Women in Business

Presence Isn’t Just for the Stage River Run's Jennifer Eastman welcomes Brianne Beatrice, Associate Professor, theater director, and professional actor, for a powerful conversation on resilience, confidence, and the mindset shifts that help us show up fully in every aspect of life. From overcoming personal adversity to redefining what it means to “speak up,” Brianne shares how presence isn’t about...

Host Stacey Palovich welcomes Allison Dolan Wilson of Northern Essex Community College for a powerful conversation on leadership, growth, and finding your path. Allison shares: Her journey through higher education and career advancement The moments that shaped her biggest decisions The challenges that tested her—and the successes that made it worth it How inclusive leadership and listening can dri...

Transportation’s Meaningful Role in Our Region Transportation is a workforce issue—and today’s guest, Tricia Pistone, helps us see exactly why. In this episode, we dive into: The biggest transportation barriers facing workers today How employers can be more flexible and proactive in supporting their teams Real-world examples of businesses using transportation programs effectively State and regiona...

How do you turn a gap in the market into a thriving movement? Host Leanne Eastman welcomes Melissa Gilbo, Founder of the Women’s Business League, for a dynamic conversation on The Entrepreneurial Path to Disrupting Women’s Networking. Melissa shares how she challenged the traditional networking model and built a community designed to empower, elevate, and truly connect women in business. In this e...

How do you pursue excellence while navigating life’s pivots—and honoring what matters most? Our own Jennifer Eastman is diving in with Erika Hemingway, Strategic Media Manager and Planner, media host, and working mom. Erika shares her journey through fast-paced media roles, major career transitions, and the lessons she’s learned along the way about intention, growth, and redefining success. In thi...

Are you clear on your personal brand—and why it matters to both you and your company? We are diving in with Nicole Hart, personal brand and leadership advisor who helps industry-leading executives and founders build mission-driven influence. In this episode, Nicole shares insights on transforming expertise into authority that shapes industries, creates strategic opportunities, and builds lasting l...

Meet Kristan Bishop — entrepreneur, EOS® expert, and champion for leadership teams who want more from their businesses. With experience owning three businesses and a career spent supporting entrepreneurs (it runs in the family!), Kristan brings powerful insight into what helps companies truly thrive. From her roots in media to helping leadership teams gain clarity and traction, Kristan’s story is...

A new podcast is on the way—created to amplify the voices of women who are shaping business, community, and the future of leadership. The River Run Women in Business Podcast brings you honest conversations with inspiring women as they share their journeys, challenges, lessons learned, and the impact they’re making along the way. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, a leader, or simply looking for inspi...