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Hawaii, you exceeded every expectation. 🌺

When HumanizeHer was founded, the dream was to create spaces where women could walk in as strangers and leave as collaborators, champions, and community. Last weekend at Shangri La Museum of Islamic Art, Culture & Design in Honolulu, that dream became real in the most beautiful way.

Our first Hawaii launch brought together some of the most extraordinary women leaders and changemakers on the island — and what unfolded was something we couldn't have scripted. Raw conversations about leadership, entrepreneurship, and what it really means to build something meaningful. The kind of dialogue that doesn't end when the event does.

A heartfelt mahalo to the Shangri-La Museum and the Doris Duke Foundation for opening their doors and holding this space with us — and a special shoutout to Leilani Farinas for being the heart behind making this partnership a reality. Your vision and generosity made all the difference. 🤝

And to our incredible panelists — Dawn Lippert, Meli James, and Chenoa Farnsworth — thank you for your honesty, your vision, and your generosity of spirit.

But this community deserves its own moment. This all started with a single LinkedIn post asking for help building something meaningful in Hawaii. You all showed up and delivered beyond anything we could have imagined. Arleen Fernando, Cerell Rivera, and so many more too many to mention — thank you. You know who you are. 🤍

And to the HumanizeHer crew who crossed an ocean to be there in person — with 8 bags of gear in tow — that means everything. You didn't just support this, you made it real. 🌊 Erica Lockheimer Elizabeth Wendorf-Bloesser Becky Davis Jazmine Orozco Lugo Kristen Basile West Ash Blodgett Nathalie Rodriguez and Alina Tyulyu - photo credits.

The conversations from that evening are already turning into partnerships, collaborations, and next steps. That's the power of bringing the right women into the same room.

And this is just 1 of 100 photos and videos and 4 podcasts coming your way. Wait for it and subscribe to get notified. 😉

This is just the beginning of HumanizeHer in Hawaii. 🌺

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When Parisa Tabriz, VP and General Manager of Google Chrome, had one of her web apps hacked, she channeled that “how did that happen?” experience into a career in cybersecurity. 🕸️

She first went into Google as a security intern as an entry-level software and security engineer on their hired hacker team. Now she has an amazing 20 year career there. 🚀

But, climbing the corporate ladder definitely had its feats. Parisa opens up about navigating imposter syndrome, subtle microaggressions, and the heavy pressure of frequently being the only woman in the room with all eyes on her. 👀

A powerful reminder that even tech royalty has had to face doubts while claiming their seat at the table. 👑

🎧 Join the conversation with host, Erica Lockheimer and co-host, Elizabeth Wendorf-Bloesser on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts.

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When conversations with friends become podcasts about all-the-things (including confirmation I don't eat kids :)

Thank you @EricaLockheimer and @HumanizeHerNow crew for the platform you've created to elevate women's stories. ▶️🙏💙

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🎙️ NEW EPISODE ALERT 🎙️

In the latest episode on the HumanizeHer Podcast, we sit down with Google’s Security Princess, Parisa Tabriz, VP and General Manager of Google Chrome. This episode is for all tech lovers, it covers high-level, behind-the-scenes tech strategy with deep personal wisdom from being a woman in leadership/tech and anyone navigating the pressure of cultural expectations.

Inside the Episode:
👑 "Security Princess" Origin: A title that began as a quirky placeholder in Japan and evolved into an inspiring symbol proving you can be an engineer and a princess
🛡️ From Hacked to Hired Hacker: How a college project hack drove her to cybersecurity, leading to a 19-year Google career touching Search, YouTube, Android, and ultimately leading Chrome
🏛️ Corporate & Political Spotlights: Navigating high-stakes leadership, from managing engineering veterans with decades of experience to testifying before the Department of Justice against the divestiture of Chrome
🤖 The AI Frontier & Project Zero: Leading Google's offensive "hired hacker" team and adapting to the AI arms race by integrating Gemini safely into Chrome
👁️ Accessibility & Human-Centric Tech: Championing inclusive design that leverages AI for underserved communities, like generating automatic descriptions for visually impaired users
🌱 Breaking Societal Expectations: Overcoming imposter syndrome, her intentional choice not to have children, and blocking out societal "shoulds" to live authentically for herself

🎧 Join the conversation with host, Erica Lockheimer and co-host, Elizabeth Wendorf-Bloesser on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts.

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🎙️ NEW EPISODE ALERT 🎙️

Google’s Security Princess on Turning Hacking into a Career at Google | Parisa Tabriz - VP & General Manager, Google Chrome

In this powerful and candid episode of the HumanizeHer Podcast, we sit down with tech royalty Parisa Tabriz, VP and General Manager of Google Chrome, the browser billions of people use every single day. She's also known as Google's "Security Princess" - a title she gave herself on a business card almost twenty years ago that ended up sticking for life.

