All About the Girls

Stephanie Dorsey is the CEO and owner of Willow Blooms in Highland, Indiana. She is an experienced professional in sports, food, beverage and hospitality industries, previously working for organizations such as the Cleveland Indians baseball team. She acquired her Masters degree in Business Administration from Cleveland State University. GreatNews. Life & Podcast Host Jenny Craig-Brown have tr...

Alyssa Gawlinski is a dynamic and results-oriented business development, events, sales, and marketing leader with a deep-rooted connection to her hometown of Northwest Indiana (NWI). With a keen eye for finding innovative solutions to drive brand awareness and achieve business objectives, Alyssa brings a wealth of experience and expertise to every project she undertakes. Born and raised in NWI, Al...

Michaline (also known as Micki) is the Founder and President of mixdesign, a Branding and Experience Design company located between Chicago and Indianapolis in Hebron, Indiana. She enjoys leading a talented creative brand experience team and assisting clients with brand development, story growth and project master planning.  The mixdesign team serves many great clients in the edutainment, municipa...

Michelle Andres is the founder and CEO of the award-winning marketing agency, 'Group7even'.  Felicia Kuschel is the VP of Client Services at Group7even. She is also the co-founder of Parity Apparel  GreatNews. Life & Podcast Host Jenny Craig-Brown have transformed the All About the Girls annual event into a podcast! These monthly episodes feature incredible women giving the audience...

Deanna Grimes is a full time working mom and runner from Northwest Indiana by way of Cincinnati, Ohio. She’s an inside sales rep, youth running coach, timing assistant for locally based Tempo Run Timing and avid runner. After college her long time partner Jason and herself landed in Northwest Indiana. A couple years later she found herself immersed in the local running community.  She has complete...

Aida Haigh is currently serving as the manager, strategy and risk at NiSource (Nipsco) with previous employments at US Steel and Arcelor-Mittal as a Process Engineer. She attended IU Northwest and the University of Illinois where she received a Bachelor's of Science in Chemical Engineering and was a lecturer at Purdue University Northwest, and is currently on the board of directors for NWIIWA...

Jenny Craig-Brown leads the Lifers as the Executive Director at GreatNews. Life. As the Founder and Host of the popular podcast and event, "All About the Girls," Jenny is committed to building a community that celebrates and uplifts women. A proud native of Northwest Indiana, Jenny's roots are embedded in the region where she was born and raised. Her passion for the outdoors is evid...

Janelle Golly is the clinical director at Valparaiso Ivy Rehab. She attended Indiana University Northwest to receive her bachelor’s degree in biology before going on to earn her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in 2019. After graduating, she began working in the outpatient orthopedic setting where she treats a variety of diagnoses with the use...

Denise is the President and CEO of The Caring Place, a licensed educator, author, consultant, and international presenter. She has provided ongoing training and strategic planning in school districts and non-profits from Indiana to New Brunswick, Canada. Twice inducted into the Northwest Indiana Society of Innovators, Denise has been honored with several community impact awards and has presented a...

This episode features Anne Herbert, Britney Bynum, and Cheryl D. Cheryl D. - Cheryl D. is a beauty enthusiast, speaker, transformation coach, author, and philanthropist. She founded Cindy’s Girl Foundation. This foundation serves as a young and energetic global platform founded with the ambition for the empowerment of women and children where life experiences, training, leadership skills, and vari...

This episode features Dr. Sha-Ron Jackson-Johnson, MD and general surgery specialist at Indiana Surgical Associates, as well as Dr. Anastasia K Siatras, DO and a specialist in diagnostic radiology at Methodist Hospitals.  Dr. Jackson-Johnson is a native of rural Helena, Arkansas and a proud alumnus of Xavier University of New Orleans, Louisiana. She graduated with honors from Meharry Medical Colle...

This episode features Dr. Amy McCormack, the current President at Calumet College of St. Joseph. A Frankfort, Indiana native, Dr. McCormack received her Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Accounting from Indiana University, her MBA in Finance and Marketing Concentrations from Dominican University, and her Doctor of Education (Ed. D) in Higher Education/Higher Education Administration from University of...

This episode features Dr. Marvi Bikak, a physician with Northwest Health who specializes in pulmonology, critical care and sleep medicine. She completed her medical training at Indiana University in Indianapolis and Rush University in Chicago. She came to Northwest Indiana just a few months ago and has already developed a busy practice and great reputation. Her office, Northwest Medical Group - Pu...

