Shelley Irwin, Jennifer Moss

POWERFUL WOMEN: LET’S TALK

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POWERFUL WOMEN: LET’S TALK is a series of POWERFUL PODCASTS by WOMEN, about WOMEN. Women’s strength has shaped the world in which we live in all possible aspects. We’re talking about government, education, health, science, business, spirituality, arts, culture and so much MORE. These podcast are hosted and produced by NPR-WGVU Public Media’s own team of powerful women, Shelley Irwin and Jennifer Moss. Interviews with diverse women who are trailblazers shaping our communities and transforming who we are and how we live. Hear them tell their stories in their own words. POWERFUL WOMEN: LET’S TALK...

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Shelley Irwin, Jennifer Moss

Episodes

The Amazing Innovator Taking ArtPrize to New Heights shares her story 02.03.2026 20:26

Theresa Anderson is Production and Operations Director ArtPrize.

The First African American Woman to Head the Grand Rapids Community Foundation shares her story 02.03.2026 20:28

LaSandra Gaddy is the President and CEO of the Grand Rapids Community Foundation.

Local BIPOC Michigan Beekeeper and Family-Owned Honey Producer and Educator of All Things Honey, Tonja Gofoe-Moyer shares her story 02.03.2026 18:03

Tonja Gofoe-Moyer is the only Black beekeeper in West Michigan.

Three Local African American Real Estate Agents Make History When Awarded Huge Contract 02.03.2026 29:46

Latasha C. Black, Broker/Owner LCB & Associates Realty, Tanya Powell-May, Legacy Homes GR Agent, and Jamecia Adams, Associate Broker Keller Williams Grand Rapids talk about their collaboration.

3rd Generation business owner, Mari Sierra shares her story 02.03.2026 15:13

Mari Sierra is the Owner of Navarro's Mexican Takeout.

2025 Athena Young Professional Award winner Samantha Scott shares her story 02.03.2026 17:54

Samantha Scott is the co-owner and President of Preferred Employment & Living Supports.

Grand Rapids Women's Historian, Jo Ellyn Clarey, shares the story of Emily Burton Ketcham 02.03.2026 27:33

American Suffragist Emily Burton Ketcham was instrumental in getting women the vote.

Head of the Grand Rapids History Center, Julie Tabberer, shares the story of Helen J. Claytor 02.03.2026 18:18

Helen J. Claytor was the first African American woman to head the national board of directors for the YWCA.

Army Veteran, Black Hawk Pilot, and Mental Health Therapist, Danielle Engle 10.11.2025 18:23

Shelley Irwin talks to veteran Danielle Engle about doing intelligence work for the army, flying helicopters, serving the mental health needs of her fellow veterans, and more.

U.S. Army Veteran, Writer, and Entrepreneur Jill Hinton Wolfe 10.11.2025 18:28

Jennifer Moss talks to Army veteran, writer, and entrepreneur Jill Hinton Wolfe about serving veterans, connecting with people through stories, and more.

Navy Veteran, Real Estate Agent, and Member of the American Legion, Theresa Robinson 10.11.2025 22:47

Shelley Irwin talks to Navy veteran Theresa Robinson about working at the airfield where Top Gun was filmed, the challenges of being a woman in the military, increasing visibility for women veterans, and more.

Disabled Veteran, Attorney, Family Court Referee, and Veteran Advocate Zaneta Adams 10.11.2025 20:49

Jennifer Moss talks to veteran Zaneta Adams about how becoming injured while in the military led her to want to advocate for other veterans, looking for places to serve, and more.

Founder and CEO of STEM Greenhouse Dr. Keli Christopher 10.03.2025 15:59

Jennifer Moss talks to Founder and CEO of STEM Greenhouse Dr. Keli Christopher about starting STEM Greenhouse, the importance of STEM education, and more.

Aquinas College President Alicia Córdoba 10.03.2025 18:37

Shelley Irwin talks with Aquinas College President Alicia Córdoba about her music education, her road to catholic education, but more.

Retired C-Suite Executive Candace Matthews 10.03.2025 18:36

Jennifer Moss talks to retired C-Suite Executive Candace Matthews about the importance of mentors, learning world cultures, and more.

Director of Degage Ministries Thelma Ensink 10.03.2025 16:17

Shelley Irwin talks to Director of Degage Ministries Thelma Ensink about her journey from paramedic to educator to Degage, co-foundng Ambassador high, and more.

Founder of SeyferthPR Ginny Seyferth 10.03.2025 18:55

Jennifer Moss talks to Ginny Seyferth about her PR work, her goals moving forward, and more.

Cooley Law School’s associate dean of experiential learning Tracey W. Brame 10.03.2025 14:57

Shelley Irwin talked to Cooley Law School’s associate dean of experiential learning Tracey W. Brame about her work as a defense attorney, with the Innocence Project, and more.

Community Activist and Philanthropist India Manns 10.03.2025 18:54

Jennifer Moss talks to Community Activist and Philanthropist India Manns about her advocacy and philanthropy work, increasing diversity in advocacy spaces, and more.

State Rep. Carol Glanville 10.03.2025 13:57

Shelley Irwin is joined by State Rep. Carol Glanville to talk about her road to political office, the importance of asking "what's the worst that could happen?" and more.