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

Author

Melinda Russell

Category

Sports

Podcast website

www.wmnnation.com

Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

Career Journey Fueled by NASCAR Passion with Lauren Belk from Legacy Motor Club 09.10.2024

Send us Fan Mail Lauren Belk, born and raised in the NASCAR-centric town of Huntersville, channels her passion for motorsports into a thriving career at Legacy Motor Club. Inspired by her father's enthusiasm for NASCAR, she pursued sport management at Elon University and gained hands-on industry experience through strategic internships. Today, as the media relations and partnership services r...

I'm BACK!!!! New Podcast Episodes Coming Soon 12.08.2024

Send us Fan Mail Knee replacement Upper respiratory infection Sprained foot That's what I've dealt with since February...one thing after another. But I'm finally feeling back to normal and will be recording new podcast episodes as well as sharing STORIES from the Women's Motorsports Network News magazine. I hope you will enjoy these stories and will share with your friends and...

Stories from the WMN News Magazine: Abby Jolly Reimer 12.08.2024

Send us Fan Mail Story about Abby Jolly Reimer from the WMN News Magazine. 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.c...

Stories from the WMN News Magazine: KJ Massey 12.08.2024

Send us Fan Mail Stories from the WMN News Magazine: KJ Massey 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.a...

Stories from the WMN News Magazine: Kristen Hammer 12.08.2024

Send us Fan Mail Stories from the WMN News Magazine: Kristen Hammer 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/meli...

Stories from the WMN News Magazine: Tiffani McElhose 12.08.2024

Send us Fan Mail Stories from the WMN News Magazine: Tiffani McElhose 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/me...

Stories from the WMN News Magazine: Rachel Wilkins 12.08.2024

Send us Fan Mail Stories from the WMN News Magazine: Rachel Wilkins 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/meli...

Women's Motorsports Network with guest Tami Bandimere June 2024 28.06.2024

Send us Fan Mail Tami Bandimere, a third-generation owner-operator of Bandimere Speedway, reflects on the storied history of the racetrack with immense pride and gratitude for her family's long-standing involvement in the sport. She underscores the founding principles established by her grandparents in 1958, which aimed to provide a safe and responsible environment for young people to experie...

Episode 263: Deni Jensen, Female Trailblazer in Drag Racing 25.04.2024

Send us Fan Mail Deni Jensen is a renowned figure in the drag racing world, originally from northwest Arkansas. She cultivated her love for the high-octane sport through her father's teachings and intensified her skills under the mentorship of high-profile racers like Frank Hawley and Randy Meyer. With a strong belief in the empowerment and inclusivity of the sport, Jensen views women's...

EPISODE 264: Drifting: The art of controlled chaos with MacKenzie Nelson, Sara Lancaster and Tasha Cosgrove April 23 2024 25.04.2024

Send us Fan Mail MacKenzie Nelson, Sara Lancaster and Tasha Cosgrove are three women with a deep-seated passion for the exhilarating world of motorsports, specifically drifting. MacKenzie's perspective, shaped by her journey and experiences at the Brainerd International Raceway, emphasizes the importance of practice and experience in drifting, rather than over-reliance on vehicle modification...

EPISODE 262: Bree Sandlin is Driving Change for Women in Motorsports 18.04.2024

Send us Fan Mail Bree Sandlin, the Vice President of Marketing for Lubricants for North America at Shell, has a rich background in the lubricant and car care industry, starting her journey in corporate litigation consulting before transitioning to marketing at Bayer and eventually landing at Shell in 2005. Her passion for motorsports, reflected in her advocacy work on the Women's Motorsports...

Trailblazing Slinger Speedway--1st Female Safety Director in Motorsports Shelley Greenwald 11.04.2024

Send us Fan Mail Shelley Greenwald is an accomplished safety director at Slinger Speedway, with a rich background in emergency response and healthcare that includes service as a registered nurse at St. Luke's Hospital and as a firefighter and paramedic in Sussex, Wisconsin. Greenwald views her role as a safety director through a lens of tenacity and boundary-breaking, stemming from her person...

From Volunteer to Race Director: Emily Heisler's Inspirational Journey 08.04.2024

Send us Fan Mail Emily Heisler, a 27-year-old Wisconsin resident and Race Director for the Mid-Am Series, has a profound passion for motorsports, a journey that started as a volunteer and photographer. Emily's perspective on women in motorsport, shaped by a decade of dedication and hard work, revolves around passion, dedication, and gratitude. Her love for the sport led her to become a race d...

Attracting Younger Audiences to Motorsports Through Social Media with Brooke Pulice, Great Lakes Super Sprints 06.04.2024

Send us Fan Mail Brooke Pulice, a graduate of Saginaw Valley State University, brings her expertise in marketing and sales to Great Lakes Super Sprints as their social media and PR manager. Possessing a deep passion for motorsports sparked during a college marketing class, Pulice uses her role to promote the exhilarating sport of sprint racing. With her perspective shaped by her background and exp...

