Discover the unexpected side of a remarkable leader, Julie Castro Abrams, as she shares her journey and vision for women's empowerment. Stay tuned to find out her surprising hopes for 2025 and the inspiring work she's doing to make a difference worldwide. Don't miss out on this exclusive conversation that will leave you feeling inspired and empowered.
Discover the unexpected side of a remarkable leader, Julie Castro Abrams, as she shares her journey and vision for women's empowerment. Stay tuned to find out her surprising hopes for 2025 and the inspiring work she's doing to make a difference worldwide. Don't miss out on this exclusive conversation that will leave you feeling inspired and empowered.
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My special guest is Julie Castro Abrams
Julie Castro Abrams, the CEO and Founder of How Women Lead, is a highly accomplished expert in empowering women in leadership roles and driving diversity in corporate governance. With a strong commitment to justice and community, Julie has played pivotal leadership roles in various organizations focused on women, children, Latinos, economic development, and the arts. Her extensive accolades, including the Women of Color Action Network Leadership Award and her role as Governance Chair for the Women's Funding Network, attest to her significant impact in supporting women entrepreneurs and startups. Julie's dedication to creating a supportive network for women and her proven ability to facilitate rich conversations that drive change make her an invaluable asset in navigating career growth and board opportunities for women.
The key moments in this episode are:
00:00:02 - Welcome and Introduction
00:03:27 - Personal and Professional Development
00:09:46 - The Credo of How Women Lead
00:10:16 - Supportive Network and Advocacy
00:12:44 - Visibility and Empowerment
00:13:27 - Taking Up Your Power
00:14:33 - Countercultural Behaviors
00:16:37 - Celebrating Black Women's Leadership
00:18:53 - Unabashedly Visible Struggle
00:23:31 - Disrupting Groupthink on Boards
00:26:16 - Importance of Diversity in Decision Making
00:28:35 - Empowerment through Women's Retreats
00:32:06 - Evolution of How Women Lead's Programming
00:33:18 - Addressing Gender Equity in Venture Funding
00:36:14 - Reversing Cultural Narratives of Division
00:39:32 - Encouraging Women to Pursue Leadership Roles
00:40:26 - Normalizing Conversations about Leadership
00:41:03 - Redefining Masculinity
00:43:36 - Creating Supportive Spaces for Women
00:49:33 - Hopes for 2025
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