Women In...
A podcast that celebrates women in all walks of life and careers, and the people in their lives who are lifting them up. You will hear from women and men about what they are passionate about, what motivates them, how they spend their day-to-day lives, and how and why they lift women up. This is a space to be disruptive, forward-thinking, and change agents for humankind. It is uncensored, fun, and curiosity-driven.
Episodes
Women In... Episode 211: Paige Farragut - The Masculine Energy of Sports and Staying Grounded as a Woman
Paige Farragut has spent more than 25 years working in and around professional sports, building a career focused on revenue growth, partnerships, and leadership. She most recently served as Executive Vice President of Partnerships for Victory Live and previously held the role of Executive Vice President of Partner Success at FEVO, where she led client relationships with sports organizations across
Women In... Episode 210: Ryann Gillen - Do you struggle with motivation?
Ryann Gillen's clients gave her the title: Business Therapist.She works with high achieving women who have hit every goal and milestone they were told would make them happy and successful, only to find out it made them stressed out, burned out, and exhausted from managing a life they never actually chose.She takes a direct approach to building a life you are obsessed with instead of just a ca
Women In... Episode 209: Aubrette Kinne - Self-Awareness: The Ultimate Performance Edge
Women In... Episode 208: Pam McRae - What If Your Drinking Isn’t the Problem… But Also Isn’t Working?
For years, I believed my relationship with alcohol was just “normal.” On the surface, life looked fine—but underneath, I often felt disconnected, questioning my habits and wanting something more. Like so many, I lived in that quiet gray area where nothing seemed “bad enough” to change, yet something didn’t feel right.Everything shifted when I began to gently question those patterns without judgmen
Women In... Episode 207: Lorie Kleiner Eckert - I Need A Man's Pants to Wash
In over 30 years in the motivation field, I have had 5 books published, I have spoken to 250 audiences in 11 states, I have written a nationally syndicated and award-winning column, and I am a quilt artist making quilts with words and symbols pieced into the design. In every case, as a speaker, author, columnist, and artist, I tell the stories of my life and hope others can glean life lessons from
Women In... Episode 206: Andy Ramage - How to optimize your lifeforce and become limitless!
Women In... Episode 205: Dr. Jen Rafferty - Can You Lead a Classroom Without Losing Yourself?
Dr. Jen Rafferty is an educator, an author, a TEDx speaker, and the founder of Empowered Educator, an organization transforming the culture of education by placing educator well-being at the center of school success. She holds a PhD in educational psychology, degrees in music education and vocal performance, and certifications in Emotional Intelligence and Neuro-Identity Evolution. As a former mid
Women In... Episode 204: Nell Derick Debevoise Dewey - The Boldest Move? Stop Doing More
Nell 3D (Nell Derick Debevoise Dewey) is a Subtraction Activist, leadership strategist, and Forbes Leadership senior contributor who believes the most radical thing a high-achieving woman can do today is stop. Not quit, but stop adding, fixing, and pushing, and start subtracting what's in the way of the success that actually matters.Nell works with leaders at organizations like Google, Bank o
Women In... Episode 203: Stephen McConnell - The Seven Laws That Change Everything
Stephen McConnell is a Personal Mastery and Leadership Coach and CEO of Growth Myndset Initiative. He draws from 30 years in the corporate world, including 20 years in manufacturing leadership, to help high-performing professionals and frontline leaders break through internal barriers and lead with clarity, confidence, and consistent action, without depending on motivation highs or burning themsel
Women In... Episode 202: Jenny Leigh Hodgins - Boundaries, Buddhism & Bold Expression
Creative Empowerment Coach, Author, Poet, Pianist, Composer, and Podcaster Jenny Leigh Hodgins empowers individuals to rebuild trust in their creative process, restore energy, set mindful boundaries, and cultivate sustainable creative expression and inspired living. Anchored in her long-standing Buddhist practice and over 30 years of experience as a musician, teacher, and coach, she draws from her
Women In... Episode 201: Regina Huber - Around the World, Through Failure, to the Stage: Her Reinvention Story
As the CEO of TRANSFORM YOUR PERFORMANCE, Transformational Leadership & Freedom Coach, Speaker and Author Regina Huber drives bold, conscious, and heart-centered leadership. She helps her clients become THRIVING LEADERS with THRIVING TEAMS by leveling up their leadership of themselves and their teams, while keeping stress levels low and energy high… and most importantly, inspiring everyone to
Women In... Episode 200: Janet Polach - She Led in the Military, Earned a PhD, and Now Helps Leaders Start Again
