How She Does It

Gorgeous landscapes, high-stakes drama, and throw in some horses and cattle for good measure.  That’s just another day at the office when you work on a show in Taylor Sheridan’s universe.  Emmy-nominated Christina Alexandra Voros is one of the most influential female voices in Sheridan’s inner circle, having directed multiple episodes of his hit shows, including “Yellowstone,” “1883,” “Lawman: Bass Reeves,” and now, every episode of “The Madison.”    “The Madison” stars Michelle Pfeiffer and Kurt Russell and explores themes of family and loss, as well as the healing power of the land. For Christina, working with Michelle Pfeiffer on the series in Montana was a career highlight, saying, “ her focus and resilience and heart through the process of making the show is absolutely remarkable.”  Christina also serves as executive producer for the series, which is streaming now exclusively on Paramount+.    💬 In this episode, we explore: Christina’s path to becoming a director, which meant veering from her original dream of being an actress How this NYU Film school grad and proud Brooklynite fell in love with a cowboy, and now lives on a ranch in Texas  Why she took a demotion to camera operator to work on “Yellowstone,” and why at first she thought it was the biggest mistake of her career How she approaches shooting technically challenging scenes, including working with animals and choreographed fights Her thoughts on the advances women directors have made in the industry, and why she is optimistic for the next generation   How she is preparing to direct two more highly anticipated Sheridan projects: “Frisco King,” starring Samuel L. Jackson, and the “Yellowstone” spinoff, “Dutton Ranch.” Resources:🔗 Watch The Madison on Paramount+  📸  Follow Christina Alexandra Voros on Instagram  🎧 New episodes of How She Does It drop every Tuesday. Be sure to follow us so you never miss an episode Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our mission at HOW SHE DOES IT WITH KAREN FINERMAN is to have meaningful conversations where high-achieving women across business, media, science, the arts, and more can share their insight and wisdom. So to celebrate Women’s History Month, we put together a collection of highlights from some of our history-making guests, spotlighting their incredible experiences and what they’ve learned along the way.  And while many of us may never walk in space or dance on stage at the American Ballet Theatre, we know each of these women’s experiences will serve as both inspiration and a reminder of the greatness that is possible when talent, determination, authenticity, and hard work come together.  💬 In this episode, we hear from: Comedian Zarna Garg, who left her father’s home in India to avoid an arranged marriage, explains how she came to the U.S. and what motivates her to keep moving forward.  Rabbi Angela Buchdahl is the first Asian American to be ordained as a cantor or rabbi in North America and the first female rabbi to lead New York City’s influential Central Synagogue.  She shares what she learned from one of the most challenging days of her career. NASA Astronaut Sunita Williams, who has spent more than 600 days in space across three missions to the International Space Station on what it’s like to be in space during a spacewalk.   Diana Nyad, who at age 64 became the first person to successfully swim 110 miles from Cuba to Florida without the aid of a shark cage, discusses how important her mental game was to completing the endurance feat.  Misty Copeland, the first black principal dancer for the American Ballet Theatre, on forging her own path in the ballet world and honoring those dancers of color who came before her.   Ariel Investment Co-CEO Mellody Hobson, the first black woman to chair the board of a Fortune 500 company (Starbucks), discusses what her mother taught her about finances and how she is passing it down to her own daughter.  🎧Listen To Zarna & Zoya Garg on HOW SHE DOES IT Episode 60 🎧Listen To Rabbi Angela Buchdahl on HOW SHE DOES IT Episode 63 🎧Listen To Sunita Williams on HOW SHE DOES IT Episode 68 🎧Listen To Diana Nyad on HOW SHE DOES IT Episode 7  🎧Listen To Misty Copeland  on HOW SHE DOES IT Episode 17 🎧Listen To Mellody Hobson  on HOW SHE DOES IT Episode 29  💻Watch episodes on HOW SHE DOES IT on our YouTube Page 📸 Follow the show on Instagram: @hsdipodcast🎧 New episodes of How She Does It drop every Tuesday. Be sure to follow us so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Throughout her career, Eva Pilgrim, the new anchor of “Inside Edition,” has always strived to deliver excellent journalism. It’s a mindset she traces back to her childhood, raised by her American father and, what she calls, her “Korean Tiger Mom.” Eva recalls her mother not tolerating anything below perfect grades (to the point that she once hid a paper with a grade of 98 in the trash). As an adult, she combined her determination to treat her interview subjects with care with her gift for getting people to open up, and her career in journalism took off. She rose in the ranks from an affiliate reporter to a senior correspondent at ABC News. That success led to her being named co-anchor of “Good Morning America Weekend” and later, “GMA3.”  