Latest Annagouker Podcast Episodes
Beth Larson Joins Habitat For Humanity
Lead The Way with Anna Gouker - May 20, 2023 11:30 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsIn this episode we learn about Beth Larson and her amazing backgound as a musician and leader. Anna goes in depth about Beth's upbringing and what led her to her role with Habitat For Humanity of Dane County. To learn more about how you can get involved with Habitat For Humanity of Dane Count...
Barneveld Cafe - A Welcome Home to All
Lead The Way with Anna Gouker - February 10, 2023 12:00 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsIn this episode Anna Gouker speaks with Cliff and Yvonne Hooks of Barneveld Cafe. An amazing couple who share there love for the community through good food and free jokes. The Hook's run a non profit cafe that is open to the public, creating a space for all to enjoy the luxury of going out to...
Joy Willenbrink-Conte: Making an Impact with Music Therapy
Lead The Way with Anna Gouker - October 14, 2022 11:00 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsIn this Episode we learn from Joy Willenbrink-Conte about the many benefits of music therapy. Joy goes in depth on her background and what led her to becoming a music therapist. For those unfamiliar with music therapy she explains it well- "Music therapy can be a space to foster creativity...
Sandy Morales: Empowering Youth in Dane County
Lead The Way with Anna Gouker - October 07, 2022 11:00 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsIn this episode we learn about the amazing mentoring programs they have avialable at Big Brother Big Sisters of Dane County. Sandy Morales goes in depth on her background and what led her to her position at Big Brothers Big Sisters. Listen to learn more about getting involved and how they work "...
Amy Kerwin: Enriching Primates Lives with Retirement
Lead The Way with Anna Gouker - September 30, 2022 11:00 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsIn this Episode we learn from Amy Kerwin and the amazing work she has done with Primates Inc. Founded in 2004 Amy was able to take and learn from her experiences at the University of Wisconsin with rhesus monkeys. She found that these humble animals deserve sanctuary and an enriching life thro...
Christine Benedict: Running with Success!
Lead The Way with Anna Gouker - June 03, 2022 12:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsIn this episode, Anna has a wide-ranging conversation with the amazing Christine Benedict, Executive Director of Girls on the Run of South-Central Wisconsin. www.girlsontherunscwi.org Find them on Facebook!
Just Bakery: It's All About Human Connection … And Tea Cookies!
Lead The Way with Anna Gouker - December 24, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsAnna talks with Jaclyn Eitrem and Justin L’Abbe of Just Bakery (a JustDane initiative). Just Bakery is a 12 week educational and vocational training program. The program works with individuals who are experiencing significant barriers to employment (homelessness, justice involved, lack of educ...
Karla Thennes: Deep Gratitude for our Community
Lead The Way with Anna Gouker - November 26, 2021 13:00 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsAnna talks with Karla Thennes, Executive Director of Porchlight. They discuss a wide range of topics, including how Karla originally discovered her passion for working with people experiencing homelessness and Karla's journey of fighting self-doubt as she's grown in her profession. Visit porch...
Arthur Aston: Mastering This Life
Lead The Way with Anna Gouker - November 12, 2021 13:00 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsArthur Aston is Executive Director of Build Jake's Place, Founder of OurView, and host of the OurView podcast. Anna and Arthur discuss the work of promoting inclusion of people with disabilities and what it requires of them both personally. **This interview was recorded during the summer of 20...
End Abuse Wisconsin: Speaking the Truth
Lead The Way with Anna Gouker - October 29, 2021 12:00 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsAnna has a wide ranging conversation about domestic violence with Outreach Specialist, Cia Siab Vang, and LGBTQ and Youth Program Director, Cody Warner, of End Abuse Wisconsin. www.endabusewi.org
Wisconsin State Sen. Melissa Agard: Come Together
Lead The Way with Anna Gouker - June 18, 2021 12:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsAnna has a conversation with Wisconsin State Senator, Melissa Agard. She shares her perspective about many topics, including what has changed in the Madison community, how we can improve inclusion, and ways we can all do our part to come together.
Anna Gouker: Don't Ask Permission to Fly
Lead The Way with Anna Gouker - March 12, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsAnna's book, Don't Ask Permission to Fly, is AVAILABLE NOW on Amazon. Thanks again to Rachel Hermes, she da bomb! Anna's Podcast Picks: Slate Political Gabfest The Megyn Kelly Show Pivot (hosted by Kara Swisher and Scott Galloway) The Remnant with Jonah Goldberg How I Built This wi...
Rep. Francesca Hong: Game Changer
Lead The Way with Anna Gouker - February 26, 2021 13:00 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsIn this episode, Anna talks with Representative Francesca Hong, the breakout political star who won an extremely competitive state assembly seat and is now serving Wisconsin’s 76th District. In addition to her public service, Rep. Hong is co-owner of the restaurant, Morris Ramen, and co-founder ...
Laura Gmeinder: Ignite Your Potential
Lead The Way with Anna Gouker - February 05, 2021 13:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsThis episode is all about improving self belief and figuring out how to lean into your unique ability to lead, something that is a struggle for us all and a topic that really resonates with Anna. Laura Gmeinder is a former Human Resources executive turned Business & Leadership Coach. She has b...
Valerie Zaric: Future-Proof Career
Lead The Way with Anna Gouker - January 22, 2021 13:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsAnna talks with Valerie Zaric, host of Future-Proof Career, a podcast that will ease your anxieties around career decisions and help you take control of your future. Valerie's background uniquely enables her to guide listeners in a positive direction. The last year has brought so much struggle t...
