Smart Women I Know

Pam Pleasants comes from 3 generations of thinkers and educators. Extraordinarily funny and gracious, her presence is one to be reckoned with. You can't help but enjoy yourself when you're with her. I promise you you will.

At one time, women like Elyse Pine would have been called Spitfires or 'Go getters', because Elyse is one pure kinetic ball of inspired, well focused energy. Speaking with her one can't help but come away with a sense of possibility and opportunity.

Gwen Foreman is the kind of fun, interesting, honest woman that would make it as fun to work with as it would be to share a cocktail. Take a minute and listen as Gwen and I talk work, life and why a blank twitter feed will not mean the end to your career.

Jasmine Martirossian is an enigma; an always fascinating mix of wisdom, humor, and grace driven by one of the most powerful minds I know.

Lonsdale Koester likes to ask more than answer; listen more than talk. She's now Policy Director for Gubernatorial Candidate Jay Gonzalaz. There's a delightful story behind all her accomplishment.

Raquel Rosenblatt is deceptive. Unassuming, deferential and kind to almost a fault, one would never suspect that under such an approachable veneer lives a powerhouse of a success story.

How does a girl from a small Rhode Island town become one of the key drivers of a transformative biotech start up? Prepare to meet Erin Webster and get inspired.