Janet Polach, Ph.D. is a global executive coach and leadership strategist, distinguished speaker, award-winning author, and founder of strategic leadership firm In The Lead. She partners with C-suite and senior executives to elevate leadership from tactical execution to strategic impact—equipping leaders to think clearly, decide boldly, and lead with confidence in complexity. Drawing on decades of
Women In... Episode 199: Lauren O'Hanlon - A Marriage on the Brink and the Choice That Changed Everything
Lauren became an Alcohol Reframe Coach to help all the other 'Laurens' out there, those who truly believe alcohol is the duct tape holding their life together. After two decades behind the bar and then becoming a stay-at-home mom, her world was drenched in alcohol. It was there for the stress, the celebrations, the boredom, and everything in between. She told herself her drinking was nor
Women In... Episode 198: Jaime Mann - Self-Leadership Isn’t Optional Anymore
Jaime Mann is a leadership strategist and professional keynote speaker dedicated to helping individuals lead themselves more effectively so they can better navigate pressure, change, and complexity in today’s world of work.With more than 20 years of experience in leadership, human resources, and psychology, Jaime brings a grounded, research-informed approach to resilience, communication, and self-
Women In... Episode 197: Julie Noonan - RV Life, Big Dreams, and the Pivot She Didn’t See Coming
Julie is a strategic Change Consultant & Executive coach who partners with leaders to develop mindsets and practices to thrive in today's constantly changing business environment. But, perhaps more importantly she is a wanderer, a gatherer of stories, an observer of people in large systems, and a granny. Julie worked for seven or more years to achieve her "dream life" - living a
Women In... Episode 196: Debbie Harris - Menopause Is One Day. So Why Does It Feel Like So Much More?
Debbie Harris is an Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, hypnotist, and Founder of the 30 to Life Solution, a proprietary program for women 45-60 to elevate their health, release excess weight, minimize menopause symptoms, and become Freedom Eaters. She has helped thousands of women ditch the dieting mentality and step into lasting freedom around food, and has been featured in Influencer Magazine,
Women In... Episode 195: Cynthia Bentzen-Mercer - PhD in Her 50s: Reinventing Success and Refusing to Drift
Dr. Cynthia Bentzen-Mercer is a social psychologist, USA Today and Los Angeles Times bestselling author, board-certified executive coach, and international keynote speaker with more than three decades of senior executive leadership experience. She is the founder of Bentzen Performance Partners and the creator of Stop Drifting: The Discipline of Direction™ — a framework helping high-capacity leader
Women In... Episode 194: Tamar Routly - Sober, Out, and Unapologetic: Reclaiming Identity and Voice After 40
Tamar Routly is a voice strategist, podcast coach, and founder of Podcast Impact Studio. She helps purpose-driven entrepreneurs stop self-editing — on mic and in life — so they can build genuine connection with the audiences who need them most. Her work goes beneath strategy to the place where most hosts are still performing instead of connecting. She's also the author of Sobriety for Dummies
Women In... Episode 153: Abby Clapper - Fitness Without Burnout, Especially for Neurodivergent Brains
Abby is a personal trainer and wellness coach based in Clearwater, Florida. Her philosophy is simple: fitness should feel empowering, not overwhelming. She helps clients build strength, confidence, and sustainable routines that last far beyond a single program.She grew up active and loved movement, but also saw how overwhelming and confusing the fitness world can feel. There’s often pressure to “d
Women In... Episode 152: Marcia Dawood - Why Women Need to Stop Apologizing for Wanting Wealth
Marcia Dawood is an early-stage investor and national leader in expanding women’s access to capital, now championing a bold new message with her forthcoming book, Unapologetic Wealth: Rewrite Your Money Story from Any Beginning (March 31, 2026). As Chair of the SEC’s Small Business Capital Formation Advisory Committee, a venture partner with Mindshift Capital, and chair emeritus of the Angel Capit
Women In... Episode 151: Melissa McGovern - How to Build a Life That Feels as Badass as It Looks
Melissa McGovern is an alcohol-free coach, speaker, and the unapologetic voice behind The Sober New Yorker, a brand and podcast that helps high-achieving women ditch gray area drinking and build a life that actually feels as badass as it looks on paper. What started as a 90-day break from alcohol turned into a complete reinvention—and now Melissa is on a mission to help other women do the same. Th
Women In... Episode 150: Amy Chinian - She Turned Head Lice into a Multi-Million Dollar Business… Seriously
Amy Chinian is the founder and CEO of My Hair Helpers, a Southern California–based company specializing in professional head lice treatment, removal, and prevention. A mother of five, Amy turned personal hardship into purpose after the 2007 financial crisis led to the collapse of her husband’s business, leaving their family facing nearly $3 million in debt and without a home. Determined to rebuild
Women In... Episode 149: Julie Riga - Are You Leading Others Before You’ve Learned to Lead Yourself?
