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Holy smokes! These times are a lot for every single one of us to absorb. How can anyone be expected to maintain a clear focus at work with so much going on around us? In this episode, Alex and Terra felt like this is the ideal time to talk about the deep relationships we each have cultivated with a colleague that helps us to maintain balance no matter the circumstances. You will be introduced to Alicia Mader, who you may know from our Breaking Barriers series, and Tyler Kirkland, the people we lovingly call our work spouses. The four of us have an open discussion about how we connected and why our respective relationships are the adorable secret to our ongoing professional and personal success. We also offer our thoughts on how to find your own work spouse. Don't worry, no dating apps are required. We hope you enjoy this special episode of A Little Louder Now featuring Alicia and Tyler!

Welcome to the Breaking Barriers series of our A Little Louder Now podcasts. During this series, Alex and Alicia shine a light on two trailblazing women in a different themed topic each month. These two take their fangirling seriously and are excited to share about women who broke down barriers and reached back to pull up the next generation. The Bridge Initiative is dedicated to inclusion and so, for June's theme, we chose Rainbow Connection. This month we are shining a light on two amazing women who broke barriers in their respective fields for the LGBTQ community. Both women are beacons of hope and light for the community. Our featured Barrier Breaker for this episode is the icon Megan Rapinoe. Megan is an inspiration. She is an advocate for equality in sports, specifically Major League Soccer. She's a women's soccer great, leading the US Women's National Team to three world championships and a gold medal in the 2012 Olympics. We celebrate Megan's contributions to the LBGTQ community and sports equality. Alex and Alicia are excited to take you on a journey through Megan's life. Take a listen! Music by Jennifer Szakolczay Editing by Brittany Waltmire Megan's soccer experience - outline: https://protect-us.mimecast.com/s/TsVlC31G19S90XgcQwEN3 Learn more about Megan Rapinoe: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Megan_Rapinoe#2011_FIFA_Women's_World_Cup https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Megan_Rapinoe https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/soccer/2019/06/29/megan-rapinoe-is-being-well-megan-rapinoe-at-the-world-cup/39639569/ https://ew.com/books/2019/07/25/megan-rapinoe-memoir/ https://www.theplayerstribune.com/en-us/articles/megan-rapinoe-uswnt-qa-mailbag https://www.theplayerstribune.com/en-us/articles/megan-rapinoe-united-states-world-cup-youre-not-gonna-get-rid-of-your-girl-that-easily https://www.espn.com/soccer/fifa-womens-world-cup/story/3878587/why-megan-rapinoes-brother-brian-is-her-greatest-heartbreakand-hope https://equalizersoccer.com/2011/07/08/wps-top-of-table-clash-and-rapinoes-value/ https://www.teamusa.org/us-soccer/athletes/Megan-Rapinoe http://www.nwslsoccer.com/players/megan-rapinoe https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2015_FIFA_Women%27s_World_Cup https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reign_FC#2016_season https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/08/sports/womens-soccer-team-lawsuit-gender-discrimination.html https://www.latimes.com/sports/sportsnow/la-sp-sn-fifa-threatened-players-lawsuit-20141028-story.html https://www.nydailynews.com/sports/soccer/ny-alex-morgan-megan-rapinoe-carli-lloyd-uswnt-lawsuit-20191007-om53n37y3rfjfm5vwllfv3r75q-story.html https://www.ussoccer.com/players/r/megan-rapinoe https://www.ellevest.com/magazine/newsletter/2019-09-10?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=newsletter-2019-09-10&utm_source=subscriptions&utm_content=body https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_women%27s_national_soccer_team https://nypost.com/2017/09/21/us-womens-soccer-is-sick-of-being-relegated-to-artificial-turf/ https://www.fourfourtwo.com/us/features/megan-rapinoe-womens-sports-equality-gay-rights https://www.nbcnews.com/feature/nbc-out/u-s-women-s-soccer-team-boldly-embraces-field-activist-n1027726 https://www.theplayerstribune.com/en-us/videos/megan-rapinoe-soccer-icon-activist-generations https://www.outsports.com/2019/9/24/20881073/megan-rapinoe-soccer-fifa-best-womens-player-award-world-cup-uswnt-2019 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tSgcLb8AeQ8 https://www.huffpost.com/entry/megan-rapinoe-comes-out-olympic-soccer-player-_n_1646700 https://www.oprahmag.com/entertainment/a28321598/megan-rapinoe-girlfriend-sue-bird/

