CNBC Changemakers with Julia Boorstin

Season 2 of the CNBC Changemakers podcast features conversations with female leaders shaping the future of business, policy, and culture in the age of AI.

In this episode, CNBC’s Julia Boorstin speaks with Kara Nortman, co-founder of Angel City Football Club and Monarch Collective, about the growth of women’s sports and the investment opportunity behind it. Nortman reflects on her move from technology and venture capital into sports, and how she’s helping build teams, businesses and communities across the U.S. and Europe.

Nortman also explains how AI can help emerging teams work more efficiently—and why strong team cultures and human connection remain essential. She discusses AI’s potential to widen gender gaps, the importance of protecting sensitive data, and the leadership value of curiosity, self-awareness and welcoming different perspectives.

This interview was recorded on October 12, 2026.

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Season 2 of the CNBC Changemakers podcast features conversations with female leaders shaping the future of business, policy, and culture in the age of AI.

In this episode, CNBC’s Julia Boorstin speaks with Chevron’s newest President of Oil, Products & Gas Eimear Bonner about how AI is changing the energy business—from analyzing financial audits and preparing for earnings calls to improving well operations, efficiency and safety. Bonner explains why AI is also creating a major energy challenge, and how Chevron plans to help meet rising demand.

Bonner also shares her perspective on AI, jobs and reskilling, and reflects on her path from offshore petroleum engineer to Chevron’s first female CTO and CFO. Drawing on assignments in the North Sea, Thailand and Kazakhstan, she discusses making strategy work in practice, adjusting to leadership at the enterprise level and why leaders must remain accountable for their decisions.

This interview was recorded on August 24, 2026.

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Season 2 of the CNBC Changemakers podcast features conversations with female leaders shaping the future of business, policy, and culture in the age of AI.

In this episode, Cloudflare co-founder, president and board co-chair Michelle Zatlyn joins CNBC’s Julia Boorstin to discuss how AI is changing cybersecurity, work and business. She explains how AI is helping Cloudflare counter increasingly sophisticated attacks—and why she believes it could make the internet safer by default.

Zatlyn also reflects on Cloudflare’s AI-driven workforce changes and the responsibility leaders have to make difficult decisions with honesty and transparency. She shares how the company grew from a business-school idea into a global technology business, what she’s learned about authentic leadership and long-term partnerships, and why she wants more women to see themselves as builders in tech.

This interview was recorded on August 11, 2026.

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In this episode, CNBC’s Julia Boorstin goes inside the urgent effort to balance AI revolutionizing women’s & family healthcare, with “keeping healthcare human.” Maven Clinic founder & CEO Kate Ryder examines the importance of technology, particularly AI, in Maven’s quest to expand access to care, support patients through fertility, pregnancy, postpartum and menopause, and build a more proactive, personalized health experience. She highlighted AI's role in improving knowledge management, patient care, and price transparency.

Ryder also explores the promise and risks of AI in health care—from privacy and bias to better patient advocacy—along with her own approach to leadership, motherhood and the evolution of Maven over the past decade.

This interview was recorded on August 12, 2026.

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Season 2 of the CNBC Changemakers podcast features conversations with female leaders shaping the future of business, policy and culture in the age of AI.

In this episode, Google DeepMind Chief AI Readiness Officer Lila Ibrahim joins CNBC’s Julia Boorstin to examine how AI can be built responsibly—and used to solve some of the world’s most urgent problems. Ibrahim explains DeepMind’s work behind Gemini and AlphaFold, and how advances in AI could accelerate scientific discovery, expand access to education and help more people reach their potential.

As concerns grow over AI’s risks and disruption, Ibrahim makes the case that its benefits must be made accessible to communities around the world. She shares what it takes to build trust, safety and governance into AI from the start; why workers should begin experimenting with the technology now; and why human qualities such as curiosity, compassion and connection will matter more, not less, in the AI era. Plus, Ibrahim reflects on her path from engineering and venture capital to the front lines of artificial intelligence.

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Season 2 of the CNBC Changemakers podcast spotlights the women shaping the future of business, policy and culture in the age of AI.

In episode one, CNBC’s Julia Boorstin goes inside the urgent effort to prepare America’s workforce for an AI disruption expected to disproportionately affect jobs held by women. Former U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo examines how artificial intelligence could reshape work, skills and economic opportunity—and what workers, companies and policymakers must do now to ensure more Americans share in its benefits.

