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Utah Women & Leadership PodcastUnderstanding Leadership Development in UtahThis episode discusses a topic within a new Utah Women & Leadership Project (UWLP) report titled, “Women in the Workplace Part 2: Utahns’ Awareness, Understanding, and Attitudes.” This report has four main areas of focus, and today we’ll be discussing the area of leadership development.Dr. Susan Madsen, Founding Director of the UWLP, is joined by two of the leaders for A Bolder Way Forward’s Leadership Development Spoke. First, Shirlayne Quayle is CEO of PowerLane, and a Co-Founder of the Women’s Influence Network and Timemaker Remodeling and Design. Second, Jamie Shaw is Board Chair of the Women’s Infl...
2025-05-0236 min
Elevate: A Women's Leadership Institute PodcastShirlayne Quayle: The Power of Mentorship and Authentic Leadership in UtahComments or Thoughts on this Episode? Send us a text message.How do you turn a city's economic development and housing crisis into a thriving community? Shirlayne Quayle, founder and CEO of the Powerlane podcast, reveals her incredible journey from Salt Lake City to St. George, Utah, where she played a pivotal role in visionary projects like Tech Ridge and the Housing Action Coalition. In our conversation, Shirlayne shares how she collaborated with community leaders to create an entrepreneurial ecosystem, demonstrating the vital link between economic growth and housing solutions. In this episode, we also...
2024-07-1542 min
Utah Women & Leadership PodcastNew Research: Leadership DevelopmentThis past fall, Utah Women & Leadership Project (UWLP) researchers conducted a statewide study to establish a baseline of public perceptions of the awareness, understanding, and attitudes regarding the challenges of Utah women and girls. For this episode, Dr. Susan Madsen (Founding Director of the UWLP), is joined by Shirlayne Quayle (Founder and CEO of Powerlane) to talk about new research findings specifically related to leadership development. Overall, the survey focused on five areas: education, community engagement, safety and security, health and well-being, and the workplace. The 80-question survey provided baseline data needed by leaders of A Bolder W...
2024-05-1633 min
I Drank the KoolAid PodcastKoolAid: Mean Girls pt 2In the latest installment of the "I Drank the Kool-Aid" podcast, host Heather Mongie delves deeper into the intricate world of mean girl behavior alongside guests Dannielle Larkin and Shirlayne Quayle. Building upon the previous discussion, the trio explores the phenomenon of experiencing mean girl dynamics not only in adolescence but also well into adulthood, particularly in one's 40s and 50s.
The conversation transcends mere identification of these behaviors, delving into strategies for countering them effectively. Listeners are guided through actionable insights on how to navigate and mitigate mean girl behavior, emphasizing the transformative power of empathy...
2024-05-0945 min
PowerLane Podcast54. Ginger Chinn Part 2: Small Decisions. Big Impact.Part 2 continues our conversation with Ginger, who offers excellent advice right out of the gate. We talk about how life is anything but linear and rarely goes as planned, and she shares some of the tools and insights from both her personal and professional experience that help her navigate her PowerLane every day. Episode Quote“I’ll never jeopardize my integrity to take a position.” - Ginger ChinnBooksThe Four Agreements – Don Miguel RuizThe Miracle Morning – Hal Elrod_______________________________________________________FIND |
2024-02-1627 minPowerLane Podcast53. Ginger Chinn Part 1: Small Decisions. Big Impact.Our conversation with Ginger Chinn brings great perspective how even ‘small’ decisions can change your trajectory. We talk about asking for what you want, allyship across genders, and that it’s totally OK to realize what you DON’T care about so you can focus on what you do! Ginger shows up with polish and grace in whatever she takes on, including sharing her PowerLane story with us. Learn more about Ginger in the links below and settle in for Part 1 of our conversation now. Quote“I’m...
2024-02-0933 minPowerLane Podcast52. Dr. Susan Madsen Part 2: Leading with Head, Heart, & HandsWe’re back for Part 2 of our conversation with Dr. Susan Madsen. Picking up where we left off in Part 1, we continue exploring her journey to becoming a strong researcher, cultivating specific strengths and skills, and growing into her “Tap.” We touch on allyship, sponsorship, and giving specific feedback, and the importance of recognizing that when others trust and depend on you, they see you as a leader. Learn more about Dr. Madsen and her newest initiative, A Bolder Way Forward, in the links below. Episode Quote“Everybody needs the strengths of women. I truly believe it...
