Emily Tisch Sussman is a podcast host, women’s empowerment and family policy advocate, leading democratic political strategist, contributing editor to Marie Claire, and mother of three. Emily is the host of the award-winning podcast She Pivots, which features women, their stories, and how their pivot became their success. After leaving her fast-paced job as the Vice President of Campaigns at the largest democratic think tank in DC, the Center for American Progress, she learned to redefine her own idea of success when she left the career she thought she would have forever. Emily is a seasoned host, interviewing countless leaders and influential women including Vice President Kamala Harris, Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Secretary Hillary Clinton, Stacey Abrams, and Sophia Bush, to name a few.A New York Giants fan and a life-long musical theater enthusiast, Emily considers her experience as a camp counselor for girls in Massachusetts amongst her most formative roles. She lives in New York with her husband and three children.In this episode of Takin’ Care of Lady Business®, Jennifer Justice speaks with Emily Tisch Sussman. Emily is a constitutional lawyer with a rich background in politics and media, including hosting her show and podcast. She brings a unique perspective to redefining success and career pivots, emphasizing that careers are not linear and success can be defined in various ways. Drawing from her experiences and interviews with influential figures, she encourages individuals to embrace the idea of pivoting and adapting to new opportunities and to redefine success based on personal fulfillment rather than societal expectations. She also highlights the importance of storytelling and culture change in helping individuals navigate their career paths.Here is what to expect on this week’s show:

Challenge conventional success measures and discover how to define your path beyond titles and salaries.

Learn how career pivots offer unexpected growth opportunities, reshaping your professional journey.

Find out how resilience propels success in evolving careers, turning challenges into steppingstones.

Redefine success on your terms, aligning with happiness and fulfillment in an ever-changing landscape.

Quotes:"You can define success as it is happiness for you right now." - Emily Tisch Sussman“…it wasn't just that my job disappeared. It was that my identity disappeared with it because my identity was so tied to being a professional success.” - Emily Tisch Sussman“Even if it's your dream job, if they can't see that you're right for it, then actually you wouldn't have been happy there.” - Emily Tisch SussmanThis episode is sponsored by Medjet. Medjet is the top-rated air medical transport and crisis response membership for travelers. If you’re hospitalized while traveling or your safety is threatened abroad, they get you home. Join Medjet before your next trip at Medjet.com.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices