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| Hope is a Leadership Skill with Jen Fisher | 20 May 2026 | 00:50:37 | |
May is Mental Health Awareness Month - a time to pause and rethink how we care for ourselves and the people around us. Because the truth is, many of us are running fast… and, let’s be honest, running tired. In this episode of the Empowering Women Podcast, Shannon sits down with workplace wellbeing expert, keynote speaker, and author Jen Fisher to explore a powerful idea: hope isn’t just a feeling—it’s a leadership skill. Jen shaped the conversation around wellbeing as the first-ever Chief Wellbeing Officer at Deloitte, helping organizations rethink burnout, human sustainability, and what it truly means to lead people—not just manage performance. But Jen’s work didn’t start in a boardroom. It started with her own experience navigating burnout and discovering that real hope is not passive. It’s intentional. It’s actionable. And it can transform the way we lead, work, and live. Together, Shannon and Jen unpack why hope matters more than ever in today’s world of work, how leaders can cultivate it within their teams, and why the smallest steps forward often create the biggest change. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, burned out, or unsure how to keep moving forward - this conversation the breath of fresh air you’ve been looking for. And maybe a reminder that hope isn’t naïve. It’s strategic. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Kuz0wuf9NKY 💬 Gems from Jen: “I want you to behave and lead in a way that inspires hope.” “Do you want to be the leader of a hopeful organization or a hopeless organization?” “Hope requires three things. It requires a goal, clarity around that goal, pathways to reach it, and the agency to actually impact change.” “Real hope requires action.” “Eleven years ago we weren't having these conversations in the workplace—we weren’t talking about well-being, and we certainly weren’t talking about burnout.” “If one pathway is blocked, you can switch and say: that didn’t work, what did I learn? I’m going to move to the next pathway.” 🔗 Episode Resources & Links: 🌐 Connect with Jen Fisher
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| Built by Women with Rebecca Heustess | 06 May 2026 | 00:33:28 | |
May 6 is National Skilled Trades Day — a day dedicated to celebrating the makers, builders, and problem-solvers who quite literally shape the world around us. In this episode of the Empowering Women Podcast, Shannon sits down with Rebecca Heustess, certified tile installer, lead tile setter at Grazzini Brothers & Company, and the 2025 Empowering Women in Industry Tradeswoman of the Year. Rebecca’s journey into the trades didn’t begin with a master plan. It began with curiosity, grit, and a willingness to try something new. Over the years, she has worked her way from helper to lead tile setter, mentoring others along the way and becoming a powerful advocate for women entering the skilled trades. Together, Shannon and Rebecca talk about the art and science behind tile setting, the confidence that comes with mastering a craft, and why community organizations like NAWIC and Empowering Women in Industry can transform careers. Rebecca also shares a powerful story about allyship on the job site, the myths she’d love to bust about women in construction, and why she believes the skilled trades are one of the most rewarding career paths out there. If you’ve ever wondered what it looks like to build a career — and a community — with your own two hands, this conversation is for you. Watch the interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/njTPlehwWRY 💬 Gems from Rebecca: “Grout is her glitter” “There’s something about tile that when it just gets in your blood, it’s in your blood. Tile people stay in it for the longevity.” “Once I gained the confidence in myself is really when I knew this is where I was meant to be.” “When I joined NAWIC, it gave me a newfound appreciation for what I actually do and the impact that I can make in this industry, being a woman in construction.” “It’s not a puzzle. It’s a puzzle that we have to build, cut, and then put back together.” “Just because I have pretty nails doesn’t mean I don’t get them dirty.” “If we weren’t built to do everything a man can do, we’re built to do what a man can’t do.” 🔗 Episode Resources & Links: 👷Organizations Mentioned National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC)
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| People-Powered Manufacturing with Ellen Sieminski | 03 Oct 2025 | 00:56:04 | |
🔊 Description: What really powers manufacturing? People. In this Manufacturing Day episode, Shannon is joined by Ellen Sieminski, a lean expert, continuous improvement coach, and board member of the Association for Manufacturing Excellence (AME). With 25+ years in the industry, Ellen brings deep experience and fresh perspective on how women, allies, and curious leaders are shaping the future of manufacturing. From the shop floor to the boardroom, Ellen shares why lean is never just about process—it’s about engagement, culture, and people. 💬 Quotes from Ellen in this episode:
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| Empowering Women Podcast: Ingrid Lindberg, Founder and CEO of Chief Customer | 16 Jun 2019 | 01:13:11 | |
Episode 8 of the Empowering Women Podcast Guest: Ingrid Lindberg, Founder & CEO of Chief Customer Consulting Bio: Ingrid Lindberg is the founding owner of Chief Customer Consulting. She is the first person to hold the title of CXO, or Chief Customer Experience Officer. From the early age of 14, Ingrid began working full-time at a salon; she soon worked her way into retail, and then retail management at the age of 17. Leveraging her customer service experience, she took advantage of opportunities to catapult into the world of customer experience, which was really just becoming a thing when she got into it. In our discussion, Ingrid shares her story of working her way up to executive leadership in Corporate America as a Customer Experience expert.
Resources Alan Cooper, Resource for User Experience Women Rising: The Unseen Barriers (by HBR on Second Generation Bias)
Notable Quotes "Your voice matters. Raise it. Own it. Use it."
"There's room for all of us to succeed and there's absolutely no reason why you shouldn't be on that path. If you want it, raise your voice."
"When you tell the top 10 execs they have to find someone to mentor, it has to be 5 women and 5 women... And actually putting numbers around who you're helping to lift through the organization... you're creating dissonance in the fraternity. "
"There's so much fear that drives silence."
"Corporate America has been built around the support of the fraternity, from the places where "deals are done" to the business that is done over brown liquor and cigars. The fraternity was built to help men get from one stage to another is one that seems impenetrable for women... Fraternities have built a certain kind of toxic business environment of insiders and exclusion. I questioned the assumption that I should try to join."
"When I was managing a team of all men who would invite me to lunches, but would never take me to Friday night happy hour... so I followed them once. And walked straight into the strip club that was three and a half blocks from work. And sat down with them and said, | |||
| Empowering Women Podcast: Drena Howard, Environmental Health, Safety & Sustainability Expert | 02 Jun 2019 | 00:47:42 | |
Episode 6 of the Empowering Women Podcast GUEST: Drena Howard is a Senior Environmental, Health, Safety and Sustainability professional with 15 years of experience in retail, manufacturing and warehouse, spanning cosmetics, building system services, and aerospace. Drena holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology from South Carolina State University, which is an important Historically black university, or HBCU. Drena also holds a Masters of Environmental Management and a Master of Public Health, both from Yale University. Drena is recognized as a leader in EHS as showcased by her roles with the National Association of Environmental Managers, where she is currently on the board of directors. -- Notable Quotes and Concepts from Drena: What do you like about being in Environmental Health & Safety “Serious injuries can completely alter a person’s life… being able to prevent something like that from happening…so that they can have their limbs, their mobility, and can provide for themselves and their family as well as do the things they love to do on the weekends… makes my day” - Regarding how Drena would like to see the EHS profession change: “There are a lot more people of color and women in the environmental health and safety profession, but they’re not always represented in conferences or trade events and trade shows… I would encourage organizations – if you have up and coming talent, whether they be women, people of color, LGBTQA, etc. that instead of just always sending your most senior people to the conference, send some of your more junior people. Send some of your more diverse candidates to these conferences, to these trade shows. Because it shows representation of your organization as well as it is a way to groom and develop your talent through their exposure, the things that they learn from the conference…” - “I am passionate about environmental justice because if you can improve the health and quality of air, quality of water in these communities, it gives more people an opportunity to go on to advanced education because they’re not sick and missing school. And if they’re not sick and missing school, then they have more job opportunities. It creates a stronger pipeline for the future as a whole… Environmental justice is not just limited to ‘not in my back yard.’ It’s what are some of those opportunities to improve the air, the water, the basic things that people need to function and live, which then opens up so many more pathways for success. ” - “Ask for what you what. Ask about the opportunities ”
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| Empowering Women Podcast: Sepi Saidi, Engineer & Entrepreneur | 19 May 2019 | 00:59:42 | |
Episode 6 of the Empowering Women Podcast GUEST: Sepi Saidi, Civil Engineer & Entrepreneur, Founding Owner of SEPI, Inc. Sepi Saidi is a visionary leader who founded SEPI Engineering &
QUOTES "Persistence is really really important, and believing in your vision, whatever that vision is... believing and being excited about that vision is extremely important.""When you're excited about your vision and you believe in it, you can do more." "If you love your career... focus on ways you could do it with the help of a husband partner, or building a community around ourselves... building communities and not giving up o the idea that it's important for me to stay in this... that I am really passionate about. "You can start by really showing up when you say you show up, whether it is a committee you get involved in, whether it's a task you took on, or an extracurricular non-profit you're involved in - doing what you say you will do is really important - not coming up with excuses." "Have a voice, but also allow other people to have a voice. So collaboration, positivity, solution-driven and supporting each other-- those are the beginnings and then it builds. [Success] just builds and builds on that." "When you look at the world through the lens of curiosity, you are not being judgemental. You are open. You are interested in learning. You want to receive. And through that lens, everything is more inclusive... I feel that if we look at the world through the lens of curiosity, then we're not putting people, things, ideas in a box... and it creates more bonding opportunities."
"Fundamentally, we are really all the same people... having freedom, having happiness, contributing to our communities, building a great career, contributing to our families. It's all the same. That's why I believe you can build bridges with people you think you have nothing in common. That has been one of the biggest secrets to my success. Embracing people from different walks of life. " "It's not really about balance, and it's not really about having it all. It's about choosing... making decisions that create happiness and balance for your family, your particular lifestyle, and what's important to you. [You can] craft that. Craft your lif | |||
| Empowering Women Podcast: Jackie Saling, Hazardous Waste Remediation Expert & Chemical Engineer | 05 May 2019 | 01:06:36 | |
Episode 5 of the Empowering Women Podcast Guest: Jackie Saling, Chemical Engineer and Remediation Community of Practice Leader at Arcadis Jackie Saling has over seventeen years of professional experience in the environmental consulting industry and is a registered Professional Engineer in the State of Michigan. At Arcadis, Ms. Saling is lead engineer for several large accounts where she develops technical project strategy, effectively communicates complex technical concepts to clients, regulators, and stakeholders, and builds strong technical project teams to execute complex technical solutions to meet the needs of clients. Ms. Saling supports the in-situ remediation discipline at Arcadis and has led the air sparge and soil vapor extraction (AS/SVE) and in-situ chemical oxidation (ISCO) communities of practice. Through these roles, she is known as a national resource within the company to provide assistance with the evaluation of Sites for the use of in situ remedies; designing and performing field pilot tests; full scale design and implementation; and optimization of the operation of in situ remedies. In addition, Ms.Saling’s engineering-related experience includes developing feasibility studies and remedial strategies; designing and performing pilot tests; designing and installing full-scale remediation systems; troubleshooting and optimizing remedial systems; generating design specifications, remedial investigation work plans, remedial action work plans, and associated project reports; developing project budgets; and preparing cost analyses for remedial alternatives. Discussion
Notable Jackie Quotes "When I was just focused on being technical and going into technical leadership, I couldn't get anywhere because there was a structure and no way to move up very quickly. When I recognized that the fastest way to get where I wanted to go may not be a straight line, and that by coming much more well rounded about our business in general... it was amazing! It all came full circle and I got right where I wanted to be." "A lot of people listening will be engineers, scientists, linear thinkers... but for your career, that might not be the fastest way to get from point A to point B." "Something I've had to learn as a leader is the art of building a team so that I can take off my plate the things that are opportunities for others..." "What she had been branded with as being a bad attitude was not at all a bad attitude. It was basically she commanded authority when she was in the field... it was all these traits where if it had been a man in the field, he would have been a rock star. So she was being cast off as like a problem child... I tried to make her aware of the perception. And by me being her manager, I could be her advocate... She grew to be my go to for everything." "Just having those women to talk to, bounce ideas off of and celebrate our successes has been career and life changing for me..."
