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Empowering Industry Podcast - A Production of Empowering Pumps & Equipment
Bonus Pod Time! And this one is long time friend, mentor, and former teacher of your very own podcast host Charli K Matthews, Brian Winters!Brian graduated from the University of Alabama with a degree in Education for Secondary Mathematics. While in college, he was a member of the University of Alabama Cross Country team. He taught high school for nine years as well as coached track and field. He left teaching in 1999 to go into IT and started his own company about seven years ago. In 2010, Brian started going to Uganda, where he fell in love with the people and the country. He now travels there twice each year. Brian has been married to Shawn for 37 years (of marital bliss), and they have one son, Chase, who now is a police officer in Northport. He is an elder at Capstone Church, where he is considered the “Old People” of Capstone.When he is not in Uganda, he enjoys spending time at their cabin on the Tombigbee and smoking ribs or briskets. Ruthless Elimination of Hurry - John Mark ComerThe Ruthless Elimination of Hurry: How to Stay Emotionally Healthy and Spiritually Alive in the Chaos of the Modern World: Comer, John Mark, Ortberg, John: 9780525653097: Amazon.com: BooksThe Anxious Generation – Jonathan HaidtThe Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness: Haidt, Jonathan: 9780593655030: Amazon.com: Books Read up at EmpoweringPumps.com and stay tuned for more news about EPIC at the Colorado School of Mines Nov 12th and 13th.Find us @EmpoweringPumps on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram and Twitter and using the hashtag #EmpoweringIndustryPodcast or via email podcast@empoweringpumps.com
In this episode of Gear Talk, Wes sits down with Charli K. Matthews, CEO and founder of Empowering Brands, and a passionate advocate for empowering teams. Charli believes in the power of psychological safety — a place where speaking up, taking responsibility, and proactive action are not just encouraged but celebrated. Join Wes and Charli as they delve into the art of creating an environment where team members don't just exist, but excel.
Have you considered the role that social media has to play in manufacturing? Many experienced members of the manufacturing community maintain that social media is not necessary for their businesses. After all, manufacturers are B2B companies that sell to other manufacturers. This kind of thinking, however, ignores the much larger role that social media has to play in terms of branding and storytelling. Here to help us shed light on this topic today is the wonderful Charli K. Matthews, founder, and CEO of Empowering Brands, a digital media and marketing services company that manages the following brands: Empowering Pumps and Equipment, Empowering Women in Industry, and Empowering Industry Podcast. Charli has worked in the pump and equipment industry since 2005 and has established herself as a leader in brand building, growing online networks, and helping industrial companies embrace digital media. In our conversation with Charli, we discuss her passion for storytelling and enthusiasm for technology, and how this facilitated her deep understanding of how to leverage social media platforms. Tuning in you'll hear Charli share clear and insightful instructions on how to build a social media presence from the ground up. From sending the first post to making sure you have buy-in from your employees, to finding your authentic voice. She also addresses the value that women bring to the industry and how to overcome the obstacles that are keeping women from pursuing a career in manufacturing and manufacturing acquisition. To hear all of Charli's incredible insights and valuable tips, be sure to tune in today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Empowering Industry Podcast - A Production of Empowering Pumps & Equipment
Charli K. Matthews interviews Meaghan Ziemba, James Soto, Mitch Free, Fabian Alefeld, and Scott MacKenzie.The Creators Lounge, located in the South Hall of McCormick Place - Booth 338600, will be a live show that features stories from a dynamic range of industry creators, folks who live and breathe manufacturing and the industrial movement. A few select creators will share their insights and manufacturing stories with me and several other Influencers throughout the week. The Creators Lounge will be the destination at IMTS, it's going to be insightful and entertaining (not to mention a whole lot of fun).If you plan on being in Chicago, come join me at the IMTS 2022 as we broadcast live from the trade show floor. If you can't make it, TUNE IN HERE for all the great Creators Lounge programming or follow the link belowimts.com/imts-plus/Find us @EmpoweringPumps on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram and Twitter and using the hashtag #EmpoweringIndustryPodcast or via email podcast@empoweringpumps.com
Empowering Industry Podcast - A Production of Empowering Pumps & Equipment
