Taking Her Lead

What do you care about? I mean, truly care about deeply? Michelle is a force of nature for goodness for the children of Kenya. Her heart is huge, and it drives her work against challenges and into celebrating triumphs.am Her story is one of overcoming obstacles, of finding her calling, of finding joy. Listen to … Continue reading Ep. 48 – Michelle Stark – How One Person Can Make a Difference →

Hello Friends! Today I get the pleasure of offering the audio from our Livestream Video Interview with Neeraja Ganesh this past Monday. She has such a powerful story of boldness, actions to elevate women, expansive thinking and constant learning. If I can ever get to India, my intention, of course, will be to spend time … Continue reading Ep. 47 – Neeraja Ganesh – Being a Woman, Teaching Women, Promoting Women, Protecting Women →

When we had the chance to chat with Liz, I found myself instantly drawn to her. I thought about it: it was her strength shown in how open and receptive she was. She was, and is her full self… or at least very far down the road to being her full self. There is an … Continue reading Ep. 46 – Liz Perpetua – Connecting Head and Heart by Knowing Your Truth… and Speaking It →

Mariah is one to watch. A rising star fighting for good. She's President of the College of Arts and Sciences Student Council at Howard University, a leader within the March for our Lives movement, a speaker, challenger of the status quo, and passionate people person. Her story is one of rising. Rising from trouble to … Continue reading Ep. 45 – Mariah Cooley – Creating Good Trouble from the Start →

Each of us is many things. Many passions, many pursuits, many thoughts, many experiences. But, all too often, we either compartmentalize our multifaceted-ness, or are fragmented through trauma. When any of us can bring our facets together, to find harmony in the collaborative and co-supportive internal life that comes, great healing can happen, and great … Continue reading Ep. 44 – Fran Hale – Honoring Life's Complexity →

A situation so many women face: Kids are grown. Previous career ended two decades prior. How to restart, or recapture, or create anew? Self-talk, negative emotions, cultural perceptions, a variety of factors stand in the way of moving forward. What a treasure to know someone who's successfully navigated this. Donna did it! She now has … Continue reading Ep. 43 – Donna Romanick – From Full Time Mother to Full Time Professional as Well: Making the Switch →

There just aren't many people like Lisa Vann. Such a huge heart. Such a skilled and powerful mind. Talk with her for two minutes, and it seems like you've known her for twenty years. She makes everyone around her know, really know and experience her care. Such things have laid the foundation for her incredible … Continue reading Ep. 42 – Lisa Vann – Becoming a Legend in Your Industry, and Your Life →

Financial Feminism. As our guest, Jessica Robinson, said, women make money decisions together. Why don't men make such decisions together, rather than maverick-ly? Shouldn't something as important as why, where and with whom we invest be topics discussed with others? Hmmm. So, Financial Feminism isn't about getting money away from men. It's about making sound, … Continue reading Ep. 41 – Jessica Robinson – Navigating the World of High Finance… and Kids →

Hara Allison is an accomplished artist. Her gifts are incredible. See her work, and you'll find this quickly, as well. Now, which of her gifts is the most powerful? Her eye for angle? Her eye for balance? Color? Expression? There are many that you need in order to do the work she does. But, I … Continue reading Ep. 40 – Hara Allison – Powerful Personal Story, Powerful Photography →

Have you ever felt the sting of loss over something special in your childhood? A park that closed down. An ice-cream shop that your dad or mom took you to. These places are more than places. The power they hold in real time and in nostalgia is augmented by the feelings and thoughts we associate … Continue reading Ep. 39 – Stephanie Stuckey – Saving a National Heirloom →

Anyone who meets Cathy in person will walk away with a feeling. Many good words could be applied, but the best? Gifted. Is Cathy gifted? Oh, most certainly. But, the feeling you walk away with is one of having been gifted. Cathy is strong, incredibly intelligent, insightful, gracious, funny, strategic and quite buoyant, but more … Continue reading Ep. 38 – Cathy Allen – A Woman Who Wins So Others Will Try →

