate life after maternity leave, and how she is teaching her daughters the concept of self-love. Anastasia also reflects on how we don't need a title to make a difference in our workplace or our communities.
Read MoreMonique Ball continues to break societal stereotypes. Education empowered her from her first job in broadcasting to digital advertising, to time away to be a stay at home mom to two little girls and most recently a licensed real estate agent.
In this episode, she highlights how she decided at age nine that she was not going to be a 'stereotype' that society expected her to be and discusses how going to a historically black university gave her an opportunity to live four years as part of a majority, empowering her for the rest of her life as a minority.
She finally challenges us to be curious, as she believes curiosity drives connection.
Read MoreSaloni Multani is the Chief Financial Officer of the Biden-Harris campaign for the 2020 U.S. Presidential Election. In this episode of The Nine Oh Six, Saloni underscores for us why we all have a responsibility in playing our part in our democracy. She shares how her journey in corporate America took on a different turn when she reflected on what she can do as an individual to make a difference in this world. Saloni also reflects on how she is raising her daughters to be educated and responsible young citizens, and gives us specific actions that we all can take, in the days to go before the U.S. Presidential election.
Read MoreOn Episode 24 Annette Maxberry-Carrara embodies empathy, compassion and courage. From helping her Afghan daughter from the Taliban, escaping the Algerian civil war to getting involved in political activism in the United States, the chapters Annette continues to write in her life are rich and unencumbered. She lives her life through the power of imagination to battle chronic pain from lupus and fibromyalgia, not giving failure power and working through adversity.
Read MoreTamika Jean-Baptiste is an executive in the diversity, inclusion and belonging space. She is also a mother who is raising her young son with a strong, value-based multicultural identity.
In this episode of The Nine Oh Six, Tamika shares how her life experiences, role models and her 'village' have all shaped her into the strong leader and mother that she is today. Tamika also emphasizes to us that diversity is a reality, and inclusion is a behavior...and behavior needs to be exercised over time. And ultimately, we all are a byproduct of our own life experiences.
Read MoreIn this episode of The Nine Oh Six, we catch up with Dr. Ashlesha Tawde - a Major in the Indian Army. Ashlesha is a Soldier, a Doctor, and a Mother - and today, she is an active physician working in rural India, in the midst of a global pandemic. Ashlesha shares with us how how her army background has trained her for facing crisis situations. She discusses the revolutionary impact technology has had in building awareness of COVID-19 in Indian communities. Ashlesha also reflects on how positivity is a weapon, and how we all truly are warriors today during this pandemic.
Read MoreIn this episode of The Nine Oh Six, we catch up with Elsbeth Hurry - an entrepreneur and life coach. Elsbeth discusses how she has prioritised making strong connections during the time of a crisis. This has led her to reset short term goals while not losing sight of her vision of what she wants to accomplish. She shares how resilience and self-awareness coupled with courage will help us lead with more purpose.
Read MoreIn this mini episode of The Nine Oh Six, we check back in with Trisha Oreta. Trisha is an international banking executive based in New York City. Today, we talk about managing a team during a global crisis, and how she's had to reset expectations for herself with what success looks like as we adjust to this new normal. We also reflect on the importance of showing vulnerability, particularly as female role models, during these challenging times.
Read MoreIn this mini-episode, our guest from Season One, Episode 12- Nes Reign shares how showing gratitude and taking moments to reflect is a blessing. A former hip hop artist, self-proclaimed ‘hustlepreneur’ and an individual who has navigated a lot of personal pain shares how she is staying positive and encourages us to not loose sight of the bigger picture with her closing thoughts.
Read MoreIn this mini episode of The Nine Oh Six, we check back in with Kristie Savage, a data scientist at Spotify. On Episode 2 of this podcast Kristie had shared her passion for increasing STEM education among young people. Now, she explains to us the power of virtual mentoring both today and even post pandemic, and shares actionable steps on how we can continue to volunteer and support this space while living in a virtual world. Kristie also shares what she does to stay motivated despite the uncertainty, while sheltering in place with her fiance in Brooklyn, New York.
Read MoreIn this mini episode of The Nine Oh Six, we check back in with Dr. Andrea Bouman. When we interviewed Andrea in Episode 8, Andrea reflected on her journey of pursuing her passion in medicine to serve her rural community, in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, while becoming a new mom at the same time. Now, we check in with Andrea as she reflects on how she manages to stay positive despite the challenging times, and how her support system at home has helped her focus on strengthening her community as an ER physician during this pandemic.
Read MoreCourtney Boehrer, a Human Resources leader in the MedTech industry and coach of Team HeartStrong was our guest on Season One, Episode 3 of The Nine Oh Six. Courtney shares how she is navigating the new normal for her and her family amidst the crisis. She tackles mental toughness, the evolution of the workplace and giving ourselves grace while we lead with our hearts during this mini episode of The Nine Oh Six.
Read MorePriyanka Lugani, founder and creator of Alma Deli and guest on Season One, Episode 10 of The Nine Oh Six shares how she is defining success, staying positive and how her motivation mantra that "everything is rigged in your favour" keeps her pushing forward. She tackles anxiety, finding your fears and healthy eating in this mini episode as we close out Season One of The Nine Oh Six.
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