Women In Diplomacy

This is a Special Correspondent Episode and part of Rebecca Picard’s #CulinaryDiplomacy series. “Develop communication skills, develop the skills of organizing, leadership, teambuilding {etc] that allow for project management… to support outcomes, not outputs.” http://media.blubrry.com/womenindiplomacy/content.blubrry.com/womenindiplomacy/Rebecca_Picard_guest_ep_3.m4a   Ambassador ERTHARIN COUSIN is a distinguished fellow of global agriculture at the Chicago Council on Global Affairs.  She served... Read More

This is a Special Correspondent Episode and part of Rebecca Picard’s #CulinaryDiplomacy series.   The Better Plate Community Columbus is a nonprofit founded to promote cross-cultural exchange through food-related community events. They are the first US-based satellite of Über den Tellerrand. They organize community events to encourage refugees, other immigrants, and the settled population to meet... Read More

This is a Special Correspondent Episode and part of Rebecca Picard’s #CulinaryDiplomacy series. “Become aware of how you’ve been socialized because that will affect how you manage your career. To create your own career, you have to have agency and strength and the confidence in who you are… and an idea of where you want... Read More

Meet a few of our Special Correspondents to learn more about the #WomeninDiplomacy audience as we discuss our passion for International Relations and the challenges young professionals face in building our careers. http://media.blubrry.com/womenindiplomacy/content.blubrry.com/womenindiplomacy/Special_Correspondents_Intro_3.m4a   MOTUNRAYO SHAFAU  •   Linkedin  |  Twitter  •  Alma Mater: Sciences Po  •  Currently nerding out about: the power of strategic communications in... Read More

“Jump in. Check your assumptions constantly and don’t be afraid to break the mold.” http://media.blubrry.com/womenindiplomacy/content.blubrry.com/womenindiplomacy/Olympics_with_Rook.m4a   Dr. ROOK CAMPBELL is an adjunct professor of political science, communication, and diplomacy at the University of Southern California. Rook serves as Director of Research for Fields of Green, a partnership between USC Sports Business Institute and USA TODAY Sports. They are the... Read More

“It’s hard when you’re a woman, and you may feel you have to be twice as good. Be fearless, perseverant, don’t be afraid to speak your mind… and come with new ideas. A great leader will… want to be surrounded by talented people, no matter their gender.” http://media.blubrry.com/womenindiplomacy/content.blubrry.com/womenindiplomacy/Alex_Dans_2.m4a   ALEXANDRA DANS joined the Internet Corporation for... Read More

“As we say in Iceland: ‘jump into the deep pool’ and challenge yourself.” — Ambassador Anna Jóhannsdóttir “Don’t underestimate what you can bring to the table. The value of your perspectives based on your knowledge and your life experiences, that is the essence of the importance of diversity in the workplace.” — Gudrun Þorbjörnsdottir “You should... Read More

“It’s not that you need to dress impeccably every time, every day, but there is definitely some power in paying attention to what you’re wearing and how you’re showing up … not for other people, but for yourself.” http://media.blubrry.com/womenindiplomacy/content.blubrry.com/womenindiplomacy/UStyled_2.m4a   CATHERINE CASSIDY has unique blend of business, operations, sales, merchandising and personal styling experience.With over 14... Read More

“Don’t be afraid to carve out your own path. The world today is changing so fast that… we should believe in ourselves to create opportunities. Trust in the value of what you are able to bring to the table.” http://media.blubrry.com/womenindiplomacy/content.blubrry.com/womenindiplomacy/Gosia_Smieszek.m4a   MALGORZATA (GOSIA)  SMIESZEK works as a researcher in the Arctic Centre, University of Lapland since 2013.... Read More

“We would probably be happier if we accept that there will not be balance. Nobody gets 100% all the time. It’s a matter of making sure that you carve out enough time for the things that matter to you most…. and I don’t think that will be the same at different moments in your life.”... Read More