Eschewing the normal life of the high level classical composer and performer, Emily chose to bring wholeness and goodness to others by utilizing the range of her gifts. Meet Emily Lau. She is, of course, the composer of our beautiful, compelling theme music. Yet, this talent is just the tip of the iceberg for Emily. … Continue reading Ep. 37 – Emily Lau →

Pradha is, simply put, a renaissance woman. Her gifts are so broad, looking from one end, the other isn’t visible. Classical Southern Indian Vocalist, artist, author, dentist, medical teacher, medical technology expert, communicator, thought leader. That’s just the start. She was born with a special condition, Achondroplasia. In many areas of the world, this can … Continue reading Ep. 36 – Dr. Lakshmi Pradha – Renaissance Woman →

Question your assumptions. Reflect on your beliefs about your potential, and allow your perspectives to shift. In this episode, I chat with Debbie Hazell, who did the aforementioned consistently throughout her career. She became her full self over time. Consequently, she rose to very high levels of leadership as a C-suite financial professional, gaining wide … Continue reading Ep. 35 – Deborah Hazell – Learning to Become Your Full Self →

Working toward gender equity in the workplace is a complex undertaking, but it is one that today’s guest, Dr. Maria Adelasia Divona, does with pride. As a Senior Gender Officer at OSCE Mission to Skopje, Adelasia works on a range of projects that look to advance the fight for gender equity. In this episode, we … Continue reading Ep. 38 – Dr. Maria Adelasia Divona – Champion for Gender Equity →

Welcome to Episode 34! We got a neat window of time with Dr. Van Leeuwen, whose passions place her at the center of quite a number of highly impactful initiatives. She is the Senior Attending Physician CICU Sidra Medicine, Co Chair at Congenital Heart Academy and Latin America ELSO steering committee. Indomitably cheerful, patient and … Continue reading Ep. 34 – Dr. Grace Van Leeuwen →

Welcome listeners to episode 32! We have a real treat in store for you. Dr. Tammie Chang and Dr. Luisa Duran, both accomplished physicians, have huge hearts for people, and in particular their fellow women physicians. They started Pink Coat M.D., an organization devoted to creating community, resources and solutions for women physicians. In our … Continue reading Ep. 32 – Dr. Tammie Chang and Dr. Luisa Duran →

Welcome to Episode 31! We get the privilege to take an intimate walk with our guest, Rachel Dexheimer, over the course of her life of learning, humility, passion and purpose. You’re going to fall in like with her, of that I’m certain. Rachel is the strategic business partner and executive coach at Dexheimer Consulting Group. … Continue reading Ep. 31 – Rachel Dexheimer →

Welcome listeners to episode 28! We continue the second half of our enlightening conversation with Rachelle Strawther. Please, if you haven’t, take time to listen to Part 1 (Ep. 27 from last week) in order to get context for this continuing conversation. You will continue to relish every word. Enjoy! Joshua

Hello Listeners, Rachelle Strawther is the Director of the Leadership Training and Development Program at Gonzaga University. She brings a story that will inspire, vulnerability that continues to resonate with me (and will with you), and perspectives born of struggle, reflection and humility on the world of women in leadership and positions of influence. This … Continue reading Ep. 27 – Rachelle Strawther – Part 1 →

Welcome Listeners to Episode 26! Wow, it’s been a year for us now, so we are about to enter season 2!!!!!!!!!!!! To wrap our episode progression for season 1, we have a real treat. Adrienne Rackley is currently a senior financial analyst for Home Forward and the Principal Economist for Emerald Economics in Portland, OR, … Continue reading Ep. 26 – Adrienne Rackley →

Hello wonderful listeners! It’s Episode 25 time! Brooke, you will find, is a champion. Against a staggering pile of odds, she not only became the best version of herself, but she became a very successful leader in very demanding roles in such a fashion that she truly inspires those she works with. A generous soul. … Continue reading Ep. 25 – Brooke Arent →

