Inspirational Women
487 episodes - English - Latest episode: 13 days ago - ★★★★ - 19 ratingsInspirational Women is a weekly podcast that features women who are leaders in their field, entrepreneurs, authors or women carving new paths in education, the environment, charities, crime prevention, health care, domestic issues, and youth outreach.
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4/14/24 - Emma Nadler
April 14, 2024 15:00 - 29 minutesEmma Nadler is an author, speaker, and psychotherapist based in Minnesota. She is also a wife and mother and shares her life with us in her memoir, "The Unlikely Village of Eden." Eden is Emma's 2nd child, a daughter finding magic in her neurodivergence. In bringing us into her family, Emma helps us build a greater awareness of, and compassion for, families that become caregivers, what that means and how each of us can be a partner. It's such an important insight as we experience how all-cons...
4/7/24 - Dr. Amra Sabic-El-Rayess
April 07, 2024 15:00 - 33 minutesDr. Amra Sabic-El-Rayess grew up in Bosnia and Herzegovina, experiencing the ethnic genocide in those countries firsthand from 1992-95. She was able to immigrate to the US, attend university and is a professor at Columbia University, studying how and why societies can dismantle and what role education can play in the rebuilds. Dr. Amra is the author of "The Cat I Never Named," with her latest book - "Three Summers: A Memoir of Sisterhood, Summer Crushes, and Growing Up on the Eve of the Bosni...
3/31/24 - Sanoma Blakeley
March 31, 2024 15:00 - 31 minutesSanoma Blakeley is an admirable and genuine young woman who is living her dreams and is a great inspiration and model, of what is truly possible. She is an equine enthusiast and professional racer, her experiences and impacts in both fields best described within her book "Chasing Dreams: The True Story of the Youngest Female Tevis Cup Champion." Sanoma continues to compete, as well as train young riders in endurance racing. She also accomplished another dream early this year, travelling to N...
3/24/24 - Shanisty Ireland
March 26, 2024 07:00 - 13 minutesShanisty Ireland is a food and lifestyle influencer who joins us with some helpful tips for spring cleaning our pantry and shares some simple healthy recipes that are sure to please the kids and the adults. She is @shanistyireland on socials.
3/24/24 - Dr. Shelby Harris and Shanisty Ireland
March 24, 2024 15:00 - 30 minutesDr. Shelby Harris is a licensed clinical psychologist and Director of Sleep Health at Sleepopolis. She is one of only 160 licensed behavioral sleep medicine psychologists worldwide. We'll learn about the need for, and how to ensure getting a good night's sleep. There's a mountain of information, and we can learn more from Dr. Harris's podcasts: Sleep Talking with Dr. Shelby. www.drshelbyharris.com www.sleepopolis.com Shanisty Ireland is a food and lifestyle influencer who joins us with some...
3/24/24 - Dr. Shelby Harris
March 24, 2024 15:00 - 17 minutesDr. Shelby Harris is a licensed clinical psychologist and Director of Sleep Health at Sleepopolis. She is one of only 160 licensed behavioral sleep medicine psychologists worldwide. We'll learn about the need for, and how to ensure getting a good night's sleep. There's a mountain of information, and we can learn more from Dr. Harris's podcasts: Sleep Talking with Dr. Shelby. www.drshelbyharris.com www.sleepopolis.com
3/17/24 - Sandi Gold
March 17, 2024 15:00 - 30 minutesSandi Gold is a New England-based artist who was diagnosed with a brain tumor and given less than a year to live. That was nearly four decades ago! Faced with recurring symptoms of radiation damage (including cancer) from her treatment, betrayal by a dysfunctional family, and myopic advice from the medical establishment, she taught herself to open her heart and trust her own body’s voice. Sandi shares her story in her inspiring memoir entitled "I Chose Love: How to Survive a Life-Threatening ...
3/10/24 - Maria Liberati
March 10, 2024 15:00 - 31 minutesMaria Liberati is an award-winning chef, and author of The Basic Art of Italian Cooking: Holidays and Special Occasions. Anytime is really the perfect time to either begin or dive deeper into cooking, and to explore hearty and healthy recipes worthy of engaging family and friends into the action. Maria shares some favorite recipes with origins from Italy, where her family roots were established, and where Maria spent part of her life, honing her kitchen skills with the help of her grandmother...
