Podcast appearances and mentions of julie castro

Section 1: Oklahoma Legislative Development Today, Dr. Chaps reports on a significant legislative development in Oklahoma. Authored by Sen. Nathan Dahm, R-Broken Arrow, and sponsored in the House by Rep. Kevin West, R-Moore, a bill is making its way through the legislature. This bill would allow public school districts to hire or accept volunteer faith-based chaplains to support students and staff, offering services and programs. Section 2: Victory for Teachers of Faith In Southern California, a school district has been ordered to compensate a Christian teacher, Jessica Tapia, who was dismissed for not complying with the district's transgender policies. Tapia, who taught physical education at Jurupa Valley High School, was fired for refusing to use preferred pronouns and for not allowing students to use facilities matching their gender identity. This case has been seen as a victory for teachers of faith. Section 3: Celebrating the Miracle of Life Julie Castro from NRB presents an interpretive dance film celebrating the miracle of life in the womb. This artistic expression showcases the beauty and wonder of prenatal development, highlighting the significance of life from conception. Get free alerts at http://PrayInJesusName.org © 2024, Chaplain Gordon James Klingenschmitt, PhD. Airs on NRB TV, Direct TV Ch.378, Roku, AppleTV, Amazon FireTV, AndroidTV, GoogleTV, Smart TV, iTunes and www.PrayInJesusName.org

Julie Castro Abrams is the Managing Partner of How Women Invest and CEO of How Women Lead. How Women Lead was established in 2011 and is driving for a world where women have a seat at every table where decisions are made and is currently a network of over 100,000 professional women. How Women Invest is an early stage venture firm seeking to realize untapped economic potential by focusing on the intersection of female founders and female investors. She is also the co-founder and CEO of Limitless Bridge Capital, sits on the Advisory Board of Nia Impact Capital among multiple other roles.   Our conversation is a sweeping one which traces the origins of Julie's passion for empowering women in professional settings and spends considerable time on the benefits of networking, knowledge sharing and developing a voice. We talk about the benefits of a community, and how to build one, and how to bridge the confidence gap that many women experience when it comes to finance and money matters. This relates to empowerment and inviting more women in to finance and investing, which for some is angel investing.Julie discusses the importance of angel investing as both spark and growth capital in an ecosystem, and how going about it can generate the virtuous cycle of more confidence, more status and better community and relationship.We move then to discuss the need for a New Table, at which women and men are represented equally, and how to message this so that women respond and get the support they need.  There is more information about How Women Lead here: https://www.howwomenlead.com/the-movement Series 1 of 2024 is supported by Apollo Global Management, a leading provider of alternative asset management and retirement services solutions. Apollo seeks to provide clients excess return at every point along the risk-reward spectrum and is focused on empowering retirees, building and financing stronger businesses and driving a more sustainable future. 

Content Warning: This episode includes mention of child and animal neglect and abuse. There's a developmental stage between 45-65 where having an impact is one of the most important parts of this stage in our lives and it is so important to take a moment to reflect on the impact we want to have on the world. In this week's episode 97 of How Women Inspire Podcast, Julie shares her journey of philanthropy and impact!In this episode of How Women Inspire Podcast, Julie Castro Abrams shares how her childhood experiences were the foundation for her decision early in life to spend the rest of her life trying to make the world a better place and reflecting on her continued efforts to open her heart and door to others by caring for them and loving and accepting them as they are. Some of the talking points Julie goes over in this episode include:Being cognizant of the power dynamics in nonprofit organizations and setting realistic expectations of gratitude. Sharing Maimonides ‘Ladder of Philanthropy' and the high value placed on philanthropy through partnership.The 3 levels of impact Julie focuses on and examples of how this has played out in her life. Encouraging you to have a north star of your own values to drive the impact and influence you have on the world.  Julie shares her story to show that being a life-long philanthropist and living a life of service is not easy but the gifts that come for both you and the people you help are immeasurable.  Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me!  And don't forget to follow, rate, and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways! CONNECT WITH JULIE CASTRO ABRAMS:LinkedIn - JulieHow Women LeadHow Women InvestHow Women GiveInstagram - HWLLinkedIn - HWLFacebook - HWL

For episode number 18 of SoCalREN's ReEnergizing Communities podcast, host Julie Castro, speaks with Tinuviel Carlson, Program Manager at The Energy Coalition, and Cassie Smith & Megan Kendall from the California Climate Action Corp, about their individual experiences in the energy industry to date, as fellows and ultimately as energy sector professionals in their early careers to date.

