The Empowering Women Podcast

ABOUT OUR GUEST :   Kate Yoder dynamic Project Management Professional (PMP) known for delivering innovative results through creative engineering practices and a people-centric approach. She received her B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering from Lafayette College in Pennsylvania and her M.Sc. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. After graduating, Kate honed her analytical skills as a modeling &amp...

ABOUT OUR GUEST :   H.J. Dewes is a strategic leader with a proven record leveraging cross-functional teams to achieve optimal results. He is currently a Business Development Manager at ABB where he has spent his 30+ year career across diverse roles in business development, strategy, sales, marketing and channel, operations and logistics.  Prior to joining ABB, H.J. was an Enlisted Operations Spec...

ABOUT OUR GUEST :   Giovanna Gray Lockhart moved to Yarmouth, Maine full time three years ago. Her national experience spans work in government from an advisor to Senator Kirsten Gillibrand of New York to national nonprofit leadership as a member of the Board of Directors for StoryCorps.  Previously, Lockhart held senior roles at venture-backed companies, as the Senior Director of Impact at The Wi...

ABOUT OUR GUEST :   Meaghan Ziemba is an industrial tech writer, brand storyteller, and marketer for industrial manufacturers.  She has a B.A. and M.A. in Professional and Technical Writing from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and has been writing for manufacturing since 2008.  Meaghan also hosts a live video broadcast series called Mavens of Manufacturing. The series focuses on women in the...

ABOUT OUR GUEST :   Martie Edmunds Zakas has been Mueller Water Products’ CEO since August 2023 and served as President and CEO from August 2023 to May 2024. She previously served as the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Mueller Water Products since 2018. She has directed Mueller’s strategic planning, corporate development, investor relations and corporate communications acti...

ABOUT OUR GUEST :   Cheryl Merchant has 40 years of leadership and management experience in manufacturing. She has held leadership positions with industry giants like GM, Mazda, Ford, and Lear Corporation and led teams in the U.S., Mexico, Canada and throughout Europe and Asia. Cheryl spent 19 years as the President and CEO of Hope Global, a manufacturing company with over 2,000 employees and oper...

ABOUT OUR GUEST :   Tiffany Waddell Tate (she/her) helps individuals and companies reimagine the future of work through coaching, digital education, and training & development for organizations and teams. As an in-demand coach, consultant, speaker and thought leader, she has been featured on Well + Good, The Everymom, The Muse,  and a variety of podcasts. She is a master in coaching profession...

ABOUT OUR GUEST :   As the founder of Tech & Thrive, Denise Acosta Musselwhite leverages her extensive experience to empower diverse technology professionals. Notably, Denise stands out as one of the few Latina women globally to have held both Chief Information Officer (CIO) and Board Chair positions—achievements held by only 5% of professionals worldwide.  She has made significant contributio...

ABOUT OUR GUEST :   DeIla Ray is a seasoned welder with a deep love for the skilled trades. Her career began as a traveling pipe welder, taking her across the country. In recent years, DeIla discovered a new passion for inspiring the next generation. She will be entering her 3rd year as a welding instructor, sharing her knowledge and experience with future welders. DeIla's dedication extends...

ABOUT OUR GUEST :   Sanya Mathura is the Founder of Strategic Reliability Solutions Ltd based in Trinidad and operates in the capacity of Managing Director and Senior Consultant.  She works with global affiliates in the areas of Reliability and Asset Management to bring these specialty niches to her clients.  Sanya possesses a strong engineering background with a BSc in Electrical & Computer E...

ABOUT OUR GUEST :   Stephanie Slocum is on a mission to normalize engineering, technology, and STEM women in leadership. She helps women become influential leaders while having a life, and she helps organizations committed to gender equity in STEM create work environments that retain and engage their women.  After two engineering degrees and 15 years working in a technical structural engineering c...

ABOUT OUR GUEST :   Dr. Nicole T. Rochester is a Board-certified pediatrician, TEDx and keynote speaker, and the CEO of Your GPS Doc, LLC , an innovative company committed to eliminating health disparities and bridging the gap between healthcare providers, patients, and family caregivers. Dr. Rochester was inspired to start her company after caring for her late father and witnessing the complicate...

