Broadlines
- Episodes
- 30
- Released
- weekly
- Latest episode
- Nov 13, 2026
About the podcast
Broadlines is an original podcast by The Female Quotient tailor-made for the 7 million (and counting!) leaders in our community. It’s the news reframed, rethought, and recharged for women who have thoughts on women’s health, motherhood, friendship, money, and everything in between. We don’t need another breaking news alert. We need a conversation that breaks the news down. Subscribe & listen today!
Episodes 30
Nobody Is Self-Made: Dara Treseder on the People Behind Every Success
She almost counted herself out of her first CMO job because she was (very) pregnant. Then a friend asked the question that changed everything: “Why are you counting yourself out before you have the opportunity …
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She almost counted herself out of her first CMO job because she was (very) pregnant. Then a friend asked the question that changed everything: “Why are you counting yourself out before you have the opportunity to be counted in?”
Autodesk CMO Dara Treseder joins The Female Quotient for a candid conversation about speaking up, taking risks, and defining success on your own terms. From growing up in Nigeria to leading major brands, Dara shares why her career took off when she found her voice—and why nobody gets to the top alone.
She also reveals how a Clueless-inspired startup ended in failure—and forced her to face the question: What if people see me fail?
#DaraTreseder #WomenInLeadership #TheFemaleQuotientBroadlines is a production of The Female Quotient and recorded in Los Angeles, California.
Women are diagnosed with ADHD decades late, here's why | Dr. Sasha Hamdani
Women with ADHD are diagnosed years, sometimes decades, later than men, and most of them spend that entire time being told they have anxiety or depression instead. On this week's #FQBroadlines, hosts Rae …
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Women with ADHD are diagnosed years, sometimes decades, later than men, and most of them spend that entire time being told they have anxiety or depression instead.
On this week's #FQBroadlines, hosts Rae Williams and Natalia Lizarraga sit down with Dr. Sasha Hamdani, a board-certified psychiatrist and ADHD clinical specialist, to break down why the diagnostic criteria were built almost entirely around hyperactive young boys and what that's meant for everyone else.
Dr. Hamdani gets into why ADHD is really a regulation problem, not just a focus problem, how estrogen drops before your period, postpartum or during perimenopause can make symptoms noticeably worse, and why rejection sensitive dysphoria can feel like actual physical pain. She also opens up about her own diagnosis story, how it shaped her as a mother, and the specific ways ADHD can quietly become a professional advantage instead of something to hide.Dr. Hamdani is also the author of Self-Care for People with ADHD and Too Sensitive: Rejection, Resilience, and the Science of Feeling Deeply, and co-created the FocusGenie app to give people more tools to understand their own patterns. In Too Sensitive, she explores Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD), why some people experience rejection and criticism so intensely, and how understanding emotional sensitivity can change the way we see ourselves.
If you've ever wondered whether your brain is working against you or just working differently, this episode will change how you think about it.
Follow Dr. Sasha Hamdani: @thepsychdoctormd
ABOUT BROADLINES
Broadlines is a weekly video podcast from The Female Quotient. Each week, hosts Rae Williams and Natalie Lizarraga sit down to unpack the stories shaping how women live and lead today, bringing in the experts who are actually driving change across business and culture. There's too much news, not enough conversation. So we're here to break down the headlines and what they actually mean for women.Subscribe to watch more Broadlines videos / @FemaleQuotient
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Rae Williams / https://www.instagram.com/raealy/ABOUT THE FEMALE QUOTIENT
The Female Quotient is a media and experience company, home to a global community of 8 million women across 30 industries. We bring them together through IRL experiences, content, and conversations that really matter. The FQ connects top brands with the most influential leaders in the world, creating a future of work that works for everyone.FOLLOW THE FEMALE QUOTIENT FOR MORE FROM BROADLINES:
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Before You File for Divorce, Here's What You Need to Know | Demetria Graves
Divorce is still one of the most emotionally and financially complicated things a woman can go through, and most of us have no idea what we're actually walking into. On this week's #FQBroadlines …
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Divorce is still one of the most emotionally and financially complicated things a woman can go through, and most of us have no idea what we're actually walking into. On this week's #FQBroadlines, hosts Rae Williams and Natalie Lizarraga sit down with Demetria Graves, LA family law attorney, certified family law specialist, and host of the Legally Uncensored podcast, to break down everything women need to know before, during, and after a divorce.
