Shows
WCWB Inspire Women Podcast"Nurturing Families and Growing Birthworkers" with Diksha BerebitskyMeet Diksha, a Washington State-Approved Doula and Trainer with over 16 years of experience as a doula, inspired to support families after my own transformative pregnancies. Originally from Germany, she has called Olympia, WA, home since 2006. As a solo practice doula, Diksha provides personalized, one-on-one care, building trust and tailoring support to each unique birth plan.Diksha is certified through DONA International, The Matrona, Bastyr Simkin Center, WA State, and The Body Ready Method®. She offers expertise in birth doula services, lactation education, infant massage, and Body Ready Method alignment sessions and parent classes. She is also a t...2025-06-0957 min
WCWB Inspire Women PodcastMeet Owner, Brigitte O'Michaels! IMPACT. INCREASE. INFLUENCE.With over 10 years of experience in professional training, development and business consulting, Coach Brigitte brings a unique perspective that embraces ethnicity, culture and experience to educate and inform her clients in all areas of leadership development including diversity, inclusion and belonging. Brigitte brings with her a wealth of international experience including a background in banking, government and non-government agencies from 3 different continents as well as in agile environments. She equips her clients with the tools, resources, and experience to help their team improve their productivity, performance and profitability. Coach Brigitte uses industry best practices for continuous improvement, process streamlining...2024-11-2757 min
WCWB Inspire Women PodcastMeet Alanna, Founder & CEO of Vibe CoworksA fierce champion of innovation, entrepreneurship, and meaningful social impact, Alanna Imbach is a weaver of people, and a builder of authentic, purpose-driven communities. Her vision is simple: drive innovation through authentic human connection.She delivers on this, in part, through her work as Founder and CEO of Vibe Coworks—a shared workspace and coworking community that provides world-class workspace, community and programming for startups, scaleups, corporations, nonprofits and public entities in non-urban regions. Since first opening in 2017, Vibe Coworks has become a widely recognized center of gravity for authentic community, connection, and happier, healthier way...2024-08-2840 min
WCWB Inspire Women PodcastMeet Emily, Owner & Artist of JuiceBoxx LTD B2B ProductionsEmily Renee Ligman ,a new small business owner as of September 2023. She is a professional face and body paint artist and owner of JUICEBOXX LTD B2B Productions, LLC also owning DBA: PNW pro face paint. Specializing in body paint, face paint, and airbrush tattoos, she has also branched out into glass blowing and neon bending to grow her passion for art into an enterprise. Diagnosed with autism, dyslexia and adhd, she faces daily challenges and overcomes these through creating art and developing new products for her industry with the gratification of being an woman-owned business. Her l...2024-08-2247 min
WCWB Inspire Women PodcastMeet Dr. Sara Weelborg & Rachel Johnson, Co-owners of Mindset.Dr. Sara Weelborg, DNP, ARNP, has been a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner since 2005. Before that, she worked as a registered nurse in a variety of patient care settings while serving as an active-duty Navy Nurse Corps Officer. After serving 13 years on active duty, she transferred to the Reserve Component while beginning her work as a civilian advanced practice nurse, practicing in group settings and then transitioning to private practice in 2014. She built a thriving solo private practice in the Tacoma area and then added contract work with the Squaxin Island Tribe’s Behavioral Health Outpatient Program and the No...2024-07-0249 min
WCWB Inspire Women PodcastMeet Ann Allen, Founder of Heal Your Grief, Heal Your LifeThere’s a whole bunch of misinformation out in the world, and unfortunately, that includes Grief and Loss. So many people are in so much pain, and sadly many die in their grief, because they’re unable or don’t know how to express it in a way that's safe for them, and thus, never heal from it.Being an Advanced Grief Recovery Specialist for over 16 years now, Ann sees the need not only to heal grief and loss, but to bring education and new perspectives around what they really are, how they impact our lives and most i...2024-06-2647 min
WCWB Inspire Women PodcastMeet Annie, Owner of Vibrant Soulful WellnessAnnie Barrett is a Bilingual Educator, National Speaker, National Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach, Board-Certified Ayurvedic Practitioner, and Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher and Trainer. Annie has worked over 25 years as an educator spanning the fields of K-12, post-secondary and community education, alongside coaching individuals and groups in health and wellness, and training yoga teachers. She educates and empowers groups and individuals to live resilient and vibrant lives with the tools of lifestyle medicine, mindfulness, habit change science and yoga. As a workplace wellness provider, Annie has found success applying her diverse training in helping individuals and teams manage work-related...2024-06-0433 min