For episode number 17 of SoCalREN's ReEnergizing Communities podcast, host Julie Castro, welcomes Jenny Berg (recently retired) of BayREN and RaChelle Taccone with the LA County Public Works Department, about their experience in the energy industry, their challenges, and successes in their work to date, and what they look forward to in the years to come.

Today's epsiode is as empowering and educational as it is heartwarming. I'm talking to Julie Castro Abrams, who I've dubbed as the Fairy Godmother of Investing for women. Julie is the Founder + CEO of How Women Lead, as well as a gender and social justice activist who is actively changing the financial landscape for women in the world. Her latest project, The New Table, is essentially Girl Code for women and wealth. In today's conversation, Julie talks about the energetics and accessibility around investing (and how doable it really is for many of us), as well as the importance of supporting women-owned companies while building our own wealth. This one's gonna blow your mind. Let's go girls. Learn more about Julie's mission, How Women Lead, here.

For episode number 15 of SoCalREN's ReEnergizing Communities podcast, host Julie Castro, welcomes John Zhao, with the La Virgenes Municipal Water District. John discusses how his team is addressing water supply challenges and utilizing their partnership with SoCalREN to pave the path of energy savings.

In this episode of Money Tales, our guest is Julie Castro Abrams. Julie is a hard charging activist who very early on knew what she did not want to be– and that was a trophy wife. This is because when she was young, Julie saw her mother's friends navigating divorces and ending up destitute as a result. Julie wanted to have a family and a career, and she also wanted to protect herself from the financial risk that her mom's friends experienced. Julie successfully crafted the life she wanted, including finding a spouse who has had a strong enough ego to be an ally and support her role as the family's breadwinner.Julie is the founder and Managing Partner of How Women Invest, an early-stage venture firm focused on high growth, tech enabled women-founded enterprises. The firm is a culmination of her lifetime of work propelling women founders to launch and find success with training, capital and networks. Julie brings her extensive experience identifying and supporting early-stage entrepreneurs and twenty years as a CEO and board director. She is bringing her extensive networks, leadership and entrepreneurship experience to disruption of the venture landscape.An active investor and advisor to start-ups, and as the leader of the nation's largest microenterprise and microfinance organization for 11 years, Julie has helped launch over 6,000 women into successful businesses. In her role as CEO of Women's Initiative for Self Employment, an SBA Certified Development Financial Institution, Julie drove innovation in the US microenterprise and finance space. Investing in extensive research about the indicators of long-term success for women entrepreneurs, Julie brings deep intellectual prowess, extensive networks and experience to this transformative venture firm.Today she is advising the SBA, White House and Congress on national legislative initiatives to address economic opportunities for women. She serves on the California First Partners Project as an advisor regarding corporate board diversity. In her role as Founder and CEO of How Women Lead, she has been a driver of legislative initiatives and transformation in the US and California. Julie serves as an Advisor to financial services firms including the fin-tech start-up LENDonate and Nia Capital. She previously served as an advisor to Beneficial Bank and as the Governance Chair for the Association for Enterprise Opportunity and the Women's Funding Network. As the CEO of How Women Lead, she is at the center of the movement to disrupt antiquated, unequal systems by propelling women into even greater leadership roles and increasing opportunities for all women. Julie has been an essential driver of the ecosystem for women on corporate boards in California. Julie has been a national leader in the movement and drove the successful passage of the groundbreaking Senate Bill 826, requiring public companies to have women on their boards. The recipient of many accolades, she has been awarded the More Jobs Genius Award, the Morgan Stanley Innovation Award, Cisco's Innovation in Technology Award, the League of Women Voters' Women Who Could Be President Award, the Stevie Award for Best Non-Profit Executive, and the Commission on the Status of Women's Human Rights Award. She has also been featured in six books, including "Scrappy Women in Business", "Women of Courage", and "The Missing Mentor", and she has been featured in Fast Company's video series "30 Second MBA."Learn more about Money Tale$ > Subscribe to the podcast Recent episodes See all episodes > Form CRS Form ADV Terms of Use Privacy Rights and Policies