From why 70% of women are now more likely to initiate divorce than men, to why treating your divorce like a business could save you thousands, to the biggest mistakes women make when they walk into an attorney's office. She also gets into prenups, pet custody, why the third marriage might actually be the charm, and the one thing she tells every client before they even think about filing.
You'll never think about marriage or divorce the same way again.
Follow Demetria Graves: @demetria.gravesesq
ABOUT BROADLINES
Broadlines is a weekly video podcast from The Female Quotient. Each week, hosts Rae Williams and Natalie Lizarraga sit down to unpack the stories shaping how women live and lead today, bringing in the experts who are *actually* driving change across business and culture. There's too much news, not enough conversation. So we're here to break down the headlines and what they actually mean for women.
Subscribe to watch more Broadlines videos / @FemaleQuotient
FOLLOW YOUR HOSTS
Natalie Lizarraga / https://www.instagram.com/natliztv/
Rae Williams / https://www.instagram.com/raealy/
ABOUT THE FEMALE QUOTIENT
The Female Quotient is a media and experience company, home to a global community of 8 million women across 30 industries. We bring them together through IRL experiences, content, and conversations that *really* matter. The FQ connects top brands with the most influential leaders in the world, creating a future of work that works for everyone.
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Website: https://www.thefemalequotient.com/Broadlines is a production of The Female Quotient and recorded in Los Angeles, California.
How to see the next big thing before everyone else does | Sammi Cohen
Spotting a trend before it's everywhere isn't a talent. It's a skill you can learn. On this week's episode of Broadlines, hosts Rae Williams and Natalie Lizarraga sit down with Sammi Cohen …
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Spotting a trend before it's everywhere isn't a talent. It's a skill you can learn. On this week's episode of Broadlines, hosts Rae Williams and Natalie Lizarraga sit down with Sammi Cohen, host of the @socialcurrency podcast, to break down how she calls it before everyone else catches on.
From catching a viral moment before it goes mainstream, to why she's betting on South Korea as the next global culture hub, to why stepping offline can actually make you more creative, Sammi breaks down the real signals that separate the next big thing from a passing fad. Stay for her take on why almost no CEO is truly ahead of the curve, why every business is now an AI business whether it admits it or not, and why the smartest move in this economy is simply putting yourself out there.
This is the crash course in staying ahead of the curve.
Follow Sammi Cohen: @sammicohentalks
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The Advice That's Quietly Ruining Your Parenting | Dr. Shefali
Every generation of parents thinks they're getting it right, and millennials are trying so hard to break the cycle that they're at risk of creating a whole new one. On this week's episode of …
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Every generation of parents thinks they're getting it right, and millennials are trying so hard to break the cycle that they're at risk of creating a whole new one. On this week's episode of Broadlines, hosts Rae Williams and Natalie Lizarraga sit down with Dr. Shefali, Columbia-trained clinical psychologist, founder of the Conscious Parenting movement, and three-time New York Times bestselling author, to break down why the advice most parents lean on is actually working against them.
From why boys and girls need completely different kinds of emotional support, to why today's parents are trying harder than any generation before them and still feeling like it's not enough, to the real reason teenagers push back the way they do. She also opens up about her own divorce and what it taught her about raising a daughter who won't shrink herself, and why parenting is one of the only jobs we're never actually trained for. Stay for her take on "eldest daughter syndrome" and how to actually give your teenager the space they need to grow.
You'll never approach parenting the same way again.
Follow Dr. Shefali: @doctorshefali
Pre-order her book: Raising Conscious Daughters & Sons
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We're Scrolling Ourselves to Death | Larz May
The average person picks up their phone 150 times a day, and 55% of us are still answering emails after 11pm. On this week's #FQBroadlines, hosts Rae Williams and Natalie Lizarraga sit down with Larz May …
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The average person picks up their phone 150 times a day, and 55% of us are still answering emails after 11pm. On this week's #FQBroadlines, hosts Rae Williams and Natalie Lizarraga sit down with Larz May, digital wellness activist and founder of Half the Story and Gingko, to unpack what our always-on culture is actually doing to our brains, and why she believes it could be as serious as scrolling ourselves to death.
From the burnout that nearly took her life, to the difference between a "boundary" and a "hard line," to why AI should be your GPS and not your engine, Larz breaks down the line between active and passive screen time, and why teens respond to joy instead of fear. She also opens up about her new partnership with Girls Inc, backed by Oprah, Melinda French Gates, and Meghan Markle, and her new company Gingko, built to help parents turn their kids' screen time into real-world passions.
Stay for the "f*ck yes or f*ck no" round, where Larz gets brutally honest about her own phone habits.
You'll never look at your phone the same way again.
Follow Larz May: @livinlikelarz
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What You Don't Know About Prenups Could Cost You | Nicole Lapin
Most people think a prenup is only for the ultra-wealthy or a sign your marriage is doomed before it starts. In reality, it might be the single most important financial conversation you'll ever have. On …
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Most people think a prenup is only for the ultra-wealthy or a sign your marriage is doomed before it starts. In reality, it might be the single most important financial conversation you'll ever have. On this week's episode of Broadlines, hosts Rae Williams and Natalie Lizarraga sit down with Nicole Lapin, New York Times bestselling author and host of the Money Rehab podcast, to demystify what a prenup actually is, what's legal, what's a red flag, and why the smartest people in the room are the ones asking for one.
From the wildest real clause Nicole has ever seen someone try to sneak in, to the one thing most women forget to ask for that could be worth six figures, to how to protect a business you built before you say "I do." Stay for the exact framework for bringing it up without starting a fight, and the rapid-fire round where the hosts answer "fuck yes or fuck no" to the internet's boldest prenup takes.
You'll never look at "I do" the same way again.
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You can lose your mom twice | Jacquelyn Revere
81% of elder caregivers are women, and most don't realize what it actually costs until they're living it. On this week's #FQBroadlines, hosts Rae Williams and Natalie Lizarraga meet with …
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81% of elder caregivers are women, and most don't realize what it actually costs until they're living it. On this week's #FQBroadlines, hosts Rae Williams and Natalie Lizarraga meet with Jacquelyn Revere, the woman behind "mom of my mom," who at 29 uprooted her entire life to become the sole caregiver for both her mother and her grandmother and turned that experience into a movement.
She shares moments from her journey, like flying home to find unpaid mortgage notices and expired food in the fridge, to the moment her mother started calling her "mom," and the data showing daughters spend twice as much time caregiving as sons, with sons pulling back even further when a sister is around. She also breaks down what caregiving actually costs you financially and professionally, and what it means to rebuild your identity once the person you cared for is gone.
Follow Jacquelyn Revere: @momofmymomBroadlines is a production of The Female Quotient and recorded in Los Angeles, California.
Working harder will not get you promoted | Tiger Sisters
Young women are among the most age-discriminated group in the workforce, and most of them don't even realize it's happening. On this week's episode of Broadlines, hosts Rae Williams and Natalie …
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Young women are among the most age-discriminated group in the workforce, and most of them don't even realize it's happening. On this week's episode of Broadlines, hosts Rae Williams and Natalie Lizarraga sit down with Jean and Sherry Lou, the sisters behind Spotify's number one business podcast Tiger Sisters, former Goldman Sachs, LinkedIn and Snap executives with MBAs from Harvard and Stanford.
