Best Turing Group Podcasts (2025)

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Training for Change in the Age of AI, with Microsoft’s Miki Tsusaka 27:13

11d ago27:13

27:13

We want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected] with a voice memo describing your In Your Ellement moment. We might feature your story in an upcoming episode! *** What do you do when a dream opportunity arrives at an inopportune time? For Miki Tsusaka, it called for some tough conversations with the people she trusted most. This epis…

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What A Global Financial Crisis Taught Me, With Citi’s Sophia Bantanidis 26:22

25d ago26:22

26:22

We want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected] with a voice memo describing your In Your Ellement moment. We might feature your story in an upcoming episode! *** What do you do when your job drops you into the center of a global financial crisis? That’s where Sophia Bantanidis found herself – helping craft post-crisis banking reform…

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188- Diplo-Divorce: What to Know 40:35

29d ago40:35

40:35

Have you ever wondered what details are involved in a thoughtful divorce while living the Diplomatic life? Our guest expert is here with some wise insights. Find out more at: www.thebigpurpleblob.com Lisa Hope Tilstra Sharoya Ham, Behavior TherapistBy Big Purple Blob

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The Power of Hope in High-Stakes Leadership with BCG’s Kirsten Rulf 27:39

1M ago27:39

27:39

We want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected] with a voice memo describing your In Your Ellement moment. We might feature your story in an upcoming episode! *** What can ancient Greek myths teach us about modern leadership? Kirsten Rulf has spent her career at the intersection of tech, policy, and public service. In this episode, K…

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187- Lisa Tilstra, Diplo-Expert 28:14

1M ago28:14

28:14

Meet Lisa Tilstra and learn from her valuable inisghts into Diplo-life. Find out more at: www.thebigpurpleblob.comBy The Big Purple Blob

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186: RIFs are Looming: Forward Momentum with Uncertainty 36:05

2M ago36:05

36:05

When the rug may very possibly be pulled out from under you...how do you manage? When things that you thought were solid are taking a different direction...what can you do for yourself? Join Lisa Tilstra and Angi Solley for this personal discussion. If you could use some extra support, you can work with any of the Blob experts by connecting with us…

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Discovering Your Leadership Style with WEX’s Karen Stroup 27:53

2M ago27:53

27:53

We want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected] with a voice memo describing your In Your Ellement moment. We might feature your story in an upcoming episode! *** What happens when you bring startup lessons into the C-suite? This episode kicks off our mini series called Builders, where we talk with founders, product managers, and dig…

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185- EFM Non-Traditional Employment, Outside the Box Options 26:02

2M ago26:02

26:02

Susie talks with Lelania Vanderberg about her unexpected path to employment as an EFM. Found out more by connecting with Susie at: www.healthyexpatparent.com Send us your feedback or set up a time to talk with us directly at www.thebigpurpleblob.comBy The Big Purple Blob

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Driving National-Scale Innovation with Pritha Mehra 27:51

2M ago27:51

27:51

We want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected] with a voice memo describing your In Your Ellement moment. We might feature your story in an upcoming episode! *** Pritha Mehra is the Chief Information Officer and Executive Vice President of the U.S. Postal Service, where she leads the digital transformation of a network that delivers…

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184-Home Robbery: EFM Ture Stories 24:45

3M ago24:45

24:45

Susie Czorz Brown, an experienced EFM shares her personal story and ideas for how to prevent a home invasion burglary. To work with Susie directly connect at: www.healthyexpatparent.com Find all the experts at www.thebigpurpleblob.comBy Big Purple Blob

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Steering Innovation Through Change with Coupa’s Leagh Turner 32:08

3M ago32:08

32:08

We want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected] with a voice memo describing your In Your Ellement moment. We might feature your story in an upcoming episode! *** How do today’s business leaders balance performance with empathy in a changing world? Leagh Turner is the CEO of Coupa, a business spend management platform that manages tr…

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Driving Innovation Through Open Source with Amazon’s Nithya Ruff 31:38

