The DeWinter Difference Podcast

In this insightful episode of the DeWinter Difference, Derek chats with Brad Johnson, PhD and David Smith, PhD about the role of male allyship in the workplace. Brad, a Professor of Psychology in the Department of Leadership, Ethics and Law at the U.S. Naval Academy, and a Faculty Associate in the Graduate School of Education at Johns Hopkins University, and David, a sociologist and Associate Professor in the Carey Business School at Johns Hopkins University, delve into their collaborative work to promote gender equity at work. In their conversation, Brad and David discuss their books, Athena Rising: How and Why Men Should Mentor Women and Good Guys: How Men Can Become Better Allies for Women in the Workplace, and share how their experiences in the military have influenced and inspired their work. They also highlight their ongoing efforts to change workplace systems to advance gender equity. Don't miss this crucial conversation on leadership, mentorship, and advocacy.

In this episode of the DeWinter Difference, Derek sits down with Dave Stephenson, Chief Business Officer and Head of Employee Experience at Airbnb. Dave shares his incredible career journey, from being a ski racer and aspiring architect at Montana State, to roles at Procter & Gamble, Amazon, and his current position at Airbnb. They discuss the importance of gaining deep functional skills, the value of mentorship, and the critical role Airbnb played as an Olympic sponsor. Dave also offers advice for aspiring leaders and reflects on his own experiences, including teaching skiing and what he’s learned hosting on the Airbnb platform.

In this episode of the DeWinter Difference, Dara Bazzano, SVP, Chief Accounting Officer at T-Mobile & Independent Board Director sits down with Derek to share insights from her career journey. From her start in public accounting to a run of successful executive leadership positions and board seats, Dara shares what propelled her through professional and personal challenges, including early motherhood and divorce, and what inspired her to move on from public accounting. Derek and Dara discuss how she developed the skills necessary to lead her team at T-Mobile, the best ways to advocate for your needs in a professional setting, and the best podcasts they may or may not be listening to.

In this episode of the DeWinter Difference podcast, Derek chats with Anarghya Vardhana, a Partner at Maveron, an early-stage, consumer-only venture capital firm that invests across the US in end consumer brands. Anarghya shares her insights on finding career success through authenticity, the key traits she looks for in leaders before investing, and her professional journey from Stanford to Google and eventually to the world of Venture Capital.

In this episode of the DeWinter Difference podcast, Derek sits down with Sheri Savage, Chief Financial Officer of Ultra Clean Technology. Hear from Sheri about her expansive career journey in hi-tech manufacturing and her long tenure with Ultra Clean Technology. Sheri and Derek discuss how career planning is different for today’s generation of early-career workers, her experience over the years as a female leader, the different skills needed for financial leaders as SAAS versus Hardware firms, and more.

In this episode of the DeWinter Difference, Derek sits down with Jessica Aguirre, Emmy Award-winning Journalist and News Anchor with NBC Bay Area News. Hear Jessica shares stories about her career journey, starting as a young journalist in Miami to becoming an Emmy-award-winning journalist and News Anchor with NBC Bay Area News, the changes she’s seen unfolding in the news industry, and the importance of listening. Learn more about the DeWinter Difference podcast and share your thoughts and comments at DeWinterGroup.com/dewinter-difference

In this episode of the DeWinter Difference, Derek chats with Noland Granberry, Chief Financial Officer at Second Harvest of Silicon Valley. Hear from Noland about his journey from a successful career in the tech industry to shifting into the non-profit world with Second Harvest, surprising facts about food insecurity in Silicon Valley, and more.

In this episode of the DeWinter Difference, Derek sits down with Adriel Lares, Chief Financial Officer of Stash. Adriel and Derek discuss the evolving role of today's CFOs, the impact of AI, finding the balance between in-person and remote interactions, and their shared love of making wine with friends. Check out Memento Mori, Adriel's California-based winery at www.mmwine.com. Learn more about the DeWinter Difference podcast and share your thoughts and comments at DeWinterGroup.com/dewinter-difference

In this episode of the DeWinter Difference podcast, Derek DeWinter sits down with the five-time Olympian, three-time gold medalist, and all-around inspiring Kerri Walsh Jennings. Kerri and Derek discuss her journey to success, the value of loving what you do, and her endeavor to inspire change and community as co-founder of the non-profit Platform 1440. Learn more about Platform 1440 and its mission to unite, empower, and inspire through the transformative sport of beach volleyball at https://p1440.org/ #leadershipdevelopment #kerriwalshjennings #volleyball #olympian #businesspodcast #careerpodcast #thedewintergroup