Kalena James & Julie Deem

UNITED State of Women

UNITED State of Women is a personal leadership development podcast focused on educating and elevating women's ability to have it all and teach them how to get it! Our USW Podcast transforms personal and professional leadership frustrations for progress into visions for a better one. Women are uniting, starting businesses, and growing companies at a pace faster than ever before. They are at the table in more executive boardrooms, speaking out on more important personal and business issues and becoming key contenders and players in our state and local gov.

Author

Kalena James & Julie Deem

Category

Education

Podcast website

www.uswkokomo.com

Latest episode

Jul 8, 2026

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Episodes

262 - How Wonder and Curiosity Can Unlock Your Wealth and Purpose with Anjel Hartwell 29.01.2025

Julie Deem invites Anjel Hartwell to the show. Anjel is an international author, artist, and evolutionary alchemist. Anjel shares her journey of transformation, from a successful career in real estate to her current work helping others transform their lives and build sustainable businesses. Key Takeaways: Following a spiritual awakening, Anjel left real estate, ended her first marriage, and opened...

261 - Family Forever with Maria Palmer 22.01.2025

Julie Deem invites Maria Palmer to the show. Maria emphasizes the importance of mentorship and resilience, highlighting how she turned her life's challenges into a passion for helping others and co-authored a book about her family's experiences.... Maria also discusses reconnecting with her past through food nostalgia experiences and encourages listeners to keep moving forward even when life gets...

260 - Empowering Your Inner Voice *Best of Episode* 15.01.2025

Julie Deem shares strategies to cultivate confidence and assertiveness in your life. Episode Highlights: Instead of comparing yourself to others, celebrate what makes you special. Treat yourself with kindness and understanding, just as you would a friend. Know your limits and communicate them clearly to others. Resource Mentioned: ⁠Sometimes You Win--Sometimes You Learn: Life's Greatest Lessons Ar...

259 - Cancel That! Simplifying Business Growth with Mindset and Action with Kara Renninger 08.01.2025

Julie Deem invites Kara Renninger to the show. Kara is a business analyst and growth consultant with over 15 years of experience. Kara shares her journey into helping businesses scale to multi-sum figures and increase their impact through her "balance and scale method". Kara offers insights on mindset, taking action, and the importance of knowing your own high performance level. Key Takeaways: The...

258 - Building Resilience in the Face of Adversity *Best of Episode* 01.01.2025

Julie Deem shares how to cultivate resilience and navigate life's challenges with grace. Episode Highlights: Resilience is not just an innate trait but a skill that can be cultivated and strengthened over time. Julie shares her inspiring journey of pivoting from a massage therapist to a successful podcaster and entrepreneur despite facing numerous obstacles. 5 powerful strategies for building resi...

257 - Purposeful Goal Setting *Best of Episode* 25.12.2024

Breaking out the archives in this best of episode where Kalena James and Julie Deem are sharing tips for setting more purposeful goals. Learn more about the latest tool for dynamic professionals in the self-improvement industry, LyfQuest. A mobile CRM platform that's uniquely made for you! Learn more at: https://lyfquest.io/ Instagram: USW Podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@uswkokomo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

256 - It's About Time You Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable *Best of Episode* 18.12.2024

When was the last time you took time to embrace life's inconvenient truths? In this episode Kalena James shares how to be a better leader by finding the value in embracing the uncomfortable. Listen now as Kalena James on why "It's About Time You Get Comfortable Being Uncomforable". Learn more about the latest tool for dynamic professionals in the self-improvement industry, LyfQuest. A mobile CRM p...

255 - Redefining Success: Living Authentically and On Your Terms 11.12.2024

Julie Deems shares Episode Highlights: Reflect on what success means to you. Protect your time and energy by saying no to commitments that don’t serve your goals. Celebrate small wins along the way. Learn more about the latest tool for dynamic professionals in the self-improvement industry, LyfQuest. A mobile CRM platform that's uniquely made for you! Learn more at: https://lyfquest.io/ Instagram:...