3M ago31:38

31:38

We want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected] with a voice memo describing your In Your Ellement moment. We might feature your story in an upcoming episode! *** Could open source be the key to building trustworthy AI? Nithya is Director of Amazon’s Open Source Program Office and also Chair of the Linux Foundation. With more than 30…

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183- How Did You Start Out in The Foreign Service? Origin Stories 45:29

3M ago45:29

45:29

Connect with us at: www.thebigpurpleblob.com Tell us your story, share your ideas for episode topics, set up a time to talk with one of us for personal coaching and find more purpose in your overseas life. Lisa Tilstra, Angi Solley, Sharoya Ham, Susie Czorz-Brown are all HERE for it!By The Big Purple Blob

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182.5- BONUS Third Culture Kid: An In-Depth Understanding with Megan Norton 35:21

4M ago35:21

35:21

A deep dive into what it means to be a Third Culture Kid “Letters Now Sent” Book Invitation: You are invited to submit a written piece for the book, “Letters Now Sent.” Inspired by Ruth Van Reken's book "Letters Never Sent", "Letters Now Sent" will be a collection of letters from TCKs, parents of TCKs, and system leaders to share personal stories a…

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Shaping the Future of Leadership with Praxis Lab’s Elise Smith 25:50

4M ago25:50

25:50

What makes a great manager in today’s workplace? And how can AI help companies develop better leaders? Elise Smith is the co-founder and CEO of Praxis Labs, a startup using AI-powered immersive learning to train leaders at some of the world’s biggest companies. Praxis is shaping the future of workplace learning with clients like Google, Amazon, and…

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182- A 'How To' on IEPs (Personalized Educational Plans for your kid in school) 47:40

4M ago47:40

47:40

Does your child have special educational needs? If so, this is the episode for you! Education Consultant Aisha Smith and Janelle Meyers, Founder of Global Village Tutors, explain what parents should do before leaving post and what they need to do once they arrive in the States to ensure their child has the smoothest transition possible into a US-ba…

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Special: Investing in a Better World with Cynthia Salicrup & Sandra Carrillo 33:39

4M ago33:39

33:39

Here at In Her Ellement, we celebrate women leaders in business and tech all year long—not just on International Women’s Day. That’s why we’re excited to share an episode from our friends at Fintech Files, featuring insights from two women driving change in the fintech industry. In this special episode of Fintech Files, Cynthia Salicrup and Sandra …

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181- Therapy for ExPats in 2025: What are the Options? 49:10

4M ago49:10

49:10

Let's find out what the options are for meeting with a therapist in the Diplomatic community these days. Have you been wondering if therapy could help you? Are you struggling to find the right therapist for your needs? Frustrated with therapists who don’t understand the challenges of expatlife? Connect with us at: https://thebigpurpleblob.com Thera…

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Navigating Career Pivots and Grit with Milo’s Avni Patel Thompson 26:18

5M ago26:18

26:18

How do you know when it’s time to make your next big career move? With International Women’s Day around the corner, we are excited to feature Avni Patel Thompson, Founder and CEO of Milo. Avni is building technology that directly supports the often overlooked emotional and logistical labor that falls on parents—especially women. Milo is an AI assis…

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180- Government to Private work Transition: Expert Ben Fowle did it 46:11

5M ago46:11

46:11

This episode comes at an important time when so many USAID families are seeking new work after sudden termination without cause. Find out more at: www.TheBigPurpleBlob.com Work with Ben Fowle FormerFed on Substack https://formerfed.substack.com/p/navigating-the-federal-layoffsBy The Big Purple Blob

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Navigating Women's Health Tech with Journalist Marina Gerner 27:48

5M ago27:48

27:48

Marina Gerner is an award-winning financial journalist and author. She is also an Adjunct Professor of Commerce & Culture at NYU Stern. In her new book, The Vagina Business, she explores the innovations shaping women’s health and the forces that have held the field back. In this episode, Marina shares some of the biggest success stories in health t…

