The KORE Women Podcast

This week on The KORE Women podcast, Dr. Summer Watson welcomes Candice Snyder, a Gratitude Ambassador and Mental Health Advocate, who talks about what happens when life keeps throwing curveballs, such as job loss, divorce, miscarriage, and unimaginable grief and how you can still decide to build something beautiful? As the host of the globally ranked Passion Purpose and Possibilities podcast and Author, she has turned personal adversity into global impact, where she shares stories that inspire, heal, and activate. This episode is a heartfelt look at: finding gratitude in the darkest seasons, advocating for mental health through storytelling, and discovering your voice, even when it shakes. Tune in and learn how purpose is often born from the messiest chapters of our lives. You can connect with Candice Snyder on: Facebook, LinkedIn, in her FB group: Passion Purpose and Possibilities Podcast Community Group, on Instagram at: passionpurposepossibilities and her podcast Passion, Purpose and Possibilities.  Follow the podcast at: https://www.podpage.com/passion-purpose-and-possibilities-1/ Thank you for taking the time to listen to the KORE Women podcast and being a part of the KORE Women experience. You can listen to The KORE Women podcast on your favorite podcast directory - Pandora, iHeartRadio, Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, YouTube, Spotify, Stitcher, Podbean, JioSaavn, Amazon and at: www.KOREWomen.com/podcast.  Please leave your comments and reviews about the podcast and check out KORE Women on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.  You can also learn more about Dr. Summer Watson, MHS, PhD, KORE Women, LLC, the KORE Women podcast, KORE Business Solutions (a Virtual Assistant service) and Cross-Generational Consultation Services by going to: www.korewomen.com.  #KOREWomenPodcast #PurposeDriven #ResilienceStory #WomenWhoInspire

This week on the KORE Women podcast, Dr. Summer Watson is joined by Dr. Jacqueline Kumar, who is a philosopher, writer, program developer, and one of the leading voices in applied relational intelligence. Dr. Kumar breaks down her original three-stage empathy process and challenges the myths around empathy being instinctive or automatic. We explore why overextended empathy leads to burnout, how to balance care with boundaries, and how women leaders can practice empathy with greater clarity and confidence. If you’ve ever struggled with being “too empathetic,” unclear boundaries, or feeling drained after helping others, this episode will change how you show up and connect. You can follow Dr. Jacqueline Kumar Diana Fritz on LinkedIn, on Instagram at Empathos Coaching, and at: www.EmpathosCoaching.com Website: www.empathoscoaching.com  Instagram: Empathos Coaching LinkedIn: Dr. Jacqueline Kumar Empathos Coaching   Thank you for taking the time to listen to the KORE Women podcast and being a part of the KORE Women experience. You can listen to The KORE Women podcast on your favorite podcast directory - Pandora, iHeartRadio, Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, YouTube, Spotify, Stitcher, Podbean, JioSaavn, Amazon and at: www.KOREWomen.com/podcast.  Please leave your comments and reviews about the podcast and check out KORE Women on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.  You can also learn more about Dr. Summer Watson, MHS, PhD, KORE Women, LLC, the KORE Women podcast, KORE Business Solutions (a Virtual Assistant service) and Cross-Generational Consultation Services by going to: www.korewomen.com. Thank you for listening! Please share this podcast with your family and friends. #KOREWomenPodcast #RelationalIntelligence #EmpathyInLeadership #WomenInPsychology 

This week on the KORE Women podcast, Dr. Summer Watson is joined by Diana Fritz, who is an executive leader, cancer thriver, DISC-certified consultant, and author of Uniquely Imperfect. Uniquely Qualified. With over 25 years of experience leading teams across HR, tech, and strategic operations, Diana is proof that influence doesn’t come from a title, it comes from presence, resilience, and purpose. In this episode, Diana shares how her cancer journey redefined how she leads, why imperfection is a leadership strength, and how she helps others build values-driven organizations that truly see their people. Whether you're a leader, a survivor, or someone ready to lead with more impact, this episode will meet you where you are and move you forward. You can follow Diana Fritz on LinkedIn and Facebook and at: www.grituiuq.com https://grituiuq.com/ www.linkedin.com/in/diana-fritz-b032064 https://www.facebook.com/diana.kline.395 Thank you for taking the time to listen to the KORE Women podcast and being a part of the KORE Women experience. You can listen to The KORE Women podcast on your favorite podcast directory - Pandora, iHeartRadio, Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, YouTube, Spotify, Stitcher, Podbean, JioSaavn, Amazon and at: www.KOREWomen.com/podcast.  Please leave your comments and reviews about the podcast and check out KORE Women on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.  You can also learn more about Dr. Summer Watson, MHS, PhD, KORE Women, LLC, the KORE Women podcast, KORE Business Solutions (a Virtual Assistant service) and Cross-Generational Consultation Services by going to: www.korewomen.com. Thank you for listening! Please share this podcast with your family and friends. #KOREWomenPodcast #ResilientLeadership #HumanCenteredLeadership

HUGE Milestone - 400 Episodes  This episode is so meaningful to me.  To every guest who has trusted this space and every listener who keeps coming back to these conversations, thank you. YOU ARE the reason the KORE Women Podcast exists. For this milestone, I asked one simple question: What experience most shaped how you teach, lead, or guide others today? Leadership isn’t learned from a manual, it truly is a lived experience. You’ll hear from several women in this episode that were previously on the podcast within the past eight years. Those from all different generations, backgrounds, and countries from around the world. This episode is gratitude for ALL of the women, who have shared their wisdom here and for the many still ahead. Take a listen and I would love to hear your thoughts, lived experiences, and stories about what shaped your leadership style and methods? Thank you for taking the time to listen to the KORE Women podcast and being a part of the KORE Women experience. You can listen to The KORE Women podcast on your favorite podcast directory - Pandora, iHeartRadio, Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, YouTube, Spotify, Stitcher, Podbean, JioSaavn, Amazon and at: www.KOREWomen.com/podcast.  Please leave your comments and reviews about the podcast and check out KORE Women on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook.  You can also learn more about Dr. Summer Watson, MHS, PhD, KORE Women, LLC, the KORE Women podcast, KORE Business Solutions (a Virtual Assistant service) and Cross-Generational Consultation Services by going to: www.korewomen.com. Thank you for listening! Please share this podcast with your family and friends. Featured Guest: Bibiana Krall: “What doesn’t kill you, doesn’t kill you.” Links: https://www.bibianakrall.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@BlackCalyxBooks YouTube Carole Jean Whittington: "Women’s well-being researcher and practitioner supporting self-leadership through embodied awareness." Links: WhittingtonWellBeing.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolejeanwhittington/ Chasity Douyon "Chasity is a skilled connector of people who utilizes her talents to bridge the gap between early talent and career opportunities in a variety of spaces."  Link:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/chasitydouyon/  Cindy Van Eeckhout, MSc "Transformational mentor, empowering high-achieving women to turn financial success into true wealth, where life feels as good as it looks." Link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cindy-van-eeckhout/  Claudia Wyatt "Confidence queen, self-doubt erase and enthusiasm igniter, empowering and inspiring people to believe in themselves!" Links: https://www.instagram.com/theclaudiawyatt/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/claudiawyattcoaching/   Destini Perkins "Destini Amaris is an ambitious Gen Z Thought Leader, who feels fulfillment when advancing women’s issues." Link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/destiniamarisperkins/ Dr. Patricia Timerman Barbosa da Silva: "I am a passionate mental health counseling, marriage & family therapist, and author." Link: www.Advocate2Create.com Jen Fontanilla: "Creative Business Strategist, who helps designers and creative entrepreneurs command premium rates through strategic positioning." Link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenfontanilla/ Jill Valdez:  "I help leaders who were promoted for their skills lead with clarity and confidence." Link: linkedin.com/in/jillvaldezlink Kate Wells "Kate Wells is a hormone expert, biochem nerd, and CEO of Parlor Games who's on a mission to guide women through menopause with bioidentical solutions and save the world one vagina at a time." Links:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/parlor-games/  IG @parlorgamesfun Kathy Tagenel "Kathy Tagenel guides visionary leaders navigating pivots or reclaiming their natural flow to clarity, alignment, and freedom to flourish." Links: https://tagenel.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathytagenel/ Kym Insana: "Kym Insana is a mom to four boys, a multi-million dollar business owner, digital marketing expert, and founder of AlwaysOn Digital, a women-owned agency helping brands scale through impactful media." Links: LinkedIn: Linkedin.com/in/KymInsana/                                                           Website: GetAlwaysOn.com/  Noemi Beres: "Noémi Beres is the co-owner of Podcast Connections, helping experts amplify their voices through aligned podcast guesting, thoughtful visibility, and meaningful conversations." Link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/noemiberes/ Porschia Parker-Griffin: "Porschia Parker-Griffin is a problem solver who helps organizations and professionals unlock potential, performance, and profit on their terms." Link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/porschiaparker/ Sejal Thakkar "Sejal Thakkar plays a pivotal role in spearheading confidential and high-stakes projects that drive innovation in the legal industry." Link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sejalthakkar/ Sha Sparks: "I ignite fearless voices and build communities where connection, creation, and positive impact fire people up about their life and business." Links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sha-sparks/ https://www.fly-highcoaching.com/ #KOREWomen #LeadershipStories #HumanCenteredLeadership #BelongingInLeadership #MentorshipMatters #400Episodes 

