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Move with Power
by Shirley Lei and Esther Luo
Welcome to the Move with Power podcast, where two young professional women, Shirley and Esther, talk about mental health and leadership in the workplace. Here, we share our personal stories - our mistakes and our growth - and bring in our favorite people and role models as guest speakers, to share our insights and learnings with other aspiring women leaders. Follow us to never miss a new episode!
Episodes
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Building Belonging While Breaking Systems, with UN Ambassador Kelly-Ann Fonderson
In this heartfelt conversation, Esther and Shirley sit down with Kelly-Ann Fonderson, a proud Cameroonian raised in The Hague, now working at the UN Migration Agency. Kelly-Ann shares how her grandmother’s strength, her parents’ sacrifices, and the mentors who guided her path led her from Bath...
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Disrupting Factory Floor Manufacturing with AI, with Co-Founder of Maker's Edge, Kaan Basaran
In this episode, we sit down with Kaan Basaran, Tufts University and McKinsey alum and now co-founder of Maker’s Edge, which brings advanced AI to enterprise manufacturers to deliver data-driven workflows on the factory floor. We explore how Kaan’s entrepreneurial upbringing shaped his drive—and...
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Finding Your Voice in Chief of Staff Roles, with Ex-Capital One and Equi Chief of Staff Crystalina Guo
In this week's episode, we learn all about how our special guest, Crystalina Guo, grew from a quiet middle child in high school to Class President of Wellesley College 2020, and later into the Chief of Staff at both Equi and Capital One. Crystalina shares how her early years impacted her passion...
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The Power of “Let Them”: Real Talk with Carol Wang on Healing and Rediscovering Her Light in Career, Love, and Life
In this candid conversation, Carol Wang joins Esther and Shirley to reflect on the winding road of her 20s—from a global upbringing across Asia to a career in real estate investing. Raised between Shenzhen, Singapore, and Vancouver, Carol shares how her multicultural background shaped her...
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Late 20s Unfiltered: Engagements, Turning Points, & Everything In Between
In this candid catch‑up episode, Shirley and Esther dive into the twists, turns, and milestones of life in our late 20s. Esther shares stories from her travels through South America, and talks about her next big chapter—moving to London for graduate school. Shirley opens up about the joy of her...
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Q&A: feeling lost in your 20s, why career success can feel empty, falling behind in life and relationships
In our very first Q&A episode, we're diving into some of the big, messy, and meaningful questions about life and career. We’re opening up about our own journeys—navigating job transitions, dealing with doubts around success, and figuring out how to define it on our own terms. On the personal…
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Animating the Big Screen, Then Reimagining Her Own Path, with VFX Artist Daffy Hristova
In this episode of Move with Power, we sit down with Daffy Hristova, a seasoned digital artist whose work has brought some of the most visually stunning films to life—including Disney’s The Jungle Book, Gladiator II, and Avatar: The Way of Water. Born in Bulgaria, Daffy moved to London to chase…
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Healing the Planet and Our Climate Anxiety with Non-Profit Climate Action Club Founder, Danielle Lee
In this episode, we sit down with Danielle Lee — former climate tech product manager and now founder of the Climate Action Club — to explore her journey from the high-speed world of consulting and startups to the purpose-driven nonprofit space. Danielle opens up about the cultural stigmas she had...
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How to Quit Your Tech Job and Travel the World with a Purpose, with Rosa Shi
In this episode, Esther and Shirley sit down with Rosa Shi, a multilingual storyteller and cultural connector whose unconventional journey has taken her from corporate Beijing to the decks of a Japanese NGO's global voyage. Born in Quanzhou, Fujian, Rosa studied Spanish at Sun Yat-sen University,...
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Deploying AI to Measure Psychological Safety and Workplace Dynamics, with Autumn AI Founder Quinn Underwood
In this episode, we sit down with Quinn Underwood — serial entrepreneur, University of Toronto grad, and founder of Autumn, a groundbreaking mental health startup acquired by Qualtrics. Quinn shares his journey from growing up around small business owners to becoming a tech founder. Today, he's...
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Decoding Personalities, Designing Products: Chloe Wang’s Journey in Product Management at Roo
In this special episode of Move with Power, Esther and Shirley sit down with one of our most multifaceted guests yet—Chloe Wang, a Senior Product Manager at Roo, whose career bridges UX design and machine learning. Chloe shares her journey from Shanghai to Ohio and eventually to Wellesley...
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What We Learned About Career Shifts and Wellness Four Years Out Of College
In this special episode of Move with Power, Shirley and Esther break down four years of post-college work experience, sharing the real, unfiltered truth about life in banking, investing, consulting, and more. What’s real, and what’s not? We’ll clear up common misconceptions and provide a fresh...
