EP 77: Women’s History Month: Favorite Moments From Gutsy, Innovative & Trailblazing Leaders

EP 77: Women’s History Month: Favorite Moments From Gutsy, Innovative & Trailblazing Leaders

From How She Does It by Karen Finerman

March 10, 2026 · 33 min · Season 2 · Episode 77

About this episode

The episode celebrates Women’s History Month by highlighting inspiring stories from trailblazing women leaders.

Our mission at HOW SHE DOES IT WITH KAREN FINERMAN is to have meaningful conversations where high-achieving women across business, media, science, the arts, and more can share their insight and wisdom. So to celebrate Women’s History Month, we put together a collection of highlights from some of our history-making guests, spotlighting their incredible experiences and what they’ve learned along the way. And while many of us may never walk in space or dance on stage at the American Ballet Theatre, we know each of these women’s experiences will serve as both inspiration and a reminder of the greatness that is possible when talent, determination, authenticity, and hard work come together. 💬 In this episode, we hear from: Comedian Zarna Garg, who left her father’s home in India to avoid an arranged marriage, explains how she came to the U.S. and what motivates her to keep moving forward. Rabbi Angela Buchdahl is the first Asian American to be ordained as a cantor or rabbi in North America and the first female rabbi to lead New York City’s influential Central Synagogue. She shares what she learned from one of the most challenging days of her career. NASA Astronaut Sunita Williams, who…

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Host: Karen Finerman

Guests: Zarna Garg, Angela Buchdahl, Sunita Williams, Diana Nyad

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Organizations: NASA

Places: India, New York City, Cuba, Florida

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