This week on the KORE Women podcast, Dr. Summer Watson is joined by Vanessa Thompson, who is a sustainability and finance strategist. She has worked everywhere from the United Nations Foundation to Silicon Valley startups. With a background that spans the UN, World Bank, The Nature Conservancy, and JLL Spark Ventures, Vanessa brings a rare blend of strategic insight and boots-on-the-ground experience. Her upcoming book is poised to shift the conversation around sustainable leadership and business innovation. In this episode, she shares what it means to build not just better companies, but smarter, more resilient ones that are designed for the long term. If you care about impact, innovation, and building businesses that matter, this episode is for you! You can connect with Vanessa Thompson on: LinkedIn at: VanessaThompson5 or on her business page at: The Sustainability Experts or check out her website: www.the-sustainability-experts.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessathompson5 https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-sustainability-experts https://www.the-sustainability-experts.com/ Thank you for taking the time to listen to the KORE Women podcast and being a part of the KORE Women experience. You can listen to The KORE Women podcast on your favorite podcast directory - Pandora, iHeartRadio, Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, YouTube, Spotify, Stitcher, Podbean, JioSaavn, Amazon and at: www.KOREWomen.com/podcast.  Please leave your comments and reviews about the podcast and check out KORE Women on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.  You can also learn more about Dr. Summer Watson, MHS, PhD, KORE Women, LLC, the KORE Women podcast, KORE Business Solutions (a Virtual Assistant service) and Cross-Generational Consultation Services by going to: www.korewomen.com. Thank you for listening! Please share this podcast with your family and friends. #KOREWomenPodcast #SustainableLeadership #InnovationForGood #ConsciousLeadership 

This week on the KORE Women podcast, Dr. Summer Watson is joined by Samantha Ruth, who is a psychologist, speaker, bestselling author, and host of The Be Ruthless Show podcast dedicated to making noise and breaking stigmas. She is the proud founder of Griefhab, an entirely new approach to grief and mental health support services. After unexpectedly losing her husband, Samantha made it her mission to create the kind of real-life support she needed but could not find. Her work is focused on changing the way the world views grief and mental illness, so people can get the help they deserve without fear of judgment or labels. You can connect with Samantha Ruth on: LinkedIn, check out The Be Ruthless podcast and go to her website at: samantharuth.com.  Her website: https://samantharuth.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samanthamruth/ To Be Ruthless Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-be-ruthless-show/id1554585454 Thank you for taking the time to listen to the KORE Women podcast and being a part of the KORE Women experience. You can listen to The KORE Women podcast on your favorite podcast directory - Pandora, iHeartRadio, Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, YouTube, Spotify, Stitcher, Podbean, JioSaavn, Amazon and at: www.KOREWomen.com/podcast.  Please leave your comments and reviews about the podcast and check out KORE Women on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.  You can also learn more about Dr. Summer Watson, MHS, PhD, KORE Women, LLC, the KORE Women podcast, KORE Business Solutions (a Virtual Assistant service) and Cross-Generational Consultation Services by going to: www.korewomen.com. Thank you for listening! Please share this podcast with your family and friends. #KOREWomenPodcast #GriefSupport #MentalHealthMatters

