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Women to Watch Media® with Sue RoccoPat Roberts & Nancy Blair: AIM Academy | Empowering students via language-based learning programsReading has power. That’s a pretty straightforward and obvious universal truth, right? Well, for students with language-based learning disabilities, literacy doesn’t come easily, and for a long time, classrooms weren’t equipped with strategies or programs to help. Nearly 20 years ago, Nancy Blair and Pat Roberts set out to change that. The first step was launching AIM Academy in suburban Philadelphia. The second was creating the AIM Institute for Learning & Research. Next? The duo has a book in the works, making for a timely opportunity for Women to Watch’s Sue Rocco to touch base with two guests w...2025-05-1512 min
Women to Watch Media® with Sue RoccoDr. Margie Warrell: Author, leadership advisor, speaker | Using your potential to overcome adversityIt's been a while, but after nearly a decade, the timing was right for Women to Watch's Sue Rocco and Dr. Margie Warrell to reconnect. Margie, a past guest and globally recognized author, leadership advisor, and keynote speaker, recently published a new book. Sue and Margie discuss The Courage Gap: 5 Steps to Braver Action, and explore the factors that inspired her writing. Whether you're an aspiring leader or seeking growth, this conversation offers wisdom worth putting into action.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/women-to-watch-r/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands2025-05-0814 min
Women to Watch Media® with Sue RoccoErin Lydon: Executive strategic advisor | Finding your path through poker and other pivotsPressure is something Erin Lydon has lived with her whole life. The product of an “achievement-oriented” family, she furthered a multi-generational line of graduates from Bates College, the elite liberal arts school in Lydon’s native state of Maine. But as she carved out her professional and personal paths, Lydon came to realize that venturing beyond her comfort zone was crucial to her development. Now, as an executive strategic advisor, the TEDx speaker and former president of Poker Power tells Women to Watch’s Sue Rocco she has found her calling by demanding the best for herself, while getting results...2025-04-3051 min
Women to Watch Media® with Sue RoccoShalanda Armstrong: Founder, 100KM Ventures | Financial education in uncertain timesThe financial bug bit Shalanda Armstrong when she was young. The Detroit native bought her first stock before her 13th birthday, and soaked up savvy money management tips from her parents. Even though she’s built a burgeoning career in venture capitalism by launching her own fund, 100KM Ventures, other interests, like space and sports, have shaped her career approach. Women to Watch’s Sue Rocco explores the influential experiences and lessons from Armstrong’s life, and picks her brain about navigating a global economy in flux.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/women-to-watch-r/donations2025-04-2339 min
Women to Watch Media® with Sue RoccoVivienne Hsu: Founder and CEO, LENDonate | Lessons and tips for nonprofit organizations and leadersLend? Donate? Through LENDonate, you can do either or both. Founder and CEO Vivienne Hsu came up with the concept after seeing a need for capital to flow more freely into the non-profit sector. How did she get her idea off the ground? What personal and professional experiences shaped her vision? Women to Watch’s Sue Rocco retraces Hsu’s path to entrepreneurship by exploring her roots in Hong Kong, ability to overcome language barriers, and commitment to faith.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/women-to-watch-r/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands2025-04-1639 min
Women to Watch Media® with Sue RoccoShikha Miglani: Co-Founder & CEO, Saarthee | Data and analytics strategies working in tandem with AIPut your head down and work. To Shikha Miglani, the formula is simple. With her mother and father setting a strong example, the Saarthee co-founder and CEO learned early in life that persistence can go a long way towards making the difference between success and failure. This determination has helped her throughout her career, especially when she set out on her own and tapped into her entrepreneurial spirit. Women to Watch’s Sue Rocco talks with Miglani at length about the influence of her parents, and why she believes Saarthee is well-positioned to offer data and analytics solutions with th...2025-04-0952 min
Women to Watch Media® with Sue RoccoLindsey Scrase: COO, Checkr | "Don't stay in a box"Lindsey Scrase has always done her own thing, letting personal and professional instincts be her guide. The approach hasn’t always been comfortable, but the results speak for themselves. The Ann Arbor, MI native has demonstrated leadership prowess at just about every stage of her career - from her days as a crew leader at a fast food chain restaurant to her current role as COO of Checkr, a streamlined, AI-powered background-checking platform. In a conversation with Women to Watch’s Sue Rocco, Scrace discusses the importance of diversity-based hiring practices she learned during her decade at Google, and why...2025-04-0243 min
Women to Watch Media® with Sue RoccoSonya Weigle: Founder & CEO, The Catalytic Collective | "It's ok to put yourself first"Sonya Weigle built a successful career, but she also had obligations. More than obligations, they were priorities. With a young, growing family at home, she knew the professional path she carved out for herself wasn’t sustainable, so she made some tweaks. Nevertheless, Weigle continued to achieve. Now, three decades later and with an increasing sense of autonomy in her life, the seasoned executive is prepared to make what could be her most ambitious and inspired pivot yet - the launch of a brand new, dynamic community for fellow women leaders. Women to Watch host Sue Rocco catches up wi...2025-03-2643 min
Women to Watch Media® with Sue RoccoDr. Kimberly McGlonn: Founder & CEO, author, Drexel faculty member | "In the slow, there is grow"Kimberly McGlonn’s constant? Design. It represents the throughline for every project she has her hands in. From serving as a faculty member at Drexel University to writing books and developing clothing lines, McGlonn is always thinking of ways to use design to engage with people. While McGlonn is grounded, perceptive, and forward thinking, her road to success was far from easy. Obstacles from her youth and young adulthood proved formidable, but McGlonn’s handling of these circumstances shaped the person and leader she has ultimately become. Women to Watch’s Sue Rocco chats with McGlonn about her experiences, lesson...2025-03-1952 min
Women to Watch Media® with Sue RoccoRiane Eisler: Scientist, futurist, attorney, author | "Persistence is my middle name"Reaching 93 years old is quite a feat. Achieving such longevity the way Riane Eisler has done so makes her journey all the more remarkable. A Jewish native of Vienna, Eisler was fortunate to live to see her 10th birthday. She and her family managed to escape Austria during the Holocaust, finding refuge in the slums of Havana, Cuba. They made their way to the United States in the late 1940s, a transition that put Eisler on a path towards gaining notoriety as a systems scientist, futurist, attorney, and author. Still active, Eisler continues to pour her mind and passion...2025-03-121h 03
Women to Watch Media® with Sue RoccoTia Wiggins, AWS Senior Partner Sales Leader | The spirit of hustleTia Wiggins grew up an Army "brat." She knows what it's like to scrap, adapt, and hustle. These defining qualities were acquired in her youth and have shaped her life ever since, especially professionally. Sometimes, the path was straightforward. Other times, it demanded persistence. Through it all, Wiggins has maintained an incredibly strong sense of self-belief, all while following through consistently on her ambitions. Women to Watch's Sue Rocco chats with Wiggins about goal-setting, and why Wiggins has prioritized giving back to women who have faced similar circumstances to her own.Support this podcast at — https://re...2025-03-0552 min
Women to Watch Media® with Sue RoccoLia Buffa De Feo; Executive, Activist, Author | Knowing you are not aloneAs far back as Lia Buffa De Feo can remember, she wanted to be a mother. Chalk it up to growing up in an Italian immigrant family in suburban New York. There were plenty of examples in her life of strong women serving as the backbone of their respective households, and she hoped to one day fulfill such a presence herself. Much to De Feo’s surprise, and in the face of unimaginable tragedy, she discovered the road to motherhood was far from smooth. Many women endure their share of hardship during pregnancy; few have to overcome the loss of...2025-02-2649 min
Women to Watch Media® with Sue RoccoWillow Hill, Scout Lab Co-Founder & CCO | Not seeing limitsFrom her earliest stages of life, Willow Hill learned an invaluable lesson: never let circumstances define you. Her mother, who gave birth to Willow at 16, embodied this mindset, demonstrating to her daughter that hard work, resourcefulness, and resilience can change a person's trajectory. Years later, these qualities have served Willow well. She played a leading role in transforming Airbnb into a global brand, and has since gone on to co-found Scout Lab, an award-winning, purpose-driven creative communications agency that has collaborated with companies like Wix.com and Venmo. In a conversation with Women to Watch's Sue Rocco, Willow shares...2025-02-1945 min
Women to Watch Media® with Sue RoccoVirginia Reese Coles, Amazon Global Alliance Leader | "Just say yes"Virginia Reese Coles, for as far back as she can remember, has always had a yearning to do something big. Based on her track record, it's safe to say the Amazon executive has done just that. From getting her foot in the door at the White House fresh out of college, to working at a telecommunications giant for parts of three decades, Virginia attributes her success to a simple yet significant philosophy: "Just say yes." Women to Watch host Sue Rocco talks with Virginia about her professional path, the influence of her mother, her stunt car-driving side gig, and...2025-02-1242 min
Women to Watch Media® with Sue RoccoJanet Foutty, Former Deloitte Executive | Being brilliant in your role"How do I start my next chapter?" That's the question Janet Foutty found herself confronting a little more than a year ago. Having reached the crossroads of a highly successful career at Deloitte that spanned more than three decades and culminated in her role as the company's chair of the board, the veteran executive decided it was time to try something new. What would it be? How has she handled the transition? In a conversation with Women to Watch's Sue Rocco, Janet talks about her time growing up in Washington D.C., the key traits she believes she inherited...2025-02-0536 min
Women to Watch Media® with Sue RoccoDr. Beth Sanborn, School Safety Coordinator | Keeping kids safe in schoolCreating a safe environment for kids at school is no simple task, one requiring the alignment of plenty of stakeholders. With extensive experience in both law enforcement and education, Dr. Beth Sanborn has passionately poured her life's work into helping children make better decisions, and ensuring that the classroom remains a place where they feel comfortable. In her interview with Women to Watch's Sue Rocco, Sanborn talks about her upbringing in suburban Philadelphia, her challenges as a young girl wanting to fit in, and what it takes to communicate with young people in an effective way....2025-01-2938 min
Women to Watch Media® with Sue RoccoSherry Rais, Enthea | Healing through psychedelic therapyAs far back as her youth growing up in suburban Toronto, Sherry Rais has felt compelled to help - especially the less fortunate and people dealing with crisis. She even spent time as a teenager living with the homeless for two days! After working with the United Nations and World Bank, Sherry decided to set out on her own. The result? Enthea, an innovative mental health benefits company aimed at supporting employees through cutting-edge, evidence-based therapy tools, like Ketamine. In her interview with Women to Watch's Sue Rocco, Sherry explains the science - and results - in these emerging...2025-01-2246 min
Women to Watch Media® with Sue RoccoBetsy Fore, Velveteen Ventures | Creating generational wealthBetsy Fore is a trailblazer, plain and simple. The first Native American woman to raise a Series A investment, Betsy is the Managing Director and Founding Partner of Velveteen Ventures. In her interview with Women to Watch's Sue Rocco, Betsy talks about her humble beginnings in a small town in Illinois, the 17-hour drive her family often took to visit her family on the Turtle Mountain reservation, and the influence of her father.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/women-to-watch-r/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.co...2025-01-1545 min
Women to Watch Media® with Sue RoccoAnn King Lagos, Founder REALM Jewelry: "Get up and get on with it"Ann King Lagos, Founder + Designer REALM Fine + Fashion Jewelry, shared the story behind her title with us on December 23, 2024.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Rating: 5 out of 5.Of the interview, our founder and host, Sue Rocco, says: “Listen in as I sit down with Maria to talk about her younger years growing up in Philadelphia, playing varsity soccer on a boy's team, the loss of her father to Colon Cancer, her best advice for women in sales, and why she loves her job so much!”ABOUT ANN:Ann began her career "at the bench," hand-forging pr...2024-12-2339 min
Women to Watch Media® with Sue RoccoMaria Grasso, Chief Sales Officer at PHLCVB: "Finding your voice"Maria Grasso, the Chief Sales Officer at the Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau (PHLCVB), shared the story behind her title with us on December 4, 2024.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Rating: 5 out of 5.Of the interview, our founder and host, Sue Rocco, says: “Listen in as I sit down with Maria to talk about her younger years growing up in Philadelphia, playing varsity soccer on a boy's team, the loss of her father to Colon Cancer, her best advice for women in sales, and why she loves her job so much!”ABOU...2024-12-0541 min
Women to Watch Media® with Sue RoccoShauna Sweeney, Founder & CEO of TenderShauna Sweeney, Founder & CEO of Tender, shared the story behind her title with us on November 20, 2024.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Rating: 5 out of 5.Of the interview, our founder and host, Sue Rocco, says: "This interview with Shauna was a personal one for me. Having lost my mother, her two sisters and my grandfather to Alzheimer's, the new tech company Shauna founded would have been a Godsend. Shauna talks about growing up with her single dad and the tight bond they formed, his later diagnosis with Alzheimer's and her decision to leave a successful job at Meta to develop an app that w...2024-11-2046 min
Women to Watch Media® with Sue RoccoAllie Griswold, CEO of Mayne & Co: "We will not be deterred."Allie Griswold, CEO & Co-Founder of Mayne & Co., shared the story behind her title with us on November 13, 2024.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Rating: 5 out of 5.Of the interview, our founder and host, Sue Rocco, says: "Listen in as I sit down with Allie to talk about her visionary grandmother, Jean Griswold, the Founder of Griswold Home Care, her competitive nature growing up as a Polo and Ice Hockey player competing with the boys, the dynamic of her relationship with her co-founder brothers, and why it is important to always be open-minded when faced with gender bias in the workplace"...2024-11-1346 min
Women to Watch Media® with Sue Rocco2024 ELECTION SPECIAL: Harris Faulkner | FOX News & The Faulkner FocusListen in as our founder and host, Sue Rocco, sits down with FOX News's Harris Faulkner, the anchor of The Faulkner Focus and co-host of Outnumbered, just before the 2024 election to get her take on women's role in politics and how all sides can come together to discuss important issues for America.★★★★★Harris is a multiple Emmy award-winning anchor. She joined FOX News Channel in 2005 and currently helms two top-rated daily daytime programs – The Faulkner Focus (weekdays, 11AM-12PM/ET) and serves as the co-host of Outnumbered (weekdays, 12-1PM/ET). She previously anchored Outnumbered Overtime with Har...2024-11-0413 min
Women to Watch Media® with Sue RoccoMara Smith, Founder & CEO of INSPIRO Tequila: “Being a Learn-It-All”Mara Smith, Founder & CEO of INSPIRO Tequila, shared the story behind her title with us on October 30, 2024.★★★★★Of the interview, our founder and host, Sue Rocco, says: "Listen in as I sit down with Mara to talk about motherhood, her career as an attorney in a large firm, her work as a corporate strategist at McDonald's Corporation, and going on emergency bedrest while pregnant with her twins, which led to the difficult decision to leave the corporate world and start something new."MORE ABOUT MARA:Mara Smith, a former attorney in Chicago, sta...2024-10-3030 min
Women to Watch Media® with Sue RoccoLiz Hirsh Naftali | Hostage Advocate & Podcaster: "Just Keep Pushing"Liz Hirsh Naftali, Hostage Advocate & Podcaster, shared the story behind her title with us on October 23, 2024.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Rating: 5 out of 5.Of the interview, our founder and host, Sue Rocco, says: “Listen in as I sit down with Laura to talk about the loss of her father when she was 8, why it led to a deep understanding of the fragility of life, how an internship at Madison Square Garden opened her eyes to her love of business and creativity and why becoming a mother was the best thing that ever happene...2024-10-231h 00
Women to Watch Media® with Sue RoccoLaura Miranda, B. Partners: "Create your own rules"Laura Miranda, Co-Founder & Managing Partner, B. Partners, shared the story behind her title with us on October 16, 2024.★★★★★Of the interview, our founder and host, Sue Rocco, says: "Listen in as I sit down with Laura to talk about the loss of her father when she was 8, why it led to a deep understanding of the fragility of life, how an internship at Madison Square Garden opened her eyes to her love of business and creativity and why becoming a mother was the best thing that ever happened to her career."Laura started her career at ju...2024-10-1643 min
Women to Watch Media® with Sue RoccoNora Barry | Managing Partner of Bridge View Media, "The science of story"Nora Barry, Managing Partner of Bridge View Media, shared the story behind her title with us on October 9, 2024⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Rating: 5 out of 5.Of the interview, our founder and host, Sue Rocco, says: "Listen in as I sit down with with Nora to talk about her life growing up outside of Philadelphia in a large Irish Catholic family, her love of the Girl Scouts, a time spent backpacking alone through France and the pioneering company she founded in 1997 called The Bit Screen."ABOUT NORA:Nora is the managing partner of Bridge View Media, a...2024-10-0952 min
Women to Watch Media® with Sue RoccoInge Smidts, Cable & Wireless Communications: "Creating connections”Inge Smidts, CEO of Cable & Wireless Communications, shared the story behind her title with us on October 2, 2024.★★★★★Of the interview, our founder and host, Sue Rocco, says: "Listen in as I sit down with Inge to talk about her early years growing up in Antwerp, Belgium, the personal adversity she and her family faced during Covid and why she's excited for the important work she is doing connecting the people of the Caribbean to the rest of the world."Inge leads the Cable & Wireless Communication's team with vision and expertise. With a wealth of experience i...2024-10-0239 min
Women to Watch Media® with Sue RoccoEylem Demir Sentürk, Women on Stage: "I’m a survivor."Eylem Demir Sentürk, Founder of Women on Stage, shared the story behind her title with us on September 25, 2024.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Rating: 5 out of 5.Of the interview, our founder and host, Sue Rocco, says: "Listen in as I sit down with Eylem this week to talk about Eylem's family having to flee Turkey as Kurdish members, the challenge of integrating into a new culture in Switzerland, her experience with workplace bullying by her manager in a large Pharma company that led to a mental and physical breakdown, and the founding of her new venture to help working...2024-09-251h 05
Women to Watch Media® with Sue RoccoKatie Goar, President of Quadel: "Doing it on my own""Katie Goar, President of Quadel, shared the story behind her title with us on September 18, 2024★★★★★Of the interview, our founder and host, Sue Rocco, says: "Listen in as I sit down with Katie to learn what it was like growing up poor and at times homeless, how she was left to care for three younger siblings, her revelation later in life about how hard her mom worked to care for them, and where the affordable housing market is today."ABOUT KATIE:Katie Goar’s journey from experiencing housing instability as a child to leading a...2024-09-1847 min
Women to Watch Media® with Sue RoccoAtia Abawi - Journalist, Author, Speaker: “Getting the real story out”Atia Abawi, a journalist, author, analyst, host and writer, shared the story behind her title with us on September 11, 2024★★★★★Of the interview, our founder and host, Sue Rocco, says: "Listen in as I sit down with with Atia to talk about her parents having to leave their homeland in Afghanistan due to war, her reporting from Afghanistan years later, dispelling myths about the Afghan people, the importance of empathy, and what her life is like today as a mother of two and wife to a fellow journalist.ABOUT ATIA:From an early age, Ati...2024-09-1150 min
Women to Watch Media® with Sue RoccoSusannah Fox, Health & Technology Strategist and Author: "All I see is upside"Susannah Fox, Author of Rebel Health, shared the story behind her title with us on September 4, 2024★★★★★Of the interview, our founder and host, Sue Rocco, says: "Listen in as I sit down with with Susannah to learn about her important role as Chief Technology Officer under the President Obama administration in the Department of Health and Human Services, how a degree in Anthropology has assisted with her work in technology, and how she coined "Peer-to-Peer" advice within the health field."ABOUT SUSANNAH:Susannah Fox is a health and technology strategist. Her book, Rebel He...2024-09-0444 min
Women to Watch Media® with Sue RoccoMadison Eggert-Crowe, ComcastMadison Eggert-Crowe, VP Political Affairs at Comcast, shared the story behind her title with us on August 28, 2024★★★★★Of the interview, our founder and host, Sue Rocco, says: "Listen in as I sit down with Madison to talk about her upbringing in South Coventry, PA, her aspiration to grow up and work in a tall building in the city, her love of politics and math, and why her mom's deployment to Iraq and subsequent injury was a life-changing moment for Madison."Madison joined Comcast in 2013 and oversees the Company’s enterprise-wide political activities compliance program. Specif...2024-08-2740 min
Women to Watch Media® with Sue RoccoJoya Dass, TV Anchor and Public Speaking CoachJoya Dass, TV Anchor and Public Speaking Coach, shared the story behind her title with us on August 14, 2024.★★★★★Of the interview, our founder and host, Sue Rocco, says: "Listen in as I sit down with Joya to talk about her dream to be a TV Anchor from the age of 4, having to find a way to finance her education at Bucknell, her discovery that many Indian women were inspired by watching her on TV, and her best practices for successful public speaking."Joya is a first-generation Indian born to immigrant parents from Calcutta and Myanmar...2024-08-1442 min
Women to Watch Media® with Sue RoccoJ. Kelly Hoey, Author of Build Your Dream Network: ""Know why you're in the room"J. Kelly Hoey, a networking expert, and author of Build Your Dream Network: Forging Powerful Relationships In A Hyper-Connected World, shared the story behind her title with us on August 7, 2024.★★★★★Of the interview, our founder and host, Sue Rocco, says: "Listen in as I sit down with Kelly to talk about her desire to leave her hometown in search of more, an unexpected dinner with Malala, working in NY's start-up community and how the most important key to building your network is to know your why."With her law degree and business cards in hand, Kelly a...2024-08-0758 min
Women to Watch Media® with Sue RoccoCheryl Ecton, Founder & CEO of Elite Building Services: “Refusing to fail”Cheryl Ecton, CEO of Elite Building Services, shared the story behind her title with us on July 31, 2024.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Rating: 5 out of 5.Of the interview, our founder and host, Sue Rocco, says: "Listen in as I sit down with Cheryl to talk about her upbringing which included numerous moves when she was young, a humiliating comment a teacher made to her in high-school that was a significant motivator for her, the challenges of building a company as a single mother of two and why she believes the key to her success was continuing to do what was neces...2024-07-3147 min
Women to Watch Media® with Sue RoccoDr. Resa Lewiss, Professor & Podcast HostResa Lewiss, Professor of Emergency Medicine, shared the story behind her title with us on July 24, 2024.★★★★★Of the interview, our founder and host, Sue Rocco, says: "Listen in as I sit down with Resa to talk about her third generation family from Westerly, RI, her push-back from a young age to the gender expectations that were placed on her, her relentless love of learning and how small actions in the workplace can have big impact."MORE ABOUT RESARESA E LEWISS MD is a Professor of emergency medicine, TEDMED speaker, TimesUp Healthcare fo...2024-07-2450 min
Women to Watch Media® with Sue RoccoLiza Donnelly, The New Yorker Cartoonist: A Very Funny LadyLiza Donnelly, a writer and award-winning cartoonist with The New Yorker Magazine, shared the story behind her title with us on July 17, 2024.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Rating: 5 out of 5.MORE ABOUT LIZA:Of the interview, our founder and host, Sue Rocco, says: "Listen in as I sit down with Liza to discuss a troubled home growing up, finding her love of drawing and making people laugh, landing a spot at The New Yorker as the youngest female cartoonist and exploring the long history of women trying to find their voice."...2024-07-1843 min
Women to Watch Media® with Sue RoccoMaya Guice, BRC Imagination ArtsMaya Guice, Director of Strategy at BRC Imagination Arts, shared the story behind her title with us on July 10, 2024.★★★★★Of the interview, our founder and host, Sue Rocco, says: "Listen in as I sit down with Maya to talk about her life as a dancer growing up, her realization over time that she may be better suited for a behind-the-scenes career in the arts and her current love of the work she does while always staying true to her own values."Maya is the Director of Strategy at BRC Imagination Arts, which partners with brands i...2024-07-1048 min
Women to Watch Media® with Sue RoccoBrantley Turner-Bradley, Dwight SchoolsBrantley Turner-Bradley, the Easy Asia Education Director for Dwight Schools, shared the story behind her title with us on July 3, 2024.★★★★★Of the interview, our founder and host, Sue Rocco, says: "Listen in as I sit down with with Brantley to learn how a young girl from Brooklyn, NY ended up studying Mandarin, is set to open a new Dwight School in Hanoi Vietnam, and is still learning how to become more self-aware as she helps her students do the same."Brantley is originally from Brooklyn, New York. Her interest in Asia began as an undergra...2024-07-0352 min
Women to Watch Media® with Sue RoccoSara Hirsh Bordo, Award-Winning Filmmaker: "The power of empowerment"Sara Hirsh Bordo, Award-Winning Filmmaker & Founder of Women Rising, shared the story behind her title with us on June 26, 2024.Of the interview, our founder and host, Sue Rocco, says:“Listen in as I sit down with Sara to talk about her upbringing in a big traditional Lebanese family, how she always felt pulled to explore the world outside that family, and what led her to dive deep into her own health journey in order to find the connection between autoimmune disease and empowerment.”MORE ABOUT SARA:Named as an “Architect of Change” by M...2024-06-2648 min
Women to Watch Media® with Sue RoccoAlexis Jones, Author, Speaker & Activist: "Radical love"Alexis Jones, Author, Speaker & Activist, shared the story behind her title with us on June 19, 2024.Alexis is an internationally recognized speaker, media personality, activist, and author. She is a proud Latina originally from Texas. Alexis grew up with four older brothers and moved to Los Angeles where she completed her undergrad and Masters both from USC. Alexis wrote the book, I AM THAT GIRL and her most recent book, Joy Hunter published by Penguin/ Random House was released June 2023. Alexis has a passionate, online community of over 1.2M+ people. She has hosted a TV show on the Red C...2024-06-191h 09
Women to Watch Media® with Sue RoccoBrooke Dukes, Author & Consultant: "Burn on, not out."Brooke Dukes, Best Selling Author & Founder of BMD Consultants, shared the story behind her title with us on June 12, 2024.With over three decades of high-impact leadership roles ranging from CEO and Chief Sales Officer to President and Master Trainer, Brooke stands as a transformational force in the business and personal development arenas. Her innate ability to forge deep connections with business owners, C-suite executives, and ambitious entrepreneurs is truly remarkable. She possesses a level of intuitive intelligence that ensures opportunities for growth and fulfillment are identified with ease, leading clients to rapid breakthroughs.By fusing beha...2024-06-1244 min
Women to Watch Media® with Sue RoccoAllison Mootz, Manor College: "Value your time"Allison Mootz, Vice President and Dean of Student Affairs at Manor College, shared the story behind her title with us on May 29, 2024.Allison, an accomplished student life and events coordinator with over 20 years of experience working in higher education and not-for-profit organizations, has always had a desire to help and care for people. As a young girl, she was always involved in event planning and various projects serving and entertaining the community-hosting charity softball tournaments, helping run roller derby bouts. She even managed a local rock band. Higher education has further helped Allison fulfill that desire by ove...2024-05-2940 min
Women to Watch Media® with Sue RoccoJamie Gier, DexCareJamie Gier, Chief Marketing Officer at DexCare, shared the story behind her title with us on May 22, 2024.Jamie is a 3-time CMO with more than 25 years of experience in growth marketing. As CMO of DexCare, she is responsible for accelerating market expansion and brand value through effective go-to-market strategies, product positioning, and customer advocacy programs. Jamie has worked with industry leaders who drive positive social impact, including Microsoft, GE, and DreamBox Learning, finding their most compelling stories and telling them in the most powerful way.SUE SAYS"I sit down for an interview w...2024-05-2250 min
Women to Watch Media® with Sue RoccoKiesha Nix, Lakers Youth Foundation: "From South Central to Showtime"Kiesha Nix, VP Charitable Affairs-Executive Director Lakers Youth Foundation, will share the story behind her title with us on May 15, 2024.In her current role, Kiesha oversees and directs programming and funding priorities for the charitable arm of the Los Angeles Lakers. She is responsible for implementing the mission of the Foundation which is to assist underserved youth in our communities to develop and recognize their full potential by providing positive experiences and resources in education, health & wellness and sports.Kiesha oversees the funding which supports over 100,000 youth in 20+ Southern California Boys & Girls Clubs through basketball and...2024-05-1540 min
Women to Watch Media® with Sue RoccoKavita Sahai, K Sahai Beauty & WellnessKavita Sahai, CEO & Founder at K Sahai, shared the story behind her title with us on April 24, 2024.Kavita has over two decades of professional experience, with a background in investment banking, private equity, startup consulting, entrepreneurship, and education. After working as an Investment Banking Analyst at Wachovia Securities, they transitioned to private equity, serving as a Growth Equity Fund Executive at TA Associates and a Consumer Product Turnaround Fund Associate at Sun Capital Partners.Later, they worked as a Head of Channel Development for BackOps and a Growth Consultant for Have BIGplans, LLC. In 2016, they b...2024-04-2445 min
Women to Watch Media® with Sue RoccoRegina Bain, Louis Armstrong Museum: "Rooted in Values"Regina Bain, Executive Director for the Louis Armstrong Museum, shared the story behind her title with us on April 17, 2024.In the midst of the reverberations of slavery, Jim Crow laws and the great migration, Armstrong became America’s first Black popular music icon. The Museum preserves his home and archives and develops programs grounded in the values of artistic excellence, education and community. This year, Ms. Bain recently opened the new 14,000 sq. foot Armstrong Center housing a multimedia exhibit curated by Jason Moran, a 75-seat performance space, and the 60,000-piece Armstrong Archives — the largest archives of any jazz...2024-04-1738 min
Women to Watch Media® with Sue RoccoKelley Steven-Waiss, ServiceNow: "No limits"Kelley Steven-Waiss, Chief Transformation Officer at ServiceNow, shared the story behind her title with us on April 10, 2024.As a chief transformation officer at ServiceNow, Kelley helps ServiceNow's customers drive workforce transformation. She previously served as head of workforce innovation at ServiceNow and was the founder and CEO of Hitch Works Inc., an internal talent mobility platform acquired by ServiceNow.Kelley brings more than 25 years of executive management experience, with 13 years as a chief human resources officer in technology. She serves on the board of FormFactor, Inc. (NASDAQ: FORM) and is Chair of the Advisory Board f...2024-04-1043 min
Women to Watch Media® with Sue RoccoMeghan Pierce, The Forum of Executive WomenMeghan Pierce, President & CEO of The Forum of Executive Women, shared the story behind her title with us on March 27, 2024.A lifelong champion of women’s rights and gender equity, Pierce was most recently Executive Director of the League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania, where she was responsible for the management andoperation of the nonprofit, nonpartisan organization with 2,500+ members statewide.Prior to that position, she provided strategic support and thought partnership for Kaplan Hecker & Fink LLP, one of New York’s premier litigation boutiques. She also served as policy communications advisor for the N...2024-03-2743 min
Women to Watch Media® with Sue RoccoErin Krolikiewicz, Novartis PharmaceuticalsErin Krolikiewicz, Global Head of Precision Talent at Novartis Pharmaceuticals, shared the story behind her title with us on March 20, 2024.As the Global Head of Precision Talent and Executive Scouting at Novartis, Erin leads a cross-divisional and cross-unit team of talent professionals with a focus on executive advisory and community of practice for internal and external talent strategies.With over 20 years of HR and talent experience, Erin has broad and diverse expertise across talent management, talent acquisition, talent scouting, executive search, talent analytics and insights, and strategic leadership initiatives. She is also a certified leadership c...2024-03-2030 min
