Melinda Russell

Women's Motorsports Network Podcast----Fuel Her Future Podcast

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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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Episode 105: Virtual get together - Checking in with some of our followers about Covid 19 affects 10.04.2020 37:57

Send us Fan Mail Listen in to our first virtual get-together! Staying connected during this time is important, and Zoom allows us to see each other as well. Here is the audio replay! Feel free to share if you want. Memberships available on the website, and the Ambassador program is offered to our members. For more information contact: Melinda Russell iwmanation@gmail.com www.iwmanation.com Suppo...

Episode 104: Motorsports Expert Lee Spencer is Our Guest 09.04.2020 50:30

Send us Fan Mail Lee Spencer: Formerly a senior NASCAR writer for FoxSports.com, Lee still travels the NASCAR circuit reporting on the races, breaking news and providing in-depth features and analysis. A true voice of the fans, Lee brings her readers into the garage with her through reporting. Check out racinboysscopp.com to follow her. racinboysscoop.com Twitter: @racinboys Melinda Russell, Fo...

Episode 103: A Conversation with Julie Coates; one of the few female track announcers. 06.04.2020 35:15

Send us Fan Mail Julie Coates has been involved in racing for many years, and is a excellent example of women in motorsports in a typical male role. Listen in as Julie shares her racing story. Julie is on Facebook at Julie Coates. Melinda Russell, Founder and CEO of the International Women's Motorsports Association www.iwmanation.com iwmanation@gmail.com Support the show FACEBOOK: INSTAGRAM...

Episode 102: Driving for Diabetes Awareness: Lacy Kuehl Shares Her Family Story 01.04.2020 40:21

Send us Fan Mail Thirteen year old Lacy Kuehl of Florida shares the tragic story her family went through, and why she Drives for Diabetes Awareness. 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...

Episode 101: Racing in the 49th State: Alaska Raceway Park owner Michelle Lackey Maynor 31.03.2020 40:10

Send us Fan Mail Hear from Alaska Raceway Park owner Michelle Lackey Maynor about owning a race track in Alaska. It's a great story of keeping family traditions in place, and looking forward to racing in one of the most beautiful of our 50 states. Support the show FACEBOOK: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/womensmotorsportsnetwork/ LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melindarussell/...

Episode 100: Legend Driver Heather Hadley of California 25.03.2020 32:01

Send us Fan Mail Heather Hadley is 18 years old, from Northern California. She has been racing nearly 10 years, and currently races a Legend car. Women are rare as drivers in Legends racing. Listen in to Heather's story. https://www.facebook.com/HeatherTheHeatHadley/ www.iwmanation.com Melinda Russell 269-760-1111 Founder and CEO of International Women's Motorsports Association Suppo...

Episode 99: Lori Cutter of Champion Race Promotions with Summer Race Plans 19.03.2020 28:56

Send us Fan Mail Follow Lori at Contact Melinda at: 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/melinda.ann.r...

Episode 98: Truck Mud Bogger Karissa Schissler 04.03.2020 28:51

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 2-14-2020 Mud Bogger Karissa Schisler Karissa was first exp...

Episode 97: NHRA Pit Reporter Amanda Busick 27.02.2020 47:32

Send us Fan Mail Show Notes 1-28-2020 NHRA FOX Pit Reporter Amanda Busick Amanda enjoys reporting for FOX with the NHRA series, as well as other freelance work such as Mecum Auto Auctions and ESPN. She began working for the NHRA in 2016 and was the Formula E pit lane reporter at the New York City ePrix in 2018 and 2019. Episode Highlights: Three Key Points: Resources: Amanda Busick ...

Episode 96: Interviews from PRI 2019 28.01.2020 2:36:34

Send us Fan Mail These are the live interviews from our booth at PRI. Pardon the background noise as it was a busy and fun time, meeting many of the women who are part of our IWMA Nation Community! 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:...

Episode 95: Cecelia Brantley 12.01.2020 47:58

Send us Fan Mail iwmanation.com iwmanation@gmail.com Melinda Russell, Founder & CEO International Women's Motorsports Association 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:/...

Episode 94: "The People Are The Best!" with MRN's Stacy Fine 18.12.2019 33:07

Send us Fan Mail Listen as Stacy Fine shares her career path to become a producer with Motorsports Racing Network. The people she meets is her favorite part of her job. This is a great interview. Melinda Russell, Founder/CEO of the International Women's Motorsports Association www.iwmanation.com Support the show FACEBOOK: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/womensmotorsportsnetwork/ LINKED...

Episode 93 : 5150 Diecast Owners Chad and Kelly Schmidt 04.12.2019 56:05

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 12-4-2019 5150 Diecast Owners Chad and Kelly Schmidt Chad a...

Episode 92: Kasey Steele(s) the Show! 29.11.2019 46:22

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 11-27-2019 Episode 18: Kasey Steele(s) The Show! Custom truc...

Episode 91: Drag Racer Maddie Malone Replay! 20.11.2019 35:46

Send us Fan Mail Enjoy this replay of my interview with Maddie Malone, a young drag racer with a passion and commitment to her racing career! #IWMAnation #RacingGirlsRock #MaddieMalone #dragracing #leadingtheway Support the show FACEBOOK: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/womensmotorsportsnetwork/ LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melindarussell/ TIKTOK: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melindar...

Episode 90: Kendra Sommer, owner of CWK Media 13.11.2019 23:18

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 11-13-2019 Kendra Sommer, Owner of CWK Media Kendra share...

Episode 89: Jamie Little: Fox Reporter, Wife and Mom, Living Her Passion 06.11.2019 34:12

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 11-5-2019 Jamie Little, Fox Reporter, Wife, and Mom, Living Her Pa...

Episode 14: Burnetts' Team up for Success at Millbridge Speedway 29.10.2019 28:25

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 10-30-2019 Episode 14: It Takes Teamwork to Run Millbridge Speed...

Episode 88: Ashley Burnett at Millbridge Speedway 29.10.2019 28:25

Episode 87: First Woman Top Alcohol Dragster World Champion: Megan Meyer 23.10.2019 53:23

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 10-23-2019 First Woman Top Alcohol Dragster World Champion: Megan...

Episode 86: Learning about Speed Shift TV with Haley Shanley 16.10.2019 39:23

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 10-16-2019 Episode 12: A Conversation with Speed Shift TV’s Hale...

Episode 85: Amber Balcaen, Racing and "Racing Wives" 13.10.2019 27:35

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 10-9-2019 Amber Balcaen, “Racing Amber is a race ca...

Episode 84: Why was the IWMA begun? And Deanna Jackson story 03.10.2019 27:53

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 10-2-2019 Melinda Russell shares Deanna Jackson Story Melin...

Episode 09: Bandolero Bullring Champion Chloe Lynch 26.09.2019 26:40

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 Chloe Lynch Bullring Bandolero Champ” with Chloe Lynch Chloe Lynch...

Episode 83: Chloe Lynch 25.09.2019 26:40