They Said... She Heard With Samantha Gibson

What a great way to hop into Season 2. Listen as I interview James DeCramer, a Principal at Avison Young a top Arizona Commercial Real Estate Broker, who shares a defining moment early in his career in which he begins questioning whether to quit: Who he asks and why turned out to be a pivoting moment. We discuss the grind of real estate, discipline, evolving through AI and social media, wellness,...

n this episode,  Slowing Down to Move Forward , Samantha and Shyla Bassey explore what it really means to redefine success when you’ve spent years operating in high-achieving, high-pressure roles. Together, they unpack the fears that keep us in constant motion, the beliefs that shape our identity, and the uncomfortable but necessary process of slowing down. From burnout to breakthroughs, this conv...

In this episode of "They Said, She Heard," host Samantha Gibson sits down with Mario Trujillo, Operations Manager (and self-proclaimed Navigator) at Blue Electric , for a candid conversation about the power of words in the workplace. Discover how a single phrase can become a turning point—setting us back, moving us forward, or inspiring us to rebuild. Mario shares personal stories of res...

When your grandmother’s words shape your future, you never forget them. In this episode of  They Said... She Heard , host  Samantha Gibson  sits down with  Haily Lassiter , owner of  Lassiter’s Lens Photography , to talk about what it really means to know your worth — in business, in faith, and in the quiet moments of self-doubt. Haily shares how a simple childhood question —  “What are you worth?...

When purpose calls, it rarely sounds convenient. In this powerful solo episode of  They Said… She Heard ,  Samantha Gibson  opens up about fear, faith, and the tension of following a calling you never asked for. From building a podcast that was born from purpose — not profit — to navigating entrepreneurship, motherhood, and advocacy, Samantha shares raw truths about what it means to keep showing u...

When your family measures success by marriage and children, how do you define it for yourself? In this episode of They Said… She Heard, host Samantha Gibson sits down with Lidia Paul, Office Administrator at Premier Inspector Group, to talk about breaking cultural expectations and creating a life on your own terms. Raised in a traditional Eastern European household where being a wife and mother wa...

When a billionaire told Ed Cunningham,  “You’re so lucky you’re broke,”  he didn’t realize those words would change his entire life. In this powerful episode, Ed — a serial entrepreneur, investor, and musician — shares how hitting rock bottom led him to discover the true meaning of purpose, generosity, and receiving help. From living in his car to learning life-changing lessons from a homeless man...

In this heartfelt episode, Samantha sits down with nonprofit leader  Dawn Marie Rapaport , Founder of help now AZ, whose childhood experiences with homelessness shaped her lifelong mission to serve children in crisis. Through raw honesty and grace, Dawn Marie shares how the words of her grandfather and her faith became the anchor that carried her through trauma, survival, and ultimately purpose. T...

Embracing Your Authentic Self: Overcoming Labels and Building Genuine ConnectionsIn this episode of 'They Said She Heard,' host Samantha Gibson sits down with Ashley Kildoo, a loan officer in Arizona and the studio sponsor for the podcast. They discuss the impact of being called 'weird' and how such labels can shape one's identity and career trajectory. Ashley shares her journe...

In this episode of They Said, She Heard, host Samantha Gibson talks with Daniel Sanchez, owner of Diasparx, a private jewelry Wholesaler in Scottsdale, Arizona. Daniel shares a pivotal moment from his life when words from his father, who doubted his success, profoundly impacted and motivated him to prove himself. The conversation delves into gender perspectives on motivational words, the power of...

Join host Samantha Gibson on 'They Said She Heard’ podcast, where leaders, dreamers, and change-makers discuss pivotal words that have shaped their journeys. In this episode, Samantha interviews Nicole Posten, founder and owner of On Point Architecture, about her experiences in a male-dominated industry and the impact of a significant comment made when she was just 15 years old. Nicole shares...

Samantha's Journey of Resilience and Growth In the debut episode of 'They Said, She Heard', host Samantha Gibson introduces herself and discusses the personal and professional challenges she has faced throughout her life. The podcast's central theme revolves around the impact of words and how they shape our paths, either breaking us or rebuilding us. Samantha shares her story of en...