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| Empowering Women Podcast: Christen Wood, Operations Administrator at the County of Summit Department of Sanitary Sewer Services | 21 Apr 2019 | 01:13:03 | |
Episode 4 of the Empowering Women Podcast Guest: Christen Wood, Wastewater Operator Christen is currently the Operations Administrator at the County of Summit Department of Sanitary Sewer Services. She has been working in the wastewater field since 2008, first at the City of Ashtabula wastewater laboratory, then in both laboratory and operations roles for the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District. Her education includes a Master of Business Administration and a Bachelor of Science from the University of Findlay. She currently holds certifications as a Professional Operator, Wastewater Treatment Class IV; Ohio Class III Wastewater Operator; and Ohio Class II Wastewater Analyst. She is passionate about Operations Challenge competition and sharing the excitement of clean water with the world, including through the wastewater twitter community as @sewer_chic. Her achievements include OWEA Professional Wastewater Operations Award, NESOWEA Herb Hansen Award, and writing the winning WEF Fight Song: Treat the Water Right. LinkedIn Article Mel wrote about Christen's "Career Manifesto" Advice: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/guiding-principals-career-manifesto-mel-butcher/ Notable Christen Quotes “The doctors of the world are very celebrated as they should be, but wastewater operators save more lives each year by protecting the waters that people are drinking and fishing and swimming in….” “People see roads and bridges and think of infrastructure. They don’t think about the water and wastewater pipes that are running underground that may have been their hundreds of years. And worse yet, we’re facing this huge need for infrastructure because the Clean Water Act, a lot of the equipment that was put in the ground or in the plants for that reason is starting to reach its expected lifespan. Convincing people that it’s worth it to spend the money to upgrade these systems to continue to clean the water is sometimes hard if they don’t recognize that service is being provided in the first place…” “I love challenging others and myself, I’m certainly not exempt from this; there are plenty of colleagues I have not gotten along with… I really think it’s important to find the value and worth of everyone that you work with, regardless of your own personal style.” “She stared right at the class and she said I need to tell you this, this is important, pay attention. If you have to choose between a loud job and a stinky job, choose the stinky job and here’s why. And she proceeded to tell us that your ears will physically hear every sound coming in. So if somebody is using a jackhammer outside of your house, you will hear every time it strikes. For your nose, however, it will only detect changes. So for example, if you walk into your house at the end of the day, you might notice it smells like your house… After 10 minutes or so, you don’t notice” “Part of the problem in our industry is that we don’t have enough women. We also don’t have a lot of minorities. Where I’m currently working, I was the diversity program walking in the door.” “I can speak to this through the operations challenge. I’ve found that when I was building my operations challenge team, the best people (team members) are from really different backgrounds. Having someone that’s in management and someone that’s in a union, and someone that’s black, and someone that’s a woman, and someone with sales experience, and someone that worked at Olive Garden. When you get people from all those different backgrounds coming together against a single problem, you will find the right answer...” “If you’ve never toured a | |||
| Empowering Women Podcast: Jenny Han, Director of Design Operations at Skender | 04 Apr 2019 | 01:19:03 | |
Episode 3 of the Empowering Women Podcast Guest: Jenny Han, Architect, Director of Design Operations at Skender Jenny Han is a licensed Architect based in Chicago. Her specialities include design of healthcare facilities. Ms. Han also has a special interest in the intersection of space and community. She shared her story of being the daughter of immigrants and what it was like to find her path at the intersection of art and science. QUOTES “It is important to me to lead, to not say “no”, even if it is something I’m fearful of”. “If somebody else has faith I can do something, I give it a shot… That has enabled me to do things I wouldn’t normally volunteer myself for.” “If there’s three reasons to do anything, I always say you should do it.” “The overriding theme with golf is like anything in your career…. Just show up. Don’t be so paralyzed and afraid that you don’t even show up to your seat at the table.” “Find mentors in all aspects of your life that fulfill different roles and needs you might have…” Concepts and Resources Discussed
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| Empowering Women Podcast: Renee Joseph, Global VP of Sales & Customer Enablement | 04 Apr 2019 | 00:46:50 | |
Episode 2 of the Empowering Women Podcast Renee shared her career path. She started her career in the HVACR space without any technical training. She courageously shared her experience of leaving the workforce to become a caretaker for her terminally ill father, and her experience returning after some time away. Renee has exception, heart-felt advice for women working their way up in male-dominated career spaces. It's also obvious from her talk, that she has a deep passion for diversity, and works towards improving the environment for all people in the HVACR space. Renee on Twitter: @ReneeJoseph15
Links to Subjects Renee Discussed
QUOTES “You really have to make sure everyone has a seat at the table and that you encourage and coach out those voices so that everyone can be heard.” “We know statistically that teams that are more diverse are higher performing teams… we use a lot of that data to encourage bringing those diverse teams together, especially on big important projects to show how the diversity in thinking can help produce better results.” | |||
| Empowering Women Podcast: Lynn Spivey, Director of Public Utilities | 22 Mar 2019 | 01:12:25 | |
Episode 1 of the Empowering Women Podcast Guest: Lynn Spivey, Director of Utilities for the City of Plant City, Florida Lynn shared her career path. She started her early career working for the U.S. Airforce and working for a defense contractor in electronics. She went to school for Chemical Engineering and ended up in the municipal water and wastewater sector. Lynn has a wonderful perspective on navigating tricky career situations, and the Empowering Women team hopes you enjoy this first episode. Lynn Spivey on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynn-spivey-4b6b9223/ QUOTES: “I made that conscious choice that I didn’t want to be angry about the unfairness, that I wanted to recognize it, but figure out how to make tools out of that instead of how to build resentment… Women do have some natural tendencies to figure out how to do that – take anger and make energy out of that.” “Take a look at the landscape around you, recognize that it is unfair and then figure out what you’re going to do, what little piece you can do to help with that. “An important aspect of leadership is being able to enable the people around you. Different people have different definitions of leadership. But I’ve found true power comes from that… I think the other important aspect of leadership is having strength in your knowledge base enough to be an important component in making it better… and that makes a natural leader – when you want to become part of the equation of making it better.” “Leadership quality really does mean being able to stand up for more than just your voice… Recognizing that responsibility and taking it seriously is a good leadership quality.” “It’s hard to really understand where a person is coming from. It’s easy to hear their opinion. But it’s not easy to get why they came to that conclusion, that opinion. It really takes understsanding that to have enough compassion and empathy to be open to what they’re saying. And then find ways around the barriers that can keep dividing us.” | |||
| Introduction to the Empowering Women Podcast and Mel the Engineer | 22 Mar 2019 | 00:04:11 | |
Mel the Engineer speaks solo on this episode to describe what the Empowering Women Podcast is all about. She also shares information on the Empowering Women in Industry Organization, and CollabSuite, a career support group for women working in male-dominated fields. | |||
| Grow Without Burnout with Marisa Wheeling Ciesluk | 17 Sep 2025 | 00:44:09 | |
September has us juggling back-to-school, conferences, fall festivals, and holiday prep before we can even say “pumpkin spice.” Feeling like you’re already running on fumes? You’re not alone. And that’s why today’s episode is pure gold. I’m joined by Marisa Wheeling Ciesluk—burnout survivor, recovering perfectionist, and Chief Firestarter at MWC Leadership. With over 20 years of experience in leadership development, she helps ambitious women and people-centered leaders grow without burning out, lead without losing themselves, and want more—without compromise. Marisa doesn’t just talk theory. She knows firsthand the cost of burnout and how to build self-trust, clarity, and that inner fire that keeps us leading strong. ✨ What You’ll Hear in This Episode:
“You can grow without burning out. You can lead without losing yourself. You can want more—without compromise.”
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| Leadership We Need with Maria Brinck | 26 Aug 2025 | 00:51:58 | |
On this special Women’s Equality Day episode, host Shannon Bumgarner sits down with Maria Brinck—leadership advisor, founder of Zynergy International, and author of The Leadership We Need: A New Mindset for a Brighter Future. Maria’s career has spanned continents and boardrooms, but her mission is simple: to transform the way we lead. In this conversation, she shares why the leaders of today cannot be the leaders of tomorrow, how unconscious bias still shapes who gets a seat at the table, and why feminine values like compassion and inclusion are the leadership superpowers we need right now. If you’re ready to challenge outdated leadership models and imagine a brighter, more human-centered future, this episode will leave you inspired, motivated, and ready to take action. 💡Listen in, be inspired, and let’s rewrite the leadership playbook—together. Watch on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FDVxLsosGxY CONNECT WITH MARIA Social Media: LinkedIn Zynergy International: Website ✨Highlights & Takeaways from Maria Brinck “We are in a polycrisis, and the leadership that got us here is not the leadership that will get us out.” “The leaders of today should not be the leaders of tomorrow—because tomorrow requires a completely different mindset.” “Masculine monoculture in leadership is costing us 8.8 trillion dollars in disengagement. That is not sustainable—financially or humanly.” “Diversity of thought isn’t just a nice-to-have. It’s the only way to solve the complex problems we face today.” “GDP is not a prerequisite for happiness, nor does it guarantee it. We have to stop confusing growth with well-being.” “Primitive subconscious bias still tells us what a leader is supposed to look like—and it keeps too many women out of the room.” “It’s not about women leading like men. It’s about integrating feminine values—like compassion, inclusion, and sustainability—into leadership everywhere.”
EPISODE AND EMPOWERING WOMEN IN INDUSTRY LINKS Upcoming Book: The Leadership We Need Releasing on Oct 7 2025 Empowering Women in Industry Membership National Event - Registration Link!! Empowering Women in Industry Magazine | |||
| Flexibility is Power with Todd Warner | 06 Aug 2025 | 00:49:26 | |
ABOUT OUR GUEST: With several decades of leadership experience in the staffing sector, Todd Warner recognized the need to disrupt the status quo and create a full-service staffing deliverable that meets the needs of today’s hourly workers while delivering a reliable flexible workforce at some of the largest manufacturing and distribution facilities in the U.S. Prior to joining MyWorkChoice, Todd held executive leadership positions at Select Staffing, Clearpoint, Weststaff, Acsys, and Adecco while overseeing multiple IPOs and M&As. With over 35 years of expertise in business development, strategic planning, and operations, Todd has been a leader in innovation and growth in the staffing and human capital management industry and continues to position MyWorkChoice as a trailblazer in flexible staffing solutions.
