How She Got Here
Podcast Overview
A platform for practical advice and insights from femme-identifying professionals in eCommerce, technology, and business.
How She Got Here, hosted by Cassandra “Cass” Cross, amplifies the voices of the under-represented by diving deep into the career journeys of trailblazing professionals who are reshaping their industries. The pre-show spoiler: There’s no one-size-fits-all blueprint for success. Cass explores the unconventional pathways taken by these inspiring leaders—leaders who have navigated obstacles, made mistakes, and emerged stronger, all while pushing their fields forward. Leaders who have come to own their unique advantages—challenges, failures, invaluable lessons and all.
How She Got Here with Cass Cross amplifies the voices of the under-represented by diving deep into the career journeys of trailblazing professionals who are reshaping their industries. The pre-show spoiler: There’s no one-size-fits-all blueprint for success. Cass explores the unconventional pathways taken by these inspiring leaders—leaders who have navigated obstacles, made mistakes, and emerged stronger, all while pushing their fields forward. Leaders who have come to own their unique advantages—challenges, failures, invaluable lessons and all.
Episode Archive
EP. 9B DR. MIRIAM AMANDA SMITH
Dr. Miriam Amanda Smith, a first responder on 9/11 and a fierce advocate for culturally congruent care, shares her story of resilience, leadership, and her mission to empower new nurses through mentorship, education, and empathy.
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EP. 9A JOANNA SMITH
Joanna Smith, founder of Daley Smith STEM, and Dr. Miriam Smith, a seasoned nurse & author, discuss fostering diversity in STEM and empowering the next generation through education.
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EP.8 Salima Nadira
Salima Nadira, Director of Marketing at Airboxr and singer-songwriter, delves into her transition from international performer to tech leader, exploring career shifts, startup life, and creativity.
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EP.7 Lindsey Scoggins
Lindsey Scoggins, founder of Lindsey Scoggins Studio, discusses her transition from architecture to fine jewelry design, storytelling, and building a bespoke luxury jewelry brand.
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EP.6 Madison Rifkin
Madison Rifkin, CEO of Mount, talks about founding a Gen Z travel app, tips on mentorship, funding, and building confidence to turn bold ideas into reality.
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EP.5 Alexandra Felton
Alexandra Felton, VP at THG Ingenuity, chats about her path in ecommerce partnerships, highlighting resilience, intuition, and strategies for creating scalable growth ecosystems.
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EP.4 Sasha Wendin
Sasha Wendin, Growth Consultant at Shopify, gives practical tips on mentorship, pivoting, resilience, and thriving in ecommerce with a goal-oriented mindset.
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EP.3 Sandra Bellows
Sandra Bellows, former Growth Marketing Manager at Shopware, talks about her inspiring career journey, Shoptoberfest 2024, community-building, and non-linear career paths.
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