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179- Idea to Publish: Steps to Become an EFM Author 42:43

5M ago42:43

42:43

David Wessel - author of Choosing Sides, the tale of an ordinary family torn apart by Hitler’s Germany https://www.amazon.com/CHOOSING-SIDES-David-K-Wessel/dp/1952439779 Sharoya Ham and Katie Fowle - Help my child won't go to school https://www.amazon.com/Help-My-Child-Wont-School-ebook/dp "If there is a book you want to read but it hasn't yet been…

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175: Ask the Med Experts, update 2025; What to know about Med while living overseas NOW 57:25

5M ago57:25

57:25

Should I accept an overseas post with my current medical condition? What are my options? This is the episode on Med Services you ALL want to hear. Let's talk about specifics on general medical clearances and mental health. Join us to consider your own choice in how to connect your medical needs to the work/location you are considering. Expert insig…

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178- Expat Parenting: Are You Getting it Wrong???🤷‍♀️ 42:53

5M ago42:53

42:53

"If you think you aren't doing it well, that thought means your heart is turned to your kid, and you are already 70% there," says Dr. Jean Kawiecki. As a psychologist, educator, and adult TCK Dr. Kawiecki is deeply passionate about helping TCKs and their parents through the various transitions of TCK life. Talk with Sharoya directly to get more sup…

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Driving Change with Magnify Ventures’ Pam Kostka 31:16

5M ago31:16

31:16

What does it take to drive meaningful change in venture capital? Pam Kostka is an executive in residence at Magnify Ventures, a VC firm focused on transforming the care economy. She was also the founding CEO of All Raise, an organization dedicated to increasing representation of female and non-binary founders and investors. In this episode, Pam tal…

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Unlocking your superpower with Starshot Capital’s Zoe Samuel 25:26

6M ago25:26

25:26

What would a career pivot reveal about your greatest strength? Zoe Samuel is a Venture Partner at Starshot Capital, where she supports climate-focused startups. Zoe traveled a unique path to get here, moving from a career as a writer and producer to becoming a co-founder at Anthropocene, Google’s largest internal climate solutions community. Today,…

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Bringing Your Whole Self to Work with Port of Rotterdam’s Saskia Mureau 21:38

6M ago21:38

21:38

People want to feel supported and safe at work – and inspired to innovate. What can people working at large corporations do to create this kind of environment? Saskia Mureau is the Director of Customer Digital at the Port of Rotterdam where she is harnessing digital systems to reduce emissions. She is passionate about creating inclusive workplaces …

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177- Career Options, EFM/Trailing Spouse work decisions 48:21

7M ago48:21

48:21

Starting a New Career: The Time Is Now! Are you an EFM looking for meaningful and profitable work that has longevity? World-renowned Marketing Coach Amel Derragui joins Katie Fowle and Sharoya to discuss how EFMs can turn their passions into portable businesses. Katie and Sharoya share their personal stories of creating businesses that are rewardin…

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Throwback: Being Courageous with Element Bioscience’s Molly He 23:19

7M ago23:19

23:19

Join us for this special episode from Season 3 with Molly He, CEO and Co-founder of Element Biosciences. Many expert women decide to take the plunge into entrepreneurship - but what are the realities of this decision? For Molly He, it was never her dream, but something she saw as a means of pushing the groundbreaking scientific work she was doing f…

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176- Tax Expert for International Work, EFMs and more 50:39

7M ago50:39

50:39

We are glad to welcome international tax expert for this episode. Alex has a great deal of expertise to share with us in the diplo community. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talking-expat-taxes/id1753694329 Find Alex here: https://mcgowintax.com/ Learn how to fill out international forms here: https://www.youtube.com/@McGowinTax…

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Throwback: Persistence and Bravery with Advent International’s Jaimee Michaud 23:16

7M ago23:16

23:16

Join us for this throwback episode from Season 3 with Jaimee Michaud, Head of Portfolio Digital at Advent International, a global private equity firm. Making career decisions driven by fear can lead us astray. Instead, we need to be courageous and persistent, seizing new opportunities as they arise. This is the wisdom shared by today's guest, Jaime…

