Women in a Day Podcast

In Episode 25 we were so fortunate to speak with Maya Diamond, dating and relationship expert. This conversation is a must-listen for those who are looking for love, returning to the dating scene after the end of a relationship and even parents who have questions about the new dating landscape their children will navigate. Maya's insightful advice gives so many excellent recommendations for healing and finding a meaningful, fulfilling relationship.

Sarah Wolfer is ready to change a culture where women leaders are so needed - youth athletics. Sarah created Girl Boss Sports when she saw the correlation between female leadership and involvement in sports. We are huge believers in the mission of Girl Boss Sports and can’t wait to see programs and clinics like Sarah’s becoming standard practice in female youth sports.

In Episode 23, Amanda Berg Wilson speaks about the balance of creativity and business as the co-founder and Artistic Director of The Catamounts, an independent theater company in Boulder, CO.

In Episode 22 we were fortunate to be joined by a very special guest, Sandra Began, mother, author and founder of The Widow Project. Sandra has spent the last six years rebuilding a life for herself and her 2 sons after her husband’s death by suicide. Sandra’s story and willingness to speak openly about mental health, widowhood and grief have been a comfort to countless people who are also affected by the illness or death of a loved one. You can find Sandra on instagram @thewidowproject or read more at her site, thewidowproject.blogspot.com

Episode 21 is an incredible conversation with Dr. Lisa Templeton - psychologist, author, musician, poet and founder of The Interpersonal Healing Clinic in Colorado. Dr. Lisa works mindfulness and being present into her work with clients and discussed the importance of learning to sit with our thoughts and emotions throughout our day. Her book, Letting It Be: Mindful Lessons Toward Acceptance is an invaluable guide that will surely become a dog-eared favorite you’ll find yourself referencing often!

In Episode 20 we spoke with Sam Oliver, a hydrologist who works for the United States Geological Survey in Madison, Wisconsin. Learn about the interesting protocols around the shutdown and the far reaching implications once workers return, both for the employees who are furloughed and their projects.

Women in a Day couldn’t think of a better guest to kick off 2019 than M’Lis Ward, a Captain at United Airlines. In Episode 19 we spoke to M’Lis about her path to becoming a pilot - her tenacity as a college basketball player and her determination to make it through the grueling air force program setting the tone for her later success as a pilot, becoming the first female African American captain at a major airline.

In Episode 18 we spoke to Holly Borowski, research scientist about her time in the Air Force, her experience in a male dominated industry and how she was encouraged to pursue math, science and engineering at a young age.

It sounds crazy, right? Someone who leaves their adult, corporate job to take up improv comedy and professional running? It will sound wacky and eccentric and not very realistic right up until you meet Brittany Charboneau, aka: The Funny Runner. Her awesome sense of humor aside, when Brittany starts talking about her goals - both the incremental and the broad - for creating her one woman comedy show while also training to qualify for the 2020 Olympic marathon time trials, you quickly start to see exactly why these tandem dreams both make a lot of sense and how she is chipping away at bringing them to fruition one mile at a time.

Anne Munch’s enthusiasm and passion for her work have been described as “contagious.” She understands the complexity of crimes involving violence against women and the inherent challenges faced by victims. She is dedicated to improving our response to crimes of domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking.

In Episode 15 we discuss the incredible life and career of Katherine Archuleta, from her start as a Denver school teacher to her appointment by the Obama administration as the first Latina Director of the United States Office of Personnel Management.

In episode 14 we had an incredible conversation with Susan Bucknam, a woman who comes from a long line of unconventional and inspiring women. A grandmother of 5, Susan has been finding the joy and adventure in everyday life since she was a young girl.

Prepare to be completely inspired and taken with this episode's guest, Jacqueline St. Joan. Jackie was born with a keen awareness of the injustices of the world around her and rather than be complacent or apathetic, she has chosen to be a continuous driver of change. As a dedicated co-parent, a strong member of the Denver feminist community, an attorney then judge and as a  successful writer Jackie has found a way to bring awareness and a plan to the issues she tackles.