Welcome to the Breaking Barriers series of our A Little Louder Now podcasts. During this series, Alex and Alicia shine a light on two trailblazing women in a different themed topic each month. These two take their fangirling seriously and are excited to share about women who broke down barriers and reached back to pull up the next generation. For May's theme, we chose Amazing Artists. This month we are shining a light on two amazing women who broke barriers in their respective fields in the art world. Our featured Amazing Artist for this episode is Georgia O'Keeffe, one of the first female painters to achieve worldwide acclaim from critics and the general public. We celebrate Georgia's contributions to art and culture. Her artwork is stunning and Alex and Alicia are excited to take you on a journey through Georgia's life and art. Take a listen! Music by Jennifer Szakolczay Editing by Brittany Waltmire Learn more about Georgia O'Keeffe: https://www.georgiaokeeffe.net/ https://www.okeeffemuseum.org/about-georgia-okeeffe/ https://www.theartstory.org/artist/okeeffe-georgia/life-and-legacy/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Georgia_O%27Keeffe https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oriental_Poppies_(painting) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_Canna_(paintings) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Precisionism

Welcome to the Breaking Barriers series of our A Little Louder Now podcasts. During this series, Alex and Alicia shine a light on two trailblazing women in a different themed topic each month. These two take their fangirling seriously and are excited to share about women who broke down barriers and reached back to pull up the next generation. For the month of May, we chose the theme of Amazing Artists. This month we are shining a light on two groundbreaking women who broke barriers in their respective artistic mediums. Our featured Amazing Artist for this episode is Ivy Benson, whose all female band broke gender barriers to become the BBC Radio's resident dance band and headlined at the London Palladium for six months in the 1940s. We celebrate Ivy's life and the amazing art she contributed to the world. One thing we learned was how many women Ivy gave an opportunity to become a professional musician. She was truly an incredible woman. Alex and Alicia are excited to take you on a journey through Ivy's life. Take a listen! Music by Jennifer Szakolczay Editing by Brittany Waltmire Learn more about Ivy Benson: https://www.last.fm/music/Ivy+Benson+&+her+Girls+Band/+wiki https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ivy_Benson https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benny_Goodman https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_dance_band https://www.welcometoleeds.co.uk/channel/history/video/ivy-benson/ http://www.sussex.ac.uk/clhlwr/research/ivybenson https://www.allmusic.com/artist/ivy-benson-mn0000965233 https://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/obituary-ivy-benson-2322038.html http://jaquo.com/ivy-benson-band/ https://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-29557015 https://www.bbc.co.uk/music/articles/343718ed-4caf-44a2-8291-4aaa18d48c2c https://veryintelligentprincess.com/guest-posts/ivy-benson/

Welcome to the Breaking Barriers series of our A Little Louder Now podcasts. During this series, Alex and Alicia shine a light on two trailblazing women in a different themed topic each month. These two take their fangirling seriously and are excited to share about women who broke down barriers and reached back to pull up the next generation. For April's theme, we chose Science Mavens. This month we are shining a light on two amazing women who broke barriers in their respective fields in science. Our featured Science Maven for this episode is Stephanie Kwolek, the woman who discovered Kevlar. We celebrate Stephanie's contributions to science and all the ways her work made the world a safer place for all of us with her incredible discovery. Alex and Alicia are excited to take you on a journey through Stephanie's life. Take a listen! Music by Jennifer Szakolczay Editing by Brittany Waltmire Learn more about Stephanie Kwolek: https://www.sciencehistory.org/historical-profile/stephanie-l-kwolek https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kevlar https://bulletsafe.com/pages/the-history-of-bulletproof-vests https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stephanie_Kwolek https://www.invent.org/inductees/stephanie-louise-kwolek https://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/stephanie-kwolek-7081.php https://cen.acs.org/content/cen/articles/92/i26/Stephanie-Kwolek-Dies-90.html https://www.theepochtimes.com/the-bulletproof-vest-inventor-will-always-be-remembered-for-her-life-saving-discovery_2830168.html

Welcome to the Breaking Barriers series of our A Little Louder Now podcasts. During this series, Alex and Alicia shine a light on two trailblazing women in a different themed topic each month. These two take their fangirling seriously and are excited to share about women who broke down barriers and reached back to pull up the next generation. For April's theme, we chose Science Mavens. This month we are shining a light on two amazing women who broke barriers in their respective fields in science. Our featured Science Maven for this episode is Florence Nightingale, the founder of what we now think of as modern nursing. We celebrate Florence's contributions to science and all the ways she worked to make hospitals a cleaner and safer place for all of us. Alex and Alicia are excited to take you on a journey through Florence's life. Take a listen! Music by Jennifer Szakolczay Editing by Brittany Waltmire Learn more about Florence Nightingale: http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/education/resources/florence-nightingale/ https://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/florence-nightingale https://www.history.com/topics/womens-history/florence-nightingale-1 https://www.bbc.com/timelines/z92hsbk https://www.florence-nightingale.co.uk/resources/biography/?v=7516fd43adaa https://www.agnesscott.edu/lriddle/women/nitegale.htm https://www.britannica.com/biography/Florence-Nightingale https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Florence_Nightingale https://www.biography.com/scientist/florence-nightingale https://archive.triblive.com/news/mother-daughter-from-western-pa-volunteer-to-help-those-whove-lost-everything-start-to-move-forward/ https://www.nursing.pitt.edu/sites/default/files/pittnurse_spring2012.pdf https://journals.lww.com/ajnonline/Citation/2002/05000/American_Nurses_Receive_International_Recognition_.49.aspx https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crimean_War

