Real Women's Work Podcast

How does Humanitarian Aid end up where it is needed? How do we know we are delivering needed, useful, and respectful items? How does one even begin doing something like this? Join us as Nadia Alawa, Founder and President of NuDay Syria, shares how they collect, distribute and ship Humanitarian Aid to Syria, one person at a time- one humanity closer. 

After planning to use her dairy farm as a model for responsible farming practices, Andrea Davis had a change of heart. She courageously opted out of using animals for anything and instead turned her farm into a sanctuary. Now, animals who live at Broken Shovels Farm Sanctuary are safe, happy, well cared for and loved for the remainder of their days. Tune in to hear how this city girl became a farm...

Supporting women a world away is not a role Kerry Banzet expected to be in. After an unexpected trip to Uganda, Kerry realized that her contribution may not be orphan care. Instead, Kerry was called to serve single mothers and their children. With no experience, Kerry partnered up with her Ugandan friend Monica Mukanza and together, they started "Hope for Maamas Uganda", a 501(c)(3) organization t...

Life took some unexpected turns for Michelle Nelson-Schmidt. She moved away from an education that didn't fit and followed her fiery passion through hard times until it landed her where she knows she is supposed to be. With characters that introduce themselves to her, an incredible message of love and hope for children, and a passion for making kids feel okay exactly as they are, Michelle and her...

With one of her degrees in Recreation and Leisure, Roya Dedeaux practices what she teaches. Roya's passion for play guides her writing, teaching, therapy practice and parenting and she is sharing her valuable knowledge and observations with all of us in her soon to be published book "Protecting their Passions." Listen in as Roya talks about her unique childhood as an Unschooler, what her days are...

After spending time in Finance, Jodi Grundig became a mom and wanted something more flexible. She started a successful mom blog. Travel has always been Jodi's passion though, and she followed it. Listen in as award winning Travel Writer and founder of Family Travel Magazine Jodi Grundig shares how she went from Mom Blogger to Travel Writer, how she decides where to travel and what to write about,...

An island off the coast of Maine. Ferrying to work. A rhubarb toting Jeep. Pillar of the community. Sounds idyllic, right? While Amanda O'Brien is creating a life she loves it has not all been easy- building a business, and a life never is. Amanda's focus on community, local Farmers and learning is inspiring. Listen in as Amanda talks about starting Eighteen Twenty Wines, the many lessons she has...

Communal success was not a term I was familiar with before talking with Jazmine Casado, founder of Casado Creative. Jazmine has created a unique and exciting model that allows businesses to achieve success alongside and with each other. Strengthening community, bettering the skills she already possesses, and designing the life that makes sense for her and her family is Jazmine's focus. Listen is a...

What if you or your kids only focus on one thing? It can feel stressful- as though we should force our kids or ourselves to try other things. Leah Orleans is a Circus Acrobat, Contortionist, and Co-Founder of Actrobatrix. With the support of her parents, Leah has singularly focused on this her whole life. Now, it's her passion, love, joy, and full time income. Join us as Leah shares what her days...

Do you or someone you love snore? Have TMJ? ADHD? Thumb Suck? Have back or neck pain? You will be fascinated listening to this episode with Laura Eckhardt, Myofunctional Therapist. This is a special episode. It was the situation I talk about in this episode that led to my long walks listening to podcasts, which led to Real Women's Work. Laura is a compassionate therapist who is excellent at what s...

It's easy to think people are born with the skills they are good at, but something that looks easy or natural may have taken a lot of work to develop. This is true for Krystal Covington, founder of Women of Denver. As an introvert who has lived with shyness, Krystal now leads events and an organization for hundreds of women. Listen in as Krystal shares her wisdom, experience, and tools for develop...

Whether you are a huge fan of Role Playing Games or barely know what Dungeons and Dragons is, you'll be able to relate to Award Winning Game Developer and Freelance Writer Crystal Mazur as she talks about Impostor Syndrome, her unique writing practice, and her surprise at winning an Ennie! Crystal's observations, honesty, and helpful reminders encourage us all to pick up that creative project we t...

