2B Bolder Podcast : Career Growth and Insights from Women in Business, Tech & Sports

On episode #34 of the 2B Bolder Podcast, Deb Arthur discusses her passion for justice reform and how she centered her career around creating change within the system. She focuses on representing justice impacted people and supports them in building a brighter future. Tune in to hear more about Arthur’s inspiring journey.  Deb graduated from Trinity College in Hartford, CT, with a B.A. in Religion,...

On episode #33 of the 2B Bolder podcast, guest Lora Muller. ​ the Supply Chain Director at Tektronix Component Solutions shares her journey and talks about the challenges she has faced over the years. ​ She ​is ​​experienced in Aerospace, Medical, Retail distribution, food manufacturing, and semiconductor markets.  Lora shares why she loves her job and how it's perfect for her skill and perso...

On episode #32 of the 2B Bolder podcast, guest Jen Aust highlights what it is like to be a Chief of Staff at Intel for a key business unit.   She shares her passion for building diversity and inclusion programs and talks about her must-haves before she considers taking on a new role.  Jen also shares fun memories of working on the Olympics and the benefits of her current role and what opportunitie...

On episode #31 of the 2B Bolder podcast, guest Rachel Mushahwar, Director - Americas Channel and Partner Chief at Amazon Web Services (AWS), a recognized industry leader and an advocate for inclusion, diversity, and equity joins the show.  Rachel discusses her career, challenges she has had to face over the years, her successes, and how the people she works with mean everything to her. She shares...

On episode #30 of the 2B Bolder podcast,  guest  Melody Biringer, author, mentor,  international speaker, and entrepreneur joins the show to share stories from her career journey and how her nontraditional career path leads to astonishing outcomes.     As the founder and producer of the WiT Regatta: a week-long conference in Seattle, Vancouver, and Amsterdam Melody gives us an insider's look...

On episode #29 of the 2B Bolder podcast, guest Shelley Wagner shares insights and lessons learned from her rich 30-year career in tech.   Today Shelley is Chief of Staff,  Computing Client Group, Security Strategy at Intel.  Over the years she's taken on a variety of roles and is gained great experience implementing operational vision and strategies in multiple functions. She is an accredited...

On episode #28 of the 2B Bolder podcast, guest Iris Harrison joins us . She is well known from her disc jockey days at KGON, loved and admired as a Portland radio legend, inducted into the Oregon Music Hall of fame in 2012, and recently retired after having a successful 45-year career in radio. Iris takes us on a journey of her career, shares her roles and responsibilities, and discusses how radio...

On episode #27 of the 2B Bolder podcast, guest Elaine Mah walks us through the various marketing roles in her career and the broad perspective that it has provided her. She shares lessons learned along the way and talks about her role and responsibilities as a US Marketing B2B Strategist for Intel. Elaine pulls back the curtain and gives great insight into building a content strategy and tips on i...

On episode #26 of the 2B Bolder podcast, guest Richelle Waddell shares her inspirations and influences .  Having been in the residential and commercial design business for over 20 years she has a unique perspective on what makes someone successful in her role. She candidly talks about how important it is to align your passion with your career and how working for Cambria aligns with her passion.  H...

On episode #25 of the 2B Bolder podcast, guest Sandra Lopez, Vice President and General Manager for Intel Sports, talks about her exciting career and how technology is transforming sports now and in the future .  She shares a few of the challenges she has had to overcome being a woman in a mostly male-dominated industry and how embracing her own uniqueness has helped her be successful and happy. ...

On episode #24 of the 2B Bolder podcast, guest Ashley Roda shares her knowledge and expertise about branding and why she believes branding should be a way of life rather than a logo, website, and business cards .  Ashey Roda is the Founder of Iconic Details, an Oregon based branding agency, and concierge service.  She shares how her athletic background was foundational to her success in business. ...

On episode #23 of the 2B Bolder podcast, guest Kea Meyers Duggan, an award-winning entrepreneur and recognized life and career coach, discusses how she helps women stop working in jobs they hate and helps them plan a career change with confidence . She defines what a life coach is and helps us understand the value and purpose of working with one. Gain insights into what common things women tend to...

