Melinda Russell
Women's Motorsports Network Podcast----Fuel Her Future Podcast
Women's Motorsports Network Podcast shares the stories of women involved in motorsports from around the world. The first episode was in 2018 and new episodes are added each week. Feel free to suggest potential guests to Melinda at melinda@wmnnation.com. Fuel Her Future with Melinda Russell is a solo podcast that began in June of 2026, Fueling Your Future with Inspiration, Encouragement, Courage, Confidence, and Community. https://www.facebook.com/womensmotorsportsnetworkandpodcast www.womensmotorsportsnetwork.com Based in Kalamazoo, MI
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Melinda Russell
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Jul 10, 2026
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Episodes
Episode 130: Valerie Thompson, Land Speed Record Holder 18.06.2021 52:02
Send us Fan Mail VALERIE THOMPSON"WORLD'S FASTEST FEMALE MOTORCYCLE RACER" 328 MPH Residence: Scottsdale, ArizonaBorn: Tacoma, Washington Valerie is the “World’s Fastest Female Motorcycle Racer” and an eight-time land speed record holder with membership in the Sturgis Motorcycle Hall of Fame, seven 200 MPH Clubs and one 300 MPH Club. In 2018, she piloted the famed BUB 7 Streamli...
Episode 129: Ashley Zimmerman, Motorsports Writer 11.06.2021 50:42
Send us Fan Mail Podcast Description The International Women’s Motorsports Association Podcast, Racing Girls Rock, features females that have one thing in common; their passion for motorsports! Your host, Melinda Russell, shares the stories of women from all walks of life who find the resources to pursue their passion. Show Notes June 7, 2021 Ashley Zimmerman Episode Highlights: http...
Episode 128: NHRA Driver Rachel Meyer 11.06.2021 30:44
Send us Fan Mail Podcast Description The International Women’s Motorsports Association Podcast, Racing Girls Rock, features females that have one thing in common---their passion for motorsports! Your host, Melinda Russell, shares the stories of women from all walks of life who find the resources to pursue their passion. Show Notes June 4, 2021 Rachel Meyer Episode Highlights: Resources...
Episode 127: Deb Broadwater, Co-Host of Fast Lap with Chrissi and Deb Podcast 01.06.2021 46:08
Send us Fan Mail Podcast Description The International Women’s Motorsports Association Podcast, Racing Girls Rock, features females that have one thing in common; their passion for motorsports! Your host, Melinda Russell, shares the stories of women from all walks of life who find the resources to pursue their passion. Show Notes May 31, 2021 Deb Broadwater Co-Host of Fast Lap with Chrissie...
Episode126: Marilyn Dash, air racer, shares about her path to become an Air Racer 30.05.2021 46:01
Send us Fan Mail Racing Girls Rock Podcast Description The International Women’s Motorsports Association Podcast, Racing Girls Rock, features females that have one thing in common; their passion for motorsports! Your host, Melinda Russell, shares the stories of women from all walks of life who find the resources to pursue their passion. Show Notes May 30, 2021 Reno Air Racer, Announcer and Realt...
Episode 125: Leah Bauer: Vintage Road Racers and Cross Country Snowmobile Racer 26.05.2021 31:03
Send us Fan Mail Leah Bauer racers cross country on her snowmobile in the winter and then races Vintage Road Cars with her dad in the summer. Podcast Description The International Women’s Motorsports Association Podcast, Racing Girls Rock, features females that have one thing in common; their passion for motorsports! Your host, Melinda Russell, shares the stories of women from all walks of life...
Episode 124: Chrissi Luttrell, co-host of Fast Lap Podcast 19.05.2021 53:05
Send us Fan Mail Co-Host of Fast Lap Podcast and mom to two boys, Chrissi has interviewed a host of guests on her podcast along with her co-host Deb Broadwater. Co-Host of Fast Lap with Chrissi and Deb PodcastX-Ray Tech, Chiropractic Assistant at Injury Treatment Solutions Studied Radiologic Technology at Keiser UniversityLives in Melbourne, Florida From Copiague, New York Married to Joseph Lu...
