Women Lifting Women Initiative

Our first post of 2026, and what a way to start the year! 💥 In our latest Women Lifting Women conversation, we spoke with the remarkable Annalise Curvelo Curvero, SVP of Partnerships at Sightly, and her insights on leadership really resonated. One powerful takeaway: sponsorship matters as much as mentorship if not more. It is leaders saying your name in rooms you are not in and actively advocating for your growth. 💬 🚀 Sightly’s culture stands out for recognizing talent publicly, removing rigid career ladders, and allowing people to move into roles where they can truly thrive. Annalise’s own journey from media buyer to SVP is a clear example of what real sponsorship looks like, supported by leaders like Adam Katz. 🙌 With 60% female leadership, Sightly is vocal about women’s empowerment, flexibility, and creating an environment where women are valued. 💜 A must-listen episode for anyone thinking seriously about how women grow into leadership. #WomenLiftingWomen #WomenInLeadership #Sponsorship #WLW #CompanyCulture

We’re excited to share our latest episode featuring Emily Hanson, Ads Marketing Lead, EMEA at Uber, and a truly thoughtful and grounded leader. Our conversation covered so many meaningful themes: building teams, navigating self-silencing, embracing authenticity, and leading with a growth mindset. ✨ One of the most powerful reminders Emily offered was that leadership does not require having all the answers. Even after decades in the industry, no one knows everything, and that’s what makes growth possible. She put it beautifully: “We are seeing a lot more authentic leaders show up and have these forums with their teams. They are imperfect people, too. We all have things we do better than others. We all have days we show up better than others. That’s okay. We are all human.” This episode is an honest look at what leadership can be when we allow ourselves to show up fully and imperfectly. 🎧 Listen now for a conversation filled with clarity, warmth, and real-world insight. #WomenLiftingWomen #Leadership #GrowthMindset #AuthenticLeadership #Podcast Uber Advertising

In this episode, we had the absolute privilege of sitting down with the remarkable Marla Isackson, Founder and Chairman of Ossa. Her wisdom, candor, and generosity of spirit truly inspired us. 🌟 One moment that stayed with us: “This is my perspective, but I think women have more resilience. We soldier on. We try to do whatever we can to push through barriers. Now, I’m not saying men don’t do this, but I think this is very true of women in business. We don’t let things stop us — we go, go, go. That’s important. I also think women tend to be more empathetic. And when you’re in a large company, small company, startup, whatnot, that empathy is so important because you’re creating relationships with people, with partners, with customers. You need to understand everyone’s motivation. Otherwise you’re not going to be successful.” 💬 Marla’s reflections on resilience and empathy are a reminder of the strengths that women bring into leadership, and how those qualities drive meaningful impact in business and beyond. 💪💖 🎧 Tune in to hear Marla’s story, her vision for empowering women in podcasting and advertising, and the leadership lessons she’s carrying forward. #WomenLiftingWomen #Leadership #Resilience #Empathy #FemaleLeadership NumberEight Odeeo

Just dropped: a standout episode of Women Lifting Women with Stephanie Donovan, Chief Revenue Officer at Triton Digital  🎙️✨ While every episode is dear to our heart, this one somehow stands out even more. “Maturity comes through a lot of failure… but the thing I coach the most is grace.” Stephanie’s leadership story is a masterclass in combining strength with softness. From managing global sales teams to shaping the future of digital audio, she’s led with purpose, empathy, and unwavering accountability. Key takeaways that stayed with us: 💡 Grace fuels growth. Failure isn’t fatal—it’s a step forward when we learn from it. 🤝 Empathy and accountability are not opposites. Great leadership lives in that tension. 🧭 In uncharted territory, authenticity is the most powerful compass. Our host left this conversation not only inspired, but truly seen—a rare and empowering feeling that speaks volumes about the kind of leader Stephanie is. For the full episode, please check the link in the comment below. #WomenLiftingWomen #WomenInTech #LeadershipWithGrace #DigitalAudio #TritonDigital NumberEight Odeeo #EmpathyInLeadership #PodcastSeries #IDlessFuture

Just dropped: our eye-opening interview with Aoife Spillane, Founder of Aeva Health 🤯 “80–90 % of today’s health data is based on the male body. No wonder women’s symptoms too often get lost in translation.” Key take-aways that floored us: 🦺 Safety isn’t one-size-fits-him. Even seatbelts are still calibrated for the “average” male passenger. 🏥 Misdiagnosis is a silent killer. Up to 50 % of heart attacks in women are missed because their symptoms present differently from men’s. 🤝 The data gap is the care gap. When most studies exclude female physiology, clinicians are forced to treat women with guesswork instead of evidence. Aoife’s mission with Aeva Health is to flip that script—building the world’s richest dataset on female biomarkers and turning it into cycle-aware, personalised care. The challenge is huge, but so is the opportunity to change outcomes for half the planet. 🎁 A little thank-you for our listeners... Pop us a DM, we’ll send you a private code for 50 % off your first two months, plus 10 % off expert sessions- our way of saying thanks for being part of this conversation. Let’s make female-specific research the norm, not the niche. #FemTech #WomenInHealth #DataEquality NumberEight Odeeo

Tune in to our latest episode with the remarkable Chantal Epp FRSA, Founder & CEO of ClicknClear. "I love proving people wrong." Don’t we all? In this conversation, Chantal takes us back to a moment that shaped her fire: “I grew up with two brothers, so I’m kind of used to it.” “When I feel like I’m being underestimated, I always like to challenge the situation.” “I’m quite a fighter.” And she’s been that way since childhood: “I remember when I was a kid, my younger brother was doing football. There was one session where I was allowed to join—and I loved it. But then they told me I couldn’t come back. Because it was a boys-only club.” “I just thought—that’s not fair.” “And I think that moment was really formative in building the ‘I’ll prove you wrong’ mentality that I have today.” 💥 Determined. Unapologetic. Trailblazing. 🎧 Listen now and get inspired by a woman who turned ‘no’ into her motivation—and built a business doing just that. #WomenLiftingWomen #Podcast #WomenInMusic #WomenInBusiness #FounderLife #ProveThemWrong NumberEight Odeeo

"The Power of Prioritization: Why Women Hesitate to Speak on Stage" 🎙️✨ In the latest episode of Women Lifting Women, our host Emma Raz sits down with Kinga Incze, Founder & CEO of Mediaspace.global. Kinga shares an insightful perspective on why many women hesitate to take public speaking opportunities, touching on perfectionism, self-confidence, and the power of saying no: 💬 “It starts with the priority stuff. If you prioritize and say no to one opportunity, then you might say yes to another when you're more relaxed, have a little more time, or are in a different phase of life. But it’s more complex—there’s also self-confidence and perfectionism. Many women want to be totally, totally perfect on stage, and obviously, that’s hard to achieve.” A powerful reminder that perfection is not a prerequisite for impact. What are your thoughts? How do you approach public speaking opportunities? Odeeo NumberEight #Leadership #PublicSpeaking #Empowerment #WomenInBusiness #femalevoices