For Fathers Day, Kelsey Suemnicht invited her Dad, Gene Suemnicht, to co-host an episode combining their passions of Geology and Diplomacy! http://media.blubrry.com/womenindiplomacy/content.blubrry.com/womenindiplomacy/fathers_day_2.m4a   “We’re not going to meet [global] challenges effectively, if we’re ignoring 50% of the population.” — Dad   Check out our amazing panel of women working at the forefront of Geology and Diplomacy: LORI... Read More

“Set boundaries for yourself, while being persistent, but don’t be afraid to act boldly if something comes up.”  — Xander “If you’re wandering or meandering a bit, that’s fine — just keep thinking and making decisions [about your career]. And don’t think you just have to hop on to whatever train is at your station... Read More

“Seeking out opportunities to get on the job experience and pursuing your interests – you don’t have to wait to graduate to do this.” http://media.blubrry.com/womenindiplomacy/content.blubrry.com/womenindiplomacy/katie_4.m4a Subscribe to the #WomeninDiplomacy Podcast! KATIE SHAY is Legal Counsel for Business and Human Rights at Yahoo where she advises in business decision-making processes related to product launches, transactions, internal policies and... Read More

“Its not like becoming a doctor or a lawyer, where there’s more of a trodden path; International Development is everything — geographically speaking, you’re covering the world — so it can be hard to figure out your place in that.” http://media.blubrry.com/womenindiplomacy/content.blubrry.com/womenindiplomacy/Jessica_Ernst_2.m4a   JESSICA ERNST increases social impact through facilitating and managing global partnerships. Having worked... Read More

“Have a point of view and get comfortable sharing it.” http://media.blubrry.com/womenindiplomacy/content.blubrry.com/womenindiplomacy/Leah.m4a Subscribe to the #WomeninDiplomacy Podcast Join Leah in Washington, DC on Saturday, April 29th for the Climate March! LEAH SELIGMANN leads the B team’s climate change efforts as the Director of the Net-Zero Initiative, which aims to drive CEO commitment to climate action. You... Read More

Happy Earth Day! Subscribe to the #WomeninDiplomacy podcast to keep up with our Environmental Diplomacy series! “You can never be paid enough to do something you don’t enjoy.” http://media.blubrry.com/womenindiplomacy/content.blubrry.com/womenindiplomacy/Jodi.m4a JODI BAILEY is Manager of the International Affairs Program at Yosemite National Park. Featured photo: “Here I am with Engilbert Panil, a park ranger from Kinabalu Park... Read More

“Recognize and understand that your voice is important, it is powerful, and it is necessary.” http://media.blubrry.com/womenindiplomacy/content.blubrry.com/womenindiplomacy/Courtney_Emerson_3.m4a Subscribe to the Women in Diplomacy podcast on iTunes COURTNEY EMERSON is the Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer for All In Together. As COO, she oversees partnerships, membership programming and general operations at AIT to ensure women have the tools... Read More

“It’s not just about languages… people tend to focus on the linguistic aspect too much, and not on all the other skills that are necessary to become an interpreter… the analytical mind, we have to be aware of all kinds of different things… And you have to be curious enough to be interested in everything.   ... Read More

A Conversation for Government Employees, Contractors, and Military Personnel This episode is produced in partnership with the Women’s Foreign Policy Network, which you can follow on Facebook or Twitter at @WomensFPNetwork. The Project On Government Oversight (POGO) is a nonpartisan organization that works towards a more effective, accountable, open, and ethical federal government. Since 1981,... Read More

“Pursue passion in your life. It’s so important to find something that makes your heart sing.” http://media.blubrry.com/womenindiplomacy/content.blubrry.com/womenindiplomacy/Carrie_2.m4a Subscribe to the Women in Diplomacy podcast on iTunes   CARRIE HESSLER-RADELET served as the Director of the Peace Corps from 2012 until January of this year, and she is the new President & CEO of Project Concern... Read More