In this episode, Terra and Alex decided to do something a little different. This month we are featuring our good friend, colleague and ally, Matt Wolniewicz, Vice President of Sales at Fi360. Matt has been an advocate for The Bridge Initiative from the very start. In fact, most people don't know this, but it was Matt who first suggested an event dedicated to women in finance at the Fi360 Conference. He has a unique ability to excite any room with his intense but positive energy. He cares deeply about his colleagues and his clients, believing in the power of good people and their ability to deliver on a mission. During our conversation, he shares some great insights into what he believes makes a strong ally that we know you will find valuable. We're thrilled for you to meet the leader we know and love! Here is our interview with Matt Wolniewicz! Music by Jennifer Szakolczay Editing by Brittany Waltmire

Welcome to the Breaking Barriers series of our A Little Louder Now podcasts. During this series, Alex and Alicia shine a light on two trailblazing women in a different themed topic each month. These two take their fangirling seriously and are excited to share about women who broke down barriers and reached back to pull up the next generation. This month, our topic is Boss Babes. We are shining a light on two fearless women in power and leadership. Our featured Boss Babe for this episode is Julia Gilliard, the first and only woman to date to hold the positions of Deputy Prime Minister, Prime Minister and leader of a major party in Australia. We celebrate Julia's iron strength, determination and vision to lead her country. Alex and Alicia are new to Australian politics and did their level best to take you on a journey through Julia's life in the best way possible. Take a listen! Music by Jennifer Szakolczay Editing by Brittany Waltmire Learn more about Julia Gilliard: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Julia_Gillard https://www.aec.gov.au/voting/counting/hor_count.htm https://www.peo.gov.au/learning/fact-sheets/ministers-and-shadow-ministers.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2010_Australian_Labor_Party_leadership_spill https://www.ag.gov.au/About/ForcedAdoptionsApology/Pages/default.aspx https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Misogyny_Speech https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_prime_ministers_of_Australia_by_time_in_office http://www.executivestyle.com.au/one-cool-customer-2orn0 https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-06-19/julia-gillard-shares-heartfelt-note-from-airline-passenger/11223258 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australian_Labor_Party https://www.britannica.com/biography/Julia-Gillard https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-girl-in-the-letter-emily-gunnis/1130510511?ean=9781472255099

In this episode, Terra and Alex speak with Robin Green, president and head of research at RGIdeas, an independent research and consulting company in the financial services industry. Robin also happens to be a former colleague and dear friend of ours. From the very beginning, Robin has charged ahead with a joie de vivre that had her destined for great things. A self-described bulldozer, we see Robin as a woman who drives hard toward her goals, refusing to let obstacles slow her down. But her edges are softened by an unyielding positivity and genuine care for everyone around her. Robin has been an inspiration for both Terra and Alex and an example of how a woman can dominate in a male-dominated industry while staying true to the kind, uplifting person she is straight to her core. We're excited for you to meet Robin so let's get to it! Here is our interview with Robin Green! Music by Jennifer Szakolczay Editing by Brittany Waltmire

Welcome to the Breaking Barriers series of our A Little Louder Now podcasts. During this series, Alex and Alicia shine a light on two trailblazing women in a different themed topic each month. These two take their fangirling seriously and are excited to share about women who broke down barriers and reached back to pull up the next generation. This month, we celebrate Black History month. In keeping with that, our theme is Queens of Black History. Our featured Queen of Black History for this episode is Katherine Johnson. Without Mrs. Johnson, the US Space Program would likely not have succeeded when it did. Her calculations and analysis of orbital mechanics(which didn't exist at the time)were absolutely critical to the success of the first (and subsequent) manned spaceflights and many more. We celebrate Mrs. Johnson's unparalleled work as a "female computer" and the barriers she and other women of color worked to break at NASA. She is truly extraordinary. Take a listen! Music by Jennifer Szakolczay Editing by Brittany Waltmire Learn more about Katherine Johnson: https://www.nasa.gov/content/katherine-johnson-biography https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Katherine_Johnson https://www.britannica.com/biography/Katherine-Johnson-mathematician https://www.makers.com/profiles/591f267c6c3f646439558630 https://www.thehumancomputerproject.com/women/katherine-johnson https://www.cnn.com/2018/08/26/us/katherine-johnson-hidden-figure-birthday-trnd/index.html http://mentalfloss.com/article/555114/facts-about-katherine-johnson-nasa https://www.computerhistory.org/fellowawards/hall/Katherine-Johnson/ https://www.britannica.com/explore/100women/profiles/katherine-johnson/ https://www.space.com/42913-katherine-johnson-hidden-figure-autobiography-september-2019.html https://www.nytimes.com/2019/02/23/science/nasa-hidden-figures-katherine-johnson.html https://www.amazon.com/Hidden-Figures-Readers-Margot-Shetterly/dp/0062662376/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=hidden+figures+book&qid=1580158906&sr=8-2

