2B Bolder Podcast : Career Growth and Insights from Women in Business, Tech & Sports
The 2B Bolder Podcast brings you into real conversations with women leaders in business, tech, and sports. Going deep into what helped them succeed, shine and stand out as leaders.
Hosted by Mary Killelea, a former Intel marketing strategist and career visibility coach, the show shares real stories and practical insights from women who have built meaningful careers and leadership paths.
Each conversation provides guidance on:
• Building your personal brand with intention
• Speaking with confidence and clarity
• Strengthening leadership presence and influence
• Navigating career transitions with purpose
• Advocating for your value in rooms where decisions are made
If you’ve ever felt overlooked despite the work you deliver, this podcast will help you show up, speak up, and step forward — with clarity, confidence, and a strong sense of who you are.
Learn more at www.2BBolder.com
The 2B Bolder Podcast ranks in the top 3% of 3.5 million podcasts globally (Listen Score).
Episodes
155 episodes
Dr. Fern Halper, Shares Her Brilliance, From Oceanography to AI Leader
On episode #155 of the 2B Bolder Podcast, I got to sit down with someone I could have honestly talked to for hours — Dr. Fern Halper. And if you've been feeling overwhelmed by all the AI noise out there, this one is for you.Fern has been...
Monica Nassif Shares Lessons From Building a Household Brand #154
"Different is better than better." It's the belief that drove Monica Nassif to build one of the most beloved household brands in America, and in the latest episode of the 2B Bolder podcast series, she sat down with me to share exactly ...
#153 Gina Riley, Executive Career Strategist and Author, Shares Insights On Managing a Career Transition
Interviews can feel overwhelming if you're not prepared, or worse, they can feel discouraging when you know you’re qualified, yet you keep hearing “we went another direction.” In episode #153 of the 2B Bolder podcast, I’m joined by Gina Riley, ...
#152 Elaina Dulaney Shares the Power and Value of Experience and Relationships in Career Resilience
Want a masterclass in credibility, change communications, and career resilience without the fluff? I had the opportunity to sit down with senior communications leader Elaina Dulaney to unpack how strategic storytelling, trusted relationsh...
#151 QuantumBloom's Andrea Mohamed on Redesigning Work So Women Stay And Thrive
Ever feel like you did everything “right” and still got sidelined? We sit down with Andrea Mohamed, COO and co‑founder of QuantumBloom, to unpack why so many women exit tech and what it takes to build workplaces they won’t want to leave. Andrea...
#150 How Tamara Day Built Her Brand From Driveway Sales To HGTV
Confidence radiates from doing something you're passionate about. Doing it for a living and building talent and vision over time is magic. I had the best time sitting down with award-winning designer and Bargain Mansions TV host Tamara Day to t...
#149 Sandy Carter on How Bold Leadership And Smarter AI Choices Create Real Opportunity
In this episode of 2B Bolder, I sit down with Sandy Carter, Chief Business Officer at Unstoppable Domains, former AWS and IBM executive, Forbes contributor, and author of AI First, Human Always.We talk about...
#148 From Engineer To COO: Catherine Wong On Leading With Empathy And Scale
What if the fastest way to grow your career isn’t a straight climb but a series of smart, sideways moves that sharpen your empathy and judgment? In this episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Catherine Wong, COO and CPO at Entra...
#147 Caitlin Clark-Zigmond on Scaling Brands, Cleaning Data, Leading With Nerve
What if the fastest way to grow your career is to reinvent how you work before the market forces you to? In this episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Caitlin Clark-Zigmond, a two-time entrepreneur and former CMO for Intel’s global s...
#146 Monica Livingston, AI Leadership With A Human Core
AI only works at scale when the shiny demo meets the gritty realities of deployment, security, and change management. In episode #146 of the 2B Bolder Podcast, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Monica Livingston, AI Platform Lead for the ...
#145 Carol Wilder: From Corporate Leader to Impact-Driven Entrepreneur
Curiosity is a gift—but it only turns into momentum when it’s tied to impact. Host of the 2B Bolder Podcast, Mary Killelea, sits down with Carol Wilder, a strategic operator who helped launch the Alexa Skills Kit at Amazon, led generative AI pa...