But some of that success came with a cost. The demanding work, which included rushing off at a moment’s notice to cover a story for weeks at a time, along with the expectations she placed on herself, was occasionally overwhelming. At one point, after covering a string of emotionally difficult stories, including several hurricanes, she hit a low point.  But Eva found ways, both during her time at ABC News and more so now at “Inside Edition”, the longest-running nationally syndicated new show, to hit the reset button. Her goal now: find fulfilling work that doesn’t drain her, pursue projects that interest her across linear and emerging media, and build a life outside of her job that allows her to spend time with her husband Ed and 4-year-old daughter Ella.     💬 In this episode, we explore: The incredible story behind Eva Pilgrim’s decision to pivot from medical school to a career in journalism  The role Eva’s mom played when it came to Eva dating her future husband Eva’s dealbreaker when it comes to who she chooses to work on stories with  Why she was nervous to make the leap from network news to “Inside Edition” Eva’s favorite part of the “Inside Edition” broadcast  Resources: 📸  Follow Eva Pilgrim on Instagram 📸  Follow Inside Edition on Instagram 📸  Follow Inside Edition on TikTok 📸  Follow Inside Edition on Facebook 🎧 New episodes of How She Does It drop every Tuesday. Be sure to follow us so you never miss an episode Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Music is ever-present in our lives, from our morning exercise routines until bed. And we all have a "life soundtrack” of songs that transport us to a moment or an era — one note, and you're right back there. Music is also a multi-billion-dollar business. But who runs this business? Despite so many of the biggest performers being women, the industry itself has long suffered from a lack of women and diversity — not only on the talent side but also on the executive side.  One of the most powerful, longstanding players in this business is Jody Gerson, Chairman and CEO of Universal Music Publishing Group. She’s the first woman ever to hold the position at a major music publisher, and since joining UPMG in 2015, she’s transformed the company, which has now surpassed $2 billion dollars in revenue. At the beginning of 2026, she was named “Executive of the Decade” by Billboard Magazine, so we thought it was a perfect time to revisit this powerful conversation between Karen and Jody from season 1. 💬 In this episode: Jody Gerson shares how she can tell what will become a hit song After signing artists like Lady Gaga and Alicia Keys, Jody shares what she believes, in addition to talent, is necessary to make an artist a star The pivotal event that helped her find her confidence and ask for a bigger role at work, and what she did when she didn’t get it How growing up in a household where the family’s financial situation changed drastically when she was in college impacted her outlook on work and wealth What she’s doing to make the music industry more welcoming and diverse behind the scenes 🔗 Resources & Links: 👩‍💼 Learn more about Universal Music Publishing Group at umusicpub.com 📖Read Billboard Magazine's Executive of the Decade article  📲 Follow How She Does It on Instagram: @hsdipodcast 🎧 New episodes drop every Tuesday. Hit “Follow” so you never miss a moment. 💌 Join the HerMoney community: hermoney.com/subscribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For Sesame Workshop CEO Sherrie Westin, there’s one question that rises above the rest.  “Is Sesame going to be here for the next generation of children?” Making sure favorites like Elmo, Big Bird, Abby Cadabby, and Grover continue their work educating kids is a responsibility she takes very seriously.  Over the past year, Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit behind the 56-year-old global phenomenon, faced what Westin called a “perfect storm.” There were federal funding cuts, the end of a distribution deal with Discovery / HBO Max, and the need to downsize the organization.   Westin has guided Sesame Workshop through this moment with a determination to keep Sesame’s core mission of making kids “smarter, stronger and kinder” front and center. This season of Sesame Street kicked off a new distribution deal with Netflix and PBS, along with a greater focus on its philanthropic efforts. In our conversation, Westin shared her thoughts on Sesame's past and future, how her experience at ABC News and The White House influenced her leadership style, and how becoming a mother through the adoption of her daughter, Lily, profoundly changed her life.    💬 In this episode, we explore: Sherrie Westin’s path to CEO of Sesame Workshop, and what made her finally decide to throw her hat into the ring The global reach of Sesame Workshop and its work to support young children  The impact of that famous 2024 tweet from Elmo asking, “How is everybody doing?" What it’s like being “co-workers” with Oscar, Grover, Bert, Ernie, and more  Westin’s favorite memories of celebrities who have visited Sesame Street  Her advice for college graduates  How she and her husband, David Westin, manage a busy, two-career household  Resources: 🔗 Visit Sesme Workshop  📸  Follow Sherrie Westin on LinkedIn 📸  Follow Sesame Workshop On Instagram 📸  Follow Sesame Street On TikTok 🎧 New episodes of How She Does It drop every Tuesday. Be sure to follow us so you never miss an episode Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices