The KORE Women Podcast

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...

This week, Dr. Summer Watson speaks with Merium Burwell a survivor of Triple Negative Breast Cancer, an Inspirational Speaker, an Entrepreneur, the CEO of Accomplish More, a Writer of Poetry, and a Shoe Designer. Above all, she has spirit and wisdom that is full of grace, positivity, and resiliency. You do not want to miss this episode!!! Follow Merium @_accomplish_more. Thank you for taking the t...

This week, Dr. Summer Watson talks with Cindy Kolbe the author of "Struggling with Serendipity," which is a memoir. She is a lifelong disability advocate, a Peer Mentor, Guest Blogger, and a mom on a mission, who wants to share the power of hope and connection. Her story is unique, shattering, and utterly inspirational! This is an episode that you just don't want to miss!!!  Follow Cindy Kolbe on...

This week, Dr. Summer Watson has a fun chat with Cadie Calhoun, who is a phenomenal singer, artist, performer, and producer of music in Nashville. She has a powerhouse of a voice, which could be described as soulful, pop alternative, and country. You’ll want to set aside time to listen to this fabulous woman’s evolution as a singer and artist, her sound, brand, and her overall journey!   Follow Ca...

This week, Dr. Summer Watson chats with Lisa Williams survivor of an abusive relationship, coach, entrepreneur, and someone impacted by tremendous loss and grief. She shares her journey of self-growth. Take a moment to listen to her journey. You’re not going to want to miss her words of wisdom.  Follow KORE Women on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Follow Lisa Williams @recognizeyourtruth on Inst...

This week, Dr. Summer Watson talks to Kat Kuan a graduate of MIT, Google Engineer, Author and Illustrator of a children’s book, and Personal Stylist! How this talented young woman is developing her business skills, diversifying her interests, and creating a journey that she loves is something you have got to hear! Please follow Kat Kuan on Facebook and Instagram and at: whatkatfoundout.com. Thank...

This week, Dr. Summer Watson talks with Anne Marie Cummings, who is Emmy nominated in acting, writing, and directing, an Indie Series award winning director, a Telly award bronze winner for Best Scripted Series and an Indie Series nominated actress, writer, and producer. Anne Marie began acting at a very early age, honed her skills at Carnegie Mellon University, Northwestern University, and at the...

You ABSOLUTELY want to hear this woman’s story! Anamaria Morales’ mission is to “bake [her] way through college one cheesecake at a time!” Coming from a low-income Latino family, she needed to think creatively about how she was going to fund her higher education. Her story is about resiliency, an entrepreneurial spirit, and how she has put action behind her goals. She is the owner of College Confe...

This week, Dr. Summer Watson talks with Dr. Marsie Ross, who is a doctor of pharmacy, a graduate of Howard University, Certified in Integrative Nutrition, is the President of EdLyn Essentials, LLC., a health and wellness company that focuses on providing dietary supplements made with the highest quality of vitamins, minerals and herbal complexes, is a mom, wife and CEO! Dr. Marsie is living her dr...

This week, Dr. Summer Watson talks with Dr. Laura Dabney, who is a Medical Doctor and is Board Certified in Psychiatry. She has had a practice in the Virginia Beach area for almost 20 years, she has been featured on the radio and in print, and is a consultant for many large institutions. She is an absolutely engaging woman and you don’t want to miss what she has to say about her process, strategie...

This week, Dr. Summer Watson talks with Dr. Iris Yang, who is a doctor of molecular biology, an author of many scientific papers and historical fiction, and to add to her many talents-- a pilot. Her love for creative writing has developed into two novels. Her debut novel, which was published in June of 2018, "Wings of a Flying Tiger" and its sequel "Will of a Tiger" was published in January of 201...

This week on The KORE Women podcast, Dr. Summer Watson features Miranda Downey, who has many titles, such as location-independent professional, the owner of a production company, an actor, a multidisciplinary artists, an activist, and ordained minister. She is keeping life interesting with her many personal and professional interests. Mark your calendars, so you can find out more about this multi-...

This week on the KORE Women podcast, Dr. Summer Watson features Casey Wallace, who is a mom, wife, Freelance Graphic Designer, and someone that loves fitness. She has a Public Relations degree and started her freelance design business when her husband decided to serve in the military post 9/11, which took her away from her corporate job. She is married to her high school sweetheart, is a mom of th...