254 - Turning Fear into Fuel *Best of Episode* 04.12.2024

Julie Deem shares how to turn your fears into fuel. Learn more about how she navigated her own personal fears in 2020. Episode Highlights: Fear is natural. Acknowledge your fear by asking yourself questions. Reframe your mindset around the fear. Learn more about the latest tool for dynamic professionals in the self-improvement industry, LyfQuest. A mobile CRM platform that's uniquely made for you!...

253 - Marketing in the Print Industry with Pryntbase CEO Alyssa Summers 27.11.2024

Julie Deem invites Alyssa Summers to the show. Alyssa is the CEO and co-founder of Pryntbase, a marketing and service-based platform specifically designed for the print industry. They discuss the unique challenges and opportunities of marketing in this often overlooked industry, Alyssa's journey as a young CEO, and her leadership beliefs centered around learning and growth. Key Takeaways: Pryntbas...

252 - Empowering Yourself with Healthy Boundaries During the Holidays 20.11.2024

Julie Deems shares strategies to navigate the holidays with healthy boundaries that honor your needs and values while fostering meaningful connections. Episode Highlights: Define your holiday priorities. Protect your emotional energy. Release guilt and embrace joy. Learn more about the latest tool for dynamic professionals in the self-improvement industry, LyfQuest. A mobile CRM platform that's un...

251 - Embracing Authenticity and Defining Success on Your Own Terms with Kyira Wackett 13.11.2024

Julie Deem invites Kyira Wacket to the show. Kyira is a licensed mental health therapist specializing in shame and resilience and radical acceptance. Kyira shares her personal experiences of pivoting from a pre-med track to becoming a therapist, and then transitioning to coaching, highlighting the challenges and triumphs she faced along the way. Key Takeaways: Recognizing and addressing shame, esp...

250 - Set Powerful Goals Before the End of the Year 06.11.2024

Julie Deems shares strategies to make sure you’re finishing the year strong with meaningful, achievable goals. Episode Highlights: Reflect on Your Wins and Lessons Learned Break Down Big Goals into Smaller, Achievable Steps Build Accountability and Support into Your Goals Learn more about the latest tool for dynamic professionals in the self-improvement industry, LyfQuest. A mobile CRM platform th...

249 - Mastering Communication, Setting Boundaries, and Embracing Discomfort with Dr. Miluna Fausch 30.10.2024

Julie Deem invites Dr. Miluna Fausch to the show. Dr. Miluna is a communication expert who specializes in executive communication. In this episode, Dr. Miluna discusses the importance of inclusive language and how to be a better leader through effective communication. Key Takeaways: Research is essential to effective communication. By taking the time to understand your audience and tailor your mes...

248 - Principles of Servant Leadership *Best of Episode* 23.10.2024

What are the principles around servant leadership? In this episode Kalena James shares why these 4 principles of servant leadership are important to running a successful business and having strong relationships. Listen now as Kalena James shares, "Principles of Servant Leadership". 1. Encourage diversity. 2. Create a culture of trust. 3. Have an unselfish mindset. 4. Foster leadership in others le...

247 - Lead Where You Are with Monica Bush, Founder of Legendary Smiles at GLS 16.10.2024

Julie Deem invites Monica Bush to the show, recorded live at Global Leadership Summit. Learn more about what she has been up to since last year with her non-profit, Legendary Smiles. Legendary Smiles: Strengthening and supporting families in the cleft and the craniofacial community. https://www.legendarysmiles.org/ Thank you, Crossroads Community Church! https://ecrossroads.org/ Learn more about t...