WCWB Inspire Women PodcastMeet Sandra, Owner of an Art BusinessSandra holds dual BA degrees in Graphic Design and Education, combining her artistic expertise with teaching experience. The combination of these backgrounds led her to establish Paint with Me Paint Parties in the Lacey area three years ago. Through these events, Sandra discovered her true calling, seamlessly merging art and education to ignite creativity in others. Driven by her passion for helping and inspiring people, Sandra thrives on collaborating with various venues and businesses to introduce art into unconventional spaces. Currently, Paint With Me Paint Parties hosts themed events in pubs, restaurants, community centers, and private residences, catering to...2024-05-2832 min
WCWB Inspire Women PodcastMeet Casey, Owner of Captured by Casey PhotographyToday, we interview Casey - a world traveler, military spouse, and owner of her own photography business. She has always been a follow-your-heart-kind-of-gal and took a chance by following her passion for photography versus the corporate setting. Her favorite thing about photography is being part of beautiful moments in peoples lives, while making sure her client's vision becomes reality.wcwb.org2024-04-0543 min
WCWB Inspire Women PodcastBecome a Social Media ProfessionalSo many business owners struggle to keep up with social media trends and demands. In today's episode, write down some detailed notes on how to see social media today and use its tools to positively impact your businesses!wcwb.org2024-03-1331 min
WCWB Inspire Women PodcastMeet Jaya Mallik, DEI Practitioner & EntrepreneurAn experienced DEIB practitioner and educator, Jaya Mallik centers her practice on community engagement, data-informed insights, and empowering others to lead and innovate. She is especially passionate about ensuring equal access and opportunities for women of color and other underrepresented identities. Prior to launching Jaya Mallik Coaching & Consulting, Jaya led DEI efforts at Meta, Amazon, and Tandem Diabetes Care with a focus on the tech industry. As an expert in Learning & Development and K-12 education, Jaya is well-versed in teaching complex concepts to diverse audiences to ensure comprehension, connection, and action. Jaya believes in a modern education for...2024-02-0540 min
WCWB Inspire Women PodcastMeet Kathryn, Owner of The Dawning Institute LLCKathryn Annis, a powerful force in mental health and wellness, passionately leads The Dawning Institute LLC as its Owner & Founder. Her journey, marked by persistence, resilience and transformation, speaks to the indomitable pursuit of purpose. As a Certified Peer Counselor, Kathryn seamlessly weaves professional expertise with her personal triumph over adversity, evolving from victim, to survivor, and ultimately, a fierce advocate and warrior. She has found her calling in this life weaving the dense tapestry of pain into a catalyst for innovation. She empowers others on their healing paths, delivering a message of hope and resilience. Through compelling speaking...2024-01-2245 min
WCWB Inspire Women PodcastMeet Kimberly, Owner of Barkcuterie BoxesKimberly was born and raised in the pacific northwest and in-spite of the rain, loves every season Washington offers. Born into a large family, she’s always had an entrepreneurial spirit and launched Barkcuterie Boxes in December 2022 with a dream to spoil dogs everywhere! Her pup Liberty takes care of quality control and ensures the treats are top notch. Kimberly loves to travel, be creative & crafty, and watch a good mystery show every now and then. wcwb.org2024-01-1634 min
WCWB Inspire Women PodcastMeet Tierra Bonds, Owner of Take Charge: Credit ConsultingTake Charge Consulting, LLC provides credit and entrepreneur services to economically disadvantaged artists and entrepreneurs to position individuals to leverage these tools. They believe that credit is a tool to narrow the racial wealth gap because credit plays a huge role in increasing home ownership and allowing people to sustain successful businesses. Tierra Bonds started Take Charge in 2017 after noticing the need for credit education and seeing that most credit repair companies appeared to be a scam. Her trust from the community allowed her to serve hundreds of people all throughout the country by providing credit repair, credit consulting...2024-01-0234 min
WCWB Inspire Women PodcastMeet Emma, Rapid Transformational Therapy PractitionerEmma Heywood is a Certified Hypnotherapist, practitioner of Rapid Transformational Therapy (RTT), performance mindset coach, and a classically trained actress, performing on stage from North America to Europe. She has been on her own mental health journey since she was 12 years old. She knows what it’s like to struggle with depression, anxiety, and PTSD. She transformed her life using RTT, hypnosis, and the power of her subconscious mind. She went from living a life of trauma and low self-esteem to one of inner freedom, self-worth, joy, abundance, and embodying her purpose. And now she helps others do the sa...2023-12-2034 min