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Applying Strategic Thinking in Chess, Debate, Law and Life, with Class Action Attorney (and Shirley’s fiancé!), Jake Miller
In this special episode of Move with Power, Esther and Shirley sit down with one of our most interesting guests yet – national chess master, poker player, Harvard College Debating Union debater and former head coach, Harvard Law student, and now class action attorney at Lieff Cabraser, Jake…
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Growing a 400k+ YouTube Presence and Evolving Personally, with Creator Entrepreneur and Ex-Engineer/Consultant, Amy Wang
In this episode of Move with Power, Shirley and Esther sit down with Amy Wang, Youtube content creator entrepreneur with 400k+ subscribers, podcast host of “Your A+ Life,” and soon-to-be student at MIT Sloan. Amy shares her remarkable journey from her engineering roots at Caltech, through her...
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Scaling Purpose-Led Organizations with Co-Founders of Girls Who Impact, Patricia Wang and Lyn Zhang [Mandarin Episode]
In this week's special Mandarin episode, Esther and Aria Wang engage in a powerful conversation with Patricia Wang and Lyn Zhang, the visionary founder of Girls Who Impact. Together, they explore Patricia and Lyn's remarkable journey to entrepreneurship and their unwavering dedication to women’s...
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Finding Your Voice: Behind the Scenes of Our TED Talk Journey
In this special episode, Shirley and Esther share their journey of presenting their TED Talk in Vancouver, Canada, called "How to Find Your Voice: The Art of Continued Personal Discovery." We dive deep into their experiences and insights on how they found the opportunity to sponsor and speak at...
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Letting Go of Golden Handcuffs and Living Your Passions, with Ex-Banker and Swiss-American Painter Nicolas Coleman
In this episode, we explored the incredible journey Nicolas Coleman undertook, leaving behind a high-powered career in investment banking to follow his true calling as a full-time painter. He shared the courageous decisions and defining moments that propelled this life-altering transition,...
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Leaning into Your Personal Superpowers, with Annie Chen, Founder of Central Bark & ex-MIT Poker Club President
In this episode, Shirley and Esther sit down with Annie Chen, the founder of Central Bark, a premium pet care service, and former consultant, recruiting specialist, and president of the MIT Poker Club. We explore Annie’s first-time journey as an entrepreneur, as well as how her Type 2, natural...
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How to Become an Influencer (while killing it at your day job), with Amy Jin
In this episode, Esther sits down with Amy Jin, a Wellesley alumnae, influential Instagram personality with 12.7k followers, and talented product designer. Amy shares her unique journey from growing up immersed in the world of golf to pursuing a career in product design with a mission to solve...
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Advancing Sustainability and Gender Inclusion in Business, with Professor Ellen Touchstone from International Business School Suzhou
In this episode, Esther and Mengtian, one of our Power Move Society interns, sit down with Ellen Touchstone, the inaugural Associate Dean for Responsible and Sustainable Business Education at the International Business School Suzhou (XJTLU). We delve into Ellen's passion for sustainability, her...
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Building a Dynamic Product Management Career with Flow Product Lead, Erica Lee
In this episode, Shirley and Esther sit down with Erica Lee, a seasoned product management leader with an impressive career spanning roles at Visa, Blend, Better, and now Flow -- a residential rental real-estate company. Flow was founded in 2022 by the former CEO of WeWork, Adam Neumann, and…
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Launching a Boutique Impact Consultancy, with Founder & CEO of Waban Impact, Callie Kim
In this episode, Esther and Shirley sit down with Callie, the founder and CEO of Waban Impact LLC, and alumna of Wellesley College. We discuss her passion in sustainable impact, her journey from management consultancy to entrepreneurship, and how she builds and taps into her various communities....
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Chartering Intersectional Climate Justice with Earth Day Summit MYCO Founder, Kemi Oritsejafor
In this episode, we sit down with Oluwakemi "Kemi" Oritsejafor, the organizer behind MYCO, a three-day Earth Day summit event on Apr 19th-21st at Brooklyn Commons — an exploration of the climate and environmental justice movement and its intersections with racial, gender, and queer liberation --...
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Empowering Teams as a Growth-Minded Leader in Consumer Brands, with CEO of De Soi, Scout Brisson
In this episode of the "Move with Power" podcast, hosts Shirley and Esther sit down with the remarkable Scout Brisson, CEO of De Soi, a consumer beverage brand of non-alcoholic apéritifs made with natural adaptogens founded by Katy Perry and Morgan McLachlan. Scout shares her background as a…
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Building Enterprise AI from Scratch: VectorShift COO Albert Mao’s Founding Journey from Y Combinator
In this week’s episode, hosts Shirley and Esther unfold Y Combinator S23 founder Albert Mao’s launch into the realm of LLM / AI and establishing his company VectorShift. Albert Mao, an enthusiast for data-driven solutions and AI applications, explored automation solutions for enterprises with his...
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Evolving from Liberal Arts Academia to Corporate Management Consulting, with Yanni Li
In this week’s episode, hosts Shirley and Esther delve into the Yanni Li’s journey establishing herself in the realm of academia and transitioning into the corporate world. Passionate about bridging communities and fostering mutual understandings on international relations perspectives, Yanni...