246 - Director of Consumer Banking Jenelle Campbell with Community First Bank of Indiana at GLS 09.10.2024

Julie Deem invites Jenelle Campbell to the show, recorded live at Global Leadership Summit. Learn more about her role with Community First Bank in Indiana. Community First Bank: https://cfbindiana.com/ Thank you, Crossroads Community Church! https://ecrossroads.org/ Learn more about the latest tool for dynamic professionals in the self-improvement industry, LyfQuest. A mobile CRM platform that's u...

245 - Executive Director Crystal Sanburn of Cross America at GLS 02.10.2024

Julie Deem invites Crystal Sanburn to the show. Crystal is the executive director at Cross America. This episode was recorded live at Global Leadership Summit. Learn more about Cross America at: https://crossamerica.net/ Thank you, Crossroads Community Church! https://ecrossroads.org/ Learn more about the latest tool for dynamic professionals in the self-improvement industry, LyfQuest. A mobile CR...

244 - Carving Away with Christy Miller of Oak Hill Millworks at GLS 25.09.2024

Julie Deem invites Christy Miller to the show. Christy shares how she was able to start a business doing what she loves. This episode was recorded live at Global Leadership Summit. Visit Oak Hill Millworks to view their store or place custom orders: https://oakhillmillworks.com/ Thank you, Crossroads Community Church! https://ecrossroads.org/ Learn more about the latest tool for dynamic profession...

243 - Advanced Care Planning, Stephanie Brutus with Stout Funeral Home at GLS 18.09.2024

Julie Deem invites Stephanie Brutus to the show to discuss leadership in the form of being a good steward of your death. This episode was recorded live at Global Leadership Summit. Stephanie Brutus is the Advanced Planning Coordinator at Stout Funeral Home. Stephanie previously worked for Elara Caring Home Care and Hospice. She was raised in Howard County and graduated from Ball State University w...

242 - Community Care with Kimberly Robertson of Merrell Bros. at GLS 11.09.2024

Julie Deem invites Kimberly Robertson to the show, recorded live at Global Leadership Summit. Learn more about her role with Merrell Bros. Since 1982, Merrell Bros., Inc. has helped offer solutions to environmental challenges facing municipalities, industries, and agricultural operations across the United States. Working with our team, you will experience a company that is grounded in faith, with...

241 - Worship Pastor Becky Piercy at GLS 04.09.2024

Julie Deem invites Becky Piercy to the show, recorded live at Global Leadership Summit. Learn more about her role with Crossroads Community Church. Thank you, Crossroads Community Church! https://ecrossroads.org/ Learn more about the latest tool for dynamic professionals in the self-improvement industry, LyfQuest. A mobile CRM platform that's uniquely made for you! Learn more at: https://lyfqu...

240 - Pastoral Support with Jen Rummel at GLS 28.08.2024

Julie Deem invites Jen Rummel to the show, recorded live at Global Leadership Summit. Learn more about her role with Crossroads Community Church. Thank you, Crossroads Community Church! https://ecrossroads.org/ Learn more about the latest tool for dynamic professionals in the self-improvement industry, LyfQuest. A mobile CRM platform that's uniquely made for you! Learn more at: https://lyfques...

239 - Leadership in Banking Kim LaFollette at GLS 21.08.2024

Julie Deem invites Kim Lafollette to the show, recorded live at Global Leadership Summit. Learn more about her role with Community First Bank in Indiana. Community First Bank: https://cfbindiana.com/ Thank you, Crossroads Community Church! https://ecrossroads.org/ Learn more about the latest tool for dynamic professionals in the self-improvement industry, LyfQuest. A mobile CRM platform that's...

238 - Who is My Legacy? GLS Kick Off Birthday Special 14.08.2024

Kalena James and Julie Deem kick off a 10 week leadership series recorded live at this year's Global Leadership Summit. Catch up with them and learn more about our favorite take aways from the conference so far! Thank you, Crossroads Community Church! https://ecrossroads.org/ Learn more about the latest tool for dynamic professionals in the self-improvement industry, LyfQuest. A mobile CRM pla...

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