#144 Karina Marie Diaz on Turning Down The Static, Turning Up You
What if the fastest way forward wasn’t pushing harder, but tuning in sharper? On episode #144 of the 2B Bolder podcast, I had the chance to sit down with Karina Marie Diaz, a trusted and sought-after leadership coach who explores how high-perfo...
#143 Miriam Airington-Fisher From Courtroom Chaos To A Family-First Firm
What happens when the career you’ve chased for years stops fitting the life you’re building? We sit down with attorney and founder Miriam Airington-Fisher to explore how she transformed a courtroom-centered path into a thriving, family-first im...
#142 Samira Naraghi on how small, uncomfortable bets compound into big career leaps.
Want a real look at how breakthrough tech actually gets built and shipped? I had the pleasure of sitting down with Samira Naraghi, Chief Business Officer at Enovix, who has held previous roles at AWS, Meta, Qualcomm, and other notable co...
#141 From Retail Racks to C-Suites: Tracy Nolan on Values-Driven Leadership, Mentorship, and Transforming Industries
What if the straightest line to a bigger career is choosing the uncomfortable zones? On episode #141, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Tracy Nolan, Fortune 100 executive, transformation leader, and champion of women in leadership, to unp...
#140 Money Myths and Fractional CFOs: Tana Kramer's Entrepreneurial Wisdom
What if your business could actually work for your life instead of consuming it? This question lies at the heart of Tana Kramer's approach to financial strategy for women entrepreneurs.Tana, founder of TK Solutions and a self-described ...
#139 Reinvention After Four Decades: Rene Madden's Journey from Secretary to CEO
When Rene Madden turned 60, everyone expected her to retire. Instead, she launched her own business, pursued a master's degree, and wrote a book. "I am not retiring," she declares. "I could work till I'm 70 or 80. I am just beginning."R...
#138 Cassandra Chin's Journey From Child Coder to International Tech Educator
Meet Cassandra Chin, a remarkable young woman who began teaching tech workshops internationally at just 13 years old. Now 22, she's authored "Raising Young Coders," speaks at global tech conferences, and champions inclusivity in the technology ...
#137 Cisco's EVP Liz Centoni Talks about Navigating AI and Leadership
Liz Centoni takes us on the extraordinary journey through her 25-year career at Cisco, where she's currently the Executive Vice President and Chief Customer Experience Officer, leading a global team of 21,000 employees. Rather than viewing her ...
#136 Nedra Rezinas Marketer, Entrepreneur and Coach Talks About Finding Your Niche
What if the boldest move in marketing wasn't about being louder, but about being truer to who you really are? Nedra Rezinas joins us to challenge conventional marketing wisdom with her refreshing approach designed specifically for introv...
#135 Unleashing Your Voice: Rising in Sales with Cherilynn Castleman
What does it take to succeed in male-dominated fields? Cherilynn Castleman knows firsthand, having navigated 30+ years in sales leadership at Fortune 500 companies as a woman of color. Her journey from selling Girl Scout cookies to coaching C-s...
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#134 Culture and Creativity Collide: Jodi Porter Reveals TikTok's Impact on Traditional Industries
Think TikTok is just dancing and viral videos? Prepare to have your perspective completely transformed. In this eye-opening conversation with Jodi Porter, Vertical Director at TikTok, we dive deep into how major industries like automotive, fina...
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#133 Building a Successful Customer Advocacy Program: Alyssa Maschi's Journey at Lenovo
Ever wondered how customer stories come to life in global tech companies? Welcome to a fascinating conversation with Alyssa Maschi, Head of the Customer Reference Center of Excellence at Lenovo.Alyssa's career journey defies traditional...
#132 From Heart Surgeon Dreams to Silicon Valley: Karenga Ross's Journey of Bold Leadership
What does it take to go from childhood dreams of building a Terminator robot to leading AI innovation at Intel? Karenga Ross's remarkable journey offers a masterclass in career development that combines technical expertise with business acumen,...
#131 From Acting to Producing: Karina Michel's Journey Through Entertainment
What does it truly take to build a thriving career in Hollywood? Emmy award-winning actress and producer Karina Michel pulls back the curtain on the entertainment industry in this captivating conversation about resilience, authenticity, and cre...
