She Lights the Way
Nicole Huesman
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The Reluctant Leader, with Shuah Khan
Open source software is the invisible engine of today’s world, and few people understand that better than Linux Fellow—Shuah Khan. She explains how this community-built code empowers everyone from…
Bridging Cultures & Creating Magic, with Sharissa Holopainen
Finnish-American production manager Sharissa Holopainen gives us an exclusive look into the dynamic, cross-cultural world of film production, describing it as a living puzzle. A short film assignment…
S1E28 Beyond the White Coat, with Dr. Frances Mei Hardin
In this bold and deeply authentic conversation, Dr. Frances Mei Hardin shares her journey from teenage prodigy to rural ENT surgeon and cofounder of the Hippocratic Collective—as she reflects on how…
S1E27 The Beautiful Chameleon, with Naomi Ceder
Naomi Ceder—educator, author, and former chair of the Python Software Foundation—shares her raw, powerful journey of becoming. From hiding her identity for decades to leading one of the world’s most…
Discovering Your Superpower, with Melissa Austin
Melissa Austin has spent her career opening doors in the gaming industry—not just as a technical artist and leader but as a force multiplier for others. In this conversation, she shares how…
S1E25 Broken Dreams, New Beginnings with Bevin Victoria
Bevin Victoria’s journey is a masterclass in resilience and reinvention. Once a gymnast chasing Olympic dreams, a devastating injury forced her to pivot, fueling a lifelong passion for the arts.…
S2E2 Embracing Your Messes, with Fran Wilde
Fran Wilde, a two-time Nebula Award-winning author, self-proclaimed "battle poet" and teacher, takes us on a journey through her creative process. From embracing failure to finding the magic in…
S2E1 Bloom Where You’re Planted, with Sharon Davis
Sharon Davis—former First Lady of California and lifelong advocate—shares her remarkable journey of public service, personal growth and unwavering commitment to making a difference. At 70, Sharon…
S1E24 The Voice of the Under-Heard, with Minette Norman
Minette Norman, author, speaker, and leadership consultant, shares her journey from aspiring actor to tech industry leader to champion for inclusive leadership. She reflects on the power of…
S1E22 Where Stories Spark Magic, with Laura Stanfill
Laura Stanfill shares how a traumatic brain injury transformed her approach to life, work and advocacy for neurodivergent voices on her path from journalism to publishing and writing her debut novel,…
S1E23 Equilibrium in Motion, with Iwalani Kaluhiokalani
Iwalani Kaluhiokalani—a biracial businesswoman, artist, and wellness pioneer—reflects on her journey across two distinct passions: Pilates and painting. She shares how her childhood love for swing…
S1E21 Walking Life’s Tightrope, with Diane Mueller & Vinothini Raju
Hear from Vinothini Raju and Diane Mueller, leaders in the world of AI and cloud native, as they share their insights into the powerful dynamics of their mentor-mentee relationship, built on mutual…
S1E20 Listening To Your Gut, with Bela Friedman
Bela Friedman, daughter of Holocaust survivors, shares her remarkable journey from a successful career in public relations to a life dedicated to helping others as a life coach and hypnotherapist.…
S1E19 Small Pours, Big Impact with Anna Maria Ponzi
With refreshing candor, Anna Maria Ponzi shares her journey from planting vineyards at age four with her family to leading one of Oregon’s first and most iconic wine brands. Facing a male-dominated…
S1E18 Rewriting Education’s Playbook, with Christi Harter
From a town of 300 in South Dakota to transforming education across borders, Christi Harter's journey defies convention. Through Peace Corps service in Ghana, she discovered true education transcends…
S1E17 PlayStation, Parkinson’s and AI, with Penporn Koanantakool
Penporn Koanantakool, a senior software engineer, shares her courageous journey from growing up in Thailand to being awarded a Fulbright scholarship, confronting challenges in moving to the U.S.,…
S1E16 Believing in Yourself, with Nithya Ruff
In this warm heart-to-heart with my colleague and good friend Nithya Ruff, we dive deep into her incredible journey from India to Silicon Valley, where she's now leading the open source program…
S1E15 Designing a Better World, with Vani Jain
Vani Jain, an emerging Indian-born interior designer fresh out of Pratt Institute, shares her experiences of overcoming challenges, from navigating a cross-cultural move during COVID to embracing…
S1E14 Grateful for Change, with Brittany Istenes
Brittany Istenes gives us a kickass blueprint for thriving as she shares her remarkable journey of personal growth, career pivots, and finding success through adaptability and compassion. She reveals…
S1E13 Opening a Door to Grief, with Anne Gudger & Maria Gibson
Mother-daughter duo Anne Gudger and Maria Gibson open up about their powerful journey through grief and how it became their shared mission. After losing her husband while pregnant with Maria's older…
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She Lights the Way has published 32 episodes since February 2024, covering topics in Business, Careers.
She Lights the Way is currently dormant with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 35m.
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