Women Road Warriors

What does it really take to pursue a dream and keep going when life breaks your heart? On this inspiring episode of Women Road Warriors, Shelley Johnson and Kathy Tuccaro sit down with powerhouse country-soul singer-songwriter Morgan Myles to discuss the resilience, faith, and authenticity that have shaped both her life and her music. Her lessons will empower you and give you hope. Many first disc...

What would you do if your commercial flight was hijacked by armed terrorists and you didn't know if you'd ever see your family again? In this gripping episode of Women Road Warriors, Shelley Johnson and Kathy Tuccaro welcome Mimi Nichter, award-winning anthropologist, professor emerita, and author of Hostage: A Memoir of Terrorism, Trauma, and Resilience. At just 20 years old, Mimi boarded what sh...

Weddings are supposed to be joyful celebrations, but they can also be a minefield of expectations, family dynamics, social pressures, and etiquette dilemmas. Who pays for what? Is it okay to invite someone to the bridal shower but not the wedding? How should couples handle destination weddings, gift registries, social media, online RSVPs, and difficult family situations? And what happens when mode...

How do you build a successful career, raise a family, protect your health, and still have a life? Sarah Armstrong, Vice President of Global Marketing Operations at Google and author of The Art of the Juggling Act: A Bite-Sized Guide for Working Parents, joins Women Road Warriors to share practical strategies for balancing work, family, friendships, health, and personal fulfillment. Drawing from le...

What happens when you're told your dreams are impossible? When Michelle Huntington pursued aviation, she was told women shouldn't fly. One person even claimed women weren't physically suited for the cockpit. Michelle refused to accept someone else's limits. She went on to become one of fewer than 500 female airline captains worldwide, spending more than two decades making critical decisions at 35,...

One in four children are approached sexually onlineThat shocking statistic is driving a growing movement to protect kids from online predators, sextortion schemes, social media manipulation, cyber exploitation, AI dangers, and the mental health crisis fueled by technology. In this powerful and eye-opening episode of Women Road Warriors, Shelley Johnson and Kathy Tuccaro explore Internet safety wit...

Did you know that by age 32, women may have already lost up to 90% of their eggs? For decades, women have been told they can “have it all” — career success, love, family, and freedom. But few are told how fertility and biology truly fit into that equation. In this powerful and eye-opening episode of Women Road Warriors, Shelley Johnson and Kathy Tuccaro welcome leading reproductive endocrinologist...

Could your screen time be impairing your memory, learning ability, focus, and attention span? You could unintentionally be rewiring your brain the wrong way and that goes for kids as well as adults. Research shows excessive screen time can negatively affect sleep, concentration, working memory, emotional regulation, and attention span. For both children and adults, digital overload may contribute...

Lisa Sander knows what it means to help people rebuild after life turns upside down. After decades of working as a nurse and caring for COVID patients during one of the most difficult seasons in modern healthcare, Lisa experienced a powerful personal awakening that led her toward transformation coaching and faith-led healing. In this heartfelt episode of Women Road Warriors with Shelley Johnson an...

What does it take to survive the unthinkable and then transform because of it? In this powerful episode of Women Road Warriors, Shelley Johnson and Kathy Tuccaro sit down with Carol Murray, a woman whose life changed in an instant after a catastrophic skydiving accident left her free-falling over half a mile when both her main and backup parachutes failed. Her story was featured in the Toronto Sta...

“Calm down.” “You’re overreacting.” “You’re too much.”Women hear it everywhere—but what if the truth is this: you’re not too much… you’re carrying too much. On Women Road Warriors, Shelley Johnson and Kathy Tuccaro welcome Beatriz (Béa) Victoria Albina, a UCSF-trained Family Nurse Practitioner, Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, and author of End Emotional Outsourcing™. This conversation dives dee...

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the future of work, and many are asking the same question: Will my career still matter in an AI-driven world? In this episode of Women Road Warriors, Shelley Johnson and Kathy Tuccaro sit down with AI strategist and investor Tallulah Le Merle to explore how women can stay relevant, competitive, and thrive as AI reshapes industries. The good news is wome...

Do you struggle with self-doubt or a lack of confidence? You’re not alone and this episode of Women Road Warriors with Shelley Johnson and Kathy Tuccaro is here to help you change that. We’re joined by confidence expert Simone Knego, a two-time TEDx speaker, award-winning author of The Extraordinary UnOrdinary You and her newest book Real Confidence, and co-host of the globally ranked podcast Her...

