Ep1: Inspiring Young Women: Laurie McGraw on Leadership and Risk-Taking

Should young women take more risks? Laurie McGraw says yes. “I really want to implore young women, young girls to be more comfortable with taking risks.” Laurie McGraw is Executive Vice President of Transcarent, a company with a mission to make high-quality health and care affordable and accessible. She is also the founder and creator of the podcast Inspiring Women. Laurie, a veteran of the healthcare industry with a rich background in technology and innovation, shares invaluable insights from her career journey and discusses the essential skills for young women in today's ever-evolving professional landscape. Be sure to follow From Girl to Great on your favorite podcast player for more insights. My Key Takeaways: 1) Leadership is a Journey, and Women Have a Place at the Table Laurie shared how being one of the few women in leadership motivated her to push for gender equity. Her belief in empowering others is a lesson to girls on how we can lead in the future—whether by making bold decisions now or mentoring others later on. 2) Success is Built on Hard Work and Lifelong Learning Laurie’s story reinforced that education is an ongoing journey. There’s always more to learn. As girls prepare for their futures, this mindset of continual growth feels like a guide to navigating college and beyond. 3) Take Risks, Even When It’s Scary Laurie’s encouragement to take risks struck a chord with me. She reminds young girls that playing it safe might limit what’s possible and that trying new things—whether applying to ambitious colleges or exploring unfamiliar opportunities—can lead to incredible rewards. Connect with Laurie McGraw: Laurie’s LinkedIn  Laurie’s Website Laurie’s Podcast Instagram Laurie’s Podcast on Apple Laurie’s Podcast on Spotify Connect with Alana Kendall: Alana’s LinkedIn Alana's Website - FromGirltoGreat.com