Optimizing Athletic Success Through Mental Coaching with Shayne McGowan 04.04.2024

Send us Fan Mail Shayne McGowan, a sports performance expert specializing in the mental aspect of athletic success, is known for his work under Mental Edge Performance, a service he founded to help athletes enhance their mental game in sports, particularly in motorsport. McGowan’s perspective on women in motorsport encourages equality and inclusivity, recognizing the passion, dedication, and poten...

Preserving Lost Speedways: Paige Verney's Inspiring Mission 01.04.2024

Send us Fan Mail Paige Verney, a dedicated mother and racing enthusiast, is the founder of Maine's Lost Speedways. Alongside her role as a stay-at-home mom, she passionately pursues the history of lost speedways, particularly in Maine, and shares her insights on social media platforms such as Maine's Lost Speedway's Facebook page. Verney emphasizes the significance of women in motor...

Women in Motorsports with Taylor Kitchen: Breaking Barriers and Making History 10.03.2024

Send us Fan Mail Taylor Kitchen, a dynamic individual with a background in PR and marketing, hails from a small town where she grew up as a triplet before finding her passion in the male-dominated field of motorsports. Her perspective on women's role in this industry is firmly rooted in the belief of empowerment, highlighting their fearless determination and resilience in such a competitive e...

The Ultimate Guide to Hartford Speedway with Co-Owner Leah Dibble 13.02.2024

Send us Fan Mail Leah Dibble, a fervent racing enthusiast and co-owner of the Hartford Speedway, has a rich background in demolition derbies and a shared passion for asphalt racing with her husband, Tim. Leah's perspective on the Hartford Speedway is one of immense pride and dedication, as she and Tim constantly strive to enhance the racing experience for all attendees. Their commitment to th...

Stories from WMN-Featuring Bree Arnold from Sept 2023 Issue 01.02.2024

Send us Fan Mail Stories from Women's Motorsports Network (WMN) Founder Melinda Russell reads the stories of women that have been featured in the WMN News online magazine. 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/pos...

Taylor Kuehl: Passion, Dedication, and Success in Racing 28.12.2023

Send us Fan Mail Taylor Kuehl is a dedicated dirt modified racer with several years of experience in the sport, supported by sponsors such as Carl Customs, enterprises, AAA roofing, and Jake Henderson racing. Taylor's perspective on pursuing dirt modified racing dreams is rooted in her ultimate goal of transitioning into dirt late model racing. She believes that with hard work, networking, an...

From Michigan to Kentucky: A Journey in Racing for Sisters Megan Sanders and Rachel Carpenter 28.12.2023

Send us Fan Mail Megan Sanders and Rachel Carpenter are both successful women in the automotive industry and motorsports racing. Megan, a Michigan native with an automotive management degree, has honed her racing skills over the years and currently works at Stalantis. She believes in being a trailblazer in the industry and values the opportunity to inspire young girls. Rachel, who holds a business...

PRI 2023 Podcast Stage Interview: Making History: Katie Hettinger's Trailblazing Achievements in Motorsports 19.12.2023

Send us Fan Mail Melinda Russell was one of the Motorsports Podcasters who did a live interview at PRI in Indianapolis last week. She chose Katie Hettinger as her guest. The interview was broadcast throughout the show. Katie Hettinger, a third-generation driver from Michigan, has made a name for herself in the world of motorsports while simultaneously pursuing her education. From a young age, Kati...

BONUS EPISODE: Kyle's Inspiring Journey: From NASCAR Fan to Development Driver 19.12.2023

Send us Fan Mail Kyle Lockrow, a seasoned professional in the motorsports industry, and Tanya Banning, a key figure in the Women's Motorsports Network podcast, both have a shared mission of providing opportunities to underrepresented individuals in motorsports. Kyle's perspective on the topic of diversity and challenges in racing is deeply personal, as he sees racing as a means of escape...

Garage Girls Jewelry: Unique Designs for Automotive Enthusiasts 09.12.2023

Send us Fan Mail Arianna, the 31-year-old entrepreneur and owner of Garage Girls Jewelry, has a rich background in the automotive industry and is a fervent advocate for supporting women-led businesses in physically demanding industries. Her perspective on this topic is shaped by her personal experiences in the automotive world, where she noticed a lack of representation for women. This led her to...

Young Georgia Racer Emma Britt: Inspiring Woman in Motorsports 24.11.2023

Send us Fan Mail Emma Britt, a Georgia native with a deep-rooted passion for motorsports, has been immersed in the racing world from a young age, thanks to her father, a second-generation racer. Now in 11th grade, Emma attends an online school designed for racers and has been blessed with numerous opportunities in racing, thanks to her supportive family. Emma firmly believes that motorsports is a...

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