Welcome to the Breaking Barriers series of our A Little Louder Now podcasts. During this series, Alex and Alicia shine a light on two trailblazing women in a different themed topic each month. These two take their fangirling seriously and are excited to share about women who broke down barriers and reached back to pull up the next generation. This month, we celebrate Black History month. In keeping with that, our theme is Queens of Black History. Our featured Queen of Black History for this episode is Toni Morrison. Ms. Morrison is one of my most celebrated writers in American history. We celebrate her contributions to literature including her vital work in bringing black literature into the mainstream. Take a listen! Music by Jennifer Szakolczay Editing by Brittany Waltmire Learn more about Toni Morrison: https://archive.nytimes.com/www.nytimes.com/ref/books/fiction-25-years.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toni_Morrison https://www.cnn.com/2013/04/14/us/toni-morrison-fast-facts/index.html https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/06/books/toni-morrison-dead.html?campaign_id=60&instance_id=0&segment_id=15916&user_id=579ae23cfcbd75c9aac87cb571cc201c®i_id=72995439ing-news https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_National_Memorial_for_Peace_and_Justice https://museumandmemorial.eji.org/memorial https://variety.com/2019/film/reviews/toni-morrison-the-pieces-i-am-review-1203113802/ https://www.vox.com/culture/2019/8/6/20756895/toni-morrison-obituary-legacy-beloved-editor

Welcome to the Breaking Barriers series of our A Little Louder Now podcasts. During this series, Alex and Alicia shine a light on two trailblazing women in a different themed topic each month. These two take their fangirling seriously and are excited to share about women who broke down barriers and reached back to pull up the next generation. This month, our topic is Pioneering First Ladies. Our featured First Lady for this episode is Barbara Bush, the fearless matriarch of the Bush family. Mrs. Bush dedicated much of her life to helping people become literate. She was a fierce wife and mother. Take a listen! Music by Jennifer Szakolczay Editing by Brittany Waltmire Learn more about Barbara Bush: http://www.firstladies.org/biographies/firstladies.aspx?biography=42 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barbara_Bush https://www.whitehouse.gov/about-the-white-house/first-ladies/barbara-pierce-bush/ https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2019/05/10/barbara-bush-final-unfinished-letter-children/1126983001/ https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/houston/article/Barbara-Bush-wife-and-mother-of-presidents-dies-12841383.php https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2019/05/barbara-bush-lost-daughter-and-was-forever-changed/589072/ https://www.britannica.com/biography/Barbara-Bush https://www.cnn.com/2012/12/26/us/barbara-bush---fast-facts/index.html

Welcome to the Breaking Barriers series of our A Little Louder Now podcasts. During this series, Alex and Alicia shine a light on two trailblazing women in a different themed topic each month. These two take their fangirling seriously and are excited to share about women who broke down barriers and reached back to pull up the next generation. This month, our topic is Pioneering First Ladies. Our featured First Lady for this episode is Dolley Madison, the woman who defined the role of the President's spouse. Mrs. Madison did so much more than save the portrait of George Washington when the British burned the White House during the War of 1812. She worked tirelessly to promote bipartisan cooperation by providing an environment where members of all parties could socialize, network and negotiate amicably. Take a listen! Music and Editing by Jennifer Szakolczay Learn more about Dolley Madison: https://www.nyhistory.org/womens-history/education/curriculum/saving-washington/module-1-unofficial-politician/introduction https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dolley_Madison https://www.c-span.org/video/?310726-1/lady-dolley-madison&showFullAbstract=1

In this episode, Alex and Terra speak with Marguerita Cheng, a certified financial planner who founded Blue Ocean Global Wealth in Rockville, Md. Marguerita is deeply passionate about forging real relationships with her clients that extend well beyond a portfolio. She has built a company based on inclusivity, compassion and authenticity. What you see is what you get! Alex and Terra wrapped up this conversation feeling empowered and inspired to do something good for ourselves and for our community. Not gonna lie, when we talked to Marguerita about all of the things she's doing, we began assessing how we're spending our own spare time because if a woman as busy as Marguerita with three children and her own successful business can run three marathons in three weeks for charity, we can find the time to do something more too. Let's get to it! Here is our interview with Marguerita Cheng! Music by Brittany Waltmire

During this installment of This Month in Women's History, we are discussing the life and impact of Roberta ‘Bobbi” Gibb, the first woman to have run the entire Boston Marathon and is recognized by the Boston Athletic Association as the pre-sanctioned era women's winner in 1966, 1967, and 1968. Join Alicia and Kellie as they highlight the role Roberta had in women's running in the United States. Learn more about her impact: https://womenintheworld.com/2015/04/20/the-incredible-story-of-bobbi-gibb-the-first-woman-to-run-the-boston-marathon/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bobbi_Gibb https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boston_Marathon

During this installment of This Month in Women's History, we are discussing the life and impact Muriel "Mickie" Siebert, the first woman to own a seat on the New York Stock Exchange. Join Alex and Alicia as they discuss Mickie's impact for women in the financial sector and how her glass-shattering role in finance still affects us today, as well as how her philanthropic efforts helped to shape the role of women in finance for decades to come. #MaverickMickie Learn more about her impact: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muriel_Siebert https://www.investopedia.com/terms/m/muriel-siebert.asp https://www.wsj.com/articles/muriel-siebert-pioneer-at-nyse-dies-at-80-1377485287?tesla=y https://www.makers.com/profiles/591f27805bf6236c3464b1b0 https://www.britannica.com/biography/Muriel-Siebert https://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/muriel-siebert https://www.nytimes.com/2013/08/26/business/muriel-siebert-first-woman-to-own-a-seat-on-wall-st-dies-at-80.html

During this bonus episode of This Month in Women's History, we are discussing the life and impact of Elizabeth "Eliza" Hamilton, the wife of Alexander Hamilton and a co-founder of the first orphanage in New York City. Join Alicia, Keely and Jenn as they highlight the role that Eliza played in the first steps of the United States of America while fulfilling the role of wife and mother to her family. We also have some #breakingnews about the podcast just for you! #breakingbarriers Happy Holidays from all of us at The Bridge Initiative!

During this installment of This Month in Women's History, we are discussing the life and impact of the first woman elected to serve a full term as a United States Senator: Hattie Wyatt Caraway. Join Alex and Alicia as they discuss Hattie's impact for women in the Senate and the United States Government through her door-shattering role in the US Senate.

During this installment of This Month in Women's History, we are discussing the life and impact of the first female Treasurer of the United States of America: Georgia Neese Clark. Join Alex and Alicia as they discuss Georgia's impact in Kansas and the United States Government through her door-shattering role as Treasurer and banking president. Learn More About Her Impact: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Georgia_Neese_Clark https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grain_elevator https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clinton_Lake_(Kansas) https://www.kshs.org/kansapedia/georgia-neese-clark-gray/12071 https://www.encyclopedia.com/women/encyclopedias-almanacs-transcripts-and-maps/clark-georgia-neese-1900-1995 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harry_S._Truman https://www.cjonline.com/news/20180307/history-guy-remembers-georgia-neese-clark-gray-topeka-woman-who-was-nations-first-female-treasurer https://www.nytimes.com/1995/10/28/us/georgia-neese-clark-gray-95-first-woman-as-us-treasurer.html

During this installment of This Month in Women's History, we are discussing the life and impact of one of the most quoted women in America: Eleanor Roosevelt. Join Alex and Alicia as they discuss Eleanor Roosevelt's extraordinary contributions to human rights, feminism, the position of First Lady and, of course, literature. Learn More About Her Impact: https://www.whitehouse.gov/about-the-white-house/first-ladies/anna-eleanor-roosevelt/ https://www.britannica.com/biography/Eleanor-Roosevelt https://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/eleanor-roosevelt https://www.fdrlibrary.org/en/er-biography https://www.history.com/topics/first-ladies/eleanor-roosevelt https://www.history.com/topics/first-ladies/eleanor-roosevelt-video https://www.brainpop.com/socialstudies/famoushistoricalfigures/eleanorroosevelt/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eleanor_Roosevelt www.firstladies.org/biographies/firstladies.aspx?biography=33 https://www.womenshistory.org/articles/eleanor-roosevelts-white-house-press-conferences https://rooseveltinstitute.org/eleanor-roosevelts-legacy-how-world-recognized-workers-right-as-human-rights/ https://www.nytimes.com/1988/12/10/opinion/eleanor-roosevelt-s-legacy-human-rights.html https://www.brainyquote.com/authors/eleanor-roosevelt-quotes https://en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Presidential_Commission_on_the_Status_of_Women https://www2.gwu.edu/~erpapers/teachinger/lesson-plans/notes-er-and-civil-rights.cfm https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aubrey_Willis_Williams

Some of life's greatest lessons can be learned by playing Oregon Trail. In this episode of “A Little Louder Now”, a podcast produced by The Bridge Initiative, an Fi360 project, Terra and Robbie explore the retirement plan industry with Courtenay Shipley, founder and chief planologist at Retirement Planology. Courtenay describes her unconventional journey from music major to retirement plan fanatic and the lessons she's learned all along the way. And yes, the perils of the Oregon Trail came up more than once! Check out this great episode and make sure you listen until the end when you can play along with a little competition Robbie hosts between Courtenay and Terra. Music by Jennifer Szakolczay