Charli K. Matthews interviews Tim Wilborne about how he gets started on youtube and training others on PLCs. The Creators Lounge, located in the South Hall of McCormick Place - Booth 338600, will be a live show that features stories from a dynamic range of industry creators, folks who live and breathe manufacturing and the industrial movement. A few select creators will share their insights and manufacturing stories with me and several other Influencers throughout the week. The Creators Lounge will be the destination at IMTS, it's going to be insightful and entertaining (not to mention a whole lot of fun).If you plan on being in Chicago, come join me at the IMTS 2022 as we broadcast live from the trade show floor. If you can't make it, TUNE IN HERE for all the great Creators Lounge programming or follow the link belowimts.com/imts-plus/Find us @EmpoweringPumps on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram and Twitter and using the hashtag #EmpoweringIndustryPodcast or via email podcast@empoweringpumps.com
Empowering Industry Podcast - A Production of Empowering Pumps & Equipment
Charli K. Matthews introduces James Soto and Scott MacKenzie, two of the influencers for IMTS+ Creators Lounge.IMTS+ Creators Lounge, located in the South Hall of McCormick Place - Booth 338600, will be a live show that features stories from a dynamic range of industry creators, folks who live and breathe manufacturing and the industrial movement. A few select creators will share their insights and manufacturing stories with me and several other Influencers throughout the week. The Creators Lounge will be the destination at IMTS, it's going to be insightful and entertaining (not to mention a whole lot of fun).If you plan on being in Chicago, come join me at the IMTS 2022 as we broadcast live from the trade show floor. If you can't make it, TUNE IN HERE for all the great Creators Lounge programming or follow the link belowimts.com/imts-plus/Find us @EmpoweringPumps on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram and Twitter and using the hashtag #EmpoweringIndustryPodcast or via email podcast@empoweringpumps.com
Empowering Industry Podcast - A Production of Empowering Pumps & Equipment
Charli K. Matthews interviews Scott MacKenzie about IMTS and his role as an influencer in the industry. Scott and Charli be recording LIVE from The Creators Lounge, located in the South Hall of McCormick Place - Booth 338600, it will feature stories from a dynamic range of industry creators, folks who live and breathe manufacturing and the industrial movement. A few select creators will share their insights and manufacturing stories with me and several other Influencers throughout the week. The Creators Lounge will be the destination at IMTS, it's going to be insightful and entertaining (not to mention a whole lot of fun).If you plan on being in Chicago, come join me at the IMTS 2022 as we broadcast live from the trade show floor. If you can't make it, TUNE IN HERE for all the great Creators Lounge programming or follow the link belowimts.com/imts-plus/Find us @EmpoweringPumps on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram and Twitter and using the hashtag #EmpoweringIndustryPodcast or via email podcast@empoweringpumps.com
Empowering Industry Podcast - A Production of Empowering Pumps & Equipment
Charli K. Matthews shares her excitement that AMT and its partner Industrial Studios have asked her to be an Influencer within their Creators Lounge experience at IMTS 2022. The Creators Lounge, located in the South Hall of McCormick Place - Booth 338600, will be a live show that features stories from a dynamic range of industry creators, folks who live and breathe manufacturing and the industrial movement. A few select creators will share their insights and manufacturing stories with me and several other Influencers throughout the week. The Creators Lounge will be the destination at IMTS, it's going to be insightful and entertaining (not to mention a whole lot of fun).If you plan on being in Chicago, come join me at the IMTS 2022 as we broadcast live from the trade show floor. If you can't make it, TUNE IN HERE for all the great Creators Lounge programming or follow the link below imts.com/imts-plus/Find us @EmpoweringPumps on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram and Twitter and using the hashtag #EmpoweringIndustryPodcast or via email podcast@empoweringpumps.com
In this special episode of the Maintenance Mavericks Podcast, we have the CEO of Empowering Brands, Charli K Matthews, on the show! Listen now to learn more about the inspiration behind Empowering Women in Industry, why diversifying your network is necessary, and how to take action today. Women in Maintenance is a special series hosted by Caitlyn Young-Gilbert, UpKeep's Maintenance Community Founder. Caitlyn meets with a female leader in the maintenance industry to discuss their career journeys and share best practices to help other women within the maintenance industry thrive! Visit us on the web at http://www.upkeep.com/ Join our Maintenance Community Slack Group: http://www.upkeep.org/ Download UpKeep from the App Store and Google Play for free today! → App Store: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/upkee... → Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/de... Check us out on socials! → LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/on-u... → Twitter: https://twitter.com/OnUpKeep → Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/onupkeep/ → Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/upkeepaom/