From why being the only woman in the room means you end up doing the admin work that goes nowhere, to the "avocado ceiling" research that explains why women have a narrower window to prove themselves than men ever will, to what HR actually is and why you should never confess anything to them, this episode is packed with advice that could change how you move through your career starting today. Stay for the part where they break down the exact difference between a red flag manager and a green flag one, because the signs are more specific than you think.
You belong in that room. This episode will make sure no one can take that from you.
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Stop saying sorry | Keltie Knight
Stop apologizing for wanting more. Keltie Knight built a three-time Emmy-winning career being "good" and "perfect" and nearly lost herself doing it. On this week's episode of Broadlines, hosts Rae Williams …
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Stop apologizing for wanting more. Keltie Knight built a three-time Emmy-winning career being "good" and "perfect" and nearly lost herself doing it. On this week's episode of Broadlines, hosts Rae Williams and Natalie Lizarraga sit down with the New York Times bestselling author and Lady Gang co-creator to talk about The F*ck Them Theory and why the most powerful thing you can do for your career is stop caring who dislikes you.
From the $200K salary gap she uncovered and went after anyway, to why the "unbothered" era is a trap keeping women small, to how she completely rewired the way she negotiates, asks for money, and shows up without the apology at the end. Stay for the moment she breaks down exactly how she handled equal pay negotiations and lost the job anyway and why it was still the best thing that ever happened to her.
This one will change how you walk into every room.
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Your kids are not safe online | Sharon McMahon
There is no federal law in the United States preventing your 8-year-old from making a social media account. No minimum age requirement. No comprehensive national legislation. Just piecemeal state policies and a …
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There is no federal law in the United States preventing your 8-year-old from making a social media account. No minimum age requirement. No comprehensive national legislation. Just piecemeal state policies and a social infrastructure that can't keep up with the technology it's supposed to regulate. On this week's #FQBroadlines, hosts Rae Williams and Natalie Lizarraga sit down with author, educator and podcaster Sharon McMahon to talk about the very real and very urgent crisis of kids on the internet. From why the algorithm is engineered to be addictive to how social media is driving a mental health emergency among teenage girls to why consumer protection laws might be the only tool powerful enough to hold these platforms accountable. Sharon is here to break down what's actually happening and what it would take to fix it.
Follow Sharon McMahon: @SharonSaysSo
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Women are being lied to about money | Vivian Tu aka Your Rich BFF
Women are on track to control 40% of global wealth by 2030, so why are we still getting the worst financial advice in the room? On this week's episode of Broadlines, host Rae Williams sits down with Vivian …
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Women are on track to control 40% of global wealth by 2030, so why are we still getting the worst financial advice in the room? On this week's episode of Broadlines, host Rae Williams sits down with Vivian Tu, aka Your Rich BFF, former Wall Street trader and two-time New York Times bestselling author. From why women in their 30s are quietly handing over their financial power, to what first-gen women were lied to about hard work and money, to the red flags to watch for in a partner, Vivian is here to give us the advice we were never supposed to have. Because you don't have to spend your money on stuff. You can buy a life you're proud of.
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Endometriosis, fibroids and painful periods | Dr. Sarah Yamaguchi
The average woman waits 7 years for an endometriosis diagnosis, and 72% report being gaslit by a provider. On this week’s Broadlines, OBGYN Dr. Sarah Yamaguchi joins Rae Williams and Natalie Lizarraga to break …
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The average woman waits 7 years for an endometriosis diagnosis, and 72% report being gaslit by a provider. On this week’s Broadlines, OBGYN Dr. Sarah Yamaguchi joins Rae Williams and Natalie Lizarraga to break down endometriosis, fibroids, the PCOS-to-PMOS rename, viral TikTok "cures," and the one symptom women should never dismiss: pain. The takeaway? Common and normal are not the same thing, and learning to say "this bothers me, how do we fix it?" can change the way women receive care.
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Optimism or toxic positivity? | Dr. Deepika Chopra
On this episode of Broadlines, hosts Rae Williams and Natalie Lizarraga sit down with behavioral scientist and clinical health psychologist Dr. Deepika Chopra to unpack what “real optimism” actually means — and …
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On this episode of Broadlines, hosts Rae Williams and Natalie Lizarraga sit down with behavioral scientist and clinical health psychologist Dr. Deepika Chopra to unpack what “real optimism” actually means — and why toxic positivity can do more harm than good.
