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Women Road WarriorsMarva Soogrim - "Nanny to the Stars"Calm the Chaos of parenting in this episode. Marva Soogrim, renowned as the "Nanny to the Stars," graces our podcast with her extensive expertise in newborn care and parenting, gained over four decades. She explains the profound yet often tumultuous journey of parenting, emphasizing that, despite the absence of a comprehensive guidebook, parents can indeed cultivate their innate capabilities with appropriate guidance. She has worked with Julia Roberts, Reese Witherspoon, Courtney Cox, Sheryl Crow, Kristin Davis, and Laura Dern, just to name a few. Marva brings "Calm to the Chaos" of parenting with her unique approach. She helps parents tap...2025-04-2947 min
Women Road WarriorsTrue Resilience is Facing Life Head OnWhen adversity knocks, many of us want to hide. The trick to prevailing in life is to face things head-on. Confronting adversity is a pivotal theme in our conversation with Grace Redman, a distinguished entrepreneur and resilience coach whose journey exemplifies the triumph of facing challenges head-on. She believes in true resilience, which she has demonstrated many times. She was named one of the top 5 women-owned businesses in the San Francisco Bay Area for 2024. She is the CEO of DareToAchieve.com and the host of the Real Talk with Grace Redman podcast. She believes that resilience is not merely...2025-04-2245 min
Women Road WarriorsA Powerful Approach to Addiction and Mental HealthNatasha Silver Bell's journey exemplifies the formidable challenges many women face in overcoming substance abuse and the arduous path to recovery. A former Miss Michigan USA, successful New York model, and mother of three, Natasha battled drug and alcohol addiction while navigating a tumultuous marriage and an unstable career, ultimately leading to a contentious divorce. As she embraced sobriety, her life underwent a significant transformation, reinforcing her understanding that true courage involves taking decisive action despite pervasive fears. Today, Natasha is a preeminent expert in substance use disorder, serving on the board of the National Council on Alcoholism and...2025-04-1550 min
Women Road WarriorsJulie Laughton - Trailblazin' The Construction IndustryThe construction trades present an opportunity that is both lucrative and fulfilling; however, it remains a stark reality that women represent under 15% of this industry. In this enlightening discussion, Shelley Johnson and Kathy Tuccaro engage with Julie Lawton, is a trailblazer and pioneer in the design-build sector. Julie's illustrious career commenced in New York City, where she collaborated with leading developers, ultimately leading her to Southern California's custom residential market. Recognizing the need for enhanced communication and streamlined processes within construction projects, she obtained her general contractor's license to serve as a comprehensive resource for her clients. She is...2025-04-0847 min
Women Road WarriorsHow to be Brave, Bold & Ballsy to Achieve AbundanceMeirav Rosenberg empowers women to be brave, bold, and ballsy, teaching them how to take charge of their dreams and pursue their goals without hesitation. With over 17 years of experience in digital marketing, design, and business, she emphasizes the importance of self-worth and succeeding without sacrifice. Meirav shares her insights on how to navigate life's challenges by viewing them as a numbers game, encouraging women to embrace rejection as a normal part of the journey. Her approach combines practical strategies with a focus on joy and gratitude, highlighting the significance of making intentional choices. Tune in to this episode...2025-04-011h 00
Women Road WarriorsEnding Global Violence Against Women & GirlsViolence against women and girls remains a pervasive and abhorrent reality in the 21st century, with one in three women expected to encounter violence or sexual abuse in their lifetimes. In light of this alarming statistic, our esteemed guest, Lisa Shannon, co-founder and CEO of Every Woman Treaty, joins Shelley Johnson and Kathy Tuccaro to discuss the urgent need for a comprehensive treaty aimed at eradicating such violence. Every Woman Treaty, a formidable coalition of over 4,000 advocates across 169 nations, is tirelessly working to establish a legally binding international framework to protect the rights and safety of women and girls...2025-03-0451 min
Women Road WarriorsHealing Trauma Bonds with Dr. Laura CopleyMore women than you think are stuck in dysfunctional or even destructive relationships. Many have a tough time breaking free emotionally even after they have left. There is a reason for that. Breaking trauma bonds is tough. Dr. Laura Copley is a trauma expert and helps her clients heal from past trauma that keeps them trapped and identify their triggers. She offers an insider’s perspective on difficult relationships to create healing opportunities. She is the author of Loving You is Hurting Me: A New Approach to Healing Trauma Bonds and Creating Authentic Connections. It is a book for th...2025-02-2550 min
Women Road WarriorsBreak Free from Toxic Love with Mariya GraestoneHave you ever met someone you thought was the perfect match, love, and soul mate but ended up discovering the person is a real dud? More people than you think seek out people who are not right for them and subconsciously choose difficult, dysfunctional, or toxic relationships. Our brains are wired to maintain the status quo even when something may not be good for us depending on our upbringing. Maybe we are blinded by the dance of love. That push and pull leads us down a deep rabbit hole. Women frequently find themselves ensnared in relationships that...2025-02-1848 min
