International
keynote speaker
CAROLE PODELL
Carole is an Emmy & Peabody Award-winning Producer, Operations Leader, Keynote Speaker, and host of the podcast She Takes the Lead, an award-nominated podcast for ambitious women redefining success.
With a successful career spanning media, finance, and entrepreneurship—all while navigating single motherhood—Carole blends strategic brilliance, personal authenticity, and humor to tackle leadership’s toughest issues head-on. Featured in high-profile events like the Women Thrive Summit (nominated for Most Authentic Voice), she transforms corporate cultures by moving leaders from burnout to breakthrough.
Carole’s message is clear, actionable, and refreshingly real - exactly what today’s leaders need.
MEET CAROLE Podell
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Carole Podell brought truth, heart, and fire to the Women Thrive Summit with her talk, “The Rebel Queen's Playbook: 5 Steps from Stuck to Unstoppable.” Her message was real, raw, and inspiring — a powerful invitation for women to step into their power, make bold life choices, and show up confidently and unapologetically.
Carole’s presence as a speaker is something special. She’s warm, authentic, and deeply relatable — the kind of woman who makes you feel safe and seen. She has a way of making big, life-changing ideas feel accessible, and her talk left the audience feeling inspired to take action with courage and conviction.
She’s the best friend you want to keep around — supportive, wise, and a constant reminder that you’re capable of more than you think. It’s no surprise she was nominated for Most Authentic Voice — her presence is as real as it gets.
RAIMONDA JANKUNAITE
CEO/FOUNDER, Women Thrive Summit & Women Thrive Magazine
"I gotta tell you, that's one of the best interviews I think I've ever done. "
(On Carole's Interview Skills & Style)
PETER SHANKMAN
ENTREPRENEUR, ANGEL INVESTOR, ADHD EXPERT & FUTURIST
Guest on SHE TAKES THE LEAD podcast
Carole is a powerful, no-nonsense speaker whose authenticity immediately draws you in. She speaks from real-life experience with a relatable, grounded presence that makes you want to sit and talk with her for hours. Her passion for helping women rise and thrive is palpable in every word she shares. Listening to her is both empowering and refreshing — a true gift.
DANETTE HAAG
Mrs Colorado 2021, Award Winning Author, Motivational Speaker
No matter if it's virtual or real life, Carole is sure to LIGHT UP the room. Her energy is infectious, her wisdom is transformational, and she is sure to make you laugh. Her story and experiences bring a relatability to the message of going through stuckness and becoming unstoppable. She is no doubt meant for the global stage!
DAISY LOPEZ
FOUNDER,
Liberated Latina & Vocal Activation Coach
Ever meet someone who can take you on a heart-warming, joy-filled, breath of fresh air kind of journey? If you've listened to Carole, you have. Her way of speaking truth in a way that feels relatable, honest, and very authentic, is a delight. Her unique voice brings to life the poignant strength of her message and her work
SAPHA PARDO HECKMAN
CEO, Your Soulful Goddess
Carole is so good at having a little bit of information But really getting what you're talking about and Then framing it in a new and really clear way. "
SARA JANE WELLOCK
FOUNDER, Lady Bug Productions
Her energy is absolutely contagious! She speaks with such authenticity and raw honesty. She has an amazing gift of breaking down barriers, I felt seen and understood.
ANDI BYERS
CEO, Chronically Iconic
I always love listening to Carole, whether on her podcast or on Women Thrive stage. She is so authentic, raw and tells it like it is, just like the true New Yorker that she is. It is like sitting with a best friend, she reaches through the barrier of the stage and sits right next to us. Her journey is empowering and inspirational. I highly recommend her as a speaker or podcaster. Carole is the blend or professional and personalization.
KATHY BALDWIN
FOUNDER, 4X WIN Media
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