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Whelmed PodcastEpisode 26 - Andrea HartranftThis week we chat with Andrea Hartranft about life as a business owner, grandmother, chef and world traveler. She shares with us how life looks as an empty nester and how having a granddaughter is pretty great! Andrea shares some tips about being female in the workplace and how she started on her cooking journey. Enjoy!!Send us a text2025-07-2057 min
Whelmed PodcastEpisode 25 - AJ GormanThis week the pod chats with AJ Gorman! We chat about raising young kids, navigating strong relationship with partners and major career transitions! AJ shared with us her Time Blocking techniques and how she travels with her young boys. Enjoy!Where AJ works.Send us a text2025-06-3045 min
Whelmed PodcastEpisode 24 - Jen RuckelFirst podcast of the summer! This week, Katherine and Rachel sat down and chatted with Jen Ruckel. Jen shares her families non-traditional gender roles, as Jen works full time and her husband is the primary care-giver to their two sons. She shares how it is to be a woman in leadership and how important it is to lead with empathy. We have a great chat about how important sponsorship is within companies to help make sure all people have the ability to be considered for roles they could be successful in. Have a listen!Where Jen Works...2025-06-011h 17
Whelmed PodcastEpisode 23 - Elaine CookHappy May everyone! This episode, Katherine and Rachel get to chat with Elaine Cook. She heads Equity in Lighting, so we deep dive into the great things they are doing (if thats too much industry speak, skip ahead about 10 minutes). We chat about the pandemic, differences between Canada and the US, learn about Elaine's service dog Poppy and chat about how there is still a lot of work to be done with women supporting other women. It was a great conversation, we hope you enjoy!Where Elaine worksSend us a text2025-05-181h 02
Whelmed PodcastEpisode 22 - Avi MorAvi Mor joins the Whelmed Pod this week! We chat about Passover, kids, house renovations, hear about his first date with his wife. We hope you enjoy getting to know Avi a bit! We certainly did! Where Avi Works: https://www.morlights.com/Send us a text2025-05-041h 03
Whelmed PodcastEpisode 21 - Lisa ReedLisa Reed joins us as our guest this week, and we could not be more excited! She shares with us her journey of crafting a life and company that allows for balance and great design. How RBLD is studying ways to make the work week look like they want it too and embracing taking breaks. Lisa also shares her own Podcast "Lighting Matters" which started the same week as the Whelmed Podcast. Have a listen, your ears will thank you!Where Lisa WorksThings Mentioned:What color is your brain? Send us a tex2025-04-201h 04
Whelmed PodcastEpisode 20 - Addie SmithIts our 20th episode folks!! This week we have artist and fellow lighting designer, Addie Smith joining the Whelmed Podcast! Katherine and Rachel talk to Addie about her starting her own company, Addie shares her experience dealing with a stalker and points out how hard these situations are for even the most prepared people. Enjoy!!Where Addie Works: https://studioadelia.com/Things Mentioned: How to Know a Person by David Brooks: https://amzn.to/4i4xSqCResources:https://www.thehotline.org/resources/stalking-safety-planning/https://www.justice.gov/ovw/stalkinghttp...2025-04-0652 min
Lighting Matters!Episode 15: Lighting Emotional CurrencyWhat makes lighting designers "psychotically passionate" about their work when they're constantly battling value engineering? In this episode, Avi Mor and Lisa Reed speak with Katherine Stekr, CLD, IALD, MIES, EDAC, LEED AP BD+C, Founder + Principal, STEK Design. Their conversation explores the unique position of lighting designers as visual professionals alongside architects, interior designers, and landscape architects. Katherine shares her journey from architectural engineering student to establishing her own firm, emphasizing how lighting's psychological impact requires designers to expertly translate abstract concepts into tangible experiences for clients.
The discussion delves into industry challenges incl...2025-04-021h 00
Whelmed PodcastEpisode 19 - Paul BokenHappy Spring Equinox! This week's episode we have our Canadian friend, Paul Boken joining us. We chat about kids and family structure, hear all about Paul's entrepreneurial spirit and his semi-dangerous adventurous side. We enjoyed chatting and getting to know Paul better, we hope you do as well!Where Paul works: https://www.gosourcery.com/Send us a text2025-03-231h 13
Whelmed PodcastEpisode 18 - Blythe von ReckersThis week, Katherine and Rachel are excited to share a delightful chat with their friend and colleague Blythe von Reckers! Blythe shares her experiences as a single woman, navigating work, home and family and how she's setting her own expectations on life. She shares how great life is after 40 and how she's putting herself first and blazing her own unique trail.Where Blythe WorksThings Mentioned:Funny Story by Emily HenryThe Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros Yellowstone NPR Pop Culture Happy hour Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy...2025-03-091h 08
Whelmed PodcastEpisode 17 - Makenna KarhoffMakenna Karhoff joins the Whelmed Pod today! Katherine and Rachel enjoyed chatting with her and learning about her journey of recovery. She shares excitement in the challenge of her new job, fostering friendships that support her life goals and her vision boards! Enjoy!Where Makenna WorksThings Mentioned: Life without EdEverything I know about LoveTrigger warning: mentions of drug use and addiction.Send us a text2025-02-231h 01
Whelmed PodcastEpisode 16 - Nicole SlaughterThis week, our friend Nicole Slaughter joins the pod! We're grateful to chat with her and hear her struggles and resilience in dealing with sleep issues; we chat about how engineering companies were set up during the age of solo income households and ponder how this might have positive change with households shifting to two incomes, and Nicole shares the joy she finds in parenting and her mountain biking hobby! We hope you enjoy!Where Nicole Works.Things Mentioned:Sandra Dalton Smith - RestThe Art Hub for KidsSend us...2025-02-111h 04
Whelmed PodcastEpisode 15 - Chris SlaughterChris Slaughter is this weeks guest on the podcast! We chat about parenting, all the things Chris does to stay healthy and enjoy life, Chris shares what inspires him and he asks Katherine and Rachel some good questions. We hope you enjoy!Where Chris works: https://www.parspec.io/Send us a text2025-01-261h 17
Whelmed PodcastEpisode 14 - Sam KoerbelWhelmed is kicking off 2025 with Sam Koerbel! Sam shares his unique journey in lighitng and how he's shfiting work around to have a better balance for himself and his family. We chat about having too many meetings, therapy, parenting and the CU Buffs! Listen in to hear all about it.Where Sam WorksSam is launching his second season of the Lytepod! Be sure to listen to all the great conversations he's sharing.Things Mentioned:Diary of a CEO PodcastAcquired PodcastAbove & BeyondSend us a text2025-01-121h 05
Whelmed PodcastEpisode 13 - Josie WrattenThe Whelmed Pod talks with Josie Wratten this week! She shares her unique journey through lighting and into voice acting! Talks about parenting a middle school boy. How working remote is lonely and what she does to offset that feeling. Where Josie works.Send us a text2024-12-151h 08