Women In Charge

Lindsey left her daily 9-5 to follow her passion for health and wellness and open a small business in Wyoming – one that is truly unique. What were her steps? How does she stay positive? She describes herself as an optimist and encourager, and we think you will really enjoy her story and energy. -tim Presented by KeyBank, this inspiring conversation is part of Q102’s Women In Charge series celebra...

On this episode of Women In Charge, Natalie talks to Krista Bommarito about her decision to quit her corporate career in order to start a Burn Boot Camp gym franchise—unknowingly, right before COVID—and the challenges she faced during that rocky time. Krista discusses taking risks, the secret sauce of success and what being in charge means to her. She may appear to be cool, calm and collected, but...

Leah Vasiliadis is a yoga studio owner, 9-5 career woman, mother of two and wife who has shaped her life around what she loves most—a lesson we can all learn! The Playlist Yoga studio has two locations and is unlike any other studio in town. Take a listen to this Woman In Charge who created a place for people to be free while becoming the best version of themselves! Presented by KeyBank, this insp...

On this episode of Women In Charge, Roy sits down with Cincinnati real estate leader Julia Wesselkamper. She shares how she broke into the industry, built a thriving business from the ground up, launched a staging company to give clients a true full-service experience and why she urges women to take the leap into entrepreneurship. Presented by KeyBank, this inspiring conversation is part of Q102’s...

Pamela Rincones is the Executive Director of the Hispanic Chamber Cincinnati USA, and she joins Women In Charge to talk about her journey as a longtime leader in DEI, culture-building and community impact. She shares how she creates inclusive, engaging workplaces, what it takes to lead with purpose and why she took a leap into craft beer by investing in a local brewery. Presented by KeyBank, this...

During the pandemic, Barbie Hahn turned her homemade pineapple pepper jam into That Dam Jam, a small business that grew far beyond her kitchen. On Women In Charge, she shares how she scaled from a cottage industry to a commercial kitchen, overcame the challenges of production and packaging and found strength in the support of other small businesses along the way. Presented by KeyBank, this inspiri...

Jess Evans from Dance Factory Fitness is getting our bodies movin' in this latest episode of Women In Charge, hosted by Nat! After years of professionally dancing in New York City Jess and her husband, Tyler, came to Cincinnati, and she has been dancing to the top ever since. This entrepreneur and mom of 3 has changed the landscape of dance fitness and grown her business in ways she never thought...

Dr. Sarah Wilson, Superintendent of Mt. Healthy City Schools, joins Roy on the Women In Charge Podcast to share how she’s leading a school system through challenging times forward, while keeping her teachers empowered and her students first. From navigating fiscal emergencies to inspiring educators to deliver the best possible learning experience, Dr. Wilson offers a candid look at resilience, lea...

Danielle Amrine, CEO and President of NorthKey Community Care, joins Roy on the Women In Charge Podcast to share her vision for transforming behavioral health in the Tri-State. With a focus on whole-person care, Danielle leads her team to deliver top-tier mental health and addiction services while expanding access to thousands of people across region. She brings both a clear strategy and a compass...

Shannon Starkey-Taylor, CEO of Learning Grove, joins Roy on the Women In Charge Podcast to share her journey of leading a nonprofit through major mergers while keeping the mission front and center. Under her leadership, Learning Grove has grown into a powerhouse of support, now serving over 6,000 children and families across Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. From uniting organizations to e...

Fritsch sits down with Colette Lewis, owner of Mosquito and Pest Authority. They talk about starting a recession-proof business, taking a leap of faith and how the business is a family undertaking. Colette says, "If you're thinking about starting a business, today's the day to do it." Presented by KeyBank, this inspiring conversation is part of Q102’s Women In Charge series celebrating bold, brill...

On this episode of Q102 Women In Charge, Roy sits down with Sara Pattison, Executive Director of the Rotary Club of Cincinnati. From her early days in politics to building a thriving event business and now leading a major nonprofit, Sara has always been driven by one mission: to make her community a better place. Join us as she shares her inspiring journey, the lessons she’s learned along the way...

On this episode of Q102 Women In Charge, Roy is joined by renowned chef and entrepreneur Renée Schuler, founder of Eat Well Celebrations and Feasts. Renée takes us through some of the biggest moments of her impressive career from launching her own catering company to acquiring the legendary Jeff Thomas Catering. Plus, she dishes on what it was like to cook for Martha Stewart and how that experienc...

