A new show is stepping into the spotlight for female leadership and storytelling. The Influential Women Podcast, hosted by journalist Jodie O’Brien, officially launched this month, bringing listeners intimate and inspiring conversations with women who are challenging norms, building companies, shifting culture, and redefining success in their fields.
The podcast arrives at a moment when women-led media continues to gain momentum. Listeners are hungry for authentic insights from female founders, executives, creators, activists, and thought leaders — voices that have historically been underrepresented in business and creative spaces.
Each episode features a deep-dive interview, covering topics like:
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Building businesses in male-dominated industries
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Partnering purpose with profit
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Balancing personal identity with public visibility
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The emotional side of leadership
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Resilience in the face of failure or reinvention
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What it means to create impact in 2025 and beyond
Early episodes spotlight entrepreneurs, CEOs, wellness leaders, and creatives who share their behind-the-scenes stories — the wins, the setbacks, and the parts of success people don’t often talk about publicly.
Listeners have praised the show for its mix of real-life vulnerability and professional wisdom. For women navigating leadership roles, launching new ventures, or simply seeking inspiration from other ambitious minds, the Influential Women Podcast is already positioning itself as a must-listen series.
The podcast also reflects a larger trend: more women using media, particularly podcasting, to build their own platforms rather than waiting for traditional outlets to hand them visibility.