2024-02-0230 minPowerLane Podcast51. Dr. Susan Madsen - Part 1: Leading with Head, Heart, & HandsThe journey of my friend, colleague, and mentor, Dr. Susan Madsen, in becoming an international scholar and movement-maker is full of wisdom and inspirational insights (and a mini-celebration of the benefits of double-knit!). We learn how her childhood experiences and beliefs for the future helped shape her leadership style, and are inspired by her humble openness about both her strengths and her blind spots. She is seriously passionate about her work to move mountains for Utah’s women and girls -- and her honest reflection and willingness to tackle big issues might just light a fire in you...
2024-01-2634 min
Utah Women & Leadership PodcastA Bolder Way Forward Conversations: Leadership DevelopmentA Bolder Way Forward is a statewide movement that is bringing together businesses, organizations, and individuals who are either already doing related work around women and girls or are ready to get engaged and lean into the work. If we are serious about ensuring that Utah women, girls, and their families better thrive, we need to create positive change much faster. A Bolder Way Forward leaders are working together to accomplish bold goals in 18 critical areas that require societal change, and one of these is Leadership Development. Dr. Susan Madsen, Founding Director of the UWLP, is joined by the...
2023-10-2415 minPowerLane Podcast50. Dr. Erin O'Brien Part 2: Paying it Forward in Career & CommunityWe’re back for Part 2 of our conversation with Dr. Erin O’Brien, continuing our insightful discussion about the joy of working with your partner, the importance of community engagement, and how helping others find and shape their own PowerLane journey is something she is passionate about. Enjoy!Episode Quote"When you exceed your capacity, life just becomes hard. Whether you want to observe your own limits or not, your body and your life are going to make you one way or another." - Dr. Erin O'Brien……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Follow @PowerLanePodcast on social media and wherever you listen. And tune in each week for m...
2023-10-1935 minPowerLane Podcast49. Dr. Erin O'Brien Part 1: Paying it Forward in Career & CommunityThe PowerLane Podcast is back after our brief break with an insightful conversation with Dr. Erin O’Brien. We talk with this grounded, articulate university professor about prioritizing education, the importance of making connections and living abroad, and how crafting a non-traditional career in academia has helped her design a PowerLane journey that allows her to focus on what’s most meaningful for her: teaching hard stuff, mentoring students, and paying it forward to help others find and shape their PowerLane. Episode Quote “I’m glad that I did all of that moving because I...
2023-10-1239 minPowerLane Podcast48. Guest Ahas! with Glady Dalton & Season 1 WrapAugust is in full swing, and we are thrilled to be celebrating nearly one year of the PowerLane! What a year it’s been! We’ve laughed, cried, and gone deep with so many brilliant humans, and this is just the beginning! We have some exciting changes in the works, so we’re taking a short break from publishing, and we’ll be back in September to continue our PowerLane journey! Before we go though, we get to hear from the fantabulous Glady Dalton about her Guest Ahas! We held an appreciation party for our Pow...
2023-08-1606 minPowerLane Podcast47. Guest Ahas! with Indigo KlabanoffWelcome to a new PowerLane series: Guest Ahas! We held an appreciation party for our PowerLane guests this spring, and several of them joined us in the studio to share the take aways and ahas they’ve gained - both as a guest on the PowerLane podcast, and from listening in to others' inspiring stories. We'll be sharing different guest perspectives over the next few months, and in the spirit of celebration and community, we invite you to share the PowerLane podcast with those you care about - and let us know what you thi...
2023-08-0906 minPowerLane Podcast46. Linda Stay Part 3: Seeing Beyond CircumstanceLinda Stay’s PowerLane journey is filled with deep passion, vulnerability, baseball bats to the gut, and life-affirming revelations. Her story is one of personal evolution through deep-rooted religion, chronic disease, work, faith, and family – all wrapped in love, determination, and sometimes pain. Leaning into the pain and beauty of whatever life sends her way, Linda embraces challenges as opportunities and listens to what’s right for her and those she cares for.Part 3 of this heart-full conversation continues exploring kids as teachers, being part of Switchpoint and meeting people where they are, grieving loss and surviving cancer...
2023-08-0231 minPowerLane Podcast45. Linda Stay Part 2: From Advocate to AdvocacyLinda Stay’s PowerLane journey is filled with deep passion, vulnerability, baseball bats to the gut, and life-affirming revelations. Her story is one of personal evolution through deep-rooted religion, chronic disease, work, faith, and family – all wrapped in love, determination, and sometimes pain. Leaning into the pain and beauty of whatever life sends her way, Linda embraces challenges as opportunities and listens to what’s right for her and those she cares for.In Part Two, Linda’s PowerLane story continues as she shares her very personal experience about how her faith transitioned, and how she moved from bei...
