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In this episode, I am joined by Abby McKiernan (and baby Cordelia) for a robust conversation on maneuvering the world of being a female and tech entrepreneur. This was such a fun episode, and the passion and joy Abby has for serving her community shine through the entire conversation. Within this episode we talk about the importance of having a strong group of supporters who server, not only, as y...

In this episode I am joined by Kelly Nagel, Board Advisor with the WIT Network. I've gotten to know Kelly over the past couple of years through the local Buffalo chapter of events with the WIT Network and she is just a wealth of information and support for women in STEM. In our conversation we talk about some of the work that Kelly is doing during her career pause. We also discuss ideas that she h...

Did you know that there is a lack of equity when it comes to sponsorship in sports for women! Within this episode we chat with Bryon Malang about the challenges women face in this space and the parallel between our challenges in the area of STEM and professional sports. While Bryon's professional career is supporting healthcare IT clients with his project management skills, he is also an avid runn...

In this episode, I am joined by Jen Jones, CEO & Founder of Cordea Consulting. During our conversation we discuss the work that Jenn is doing in the Healthcare IT space, building her organization and the culture she is building at Cordea. One thing that stands out in the discussion is the importance of culture and building talent for her organization. We also discuss the importance of recogniz...

In this episode I am joined by Elizabeth Nicholas where we talk about an enormous number of important topics including the importance of documenting your transferrable skills, creating a professional portfolio and the work she is doing with military families. This conversation left me feeling with so much inspiration on the work we can do to change people's lives through coaching, mentoring and, s...

I was so honored to be joined by Brittany, Karen, Cathy and Anu in this wonderful roundtable episode of the podcast. Within, we each share stories about our careers in STEM, the importance of networking, coaching and mentoring in the workforce and just a wonderful conversation. I know you will enjoy this wonderful conversation as much as I did. Thank you so much, Anu, Cathy, Karen and Brittany. Pl...

In my most recent podcast I was joined by Dr. Rana Mustafa, Dr. Leigh Holcomb and Heimy Molina where we discuss topics such as transferrable skills, the importance of writing down the stories you are proud of and the importance of coaching for everyone! The ideas, tools and shear inspiration from this conversation still has me thinking how to best implement them for myself. Thank you, Dr. Rana, Dr...

In this episode I am joined by Diane Wyzga, owner of Quarter Moon Story Arts. During our discussion Diane shared here amazing life of serving as a US Navy Nurse, to attorney, litigation consultant and now "helping women find the words they didn't know they had." We discuss the importance of knowing your values; even when looking for a new position as it helps with identifying culture and keeping t...

I am thrilled to share the newest episode of Powered by Authenticity with you. In this episode, I was joined by three amazing women to share our thoughts on topics including finding your passion, creating your hit list and the power of networking. Cathy Derkson, Claire Skillen and Victoria Vojnovich joined their voices on these topics and more for an informative, impassioned conversation that left...

In this episode I am joined by Mairead O'Donovan, and Art Pugach hosts of the podcast, When in Doubt, Reboot. Art and Mairead are also a great team at Queue Associates where they support a host of clients with their Microsoft Technologies. One item that we spoke about was the internship program offered at Queue. I found it interesting, but also very refreshing that they bring in talent for this pr...

In this episode I am joined by Anu Nair, ResearchTechnician at the Health Science Research Institute in Sudbury, Ontario. During our discussion we had an amazing conversation about her work in the Life Sciences industry, the impact of coaches during her career and the importance of working with mentors of every age to help make continued strides for women in STEM. Also, let me know your thoughts o...

I am thrilled to publish this week's podcast featuring Lisa McGuire. Lisa is a powerhouse in marketing strategy, personal brand positioning and award-winning business storyteller, and the host of Your Passion, Purpose and Personal Brand podcast. Within this episode we discuss the challenges of being an entrepreneur, the strategy she uses to help support them through personal brand positioning and...

