Move with Power

Move with Power

Shirley Lei and Esther Luo

Episodes 39
Avg. Duration 41m
Activity Sporadic
Apple Rating 5.0 (3)
Since Aug 2023
Latest Episode Nov 2025

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Every 2 Weeks
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Episodic
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anchor.fm

About This Podcast

Welcome to the Move with Power podcast, where two young professional women, Shirley and Esther, talk about mental health and leadership in the workplace. Here, we share our personal stories - our mistakes and our growth - and bring in our favorite people and role models as guest speakers, to share our insights and learnings with other aspiring women leaders. Follow us to never miss a new episode!

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Recent Episodes

Building Belonging While Breaking Systems, with UN Ambassador Kelly-Ann Fonderson

Nov 10, 2025 56m

In this heartfelt conversation, Esther and Shirley sit down with Kelly-Ann Fonderson, a proud Cameroonian raised in The Hague, now working at the UN Migration Agency. Kelly-Ann shares how her…

S2 Disrupting Factory Floor Manufacturing with AI, with Co-Founder of Maker's Edge, Kaan Basaran

Oct 25, 2025 35m

In this episode, we sit down with Kaan Basaran, Tufts University and McKinsey alum and now co-founder of Maker’s Edge, which brings advanced AI to enterprise manufacturers to deliver data-driven…

S2 Finding Your Voice in Chief of Staff Roles, with Ex-Capital One and Equi Chief of Staff Crystalina Guo

Sep 02, 2025 40m

In this week's episode, we learn all about how our special guest, Crystalina Guo, grew from a quiet middle child in high school to Class President of Wellesley College 2020, and later into the Chief…

The Power of “Let Them”: Real Talk with Carol Wang on Healing and Rediscovering Her Light in Career, Love, and Life

Aug 21, 2025 39m

In this candid conversation, Carol Wang joins Esther and Shirley to reflect on the winding road of her 20s—from a global upbringing across Asia to a career in real estate investing. Raised between…

Late 20s Unfiltered: Engagements, Turning Points, & Everything In Between

Aug 05, 2025 40m

In this candid catch‑up episode, Shirley and Esther dive into the twists, turns, and milestones of life in our late 20s. Esther shares stories from her travels through South America, and talks about…

S2 Q&A: feeling lost in your 20s, why career success can feel empty, falling behind in life and relationships

Jul 10, 2025 26m

In our very first Q&A episode, we're diving into some of the big, messy, and meaningful questions about life and career. We’re opening up about our own journeys—navigating job transitions,…

Animating the Big Screen, Then Reimagining Her Own Path, with VFX Artist Daffy Hristova

Jun 24, 2025 39m

In this episode of Move with Power, we sit down with Daffy Hristova, a seasoned digital artist whose work has brought some of the most visually stunning films to life—including Disney’s The Jungle…

Healing the Planet and Our Climate Anxiety with Non-Profit Climate Action Club Founder, Danielle Lee

Jun 17, 2025 34m

In this episode, we sit down with Danielle Lee — former climate tech product manager and now founder of the Climate Action Club — to explore her journey from the high-speed world of consulting and…

How to Quit Your Tech Job and Travel the World with a Purpose, with Rosa Shi

Jun 03, 2025 33m

In this episode, Esther and Shirley sit down with Rosa Shi, a multilingual storyteller and cultural connector whose unconventional journey has taken her from corporate Beijing to the decks of a…

S2E2 Deploying AI to Measure Psychological Safety and Workplace Dynamics, with Autumn AI Founder Quinn Underwood

May 07, 2025 38m

In this episode, we sit down with Quinn Underwood — serial entrepreneur, University of Toronto grad, and founder of Autumn, a groundbreaking mental health startup acquired by Qualtrics. Quinn shares…

S2E1 Decoding Personalities, Designing Products: Chloe Wang’s Journey in Product Management at Roo

Apr 13, 2025 58m

​In this special episode of Move with Power, Esther and Shirley sit down with one of our most multifaceted guests yet—Chloe Wang, a Senior Product Manager at Roo, whose career bridges UX design and…

What We Learned About Career Shifts and Wellness Four Years Out Of College

Oct 22, 2024 38m

In this special episode of Move with Power, Shirley and Esther break down four years of post-college work experience, sharing the real, unfiltered truth about life in banking, investing, consulting,…

Applying Strategic Thinking in Chess, Debate, Law and Life, with Class Action Attorney (and Shirley’s fiancé!), Jake Miller

Oct 13, 2024 42m

In this special episode of Move with Power, Esther and Shirley sit down with one of our most interesting guests yet – national chess master, poker player, Harvard College Debating Union debater and…

Growing a 400k+ YouTube Presence and Evolving Personally, with Creator Entrepreneur and Ex-Engineer/Consultant, Amy Wang

Aug 30, 2024 41m

In this episode of Move with Power, Shirley and Esther sit down with Amy Wang, Youtube content creator entrepreneur with 400k+ subscribers, podcast host of “Your A+ Life,” and soon-to-be student at…

Scaling Purpose-Led Organizations with Co-Founders of Girls Who Impact, Patricia Wang and Lyn Zhang [Mandarin Episode]

Aug 27, 2024 46m

In this week's special Mandarin episode, Esther and Aria Wang engage in a powerful conversation with Patricia Wang and Lyn Zhang, the visionary founder of Girls Who Impact. Together, they explore…

Finding Your Voice: Behind the Scenes of Our TED Talk Journey

Aug 07, 2024 24m

In this special episode, Shirley and Esther share their journey of presenting their TED Talk in Vancouver, Canada, called "How to Find Your Voice: The Art of Continued Personal Discovery." We dive…

Letting Go of Golden Handcuffs and Living Your Passions, with Ex-Banker and Swiss-American Painter Nicolas Coleman

Jul 24, 2024 52m

In this episode, we explored the incredible journey Nicolas Coleman undertook, leaving behind a high-powered career in investment banking to follow his true calling as a full-time painter. He shared…

Leaning into Your Personal Superpowers, with Annie Chen, Founder of Central Bark & ex-MIT Poker Club President

Jul 15, 2024 1h 3m

In this episode, Shirley and Esther sit down with Annie Chen, the founder of Central Bark, a premium pet care service, and former consultant, recruiting specialist, and president of the MIT Poker…

How to Become an Influencer (while killing it at your day job), with Amy Jin

Jul 04, 2024 41m

In this episode, Esther sits down with Amy Jin, a Wellesley alumnae, influential Instagram personality with 12.7k followers, and talented product designer. Amy shares her unique journey from growing…

Advancing Sustainability and Gender Inclusion in Business, with Professor Ellen Touchstone from International Business School Suzhou

May 30, 2024 38m

In this episode, Esther and Mengtian, one of our Power Move Society interns, sit down with Ellen Touchstone, the inaugural Associate Dean for Responsible and Sustainable Business Education at the…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Move with Power have?

Move with Power has published 39 episodes since August 2023, covering topics in Business, Careers.

Is Move with Power still active?

Move with Power is currently sporadic with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 41m.

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