2023-07-2631 minPowerLane Podcast44. Linda Stay Part 1: Starting Over and Standing FirmLinda Stay’s PowerLane journey is filled with deep passion, vulnerability, baseball bats to the gut, and life-affirming revelations. Her story is one of personal evolution through deep-rooted religion, chronic disease, work, faith, and family – all wrapped in love, determination, and sometimes pain. Leaning into the pain and beauty of whatever life sends her way, Linda embraces challenges as opportunities and listens to what’s right for her and those she cares for.Get ready for a deeply moving and emotional three-part conversation, and perhaps along the way, consider how pieces of each person’s unique story can shin...
2023-07-1939 minPowerLane Podcast43. Guest Ahas! with Shirlee DraperWelcome back to the special PowerLane series: Guest Ahas! We held an appreciation party for our PowerLane guests earlier this spring, and several of them joined us in the studio to share the take aways and ahas they’ve gained - both as a guest on the PowerLane podcast, and from listening in to others' inspiring stories. We'll be sharing different guest perspectives over the next few months, and in the spirit of celebration and community, we invite you to share the PowerLane podcast with those you care about - and let us know what you think on...
2023-07-1211 minPowerLane Podcast42. Jamie Shaw on Being a Global Nomad Putting Down RootsFrom being “Jamie and the kids” to living and working around the world, and now nurturing her roots back in her home state, this conversation brings laughter and fresh perspectives about a crazy range of foreign experiences and the many issues with which she chooses to engage in back home. It’s entertainment, intrigue, and education all wrapped into one!Episode Quote“Representation matters in all kinds of ways. Until you see something, you don’t know how to dream for it.” – Jamie Shaw…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….Follow @PowerLanePodcast on social media and wherever you listen. And tune in each week for more insight, wisdom, and tools for your PowerLane...
2023-07-0558 minPowerLane Podcast41. Liz Leedle on Red Capes and HOPE Having Four LettersAuthor and cancer warrior Liz Leedle shares her story of hope and feistiness, both in dealing with cancer and in life. Her book, Scream: The Dark and Humourous Lessons of a Cancer Warrior asks the questions, “Are you living? Or are you just living with cancer?” We talk about being the CEO of your own team, sincerely caring for one another, and career magic that’s worth passing on. I was immediately drawn in by her warmth and her smooth southern accent, and I gained so much wisdom and strength from her PowerLane story. I think you will too! ...
2023-06-2852 minPowerLane Podcast40. Michelle Graves, Part 2: Progress Over PerfectionMichelle packs big passion and a big voice with sincerity and humility. An east coast native who now calls Utah home, she shows up in life with a strong sense of self and an expectation that everyone belongs. A desire and drive to learn leads to her tenacity for trying new things, and she lives within a growth mindset that she also looks for in others. In these two episodes, we talk about work as service, community art, kids with disabilities, the gift of showing up, and intentionally trying to see the world through virgin eyes....
2023-06-2135 minPowerLane Podcast39. Michelle Graves, Part 1: Being an Unapologetically Passionate FixerMichelle packs big passion and a big voice with sincerity and humility. An east coast native who now calls Utah home, she shows up in life with a strong sense of self and an expectation that everyone belongs. A desire and drive to learn leads to her tenacity for trying new things, and she lives within a growth mindset that she also looks for in others. In these two episodes, we talk about work as service, community art, kids with disabilities, the gift of showing up, and intentionally trying to see the world through virgin eyes.
2023-06-1427 minPowerLane Podcast38. Dr. Sharon Richens on Hustle & Flow: Part 2We are back this week with Dr. Sharon Richens for Part 2 of this two-part conversation that includes an array of insights that sprout from early messages of, “you can do whatever you want.” We talk girls in STEM, being outdoors, delivering babies on day one, thriving in medical entrepreneurship, and making brave family choices. We discover a few places where our career paths have crossed (lesson: don’t burn bridges!) and get to the core of what she terms “Hustle and Flow.” Episode Quote“It never occurred to me not to be a mom.” Dr. Sh...
2023-06-0745 minPowerLane Podcast37. Dr. Sharon Richens on Hustle & Flow: Part 1Dr. Sharon Richens is our guest for this two-part conversation that includes an array of insights that sprout from early messages of, “you can do whatever you want.” We talk girls in STEM, being outdoors, delivering babies on day one, thriving in medical entrepreneurship, and making brave family choices. We discover a few places where our career paths have crossed (lesson: don’t burn bridges!) and get to the core of what she terms “Hustle and Flow.” Episode Quote“There are very few things more useful to a person than being able to see.” Dr. Sh...
