Nisreen Hasib talks about the power of listening, the joy of dressing like a statue, and the courage to be extraordinary.  

The founder of Lil Mixins, which helps prevent food allergies in children, on finding her niche between business and science.

The founder of animation studio Mighty Oak on building around your strengths.

The founder of Tech Ladies on making the leap from a cushy Google job to starting her own company.

The political strategist on how to more effectively “get involved.”

This senior partner at McKinsey is changing the way corporations think about women’s role in the workplace.

She’s a global expert on mental health, and even she has had her struggles.

Writer Taffy Brodesser-Akner only gave herself 6 months to write a novel—and it’s already a bestseller.

A partner at one of the world’s most renowned design studios talks creative discipline and what to do when you hear “no.”

The head of Sotheby’s American Art department shares advice for first-time buyers—and what she’s got her eye on.

Lawyer Lisa Rubin had a perfect life on paper—and a nagging sense that her career wasn’t what she truly wanted. So she quit to figure out her next steps.

Attorney-turned-writer Cristina Alger Wang had it all—a successful law career, a hit novel, a newborn baby, and a second book deal. Then postpartum depression derailed her plans.

Declare founders Beth Haggerty and Caryn Effron are tackling gender inequality.

Meagan Hooper babysat and took acting jobs until she became the COO of a hedge fund. Here’s how she committed to the role and finally landed her big break.

Emily Oster, a professor of economics at Brown University, took a closer look at the data behind conventional parenting wisdom — and found some surprising things.

How the founder of Pipeline Angels is shaking up the financial status quo.

The CEO of Modernist Financial on gender performance, emotional investing, and taking charge of your financial story.

Priya Parker turned her fieldwork in conflict resolution into a new manifesto on the power of meaningful gatherings.

National Book Foundation Director Lisa Lucas on why books matter.

Manisha Thakor on money, ambition, and learning that she had bipolar disorder at age 47.

Actor-producer Alysia Reiner wants you to explore your own truth.