Life, “Balance,” and National Security with Rosa Brooks

“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.”…

Geology & Diplomacy

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…

Workshop: ReConsider with Xander and Erik

“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…

Tech & Human Rights with Katie Shay

“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…

So You Want to Save the World? with Jessica Ernst

“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…

Role Models at NATO with Danielle Kazadi Mbuyi

“Never forget from where you are coming, and what you have achieved already, in difficult times it will give you strength. Stay true to yourself. Everyone can be a role model to someone.”  http://media.blubrry.com/womenindiplomacy/content.blubrry.com/womenindiplomacy/Danielle_NATO.m4a     DANIELLE KAZADI MBUYI is currently Assistant of the Afghanistan & Iraq Team within the Operations Division of the International Staff…

Reflections on Public Service with Dawn Schrepel

“Somewhere in your life you should include room for public service, on any scale; find a way to give back to your community… because it makes you much more committed to what is going on in the world. “   http://media.blubrry.com/womenindiplomacy/content.blubrry.com/womenindiplomacy/Dawn.m4a   DAWN M. SCHREPEL took up the position of Deputy Director of the Private…

Corporate Diplomacy & Climate with Leah Seligmann

“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…

NATO Archives with Ineke Deserno

“Have an open mind. Be curious about something. Be enthusiastic about what you do. It doesn’t matter where you work, you can always learn something. The past is not past it is present – it plays such an important role in today’s world and we should not forget about where we come from.” http://media.blubrry.com/womenindiplomacy/content.blubrry.com/womenindiplomacy/Ineke_2.m4a  …

International Affairs in Yosemite with Jodi Bailey

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…