Parisa has been at Google for nineteen years - nearly her entire career. She started out as a "hired hacker" on the security team, back when she wasn't even sure engineering was right for her. She got hacked in college, and turned that experience into a career protecting the entire web. Today she's leading Chrome through the AI era, championing accessibility as a core part of how products get built, and even consults with Hollywood helping writers and producers get the world of hacking and cybersecurity right on screen.

Key Highlights:
💥 Origin of the "Security Princess": Parisa shares the delightful, accidental branding story behind her famous title, which began as a quirky placeholder for a business card in Japan and evolved into an inspiring symbol for young girls proving you can be an engineer and a princess.

💥 From Hacked to Hired Hacker: She details her path into cybersecurity, sparked by a college web application she built being maliciously a college web app she built being hijacked and redirected to spam ads. This violation drove her to join a security club, leading to a 19-year career at Google touching Search, YouTube, Android, and ultimately leading Chrome.

💥 Navigating Corporate and Political Spotlights: Parisa opens up about the reality of high-stakes leadership, from managing engineering veterans with 20 years more experience than her to testifying before the Department of Justice (DOJ) against the divestiture of Chrome.

💥 The AI Frontier & Hired Hacking: She discusses leading Project Zero (Google's offensive "hired hacker" team) and adapting to the modern AI arms race by integrating Gemini safely into Chrome.

💥 Accessibility and Human-Centric Tech: A passionate advocate for inclusive design, Parisa highlights how AI is being used to make the web accessible for underserved communities, such as generating automatic descriptions for images to aid visually impaired users.

💥 Breaking Societal Expectations: Parisa pays tribute to her mother (a nurse) and discusses her intentional choice not to have children. She offers a refreshing perspective on overcoming "imposter syndrome" and blocking out societal "shoulds" to live authentically for yourself.

"I want to be respected for making the hard decisions, and that’s what I’m hired to do. It’s about making sure you're living for yourself and not for the 'shoulds' - whether those come from parents, society, or friends." - Parisa Tabriz

This episode balances high-level tech strategy with deep personal wisdom, making it a must-listen for women in leadership, tech enthusiasts, and anyone navigating the pressure of cultural expectations.

Special Shoutouts in this Episode:
Parisa’s Mom, Dad, Brothers, & Husband ❣️

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When you were a kid and got some pocket money, did you blow it on the first thing you saw at the store, or did you save for the thing you actually wanted? 🧸

Mandy McClung, Managing Director at Morgan Stanley, breaks down why learning to choose long-term goals over instant gratification at an early age is what gave her the consistency to take control of her financial future.

Thanks to her mom, her advice is really simple: save half, spend half. There really is no in between when saving and the amount doesn’t matter. Putting away $20 a paycheck adds up fast (just like those $10 coffee runs do 👀). Erica Lockheimer, Founder and CEO of HumanizeHer, shares her savings practice - setting up automatic bank transfers straight to your savings account.

👩‍🔧 Training your brain to focus on the bigger picture means that when life throws an unexpected situation and you find yourself in a tight bind, you have a financial cushion ready. 🫡

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Mandy McClung, Managing Director at @MorganStanley, shares an important wake-up call that will make you want to go home and change every single one of your passwords immediately just like she once felt listening to Rachel Wilson. 🔑

Mandy exposes the everyday traps to lookout for:
💻 Baiting Phone Calls: Scammers claiming you have expired malware just to get full remote access to your device
📲 Multi-Factor Authentication Scam: Hackers logging into your accounts and swapping out your security phone numbers to intercept your verification codes
🔌 Juice Jacking Cords: Public charging cables that can delete data or completely wipe your phone the second you plug it in to charge
📡 Public Wi-Fi: Unsecured public networks that act as effortless hunting grounds for data thieves

She also shares the ultimate digital defense checklist to protect you:
🔄 Patch the Holes: Regularly update your device software and apps to fix critical security flaws
📞 Just Hang Up: Never trust an unexpected caller. Look at the number on the back of your bank card, and verify it yourself to see if it matches the customer service number - if not, hang up
🤫 Filter Your Feeds: Be mindful of what you share on social media - scammers use those personal details to gather personal information
🧠 Trust Your Gut: If a digital interaction or request feels slightly off, it usually is

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Why do we always wait for a crisis to talk about the things that matter most? 😖

Mandy McClung, Managing Director at Morgan Stanley, shares this crucial reminder: the absolute worst time to try to map out a legal roadmap, secure a power of attorney, or sort out your financial assets is when you are already in the middle of a tragedy.

