
The E Word with Karen & Brittany
The E Word is a bold conversation about culture, leadership, power, and identity—and how the systems that shape them influence the way we live, work, and lead.
Hosted by leadership strategists Karen McFarlane and Brittany S. Hale, The E Word is made for curious leaders, culture shapers, and deep thinkers navigating power, purpose, and change. Each episode explores the structures, decisions, and dynamics driving business, politics, culture, and everyday life.
Grounded in Aristotle’s five intellectual virtues, we connect the dots between timeless wisdom and today’s most urgent questions to help you find your power, reimagine what’s possible, and shape the world you want to see
Podcasting since 2024 • 34 episodes
The E Word with Karen & Brittany
Latest Episodes
The Price of Being Chosen
What does it take to belong, and what are we willing to trade for acceptance? In this episode of The E Word, we discuss the spectacle of “Bama Rush,” where sorority recruitment at the University of Alabama has become a high-stakes, hig...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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42:28

What Happens on the Jumbotron Doesn’t Stay There
It started with a kiss on the Jumbotron.When the CEO and Chief People Officer of Astronomer showed up mid-embrace at a Coldplay concert—on screen, no less—they probably didn’t expect it to go viral. But those few seconds set off a firest...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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52:15

Seasons Change: An Evolution of The E-Word
What if ancient wisdom held the keys to thriving in today’s world? In Season 3 of The E-Word, we’re expanding our focus from equity to eudaimonia, the Greek idea of living a flourishing, meaningful life rooted in truth, virtue...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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13:56
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Academic Freedom on Trial: Why Harvard’s Legal Win Matters
What does it mean when a university’s right to admit international students comes under legal challenge? In this episode, Karen and Brittany explore Harvard’s recent court victory and what it reveals about the balance between institutional auto...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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33:37

Trapped in the Feed: What Is Your Algorithm Hiding From You?
Two people. Same background. Completely different digital realities. How?In this episode, we unravel the invisible influence of algorithms and how personalized feeds quietly shape your worldview, reinforcing what you already believe and ...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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37:19
