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Palak Sheth: Instagram's Head of Privacy Policy On Advocating For What’s Important In All That She Does

As the Head of Privacy Policy at Instagram, Palak Sheth is uniquely positioned at the forefront of our current generation’s most pressing concerns. We had the privilege of sitting down with Palak to talk about social media, engagement, womanhood, the immigrant experience, and advocating for what’s important to her. Special thanks to our partners at Foumberg, Juneja, Rocher & Co. for supporting this interview.

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Putting Your Money Where It Matters - A TFW Interview With Patrice Brickman, Philanthropist & Entrepreneur

Patrice Brickman comes from a long line of service-oriented women, and she’s now leading the way for a new generation of philanthropists, entrepreneurs, and impact investors. Through her work at Inspire Capital, she and her team are demonstrating the power of women-first investing and its incredible impact on communities of all backgrounds and demographics. Her insights point to the future of philanthropy - and her personal story is a reminder that all of us contain an ocean of untapped potential to do good in the world!

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Financial Accessibility In A Globalized World - An Interview With the World Bank's Margaret Miller

Margaret Miller is a world-renowned economist and activist with a passion for spreading the power of financial literacy to those who need it most. She won a World Bank innovation award for her work to leverage entertainment media for financial literacy.

Margaret shares her insights, experiences, and hopes for the financial future, and tells The Fem Word how her globally-recognized financial activism grew from her own personal––and humble––roots.

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On Women, Creativity, And Making a Living While Making a Life: TFW Talks Progress & Storytelling With Jessica Doyle

Jessica Doyle is bringing a new meaning to disruption, leading with empathy, and finding scalable solutions for women in the workplace where “you can be empowered…and make a living as well as a life.” Etsy’s VP of Global Communications and Engagement Marketing talks with The Fem Word about creative entrepreneurship, storytelling, and the future of business…providing a fierce, optimistic, and much-needed new perspective on how we approach the world of selling and how that world is changing for the better.

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The Fem Word Talks Life & Values With RADM Denise Hinton, FDA Chief Scientist

Rear Admiral Denise Hinton is the current head of OCS at the Food & Drug Administration. With a track record of military service, healthcare advocacy, and a firm dedication to her morals and values, RADM Hinton holds a wealth of insight and experiences that have informed her career. The Fem Word had the privilege of sitting down with Ms. Hinton to talk about these values and experiences, and to explore the advice she has for the next generation of empowered women and girls seeking out careers in STEM.

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