There is over $1 Trillion of medical debt in the United States alone. Most places that buy medical debt try to collect it at a premium from unsuspecting Americans. But Jerry Ashton, and his organization, RIP Medial Debt, are changing that. Jerry’s story took him from debt collector at Occupy Wall Street to a debt forgiver who’s cleared billions of medical debt thanks to help from people like Jon Oliver and Stacey Abrams.

Minson Vo is a negotiation trainer who helps young adults get what they want in a world full of power imbalance and uncertainty. Negotiation, as he has discovered, sometimes gets too complex for untrained minds to process. That is why his ideology is to teach the art through the lenses of simplicity, clarity, and efficiency. This week, we talk to Minson about how and why he got into negotation, and what to think about as Gen Z enters the workforce. 

The working theory in protecting babies in utero is that women, and only women, pose big risk to their own pregnancies. This has lead to legislation and policies that force restrictions on pregnant women that would otherwise look like a violation of rights. Rachel Arkell, PhD candidate, researcher, and advocate, is here to teach how we can better protect pregnancies while still maintaining the right of pregnant by establishing trust.

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The world tells us all we need is confidence - but today’s episode tells you that confidence is not enough. You need a plan, and you need to take action. Listen to Gloria Feldt explain the nine steps necessary to take the lead and to achieve equity in leadership in all sectors by 2025.

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Religion is an emotionally and politically charged topic these days, and while it’s easy to say the “other side” is the bad one, it’s important to dig deeper. Cassandra Lawrence, an inter-faith activist with degrees in religious studies, ethnic conflict, and theology, walks us through the journey from division and hatred to empathy and understanding.

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People often associate negotiating only with jobs - salary, PTO, and benefits. But the truth, and what you’ll learn in this podcast, is that everything is negotiable. That includes your healthcare. From finding the right healthcare system for you, to the relationship with your doctor, to reconizing red flags, here’s what you should know to get yourself and your family the best care possible.

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Negotiating, or even talking about, compensation can be uncomfortable and intimidating. And if you're not in the right mindset, you can leave money on the table. But 81cents aims to change that. Their goal is to close pay gaps for women and underrepresented minorities, and so far they've helped hundreds get paid fairly. Leading the charge is Jordan Sale, who's here to tell us her journey.

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Is everything really negotiable? 

Have you ever walked away from your own negotiation wondering if you could have done more? If you sold yourself short? With the She Negotiates podcast, you won’t have to any more. 

I’m Victoria Pynchon and I bring a quarter century of legal practice followed by a decade of mediation, arbitration and negotiation experiences to every engagement. As a former commercial litigator and trial attorney, I not only know the art of persuasion but also the fears, hopes and challenges faced by corporate CEOs, small business owners and fellow professionals. 

On the She Negotiates podcast, you'll hear in-depth interviews with  experts on how to negotiate compensation, promotions, Hollywood deals, publishing contracts, the sale of a business, special ed for your children, plea bargains and more. Along with fascinating stories from experts in every field, you’ll  get actionable advice to help you claim your value, earn your worth, and smash glass ceilings.

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Remember: the world needs what you have to offer. All you have to do is ask.