Women's Wealth: The Middle Way®

Kelly Starnes is an experienced educator and the co-founder of , an online curriculum focusing on the core areas of grit, growth mindset, and grace. The program teaches social and emotional skills to children through relatable stories and fun activities. Listen in as Kelly shares her journey, including how she stepped out of her comfort zone and entered (and won!) , a national seed accelerator com...

Are you suffering from itchy eyes, sneezing, a stuffy, running nose, and fatigue? Dr. Helen Law joins us today to share tips for dealing with seasonal allergies. Dr. Law is a licensed acupuncturist who has practiced Chinese Medicine for over 21 years. She has been voted NJ Top Docs since 2010 and the best Acupuncturist in Princeton, NJ since 2008. Dr. Law recently published a book and she frequent...

Peipei Zhou is the founder and voice of Bao Bao Learns Chinese, interactive sound books for children, their parents, and caregivers. As a new mother, she wanted to teach her son Mandarin Chinese. When Peipei did not find the resources she was looking for, she came up with the idea for a business. Today, Peipei’s business is growing, with seven new books set to launch this year. Born & raised i...

Stephanie Cartin is a successful entrepreneur and a proud mom. She recently launched , a marketplace app where parents can sell gently used kids’ items. Stephanie is also Co-CEO and Co-Founder of , a full-service social media marketing agency, Co-Host of , and a successful author. Stephanie joins us today to share her personal experience with building and scaling businesses and offers advice based...

Rebecca Shambaugh is an internationally recognized women’s leadership expert, author, keynote speaker, and president of SHAMBAUGH Leadership. Rebecca is the author of the books "It's Not a Glass Ceiling, It's a Sticky Floor" and "Make Room For Her." Her work is focused on creating inclusive work environments that drive greater talent utilization, innovation, and gender balance. Rebecca’s firm is a...

Planning for retirement brings up so many different questions! When is the right time to start planning for your retirement? How much money will you need to be able to retire? Susan Michel and Carol Ann Fernandez join us on today’s podcast to share helpful advice and actionable steps that you can take today to plan for the future.  Join us every other week on Women's Wealth: The Middle Way®,...

Michelle Edgar is a music industry veteran and VP of Brand Marketing at Epic Records. Her love for music started at the age of five when she began playing the piano. Michelle wanted to give back to the community, so she founded , a nonprofit that funds music education programs in underserved public schools nationwide. She is also the founder of , a network of top female leaders across all industri...

Kathy Catazaro-Perry is an advocate for the special needs community. She is the mom of six, the first female Mayor of the City of Massillon, Ohio, a former nurse, and an active member of her community. When one of Kathy’s children was born with Down Syndrome, she realized that the special needs population is often overlooked so she decided to take steps to make a difference. She co-founded a non-p...

Jessica Gartenstein is the co-founder of Frönen Foods, a gluten and dairy-free ice cream company that uses clean and simple ingredients. At the age of 23, Jessica teamed up with a fellow undergrad at the University of Chicago and the pair launched Frönen, which is now sold at 600+ retailers throughout the U.S. Listen in as Jessica shares her experience and what she has learned along the way. ...

Tracey Welson-Rossman is on a mission to help girls understand that a future in technology can be exciting and rewarding and can transcend into nearly every field imaginable. She founded TechGirlz, a non-profit program dedicated to inspiring teenage girls to consider careers in technology.  To date, 20,000 girls in 20 countries around the world have attended the organization’s free, interacti...

Joining us today are Suzanne Wilcox and Leslie Hooker, Founders of Beer City Dog Biscuits. They established the nonprofit on behalf of their adult sons, both of whom have disabilities. Their goal is to build a stronger community by providing vocational training and meaningful employment for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Listen in as Suzanne and Leslie share how this...

Joining us today is Cady Wolf, Vice President of Commercial Strategy at Sojern. Cady has more than 20 years of experience working in the travel technology space. She is an advocate for increasing the diversity of women in corporate leadership and board-level positions. Listen in as Cady shares ways that women of all backgrounds can empower each other to overcome gender bias in today’s business wor...

Shoshana Vitale, owner of SoulBeat Studio and Fitness Expert at 6 ABC Action News, is driven by a passion for doing what she loves. Through fitness, she empowers others to follow their dreams and pursue their goals. Join us to hear how Shoshana balances her busy professional life with being the mother to four young boys!  Helpful Links:  SoulBeat Studio: 6abc Fitness Tip: Women’s Wealth:...