Jenna spends her days in Bend, Oregon as a Montessori preschool teacher, yoga instructor and event coordinator at Atlas Cidery. When she's not busy hustling at her many jobs, she is busy planning her next adventure, filling every school break with trips that inspire everyone she knows to live big.

We were thrilled to have Lorena Garcia, executive director of The Colorado Statewide Parent Coalition and Namlo International, speak to us about the work involved with organizations doing important work for communities in the US and globally. Her passion for helping others is one that started early on and is so evident in the dedication she has for all she does.

To say that we had a LOT of questions for Kelly Lear is a huge understatement. When she offered us the chance to visit her at work at the Arapahoe County Coroner's Office we jumped at the chance. I think I speak for both of us when I say that the work Kelly does as a coroner and forensic pathologist is incredibly inspiring but what stood out even more is the humanity and compassion she brings to the job. Enjoy the episode!

We were both fascinated by our conversation with Abigail Marsh, PhD and author of The Fear Factor, about her work on empathy, altruism and psychopathy. Important and riveting subject matter aside, Abby is also an incredibly open, amazing woman. She spoke with us about the benefits of knowing yourself well and the perspective that often comes as we get older and wiser.

Carla Fredericks' devotion to the rights of Native American communities and her love of the law run very deep. At that intersection that you'll find her working tirelessly on behalf of so many causes that affect native peoples. An enrolled member of the Mandan Hidatsa, and Arikara Nation, Carla's work is the culmination of a lifetime spent in two worlds, her insight proving invaluable in the cases she and her team take on.

You likely know Tracy Benjamin by her online presence as "Shutterbean" and website of the same name. Although Tracy started out as a food blogger and photographer, her site and focus has also grown to include the all important act of bringing creativity into our daily lives. In this episode Tracy speaks about the recent death of her mother, who many got to know through those hilarious instagram stories, and how that loss has impacted her daily life.

Based on her resume alone, Rachel Esters is one of the most inspiring people you'll ever meet: service in both the Army and the Air Force, time as a paratrooper and 22 years in law enforcement. But those accomplishments are just the tip of the iceberg. Rachel's work as a consultant and advocate for the treatment of high risk inmates, her humor and her beautiful spirit make her our new favorite hero. Need your faith in humanity restored? Spend an hour with the guest of episode 6, Rachel Esters.

Shukri Abdi is a producer, writer and performer living in LA. In this episode she gives a look at what it takes to make your way in entertainment with determination, optimism and humor.

Lisa Cutter has given her time to non-profits and women's groups throughout her entire career in PR, she was one of the organizers of the original Denver Women's March and she is now running for a House seat in Colorado.

In this episode we talk with Katie and her 14-year-old daughter, Maggie, about the realities of living with anxiety and depression.

In Episode 2 we were so fortunate to speak with Allegra Wermuth, a professional violinist, yoga teacher, mom and the founder of Goddess Girls Yoga. That's a lot! Allegra shared her inspiration for Goddess Girls and talked about why she takes self care beyond the vague idea of facials and journaling and incorporates it into her daily life. If you need a woman to motivate you, look no further!

A modern Shaman talks about living with heightened intuition, bringing empathy and authenticity to your daily life and how everyone can practice these lessons starting right now. Paula also speaks about the ways that acceptance and gratitude can transform even the most difficult situations. Head over to womeninadaypodcast.com to read more of the interview with Paula and see photos of the work she does with the Shaman Star. You can find more about Paula's work at her website: shamanstar.com

Thanks for checking out the podcast! In this episode you'll meet the hosts, Jenny and Portia, find out how the show came to be and hear a little about our friendship. We'll also give a look at what's to come in future episodes and talk about the format for the show. We drew the line at yearbook photos but you can see some pics of us in all our mid-90's glory!