CONNECT WITH TODD Personal Social Media: LinkedIn MyWorkChoice: Website MyWorkChoice Social Media: LinkedIn
EPISODE AND EMPOWERING WOMEN IN INDUSTRY LINKS Empowering Women in Industry Membership National Event - Registration Link!! Empowering Women in Industry Magazine Empowering Women in Industry Website Empowering Women in Industry Virtual Events
QUOTES AND KEY TAKEAWAYS “Flexibility isn’t a perk. It’s a necessity.” “Let’s stop making people choose between a paycheck and their life.” “I just spent a whole career really in and around this idea of trying to make work better—for both companies and people.” “Driven by trying to be successful. [In staffing], that's trying to make two sides of the world—business needs and human needs—actually work together, not against each other.” “Maybe I can make the job a little bit more flexible, a little more human—so people don’t have to choose between a paycheck and their life.” “I can make working in manufacturing cool. Not sure cool, I can make it viable and that leads to more women in the industry. Manufacturing has a 32% female population, distribution is 28%. Both of these numbers include office staff.” “We’ve created flexible offerings and have opened [manufacturing] up to new workers. One of the great sideline workers that we have discovered is the female worker who has to have built-in flexibility. Necessary for single family homes who are raising children. 82% of those are female.” “There is the unnecessary churn we see—people who could thrive in these jobs, but the policies or culture push them out." | |||
| Fail Forward, Lead Boldly with Noel Kreidler | 16 Jul 2025 | 00:46:55 | |
ABOUT OUR GUEST: Noël Kreidler, a recovering perfectionist, is known for passionately supporting college students in finding and succeeding in careers they love. She is an Associate Director of Career Development at the Santa Clara University Career Center and has 30+ years of work experience in talent acquisition, human resources, and career services. As a person with a lifelong physical disability, she champions the inclusion of people with disabilities at work and in the community.
Noel has a MEd with a counseling emphasis from Northern Arizona University and a BA in Economics from The University of Arizona. She is excited about her latest 3-year venture - being a co-author of Faceplant: FREE Yourself from Failure’s Funk, coming out in November 2025. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her sweetie, friends and family, swimming, art, reading, writing, interior design, and avoiding sleep to try to fit it all in!
CONNECT WITH NOEL Social Media: LinkedIn WATCH ON YOUTUBE
EPISODE AND EMPOWERING WOMEN IN INDUSTRY LINKS Faceplant: Free Yourself from Failure's Funk Empowering Women in Industry Membership National Event - Registration Link!! Empowering Women in Industry Magazine Empowering Women in Industry Website Empowering Women in Industry Virtual Events
QUOTES AND KEY TAKEAWAYS “One of the things I’ve gotten really good at is problem solving—because I have to be. The world isn’t built for me, so I figure it out.” "I am living my life powerfully with a disability, not in spite of having one." “"There isn’t one right way to do anything. We all have different abilities and different ways of doing things." “It’s a privilege to work with students. They really move me. They give me the perspective of trying and taking risks.” "Helping students discover careers they love is a privilege. I get to live a billion different dreams through them." "Universal design doesn’t just help people with disabilities—it makes life easier for everyone." On failure: “My mode is to just power through and prove that I can. I didn't really see how it impacted me from a failure perspective. I had no idea that it had crept into that part of my life.” Dealing with your faceplant moment: “Deal with whatever's going on. Deal with yourself. But have self-compassion. You're human. You're going to make a mistake.” | |||
| Grit Fueled Fire with Jennifer Black | 25 Jun 2025 | 00:41:00 | |
ABOUT OUR GUEST: Jennifer Black is a powerhouse of grit, strategy, and results. With decades of experience leading cross-functional teams for multi-billion-dollar companies, she’s known for driving innovation, building strong teams, and moving complex initiatives forward with clarity and confidence. She currently serves as Mission Critical Senior Principal Program Manager at Trane Technologies, leading high-stakes projects in the Commercial HVAC business. From concept to execution, Jennifer brings teams together to deliver global, multimillion-dollar solutions that raise the bar. In previous roles, she led new product development for major HVAC platforms, unlocking $20M+ in investments and pushing for energy-efficient, sustainable innovations. She’s also tackled roles in equipment finance and pricing strategy, all while delivering measurable, mission-aligned value. Jennifer holds a mechanical engineering degree from Gannon University and is a certified Project Management Professional. She’s passionate about developing the next generation of talent, serving on advisory boards for Women in STEM and Women in Science & Engineering. Her leadership has earned her multiple awards—including the 2024 Commercial HVAC President’s Award and the 2014 Latin America President’s Award for Operational Excellence.
CONNECT WITH JENNIFER Social Media: LinkedIn WATCH ON YOUTUBE
EPISODE AND EMPOWERING WOMEN IN INDUSTRY LINKS Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance | Angela Lee Duckworth | TED GRIT by Angela Duckworth | Animated CORE Message The three secrets of resilient people | Lucy Hone | TEDxChristchurch Empowering Women in Industry Membership National Event - Registration Link!! Empowering Women in Industry Magazine Empowering Women in Industry Website Empowering Women in Industry Virtual Events
QUOTES AND KEY TAKEAWAYS “Grit isn’t a solo sport. It takes a team—your project team, your support system, your people.” “Never give up. There's always a different path. “Every time I get into a difficult place, I remember that conversation with my dad… because that was devastating to me. But it shaped how I handle things. I never give up—I just might have to find a different way to do it.” “If you come in saying, ‘Well, I don’t know how we’re going to get this done,’ everyone starts believing that it can’t be done. But when you’re positive, people start believing in themselves.” “I wasn’t going to give up. I was just going to redo it.” (—on disassembling and rebuilding a crib solo. Grit in action!) “You have to have passion in what you’re doing. If you don’t enjoy it, you might not be as positive—and you might not be as persistent—because you don’t like what you’re doing.” “I love going onto those campuses... I like seeing all this enthusiasm for what their next steps are. That, to me, is really exciting. It brings me back to bei | |||
| Designing a Better Future with Sameedha Mahajan | 28 May 2025 | 00:47:00 | |
ABOUT OUR GUEST: Sameedha Mahajan, Assoc. AIA, LEED AP ND, is an Architectural Designer at HDR, currently involved in critical infrastructure projects and aviation architecture in the USA. As a graduate of KRVIA, India, and Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, her journey as a first-generation immigrant and a woman of color in the Architecture-Engineering-Construction industry has been both challenging and rewarding. Recently, she was honored to receive the O-1 visa, which is awarded to professionals for extraordinary ability in their fields. Sameedha is deeply committed to mentoring students and emerging professionals and fostering inclusive growth within the design community. She also writes about architecture and urban design for various print and digital publications, contributing to the broader discourse on the built environment. WATCH SAMEEDHA'S INTERVIEW ON YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0JVaMGdfZXY CONNECT WITH SAMEEDHA Social Media: LinkedIn
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QUOTES AND KEY TAKEAWAYS “You don’t need to wait until you feel ready to take up space. Please take up space—because if you wait for the perfect moment, you may never begin.” “Even small, everyday actions can make someone feel seen and valued—and that makes a big difference.” “My story begins in India, where I was raised in a household deeply influenced by design. My father is an architect and an urban designer, so I was surrounded by drawings, construction sites, and conversations about design.” “I was struck by the messy beauty of Indian urban life.” “As a first-generation immigrant, navigating a new country, new people, new experiences—it was exciting... and kind of scary.” “India is like a melting pot of different cultures and settlements. I realized how good design can elevate your life—by giving access to resources like healthcare and education.” “This role of design was highlighted for me early on, and I knew I wanted to help people shape their lives through it.” “Given how the world is changing—with data science, sustainability, and public policy touching everything—I wanted to explore how those forces impact design.” | |||
| Powering the Trades with Shannon Tymosko | 07 May 2025 | 00:47:20 | |
ABOUT OUR GUEST: Shannon Tymosko is a driven, enthusiastic Electrical Apprentice and proud member of IBEW Local 105. With a passion for learning and a thirst for new challenges, she brings a unique combination of attention to detail and diverse skills to every project. CONNECT WITH SHANNON Website: https://www.shannontymosko.com/ Social Media: LinkedIn Instagram Twitter (X) Watch Shannon's Interview on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ypD3bG-yPc
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QUOTES AND KEY TAKEAWAYS "You don’t have to have it all figured out — you just have to take the first step." “Your past experience doesn’t define you. It's what you do next that matters most." "Skilled trades don’t just build things — they build confidence, community, and real opportunities." "It wasn’t until I was about 29 that I realized the trades could be a real career for me — and it all started with saying yes to helping a friend renovate a house." "Representation matters. Growing up, it wasn’t that I was discouraged from building or fixing things — it just wasn’t shown to me as a real career path." "I realized I wasn’t thriving — I was just surviving. And the skilled trades offered me a way to build a life, not just make a living." "Sometimes it’s not about having the perfect background — it’s about being willing to learn, being resourceful, and saying yes to new opportunities." "Free programs that help women transition into the trades are life-changing. They open doors that many of us didn’t even know existed." | |||
| Embracing Ambition with Jenny Mitchell | 16 Apr 2025 | 00:52:33 | |
ABOUT OUR GUEST: Jenny Mitchell is an executive coach, a podcaster, and a published author who is on a mission to help people have more meaningful conversations. She is a lifelong learner who holds an executive coaching degree from Royal Roads University, a CFRE fundraising designation, and a Doctor of Musical Arts from SUNY Stony Brook in piano performance. Jenny is the Founder & CEO of Chavender, a sought-after partner for companies in Canada and the U.S. in the areas of executive coaching, mentorship, talent development, succession planning and group coaching in both non-profit and corporate settings. Jenny’s engaging style makes her a sought-after keynote speaker, having presented at major Fundraising Leadership Conferences (AFP, CAGP, AHP, Planet Philanthropy, bbcon) across North America as well as for the Government of Canada and corporate America. She fulfills her mission to help #2s become #1’s in work and life through both one-on-one and group coaching experiences for women leaders. CONNECT WITH JENNY Website: https://chavender.com/ Personal Social Media: LinkedIn Twitter(X) Business Social Media: Facebook YouTube Watch Jenny's Interview on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iQSf21jq5NE
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QUOTES AND KEY TAKEAWAYS “I have never gone wrong on betting on myself.” “Confidence is having the trust and knowing in your abilities that even when you’re in a situation that you don’t understand that you can trust yourself to figure it out.” “Helping Number 2s become Number 1s in work and life. They get some competent as a Number 2 they never get to access their place of genius. They get stuck or pigeonholed.” “As soon as you identify something as a problem, it’s attached to a threat. Versus calling it ‘solution strategy’ which immediately puts it in their prefrontal cortex. Immediately has it as ‘What options do I have?’ “ Glass Cliff Assignment: “Brought in as a last chance candidate to a position because no one else in their right mind would take it.” Visionary: “Successful women tend to be able to see something with potential before others see it and be able to bring others along.” “We need to find a way to use and leverage our social capital (our political capital) for our own uses because we are really good at doing it for others.” “How can you change your relationship to self doubt? If you accepted from | |||