This week on the KORE Women Podcast, Dr. Summer Watson is joined by Dora Rankin, who is the author of The Heart Sell, sales strategist, and champion for women’s financial empowerment. Dora shares her deeply personal journey from addiction recovery to caregiving, single motherhood, and walking away from burnout in high-paying jobs. What came next? A mission to get more money in the hands of more women, especially BIPOC entrepreneurs. In this episode, she breaks down the method behind her six-figure strategies, how she’s helped women move from “no runway” to “sold-out waitlists,” and why selling with heart is the future of business growth. If you want to learn how to grow your revenue without relying on social media or paid ads, this is your moment. You can connect with Dora Rankin  on: LinkedIn, and Facebook at: DoraLRankin and at: www.DoraRankin.com  LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/doralrankin facebook.com/DoraLRankin Thank you for taking the time to listen to the KORE Women podcast and being a part of the KORE Women experience. You can listen to The KORE Women podcast on your favorite podcast directory - Pandora, iHeartRadio, Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, YouTube, Spotify, Stitcher, Podbean, JioSaavn, Amazon and at: www.KOREWomen.com/podcast.  Please leave your comments and reviews about the podcast and check out KORE Women on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.  You can also learn more about Dr. Summer Watson, MHS, PhD, KORE Women, LLC, the KORE Women podcast, KORE Business Solutions (a Virtual Assistant service) and Cross-Generational Consultation Services by going to: www.korewomen.com. Thank you for listening! Please share this podcast with your family and friends. #KOREWomenPodcast #SalesWithHeart #WomenInBusiness #SixFigureSales 

This week on The KORE Women podcast, Dr. Summer Watson welcomes Kym Insana, who talks about how she went from being a NYC ad executive to multi-million-dollar agency founder. She has redefined success on her terms and she’s helping others do the same. As the founder of AlwaysOn Digital, Kym works with powerhouse brands like Good American and Enfamil, but her true mission is personal, empowering working parents to thrive in business and life. In this episode, Kym shares how she built a company that delivers big results without sacrificing flexibility, how she balances motherhood and leadership, and what every brand needs to know to scale sustainably in today’s digital space. If you’re ready to grow with more intention, more strategy, and a whole lot more heart, this one’s for you. You can connect with Kym Insana on Facebook or at:  GetAlwaysOn.com LinkedIn: Linkedin.com/in/KymInsana/  Website: GetAlwaysOn.com/  Thank you for taking the time to listen to the KORE Women podcast and being a part of the KORE Women experience. You can listen to The KORE Women podcast on your favorite podcast directory - Pandora, iHeartRadio, Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, YouTube, Spotify, Stitcher, Podbean, JioSaavn, Amazon and at: www.KOREWomen.com/podcast.  Please leave your comments and reviews about the podcast and check out KORE Women on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.  You can also learn more about Dr. Summer Watson, MHS, PhD, KORE Women, LLC, the KORE Women podcast, KORE Business Solutions (a Virtual Assistant service) and Cross-Generational Consultation Services by going to: www.korewomen.com.  #KOREWomenPodcast #DigitalMarketing #WomenInBusiness #WorkingMoms 

This week on the KORE Women Podcast, Dr. Summer Watson welcomes Rhonda Sher, a LinkedIn expert and creator of The Sher Method™, whose proven system has helped thousands turn their LinkedIn presence into a powerful client attraction tool. Rhonda shares her incredible journey from marrying the same man twice to using LinkedIn to retire him and how she helps professionals go from overlooked to in-demand. If LinkedIn feels confusing, overwhelming, or just like one more thing on your to-do list, this episode will change how you think about visibility, value, and virtual relationships. You can follow Rhonda Sher on LinkedIn. https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhondalsher/ Thank you for taking the time to listen to the KORE Women podcast and being a part of the KORE Women experience. You can listen to The KORE Women podcast on your favorite podcast directory - Pandora, iHeartRadio, Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, YouTube, Spotify, Stitcher, Podbean, JioSaavn, Amazon and at: www.KOREWomen.com/podcast.  Please leave your comments and reviews about the podcast and check out KORE Women on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.  You can also learn more about Dr. Summer Watson, MHS, PhD, KORE Women, LLC, the KORE Women podcast, KORE Business Solutions (a Virtual Assistant service) and Cross-Generational Consultation Services by going to: www.korewomen.com. Thank you for listening! Please share this podcast with your family and friends. #LinkedInMarketing #OnlineVisibility #BusinessNetworking

