CNBC Changemakers and Power Players

3d ago

The CNBC Changemakers and Power Players podcast features candid, in-depth conversations with influential leaders shaping business and culture. In this episode, CNBC’s Julia Boorstin sits down with Sheryl Sandberg, former Meta COO and author of “Lean In,” for a conversation on leadership, gender equity, and the future of work. Sandberg breaks her silence to discuss new findings from the latest Lean In–McKinsey Women in the Workplace report, revealing a growing ambition gap for women and a troubling pullback by companies on career advancement. She also explains how AI could widen workplace inequality if left unchecked, and what companies, and women, must do next to avoid losing a generation of leaders. Follow and listen to the CNBC Changemakers and Power Players podcast on Apple and Spotify. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dec 9

The CNBC Changemakers and Power Players podcast features candid, in-depth conversations with trailblazing women reshaping business and culture. In this episode, CNBC’s Julia Boorstin sits down with Anjali Sud, the leader behind streaming platform Tubi's explosive rise to nearly 100 million monthly viewers. Sud shares why she believes the future of TV is free, how ad-supported streaming is changing Hollywood, and what it takes to compete in one of the most crowded media spaces in the world. Follow and listen to the "CNBC Changemakers and Power Players" podcast on Apple and Spotify. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dec 2

The "CNBC Changemakers and Power Players" podcast features candid, in-depth conversations with trailblazing women reshaping business and culture. In this episode, CNBC's Julia Boorstin sits down with Joanna Strober, co-founder and CEO of Midi Health — the fast-growing women's health platform rethinking perimenopause, menopause, and longevity. Strober shares how a year of being misdiagnosed and dismissed pushed her to build Midi, how the company now treats 25,000 women a week through insurance-covered, expert care, and why celebrities like Amy Schumer and Tory Burch are backing the mission. She also talks about normalizing menopause at work, the new conversation around hormone therapy, and how she's become a more fearless, purpose-driven leader. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nov 25

The “CNBC Changemakers and Power Players” podcast features candid, in-depth conversations with trailblazing women reshaping business and culture. In this episode, CNBC’s Julia Boorstin sits down with Ashley Flowers — host of the popular “Crime Junkie” podcast and founder of Audiochuck, an independent award-winning media company. Flowers shares how her curiosity sparked her storytelling career, how she helped bring a more ethical lens to true crime, and how she grew from a Crime Stoppers volunteer to building a media company. She also highlights her nonprofit work funding DNA testing for families and why advocacy must grow alongside storytelling. Follow and listen to the “CNBC Changemakers and Power Players” podcast on Apple and Spotify. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nov 18

The “CNBC Changemakers and Power Players” podcast features candid, in-depth conversations with trailblazing women reshaping business and society. In this episode, CNBC’s Julia Boorstin sits down with Toyin Ajayi, the co-founder and CEO of Cityblock Health, whose community-centered approach is redefining what healthcare can look like in America. Ajayi shares why trust is the most undervalued driver of health, and how Cityblock is designing a system that meets people where they are: in their homes, communities, and daily lives. She discusses the crisis of affordability, the empathy required to drive true systemic change, and her vision for a healthcare model built on equity and human connection. Follow and listen to the “CNBC Changemakers and Power Players” podcast on Apple and Spotify. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nov 11

The “CNBC Changemakers and Power Players” podcast features candid, in-depth interviews with trailblazing women in business. In this episode, CNBC's Julia Boorstin sits down with Wawira Njiru — the CEO of Food4Education who’s using data, technology, and heart to fight hunger in Africa. Njiru explains how she turned a $1,250 fundraiser into an organization feeding 600,000 children a day, why giving with dignity matters, and how to build solutions that support communities for the long term. She also shares her thoughts on leadership, resilience, and her goal to ensure every child in Africa has enough to eat. Follow and listen to the “CNBC Changemakers and Power Players” podcast on Apple and Spotify. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nov 4

The "CNBC Changemakers and Power Players" podcast features candid, in-depth interviews with trailblazing women in business. In this episode, CNBC’s Julia Boorstin sits down with Kourtney Gibson — the CEO of TIAA Retirement Solutions — who's bringing new energy, innovation, and purpose to one of America’s most trusted financial institutions. Gibson opens up about how she went from intern to executive, what resilience has taught her about leadership, and why she believes retirement security isn’t political — it’s personal. She shares how faith, family, and purpose fuel her mission to make finance more inclusive for the next generation. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 28

The "CNBC Changemakers and Power Players" podcast features candid conversations with trailblazing women redefining leadership and innovation. In this episode, CNBC’s Julia Boorstin sits down with Marisa Drew — Chief Sustainability Officer at Standard Chartered and one of the most influential voices in sustainable finance. Drew shares how she turned skepticism into innovation, why she believes purpose and profit can go hand in hand, and how a little bit of rebellion helped her change the way global finance thinks about the future. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.