2023-05-3142 min
PowerLane Podcast36. Guest Ahas! with Debi BarmondeWelcome to a new PowerLane series: Guest Ahas! We held an appreciation party for our PowerLane guests earlier this spring, and several of them joined us in the studio to share the take aways and ahas they’ve gained - both as a guest on the PowerLane podcast, and from listening in to others' inspiring stories. We'll be sharing different guest perspectives over the next few months, and in the spirit of celebration and community, we invite you to share the PowerLane podcast with those you care about - and let us know what you think on soc...
2023-05-2414 minPowerLane Podcast35. Nan Glauser on Listening In, Aha Moments, and Yes, Yes, Yes!This mom of eight, Kundalini yoga teacher, and construction and mortgage industry professional truly lives the title of her PowerLane episode! Nan’s peace-filled, centered approach to life took root after more than a decade of suffering debilitating migraines; it has since anchored several self- and life- transformations and endured both tragic loss and “campfire” joy. I mention in our early conversation that each time I learn something new about Nan, I feel like I learn something new about life – and this conversation stays true to that! I hope you find many of your own ahas as you listen, connect...
2023-05-171h 01PowerLane Podcast34. Michelle Jupina on Comfort Zones, Running the Numbers, and Embracing Why Not?One of my best friends, our guest this week is a woman who shows up with heart, grit, and integrity for family, friends, work, and herself. Her entrepreneurial spirit showed up early – leading her down a career path based on what she’s good at – and evolving into a successful company and lifestyle that allows her to continue creating more of what she values. Along the way she raised a strong and empowered daughter, cultivated lasting friendships, and set her own rules for business, dating, and life.Episode Quote“I don’t look at the mon...
2023-05-101h 01PowerLane Podcast33. Parul Somani on Knowing What You’re Optimizing ForBrace yourself for another empowering conversation with this week’s guest, Parul Somani. Parul’s work as a speaker, workshop facilitator, author, and life leadership coach is heavily influenced by her own life experience, including a hard-earned education, corporate-to-startup career track, surviving breast cancer as a new mom, and becoming an avid cancer research advocate. With degrees from MIT in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, and Economics - and a Harvard MBA – she shares how and why she pivoted her career to align more intentionally with the life she wishes to lead. Parul joins us from her Bay area homebase to sha...
2023-05-031h 04PowerLane Podcast32. Tiffany Mitchell on Surviving Waves and FireOur guest this week brings a strong dose of vulnerability, compassion, and resiliency to the PowerLane. What you see is what you get with Tiffany Mitchell. She’s a passionate animal lover who knows that standing up for those with no voice is a must-do for her Type-A, tender-hearted self. From creating early work that met her priorities, to following her dream of becoming a police officer at age 40, she gets real with us about being in a marriage with substance abuse, experiencing a domestic violence incident, navigating divorce, and learning that boundaries are love. Pour...
2023-04-2654 minPowerLane Podcast31. Sheena Luy on Family, Mentoring, and Not Having AnswersSheena Luy is a dynamic scientist who’s willing to walk into the unknown to seize opportunities and prove to herself that “I can do that.” Her wisdom is deep and natural, and she reminds us that having the self-confidence to take our time before taking action leads to sturdy decisions. We talk about banking positive energy, investing in patience, and the importance of keeping both truth tellers and encouragers in your circle.Episode Quote:“Why worry too much about sticking with one path when you can explore many paths to go through the same...
2023-04-1952 minPowerLane Podcast30. Alzerina Gomes on Big Dreams and the Transformational Power of Investing in OthersAlzerina’s story takes us on a journey from humble beginnings in Cape Verde, to Paris couture, to NYC and Times Square.She has contagious energy (even virtually!) and an ability to bring big dreams to life. Her story is full of life lessons on setting goals, building relationships, trusting opportunity, and holding firm to a tenacious commitment to making the world more beautiful. We learn about business, preserving culture, mentoring others, and the gifts we receive by sharing ourselves and giving back. Episode Quote:· “Everyone can wear a piece of Alzerina.”...
2023-04-1251 minPowerLane Podcast29. Shonie Christensen on Threads of Connection & "All of the Things"This week’s conversation with Shonie Christensen is full of surprises and so much fun. From dramatic interpretation to meaningful mentors, and making hard choices to making the call - we discuss life changes, a lifetime of careers, and being truthful when glossing over the truth isn’t authentic. A business owner, mom, partner, and community-lifter, Shonie’s experiences and down to earth style will leave you wanting more! (Don’t worry – she’ll be back again!) Episode Quote:· “Life is lived from the inside out.” – Shonie Christensen Find Shonie on Socials: · Faceboo...