In this episode of Money Tales, our guest is Julie Castro Abrams. Julie is a hard charging activist who very early on knew what she did not want to be– and that was a trophy wife. This is because when she was young, Julie saw her mother's friends navigating divorces and ending up destitute as a result. Julie wanted to have a family and a career, and she also wanted to protect herself from the financial risk that her mom's friends experienced. Julie successfully crafted the life she wanted, including finding a spouse who has had a strong enough ego to be an ally and support her role as the family's breadwinner. Julie is the founder and Managing Partner of How Women Invest, an early-stage venture firm focused on high growth, tech enabled women-founded enterprises. The firm is a culmination of her lifetime of work propelling women founders to launch and find success with training, capital and networks. Julie brings her extensive experience identifying and supporting early-stage entrepreneurs and twenty years as a CEO and board director. She is bringing her extensive networks, leadership and entrepreneurship experience to disruption of the venture landscape. An active investor and advisor to start-ups, and as the leader of the nation's largest microenterprise and microfinance organization for 11 years, Julie has helped launch over 6,000 women into successful businesses. In her role as CEO of Women's Initiative for Self Employment, an SBA Certified Development Financial Institution, Julie drove innovation in the US microenterprise and finance space. Investing in extensive research about the indicators of long-term success for women entrepreneurs, Julie brings deep intellectual prowess, extensive networks and experience to this transformative venture firm. Today she is advising the SBA, White House and Congress on national legislative initiatives to address economic opportunities for women. She serves on the California First Partners Project as an advisor regarding corporate board diversity. In her role as Founder and CEO of How Women Lead, she has been a driver of legislative initiatives and transformation in the US and California. Julie serves as an Advisor to financial services firms including the fin-tech start-up LENDonate and Nia Capital. She previously served as an advisor to Beneficial Bank and as the Governance Chair for the Association for Enterprise Opportunity and the Women's Funding Network. As the CEO of How Women Lead, she is at the center of the movement to disrupt antiquated, unequal systems by propelling women into even greater leadership roles and increasing opportunities for all women. Julie has been an essential driver of the ecosystem for women on corporate boards in California. Julie has been a national leader in the movement and drove the successful passage of the groundbreaking Senate Bill 826, requiring public companies to have women on their boards. The recipient of many accolades, she has been awarded the More Jobs Genius Award, the Morgan Stanley Innovation Award, Cisco's Innovation in Technology Award, the League of Women Voters' Women Who Could Be President Award, the Stevie Award for Best Non-Profit Executive, and the Commission on the Status of Women's Human Rights Award. She has also been featured in six books, including “Scrappy Women in Business”, “Women of Courage”, and “The Missing Mentor”, and she has been featured in Fast Company's video series “30 Second MBA.”

Julie Castro Abrams, CEO of How Women Lead, is a gender and racial justice activist who has spent the majority of her career working to build great women owned companies and economic access for women. She works with top executive women to change structures that are unequal. Her leadership impact includes changing laws on women on corporate boards, doing movement building to ensure women put board service on their path and placing women on boards. She is an expert on building boards that add a strategic advantage including proactive searches for women on corporate boards. Laurel Mintz, founder and CEO of award-winning marketing agency Elevate My Brand, explores some of the most exciting new and growing brands in Los Angeles and the US at large. Each week, the Elevate Your Brand podcast features an entrepreneurial special guest to discuss the past, present, and future of their brand.

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Content Warning: This episode includes mention of child and animal neglect and abuse. There's a developmental stage between ages 45-65 where having an impact is one of the most important parts of this stage in our lives and it is so important to take a moment to reflect on the impact we want to have on the world. In this week's episode 49 of How Women Inspire Podcast, Julie shares her journey of philanthropy and impact!In this episode of How Women Inspire Podcast, Julie Castro Abrams shares how her childhood experiences were the foundation for her decision early in life to spend the rest of her life trying to make the world a better place and reflecting on her continued efforts to open her heart and door to others by caring for them and loving and accepting them as they are. Some of the talking points Julie goes over in this episode include:Being cognizant of the power dynamics in nonprofit organizations and setting realistic expectations of gratitude. Sharing Maimonides ‘Ladder of Philanthropy' and the high value placed on philanthropy through partnership.The 3 levels of impact Julie focuses on and examples of how this has played out in her life. Encouraging you to have a north star of your own values to drive the impact and influence you have on the world.  Julie shares her story to show that being a life-long philanthropist and living a life of service is not easy but the gifts that come for both you and the people you help are immeasurable.  Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me!  And don't forget to follow, rate, and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways! CONNECT WITH JULIE CASTRO ABRAMS:LinkedIn - JulieHow Women LeadHow Women InvestHow Women GiveInstagram - HWLLinkedIn - HWLFacebook - HWLOnly 2.1% of venture capital went to women-founded companies in 2022. We are done waiting or fighting for a seat at the table—today, we are committing to build The New Table; women-funded, women-run. I invite you to invest in your power, don't wait—join The New Table today.