Kristen Meyers runs the Reds marketing department, and they stay busy! Her team markets 81 games' worth of special offerings, from jersey giveaways to fireworks to post-game concerts. She talks about keeping her team motivated and positive in the interesting times with live in and how to balance the fun with the work. Presented by KeyBank, this inspiring conversation is part of Q102’s Women In Cha...

With degrees in art history and medicine, Dr. Mona Foad of MONA Dermatology also shares some skin care tips with Q102’s Jeff Thomas on this episode of the Women In Charge Podcast. Coming from a family of physicians, she says her mom shaped her path and encourages other women considering running their own business to “believe in yourself” and “go for it!” Presented by KeyBank, this inspiring conver...

Erin Satzger, President & CEO of the Northern Cincinnati Foundation, joined us on the Women In Charge Podcast on Q102 to share her journey from a career in politics to leading in the nonprofit sector. She highlighted the importance of staying true to yourself, being authentic and leaning on your own strategies to succeed. Presented by KeyBank, this inspiring conversation is part of Q102’s Wome...

In this episode of Women In Charge, Roy sits down with Pallavi Gorrepati, the powerhouse behind Xpress Pro Tire and Auto. From stepping into a male-dominated industry to honoring her family’s legacy while steering a bold rebrand, Pallavi shares how her team helps drive her leadership. Hear her perspective on breaking barriers, building trust and redefining what a woman’s experience is when walking...

If you’ve ever been to a concert at Riverbend, PNC Pavilion, Taft Theatre or the Andrew J Brady Music Center, you’re only a few degrees from Rosemarie Moehring. As the Vice President of Marketing at Music & Event Management, Inc. she helps bring your favorite stars to town. You’ll be surprised to hear some of her favorite songs. She sat down with Natalie Jones on this episode of Women In Charg...

Jocile Ehrlich is President/CEO Cincinnati Better Business Bureau. Because what they do is not easy, she tells her employees to take the job seriously, but don’t take yourself seriously and enjoy being together. Adding. if you’re going to be successful, you need that camaraderie and to raise each other up. She sat down with Freddy Mac on this episode of Women In Charge. Presented by KeyBank, this...

Dr. Monica Posey is the President of Cincinnati State Technical and Community College. She says one of the main challenges of her role is that higher education is very much collaborative, so being the one to make the decision is the hardest part. She sat down with Freddy Mac for this episode of Women In Charge. Presented by KeyBank, this inspiring conversation is part of Q102’s Women In Charge ser...

Kristen Ropp lights it up with fun stories about Justin Bieber, Disney, Ozzy, Kelly Clarkson, Jimmy Buffet and the Dave Mathews Band. She is the VP and GM of the Cincinnati Cyclones and Heritage Bank Center. She’s from Pittsburgh but says don’t hold that against her. Natalie Jones follows her through her career from when she started answering phones at Riverbend to overseeing pro hockey! Presented...

She always wanted to be a barista, but now she owns the place! Shanna Novosel is an Owner, Franchiser and Area Representative for Biggby Coffee. She says her background as a former political lobbyist helped her gain the courage to start her own business. She sat down with Freddy Mac for a good coffee talk on this episode of Women In Charge. Presented by KeyBank, this inspiring conversation is part...

If you’ve ever found a good deal at Plato’s Closet, Clothes Mentor or Once Upon a Child, you can thank Kate Finger (and her mother) for helping save you a few dollars on brand-name fashion, kids toys and accessories. She and Fritsch discussed some tips for starting your own family-run business on this episode of Women In Charge. One of the biggest takeaways? Start with the employees, and you'll ha...

A college drop-out, Sherry Martz is the owner of Brain Balance Cincinnati. She says you don’t need an institution to show you how successful you can be. She admits, if you want to own a business, it will test you. Brain Balance mixes her three passions: kids, psychology and running a business. Sherry sat down with Jenn for this episode of Women In Charge. Presented by KeyBank, this inspiring conve...

According to Nicole Nuesse, being in charge means not having all the answers. She, along with her husband Dr. Mathew Nuesse, run Brand Nue Weight Loss. Nicole sat down with Q102's Freddy Mac and chatted about overcoming Covid, balancing a personal life and business and how being connected with others is a key to their business strategy. Presented by KeyBank, this inspiring conversation is part of...