On this episode we welcome the Vicky Hausman, entrepreneur, executive, social impact strategist, and Founder and CEO of the American Service Project.

Vicky comes from a proud military family with an extensive career spanning global health, political entrepreneurship, corporate consulting, and civic engagement. Today, she has channeled her unique experience and deep expertise into her new company, American Service Project with hear sigths set on scaling and reimagining national service for young Americans in the 21st century. Vicky believes that national service is one of the key missing pieces of economic and civic infrastructure that is needed for the next generation and has launched American Service Project to turn this into a reality.

In this episode, Vicky and Annie dive deep into:

• Service as a Solution: How national service can serve as a critical pathway to build social capital, skills, and economic opportunity amid AI-driven job market transitions.
• Building a Movement, Not Just a Program: Why the American Service Project is focusing heavily on the policy and advocacy missing from the current national service landscape.
• Mending the Fabric: How civic engagement can directly combat declining institutional trust and political polarization.

Vicky has turned her insights, experiences, and background into a road map on building scaled solutions for major societal disruptions. You won't want to miss this timely discussion on how we can intentionally launch the next generation into a changing workforce.

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About Vicky Hausman

Vicky Hausman is an entrepreneur, executive, and social impact strategist who serves as the Founder and CEO of the American Service Project. Her career spans across global health, political entrepreneurship, corporate consulting, and civic engagement, focusing heavily on building scaled solutions for major societal disruptions.

Currently she leads American Service Project as the Founder & CEO: She leads this cross-partisan nonprofit organization to scale and reimagine national service for young Americans. The project advocates for national service as a critical pathway to build social capital, skills, and economic opportunity amid AI-driven job market transitions and declining institutional trust.

Prior to American Service Project she was the Co-Founder & Former Co-CEO of Forward Majority, a $120 million democracy-focused venture. She spent a significant portion of her career at Dalberg Advisors, the world's largest social impact strategy firm. Earlier in her corporate career, she worked as a management consultant at Boston Consulting Group directing strategic and operational projects across the private and public healthcare sectors. She started her early career on the ground as a volunteer at the Peace Corps at a health clinic in the West Indies during the global AIDS crisis.

She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology from Harvard University and a Master of Arts in Law and Diplomacy from The Fletcher School at Tufts University and has served on the Board of Directors for Global Health Corps and Amref Health Africa and was a Term Member of the Council on Foreign Relations.

About R. Seelaus & Co., Inc.

R. Seelaus & Co., Inc. was founded in 1984 by Richard Seelaus, originally as a municipal bond broker-dealer. The firm has since become a certified women's business enterprise ("WBE") and has grown into a full-service financial firm that is mission driven in its commitment to creating more opportunities for women in the financial services. R. Seelaus & Co., Inc. and its subsidiaries offer investment advisory, asset management, capital markets, brokerage, fixed income and equity trading, institutional sales, leveraged finance and insurance services. The R. Seelaus & Co., LLC subsidiary is a broker dealer registered with the SEC and member of FINRA, and the subsidiary Seelaus Asset Management, LLC, is an SEC Registered Investment Advisor ("RIA"). With various fixed income trading desks and more than seventy professionals, both entities serve individuals, families, public and private companies, non-profit organizations, and institutional investors. The firm has offices in New Jersey, Connecticut, Illinois, South Carolina, and Massachusetts.

For more information about R. Seelaus & Co., and its subsidiaries visit www.rseelaus.com

On this episode, Annie Seelaus sits down with entertainment powerhouse, Barrie Gruner, the Executive Vice President of Marketing for Disney+ and Hulu, to pull back the curtain on the fast-paced world of entertainment marketing and what it takes to lead Disney’s direct-to-consumer marketing organization.

Throughout their conversation, Barrie shares about her inspiring career journey, detailing how leaning into the industry's shift from linear television to streaming shaped her path. She breaks down her core leadership philosophy and reveals what it takes to turn great television into global cultural phenomena. From 'The Handmaids Tale' to 'Only Murders in the Building', Barrie shares insights behind some of the biggest hits on television.

Whether you are an aspiring entertainment professional, a marketing enthusiast, or a casual TV fan, this episode offers masterclass-level insights into the future of streaming and how the stories we love get told.

About Barrie Gruner

Barrie Gruner is executive vice president of marketing for direct-to-consumer, encompassing Disney+ and Hulu. In this role, she oversees marketing strategy and planning for brand, product, originals (both domestic and international), partnerships, direct-to-consumer perks, and subscriber engagement and retention. She is also responsible for paid media across brands and originals, growth acquisition, and social for Disney+ and Hulu.