Women to Watch Media® with Sue RoccoJulie Uhrman, Angel City Football: "Bet on yourself"Julie Uhrman, Co-founder and president of Angel City Football, shared the story behind her title with us on March 13, 2024.Julie is an American soccer executive and entrepreneur who is president of Angel City FC, a National Women's Soccer League team based in Los Angeles, California, that Uhrman also co-founded. She was previously an executive at Playboy Enterprises, Lionsgate Entertainment, IGN, and Vivendi Entertainment, and founded the former video game console company Ouya.In 2020 Uhrman co-founded Angel City FC with venture capitalist Kara Nortman of Upfront Ventures, and actress Natalie Portman. The National Women's Soccer League (NW...2024-03-1342 min
Women to Watch Media® with Sue RoccoKimberly Lee Minor, Bumbershoot: "Let people know who you areKimberly Lee Minor, CEO of Bumbershoot, shared the story behind her title with us on February 28, 2024.Kimberly is a creative executive with over 25 years of senior and c-suite leadership experience in maximizing brands, connecting communities, and growing businesses.Her international professional experience spans from Macy’s Executive program to Footlocker Global, Inc, to Brand President of London Fog and Joe Boxer to brands, where she led the $2+B Home business. She is currently CEO of Bumbershoot, LLC, a boutique firm that provides cultural and market insights for inclusive, equitable, and diverse representation across brand, content, and...2024-02-2854 min
Women to Watch Media® with Sue RoccoBronwen O’Keefe, Globe Trotters: ""What are we leaving for our children?"Bronwen O'Keefe, Global Head of Content, Globe Trotters, shared the story behind her title with us on February 21, 2024.Bronwen is a seasoned media executive with over 25+ years of experience across production and development. Previously she led her own production company, Two Bears Productions, where she consulted for various brands and platforms. Before that, Bronwen spent over 20 years at Nickelodeon, where she rose in the ranks to become an Executive Vice President, overseeing all “Live Action” production and development for the #1 global kids content brand.SUE SAYS"The Global Head of Content for The Harle...2024-02-2146 min
Women to Watch Media® with Sue RoccoMolly Ruland, Heartcast Media: "I'm here for a reason."Molly Ruland, Founder & CEO of Heartcast Media, shared the story behind her title with us on February 14, 2024.Molly is a leading expert in the field of branded podcast production. Her agency specializes in creating top-notch branded content that helps businesses generate revenue and cultivate strategic relationships through the power of podcasting. With extensive experience and knowledge in the business of podcasting, podcast booking, and content creation, Molly frequently shares her insights as a speaker. Her belief that listening is the revolution is what has driven her success, and she currently resides in Costa Rica with her 3 dogs, n...2024-02-1458 min
Women to Watch Media® with Sue RoccoJulia Stewart, Alurx: “Stick to your plan”Julia Stewart, Founder & CEO of Alurx, shared the story behind her title with us on January 24, 2024.Julia is on a mission – to enable wellness for all. As a member of Fortune magazine’s list of Top 50 Most Powerful Women in the U.S., Julia has built and grown successful brands for over 40 years. She has climbed the ladder up to executive leadership for companies like Taco Bell, Applebee’s, IHOP, and Dine Brands Global, Inc. Julia has always understood the benefits of maintaining a balance between body, mind, and spirit and holds this philosophy as the foundation of her endeavor...2024-01-241h 02
Women to Watch Media® with Sue RoccoSylvie Lorente, Villanova UniversityChair Professor and Dean of Research & Innovation joins host Sue Rocco for a conversation about why she wanted to leave her rural town in the south of France, how she discovered her calling in research, and how she dealt with gender bias that she faced in school and among her peers.Sylvie Lorente, Associate Dean for Research & Innovation in the College of Engineering at Villanova University, shared the story behind her title with us on September 6, 2023.Sylvie is also a Professor (Exceptional Class) at the National Institute of Applied Sciences (INSA), University of Toulouse, France. In...2023-09-0653 min
Women to Watch Media® with Sue RoccoKhazar Fatemi, Press Officer, Journalist & FilmmakerKhazar Fatemi, Press Officer, Journalist and Filmmaker, shared the story behind her title with us on August 9, 2023.Khazar Fatemi has a Kurdish ethnicity and was born in Iran and raised in Afghanistan. Her family fled to Sweden when she was seven. For the last 15 years, Khazar has worked as a bilingual journalist and presenter on Swedish television. As a broadcast journalist, she has reported from 20 different countries. The main focus has been coverage of poverty, war, conflict, climate crises, and endangered cultural heritage at risk. Khazar has been lecturing for over ten years. Her le...2023-08-0953 min
Women to Watch Media® with Sue RoccoKira Strong, Philadelphia’s Rebuilding Community Infrastructure InitiativeKira Strong, the Executive Director for the City of Philadelphia’s Rebuilding Community Infrastructure Initiative (Rebuild), shared the story behind her title with us on July 26, 2023.Rebuild is an over $500 million historic investment in improving parks, recreation centers and libraries across the City. The program focuses on physical improvements, promoting economic inclusion by ensuring diverse businesses have access to work on Rebuild sites, and engaging residents and stakeholders to help determine the future of their facilities. Before leading the program, she served as Rebuild’s Deputy Director of Design and Construction. Kira previously served as the Vice...2023-07-2646 min
Women to Watch Media® with Sue RoccoMori Taheripour, The Wharton SchoolMori Taheripour, a globally recognized negotiation expert, an award-winning faculty member at the Wharton School, a highly sought-after speaker, and the author of Bring Yourself: How to Harness the Power of Connection to Negotiate Fearlessly, shared the story behind her title with us on July 19, 2023.With over 20 years of experience in negotiations, DE&I and sports business, Mori's impressive roster of clients includes Fortune 100 companies, major sports leagues, leading charitable institutions, and government agencies.Top business publications and media outlets have featured Mori's work, including ESPN, Forbes, INC., Marketplace, Money, NPR, and the Next Chapter by American Ex...2023-07-1952 min
Women to Watch Media® with Sue RoccoCongresswoman Mary Gay ScanlonCongresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon shared the story behind her title with us on July 12, 2023.Mary Gay is a life-long advocate for children and families. In November 2018, she was sworn into Congress following a special election victory - the first woman of the new wave of representation to be sworn in.In her second full term in Congress, Mary Gay has continued her relentless advocacy on behalf of children and families in Pennsylvania’s 5th District and across the country. She was appointed, by her peers, to serve as Vice Chair of the prestigious House Judiciary Comm...2023-07-1249 min
Women to Watch Media® with Sue RoccoChristina M. Wallace, Harvard Professor, Entrepreneur & AuthorChristina M. Wallace, Harvard Professor, Entrepreneur & Author, shared the story behind her title with us on July 5, 2023.A self-described “human Venn diagram” CHRISTINA WALLACE has crafted a career at the intersection of business, technology, and the arts. She is currently a Senior Lecturer of Entrepreneurial Management at Harvard Business School, where she co-leads HBS Startup Bootcamp, and is an active angel investor and startup advisor. Her latest book, The Portfolio Life: How to Future-Proof Your Career, Avoid Burnout, and Build A Life Bigger Than Your Business Card will be published in April 2023 (Hachette). She co-authored New To B...2023-07-0559 min
Women to Watch Media® with Sue RoccoStacy Ike, human2humanStacy Ike, Host of human2human a new digital series and podcast, shared the story behind her title with us on June 21, 2023.human2human is a space to reimagine interpersonal relationships with others and ultimately ourselves. Created by Stacy Ike, a recovering perfectionist on a deep quest to live more spiritually, healthy and free, she connects to the hearts of some of your favorite celebrities, thought leaders, and tastemakers in an honest, curious, and thoughtfully critical way — largely holding up a mirror for herself, her guests, and the audience to dive into a brave space of self-reflection, hea...2023-06-2158 min
