Ambition Diaries, a multimedia mini series produced by the Economic Hardship Reporting Project and Fast Company, was nominated for an Ambie in the best business podcast category, the Podcast Academy announced on January 30. The Ambies aim to "celebrate excellence

Co-published with Fast Company. It has never been easy to be a woman in politics. Ruth Messinger set an example for her daughter, Miriam, that the road of social change, while not easy, is worth traveling.

Co-published with Fast Company. Cassandra Lam had what seemed like a dream job, but when she reached a breaking point she decided to start a Malaysian curry brand built on her mom’s recipes.

Co-published with Fast Company. Kylie Aberle always looked to her mom, Janelle, as a strong role model. But the pandemic impacted their outlooks on career and success in different ways.

Co-published with Fast Company. On this fourth and final episode of Ambition Diaries, Kate examines is ambition really matters anymore after the pandemic and how we are recalibrating in the new world of work.

Co-published with Fast Company. In this episode we’ll hear from several of the mothers and daughters in the series about how decisions around marriage and children played out in their homes and careers.

Co-published with Fast Company. Decades ago Vickie Jordan’s career ambitions were put on hold by an unplanned pregnancy, but her dedication and advocacy inspired her daughter Christina to become a teacher.

Co-published with Fast Company. Bianca Sical-Serle saw her career take off during the pandemic, while her mother’s business closed. Mother and daughter talk about juggling work and family.

Co-published with Fast Company. Francesca followed in her mother Damita’s footsteps, climbing the ladder in corporate roles, but when Damita got a new lease on life, her bravery inspired Francesca to make a drastic change, too.

Co-published with Fast Company. Tanya Perry vowed to give her daughter, Nikki, more opportunity than she had. But even as Nikki accomplished her goals, racism and economic mobility proved a long-lasting burden.

Co-published with Fast Company. On the second episode of Ambition Diaries, we hear stories of workplace discrimination.

Co-published with Fast Company. From Fast Company and EHRP, Ambition Diaries is a new mini series that tells the story of 14 mothers and daughters as they navigate the pandemic, discrimination and more.