| Transforming Gender Equity with Daryl Anne Estill and Jill Miller | 19 Mar 2025 | 01:08:44 | |
ABOUT OUR GUESTS: Daryl Anne Estill is an experienced Project Manager and Leader in the commercial MEP construction industry; spanning semiconductor, pharmaceutical, offices, CNG stations, and multifamily markets. In addition to her direct role as a PM, she is integral to strategic planning, training and development, process improvements, and mentorship for her organization. As a public speaker, mentor, and industry leader, her advocacy work focuses on Women in Construction/Industry, Gender Equity and Equity in general, Mental Health, and Servant Leadership. Daryl is recognized as Empowering Women in Industry’s 2024 Mentor of the Year. Watch Daryl Anne and Jill on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oPMhkdDnT1E CONNECT WITH DARYL ANNE Website: https://linktr.ee/darylanneestill Social Media: LinkedIn
Jill Miller is a visionary leader making work human again, dedicated to advancing economic mobility for workers. As the Founder & CEO of Lunum, Jill is transforming how businesses measure workforce investments, driving economic growth and stronger ecosystems where everyone is valued. Jill has a proven history of fostering partnerships and creating solutions that align operational excellence with workforce advancement. She previously founded Below the Line, an advisory firm that supported employee ownership transitions and developed entrepreneurship programs for underserved communities. Jill serves on the Board of Directors for the Spondylitis Association of America and hosts Spondycast. She is a member of the National Small Business Association Leadership Council and was named the 2024 Innovator of the Year by Empowering Women in Industry. CONNECT WITH JILL Website: https://lunum.io/ Social Media: LinkedIn
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QUOTES AND KEY TAKEAWAYS Equity: “Giving people what they need when they need it.” “First one through the door opens the door for the rest.” “We need to start talking in terms of individuals and talking in systems. We’re here because it was designed for us to be here.” Overlooked Potential Effect: Men tend to be promoted based on potential. Women tend to be promoted based on demonstrated performance. “You have to be looking right through a telescope and through a microscope.” “Your intention does not override impact.” | |||
| Inchstones over Milestones with Sarah Kernion | 15 Apr 2026 | 00:47:41 | |
April is Neurodiversity Month - a time to expand how we think about communication, intelligence, progress, and belonging. In this episode of the Empowering Women Podcast, Shannon sits down with writer, keynote speaker, and neurodiversity advocate Sarah Kernion, the voice behind Inchstones™, a movement redefining how we measure progress for children with profound autism and for the caregivers who support them. Sarah shares the deeply personal journey that led her to become an advocate for neurodivergent families after two of her children were diagnosed with profound, non-speaking autism. Through storytelling, lived experience, and strategic insight, she challenges traditional narratives about milestones, success, and strength. Together, Shannon and Sarah explore the idea that progress doesn’t always come in leaps. It often comes inch by inch. They also discuss how lessons from neurodiversity can reshape leadership, systems thinking, and the way organizations approach inclusion. From redefining motherhood to celebrating small wins, this conversation is a powerful reminder that difference is not a deficit - it’s an adaptive advantage. If you’re ready to rethink progress, leadership, and what it truly means to support one another, this episode is for you. 💬 Gems from Sarah: “Difference isn't a deficit, it's actually an adaptive advantage. Our systems work better when they work for everyone.” “The hardships of life don't happen to you; they happen for you.” “I have to focus on their inchstones of development. If I don't, I will constantly be lagging behind what everyone else is expecting of them.” “Strength is never the goal. Support, in any evolution, that's the goal.” “Stories don't replace data or KPIs… but what they do is they give data a pulse.” “You are allowed to be. There's no fill-in. You are allowed to be.” “If you can, inchstone by inchstone, challenge all assumptions about what you are or are to be… it will change your life in more ways than you can imagine.” Watch the Interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/n5wJ1g8vuP8 🔗 Episode Resources & Links: 🌐Links, Newsletters, and Resources
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| Accelerate Strategic Action with Janet Polach | 08 Mar 2025 | 00:41:03 | |
ABOUT OUR GUEST: Dr. Janet Polach is a global authority in executive coaching, team development, and leadership. With her unique ability to elevate leaders from the minutiae to drive unparalleled organizational success, she serves as a trusted strategist and advisor to senior executives worldwide. Janet has expertly coached an array of executive and frontline leaders across the U.S., Europe, and Asia. Her expertise in guiding diverse, cross-geography teams to uncover their core purpose and align for success is unparalleled.
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QUOTES AND KEY TAKEAWAYS “What I have found on where I could be successful was figuring out who I was and how I wanted to show up.” “As women we tend to overwork issues. We are afraid to make mistakes. We feel the spotlight is particularly on us as women. So we want everything to be right. When we do that, we miss opportunities.” “Women sometimes struggle with going up against the grain because they’ve worked so hard to get where they are at and they don’t want to mess anything up. And yet the great women we all know are the ones who broke the mold.” “When a business is growing, it is so easy to get insulated.” Strategic Mindset: “It’s really about thinking differently not just acting differently.” “Your value becomes the ability to look beyond the here and now.” Strategic Thinking: “You’re much more outward focused from your organization than inward focused to getting things done.” “It’s nearly impossible for us to switch in the moment from tactical to strategic.” “At an executive level, it’s all about people leadership. It’s about developing your team, helping them learn more, and getting them excite | |||
| Building the Business Case for Joy with Bose Akadiri | 19 Feb 2025 | 00:52:50 | |
ABOUT OUR GUEST: Bose Akadiri is a Motivational Speaker, Corporate Trainer and founder of Goal and Grind LLC where she partners with high achievers to turn their dreams into their reality using her 5 step Vision and Goals Method(™). Renowned for her dynamic corporate workshops where Bose empowers dreams, elevates teams and transforms organizations. In addition to Goal and Grind, she has led a distinguished career in Corporate Social Responsibility at Boeing, Salesforce, and JPMorgan Chase. Bose is an IMPACT Fellow with the Chicago Urban League, Ladies of Virtue Board Member, She Shines Honoree by Girls Inc. of Chicago, 40 under 40 honoree by OKC Biz Magazine, Leadership Oklahoma City alumnae and was named by ionOklahoma Magazine as a 30/30 Next Generation of Leaders.
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QUOTES AND KEY TAKEAWAYS “I am building the business case for joy.” “Bring more joy, goals, and purpose to the world.” “I believe goal crushing is a team sport.” “Joy is the foundation of goal setting not just the reward.” “I attribute my tenacity and being able to go after it to my mother. She’s my best friend, my biggest cheerleader, and my biggest advocate. She has never asked me ‘why’; she has always said ‘how’.” “We’re not trying to place external expectations onto our lives. We are focused on inner joy.” Four Areas of Life: Personal, Professional, Health, and Financial “Vision and Goals method helps people to be strategic with their life, productive in their career, consistent with their health, and intentional about their finances.” BCG Finding: Employees who enjoy their work are 49% less likely to be looking for outside employment. Where Bose finds joy: “I have to pour into myself. Focusing on wins on a regular basis.” | |||
| Fire to Inspire the Next Gen with Stephanie Hajducek | 22 Jan 2025 | 00:43:16 | |
ABOUT OUR GUEST: Stephanie Hajducek is a Project Specialist for Enbridge – Project YaREN. Project YaREN is a proposed low carbon ammonia production and export facility in Ingleside, Texas, being developed by Enbridge and Yara. Stephanie has also held positions with industry leading companies such as Bechtel, ChevronPhillips, Citgo, Steel Dynamics and The Chemours Company. In January 2022 Stephanie started a 501c3 nonprofit organization called This One’s for the Gals that helps girls with career exploration and workforce development. Focusing their efforts on the construction, energy, manufacturing and maritime industries, TOFTG likes to say that they talk to girls about career pathways that not a lot of people talk to girls about, from Skilled Trades to STEM and everything in between! After almost 20 years out of high school, and with the support of her husband and three children, Stephanie earned her bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering Technology from The University of Southern Mississippi while working full time. She hopes that by sharing her experiences and lessons learned she can help girls step out of their comfort zone and step into a world of endless possibilities in industry! LinkedIn Instagram Facebook X (Formerly Twitter)
CONNECT WITH THIS ONE’S FOR THE GALS LinkedIn Instagram Facebook X (Formerly Twitter) Website EPISODE AND EMPOWERING WOMEN IN INDUSTRY LINKS Empowering Women in Industry Membership Empowering Women in Industry Magazine Empowering Women in Industry Website Empowering Women in Industry Virtual Events QUOTES AND KEY TAKEAWAYS “Your network is your net worth.” “It’s not always about who you know but who you meet.” “There is power in community.” “Girls can’t be what they can’t see.” “Start where you are at and it will grow.” “Surround yourself. Seek out mentors. There are women out there who want to help you.” “I have learned how important it is for me to be visible. Be visible to girls. Show up and be present.” “Dreams don’t work unless you do.” | |||
| The Gift of Disruption with Kate Yoder | 18 Dec 2024 | 00:43:25 | |
ABOUT OUR GUEST: Kate Yoder dynamic Project Management Professional (PMP) known for delivering innovative results through creative engineering practices and a people-centric approach. She received her B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering from Lafayette College in Pennsylvania and her M.Sc. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. After graduating, Kate honed her analytical skills as a modeling & simulation engineer for several years. She then transitioned into project management, where she has a proven track record of coordinating project interdependencies, streamlining processes, and reducing processing time for her team.
In her current role at Trane Technologies, Kate combines her engineering expertise and project management skills to spearhead innovative digital solutions that enhance operational efficiency and improve customer satisfaction.
When she's not at Trane Technologies, you can find Kate crocheting cute animals while snuggling with her two adorable cats, Pip and Figaro.
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QUOTES AND KEY TAKEAWAYS “Life is nonlinear.” “Even after I got the diagnosis, I had to relearn how to live. The things I could do before I couldn’t. Some of them I still can’t.” “Push through, keep going attitude was not going to work anymore.” “Really have to trust in yourself along the way.” “Energy In = Energy Out” Kate’s “Find Balance” Framework: BIOS (Define your boundaries, Identify Inputs and Outputs, Solve for Balance” Quote from Real Self Care on Setting Boundaries. “Creating space to make the best choice for you. Communicating that choice clearly.” Some topics we covered: Time Blocking, Meeting Inventory, Setting Flexible “Must Do” depending on your day. Kate’s learnings on her career journey: Knowing when you are stagnant, Scan the environment, Be open to things that don’t see | |||
| Ally in Action with H.J. Dewes | 20 Nov 2024 | 00:48:32 | |
ABOUT OUR GUEST: H.J. Dewes is a strategic leader with a proven record leveraging cross-functional teams to achieve optimal results. He is currently a Business Development Manager at ABB where he has spent his 30+ year career across diverse roles in business development, strategy, sales, marketing and channel, operations and logistics. Prior to joining ABB, H.J. was an Enlisted Operations Specialist in the United States Navy where he earned the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal.
H.J. is an active or former member of the Hydraulic Institute, the National Electrical Manufacturer’s Association, The Water Council, The Midwest Energy Research Consortium and several other associations all with a focus on helping their members to find more efficient and sustainable solutions. He has been named the EPIC Industry Person of the Year and to the ABB Circle of Excellence.