3/3/24 - Jane Lee Rankin
March 03, 2024 16:00 - 31 minutesJane Lee Rankin shares insights from her memoir "Farm Family: A Solo Mom's Memoir of Finding Home, Happiness, and Alpacas." The roots of Lee's experiences stem from those at home, trusting her intuition as a single mom and business owner. The basis for the latter would create a farm that has been fulfilling for her, her son, and for her immediate community. Apple Hill Farm is an award-winning first-generation farm in the Appalachian Mountains of North Carolina, a notable agri-tourism destinat...
2/25/24 - Ruth Chamblee
February 25, 2024 21:00 - 29 minutesRuth Chamblee is a publishing and marketing professional who leads the Content Marketing Strategy & Promotion team for National Geographic Kids Books. Across three decades, she has designed and carried out multifaceted strategic marketing initiatives for countless Nat Geo book releases. And her guidance has helped bring new voices to and fill key niches in the children’s book market. The vision for her latest book "I Am, I Can, I Will" arose from her realization that knowing and honoring our ...
2/18/24 - Kisha Stewart
February 18, 2024 16:00 - 31 minutesKisha Stewart is a wife, nurse, mother of three, and above all, a heart attack survivor, rather early in life at age 31. Her story is so important, knowing Kisha is also a black woman, thus marking her much more strongly as a target for heart disease, and for securing the best possible treatment. Kisha provides us with such a great gift, her story serving as the basis for her book "Sonata for a Damaged Heart: A Young Mother's Journey of Survival After a Near Fatal Heart Attack," and her exper...
2/11/24 - Carol Carpenter, author of "The Elegant Disruptor: Breaking Through Barriers & Limiting Beliefs to Success"
February 11, 2024 22:00 - 32 minutesCarol Carpenter is a stunt woman, pro motorcyclist, entrepreneur and consultant through her company MotoVixens, and the author of "The Elegant Disruptor: Breaking Through Barriers & Limiting Beliefs to Success. Carol was told she was crazy for pursuing her racing dreams. And as she worked through her own self-doubt, she built a life she loves and now helps others do the same! Now in her many fields, Carol helps other women reignite their passions, break through self-imposed barriers, and deve...
2/04/24 - Regina Lawless
February 04, 2024 16:00 - 31 minutesRegina Lawless has been the DEI (diversity, equity and inclusion) Head at a number of tech companies, and lastly at Instagram (now Meta). Regina is the author of a new important book, entitled "Do You: A Journey of Success, Loss and Learning to Live a More MeaningFULL Life." The title captures the essence of this ultra important story that provides important insights for all of us both in self-understanding, and in and in gaining understanding of our communities and culture. The first chapter...
1/28/24 - Joanna Ho and Liz Kleinrock
January 28, 2024 16:00 - 31 minutesJoanna Ho and Liz Kleinrock are coauthors of "Eyes That Weave the World's Wonders" a marvelous children's book about transracial adoption. Joanna, on her own, is a New York Times bestselling author of Eyes that Kiss in the Corners. Her passion for equity in books and education is matched only by her love of homemade chocolate chip cookies, outdoor adventures, and dance parties with her kids. Visit her at www.joannahowrites.com. Liz is an author, anti-bias/anti-racist educator, consultant, ...
1/21/24 - Jessica Rogers Morton and Shana Pennington-Baird with "Go Red for Women"
January 21, 2024 16:00 - 30 minutesLooking ahead and preparing for American Heart Month with 2 women, both Go Red for Women Ambassadors, who have overcome major heart health challenges: Jessica Rogers Morton - who had a heart transplant before age 30, and Shana Penington-Baird - who underwent emergency heart surgery while on vacation in Ireland. They are alive and present to speak of their incredible experiences, due primarily to the advances in treatment, and overall awareness of their cause. And that is precisely what Go Red...
1/14/24 - Barbara Feigin
January 14, 2024 16:00 - 31 minutesBarbara Feigin is an amazing woman who has written about her life, just so that her children would know their history, especially since she would discover not having known much about her parents' history. Barbara's story is an encouraging one - of life, but also of sharing the venture of that experience with one's own family. Of immigration, and the invaluable contributions of immigrants to our shared American heritage. Her parents escaped Germany in WWII, making a 17 day train journey throug...
1/07/24 - Theo Boyd
January 07, 2024 16:00 - 31 minutesTheo Boyd is a farmgirl at heart, living in Texas, where she taught high school English, raised her daughter, and actively served in various organizations, her community, and her church. After 30 years, she moved back to her hometown of Whitney, Texas, to adjudge the death of her mother in a tragic farming accident, followed three years later by her father’s suicide. She now devotes her time to writing and speaking about loss, grief, and faith with the mission of helping others find comfort a...
12/31/23 - Barbara Lane
December 31, 2023 16:00 - 31 minutesBarbara Lane is the author of a new book entitled "Broken Water: An Extraordinary True Story." Barbara was born the 9th of 11 sisters who were separated while she was only age 3. What followed was a life in an orphanage and in foster care, a life with unspeakable abuse. As an adult survivor, Barbara sought, and later studied into, the field of ministerial counseling, on the path to reunite with her sisters. Trauma was certainly in each of their lives, and in the book, Barbara recounts their s...
12/24/23 - Angie Elita Newell
December 24, 2023 16:00 - 30 minutesAngie Elita Newell is an indigenous author whose newest book is "All I See is Violence." A literary faction based on factual accounts, Angie weaves three historical stories - involving a professor, a soldier and a female warrior from different periods in time. It has us look through a different lens for an important view of our life, our country, and those origins. And, along the way, making us question what transpired, where we are and what we'll do about it. www.angieelitanewell.com
12/17/23 - Sharon Cameron
December 17, 2023 16:00 - 31 minutesSharon Cameron is a talented and inspiring author, the efforts of which occupy her second creative career. Her genuine joy in writing belongs to spinning historical fiction for young adults, but her pages can be turned and enjoyed by all ages. Her 8th and latest book "Artifice" transports readers to Amsterdam in WWII during the Nazi occupation. It's an amazing story, one humbled by its ingenuity, its adaptation from actual things that took place. www.sharoncameronbooks.com
12/10/23 - Mimi Prunella Hernandez
December 10, 2023 16:00 - 31 minutesMimi Prunella Hernandez M.S., R.H. is a clinical herbalist and ethnobotanist with a Master of Science in herbal medicine. She is a Registered Herbalist with the American Herbalists Guild, serving as its executive director for 10 years. Now National Geographic has published Mimi's informative and beautiful art book "Herbal: 100 Herbs From the World's Healing Traditions." The book is filled with relevant information for our health, exploring indigenous wisdom blended with science, and offering ...
12/3/23 - Linda Broenniman
December 03, 2023 16:00 - 31 minutesLinda Broenniman was raised a church-going Catholic, only to uncover a long-hidden family secret - that her father was Jewish. And thus began a years-long journey of discovery and research, tracing the family back eight generations to Budapest, Hungary with an amazing "cast of characters," including Adam Politzer, the father of Otology. Linda chronicles this epic journey in her book "The Politzer Saga" and provides a wealth of historic photos. This book is timely and important, in terms of mu...
11/26/23 - Jordana Halkett
November 26, 2023 16:00 - 31 minutesJordana Halkett is the Executive Director of Hand in Hand Kids in Snohomish County. This long-time community support organization has been helping families with support for basic needs, and embracing children to provide some of the extras parents may be challenged to cover. We're invited to be community, and to be extended family - particularly at this time of year. Monetary donations make a big difference, and there are many volunteer opportunities. www.handinhandkids.org
11/19/23 - Suzanne Heywood and Shanisty Ireland
November 19, 2023 21:00 - 32 minutesSuzanne Heywood was born in the UK, but for most of her childhood sailed around the world with her family, with limited access to formal education. At 17 she essentially escaped from her parents, returning to the UK and 'quite amazingly' won a place to study at Oxford University. After her PhD, she worked as a civil servant, and later a business executive. She is the mother of 3 young adults. The passion and strength she acquired in her years of travel is quite stunning, accounts of which sh...
11/12/23 - Susan Wiggs
November 12, 2023 16:00 - 31 minutesSusan Wiggs is a #1 New York Times best-selling author from our own Puget Sound area. Susan has authored over 70 books, and continues to follow her passion for wonderful stories and great escapes. Susan joins us to share insights into her newest novel "The 12 Dogs of Christmas" - A perfect book for the season, a perfect escape on a gray autumn day. We'll also hear the inspiration for this story, close to Susan's life, after adopting her dog named Dug from a group of canines previously in Texa...
11/5/23 - Elana K. Arnold
November 06, 2023 02:00 - 31 minutesElana K. Arnold is the bestselling and award-winning author of many books for children and teens. Her latest release, 'The Blood Years' takes inspiration from her grandmother’s childhood experiences in Holocaust-era Romania. It's a story whose tragedy mirrors that of true human conflict, but that also displays, without provocation, the resilience of the human spirit. She is a member of the faculty at Hamline University’s MFA in writing for children and young adults program. https://elanakarno...
10/29/23 - Dr. Catherine Athans
October 29, 2023 15:00 - 31 minutesDr. Catherine Athans is a certified therapist experienced in trauma, marriages and family dynamics. As we see a troubled, angry world around us, Dr. Athans helps to determine some causes, and more importantly what we as individuals can do. It's simple, not to say it's easy, but Dr. Athans shares that we do need to take care of our own health, eat nutritionally, get sufficient rest. We are bombarded by so much media and much negativity. It's important to balance all that, what we take into our...
10/22/23 - Diane Height
October 22, 2023 15:00 - 31 minutesDiane Height was a retired teacher who asked herself what she would do in her retirement. The answer was an amazing adventure... that led to her teaching in Mongolia! Diane's is a motivational story about all that we can do and be in our life, if we are simply open to it. Diane shares this next life chapter, in her book "A Mongolian Memoir... Living and Teaching in Mongolia," and Diane shared this with us in the spring, then returned to Mongolia in July. She returns to relate that this seco...
10/15/23 - Nadia Popovici
October 15, 2023 15:00 - 29 minutesNadia Popovich is an inspiring and compassionate young medical student at the University of Washington. There are some people who're just obviously in the right field of work; Nadia is a terrific example Even before she has entered the medical profession, in her volunteer work, and in her attitude toward and about life and people, Nadia is a natural healer. Her heart is huge with the desire to help others live, and to live well. Nadia shares how at a Kraken hockey game she noticed a mole on t...
10/8/23 - Noelle Salazar
October 08, 2023 15:00 - 31 minutesNoelle Salazar is a wonderful local author, with a fondness for historical fiction. That fully presents itself in her latest book "The Roading Days of Zora Lily," set right here in the Puget Sound, specifically Ballard and Seattle... one hundred years ago! The story is so rich with local flavor of that bygone era - the fashion, the culture, the people, and the value of friendships and family. You just really want to journey back in time and join in that life! Which we actually do vicariously,...
10/1/23 - Aubrey Zoli
October 01, 2023 15:00 - 27 minutesAubrey Zoli is the Senior Development Manager for the American Cancer Society, and through her work is leading the challenge for the annual 'Making Strides Against Breast Cancer' walk. It takes place at Seattle's Gas Works Park, the morning of Saturday October 21. October is breast cancer awareness month, and this non-competitive walk around a beautiful part of the city is a great way to shine the spotlight on this major health issue. There will be booths for education, and an opportunity to ...
9/24/23 - Amy Wooten
September 24, 2023 15:00 - 30 minutesAmy Wooten is a Program Director with Cancer Pathways in Seattle. Amy shares the incredible story of her breast cancer diagnosis, at just age 28! Yes, it's not a typical age we think of in terms of breast cancer. All the more reason to listen to our bodies, follow our intuition, and be persistent in seeking treatment. www.cancerpathways.org
9/17/23 - Roshani Chokshi, Author of "The Spirit Glass"
September 17, 2023 15:00 - 30 minutesRoshani Chokshi is just in her early 30s, and is already an award-winning author with over a dozen books written for young adult and middle school readers. Her inspiration comes from her rich culture, blending Indian and Filipino heritage. Her novels have been translated into more than two dozen languages, and often draw upon world mythology and folklore. She shares insights into her latest book "The Spirit Glass", an engaging magical journey with an emphasis on family and loss, wrapped with ...
