Join us for an inspiring conversation with Lara Wynne, co-founder and Chief Commercial Officer of Gate Sciences, on this month’s episode of Lifting While Climbing. Lara shares her remarkable journey from being a stay-at-home mom to leading groundbreaking innovations in orthopedic care, all while balancing motherhood and a thriving career. Discover how Lara’s work at Gate Sciences is revolutionizing pain management with a dual-platform technology that offers opioid-free pain relief for up to 30 days post-surgery. Plus, hear about her recent surgical mission trip to Honduras with her 17-year-old daughter, Delaney, and how the experience sparked a passion for orthopedic surgery in her teen. Lara’s story is a testament to resilience, innovation, and the power of mentorship. Don’t miss this episode filled with insights on leadership, women in STEM, and making a meaningful impact in healthcare.

In this episode of Athena's Lifting While Climbing podcast, Holly Smithson, President and CEO of Athena, sits down with Lifting While Climbing Summit speaker Dr. Sheila Gujrathi. Dr. Gujrathi shares her inspiring journey from the world of medicine to becoming a leader in the biotech industry. She discusses the importance of listening to one's inner voice, and the core values that guided her path. This compelling conversation also covers her recent high-impact TEDx talk focusing on "mirrors rather than the glass ceiling," her approach to leadership, and the potential significance of the upcoming presidential election on gender equality and leadership. Join Holly and Sheila for a deep dive into perseverance, authenticity, and the power of community.

Apparna emphasizes the critical need for young, diverse minds in engineering to drive innovation and ensure product relevance. She discusses the importance of support networks for those facing challenges and highlights the collaborative nature of technological advancement.

Lighting the pathway for her "big, bold career in tech," Colleen attributes her sponsors and mentors as paving the way to unleash her confidence and ambition.

In this dynamic episode of Athena’s Lifting While Climbing podcast, Athena’s President and CEO, Holly Smithson, sits down with trailblazing leader Kiva Allgood for a candid and inspiring conversation. Kiva shares her extraordinary career journey in the technology industry, offering invaluable insights on leadership, perseverance, and breaking barriers. Together, Holly and Kiva discuss the power of board readiness, the importance of gender equity in STEM, and how data-driven leadership can drive greater performance and productivity. If you’re looking for inspiration to “reach further and higher,” this episode is a must-listen. 💡 Key Takeaways: •Strategies for women aiming for board leadership roles. •Lessons from Kiva’s trailblazing career in technology and innovation. •How to leverage data to drive change and impact in STEM leadership

Use this and then we’ll replace if Holly edits; In the latest episode of Athena’s Lifting While Climbing podcast, host Holly Smithson, Athena’s President and CEO, welcomes Sarah Hassan, Head of Global Diversity & Inclusion at ResMed. Sarah shares her inspiring journey from working in refugee camps to leading DE&I initiatives at global tech giants like Amazon, Qualcomm, and ResMed. The conversation dives into the challenges of breaking into male-dominated industries, the importance of mentorship, and the resilience needed to navigate career transitions. Tune in to hear how Sarah’s core values of impact and giving back have shaped her illustrious career and how she’s lifting others along the way!

Rebecca shares the genesis of Cancer Help Desk- a nonprofit dedicated to patient navigation in the complex world of cancer care- and describes the unconventional career path that drove her to fill a widely unmet need. Her journey is one of defiance against the norms and driven by a deep-seated belief in the need for neutral, patient-centric cancer care.

La Keisha shares insights from her groundbreaking VC fund dedicated to championing emerging female founders focused on women’s health, wealth, and well-being. Discover La Keisha's unconventional approach to business challenges, blending analytical prowess with a deeply spiritual mindset to driving sustainable change as she helps reshape the landscape of venture capital.

Tune in to the latest episode of Athena’s Lifting While Climbing podcast, where CEO and host Holly Smithson dives into an inspiring conversation with Dr. Manna Semby, Founder & CEO of Aruna Personalized Medicine. Dr. Semby shares her extraordinary journey from a successful career on Wall Street to becoming a naturopathic doctor and functional medicine expert. Motivated by personal challenges, including her children’s autism diagnoses and her own health battles, Dr. Semby discusses her dedication to midlife women’s health and brain resilience.

In this episode of Athena's "Lifting While Climbing" podcast, Holly Smithson, the President and CEO of Athena, speaks with Kyla Pavlina, Chief People Officer at Scipher Medicine. Kyla, whose career spans roles in law, litigation, and the medical device industry, shares insights into her work and the evolving role of Chief People Officers.

As a highly successful corporate partner, providing counsel to life sciences and technology companies at every stage of development, Kassandra shares a unique perspective, and delivers a wealth of concrete strategies and actionable insights

Tune in to gain intimate access to Jaye's pioneering path as she levels-up tech women across sub-Sahara Africa. RippleNami's core values of hiring only locals enables these underrepresented populations to enter the digital economy while mitigating corruption with traceability through blockchain.