This week on the KORE Women podcast, Dr. Summer Watson is joined by Felice Upton, who is a transformational systems consultant and organizational strategist who knows how to turn complexity into clarity. With decades of experience leading nonprofits, government agencies, and justice-involved organizations, Felice has seen firsthand how culture, trauma, and leadership shape every system we touch. And she’s not afraid to talk about the hard stuff. In this episode, we explore what it takes to lead real change, how to build trauma-informed systems that actually serve people, and why avoidance is the enemy of transformation. If you’re ready to lead with vision and create lasting impact, this episode is for you. You can connect with Felice Upton on: LinkedIn and you can check out her TEDx entitled, “The Hard Stuff” on YouTube linkedin.com/in/felicedavisupton TEDx: https://youtu.be/fwm3azuoLr4 Thank you for taking the time to listen to the KORE Women podcast and being a part of the KORE Women experience. You can listen to The KORE Women podcast on your favorite podcast directory - Pandora, iHeartRadio, Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, YouTube, Spotify, Stitcher, Podbean, JioSaavn, Amazon and at: www.KOREWomen.com/podcast.  Please leave your comments and reviews about the podcast and check out KORE Women on Instagram, and Facebook.  You can also learn more about Dr. Summer Watson, MHS, PhD, KORE Women, LLC, the KORE Women podcast, KORE Business Solutions (a Virtual Assistant service) and Cross-Generational Consultation Services by going to: www.korewomen.com. Thank you for listening! Please share this podcast with your family and friends. #KOREWomenPodcast #LeadershipTransformation #TraumaInformedLeadership

This week on the KORE Women podcast, Dr. Summer Watson is joined by Tonya Lester, who is an LCSW, Brooklyn-based psychotherapist, New York Times Modern Love essayist, and author of Push Back: Live, Love, and Work with Others Without Losing Yourself to talk about why so many of us stay silent, stretch ourselves too thin, and struggle to ask for what we need. We unpack what it means to be a “shock absorber” in relationships, why perfectionism is really anxiety in disguise, and how women can learn to set boundaries without guilt or apology. If you’ve ever been called “too much,” or felt like you were disappearing in your relationships or job, this episode is for you. You can connect with Tonya Lester on: LinkedIn, on FB at Tonya.Lester.58 on IG at TonyaLesterPsychotherapy and at: www.TonyaLester.com Thank you for taking the time to listen to the KORE Women podcast and being a part of the KORE Women experience. You can listen to The KORE Women podcast on your favorite podcast directory - Pandora, iHeartRadio, Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, YouTube, Spotify, Stitcher, Podbean, JioSaavn, Amazon and at: www.KOREWomen.com/podcast.  Please leave your comments and reviews about the podcast and check out KORE Women on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.  You can also learn more about Dr. Summer Watson, MHS, PhD, KORE Women, LLC, the KORE Women podcast, KORE Business Solutions (a Virtual Assistant service) and Cross-Generational Consultation Services by going to: www.korewomen.com. Thank you for listening! Please share this podcast with your family and friends. #KOREWomenPodcast  #WomenWhoLead #BoundariesMatter #PsychologyToday #RelationshipHealth 

This week on the KORE Women podcast, Dr. Summer Watson, MHS, PhD does her one solo episode of the year. Her message:  How do stories change us when we let them land? Every year, I sit down and record a New Year’s message for this podcast. It is the only solo podcast that I do each year. And every year, I have to get quiet first. When I started the KORE Women Podcast, I didn’t know how to produce a show. I didn’t know how to edit. What I did know was that women needed a safe place to talk honestly about their lives and their work. Eight years later, that’s why I’m still here. I’ve had the honor of listening to women from all over the world- women who lead, teach, heal, build, question, and create. Women who have lived through hard seasons and kept going anyway. Every conversation has changed me. Every story has reminded me why listening matters. This New Year’s episode isn’t a highlight reel. It’s a thank you. I share my gratitude for our guests, our listeners, and the community that continues to carry this work forward. I also reflect on the growth of KORE Women, LLC, and why moving humans forward in business, education, healthcare, and community matters now more than ever. This episode is personal. It’s reflective. And it’s an invitation to stay connected to the stories, to one another, and to the work of belonging as we step into 2026. You can also learn more about Dr. Summer Watson, MHS, PhD, KORE Women, LLC, the KORE Women podcast, KORE Business Solutions (a Virtual Assistant service) and Cross-Generational Consultation Services by going to: www.korewomen.com. 🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts 💛 Share it with someone who might need it 🔗 And connect with me on LinkedIn KORE Women - YouTube   #KOREWomenPodcast #NewYearReflection #StoriesChangeUs #CommunityMatters