Women Road WarriorsHow to Parent Great Kids with Dr. Meg MeekerParenting does not come with instructions, and too often, mothers find themselves overwhelmed by the pressures of perfectionism, leading to feelings of mom guilt. Dr. Meg Meeker, a practicing pediatrician and renowned parenting expert, joins Shelley Johnson and Kathy Tucaro to share valuable insights on how to navigate the challenges of raising children. She is the host of the podcast Parenting Great Kids. She is a practicing pediatrician and top parenting expert, speaker, and author of seven books including a bestselling book that became a movie called Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters. Dr. Meeker has appeared on The Today Show...2025-02-1154 min
Women Road WarriorsWhat It’s Like to Interview Serial Killers with Diane FanningEver wondered what it is like to interview serial killers and to write about their crimes? Or come face to face with convicted killers as you research their story? The authors who write true crime are the creative fuel behind this dynamic genre. Diane Fanning has done it many times. She is a well-known and highly accomplished true crime author and mystery novelist. Her books have gotten many accolades. She has written 26 books including Death on the River and 14 other true crime books. Diane’s book Written in Cold Blood was nominated for the highly coveted Edgar Allen Poe aw...2025-02-0457 min
Women Road WarriorsAchieve Serenity and Do More by Doing LessIn a world where busyness often reigns supreme, the search for inner peace can feel like an elusive dream. Henry Shukman, a Zen master and meditation teacher, joins Shelley Johnson and Kathy Tucaro to share his wisdom on achieving serenity amidst the chaos of daily life. With his new book, "Original Love," Henry delves into the concept of returning to our intrinsic state of joy and peace that often gets overshadowed by stress and distraction. His teachings emphasize that serenity is not about detachment from life but rather a reconnection with our true selves. The episode explores how this...2025-01-2855 min
Women Road WarriorsStay Young and Fit with Flexibility Training by Stacey NemourFlexibility is the key to longevity and vitality. It plays a crucial role in determining how healthy and youthful we feel as we age. In this enlightening episode of Women Road Warriors, international flexibility guru and martial artist Stacey Nemour shares her wealth of knowledge on how to reclaim our power through improved flexibility. With over 30 years of experience, Stacey has custom-designed programs for top Olympians, established actors, UFC Champions, figure skaters, pro athletes, gymnasts, and Cirque Du Soleil performers, helping them prevent injuries and recover effectively. She emphasizes the importance of addressing poor posture, a modern-day epidemic, and...2025-01-2155 min
Women Road WarriorsRewire Your Brain for Inner PeaceAre you overcome with anxiety, worry, and fear? Many people feel this way, but Laura Rhodes-Levin has the answers. As a licensed therapist specializing in anxiety, depression, and trauma, Laura shares valuable insights from her book, "The Missing Peace: Rewire Your Brain, Reduce Anxiety, and Recreate Your Life." She emphasizes the importance of understanding and managing anxiety, advocating for the need to create a life where anxiety only arises in appropriate situations. Tune in as Laura discusses effective techniques such as neurofeedback, mindfulness, and setting boundaries, all aimed at helping listeners calm their nervous systems and restore balance in...2025-01-1450 min
Women Road WarriorsRe-Ignite Your Spark & Joy with Rachel Marie MartinSometimes women and moms feel like they have lost themselves and their dreams. They need a way to rekindle that spark and joy they used to have. Rachel Marie Martin helps women find these. She is the author of the book Getting Your Spark Back. She is also the writer behind FindingJoy.net and the author of Mom Enough and The Brave Art of Motherhood. She has been interviewed by CBS, Disney, Good Morning America, The Huffington Post, and many others. She helps women find deep joy in the little moments and rediscover their dreams. She challenges people to...2025-01-0748 min
Women Road WarriorsWomen Road Warriors Celebrity New Year’s SpecialThe New Year is always a time of celebration, reflection, and anticipation of new beginnings. People have hopes and dreams as the new year unfolds. We thought what better way to ring in the new year than to feature three of our entertaining and inspirational guest celebrities who we interviewed on the Women Road Warriors podcast. We decided to feature segments of our interviews with the country music trio Chapel Hart, international sensation and comedian Monique Marvez, and popular country singer Clare Dunn. It’s our Happy New Year tribute to you, our listeners. So, sit back, relax, and in...2024-12-3148 min
Women Road WarriorsReal Estate Investing Without Fear With Gina DiazWomen are often left behind when it comes to proper investment planning. This leaves them with more month than money and insufficient wealth to carry them through retirement. Gina Diaz is working to change that. She is an in-demand speaker who helps women accelerate their learning curve on how to invest without fear. Gina understands the need for financial security and teaches people how they can attain it through real estate with wise decision-making. Gina is a young cancer survivor who worked her way to become one of the top immigration and real estate attorneys in the Chicago area...2024-12-2451 min