Have the conversation with your loved ones now when “you’re of sound mind and body.” 🧘‍♀️

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Do your loved ones know where your assets are, or would they be left stranded if something tragic happened?

In this eye-opening clip, Mandy McClung, Managing Director at Morgan Stanley, breaks down why facing this heavy topic head-on is the ultimate act of protection. It goes far beyond just passing down money - it’s about establishing a Power of Attorney before a crisis hits.

If you are ever incapacitated or unable to make decisions, you need someone legally designated to step in, navigate the legal system, manage your accounts, and protect your estate when you can't. 📜

Assuming "it won't happen to us" only leaves families vulnerable to absolute chaos when grief and money collide. 💔 The best time to map out these critical decisions is right now while you are calm and clear-headed - not in the middle of an emergency.

🎧 Join the conversation with host, Erica Lockheimer and co-host, Elizabeth Wendorf-Bloesser on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts.

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🎙️ NEW EPISODE ALERT 🎙️

In her podcast debut Mandy McClung, Managing Director at Morgan Stanley, joins the HumanizeHer Podcast to break down the massive world of wealth management. From an unexpected college internship to a top executive leadership role, Mandy has been at the forefront of the most important financial conversations today.

Mandy simplifies wealth management, blending career expertise with personal insights to provide actionable strategies for building long-term financial independence.

What you’ll learn in this episode:
📈 Journey to Managing Director: Mandy reflects on her career climb and how she reached a major executive milestone she set her sights on a decade earlier
🔍 Demystifying Wealth Management: A simple breakdown of personal wealth, comparing financial advisors to "general practitioners" and internal experts to deep-dive "specialists"
💰 "Must-Haves" of Financial Planning: Why starting early matters, how to maximize company 401(k) matches, and the essential estate documents everyone needs
🛡️ Cybersecurity & Fraud Prevention: Insider tips on multi-factor authentication, avoiding public charging stations, and spotting sophisticated modern scammers
🤖 AI's Impact on Banking: How cutting-edge tools are automating back-office research so financial advisors can focus entirely on real human connection

🎧 Join the conversation with host, Erica Lockheimer and co-host, Elizabeth Wendorf-Bloesser on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts.

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🎙️ NEW EPISODE ALERT 🎙️

Money Lessons Everyone Wishes They Learned Sooner | Mandy McClung - Managing Director, Morgan Stanley

In this episode of the HumanizeHer Podcast, we sit down with Mandy McClung, Managing Director at Morgan Stanley, for her podcast debut. Balancing career wisdom with approachable personal insights, Mandy demystifies the massive world of wealth management and shares actionable ways to build long-term financial independence.

Financial independence is freedom and no one knows that better than Mandy McClung. With 15 years in financial services and 11 years at Morgan Stanley - one of the world's leading financial institutions, helping individuals, companies, and governments raise and manage the capital that shapes our economy - Mandy has been at the forefront of some of the most important conversations in wealth management today. From the rise of AI and its impact on how we invest, to protecting clients from fraud, to making sure women have a seat at the financial table. Last year she reached a milestone she had set her sights on a decade earlier: Managing Director. She's spent her career helping people take control of their financial futures, and today she's here to help you do the same.

What You Will Learn:

💥 Journey to Managing Director: Mandy reflects on her 18-year career in finance, tracking her journey from an unexpected college internship in marketing to a retail banking branch manager, and eventually climbing the ranks to a top executive leadership role at Morgan Stanley.

💥 Demystifying Wealth Management: Mandy breaks down the complexities of personal wealth, comparing a financial advisor to a "general practitioner" and her team of internal experts to "specialists" who deep-dive into estate planning, trusts, and insurance solutions.

💥 "Must-Haves" of Financial Planning: The conversation highlights the absolute necessity of starting early to save, utilizing company 401(k) matches, and securing vital estate documents (like wills, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives) to avoid future family friction. Why most people couldn't cover a $500 emergency and how to change that.

💥 Cybersecurity & Fraud Prevention: Drawing on insights from Morgan Stanley’s cybersecurity head (and former NSA counterterrorism chief) Rachel Wilson, Mandy highlights the sophisticated tactics of modern scammers. She shares crucial tips on multi-factor authentication, avoiding public charging stations, and how to verify suspicious communications.

💥 AI's Impact on the Future of Banking: Discover how Morgan Stanley is partnering with OpenAI to launch internal tools like AIMS and Debrief - technologies designed to automate note-taking and back-office research so financial advisors can focus entirely on human connection.

