Presented by New York Women in Communications, WomenHeard is a career-focused podcast where women across the communications industry share personal stories and practical advice. Hosted by career expert Julie Hochheiser Ilkovich and NYWICI Past President Georgia Galanoudis, the series explores career growth, equity, and the pivotal moments that shape confident, effective leadership. Real Stories. Real Advice. Real Talk.
"How do you bring people into your story?" In this special episode, our WomenHeard guest host is Linda Descano! A former NYWICI president and current Chief Global Integration & Marketing Officer at Havas Red Agency, she explores the evolving landscape of Chief Communications/Marketing officers with two women at the forefront of the strategic shift. Jennifer O'Neill leads communications for the…
"You should always be kind. But pushing to be likeable can sometimes mean that you don't have the courage to say the thing that needs to be said." In this episode, WomenHeard host Julie Hochheiser Ilkvovich speaks with Diana Haussling, a 2026 Matrix Honoree and CPG (Consumer Packaged Goods) powerhouse! Her background spans Hershey, General Mills, Campbell and Colgate-Palmolive. As the CEO of Hello…
The Matrix Awards is NYWICI's flagship event recognizing rising talent in the communications industry. In this episode, you'll hear from some of our scholarship honorees on their incredible accomplishments so far and what they're most looking forward to next! Sarah Ng, three-time NYWICI Scholarship recipient, interviewed this year's recipients on the red carpet.
The Matrix Awards by NYWICI serves as our opportunity to recognize exceptional leaders in the communications industry. This year’s theme is The Butterfly Effect: Women Who Transform the World and Inspire the Future! Sarah Ng, three-time NYWICI Scholarship recipient, interviewed award-winners on the red carpet of this star-studded event. Listen to this episode for insights from emcee Sheinelle…
In this special interview, we hear from 2021 Matrix honoree Marisa Thalberg who's presenting Ashley Miles as an honoree at the 2026 Matrix Awards ! The Matrix Awards is a prestigious event honoring and celebrating the accomplishments of women in communications and the arts, starting with its inaugural honoree, Gloria Steinem. WomenHeard host Georgia Galanoudis chats with them about their…
Join us for this special episode honoring the legacy of Beverly Wettenstein: an award-winning journalist, author and women’s advocate! Creative production leader and NYWICI podcast committee member Leisel Kober interviewed a range of speakers, panelists, and leaders at this March event, whose work has influenced sports, hospitality, and media. You'll hear insights from a Paula Ngon, PR & Brand…
"Don't forget the other women. Don't forget to be an advocate, a champion, a kind voice when feedback is needed." In this episode, WomenHeard host Julie Hochheiser Ilkovich speaks with Emily K. Graham at Omnicom, a global marketing and sales company with over 100K employees! She oversees thoughtful systems and empathetic strategies to ensure the employee experience is one that welcomes diverse…
"There's so much content and so many opportunities for storytelling. If one thing doesn't work, we'll try again, pivot to the next thing, or expand!" In this episode, WomenHeard host Georgia Galanoudis speaks with PR powerhouse Paula Ngon. Paula established her communications expertise in a wide range of well-known brands: People, Vanity Fair, GQ and GQ Sports, as well as The Estée Lauder…
"If you're young [in your career] and something is of interest to you, take the chance and just do it because you never know." In this episode, WomenHeard host Julie Hochheiser Ilkovich interviews Caitlin Girouard at PayPal, a fintech company revolutionizing online payments and commerce infrastructure. Caitlin started out with strong interests in politics and law, transferring her skills in…
"As you rise in your own career, you look around and you realize you have this incredibly powerful network, and you want to make sure that you keep it close.” In this episode, WomenHeard: Changemakers host Georgia Galanoudis speaks with Alia Lamborghini - a senior leader in digital advertising and revenue strategy. She invites us to learn more about the world of DSP (demand-side platform) as an…