This week on the KORE Women podcast, Dr. Summer Watson welcomes Dr. Patricia Timerman Barbosa da Silva, who is psychotherapist, author, and founder of Advocate2Create. Her journey from moving to a new country as a teenager to turning personal loss into purpose reveals how resilience and compassion can transform our most painful moments into growth. We dive into her IAP Model (Intention, Action, Perception), a practical framework she calls a “Google Translate” for communication and explore how it helps people move from conflict to connection. If you’ve ever struggled to feel heard, misunderstood a loved one, or wanted to heal from grief or trauma, this conversation will give you the tools and hope you need to begin again. You can follow Dr. Patricia Timerman Barbosa da Silva on LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook at: Advocate2Create and at: www.advocate2create.com. You can also find her book:  Why Are We Fighting? on Amazon.  Thank you for taking the time to listen to the KORE Women podcast and being a part of the KORE Women experience. You can listen to The KORE Women podcast on your favorite podcast directory - Pandora, iHeartRadio, Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, YouTube, Spotify, Stitcher, Podbean, JioSaavn, Amazon and at: www.KOREWomen.com/podcast.  Please leave your comments and reviews about the podcast and check out KORE Women on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.  You can also learn more about Dr. Summer Watson, MHS, PhD, KORE Women, LLC, the KORE Women podcast, KORE Business Solutions (a Virtual Assistant service) and Cross-Generational Consultation Services by going to: www.korewomen.com. Thank you for listening! Please share this podcast with your family and friends. #ConflictToConnection #RelationshipHealing #GriefJourney #ImmigrationStories #EmotionalResilience  https://www.advocate2create.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-patricia-timerman-barbosa-da-silva-302084156/ https://www.instagram.com/advocate2create/ https://www.facebook.com/Advocate2Create Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DH8NF2VG    

This week on the KORE Women Podcast, Dr. Summer Watson welcomes Yvonne McCoy, MBA, who is a Business Strategist and creator of the BE F.O.U.N.D.™ Framework to talk about the real reason so many entrepreneurs are stuck in a cycle of sporadic sales and burnout. Yvonne’s message is clear: You don’t need to be fixed. You need a better way to guide potential clients through the trust journey, so they can recognize the value you already bring. In this episode, we explore how to stop chasing the wrong strategies, start leveraging your strengths, and attract clients who are already looking for someone just like you. If you're ready to shift from overwhelmed to aligned, this conversation will give you the clarity and confidence to get FOUND. You can follow Yvonne McCoy at: ImReady4Me on Facebook and on Instagram at: YvonneBMcCoy and on LinkedIn at: Yvonne-McCoy Thank you for taking the time to listen to the KORE Women podcast and being a part of the KORE Women experience. You can listen to The KORE Women podcast on your favorite podcast directory - Pandora, iHeartRadio, Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, YouTube, Spotify, Stitcher, Podbean, JioSaavn, Amazon and at: www.KOREWomen.com/podcast. Please leave your comments and reviews about the podcast and check out KORE Women on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.  You can also learn more about Dr. Summer Watson, MHS, PhD, KORE Women, LLC, the KORE Women podcast, KORE Business Solutions (a Virtual Assistant service) and Cross-Generational Consultation Services by going to: www.korewomen.com. Thank you for listening! Please share this podcast with your family and friends. #EntrepreneurMindset #BusinessStrategy #ClientAttraction #AuthenticMarketing

