Inspirational Women is a weekly podcast that features women who are leaders in their field, entrepreneurs, authors or women carving new paths in education, the environment, charities, crime prevention, health care, domestic issues, and youth outreach.
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Casey Davis is the Executive Director of the Edmonds Food Bank, and Kellie Lewis is the Marketing and Communications Manager. In this program, we learn the history of this food bank, which Casey joined in 2018, just ahead of the early era of the COVID pandemic. With that timing, she found a great pivot in providing the best and most dignified services for people facing food insecurity. And that is…
Eileen Kennedy-Moore, PhD, also known as “Dr. Friendtastic," is an author and clinical psychologist, based in Princeton, NJ. She is the creator of "Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic," a weekly, five-minute podcast, where she answers questions from children about making and keeping friends. She has a blog, "Growing Friendships," and a TEDx talk - "Conflict Resolution on the Playground: Is It Bullying or…
Dr. Katie Eastman is a psychotherapist with more than 30 years of work helping people heal from trauma. Dr. Katie is also the author of a number of books, with her newest - coauthored with Elizabeth Hamilton-Guarino, entitled "The Peace Guidebook: How to Cultivate Hope, Healing, and Harmony for the Good of Mankind," a veritable tome for in a world where uncertainty is a constant. The book provides…
Tracee Stanley is a renowned teacher of yoga Nidra, meditation, and self-inquiry. She is the founder of the Empowered Life Circle, a sacred community inspired by more than 20 years of study in the teachings of the Himalayan Maters. She is the bestselling author of "Radiant Rest and The Luminous Self." She joins us to discuss her newest book, a great guide for daily life - "Living Ritual: Infuse…
Shelly Dooley is the Managing Director for Operation Nightwatch in Seattle; Anita Hale is the Development Director. Operation Nightwatch began over 50 years ago as a street ministry, providing a listening ear, a bit of food, and a heart full of compassion to persons who were living on the streets. This outreach and support have only increased as housing has become more unaffordable for so many,…
Jessica Daughtee is the Executive Director of Cancer Pathways, having recently taken on the leadership mantle from its founder, Anna Gottleib. Her connections to the organization began early, including chairing a Microsoft Golf Tournament, one of their key fundraisers. With a load of experience as a three-time cancer survivor, she shares some of the key programs that are free to the community, and…
Kathy Boden Holland is the CEO of Mindr, a national leader in substance detection, monitoring, and safety solutions. The newest addition to their portfolio of products is Keepr Drive, a proactive driving tech aimed at helping families protect young drivers and make roadways safer. Mindr is focused on making communities safe through innovative technologies that empower individual with the tools to…
Susan Wiggs is a best-selling NW-based author who consistently brings us interesting and informative reads. And her latest work scores on all points! "Wayward Girls" is historical fiction, a terrific genre which brings important history to light in a very readable way. In an earlier age, there were 'homes' for girls who were considered a problem, who were unwed and pregnant, who were foster…
Sheila Roberts is a USA Today and Publisher’s Weekly best-selling, fan favorite author with more than 60 books to her credit. Sheila has had some of her books made into Hallmark and Lifetime Network movies. Sheila shares some insights into her newest book, "Love on the Shelf", which has a radio tie-in. A life-long Washingtonian, Sheila still considers this state home, continuing to work her craft…
Karie Bonner is the founder of 'You Glow Girl by Karie'. Her story is quite amazing, having created this online brand during the pandemic. She and her husband had both lost their jobs on the same day, weeks before their wedding, and Karie went on to launch 'You Glow Girl' as a fragrance and body care brand that grew through TikTok, creator partnerships, and community support. This year she is on…
Kyla Cain is an Education Curator at Cougar Mountain Zoo, joining the program once more to showcase the zoo's summer activities; ones that will enrich all of our lives, young kids especially. Cougar Mountain Zoo is a gem in the PNW community, a reflection of our values of education and conservation. And new on their campus this year is a Summer Camp for young kids, grades 1 & 2, and 3 & 4. Each…
Aida Salazar is an award-winning author and arts activist whose writings for adults and children explore issues of identity and social justice. She is the author of a number of novels for middle schoolers, young adults and adults including the picture book anthology "In the Spirit of a Dream: 13 Stories of American Immigrants of Color." Her newest addition is the Scholastic novel "Stream" which…
Marilyn Milano is a Seattle-based vocalist and pianist with an especially big heart for animals, and what they bring to our lives. Pets have been found to be a comfort to the elderly, and particularly those living with memory issues. Related to this particular passion, Marilyn became aware of 'Tombot,' a company that has created a realistic robotic puppy, Jennie. This puppy has even been included…
Rachel Linden is a novelist and has been an international aid worker who has called both Seattle and the Peninsula home for the past 17 years. Rachel is active in the PNW literary community supporting local indie bookstores, speaking at PNW literary festivals, and teaching writing workshops for aspiring authors. She's also a proud and active Girl Scout's mom, and island community coordinator who…
