What Rules!?: A career podcast for women of color
After spending over two years interviewing multicultural women in the C-suite, entrepreneurs, authors and speakers, we’ve seen a running theme of how women are shattering the glass ceiling and breaking through the concrete ceiling: rule-breaking.
But what rules are we talking about and why do they exist? That’s what we explore in the What Rules!? podcast. You’ll learn our six guiding principles for multicultural women looking to outsmart the game to advance their career.
- Update frequency
- every 11 days
- Average duration
- 31 minutes
- Episodes
- 109
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
29. Friendship: Should You Stay or Should You Go? (feat. Dr. Marisa G. Franco)
Have you ever had to break up with a friend? How do you know when it's time to let them go? Or what if it's not time but you're not sure how to have a conversation to find out?
This week, Alisa, Rosa,…
28. Dr. Marisa G. Franco, Friendship Expert on the Power of Platonic Love
Did you know there's actual research that indicates that most people like you more than you think they do? Well, Dr. Marisa G. Franco knows it, which is why she's writing a book all about how to make…
27. Gloria Diaz, Chemistry PhD Student on Helping Latinas Shine
When Gloria Diaz was wrapping up her undergraduate studies, she had no idea that her adventures in higher education were far from over. Listen as she shares why entering her PhD program was a leap of…
26. Dr. Shreya Soni, Endometriosis Expert on Advocating for Your Health
Dr. Shreya Soni knows the power of listening to your body and advocates for better health by encouraging women to ask more of their doctors. Listen as she shares with Alisa, Rosa, and Merary about th…
25. Can Women Have It All?
On the road to an amazing career and a fulfilling life, at what point are you ready to slow down and start a family? And where's the rule that says you even have to slow down at all? This week, Alisa…
24. Myrna Castrejón, Education Equity Advocate on Earning Your Joy
In her life as an advocate for education equity, Myrna Castrejón knows that in order to be truly happy, you can't avoid the pain that often accompanies growth. But through hardship, we earn a lasting…
23. Carolynn Johnson, Diversity Champion on Owning Your Power
Carolynn Johnson still recalls the exact moment she was done being the model employee and started owning her power. As CEO of DiversityInc, she now owns it daily by choosing to be an ally to the comm…
22. Leanne Robers, Tech Founder on Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
Imagine founding the world’s largest startup competition for women and technology and still feeling like an imposter. For Leanne Robers, understanding those feelings and learning to overcome them is …
21. From Difficult to Meaningful: How to Reframe Your Conversations
In one of our recent episodes, Alisa, Rosa, and Merary touched briefly on the idea of reframing conversations from being difficult to being meaningful. But what does that really mean and how do you m…
20. Samira Saffarzadeh, D&I Champion on Taking a Stand for Humanity
Told by her Iranian grandmother that girls shouldn’t play outside, Samira Saffarzadeh grew up always trying to be one of the guys. Now, as Supervisor of Capital Delivery Systems at Pacific Gas & Elec…
19. Sabina Ewing, Tech Exec on Fitting into Your Own Shoes
As Chief Information Officer at Pfizer Upjohn, one of the world's largest biopharmaceutical companies, Sabina Ewing is inspiring the next generation of Black women in STEM. After moving her family fr…
18. Edna Diez, Transformation Leader on Taking Risks
Edna Diez is a recognized change leader at the World Bank Group. Her “why not” approach to risk-taking brings back memories to the Color Forward team of their own risky adventures and inspires them t…
17. JuE Wong, Beauty Industry Exec on The Power of Knowing What You Want
JuE is a 5x CEO with experience and exposure in four continents and seven countries. Her path is anything but traditional, yet everything about being intentional. Currently the CEO of Olaplex, JuE ta…
16. Adrienne Trimble, Global Diversity Leader on Owning Your Place at the Table
This season is all about The Future of Work. We’ve interviewed CEOs and senior leaders to learn how they’re shaping the future, starting with Adrienne Trimble, President & CEO National Minority Suppl…
15. Amplifying Women of Color Voices
In this tumultuous time of the Coronavirus still spreading throughout the country and civil unrest, now is the time to amplify the voices of women of color and continue to tell their stories of overc…
14. Reesheda Graham Washington, Justice Fighter!
Reesheda Graham Washington, Justice Fighter!
13. Shonna Dorsey, Tech Advocate on Being Fearless
Being a woman of color in tech isn’t so much about the label; Shonna Dorsey tells us it’s really about embracing who you are as an individual. And as an individual, she likes to take risks and tackle…
12. Zoe Dowling, Ph.D., Cultural Commentator on Planting Seeds for Growth
With a Ph.D. in Sociology and a career in market research, Zoe Dowling brings a multicultural perspective on adapting to change and being patient with ourselves and others in our journeys of growth.
11. Susan Baltierra, Surgical Nurse on Shooting for the Moon
Nurses on the front lines aren’t just our heroes during this COVID-19 crisis; they’re our heroes every day. Listen to Susan’s incredible story of overcoming many obstacles in her journey and how the …
10. Jacqueline Camacho-Ruiz, Dream Catcher on Micro-Moments
This Latina sports airplane pilot is on a mission to impact others around the world, all while focusing on the micro-moments that remind us how much staying positive can make a difference.