ABOUT OUR GUESTS :   Carol Morgan Cox is the founder and CEO of Speaking Your Brand®, a coaching and training company that helps high-performing, purpose-driven women entrepreneurs and professionals create their signature talks and thought leadership platforms. Carol is host of the weekly 5-star rated Speaking Your Brand® podcast and during election seasons serves as a Democratic political analyst...

ABOUT OUR GUEST :   Dannette Nelson (Dani), uses she/her/hers pronouns and is a seasoned diversity leader and expert with over 20 years of experience in legal, human resources, and DE&I. She has successfully led in the startup space at companies like LinkedIn and Gusto. With a law degree and a master's degree in HR Management, she's demonstrated her commitment to personal development...

ABOUT OUR GUEST :   Liz Hansen is the owner and photographer at Chicago Boudoir Photography, a boutique studio that empowers women to feel confident in their bodies, relationships, and lives. Liz opened her business in 2018 and quickly grew it to be p the Chicago area's premier boudoir studio. She also coaches photographers to reach their dreams through her online coaching program, Million Do...

ABOUT OUR GUEST :   Dina Boggess is a results-oriented procurement and integrated supply chain executive with a proven track record of delivering top tier performance and driving digital transformation within Fortune 500 companies. She’s held progressive leadership roles with scopes including direct material, indirect goods and services as well as new product development.  She’s also spent time in...

ABOUT OUR GUEST :   Jennifer is a speaker, agent of change, vitality + high performance leadership coach and integrative practitioner.  Her true passion is working with ambitious + conscious leaders to create their true wellness by breaking free permanently of their core wounds/blocks, expand their leadership by fanning their unique INFLUENCE so they can live the soul-aligned life that they were c...

ABOUT OUR GUEST :   Tiffany is a Certified Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner, Board Certified Holistic Health Practitioner and Yoga Teacher. She is an experienced executive leader and transformational coach who has a passion for helping others thrive by guiding them to shift their mindset, take action towards goals and embrace self-care. An explorer at heart, with a never ending curiosi...

ABOUT OUR GUEST :   Jamie Dandar McKinney, MBA, is the best-selling author of Speak Up, Sister! The Professional Woman’s Guide to Confidence and Success as well as a certified professional coach for businesswomen, a keynote speaker, and a virtual workshop leader.   Jamie ignites action by sharing key lessons learned while working her way up in heavily male-dominated industries.  Recognized by the...

ABOUT OUR GUEST :   Karen Laos, Communication Expert and Confidence Cultivator, is on a mission to eradicate self-doubt in 10 million women by giving them simple strategies to ask for what they want in the boardroom and beyond. Coached by her father, Karen first recognized the power of confident communication when she successfully negotiated her first flea market purchase at six years old. She now...

ABOUT OUR GUEST :   Jaclyn Herrera is the Chief Marketing Officer and Bridgebuilder at ChasmBridge, a CHIEF member. Whether planning for long term brand management or driving revenue results, Jaclyn brings a strategic mind with clear road paths and measurable results. She specializes in high growth-oriented businesses that are aiming to make a transaction, enter new markets, dramatically improve r...

ABOUT OUR GUEST :   Bolanle Williams-Olley is the CFO and co-owner at Mancini Duffy , a national design firm with a 100+-year-old history and tech-forward approach based in New York City, where she oversees the firm's financial and operational performance. She has over 15 years of experience working in the AEC industry with a strong background in financial analysis and strategic initiatives....

The opinions voiced in this podcast are for general information only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual. To determine which strategies or investments may be suitable for you, consult the appropriate qualified professional prior to making a decision.  ABOUT OUR GUEST :   Amy Westbrook is a certified life coach and professional wealth coach.  Using...

The opinions voiced in this podcast are for general information only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual. To determine which strategies or investments may be suitable for you, consult the appropriate qualified professional prior to making a decision.   ABOUT OUR GUESTS :   Julie Schatz is a Certified Financial Planner™ and partner at Investor’s Cap...

The opinions voiced in this podcast are for general information only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual. To determine which strategies or investments may be suitable for you, consult the appropriate qualified professional prior to making a decision. Investment Advice offered through WCG Wealth Advisors, LLC, a Registered Investment Advisor. Utor W...