Julie Riga is a TEDx speaker and ICF-ACC certified leadership coach, trainer, and learning consultant with 20+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, specializing in big-picture program and project management. She is the creator of Before I Lead. This coaching experience helps executives and emerging leaders lead with clarity, confidence, and purpose while building a legacy that matte
Women In... Episode 148: Payton Garrity - Stern - How Do You Build a Life by Following Curiosity Instead of a Plan?
Payton Garrity-Stern is an events and hospitality innovator and has spent the last decade exploring the most prominent markets for events and entertainment. Beginning her career at 18 in Las Vegas, she cut her teeth diving into the deep end at events such as the iHeartRadio Music Festival and CES. She then made the move to Nashville where she found herself in Music Publishing and Artist management
Women In... Episode 147: Patty Deutsche - What Happens When You Lose Your Job… and Find Your Joy?
Patty spent her career working for the government and Fortune 50 corporations, in government relations, public affairs and corporate communications. When COVID hit, the company where she worked shut down, leaving more than 750 employees without a job. Patty decided to start her own communications consulting practice (Volterra Communications). To bring her skills up to speed, she took an online c
Women In... Episode 146: Shelly Anne-Mckay - Are You Winning on the Outside but Struggling on the Inside?
Shelly-Anne Mckay is a Master Certified Coach (MCC) and internationally recognized expert in addiction recovery and mental wellness. She works with high-profile and high-visibility clients who want to pursue extraordinary success without losing their spirit, health, or core values in the process. With more than 7,000 coaching hours and over a decade of deep, in-the-trenches experience, Shelly-Anne
Women In... Episode 145: Julie Foucht - Is Your Relationship With Money Keeping You Stuck or Setting You Free?
"In 2000, Julie Foucht left a 20-year abusive relationship feeling lost and broken. As a partner in her husband’s construction company, she left both her marriage and her income. She had stayed because she believed that she couldn’t make enough money to support her 4 children, but was determined to find a way to create the life she dreamed of.She dove into personal development and started her
Women In... Episode 144: Chip Scholz - What Can a Wood Lathe Teach Us About Leadership?
Chip Scholz is an executive coach, author, and woodturner who believes the most meaningful lessons in life often come from unexpected places. Through his coaching and his writing, including Every Dog Has Its Day: Reflections on Life, Love, and the Lathe, he explores how curiosity, craftsmanship, and everyday experiences shape the way we grow as people and leaders. At his core, Chip’s purpose is si
Women In... Episode 143: Ashlea Dillard - What Happens When a Firefighter Starts Healing the Mind Instead of Fighting Fires?
Ashlea’s path to becoming a therapist is anything but conventional. Before working in a counseling room, she spent nearly a decade serving her community as a firefighter and paramedic. Those years on the front lines shaped how she understands people, the invisible weight they carry, and the way strength and suffering can exist at the same time. That experience became the foundation of her calling.
