Own It! from Women Lead Change

Tiffany O'Donnell talks to Beth Trejo, the leader, mentor, torchbearer, innovator, founder and CEO of Chatterkick . As a trailblazing entrepreneur, Beth loves to take risks and starting Chatterkick in 2012 was her biggest one yet. Defying the odds of successful female-founded start-ups, Beth not only prevailed, she grew her company with a predominantly female staff. She incorporates her passi...

Tiffany O'Donnell is joined by the Women Lead Change Team! We asked for questions, and now you get to hear their answers. On today's episode, you will find out about Amy Eaton's first job, Morgan Schmall's weekend activites, how Bobbi Segura got involved with WLC, Anna Fisher's candle business , Jade Romagna's morning routine, what gets Becky Alpen out of bed, Mackenz...

Tiffany O'Donnell talks to Annette Hamilton, Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Ho-Chunk, Inc. Annette joined the company in 2001 as Chief Financial Officer and was promoted to Chief Operating Officer in 2004. She oversees the daily operations of the Ho-Chunk, Inc’s subsidiary companies which is a tribally owned development corporation of the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska. She serves...

Tiffany O'Donnell talks to native Iowan and the Sole Survivor of Survivor: Philippines, Denise Stapley. She currently practices as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor & AASECT Certified Sex Therapist. She hopes to bring to the podcast what she brings to her clients which is the encouragement to be unapologetically herself; to own her own path, and to encourage others to do the same.  On to...

Tiffany O'Donnell talks to Annette McNamara. In Sept 2018, long time photographer Annette, had an idea for her own photoshoot. Growing up she struggled with her self-image and allowed other’s negative words to affect how she saw herself. Beautiful Strength was born out of a need to say those struggles out loud and finally accept herself for who she was. No filters, no Photoshop, just her and...

Tiffany O'Donnell talks to Heidi Parkhurst, a founding board member of Women Lead Change. As Market President, Heidi is Bank of America’s leader for the Iowa Market. In addition, she is a Senior Vice President of Wealth Management and Senior Resident Director at Merrill overseeing 39 advisors and support staff in the Quad Cities office. Heidi was a Field Champion for Diversity and Inclusion w...

Tiffany O'Donnell talks to Jenn Lim, the CEO of Delivering Happiness, a company founded to create happier company cultures for a more profitable and sustainable approach to business. Her mission is both simple and profound: to teach businesses how to create workplaces—led with happiness and humanity—that generate more profit, sustain all people at every level of the organization, and share ho...

Tiffany O'Donnell talks to Michelle Bates, Founder and CEO of SkyPrairie Inc. She is a transformational business and technology executive with more than 25 years of experience across multiple industries and market segments. Michelle has a strong commitment to her community and is engaged in philanthropic work. She supports the LGBTQ+ Clinic at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, One...

Tiffany O'Donnell talks to Wendy Davidson, a global executive with over 25 years of experience in the branded CPG, retail, and foodservice industries, with a record of accomplishment in innovation, turnaround and profitable growth of mature businesses. As the President of the Americas for Glanbia Performance Nutrition , Wendy is responsible for leading the $1.2B business across North America...

Tiffany O'Donnell talks to Kellie Gerardi, a bioastronautics researcher with the International Institute for Astronautical Sciences (IIAS). She has flown multiple parabolic research campaigns here on Earth, and will soon fly to space as a Payload Specialist on a dedicated research mission with Virgin Galactic. Kellie’s work as a science communicator has attracted hundreds of thousands of fans...

Tiffany O'Donnell talks to Kindra Hall , a professional storyteller who teaches leaders, executives and entrepreneurs across countless industries to harness and leverage the power of their stories. Her book, Stories that Stick , debuted at #2 on the Wall Street Journal Bestseller List and Forbes said it “may be the most valuable business book you read." In 2020, she became the Chief Stor...

Tiffany O'Donnell talks to Judi Holler, an author, speaker, thought leader, podcaster, improviser, and the creator and CEO of the Haus of {&}, a possibility-driven lifestyle brand that helps teams, companies and the humans inside them think like improvisers so they can have more breakthrough moments! On today's episode, Judi talks about her book, "Fear Is My Homeboy," how e...