Gruner joined Hulu in 2013 and played a pivotal role in transforming the platform into one of today’s most recognizable and successful streaming brands. Gruner has led campaigns for marquee titles spanning Hulu’s premium content slate, including the Emmy® and Golden Globe® Award-winning “The Handmaid’s Tale,” the first-ever series on a streaming service to take home both awards in the drama series category; “Only Murders in the Building,” which has earned 58 total Emmy nominations with eight wins and premiered as Hulu’s most-watched original comedy series; “The Kardashians”; and Emmy-nominated breakout hit “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives,” the platform’s most-watched original unscripted series.

Known for her visionary marketing approach, Gruner has been recognized by Adweek’s Creative 100, PR Daily’s Top Women in Marketing, and Variety’s New Leaders and Digital Marketing Impact lists. Her team recently received 42 ProMax nominations for their outstanding work in entertainment marketing. She also helped lead the way on Emmy campaigns that earned Hulu Originals an impressive 22 nominations in 2025, including its first stand-up comedy nomination for “Bill Burr: Drop Dead Years.” Gruner began her career in film (Miramax Films) and has worked across numerous mediums, including books (Miramax Books), magazines (Entertainment Weekly), linear television (TNT and TBS) and ultimately streaming (Netflix, then Hulu).

She sits on the board of the Global Entertainment Marketing Academy of Arts & Sciences as well as the West Hollywood Community Housing Corporation, a nonprofit organization that builds homes and provides services that help lower- and fixed-income people move from insecurity to stability. She is also a former member of The New York Times Advertising Product Council and an active member of BAFTA, HRTS and the Television Academy.

About R. Seelaus & Co., Inc.

R. Seelaus & Co., Inc. was founded in 1984 by Richard Seelaus, originally as a municipal bond broker-dealer. The firm has since become a certified women's business enterprise ("WBE") and has grown into a full-service financial firm that is mission driven in its commitment to creating more opportunities for women in the financial services. R. Seelaus & Co., Inc. and its subsidiaries offer investment advisory, asset management, capital markets, brokerage, fixed income and equity trading, institutional sales, leveraged finance and insurance services. The R. Seelaus & Co., LLC subsidiary is a broker dealer registered with the SEC and member of FINRA, and the subsidiary Seelaus Asset Management, LLC, is an SEC Registered Investment Advisor ("RIA"). With various fixed income trading desks and more than seventy professionals, both entities serve individuals, families, public and private companies, non-profit organizations, and institutional investors. The firm has offices in New Jersey, Connecticut, Illinois, South Carolina, and Massachusetts.

For more information about R. Seelaus & Co., and its subsidiaries visit www.rseelaus.com

On this episode of SEE Change we welcomed Suzanne Elliott, Executive Director of Girls on the Run New Jersey East for an uplifting conversation about the state of our girl's health and wellness and the role Girls on the Run (GOTR) is playing in boosting their confidence! GOTR NJ East is part of the national GOTR non-profit organization and has served over 26,000 girls in 3rd-8th grade across since its inception in 2000.

Join Annie for a deep dive discussion with Suzanne into the current state of girls' health, wellness, and self-esteem and how GOTR's unique, evidence-based curriculum blends running games with dynamic group discussions that are hitting at a critical moment in their development. And the results are incredible with 96% of participants consistently saying they feel like they are equipped with important conflict resolution and emotional management skills, along with feeling more confident once they have completed the program.

Download the episode now on your favorite podcast platform and let us know what you think in the comments below!!

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About R. Seelaus & Co., Inc.

R. Seelaus & Co., Inc. was founded in 1984 by Richard Seelaus, originally as a municipal bond broker-dealer. The firm has since become a certified women's business enterprise ("WBE") and has grown into a full-service financial firm that is mission driven in its commitment to creating more opportunities for women in the financial services. R. Seelaus & Co., Inc. and its subsidiaries offer investment advisory, asset management, capital markets, brokerage, fixed income and equity trading, institutional sales, leveraged finance and insurance services. The R. Seelaus & Co., LLC subsidiary is a broker dealer registered with the SEC and member of FINRA, and the subsidiary Seelaus Asset Management, LLC, is an SEC Registered Investment Advisor ("RIA"). With various fixed income trading desks and more than seventy professionals, both entities serve individuals, families, public and private companies, non-profit organizations, and institutional investors. The firm has offices in NJ, CT, New Jersey, Connecticut, Illinois, South Carolina, and Massachusetts.