Women to Watch Media® with Sue RoccoDr. Kristen Willeumier, NeuroscientistKristen Willeumier, Ph.D., a neuroscientist with research expertise in neurobiology and neuroimaging, will share the story behind her title with us on June 14, 2023.Dr. Willeumier is a leading advocate for brain health and wellness and a frequent contributor to top media outlets. She has been featured on Radio MD with Your Brain Health with Dr. Kristen Willeumier and the Salem Radio Network with Here’s To Your Health. She has appeared on Good Morning America (GMA3), Good Day LA KTTV-TV FOX Los Angeles, Good Day NY WNYW-TV FOX New York, FOX 32 Chicago, KMIR-TV NBC Palm Springs, KING5...2023-06-141h 04
Women to Watch Media® with Sue RoccoSarah Catalano Burlew, Omlie Consulting,Sarah Catalano Burlew, Founder & CEO at Omlie Consulting, shared the story behind her title with us on June 7, 2023.Omlie is a women-owned management consulting firm helping clients build transformative strategies and trusting teams in the health, wellness, and cannabis industries.Sarah has worked extensively in conceptualizing, developing, and implementing innovative solutions that grow and scale businesses using data-driven procedures. Her open, approachable demeanor allows her to excel at uniting disparate teams around a singular, cohesive organizational vision & lead high-impact transformational initiatives for clients.Sarah will be the first to tell you — she’s not a trad...2023-06-0757 min
Women to Watch Media® with Sue RoccoMarilou McFarlane, Women in Sports TechnologyMarilou McFarlane, Founder, CEO and Chair Emeritus of Women in Sports Tech, Inc., shared the story behind her title with us on May 31, 2023.An experienced founder and C-suite leader in the sports tech industry, and former NCAA athlete, Marilous is dedicated to equitable opportunities and a level playing field for all.Marlous is the founder+CEO of Women in Sports Tech (WiST) and was CMO/CRO of Mustard, CEO of Edufii (CoachNow) and president of STATSports in North America. She specializes in innovative sports performance technologies, building high performance teams and inclusive cultures and leading e...2023-05-3158 min
Women to Watch Media® with Sue RoccoAlethia Calbeck, Visit PhillyAlethia Calbeck, Chief Communications Officer for Visit Philly, shared the story behind her title with us on May 24, 2023.Alethia is a storyteller, bridge builder, diplomat, and Word Nerd, who is happily serving as the Chief Communications Officer at Visit Philadelphia.Visit Philly is the region’s official leisure tourism marketing agency, whose mission is to build Greater Philadelphia’s image, drive day and overnight visitation and boost the economy. Plus, the increase the number of visitors who come, the frequency in which they come, the number of nights they stay and the number of things they...2023-05-2453 min
Women to Watch Media® with Sue RoccoPatricia Wellenbach, Please Touch Museum & Jefferson Health SystemsPatricia Wellenbach, President & CEO of the Please Touch Museum and Board Chair for Jefferson Health Systems, shared the story behind her title with us on May 17, 2023.Patricia (Trish) D. Wellenbach is the President and CEO of the Please Touch Museum, one of the country’s leading children's museums located in the Centennial District of Philadelphia. The museum welcomes over 500,000 visitors a year and facilitates early childhood learning and development through play through its exhibits, and education and special programs.She is formerly President and CEO of Green Tree School and Services, an agency located in Phi...2023-05-1755 min
Women to Watch Media® with Sue RoccoGinny Hill, Girl Scouts of Central & Southern NJGinny Hill, Chief Executive Officer of Girl Scouts of Central & Southern NJ, shared the story behind her title with us on May 10, 2023.Genevieve “Ginny” Hill is a dynamic executive leader whose career has focused on empowering and advancing women and girls. Since 2013, she has served as CEO of the Girl Scouts of Central & Southern New Jersey, which supports more than 19,000 girls, grades K-12, and 10,000 adult volunteers across nine counties (Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester, Mercer, Middlesex, and Salem).In addition to serving as CEO of Girl Scouts of Central and Southern New Jersey, Ginny...2023-05-1056 min
Women to Watch Media® with Sue RoccoDr. Judy Ho, Clinical & Forensic NeuropsychologistDr. Judy Ho, a Licensed Clinical & Forensic Neuropsychologist, shared the story behind her title with us on May 3, 2023.Dr. Judy is a triple board certified and licensed Clinical and Forensic Neuropsychologist, a tenured Associate Professor at Pepperdine University, and a published author, most recently penning Stop Self-Sabotage, published by HarperCollins; a book detailing a scientifically driven six-step program which has been translated into seven additional languages around the world.Dr. Judy maintains a private practice in Manhattan Beach, CA where she specializes in comprehensive neuropsychological assessments and expert witness work.She is skilled at wor...2023-05-031h 07
Women to Watch Media® with Sue RoccoColleen Bashar, Guidewire SoftwareColleen Bashar, SVP Enterprise Operations/Chief of Staff to CEO at Guidewire Software, shared the story behind her title with us on April 26, 2023.Colleen has built a reputation for scaling organizations to establish customer experience excellence, drive profitable growth in competitive markets, and create sustainable shareholder value. She brings years of experience in enterprise software, technology, and organizational development coupled with a passion for driving long-term business growth.Over the course of her 16-year career with Guidewire Software, Colleen has steadily progressed with the company through eight impactful roles. Currently as Senior Vice President, Enterprise B...2023-04-2658 min
Women to Watch Media® with Sue RoccoThe Honorable Judge Carolyn Tornetta CarluccioJudge Carolyn T. Carluccio shared the story behind her title with us on April 19, 2023.Carolyn T. Carluccio is a Republican candidate for Pennsylvania’s Supreme Court. The incumbent Common Pleas Judge from Montgomery County will bring unmatched experience, proven temperament, and unquestioned impartiality to Pennsylvania’s highest Court.Judge Carluccio was elected to the Montgomery County Common Pleas Court in November 2009,where she has served with distinction as the Court’s first female President Judge in the County’shistory. As a common pleas judge, Carluccio was assigned to sit in the Criminal, Family and Civil Court Benc...2023-04-1955 min
Women to Watch Media® with Sue RoccoJenna Kurath, Comcast NBCU SportsTechJenna Kurath, Vice President of Startup Development & Head of Comcast NBCU SportsTech, shared the story behind her title with us on April 12, 2023.Jenna is the Vice President of Startup Development and Head of Comcast NBCU SportsTech which finds, funds, and fast-tracks startups working at the intersection of sports and technology. In that role she is responsible for leading strategy for the accelerator fund; defining the investment thesis, and managing key industry partnerships. Jenna is also responsible for managing key industry partnerships, including the SportsTech Partner Consortium, comprised of Comcast NBCUniversal’s sports brands - NBC Sports, SkySports, Com...2023-04-1258 min
Women to Watch Media® with Sue RoccoHeidi Messer, Collective[i]Heidi Messer, Chairperson, co-Founder, and Collective[i] Forecast Host, shared the story behind her title with us on April 5, 2023.Heidi is an entrepreneur and investor who has founded several global businesses, most notably LinkShare and Collective[I]. Heidi also served as a board member, President, and Chief Operating Officer of LinkShare, helping to create the sector of online marketing commonly referred to as affiliate marketing.Collective[i] is on a mission to help companies, sales professionals, and connectors be more prosperous with shared [human and artificial] intelligence. Whether it be in the form of automated CRM ac...2023-04-0559 min
Women to Watch Media® with Sue RoccoEdwige A. Robinson, T-MobileEdwige A. Robinson, Senior Vice President of Network Engineering, Operations & Transformation at T-Mobile, shared the story behind her title with us on March 29, 2023.With 25+ years of experience in Technology & Leadership realms, Edwige is a distinguished Technologist, Transformational and heart-centered leader who consistently bridges the gaps between Engineering and business domains. Described as the Translator of new innovations, she is a “ Triple Minority” in tech - A native of Ivory Coast, West Africa - a foreigner, being female and black, she is known for her unwavering courage and optimism. Despite countless obstacles to impede her success, she forg...2023-03-2957 min