Women In... Bonus Episode: Susie Streelman & Peggi Cooney - From Sober Curious to All In: Why This Experience Matters
Women In... Episode 142: Jason Herbert - What Do Beekeeping, Fatherhood, and “Never Trust a Fart” Have in Common?
Happily married and a proud father of four, Jason Herbert considers himself the luckiest man alive. Growing up on a pastoral farm in southwest Michigan, he developed an early love for nature and the outdoors. Years later, he brought his own family back to that same farm, where he now spends as much free time as possible gardening, beekeeping, cutting firewood, planting trees, hunting, and simply r
Women In... Episode 141: Sarah Lucille - What Happens When You Stop Following the Script and Listen to Your Taboo Teachers?
Sarah Lucille is the Founder of Energy of Your Message, where she helps wellness practitioners, healers, and artists tap into their boldest message and bring their work into the world through courses, programs, and transformational offerings. Drawing on her background in curriculum development, marketing, and energy work, she helps people uncover their boldest message, clarify what they’re here to
Women In... Episode 140: Jaime Andersen - What Happens When You Quit Drinking, Leave Amazon, and Start Over?
Jaime Andersen is the founder of Amazingly Alcohol-Free, a coaching and community platform for high-achieving women who want to rethink their relationship with alcohol and build confident, fulfilling lives. She is a certified alcohol-free coach and running coach who guides women using her signature 5 Daily Sparkles daily habits.After more than 20 years in corporate leadership, Jaime stepped away t
Women In... Episode 139: Alysse Bryson - What Happens When Sobriety Becomes a Lifestyle, Not a Secret?
Alysse Bryson is a strong woman in recovery, media innovator, and unapologetic storyteller. With nearly 20 years of sobriety, she blends humor, honesty, and lived experience to inspire others to take bold action, align with their purpose, and serve with impact. She spent over a decade leading media brands—including her role as Publisher of Seattle Met magazine and Director of Business Development
Women In... Bonus Episode: Peggi Cooney & Brigitta Dau - How to Land on Your North Star
Peggi Cooney is a social worker, author, speaker, facilitator, and alcohol freedom advocate. She holds an MSW and has 26 years of experience in Child Welfare and Adult Protective Services. She is currently a social work instructor/coach for UC Davis: Professional and Continuing Education. She published her first book, This Side of Alcohol: Random Thoughts and Candid Words of Pain, Hope, Humor, and
Women In... Episode 138: Meghan Waldron - How Do You Balance Motherhood, Teaching, Entrepreneurship, and MS While Building a Fulfilled Life?
Meghan Waldron is an educator, small business owner, and the proud mom of three sons and two stepsons. While raising her boys largely on her own, Meghan often questioned whether she had what it took to guide them into becoming strong, kind men. Now, as they enter their teen and young adult years, she has her answer. Despite the hardship of their father’s struggle with drug and alcohol addiction, h
Women In... Episode 137: Pam Baker - How Do You Turn Unimaginable Grief Into Purpose and Leadership?
Pam Baker is the founder of the Women’s Coaching Alliance whose mission is to develop female leaders through coaching youth sports. The Women’s Coaching Alliance was created in honor of Pam’s late husband Doug, a dedicated dad and coach committed to giving every kid the opportunity to learn invaluable life lessons through sport and an advocate of getting more women involved in coaching youth sport
Women In... Episode 136: Tori Barker - What’s the #1 Visibility Tool You Can Use to Start a Podcast or Business?
Tori Barker is the CEO of Creative Marketing and host of the Visibility Strategies for Women Entrepreneurs podcast.A strategic marketing consultant and visibility expert, Tori helps entrepreneurs and service-based brands amplify their presence and convert attention into meaningful growth.Through her agency, she delivers bold, custom visibility solutions that align with each client’s unique voice a
Women In... Episode 135: Lisa Smith - What Happens When a Girl Walks Out of a Bar and Reclaims Her Life?