In this episode of Powered by Authenticity, I am joined by Cathy Derksen, Founder of Inspired Tenacity Global Solutions Inc. Within this episode we discuss the work she is doing with mid-life women, upcoming book projects and sharing her thoughts on networking (it's actually her super-power!!). I loved hearing more about how Cathy has pivoted her career three times and has found her passion with t...

In this episode, I am joined by Victoria Vojnovich, Global Head of Cloud Services Transformation Office for HCLTech where we talk being a woman in technology and all of the positives, challenges and work that lies ahead of us! Victoria also shares her thoughts on the differences between mentorship and sponsorship and the importance of each for your career. Within, she also discusses the research a...

I was so honored to be joined by Mindy Maggio and Heather May Roberts on my most recent episode of Powered by Authenticity!! Mindy and Heather are Co-founders of The Creator CoLab for Women...this is such a beautiful place for likeminded, spirited and growth-oriented women who are moving forward together, resulting in more impact and income, without sacrificing our well-being. The words of advice...

What an honor to have Jacob Brown join Powered by Authenticity as our first guest in 2024. Within this episode we discuss kicking off 2024 with goal setting and letting go of those things that do not serve us to carry over into the new year. I absolutely loved Jacob's perspective of reminding ourselves of not just the 'why' we have set goals, but who and how will you be impacted when you do. A ver...

Kicking off 2024 with a fresh start and fresh perspective! Let's launch a great year ahead with setting intentional goals and achievements. I can't wait for you to hear from some amazing guests we have lined up for you!! Such great conversations for all of us to learn from. Happy New Year from Powered by Authenticity!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I wanted to thank every single person who has taken the time to listen to my podcast in 2023. This took a bit of a leap and I appreciate every guest, every listener and every moment we've shared. Happy New Year and we look forward to an exciting 2024. A very special word of thanks to Producer Ken - thank YOU for being with me on each of these episodes and for your support. So very grateful to you!...

In this episode I'm joined by Claire Skillen, CEO of Ceascape Solutions Inc. where we discuss the importance of pressing pause, creating your hit list vs. your s-list to remind yourself of the things you enjoy and where you want to focus your time and shifting your perspective. Thank you, Claire, for such an inspiring, wonderful discussion! I can't wait for us to continue this conversation. Links...

In this episode of Powered by Authenticity, Kate Lewis joins me, and we discuss all things networking!! One of the biggest things that really struck me was Kate's perspective on building your own personal board of advisors...and, not those that always agree with you, but those that challenge you!! I enjoyed this conversation greatly and I hope you do as well. Thank you, Kate and ...Go Bills! Below...

In this episode of Powered by Authenticity I revisit the Networking tips from November and share how I used those to help expand myself, my podcast and business. After, I share some ways that I am preparing for 2024 ...from race selection to strategic growth ideas ...I am excited to share them with you! Thank you for listening. We look forward to our upcoming guests in December and look forward to...

On this episode of Powered by Authenticity, I am joined by Laura Klaussner, Attorney with Peterson Law Group, PLLC. The field of law has interesting statistics when it comes to gender equity; only 37% of attorney's are females while over 50% of law students are women. Here, we address that statistic along with what it's like to be the first female attorney at her practice. Thank you, Laura, it was...

November 25th is White Ribbon Day and in this episode of Powered by Authenticity I am joined by Rebecca Phelps to discuss her survival of domestic violence. Here, we also discuss the importance of educating young girls on protecting themselves against being in an abusive relationship. If we are going to continue to drive equity for women, a portion of this passion needs focus on helping women who...

I was thrilled to have Amanda Fadely join me on our newest episode of Powered by Authenticity. Amanda is a prominent leader in the Aerospace industry and talks about her passion for, both, the industry and driving gender equity and inclusion within it. To quote Amanda, "Stars, Exploration and Technology are my passion" and that shines through in our discussion about following your passion and drea...

Heimy Molina, leading Womengineer joins me to talk about being an empowered women in the engineering industry. I learned so much during this conversation and walked away with important tips and reminders about leading with positivity. I was also really energized by her new business, Build Your Brand, and what it brings to females looking to build powerful personal branding. Thank you, Heimy, this...