From manifestation and self-limiting beliefs to grief, resilience, and emotional regulation, Dr. Chopra breaks down the science behind optimism, why affirmations don’t always work, and how to build genuine psychological strength instead of pretending everything is fine.
This conversation is honest, emotional, and packed with practical tools for navigating uncertainty, burnout, relationships, motherhood, and modern wellness culture.
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Mrs. Dow Jones spills the financial tea | Haley Sacks
On this episode of Broadlines, host Rae Williams sits down with Haley Sacks, aka @mrsdowjones to talk about her brand-new book, Future Rich Person: The New Rules for Building Wealth. Haley has helped over 2 …
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On this episode of Broadlines, host Rae Williams sits down with Haley Sacks, aka @mrsdowjones to talk about her brand-new book, Future Rich Person: The New Rules for Building Wealth. Haley has helped over 2 million people get fluent in money, and in this conversation she breaks down exactly how to stop feeling broke and start building your own wealth. From the biggest lie women have been told about money to why "learned financial helplessness" is keeping you stuck to “expense maxing” and “girl math,” Haley is here to help you take control of your financial future.
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The Badass Moms Club | Bozoma and Lael Saint John
When was the last time you asked your child (or your parent) what they actually needed from you?In this candid Mother's Day conversation, our hosts Natalie Lizarraga and Rae Williams sit down with Bozoma …
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When was the last time you asked your child (or your parent) what they actually needed from you?
In this candid Mother's Day conversation, our hosts Natalie Lizarraga and Rae Williams sit down with Bozoma Saint John and her daughter Lael to talk about everything they don't show you on TV: how Lael greenlit Boz’s decision to be on the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, why it’s important to send the ladder back down to bring others up, the IVF journey audiences watched unfold on camera, and how this mother-daughter duo built a relationship rooted in trust and negotiated hugs.
Plus, both Boz and Lael answer our rapid-fire questions on grief, strength, intuition, and what they'd tell their younger selves. Happy Mother's Day to every woman raising the next generation of badasses.
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Winning gold and uplifting our youth | Angel McCoughtry
This week, Rae and Natalie sit down with WNBA legend, two-time Olympic gold medalist, and changemaker Angel McCoughtry for a powerful conversation about winning on and off the court.Angel reflects on growing up …
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This week, Rae and Natalie sit down with WNBA legend, two-time Olympic gold medalist, and changemaker Angel McCoughtry for a powerful conversation about winning on and off the court.
Angel reflects on growing up as the only girl playing basketball in Baltimore, discovering the WNBA, and how visibility gave her the confidence to dream bigger. She also shares why so many girls leave sports too early, why access and mentorship matter, and how women’s sports are finally getting the attention they’ve always deserved.
Angel opens up about the mental health challenges athletes face after retirement, the loss of identity that can come when the game ends, and why more support is needed for life after sport.
From uplifting youth to speaking up for the next generation, this episode is a reminder that sports can change lives far beyond the scoreboard.
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The biggest lie we tell mothers | Neha Ruch
What if stepping away from your career wasn’t falling behind, but actually getting ahead?Motherhood hasn’t caught up to reality. Women are still pushed into extremes: all in at work or all in at home, with very …
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What if stepping away from your career wasn’t falling behind, but actually getting ahead?
Motherhood hasn’t caught up to reality. Women are still pushed into extremes: all in at work or all in at home, with very little space in between.
In this episode of Broadlines, Natalie and Rae sit down with Neha Ruch, author of The Power Pause, to challenge everything we’ve been told about ambition, motherhood, and success.
The system wasn’t built to support women, and yet women are still expected to make it work. 1 in 4 American women return to work just two weeks after giving birth and many don’t even qualify for paid leave. Neha offers a different perspective. A career pause isn’t a setback, it’s a strategic chapter.
