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You say “stubborn," we say determined. You say “quiet," we say deliberate. You say “outspoken," we say passionate. You say “bossy," we say… #ownit. The most courageous female leaders have been called a lot of things. But what can keep some down, only propels the best forward. They own it all.
Join Women Lead Change CEO Tiffany O’Donnell as she digs deeper into the power of the stories these women tell themselves. Each one with a perspective that may be just what you need, when you need it. Tactical, informative, and inspirational. How will you #OwnIt? This podcast features thought leaders, industry experts, CEOs, and senior leaders who recognize the imperative to advance women leaders at all levels. Topics range from personal interviews to tactical development insights around issues like gender intelligence, male allyship, emotional intelligence, and executive presence.
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Tiffany O'Donnell talks to Paula Faris who is the founder and leader of CARRY Media™, an organization that advocates for moms in the workforce. She is an award winning journalist, speaker and best-selling author. She also hosts The Paula Faris Show, a weekly podcast that talks about the hot topics parents are talking about, from work-life balance, to raising kids, to relationships. On today's episode, Paula talks about family-friendly policies in the workplace and how when the family wins, ...
Tiffany O'Donnell talks to Malia Gudenkauf who is the founder of Little Miss Finance, a modern financial education organization. At the heart of Malia's approach is her commitment to banishing financial jargon and breaking down complex concepts into relatable, everyday language. As a speaker, 1:1 coach, and content creator, she delivers personal finance education that helps individuals feel more confident and equipped in achieving their financial goals. On today's episode, Malia talks about ...
Tiffany O'Donnell talks to the newest members of the Women Lead Change staff, Kristin Eschweiler, Kristen Geist and Dalena Schneider. Follow Women Lead Change on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn and visit wlcglobal.org for more information. Support the show
Tiffany O'Donnell talks to Charlie Saffro who is a recruiting expert with a passion for human leadership, talent acquisition, employee engagement, company culture and retention. She founded CS Recruiting to connect individuals to opportunities and as CEO, she manages a thriving organization and a team of talented team members. Charlie's clientele includes businesses with Transportation, Logistics and Supply Chain talent needs. Her goal is to make meaningful connections that lead to long lasti...
Tiffany O'Donnell talks to Mary Coffin whose business career spans more than 37 years. Mary joined Wells Fargo in 1998 as Senior Vice President of Wells Fargo Home Lending Customer Strategy. In 2004, she was named Executive Vice President of Wells Fargo Home Lending Servicing Operations – servicing over 12 million mortgage customers. In 2017, she took on a new Customer Excellence role across the Wells Fargo Enterprise of businesses. In the summer of 2020, Mary retired after 23 years with Well...
Own It! flips the script! For four seasons, our host, CEO Tiffany O'Donnell, has led the conversation, bringing out the best stories and insights from our guests. But this time, we’re putting Tiffany in the hot seat! Tune in for a special episode where Tiffany gets interviewed, sharing her journey, leadership lessons, and personal take on "owning it." Follow Women Lead Change on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn and visit wlcglobal.org for more information. Support the show
Tiffany O'Donnell talks to Amanda Goodman, an Emmy-award winning television journalist who spent nearly two decades in the news industry. Amanda wanted to make real change in the community so she accepted the role of Executive Director of Family & Children’s Council of Black Hawk County - the area’s leading child abuse prevention agency. Amanda and her close friend, Tara Thomas launched Goodman Thomas Consulting. The two also share a podcast and wildly successful speaking series called “F...
Tiffany O'Donnell talks to Candice Luter who started her interior design business Candice Luter Art + Interiors as a hobby that grew into a thriving enterprise through her use of discarded materials. She repurposes yard sale finds and donated fabrics to create beautiful home décor. As a single mother and entrepreneur, Candice emphasizes "Grit. Grace. Grind." in her mission, fostering a collaborative and supportive community. Her journey from humble beginnings to a successful enterprise showca...
Tiffany O'Donnell talks to Lisa Bluder, who spent 24 seasons as the P. Sue Beckwith, MD, Head Women’s Basketball Coach at The University of Iowa. As the all-time winningest coach in Big Ten history with an overall record of 528-254 and a Big Ten record of 262-145. Under her leadership, the Hawkeyes advanced to the last two National Championship Games and made 22 postseason appearances overall (18 NCAA and 4 WNIT), including 14 of the last 16 NCAA Tournaments. Bluder led the Hawkeyes to five...