For episode number 14 of SoCalREN's ReEnergizing Communities podcast, host Julie Castro, welcomes Laurie Jacobs, Program Coordinator with South Bay Cities Council of Governments, and Dan Bonn, an educator with Towne Avenue Elementary School. Both have been involved in an innovative education program, Kits for Kits, that educates students, teachers, and families alike about the importance of energy efficiency. Along with providing easy to install, no-cost items like LED bulbs to help parents and guardians save at home, participating classrooms can earn an $1000 incentive for their efforts.

Julie Castro Abrams is the managing partner at How Women Invest, an early-stage venture firm focused on the intersection of female founders and female investors. She is also the CEO of How Women Lead, a network of executive women working to increase female leadership representation on boards and more. Julie engages with Women on Top with Haleh Moddasser about women supporting other women through venture funds. Julie debunks myths about women investors, demystifies terminology associated with venture funds, and describes the stages of a company and the investment risk level associated with each stage.

For episode number 13 of SoCalREN's ReEnergizing Communities podcast, Greenlining Institute's, Alvaro Sanchez, joins host Julie Castro to discuss Environmental Justice for Communities of Color. The Greenlining Institute is committed to building a just economy that is inclusive, cooperative, sustainable, participatory, fair, and healthy. Their multifaceted advocacy efforts address the root causes of racial, economic, and environmental inequities to meaningfully transform the material conditions of communities of color in California and across the country. They envision a future where communities of color can build a wealth, live in healthy places, filled with economic opportunity, and are ready to meet the challenges posed by climate change.

On this episode of Diverse, guest host Lynda Grindstaff, Vice President at McAfee and active SWE member, sits down with Julie Castro Abrams, founder and CEO of How Women Lead! Listen as they talk about How Women Lead came to be, the meaning behind its credo and how SWE members can join!

“I need you to step into your power and your confidence and lead because my daughter is watching you” - Julie Castro AbramsIn this episode we meet Julie Castro Abrams, founder and CEO of Silicon Valley based How Women Lead. A national organization that is out to mobilize powerful women through community building, venture founding, preparing women to join corporate boards, and advocacy on critical legislative issues such as abortion rights. As women we are on the precipice of losing essential rights we once believed were untouchable. In this conversation Julie shares what's at stake for women. How Women Lead are activating women around the world, and why she wants every woman to embrace her power and use it for positive change. Have a question or comment? Email us at themanifista@gmail.com.Resources Mentioned Julie Castro Abrams on LinkedinHow Women Lead website Chingona Ventures website

For episode number 12 of SoCalREN's ReEnergizing Communities podcast, Los Angeles Alliance for a New Economy's Community Organizer, Kameron Hurt, joins host Julie Castro to discuss Activism in Local Communities with RePower LA. Los Angeles Alliance for a New Economy (LAANE) is recognized nationally as an advocacy organization building a community-centric economy. LAANE promotes a new economic approach based on good jobs, thriving communities, and a healthy environment. LAANE's campaign, RePower LA is a citywide coalition of community groups, environmentalists, and small businesses anchored by LAANE, SCOPE, and IBEW Local 18 that advocates equitable environmental programs and career-path jobs at the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (DWP), the nation's largest municipally-owned utility.