He is an active member of the Empowering Women in Industry community where is engaged ally – bringing diverse voices to the table for discussion, learning, and support. An allyship thought leader, H.J. works tirelessly every day to bring about equity in the workplace.
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QUOTES AND KEY TAKEAWAYS “Show up. Be there.” “By showing up, I grew. Showing up is not just good for the people I am trying to support. It’s also good for me.” “Lean all in. Forget the fear.” “Be curious and open minded.” “Recognize that you don’t have to be perfect.” On Allyship: “Really showing up for the people that you believe in. Being willing to take a stand. Being willing to take a risk. Being there.” “We all have paradigms that shape the way we live. They are so strong and embedded in who we are. Sometimes it is little bit hard to challenge our assumptions. One of the things that is really important about being an ally is to challenge your own assumptions.” “I think one of the things we forget is people are being allies for us all the time. Maybe you don’t necessarily realize that there are people there supporting you that are helping to pave a path for you and create opportunity for you.” “As you grow in your career, you start to earn more privilege and influence. Using that privilege to help others who might just need a nudge, help, or support. Working to use that privilege to create opportunities.” On being an active ally: “Recognize that you are going to screw up. Recognize that this is a journey for us as well. Know that the people you are trying to be allies for are not expecting you to be perfect in any way, shape, or form.” | |||
| Advocate for Opportunity with Giovanna Gray Lockhart | 30 Oct 2024 | 00:36:09 | |
ABOUT OUR GUEST: Giovanna Gray Lockhart moved to Yarmouth, Maine full time three years ago. Her national experience spans work in government from an advisor to Senator Kirsten Gillibrand of New York to national nonprofit leadership as a member of the Board of Directors for StoryCorps. Previously, Lockhart held senior roles at venture-backed companies, as the Senior Director of Impact at The Wing and as Chief Strategy Officer at The Riveter. Immediately prior to coming to the Center, she provided strategic consulting, advising executive level clients across the country on philanthropy, advocacy, board-building, and communications. Lockhart sits on the Board of Trustees for the Waynflete School in Portland
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QUOTES AND KEY TAKEAWAYS “When a door opens, you must walk through it.” “I really feel like we are at a turning point where you don’t have to hide who you are to be powerful and lead.” “A woman in her early thirties that is totally unafraid and out there advocating for people. She really believed in what she was doing.” “She had fears and insecurities, like we all do, but when you have that vision and determination that is what drove her.” “I came to Washington to work for God, FDR, and the millions of forgotten, plain, common working men.” On Frances’ impact: “She was the pioneering advocate for economic security, social justice, labor rights, and the policy issues surrounding that. The kinds of protections that she secured are the cornerstones of modern policy and our society today: social security, minimum wage, forty-hour work week, unemployment insurance, and banning of child labor.” Frances’ Driving Force: “When she saw these injustices and these working conditions and how people were kept in poverty through generations, there is a policy that needs to be put in place. Me helping people one at a time as a social worker is wonderful but there needs to be something more impactful and all encompassing.” Only 12 out of ~430 National Park sites have been specifically created to recognize women’s history. | |||
| A Manufacturing Maven with Meaghan Ziemba | 04 Oct 2024 | 01:11:16 | |
ABOUT OUR GUEST: Meaghan Ziemba is an industrial tech writer, brand storyteller, and marketer for industrial manufacturers. She has a B.A. and M.A. in Professional and Technical Writing from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and has been writing for manufacturing since 2008. Meaghan also hosts a live video broadcast series called Mavens of Manufacturing. The series focuses on women in the sector and aims to attract younger generations to join manufacturing or engineering career pathways to help close the skills and gender gaps. Meaghan is a proud mother of three. She enjoys cooking, CrossFit, and a great cup of coffee or a glass of whiskey.
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QUOTES AND KEY TAKEAWAYS “Especially with young girls, we need to encourage innovation not perfection.” “We’re programmed to squirm at that word - failure.” “We need to start stepping out of our own personal experiences and stop assuming someone is coming into a conversation with malicious intent.” “When you put yourself in that position of the person who doesn’t know and you want to learn, other people are comfortable enough to have those authentic conversations with you.” “The reason I became an entrepreneur is because, for most of my work experience, I couldn’t show up as myself.” “Manufacturing is the great equalizer.” Closing the manufacturing skills gap: “We need to help the general public really understand why manufacturing is important and what it does, as a whole, for our country.” “Bring awareness to the financial opportunities that are available through each pathway. Bring awareness to how manufacturing helps communities flourish.” “There are a lot of communities that don’t even realize manufacturing is in their backyard. Encourage manufactures to be proactive and open up their doors and let their community members come in… to see what they are making and why they are making it.” “Why are stories important to this industry? Because you need that emotional connection with your audience. If you don’t have it, they are not going to c | |||
| Inspiring Collective Success with Martie Edmunds Zakas | 18 Sep 2024 | 00:46:34 | |
ABOUT OUR GUEST: Martie Edmunds Zakas has been Mueller Water Products’ CEO since August 2023 and served as President and CEO from August 2023 to May 2024. She previously served as the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Mueller Water Products since 2018. She has directed Mueller’s strategic planning, corporate development, investor relations and corporate communications activities since joining the Company in 2006. Prior to joining Mueller, Martie spent five years with Russell Corporation where she held a variety of positions culminating in her role as Corporate Vice President, Chief of Staff, Business Development and Treasurer, until its 2006 acquisition by Berkshire Hathaway. From 1993 to 2000, Martie served as Corporate Vice President, Director of Investor Relations and Corporate Secretary for Equifax, Inc., a global data, analytics and technology company. She began her career as an investment banker at Morgan Stanley. Martie earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Randolph-Macon Woman’s College (now Randolph College), a MBA from the University of Virginia Darden School of Business and a Juris Doctor from the University of Virginia School of Law. She is a Director of Mueller Water Products and BlueLinx Holdings, Inc., and is a former Director of Atlantic Capital Bancshares, Inc. She serves on the Board of Trustees of the University of Virginia Darden School Foundation.
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QUOTES AND KEY TAKEAWAYS “I am really honored to be a female leading a manufacturing company in the U.S. because you do not see as many female CEOs of public manufacturing companies. By seeing the unexpected, I think it will help us all move forward and hopefully in the future we will see more female CEOs in the manufacturing industry. Then it becomes expected.” Inclusion: “Importantly, if you feel included and feel part of that team then I think we then are going to get the benefits of hearing all the different voices, ideas, and backgrounds such that we can have collective success.” “You want to feel that the contributions you are making or the organization you are working with are making important contributions.” “You need to have your own personal set of values. As you go through this, ensure you have your baseline of what your values are and you ensure that is an integral part of the work that you are doing.” Most important skill: “Be adaptable and be curious. Because whatever the headlines are today, they are going to change.” “Observe what you see that you like and that you may want to emu | |||
| Collective Culture is Power with Cheryl Merchant | 26 Aug 2024 | 00:51:25 | |
ABOUT OUR GUEST: Cheryl Merchant has 40 years of leadership and management experience in manufacturing. She has held leadership positions with industry giants like GM, Mazda, Ford, and Lear Corporation and led teams in the U.S., Mexico, Canada and throughout Europe and Asia. Cheryl spent 19 years as the President and CEO of Hope Global, a manufacturing company with over 2,000 employees and operations in the U.S., Mexico, Czech Republic, China, and Brazil. During that period, Hope Global grew five times in revenue and became a Tier II leader in the Automotive Industry.
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QUOTES AND KEY TAKEAWAYS “Whatever you think you’re going through, you are not alone.” “Constitution said we the people for the people; it didn’t say we the men for the men.” “That is what it is about. Just trying to make people the best they can be.” “Women are needed everywhere. They are needed are boards and needed in management because they bring a whole new perspective. “ “People are different and that is special. We need to push that; not look down on it.” “Ownership is everyone’s responsibility. Putting your name on your job.” “I believe that every single person is important. We cannot get it done by ourselves.” “Mentality is the hardest thing in the world to change. It’s in everything you hear. The mental barriers are so ingrained.” “I make a point of having at least 5 mentees at all times if I can.” “Think about how you want to be remembered. Now go live your life. Go be how you want to be remembered.” “Strive to be the leader you always wanted.” “To the women who blazed the trail before us, you are going to forever have our gratitude. To the women who are currently on the trail, let us all stay focused and keep up the great work. For the women to follow, reach out your hand.” | |||
| Your Career on Purpose with Tiffany Waddell Tate | 24 Jul 2024 | 00:47:33 | |
ABOUT OUR GUEST: Tiffany Waddell Tate (she/her) helps individuals and companies reimagine the future of work through coaching, digital education, and training & development for organizations and teams. As an in-demand coach, consultant, speaker and thought leader, she has been featured on Well + Good, The Everymom, The Muse, and a variety of podcasts. She is a master in coaching professionals to learn, lead, and grow at work while being true to their authentic selves and building their personal brand. Tate earned her BA and MA from Wake Forest University, and is a Gallup Certified Strengths Coach, Diversity Educator, and MBTI Certified.
Tiffany is also the founder of Career Maven Consulting. This team is on a mission to help people become the CEO of their professional lives, and organizations retain great people through career advancement support & leadership development rooted in clarity, confidence, and agency for all.
