Women Gather AR

In this episode, sexpert Erica Easter, co-host of The Turn On podcast talks about sex, intimacy, and body image. No topic is off limits in this conversation that will leave any woman who listens to love her body -- in sickness and health!

This episode has been published and can be heard everywhere your podcast is available. It's #WellnessWednesday Ladies! As we continue talking about Breast Cancer Awareness, Tifanie Renè joins the conversation to share candid thoughts on how this disease can impact body image, self-esteem and mental health. The journey looks different for everyone. You'll certainly be inspired by the honesty of her words!

Women Gather dives into Week 2 of our Wellness Wednesday series bringing awareness to breast cancer. In this episode we discuss recognize that breast cancer affects more than just the patient. It impacts relatives, friends, and even co-workers in different ways. Our guest Shonni shares here experience while sprinkling in nuggets of gratitude and wisdom along the way. To learn more about Shonni, check her blog Pregnant with a Side of Cancer. https://pregnantwithasideofcancer.wordpress.com/2017/08/02/i-want-more-time/

As Women Gather launched on January 4, 2021 - co-founder, Adora Curry, was awaiting test results from a biopsy for breast cancer. They were positive and so began the battle to save her life. Although many have hailed her a warrior after enduring two surgeries, chemotherapy, radiation, and plenty of side effects, she did not fight alone. Women Gather dedicates the month of October to Breast Cancer Awareness. Each Wednesday we will drop an atypical conversation from Coping with the Breast Cancer, Dating with Breast Cancer, Supporting someone with Breast Cancer and everything in between. Gather your friends for some real stories that will make you laugh, make you gasp, make you cry and hopefully inspire you too! TAKEAWAY QUESTION: What was your initial reaction when you or someone you knew was diagnosed with cancer?

At some point in life, everyone has endured a life altering trauma. Grief and loss can be difficult to navigate when you are going through it and it can also be hard for friends and family who are unsure of how to be supportive. In this episode, We will have a discuss death, dying, and loss with a focus on the traumatic impact the pandemic has had on one's grieving process. We will discuss tools to help family & friends support loved ones who are coping with grief as well as understanding the healing that can come from fully experiencing the grieving process. Join us for a healing conversation with guests Attorney LaTonya Laird Austin, Catherine McCormack, and Candice Randall local women leaders in the community who have agreed to be vulnerable and share their experiences with this subject in hopes that someone listening will find the comfort or something will resonate from the stories shared.

It is PRIDE month! Pride Month was initially inspired by the 1969 Stonewall Uprising and works to achieve equal justice and opportunity for LGBTQ Americans. Pride Month is an entire month dedicated to the uplifting of LGBTQ voices, celebration of LGBTQ culture and the support of LGBTQ rights. Today we are joined by members of Women Gather: Nik Nixon, Korri Jackson, Blair and Brooke Wallace who have agreed to share their life experiences with us. Go grab your coffee or tea as we dive in.

Join the Women Gather team as they explore the world of Cryptocurrency with financial expert Katheryn Carlisle who is the Senior Managing Director of the Blockchain Center of Excellence in the Sam M. Walton College, and teaches Introduction to Cryptocurrency to undergraduate business students at the University of Arkansas. The Blockchain Center of Excellence just recently launched the Women in Blockchain Initiative, which seeks to highlight female leaders in the industry, as well as use-cases that support or promote women. On the podcast, Kathryn will share her passion for this subject is rooted in the potential for cryptocurrency to socially impact the world through initiatives like financial inclusion and sustainability. We don't know a lot about cryptocurrency so, we are excited to learn more from Kathryn while to getting clarity on the facts vs. myths and advice on what to do with all these Facebook friend requests from alleged Bitcoin miners.

Women Gather Moms Tell All Join Amy, Adora and Calli for a fun conversations with the women who know them best, their moms! No subject is off limits. Hear words of wisdom about motherhood, being a working woman, dealing with conflict and tips on how to inspire young women. Oh and there are laughs, lots of laughs! Fun episode alert! Get to listening . . .

