Elevate: A Women's Leadership Institute Podcast

Comments or Thoughts on this Episode? Send us a text message. Join us on this episode as we sit down with Erin Pugmire and Alex Adema from Sidewinders. Erin shares her journey growing up in the typically male-dominated hydropower industry. Alex, who went from upstate New York to Utah, reveals his COO experiences and involvement with the Women's Leadership Institute. Together, they provide a f...

Comments or Thoughts on this Episode? Send us a text message. Join us on Elevate for an enriching conversation with Dr. Kyle Jones, a family physician, and his partner Becky, a dedicated speech pathologist. Dr. Jones shares his passionate efforts to dismantle the stigma around mental health in the medical field, while Becky offers her unique perspective on mentoring female graduate students.  We a...

Comments or Thoughts on this Episode? Send us a text message. Discover the inspiring journey of Sarah Starkey, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary for the Larry H. Miller Group, as she shares her remarkable ascent from staff attorney to a pivotal leadership role. In this episode of Elevate, the Women's Leadership Institute podcast, we explore Sarah's instrumental work in managing...

Comments or Thoughts on this Episode? Send us a text message.  Discover the intriguing journey of a man who’s navigated through giants like Microsoft, Novell, Omniture, and Adobe and now dedicates his expertise to helping founders craft compelling pitches and prepare for investor presentations. Join us as we sit down with James Kemp, Executive Director of Connect Capital, who shares his remarkable...

Comments or Thoughts on this Episode? Send us a text message. Ever wondered how a woman from a conservative family with six brothers becomes a leading voice in women's leadership? In this episode of Elevate, we sit down with Susan Madsen, the trailblazing founding director of the Utah Women Leadership Project. Susan opens up about her remarkable journey, sharing personal insights from her upb...

Comments or Thoughts on this Episode? Send us a text message. How do you turn a city's economic development and housing crisis into a thriving community? Shirlayne Quayle, founder and CEO of the Powerlane podcast, reveals her incredible journey from Salt Lake City to St. George, Utah, where she played a pivotal role in visionary projects like Tech Ridge and the Housing Action Coalition. In ou...

Comments or Thoughts on this Episode? Send us a text message. Listen to how Carine Clark, once quite shy, transformed herself into a powerhouse executive leading companies like Lumio and serving as chairman of the board at Domo. Carine shares her extraordinary journey filled with memorable moments, like pie fights at Banyan, and reveals her ongoing struggle with stage fright, proving that personal...

Comments or Thoughts on this Episode? Send us a text message. Nicole Carpenter, director of the Women's Leadership Institute, shares stories and insights from 10 years with the organization. From founding an online community for overwhelmed mothers to becoming a columnist and author, Nicole's path is a testament to harnessing personal strengths and overcoming obstacles. She reveals how k...

Comments or Thoughts on this Episode? Send us a text message. Ever wondered how a classical music lover transitions from the opera stage to the startup world? Tune in to this episode of the Elevate podcast as we spotlight Jennie Moser, an inspiring female founder with a unique blend of artistry and entrepreneurship. From her beginnings in North Carolina to her studies at Northwestern and Indiana U...

Comments or Thoughts on this Episode? Send us a text message. Today, we are joined by Roger Pimentel, Vice President of Marketing at Boncom. Boncom is a full-service advertising agency specializing in elevating beliefs and shaping behaviors. Roger has led Boncom in implementing some of the ElevateHER principles, particularly focusing on gender pay equity.  Roger shares the evolution from an inform...

Comments or Thoughts on this Episode? Send us a text message. Shelly Goodell is Vice President of E-commerce and Guest Services at the Larry H Miller Megaplex. Her journey from stay-at-home mom and Boy Scout store employee to military officer and now corporate leader is inspiring. She shares how the Women's Leadership Institute's Career Development Series gave her the tools and vocabular...