2023-04-051h 10PowerLane Podcast28. Amber Williams on Logic, Heart, and No RegretsThis week we talk with Amber Williams about her unique ability to mix logic and heart, how it brings her joy to bring out the individual talents of each person, and how feeling innate independence at a young age helped shape her confidence and self-reliance. We explore organizational culture, gender bias, and techniques to deflate heated situations.It’s an episode packed with insightful gems we can apply right away. Enjoy! Episode Quote:· “As a young child, I felt very in charge of my own life.” – Amber Williams ………………………………………………………………………………………………..……………………………… Follow the PowerLane on Instagram & YouTube @PowerLanePodcast and find us wherever you listen. Tune in each...
2023-03-291h 01PowerLane Podcast27. Elise West on Trusting the Timing, Part 2This week I’m back with coffee-diva, Elise West, for Part 2 of a conversation that began in Episode 7. This week, we explore Elise’s PowerLane journey through COVID to present (i.e. Affogato to Switchpoint Coffee Co!), and learn what can happen when you trust the timing, grapple with the dark, and go deep to find your true essence. You’ll gain insights big and small, and come away with a few more fabulous quotes for your quote journal. · Chapter 1: Dark Days Make You Strong, or Maybe…· Chapter 2: I’m in Love with My Gut· Chapter...
2023-03-2256 minPowerLane Podcast26. Kat Puzey on Being a Dirty Hippie, Part 2Join me for this two-part episode with the always colorful, kind, and charismatic Kat Puzey. This mom of two is also the crazy-dedicated owner of the Downtown St. George Farmers Market and the Modern Farm and Artisan Co-op (MoFaCo), a woman who fully embraces the call to live life on her terms – through music, family, community, and paying attention to what feeds her soul.Kat’s larger than life personality shines bright through her natural wit and brilliant laugh. Like so many other episodes, I have a feeling you’ll be coming back to these two again and ag...
2023-03-151h 10PowerLane Podcast25. Kat Puzey on Being a Dirty Hippie, Part 1Join me for this two-part episode with the always colorful, kind, and charismatic Kat Puzey. This mom of two is also the crazy-dedicated owner of the Downtown St. George Farmers Market and the Modern Farm and Artisan Co-op (MoFaCo), a woman who fully embraces the call to live life on her terms – through music, family, community, and paying attention to what feeds her soul. Kat’s larger than life personality shines bright through her natural wit and brilliant laugh. Like so many other episodes, I have a feeling you’ll be coming back to these two again and aga...
2023-03-081h 06PowerLane Podcast24. Melissa DeVries on Risky Moves & Leaning into DiscomfortThis week we chat with a truly savvy balancer-of-life, Melissa DeVries, about the intersection of discomfort and opportunity. From moving across the country sight unseen (multiple times!) to leaping into ultra-running (for fun!), she seeks balance in . The experience of being a mom, earning her doctorate in psychology, and responding to “I don’t think you can do that,” Melissa isn’t afraid to put herself in a zone of discomfort and confidently pushes back on the idea of “avoiding avoidance.” Que the giggles!Episode Quote“You have to take risks to grow. There is a com...
2023-03-011h 04PowerLane Podcast23. Tiffany Wilson on Epic Dissonance & Joy as a Value WordOur guest this week, Tiffany Wilson, welcomes us with open arms to her personal space of vulnerability and truth. From deep struggles with her own mental health to aligning with her integrity to survive, her story helps us remember that each of us are uniquely qualified to facilitate positive change in our world, if only we’re willing to trust ourselves, listen with empathy, and say yes when the opportunity presents. Episode Quote“The more gentle actions are the most powerful actions.” – Tiffany Wilson Guest LinksTEDx St. Geo...
2023-02-2259 minPowerLane Podcast22. Sharon Rosenbaum on Being Interested In, Rather than Being InterestingThis week we chat with Sharon Rosenbaum: connector of women, enterprising entrepreneur, and dedicated community builder. As the owner and founder of SHE Sparks Business, Sharon walks her talk and truly believes that “Success Happens Everyday!” From moving 27 times as a child, to deciding that no one would push her harder than herself, her personal and entrepreneurial PowerLane journey is based on paying it forward and choosing to surround herself with women doing bigger, harder, faster things. Episode Quote“Listening and being more interested in - not interesting - is something that I had to...
2023-02-1539 minPowerLane Podcast21. Part 2 - Janice Brooks on Cultivating & Savoring an Eight-Lane Highway LifeJoin me over two weeks for this intimate conversation with the deeply wise, grounded, and accomplished renaissance woman, Janice Brooks. The owner of Jan Brooks Synergies, she is a PR consultant, serial volunteer, one-woman-show artist, life-long arts and humanities activist, and former Department of Energy operative, who shares her dynamic brilliance and unique life perspectives in these “vitamin B12” episodes. Janice’s story weaves a tale of changing trajectories and personal reinvention; built on self-worth that was cultivated from childhood and the beautiful relationships that “traction and trust” create over time, she describes how getting all your butterflies...