Julie Castro Abrams is Founder and CEO of How Women Lead, a network of 14,000+ top executive women who come together to learn, break barriers to success and make an impact. Using her extensive background as a CEO, entrepreneur, investor and sought-out leadership expert, Julie helps top executive women to harness and activate their power across all aspects of their careers and lives. She is widely recognized for her incredible ability to connect people and facilitate rich conversations that make change happen. As one of our nation's premier visionary leaders in gender equity and justice, Julie leverages her expansive networks and influence with leaders to affect systems, policy change and to give hope and inspiration to women working to break glass ceilings across our society.

For episode number 11 of SoCalREN's ReEnergizing Communities podcast, Cool Irvine's Environmental Programs Administrator, Sona Coffee, joins host Julie Castro to discuss their campaign to reach carbon neutrality by 2030. Cool Irvine's, Cool Block Program is developed to create planet friendly, disaster resilient, and community rich neighborhoods. The cities efforts to incorporate sustainability measures into their homes will help conserve natural resources, improve energy and water efficiency, and reduce your carbon footprint. In addition, with the synergy created by the community, all the actions taken will work together to make Irvine carbon neutral by 2030 as part of the community's ambitious Climate Action and Adaptation Plan.

Julie Castro Abrams tells about How Women Lead, her social justice organization that brings women together to make an impact. Over 14,000 women become fierce advocates for each other and help one another in many ways, including investing in women-owned businesses and recommending them for seats on corporate boards. Julie stresses the need for women to step out, speak out and work together for gender and racial equality.

For episode number 10 of SoCalREN's ReEnergizing Communities podcast, US Green Building Council Los Angeles (USGBC-LA) Executive Director, Ben Stapleton, joins host Julie Castro to discuss sustainability in LA schools and businesses.USGBC-LA's focus is people and creating a more sustainable future for Southern California. Their initiatives embody action, education, and engagement while collaboratively and inclusively improving local communities. Their members and volunteers believe in creating a more sustainable built environment through education, innovation, and impactful action. They take steps in impacting communities and building a legacy.

Our hosts Rachel and Kristen interview Julie Castro Abrams. Julie is an experienced CEO, sought-after speaker in entrepreneurship who is widely recognized due to her unique ability to connect people and facilitate rich conversations that make change happen. Julie is a philanthropist who launched How Women Give and serves as the Governance Chair for the Women's Funding Network. 

For episode number 9 of SoCalREN's ReEnergizing Communities podcast, City of West Hollywood Long Range Planning and Sustainability Manager, Robyn Eason, and Senior Administrative Analyst, Erin Hamant joined host Julie Castro to discuss local energy initiatives.The City of West Hollywood has been enrolled in the Southern California Regional Energy Network (SoCalREN) Public Agency Programs for 8 years. Through this partnership, the city and SoCalREN have collaborated on retrofitting city streetlights with energy-efficient LEDs and conducted energy assessments at multiple city sites to identify opportunities for more energy savings and GHG emission reductions. The City and SoCalREN implemented an Energy Goals employee engagement campaign to educate and encourage city staff to save energy at work and at home. In addition, the city is a member agency of the local community choice aggregator, Clean Power Alliance (CPA). Together, the city and CPA are exploring bringing energy resilience to West Hollywood with a new microgrid.

For episode number 8 of ReEnergizing Communities, Strategic Concepts in Organizing and Policy Education (SCOPE) Executive Director, Gloria Medina and SCOPE Member, Peggy Scott join host Julie Castro to discuss Utility Debt Relief and Energy Justice. For over 10 years, SCOPE has worked with community-based organizations, labor unions, and environmental groups to ensure low-income communities of color are at the forefront of the green job sector. SCOPE's strong presence in the community and drive to create equal opportunities within them has generated energy justice across Los Angeles. Gloria and Peggy give a detailed overview of the work SCOPE is doing to help bring debt relief and energy justice to the communities they serve. They also discuss the various programs offered, their goals for 2022, ways to get involved, and more.

How Women Lead's goal is to get women in the highest places of power so that they can influence the country. If you look at the top 50 venture firms in the United States, most of them have zero to five women CEOs in all of their investments. That is a huge problem, and our guest today, Julie Castro Abrams is trying to solve that. Join Elizabeth Bachman as she talks to Julie about the inequality of women in corporate boards. Julie is the CEO of How Women Lead and believes that when women lead, everyone wins. Learn how women lead, invest, give & inspire today.

