Latest Ingarra Podcast Episodes
Storied Women | Meet Michelle Dech, Executive Director LGBT Center of Greater Reading, Inc.
Storied Women - October 10, 2019 11:57 - 12 minutesPicture this. You have a rewarding and lucrative corporate career. You are good at it and you like it. And then one day, you decide to step out of your comfort zone into the nonprofit sector to follow your passion. How much courage would it take? Michelle Dech, Executive Director of the LGBT Cent...
Storied Women | Meet Henriette Alban, Doctor of Naturopathy
Storied Women - September 23, 2019 17:23 - 12 minutesAre you or do you know someone wrapped up in victimhood? If so, watch this. Henriette Alban, Doctor of Naturopathy shares her personal insights into the power of self-awareness – and the antidote to self-judgmental and negative feelings. #communitystorytelling #theartofengagement
Storied Women | Meet Norma Tamayo
Storied Women - October 24, 2018 16:19 - 11 minutesShe's a nurse, educator, model, author, and now a guest on The People Chronicles Storied Women. And she has a reminder for all of us - everyone has a purpose in life. Listen as Norma Tamayo shares her journey of how she found her direction and how she uses her life as an example to impact her pat...
Storied Women | Meet Dr. Sudha Allitt
Storied Women - October 24, 2018 16:05 - 12 minutesHave you ever explored your spirituality -- seeing yourself in a different light - a light of love, compassion, and peace? Dr. Sudha Allitt, co-founder of Kula Kamala Foundation, is my very special guest on Storied Woman. Listen to Sudha's inspirational words as she awakens us the to teachings of...
Storied Women | Meet Katie Brosky
Storied Women - August 21, 2018 02:49 - 9 minutesA baby takes a lot of our time and attention. No news there. But in giving time and attention to our child do we forget about giving ourselves some time and attention as well? New mom Katie Broskey learned early that in order to take care of her daughter, she must make self-care a priority. Liste...
Storied Women | Meet Liz Egner
Storied Women - August 09, 2018 06:34 - 8 minutesShe’s a family woman, businesswoman, and master networker always looking to help other women succeed. Liz Egner says that ‘life is all about relationships’ and she actively works at building relationships in her personal and professional life. Listen as Liz talks about realizing early in life tha...
Storied Women | Meet Dr. Susan Looney, President of RACC
Storied Women - July 25, 2018 13:00 - 13 minutesWe know life does not always go as planned. And yet when Plan A goes off course, it can initially throw us for a loop. Do we look at the change as a failure or do we see it as an opportunity to explore a whole new adventure? If you have courage, like Dr. Susan Looney, you realize that Plan B can ...
Storied Women | Meet Carmen White Ms. PA International, 2018
Storied Women - July 18, 2018 13:00 - 13 minutesAre you one who makes excuses? I don't have time. I am too tired. Or do you live a life of "no excuses, you make your own success?" Carmen White, public interest attorney, lives according to the latter and is convinced that if we make excuses, we miss out on a lot. Listen to how Carmen tells her ...
Storied Women | Meet Josephina Encarnacion
Storied Women - July 16, 2018 15:14 - 15 minutesDo you think that our thoughts and emotions play a role in attracting what we want in life? Josephina Encarnacion shares her story of learning to open up her life to joy by opening up the way she thinks to embrace limitless possibilities. Listen as Josie tells us of her empowering message which ...
Storied Women | Meet Stacey Taylor
Storied Women - June 14, 2018 19:51 - 15 minutesWhat happens when a family models a life of service? In this case, the lesson is well learned and the succeeding generations continue to be fully engaged in the community. Listen as Stacey Taylor tells us about her life with the NAACP, Human Relations Commission, her church, etc. – all in service...
Storied Women | Meet Yvonne Stroman
Storied Women - May 17, 2018 14:44 - 15 minutesHave you ever had a gut feeling that something is just not right? You don't know why but you just 'feel' it. Yvonne Stroman knows the feeling quite well. She confidently labels it, woman's intuition - a powerful force deserving of recognition and respect. In this interview, Yvonne reminds us that...
Storied Women | Meet Jackie Wenrich
Storied Women - April 24, 2018 19:12 - 11 minutesIf you have ever met a woman who blends a ray of sunshine with a bit of tornado, then you must know Jackie Wenrich. She is the real deal. But understanding her authentic self-has taken time. Listen as Jackie tells us how she learned to embrace herself, unmasked, and live life ‘her way.’ Learn mo...
Storied Women | Meet Linda Umstead
Storied Women - April 19, 2018 16:37 - 11 minutesDoes loss serve a purpose? What if you suffer multiple losses? How would you handle it? Listen to Linda Umstead and hear how this woman turns the energy of her tragic pain into meaningful purpose by offering a healing touch in another’s life at their time of need. Truly a remarkable woman.
Storied Women | Meet Adrean Turner
Storied Women - March 29, 2018 20:50 - 10 minutesYou may have heard it many times, "Be Your Best Self." But what does that really mean? And how in the world do we do it? Today my "Storied Women" guest, author and coach Adrean Turner shares her insights on how to overcome obstacles to gain self-fulfillment and ultimately success. And simply put...
