Thayer Lavielle is not waiting for permission. As Managing Director of The Collective at Wasserman, she has built a global consultancy and research platform that proves women are not a charitable investment—they are a business opportunity. In this episode, Thayer shares how her nonlinear career shaped her leadership, why data must drive equity, and how The Collective is scaling measurable change across sports, entertainment, and culture. From launching Title Nine lawsuits in college to helping her daughter spark a 25-team flag football league, Thayer moves with purpose and builds with precision. Her message is clear: know your gift, own your voice, and give yourself permission to lead differently.

“What you don’t change, you’re choosing.”
At just 24, Min Ju Kim is already rewriting the rules of sportswear, creative expression, and what it means to take up space as an Asian woman in business. From walking away from her father’s dream of pro golf to building Zasin, a golfwear brand for women, by women, Kim is proof that clarity comes when you choose yourself. Her story is not polished. It’s real. It’s bold. And it reminds us that purpose begins the moment you stop waiting for permission and start moving with intention.