WCWB Inspire Women PodcastHow to Market ResearchIn this episode, we dive into a step-by-step with examples on how to conduct market research for your business plan or early on into your business launch. Don't skip this step if you want to be a successful business owner!wcwb.org2023-12-1431 min
WCWB Inspire Women PodcastDo You Already Have the Mind of an Entrepreneur?In this podcast episode, we dive deep into the existing mindset of potential business owners. Do you already carry entrepreneur traits that would make you successful? Don't ignore your potential!wcwb.org2023-12-0435 min
WCWB Inspire Women PodcastMeet Lorelei, Founder of Sahale OutdoorsMeet Lorelei Felchlin, the Founder and Executive Director of Sahale Outdoors, an outdoor education nonprofit in the South Sound area. After hanging up her Army boots after twelve years, volunteering for various other nonprofits and receiving a Masters degree in Outdoor Recreational Programming, she followed her passion for teaching and introducing people in the outdoors by starting a nonprofit with that focus. Her mission is to offer welcoming and inclusive outdoor activities to marginalized youth, foster a sense of belonging in the outdoors, and create space for play and discovery while also providing opportunities for youth to grow, lead...2023-11-2831 min
WCWB Inspire Women PodcastKeep Up with Website TrendsWebsite design and development trends are constantly evolving to adapt to changing technologies and user preferences. So I want to provide some general website trends that business owners should heavily consider for 2023. I am going to go into some great detail so please get your notebook ReMarkable pad out and takes notes on this one.wcwb.org2023-11-0933 min
WCWB Inspire Women PodcastSmall Business InsuranceInterview with Marie Cooper, Washington Health Benefit ExchangeMarie Cooper is a Senior Business and Employee Outreach Coordinator at the Washington Health Benefit Exchange. She specializes in helping small businesses navigate the complex world of health insurance. With her expertise, she educates these businesses on their coverage options available to them so they can find the health coverage that best fits their needs. Additionally, Marie provides support to individuals that are experiencing a job loss, ensuring they understand their health insurance options through Washington Healthplanfinder. wcwb.org2023-11-0133 min
WCWB Inspire Women PodcastHow to Start a BusinessIn this episode, I dive deep into the steps to starting a business - from business plan necessities, to licensing structure, financial management, and start up strategies. Take some notes on this one!wcwb.org2023-10-1238 min
WCWB Inspire Women PodcastMeet Brianna's All Ears PetcareMeet Brianna, the owner and behaviorist trainer of All Ears Petcare, an independent dog training and online academy serving the South Puget Sound area. She helps first-time dog owners integrate their puppy or rescue to not only stay but thrive in their furever home through positive behavior change. A major reason for dogs losing their home is behavioral. Brianna blends her background in powerlifting, physical therapy, and love of neuroscience into the All Ears process. Check out her services at www.allearspetcarellc.com and community events on Instagram @allearspetcare. wcwb.org2023-10-0540 min
WCWB Inspire Women PodcastMeet Dr. Jen ThomasIn this episode we have a special guest who talks about her new business and book. We diver deep into understanding the entrepreneur mind and the need for life coaches.wcwb.org2023-09-3040 min
WCWB Inspire Women PodcastAvoiding Employee TurnoverIn this episode, we discuss the many reasons that lead to employee turnover, the overall decrease of employee morale, and the resulting costs for the business owner.wcwb.org2023-09-1939 min
WCWB Inspire Women PodcastMeet Mak's Snack ShackIn this episode of the WCWB Inspire Women's Podcast, we meet Makayla Roberson who introduces us to her baking business named Mak's Snack Shack. She tells us her story from the pre-launch phase up to now. She also gives women valuable advice on how they can overcome some barriers in the beginning stages of owning a business. wcwb.org2023-09-1240 min
WCWB Inspire Women PodcastTech Talk with TekBryteCurrent MSgt. and owner of TekBryte IT chats with the Washington Center for Women in Business regarding foundational practices involving tech and cyber security in small to large businesses. wcwb.org2023-08-2933 min
WCWB Inspire Women PodcastWCWB Inspire Women Podcast: Episode 1In this first episode of the WCWB Inspire Women podcast, we give an introduction to the Washington Center for Women in Business and what it provides for women inspiring to be entrepreneurs. wcwb.org2023-08-1424 min