Women to Watch Media® with Sue RoccoBeth Paretta, Paretta AutosportBeth Paretta, Owner, CEO and Team Principal of Paretta Autosport, shared the story behind her title with us on March 22, 2023.As the first female director of a performance brand and motorsport for an automotive company (Fiat Chrysler Automobiles), Beth epitomizes the female success story in the automotive and motorsports industries.In 2015, Beth launched Grace Autosport, a professional race team of women and an initiative to promote STEM education for girls as the ultimate example of applied science. Working tirelessly on the core mission to mentor kids about career paths in automotive and racing, Beth has b...2023-03-2259 min
Women to Watch Media® with Sue RoccoJill Singer, AT&T National SecurityJill Singer, the Vice President of, Defense and National Security at AT&T, shared the story behind her title with us on March 15, 2023.Jill leads AT&T business activities for the Department of Defense and U.S. Intelligence Community - delivering strategic technology solutions and services to the military and national security organizations. Her thirty-plus years of government and industry experience include positions as Chief Information Officer (CIO) for the National Reconnaissance Office, Deputy CIO for the Central Intelligence Agency, and Director of the Diplomatic Telecommunications Service for Department of State.Jill serves on the B...2023-03-151h 00
Women to Watch Media® with Sue RoccoAlice Valder Curran, Life Sciences Regulatory Expert & Hogan LovellsAlice Valder Curran, life sciences and drug pricing expert, global regulatory practice leader, and partner at Hogan Lovells, shared the story behind her title with us on March 8, 2023.Alice is a nationally recognized expert in life sciences, drug pricing, and market access. She advises pharmaceutical and biotech companies, from start-ups to multinational companies, on commercialization, compliance, and policy. Known for her regulatory and financial acumen, she partners with drug developers to design innovative drug commercialization strategies that facilitate patient access to critical therapies. The Financial Times recently recognized her in its awards for Most Innovative Legal Practitioner. Wit...2023-03-081h 01
Women to Watch Media® with Sue RoccoAlexandra Allred, Author, Advocate & AthleteAlexandra Allred, an athlete, author, environmental advocate, and fitness instructor, shared the story behind her title with us on March 1, 2023.Alexandra made sports (and medical) history through activism and determination. When she learned that women were not allowed in bobsled, she lobbied for equal status with a relentless letter-writing campaign. It had not yet occurred to her that she had no idea how to actually bobsled. As a former fighter in martial arts, she had only cared that women were banned from a sport deemed “too dangerous” and “too fast.”When told that the women’s program had...2023-03-011h 04
Women to Watch Media® with Sue RoccoDr. Wendy LeBorgne, Voice PathologistDr. Wendy LeBorgne, a sought-after voice pathologist, speaker, and author regarding voice and communication, shared the story behind her title with us on February 22, 2023.From the boardroom to the bright lights of Broadway, Dr. Wendy's clients range from Fortune 100 CEO's to Grammy-award winning artists. She believes that your voice is your most important communication asset. Understanding and maximizing your communication strengths through her training and workshops provides companies, teams, and individuals with exciting and inspiring communication outcomes. Original peer-reviewed research has been published in multiple international journals and numerous voice textbooks. She presents nationally and internationally on th...2023-02-221h 01
Women to Watch Media® with Sue RoccoHeather Fortner, SignatureFDHeather Fortner, Chief Operating Officer, Chief Compliance Officer & President of SignatureFD, shared the story behind her title with us on February 8, 2023.As CEO, Heather leans into her passion for listening – to the SignatureFD team, our clients, and the industry – to create and implement the organization’s vision and mission to impact the lives of 10,000 families. Practicing a “coach with empathy” leadership style, Heather leverages her unique ability to harmonize people’s passions and talents to build teams and lead organizations that deliver excellent and inspiring client experiences.Previously serving as Chief Operating Officer, Chief Compliance Officer, and Pr...2023-02-081h 09
Women to Watch Media® with Sue RoccoDionna Dorsey Calloway, The Creative LadderDionna Dorsey Calloway, co-Founder & CEO of The Creative Ladder, shared the story behind her title with us on February 1, 2023.The Creative Ladder, a non-profit connecting, inspiring and elevating a new generation of creative industry leaders, was launched by Ryan Reynolds, Dionna Dorsey Calloway, and David Griner. The founders created the nonprofit in response to a few glaring problems regarding equal and diverse representation in the creative industry. Dionna is also the founder of DISTRICT of CLOTHING, a lifestyle brand encouraging progression, inspiring action, and supporting self-love. With apparel and accessory items for the sideline rejectors who a...2023-02-011h 03
Women to Watch Media® with Sue RoccoRonnie Polaneczky, Award Winning JournalistRonnie Polaneczky, Award-winning journalist and veteran storyteller, will share the story behind her title with us on January 25, 2023.Ronnie is an award-winning journalist, speaker, and certified positive-psychology practitioner who uses her deep listening and reporting skills to uncover and honor what matters to us the most: Our dreams - for ourselves and for those we love. Our relationships - with others and with our own hearts. Our courage and strength - which is always, always greater than we realize. She’s adept at seeing the unexpected ways that decisions and actions – conscious or unconscious – shape the mome...2023-01-251h 05
Women to Watch Media® with Sue RoccoRic Edelman, Preeminent Personal Finance Thought Leader & Founder of The Truth About Your FutureRic Edelman, Preeminent Personal Finance Thought Leader and Founder of The Truth About Your Future, will share the story behind his title with us on January 17, 2023.Ric Edelman is a #1 New York Times bestselling author of 10 books on personal finance. He was ranked three times as the nation’s #1 Independent Financial Advisor by Barron’s and founded the nation’s largest financial planning firm, now serving 1.3 million clients and managing $300 billion in AUM.Edelman is in both Research Magazine’s and Barron’s Financial Advisor Halls of Fame, and recipient of IARFC’s Lifetime Achievement Award. Invest...2023-01-181h 00
Women to Watch Media® with Sue RoccoDr. Jo Shattuck, PanthertecDr. Jo Shattuck, founder & CEO of Panthertec, shared the story behind her title with us on January 11, 2023.Panthertec is a performance enhancement company that combines data, neuroscience, and biomechanics to capture athletes' motion and provide sensory feedback. Their goal is to enhance performance and reduce injuries and impact by disrupting sports training and recovery.The Kinesthetic Awareness Training system was invented by company founder Dr. Jo Shattuck, an experienced coach, educated neuroscientist, and former professional athlete. Kinesthetic Awareness Training was created from Dr. Shattuck's personal experience as a top 10 world-ranking professional racquetball player and 23 years o...2023-01-1157 min
Women to Watch Media® with Sue RoccoStacey Heuser, The Narrative GroupStacey Heuser, Co-Founder & Principal of The Narrative Group, shared the story behind her title with us on December 28, 2022.For almost 15 years, Stacey has led the team at The Narrative Group, an award-winning creative agency, in building authentic and engaging brand experiences. With notable clients in their portfolio, including McDonald’s and Universal Pictures, Stacey has positioned herself as an expert in building brilliant experiences for consumers and brands.Besides having co-founded the company, Stacey also sold The Narrative Group to their parent company, Plus Co - a feat that is rare for women founders, especially in...2022-12-281h 17
Women to Watch Media® with Sue RoccoLaurie Carter, Susquehanna UniversityLaurie Carter, Dean of the School of the Arts and School of Humanities at Susquehanna University, shared the story behind her title with us on December 21, 2023.Laurie is a nationally recognized author. Her memoir, Crave: Sojourn of a Hungry Soul, was named by The Root as one of the best nonfiction books by Black authors in 2015. The memoir was also listed as an Indiefab Book of the Year 2015 finalist in the autobiography/memoir category and named a finalist for the Library of Virginia People’s Choice Award for nonfiction.An outspoken advocate for survivors of mili...2022-12-211h 05
