The EmpowHERment Show
Our podcast is designed to empower women to take control of their lives, make informed decisions, and redefine success on their own terms—beyond the noise of influencer culture.
Episodes
12 episodes
Episode 10: Adama, Sam, and Maddie on Why We’re Not Settling (And Neither Should You)
Dating in 2025 is chaotic—but we’re still showing up, swiping, and sharing. In this episode, Adama, Maddie, and Sam get real about their own dating journeys: the highs, the horror stories, and the hilarious in-betweens. From ghosting to green f...
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Episode 9: Kristin Miller on Why Burnt Out Women are Good for Business...and What We Can Do About It
This week, the EmpowHERment ladies talk to Kristin Miller, a certified coach, speaker, and accomplished professional with over 24 years of experience leading high-performing teams and driving results.Kristin works with women across diver...
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Episode 8: Troy Tazbaz on Channeling Grief into Action and Why the US Invests in Sickcare, not Healthcare
This week, the EmpowHERment ladies talk to Maddie's friend, Troy Tazbaz. Troy lost his wife to colorectal cancer in 2019 and channeled his grief into action by pursuing public service. In 2023, he was appointed by the Biden administration to le...
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Episode 7: Justin Ángel Knighten on How to Prepare for Disasters and Care for Each Other
This week, the EmpowHERment ladies speak with Justin Ángel Knighten, former Associate Administrator of External Affairs for the Federal Emergency Management Agency and a current Pritzker fellow with the University of Chicago's Institute of Poli...
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Episode 6 (Part 2): Christine Pelosi on What’s at Stake with the National Budget
This week, Adama, Sam, and Maddie continue their interview of Christine Pelosi, an author, attorney, and advocate. Christine’s mother is Nancy Pelosi, an American politician who was the 52nd Speaker of the United States House of Representatives...
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Episode 6 (Part 1): Christine Pelosi on Why Money Talks in Politics
This week, Adama, Sam, and Maddie interview Christine Pelosi, an author, attorney, and advocate. Christine’s mother is Nancy Pelosi, an American politician who was the 52nd Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, serving from 200...
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Episode 5 (Part 2): Adama and Sam on the Wild World of Lobbying
This week, Maddie continues her interview of Adama and Sam about their careers as lobbyists. Lobbying is a growing profession in the United States. As of 2024, there were just over 13,000 registered lobbyists, and California represents a large ...
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Episode 5 (Part 1): Adama and Sam on the Wild World of Lobbying
This week, Maddie interviews Adama and Sam about their careers as lobbyists. Lobbying is a growing profession in the United States. As of 2024, there were just over 13,000 registered lobbyists, and California represents a large portion of the i...
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Episode 4: Martha Rodriguez on the (Chaotic) State of US Immigration
This week, we are lucky to have Martha Rodriguez as a guest on The EmpowHERment Show! Martha is an immigration attorney, advocate, and founder of MMR Law Group. She and Maddie met in the West Village of Manhattan in 2023 while getting their nai...
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Episode 3: Marjan Philhour on Sexism & Double Standards in Politics
This week, Marjan Philhour - an influential figure in San Francisco politics, longtime community advocate, and mom of three - shares her journey from grassroots organizing to shaping local policy. Marjan reveals the challenges of overcoming gen...
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Episode 2: Nancy Robles on The Power (and Controversy) of GLP1(s)
This week, Adama's childhood friend Nancy Robles joins your hosts to discuss Glucagon-Like Peptide-1, commonly known as GLP1. This hormone plays a key role in regulating blood sugar levels and appetite. GLP-1 receptor agonists (like Ozempic, We...
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