Women Road WarriorsThe Path to No Regrets Living with Bonnie WanDo you ever feel stuck, not knowing what direction to take in life, a relationship or a career? Too many times life sends us down a rabbit hole and a dead end. Bonnie Wan says you need to Get Clear, Get Creative, and Get Courageous. Bonnie Wan is the author of The Life Brief: A Playbook for No Regrets Living which gives professionals and others a path to true joy and success. She has devised effective steps to get Unstuck. She is a partner and head of brand strategy at Goodbee, Silverstein & Partners, one of Fast Company’s 2021 Most In...2024-12-1750 min
Women Road WarriorsPowering Up Women Executives with Jamie MartinWomen executives are on the rise but still have a distance to travel. Quite often they are pigeon-holed and haunted by imposter syndrome and self-doubt. Jamie Martin helps empower women professionals in fast-paced environments to claim their time, advance their careers, and be seen as the executives they truly are. Jamie spent 17 years in the high-tech world as an executive for Google and DoubleClick. She has been there and done that. She helps women silence self-doubt, use their voice to create a ripple effect, and live life on their own terms. Get empowered by your authenticity with Jamie in...2024-12-1047 min
Women Road WarriorsHow Women Can Win the Money GameAngela Moore, a certified financial planner and coach, joins Shelley Johnson and Kathy Ticaro to empower women in their financial journeys. The episode highlights the importance of understanding personal finance, overcoming common financial challenges, and reframing the way we think about money. Angela shares her insights on how many women struggle with compulsive spending and the shame associated with financial management, emphasizing that it's crucial to change this narrative. Through relatable anecdotes, she illustrates the need for women to set clear financial goals, create budgets, and seek supportive financial advisors who resonate with their experiences. This conversation gives listeners...2024-12-0348 min
Women Road WarriorsJoan Minnery, the Female Elvis ImpersonatorWho says women can’t do whatever they want whenever they want and make a huge difference in people’s lives? You can even be a world-renowned female Elvis impersonator! Imagine getting your master’s in music after being a music and dance instructor, author, and motivational speaker and ramping it up to a new level to front your son’s rock band at the age of 57! Joan Minnery did just that. She got North American acclaim as a female Elvis impersonator and has never stopped. Her motto is Sing it loud, sing it proud – whatever it takes! Joan describes...2024-11-2654 min
Women Road WarriorsExperience Mid-Life Without the CrisisToo many women dread mid-life not realizing they are in their prime and the best is yet to come. Annie Gaudreault teaches women how to thrive no matter what their age. She is a certified holistic nutritionist, health coach, and the founder of Veev Health & Wellness. She helps women support their best health and best life and realize their best years are yet to come. She teaches women mid-life is an incredibly liberating time. She shows them how to increase their health span, not just their lifespan. Annie supports her clients with many programs. She specializes in mid-life health...2024-11-1951 min
Women Road WarriorsChange Your Mindset to Achieve SuccessWomen in business have unique challenges that often hold them back. From gender bias to marginalization, we must overcome many things in the corporate world and in business. Trixy Castro is passionate about empowering women to excel in business and in their own companies by changing their mindset. Trixy is self-made. She started her first business at 14 and went on to found and invest in over 50 companies across many industries. She founded Genesis Capital and Hudson & Marshall. She is a sought-after speaker and consultant who guides women to overcome obstacles and achieve their dreams. Tune into this episode as...2024-11-1248 min
Women Road WarriorsClosing the IT Gender GapGender gaps in the IT world are still very large even though it is the 21st Century. Women are still a small minority in the field. Jasmeet Kaur is a successful cybersecurity professional, motivational speaker, and business coach. She is determined to close the IT gender gap. Jasmeet is an advocate for gender equality in the tech landscape and the author of the book Code Her Rising: Empowering Women Across Borders, Navigating Challenges, and Cultivating Success. Her book dismantles gender disparities and talks about the essential elements of empowering women in the tech field. Jasmeet’s goal is to cr...2024-11-0545 min
Women Road WarriorsThe Last Victim of the Salem Witch TrialsAnnika Hylmö, Ph.D is the producer of a dynamic documentary called The Last Witch about the last woman to be convicted and pardoned three centuries later in the Salem Witch trials. It is a compelling program about standing up for the persecuted to give them a voice. 22-year-old Elizabeth Johnson Jr was the last person convicted in the 1692 trials. Elizabeth did not fit in. She was considered odd and called simple. Society persecuted, labeled, and condemned her at trial as a detestable witch. She was sentenced to death. She was not executed but the conviction never left. She h...2024-10-2954 min
