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Superwomen with Rebecca Minkoff

Exposing the Dark Side and Hidden Threats of Technology with Laurie Segall, the Investigative Tech Journalist

Superwomen with Rebecca Minkoff

Rebecca Minkoff

Society & Culture

4.8543 Ratings

🗓️ 20 February 2025

⏱️ 45 minutes

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Summary

On the SUPERWOMEN podcast, I’m sitting down with Laurie Segall, the founder of Mostly Human Media and a former senior technology correspondent and editor-at-large at CNN. Throughout her award-winning career, Laurie has investigated the dangers of technology, and has interviewed some of the most powerful figures in Silicon Valley, like Mark Zuckerberg and Jack Dorsey.  Laurie had always dreamt of being a journalist and started at the bottom of the newsroom as a CNN intern. Fast-forward several years, and she was leading the organization’s tech coverage at one of the most pivotal moments in modern history—the rise of social media. Her groundbreaking reporting has shed light on some of the most terrifying consequences of the digital era, including unregulated A.I. chatbots, tech addiction, revenge pornography, and more. After she spent nearly a decade at CNN, at the top of her game, she left it all behind in 2019 to start her own media company, where her work has continued her push for a safer future. She has also written a memoir, “Special Characters: My Adventures with Tech’s Titans and Misfits,” an unflinching look at how she built her career alongside the tech startup nerds turned giants, who have shaped the world as we know it today. In this episode, Laurie shares her best advice for women who feel intimidated by the challenges of starting a business, the YouTube video that inspired her to quit her dream job, and how she plans to take on her latest target: MrDeepFakes. Thank you for listening! Don’t forget to order my book, “Fearless: The New Rules for Unlocking Creativity, Courage, and Success.” Follow SUPERWOMEN (@rmsuperwomen) and Laurie (@lauriesegall) on Instagram. Support this podcast: https://bit.ly/rmsuperwomen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0

Do you ever see a successful woman on your feed or in a magazine and think, wow, it must be

0:05.5

nice to have it so easy. Well, think again. Behind that glossy cover or smiling face is a ton of

0:11.9

hard work, countless failures, and endless learning experiences. I'm Rebecca Minkoff, and I'm here

0:17.2

to tell you that success isn't a walk in the park. It takes grit, resilience, and a willingness to take risks.

0:24.2

That's why I created Superwoman.

0:26.4

A podcast that peels back to varnish and gets into the nitty gritty of what it takes to make it as a woman in today's world.

0:32.6

From luminaries and game changers to women you've never heard of but should, this podcast is here to inspire you to take your next leap, no matter how daunting it may seem.

0:42.2

We'll explore the sacrifices these women have made, the highs and loaves they've experienced, and the lessons they've learned along the way.

0:49.2

So if you're ready to be inspired and learn from some of the most successful women out there, join me on

0:54.5

superwomen.

0:55.4

Together, we'll uncover the stories behind the successes and prove that with hard work,

1:00.6

determination, and a little bit of luck, anything is possible.

1:05.1

Hey, everyone, you're listening to Superwomen.

1:07.5

Today's guest is a dear friend of mine, Lori Siegel, the author of Special Characters,

1:12.4

My Adventures with Tech Titans and Misfits, a memoir.

1:16.1

She is also the founder of mostly human media.

1:19.2

She is covering topics that four women are incredibly important, such as finding and searching

1:26.9

for Mr. Deepfakes. You don't know what that is or means, but you should.

1:30.8

As a woman, it is imperative that we begin to protect our imagery and our identity so that people

1:37.2

cannot use it for bad things. She also covers topics in her memoir about what it was like to be able to be at the top of her game and leave it all behind to start a company that is designed to usher in a more technology safe future.

1:55.9

Take a listen. Lori, I am so excited to have you on. Welcome and let's dive in.

2:01.7

I can't wait.

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