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QUOTES AND KEY TAKEAWAYS “Do good work on purpose.” “Part of my coaching practice is helping people to not just react to things that are happening to them but be really thoughtful about what their non-negotiables are, what they want to learn, and what they want to earn. Get comfortable naming those things, talking about them, and making decisions based on those things rather than just responding to situations that they find themselves in.” “People should get really clear on what matters to them as humans who are working so they have thoughtful intention in both spheres.” “I think people often under sell and they under pitch because they think they have to do more to prove themselves.” Career Coaching Framework: Clarity, Confidence, and Agency Career branding documents should be STICKY: Skill-based, Tailored, Intentionality, Confidence, Keep it real, You “Skills language is the value add. This is what you do and how does what you do add value to the organization.” “Having a career strategy can mean having a really clear list of the things you want to learn/do or the problems you want to solve. Or it could be an clear awareness of your known boundaries or personal catalysts.” “Right now is what we have. Be really thoughtful about right now as you are planning for the future.” | |||
| Women Redefining Opportunity with Katie Fortunato | 25 Mar 2026 | 00:44:11 | |
March is Women’s History Month. This month and this year’s International Women’s Day theme, Give to Gain, invites us to rethink what it means to open doors. In this episode of the Empowering Women Podcast, Shannon is joined by Katie Fortunato, co-founder and EVP of Hire Innovations, who is working to fix what’s broken in today’s hiring systems. She is challenging ghosting, phantom job posts, and processes that forget there’s a human on the other side of the screen. Together, they explore how giving transparency, dignity, and access in hiring doesn’t weaken organizations—it strengthens them. From redefining rejection to meeting the next generation where they are, Katie shares how human-centered AI and intentional visibility can help create more equitable pathways to opportunity—especially for women navigating bias, career breaks, and evolving expectations in the workforce. This conversation is a powerful reminder that every opportunity we’ve received likely came from someone who chose to give and that we now have the chance to do the same. If you’re ready to rethink hiring, leadership, and what it means to lift as you climb, this episode is for you. Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=49-e1XEVnuo 💬 Gems from Katie Fortunato: “Give to gain isn't just a theme, it's also a way of living.” “Let's build a relationship on your career success, and I want to make that happen.” “Giving the visibility and access doesn't diminish the power but multiplies it.” “Legacy lesson here is every door that I can look at in my past that someone’s opened for me is someone who didn’t have to do it. “ “Visibility is free to give; you just have to be intentional about it.” “Automate yourself before someone automates you.” 🔗 Episode Resources & Links: 💥Ways for YOU to get involved with the new way of hiring · Become a career creator by posting jobs to your community — and earn up to $25/application · Jobstream career influencer who is drawn to the mission and cares about helping people find work. Your sign-up link for the creator types: https://app.getjobstream.com/creator-quick-signup Code: Mpower 🌐Links, Newsletters, and Resources The Onward & Upward Charitable Foundation
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| Sisters in STEM: Thriving in Tech with Denise Musselwhite | 26 Jun 2024 | 00:45:05 | |
ABOUT OUR GUEST: As the founder of Tech & Thrive, Denise Acosta Musselwhite leverages her extensive experience to empower diverse technology professionals. Notably, Denise stands out as one of the few Latina women globally to have held both Chief Information Officer (CIO) and Board Chair positions—achievements held by only 5% of professionals worldwide. She has made significant contributions across various sectors, including education, technology, and nonprofits. Denise's innovative T.H.R.I.V.E. Operating System™ underpins personalized development programs that are delivered through tailored consulting, and individual or group coaching, fostering significant growth and retention. Her legacy is marked by her commitment to transforming technology leadership, underscored by her impactful collaborations with over 10 Nobel Peace Laureates through her work with the PeaceJam organization.. CONNECT WITH DENISE AND TECH AND THRIVE LinkedIn Tech and Thrive Website
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QUOTES AND KEY TAKEAWAYS “Don’t wait for someone else to create your future.” “The pandemic was going to actually move us backwards because of the challenges that women face uniquely during the pandemic with their kids home and their need to work from home more.” “My work was never something that was on the side. It was part of my identity and part of my whole life. I love technology that much and I love working with people that much.” “The thing that resonates with me the most that I see as a common thread is a deeper clarity of who they are themselves as a leader and moving away from what their employer, or their supervisors, have told them about themselves.” “We, as human beings, want to feel satisfied in our lives more holistically than just in our work.” T.H.R.I.V.E Operating System – “The number one step is transparent assessment to really uncover who you are as your unique leadership self.” T.H.R.I.V.E Operating System – “Voicing your vision step is encouragement, a challenge to people, to record themselves on audio, giving a TED talk that is for them about what they have learned about themselves.” “When you are clear on who you are, all kinds of stuff happens. You cannot unsee it anymore.” “For anyone working in a male dominated industry, the fact that we are ashamed to talk about our successes and about ourselves holds us back.” “Women are always looking for how they are not ready instead of how they are ready.” “We want to be 150% ready when really science tells us we really just need to be 50% ready for the role and we can fill in the rest with growth.” “Every single woman who is listening to this should be talking about artificial intelligence and the way it changes the work that we do.” | |||
| Sisters in STEM: Skilled Sparks with DeIla Ray | 15 Jun 2024 | 00:43:09 | |
ABOUT OUR GUEST: DeIla Ray is a seasoned welder with a deep love for the skilled trades. Her career began as a traveling pipe welder, taking her across the country. In recent years, DeIla discovered a new passion for inspiring the next generation. She will be entering her 3rd year as a welding instructor, sharing her knowledge and experience with future welders. DeIla's dedication extends beyond the classroom. She is a prominent figure in the industry, serving as the Vice President of the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) Central Missouri Chapter #341 and the National Tradeswomen Committee Co-Chair. This year, DeIla will be installed as the President of NAWIC Chapter #341 as well as the National Tradeswomen Committee Chair. With the unique blend of experience, passion, and leadership, DeIla’s journey from welder to instructor is a testament to her dedication to the trades. DeIla's insights will be valuable to anyone interested in the skilled trades. CONNECT WITH DEILA AND ALPHA DUO LinkedIn DeIla IG Alpha Duo IG Facebook
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QUOTES AND KEY TAKEAWAYS “Seeing what is possible is what kept drawing me in. Every time I would level up and succeed in something. It was still that added attraction of I have done it and continue to do it.” “Accepting the chaos.” “Looking back now, if I would not have said yes to trying something new I would not be where I am today. That is one of the coolest things. It is like a ‘whose done it’ story. I never had the experience and look where it took me – just from saying yes and taking on a challenge.” “There is just something about putting that hood down; I was immediately drawn to it. It was, ‘How much more can I get? Do I have to sleep? Can I keep doing this?’” “The opportunity of the trades is what enticed me in the beginning. Realizing I was one of the only on the only ones there was also a little enticing. I am a pretty bold person; I beat to my own drum most of the time.“ “I am creating a space here for other women and young girls to see that they can do it too.” “Male dominated taking away the light on the fact that women can be there too. If we can say ‘male populated; there it indicates there be more males there but it does not mean that males are the only ones that can dominate in that field.” “Imposter syndrome can creep up on people. They do not think you are supposed to be there so why should you think you are supposed to be there. You should know that, if are going to insert yourself somewhere and put time and effort into it, you deserve to be there.” “If you can imagine it, you can create it. If you can dream it, you can become it.” William Arthur Ward | |||
| Sisters in STEM: Breaking Down Barriers with Sanya Mathura | 15 May 2024 | 00:59:27 | |
ABOUT OUR GUEST: Sanya Mathura is the Founder of Strategic Reliability Solutions Ltd based in Trinidad and operates in the capacity of Managing Director and Senior Consultant. She works with global affiliates in the areas of Reliability and Asset Management to bring these specialty niches to her clients. Sanya possesses a strong engineering background with a BSc in Electrical & Computer Engineering and MSc in Engineering Asset Management. She has worked in the lubrication industry for the past decade and has used her background across diverse industries both locally in Trinidad and Tobago, regionally and internationally. She is the first person (and female) in her country (Trinidad & Tobago) to attain an ICML MLE (Machinery Lubrication Engineer). She is also the first female in the world to achieve the ICML VPR & VIM badges, full list here.
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QUOTES AND KEY TAKEAWAYS “It’s all about being able to see the change. And be that change for others. It’s not about us. It is not about the ones breaking the barriers. It is about the ones that are coming behind us.” “You cannot evolve if you keep doing the same things.” “Women change the way we think about certain things. It cannot be done the same way every time.” “One of the things I have seen change is people are more open; more willing to listen to the woman in the field.” “At the end of the day, gender should not be tied to job performance.” “One of the main barriers I still see are women who are pregnant in the industry. While they’re pregnant, after their pregnancy, and during their parenthood. For example, we are not getting PPE that is fitted for pregnant women.” | |||
| Sisters in STEM Series: She Leads STEM with Stephanie Slocum | 24 Apr 2024 | 00:57:57 | |
ABOUT OUR GUEST: Stephanie Slocum is on a mission to normalize engineering, technology, and STEM women in leadership. She helps women become influential leaders while having a life, and she helps organizations committed to gender equity in STEM create work environments that retain and engage their women.
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QUOTES AND KEY TAKEAWAYS “I entered a workforce where I felt like I didn’t fit. I felt like there was something wrong with me.” “I would observe that my male colleagues were treated a little bit differently. It was hard to pinpoint exactly what was going on other than I feel like I have to spend a lot more time, effort, and energy convincing people that I know what I am talking about.” “The only way you conquer that ‘hard’ is by having the support system around you, even if it is just one person.” “In the United States, we still have a very strong messaging issue around STEM that says if you are good at science and math that you should go this direction. There is this discounting of the other skills that allowed me to succeed in may engineering degree around leadership skills, communication skills, and power skills.” “Women feel betrayed. They feel, in a way, that they were brought up to come to science, technology, engineering, and math. We want you here. And they come into the workforce and wonder where is all that support now?” “The number one thing that people pointed to and said, ‘this moment in my career changed my trajectory in a positive way forever was a mentorship moment. Mentorship also went right along with self-advocacy.” | |||
| Closing Women’s Health Gap with Dr. Nicole Rochester | 20 Mar 2024 | 00:58:43 | |
Dr. Nicole T. Rochester is a Board-certified pediatrician, TEDx and keynote speaker, and the CEO of Your GPS Doc, LLC, an innovative company committed to eliminating health disparities and bridging the gap between healthcare providers, patients, and family caregivers. Dr. Rochester was inspired to start her company after caring for her late father and witnessing the complicated healthcare system from the other side of the stethoscope. Dr. Rochester has been featured on television and radio, is a frequent podcast guest, has an active presence on social media, and has contributed to numerous digital publications. Dr. Rochester is a powerful and engaging speaker and presents locally and nationally about navigating the healthcare system, elevating the patient and family caregiver voice, diversity, equity and inclusion in the healthcare workforce, and eliminating health inequities. CONNECT WITH NICOLE LinkedIn Facebook IG Your GPS Doc Website
EPISODE AND EMPOWERING WOMEN IN INDUSTRY LINKS TedX Talk: Overcoming Invisibility: The Doctor-Patient Relationship Racism, Sexism, and the Crisis of Black Women's Health NPR: How Poverty and Racism 'weather' the body, accelerating aging and disease LinkedIn Article - The Empathy Gap: Revisiting the 90 Second Encounter Documentary: The Color of Care Empowering Women in Industry Membership Empowering Women in Industry Magazine Empowering Women in Industry Website Empowering Women in Industry Virtual Events (Including Book Club and Membership Circles) QUOTES AND KEY TAKEAWAYS “In order to be your healthiest self, you have to have wealth. You have to have power, You have to have influence. Those qualities are not what we typically see in women, black women, and women of color.” “Racism and sexism literally changes your biology. It is a form of stress. It is a form of trauma. Stress and trauma change the hormones your body produces which has an effect on your blood vessels.” “Racism and sexism also impact the care. We receive different care as a result of the biases on behalf of providers that may not even be aware that they have sexist or racist beliefs.” “There are literally today, in 2024, neighborhoods in black communities across the U.S. where there are no grocery stores.” “Black doctors are 5% of physicians.” “Health care would look completely different if we all approached patients and families with empathy. If we took the time and explored and invested in understanding how our patients got to where they are. “ “What would it look like for us to put humanity first?” | |||
| Inspiring Inclusive Stories with Carol Cox and Diane Diaz | 08 Mar 2024 | 00:56:03 | |
ABOUT OUR GUESTS: Carol Morgan Cox is the founder and CEO of Speaking Your Brand®, a coaching and training company that helps high-performing, purpose-driven women entrepreneurs and professionals create their signature talks and thought leadership platforms. Carol is host of the weekly 5-star rated Speaking Your Brand® podcast and during election seasons serves as a Democratic political analyst on TV news. Carol was named as one of Orlando's Women of the Year in 2021 and has been featured in Forbes. Through her company and content, her mission is to empower more women to find and use their voice, to tell the stories that need to be told, and to activate ideas for change. As Lead Speaking Coach and Personal Brand Strategist with Speaking Your Brand®, Diane Diaz has coached dozens of speakers in crafting their signature talks, TED-style talks, and virtual presentations Diane has been speaking for over 15 years to groups of all sizes, including keynotes delivered on stage to audiences of 500+ people, smaller business and association groups of 10-20 people, and lunch and learn style sessions with 20-50 people or more. She has also hosted events, moderated panel discussions, and led workshops and training sessions both in person and virtually. Diane has also been a guest expert on podcasts, radio, and television. Diane regularly speaks on the topics of storytelling, personal branding, LinkedIn strategy, and women's empowerment.