Women Road WarriorsMother Daughter Duo Behind the Josie Music AwardsImagine starting your streaming radio career at the age of 14 and parlaying it into a musical media empire that helps independent musicians all over the world. Now imagine doing that in just 15 years! Indie artists worldwide get the opportunity of a lifetime with the Josie Music Awards. It is the largest competition of its kind in the world. Josie Passantino Boone started all of this in 2009 as a teenager in her bedroom. The Josie Show began at home and grew to international acclaim with the help of her mom, Tinamarie Passantino. The mother-daughter team now runs a record label...2024-10-2245 min
Women Road WarriorsLet Your Vision Give You Wings with "Mace" CurranImagine soaring to new heights and getting empowered to do anything you want to do with your dreams and your vision as your guides. Michelle “Mace” Curran helps people do just that by helping them find their wingmen to success. She is a former U.S. Air Force Thunderbird pilot, author, and motivational speaker. Michelle was the only female pilot to fly with the Thunderbirds when she served and the fifth female pilot to ever fly with the squadron. She believes in empowering, inspiring, and emboldening people. Michelle walks the walk she teaches. She was the first woman to fly...2024-10-1554 min
Women Road WarriorsHow to Get Angry at the Right ThingsAs therapist Bronwyn Schweigerdt says anger like fire can burn down a house. Don’t let anger overtake you. Learn how to connect with it. There is no such thing as an angry person. It’s how we deal with anger. Learn how to have a healthy relationship with anger when Shelley Johnson and Kathy Tuccaro talk to Bronwyn, a psychotherapist, marriage, family counselor, and anger expert. She is the host of the Angry at the Right Things podcast. Learn how to deal with your anger and the anger of others.https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=6...2024-10-0849 min
Women Road WarriorsThe Power of StorytellingStorytelling is powerful. We grow up with stories that inspire us and spark our imagination as kids. Stories teach us and entertain us. They are also a great medium for achieving success. Learn the power of telling your story with Christina Royster, the owner of Big Media Agency. Christina has made a living telling stories in Hollywood, on network TV, for Touchtone Pictures and other mediums. Tune into this episode of Women Road Warriors with Shelley Johnson and Kathy Tuccaro to learn the power of storytelling to be successful in business and in life.https://bigmediaagency.com/2024-10-0152 min
Women Road WarriorsRebuild Confidence with Nicole KalilToo many women suffer from self-doubt or imposter syndrome. They doubt their inner strength and power. Confidence coach and author Nicole Kalil helps women gain the confidence they didn’t know they had. She is the host of the podcast This is Woman’s Work. She is the author of Validation is for Parking as well as an in-demand speaker and respected coach. She has identified five confidence derailers that keep people going down the self-doubt spiral. Her confidence builders stop the vicious cycle. Learn more in this episode of Women Road Warriors when Shelley Johnson speaks with Nicole.2024-09-2450 min
Women Road WarriorsHalting the Self-Doubt Spiral with Self-CareSelf-care is something women often neglect. We are way too busy taking care of other people. When we are in business, we often put ourselves second to that as well. Chris Atley helps women achieve success through self-care and get them out of the self-doubt spiral. She is the author of Abundant Soul-utions: A Mompreneur's Guide to Manifesting Success through Self-Care. Chris believes female entrepreneurs can manifest it all. They just need to define what having it all means by stopping the doubt spiral and remembering to trust who they are at their deepest core. Chris is a highly...2024-09-1746 min
Women Road WarriorsMastering Fear with Rhonda BrittenWouldn’t you like to live life fearlessly? Too many people are stopped in their tracks by fear whether it be logical or illogical. Rhonda Britten, the Fearless Living coach teaches people how to master fear. She is an Emmy Award winner, a repeat guest on Oprah, 4-time bestselling author of books like Wheel of Fear, Fearless Loving, and Change Your Life in 30 Days. She is the founder of the Fearless Living Institute and helps people identify their core fear. Rhonda was the first life coach on reality TV on the show Help Me Rhonda. Rhonda then changed lives wit...2024-09-1055 min
Women Road WarriorsA Woman Cowboy Who is a Cowboy PoetHave you ever met a real cowboy? How about a woman who is one and a cowboy poet? Kay Nowell is nationally famous for her poems about cowboy life. She was even featured on the Johnny Carson Show. Kay was the first woman on the Livestock Judging Team at New Mexico State University. She later cowboyed for the ZR Herford Ranch in the 1980s. Being a woman cowboy and bringing it to life in poetry has been Kay’s life whether she has been on a cattle drive or not. She brings back the mystique of what it means to...2024-09-0344 min
Women Road WarriorsFinding Joy After GriefGrief is something many people have no idea how to handle. It can be a never-ending roller coaster ride of sadness. Society doesn’t understand it and people don’t always provide support to people who are grieving. Join this candid discussion about grief, coping, and ways to find joy again. Dr. Birgette Tan is a certified life mastery consultant and certified grief specialist. She has a program called Joyful Riches Beyond Grief and Dance Away Sadness – Move Beyond Your Grief. Shelley Johnson and Kathy Tuccaro talk with Dr. Tan and Alyssa David, who shares her grief experience and how sh...2024-08-271h 00
