Episode 15: Lauren Branch's guide to getting what you want

Share your thoughts with us!Lauren Branch, CEO of NewView in Tulsa, Oklahoma, shares her 28-year journey leading a nonprofit that empowers people who are blind or have low vision to live independent lives. She opens up about unexpectedly becoming CEO, facing workplace gender challenges, and navigating her husband's Alzheimer's diagnosis while maintaining her leadership role.• Started as controller before being offered the CEO position because the organization "couldn't afford anyone else"• First task as CEO was laying off 40% of the workforce, most of whom were blind employees she later rehired• Faced challenges being taken seriously as a female leader in traditionally male-dominated spaces• Emphasizes that women must advocate for themselves rather than waiting to be noticed• Currently balancing her leadership role with caring for her husband who has Alzheimer's• Advises young women to be intentional about setting goals and unapologetic about pursuing them• Encourages employees to actively participate in their career development rather than waiting for opportunitiesSend us a message on Instagram at Everyday Wonder Women Podcast if this episode resonates with you. If you know a woman with a story of grit, resilience, reinvention, or general badassery, send her our way—self-nominations are encouraged!