Storied Women | Meet Lizette Epps
Storied Women - March 07, 2018 21:28 - 11 minutesAs a woman, I bet it is easy for you to cheer for your girlfriends, your parents & siblings, your children, your church and even your employer. But is it difficult for you to cheer for #yourself? Learning to be our own cheerleader is so very important in both our personal and professional life, e...
Storied Women | Meet Toni Reece
Storied Women - February 20, 2018 15:26 - 13 minutesKnock, knock – who's there? Opportunity? Opportunity who? You will never know unless you are brave enough to open the door. At least that is how Toni Reece operates. The wizard of the innovative, community story-telling platform The People Chronicles, comes from behind the curtain to share how sh...
Storied Women | Meet Debbie Roman-Peers
Storied Women - February 07, 2018 19:46 - 10 minutesDo you know your purpose? It’s reported that only about 25% of Americans say that they have a clear sense of their purpose in life. Most feel neutral about the concept while others, like empty nesters, may feel they lost their purpose. It took a while to discover her purpose, but now Debbie Roman...
Storied Women | Meet Ann Dybalski
Storied Women - December 26, 2017 18:07 - 12 minutesDo you have hope? How valuable is hope to your success? Listen as Ann Dybalski reminds us that no matter how things may appear, we must always have hope for a better tomorrow.
Storied Women | Meet Franki Aitken
Storied Women - December 12, 2017 20:41 - 9 minutesFranki Aitken - Do you think that anyone can make a difference in the world? Franki Aitken is convinced that each of us can leave the world a little better simply by giving of ourselves. Listen as Franki shares her insights into what it takes to make a meaningful mark on our community.
Storied Women | Meet Rosa Julia Parra
Storied Women - November 29, 2017 17:36 - 11 minutesThe world needs passionate people. But how do we find our passion? And once we found our passion, then what? Listen as Rosa Julia Parra tell us how her passion to help people has guided her to help others in her community.
Storied Women | Meet Maureen Banks
Storied Women - October 24, 2017 19:04 - 10 minutesWhat inspires you? Or should I ask, who inspires you? Author Maureen Banks found her inspiration in her autistic grandson. She has written a series of book with a successful autistic character reminding us that autistic people can be productive people. Listen to her inspiring words.
Storied Women | Meet Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz
Storied Women - October 02, 2017 21:33 - 11 minutesWhatever you do, do you do it with love? Do your actions show the love that you feel? Listen as Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz tells us about the valuable lesson of love she has learned from her her parents and how she now tries to do everything with love...especially when it comes to her family, busines...
Storied Women | Meet Tonya Butler
Storied Women - September 25, 2017 15:13 - 11 minutesWhen she feels unable, she is reminded that God is able. Through life’s traumas and challenges her faith is stabilizing, providing her comfort knowing that God will not disappoint. Listen to Tonya Butler as she shares her story of faith.
Storied Women | Meet Catherine “Kitty” Preziosi
Storied Women - August 03, 2017 19:33 - 9 minutesKindness, courtesy, hospitality…simple acts. In today’s fast paced, whirlwind days are we not leaving time for simple acts? My guest, Catherine “Kitty” Preziosi is a woman who ensures everything she says and does is filled with the ease of kindness, the grace of courtesy and the warmth of hospita...
Storied Women | Meet Lucretia Coleman
Storied Women - July 11, 2017 22:07 - 14 minutesShe's an artist, speaker, coach and author. And in her spare time, she volunteers and sits on the Board of Directors of YWCA Tri-County. Lucretia Coleman left corporate America with over 30 years under her belt. Now she finds purpose in her life and brings joy to the all the women she touches. ...
Storie Women | Meet Shirley Karinch – Ms. PA Senior America 2001
Storied Women - April 21, 2017 20:18 - 5 minutesShirley Karinch – Ms. PA Senior America 2001 She is an accomplished singer and goes dancing every week with her boyfriend. Shirley shares her zest for fun.
Storie Women | Meet Eleanor Heller – Ms. PA Senior America, 1997
Storied Women - April 10, 2017 03:24 - 7 minutesEleanor Heller – Ms. PA Senior America, 1997 Even when the body is not always willing, the spirit continues. Ellie Heller tells of what she finds herself doing now that life is changing for her.
Storied Women | Meet Merle Millhimes – Ms. PA Senior America, 1994
Storied Women - March 31, 2017 16:03 - 9 minutesMerle is a retired school teacher – a retired music teacher. She knows a lot about learning and why it is important to never give up. Over the years, she has shared her talents so that others not only learn but excel. Listen as Merle tells us how her talent has helped others hit the big time.
Nannette Swanson – Ms. PA Senior America, 2011
Storied Women - March 21, 2017 04:41 - 12 minutesDo you have the strength to love unconditionally? Is unconditional love something we have to learn and practice? Nannette opens up about how she has taken on the experience of learning how to love on another level, a much higher level – learning how to love unconditionally.
Storied Women | Meet Patti Kuhn – Ms. PA Senior America, 2006
Storied Women - February 24, 2017 02:45 - 13 minutesMeet Patti Kuhn – Ms. PA Senior America, 2006 Do you see opportunity everywhere? Patti Kuhn does. When she chose to leave a less than happy marriage and a very controlled life, she opened herself to a life filled with opportunity. It took her to 60 years old to discover her sense of adventure, bu...