Women Road WarriorsFixing Toxic WorkplacesToo many workplaces are still toxic along with gender discrimination. Magi Graziano knows this all too well as she faced these firsthand. She is a true champion for women and has become a beacon of empowerment in changing the workforce. She changes a toxic culture that is full of survival of the fittest, dominant, and dog-eat-dog mentalities that thwart productivity. She stops companies from being war zones. Magi is the author of Ignite Culture which became a Wall Street Journal bestseller. Her company Keen Alignment is on the Inc. 5000 list of America’s fastest-growing private companies. She retrains managers an...2024-08-2052 min
Women Road WarriorsThe Right Mindset to Overcome Business DownturnsCan you imagine taking a request from your daughter and turning it into a multi-million dollar business? Necessity is the mother of invention. Louisa Booth’s daughter wanted a hair tie that would not leave dents and creases in her hair. That led to Louisa founding PopMask which now has products for women featured by major retailers like Bloomingdales, Nordstrom, Costco, CVS, Target, and others. They have been featured in Oprah Magazine, QVC, and Today.com. Her journey was not without major roadblocks. Louisa discovered financial mishandling in her business that added up to millions of dollars in losses th...2024-08-1351 min
Women Road WarriorsThe Exciting Lives of Women Private EyesHave you ever wondered what it’s like to be a private detective like Dick Tracy, Nancy Drew or Sherlock Holmes? It’s exciting, never boring, and full of intrigue. Women are perfectly suited for it. Private detectives and true crime are all the rage today. PIs and police detectives have been immortalized in TV and movies. But what does it take to be a private eye? How about being a woman private investigator? Bari Kroll and Jen Rosant are celebrity PIs. Bari owns B. Lauren Investigations. Both Bari and Jen have worked together where they have delved into the w...2024-08-0644 min
Women Road WarriorsChapel Hart are Country Music TrailblazersChapel Hart is a dynamic group making waves on the country music scene. This terrific African American female trio is breaking down barriers and making headlines in Nashville. It's well-deserved. They wowed all the judges on America’s Got Talent, the Today Show, Taste of Country, and the Grand Old Opry and were featured in Rolling Stone Magazine. Two of their hits include “You Can Have Him Jolene" and "This Girl Likes Fords." Chapel Hart are independent artists who have created their own road map by turning no’s into “notivation.” They are determined. They want to be one of the Ame...2024-07-3041 min
Women Road WarriorsHow Women Can Gain Olympic Level FocusWouldn’t it be great to know how to gain an edge in the business world to achieve your goals? How about thinking with a mental toughness of an Olympic athlete where you don’t get distracted like an Olympic athlete? Focus is your superpower. Take the focus off of desperation and center it on inspiration even if you have people who don’t want you to succeed. Haters may be hating but you can turn it into love and a focus that wins. Amy Emme is a former Olympics Archery Coach and business strategist who gives people insights into h...2024-07-2351 min
Women Road WarriorsHow to Chronicle Your Family HistoryOur family history is more important than just looking up DNA and genealogy. That gives us a genetic blueprint but doesn’t tell the whole story. Too often these stories are told but never written down and they’re soon lost after a relative dies. Dr. Elizabeth Keating is on a mission to get people to record their family history and stories that are the true family heirlooms and clues to who we are and where we came from. Many times family photos aren’t even labeled leaving many people wondering who the heck was in the picture. Dr. Keatin...2024-07-0951 min
Women Road WarriorsHow to Connect With Your Guardian AngelMany religions talk about angels. What are angels? Who are guardian angels? They do exist and we all have one. Lorna Byrne is an international speaker and author who has been seeing angels since she was a baby. She sees them like we see other people. She helps people find their angels. She teaches people that everyone has divine wisdom they can tap into to connect with angels. Lorna is the author of the international bestseller Angels in My Hair: The True Story of a Modern-Day Irish Mystic. Tune into this episode of Women Road Warriors with Shelley Johnson...2024-07-0254 min
Women Road WarriorsThriving After Trauma with Demarra WestToo many women and children experience severe abuse and trauma. Many never recover. Demarra West helps people rekindle who they are. By the age of 13, Demarra experienced 8 out of 10 adverse childhood experiences that resulted in substance abuse, incarceration, and homelessness. Demarra is the author of Me Too: A Therapist’s Journey to Heal, Find Liberation and Joy. She offers valuable insight for survivors, therapists, educators, and law enforcement. She is a sought-after motivational speaker and founder of Be Well Beautiful Woman. Tune into a path to recovery in this episode of Women Road Warriors with Shelley M. Johnson and Ka...2024-06-2549 min