During this installment of This Month in Women's History, we are discussing the life and impact of the first woman to serve on the Supreme Court: Sandra Day O'Connor. Join Alex and Alicia as they discuss SDOC's extraordinary contributions to law, the Supreme Court and gender equality. Learn More About Her Impact: https://www.cnbc.com/2018/10/22/sandra-day-oconnor-withdraws-from-public-life.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sandra_Day_O%27Connor#Supreme_Court_career https://www.oyez.org/justices/sandra_day_oconnor https://www.britannica.com/biography/Sandra-Day-OConnor https://www.cnn.com/2018/10/23/politics/justice-sandra-day-oconnor-dementia-alzheimers/index.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_awards_and_honors_received_by_Sandra_Day_O%27Connor https://www.c-span.org/video/?c4680414/medal-freedom-ceremony-sandra-day-oconnor https://www.stripes.com/news/us/sandra-day-o-connor-withdraws-from-public-life-1.553089 https://www.npr.org/2019/03/15/693542112/from-triumph-to-tragedy-first-tells-story-of-justice-sandra-day-oconnor

During this installment of This Month in Women's History, we are discussing the life and impact of gender parity crusader and tennis legend Billie Jean King! Join Alex and Terra as they discuss Billie Jean's extraordinary contributions to tennis and gender equality, and, of course, the infamous Battle of the Sexes! Learn More About Her Impact: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billie_Jean_King https://www.billiejeanking.com/ https://www.billiejeanking.com/biography/ https://www.espn.com/sportscentury/features/00016060.html https://www.britannica.com/biography/Billie-Jean-King https://www.tennisfame.com/hall-of-famers/inductees/billie-jean-king https://www.womenssportsfoundation.org/athletes/our-athletes/billie-jean-king/ https://www.nytimes.com/topic/person/billie-jean-king https://www.cnn.com/2014/02/24/sport/tennis/billie-jean-king-fast-facts/index.html

In this episode of “A Little Louder Now”, a podcast produced by The Bridge Initiative, an Fi360 project, Terra and Robbie teamed up for the first time to interview Rebecca Hourihan, founder and Chief Marketing Officer of 401(k) Marketing. Rebecca is smart, friendly, vivacious… she's like a magnet. You just cannot help but be drawn to her. In this interview, Terra and Robbie fangirled over Rebecca and we know you will too! Music & Editing by Jennifer Szakolczay

During this installment of This Month in Women's History, we are discussing the life and social impact of fashion designer Diane von Furstenberg! Her overall mission in business and in life is to EMPOWER WOMEN. Join Kellie and Terra as they discuss Diane's extraordinary contributions and, of course, her famous wrap dress! Learn More About Her Impact: @DVF https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diane_von_Fürstenberg https://www.businessoffashion.com/community/people/diane-von-furstenberg https://www.dvf.com/

During this installment of This Month in Women's History, we are discussing Anne Frank, author of “The Diary of a Young Girl”, which has been translated into over 60 languages and brought her posthumous fame. Join Alex and Alicia as they her life and legacy. Learn more about her impact: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anne_Frank https://www.teenvogue.com/story/anne-franks-message-is-still-important-today https://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/anne-frank-1 https://www.annefrank.org/en/anne-frank/who-was-anne-frank/ https://www.britannica.com/biography/Anne-Frank Music & Editing by Jennifer Szakolczay

In this episode of “A Little Louder Now”, a podcast produced by The Bridge Initiative, an Fi360 project, Alex and Kellie interviewed Sara Houk, the Vice President & General Counsel at Fi360 and member of the Bridge Initiative committee. Sara enlightens us with her knowledge of the history of Women's Rights Movement from a legal perspective. Since 1777, women have been fighting for their rights and Alex, Kellie and Sara discuss how the years of progression have evolved. Music & Editing by Jennifer Szakolczay

During this installment of This Month in Women's History, we are discussing Malala Yousafzai, the youngest Nobel Laureate and a leader in the campaign for the right of all children to education. Join Alicia and Kellie as they discuss one of the most inspiring people on the planet. Learn more about her impact: https://www.malala.org/malalas-story https://www.malala.org/gulmakai-network https://www.nobelprize.org/prizes/peace/2014/yousafzai/biographical/ https://www.biography.com/activist/malala-yousafzai Music & Editing by Jennifer Szakolczay

During this installment of This Month in Women's History, we are talking about Elizabeth Cady Stanton; one of the primary architect of the first Women's Rights Convention held on July 19, 1848. Join Alex and Kellie as they discuss one of the founders of the Women's Rights Movement in America! Learn more about her impact: https://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/elizabeth-cady-stanton https://www.history.com/topics/womens-history/elizabeth-cady-stanton https://www.biography.com/activist/elizabeth-cady-stanton https://www.britannica.com/biography/Elizabeth-Cady-Stanton https://www.nps.gov/wori/learn/historyculture/elizabeth-cady-stanton.htm https://www.womenon20s.org/elizabeth_cady_stanton http://www.fembio.org/english/biography.php/woman/biography/elizabeth-cady-stanton/ https://www.ducksters.com/history/civil_rights/elizabeth_cady_stanton.php https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elizabeth_Cady_Stanton https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Elizabeth_C._Stanton_(AP-69) Music & Editing by Jennifer Szakolczay

