Women In Charge

In this episode of Q102 Women In Charge, Julia Wesselkamper of The Julia Wesselkamper Group at Coldwell Banker shares with Roy a surprising piece of advice for young leaders: Write your obituary. It sounds shocking, but Julia explains how the exercise can help you define what you truly want, what matters most and the kind of impact you hope to leave behind. By thinking about how you want to be rem...

Shanna Novosel, Owner and Area Representative for BIGGBY COFFEE—and self-proclaimed finance nerd—shares with Freddy Mac the advice she would give her 20-year-old self, including why financial literacy is one of the most important lessons she wishes she had learned earlier. Presented by KeyBank, this inspiring conversation is part of Q102’s Women In Charge series celebrating bold, brilliant women m...

Tim sits down with Mae Hanna, Senior Assistant Dean of Marketing and Communications at UC Clermont, for an inspiring conversation about leadership, balance and embracing life's seasons. Mae shares her belief that things have a way of working out, that balance matters, and that while you can have it all, it might not just be at the same time. She discusses the importance of understanding yourself,...

What does it really take to build a successful career—and what do you do when life completely ignores the plan you made for yourself? Every successful woman has a story about how she got where she is, and usually a few lessons she wishes she’d learned sooner. Jeff sits down with Elizabeth Pierce, President and CEO of Cincinnati Museum Center, for a candid conversation about ambition, leadership, b...

What if the key to a fulfilling career is realizing you don’t need to have everything figured out? Roy sits down with Danielle Gentry of Kroger, who shares the advice she’d give her 20-year-old self: Loosen up, enjoy the journey and stop chasing the perfect roadmap. Reflecting on mentorship, faith and the unexpected turns that shape our lives, Danielle reminds us that success is rarely a straight...

Nancy Sparks, Dealer Principal and CEO of Kerry Automotive, joins Q102's Jenn Jordan for a powerful conversation about life's many chapters. Some are joyful, some painful and many arrive when we least expect them. Through every chapter come lessons, growth and opportunities to redefine who we are. Nancy shares how she reinvented herself after the unexpected loss of her husband at age 57 and steppe...

Terri Hanlon-Bremer, President and CEO of TriHealth, shares valuable advice for women just starting their careers with Q102’s Jenn Jordan. From prioritizing fitness in your 20s to building confidence in your abilities, Terri reflects on the habits and mindset that can shape long-term success. She also discusses the importance of recognizing the impact of your work and embracing failure as a powerf...

Jenn Jordan asks Jennifer Warner and Elizabeth Acciani what advice they would give their 20-year-old selves. Elizabeth, Managing Partner of O'Connor, Acciani & Levy, emphasizes the importance of finding your tribe—people who will lift you up and support your goals. Jennifer Warner, COO of O'Connor, Acciani & Levy, shares her perspective on the fairness equation and encourages women not to...

Fritsch sits down with Deborah Hayes, The Christ Hospital President and CEO, to discuss the importance of staying focused on what matters most in your 20s and why women should lift others up as they advance in their careers. Presented by KeyBank, this inspiring conversation is part of Q102’s Women In Charge series celebrating bold, brilliant women making moves in the Tri-State and beyond. See Priv...

Kicking off Season 2 of Q102's Women In Charge series, Brand and Content Director Patti Marshall sits down with Jennifer Damiano of KeyBank to talk about finding your passion, building a meaningful career and navigating the journey along the way. Jennifer shares the experiences that shaped her career, from learning the value of hustle to leaning on others and finding fulfillment through helping pe...

Lindsey left her daily 9-5 to follow her passion for health and wellness and open a small business in Wyoming – one that is truly unique. What were her steps? How does she stay positive? She describes herself as an optimist and encourager, and we think you will really enjoy her story and energy. -tim Presented by KeyBank, this inspiring conversation is part of Q102’s Women In Charge series celebra...

On this episode of Women In Charge, Natalie talks to Krista Bommarito about her decision to quit her corporate career in order to start a Burn Boot Camp gym franchise—unknowingly, right before COVID—and the challenges she faced during that rocky time. Krista discusses taking risks, the secret sauce of success and what being in charge means to her. She may appear to be cool, calm and collected, but...

Leah Vasiliadis is a yoga studio owner, 9-5 career woman, mother of two and wife who has shaped her life around what she loves most—a lesson we can all learn! The Playlist Yoga studio has two locations and is unlike any other studio in town. Take a listen to this Woman In Charge who created a place for people to be free while becoming the best version of themselves! Presented by KeyBank, this insp...

On this episode of Women In Charge, Roy sits down with Cincinnati real estate leader Julia Wesselkamper. She shares how she broke into the industry, built a thriving business from the ground up, launched a staging company to give clients a true full-service experience and why she urges women to take the leap into entrepreneurship. Presented by KeyBank, this inspiring conversation is part of Q102’s...

Pamela Rincones is the Executive Director of the Hispanic Chamber Cincinnati USA, and she joins Women In Charge to talk about her journey as a longtime leader in DEI, culture-building and community impact. She shares how she creates inclusive, engaging workplaces, what it takes to lead with purpose and why she took a leap into craft beer by investing in a local brewery. Presented by KeyBank, this...

During the pandemic, Barbie Hahn turned her homemade pineapple pepper jam into That Dam Jam, a small business that grew far beyond her kitchen. On Women In Charge, she shares how she scaled from a cottage industry to a commercial kitchen, overcame the challenges of production and packaging and found strength in the support of other small businesses along the way. Presented by KeyBank, this inspiri...

Jess Evans from Dance Factory Fitness is getting our bodies movin' in this latest episode of Women In Charge, hosted by Nat! After years of professionally dancing in New York City Jess and her husband, Tyler, came to Cincinnati, and she has been dancing to the top ever since. This entrepreneur and mom of 3 has changed the landscape of dance fitness and grown her business in ways she never thought...

Dr. Sarah Wilson, Superintendent of Mt. Healthy City Schools, joins Roy on the Women In Charge Podcast to share how she’s leading a school system through challenging times forward, while keeping her teachers empowered and her students first. From navigating fiscal emergencies to inspiring educators to deliver the best possible learning experience, Dr. Wilson offers a candid look at resilience, lea...

Danielle Amrine, CEO and President of NorthKey Community Care, joins Roy on the Women In Charge Podcast to share her vision for transforming behavioral health in the Tri-State. With a focus on whole-person care, Danielle leads her team to deliver top-tier mental health and addiction services while expanding access to thousands of people across region. She brings both a clear strategy and a compass...

Shannon Starkey-Taylor, CEO of Learning Grove, joins Roy on the Women In Charge Podcast to share her journey of leading a nonprofit through major mergers while keeping the mission front and center. Under her leadership, Learning Grove has grown into a powerhouse of support, now serving over 6,000 children and families across Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. From uniting organizations to e...

Fritsch sits down with Colette Lewis, owner of Mosquito and Pest Authority. They talk about starting a recession-proof business, taking a leap of faith and how the business is a family undertaking. Colette says, "If you're thinking about starting a business, today's the day to do it." Presented by KeyBank, this inspiring conversation is part of Q102’s Women In Charge series celebrating bold, brill...

On this episode of Q102 Women In Charge, Roy sits down with Sara Pattison, Executive Director of the Rotary Club of Cincinnati. From her early days in politics to building a thriving event business and now leading a major nonprofit, Sara has always been driven by one mission: to make her community a better place. Join us as she shares her inspiring journey, the lessons she’s learned along the way...

On this episode of Q102 Women In Charge, Roy is joined by renowned chef and entrepreneur Renée Schuler, founder of Eat Well Celebrations and Feasts. Renée takes us through some of the biggest moments of her impressive career from launching her own catering company to acquiring the legendary Jeff Thomas Catering. Plus, she dishes on what it was like to cook for Martha Stewart and how that experienc...

Kristen Meyers runs the Reds marketing department, and they stay busy! Her team markets 81 games' worth of special offerings, from jersey giveaways to fireworks to post-game concerts. She talks about keeping her team motivated and positive in the interesting times with live in and how to balance the fun with the work. Presented by KeyBank, this inspiring conversation is part of Q102’s Women In Cha...

With degrees in art history and medicine, Dr. Mona Foad of MONA Dermatology also shares some skin care tips with Q102’s Jeff Thomas on this episode of the Women In Charge Podcast. Coming from a family of physicians, she says her mom shaped her path and encourages other women considering running their own business to “believe in yourself” and “go for it!” Presented by KeyBank, this inspiring conver...