Comments or Thoughts on this Episode? Send us a text message.  Join us as we continue our conversation with Pete Codella, who sheds light on the unique challenges entrepreneurs face, from securing funding to managing health insurance costs, and discusses the state's efforts to provide affordable healthcare solutions and supportive financial structures. We discuss pressing issues that could ma...

Comments or Thoughts on this Episode? Send us a text message. As the Managing Director of Business Services in the Utah Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity, Pete Codella brings a wealth of experience in steering Utah through the pandemic and supporting its burgeoning business community. We wrap up our talk by looking at the heart of Utah's success: its people. The "Utah Way&qu...

Comments or Thoughts on this Episode? Send us a text message. Discover the keys to mastering change management as Heather MacDonald from Pluralsight joins me, Patti Cook, for an insightful conversation on aligning learning and development with strategic business goals. Heather shares the art of clear communication and the collaborative spirit required between HR, tech managers, and L&D teams t...

Comments or Thoughts on this Episode? Send us a text message. Navigating the corporate ladder can feel like a solo climb, but as Robin Huiling, Chair of Silicon Slopes Women in Leadership, eloquently points out, the journey is enriched when mentorship paves the way. In a candid discussion, Robin opens up about her early career missteps and the wisdom she's since embraced regarding the power o...

Comments or Thoughts on this Episode? Send us a text message.  Pat, the trailblazing founder and CEO of the Women's Leadership Institute, alongside Joe, the esteemed CEO of Primary Children's Hospital and professor of ethics and leadership, offers an enlightening perspective on authenticity and strength-based leadership. This episode delves into staying true to oneself and the remarkable...

Comments or Thoughts on this Episode? Send us a text message. We sat down with Holly Richardson, editor of Utah Policy and a columnist for the Deseret News. She is also a former Utah legislator whose journey from a Utah legislator to a Ph. D in political science brings a wealth of experience and insight. We dissect the outcomes of Utah's latest legislative session and the impact it has on eve...

Comments or Thoughts on this Episode? Send us a text message. Paige Paulsen Erickson was the first female student body president at a major university, the University of Utah. She went from there to sitting on a board at a private equity firm and navigating the corporate waters of Adobe and IBM.  She then decided to pursue an MBA at 55. Paige turns the typical career ladder into a vibrant tapestry...

Comments or Thoughts on this Episode? Send us a text message. Kris Jenkins of Mobly, a regular on the Elevate podcast, joins us in discussing the importance of women's leadership and elevating more women's voices. As a tech founder and a father to girls, Kris hopes that the tech industry will continue to improve opportunities for women. We talk about the indispensable role founders and i...

Comments or Thoughts on this Episode? Send us a text message. This week Misti Williams Valenti and Rosyne Pedreanez of Spherion, bring their stories and personalities to the podcast. Our conversation is a celebration of the belief that when we lift one, we elevate many, and the success we share in our professional lives amplifies our collective strength. Both graduates of our Career Development Se...

Comments or Thoughts on this Episode? Send us a text message. As the Slopes Collective Executive Director and co-founder of TechMoms, Trina Limpert joins us to recount the strides she's taken to carve out a place for women in technology. Our discussion travels through her pioneering efforts at eBay, where she introduced coding camps for employees' daughters, to the birth of TechMoms duri...

Comments or Thoughts on this Episode? Send us a text message. This episode goes beyond the boardroom and touches on the ripple effects of gender diversity throughout our lives, enhancing not just our workplaces but also our family dynamics and community interactions. Join Dana Geddes and Joe Barnard from Ken Garff Automotive as they share how their company culture is changing.  This episode also h...

Comments or Thoughts on this Episode? Send us a text message. Witness a milestone moment with Pat Jones, Nicole Carpenter and Patti Cook as they lead us through ten years of the Elevate Women's Leadership Institute, celebrating the strides made in gender equity.  We talk about the ElevateHER Challenge, its inception, growth, and the measurable changes it's spurred within organizations li...