From navigating a nonlinear career across finance, psychology, and nonprofit leadership to helping women build greater confidence and economic independence, Nicki Parr’s story is a reminder that potential can take many different forms—and sometimes, it simply needs the right conditions to grow.

Nicki Parr is the CEO of Women’s Economic Ventures, an organization working to advance economic equity through entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and access to capital. In this episode, she shares how her understanding of psychology shapes her approach to leadership, why confidence and community are just as important as practical business tools, and how creating supportive environments can help both individuals and organizations reach their potential.

Connect with her on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicki-parr-a6ab2273/

What you’ll take away

* Why the strongest leaders create environments where people feel safe, heard, and empowered to contribute

* How confidence, community, and mentorship help women turn entrepreneurial ideas into economic independence

* Why recognizing someone’s potential—and creating the right conditions around them—can transform the direction of their life

Join us: World Pulse Global Town Hall — From Voice to PowerInspired by what becomes possible when women have community and support? Join women from around the world to hear directly from changemakers, connect across borders, and explore how individual action becomes collective power.

📅 Tuesday, November 17, 2026

🕘 9:30 AM PT / 12:30 PM ET / 5:30 PM UTC

🔗 Reserve your spot: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/4DMfbSCCS_u69qb6ciUHAg

About the podcast

From Her to All of Us is a podcast by World Pulse, a social impact network of 90,000 women changemakers. Every episode brings you inside the life of a woman building change. Real stories. New perspectives. Inspiration and tools for your own journey.

About World Pulse

World Pulse is a global nonprofit connecting and supporting 90,000 women changemakers across 195 countries. From advancing education and economic opportunity to addressing gender-based violence, humanitarian crises, climate resilience, and digital inclusion, our community is leading solutions to some of the world's most urgent challenges. By investing in women's leadership, donors help accelerate lasting change where it matters most: within communities themselves.

Support us

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/worldpulse/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/worldpulse

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/worldpulsemedia

Have a story to share?

No matter your background, whether you are a grassroots leader, in the corporate world, interested in women's leadership or inclusion, there is a place for you here. Women's voices deserve an audience.

📩 Reach out to info@worldpulse.org - we would love to hear from you.

----

(00:00:00) Start

(00:01:22) Connecting diverse career chapters through purpose

(00:03:06) The personal challenges that prompted a career shift

(00:04:17) The philosophy of nurturing human potential

(00:05:57) Leadership with a psychology and business background

(00:07:04) Experiencing multiple roles at Weave shaping leadership

(00:09:17) The importance of listening in leadership

(00:10:07) Using influence to create opportunities for others

(00:11:43) Supporting women’s financial independence and confidence

(00:13:00) Common barriers women face in entrepreneurship

(00:14:11) Ripple effects of women’s financial agency

(00:15:08) The role of community, mentorship, and intangible support

(00:16:43) Resilience in the face of disaster and financial challenges

(00:18:48) People who have supported Nicki’s journey

(00:20:10) Ways to support women’s economic empowerment daily

(00:22:18) The ripple effect of leadership and potential

(00:23:23) Creating conditions for others to blossom

From turning personal experiences of injustice into a lifelong commitment to advocacy to creating opportunities for overlooked changemakers around the world, Lemona Chanda’s story is a reminder that creating meaningful change doesn’t require enormous resources — it begins with recognizing the power of your own lived experience.

Lemona Chanda is a lawyer, global banking leader, women’s rights advocate, and co-founder of the Global Activist Network. In this episode, she shares why grassroots leaders deserve to represent themselves on global stages, how storytelling can challenge incomplete narratives and drive systems change, and why every person — regardless of profession, platform, or resources — has the ability to make a difference.

Connect with her on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lemona-chanda/

What you’ll take away

* Why lived experience is a powerful form of expertise—and why grassroots changemakers deserve a seat at the table

* How authentic storytelling creates connection, corrects incomplete narratives, and inspires others to act

* Why creating meaningful change doesn’t require enormous resources, a formal title, or permission to begin

About the podcast

From Her to All of Us is a podcast by World Pulse, a social impact network of 85,000 women changemakers. Every episode brings you inside the life of a woman building change. Real stories. New perspectives. Inspiration and tools for your own journey.

About World Pulse

World Pulse is a global nonprofit connecting and supporting 85,000 women changemakers across 195 countries. From advancing education and economic opportunity to addressing gender-based violence, humanitarian crises, climate resilience, and digital inclusion, our community is leading solutions to some of the world's most urgent challenges. By investing in women's leadership, donors help accelerate lasting change where it matters most: within communities themselves.

