Women In...
A podcast that celebrates women in all walks of life and careers and the people in their lives who are lifting them up. You will hear from women AND men about what they are passionate about, what motivates them, how they spend their day-to-day lives, and how and why they lift women up. This is a space to be disruptive, forward-thinking, and change agents for humankind. It is uncensored, fun, and curiosity-driven.
Episodes
72 episodes
Women In... Episode 57: Meghan O'Donnell & Samantha Ward - What it's like working at ESPN + how to collaborate successfully
Meghan is a sports communications and analytics professional with experience working for ESPN, College GameDay, and the Philadelphia Eagles. In 2023, she and Samantha founded empowHERed to create more opportunities for women in sports through p...
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Episode 57
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49:48
Women In... Episode 56: Stacey Garcia - Breast Cancer + Double Masectomy - one woman's true story + how she is helping other women
As a third-generation dancer, Stacey has always prioritized health and wellness. With over 15 years of experience in the fitness industry, she has transitioned into the wellness space as a personal trainer and health coach, eventually co-owning...
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Episode 56
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47:43
Women In... Episode 55: Keanah Smith - The only black woman in many rooms + working in college atheletics
Keanah Smith joined the Western Michigan athletic department in August of 2018 as a Senior Associate Athletic Director and Senior Woman Administrator. Currently, she oversees most of the internal operations which include faci...
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Episode 55
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46:36
Women In... Episode 54: Justine Clark - How to reduce stress in real time + how to quit like a pro
After 25 years of transforming lives in London, I have returned to New Zealand to embark on an exciting new adventure, bringing my passion for well-being therapy and coaching to help you live a healthier, more fulfilling life.What I B...
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Episode 54
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50:19
Women In... Episode 53: Chris Cadeau- Serving our country, sad math and the importance of mentorship
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Episode 53
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50:39
Women In... Episode 52: Clarence Lloyd - Interracial relationships + other topics you're not supposed to talk about
Clarence Lloyd is a Vice President with Southwest Michigan First and serves as the Director of the Chamber of Commerce, covering all greater Kalamazoo County. His business and community leadership spans nearly three decades where he has excelle...
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Episode 52
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51:51
Women In... Episode 51: Brandon Nearpass - 1st time home buyer advice, body building to body dismorphia, how to overcome it
I was born and raised in Galesburg, MI and attended Alma College. During college I found a love for fitness which changed my trajectory in life. Returning home to Kalamazoo I hustled, working multiple different jobs, from bouncing to bank custo...
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Episode 51
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59:38
Women In... Episode 50: Karolina Rzadkowolska - Stop sleepwalking thru life + how to wake up
Karolina Rzadkowolska is an alcohol-free empowerment coach who helps intuitive women ditch alcohol and discover their greater purpose. She’s worked with thousands of clients through her programs to change their drinking habit and unleash a new ...
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Episode 50
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1:00:00
Women In... Episode 49: Silvia Subirana - How hypnotherapy can help you achieve your goals
Silvia Subirana is a clinical psychologist and Head of Content Development at MyDry30, an app that helps users transform their relationship with alcohol and find greater meaning and fulfillment. By combining her Master’s in Clinical Psychology ...
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Episode 49
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40:46
Women In... Episode 48: April Rocco - Why Losing + Risk Taking is Important
April Rocco is an experienced K-12 educator, a former middle school athletic director and currently a high school assistant athletic director, dedicated to using sports as a means to enhance student opportunities both in the classroom and beyon...
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Episode 48
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50:54
Women In... Bonus Episode: Nicolette Hawthorne - From Germany to the United States: what it takes to be a CEO/Founder as a woman in sports
Nicolette Hawthorne: Visionary Entrepreneur and Pioneer in Sports HousingNicolette Hawthorne is a visionary leader and the mastermind behind the P.R.O.S. brand—adynamic enterprise that encompasses multiple successful ventures and a thri...