Lisa Smith is a former practicing lawyer and law firm executive, as well as a writer, speaker, and podcast host. She is the author of Girl Walks Out of a Bar, her memoir of high-functioning addiction and recovery in the world of New York City corporate law. Lisa also co-hosts the Signal Award-winning podcast, Recovery Rocks. She is a co-creator of THE SOBRIETY DECK, a 50-card deck with tips, insig
Women In... Bonus Episode: Josh Will - Behind Every Empowered Woman: A Husband's Honest Perspective
Women In... Episode 134: Stanley Bronstein - How Do You Lose 220 Pounds Without Quick Fixes and Keep It Off?
Women In... Episode 133: Allie Korinek - What Does It Really Take to Build a Career in Pro Hockey While Raising a Family?
Allie Brown Korinek is the Vice President of Business Operations for the Iowa Wild. Having been with the team since its inaugural season, she has helped drive the organization to new heights with creative campaigns ranging from high-level lead scoring strategies to fan-favorite baby derbies. She oversees key business functions, ensuring operational excellence, innovative partnerships, and memorabl
Women In... Episode 132: Greg Cassar - Is Technology Moving Faster Than We Are? A Real Talk on AI, Crypto, and the Next Era
Greg Cassar is a 50 year old self made multi-millionaire. He has made his money from marketing, sales, business and investing.His portfolio of companies does up to $2m per monthMulti-millionaire investor with proven track record of teaching it to othersSurfs everyday & lives the full lifestyle by design in tropical paradiseHelped scale more than 350 businesses as founder, coach, partner or age
Women in... Episode 131: Kash Rocheleau - What If You’re Allowed to Outgrow the Version of Success You Built?
Kash Rocheleau is the Founder of Outgrow Accounting & Finance, a boutique advisory firm built on a simple belief: you deserve permission to outgrow the systems, stress, and outdated financial habits that are holding you back.After nearly a decade leading finance inside a high-growth organization—ultimately serving as CFO and then CEO—Kash found herself saying yes to the organization and her ca
Women In... Bonus Episode: Ciara Lewis - Creating Space: The Magazine Changing Women’s Leadership Stories
Ciara Lewis is the Publisher of Fierce & Fearless Entrepreneur Magazine, a bold publication redefining empowerment through authenticity, collaboration, and leadership. Launched in July 2025 and available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Walmart, the magazine spotlights women making a powerful impact across industries, along with its Men of Impact Spotlight—recognizing male leaders who active
Women In... Episode 130: Tara Malek - What Does Leadership Look Like for Women Inside the Justice System?
Prior to her work as co-owner and litigator at Malek + Malek, Tara ("TAH-rah") worked in North Idaho as a Kootenai ("COO-ten-ee") County Deputy Prosecutor, a Special Assistant United States Attorney, and an Assistant United States Attorney at the United States Attorney’s Office in Boise. Her most significant career accomplishments include a reversal of a jury verdict in federal
Women In... Episode 129: Bianca King - What Does Ambition Look Like When It’s Actually Aligned?
Bianca B. King has nearly 30 years in business and has helped close over $1.6B in transactions. She left home at 13 to escape instability and build a future on her own terms. In 2008, she started her marketing agency with just $700. Seventeen years later, that agency has helped clients earn over $280M in revenue.Now, as founder of Pretty Damn Ambitious™, she helps ambitious women build profitable
Women In... Bonus Episode: Melyssa Jaskiewicz - How Do You Turn Passion for Sports Into a Nonprofit With Real Impact?
Women In... Episode 128: Janay Symonette - What Keeps Entrepreneurs Going When the Brand Breaks?
Janay Symonette is a founder, brand builder, and connection catalyst based in The Bahamas, behind ventures like Sign Island, Bevy Experiences, and the Dope Living podcast. She operates at the intersection of strategy, innovation, and culture—helping entrepreneurs and small businesses turn ideas into scalable, momentum-driven brands while creating opportunities and visibility for underrepresented f
Women In... Episode 127: Devon Horan - What Does It Really Take to Break Into Hockey Media Today?
Devon Horan is a content creator for FloHockey, covering the AHL, ECHL, and junior hockey with a strong focus on on-camera storytelling. She spent the 2024–25 season working with the ECHL’s Savannah Ghost Pirates and previously began her career in cybersecurity consulting before transitioning into hockey media. Outside the rink, Devon is an endurance athlete training for her first 50-mile ultramar
Women In... Episode 126: Anne Vryonides - Could Past Lives Be Affecting Your Present Healing?