For more information about R. Seelaus & Co., and its subsidiaries visit www.rseelaus.com

In this powerful episode of SEE Change, we welcomed back the Founder and CEO of Technovation, Tara Chklovski, for a conversation about the staggering reality facing today's youth with the rapid acceleration of AI and how our education system is not structured in a way to keep up with the rate of change. AI is fundamentally rewriting the future of work and Tara and the team at Technovation are on a mission to fill the gap by preparing the next generation to lead, innovate, and solve real-world community issues through technology.

For over 10 years, Technovation has been in the technology and AI space, long before it came into the mainstream. In their model, learners use AI and technology to create solutions to real world problems they care about, guided by lessons that teach them resilience, problem-solving, and adaptability, as well as coding, AI, and entrepreneurship skills.

Under her leadership, Technovation has grown into a global movement, empowering over 450,000 total participants across 120+ countries! Tune in to hear about their incredible work and the future that they are building!

This is one episode that you do not want to miss!!!

About Tara Chklovski: Tara Chklovski is the visionary founder and CEO of Technovation which is now the world's largest AI & tech-accelerator for girls, and also the world's largest women-in-tech community (300,000+). A former aerospace engineer, she transitioned from her PhD studies to dedicate her career to bridging the gender gap in STEM fields.

About R. Seelaus & Co., Inc.

R. Seelaus & Co., Inc. was founded in 1984 by Richard Seelaus, originally as a municipal bond broker-dealer. The firm has since become a certified women's business enterprise ("WBE") and has grown into a full-service financial firm that is mission driven in its commitment to creating more opportunities for women in the financial services. R. Seelaus & Co., Inc. and its subsidiaries offer investment advisory, asset management, capital markets, brokerage, fixed income and equity trading, institutional sales, leveraged finance and insurance services. The R. Seelaus & Co., LLC subsidiary is a broker dealer registered with the SEC and member of FINRA, and the subsidiary Seelaus Asset Management, LLC, is an SEC Registered Investment Advisor ("RIA"). With various fixed income trading desks and more than seventy professionals, both entities serve individuals, families, public and private companies, non-profit organizations, and institutional investors. The firm has offices in NJ, CT, New Jersey, Connecticut, Illinois, South Carolina, and Massachusetts.

For more information about R. Seelaus & Co., and its subsidiaries visit www.rseelaus.com

A rising sport, a three-time champion, and a community that turns winter into a season of possibility—this conversation with Macie Elliott is a masterclass in how paddle tennis blends strategy, resilience, and partnership.

Join Annie as she talk through Macie's early roots playing tennis with her family in Evansville, Indiana, to her Division 1 tennis career at SMU and into paddle, where she has found the sweet spot where the screens rewrite shot selection and patience outplays power.

We delve into the mental side of the game and how racquet sports build resilience and determination. You'll love her take on accountability and composure—and her habit of reflection and adjustment. Strategy fans get a window into patterns, tempo shifts, and why the screens create both more strengths and more weaknesses to exploit.

We also face the access question head-on. Paddle’s reputation as a country club sport isn’t about culture, it’s about cost. Macie points to public facilities like Cleveland’s model, youth clinics, streaming, and regional camps as the levers that can expand the map across the colder half of the country.

Whether you’re a seasoned player or screen-curious, you’ll leave with tools for better shot choices, stronger partnerships, and a steadier mind under pressure. Join us at Canoe Brook March 6–8, cheer on the women’s draw, and help grow the game. If this conversation resonates, follow the show, share with your team, and leave a quick review to help more listeners find us.

About R. Seelaus & Co., Inc.

R. Seelaus & Co., Inc. was founded in 1984 by Richard Seelaus, originally as a municipal bond broker-dealer. The firm has since become a certified women's business enterprise ("WBE") and has grown into a full-service financial firm that is mission driven in its commitment to creating more opportunities for women in the financial services. R. Seelaus & Co., Inc. and its subsidiaries offer investment advisory, asset management, capital markets, brokerage, fixed income and equity trading, institutional sales, leveraged finance and insurance services. The R. Seelaus & Co., LLC subsidiary is a broker dealer registered with the SEC and member of FINRA, and the subsidiary Seelaus Asset Management, LLC, is an SEC Registered Investment Advisor ("RIA"). With various fixed income trading desks and more than seventy professionals, both entities serve individuals, families, public and private companies, non-profit organizations, and institutional investors. The firm has offices in NJ, CT, New Jersey, Connecticut, Illinois, South Carolina, and Massachusetts.

