She Pivots is back for Season 5! If you’re new here, She Pivots was created by Emily Tisch Sussman, who made a major career pivot out of politics after having three kids in three years. She Pivots is dedicated to telling the stories of women who have pivoted in their careers due to a personal life event. And now we’re back with honest conversations about career pivots, personal reinvention, and the choices that shape our lives, so that you can be inspired to make your own pivots with confidence. Right in time for Women’s History Month, we’re starting with one of the most iconic feminist leaders of all time: Gloria Steinem. Gloria has spent her life bringing people together across generations, identities, and movements to imagine a better future for everyone. In this special episode - launching on Gloria’s 92nd birthday! - Emily talks to Gloria about what inspired her activism, her early travels in India, her belief that change happens in inclusive circles and through storytelling, and the legacy she hopes to leave. And big news– Gloria’s new memoir An Unexpected Life just announced today! Check out the Vanity Fair article all about it here. Chapters: 00:00 Welcome back to She Pivots! 00:31 Emily's Pivot and Inspiration for the Show 01:42 Season Five Introduction 02:13 Gloria Steinem: A Living Legend 03:08 Gloria's Early Life 06:44 Gloria's Abortion and Her Fellowship in India 08:45 Early Career and the Playboy Bunny Exposé 15:24 The Birth of a Feminist Journalist 23:16 The Rise of a Feminist Leader 25:06 Gloria's Pivot Into Marriage 27:40 Talking Circles and the Future of Democracy 33:27 Gloria's Home as an Hub for Activism 40:18 Will Gloria Pivot Again? 42:54 Reflections on Gloria's Legacy 44:11 Closing Thoughts and Credits Be sure to subscribe so you never miss a pivot story, leave us a rating (it really helps!), and share this episode with a woman in your life who you think needs a little inspiration. Gloria’s Substack: https://gloriasfoundation.substack.com/ Gloria’s Instagram: @GloriaSteinem She Pivots was created by host Emily Tisch Sussman to highlight women’s voices, share stories of bold career moves, and inspire women with inspirational narratives of how personal pivots can redefine professional success. Join our Substack community! Subscribe here for exclusive content and to connect with other pivoters: https://shepivots.substack.com/ Learn more about the inspiring women in our pivoter community by following us on instagram @ShePivotsThePodcast, and check out our website www.shepivotspod.com for resources and updates. She Pivots is proud to be an iheart podcast.Support the show: https://www.shepivotsthepodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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