Tiffany O'Donnell talks to Jennifer Pastiloff whose inspirational memoir, On Being Human , recounts how years of waitressing taught her to seek out unexpected beauty; how deafness taught her to listen fiercely; how being vulnerable allowed her to find love; and how imperfections can lead to a life full of wild happiness. Her workshop “On Being Human,” is a unique hybrid of yoga related moveme...

Tiffany O'Donnell talks to sisters Amanda Hollenbeck and Mackenzie Monroe who were born and raised on a hog and grain farm in rural Iowa. They make up part of the 4th generation of their family to carry on the farming operation. Amanda has taken on a full-time role with a primary focus on grain marketing, field analysis/mapping and record keeping. When not working as a clinical pharmacist, Ma...

Tiffany O'Donnell talks to Gayle Tzemach Lemmon who addresses U.S. national security in terms that are personal, relevant and digestible. She has spent the past fifteen years chronicling the post-9/11 conflicts and writing about Syria, Afghanistan and Iraq in terms that make far-away conflicts feel close to home. She combines a rare mix of business acumen, using her Harvard MBA and current ex...

Tiffany O'Donnell talks to Ariane de Bonvoisin. With a degree in economics and international relations from the London School of Economics at the age of 19, Ariane began her professional career at The Boston Consulting Group working in over a dozen countries. After an MBA from Stanford University, she moved to New York and in 2000, she joined Time Warner as the Managing Director of their new...

Tiffany O'Donnell talks to Selena Rezvani , whose mission is to help women carve out paths to leadership – and to activate allyship at all levels. She also consults with employers on how to make work truly “work” for women - by creating culture change that improves working women’s experience. She’s the author of the bestselling “Pushback” and “The Next Generation of Women Leaders.” In 2018 Se...

Tiffany O'Donnell talks to Shellye Archambeau, one of high tech's first female African American CEOs. In her book, Unapologetically Ambitious , Shellye shares her story of growing up an ambitious Black girl in the racially charged 1960s and 70s. She recounts how she overcame the challenges she faced as a young woman, wife, and mother, managing her responsibilities while climbing the rank...

Tiffany O'Donnell talks to Brit Barron, a sought-after speaker about the intersections of spirituality, race, gender, and sexuality. Along with her wife, Sami, she co-founded Other Dreamers , a creative agency designed to help others tell their stories authentically. She co-pastors New Abbey, a church in Pasadena, California, that seeks to challenge and redefine what "church" looks...

Season 2 of Own It! from Women Lead Change premieres Friday, April 2nd.  You’ll hear from past and future WLC Conference Speakers, thought leaders, industry experts, CEOs, and senior leaders all about how they are advancing women leaders and of course how they Own It both personally and professionally.  Tactical, informative, and inspirational. How will you #OwnIt? Own It! from Women Lead Change i...

Tiffany O'Donnell talks with Mel Robbins. Mel has spent the past decade coaching, teaching, and motivating millions of people around the world. Her practical, no-nonsense advice and life strategies provide tangible results and skills that help people push through the everyday challenges we all face in life, work, and love. On today's episode, Mel discusses The 5 Second Rule and how she g...

Tiffany O'Donnell talks with Dr. Angela Franklin who became Des Moines University’s 15th president in the spring of 2011. She is a native of McCormick, South Carolina and a graduate of Furman University. A licensed clinical psychologist, she completed her Ph. D. in clinical psychology at Emory University, followed by a year-long clinical internship at Grady Memorial Hospital. On today’s episo...

Tiffany O'Donnell talks with Emily and Amelia Nagoski, Authors of BURNOUT: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle. BURNOUT is for women (or anyone) who has felt overwhelmed and exhausted by everything they have to do, yet still worried they aren't doing “enough.” They will also be joining us at the 2020 All Access Central Iowa Conference on Oct. 28. Purchase tickets for the 2020 All Ac...

Tiffany O'Donnell talks with Karen Forgus, Senior Vice President of Business Operations for the Cincinnati Reds. In her current role, Karen oversees a variety of departments including ticket sales, corporate sponsorships, community relations, diversity initiatives, communications and more. In 2014, Karen was selected as a “Game Changer” by Sports Business Journal. The honor is presented annua...

Tiffany O'Donnell talks with Tatum Buse who is the chief financial officer at Collins Aerospace . In this role, she leads financial reporting, planning & analysis and compliance and controls at Collins. Tatum is passionate about the development and advancement of women in leadership roles. In 2007, she co-founded the Women’s Employee Resource Group at Rockwell Collins, and in October 2019...