Women Road WarriorsConquering Fear by Highlining Over CanyonsImagine careening over an immense canyon or between two tall buildings while walking and doing tricks on a slack line no bigger than one inch thick! Now imagine doing this with an intense fear of heights! Taylor St. Germaine overcame her fear to become a freestyle highliner world champion in a sport that is also called slacklining. She rose to this height in just a little over four years. Taylor outperformed the reigning World Cup athletes recently at the 2023 Winter FestiSlack Competition. This milestone set her even further apart. Taylor is a pioneer and the first woman to land...2024-06-1847 min
Women Road WarriorsFight Back Against Unfair Medical Bills100 million Americans are in serious medical debt. One of every five dollars we earn goes to the cost of healthcare. Healthcare costs are so overwhelming people can’t save, buy a house or plan for the future. Medical bills are the biggest reason for bankruptcies and hospitals are gaming the system. Power to The Patients works to stop the injustice. Hospitals have a lack of accountability on pricing. They have gotten more profit-centered than patient-centered. This downward spiral has increased in the past 10 years. Power to The Patients is an organization that helps patients fight unfair medical bills. They an...2024-06-1153 min
Women Road WarriorsWhen Glamour Kills You: The Life of a Hollywood IconJoi Lansing was a 1950s Hollywood star and blonde bombshell who had three decades of TV and movie appearances and Vegas singing stardom. Like so many starlets, she sacrificed herself in her quest to be perfect. In the end, this quest for glamour likely killed her when she died of breast cancer at 43. A Body to Die For is a loving remembrance of a talented performer primarily known as a sex symbol. It is written by her loving companion, Alexis Hunter who was called Joi’s sister Rachel to disguise their relationship. It is a compelling look at Joi’s li...2024-05-2850 min
Women Road WarriorsGreat Recipes Inspired by Favorite TV Shows & MoviesDid you know you can get recipes inspired by your favorite TV show or movie character? How about recipes inspired by Young Sheldon, The Big Bang Theory, Big Brother, The Bachelor or The Golden Girls? Sammi Turano, TV Journalist and host of TV Grape Vine has compiled a book called Taste of TV – 30 Sassy Recipes Based on TV Shows and Movies Recapped and Loved by TVGrapevine. It features easy-to-make recipes for dinner, dessert, and even drinks with a custom TV and cinematic flair. Sammi has interviewed people like Jerry Springer, Geraldo Rivera, and the stars of Real Housewives. Her coo...2024-05-2144 min
Women Road WarriorsStopping the Confusion About Autism in ChildrenAutism in children is on the rise. There is much speculation as to why. Too many times children go undiagnosed or misdiagnosed. Lisa Jacovsky is an expert in applied behavioral analysis who dispels the myths and confusion about autism. She teaches at Union College of New Jersey and Southern New Hampshire University. Tune into this episode of Women Road Warriors with Shelley M. Johnson and Kathy Tuccaro as Lisa clears up the disinformation about autism, discusses effective methods to treat it, new research about it and resources parents can find to get the help they need for their children...2024-05-1449 min
Women Road WarriorsYasmine Tanres - Fostering Unity in News & TVTelevision is night and day from what it used to be. More people are represented but there are still stereotypes to overcome. Yasmine Tanres is amplifying voices from marginalized communities as the lead host and co-producer of A Look into Our America on Chime TV. This young broadcast journalist is taking the stage to stop stereotypes with a show designed to foster unity. Yasmine also interviews A-list celebrities for Golden TV. She was recognized as the Top Face of Hollywood by the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce. Yasmine brings an international and multicultural flair to her work. Her world travels...2024-05-0750 min
Women Road WarriorsA Drug-Free Alternative to Treating ADHD in ChildrenToo many parents are told the only way to treat their children’s ADHD is through drug therapy. It doesn’t have to be that way. Dr. Connie McReynolds has a revolutionary neurofeedback therapy that has been highly effective in retraining the brains of people with ADHD and other conditions. People with ADHD have auditory and visual processing difficulties. Her treatment strengthens these underdeveloped areas in their neural pathways. Dr. McReynolds is the author of Solving the ADHD Riddle: The Real Cause and Lasting Solutions to your Child’s Struggle to Learn. Tune in to this episode of Women Road W...2024-04-2352 min
Women Road WarriorsACE Your Best Life with Dr. Michelle MaidenbergDo you feel stuck, unfulfilled, or out of control? There are ways to overcome life’s roadblocks. Dr. Michelle Maidenberg has a toolkit for life for everyone. She is the author of A.C.E. Your Best Life: Unleash Your Best Self and the Life You Want to Be Living. The 30-year clinical psychology veteran shares proven therapy techniques to increase mindfulness, regain control, and decrease aggression, and anxiety to reach our full potential. She keeps us in the correct frame of mind so we can take on life’s challenges without allowing emotion to overtake us so we can...2024-04-1645 min