Tiffany O’Donnell talks to Sara Castillo & Katie Castillo-Wilson who are the founders of TapOnIt- a leader in text message marketing. Their proprietary SaaS (software as a service) Text Marketing Platform is used across the country by businesses of all sizes to build, grow, retain, engage, and even monetize databases of users that have opted-in to receive content from them via text. Whether the platform is used for marketing, sales, internal operations, or customer service, TapOnIt's best...
Tiffany O’Donnell talks to Dr. Kit Evans-Ford who is passionate about nonviolence, God, and serving others. She has been a trainer and activist for 14 years working relentlessly in the areas of nonviolence education and assisting people in healing from violence and abuse. Dr. Kit is a Teach for America and United States Peace Corps Alumni. She is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Theology at St. Ambrose University and is also the founder of Argrow’s House of Healing and Hope in Davenp...
Tiffany O'Donnell talks to Robin Boudreau who is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of No Foot Too Small, a local nonprofit, for-purpose organization inspired by the loss of her son Beau in 2013. In 2019, as the organization continued the trajectory of significant local and national growth, Robin resigned from her career in medical sales and leadership after nearly two decades. Called to serve and connect with others from an early age, Robin holds a degree in Family Science; coursework tha...
Tiffany O'Donnell talks to Erica Cole, the Founder & CEO of No Limbits, a startup adaptive apparel company with the mission of increasing comfort, confidence, and independence in those who struggle with clothing due to a disability. Erica lost her leg in a car accident in 2018 and started No Limbits out of a personal need for adaptive apparel. No Limbits recently closed a $1.4M Seed Round after appearing on Shark Tank with investors Mark Cuban and Emma Grede. No Limbits has products for a...
Women Lead Change has a lot of events coming up which means registration deadlines are quickly approaching! On today's episode, Mackenzy Caligiuri will be giving you all a preview of whats to come this fall at Women Lead Change. Follow Women Lead Change on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn and visit wlcglobal.org for more information. Own It! from Women Lead Change is sponsored by Mount Mercy University. Support the show
Tiffany O'Donnell talks to Nia Wilder, an artist with Purpose. She uses her gift of film, photography and music to produce purpose driven art. When she’s not creating, you can find her at Spark Lot. A retail store created to provide small local businesses with a physical location and store front for their products and services. Recently, she’s been shifted in another direction to serve her community as Councilwoman of Ward 3 in Waterloo. Overall, Nia’s goal is to walk in Purpose, on Purpose. ...
Tiffany O'Donnell talks to Tricia Rivas, owner of Trixie’s Salon & Spa, founder of the Dream Catchers Foundation, and Customer Relations Coordinator with the Small Business Development Center. Tricia has a fierce passion for counseling small businesses and non-profits, and connecting people in communities for the better good. She spends her free time with family and friends traveling, camping, going on road trips to small towns in Iowa, shopping local boutiques and anything that includes ...
Mackenzy Caligiuri talks to host and CEO, Tiffany O’Donnell and the rest of the Women Lead Change team. There are 8 of us in 3 regions, Des Moines, Cedar Rapids and the Quad Cities and though we may be small we are mighty and we get a lot done. We asked you all, our listeners, what you wanted to know more about us and so we decided to give it a go. You’ll hear from each member of our team what their role is within our organization and what their favorite thing is about working at Women Lead C...
Tiffany O'Donnell talks to Cari McCoy, the CEO of Clickstop, an ESOP and the parent company to several ecommerce businesses as well as a nationwide laundromat enterprise, Clean Laundry. Clickstop is known for rapid growth as well as its commitment to exceptional workplace culture, which has landed it numerous awards including first place finishes as CBJ’s "Coolest Places to Work," recognition on Inc. Magazine’s list of "Fastest Growing Companies" for 13 straight years, and multiple “Iowa Top ...
Hi everybody! Mackenzy Caligiuri, Marketing Coordinator and Podcast Producer, poppin' in to say hi! The Women Lead Change offices are closed for a summer break. Instead of our regular programming, I'm here to give you some updates about Women Lead Change so you don't miss out on our upcoming events! Follow Women Lead Change on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn and visit wlcglobal.org for more information. Own It! from Women Lead Change is sponsored by Mount Mercy University. Suppo...
Tiffany O'Donnell talks to Marsha Aldridge, the Vice President of Human Resources and Shared Services for IMT Insurance in West Des Moines. Marsha’s career focused on Human Resources with a passion for Leadership Development. She is a lifelong learner on a mission to share her leadership journey. In her spare time, she enjoys biking, camping, and hanging out with friends and family. You will most likely find her outdoors somewhere around Iowa! On today's episode, Marsha talks about how the r...
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