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Finding Meaning with Former CSO of IKEA Pia Heidenmark Cook 25:10

8M ago25:10

25:10

Young professionals are increasingly seeking meaning in their careers—but what does that look like in practice? Pia Heidenmark Cook, former Chief Sustainability Officer at IKEA, believes finding purpose in any type of work is possible. However, she acknowledges that working in fields as impactful as sustainability can sometimes lead to burnout. In …

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174- Considering Political Ideologies, Living Overseas...DIPLOMATIC STYLE 29:39

8M ago29:39

29:39

Does living in different places shape or shift your perspective on political leanings? Join us to talk about what we've noticed. In this talk, Jenni and Angi are considerate of varied opinions across the board. This discussion aims to be inclusive for all, while we all decide our politics as individuals. Especially how this works within families an…

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Calculated Risk with Neythri.org’s Mythili Sankaran 28:20

8M ago28:20

28:20

So many women in their early careers have an aversion to risk. How can they harness their confidence and begin building their risk profile? In this episode, Suchi sits down with Mythili Sankaran, CEO and co-founder of Neythri.org, a global community of professional South Asian women and the founding managing partner of the Neythri Futures Fund, a u…

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What are the Most Important Issues Affecting Women in the Workplace? 29:32

9M ago29:32

29:32

In this episode of In Her Element, hosts Suchi Srinivasan and Kamila Rakimova kick off season four by reflecting on the key themes and discussions from season three. They dive into issues shaping the workplace today, including economic volatility, the impact of AI on jobs, return-to-office mandates, and the status of diversity, equity, and inclusio…

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173- Budgeting for Diplomats: Home Leave is coming...you should probably save for that! 31:58

9M ago31:58

31:58

Budgeting genius, Heather Emerick is here to share her knowledge with us! If you're ready for accountability and upleveling your budget- check out this episode and her website here. Check out: www.diplobudgets.com Take some of the stress out of life by planning ahead for your own spending habits. Angi Solley is a Life Coach for Teens: www.teenlines…

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Welcome to Season 4 of In Her Ellement! 2:06

9M ago2:06

2:06

In the last season of In Her Ellement, we took a deep dive into the world of AI. We also looked at the role of women in venture capital, startups, and entrepreneurship. On this season we’re shaking things up again. As we launch Season 4, we want to reflect on the current work environment. There are so many topics affecting this context in the news:…

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172- Mammograms- There's MORE to know! 26:19

9M ago26:19

26:19

Jennie, Katie and Susie share a very personal story of diplo life, facing a medical challenge. Talk to Jennie at www.theexpatmom.com Talk to Katie at www.learningtoflourish.org Talk to Susie at www.healthyexpatparent.com Find us all and give us your ideas for the next show topic at: www.thebigpurpleblob.com…

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171: The "Anxious Generation" Parenting Third Culture Kids Today 42:33

10M ago42:33

42:33

Find out more about working with Sharoya and Jennie at www.thebigpurpleblob.com Book discussed: Anxious generation by Jonathan Haidt https://www.amazon.com/Anxious-Generation-Rewiring-Childhood-Epidemic/ Resources mentioned: Raising an adult, by Julie Lythcott-Haims https://www.amazon.com/How-to-Raise-an-Adult-audiobook/ Free Range Kids by Lenore S…

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Throwback: Falling in Love with the Problem with Qunomedical’s Dr. Sophie Chung 19:32

10M ago19:32

19:32

In this special episode, we’re taking you back to Season 2 for Corin Line’s conversation with Dr. Sophie Chung, Founder and CEO of Qunomedical an organization that helps patients navigate often complicated healthcare systems to get the treatment they need. Sophie may have started on the path to cardiology, but she decided to pivot into management c…

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170- Talking about School Shootings & Fear as an Expat 22:17

