In this episode, host Zoia Kozakov sits down with Marissa Steinmetz, Head of Digital Product, eCommerce at Coterie. With over a decade of experience spanning industries from luxury fashion to liquor and now baby care, Marissa shares how she’s built a career on adaptability, empathy, and innovation. She reflects on leading through ambiguity while designing digital experiences that truly make parents’ lives easier.

Listen for insights on:

• Pivoting product skills across luxury, liquor, beauty, and now baby care
• What “wartime innovation” really looks like in a fast-scaling startup
• Building empathy for customers—even when you’re not (yet) the end user
• Leading through uncertainty and crisis with resilience and clarity

Learn more:

• Zoia Kozakov (Host): http://www.linkedin.com/in/zoia
• Marissa Steinmetz Israel (Guest): https://www.linkedin.com/in/marissa-steinmetz-israel-1b101511/
• Women in Innovation: http://www.womenininnovation.co
• Audio Editor: Samantha Gattsek

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In this episode, Catherine Ann McCourt, Global Technology Consulting Leader at EY, reflects on her 25+ years in consulting and her journey from Partner to global leadership. She shares how mindset, self-belief, and continuous learning are essential for thriving in fast-changing technology environments, while also addressing innovation blockers like fear of change, siloed cultures, and legacy systems. Catherine discusses overcoming imposter syndrome at the senior level, the role of mentorship and “finding your tribe,” and why diverse, inclusive teams are key to driving transformation and long-term business success.

Listen for advice on:

• How to set new milestones after hitting big career goals
• Why mindset and confidence matter more than hard skills
• Strategies for breaking through common innovation blockers
• The power of inclusion and “finding your tribe”

Learn more:

• Zoia Kozakov (Host): http://www.linkedin.com/in/zoia
• Catherine McCourt (Guest): https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherinemccourt/
• Women in Innovation: http://www.womenininnovation.co

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In this episode, Ariba Jahan, Head of Transformation for North America at Anomaly, shares her journey from studying biomechanical engineering and attending medical school to leading innovation and transformation across nonprofit, startup, and agency environments. She opens up about embracing a multi-hyphenated career, navigating ambiguity with confidence, and redefining what it means to “have it all” as a mother, immigrant, and woman of color. Ariba also explores the intersection of innovation and transformation, how to bring others along on the journey, and the importance of anticipating unintended consequences in emerging technologies like AI.

Listen for advice on:

• Building clarity and buy-in for innovation and transformation roles
• Nurturing a culture of experimentation and co-creation
• Sustaining confidence while navigating uncertainty
• Identifying and addressing biases in product and service design

Learn more:

• Zoia Kozakov (Host): http://www.linkedin.com/in/zoia
• Ariba Jahan (Guest): https://www.linkedin.com/in/aribajahan/
• Ariba's podcast - Unmissables: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unmissables-with-ariba-jahan/id1707384312
• Women in Innovation: http://www.womenininnovation.co
• Audio Editor: Samantha Gattsek

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