Podcast - Lustre

Podcasts: The Lustre Life

In these podcasts, Erica and Karen interview provocative, interesting and fun women whose powerful stories have not yet been told. Topics range from activism to career to sexism and motherhood, all with a healthy balance of humor and sophistication.

For this season finale of The Lustre Life, Karen and Erica each answer questions from their daughters about career and motherhood. The interviews touch on the good and bad of being a working mom, the highs and lows of their careers, and all the precious, imperfect moments in between.

Joan Rosenthal, today’s guest, talks about her career as an accountant and transitioning into the nonprofit sector working with at-risk youth.

Peggi Einhorn, today’s guest, talks about her career as a fine artist, making strides in the banking world, and transitioning into the non-profit sector.

Susan Baron, today’s guest, talks about how she conquered the fields of marketing and media to becoming a successful leader in her field – despite the sexism on Madison Avenue.

Sharon Weinberg, today’s guest talks about moving through various careers as a mother, lawyer, and investor.

Jeri Sedlar, today’s guest, talks about her work and life experiences and present a new retirement model – rewirement!

Virginia Bayer, today’s guest, shares how she honors her grandmother, Marguerita Mergentime, by uplifting her work and story.

Julie Saul, today’s guest talks about starting her gallery business, navigating New York City and learning how to reinvent art dealing.

Rochelle Udell, today’s guest, talks her varied career path, trendsetting with giants in the media business, and learning to slow down after such a fast-paced, demanding work life.

Erica and Karen introduce the season by interviewing one another about breaking barriers in the corporate world and then stepping into the next big thing, Lustre.

Welcome to The Lustre Life! This podcast celebrates the stories of women who broke through barriers, changed the workforce forever, and are now onto the next thing.