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Ambition requires discomfort | Emma Grede
This conversation is about ambition and what it really costs. Rae and Natalie sit down with serial entrepreneur, co-founder and CEO of Good American, and founding partner of Skims, Emma Grede, live from the FQ …
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This conversation is about ambition and what it really costs. Rae and Natalie sit down with serial entrepreneur, co-founder and CEO of Good American, and founding partner of Skims, Emma Grede, live from the FQ Lounge at SXSW.
With the release of her new book Start With Yourself, Emma shares her no-BS approach to building success on your own terms. The reality? If you want more, you have to be willing to ask for it and risk being uncomfortable, misunderstood, or told no.
She challenges the narrative we’ve been sold about balance, likability, and doing it all, replacing it with something more honest. Ambition requires trade-offs, and not everyone will be comfortable with how big you’re willing to go. Tune in.
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"F*ck you money” gives women power | Pattie Ehsaei
This week, Rae and Natalie sit down with financial expert, attorney, and viral TikTok voice Pattie Ehsaei (@duchessofdecorum) to talk about the one thing no one taught us in school: how to build real …
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This week, Rae and Natalie sit down with financial expert, attorney, and viral TikTok voice Pattie Ehsaei (@duchessofdecorum) to talk about the one thing no one taught us in school: how to build real wealth.
Women control more than $10 trillion in U.S. assets, yet the path to long-term financial security still looks very different for women than it does for men. We’re paid less, invest less, and retire with less. But this isn't just about money. It’s about access, opportunity, and the freedom to make decisions from a place of stability rather than survival.
Because financial freedom is not about chasing wealth for wealth’s sake. It’s about creating options. The option to quit a job that no longer aligns with your values. The option to leave a relationship that no longer respects you. The option to build a life that reflects who you are now. This, we learned, can be said with just 3 words: "F*ck you" money.
Pattie breaks down how women are conditioned to feel shame around money, how to start building wealth no matter where you are financially right now, and why your financial independence is the most radical act of self-care. Whether you're navigating debt, stretching every paycheck, or ready to take a more active role in your financial future, this episode is a powerful place to start.
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Navigating AI workslop while unlocking the power of AI tools | Shira Lazar
Is AI making us more powerful—or quietly making our work worse?This week, Rae and Natalie sit down with media entrepreneur and AI expert Shira Lazar to unpack a defining question of the future of work: is AI …
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Is AI making us more powerful—or quietly making our work worse?
This week, Rae and Natalie sit down with media entrepreneur and AI expert Shira Lazar to unpack a defining question of the future of work: is AI making us more powerful—or quietly making our work worse?
From the rise of “work slop” to research suggesting AI may weaken critical thinking, this conversation explores what happens when efficiency starts to replace originality. As companies rush to adopt AI, many are missing the culture and frameworks needed to use it well—leaving workplaces caught between speed and substance.
But it’s not all downside. Shira shares how AI is unlocking new opportunities for creators, entrepreneurs, and accessibility—pointing to a future where creativity could be more democratized than ever.
This conversation takes a clear-eyed look at both sides of AI: the shortcuts, the trade-offs, and the possibilities. What emerges is a deeper question about the future of work — and what it means to stay human in it.
Topics discussed:
00:01:41 - What Is “Work Slop”?
00:04:32 - Deepfakes, Scams & AI Misinformation
00:08:25 - Can AI Improve Work Quality?
00:11:26: Guest intro
00:12:33 - How Companies Are Misusing AI
00:15:14 - Burnout, Shortcuts & AI Culture
00:18:50 - Should AI Be Regulated?
00:23:20 - How to Tell What’s Real Online
00:25:08 - Is AI Hurting Creativity?