Anne Vryonides is a Trauma Reinvention Coach and host of the Overcoming Anything podcast, where she helps women release their past, heal old patterns, and step into the life they once thought was out of reach. Through mindset work, emotional healing, and energy practices, Anne empowers her clients to turn adversity into strength and reclaim their confidence, purpose, and power. Her mission is simp
Women In... Episode 125: Ashlee Boothe - How Do You Stay Strong in a Profession That Demands Everything?
Dr. Ashlee Boothe is a proud Baylor University alum and an adjunct instructor atTexas A&M International University. With over 15 years of experience in education, sheis the founder of AB Consulting, where she is dedicated to supporting new teachers intheir professional journey.Dr. Boothe is the author of The Model Classroom Approach, The ModelClassroom Approach: The Workbook Companion, and Str
Women In... Bonus Episode: Brandi Marzolino - Is There a Leadership Epidemic and Are We Taking It Too Personally?
Brandi Marzolino is a leadership speaker, coach and podcast host known for telling the truth people feel but rarely say out loud. With over 20 years in the dental industry and personal development spaces, she brings a rare blend of operational insight, emotional intelligence, and spiritual groundedness to every room she steps into.She blends strategy with soul, calling BS on burnout culture and he
Women In... Episode 124: Tracy Smith - Can Travel Change Who You Are, Not Just Where You Go?
Tracy Smith is the author of The Purpose of Getting Lost: A Story of Finding Myself. After traveling through more than 30 countries across five continents, she discovered her journey was less about travel and more about belonging, resilience, and learning to feel at home within herself. At age 50, Tracy chose courage over convention, using travel as a way to rediscover her voice and identity. Thro
Women In... Episode 123: Bryce Batts - The Truth About Recruiters, Resumes, and Moonlighting
Bryce Batts is a dynamic business consultant, speaker, Best Selling Author, Podcast host, Certified Career Coach, and Co-founder of Career Collective, bringing over 15 years of experience as a recruiter in the AEC industry. With a fierce commitment to empowering women, Bryce helps organizations overcome barriers to hiring by developing innovative talent acquisition strategies. Her expertise enable
Women In... Bonus Episode: Rishi Lal - How Does Representation Change the Future of the Sports Industry?
Rishi is a Strategic Advisor to SEVN, where he leads counsel across revenue strategy and partnership development. He works closely with the founding team to architect commercial growth initiatives, guiding revenue acceleration efforts with Fortune 500 brands, major sports leagues, teams, and agencies.Previously, Rishi served as Vice President of Corporate Partnerships at BSE Global, where he helpe
Women In... Episode 122: Jeeyoon Kim - Breaking the Classical Mold: Innovation, Art, and Courage
Jeeyoon Kim is an award-winning concert pianist recognized for her expressive artistry and innovative programming. She has performed at Carnegie Hall, the Conrad Concert Hall, and the Stradivari Society in Chicago. She earned both her Master’s and Doctorate degrees in piano performance from Indiana University Jacobs School of Music and is dedicated to making classical music engaging and relevant f
Women In... Episode 121: Natalie Bevacqua - Choosing Yourself at 50: Reinvention After Survival
Natalie Bevacqua is an entrepreneur, wellness advocate, and leadership mentor with over 25years in the health, wellness, and beauty industry. She helps women reclaim their health, andbuild lives rooted in purpose, resilience, and connection.A breast cancer and melanoma survivor, Natalie’s lived experience shaped her belief thatwellness isn’t about perfection—it’s about listening, rebuilding, and c
Women In... Episode 120: Dominick Gladstone - 21 Years Sober: Lessons in Leadership and Life
Dominick Gladstone is a seasoned business strategist and consultant with more thantwo decades of experience helping organizations grow, communicate effectively, andsolve complex challenges. As the founder of Gladstone & Associates, he has ledstrategy, marketing, and communications initiatives for corporate, nonprofit, andgovernment clients—guiding brands from concept to execution with clar