Have you ever wondered how paramedics do their work? How do they respond to a call that would send most of us into a puddle of tears? How do they think so quickly on their feet and what is it like to be in the ambulance riding to a call? Are they talking about the latest movie they saw or what they will do when they arrive on scene? How do they know what to do? These questions are answered along w...

Imagine standing atop Mt. Kilimanjaro and being struck by a feeling so big you know it is your life's purpose. It seems like something out of a movie or a made up script but this is the real life story of Jules Brown. Jules is a marathoner, world traveler, and supporter of women who has learned to embrace a profound zest for life. She has embarked on a new venture bringing women The Complete Exper...

Did you know that in some cities crime victims have an advocate to support them through the process of their perpetrator moving through the criminal justice system? You might be surprised to learn how this paid position came to be and what life in this role looks like. Join us on this episode of Real Women's Work as Mandy Noonan shares the work she does with the Denver District Attorney's Office....

From the time Kathryn was 16 she knew what she wanted to do. Though the path isn't always neat and linear, Kathryn is doing exactly the work she envisioned. In this episode, Kathryn shares that though it can look smooth from the outside, learning to find balance with a 40-50% travel schedule isn't always easy. What keeps her going? She is learning to prioritize what she values. You will not want t...

There may be nothing better than hearing about why someone does the work they do. It's easy to take those in the helping professions for granted. Through her stories in this episode of Real Women's Work, Nichelle McKinney, CNA, reminds us of the kind of heart it takes to do hard work and why we should be grateful!

Is something missing? Does life need to improve in some way? No matter how old or young you are this episode will inspire you to think about moving toward the life you want. Listen in as actress and singer Liimu McGill, Founder of MomStar, shares her life experience and words of wisdom that are creating her wonderful life! 

Have you ever wondered what the Court Reporter is thinking about while they record every word being said? How do they do it? Are they paying attention or thinking about what they want for dinner? This conversation with Kellie Kirkpatrick, Court Reporter, answers these questions and so many more- it is fascinating! Join us to learn how court reporting is done and what it's like to be a fly on the w...

Do you feel safe working in a jail? How do you treat patients? Are your tools limited because you work in a jail? Nursing is ultimately about caring for patients and as Melissa Keefe answers these questions we realize that jail nursing is no different- though the environment and protocol certainly are.  In this episode of Real Women's Work we are able to get an accurate and clear picture of what w...

Harnessing her background as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Megan Gipson founded and hosts The Family Brain Podcast. Early on in her career Megan realized that blaming an individual for mental health issues was neither helpful nor accurate. Megan's views became more holistic- how do family, society, and other groups and structures impact the individual and vice versa?  In this episode of Real...

You won't want to miss Katie MacIntyre's insight in this episode of Real Women's Work! Katie talks about the importance of mentors and how to find one, what it was like to run the Boston Marathon with Kathrine Switzer's 261 Fearless, and has some excellent advice for the younger girls who are listening. Katie offers much to humanity and listening to her is a gift!

It takes courage to walk away from a career using your natural to talent create the life you want. You will not want to miss the happiness and inspiration Bonnie serves up in this episode of Real Women's Work! 

Carolyn's ability to find the joy and beauty in challenging situations gives us a new perspective on humanity. Listening to what a nurse's work is like can be difficult. Getting their perspective on what it means to care for others is a gift. Join us for a powerful episode as Carolyn Flynn, RN shares her experiences, insights, and huge heart with us- complete with tears of sadness and hilarity! Th...

Do you ever wonder where they ever found that perfectly obscure cookie jar to hold the ashes of one of the killed off characters? Or are you so wrapped up in the show that the set just flows and you never even have to wonder? Either way, learning about how sets are created, how props are found and selected, and what it is like to take a vision and bring it to reality to create movie and TV sets is...