Imagine a world where every woman shows up, supports, and amplifies one another while also standing in their authenticity and power. THAT is a world I want to be part of and a world I want to build for my children. That's why episode 48 of The Jen Marples Show is about supporting, amplifying, and promoting women in business. In this episode of The Jen Marples Show, my guest Julie Castro Abrams shares the importance of making intentional connections and building lasting relationships with other women, getting very clear on the value you provide to the workforce as well as figuring out what gets you excited. Some of the talking points Julie and I go over in this episode include:The trends for women returning to the workforce in 2022 and the importance of keeping up with the constant pivots. Establishing the value you can bring to the table in this new virtual work environment.   How to intentionally ask for advice and support.  The difference between transactions and relationships when it comes to making connections.   Figuring out what sparks your joy before pivoting so that you can live fully in alignment with your passions.Know the value you bring into the world so you can finally shed any negativity you carry around and love yourself.Thank you for listening!If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me on Instagram @jenmarples!  And don't forget to subscribe, rate and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways!Unedited AI Transcript HereCONNECT WITH JULIE CASTRO ABRAMS: How Women LeadHow Women Inspire PodcastInstagramFacebookLinkedinCONNECT WITH JEN MARPLES:Join the Inner CircleInstagramLinkedInWork with Jen! WebsiteLINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:The Missing Mentor by Mary E. StuttsThe Collected Poems of Audre LordeAppalachian Elegy: Poetry and Place by Bell HooksWhen Angels Speak of Love Poems by Bell HooksGood to Great by Jim CollinsForces for Good by Leslie R. Crutchfield and Heather McLeod Grant

For episode number 7 of ReEnergizing Communities, San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments (SGVCOG) Executive Director, Marisa Creter joins host Julie Castro to discuss Local and State Objectives and their Partnership with SoCalREN. SGVCOG is a regional government planning agency that aims to maximize the quality of life in the San Gabriel Valley. The SGVCOG is the largest and most diverse sub-regional council of governments in Los Angeles County. It encompasses more than 374 square miles and has more than 2 million residents. SGVCOG discusses how they are leveraging local knowledge and strong relationships with SoCalREN's various Programs, to bring energy efficiency offerings to San Gabriel Valley communities.

#VoteHerIn, a collaboration of Two Broads Talking Politics & Rebecca Sive.Julie Castro Abrams is an expert in board governance and building diverse boards that are a strategic advantage. She is an experienced non profit CEO and entrepreneur and through her consulting practice she supports leaders to build high-performance boards, break through performance for the leaders and high performing multicultural teams. She is Chair and CEO of How Women Lead, a network of over 13,000 women dedicated to promoting diverse women's voices and propelling women's leadership forward as well as the Managing Partner of BoardLeaders.com where she actively places leaders on corporate boards and supports them to build inclusive and high-performance boards.An active investor and advisor to start-ups, Julie also sits on the advisory boards of the fin-tech start-up LENDonate, The New Search Collaborative and is the Governance Chair for the Women's Funding Network, a network of women's foundations across the globe. She has previously led the board of multiple nonprofit organizations located throughout the country, including Board Director for the National Council of La Raza, Governance Chair for the Association for Enterprise Opportunity and Board Chair of Cypress String Quartet.The recipient of many accolades, Julie has won the More Jobs Genius Award, the Morgan Stanley Innovation Award, Cisco's Innovation in Technology Award, the League of Women Voters' Women Who Could Be President Award, the Stevie Award for Best Non-Profit Executive, and the Commission on the Status of Women's Human Rights Award, and is a member of the Women of Color Action Network, Leadership California, and the Marin Women's Hall of Fame. She has also been featured in four books, including “Scrappy Women in Business,” “Women of Courage,” and “The Missing Mentor,” and Fast Company's video series “30 Second MBA.”

Guest Hope Benn talks with Julie about Kindness. Jesus comes to mind immediately when one thinks about Kindness. Guests Jenella & Terry Crosier share Terry's deathbed experience. He believes prayer saved him.

How do women lead? In this episode, Julie Castro Abrams, Founder and CEO of How Women Lead, joins John Livesay as they talk about propelling women's leadership forward and shifting the world's frame. Julie shares her journey through the years from social worker to spearheading a network of women leaders and general partners in a business firm, she has done them all. Julie and John discuss the significance of having a network as they dig deeper into how Julie helps women and entrepreneurs, in general, to be resilient and find their true identity. Tune in and learn the importance of having grit and how you can get your shot to success.