Support us

If these stories matter to you, the best thing you can do is hit subscribe, it makes sure more women find this space. Then come join us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook, where you can get in touch with more women leaders and changemakers.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/worldpulse/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/worldpulse

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/worldpulsemedia

Join the conversation

Who should we talk to next? Tell us in the comments, the topics and countries you want to hear from. Have a story to share? No matter your background, whether you are a grassroots leader, employed in the corporate world, interested in women's leadership or inclusion, there is a place for you here. Women's voices deserve an audience.

📩 Reach out to info@worldpulse.org - we would love to hear from you.

----

(00:00:00) Start

(00:01:53) Personal Experiences Shaping Leadership

(00:05:19) The Disconnect Between Activism and Corporate Work

(00:08:05) The Importance of Representation at the Table

(00:10:38) Common Qualities Among Change Makers

(00:13:23) Bridging Corporate and Grassroots Worlds

(00:16:30) The Power of Storytelling in Activism

(00:20:33) Inspiring Stories of Leadership

(00:23:34) Deciding Who Receives Opportunities

(00:26:19) Lessons in Resourcefulness from Grassroots Activists

(00:28:58) Building Collaborations Across Differences

(00:32:57) Personal Stories of Kindness and Gratitude

(00:36:48) Everyone is a Change Maker

(00:39:38) Hope for Future Generations of Change Makers

From learning to lead before she felt ready to helping organizations build stronger, more human-centered teams, Renee Fisher's story is a reminder that great leadership isn't about having all the answers—it's about creating environments where others can thrive.

Renee Fisher is a technology executive, engineering leader, and people-first advocate with more than two decades of experience leading high-performing teams. In this episode, she shares why trust is the foundation of great leadership, how to navigate change with empathy and accountability, and what leaders need to remember as AI continues transforming the workplace.

Connect with her on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/renee-fisher/

What you'll take away

* Why trust, psychological safety, and communication are the foundation of high-performing teams

* How great leaders help others grow by leading with empathy, accountability, and courage

* Why AI may change how we work, but people will always remain at the heart of great leadership

Presented by Women Connect4Good

This episode is presented by Women Connect4Good, what founder Dr. Nancy O’Reilly calls a social-profit foundation committed to achieving gender equality and empowering women to lead. Rooted in the belief that when women support one another, entire communities become stronger, Women Connect4Good advances its mission through advocacy, education, and community-building.Learn more about Women Connect4Good and their work at https://www.drnancyoreilly.com/

About the podcast

From Her to All of Us is a podcast by World Pulse, a social impact network of 85,000 women changemakers. Every episode brings you inside the life of a woman building change. Real stories. New perspectives. Inspiration and tools for your own journey.

About World Pulse

World Pulse is a global nonprofit connecting and supporting 85,000 women changemakers across 195 countries. From advancing education and economic opportunity to addressing gender-based violence, humanitarian crises, climate resilience, and digital inclusion, our community is leading solutions to some of the world's most urgent challenges. By investing in women's leadership, donors help accelerate lasting change where it matters most: within communities themselves.

Support us

If these stories matter to you, the best thing you can do is hit subscribe, it makes sure more women find this space. Then come join us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook, where you can get in touch with more women leaders and changemakers.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/worldpulse/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/worldpulse

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/worldpulsemedia

Join the conversation

Who should we talk to next? Tell us in the comments, the topics and countries you want to hear from. Have a story to share? No matter your background, whether you are a grassroots leader, employed in the corporate world, interested in women's leadership or inclusion, there is a place for you here. Women's voices deserve an audience.

📩 Reach out to info@worldpulse.org - we would love to hear from you.

----

(00:00:00) Start

(00:01:37) Renee Fisher Intro

(00:02:40) Pivotal moments that shaped leadership style

(00:04:22) The importance of doing things scared and embracing discomfort

(00:05:07) Transition from coding success to team and culture success

(00:06:27) Why organizational culture is often underestimated

(00:08:25) Balancing empathy with accountability in leadership

(00:10:53) Qualities of high-performance engineering teams

(00:13:50) Supporting the next generation and creating opportunities

(00:18:31) Defining great leadership qualities

(00:20:14) Leading with AI and human connection

(00:22:24) Embracing change and reducing team fear

(00:26:50) Staying grounded as a leader

(00:28:40) Building trust and psychological safety in teams