In this week's episode of the Maintenance Mavericks Podcast, we have Charli K. Matthews, Founder and CEO of Empowering Brands, on the show! Charli and Ryan talk about how working towards a vision and building alignment to reach goals requires buy-in from the entire team, and not just a single skilled contributor. So, how can an organization get their maintenance team working together on the same game plan to win every season? Listen and find out! Visit us on the web at http://www.upkeep.com/ Join our Maintenance Community Slack Group: http://www.upkeep.org/ Download UpKeep from the App Store and Google Play for free today! → App Store: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/upkee... → Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/de... Check us out on socials! → LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/on-u... → Twitter: https://twitter.com/OnUpKeep → Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/onupkeep/ → Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/upkeepcmms/ Music from https://filmmusic.io "Too Cool" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...)
Have you considered the role that social media has to play in manufacturing? Many experienced members of the manufacturing community maintain that social media is not necessary for their businesses. After all, manufacturers are B2B companies that sell to other manufacturers. This kind of thinking, however, ignores the much larger role that social media has to play in terms of branding and storytelling. Here to help us shed light on this topic today is the wonderful Charli K. Matthews, founder, and CEO of Empowering Brands, a digital media and marketing services company that manages the following brands: Empowering Pumps and Equipment, Empowering Women in Industry, and Empowering Industry Podcast. Charli has worked in the pump and equipment industry since 2005 and has established herself as a leader in brand building, growing online networks, and helping industrial companies embrace digital media. In our conversation with Charli, we discuss her passion for storytelling and enthusiasm for technology, and how this facilitated her deep understanding of how to leverage social media platforms. Tuning in you'll hear Charli share clear and insightful instructions on how to build a social media presence from the ground up. From sending the first post to making sure you have buy-in from your employees, to finding your authentic voice. She also addresses the value that women bring to the industry and how to overcome the obstacles that are keeping women from pursuing a career in manufacturing and manufacturing acquisition. To hear all of Charli's incredible insights and valuable tips, be sure to tune in today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Have you considered the role that social media has to play in manufacturing? Many experienced members of the manufacturing community maintain that social media is not necessary for their businesses. After all, manufacturers are B2B companies that sell to other manufacturers. This kind of thinking, however, ignores the much larger role that social media has to play in terms of branding and storytelling. Here to help us shed light on this topic today is the wonderful Charli K. Matthews, founder, and CEO of Empowering Brands, a digital media and marketing services company that manages the following brands: Empowering Pumps and Equipment, Empowering Women in Industry, and Empowering Industry Podcast. Charli has worked in the pump and equipment industry since 2005 and has established herself as a leader in brand building, growing online networks, and helping industrial companies embrace digital media. In our conversation with Charli, we discuss her passion for storytelling and enthusiasm for technology, and how this facilitated her deep understanding of how to leverage social media platforms. Tuning in you'll hear Charli share clear and insightful instructions on how to build a social media presence from the ground up. From sending the first post to making sure you have buy-in from your employees, to finding your authentic voice. She also addresses the value that women bring to the industry and how to overcome the obstacles that are keeping women from pursuing a career in manufacturing and manufacturing acquisition. To hear all of Charli's incredible insights and valuable tips, be sure to tune in today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode, we are thrilled to hear from Charli K. Matthews, Founder and CEO of Empowering Brands, Founder of Empowering Pumps and Equipment, and Founder of Empowering Women in Industry. Charli is also the co-host of The Empowering Industry Podcast and, in today's episode, she shares some exciting details about the upcoming Empowering Women in Industry Conference 2021, plus some valuable insight into industry trends. We get the low-down on the amazing brands and speakers that you can look forward to seeing, and Charli talks us through the challenges and highlights of putting on an event like this, all while recovering from heart surgery. Touching on lots more, from supply chain issues to creating male allies, this is one episode you don't want to miss! Join in the conversation today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this week's show, Charli Matthews joins Susan Hobson & Rob Kalwarowsky. Charli talks about her recent experience with open heart surgery, how it has changed her purpose, business and life. It's an inspiring episode! For high-performance leadership programs, services, psychological safety assessments, talent optimization tools, burnout prevention programs and more, check out elitehighperformance.com Connect with Charli K. Matthews on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlimatthews/ Check out Empowering Women Conference - https://www.empoweringwomeninindustry.com/ Connect with Rob Kalwarowsky on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-kalwarowsky/ Connect with Susan Hobson on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jumpstartliving/ Check out - elitehighperformance.com
Brought up in a mining family that had no time for gender stereotypes, Allyson Hawley, our guest on today’s show, was surprised when she began her mechanical engineering degree with hardly any fellow women students. Throughout her career in the male-dominated mining industry, Allyson has received a lot of support but has also experienced a lot of subtle and not-so-subtle discrimination based on the fact that she is a woman. As she explains, sometimes it’s difficult to identify discrimination, which is why it is so important to find a community that has your back. Allyson also shares the ways in which men in these fields can contribute to eradicating the issue of gender discrimination. We discuss how Allyson’s company is working towards increasing gender diversity in STEM fields, changes she has seen take place in her industry over the years, her take on the hiring process, and her thoughts about what it takes to create a sustainable future. Emily is joined by Blair Fraser and Charli K. Matthews as co-hosts and the combination of perspectives makes for an eye-opening discussion!
Brought up in a mining family that had no time for gender stereotypes, Allyson Hawley, our guest on today’s show, was surprised when she began her mechanical engineering degree with hardly any fellow women students. Throughout her career in the male-dominated mining industry, Allyson has received a lot of support but has also experienced a lot of subtle and not-so-subtle discrimination based on the fact that she is a woman. As she explains, sometimes it’s difficult to identify discrimination, which is why it is so important to find a community that has your back. Allyson also shares the ways in which men in these fields can contribute to eradicating the issue of gender discrimination. We discuss how Allyson’s company is working towards increasing gender diversity in STEM fields, changes she has seen take place in her industry over the years, her take on the hiring process, and her thoughts about what it takes to create a sustainable future. Emily is joined by Blair Fraser and Charli K. Matthews as co-hosts and the combination of perspectives makes for an eye-opening discussion! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Empowering Industry Podcast - A Production of Empowering Pumps & Equipment
This week, Charli and Michelle (filling in for Bethany on maternity leave) talk about using Slack to communicate with your team.This week, Charli interviews Taylor St. Germain to discuss economic strategies for small businesses. As an economic analyst, Taylor provides consulting services for small businesses, trade associations, and Fortune 500 companies across a spectrum of industries. Taylor is a member of ITR's Dallas–Fort Worth team and specializes in forecasting at both the market and company levels. With his depth of experience, Taylor is a key contributor to maintaining ITR Economics' forecast accuracy rating of 94.7%.Int. 31:01Connect with Taylor and ITR- Facebook: ITREconomics77, Twitter: ITROutlook , Instagram: ITREconomicsITR's Trends Talk PodcastCharli K Matthewshttp://charlikmatthews.com/my-story/https://empowering-brands.comhttps://empoweringpumps.comCharli's Favorite Podcast EpisodeMichelle's Favorite Podcast Episode Resources and LinksGet the digital editionSign up for Empowering Pumps & Equipment newsletter. Nominate an Industry Person of the Week.Factory of the Future Podcast Interview with Charli K. Matthews (Manufacturing Trends That Will Impact 2021)Empowering Women - Wed, Jan 13th (every 22d Wed)Empowering Brands - Tues, Jan 19th (every 3rd Tuesday)Industry Person of the Week – Dr. Lucas MarinoKnowledge Shared Roundtable: The Intersection of Energy Management and IIOT within Pump Systems Date/ Time: Feb 4th @10amCTSulzer – Cutting Edge Manufacturing TechnologyChesterton – Ways to Reduce the Use of Water in MiningAltra Motor Solution for Meat Processing Connect with us:Twitter | Facebook | LinkedIn | Instagramhttps://empoweringpumps.com/email: podcast@empoweringpumps.com#EmpoweringIndustryPodcastSound by http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
In this week's episode of Masterminds in Maintenance, we are excited to have Charli K. Matthews, CEO and Founder of Empowering Brands, on the show! Charli shares with Ryan her thoughts on diversity, inclusion, and equity in the maintenance and skilled trades industry, as well as advice for women who are interested in joining the space! Listen today! Join the Maintenance Community: https://upkeep.org/ https://bit.ly/UpKeepFacebook https://bit.ly/UpKeepLinkedIn Music from https://filmmusic.io "Too Cool" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...)
Empowering Industry Podcast - A Production of Empowering Pumps & Equipment
This week, Charli and Bethany welcome Michelle Segrest, who will be filling in while Bethany is on maternity leave. The ladies talk about doing a social media audit to start the new year with freshly updated social media channels.This week, the tables are turned and Michelle interviews Charli, the founder and CEO of Empowering Brands.Charli founded Empowering Pumps, LLC in 2011. It is a digital media and marketing services company. As strategic business partners to its clients, Empowering Brands (Rebranded Empowering Pumps, LLC) creates tailored programs to support its clients' marketing campaigns, providing flexible and responsive service. With broad industry knowledge and a respected brand, Empowering Brands with Empowering Pumps & Equipment provides best-in-class digital media, content development, and social media strategy to empower clients to cost-effectively reach and engage with a diverse industrial audience across multiple market industry platforms.Interview starts at: 20 minuteshttp://charlikmatthews.com/my-story/https://empowering-brands.comhttps://empoweringpumps.com-Resources and Links:Get the digital editionSign up for Empowering Pumps & Equipment newsletter. Nominate an Industry Person of the Week.Empowering Happy Holidays – Dec. 22, 2 pmCleaning Your Social Media for SuccessUnderstanding Reciprocal Pump CavitationEfficiency, Life Cycle Cost, and the Eddy Current Drive Connect with us:Twitter | Facebook | LinkedIn | Instagramhttps://empoweringpumps.com/email: podcast@empoweringpumps.com#EmpoweringIndustryPodcastSound byhttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
In this episode of the WAM Podcast, your host Emily Soloby speaks to Charli K. Matthews, the founder and CEO of Empowering Brands and also the founder of Empowering Pumps & Equipment, and Empowering Women in Industry. Charli is a truly dynamic individual who has had a fascinating career path, from working in the pumps and equipment industry to the creation of her brands. For her, it’s necessary to look beyond the equipment to the people manufacturing and using it, because without the people, relationships, and support across the industry, none of what they do will be possible. Charli talks about the state of diversity and inclusion in the world of manufacturing, bringing to light those invisible challenges that women inevitably come up against, which is the very reason for creating the Empowering Women in Industry brand. Having formed a supportive network, Charli hopes to encourage women to pursue careers in manufacturing and to equip them with the right mindsets and skills to succeed in the industry. Put simply, her vision for the network is for it to be there for women in the industry in whichever capacity they need. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode 8 (Season 2) of the Empowering Women Podcast GUEST: Charli K. Matthews, CEO and Founder of Empowering Brands (including Empowering Pumps & Equipment, and Empowering Women in Industry) Resources: Strengths Finder Braving the Wilderness by Brene Brown BIO: "I'm a business owner, mother, power networker, serial optimist, world-traveller, and a handful of other labels that would defeat the purpose of a short version. I started my company over nine years ago and have learned numerous lessons along the way. Some of them, I share in this episode of the Empowering Women Podcast!" Notable Podcast Episode Quotes: “In order to write out your value proposition, you need to think about how are you better, faster, and stronger.” “I like leading the team because I feel like I can see all of their gifts and how they fit together… I enjoy watching people develop… I like the challenge. There's some really difficult times about being a leader that I enjoy; I like the hard work.” “As a leader, I light the match; my team members are the ones creating the fire.”
Welcome to the first episode of Hazard Girls™, the show that explores the inspiring professional journeys of women in non-traditional roles. In this episode, your host Emily Soloby of Juno Jones speaks to Charli K. Matthews, the founder and CEO of Empowering Brands, the founder of Empowering Pumps & Equipment, and Empowering Women in Industry. Charli is a truly dynamic individual who has had a fascinating career path, from working in the pumps and equipment industry to the creation of her brands. For her, it’s necessary to look beyond the equipment to the people manufacturing and using it, because without the people, relationships, and support across the industry, none of what they do will be possible. Charli talks about the state of diversity and inclusion in the world of manufacturing, bringing to light those invisible challenges that women inevitably come up against, which is the very reason for creating the Empowering Women in Industry brand. Having formed a supportive network, Charli hopes to encourage women to pursue careers in manufacturing and to equip them with the right mindsets and skills to succeed in the industry. Put simply, her vision for the network is for it to be there for women in the industry in whichever capacity they need. Tune into this interesting episode today!
Welcome to the first episode of Hazard Girls™, the show that explores the inspiring professional journeys of women in non-traditional roles. In this episode, your host Emily Soloby of Juno Jones speaks to Charli K. Matthews, the founder and CEO of Empowering Brands, the founder of Empowering Pumps & Equipment, and Empowering Women in Industry. Charli is a truly dynamic individual who has had a fascinating career path, from working in the pumps and equipment industry to the creation of her brands. For her, it’s necessary to look beyond the equipment to the people manufacturing and using it, because without the people, relationships, and support across the industry, none of what they do will be possible. Charli talks about the state of diversity and inclusion in the world of manufacturing, bringing to light those invisible challenges that women inevitably come up against, which is the very reason for creating the Empowering Women in Industry brand. Having formed a supportive network, Charli hopes to encourage women to pursue careers in manufacturing and to equip them with the right mindsets and skills to succeed in the industry. Put simply, her vision for the network is for it to be there for women in the industry in whichever capacity they need. Tune into this interesting episode today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode 11 of the Empowering Women Podcast GUEST: Charli K. Matthews, Founding CEO of Empowering Brands Charli is the founder and CEO of Empowering brands, and under this umbrella she has Empowering Pumps and Empowering Women in Industry. Through this media and marketing company, Charli helps clients get the most out of their marketing investments and gets clients in front of larger and more diverse audiences focused on their specific areas of expertise. Empowering brands drives thought leadership, and shines a light on future leaders in the industry at hand. Find Charli: Instagram: @CharliKMatthews @EmpoweringWomeninIndustry Twitter: @CharliKMatthews @WomeninInd Facebook: Empowering Women in Industry Notable Quotes "I want to be clear with one thing. I am creating a community for women so that we have a network to go to, to learn from, to feel supported... to understand that if we empower each other, instead of compete with each other, then we're stronger, we can have better brands, we can have better businesses..." "I don't have the answer to all the problems and I don't think any one person does. But collectively, we can absolutely solve problems. ...We can get better and support each other, encourage each other... " "I want women to have access to the table... to sit and share their ideas. I want them to have access to leadership, so that they can present their ideas. And I want them to have access to skills, so they can better present their ideas." "At the end of the day, we're trying to help each other." "There's not enough women in our industry to fill the gaps that are needed to have this creative, holistic approach to the problems that we have to solve today..." "It's not about me having access to the table; I own my own company. But I want to make sure that women who want to be in any field, whatever their passion is, that they have the opportunitiy to sit at the table of their choosing, and share their ideas with the skills to do so " "I think owning our voice is so much more important than being liked... ...It is more important to me to be respected for the knowledge that I have and the experiences that I have than to be liked. And being liked is very important to me!"