"Women globally are going to be in control of 30% to 50% of the wealth in the next 10 to 20 years. It is so crucial for women to take ownership and get involved in the conversation." - Mandy McClung

Special Shoutouts in this Episode:
Jefferies
Rachel Wilson
Mandy’s Mother, Husband, Grandparents, Sister, and Niece ❣️

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How do you feel about financial risk? 🤔

Hema Raghavan, Co-Founder & CTO of https://t.co/rTuylIpCGO, shares the one reality check she asks candidates on their first interview.

Joining a company at the ground floor means your base salary is only one piece of the puzzle, and the actual equity outcome is an unpredictable gamble.

💭 Taking that leap forces tough conversations about whether you are in a good state to handle the risk, both financially and with your obligations at home. 🏠

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What if AI isn't coming to take your job, but to give you your life back? ⏳

Hema Raghavan, CTO and Co-Founder of Kumo AI, challenges the collective anxiety around the AI revolution. Instead of looking at automation as a threat, she reframes it as the ultimate tool for personal liberation.

Imagine putting an AI agent to work on your heaviest digital workloads while you step away to pick your kids up from school. 🤖 Shifting the focus from constant grinding to actual living.

By letting technology manage the repetitive grunt work, we're finally being handed the keys to reinvent the old "hustle" culture and rediscover what genuinely brings us joy. ✨

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How many times have we planned a career move by looking at the paycheck first and trying to force the rest of our life to fit? 🫠

@raghavan_hema, CTO and Co-Founder of @Kumo_ai_team, breaks down why trying to reverse-engineer your path purely from financial outcomes is a flawed system.

Hema believes money follows the value you create, not the other way around. When you focus on the problems that genuinely fire up your curiosity and bring you joy, your execution naturally hits a whole new level. 🧠 You think sharper, build better, and stay resilient because you actually care about what you're working on. ✨

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How do you take a massive leap in your career when your plate is already completely full? 🕒

Hema Raghavan, CTO and Co-Founder of Kumo AI, admits that starting a company wasn't the path she thought she was going to take, especially while trying to navigate the realities of everyday life and changing family needs.

She opens up about her struggle of trying to find the mental headspace to actually be present for her family. It’s a raw look at how women carry the invisible mental load of keeping everyone around them sane. 🙇‍♀️

🚦Having people in your corner who say "we'll figure it out together" makes all the difference. Hema shares how a moment of reassurance from her husband gave her the ultimate green light to stop overthinking and finally take flight. 🧚

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Erica Lockheimer, Founder & CEO, HumanizeHer, shares her ultimate blueprint for balancing high-level leadership with a fulfilling personal life, "Outsource everything but love." 💘

This mindset isn't just about time management, it’s about preserving your emotional energy for the things that cannot be replaced. By letting go of the logistical pressure and repetitive grunt work of daily life, you create the intentional space needed to show up fully for the people and passions you care about. That's how you truly move forward without burning out. ⚡

Tune in to the latest episode of the HumanizeHer Podcast with @raghavan_hema, CTO and Co-Founder of @Kumo_ai_team, to dive deeper into parental scaling, redefining workplace culture, and learning how to protect your peace while building the future!

🎧 With host, @EricaLockheimer and co-host, Elizabeth Wendorf-Bloesser on @YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts.

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What does a 1925 journey by boat across pre-independence India have to do with taking big risks in modern tech? 🚢

Hema Raghavan, CTO and Co-Founder of Kumo AI, shares a powerful story from her family heritage that completely reframes how she views career and life risks.

She recounts how her grandmother, pregnant and managing four young kids, traveled alone by train and boat to reach Karachi just to be with her husband. 🤱Putting the "daunting" leaps of launching a startup into sharp perspective. 🫡

💪She reminds us that we are the living byproduct of the generations before us. By passing down these stories of ancestral resilience, we give ourselves and our children the courage to face modern challenges without fear. 💥

When we look back at what those before us overcame, stepping into the unknown doesn't feel so crazy after all.

🎧 Join the conversation with host, Erica Lockheimer and co-host, Elizabeth Wendorf-Bloesser on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts.

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@raghavan_hema, CTO and Co-Founder of @Kumo_ai_team, shares a beautifully grounded perspective on the true purpose of artificial intelligence. Instead of buying into the fear and anxiety surrounding AI, she challenges us to reframe this massive technological shift as a tool for personal liberation. 🔓

This evolution forces a profound question: Once the busywork is completely out of the way, where do we actually find our true joy? 🤔

Hema reminds us that by letting technology handle the repetitive, tedious grunt work, we are handed back our most valuable resource - our time.

What we choose to do with that time truly matters. This shift gives us the rare, intentional space to stop rushing through the noise and start pouring our energy into what genuinely fulfills us. 🌱

🎧 Join the conversation with host, @EricaLockheimer and co-host, Elizabeth Wendorf-Bloesser on @YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts.