In this empowering episode of Designed By, host Joanna Peña-Bickley sits down with Shelley Zalis, the trailblazing founder and CEO of The Female Quotient. Shelley shares her inspiring journey of building a company that’s not just changing the conversation but rewriting the rules for women in the workplace.

From launching The Equality Lounge® at CES—now a global equality movement at the biggest industry and cultural events—Shelley explains how she’s ensuring women are in the rooms where business happens, leading the way for conscious leaders to shape a more inclusive world. Tune in to hear how Shelley is turning equality from a conversation into an action.

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In this episode of Designed By, host Joanna Peña-Bickley sits down with Krish O'Mara Vignarajah, President & CEO of Global Refuge, for an inspiring and thought-provoking conversation. Krish shares her incredible journey to America, navigating the transition into a new community, and how her experiences shaped her into the leader she is today.

Krish delves into her time working alongside the 44th First Lady and her journey running for office, sharing the lessons she learned along the way. She offers unique insights into the complexities of the asylum seeker system, the loud but often untrue narratives surrounding immigration, and the crucial differences between sponsors and advisors in her path towards a better future.

Throughout the episode, Krish speaks passionately about the hope she sees for the future, her commitment to creating a more compassionate and just world for those seeking refuge, and how her political aspirations have informed her leadership. This is a must-listen for anyone interested in the intersection of leadership, social justice, and the human stories behind immigration.

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In this episode of Designed By, host Joanna Peña-Bickley sits down with Raina Kumra Gardiner, a visionary at the intersection of tech, ethics, and design. As the CEO & Founder of Spicewell, Raina is transforming our relationship with food, and her work at Juggernaut is redefining digital transformation. Grounded in the principles of Ayurveda, her journey from design tech guru to functional foods innovator is nothing short of inspiring.

Raina’s influence spans from advocating for ethical tech with EthicalOS to shaping tech strategy for US Global Media and transforming digital landscapes for iconic brands. As an advisor to Google X and a speaker on ethical AI, she continuously challenges the norm.

But her story goes beyond professional achievements; it’s deeply personal. After a family health crisis, Raina turned to Ayurveda and the healing power of food, channeling ancestral wisdom into Spicewell. Her vision? A world where our food serves as medicine, starting with reimagined salt and pepper. She’s not just changing how we season our meals; she’s igniting a movement towards healthier living, one meal at a time.

Join us for a conversation filled with inspiration, innovation, and Ayurvedic insights that promise to transform your perspective on health and technology. #DesignedBy #Ayurveda #EthicalTech #Innovation #RainaKumraGardiner #Spicewell

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