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How She Does It

How She Does It

By: Karen Finerman
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 On every episode of HOW SHE DOES IT you’ll be listening in to a conversation with a female leader — leaders in all industries — who make their own space and build their careers in unique ways. How She Does It is about a woman’s place in the world and in the economy, but it’s also about our power, our emotions, careers, families, and so much more. Host Karen Finerman is the co-founder and CEO of Metropolitan Capital Advisors and a longtime panelist on CNBC's Fast Money. Every guest is the mentor you wish you had — and access to their insight on what it means to live and work as a woman with power is now yours. New episodes are released every Tuesday. Watch episodes on the HOW SHE DOES IT YouTube Channel. Follow along On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hsdipodcast/ Join the HerMoney community! For the latest episode drops and financial news-you-can-use, subscribe to our newsletter at HerMoney.com/subscribe. Economics Leadership Management & Leadership
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  • EP 76: Eva Pilgrim: Anchor of “Inside Edition” On Chasing The Story & Finding Fulfillment

    EP 76: Eva Pilgrim: Anchor of “Inside Edition” On Chasing The Story & Finding Fulfillment
    Mar 3 2026
    Throughout her career, Eva Pilgrim, the new anchor of “Inside Edition,” has always strived to deliver excellent journalism. It’s a mindset she traces back to her childhood, raised by her American father and, what she calls, her “Korean Tiger Mom.” Eva recalls her mother not tolerating anything below perfect grades (to the point that she once hid a paper with a grade of 98 in the trash). As an adult, she combined her determination to treat her interview subjects with care with her gift for getting people to open up, and her career in journalism took off. She rose in the ranks from an affiliate reporter to a senior correspondent at ABC News. That success led to her being named co-anchor of “Good Morning America Weekend” and later, “GMA3.” But some of that success came with a cost. The demanding work, which included rushing off at a moment’s notice to cover a story for weeks at a time, along with the expectations she placed on herself, was occasionally overwhelming. At one point, after covering a string of emotionally difficult stories, including several hurricanes, she hit a low point. But Eva found ways, both during her time at ABC News and more so now at “Inside Edition”, the longest-running nationally syndicated new show, to hit the reset button. Her goal now: find fulfilling work that doesn’t drain her, pursue projects that interest her across linear and emerging media, and build a life outside of her job that allows her to spend time with her husband Ed and 4-year-old daughter Ella. 💬 In this episode, we explore: The incredible story behind Eva Pilgrim’s decision to pivot from medical school to a career in journalism The role Eva’s mom played when it came to Eva dating her future husband Eva’s dealbreaker when it comes to who she chooses to work on stories with Why she was nervous to make the leap from network news to “Inside Edition” Eva’s favorite part of the “Inside Edition” broadcast Resources: 📸 Follow Eva Pilgrim on Instagram 📸 Follow Inside Edition on Instagram 📸 Follow Inside Edition on TikTok 📸 Follow Inside Edition on Facebook 🎧 New episodes of How She Does It drop every Tuesday. Be sure to follow us so you never miss an episode Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    48 mins
  • BONUS: Jody Gerson: Making Music (And Profits) With the CEO of Universal Music Publishing Group

    BONUS: Jody Gerson: Making Music (And Profits) With the CEO of Universal Music Publishing Group
    Feb 24 2026
    Music is ever-present in our lives, from our morning exercise routines until bed. And we all have a "life soundtrack” of songs that transport us to a moment or an era — one note, and you're right back there. Music is also a multi-billion-dollar business. But who runs this business? Despite so many of the biggest performers being women, the industry itself has long suffered from a lack of women and diversity — not only on the talent side but also on the executive side. One of the most powerful, longstanding players in this business is Jody Gerson, Chairman and CEO of Universal Music Publishing Group. She’s the first woman ever to hold the position at a major music publisher, and since joining UPMG in 2015, she’s transformed the company, which has now surpassed $2 billion dollars in revenue. At the beginning of 2026, she was named “Executive of the Decade” by Billboard Magazine, so we thought it was a perfect time to revisit this powerful conversation between Karen and Jody from season 1. 💬 In this episode: Jody Gerson shares how she can tell what will become a hit song After signing artists like Lady Gaga and Alicia Keys, Jody shares what she believes, in addition to talent, is necessary to make an artist a star The pivotal event that helped her find her confidence and ask for a bigger role at work, and what she did when she didn’t get it How growing up in a household where the family’s financial situation changed drastically when she was in college impacted her outlook on work and wealth What she’s doing to make the music industry more welcoming and diverse behind the scenes 🔗 Resources & Links: 👩‍💼 Learn more about Universal Music Publishing Group at umusicpub.com 📖Read Billboard Magazine's Executive of the Decade article 📲 Follow How She Does It on Instagram: @hsdipodcast 🎧 New episodes drop every Tuesday. Hit “Follow” so you never miss a moment. 💌 Join the HerMoney community: hermoney.com/subscribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    40 mins
  • EP 75: Sesame Workshop CEO Sherrie Westin: Leading The Drive To Keep Elmo & Friends Entertaining & Educating Kids

    EP 75: Sesame Workshop CEO Sherrie Westin: Leading The Drive To Keep Elmo & Friends Entertaining & Educating Kids
    Feb 17 2026
    For Sesame Workshop CEO Sherrie Westin, there’s one question that rises above the rest. “Is Sesame going to be here for the next generation of children?” Making sure favorites like Elmo, Big Bird, Abby Cadabby, and Grover continue their work educating kids is a responsibility she takes very seriously. Over the past year, Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit behind the 56-year-old global phenomenon, faced what Westin called a “perfect storm.” There were federal funding cuts, the end of a distribution deal with Discovery / HBO Max, and the need to downsize the organization. Westin has guided Sesame Workshop through this moment with a determination to keep Sesame’s core mission of making kids “smarter, stronger and kinder” front and center. This season of Sesame Street kicked off a new distribution deal with Netflix and PBS, along with a greater focus on its philanthropic efforts. In our conversation, Westin shared her thoughts on Sesame's past and future, how her experience at ABC News and The White House influenced her leadership style, and how becoming a mother through the adoption of her daughter, Lily, profoundly changed her life. 💬 In this episode, we explore: Sherrie Westin’s path to CEO of Sesame Workshop, and what made her finally decide to throw her hat into the ring The global reach of Sesame Workshop and its work to support young children The impact of that famous 2024 tweet from Elmo asking, “How is everybody doing?" What it’s like being “co-workers” with Oscar, Grover, Bert, Ernie, and more Westin’s favorite memories of celebrities who have visited Sesame Street Her advice for college graduates How she and her husband, David Westin, manage a busy, two-career household Resources: 🔗 Visit Sesme Workshop 📸 Follow Sherrie Westin on LinkedIn 📸 Follow Sesame Workshop On Instagram 📸 Follow Sesame Street On TikTok 🎧 New episodes of How She Does It drop every Tuesday. Be sure to follow us so you never miss an episode Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    43 mins
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