Women In... Episode 119: Allyssya Gossett - Highly Sensitive, Deeply Powerful
For decades, Allyssya Gossett struggled to believe she was worthy of taking up space in the world. She listened to society’s rules for how she “should” be or feel, made herself small to accommodate others, and tried to put herself in a box just to fit in. Not embracing her true self led to years of debilitating anxiety and depression.Once she embraced who she is and how she was created, Allyssya l
Women In... Bonus Episode: Toni Will - What If You Gave Yourself Two Days to Reset? empowHER 2026
Women In... Episode 118: Sausha Davis - No-BS Sales: Scaling a Legacy Business Without Burning Out
Women In... Episode 117: Kay Smith-Blum - Untangling History: Power, Truth, and Becoming an Author at Any Age
Kay Smith-Blum, a former fashionista, chaired Seattle’s first marketing campaign as a downtown business owner. She served as Seattle School Board President, a publicly elected position, between 2009 and 2013. An avid gardener, Smith-Blum founded Environmental Endeavors, the first greenhouse program in Seattle Public Elementary Schools. A fan of mid-20th-century history, Smith-Blum has penned two o
Women In... Episode 116: Dr. Marline Duroseau - The Secret Battle Behind Powerful Women Leaders
Dr. Marline C. Duroseau, known as “Dr. Mar,” is a financial leadership executive, fertility health advocate, and resilience expert. As Managing Director of HR & Leadership Development at Brandon Hall Group, she gained national attention for her TEDx Raleigh talk, “The Secret Battle Behind Powerful Women Leaders,” highlighting the hidden struggles of women in leadership and the power of vulnera
Women In... Episode 115: Brittany Rogers - When Life Shifts, Pivot: How Brittany Rogars Transforms Pain Into Power
Meet Brittany Rogars—speaker, author, entrepreneur, and creator of the Pivot With Purpose Playbook. Her mission? To help women and professionals break free from burnout, rewrite their stories, and build lives rooted in purpose.Raised in a family impacted by addiction, Brittany learned early how powerful cycles can be—and how transformational it is to break them. In 2019, the sudden loss of her bes
Women In... Episode 114: Roberta Ravella - The Anti-Hustle Blueprint: How Women Win with Clarity and Joy
Roberta Ravella is a speaker, strategist, and founder of The Joy Experiment™, a framework designed to help women align their energy, values, and business growth without sacrificing themselves in the process. With a background in trust-based marketing and energetic alignment, Roberta brings two decades of experience helping entrepreneurs shift from hustle and overwhelm into clarity, ease, and reson
Women In... Episode 113: Anne Montgomery - Ahead of Her Time: Anne Montgomery on Leading in a Male-Dominated Sports World
Anne Butler Montgomery has worked as a television sportscaster, newspaper and magazinewriter, teacher, author, and amateur sports official. She worked for five TV stations, includingESPN in Bristol, Connecticut, where she anchored the Emmy and ACE award-winningSportsCenter. She finished her on-camera broadcasting career with a two-year stint as thestudio host for the NBA’s Phoenix Suns. Montgomery
Women In... Episode 112: Dr Todd Giardina - Ferraris and Jeeps: Dr. Todd Giardina on the Real Mechanics of Women’s Mental Health
Women In... Episode 111: Josh Case - Three Trips to Rehab, One Powerful Rebuild: Josh Case on Healing and Humility
Josh Case is an energy consultant, entrepreneur, and former executive at ENGIE, a Global Fortune 500 company. After years of high performance and nonstop pressure, he burned out and fell into addiction—an experience that ultimately sent him to rehab three times. Through that journey, Josh confronted deep-rooted issues including codependency, past trauma, and the difference between genuine self-es
Women In... Bonus Episode: Ann Dowsett Johnston - When Journalism Exposed Risky Drinking Among Women with Ann Dowsett Jonhston
Ann Dowsett Johnston is the bestselling author of Drink: The Intimate Relationship Between Women and Alcohol, which broke the story on the pinking of the alcohol market and the closing gender gap on risky drinking. An award-winning journalist, Ann spent close to 30 years at Maclean’s magazine, moving on to her role as Vice-Principal of McGill University. In her sixties, Ann enrolled at Smith Colle