This episode features Sherri Ziller, President and CEO at Northwest Indiana Regional Development Authority. Sherri, a lifelong resident of Northwest Indiana, was named President and Chief Executive Officer of the RDA in 2021. Previously she was the organization’s Chief Operating Officer, responsible for day-to-day operations, strategic planning and fiscal management. Ziller has been with the RDA s...

This episode features Jessica Hubbard, Director of Marketing at Indiana ER & Hospital in Hammond, Indiana. Jessica was born and raised in Crown Point, Indiana where she resides with her 15 year old daughter. She graduated from Purdue University with a degree in Communications Marketing. Jessica is a sucker for sunrises/sunsets at any beach she can gain access to, and loves to travel and attend...

Erica (DeRuntz) Hemphill is a successful entrepreneur, photographer, and brewer. She was born and raised in Knox, Indiana, by her hardworking parents, Bob and Donna DeRuntz, Erica enjoyed a fun-filled childhood with her twin brother, Bob, and older sister, Desiree. Erica graduated from Ball State University with a degree in Social Work. She started working as a photographer in the fire service, do...

This episode features Leann Sego In 2002 Creme de la Crop was founded by Interior Designer Leann Sego on her family’s seventy-acre farm. The operation started by growing organic produce known for its beauty and flavor. That passion for farming continues through the Community Supported Agriculture Program.   Nineteen years into the operation, Leann decided it was time to offer more and developed pr...

This episode features Dana Frank Marketing Director at HRM Group and lover of podcasts and punk shows.  After working in the corporate nonprofit world for 13 years, Dana Frank joined Heritage Restaurant Management Group in 2021 as the group’s Marketing Director. HRM Group is better known individually as Tomato Bar Pizza, Ricochet Tacos, and Blockhead Beerworks. If you’re unfamiliar with these neig...

This episode features Katie Ridinger. Katie, Youth Enrichment Director at Valpo Parks, has been involved in youth development work for over 20 years.  Her proudest accomplishment was her service as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Ukraine from 2013-2016.  Katie has an undergraduate degree in broadcasting and a master’s degree in Intercultural Youth and Family Development.  She enjoys playing pickleball,...

This episode features Liz Boyna who comes to us from Chicago, IL, where she lives with her husband and daughter, Maeve. After spending time in both hospitality and higher education, Liz made the transition to work for her family’s business, and is now the Corporate Communications Manager at the American Licorice Company. She enjoys working with her team to make things better for people at the comp...

This episode features Lisa Franko, Director of Development for Housing Opportunities, Inc.  She has been part of the team for over 6 years.  Starting out in the Development Department in 2015, she was promoted to the Director of Development in 2019.   Lisa is a lifelong Northwest Indiana resident and grew up in Southern La Porte County farming with her family and her father instilled into her at a...

This episode features Diana Anderson who serves as the Vice President of Customer Experience for Comcast’s Greater Chicago Region, which includes Northwest Indiana, Central and Northern Illinois and Southwest Michigan.  Her primary goal in her role is to ensure that customers have the best possible experience with Comcast products and services, and when interacting with company employees. Prior to...

This episode features Dr. Stella Kyung, a cardiologist from Northwest Health. We dive into the topic of cardiology and how to keep your body healthy. She also gave information about her history, her family, and how she really handles it all. GreatNews. Life and Podcast Host Jenny Craig-Brown have transformed the All About the Girls annual event into a podcast! These monthly episodes feature incred...

This episode features Itxel Carlos: Mother, First-Generation Latina, and Thomas Kia Sales Team Member discussing how to keep it real, how to be yourself, and how to make it in the tough world of auto sales especially as a feamle. Thomas Kia Thomas Kia Facebook GreatNews. Life and Podcast Host Jenny Craig-Brown have transformed the All About the Girls annual event into a podcast! These monthly epis...

This episode features Sarah Metzger, podcast host of the What's on your Plate podcast, owner of Lelulo's vegan eats and treats, and educator within the vegan community.  Lelulo's Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/lelulosvegan  Whats on your Plate Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2bvKXaLsUg62r6GmAedcma  Lelulo's Website:  https://lelulosvegan.com/  GreatNews. Life and Po...