Corinne Cavanaugh is a three-time entrepreneur, a Harvard-educated marketing executive. and the founder of CAC Media & Publishing. She leads a team of fractional CMOs who have driven revenue for companies such as Microsoft, Estee Lauder, Disney, and others. She is also author of the Audacious Woman series of novels. Corinne is also a mom of 3 kids, ages 7, 5 and 2-1/2. Corinne brings important…
Amy Friedman is an author, writing teacher, and the editor of a young people's writing and artwork anthology. The 11th edition, "A Secret Chord," will be releasing soon. Amy is a founder member of what is now The Pathfinder Network, a Portland, Oregon-based nonprofit providing justice-system-impacted individuals and families with the tools and support they need to be safe and to thrive in our…
Lois Busby is one of the Youth Ambassadors for the Beat the Bridge 2026 fundraiser, supporting Breakthrough TD1. Nicki Rocco is the Development Manager at Breakthrough TD1 in Seattle. Together, they present the important case for fundraising, helping to support the research and development of new therapies and treatments for type 1 diabetes, and making a huge difference in the lives of countless…
Rebecca Atanassova is the author, and Alissa Hansen is the illustrator of the recent children's picture book "George the Mouse in a Log Pile House," a most beautiful story for parents and guardians to highlight to their children the importance of nature ahead of Earth Day, April 22. In a recent study, 62% of parents reported feeling guilty about the amount of time their kids spend on screens. With…
Rebecca Rosenberg is an author and champagne historian. These two passions converge in her book series, the Champagne Widows," with the third, "License to Thill — Lily Bollinger," just released. Named so after Bollinger champagne, notably used throughout the James Bond film series. Rebecca is also a speaker for the National Women's History Alliance. https://rebecca-rosenberg.com See Privacy Policy…
Aimee Khuu is Executive Director of Tacoma Community House and brings us stories and important information about the organization's invaluable work. This non-profit has done right by serving immigrants, refugees, homeless youth and low-income residents in the Pacific Northwest region for 116 years. It maintains a critical role in strengthening the local community, promoting inclusion, diversity,…
Misty L. Heggeness is co-director of the Kansas Population Center, Associate Professor of Economics and Public Affairs at the University of Kansas, and former Principal Economist and Senior Advisor at the US Census Bureau. She is also creator of The Care Broad, a dashboard of economic statistics built by, and for, caregivers that brings their economic contributions into the fold. Misty has taken…
Lori Johnson is the Executive Director of Washington Outdoor Women, an incredible organization founded in the Puget Sound in 1998 for women to gain the skills and confidence worthy to enjoy the vast natural paradise that is our home. Lori will host a 4-hour workshop "Bringing Back the Dutch Oven" on April 12, for a campout or just for your back yard. Elsewhere, "Women's Survival Minded Wanders"…
Nancy Shear has had music surround her all her life. Her memoir "I Knew a Man Who Knew Brahms" portrays an incredible life where, at a young age, she would sneak into concerts featuring the Philadelphia Orchestra through the stage door, knowing she couldn't afford the ticket price. The deep love she carried for both the music and atmosphere would result in a career as an orchestra librarian, as…
Alexis DeBrock, a young inspiring woman ready to explore many great opportunities, lets us in on her process and progress ahead of the Mrs. Washington 2026 Pageant, taking place this month. Alexis has been amazing on this journey, encountering new opportunities and creating others, all while also planning her wedding, and all with energy and effervescence. We can help her as this adventure reaches…
Chelsea Ann is a mother, author, Western medicine practitioner, and modern healer. She is on a mission to bring conscious children into this world by supporting women mentally, emotionally, physically, and spiritually on their motherhood journey. She is the author of "The Feminine Frequency: A Guide for Women to Tune into Their Nature & Awaken Humanity." Chelsea shares stories from women worldwide…
Lena Fein is a woman familiar with living, and growing up, in madness. She begins the healing journey and the unraveling of decades of her life in her memoir, "Shattering the Mirror." As one of four girls in her family, Lena feels she is the one who doesn't measure up, wrongly compared to her other sisters. After her mother's death, she discovers alongside her siblings, that their mother treated…
Stefanie Lachenauer is the 2025 New Jersey State Teacher of the Year, and the author of "Let the Glitter Settle: Mindfulness for Teens." Stefanie has nearly two decades as an educator and in that time has developed worthwhile training programs to support youth in all aspects of their lives. Stefanie is a certified mindfulness and trauma-informed resilience trainer who offers teens simple,…
Kavya Thakrar is an amazing young woman, just 16 years old, but with wisdom and drive of someone 2-3 times her age. She is proof that numbers shouldn't have factor in who we are, and what we are, or strive to achieve. Kavya has had big dreams and has built foundations under them. Her dream of journalism has already taken form in a book she has written and self-published: "Bows and Ties."…
Therese Dumas is a heart disease survivor. She has been a cardiology nurse practitioner for nearly 30 years and never imagined she would be the one requiring cardiac care. In 2020, she began experiencing severe chest pain, which ultimately led to a heart failure diagnosis. Therese is the 2026 Go Red for Women Ambassador in Washington. Awareness and education will lead us to living a heart healthy…
