How to Embrace Change Right Now | Emily Tisch Sussman

In this conversation, Nitika Chopra and Emily Tisch Sussman discuss the concept of pivoting and how personal experiences can shape professional narratives. They explore the challenges of balancing personal and professional life, the importance of being realistic about one's limitations and resources, and the need to redefine success. They also touch on the impact of chronic illness and disabilities on career paths and the value of finding satisfaction and identity in new endeavors. Overall, the conversation highlights the power of embracing change and finding resilience in the face of adversity. Nitika Chopra discusses her decision to pivot her business and the opportunities it presents. She emphasizes the importance of being specific about what you want to gain and lose when embarking on a pivot. Emily Tisch Sussman shares her own experiences with pivoting and the challenges and rewards that come with it. They discuss the need to embrace change and the constant evolution of a business. They also touch on the importance of community and collaboration among women in similar spaces.

Takeaways

1. Pivoting is often driven by personal experiences that shape professional narratives.

2. Balancing personal and professional life requires being realistic about one's limitations and resources.

3. Success can be redefined and found in new endeavors.

4. Chronic illness and disabilities can impact career paths, but they can also be sources of inspiration and resilience.

5. Embracing change and finding satisfaction in new endeavors is empowering. When embarking on a pivot, be specific about what you want to gain and lose.

6. Pivoting is a constant process of change and evolution.

7. It's important to embrace the challenges and rewards that come with pivoting.

8. Community and collaboration among women in similar spaces are crucial for success

Chapters

00:00 - Introduction and Excitement

08:29 - The Power of Pivoting

15:46 - Balancing Personal and Professional Life

20:35 - Redefining Success

26:56 - The Decision to Pivot and the Opportunities It Presents

31:33 - Embracing the Challenges and Rewards of Pivoting

34:26 - The Constant Process of Change and Evolution

40:54 - The Importance of Community and Collaboration Among Women

Bio:

Emily Tisch Sussman is the creator and host of the award-winning iHeart podcast She Pivots, a Tony-nominated producer, a Marie Claire contributor, a democratic political strategist, and mother of three. With a passion for amplifying women's voices, she shares the stories of those who have successfully pivoted in their personal and professional lives, sharing how they turned challenges into formative opportunities.

Emily created She Pivots after leaving her fast-paced job as the VP of Campaigns at the largest democratic think tank in Washington, D.C. Her pivot pushed her to confront her own idea of success without the career she thought she’d have forever. Emily is a seasoned host, having interviewed leaders and influential women including Vice President Kamala Harris, Secretary Hillary Clinton, Priyanka Chopra, and Sophia Bush, among others.
Emily is dedicated to championing causes that support women, education and the arts in her New York community. She is a co-owner of Gotham FC, the 2023 NWSL champions, and has produced Broadway hits including Shucked and How to Dance in Ohio. She is a founding member of her local Moms Demand Action chapter and has served on the board of the Ethical Culture Fieldston School and the Ross School. She is a member of the Artists Council at the Whitney Museum of American Art and the Director's Circle at The Church. She is a member of the New York Bar, earning her J.D. from Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law.

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