Raimondo, now co-chair and CEO of RAISE US, is building workforce infrastructure designed to help Americans train, transition and thrive as AI reshapes the economy. For her, the mission is personal: her father lost his manufacturing job when production moved overseas, an experience that cemented her belief that workers need a real bridge—not just a warning—when technology and globalization transform industries.

This interview was recorded on Wednesday, August 26 2026.

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In the second season of CNBC Changemakers: Women Leading in the Age of AI, hosted by CNBC Senior Media and Tech Correspondent Julia Boorstin, we hear from the female leaders at the forefront of the AI revolution as they build, deploy and navigate technology reshaping the way we work and live. Through candid conversations with founders, CEOs and power players, Julia explores how these women are adapting their strategies, shaping the future of AI, and finding balance amid unprecedented change. This season also examines the emerging gender gap in AI and why women's voices are critical to the future of this transformative technology. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Recorded at the third annual CNBC Changemakers Summit in New York City, this episode of Changemakers and Power Players features candid moments with some of the most influential women in business.

The episode features Oscar-winning actress and producer Sandra Bullock alongside Warner Bros. co-chair and CEO Pam Abdi on finding the right moment for Practical Magic 2, how Warner Bros. bets on filmmakers, and what it means to embrace social media and AI-powered fan culture.

Then, Naomi Watts shares the personal story that led her to launch Stripes Beauty and publicly advocate for menopause education and destigmatization.

The episode also spotlights NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch on modernizing policing with new technology while designing privacy protections from day one.

Plus, Big East Commissioner Val Ackerman and Sesame Workshop CEO Sherrie Westin discuss rebuilding and reinvention—whether that's re-founding a conference after realignment or reshaping Sesame Workshop's distribution model.

Finally, Suchi Saria, CEO of Bayesian Health, and Sukhinder Singh Cassidy, CEO of Xero, share practical lessons on adopting AI responsibly: measuring performance, mitigating risk, getting leaders on AI tools, and building the systems-thinking mindset required to use AI effectively.

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Moms First and Girls Who Code Founder Reshma Saujani joins Julia Boorstin to talk about her documentary 'No Country for Mothers' and why she believes motherhood in America is "impossible by design." Saujani argues that the 'trad wife vs. girl boss' debate is just the latest version of a long-running culture war that distracts from practical solutions like affordable childcare and paid family leave. They also discuss the growing "power gap" for women in AI, and how she uses AI tools in her own work, while pushing for broader access so low-income communities aren't left behind.

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The CNBC Changemakers and Power Players podcast features conversations with leaders shaping the future of business, policy, and culture. In this episode, CNBC’s Julia Boorstin sits down with Sophie Goldschmidt, president and CEO of U.S. Ski & Snowboard and a 2026 CNBC Changemaker.

Goldschmidt shares how she reinvented the Olympic sports organization through innovative partnerships, more high-profile events, and a broader lifestyle strategy. She also breaks down leadership lessons from elite sports and why she's bullish on the future of women's sports.

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The CNBC Changemakers and Power Players podcast features conversations with leaders shaping the future of business, policy, and culture. In this episode, CNBC’s Julia Boorstin sits down with Rachel Blank, founder and CEO of Allara.

Blank shares how her own experience as a patient led her to build a new model for women's healthcare and scale it nationwide. She also talks about how to raise capital in a skeptical market, why data matters more than storytelling, and how she's evolved as a leader.

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The CNBC Changemakers and Power Players podcast features conversations with leaders shaping the future of business, culture, and policy. In this episode, CNBC's Julia Boorstin sits down with Rare Beauty Chief Impact Officer Elyse Cohen, who is redefining what corporate impact can look like.

From her time in the White House to working with Selena Gomez at Rare Beauty, Cohen shares how she's putting mental health at the center of a global brand.

She talks about people-first leadership, the power of listening, and why sometimes the best leaders don't fill the silence. She also opens up about imposter syndrome, building a "personal board of directors," and helping raise tens of millions for youth mental health.

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The CNBC Changemakers and Power Players podcast features conversations with leaders shaping the future of business, policy, and culture. In this episode, CNBC’s Julia Boorstin sits down with Amy Butte, a four-time CFO and Wall Street veteran who has taken three companies public.

Butte talks about building her career in high-pressure moments — from IPOs to major market swings — and why discipline, preparation, and storytelling are central to how she leads. She shares lessons from her time on Wall Street, how AI is changing the game, and how her background as a college athlete still shapes her mindset today. She also gets into mentorship, building strong teams, and leading with authenticity. Plus one simple rule she lives by: “Words are free… say thank you.”