00:30:38 - The Positive Power of AI
00:35:58 - AI for Creators & Entrepreneurs
00:40:47 - The Future of Work with AI
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The internet is wrong when it comes to women’s sports | Ali Riley
This week on #Broadlines, Rae and Natalie sat down with former Angel City FC co-captain Ali Riley for a conversation that looks at what it takes to keep going when systems fall short and what becomes possible …
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This week on #Broadlines, Rae and Natalie sat down with former Angel City FC co-captain Ali Riley for a conversation that looks at what it takes to keep going when systems fall short and what becomes possible when players, fans, and communities build something better.
Ali points to a gap that goes beyond the field, where records, stats, and even basic information about women athletes are often overlooked or inaccurate online. Who has scored the most international goals? It’s not Cristiano Ronaldo, it’s Christine Sinclair.
Ali reflects on abuse that shook the league, the collective strength that moved it forward, and her experience as one of the only Asian players on the pitch at a time when visibility was rare.
Ali shares what it meant to compete through it all and why women’s soccer is the smartest bet in sports.
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00:00 – Inside the women’s soccer 300% global revenue surge since 2021 and why you should invest now
06:52 – Ali Riley gets real about the strength it took to get to this place of power
41:02 – The future really is female: why the women’s soccer boom is just getting started
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Gender bias in healthcare means women wait longer and suffer more | Caitlin Keating
This week, Natalie and Rae sit down with documentary producer Caitlin Keating whose Netflix film "Take Care of Maya" shines a light on a very dark corner of gender bias in healthcare. Women already face a …
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This week, Natalie and Rae sit down with documentary producer Caitlin Keating whose Netflix film "Take Care of Maya" shines a light on a very dark corner of gender bias in healthcare. Women already face a persistent gender pain gap in medical care, and despite being more likely to experience chronic pain conditions at 80%, women routinely have their symptoms dismissed or attributed to psychological factors rather than legitimate medical issues. It takes an average of 4.6 years to diagnose an autoimmune disease, and women wait even longer than men to get diagnosed. There is a growing awareness around autoimmune diseases, but the bottom line is that women remain their own health champions, and we have a long way to go. Just ask Maya.
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00:00 – The Invisible Crisis Affecting Healthcare for Every Woman
09:43 – Behind the Scenes of a Mother’s Munchausen by Proxy Accusation
29:29 – From Awareness to Action: Advocacy That Drives Change
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Only 1 woman is nominated for Best Director at the 2026 Oscars | Elaine Low
This week, Rae and Natalie sit down with Elaine Low from The Ankler to break down the biggest stories affecting women this awards season, including the gender gap that's still defining Hollywood.Did you …
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This week, Rae and Natalie sit down with Elaine Low from The Ankler to break down the biggest stories affecting women this awards season, including the gender gap that's still defining Hollywood.
Did you know that no woman has *ever* won an Oscar for Best Cinematography? This year, Autumn Durald Arkapaw made history as the first woman of color ever nominated in the category for her work on Sinners, yet only 3 women total have ever received a nom in this category. Let that sink in.
This year, Jessie Buckley, Rose Byrne, Renate Reinsve, Emma Stone, and Kate Hudson are all nominated for Best Actress — but in Best Director, only one woman made the list: Chloé Zhao, who is just the second woman in Oscar history to be nominated twice. If she wins Best Director for Hamnet at the 2026 Oscars, she'll become the first woman *ever* to win the category twice, joining only 3 other women who have ever taken home the Best Director Academy Award in the 98-year history of the Oscars.
So what's really going on? Is it the films? The opportunities? Or something deeper? We dig into Hollywood's diversity problem, the economics driving the entertainment industry, and what awards season reveals about who really holds power in film.
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"Women are too emotional"
This week, Rae and Natalie are asking a question we all have secretly asked ourselves: Are women too emotional? Women have been labeled for centuries: “Too emotional. Too aggressive. Too bossy.” The …
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This week, Rae and Natalie are asking a question we all have secretly asked ourselves: Are women too emotional?
Women have been labeled for centuries: “Too emotional. Too aggressive. Too bossy.” The generations-old stereotype that women are more emotional than men or even too emotional (whatever that means) isn’t just inaccurate, it’s harmful.
