Leila Sabet on the importance of lifting women up, challenging workplace bias and being a role model

<p>Leila was selected by audience vote as the cover story for the most recent issue of Savvy Girl Magazine which featured the Top 25 Under 25. She’s a PHENOMENAL young woman who’s worked her way up at Amazon, created initiatives to support women in the workplace, and is involved in multiple female empowerment organizations. </p><p>In this episode, Allison and Leila talk about the importance of mentorship, challenging ourselves to pave the way for others to be successful, and navigating challenging situations.</p><p>Memorable moments:</p><p>5:17: I believe in diversity of thought and the critical need for inclusive leadership. I want to see more women in positions to make decisions, controlling resources, shaping policies, and perspectives and Lift, and Be Uplifted follows the idea that a gender-balanced world and workplace benefits everyone.</p><p>9:52: Not every girl has a relatable role model that they can identify with in their lives. It's hard to be her if you can't see her. </p><p>11:46: Not giving up and quitting was winning. </p><p>12:39: Go for it, try it out. Don't give up and take yourself out of the game so early, because you're going to impress and really shock yourself. </p><p>14:54: I'm not sure we really understand the true meaning of authenticity and what it means to be authentic. It's no matter how uncomfortable it is or how much self-doubt you hold onto you, how you show up fully as the real, you, all of you, no matter what others may say or think about you, that is authenticity.</p><p>15:13: I always tell women when I speak to them that sometimes the one thing that makes you different is the one thing that sets you apart.</p><p><strong>Book recommendations:</strong></p><p>Moment of Lift: <a href="https://amzn.to/3l79Hfk">https://amzn.to/3l79Hfk</a></p><p>The Most Powerful Woman in the Room is YOU: <a href="https://amzn.to/3chCNV2">https://amzn.to/3chCNV2</a></p><p><strong>Bio:</strong></p><p>As an advocate for women gaining seats of influence in non-traditional women careers, Leila Sabet has ma