Women Road WarriorsInspirational Comedy with Monique MarvezComedian Monique Marvez is a worldwide Internet sensation. Her stand-up comedy routine packs houses and appeals to all ages, especially GenZennials. Monique is loved for her sharp wit and hilarious observations on life, relationships, and cultural topics. She offers clever anecdotes on the absurdities of everyday situations. Monique has done four Showtime Specials, one HBO Max special, and the Dry Bar Comedy routine that is taking over the Internet. It has gotten over 190 million views on TikTok so far! Be sure to tune into this funny and insightful Women Road Warriors interview with Monique as Shelley Johnson and Kathy...2024-04-0947 min
Women Road WarriorsThe Healing Power of a Smile with Princess WowDo you get the feeling everyone is angry today? Part of the problem is we are not smiling enough. Smiles have healing power not only for the person who receives them but the person who gives them away. Plus, we all have an endless supply of them and they’re free! Learn about the healing power of a smile with the founder of The Smile Revolution, comedian, singer, and performer Mindy Fradkin A.K.A Princess Wow. She wears colorful hats and clothes in her interactive shows where she engages the audience with her music, comedy, and her iconic pu...2024-04-0248 min
Women Road WarriorsWomen’s Advocates - Champions for Domestic Assault SurvivorsAccording to Domestic Shelters.org one in four women in the U.S. will be targeted by an abusive partner in their lifetime. Nearly one in five murder victims in the U.S. was killed by an intimate partner. Shocking stats, aren’t they? We have a long way to go. Thousands of women every year seek refuge in domestic assault shelters. Believe it or not, it has only been 50 years since the first domestic shelter opened. Women’s Advocates in St. Paul, Minnesota was the very first. It always has been a major advocate for change. The shelter foun...2024-03-2650 min
Women Road WarriorsBringing Hope & Healing to Women’s SheltersImagine you are a woman fleeing domestic violence or homelessness only to find refuge in a long-term women's shelter that is cold, institutional, and filled with prison beds, duct-taped walls, and urine-stained mattresses with no privacy. Too many long-term shelters are like this. For women and children trying to rebuild their lives, it is a dismal, scary place. Terry Grahl, the founder and CEO of Enchanted Makeovers is working to change this. Her volunteer-driven nonprofit refurbishes long-term shelters by making them a place where women and children can thrive in a place that feels like home. Pat Rullo, author...2024-03-1248 min
Women Road WarriorsEnsuring the Future of Women’s RightsDid you know it will take 257 years for women to close the global gender pay gap? That’s well over 12 generations! For women to change that trajectory, the time is now to make changes - no matter how small. If just one woman is marginalized or abused in any part of the world, change is needed. There are ways for women to continue our momentum. Do whatever you can in your corner of the world. Time is finite. We need to accelerate the clock to closedisparities that still ex...2024-03-0559 min
Women Road WarriorsFind Your Path to Wholeness & HealingHave you found your true purpose? Do you have a toxic career? Is stress overtaking you? Toooften, women take a different route than the one that is truly theirs. They getdistracted by demands in their personal lives with no mentors to guide them.Janna Lemur is a trauma, PTSD motivational speaker, writer, and spiritualintuitive. She assists women, military veterans, and healthcare workers break free from the shackles of PTSD, trauma, abuse, and burnout Her company focuses on female empowerment and transformation. She helps her...2024-02-2751 min
Women Road WarriorsThe Truth About Bipolar Disorder in WomenDid you know women often go undiagnosed for bipolar disorder? Symptoms manifest differently for women than for men. Hormone fluctuations also make it worse for women. Estrogen can bring it on sooner. If there is a genetic tendency toward the condition, cannabis use can also bring it on at an earlier age. What is bipolar disorder? What is manic depression? Are they the same thing? Psychologist Dr. Aimee Daramus is an expert on all of this and wants to dispel the misconceptions. Dr. Daramus is the co-host of the...2024-02-2052 min
Women Road WarriorsPower Up Your Career & Life with Good MannersDid you know that proper etiquette and manners will get you further in life and your career? The way we treat others and conduct ourselves leaves lasting impressions. Are you beingpolite or impolite? Are you unknowingly committing a major etiquette faux pas? Goodmanners are something most people value and many people lack. There are certainno-no’s and also things that will make you stand out in a good way today. Emily Postwas considered the master of proper manners in the 20th Century. Millions of...2024-02-131h 04
Women Road WarriorsFace Down Cancer with Resilience & Courage33-year-old Brandi Dodson is affectionately called the “Queen Bee” by everyone who knows her. Brandi lives in Central Illinois with her husband and 12-year-old daughter. She grew up in Midwest farm country. She works as a business system administrator for the Pete Store for Peterbilt semis. Brandi is a true cancer warrior who wants to share the importance of living lifeintentionally. She is teaching everyone when cancer strikes how to "fight likeBee." When you do, regardless of your diagnosis, cancer never wins. In thisepisode, Bran...2024-02-0657 min
Women Road WarriorsDesign Your Dream Life and CareerAre you a high-performing woman who doesn’t feel aligned, inspired, motivated, challenged , and purposeful with the work you are doing or the life you are living? There are many women who feel just like you. Sarah O’Brien Hammond helps people design their dream life andcareer to gain the confidence to go for it and design a roadmap to get there. Sheis the founder of TheNOWNYC.com, a network for women, and the host of theBelow the Surface at the NOW podcast. Sarah is a care...2024-01-3050 min
Women Road WarriorsIs it Skin Care or a Scam? Get Savvy!We’ve all been duped into thinking that the latest beauty product on the market will solve all of our skincare problems and give us a leg up on fighting aging or acne. You maybe surprised at how many products just don’t work. There is a way to be a wiseconsumer and learn what products are reputable with ingredients that do work.Dr. Fayne Frey is a consumer advocate and dermatologist on a mission. Commonly known as the Ralph Nader of the skincare industry, Dr. Frey is a...2024-01-2352 min
Women Road WarriorsFinancial Tips for Women by the Host of Empower HER MoneyA secure financial future is something many women lack. Angela Duncan is a financialexpert who is on a mission to help women attain financial security and creategenerational wealth. She was raised in Section 8 housing, on welfare, and workedat a very young age. She faced many odds that were not in her favor but she didn’tstop. Now, with over 25 years of personal finance study, Angela inspires hopefor women through financial literacy. After receiving her degree in financefrom California State University San Ma...2024-01-1654 min
Women Road WarriorsGetting Sober & Fulfilled with TV Host Marci HopkinsDry January is a hot topic as many people decide to ditch alcohol for at least a month in 2024. Some people made resolutions to stop for good. Achieving sobriety is a process whether you are kicking alcohol or drugs. Marci Hopkins is a respected figure in inspirationaland educational television. She achieved sobriety and now has a better lifethan ever. She shares that inspiration with others. Marci Hopkins is the hostof a three-time Telly Award-winning weekly talk show called Wake Up With Marci& Hilary, a...2024-01-0954 min
Women Road WarriorsStop the Diet Roller Coaster & Achieve a Healthy WeightDid you make a resolution to lose weight in 2024? Don’t get sabotaged this year. Learn whymost diets don’t work and why new diet drugs are not the solution for healthy weightloss. Diets only work in the short term. By year two, 99% of diets fail and oftenmany people end up at a higher weight than before they started. Don’t be a victimof the $72 billion diet industry. Ditch the diet mindset. Jump off the dietroller coaster by changing your relationship with food and lose w...2024-01-0251 min
Women Road WarriorsWomen Road Warriors Bonus New Year’s EpisodeIf you ever wanted to know how to read someone’s mind; determine if your man is a good pig or a bad pig; or learn how to be feisty, this special New Year’s episode of Women Road Warriors is for you. Shelley Johnson and Kathy Tuccaro revisit great interviews with internationally famous mentalist Jonathan Pritchard who talks about mind-reading. They also chat with Michael Coogan, co-author of a book he penned with William Burton called Know Your Man: Playful Advice for Understanding Your Man (Pig). It is a satirical, funny look at dating, relationships, and communication based on s...2023-12-2649 min
Women Road WarriorsWomen Road Warriors Celebrity Holiday EpisodeThe holidays are meant for joy, laughter, and inspiration. That’s why Shelley Johnson and Kathy Tuccaro produced a holiday bonus edition of Women Road Warriors with excerpts from some of their great celebrity interviews. Sit back, relax, and get inspired by Hollywood actress Valerie Bertinelli, former star of Hot in Cleveland and author of “Enough Already!Learning to Love the Way I Am Today.” Get entertained with Hollywood icon andlegend Ruta Lee who has worked with all the stars from Burns and Allen to membersof the...2023-12-1950 min
Women Road WarriorsHow Forgiveness Gives You PowerForgiveness is one of the hardest things to do when we have beenwronged by someone else. We can end up in a web of anger, depression, andbitterness keeping us stuck in the past. Forgiveness is the solution that setsus free. It is also a gift we give ourselves. It unlocks a power inside us and rids us of the anger that destroys us. Have you ever noticed, there are no instructions on how to forgive? Katharine Giovanni offers a step-by-step guide. Katharine has been interviewed on...2023-12-1253 min
Women Road WarriorsHow to Become a Superpower at Everyday NegotiationDo you dread having to haggle over the price of a new car? How about getting the bestcompensation package in a new job? Negotiation is something that many peoplehate to do, especially women. It is viewed by many as something that onlyexperts are good at. The truth is that it is something we all have and we do it everyday. If you have ever negotiated with a toddler who wouldn’t eat broccoli, youalready have a head start on mastering this skill. We all ha...2023-12-0556 min
Women Road WarriorsCountry Singer Sam Roark Proves Music Brings Hope & HealingAward-winning country singer/songwriter Sam Roark says there isalways a ray of hope we can find if we are willing to look hard enough. Shebelieves fervently in the power of music for hope and healing. Music saved her life. Everyone has a passion that can pull them out of their despair. Sam says if you can find what makes your heart sing, you can change any situation with the hope you can find in it. Find something that you love and chase it. Things will work out...2023-11-2851 min