After surveying 137 leader-report pairs in Europe during the COVID-19 pandemic, a study reported by Harvard Business Review found that women, despite higher anxiety levels, were less likely than men to let their emotions impact their leadership negatively.
It makes sense when you consider the fact that women have traditionally been socialized to prioritize everyone else before themselves. We’re really good at making sure everyone else is fine, and as a leader, starting from a place of empathy is powerful.
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Why postpartum care affects EVERYONE | Dr. Aliabadi
This week, Natalie and Rae get deep on postpartum and what it means for women around the world with help from OB/GYN-to-the-stars, Dr. Aliabadi. In the United States, moms are often sent home from the hospital …
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This week, Natalie and Rae get deep on postpartum and what it means for women around the world with help from OB/GYN-to-the-stars, Dr. Aliabadi.
In the United States, moms are often sent home from the hospital within 48 hours after giving birth. After one of the most monumental and taxing moments of a woman’s life (not to mention the previous 9+ months...), she’s given less than 2 days to find her bearings before finding the exit. Around the world, this express service is not the norm.
In South Korea, 85% of new moms spend ~21 days in peaceful postpartum care centers called Sanhujoriwon (산후조리원) or “postnatal hotels” where they can focus on rest, nutrition, and healing while government programs help cover the cost.
In Germany, postpartum care lasts over 80 days and midwives visit every new mom for 12 weeks, all covered by insurance. In most of the world, postpartum care means support, not survival mode. So, what gives, America?
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Having friends at work increases productivity, profitability, and happiness
This week, Rae and Natalie discuss how having friends at work can actually improve, well, everything about work! Workplace friendships are proven to drive business outcomes: Think stronger performance and …
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This week, Rae and Natalie discuss how having friends at work can actually improve, well, everything about work! Workplace friendships are proven to drive business outcomes: Think stronger performance and higher retention. And that promotion? Chances are your work bestie helped you get there by cheering you on, giving you honest feedback, and pushing you to grow. According to Gallup, employees with a best friend at work are seven times more likely to be fully engaged. Those moments of spontaneous fun and infusions of BFF energy translate directly to how we handle challenges. With a workplace wing woman, we feel it. Plus, employers are seeing improved profitability. Win-win!
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Breast health at every age | Dr. Heather Richardson
This week, Rae and Natalie are joined by a very special guest, breast surgeon Dr. Heather Richardson from the Bedford Breast Center! We’re learning about “milk lines,” how to do a breast self-exam, and …
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This week, Rae and Natalie are joined by a very special guest, breast surgeon Dr. Heather Richardson from the Bedford Breast Center! We’re learning about “milk lines,” how to do a breast self-exam, and debunking breast cancer myths, like how it only appears in older women. But awareness doesn’t have to mean anxiety! You can empower yourself by learning your family history, getting regular mammograms, using free online tools like the Tyrer-Cuzick risk calculator, and listening to Broadlines!
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Take PTO, get a raise
For every additional 10 hours of vacation time employees take, their year-end performance improves by 8%. On top of that, using all your vacation time statistically increases your chances of getting a promotion …
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For every additional 10 hours of vacation time employees take, their year-end performance improves by 8%. On top of that, using all your vacation time statistically increases your chances of getting a promotion or raise. Rest directly translates to better results and career advancement and is essential for productivity, wellbeing, and actually showing up as your best self at work!
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Broadlines: a first look
Introducing Broadlines! Rae Williams and Natalie Lizarraga bring real talk to The FQ’s first-ever weekly video podcast.Each week they’ll dive deep into stories shaping how women live, lead, and show up in the …
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Introducing Broadlines! Rae Williams and Natalie Lizarraga bring real talk to The FQ’s first-ever weekly video podcast.
Each week they’ll dive deep into stories shaping how women live, lead, and show up in the world. Because honestly? We don’t need another breaking news alert, we need context, nuance, and honest conversation.
Tune in on February 3, 2026 for the first episode! 🎙️Broadlines is a production of The Female Quotient and recorded in Los Angeles, California.
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