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Her Stories By Lead(h)er

6 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago -

Lead(h)er and Northwest Bank and Trust present "Her Stories", a Strike a Match podcast. This 10 series anthology dives deeper into the impact of mentorship as Strike a Match program mentors and mentees share their experiences through story-telling. Each episode features a match sharing their story with a special guest moderator.

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Episodes

Episode 6: The Love of Beer & Cheese

May 31, 2022 22:43 - 29 minutes - 39.8 MB

This episode of Her Stories stars Strike a Match mentee, Amanda, and mentor, Mary. The were matched because of their past professional experiences but with career changes, family growth, and many years later- they are still connected all because of their love for beer and cheese. Moderated by Marcia Erickson, ActionCOACH and Lead(h)er Board Member, this episode is sponsored by The Rotary Club of Bettendorf

Episode 5: Pivot Towards Passion

May 19, 2022 01:35 - 38 minutes - 52.2 MB

The episode tells the new match story of Deanna, mentor, and Claire, mentee. Sponsored by YWCA Quad Cities Yes She Can Series and moderated by Lead(h)er Gender and Women's Studies Intern, Grace.   YWCA Quad Cities and the YES SHE CAN Series fully supports Lead(h)er and the mentorship opportunities and the programs it offers to females in our community.  Mentorship is a way of empowerment, which is front and center in our very own mission statement: Empowering Women, Eliminating Racism. ...

Episode 4: The Next Project is My Favorite

April 01, 2022 05:00 - 33 minutes - 46.5 MB

Starring mentee, Saloni Sheth, and mentor, Kari Uhlenkamp, and their match story navigating the male-dominated field of architecture. They will each share their experience in the workforce and what has helped them accomplish their goals. Moderated by episode sponsor Ally Rumler, CFP at Northwestern Mutual. As a mentee turned Lead(h)er Board Member, Ally and her team at Northwestern Mutual are dedicated to the empowerment of women through financial independence.

Episode 3: Healing and Helping

January 01, 2022 06:00 - 18 minutes - 25.3 MB

In this episode of Her Stories, we hear the match story of mentor, Ashley Velez, Executive Director of Humility Homes and Services and mentee, Adriane Moen, Survivor Advocate with Braking Traffick. Listen as they chat with this episode's moderator, Tom Terronez, CEO of Medix Dental, on how they helped each other through professional and personal challenges and overcame them. They will share insight into how their match helped Adrian turn life experiences into career opportunities and social ...

Episode 2: The Power Of Connection

December 01, 2021 05:50 - 48 minutes - 66.5 MB

Learn about the ways Lead(h)er has impacted mentor Karen and mentee Kirby's lives over the last 6 years. Episode 2 of Her Stories is sponsored by Deere Employees Credit Union and moderated by our friend, Ryan Cannady.

Episode 1: Turning Lemons into Lemonade

October 29, 2021 01:30 - 38 minutes - 52.6 MB

This episode of Her Stories is brought to you by Northwest Bank & Trust Company. We welcome President & CEO Joe Slavens as this episode's moderator. Listen in as mentor and Lead(h)er board member, Beth Grabin, and The Girl on Fire Mentee Of The Year, Marcie Ordaz, discuss the role that their match has had on their lives and careers. Join us in this new Strike a Match podcast series, as we share the real stories of Quad Cities women that are fueling the fire through mentorship.