Hello Listeners, It’s a new year! Oh gosh, I think we’ve all been waiting for this for a while. Well, Jeannine and I have been waiting for this interview for a while! We had a fantastic time with Elisha London. She is the Founder & CEO at United for Global Mental Health, who’s mission it … Continue reading Ep. 24 – Elisha London →

Welcome listeners to our last show of the year! We dearly hope that during this overwhelmingly challenging year, the stories of our guests have uplifted and inspired you. This final episode for 2020 will most certainly do that. General Lori J. Robinson, Ret., last served as Commander for the North American Aerospace Defense Command. She … Continue reading Ep. 23 – General Lori J. Robinson, Ret. →

Hello and Gamarjoba! We are humbled and thrilled to bring you our amazing conversation with the no less than also amazing Keti Vashakidze! She is the President of the Europe Foundation, who’s mission is to empower people to effect change for social justice and economic prosperity. The EM operates out of Keti’s home country and … Continue reading Ep. 22 – Ketevan Vashakidze →

For Episode 21, we have the true honor to interview core members of the leadership team for the Sea Services Leadership Association. Among a number of efforts and services, the SSLA puts on the annual Joint Women’s Leadership Symposium which draws hundreds of women from all areas and branches of the Armed Services. Impressive women, … Continue reading Ep. 21 – SSLA Leadership Team →

Friends, Welcome to Episode 20! We invite Jen Mazer, Queen of Manifestation, to the show. She is a brilliant light bringing goodness to people through coaching, her book, her board game Sparked, speaking, and certainly this interview! You’ll laugh, learn and listen to the basics of how to manifest desired outcomes in your life. To … Continue reading Ep. 20 – Jen Mazer →

Phyllis brings an incredible breadth and depth of perspective on the historical and current trajectory of women in leadership in Healthcare. She speaks with courage, wisdom, deep passion for people, and great humor. The quotable quotes abound! She’s founded and started multiple Doctoral programs. She’s been in healthcare leadership. She is just completing many years … Continue reading Ep. 19 – Phyllis Beck Kritek →

Sandy Gibson, Professor at The College of New Jersey in the Social Work Department, is a fierce leader. Fierce toward healing, supporting and the care of those affected deeply by trauma, as well as primarily now teaching those who will do these things upon graduation. Fiercely taking action to change policy locally and nationally regarding … Continue reading Ep. 18 – Sandy Gibson →

For Episode 17, we have a fellow podcaster! Erika Miley, M.Ed, LMHC Mental & Sexual Health Therapist, spent time with us discussing a wide range of issues centered on women, sexuality, identity and leadership. Erika runs “Sex Talk with Erika Miley”, a truly enlightening and frank show about sex. Find her show on iTunes, find … Continue reading Ep. 17 – Erika Miley →

Welcome to Episode 16! We get to walk with Mandy Adamson through her story of becoming her full self. It’s empowering! Look out world – here she comes with Defiantly Her, Mandy’s soon to be formally announced consultancy wherein she will be coaching and training women to find their full selves. Thanks Mandy! Joshua

Welcome Listeners to Episode 15! Gotta be honest, during the initial months of learning to edit, et al, I surely wanted to make it 15 and beyond, but wasn’t sure. Here we are, though! Given that context, what an honor it is to have had Brittany Conley as our guest! Brittany has always sought to … Continue reading Ep. 15 – Brittany Conley →

Hi Listeners and Supporters! Welcome to our amazing Episode 14, with the powerful Fiona Purcell, MS. Fiona is an author and speaker with an MS in Clinical and Counseling Psychology. Fiona is an overcomer. As you listen, you will hear a very, very powerful, painful, joyful and purposeful story. Fiona has channeled her pain and … Continue reading Episode 14 – Fiona Purcell →

Welcome to Episode 13! Beth has served at LifeSpring Health Systems for the past 12 years, currently the Senior Vice President for Community Health Initiatives, and before that held several positions in senior leadership at different organizations. Essentially, she’s devoted her career to improving the lives of those needing the serves her orgs have offered. … Continue reading Episode 13 – Beth Keeney →