This week on The KORE Women podcast, Dr. Summer Watson has the opportunity to speak with Andrea Bernal Llanos, who is a project manager, university professor, and civic tech advocate who’s leading transformational work at the intersection of communication, education, and social impact. From launching clean air initiatives in California to mentoring at NASA-supported hackathons, she shares her story of how knowledge, leadership, and digital strategy can empower communities and drive change.  You can follow Andrea Bernal Llanos on LinkedIn and at: www.mos.org Thank you for taking the time to listen to the KORE Women podcast and being a part of the KORE Women experience. You can listen to The KORE Women podcast on your favorite podcast directory - Pandora, iHeartRadio, Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, YouTube, Spotify, Stitcher, Podbean, JioSaavn, Amazon and at: www.KOREWomen.com/podcast.  Please leave your comments and reviews about the podcast and check out KORE Women on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.  You can also learn more about Dr. Summer Watson, MHS, PhD, KORE Women, LLC, the KORE Women podcast, KORE Business Solutions (a Virtual Assistant service) and Cross-Generational Consultation Services by going to: www.korewomen.com. #TheKOREWomenPodcast #SocialInnovation #WomenInLeadership #LatinAmericanVoices #CitizenEngagement

This week on the KORE Women podcast, Dr. Summer Watson is joined by Diane DiResta, who is a Certified Speaking Professional, author of Knockout Presentations, and one of the Top 20 Speaker Coaches in the world. She’s helped leaders command rooms across the globe and now she’s here to help you find your voice in a noisy, AI-driven world. We talk about why public speaking is more important than ever, why old-school presentation tactics are falling flat, and how to stop playing it safe and start owning the room. You can connect with Diane DiResta on: LinkedIn and YouTube and at www.diresta.com http://www.linkedin.com/in/dianediresta http://www.diresta.com http://www.youtube.com/dianediresta.com Thank you for taking the time to listen to the KORE Women podcast and being a part of the KORE Women experience. You can listen to The KORE Women podcast on your favorite podcast directory - Pandora, iHeartRadio, Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, YouTube, Spotify, Stitcher, Podbean, JioSaavn, Amazon and at: www.KOREWomen.com/podcast.  Please leave your comments and reviews about the podcast and check out KORE Women on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.  You can also learn more about Dr. Summer Watson, MHS, PhD, KORE Women, LLC, the KORE Women podcast, KORE Business Solutions (a Virtual Assistant service) and Cross-Generational Consultation Services by going to: www.korewomen.com. Thank you for listening! Please share this podcast with your family and friends. #KOREWomenPodcast #PublicSpeaking #ExecutivePresence #SpeakWithConfidence #LeadershipVoice 

This week on the KORE Women Podcast, Dr. Summer Watson welcomes Amber Monroe, who is the Senior Vice President of Customer Experience at Paradigm Senior Services. Amber’s story is one of grit, growth, and groundbreaking leadership. From losing her mother at age five to becoming a first-generation college graduate and executive leader, Amber has consistently turned adversity into strength. When she was told she wasn’t ready for leadership, she proved otherwise and stepped into a role leading 30+ team members and launching the first Women’s Employee Resource Group at a major academic health system. In this episode, Amber shares how she champions equity, confidence, and mentorship for women, especially those breaking generational cycles or underrepresented in their industries. Her journey will inspire you to rise, lead, and lift others as you climb. Tune in for an empowering conversation about redefining leadership with authenticity and heart. You can follow Amber Monroe on LinkedIn and at: paradigmseniors.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ambermonroe/ Website (current workplace): https://www.paradigmseniors.com/ Thank you for taking the time to listen to the KORE Women podcast and being a part of the KORE Women experience. You can listen to The KORE Women podcast on your favorite podcast directory - Pandora, iHeartRadio, Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, YouTube, Spotify, Stitcher, Podbean, JioSaavn, Amazon and at: www.KOREWomen.com/podcast. Please leave your comments and reviews about the podcast and check out KORE Women on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. You can also learn more about the host, Dr. Summer Watson and KORE Women at: www.korewomen.com You can also learn more about Dr. Summer Watson, MHS, PhD, KORE Women, LLC, the KORE Women podcast, KORE Business Solutions (a Virtual Assistant service) and Cross-Generational Consultation Services by going to: www.korewomen.com. Thank you for listening! Please share this podcast with your family and friends. #KOREWomenPodcast #ResilientLeadership #WomenInBusiness #MentorshipMatters #InclusionInAction #BreakingBarriers 