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How to Build Intention in Life and Work: Lessons From Our First 25 Years
Shirley and Esther are back -- this time with a introspective episode on their personal lessons in life and work at the quarter life mark. In this episode, we're getting raw and real about the ah-ha moments navigating our evolving professional careers as twenty-somethings -- from realizing our…
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Trailblazing in Crypto with a Private Equity Background, with Chief Business Development Officer of Match Chain, Jessie Xiao
In this week’s episode, hosts Shirley and Esther delve into the dynamic career of Jessie Xiao — transitioning from private equity at Macquarie to becoming a trailblazer in the crypto space — from her co-founding of BubbleDAO, a venture that aims to increase inclusivity in the world of crypto, to...
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Igniting the World of Design, with Yuhan Liao, Founder of Mono Space [Mandarin Episode]
In this week’s episode, Esther sits down with guest Yuhan Liao (Wendy) and explore her journey to entrepreneurship in the products design space. We delve into the motivations behind Yuhan’s passion for arts and designs, as well as the impact of her parents, who have been active in the creative...
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Revolutionizing Financial Diligence Through AI, with Co-Founder and CEO of dili, Stephanie Song
Join Shirley and Esther in an exhilarating conversation with Stephanie Song, the visionary Co-Founder and CEO of dili, a cutting-edge Y Combinator Summer 2023 startup revolutionizing investment due diligence through the power of AI. Stephanie started her career on Wall Street and after executing...
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Fashion, Entrepreneurship, and Science: Exploring Multifaceted Self-Identity and Career Pursuits, with Anya Kanyuka
In this episode, Shirley and Esther sit down with Anya Kanyuka. Anya is the founder of fashion brand Mafia Swimwear, and has also graced the runways of the world's most prestigious fashion weeks as a model, from New York Fashion Week to Paris and Vancouver Fashion Weeks. In her career, Anya is…
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Leading with Business Principles and Resiliency, with CEO of Anja Health, Kathryn Cross
In this episode, we sit down with Kathryn Cross, the founder and CEO of Anja Health, a healthcare startup on a mission to democratize access to cord blood banking. After graduating from Wellesley College, Kathryn desired for a greater purpose in work which led her to entrepreneurship. Founded in...
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How to Create Authentic Fulfillment in Life and Work, with Anna Chen
In this week’s episode, Shirley and Esther borrow the lens of development psychology to examine self identity and personal career aspirations. With guest Anna Chen, an expert in human development, we delve into the impact of immigrating as children and growing up with career-focused mothers as...
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Cultivating Impactful Relationships in Our 20s in New York City, with Jackie Xuan
In this week’s episode, Shirley and Esther delve deeper into relationship building in our early 20s with our dear friend from Wellesley. With guest Jackie Xuan, a seasoned finance professional, we explore our shifts in life mottos, as well as various ways to forge meaningful bonds pre and post...
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Reflecting On Mental Support Networks This World Mental Health Day
In honor of World Mental Health Day, join us in this special podcast episode with Shirley and Esther as we update each other on our own well-being and how to break free from the stigma surrounding candid mental health conversations. We share openly about what often gets in the way of opening the...
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Mastering Mental Resilience as a Female Investment Banker, with Rhea Mehta
In this episode, we have the pleasure of hosting an incredible guest speaker, Rhea Mehta, a woman in finance who has made their mark in the world of investment banking in the MedTech industry. We'll gain unique insights into Rhea's personal background and the path that led her to a profession…
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Breaking Barriers in the Performing Arts as a Woman of Color, with Cassie Chang
In this episode, we're talking about breaking barriers as women of color in the world of Opera — with an incredible guest, Cassie Chang. Join us as we explore the unique career journey in opera and delve into the challenges, triumphs, and the transformative power of diverse representation in this...
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Navigating Gender Biases in a Male-Dominated Workplace, with Rosey Li
In this week's episode, we delve deep into a topic that resonates with so many of us as professional women — navigating gender biases and dynamics in the workplace, while being our authentic selves -- especially in male-dominated careers like finance. Today, we are on a quest to uncover…
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Welcome to the Move with Power podcast, where two young professional women talk about mental health and leadership in the workplace. Here, we share our personal stories - our mistakes and our growth - and bring in our favorite people and role models as guest speakers, to share our insights and...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to the Move with Power podcast, where two young professional women, Shirley and Esther, talk about mental health and leadership in the workplace. Here, we share our personal stories - our mistakes and our growth - and bring in our favorite people and role models as guest speakers, to share our insights and learnings with other aspiring women leaders. Follow us to never miss a new episode!
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Shirley Lei and Esther Luo
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Welcome to the Move with Power podcast, where two young professional women, Shirley and Esther, talk about mental health and leadership in the workplace. Here, we share our personal stories - our mistakes and our growth - and bring in our favorite people and role models as guest speakers, to share...
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