Episode 123: Laura Klauser, Sports Car Racing Program Manager at General Motors 10.03.2021 32:34
Send us Fan Mail Meet Laura Klauser, Sports Car Racing Program Manager at GM! Her story of how she got to this position, and what it entails, is very interesting! Support the show FACEBOOK: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/womensmotorsportsnetwork/ LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melindarussell/ TIKTOK: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melindarussell/ https://www.patreon.com/posts/womens-...
Episode 122: Natalie Decker shares her 2021 Plans 20.02.2021 18:34
Send us Fan Mail Welcome one of our biggest supporters of the IWMA, Natalie Decker. Natalie will be driving in 5 Xfinity races, with more possible, in 2021. Melinda Russell iwmanation@gmail.com www.iwmanation.com Support the show FACEBOOK: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/womensmotorsportsnetwork/ LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melindarussell/ TIKTOK: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melin...
Episode 121: Audrey Gerberding 05.02.2021 32:10
Send us Fan Mail Follow Audrey Gerberding on Facebook www.iwmanation.com Support the show FACEBOOK: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/womensmotorsportsnetwork/ LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melindarussell/ TIKTOK: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melindarussell/ https://www.patreon.com/posts/womens-network-144773298 X: https://x.com/IWMANation FACEBOOK Personal Page: https://www.facebook.com...
Episode 120: Anna Kouba Bowers 05.02.2021 36:12
Send us Fan Mail Anna Kouba Bowers: Follow her at Anna Kouba Racing on Facebook IWMA: www.iwmanation.com Melinda Russell Support the show FACEBOOK: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/womensmotorsportsnetwork/ LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melindarussell/ TIKTOK: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melindarussell/ https://www.patreon.com/posts/womens-network-144773298 X: https://x.com/IWMANatio...
Episode 119: E-Sports Founder Stefy Bau 17.09.2020 28:47
Send us Fan Mail Learn how motorcycle racing is taking to the e-sport platform! Support the show FACEBOOK: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/womensmotorsportsnetwork/ LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melindarussell/ TIKTOK: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melindarussell/ https://www.patreon.com/posts/womens-network-144773298 X: https://x.com/IWMANation FACEBOOK Personal Page: https://www.faceb...
Episode 118: Sherri Kukla with S&S Off Road Magazine and Much More! 12.08.2020 31:28
Send us Fan Mail Sherri and her husband Steve publish a digital magazine all about off-roading on your motorcycle. They tell stories of real life families who love the sport. They also publish a series of books and much more. Listen to the podcast to learn more. Find them on FB: Steve Sherri Kukla Support the show FACEBOOK: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/womensmotorsportsnetwork/ LINKEDIN: h...
Episode 117: Fox Reporter Jamie Howe 27.07.2020 32:09
Send us Fan Mail Enjoy my interview with Fox Motorsports Reporter Jamie Howe! She covers NHRA and Moto America motorcycle racing this year on Fox. Follow her on Facebook or Instagram! https://www.facebook.com/JamieonTV Instagram: Jamietv Support the show FACEBOOK: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/womensmotorsportsnetwork/ LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melindarussell/ TIKTOK: http...
Episode 116: Heather Taylor with Team Faruk 19.06.2020 58:07
Send us Fan Mail Connect with Heather Taylor here: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/heather.taylor.35325 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/racingheather/ Her teaching: https://www.teachoutside.org/ https://www.teachoutside.org/outside-school Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/teachoutside Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/outside_school/ Team Faruk: https://www.teamfaruk.com/ Faceb...
Episode 115: Open Road Radio's Gina Woods 10.06.2020 31:11
Send us Fan Mail Listen in to my interview with Gina Woods, with Open Road Radio! Support the show FACEBOOK: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/womensmotorsportsnetwork/ LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melindarussell/ TIKTOK: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melindarussell/ https://www.patreon.com/posts/womens-network-144773298 X: https://x.com/IWMANation FACEBOOK Personal Page: https://www.f...