2023-02-0858 minPowerLane Podcast20. Part 1 - Janice Brooks on Cultivating & Savoring an Eight-Lane Highway LifeJoin me over two weeks for this intimate conversation with the deeply wise, grounded, and accomplished renaissance woman, Janice Brooks. The owner of Jan Brooks Synergies, she is a PR consultant, serial volunteer, one-woman-show artist, life-long arts and humanities activist, and former Department of Energy operative, who shares her dynamic brilliance and unique life perspectives in these “vitamin B12” episodes. Janice’s story weaves a tale of changing trajectories and personal reinvention; built on self-worth that was cultivated from childhood and the beautiful relationships that “traction and trust” create over time, she describes how getting all your butterflies...
2023-02-0153 minPowerLane Podcast19. Blake Cason on Balance, Internal Fitness, and What Moments of Variation Have to TeachMy guest this week is Blake Cason, a certified life and well-being coach (check out Pivot Wellness), professional rock climber (check out Beal), and soon to be TEDx speaker. She has been a guest on multiple climbing podcasts, offers Transformational Life Coaching sessions through Red Mountain Resort, and hosts personal growth retreats through Climbwell. Blake’s perspective on charting her own course, sitting in curiosity with yourself and others, and building up the courage to go out on a limb, invites mindful exploration into the importance of cultural and intergenerational stories, and trusting what you know hits the...
2023-01-2553 minPowerLane Podcast18. Marianne Hamilton on Showing Up with SparkleThis week I chat with a woman best described as a human prism: she carries her own sparkle and reflects the light of others. From growing up devout Catholic to (literally) letting her robe slip off, this literary artist and model, decorated athlete, non-profit founder, active volunteer, TEDx speaker, and Ms. Senior Universe, shares how having a default mode of YES! has transformed her life.Some key take aways from this episode include: · You can move from ‘being afraid of your own shadow’ to being the energy center of a room· Yielding your power does no...
2023-01-1855 minPowerLane Podcast17. Part 2 - Dannielle Larkin on Confidence, Cultivating Humanity, and Challenges as BlessingsWe join 2023 in true PowerLane fashion with a two-part episode with my friend, colleague, and amazing human, Dannielle Larkin. We explore how children, art, and storytelling are compelling life teachers, why truly listening and holding space in times of turmoil can be a gift, and how trusting ourselves to learn from challenges is critical for personal and communal growth. In Part 1, Dannielle shares life experience and lessons from her youth, as a non-profit founder, a vocal advocate for the arts and active transportation, and especially as a parent. In Part 2, we dig into our shared anthropology roots, ex...
2023-01-1152 minPowerLane Podcast16. Part 1 - Dannielle Larkin on Confidence, Cultivating Humanity, and Challenges as BlessingsWe join 2023 in true PowerLane fashion with a two-part episode with my friend, colleague, and amazing human, Dannielle Larkin. We explore how children, art, and storytelling are compelling life teachers, why truly listening and holding space in times of turmoil can be a gift, and how trusting ourselves to learn from challenges is critical for personal and communal growth. In Part 1, Dannielle shares life experience and lessons from her youth, as a non-profit founder, a vocal advocate for the arts and active transportation, and especially as a parent. In Part 2, we dig into our shared anthropology roots, ex...
2023-01-0442 minPowerLane Podcast15. 2022 is a Wrap!Thank you for a great first season of the PowerLane! From our humble beginnings in September, we have been inspired by our amazing guests and their willingness to share their wisdom, insights, and empowering stories. We have some exciting things planned for 2023 so join us again next week for the first episode of the new year. In the meantime, we wish you a million joyful moments with those you love! …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….Follow @PowerLanePodcast on social media and wherever you get your podcasts. And tune in each week for more insight, wisdom, and tools for your PowerLane journey!About the PowerLane PodcastThe PowerLane is a weekly podcast...
2022-12-2802 minPowerLane Podcast14. Glady Dalton on Blooming from ChaosThis week, Shirlayne talks with Glady Dalton about the intersection of intellect and emotions, the value of doing it over, and some of the tools she employs when depression visits. Glady’s willingness to pivot and intention to not plan too much intertwine into a motivating narrative on what can happen when we let our heart take the wheel. Chapter 1 My Space (1:00) Chapter 2 The “Shoulds” (5:30) Chapter 3 Spock Intersections (09:20)Chapter 4 30 Days to Point & Shoot (13:30)Chapter 5 Heart Takes the Wheel (20:20)Chapter 6 When Aunt D Visits (24:00) Chapter 7 Spaghetti Bowls & Funnels (29:00)Chapter 8 Follow What...