This week on the KORE Women podcast, Dr. Summer Watson is joined by Michelle Florendo, who is a Stanford-trained decision engineer, executive coach, and host of Ask A Decision Engineer. Michelle has coached hundreds of leaders across tech, healthcare, and financial services, helping them make high-impact decisions grounded in both data and emotion. We explore the science behind smarter decision-making and why feelings belong in the process, and how to stop second-guessing your next big move. With a background in engineering from Stanford and an MBA from UC Berkeley, she brings a rare blend of analytical precision and human-centered insight.  You can connect with Michelle Florendo on: LinkedIn on Instagram and YouTube at: The Decision Geek and at: PoweredByDecisions.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelleflorendo Instagram: https://instagram.com/TheDecisionGeek YouTube: https://youtube.com/@TheDecisionGeek Web: https://www.poweredbydecisions.com Thank you for taking the time to listen to the KORE Women podcast and being a part of the KORE Women experience. You can listen to The KORE Women podcast on your favorite podcast directory - Pandora, iHeartRadio, Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, YouTube, Spotify, Stitcher, Podbean, JioSaavn, Amazon and at: www.KOREWomen.com/podcast.  Please leave your comments and reviews about the podcast and check out KORE Women on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.  You can also learn more about Dr. Summer Watson, MHS, PhD, KORE Women, LLC, the KORE Women podcast, KORE Business Solutions (a Virtual Assistant service) and Cross-Generational Consultation Services by going to: www.korewomen.com. Thank you for listening! Please share this podcast with your family and friends. #KOREWomenPodcast  #DecisionScience #ValuesBasedLeadership  #LeadershipClarity #AskADecisionEngineer 

This week on the KORE Women podcast, Dr. Summer Watson welcomes Dr. Meghan Waldron, who is the founder of Smart Solutions Tutoring, university advisor, and educator with nearly two decades of experience helping students thrive. Meghan shares how her own personal challenges, including living with MS, have fueled her purpose as a leader and educator. From writing instruction to strategic risk-taking, she offers a bold vision for what authentic learning and resilience really look like. If you're navigating change, leading students, or just craving inspiration, this episode is for you. You can follow Dr. Meghan Waldron on LinkedIn and at: http://www.smartsolutionsva.com/ Thank you for taking the time to listen to the KORE Women podcast and being a part of the KORE Women experience. You can listen to The KORE Women podcast on your favorite podcast directory - Pandora, iHeartRadio, Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, YouTube, Spotify, Stitcher, Podbean, JioSaavn, Amazon and at: www.KOREWomen.com/podcast.  Please leave your comments and reviews about the podcast and check out KORE Women on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.  You can also learn more about Dr. Summer Watson, MHS, PhD, KORE Women, LLC, the KORE Women podcast, KORE Business Solutions, and Cross-Generational Consultation Services by going to: www.korewomen.com. Thank you for listening! Please share this podcast with your family and friends.  #EducationalLeadership #StudentSuccess #ResilientLeadership #WomenInEducation #AuthenticLiving #MSWarrior #LifelongLearning  

This week on The KORE Women podcast, Dr. Summer welcomes Lynnaire Johnston, who is a global LinkedIn authority, author of Link∙Ability, and the go-to voice for professionals who want to grow their presence with authenticity. We talk about how to build credibility on LinkedIn, what really works in 2025, and how even one small shift can change your visibility and your career. Whether you're a seasoned leader or just getting started, this episode is full of actionable insights. You can follow Lynnaire Johnston on LinkedIn, YouTube at: LinkAbilityNZ, Substack, Spotify, Amazon, and at: linkability.biz LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynnairejohnston/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LinkAbilityNZ Amazon: https://amzn.to/3rKu72R Substack: @lynnairejohnstonlinkability Spotify: https://bit.ly/3vmvZTn Website: https://linkability.biz Thank you for taking the time to listen to the KORE Women podcast and being a part of the KORE Women experience. You can listen to The KORE Women podcast on your favorite podcast directory - Pandora, iHeartRadio, Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, YouTube, Spotify, Stitcher, Podbean, JioSaavn, Amazon and at: www.KOREWomen.com/podcast.  Please leave your comments and reviews about the podcast and check out KORE Women on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.  You can also learn more about Dr. Summer Watson, MHS, PhD, KORE Women, LLC, the KORE Women podcast, KORE Business Solutions, and Cross-Generational Consultation Services by going to: www.korewomen.com. Thank you for listening! Please share this podcast with your family and friends. #KOREWomenPodcast #LinkedInVisibility #ProfessionalRelationshipBuilding #AuthenticConnections