9/10/23 - Sanoma Blakely, Author of "Chasing Dreams: The True Story of the Youngest Female Tevis Cup Champion"
September 10, 2023 15:00 - 31 minutesSanoma Blakeley is an amazing woman who, at age 18, became the youngest to ever win the Tevis Cup, a 100 mile, 24-hour endurance horse race in California's Sierra High Country. She eloquently shares her story in her book "Chasing Dreams: The True Story of the Youngest Female Tevis Cup Champion." Sanoma's story is way more than an athletic race. It's one showcasing the race of life, of family, of bonds, connections, support, and community. The very fact this young women achieved such a huge go...
9/3/23 - Kathryn Williams, Author for National Geographic
September 03, 2023 15:00 - 30 minutesKathryn Williams is editor of the "Weird But True!" series for National Geographic. There are annual volumes, along with special releases focusing on animals or the environment. Kathryn shares details about Weird But True 2024, sharing insights from each of the continents as well as 'weird' tidbits from the ocean, and even outer space. For instance, there's a huge 80-foot steel "Kracken" sculpture atop a sunken WWII Navy ship in the British Virgin Island waters. Not to mention, volcano surfin...
8/27/23 - Shannon Eastin
August 27, 2023 15:00 - 31 minutesShannon Eastin was the first woman to work as an NFL official back in 2012. It was Shannon's passion from a young age and she shares this story in her new book: "Lady Ref: Making Calls in a Man's World". Her story is eye-opening and inspiring. Shannon had natural athletic abilities early in life, excelling in Judo, winning competitions against older and more experienced opponents. It was really an important foundation for her future life and refereeing basketball and football games in high sc...
8/20/23 - Laura Haver
August 20, 2023 15:00 - 31 minutesLaura Haver is a mom, play advocate, life coach, speaker and the author of "Play Together: Your Go To Guide for Family Fun". Laura and her family created the games and activities - 60+ total - found within this really great book emphasizing family connection, creativity, kindness, movement and mindfulness. All of this adds up to good physical, mental and emotional health for all. www.laurahaver.com
8/13/23 - Christina Sauer
August 13, 2023 15:00 - 31 minutesChristina Sauer is an associate editor for National Geographic Kids Books. An avid supporter of STEAM education, Christina has had the privilege of creating children’s media for Disney Junior and NASA. She’s edited numerous titles including the Go Wild! series and National Geographic Readers. Her current book is "Can't Get Enough Horse Stuff", an entertaining read for all ages with the idea of supporting healthy activity. www.kids.nationalgeographic.com
8/6/23 - Blanca Villagomez
August 06, 2023 15:00 - 32 minutesBlanca Villagomez is a university program manager and consultant for Intelligent.com. More specifically, Blanca is a strong woman, a first-generation Latina, one who has lived the experience of navigating the paths to higher education, with the benefit of good mentors. All this places Blanca in the ideal position to guide other young first-generation immigrant women to their dream vocations. www.intelligent.com
7/30/23 - Dr. Fayne Frey, Author of "The Skin Care Hoax"
July 30, 2023 15:00 - 31 minutesDr. Fayne Frey is a board-certified dermatologist practicing in New York. But her expertise spans both coasts, providing us with the important and necessary information in her latest book - "The Skincare Hoax: How You’re Being Tricked into Buying Lotions, Potions & Wrinkle Cream". Dr. Frey promotes dermatology education to help consumers choose the safest and most affordable products. And she is very determined to educate us on caring for the largest of our organs: our skin. And in particula...
7/23/23 - Tonia Farman, the Queen of Hearts
July 23, 2023 15:00 - 30 minutesTonia Farman is the 'Queen of Hearts'. She is the CEO and co-founder of Queen of Hearts Superfoods. As such, the label of her healthy and tasty salad dressings wears the stellar name. Tonia gives us a historic view toward the development of this important food item. Important to us because it is locally made, nutrient-dense, and sustainably sourced. And seeing as July is national picnic month, Tonia offers a few tasty tips to share, providing some pasta salad recipes ideas. And, keep mint ar...