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Episode 49
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34:58
Women In... Bonus Episode: Kerry Keefer Fischer - From no college degree to successful real estate empire - one empowered woman's true life story
I was born and raised in Battle Creek Michigan; however, I have lived my entire adult life around Kalamazoo, Portage and Mattawan. I love to be active - doing just about anything; fitness, travel, real estate & activities around church! I a...
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Episode 48
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43:56
Women In... Episode 47: Kohl Schultz - Sports is Romantic
“Kohl is currently a hockey coach working in Northern Italy while pursuing graduate work remotely via Bellevue University. Driven, passionate, positive and joyful, Kohl adopts these values in his everyday life in hopes of growing both as ...
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Episode 47
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55:42
Women In... Episode 46: Casey McGuire Davidson - From Climbing the Corporate Ladder to Entreprenuer
Casey McGuire Davidson is a Life & Sobriety Coach and the host of the Top 100 Mental Health Podcast, The Hello Someday Podcast for Sober Curious Women. As an ex-red wine girl who spent...
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Episode 46
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55:33
Women In... Episode 45: Chris Wang - Being A Chinese Leader + D1 Cheerleader & Coach
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Episode 45
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57:49
Women In... Episode 44: Josh Hilgart - A day in the life of a public defender
Josh Hilgart was raised in a Kalamazoo household rich in politics, humor, art, history and music—and with the ethos that helping others was an assumed function of life.After graduating with a BA from Shimer College, Josh took up politic...
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Episode 44
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57:35
Women In... Episode 43: Chris Singel - All things AI (Artificial Intelligence)
Chris Singel is a self-proclaimed “AI Optimist” who blends humor, wit, and a healthy dose of realism in his approach to the rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence. With a knack for turning potentially daunting concepts into relatable...
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Episode 43
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56:53
Women In... Episode 42: Kristy Sidlar - Heart Transplant Survivor + all dimensions of health
Kristy is a SurThrivor! After almost dying on her 31st birthday while training for a triathlon, then living for 20+ years with a progressive heart condition, in 2021 a selfless organ donor gave Kristy her 2.0 life. This experience not only prov...
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Episode 42
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58:01
Women In... Episode 41: Elyse Perry - Philanthropy + Practice Patience
Elyse Perry is very proud to be born and raised in Kalamazoo. She earned her bachelor's degree from Lake Forest College in Sociology and Anthropology, and her Master of Education degree from the University of Minnesota. Elyse...
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Episode 41
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1:01:15
Women In... Episode 40: Tony Rubleski - Gambling Compulsion, Ted Talk and influential women
Tony is currently the president of Mind Capture Group. His message is designed to help people ‘Capture’ more minds and profits. He shares with business and nonprofit organizations effective ways to get their teams inspired to share ...
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Episode 40
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57:55
Women In... Episode 39: Scott Pinyard - Thoughts + what we make them mean, how to get unstuck
Scott helps people change and grow by helping them shift their thinking. His goal is to help people find freedom from whatever keeps them stuck. For years he worked at This Naked Mind as Head Coach, where he helped thousands of people find ...
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Episode 39
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52:54
Women In... Episode 38: Travis McCormick - Pro Sports Sales, Hunting and first time new dad
Born and raised in a small town in West Michigan. Received my associates degree from Henry Ford College (where I met my wife). Received my bachelors degree from CMU. I’m in my 4 season with the Kalamazoo Wings in Sales. I Love being outdoors, p...
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Episode 38
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46:30
Women in... Episode 37 - Em Harrington - Community, creativity + misplaced misogony
Em Harrington is a full time freelancer in the sports and entertainment industry. She has spent the last four years growing her skill set working for various teams in West Michigan, including the Grand Rapids Griffins, the West Michigan Whiteca...
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Episode 37
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48:27
Women in... Episode 36: Chloe McCarthy - Guinness World Record behind the scenes + women in storytelling
Chloe is a former journalist and a forever storyteller. She started her career as a local TV reporter in Traverse City, Michigan, and was shortly promoted to the station's weekend anchor. She reported on everything from c...
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Episode 36
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47:59
