Conversations with Seven Sisters

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A podcast for the Seven Sisters Alum community to share their stories, experiences, and wisdom. Hosted by Jennifer Pollock McNally, founder of the Seven Sisters Alum Association and a graduate of Smith College, who talks with a different alum each episode covering their careers, lives, and how the Seven Sister experience has impacted them. Stay tuned for fascinating conversations full of stories and advice from the Seven Sisters Alum Association.

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Having Children During a Climate Crisis with Meghan Kallman and Josephine Ferorelli

May 20 2024 61 mins

Does global warming play a role in your decision to have children or not? This episode dives into how the climate crisis impacts family planning. This week on Conversations with Seven Sisters Jen speaks with Meghan Kallman and Josephine Ferorelli, authors of The Conceivable Future: Planning Families and Taking Action in the Age of Climate Change. They explore the ways in which the

Discovering Your Neurodivergence at 40 with Sadie Dingfelder

May 14 2024 50 mins

Have you heard of being faceblind? Yes, that is a real diagnosis, called prosopagnosia, that means you can’t tell faces apart. This week on Conversations with Seven Sisters Jen speaks with Sadie Dingfelder (Smith ℅ 2001) about her career journey from writing a Washington Post article to writing a book all about discovering neurodivergence. Sadie shares all about her career from

Making your dreams of moving to Italy a reality with Fosca D'Acierno

Apr 22 2024 64 mins

Have you ever dreamed about sipping Italian coffee on a terrazza every morning? Why not make that dream a reality! This week on Conversations with Seven Sisters Jen speaks with Fosca D'Acierno, a Bryn Mawr Alum and expert on life in Italy. They speak all about how Fosca has ended up as an American living in Italy for over two decades with a successful career and family. Fosca is an

Women’s College to the Only Woman on Wall Street with Jamie Fiore Higgins, Author of Bully Market

Apr 15 2024 74 mins

From the halls of Bryn Mawr College to the offices of Goldman Sachs. You can imagine the culture shock as one has every leadership position filled by women and the other is… lacking female presence. This week on Conversations with Seven Sisters, Jen speaks with Bryn Mawr College Alum Jamie Fiore Higgins about her time at a Seven Sisters College and the transition from a women led

Becoming a Published Novelist at 50 with Author Jeanne Blasberg

Apr 08 2024 64 mins

Have you ever thought about writing a book? Maybe even getting it published? Well this episode is for you! This week on Conversations with Seven Sisters Jen speaks with Jeanne Blasberg (Smith College Alum) all about writing and getting novels published. Jeanne Blasberg is an award-winning and bestselling author and essayist. She has written three novels in a thematic trilogy. Her f

Why Finances are a Feminist Issue with Money Coach Ariel Nathanson

Mar 18 2024 44 mins

“Everyone can have financial ease, calm and confidence” - Ariel Nathanson.Don’t believe it’s possible for you after struggling with finances? Or you want to make it even simpler for yourself? Listen to this episode with financial educator and Wellesley Alum, Ariel Nathanson. This week on Conversation with Seven Sisters Jen speaks with Ariel Nathanson on all things finances

How to deal with the logistics of loss and death with Abby O’Leary of Fare Well Associates

Mar 11 2024 41 mins

So many people who lose someone close to them are blindsided by the administrative burden that comes and causes so many issues during a time of immense grief. But there are things you can do to prepare and prevent such a burden and we have an expert on the subject to help you! This week on Conversations with Seven Sisters Jen speaks to Barnard Alum, Abby O’Leary, who has used her

For women who hate office politics but want to get promoted and paid with Coach Jamie Lee

Mar 04 2024 58 mins

Have you struggled with your job in facing a toxic workplace or discrimination? If so, you’ll want to listen to this episode with Jamie Lee who can help you navigate workplace politics. In this episode of Conversations with Seven Sisters, Jen talks with Jamie Lee (Smith College ℅ 04), a coach who helps women who hate office politics get promoted and paid. Jamie and Jen discuss

Moving to Europe to Jumpstart your Career with Lexi Lobdell

Feb 26 2024 45 mins

Have you ever wondered what lie outside of the United States would look like? Especially for your career or education? If so, this episode is for you. In this episode of Conversations with Seven Sisters Jen speaks with recent Mount Holyoke Alum Lexi Lobdell on her journey since graduation over the Atlantic to study in Finland and work in Norway. Lexi was a neuroscience major with a

How you can help protect our democracy with Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson

Feb 20 2024 30 mins

Since the events of 2020 have you been worried about the state of our democracy and want to help protect it? If you are looking for ways to get involved, make sure to listen to this episode. In this episode of Conversations with Seven Sisters, Jen is honored to be joined by distinguished Wellesley College Alum, Secretary Jocelyn Benson, to discuss how her role is critical to our de

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