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Diana Nyad on How to Stop Getting in Your Own Way

June 12, 2026

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 expl...

How to Succeed When the Career Ladder is Broken

April 17, 2026

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 […]

Finding Growth in Conflict

March 31, 2026

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 […]