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How She Works

How She Works

Written by: Rachel Jaffe
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What do a Michelin-starred chef, a Vogue wedding planner, and a New Yorker cartoonist have in common? They’re all women with incredible stories about work, ambition, reinvention, and figuring it out as they go. I’m Rachel Jaffe — ER doctor and ultimate girls’ girl — and on How She Works, I sit down with badass women to talk about the careers they’ve built and the wins, twists, and failures that got them there.

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Rachel Jaffe Careers Economics Leadership Management & Leadership Personal Success Social Sciences
Episodes
  • The Late Show With Stephen Colbert Producer: Ali Jaffe Ramis

    The Late Show With Stephen Colbert Producer: Ali Jaffe Ramis
    Jul 14 2026
    Ali Jaffe Ramis is responsible for your favorite celebrity interview. She began her career as a music talent assistant for The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and quickly worked her way up to senior segment producer. Her production credits include interviews with Ina Garten, Paul McCartney, and Taylor Swift. In addition to her work in late night television our guest has written several articles for the New York Times and is the author of the popular book newsletter On My Shelf.

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    36 mins
  • The Vogue Wedding Planner: Tracy Taylor Ward

    The Vogue Wedding Planner: Tracy Taylor Ward
    Jul 6 2026
    Tracy Taylor Ward is an award winning luxury event designer specializing in effortless, fun, chic and seamless events. She has been named one of the top wedding planners in the world by Brides Magazine and Martha Stewart weddings. Her weddings have appeared in the New York Times, Town & Country, Over the Moon, Harper’s Bazaar, and Vogue.

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    43 mins
  • The Sourmilk Founder: Kiki Couchman

    The Sourmilk Founder: Kiki Couchman
    Jun 25 2026
    Kiki Couchman is on a mission to heal America’s gut. After graduating from Stanford she worked for the private equity firm Alpine Investors before famously quitting to co-found the probiotic yogurt brand Sourmilk. In just a year Sourmilk has grown into a viral sensation and can be found in over 150 stores across the Northeast. In this episode Rachel and Kiki discuss all it takes to found a viral startup.

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    30 mins
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