What does it really take to go undercover, expose corruption, and protect lives at the highest level? In this powerful episode of Women Road Warriors, Shelley Johnson and Kathy Tuccaro feature real-life covert operative Nina Hobson—whose story feels like a movie, but every moment is real. For over 15 years, Nina worked on the front lines of U.K. law enforcement, leading high-risk undercover operat...

Food insecurity, hunger, food justice, and access to nutritious food are critical issues impacting millions—and the solutions may be closer than we think. In this compelling episode of Women Road Warriors with Shelley Johnson and Kathy Tuccaro, we speak with Jenique Jones, Executive Director of WhyHunger, about solving hunger through sustainable, community-driven solutions and why hunger is not in...

Mindfulness, meditation, healing, resilience, and compassion are at the heart of this conversation with author and meditation teacher Oneika Mays. After a personal tragedy changed the course of her life, Oneika left a successful career and began teaching mindfulness in one of the most unexpected places — Rikers Island. There, she became the first mindfulness expert to assist incarcerated individua...

Women’s History Month, women leaders, and women pioneers take center stage in this inspiring episode of the Women Road Warriors empowerment talk show. Women have shaped every chapter of history around the world — yet for generations many of their stories have gone untold. The accomplishments of women deserve far more than being reduced to a footnote at the bottom of a page. For nearly three decade...

Resilience, mindset, overcoming adversity, and personal growth take center stage in this powerful conversation with bestselling author and keynote speaker Stacey Chillemi. What if your greatest challenge could become your greatest purpose? On this inspiring episode of Women Road Warriors, Shelley Johnson and Kathy Tuccaro welcome Stacey Chillemi—20-time bestselling author, keynote speaker, and min...

What does it truly mean for a woman to choose herself — after decades of devotion, visibility, and living at the center of global fame? As we enter Women’s History Month, on this powerful episode of Women Road Warriors, Shelley Johnson and Kathy Tuccaro welcome Deborah Santana — author, activist, philanthropist, and former wife of legendary musician Carlos Santana. For 34 years, Deborah served as...

What if adversity isn’t the end of your story — but the launchpad? On this powerful episode of Women Road Warriors, Shelley Johnson and Kathy Tuccaro sit down with Ilana Golan — trailblazer, tech executive, Ironman triathlete, and founder of one of the fastest-growing companies in America – Leap Academy. Ilana made history as the first woman to become a commander in the F-16 Flight Simulator in Is...

What if the real key to success isn’t hustle — but collaboration? In this compelling episode of Women Road Warriors, Shelley Johnson and Kathy Tuccaro explore The Power of Collaborative Relationships with leadership expert and author Leslie Grossman. A visionary in women’s leadership development, Leslie is the Faculty Director of the Women’s Leadership Program at The George Washington University C...

Positive thinking alone isn’t enough—and neuroscience proves it. Lasting change happens when you understand how the mind actually works, especially the subconscious systems that drive habits, emotions, and behavior beneath conscious awareness. On Women Road Warriors, Shelley Johnson and Kathy Tuccaro sit down with Ravinder Taylor, lead author of the groundbreaking book Mind Training: The Science o...

What if success isn’t just about mindset—but about body intelligence, emotional awareness, and self-trust? On Women Road Warriors, Shelley Johnson and Kathy Tuccaro welcome Jen Aks, TEDx speaker, leadership coach, and #1 bestselling author of Your Body Is Speaking. Jen is the creator of the revolutionary Bodyset approach and reveals how your body holds intelligence your mind has been taught to ove...

If you’re ready for real change—not resolutions you abandon in the new year, but a powerful shift in how you live and lead—this episode of Women Road Warriors delivers. Shelley Johnson and Kathy Tuccaro sit down with Josselyne Herman-Saccio, master transformational coach, TEDx speaker, and creator of Be Unmessable With. With more than 30 years of experience coaching over 200,000 people worldwide,...

Conflict is unavoidable—but avoiding it may be costing you connection, creativity, and collaboration. What if conflict isn’t something to fix… but something to dance with? In this powerful and timely episode of Women Road Warriors, we’re joined by Anna Lecat, an intimacy and conflict consultant, global speaker, and author of Loving Conflict: Creating Collaboration Where Others See Division. Anna i...