Women to Watch Media® with Sue RoccoLisa Baird, Marketer, Growth Advisor & Board DirectorLisa Baird, Founder of LPB Advisors and Board Director, shared the story behind her title with us on December 14, 2022.Lisa is a proven leader and marketer who has built some of the world’s most iconic brands and sports properties and has a demonstrated record of revenue and profit growth in dynamic technology and media industries. She is serving as a director on the board of Cantaloupe (NASDAQ: CTLP), a leading provider of payment hardware and software services for self-serve commerce, and as a board advisor to AveriQ Technologies. Lisa has also served on the Boards of Fox...2022-12-141h 04
Women to Watch Media® with Sue RoccoDr. Sheila Robinson, Diversity Woman MediaDr. Sheila Robinson, Founder & CEO of Diversity Woman Media, shared the story behind her title with us on November 22, 2022.Dr. Robinson is a celebrated publisher, best-selling author on leadership, inspiring speaker, and talent innovation specialist. Her company Diversity Woman Media is recognized nationally as a leading multi-platform enterprise with program offerings that advances all dimensions of diversity and inclusion (D&I).An expert in diversity and inclusion, Dr. Robinson helps leading companies transform their culture to reach gender parity, equity, and belonging by combining her first-hand experience climbing the corporate ladder with the highest academic d...2022-11-2359 min
Women to Watch Media® with Sue RoccoEunice Ajim, Ajim CapitalEunice Ajim, a Cameroonian-American Tech Entrepreneur, Investor and the Founder of Ajim Capital, shared the story behind her title with us on November 16, 2022.Ajim Capital is a venture capital firm based in the US that invests in early-stage technology startup companies in Africa. We believe that African entrepreneurs have the power to create valuable businesses using technology that compete on a global scale while massively changing the lives of Africans.Eunice is an executive with experience ranging from start-up funding and management to leading a $10M+ tech startup. She has a track record of leading b...2022-11-161h 04
Women to Watch Media® with Sue RoccoTracy D. Gee, NACDTracy D. Gee, the Chief People Officer of NACD (National Association of Corporate Directors), shared the story behind her title with us on November 9, 2022.NACD is the leading membership organization for corporate directors who want to expand their knowledge, grow their network, and maximize their potential.As Chief People Officer, Tracy is responsible for developing and executing all aspects of NACD's people strategies and human resources activities, including talent acquisition, talent management, diversity, equity and inclusion, organizational effectiveness, succession planning, and compensation and benefits. She joined NACD from Raytheon Company, where she was responsible for l...2022-11-0959 min
Women to Watch Media® with Sue RoccoKathy Bloomgarden, Ruder FinnKathy Bloomgarden, CEO of Ruder Finn, will share the story behind her title with us on October 30, 2022.Ruder Finn is one of the largest independent communications consultancies in the world serving clients across four key pillars – Technology & Innovation, Corporate & Public Trust, Health & Wellness, and Consumer Connections.In her more than 30 years of experience, Dr. Bloomgarden has developed communications programs to help shape and enhance the reputation of clients across industries, including Novartis, Citi, PepsiCo, Cisco, Sanofi, and Microsoft. In today’s environment in which business reinvention and transformation have become a vital component of success, she wo...2022-10-3143 min
Women to Watch Media® with Sue RoccoShelmina Abji, Author, TEDx, IBMShelmina Abji, an Author, TEDx speaker, board member, former vice president at IBM, and angel investor, shared the story behind her title with us on October 23, 2022.Shelmina started her career as a software engineer and then moved into sales and sales leadership, leading global teams to deliver over $1B in annual revenues and serving as a key decision-maker in hiring and promoting hundreds of professionals. She received extensive leadership training at IBM, Harvard University, and UCLA. As a global empowerment speaker, Abji has addressed attendees at companies, conferences, and colleges that include Google, Edward Jones, National Center fo...2022-10-2442 min
Women to Watch Media® with Sue RoccoRenee Heath, Entrepreneur, Inventor and co-Founder of Banana Loca,Renee Heath, Entrepreneur & Inventor, shared the story behind her title with us on October 16, 2022.Business, the arts & charity are the driving forces behind all of Renee’s endeavors as she continuously explores new ways to create the best products and experiences on the planet.During her Journalism & Media undergraduate studies at Rutgers University, she was a DJ at WRSU 88.7FM, interned at MTV News & KWOD 106.5FM, and wrote music reviews for The Daily Targum. She has a master’s in international journalism from Leeds University and a mini-MBA in social media marketing.Renee has...2022-10-1743 min
Women to Watch Media® with Sue RoccoSusan Martinelli Shea, Dancing with the StudentsSusan Martinelli Shea, the president and founder of Dancing with the Students, a 501(c)(3) Private Operating Foundation which teaches ballroom dancing, manners, and respect to inner-city students, shared the story behind her title with us on October 9, 2022.Susan started with one school in Philadelphia in September 2005 and has added schools every year. Her former career as a special education teacher spanned fifteen years and five states. Sue is a proud graduate of Boston College and holds a master's degree from Johns Hopkins University.SUE SAYS"Sue's life from the start has been a le...2022-10-1042 min
Women to Watch Media® with Sue RoccoLinda Cohn, ESPNLinda Cohn, ESPN SportsCenter Anchor, NHL Reporter & In the Crease Host, shared the story behind her title with us on October 2, 2022.Hall of Fame sportscaster Linda Cohn has served as a SportsCenter anchor since joining ESPN in 1992. She is ESPN’s longest-tenured SportsCenter anchor and in early 2016, was recognized for anchoring her 5,000th SportsCenter, the most of any anchor in ESPN history. In 2017, she was inducted into the National Sports Media Association (NSMA) Hall of Fame.A fixture in the hockey world, Cohn serves as the in-arena host and reporter for NHL game coverage, often reportin...2022-10-0342 min
Women to Watch Media® with Sue RoccoDevan Kaney, Philadelphia Sports PersonalityDevan Kaney, Philadelphia Sports Personality, shared the story behind her title with us on September 25, 2022.A Philadelphia native, Devan is one of only a few female sports talk radio personalities in the Philadelphia market! She is a Host for SportsRadio 94WIP and a co-host for Jakib Media’s Eagles Postgame Show alongside Mike Missanelli, Seth Joyner, and Derrick Gunn.Devan is also a betting analyst for the BetQL Network and SuperBook Sports. Outside of Philly, you can find her on the sidelines covering professional lacrosse for networks such as ESPN, TSN and NBC Sports. S...2022-09-2642 min
Women to Watch Media® with Sue RoccoTracey G. Sameyah, Lancer Skincare & DermatologyTracey G. Sameyah, CEO of Lancer Skincare & Lancer Dermatology, shared the story behind her title with us on September 4, 2022.Throughout her 25+-year career, Tracey has become known as a founder whisperer, delivering epic wins for brands such as Lancer, Murad, and Dermalogica. She is an unapologetic revolutionary who propels the growth engine by unleashing innovative solutions worthy of a cult following and celebrity endorsements while staying true to the founder’s vision and the brand’s essence.Currently CEO of Lancer Skincare and Lancer Dermatology, Tracey has successfully used the underpinning of Lancer Dermatology to furth...2022-09-0550 min
Women to Watch Media® with Sue RoccoKatie Fitzgerald, Feeding AmericaKatie Fitzgerald, President and Chief Operating Officer of Feeding America, shared the story behind her title with us on June 19, 2022.Katie leads the implementation of Feeding America’s strategy, working hand in hand with member food banks and other key partners to advance an America where no one is hungry. In her role, Katie oversees and facilitates synergy among Feeding America’s Equity and Program, Supply Chain, Network Engagement, Research, and Strategic Partnership functions. Katie and her team work to develop and implement changes in Feeding America’s operating model in support of our strategy and outc...2022-06-2050 min
Women to Watch Media® with Sue RoccoSue Phillips, ScenterprisesOn Sunday, February 17, 2019, we were joined by Sue Phillips, founder of Scenterprises.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/women-to-watch-r/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2019-02-1945 min