LinkedIn (Primary) Twitter IG Email CONNECT WITH DIANE EPISODE AND EMPOWERING WOMEN IN INDUSTRY LINKS Diane's Comedy Debut on LinkedIn Empowering Women in Industry Membership Empowering Women in Industry Magazine Empowering Women in Industry Website Empowering Women in Industry Virtual Events “Share your truth. Imagine the impact that will have.” “Being able to articulate and communicate your message to your audiences is the way to establish leadership.” “You’re taking the audience on a journey; not just receiving information. They are having an experience with you. “Feels really physiologically vulnerable to stand in front of a group of people and speak to them." “Storytelling often requires a little bit of vulnerability. You are telling a story which requires openness and a personal touch.” “We often want to separate our business brands from our personal brands. They are not separate; they are all the same brand.” “Humor in your presentations is important no matter what your topic is. Laughing is a form of social bonding. It connects us as a speaker with our audience.” IDEAL Storytelling Framework: Imagery, Dialogue, Emotion, Action, and Lesson. | |||
| Is DEI&B at Risk? with Dannette (Dani) Nelson | 14 Feb 2024 | 00:54:45 | |
Dannette Nelson (Dani), uses she/her/hers pronouns and is a seasoned diversity leader and expert with over 20 years of experience in legal, human resources, and DE&I. She has successfully led in the startup space at companies like LinkedIn and Gusto. With a law degree and a master's degree in HR Management, she's demonstrated her commitment to personal development. Currently, Dani is the owner of Stone Soup Diversity consulting where she transforms workplaces into thriving inclusive communities – specializing in providing tailored programs and solutions for diversity, equity, and inclusion.
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QUOTES AND KEY TAKEAWAYS “Put the broccoli in the brownie. You want to get the nutrients in there but it is okay to still make it taste good.” “Challenge I have seen is implementing diversity initiatives in a performative way. What I mean by performative is there is nothing really behind why the diversity initiative is being implemented. There is no conversation. It is being implemented for the sake of being implemented; for ‘keeping up with the Joneses’”. “People need to be vulnerable in those moments that matter.” “DEI&B is not compliance training – it is a discussion. It is not a lecture. It is a time for us to come together and get comfortable with the uncomfortable. And then be able to share that conversation with others.” “Part of the diversity journey is meeting people where they are. Not where you think you should be. There is no finger pointing. There is no shaming. There is no blaming around the teaching, training, and learning of diversity.” “Want to make sure a company knows who they are first. And then being able to incorporate DEI&B initiatives within the mission, vision, and values.” “Without a story, people are not going to attach to it. They are not going to see themselves. They are not going to be able to explain it to others.” | |||
| Ready, Set, Show Up with Liz Hansen | 17 Jan 2024 | 00:46:38 | |
Liz Hansen is the owner and photographer at Chicago Boudoir Photography, a boutique studio that empowers women to feel confident in their bodies, relationships, and lives. Liz opened her business in 2018 and quickly grew it to be pthe Chicago area's premier boudoir studio. She also coaches photographers to reach their dreams through her online coaching program, Million Dollar Studio Program. Liz has been featured on the TEDx stage, on National Public Radio and with the Association of International Boudoir Photographers. Liz holds a BA in Art and an MA in Education. She lives in the Chicago area with her husband, two teenage daughters and their French bulldog named Quarantina.
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QUOTES AND KEY TAKEAWAYS “My mission in life is to help women be empowered.” “I believe that every woman at every age at any stage of your journey, it’s worth celebrating.” “I think there are really important reasons for every one at every stage to document themselves, to feel pampered, and to feel beautiful.” “The only confidence you need is the confidence to show up.” “In so many aspects of our lives, we are nervous to do things not because we are not able to do them, but just because they are new.” “There are these things in life that require us to put aside our ego, put aside our fears, and allow ourselves to be vulnerable and try new things.” “When you keep a catalog of those things you’ve achieved; it allows you to achieve even more.” “My goal is to help women see a REAL version of themselves.” “Professional headshot is no longer your grandma’s headshot… You can create a set of images that represent you for who you are. You are a brand.” “Sit down with the photographer and come up with three words that you want to convey with your pictures. “It is hard to be what you cannot see.” | |||
| The Gift of Courage with Dina Boggess | 20 Dec 2023 | 00:51:48 | |
ABOUT OUR GUEST: Dina Boggess is a results-oriented procurement and integrated supply chain executive with a proven track record of delivering top tier performance and driving digital transformation within Fortune 500 companies. She’s held progressive leadership roles with scopes including direct material, indirect goods and services as well as new product development. She’s also spent time in multiple industries including retail apparel with Tween Brands, industrial manufacturing with Ingersoll Rand and Trane Technologies and the logistics industry with XPO. Dina is an advocate of helping support women in industry and devotes time to coaching and mentoring to aid others in unlocking their greatest potential. She also participates in and supports organizations such as the Women In Manufacturing (WiM) national trade association and the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC). CONNECT WITH DINA EPISODE AND EMPOWERING WOMEN IN INDUSTRY LINKS Empowering Women in Industry Membership Empowering Women in Industry Magazine Empowering Women in Industry Website Empowering Women in Industry Virtual Events (Including Book Club and Membership Circles)
QUOTES AND KEY TAKEAWAYS “Sometimes being courageous does not have to be this gigantic, really tough thing that you step into. It could be something really small that does not seem like a lot for you. But it is really impactful to the other person. Courage can be big or small.” Dina’s mantra, “Grit. Grace. Gratitude.” “Courage is a heart word. The root of the word courage is cor - the Latin word for heart. In one of its earliest forms, the word courage meant "To speak one's mind by telling all one's heart.” – Brene Brown Courage: “Stepping into unknown purposefully with your head held high. Tackling that challenge head on.” “Showing up is courageous. Sometimes we overthink. It is just showing up and letting what will be, will be.” “Fake it till you become it.” Connection: “Be mindful to not just gravitate towards the people that are naturally in your circle. Be purposeful. Find other (connections) that you would not normally have in the day-to-day.” Connection: “Be really thoughtful on how and what connections you are going to keep.” On Purpose Over Time: “Whatever your (purpose) answer is, that is the answer for right now. It does not mean that is what it has to look like go forward. “ “There is no such thing as perfect work life balance. There is an integration of the two where you are going to have peaks and valleys. It’s how you comingle those.” On Grace: “Self-compassion and kindness; not only for others but for yourself.” “Create space and time for trust and honesty on your team. If you can cultivate that, it is priceless.” | |||
| Fulfilled In Your Frequency with Jennifer Watson | 15 Nov 2023 | 00:57:56 | |
ABOUT OUR GUEST: Jennifer is a speaker, agent of change, vitality + high performance leadership coach and integrative practitioner. Her true passion is working with ambitious + conscious leaders to create their true wellness by breaking free permanently of their core wounds/blocks, expand their leadership by fanning their unique INFLUENCE so they can live the soul-aligned life that they were created for with Ease & FLOW. … CONNECT WITH JENNIFER LinkedIn Instagram Facebook Jennifer Watson Leadership Website
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QUOTES AND KEY TAKEAWAYS “There are two moments in someone’s life. The first is the day you were born. The second is when you realize why.” “Sometimes you have to take a leap and build your wings on the way down.” “When you step into your calling, it is a true spiritual journey” “When you stay more in alignment, you are more in your frequency. When you are in frequency, everything you desire as a leader of your deeper purpose of impact is going to happen at rate that feels accelerated and with ease, joy, and flow.” “When you are truly stepping into your deeper purpose, your calling, you are stepping into a growth zone. You will be starting to do things differently in all areas of your life. It is going to be required of you.” “When you step into your calling, it is a true spiritual journey” “If you can understand that good things shall pass and bad things shall pass, yet you still have who you are and the gifts you have to give to the world. It’s all good.” “If we can sit in the mastery of what we are trying to create, the journey of it, knowing our gifts will always be there. It allows us to empower ourselves to know we are significant with and without successes. This is just a journey of mastery of our self with our unique gifts.” “When you are doing things that are aligned with you, stepping in your truth, and aligned with your core values; your frequency starts changing.” “We feed off each other’s frequency. It’s called masterminding. When you start elevating your creation, your team feeds off of that. Your ability to take care of you first helps influence everyone around you.” “When we have a lot of chaos in our brain, writing it and speaking it physiologically takes it out of our head and purges it through the body. So now the brain has space for a solution.” “Your brain is so brilliant. It wants to work for you, but it needs room.” “When you actually believe something and you say you are going to do it. And you do not do it for yourself. Your brain starts not trusting you. Actually starts giving you activities that are far from the activity you want to trust yourself in.” “How can we create empathy for someone else if you do not have empathy for yourself.” | |||
| Give Boldly to Gain Together with Emily Lampkin | 06 Mar 2026 | 00:39:25 | |
March brings us International Women’s Day—and with it, this year’s powerful theme: Give to Gain. In this special episode of the Empowering Women Podcast, Shannon is joined by Emily Lampkin, a trusted advisor to women leaders and Founder of the Women Leaders Series, whose new book Duct Tape and White Lies delivers the honest, practical leadership advice women have been craving. Together, they explore what it really means to lead with confidence, ask for what you want, stop apologizing, set healthy boundaries, and build meaningful relationships—without burning out or shrinking yourself. Emily shares behind-the-scenes stories from her decades of work in politics, public service, and coaching women across industries, along with simple, actionable tools you can start using today. From networking with intention, to overcoming “dream slashing,” to learning when—and how—to say no, this conversation is a masterclass in giving boldly so we can grow stronger—together. If you’re ready to stop waiting, start trusting yourself, and step fully into the leader you already are, this episode is for you. 💬 Gems from Emily Lampkin: “It is okay for us to want things for ourselves. It does not make us selfish.” “If we want to be women succeeding in life, we have to start asking for what we want.” “Every time we [over] apologize, we lose a little bit of power. It needs to stop and it’s easy to do.” “Decided, in your mind, that you belong in whatever space you’re in.” “Take risks. Women who are thriving in their lives and living without regret, take risks.” “Nobody dictates my character but me.” “We have got to go now. This waiting for things to happen, it leads to women living a life of regret.” 🔗 Episode Resources & Links: 📘 Duct Tape and White Lies by Emily Lampkin 🌐 Emily Lampkin Website
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| Heal Your Energy with Tiffany Cagwin | 18 Oct 2023 | 00:52:05 | |
Tiffany is a Certified Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner, Board Certified Holistic Health Practitioner and Yoga Teacher. She is an experienced executive leader and transformational coach who has a passion for helping others thrive by guiding them to shift their mindset, take action towards goals and embrace self-care. An explorer at heart, with a never ending curiosity for learning new things, she is constantly expanding her education and has received additional training in Nutrigenomics (DNA Testing), Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA), Bioenergetics, Hypnotherapy (Board Certified), Quantum Biology and Biophysics.