7/16/23 - Dr. Julie Gatza
July 16, 2023 15:00 - 30 minutesDr Julie Gatza is one of the nation's top chiropractic physicians, with more than 30 years of clinical practice—so she has worked with thousands of people, helping them, and learning more from them. Dr. Gatza's mission is to enhance each person's body to heal itself, and she is so great at finding these different focuses to help us find this for ourselves in our life. As we are in the midst of the bbq-ing and picnicking season, Dr Julie has important information about summer food safety, and ...
7/9/23 - Alaya Dawn Johnson
July 09, 2023 15:00 - 27 minutesAlaya Dawn Johnson is an award-winning short story writer, and author of 7 novels for adults and young adults, who labels her work as far future-galaxy spanning, mind-bending science fiction. Alaya's latest work, The Library of Broken Worlds, reveals the power of stories and their ability to heal. Her writing shows the power of the spirit, the power rooted to young woman. Storytelling has this power for all of us. https://alayadawnjohnson.com
7/2/23 - Michelle Massey
July 02, 2023 15:00 - 31 minutesMichelle Massey is director of Camp Sparkle, one of the unique support programs offered by Cancer Pathways, for kids and teens touched directly by cancer. It's an incredible week of adventure and growth that is so impactful on young lives. These fun and supportive camps are free for all participants, and available in person within the state of Washington, along with a virtual camp in July. We get to share in their experience by supporting all the work that Cancer Pathways does. Details are...
6/25/23 - Susan Wiggs
June 25, 2023 15:00 - 28 minutesSusan Wiggs is a NY Times best-selling author based in the NW, with 25 novels to her name that transport us into wonderful places, meeting fascinating characters. Susan has a new book, a great summer read entitled "Welcome to Beach Town". While this is a novel, Susan's talent of weaving the many themes of life resonate within us. Be they from very personal experience or because of our connection with others in our communities, or simply living life and being aware of things going on in our wo...
6/18/23 - Christina Sauer
June 18, 2023 15:00 - 31 minutesChristina Sauer is an associate editor for National Geographic Kids Books. She joins us today to discuss her new book, "Why? The Human Body: 99+ Awesome Answers for Curious Kids." Christina shares some highlights with ideas on using it as a family, for fun and simple research. Something so great, fun, even informative to start off the summer and use throughout. www.natgeokids.com
6/11/23 - Gina Cloud
June 11, 2023 15:00 - 31 minutesGina Cloud is a mother, devoted teacher, author, speaker, and advocate of all things women. Gina's passion is to honor and celebrate the feminine power we possess, ALL the power, and truly embrace our authentic selves. Gina has a new book - "W.O.M.A.N. A New Definition For Reclaiming the Feminine." Gina also has an interesting Tedx Talk about her experience with the tango. www.ginacloud.com
6/4/23 - Angela D. Coleman
June 04, 2023 15:00 - 32 minutesAngela D. Coleman is a holistic health expert with training in clinical psychology, trauma, and natural well-being. She is also founder of Sisterhood Agenda, a group drawing on wisdom and practices from around the world to offer up ways for women to release tension and chill out. All of this is covered in her recent book - "The Art of Chilling Out for Women, 100+ Ways to Replace Worry and Stress with Spiritual Healing, Self-Care, and Self-Love." www.angeladcoleman.com
5/28/23 - Sarika Jain
May 28, 2023 15:00 - 31 minutesSarika Jain is a love strategist, dating coach, and author whose book is titled: "The 90-Day Soulmate Plan: Get Out of Your Own Way and Attract the High Love You Deserve." Sarika also leads workshops, coaching individuals about self-love, mindful dating, and relationship skills. Sarika shares a quote from Rumi at the beginning of her book, telling us a great deal: "You are searching the world for treasure, but the real treasure is yourself." And in this wisdom, Sarika lives and works and sh...
5/21/23 - Nancy Davis
May 21, 2023 15:00 - 31 minutesNancy Davis is a Crusader and Warrior, who's been battling MS for 31 years. All while the foundation she created, “Race to Erase MS”, is celebrating its 30th anniversary with a grand gala and fundraiser June 2nd. Nancy was instrumental in connecting some of the leading doctors and clinics in the country to find treatments for MS, uniting them at a point when she'd have to prepare for life in a wheelchair, being diagnosed early. That is not her life today. It's important to note, of the 1 mill...