Podcast host Cynthia Kirkpatrick, CPA, CFP, hoped to put a microphone in front of positive-minded people to infuse the world with more wisdom, empathy and support, so she started the podcast 'She Lift Project' during July 2023.
"I wanted to help talented women reach the top of their fields," she recalls. "If a ski lift takes people to the top of the mountain, then maybe a 'She Lift' would take women to the top of the mountain in their careers. We added 'project' to the name because this is a work in progress, evolving as the needs of our community evolve."
In male-dominated industries, Cynthia says she found it challenging to find female perspectives on how to best achieve career goals. So, she decided the concept of a robust, supportive network was key and set out to create a hearty, vigorous one.
She reminds that there's more than one way to do things. "The more we can learn from each other, the better off we all are.”
As a senior financial advisor at Moneta Group, St. Louis-based Cynthia broadcasts the podcast on the first and third Tuesday of each month with assistance from her husband, JJ Kirkpatrick. Visit SheLiftProject.com/podcast-episodes.