Michelle Penczak, CEO of Squared Away, knows firsthand the challenges that military spouses face to find employment and help provide for their families. She is the mother of two young boys and the proud wife of an active-duty Marine Corps pilot. Michelle launched her firm in 2017 and now employs over 100 military spouses and veterans. Listen in as she shares what she is doing to empower military s...

Dr. Robin West, a board-certified orthopedic and sports medicine surgeon, is the Lead Team Physician for the Washington Nationals, the Head Team Physician for the Washington Football Team, and the Chairman of Inova Sports Medicine. Dr. West joins us today to share what inspired her to become a doctor, her experience working in a male-dominated field, and how it takes a team to be successful - both...

Susan Michel and Carol Ann Fernandez join us today for a special podcast focusing on financial literacy and the importance of teaching kids about money. Listen in as they share simple steps that you can take at home to teach children valuable lessons about budgeting, saving, and smart money management.   Join us every other week on Women's Wealth: The Middle Way®, a radio show aimed at h...

Educating & Empowering Girls Around the World with Christina Lowery Christina Lowery is the CEO of Girl Rising (GR), a nonprofit organization that uses the power of storytelling to change the way the world values girls and their education. In 2009, Christina helped found Girl Rising by leveraging her experience in documentary film and applying it to storytelling as an engine of social awarenes...

Balancing Two Passions: Coaching and Family with Jenn Langzettel Jenn Langzettel, Head Rowing Coach at Duquesne University, joins us on Women's Wealth: The Middle Way® today. Jenn has coached at Duquesne for 13 seasons, and was named head coach in May of 2017. When she’s not out on the river or in the office, Jenn focuses her energy on her two young daughters, Evelyn and Kaley. Her 10-year-old dau...

Understanding Body Language with Linda Clemons Linda Clemons, a renowned sales and body language expert, joins us today to share her thoughts on how important non-verbal communication is to success in life and business. Linda is the CEO of Sisterpreneur®, Inc., an international business organization focused on empowering women entrepreneurs. Listen in as Linda, also known as the “Queen of Networki...

Conquering Imposter Syndrome with Dr. Valerie Young Dr. Valerie Young joins us on Women's Wealth: The Middle Way® today to share her advice and tips on dealing with impostor syndrome. Dr. Young is an internationally recognized expert in the field, an accomplished speaker, and the author of an award-winning book, Listen in as she explains what imposter syndrome is and gives helpful tools to overcom...

A Driving Force with Rosemary Swierk Entrepreneur Rosemary Swierk is an advocate for women-owned businesses, particularly in the construction industry. She joins us today to share how her journey in the construction business began and what she has learned along the way. Rosemary is the Founder and President of Direct Steel® and Construction and a State of Illinois appointee to the Small Business D...

Emotional Wellness During Uncertain Times with Faith Saunders Faith Saunders, founder and CEO of Discover a New Future, joins us today to discuss emotional wellness during these uncertain times. Faith is involved in New Jersey Hope and Healing, an initiative created in response to the COVID-19 outbreak and designed to help individuals and groups cope and adapt to the new norm. Listen in as Faith s...

Making A Difference, One Mask at a Time with Dr. Sheri Mello Our guest today is Dr. Sheri Mello, an audiologist at the Raleigh Hearing and Tinnitus Center. While conducting curbside appointments due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Mello realized that her patients were struggling to hear and understand her because she was wearing a face mask. Now, she's working on an innovative solution to that probl...

Adapting to Remote Teaching with Mary Ann Jones & Kelly Jones With the COVID-19 pandemic, the teaching world has seen incredible change over the past few months. Our special guests today are Mary Ann Jones and her daughter, Kelly Jones, and they are fourth-grade teachers in New Jersey. Mary Ann and Kelly have transitioned from teaching their students at school and in-person to teaching through...

Leading From the Front Line with Ann Logan Ann Logan is a medical professional with more than 30 years of leadership experience. She works for CarePoint Health and is the Chief Hospital Executive at Hoboken University Medical Center in New Jersey.  Listen in as Ann shares an inside view of what she and her team are experiencing on the front line of the COVID-19 pandemic.  Join us every o...