On episode #22 of the 2B Bolder podcast, guest Shemia Fagan, Oregon Senator and Civil Rights Attorney, shares stories from her unique career journey. Shemia talks about her childhood, passions, and what inspired her to start a career journey into politics and influenced her most. She takes us on a journey of what life is like for a Senator and what matters to her as a businesswoman and mother. Hea...

On episode #21 of the 2B Bolder podcast, guest Margaret Immink shares stories from her 30+ year career in tech. She talks about what it was like to work for top Enterprise and Consulting companies like PricewaterhouseCoopers and IBM to becoming the founder of Directory Spot, an app-based business that has grown to over 800k subscribers. Hear her talk about how exciting it was to be a part of the t...

On episode #20 of the 2B Bolder podcast, guest Shelley Prael, founder of le Nest Design; an Oregon based Design Company specializing in home interiors, retail design, and visual merchandising shares stories from her 20+ year career in the retail world working for top retailers including Pendleton Woolen Mills, Columbia Sportswear and Meier & Frank. She talks about design elements, what design...

On episode #19 of the 2B Bolder podcast, Sam Needham, Head of Marketing Innovation at Silicon Valley Bank joins the show to discuss her role in driving digital transformation.  She talks about her diverse background and how it helped her find her unique voice and value.   Being a lover of Marketing and Tech Sam shares her lessons and insights she's learned along the way. To learn more about S...

On episode #18 of the 2B Bolder podcast, Lisa Davis who is the Senior Vice President, and Chief Information Officer at Blue Shield of California sits down for a real conversation about her career to help listeners know that they too can achieve great levels of success with a strategy, hard work, and determination. With 20 plus years in the business, she is a proven technology and business leader w...

On episode #17 of the 2B Bolder podcast, Pam Didner, a successful entrepreneur, a top content marketing leader, a well-known author, and a global speaker talks about her unique career path. She shares how her ability to tackle new opportunities within a big corporation helped shape the marketer she is today. She discusses the challenges organizations face when marketing and enables you to understa...

On episode #16 of the 2B Bolder podcast, Kelly Mooney, president of Kelly Mooney Photography talks about her career journey, her background in pr and marketing, and the steps she took to teach her self the skills needed to be a top Portland area photographer.  She discusses challenges she had to face over the years and reveals some great resources and tips for those looking to build a similar care...

On episode #15 of the 2B Bolder podcast, Lauren Hasson, the Founder of DevelopHer, an award-winning career development platform for women in tech, a full-time software engineer and a motivational speaker talks about her role and responsibilities as an engineer. She shares the story about why she created DevelopHER and why bridging the gender income gap and teaching women in tech the importance of...

On episode #14 of the 2B Bolder podcast,  Kristen Miller, owner of College Bound & Ready, talks about how Covid19 is effecting the college admissions process and how students and families can best prepare for these uncertain times.  With a wealth of knowledge and experience in her field, Kristen discusses how and why she started her company. She shares how helping high school students become m...

On episode #13 of the 2B Bolder podcast, Katie Kelley, author of Career Courage and Senior Vice President of Talent Development Solutions at Lee Hecht Harrison, shares details about her role and responsibilities and why she loves what she does. Hear how her job is a great cumulation of her skills and experiences and how her personal journey prepared her for this role. Hear her talk about the time...

On episode #12 of the 2B Bolder podcast, guest Dr. Tabitha Becker, co-owner of 360 Pediatric Psychology, is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, who specializes in cognitive, neuro-developmental, and neuropsychological assessment as-well-as, pediatric medical psychology. She shares her unique career journey, including ways she handled adversity through staying positive, being self-driven, and determi...

On episode #11 of the 2B Bolder podcast, guest Gretchen Schauffler, Color Expert and Entrepreneur specializing in Branding and Innovation shares career insights about the value of self-expression through color and design , and why making people feel good through creativity brings her joy. Hear her exciting journey ​of​ creating Devine Color Paints which became an internationally recognized brand....

​On episode #10 of the 2B Bolder podcast, guest, Stephanie Wettstein, Director of Internal and Executive Communications for Cambia Health Solutions shares her career journey ​describes her role and responsibilities​.​ Stephanie, a communications professional for 23 years in various industries including high-tech and health care shares key insights and talks about specific characteristics and skill...