Emily Tisch Sussman

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When Emily Tisch Sussman launched her podcast, She Pivots, she refused to let anyone box her in. After nearly twenty years in politics, talent agencies dismissed her idea, saying she was “too political.” Emily didn’t flinch. She built the podcast herself. Partnering with Marie Claire, she made She Pivots the magazine’s first-ever podcast and set her sights on cultural impact, not just airtime.

Even her early setbacks, like a fashion collaboration that missed the mark, became fuel. Emily calls it her first lesson in the “language and calendar” of new industries, proof that she’s unafraid to take risks, adapt quickly, and chart her own path to success.

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Building a Life of Pivots: From Politics to Podcasts to the Soccer Pitch

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Reinventing the Self and Teaching It at Home

Reinventing the Self and Teaching It at Home

Emily’s pivots weren’t just professional – they were personal. At home, she was navigating motherhood with three young children while redefining her identity beyond the job that once defined her. What grounded her was the same lesson she hopes to instill in her kids: know yourself.

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That philosophy mirrors the spirit of Marfa Stance’s children’s collection, which embraces modularity and evolving style. Just as kids experiment, adapt, and make their own choices in fashion, Emily encourages her children to trust their instincts, express themselves fully, and set their own boundaries. “Leading by example is the biggest thing I can do,” she says. “If I’m leaning into something, I do it all the way. And my kids see that — it helps them know themselves.”

Her children may lovingly describe her style as “crazy,” but to Emily, individuality is strength. Whether it’s showing up to school drop-off with lavender hair or charting bold new paths in politics, podcasting, fashion, or sports, she lives her belief that self-expression isn’t frivolous – it’s essential.

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“Leading by example is the biggest thing I can do, If I’m leaning into something, I do it all the way. And my kids see that — it helps them know themselves.”

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Living Her Values

Sustainability, individuality, and versatility are recurring themes in Emily’s work and home life. She and her family now live in a more rural setting, raising chickens, composting, and soon, sheep. Her children care for the animals, developing empathy and responsibility along the way – an everyday practice in living lightly on the planet and making the most of what they already have.

That same ethos shows up in the choices Emily makes beyond her home. Even her fashion partnerships reflect these values. A longtime fan of Marfa Stance, Emily gravitates toward Marfa’s philosophy of longevity: investing in fewer, better items that adapt to different settings and seasons.

PASSING IT

For Emily, every pivot is about aligning her work with her values and modeling courage for her children. Her story shows that pivots aren’t about leaving something behind, but about carrying your values into every new space – whether a podcast studio, a boardroom, or the sidelines of a soccer pitch.