Mompreneur & Broadcast Innovator Spotlight: Lisé Markham- EMIC MEDIA
October 3, 2014
Hosted by Ms. Anu Bhardwaj and Michelle Jaffee
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Episode Description
In this episode, we featured Lisé Markham of EmicMedia who shared with us her journey working in the male-dominated broadcast industry. Lisé not only inspires with her tenacity to work in an environment in which she was ridiculed for her gender, but also with her accomplishments in leadership and founding positions. With EmicMedia, Lisé shares her experience in broadcast operations to help others reach their full potential through partnerships and expert guidance. Lisé, among other profound developments in the broadcast industry, also started the television station, KSWB TV, from the ground up to be one of the most state-of-the-art stations in San Diego. An angel investor, broadcaster, entrepreneur, innovator, and proud mother to two girls, Lisé exemplifies what it means to be fearless and focused to achieve success.
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Women INVESTING in Women and Girls was created to engage the voices of women who are redefining gender equality by shaping the minds of the young women and men, engaged in our global dialogue. Although our conversation will be focused on women, men are strongly encouraged to participate. Follow our Global Economic Revolution which has reached over 150,000 followers in over 100 countries! Listen every Friday at 12 Noon Pacific Time on the VoiceAmerica Kids Channel.
Ms. Anu Bhardwaj and Michelle Jaffee
Ms. Anu Bhardwaj is the Founder of the Women INVESTING in Women Institute which comprises of a social media platform with over 150,000 followers in over 100 countries, the Global WIIW and Girls Voice America Kids Radio Show reaching over 5.6 Million Listeners a month, globally, and the 2014 WIIW Global Summit Series which will be taking place in New York City, Stockholm, Johannesburg, Dubai, Muscat, San Diego, Scottsdale, Singapore, Melbourne, and Santiago. Ms. Bhardwaj is extremely passionate about the economic empowerment of young women and girls in transforming our global economy.
Her specialties include international business development for private equity professionals, women in private equity, women in philanthropy, high-growth women entrepreneurs and Angel Networks/Angel Capital focusing on women.
Michelle Jaffee is one of four children, which includes her older sister, older brother, and twin brother. She is a junior at Pinnacle High School, where she is also the Fundraising Director of DECA and an active member of National Honors Society, Key Club, Society of Women Scholars, Care, and the Spanish Honors Society. During her high school career, Michelle has won 10 medals as part of her involvement for DECA, an international co-curricular organization focusing on teaching student skills in leadership and business. Besides being heavily invested in on-campus clubs and organizations, Michelle prides herself on being strong in her academics, taking all higher-level Honors and AP classes.
Michelle was selected to be Host of the Women INVESTING in Women and Girls Global Radio Show given her discipline in working with a rapidly scaling Global organization, enthusiasm for Global Women’s Issues, and strong interest in entrepreneurship and community service. Michelle will be interviewing speakers from our various Global WIIW Summits in 2014-2015 and ultimately hopes to attend University on the East Coast, leading to a Master’s Degree in Business Administration.