In this episode of “A Little Louder Now”, a podcast produced by The Bridge Initiative, an Fi360 project, Alex and Terra interviewed Melissa Richey, Vice President and Market Managing Director of Institutional Asset Management at PNC Capital Advisors. That might be Melissa's fancy title today, but in their former lives, Melissa was just Terra's boss. Terra was a new manager and an emotionally charged new mom who was working out how to balance the stress of work and home and marriage and self-care and Melissa was exactly the person she needed at the exact right time to gain confidence in herself as a manager and as a human. She earned the respect of her colleagues by knowing when and how to be direct or tough, vulnerable or sensitive. She has never apologized for who she is, like when she proudly stood shoulder-to-shoulder with an Ivy League grad questioning her worth as a Slippery Rock alum, and she has never compromised on what she knows to be right, like when it comes to managing people with integrity. Alex and Terra walked away from their conversation with Melissa feeling fully empowered. We know you will too! Music & Editing by Jennifer Szakolczay

During this installment of This Month in Women's History, we are talking about Sally Ride. Join Alex and Jennifer as they discuss the first American woman in space who is still inspiring girls to pursue their dream careers in 'STEM'. Learn more about her impact: https://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/sally-ride https://www.nasa.gov/feature/sally-ride-first-american-woman-in-space https://sallyridescience.ucsd.edu/about/sallyride/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sally_Ride https://www.space.com/16756-sally-ride-biography.html https://www.biography.com/astronaut/sally-ride https://science.ksc.nasa.gov/shuttle/technology/sts-newsref/stsover-prep.html#stsover-astrot https://solarsystem.nasa.gov/people/1760/sally-ride-1951-2012/ https://www.space.com/39089-sally-ride-gets-us-postage-stamp.html https://astronauts.nasa.gov/content/broch00.htm Music & Editing by Jennifer Szakolczay

During this installment of This Month in Women's History, we discuss Queen Elizabeth II: the longest reigning British monarch, a patron of over 600 organizations and charities, and a lover of corgis. Elizabeth has provided steady guidance through all of the successes and failures of the past 66 years and is the only female in the royal family to serve in the military. Alicia and Alex toast to the Queen's life of service in the latest installment. Episode Notes: The Crown: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Crown_(TV_series) The Crown IMBD: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4786824/ Length conversion: 7.2KM = 4.47miles Dorgis: https://www.dogbreedinfo.com/dorgi.htm The Queen and her pups: https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2016/05/queen-elizabeth-exclusive-cover-annie-leibovitz "The Queen"(film): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Queen_(2006_film) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0436697/ The Queen with the Iron Throne: https://www.wearethemighty.com/entertainment/queen-elizabeth-refused-sit-throne?rebelltitem=1#rebelltitem1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=--wyW9VemB8 Learn more about her impact: https://www.biography.com/royalty/queen-elizabeth-ii https://www.britannica.com/biography/Elizabeth-II https://www.harpersbazaar.com/culture/features/g6180/queen-elizabeth-pictures/ https://www.royal.uk/her-majesty-the-queen https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elizabeth_II https://www.flickr.com/photos/britishmonarchy/sets/72157655013286495 https://www.wearethemighty.com/entertainment/queen-elizabeth-refused-sit-throne?rebelltitem=2#rebelltitem2 https://www.theloop.ca/5-reasons-queen-elizabeth-should-join-the-cast-of-game-of-thrones/ https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/how-many-grandchildren-and-great-grandchildren-does-queen-elizabeth-ii-have.html/ https://www.wbur.org/hereandnow/2018/12/04/queen-elizabeth-life-legacy https://www.britannica.com/topic/Commonwealth-association-of-states https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Commonwealth_of_Nations Music & Editing by Jennifer Szakolczay

During this installment of This Month in Women's History, we talk about Joan of Arc. "Joan embodies the word "trailblazer" because she refused to let the idea of her being a woman hold her back from the tasks that she felt compelled to achieve." - Terra McBride. Learn more about her impact: https://www.biography.com/military-figure/joan-of-arc https://www.history.com/topics/middle-ages/saint-joan-of-arc https://www.nationalgeographic.com/archaeology-and-history/magazine/2017/03-04/joan-of-arc-warrior-heretic-saint-martyr/ https://www.britannica.com/biography/Saint-Joan-of-Arc http://thehistorychicks.com/episode-51-joan-of-arc/ https://www.britannica.com/event/Hundred-Years-War https://www.historytoday.com/archive/end-hundred-years-war https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/agincourt/0/steps/8838 https://www.themaparchive.com/france-and-the-one-hundred-years-war.html Music & Editing by Jennifer Szakolczay

During this installment of This Month in Women's History, we talk about Rosie the Riveter. Rosie the Riveter is a cultural icon of World War II, representing the women who worked in factories and shipyards during World War II, many of whom produced munitions and war supplies. These women sometimes took entirely new jobs replacing the male workers who joined the military. Rosie the Riveter is used as a symbol of American feminism and women's economic power. Learn more about her impact: https://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/rosie-the-riveter https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rosie_the_Riveter https://rosietheriveter.net/ Music & Editing by Jennifer Szakolczay