Jeff Burkhart: Improving Literacy for a Brighter Future
Lead The Way with Anna Gouker - January 15, 2021 13:30 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsDid you know that 55,000 adults in Dane County struggle with literacy? That's enough to fill more than three Kohl Centers! In this episode, Anna speaks with Jeff Burkhart, Executive Director of Literacy Network of Dane County, about the important work they do. Visit www.litnetwork.org for mo...
Helen Osborn-Senatus: Reaching a Fully Nourished Community
Lead The Way with Anna Gouker - January 08, 2021 13:00 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsIt's a new year, and there's no better time to highlight good leadership than 2021! In this episode, Anna talks with Helen Osborn-Senatus, Program Manager of The River Food Pantry, the Madison area’s busiest food pantry. As it says on their website, The River serves over 1,000 households every...
SlowFood UW: Food for Thought
Lead The Way with Anna Gouker - October 30, 2020 12:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsIn this episode, Anna talks with Connor Raboine, Co-Executive Director of SlowFood UW. Check out the links below for more information: Fair Share’s website: https://www.csacoalition.org/ Robert Pierce, here is his website as well: https://southmadisonfarmersmarket.com/ current programming...
Leah Rolando: Speak Up for Mental Health
Lead The Way with Anna Gouker - October 09, 2020 12:00 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsLet's talk mental health! Leah Rolando is Suicide Prevention Coordinator at Mental Health America of Wisconsin. We recorded this conversation towards the end of September, which was National Suicide Prevention Month, and during the course of the conversation, she had a lot of great things to sha...
Rowan Childs: Book Smart
Lead The Way with Anna Gouker - October 02, 2020 12:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsIn this episode, Anna has a conversation with Rowan Childs, founder and executive director of Madison Reading Project. Learn more about the work of the Madison Reading Project and their upcoming virtual event Whiskey and Words: www.madisonreadingproject.com Also, check out the 2016 Kids Cou...
Dr. Roxie Hentz: A Master Educator
Lead The Way with Anna Gouker - September 04, 2020 12:00 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsIf you’re looking for some light and inspiration, this is the episode for you. Anna recently had the chance to have a conversation with Dr. Roxie Hentz, the founder and CEO of CEOs of Tomorrow, a nonprofit organization that offers social entrepreneurship workshops and courses to young innovators...
Rita Mae Reese: The Artful Life
Lead The Way with Anna Gouker - August 14, 2020 12:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsRita Mae Reese is an award-winning poet and author whose work has received a Rona Jaffe Foundation Writer's Award, a Stegner fellowship, and a "Discovery"/The Nation prize. If that was not enough, Reese is also the Literary Arts Director at Arts + Literature Laboratory, a community-driven contem...
Amie Hoag: The Greater Goodman
Lead The Way with Anna Gouker - July 17, 2020 15:30 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsAnna was able to speak with Amie Hoag, assistant director of communications and annual giving at the Goodman Community Center in Madison. If you are not already familiar with Goodman, it is a local nonprofit that offers a huge amount of support, services, and programming that is available to peo...
Hon. Everett Mitchell: Reflection of True Greatness
Lead The Way with Anna Gouker - June 26, 2020 12:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsAnna had the chance to speak with Dane County Circuit Court Judge Everett Mitchell. Judge Mitchell’s previous roles include assistant district attorney in Dane County and director of community relations at UW Madison. As he serves on the bench today, Judge Mitchell is also lead pastor at Christ ...
Special Episode: Waking Up to a Revolution
Lead The Way with Anna Gouker - June 19, 2020 12:00 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsIn this episode, we focus on this moment of opportunity for change. Anna has two conversations with Wisconsin community leaders about organizing, teamwork, and what comes next in creating social equity and racial justice in our society. First, Anna speaks with Dwight D. Williamson, Jr., an o...
Kelly Hora: Wellness and Healing in a Pandemic
Lead The Way with Anna Gouker - May 29, 2020 12:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsWe are living in a very frightening and unusual time. For that reason I was so glad to have the chance to talk with our guest in this episode who has a calm and reassuring presence as well as much wisdom to share. Kelly Hora owns and operates Bluestem Acupuncture in Madison.In this episode, we h...
Jonathan Solari: The Dance of Our Time
Lead The Way with Anna Gouker - May 22, 2020 12:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsConnecting through art is essential now more than almost any other time. Our guest in this episode is Jonathan Solari, the CEO of Madison Ballet. Jonathan is leading an organization that’s doing everything possible to serve the needs of our community with what they do best; creating beauty in li...
(BONUS) Paulo Delgado: Dane County Neighbors Helping Neighbors
Lead The Way with Anna Gouker - May 04, 2020 12:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsIt was not long ago -- although it feels like forever! -- that the coronavirus caught us all by surprise, shifting our lives in a new direction. Many of us are struggling to find meaningful ways to use our time in quarantine. In this bonus episode, we had the opportunity to talk with a man at th...
Claire Oleksiak: Sustain for the Future
Lead The Way with Anna Gouker - April 17, 2020 12:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsThis is the decade to deliver on sustainability, that is what all of the experts are saying. In this episode, we learn what it means for the local community in Dane County Wisconsin. Claire Oleksiak is Executive Director of Sustain Dane, a nonprofit organization that serves Madison and the rest...
Tehmina Islam: Consent Centered Care as a Revolution
Lead The Way with Anna Gouker - April 03, 2020 12:00 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsBack in late February, before all of our lives changed due to a global pandemic, I had the distinct pleasure of talking to Tehmina Islam. She is a Madison based Certified Professional Midwife with a strong passion for consent centered care. We recorded the following conversation, which touched o...
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