Episode 114: Lisa Smokstad, Tire Specialist with Hendrick Motorsports 03.06.2020 40:35
Send us Fan Mail Lisa Smokstad is a tire specialist with Hendrick Motorsports. She has worked with Hendrick for 21 years, and loves being a part of this team. Listen to her story of how she ended up at Hendrick, and her advice for you to follow your dreams...because you never know where they will take you. Melinda Russell, Founder and CEO of the International Women's Motorsports Associati...
Episode 113: Award winning realtor and relationship marketing specialist Gayle Zientek 02.06.2020 1:01:32
Send us Fan Mail How can sending cards and building relationships (especially during this "Stay at home" period in our lives) help you and your race team? Building relationships also builds your visibility, credibility, and eventually profitability...Take a listen as Award Winning Realtor and Relationship Marketing Specialist Gayle Zientek shares her knowledge. You can follow Gayle on: F...
Episode 112: ARCA Driver Brittney Zamora with Melinda Russell 20.05.2020 42:20
Send us Fan Mail ARCA Driver Brittney Zamora speak with IWMA Founder and CEO Melinda Russell. www.iwmanation.com iwmanation@gmail.com Support the show FACEBOOK: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/womensmotorsportsnetwork/ LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melindarussell/ TIKTOK: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melindarussell/ https://www.patreon.com/posts/womens-network-144773298 X: https://x....
Episode 111: NASCAR driver Natalie Decker gives us an update on the postponed 2020 season. 13.05.2020 41:45
Send us Fan Mail Talking with one of our favorite drivers, Natalie Decker, about the shortened racing season due to COVID-19, her career in motorsports, and encouraging others to be a part of this sport. Melinda Russell, Founder & CEO International Women's Motorsports Association www.iwmanation.com Support the show FACEBOOK: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/womensmotorsportsnetwor...
Episode 110: Podcast guests Donelle & Rylie Mullin from Cedar Rapids, IA 02.05.2020 34:50
Send us Fan Mail Mother- Donelle and driver-daughter Rylie Mullin share what's going on in Cedar Rapids and getting back to racing! Melinda Russell International Women's Motorsports Association www.iwmanation.com Support the show FACEBOOK: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/womensmotorsportsnetwork/ LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melindarussell/ TIKTOK: https://www.linkedi...
Episode 109: Staying busy during COCID-19 with Top Alcohol Dragster Driver Julie Nataas 29.04.2020 55:52
Send us Fan Mail Driver Bio: With her dad as a retired Top Fuel pilot, Julie Nataas has been around racing since she was born. Her drag racing career began in a Junior Dragster in 2005 when she was 8 years old. In 2007 she also started Go Karting and later on added Formula Basic to her career. For a few years, she drag raced and drove her Formula Basic car on the weekends, and practiced Go Karti...
EPISODE 108: IWMA Virtual Meeting with Jenni from JS Coaching 23.04.2020 48:38
Send us Fan Mail Preferred Partner with the IWMA, Jenni at JS Coaching shares about her business and how coaching can benefit everyone, including racers and race team owners, etc. During this period of quarantine due to the COVID-19, she shares some good advice for staying healthy mentally and emotionally. Support the show FACEBOOK: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/womensmotorsportsnetwork/...
Episode 107: Julia Landauer, NASCAR Euro Series Driver and So Much More 22.04.2020 48:09
Send us Fan Mail Julia Landauer is a NASCAR driver and 2-time champion from New York City. Since making history as the first and youngest female champion in the Skip Barber Racing Series at age 14, Julia has amassed dozens of wins in many different racing series. After becoming the first woman to win a NASCAR Track Championship at Motor Mile Speedway in her division in 2015, Julia graduated to the...
Episode 106: IWMA Zoom: "Why is it important to stay connected right now?" 17.04.2020 48:50
Send us Fan Mail SORRY - We were talking and I didn't get the RECORD button at the very beginning... Zoom webinar where we discussed why it's important for us to stay connected to not only our family, but friends, race family, our track owners, promoters, and more! I had a conversation with someone who was remarking how some people think they are entitled (or the World owes them everythi...
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