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QUOTES AND KEY TAKEAWAYS “If you understand your why, there is something liberating about learning how to work with that.” Reason for the shortage: “We are being drained of our energy for many reasons and we are not filling up with the right inputs.” “There is rhythm our body is programmed to be attuned to.” “Unfortunately, we reach for the abundance of energy in the wrong ways – caffeine, comfort foods, etc. Your body is in survival mode and you’re doing everything you can to get to moment to moment.” “The only inputs that can restore the body’s charge come from whole food (that actually has the charge from nature), the sun, the natural water, and grounding from the earth.” Survival Mode: “ When we are stuck in the fight or flight modes. There is no rest or digest. No parasympathetic mode. It is like the light switch is always on.” Burnout: “When that (survival mode) has been the case way too long.” Burnout: “It can be described as metabolic chaos.” “Creativity, I think, is what drives all of us. When you are so depleted, there is no space for that.” “I am so addicted to being busy because it feels productive.” “Requires us to let go of stuff that we think is important but is actually not.” On action steps: “Start with the things that make the biggest impact. As soon as you start to feel a little bit better, you will be amazed at what other space opens up.” On action steps: “Look at existing routines to see if they can be tweaked.” | |||
| Build Your Mental Fitness with Jamie McKinney | 30 Sep 2023 | 00:55:46 | |
Jamie Dandar McKinney, MBA, is the best-selling author of Speak Up, Sister! The Professional Woman’s Guide to Confidence and Success as well as a certified professional coach for businesswomen, a keynote speaker, and a virtual workshop leader.
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QUOTES AND KEY TAKEAWAYS “I feel good from the inside out. When you are centered in your confidence, there are no secrets to that. There is no competition; it’s about collaboration. Lifting each other up.” “Turning obstacle into an opportunity.” “Confidence is an inside game. The mistake sometimes people make. They are seeking external validation for their confidence.” “Your authentic self is your most powerful version of you.” “Only way self-doubt wins is if we let it. We have a lot more power and control than we realize.” “Positive Intelligence (PQ) is a measure of your mental fitness. It’s the ratio of how your brain defaults to either positive or negative thoughts.” “What you can control is what you do with it once you hear it.” “Some people go through life never actually hearing their self-doubt, simply feeling it.” “Our body speaks our truth louder than our words all the time.” “Name it to tame it.” Our self-doubt has names. Nine primary saboteur voices: Controller, Hyper achiever, Restless, Stickler, Pleaser, Hyper vigilant, Avoider, Victim, and Hyper rationale. “Self-Doubt does not discriminate. When you are playing big, setting big goals, and you are stepping out of your comfort zone; that is when your self-doubt wants you to listen. Our brains are wired to protect us.” “You can turn the impossible to possible when you silence those saboteurs and lean into your sage voices where your full potential and power truly lives.” | |||
| A Call to Confidence with Karen Laos | 20 Sep 2023 | 00:44:43 | |
Karen Laos, Communication Expert and Confidence Cultivator, is on a mission to eradicate self-doubt in 10 million women by giving them simple strategies to ask for what they want in the boardroom and beyond. Coached by her father, Karen first recognized the power of confident communication when she successfully negotiated her first flea market purchase at six years old. She now guides women to transform self-doubt into self-confidence resulting in more clients, job promotions, and negotiation wins. With 25 years serving as C-Suite advisor and commanding coveted stages such as Google, Starbucks and NASA, Karen leads the frontline of best practices for creating results through confident communication. She guides corporations and individuals with a proven model and is known for her actionable tips and ability to build trust quickly. During her corporate career, she led a team of facilitators while traveling the globe consulting industry leaders on the seemingly soft skills that impact the bottom line. Karen is the author of Trust Your Own Voice: Growing Your Influence Through Confident Communication, as well as the host of her highly ranked podcast, Ignite Your Confidence, equipping women to stop holding back and start taking their seat at the table. Following her lifelong dream to live in Manhattan, she rented an apartment there for the month of her 50th Birthday. CONNECT WITH KAREN LinkedIn Instagram Karen Laos Website EPISODE AND EMPOWERING WOMEN IN INDUSTRY LINKS Ignite Your Confidence Podcast Empowering Women in Industry Membership Empowering Women in Industry Conference Oct 5 Empowering Women in Industry Magazine Empowering Women in Industry Website Empowering Women in Industry Virtual Events (Including Book Club and Membership Circles)
QUOTES AND KEY TAKEAWAYS “Trust yourself.” “That moment when I realized I didn’t need permission was a huge ‘ah ha’ moment for me.” “It’s amazing how many people are still held back and that is why they don’t speak up.” “You want to show up in your presence, in your voice, and in your body language as if you are the expert. Because if you don’t come across as confident then how would someone want to buy anything from you.” “Every time we open up our mouths we have the opportunity to influence someone.” PPU Introduction Guide: Say something personal, professional, and unique about yourself. “When we are confident, we have a better ability to be able to influence others because we come across as more connected and we come across with more clarity.” “When you are sharing your story back to someone who shared something, and you’re attempting to connect with them, your part should not be more than 45 seconds. Once it gets longer than that, the other person shuts down, feels dismissed, or both.” “Every word has a job. Does that word do the job? Is it needed to do the job?” | |||
| Elevating YOUR Customer Experience with Jaclyn Herrera | 16 Aug 2023 | 00:44:53 | |
Jaclyn Herrera is the Chief Marketing Officer and Bridgebuilder at ChasmBridge, a CHIEF member. Whether planning for long term brand management or driving revenue results, Jaclyn brings a strategic mind with clear road paths and measurable results. She specializes in high growth-oriented businesses that are aiming to make a transaction, enter new markets, dramatically improve revenue results or that are going through major cultural change. Through a relentless focus on the customer experience, Jaclyn has increased revenue opportunities through lead generation by $6M/month, improved total cost of ownership of technologies through aftermarket pull through by 28%, and designed customer journey maps that improve experience and engagement with NPS results as high as 9. Her incredible leadership has resulted in many personal and business awards including - business industry recognition, marketing recognition for product launches and exhibition results, and project industry recognition.
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QUOTES AND KEY TAKEAWAYS “You need to be intentional about how others experience you.” “Find your voice and find your voice early. Don’t be afraid of it.” “So many people sit and wait for the opportunity to come to them. Just doing your job isn’t the only way to make that happen.” What does a good customer experience look like? Combination of the transactional customer experience and the lifecycle experience (considering all those touch points in between). “Elevating what you’re delivering from the person’s expectations of you.” What should we avoid when we’re trying to create positive customer experiences? “Not doing what you say you’re going to do.” Customer Journey Mapping - Key questions to think about: (1) What is the customer going through when they need a product like ours? (2) What are the touch points that us, as a company, is giving that person as they are trying to understand our product or evaluating our competitor’s product? (3) What digital tools are we using to communicate along that way? On Blind Hiring: “Allowed me to understand the content of their (candidates) character and the capabilities as it relates to the role.” | |||
| Let's Talk Money – We All Rise by Boldly Building Wealth with Bolanle Williams-Olley | 26 Jul 2023 | 00:55:02 | |
ABOUT OUR GUEST: Bolanle Williams-Olley is the CFO and co-owner at Mancini Duffy, a national design firm with a 100+-year-old history and tech-forward approach based in New York City, where she oversees the firm's financial and operational performance. She has over 15 years of experience working in the AEC industry with a strong background in financial analysis and strategic initiatives. At her core, she thrives on building relationships between finance and management teams to ensure the overall financial success of projects and her firm. Bolanle is passionate about service and is the founder of several impact organizations including: · SheBuildsWaves:a collective of women who make waves in the built industry by engaging each other and striving for more, together · SheBuildsMoney: a company to help small design firms with financial solutions to empower these firms to be successful and thrive, financially CONNECT WITH BOLANLE CONNECT WITH MANCINI DUFFY Website Instagram LinkedIn Facebook Twitter Link to the book “Build Boldly: Chart Your Unique Career Path and Lead with Courage” Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis Article WTW Gender Wealth Equity Study Empowering Women in Industry Membership Empowering Women in Industry Conference Oct 5 Empowering Women in Industry Magazine Empowering Women in Industry Website Empowering Women in Industry Virtual Events QUOTES AND KEY TAKEAWAYS “Character speaks for you.” “Pivotal moments in my career was when I was truly myself. Represented myself. And I was bold.” “If workplaces are not flexible, then there is not going to be an opportunity for me to even progress.” “It’s a domino effect. Racial discrimination affects education. It affects housing. It affects job opportunities. All of these things translate and affect why that gap (wealth) is so wide.” “Be aware of the water you are swimming in.” Bold Framework: B is Be Yourself. D is Don’t Wait, Do it Now. “Feel the fear and do it anyway.” | |||
| Let's Talk Money – Being Bold with Your Brain and Beliefs with Amy Westbrook | 21 Jun 2023 | 00:52:51 | |
ABOUT OUR GUEST: Amy Westbrook is a certified life coach and professional wealth coach. Using her corporate background in neuroscience, she has developed innovative neuropsychological tools and high performance strategies to help ambitious professionals get out of their own way to achieve extraordinary success faster, easier and on their own terms. Amy is a Co-Active Certified coach (CPCC) and a member of the International Coaching Federation. She was also one of the original coaches on the Capital One Money Coaching team. Amy spent 18 years as an award winning sales representative focused in the area of neuroscience and turned her passion for people into a successful coaching business in 2015. She's always had a passion for numbers and completed her MBA early in her career. CONNECT WITH AMY Website Instagram @MoneyMojoCoach LinkedIn Facebook @moneymojocoach Empowering Women in Industry Membership Empowering Women in Industry Conference Oct 5 Empowering Women in Industry Magazine Empowering Women in Industry Website Empowering Women in Industry Virtual Events (Including Book Club and Membership Circles)
QUOTES AND KEY TAKEAWAYS “You have to be able to experience worth, happiness, joy. You have to be able to experience that now. What makes you think $10,000, $100,000 is going to make a difference.” “Born (from those experiences} is an interpretation. That interpretation is shame, guilt, resentment, and unworthiness.” “You cannot feel empowered to move forward if you’re focused in the past.” “We don’t have the language to talk about money. Money is a new thing for our brain… It’s lumped in with the other reward pathways.” “For women, we’re not real clear on what wealth means to us individually.” “Important first step is what are my values and what life do I want to create. Being intentional with that life.” “I’ve climbed the ladder and it’s up against the wrong building.” “Money really is just numbers on page but we assign value to it. You have to look at the meaning you assign to it. That is born from your past experiences – what your parents said about money, what your church said about money, what your community said about money, what your best friend thinks about money, and your own experiences.” Different Layers of Thinking in the Brain: Mindset – Limiting Beliefs – Identify “Emotional identities define are potential.” “Women are taught to shrink their way to wealth.” “Women need to stop the shame for women that are doing well and willing to say I am doing well. Let’s clap, say congratulations, and teach me how to do it.”< | |||