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The CNBC Changemakers and Power Players podcast features conversations with leaders shaping the future of business, policy, and culture. In this episode, CNBC's Julia Boorstin sits down with Emma Grede — co-founder and CEO of Good American, founding partner of SKIMS, and an influential entrepreneur in modern retail.

Grede opens up about how growing up in East London shaped her hustle — and her relationship with money — and why early failure ended up being one of her biggest advantages. She shares how that mindset helped her build retail brands like Good American and SKIMS, and why she thinks the best founders don't chase trends — they stay ahead of the customer. Plus, her message on ambition: speak up, ask for more, and get comfortable being uncomfortable.

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The CNBC Changemakers and Power Players podcast features conversations with leaders shaping the future of business, policy, and culture. In this episode, CNBC’s Julia Boorstin sits down with Karen Finerman, co-founder and CEO of Metropolitan Capital Advisors.

Finerman shares how she built a hedge fund career on Wall Street, the lessons she learned from early risks and failures, and why mastering risk is key to success. She also explains her mission to help women take control of their finances, advocate for themselves, and build confidence around money.

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Julia Boorstin speaks with Elena Gomez, president and CFO of Toast, about her path from the daughter of immigrants from El Salvador to one of the most influential women in tech and finance. Gomez reflects on the work ethic her parents modeled, the career risks that helped her grow, and the leadership principles that guided her through roles at Charles Schwab, Visa, Salesforce, Zendesk, and Toast.

They discuss what it takes to become a CFO, why women still face major barriers in corporate leadership, and how mentorship, self-awareness, and team-building can help ambitious professionals step into bigger roles. Gomez also explains how Toast is using AI to help restaurant operators make faster decisions, improve efficiency, and deliver more personalized guest experiences.

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The CNBC Changemakers and Power Players podcast features conversations with leaders shaping the future of business, policy, and culture. In this episode, CNBC's Julia Boorstin sits down with Lindsay Jurist-Rosner, founder and CEO of Wellthy and a 2026 CNBC Changemaker.

Wellthy founder and CEO Lindsay Jurist-Rosner talks about how nearly 30 years of caring for her mother inspired her to rethink how families navigate care — whether it's for kids or aging parents. She explains what it's like building a company at the center of the growing care economy, the real challenges people face balancing work and caregiving, and why more employers are stepping up to help. Jurist-Rosner also shares lessons from scaling Wellthy, leading with purpose, and turning a deeply personal experience into something that's now helping millions of families.

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The CNBC Changemakers and Power Players podcast features conversations with leaders shaping the future of business, policy, and culture. In this episode, CNBC's Julia Boorstin sits down with Jenny Johnson, CEO of Franklin Templeton and a 2026 CNBC Changemaker.

Johnson reflects on growing up in a family business, building her career across nearly every part of Franklin Templeton, and stepping into the CEO role just before the pandemic. She shares the leadership principles that guide her — people, passion, purpose, and persistence — and explains how they've shaped her approach to crisis, culture, and long-term strategy. She also opens up about why she's so focused on AI, blockchain, and preparing the company for the next generation of finance.

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The CNBC Changemakers and Power Players podcast features conversations with leaders shaping the future of business, policy, and culture. In this episode, CNBC's Julia Boorstin sits down with Luana Lopes Lara, co-founder and Chief Operating Officer of Kalshi and a 2026 CNBC Changemaker.

Kalshi co-founder and Chief Operating Officer Luana Lopes Lara talks about how her path — from growing up in Brazil and training in ballet to studying at MIT and working on Wall Street — shaped her discipline and her comfort with high-stakes bets. She opens up about the years she spent pushing through regulatory roadblocks to legalize Kalshi in the U.S., and how she and her co-founder set out to build something fundamentally different: a platform where people trade on real-world outcomes, not stocks. She also explains why she believes prediction markets will be bigger than the stock market.

Disclosure: CNBC and Kalshi have a commercial relationship that includes a minority investment.

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The CNBC Changemakers and Power Players podcast features conversations with leaders shaping the future of business, policy, and culture. In this episode, CNBC’s Julia Boorstin sits down with Mary Powell, CEO of Sunrun and a 2026 CNBC Changemaker.

Powell shares her unconventional path to leading the nation's largest residential solar and battery storage company. She also opens up about leading with intuition, why culture "eats strategy for breakfast, lunch, and dinner," and how to help solve America's growing power demands.

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