Stephanie Ruby Compton is currently the CEO of Ruby Outdoors–a service for professionals who want to spend quality time outdoors. She has extensive experience working as a Camp educator and is also a co-host for the Camp Code podcast. We loved Ruby’s enthusiasm for sharing her thoughts on getting outside and her love of the … Continue reading Episode 12- Stephanie Ruby Compton →

Jacklyn Osborne had been the Data Quality Control Executive for Bank of America for only six weeks when we sat down to talk with her experiences as a high level liaison between the business and tech world. Throughout her career, Jacklyn has created allies through delivering on action. When we think of this episode the … Continue reading Episode 11 – Jacklyn Osborne →

In this episode we had the privilege to speak with Natalee Drummond-Fairley about her experience as a trial attorney who owns and runs her own law firm in Atlanta, Georgia. Natalee was recently nominated to the National Black Lawyers top 100–an organization dedicated to promoting diversity and equity in our legal system. This episode is … Continue reading Episode 10 – Natalee Drummond-Fairley →

In August of 2019, Angela Jones was selected as the CEO of Washington STEM. As the leader of a statewide nonprofit that advocates for STEM education for all students; with a focus on students of color, students in rural communities, students with low income households, and girls, Angela reaches into her diverse background of experiences … Continue reading Episode 9 – Angela Jones →

Our 8th guest, Amelia Clark, Administrative Officer of the Spokane Regional Health District chats with us about stepping into new leadership rolls, facets of public health during a pandemic, and the importance of building a personal mission statement for yourself. Amelia was a joy to talk to and she is definitely one of those people … Continue reading Episode 8 – Amelia Clark →

Reka Lashawn took time out of her busy schedule during the Covid-19 outbreak to talk to us about her experiences as an APRN and her new role as a motivational speaker. The daughter of a teen mom, Reka also had her first child at a young age and worked her way up to a master’s … Continue reading Episode 7 – Reka Lashawn →

Jackie Maker is a woman on the go. She has her own consulting business helping clients with motivation–she loves helping people to be all they can be. She’s also on the board of Charity Reimagined and on the board of W.I.N., The Women’s Impact Network of North Idaho. She is enthusiastic and energetic in a … Continue reading Episode 6 – Jackie Maker →

We are so excited for you to meet Chief Toni Washington. She’s led the city of Decatur’s department in Georgia for eleven years and along with her leadership team of Deputy-Chief Morrison and Assistant-Chief Violante, she has the only all female fire command staff in the entire nation. In a world where only three percent … Continue reading Episode 5 – Chief Toni Washington →

This week’s guest is Lisa L. Corcoran! In addition to being the current project manager for the Planning and Engineering Department at Spokane International Airport, Lisa reaches out to our local Spokane community colleges and elementary schools to spread her love of STEM. We had a great conversation with Lisa about her views on leadership … Continue reading Episode 4 – Lisa Corcoran →

For our third episode, we’d like to introduce you to Jen Ranney–she’s a leader in the Spokane community and we were honored to get to spend a few hours talking with her about leadership, management, and education. Jen is the current director of the Next Generation Zone in Spokane and we are so excited for … Continue reading Episode 3 – Jen Ranney →

Hello listeners!  Welcome to Episode 2!  We get the privilege of interviewing Tina Bray this episode.  Tina Bray is the current Chief Nursing Executive of California Pacific Medical Center in San Francisco, CA.  We talk about her leadership journey, needed changes in healthcare and how women are poised to lead those changes.  Leave comments as … Continue reading Episode 2 – Tina Bray →

We found, truly, a gem, for our first episode – the guest for our pilot – or, perhaps, the pilot for our first flight. Patricia gives us her best!  What an inspiring listen this will be – it has been for Libby and I, both to participate in and listen to now. Joshua, for myself … Continue reading Pilot Episode – Patricia Littlejohn →