The KORE Women Podcast

This week, Dr. Summer Watson speaks with Carli and Julie Kennedy of Twin Kennedy! A dynamic musical twin sister duo, who were born and raised in British Columbia, Canada, grew up in a family that is musically diverse, both achieved their Bachelor’s degrees in Music Performance from the University of Victoria, and are recognized internationally. The duo have received multiple Canadian Country Music...

This week, Dr. Summer Watson speaks with Melody Pourmoradi, who is a mom of twins, life and wellness coach, author and creator of the GiRLiFE Certification Program from New York, New York! She talks about overcoming angst, empowering young girls, understanding emotions, creating an empowerment certification program that is facilitated around the globe and so much more! This is such an informative...

This week, Dr. Summer Watson speaks with Raven Cooper, who is a spiritual coach and healer on a mission to breed peace and love within the hearts of all people that cross her path. She serves as a guide to connect people to the deepest aspects of themselves that have been hidden away by the trauma that they have experienced in their lives. You are not going to want to miss this episode! If you wou...

This week, Dr. Summer Watson talks with Portia Pearson. Her story is one of significant loss, losing a mom to AIDS, foster care, having a child at a young age, resiliency, and advocacy. Portia's journey will draw you in and inspire you to embrace life's moments and to live for today! If you would like to know more about Portia Pearson, please follow and DM her @Pain_Into_Power_ on Instagram. Thank...

This week, Dr. Summer Watson talks with Lynn Cotter, who is also known as Lynn on the Links. Her passions are golfing, blogging, and wellness. She is a wife, a mom, and someone very passionate about golfing, writing, and wellness. If you would like to know more about Lynn Cotter, please follow her @Lynn on the Links on Facebook and Instagram and check out her blog on her website at: lynnonthelinks...

This week, Dr. Summer Watson talks with Vanita Lee-Tatum, who is a former Business Banking VP. Today, she is exploring her creative side as a Visual Artist and combining that with entrepreneurship. She is a world traveler, Oakland, CA native, and teaches entrepreneurship to underserved communities in Oakland, CA. You are not going to want to miss this episode and how courage launched her into a pa...

This week, Dr. Summer Watson talks with Audrey Stimpson, who grew up in Memphis, TN, earned her Bachelor’s from the University of Memphis, found her way to Manhattan, NY, earned her Master’s in Fashion Photography, started her own business, and was living her version of success. However, there was still one big issue to be addressed and that was her addiction to Adderall, which she had been on sin...

This week, Dr. Summer Watson has an engaging conversation with Sondra Diggs, who is from the Washington DC/Maryland Metropolitan Area, is a Lumbee Native American and Owner & Chief Smile Ambassador of Glitter Me This & Co. and Creator of Girlfriend Therapy In a Box. You're not going to want to miss her unique journey of leaving the corporate world, being a single mom, caring for aging parents, and...

This week, Dr. Summer Watson speaks with Bibiana Krall, who is a small-town girl from the Midwest. She left home at an early age and traveled the world. She eventually settled in a village on the outskirts of Savannah, Georgia, where she loves to spend her days writing and making her dreams a reality. She is the author of multiple short stories and books and is the bestselling author of the suspen...

This week, Dr. Summer Watson speaks with Tanisha Smith, who is a California native, born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area, Motivational Speaker of 23 years, Human Resources Professional, Entrepreneur, International Traveler-Culture Seeker, Mother of 5, 2x Surrogate, and 2018 Mrs. California Petite. You are not going to want to miss Tanisha's story!  If you would like to know more about Tan...

This week, Dr. Summer Watson speaks with Autumn McKenzie, who is as a Physician Assistant (PA) at Johns Hopkins Emergency Department, a graduate of Colgate University as well as Duke University, she was a Division I student athlete winning back to back championships, a blogger, mom, and in 2014 was impacted by significant loss. She is also a testament of hope in the face of a significant loss. You...

This week, Dr. Summer Watson talks with Jill Valdez, who is the Founder and COO of LINK Consulting. She is a skilled strategic planner of people management and team development for the small to mid-size company, a minister, and certified life coach. Jill is committed to helping companies improve people management and to strategize about their "what's next"! Follow Jill Valdez on LinkedIn. Thank yo...

This Week, Dr. Summer Watson talks with Sejal Thakkar, who is an employment lawyer and founder and Chief Civility Officer of TrainXtra. Sejal was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois. She graduated with honors from the University of Illinois at Chicago and Cum Laude from Northern Illinois College of Law. Sejal talks about her journey of growing up in Chicago, her parents immigration to the U.S., b...

This week, Dr. Summer Watson features Lisa Hoffmann, who is a 47 year old Washington, DC native. She has worked in the Real Estate Title Insurance Industry for over 24 years. However, she is now pursuing her second career and passions in modeling, acting, writing, and photography. With all the changes she has confronted recently and making a career change, her story is inspiring and so engaging. C...

This week Dr. Summer Watson, creater and producer of The KORE Women Podcast, brings you this special episode entitled, “Year-End-Review.” The KORE Women podcast platform is one that features women from around the world that speak about their journeys, overcoming challenges, personal discovery, wisdom and so much more. Each episode captures the essence, the beautiful character of each fabulous woma...

This week, Dr. Summer Watson speaks with Jennifer Myers, who is an author, speaker, and federal prison coach. Additionally, she talks about her own story of being incarcerated and how she has applied her experience and wisdom towards being the co-founder of the non-profit "R.I.S.E. to Empower," her experience as a TEDx speaker, her advocacy to end mass incarceration in the U.S. and so much more! Y...

This week, Dr. Summer Watson talks with Avia Moore a soon to be University of California Davis graduate with a Bachelor's degree in Animal Science with an emphasis in Genetics. Avia's life is best described as taking two paths at the same time. She is also a professional model who has lived in the Bay Area, created her own business, and traveled the world. She has lived off-grid for years of her l...

This week, Dr. Summer Watson talks with Ava Camille a singer and songwriter, who grew up in the Washington D.C. area. As a little girl, her two favorite artists were Tina Turner and the Dixie Chicks. Such different sounds made Ava question her own authenticity and musical direction - components she’s still trying to discover today! Her musical heroes range from Turner and the Dixie Chicks to Nina...

This week. Dr. Summer Watson speaks with Shereen Kassam also known as the “funny brown girl.” She is a national touring stand-up comedian, radio personality, and creative coach. She has performed worldwide on stages from New York to Saigon. She’s appeared on HBO, been invited to perform at the Women in Comedy Festival in Boston, and opened for Arsenio Hall. In addition to comedy, she hosts her own...

This week, Dr. Summer Watson talks with Michele Godwin. She has worked in the education profession for 18 years as a teacher, she built a library for a charter school, and today her mission is to get under-represented young people in the door at top companies in the San Francisco Bay Area! You can follow Michele Godwin on Facebook and LinkedIn. Thank you for taking the time to listen to the KORE W...

This week, Dr. Summer Watson talks with UK Sunday Times Best Selling Author, Heidi Swain, who writes for Simon and Schuster. She lives in Norfolk, England, has two grown children, is passionate about gardening, collects vintage paraphernalia, and just released her new book, "The Christmas Wish List"!  You can follow Heidi Swain on FB, IG, and Twitter! Check out her website at: www.heidiswain.co.uk...

This week, Dr. Summer talks with Valerie Ashley Bell, who is the author of multiple books, the latest release, “Love Yourself, Value Everything.” Valerie is also a professor and communications professional. Valerie enjoys being a part of the “light bulb” experience that occurs in providing people with insight, truth, knowledge, and opportunity to achieve greatness. Follow Valerie Ashley Bell on In...

This week, Dr. Summer Watson talks with Gaayathri Periasami, who is a conscious human, lawyer, and the founder of Baby Peppers, an ethical and sustainable brand invested in making a social change. Gaayathri lives in Bendigo, Victoria, Australia, and thrives on making the world a healthier place for humans by educating about sustainable products, slow fashion, and organic vegetable dyes. If you wou...

This week, Dr. Summer Watson speaks with Brigette Iarrusso, who is an International Speaker, Coach, and Leadership Trainer. She helps mid-stage businesses attract more clients and sell with intention and integrity and helps businesses that are scaling to create equitable and inclusive organizational cultures, where diverse people can thrive. She has taught Entrepreneurial Leadership at UC Berkeley...

This week, Dr. Summer Watson speaks with Tandy Gutierrez an internationally recognized educator in the fitness & wellness industry for over 20 years. She is the founder & creator of ‪UnicornWellnessStudio.com‬, an online wellness center - home to members in over 50 countries since 2013. She is the creator and author of the "30 Days to Better" online courses and the author of "The Unicorn Wellness...