How do women lead? In this episode, Julie Castro Abrams, Founder and CEO of How Women Lead, joins John Livesay as they talk about propelling women's leadership forward and shifting the world's frame. Julie shares her journey through the years from social worker to spearheading a network of women leaders and general partners in a business firm, she has done them all. Julie and John discuss the significance of having a network as they dig deeper into how Julie helps women and entrepreneurs, in general, to be resilient and find their true identity. Tune in and learn the importance of having grit and how you can get your shot to success.    Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here's How » Join The Successful Pitch community today: JohnLivesay.com John Livesay Facebook John Livesay Twitter John Livesay LinkedIn John Livesay YouTube

Artherrine Hoskins discuss intercessory prayer and why it is important. She started the Power of Agreement Global Prayer Network over 30 years ago and has been praying for people, states, territories, and the Nation with others who join her on the prayer line.

Laurie Szenicer, CEO of Emunah USA talk about the Israeli orphanages that started after World War II for the surviving children of the Holocaust. Laurie shares how from her heart about raising money worldwide for the Emunah (Faith) housing that is does not discriminate.

Hope and Julie share testimonies and words of encouragement about wisdom. Wisdom tells a person when to act upon something or wait. It allows a person to make a good decision. It provides sound and Godly advice to others. Wisdom is asking Jesus into one’s heart.

The two guests share their respective experiences and how God and His Word can set men and women free from the bondage of homosexuality and transgender confusion. Yes, confusion. God created man and woman. Men and women were not born with gay and transgender tendencies.

When Julie filmed this show, it was January 2020 and at the time, the Coronavirus (COVID-19) was not even being discussed on the national news. Little did Ms. Castro understand that Thirst No More and Bear Fruit’s transition would coincide with the transition that is taking place in the Nation and the world.

Julie shares how difficult it was for her to share her space with someone and how God over a period of time helped her to embrace having other women in her home. Sharon also shares how she has grown spiritually by having a roommate. The women know that iron sharpens iron and what started out as a roommate living arrangement.

Five years of research led to information that debunks many theories about the meaning the of the Seal. Mr. Kanis explains only a few of the symbols and their meanings that are covered in the book. He dissects the meanings and interprets what the founding fathers meant by the symbolism.

Jeremy Lamont, founder of Godspeed Magazine talk about Jeremy’s walk of faith to create the magazine. Mr. Lamont shares how God spoke very specific instructions in order to teach him to walk in faith and not by sight.

As awareness to their capacity to makes things better in this world, women leaders are constantly increasing but is still not enough to influence the younger generation. CEO of the renowned How Women Lead, Julie Castro Abrams believes that we are at a tipping point in women’s leadership. She speaks with Elizabeth Bachman about the progress that has been made in getting more women into leadership positions – especially board seats – and what is still to be done. Learn more about the future of women’s leadership as Julie shares their credo, including why having a diverse board matters today.

As awareness to their capacity to makes things better in this world, women leaders are constantly increasing but is still not enough to influence the younger generation. CEO of the renowned How Women Lead, Julie Castro Abrams believes that we are at a tipping point in women's leadership. She speaks with Elizabeth Bachman about the […]

Julie Castro talks to Doug about her life growing up and how she knew Jesus in her head but not in her heart.  She later accepted the Lord into her life at age 25.  Julie is author of the book "On Earth As It Is In Heaven: A Personal Allegory." It talks about how we all have a choice whether to accept Jesus into our heart or not.  You can learn more about Julie and her ministry at Fiesta Publishing.

Dallas Jenkins talk about the streaming series The Chosen. Most television shows and movies focus on Jesus, but The Chosen looks at the lives of those who were close to Jesus. Using scripture as the foundation and historical documents, Dallas and his crew delve into the lives of the people who were close to Jesus in some capacity.

An in depth study of Habakkuk, helped Ron Bracy understand why God answers our questions and concerns in His time, not ours. Mr. Bracy shares about his life and how God directed his path to various jobs after retiring from the military. Truly no event in Ron’s or anyone’s life is in vain. God uses all circumstances to bring each person into their destiny, even when tragedy strikes.