Women In... Episode 110: Anthony Lindsay - From Teen Dad to Thought Leader: Building Purposeful Profit with Anthony Lindsay
Anthony Lindsay is a seasoned business consultant, author, and thought leader dedicated toempowering startups and side hustlers to build profitable, scalable businesses withoutsacrificing quality of life. With more than 30 years of experience in business and finance,he’s worked in senior leadership roles at major financial institutions across both the US andUK, developing deep expertise in mortgag
Women In... Episode 109: Cathy Nesbitt - Sustainability Meets Smiles: Cathy Nesbitt on Worms, Wellness, and the Power of Laughter
Cathy Nesbitt is a Health and Wellness Advocate dedicated to promoting joy and vitality through laughter and energy techniques. Cathy is a certified Laughter Yoga Teacher appointed Laughter Ambassador in 2017 by Dr. Madan Kataria, the founder of Laughter Yoga. She incorporates tapping, brain gym, and other healing modalities to help individuals get out of stress into joy. Cathy believes that when
Women In... Episode 108: Nagham Alsamari - From Refugee to Resilience: Nagham Alsamari on Leadership, Self-Awareness, and the Power of Reading
Nagham Alsamari is a Resilience Coach, Professional Speaker, and DISC Consultant. She’s the founder of Imkan Leadership Development, where she helps overwhelmed leaders and entrepreneurs turn chaos into clarity - through coaching, training, and DISC-based behavior insights. A former school principal and refugee from Iraq, Nagham now dedicates her life to helping others build sustainable resilience
Women In... Episode 107: Jana Franklin - No Map, No Fear: Jana Franklin on Owning Your Journey in Franchising and Beyond
Jana Franklin is a serial entrepreneur, franchise expert, and business efficiency strategist based in St. Louis, Missouri. She is the Founder and CEO of CEO Concierge, a premium virtual assistant agency that connects fast- moving entrepreneurs and executives with highly trained virtual assistants from the Philippines, enabling them to delegate effectively and lead with clarity. Her leadership phil
Women In... Episode 106: Dani Cee - Confidence, Clarity, and Finding Your Gift with Dani Cee
Danielle “Dani Cee” Tworek is a Brand Strategist, Empowerment Consultant and Host of The Happy Life Agenda podcast. Whether you're an individual longing to transform your life or a thought leader seeking to make an impact, Dani Cee is your partner in achieving confidence and paving a path of happiness. As a brand strategist, Dani and her team bring clarity, elevation, and audience connection
Women In... Episode 105: Jake White - Shortcuts vs. Skill Sets: Jake White on Guiding the Next Generation Beyond the High
Jake White is a national speaker and sought-after expert in the field of youth drug prevention. As the co-founder of Vive18, an author and podcast host, he helps students overcome peer pressure with confidence so they can become resilient, passionate leaders for their schools and communities. With over a decade of experience, Jake has contributed significantly to the substance use prevention field
Women In... Episode 104: Erin Tonda - Quieting the Noise: Erin Tonda on Intrusive Thoughts, Nature, and Growing Boldly
Erin Tonda is a photographer and positive psychology coach based in Michigan, known for blending art, nature, and empowerment through her brand, Erin Tonda. Her work helps women reconnect with confidence, joy, and self-worth through transformative outdoor portrait experiences. Drawing on her background in behavioral health and leadership, Erin brings both science and soul to her approach. She’s cu
Women In... Episode 103: Haydin Hutson - From the Cubs to the K-Wings: Haydin Hutson on Hustle, Heart, and Reinvention
My name is Haydin Hutson, and I’m originally from Battle Creek, Michigan. I graduated from Arizona State University with a degree in Sports Business and began my career in sports sales with the Chicago Cubs Spring Training before joining the Cincinnati Reds as a Season Ticket Sales Representative. In 2023, I moved back home to Michigan to be closer to family and explore new opportunities. During t
Women In... Episode 102: Marisa Vallbona - The Imagination Behind Influence: What PR Really Looks Like with Marisa Vallbona
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