2022-12-2142 minPowerLane Podcast13. Kristy Pike on Taking Things One More StepThis week’s conversation is a glimpse into the intellect and heart of the extraordinary Kristy Pike. From dinner table degrees to the roots of resilience, we explore the brilliance of doing something amazing each day, and the power of listening to what pictures have to say.Chapter 1 No Nuts in Our Brownies (1:00)Chapter 2 Empowerment. Pass It On. (7:25)Chapter 3 Pivot. Pivot. Pivot. (16:00) Chapter 4 The Picture (24:00)Chapter 5 Things We Keep (30:00)Chapter 6 Use Your Avenues (37:30) Episode Quote(s)“To listen is to lean in softly with the willingness...
2022-12-1446 minPowerLane Podcast12. Debi Barmonde on the Gift of Paying Attention to “Unimportant Things” with Joy and EaseThis week’s conversation with Debi Barmonde takes us from a time when girls and women were not allowed to have ideas and opinions, to creating a PowerLane at age 50 by finding her inner compass, to helping others do the same. From metaphorical machetes to being a goddamn gift, Debi’s PowerLane story will inspire each of us to piece together our fragments into a beautiful new mosaic. Chapter 1 A Complex Dabbler (1:00)Chapter 2 Use Your (Movie Star) Voice (9:00)Chapter 3 Qualified Blooming (15:00)Chapter 4 Rocks in Your Backpack (22:00)Chapter 5 High Vibe Tribe (30:30)Chapt...
2022-12-0748 minPowerLane Podcast11. Part Two: Carol Hollowell on Remarkable TransformationCarol Hollowell is back for Part 2 of her energy-packed PowerLane interview. From picking a dot on a map to leveraging our ability to change, we’ll learn what drives her to solve homelessness and why cultivating our own and others’ self-worth is critical for remarkable transformation. Chapter 1 Dr. Bronco (3:00)Chapter 2 Ray in the Rain (7:00) Chapter 3 Soul Shifts (14:00)Chapter 4 Culture of Kindness (19:00)Chapter 5 Switchpoint Full Throttle (24:00) Chapter 6 Four-Lane PowerLane (30:00) Follow Switchpoint Community Resource Center· Web: switchpointcrc.org· Facebook: @SGSwitchpoint……………………………………………………………………………………………………………...
2022-11-3041 minPowerLane Podcast10. Carol Hollowell on Taking Charge and Giving All You’ve GotCarol Hollowell shares her raw energy and no-apologies wisdom in this week’s episode. From standing in line for cheese to building successful enterprises, she explains why her mom and small business inspired her, and how her belief that you can be your own beacon changed her life forever. Chapter 1 A Bossy 4th Generation Lava Bear (1:30)Chapter 2 Strong Moms and Duct Tape (4:15)Chapter 3 Gunne Sax Power (8:20)Chapter 4 The Small Business Bug (13:45)Chapter 5 Les Schwab Learnings (18:20)Chapter 6 You Saved Me (24:00) Episode Quote(s)“There are...
2022-11-2331 minPowerLane Podcast09. El Gunter on Art, Connection, and Finding Just the Right SpaceJoin me for a PowerLane conversation with El Gunter - artist, designer, mom, and the founder of the non-profit, Art Provides - who explains how the connection of art, health, and wellness have shaped her career and her belief that art provides what we need when we need it. Chapter 1 Rethinking creative careers (1.00) Chapter 2 The freedom of making a mess (8:45) Chapter 3 “She’s not ready to hang her boots” (14:00) Chapter 4 West of Chicago (20:00) Chapter 5 Becoming a spiritual paramedic (26:00) Chapter 6 Month of yes (31:30) Chapter 7 Art Provides (40:00) Follow El· Web: Artprovides.org· Fac...
2022-11-1648 minPowerLane Podcast08. Niki Hancock on Character Sticks and the Motion of BalanceJoin Shirlayne in discovering the unique wisdom and practical insights from the PowerLane journey of Niki Hancock. From a childhood spent digging in the dirt in small town Southern Utah, to realizing the difference between vision and execution, to cultivating a successful business and personal self-worth, we’ll learn:· That ambition and motherhood DO coexist· How blowing on someone else’s flame helps us as blow on our own, and· Why it’s our business to grow, and prune, and grow again…………………………………………………………………………………………………Follow us on social media @PowerLanePodcast and find us wherever you liste...