For more information about R. Seelaus & Co., and its subsidiaries visit www.rseelaus.com

On this episode, we welcome Sheryl Ann Syby, Assistant Vice President of Women's and Children's Services at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center. Sheryl has over 35 years of nursing experience, specializing in women's and children's health including pediatric care, OB Clinic, Family Centered Care, and Neonatal intensive Care unit. This is one of the topics that is near and dear to our hearts at Seelaus. Sheryl's career journey has given her a front lines of the myriad issues that women and babies face and how the medical community is evolving to address their most critical needs including a Centering program for women that empowers women to advocate for themselves.

About Sheryl Syby

Sheryl has over 35 years of nursing experience, specializing in women’s and children’s health. Prior to joining CBMC in 2024, she worked at Holy Name Medical Center as Director of Women’s and Children’s Services. More recently, Sheryl worked as the Assistant Vice President of Nursing at Hudson Regional Hospital. There she obtained operational experience broadened by her work in various clinical areas, including emergency medicine, perioperative services, case management, emergency management, security, and hospital education. Sheryl has a bachelor’s degree from Farleigh Dickinson University and her master’s degree in Leadership/Administration from Aspen University.

About Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center

Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center (CBMC) is a fully accredited acute care hospital and offers a comprehensive array of services including advanced cancer care, sophisticated neurology and neurosurgery services including a neuro-interventional lab and cardiac care featuring three cardiac catheterization labs.

About R. Seelaus & Co., Inc.

R. Seelaus & Co., Inc. was founded in 1984 by Richard Seelaus, originally as a municipal bond broker-dealer. The firm has since become a certified women's business enterprise ("WBE") and has grown into a full-service financial firm that is mission driven in its commitment to creating more opportunities for women in the financial services. R. Seelaus & Co., Inc. and its subsidiaries offer investment advisory, asset management, capital markets, brokerage, fixed income and equity trading, institutional sales, leveraged finance and insurance services. The R. Seelaus & Co., LLC subsidiary is a broker dealer registered with the SEC and member of FINRA, and the subsidiary Seelaus Asset Management, LLC, is an SEC Registered Investment Advisor ("RIA"). With various fixed income trading desks and more than seventy professionals, both entities serve individuals, families, public and private companies, non-profit organizations, and institutional investors. The firm has offices in NJ, CT, New Jersey, Connecticut, Illinois, South Carolina, and Massachusetts.

For more information about R. Seelaus & Co., and its subsidiaries visit www.rseelaus.com

Podcast Show Summary

On this episode we welcomed the fabulous Genevieve Bellaire, Founder and CEO of Realworld, a tech startup designed to assist Gen-Z in transitioning to adulthood. Realworld offers guidance on various life topics often overlooked in school, such as finances, healthcare, and taxes.

Genevieve says that when she started Realworld, she wasn’t trying to build a startup, she was trying to solve a personal problem: Why is life as an adult so overwhelming? She shares anecdotes about the challenges and triumphs she has faced along the way, underscoring the importance of adaptability in the rapidly changing tech landscape and how she and her team are leveraging AI and the multitude of ways that it can be incorporated into the tool. Hear about the evolution of Realworld from its inception as a comprehensive educational platform to its current state as an innovative AI-driven app.

Annie delves into Genevieve’s vision for the future, exploring how Realworld plans to expand its offerings and further empower young adults to navigate the complexities of modern life with confidence and ease.

Tune in to hear about the entrepreneurial spirit that drives Genevieve and her team, as well as valuable advice for aspiring entrepreneurs looking to make their mark. Whether you're a recent graduate, a young professional, or simply interested in innovative solutions for adulthood, this episode promises to be both enlightening and inspiring!!

About Genevieve Bellaire

About Realword

About R. Seelaus & Co., Inc.

R. Seelaus & Co., Inc. was founded in 1984 by Richard Seelaus, originally as a municipal bond broker-dealer. The firm has since become a certified women's business enterprise ("WBE") and has grown into a full-service financial firm that is mission driven in its commitment to creating more opportunities for women in the financial services. R. Seelaus & Co., Inc. and its subsidiaries offer investment advisory, asset management, capital markets, brokerage, fixed income and equity trading, institutional sales, leveraged finance and insurance services. The R. Seelaus & Co., LLC subsidiary is a broker dealer registered with the SEC and member of FINRA, and the subsidiary Seelaus Asset Management, LLC, is an SEC Registered Investment Advisor ("RIA"). With various fixed income trading desks and more than seventy professionals, both entities serve individuals, families, public and private companies, non-profit organizations, and institutional investors. The firm has offices in NJ, CT, New Jersey, Connecticut, Illinois, South Carolina, and Massachusetts.

For more information about R. Seelaus & Co., and its subsidiaries visit www.rseelaus.com