10M ago22:17

22:17

A challenging topic for our overseas community to experience at a distance and when we are living in the US. See important resources below or visit us at The Big Purple Blob to share your ideas. www.thebigpurpleblob.com https://www.healthyexpatparent.com/post/again-use-your-words American Tragedy Documentary: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10914182/ …

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169: Bidding in 2024---Foreign Service Life! 39:01

10M ago39:01

39:01

Bidding can be pretty overwhelming. Talk it through with experienced adults who understand. Join Sharoya Ham and Susie Czor-Brown. Work with us at www.thebigpurpleblob.com Resources mentioned in this episode: Below link to online version of the FSI Post Info to Go boxes that can be super useful for bidding considerations. https://online.fsi.state.g…

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Eclectic Career Paths with Microsoft’s Hayete Gallot 30:13

10M ago30:13

30:13

How do you find the right career path with so many options available? According to Hayete Gallot, Corporate Vice President of Commercial Solution Areas at Microsoft, the key is experimentation—trying new things, figuring out what excites you, and identifying what doesn’t. In the final episode of Season 3, Hayete reflects on her eclectic career jour…

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168: Let's Talk About Mammograms 18:30

10M ago18:30

18:30

Sometimes healthcare isn't simple and easy overseas. Join us for a discussion on Mammograms. Visit us at TheBigPurpleBlob.com Jennie: www.theexpatmom.com Susie: www.healthyexpatparent.comBy The Big Purple Blob

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167 - Heading to College, TCK version: Featuring 19 year old Lucca ⭐️ Mistakes we made and Things we have learned 26:05

11M ago26:05

26:05

Lucca joins us to share his first-hand experience and ideas for going to University as he returns for a second year. Susie leads a through parent-student talk to share insider tips for other TCKs and parents in our audience. Thanks for being part of our Purple Blob community. Find out more at: www.thebigpurpleblob.com…

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A Passion for Venture Capital with NewBuild Venture Capital’s Rohini Chakravarthy 22:44

11M ago22:44

22:44

Spotting opportunities that others overlook is one of the most valuable skills in venture capital, and today’s guest, Rohini Chakravarthy, excels at this. Her passion for the field is driven by the chance to collaborate with extraordinary individuals who are eager to innovate and break new ground. Rohini began her journey at the Indian Institute of…

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Navigating Silicon Valley with Autotech Ventures' Ivy Nguyen 22:52

11M ago22:52

22:52

Silicon Valley often celebrates the meteoric rise of young entrepreneurs, but Ivy Nguyen, Principal at Autotech Ventures, believes that valuable and rewarding experiences can be found at any stage of our careers. Ivy's journey is shaped by her family's history: her parents arrived in the U.S. as refugees from Vietnam, taking on blue-collar jobs to …

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Clearing the High Bar with Rashmi Gopinath 19:39

12M ago19:39

19:39

Venture Capital revolves around risk and reward. How can we learn from this field and become more comfortable with uncertainty in our lives and careers? Rashmi Gopinath, General Partner at B Capital, suggests that we can begin by avoiding setting unattainably high standards for ourselves. Rashmi was born and raised in India before moving to the US.…

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Persistence and Bravery with Advent International’s Jaimee Michaud 23:00

12M ago23:00

23:00

Making career decisions driven by fear can lead us astray. Instead, we need to be courageous and persistent, seizing new opportunities as they arise. This is the wisdom shared by today's guest, Jaimee Michaud, Head of Portfolio Digital at Advent International, a global private equity investment firm. Jaimee's journey began when she moved from Seoul…

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166- Diplo Dogs & Cats- Pet families who move a lot... 30:58

1y ago30:58

30:58

Angi & Jennie share their stories of learning how to navigate the UNPREDICTABILITY of pet ownership as a nomad. Have an interesting experience you want to share with our wider community? Join us for a chat. Please join us and share your ideas at www.thebigpurpleblob.com Connect with Jennie: www.theexpatmom.com Connect with Angi: www.teenlines.com…

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