We know as women that we are the first ones to speak up for those who are voiceless. We advocate for our children, our partners, our colleagues and our friends. But what about ourselves? Do you often find yourself remaining quiet when you know your worth isn't being recognized? Or when someone is trying to cross one of your boundaries? Self-advocacy is an important skill. When you advocate on your own behalf, you are able to communicate your thoughts and feelings. You are able to ask for what you need and want. You know your rights and you speak up when required. In this virtual, we are joined by three powerful women who know what self-advocacy is and why it's important: Adrienne Collins currently serves as Director of Human Resources at Rock Region Metro. Glenda Caton- SHRM-SCP is owner of Caton Consulting, LLC. She has over 20 years of Operations, Management and Human Resources experience. Gretchen Jackson is an entrepreneur, mindset coach, speaker and author. She and her husband own Beyond Sound & Security. She is a founding member of the {shift}her mindset mastermind program for women and host of The {shift}her Podcast.

By now, you have seen news images and heard stories of Asian Americans being terrorized across the nation, simply because of their ethnicity. However, Anti-Asian sentiment isn't a new problem in this country or in Arkansas. Just days after a man went on an Asian killing spree and salons in Georgia, a fire captain in Bentonville was arrested and later resigned from his position after using his supremacy as a means to terrorize and attack an Asian man at Oaklawn in Hot Springs. These stories are disturbing and are becoming too common. At Women Gather, we support the notion that it is our responsibility to be a part of the solution to protect others and to stand in solidarity against hatred and xenophobia. Today we are joined by Mariah Hatta and Susie Reynolds Reece, who are leaders in Central Arkansas as well as members of the Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) community. This is a conversation that needs to be had by all citizens, so to our viewers, we thank you for caring enough to listen in and participate through the chat, to Mariah and Susie, thank you for your willingness to discuss such a heavy subject. It is our hope that we all can leave today enlightened and empowered to bring positive changes to the community.

The topic of investing can be intimidating. Complex financial terms, market swings and varying opinions from friends, family, and on social media can make anyone shy away from creating an investment portfolio. Today we are joined by financial experts Jensyn Hallett from Invest for Better Circle and Angela Moore, CFP from Modern Money Advisor who will educate our audience on how Investing works, how to grow our money, and they will share some investing basics to get us inspired and motivated to build financial security and long-term wealth with confidence. You know what to do, grab your coffee, tea, juice or water and get comfy with your friends Amy Counce, Adora Curry and Calli Turner for this final episode of the Money Talk Series!

In part two of the Money Talk Series, Adora, Amy and Callie chat with financial experts Candace Woodruff Financial Officer of Performance Tax Group and Alyssa Loyd Mraz HCM Consultant at Paylocity Inc. who share information about creating a plan to get your day-to-day finances in order and harnessing the power and freedom that comes along with controlling your own money. It's never too early or too late to learn from mistakes and take the reigns. Call your gal pals and grab your coffee or tea as we gather!

In part one of our three part series on financial awareness, confidence and freedom, financial experts Kimberly Lee, financial inclusion officer of Hope Credit Union and Stephanie Matthews, director of financial wellness and financial coach at Aptus Financial, have a candid conversation about one of the most intimate relationships a woman can have - a love and sometimes hate affair with money. Amy, Adora and Callie ask about everything from the history of the woman's role in the financial industry to how not to be an adult mooching off of your parents savings. Why are you still reading?? Listen in!

Valentine's Day just a few days away and many of us have already made elaborate plans on how we will focus on showing love to others. Today, we want to take some time to talk about Self-Love. For those who aren't familiar with the term self-love, it is the loving, healthy relationship you cultivate with yourself. It's about how you speak to yourself and the caring actions you take towards yourself. Join Amy, Adora and Calli for a heart felt conversation with licensed psychotherapist and a thought life coach, Cameisha Brewer Dickerson, Ed.S, LPC and guests Brandy Mimms and Lucy Baehr as they talk about the life-long journey to self-love.

Welcome in 2021 with Women Gather founders Amy Counce, Adora Curry and Calli Turner as they share their personal stories and vision for #WomenGather. The heartbeat of Women Gather is to provide authentic opportunities for women to connect and learn in a psychologically safe environment. The vision of Women Gather is to develop and encourage local women of Arkansas through cultivated conversations where everyone has a seat at the table regardless of her position in life. We want every women to walk away from our discussions EQUIPPED, ENGAGED, and EMPOWERED to live out their best lives. So grab your gal pals, coffee and tea and join us every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month for our digital series Gather Virtual.

As we dive into the heart of Women Gather AR, we want you to explore the women on your team. Who are your confidants? What qualities do the women who inspire and motivate you possess? In addition to a New Year's Resolution, now is the time to level up by strengthening our relationships so that everyone can thrive in 2021. Hosts: Amy Counce and Adora Curry with Special Guests: Zara Abbasi, Diana Strong, and Theresa Timmons-Shamberger.