Powerful Advice from Women Who Are Making History Now

Skip the platitudes. They’re worn from years of use. The business world is constantly evolving, and the opportunity is now to make it more inclusive. That’s why Pass the Mic from SiriusXM Media shines the spotlight on powerful female leaders who are making history now—and we’re bringing their wisdom, stories, and advice to everyone, especially up-and-coming women.

Pass the Mic features nearly 200 impressive women in leadership in articles, podcast episodes, and videos. Most recently, in partnership with The Female Quotient , SiriusXM Media hosted a Pass the Mic lounge at CES in Las Vegas. Senior Director, Content and Digital Marketing at SiriusXM Media, Jocelyn Hudak interviewed 11 women from eight companies.?

Here’s some of their best wisdom and advice.

Showing Empathy

When it comes to empathetic leadership , women are leading the change. Women like Joy Allen-Altimare , Chief Business Officer at Havas Media Network , are advocating for other women and people of color, creating space and showing compassion and grace.

“My responsibility is to, with compassion and grace, talk to people, and also listen to them so that we can create an inclusive environment.” – Listen to more words of wisdom from Joy in her Pass the Mic interview .?

Finding Opportunities

There have never been more opportunities for women to take the reins when it comes to forging their own career paths and rising into leadership—but there is a way to go to make the workplace more equitable. Luckily, we can take some cues from these trailblazers.

As Randi Stipes , CMO at The Weather Company , shares, it all starts with being open to opportunities. “Don't get so boxed into what you think you want to do that it closes you off to the art of the possibility.” – Check out Randi’s full interview for more advice.

If the possibilities aren’t presenting themselves, Stephanie Starr , Client President at Wavemaker , encourages us to speak up. “Ask for what you really want, where you want to go. You need to be vocal about that.” – For more motivation, listen to Stephanie’s Pass the Mic interview .

The old “Choose a job you love, and you will never work a day in your life” philosophy doesn’t ring true anymore. Professional journeys are long and rarely a straight line. Neha Gupta Mallik , Head of Connected Commerce at Mizkan America , brings us a more realistic motto to live and work by: “Anything you do, do it with full desire, full confidence, and open mindedness because there's just so much to learn.” – Get inspired and give Neha’s full interview a listen.

The opportunities that come your way and the advancements you ask for aren’t just happenstance. So, whatever you do, wherever you are in your career, don’t let impostor syndrome set in. And the first step to believing in yourself is confidence. Take it from Jennifer Murillo , Senior Vice President, Chief Marketing Officer at 发现金融服务公司 . “If you believe in yourself, it's contagious.” – Listen to more sound advice from Jennifer in her interview .

Taking Control

Taking control isn’t just about taking the lead; it’s being in charge of your career and how you operate within it. And that doesn’t have to look the same in every encounter, role, or situation.?

As Sarah Ivey , Chief Strategy Officer at Havas Media Network , tells us, “Once you realize you have the choice in how you show up—and you don't have to show up the same way every time—that is a revelation.” – Hear more from Sarah in her Pass the Mic interview .

You also have control over where and when you show up—because boundaries are healthy. That’s what Mindshare’s North America Chief Strategy & Innovation Officer, Kathy Kline , believes. “Whatever your boundary is, whatever the line in the sand that you don't want to cross, you need to establish that.” – For more advice, listen to Kathy’s interview .

Sometimes, taking control is about focusing on what you can control, especially when things go wrong. Leaders like Sarah Moore , Senior Vice President of Marketing at MGM Resorts International , know that 10% is what happened and 90% is how you react. “It's really about knowing what you have control over and what you don’t, and managing the controllables versus the un-controllables.” – Feel more empowered by listening to Sarah’s interview .

Changing the Conversation

The look of boardrooms and C-suites is changing, and that’s no accident. The Female Quotient is leading the charge, bringing the voices and perspectives of women to the forefront. The legendary Equality Lounge is a popular and prominent part of events like Advertising Week , Cannes Lions, the World Economic Forum, and CES. As Founder and CEO, Shelley Zalis , puts it, everyone is welcome. "It's a space that truly is inclusive, and that's the most incredible thing. The unbadged piece is the most important piece."

Three million women strong, The Female Quotient provides safe spaces for driving equity and inclusion conversations forward. “It’s not the regular topics that you hear about,” says Talia Bender Small President of The FQ. “We're really going deep. So, we're very excited about that.” And the conversations are transparent and vulnerable. As Amber Coleman-Mortley , Senior Director of Community and Culture, puts it, “The beauty of our space is we're providing a corporate relearning and also a bit of therapy.”

With partners like The Female Quotient and prominent, powerful participants, SiriusXM Media will continue to Pass the Mic to further equity and inclusion in leadership.

Stay tuned for the CES season of our Pass the Mic podcast from SiriusXM Media.