2022-11-0945 minPowerLane Podcast07. Elise West on Life as Exploratory SurgeryJoin me for a conversation filled with wisdom and practical insights from the PowerLane journey of Elise West. From growing up on a piano bench to the bumpy road of entrepreneurship, we’ll learn· about the value of embracing when “that’s the wrong note” · how music is teacher, healer, and friend, and· why life sometimes feels like exploratory surgery ………………………………………………………………………………………………… Find us @PowerLanePodcast and wherever you listen. Tune in each week to gain more insight, wisdom, and tools for your PowerLane journey! About the PowerLane Podcast The PowerLan...
2022-11-0246 minPowerLane Podcast06. Shirlee Draper on the Power of Getting an “F”, Changing Labels and Laws, and Fostering OthersJoin me for a mindful conversation with the honest and outspoken Shirlee Draper about her unique PowerLane journey. From growing up in a village of safety and belonging, which also happened to be a fundamentalist LDS (i.e. polygamous) community, to learning that helping others into their PowerLane is part of her calling, Shirlee’s story shifts the perspective of what getting an “F” can mean, how labels bind us and laws change lives, and why cultivating our own clarity practice can mean the difference between living and dying. · Getting an “F”· Surprise! Mainstream isn’t egal...
2022-10-2639 minPowerLane Podcast05. Mohican Laine on the Power of Friendship, Independence, and Being a Woman in TechThis episode was recorded in the autumn beauty of the northern Utah mountains. Join me for a conversation with my long-time friend, Mohican Laine, about the power of education, knowing what you want (and staying focused on achieving it despite the twists and turns), and being a woman who supports other women. Mohican’s unique perspective and life experience will leave you with a smile and a new appreciation for owning your own power.………………………………………………………………………………………………… Follow the PowerLane podcast on Instagram @PowerLanePodcast and wherever you listen. And tune in each week to gain more inspiration and wisdom for your PowerLane journey! About the...
2022-10-1938 minPowerLane Podcast04. Pat Jones on the Power of Opportunity for Girls, Allyship, and Running for Political OfficeIn this episode, I sit down with Pat Jones, the CEO of the Women’s Leadership Institute. We explore the role sports and Girl Scouts played in her PowerLane journey, why men are engaging to advance women in Utah, and the importance of public service as an entry point for growth and opportunity.Find the Women’s Leadership Institute on Facebook @utwomenleadResources · wli.com· ElevateHER Challenge Follow the PowerLane podcast on Instagram @PowerLanePodcast and wherever you listen. And tune in each week to gain...
2022-10-1240 minPowerLane Podcast03. Jill Mortensen on the Power of Intuition, Connection, and Using Your VoiceIn this episode, we sit down with Jill Mortensen - an advocate for inclusive social change who actively works to strengthen the culture of belonging in our growing community. She shares the transformational experience of following her intuition, why every person deserves a space of belonging, and the reward that comes when you are willing to take the risk.3:15 Lean in and listen12:00 Connection shapes us17:25 You get to pick your lane23:00 The reward is worth the risk30:23 Lovingly say “no thank you”
2022-10-0533 minPowerLane Podcast02. Colette Cox on the Power of Independence, Education, and Giving Back.In this episode, we talk with Colette Cox. Colette is an advocate for small business innovation, leadership, and rural opportunity, an active volunteer who works tirelessly to bring positive impact to her community, and a dedicated single mom. She shares insights about growing up as a “bossy child” in a small town, how being a single mom empowered her to not make excuses, and why giving back is absolutely foundational to her PowerLane journey.08:00 Don’t leave until the last folding chair is put away16:00 Grow where you’re planted 29.45 The art of code-switchin...
2022-09-2838 minPowerLane Podcast01. Indigo Klabanoff on the Power of Showing Up for YourselfIn this episode, we talk with Indigo Klabanoff, a St. George-based social entrepreneur committed to supporting local makers and working to redefine news in Southern Utah. She shares insights from her entrepreneurial journey, why storytelling matters, and how showing up for herself and verbalizing your thoughts has become the most important tool in her PowerLane journey. 4:10 Energy meets energy11:40 Stories create memories and connection15:10 Jack of all trades, master of none 20:20 Show up for yourselfFollow Indigo @indigoklabanoffFind the St. George Market online @SaintGeorgeMarket and saintgeorgemarket.comVisit the Market in person on...
2022-09-2134 minPowerLane Podcast00. PowerLane TrailerThe PowerLane is a weekly podcast created to inspire and empower women everywhere to move into their unique PowerLane. Join us each week for conversations with guests from all walks of life - and eventually from around the world - to explore spaces of internal and external power, and how our personal power grows and manifests as we move into and within our individual PowerLanes.Our goal is to share the stories and experiences of real women who have stepped into their PowerLane, and inspire you, our listeners, to apply the insights and wisdom that r...
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