It's May and we certainly couldn't let the month pass without a podcast about Mother's Day! Keely, Alicia and Terra got together to talk about the history of Mother's Day and how they celebrate it, both with their children and their own mothers. But the conversation quickly turned to what it's like to be a working parent and the things nobody told us about motherhood, including what maternity leave in the United States is actually like. Whether you're a mom gearing up for your special day or you're in your pre-family working years, there's a little something for everyone in this episode. Happy Mother's Day everyone! Music & Editing by Jennifer Szakolczay

During this installment of This Month in Women's History, we talk about Barbara Walters the first female co-host of a nationally syndicated American news program and the first female co-anchor of a network evening news program. Learn more about her impact: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barbara_Walters Music & Editing by Jennifer Szakolczay

During this installment of This Month in Women's History, we talk about Jackie Mitchell, the first female pitcher in professional baseball. Learn more about her impact: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jackie_Mitchell https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/the-woman-who-maybe-struck-out-babe-ruth-and-lou-gehrig-4759182/ Music & Editing by Jennifer Szakolczay

In this episode of “A Little Louder Now”, a podcast produced by The Bridge Initiative, an Fi360 project, Alicia and Terra interview Lisa Brignoni, a wealth management operations and technology leader. Lisa is currently the Women in Investment Management and Programs Chair for the CFA Society in Pittsburgh. Terra had the pleasure of working with Lisa in a previous role, which is where they met, and she is always struck by how intricate Lisa's examination is of any experience. Lisa has a razor-sharp mind for analysis, as exhibited in her roles as a portfolio analyst, but whenever she was tapped for a creative project, she brings exceptionally fresh ideas to the table. There was so much to talk about, and the group did not get to it all so stay tuned… we may have more coming from Lisa in the near future. Music & Editing by Jennifer Szakolczay

During this installment of This Month in Women's History, we talk about Abigail Adams, Revolutionary Women's Rights Advocate. Learn more about her impact: https://www.history.com/topics/first-ladies/abigail-adams https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AdDV3OJ6eUk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AdDV3OJ6eUk https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Adams/04-01-02-0241 https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/abigail-adams-asks-her-husband-to-remember-the-ladies https://www.amazon.com/Letters-John-Abigail-Adams-ebook/dp/B00AWJMUNE/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1547830708&sr=8-6&keywords=abigail+adams+a+revolutionary+american+woman https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lCMm-u5QOVw https://www.c-span.org/video/?310725-1/lady-abigail-adams https://www.biography.com/video/john-abigail-adams-full-episode-2073400860 Music & Editing by Jennifer Szakolczay

In this episode of “A Little Louder Now”, a podcast produced by The Bridge Initiative, an Fi360 project, Alex and Alicia interview Kim Kiel! We are so excited to kick off our interview series with Kim Griego-Kiel, President of Horizons Sustainable Financial Services. Kim is an AIF® Designee and her company focuses on socially responsible investing, community investment and shareholder activism, and how they align with the values and financial goals for her clients. In this episode, We spend some time with Kim to talk about everything from the challenge of connecting with millennial investors, why mentorship within the industry is so critical, and whether she will retire… someday. Music & Editing by Jennifer Szakolczay

Learn about the history and impact of International Women's Day: http://www.un.org/en/events/womensday/history.shtml https://www.infoplease.com/international-womens-day https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Women%27s_Day https://www.internationalwomensday.com/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fLKFJUHQXi8 Music & Editing by Jennifer Szakolczay

Celebrate Black History Month with us as we honor Misty Copeland and the impact she has made on all women. Learn more about for impact: https://mistycopeland.com/about-2/ https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2014/09/22/unlikely-ballerina https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Misty_Copeland Music & Editing by Jennifer Szakolczay

Celebrate Black History Month with us as we honor Shirley Chisholm and the impact she has made on all women. Learn about her impact: https://nmaahc.si.edu/shirley-chisholm-president http://mentalfloss.com/article/87244/12-facts-about-shirley-chisholm-first-african-american-run-president Music & Editing by Jennifer Szakolczay

Learn about this month's trailblazers and the impact they have made on those around the world. Learn more about their impact: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Betty_White https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0924508/ https://www.cnn.com/2018/09/17/entertainment/betty-white-2018-emmy-awards/index.html http://www.uwyo.edu/lawlib/libraryinfo/displaycase/nellietayloeross.html https://www.wyohistory.org/encyclopedia/ambition-nellie-tayloe-ross https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nellie_Tayloe_Ross Music & Editing by Jennifer Szakolczay

Hear about the heart of The Bridge Initiative and learn about what you can expect in the upcoming months. Alex, Alicia, Kellie and Terra discuss how this initiative came to be. Find out more at www.fi360bridge.com Editing by Charise Barner Music by Jennifer Szakolczay