Without any formal training, Rebecca Friedlander soon discovered that she had an eye for camera work and found great enjoyment in film-making. Rebecca shares how she traveled the world filming women and asking for their thoughts about authentic beauty.

We talk with LeaAnn Pendergrass about walking into one’s Destiny. LeaAnn shares her personal experience of how she accepted Jesus as her Lord and Savior, left her Alabama music business behind to serve Him. After years of service in various capacities, God opened a door placing her in Hollywood, CA, bringing her full circle regarding her love for music. When a person is willing to give up what one loves the most to walk with the Lord, He restores in due season.

Tough Talk Christian Radio with Host Tony Gambone and Special Guest Kelly Garner and Julie Castro: Kelly Garner, who has had Type 1 diabetes for 42 years, was born and raised in Florence, Alabama. He has called Birmingham home now for over thirty years and is the father of two boys. He is a graduate of Bradshaw High School in Florence, earned his BA Degree in Public Relations/Communication from Auburn University and served as the basketball manager for the Gulf South Conference Champions University of North Alabama Lions. Kelly has been a part of many civic organizations and been a volunteer with Children’s of Alabama Health System, American Diabetes Association, JDRF (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation) and several churches feeding the hungry in Birmingham and around the world. www.thenightthatchangedourlives.com/ Julie Castro is author of On Earth as It Is in Heaven, a Personal Allegory and owner of Fiesta Publishing. Co-founded by her mother over 20 years ago, Julie resurrected the company to publish her book. What she didn’t realize was the book and company was the catalyst for her call to ministry, a call she didn’t know existed until a few years ago. Julie still works in the marketplace, as the ministry continues to take shape. Her faithfulness with the small things has opened doors to minister at local churches, pray for the Body of Christ and serve other ministries. Obedient to God’s instructions, doors continue to open; she has written articles for magazines and been on many radio and podcasts, which has opened a door for her to host an upcoming local faith-based TV show. Being unconventional in her walk with Jesus, Julie does not limit how the Lord wants to use her and the messages she shares. She passionately pursues Jesus and her relentless fire for the Holy Word of God is leading her toward her destiny. http://fiestapublishing.com

      In this episode, our storyteller is Julie Castro. Julie Castro resurrected Fiesta Publishing, the company her mother co-founded over 20 years ago in order to publish the book she wrote, On Earth as It Is in Heaven, a Personal Allegory.  It was the catalyst for her call to ministry, a call she didn’t know existed until a few years ago.  Obedience to God’s instruction to write the book opened the door for Julie to assist with the women's ministry at her local church where she was responsible for minor tasks; this led to her current position as the women’s ministry director. Her faithfulness with the small things then opened doors to minister at local churches, pray for the Body of Christ and serve other ministries. Being unconventional in her walk with Jesus, Julie does not limit how the Lord wants to use her and the messages she shares. She passionately pursues Jesus, and her relentless fire for the Holy Word of God is leading her toward her destiny. Website: www.fiestapublishing.com Email: info@fiestapublishing.com​ For more information on this episode, please visit www.giverciseshorts.com

Paul interviews Julie Castro, publisher, blogger, speaker, ministry leader, and author of the book On Earth as it is in Heaven: A Personal Allegory.  They discuss Julie's journey in an interactive relationship with God while seeking His purpose for her, hearing His voice, and doing His will, and how you can do the same. Visit GodZoneShow.com for show notes and to ask a question or leave a comment. Interview with Julie Castro         Key Points Discussed God has a daily purpose in action for you - Be bold, don't expect to always get it right, persist. Sheila's recent action shopping center testimony; Julie's helping hand meeting; Paul's gas station encounter. Julie's suggested steps for Living on Earth as it is in Heaven Seek God's Face (re Matthew 6:33) Read God's Word and pray regularly Build a close relationship with God (Listen to His Voice) Develop close relationships with other believers Don't get too caught up with the traditions of Man Julie's Take-Away Wisdom that leads to action:  Do some action today to show your obedience to God's unique plan for you in this season of your life. Leave a Message for Paul or Ask Paul a Question http://godzoneshow.com/speak-pipe/                       Please Connect with me.  Connect with me on Facebook       https://www.facebook.com/Godzoneshow/  Please Rate & Review the show on iTunes.       https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-god-zone-show/id1105995500