Tiffany Dufu is founder and CEO of The Cru. Their algorithm matches women in accountability circles to help them meet their life goals. She’s the author of the bestselling book Drop the Ball: Achieving More by Doing Less. According to foreword contributor Gloria Steinem, Drop the Ball is “important, path-breaking, intimate and brave.” Her writing has appeared in The Oprah Magazine, ESSENCE and the New York Times. Named to Entrepreneur's 100 Powerful Women and Fast Company’s League of Extraordinary Women, Tiffany has raised over $25 million toward the cause of women and girls. She was a launch team member to Lean In and was Chief Leadership Officer to Levo, the fastest growing millennial women's professional network. Prior to that, Tiffany served as President of The White House Project, which trained thousands of women across the nation to run for political office.Tiffany is a Trustee of Simmons University, a member of Delta Sigma Theta, Sorority, Inc. and a Lifetime Girl Scout. She lives in New York City with her husband and two kids - but home is Seattle.In this episode of Takin’ Care of Lady Business®, Jennifer Justice interviews Tiffany Dufu, the founder and CEO of The Cru. They discuss the importance of community and sharing knowledge among women in business and in life. Tiffany explains her mission to advance women and girls and introduces The Cru, a platform that matches women in accountability circles to help them achieve their life goals. They also discuss the importance of seeking help and asking for support to achieve success. Tiffany shares insights from her book, "Drop the Ball: Achieving More by Doing Less," and discusses topics such as asking for help and managing household responsibilities. Here is what to expect on this week’s show:

The importance of empowering women in the business world, offering insights and inspiration from a prominent individual.

Emphasizing the significance of dedicating time and effort to personal and professional growth, the post highlights the need to prioritize what truly matters in life.

Creating a supportive network and seeking help from others, especially for mid-career women, proves crucial for career advancement and success in the business world.

Prioritizing tasks and seeking help instead of striving for perfection in everything.

 Quotes:"It's very simple and it's focus. It's only radical because on a day-to-day basis woman in the middle spend most of our time focused on taking care of other people." – Tiffany Dufu"I feel like women should have bios not that are about all the things that we've done and accomplished but like all the things we haven't done." – Jennifer Justice“It's really important in today's world that we have clarity about why we're here.” – Tiffany Dufu“[The Cru is] basically a whisper in a woman's ear to say, you're loved, you're smart, you're beautiful, focus on yourself and the rest, you know, everything else will fall into place.” – Tiffany DufuThis 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