Ellen Shapiro is an author new to the area of young adult literature, but no less unfamiliar toward mature works. As International Holocaust Remembrance Day is observed on January 27, Ellen's new book, "The Secret Buttons," has a way of honoring those who died, along with those who managed to survive. Ellen shares some background story, her mother's experience during WWII, along with dreams of…
Carol Lin is a former journalist, whose notable roles include reporter for ABC News, and anchor for CNN. Carol brought us some of the most defining moments of the 21st century, chief among them her coverage on the morning of 9/11. Carol is the author of "When News Breaks: A Memoir of Love and War," a beautifully written, heart-wide-open story, where Carol opens her soul to share stories that can…
Dr. Catherine Athans is a clinical psychologist, a licensed marriage & family therapist, and author of "The Heart Brain." In her key role in life, she sees the varying dynamics in many families. One of the larger issues currently linking a great deal is cell phone use with young kids, and the need for parents to instill suitable guidelines on the right age for youth to begin owning a phone, and…
Heidi Smith is a local author, veteran woman's soccer player turned coach and expert advisor. Heidi has performed a great amount of research to create her newest book "Play On: From Adversity to Advantage through 140 Years of Women's Soccer." This book is timely in this World Cup year, with matches coming to Seattle this summer, and also because this content is applicable to all facets of a…
Amy Daughters is an amazing woman who lives commitment and wraps it all up with humor and love. Amy made a connection via Facebook with a friend when they shared time as camp counselors. Circumstances prompted Amy to write the friend a letter. That led her to wonder what it would be like to extend the same courtesy to her entire FB circle, 580 in all. The result is a truly engaging book, entitled…
Stefanie Stolin (aka Stolinsky) has authored a special uplifting Christmas-tinged story, entitled "The Doc's Christmas Miracle." Stefanie brings her previous career journeys into this new book, from actress to psychologist to writing and author, all life experiences leading her to reinvention and self-expression. The story is perfect for anytime, but during the holidays, this story of healing,…
Leslie Rasmussen is a notable television writer, best known for her work with Burt Reynolds and Roseanne Barr, and on a number of sitcoms. After stepping away to raise her sons and build up her own nutrition business for a decade, Leslie then returned to what she loved, as a novelist with three books to her credit. Her latest, “When People Leave: A Story of Love, Lies, and Finding the Truth,” is a…
Allison Todd is Customer Communications Manager for QFC, which around this time of year, collaborates with Food Lifeline to provide a very basic need to those among our neighbors facing challenges, particularly where food and nutrition are concerned. Now through Dec 31, when shopping at QFC, we can purchase a simple $10 virtual food bag that does 'so much good' for families across Western…
Dr. Gertrude Lyons is a parenting coach with 20 years of facilitating dialogue for mothers and daughters. She is a podcast host, a TEDx Speaker and author of "Rewrite the Mother Code: From Sacrifice to Stardust - A Cosmic Approach to Motherhood." Dr. Lyons joins us to bring some key awareness for self-discovery. https://www.drgertrudelyons.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and…
Kyla Cain is the Education Curator at Cougar Mountain Zoo. There's a great flurry of activities going on preparing for the annual Issaquah Reindeer Festival, and Kyla provides some details such as planning for your day and purchasing tickets online. It saves time -- not needing to wait in lines but also guarantees that you will be able to visit when you choose to. It all starts on the day after…
Nancy McKearney is cofounder with her husband, John, of Bakehouse Bread Company, based in Arizona but whose special breads are available at Fred Meyer and QFC. The company grew from a special zucchini bread recipe that was handed down from Nancy's mother, a recipe that had people asking if she had any extra loaves. The zucchini bread is the top seller, but they have created many others. Nancy's…
Beatriz Victoria Albina is a Nurse Practitioner with a master's degree in public health. Bea has been working in that field for over 2 decades, helping others heal and learning more for her own self-healing. It's culminated in her book, "End Emotional Outsourcing: How to Overcome Your Codependent, Perfectionist, and People-Pleasing Habits." www.beatrizalbina.com , and on socials…
Theo Boyd is a farmgirl at heart, living in Texas, where she taught high school English, raised her daughter, and was an active volunteer in various organizations, her community, and her church. After 30 years, she moved back to her hometown of Whitney, Texas, to make peace with the death of her mother in a tragic farming accident, followed three years later by her father’s suicide. She now…
Mary Ruth Barnes is an author with Chickasaw roots. After years of researching her ancestors, Mary Ruth has taken what she has learned and turned it into her new historical novel, "Where Birds Land," a standalone sequel to her 2022 debut, "Little Bird." "Where Birds Land" follows her great-grandmother, Ella Brown McSwain, as she fights crooked businessmen, land grifters, and grueling court battles…
Alexis De Brock is an exceptional young woman, a terrific role model for anyone of any age. In her busy life as she plans for her winter wedding, she's created a bucket list of things to accomplish. Among them, being to compete in a pageant. Her story is fun and engaging and potentially motivating, for any of us to try something new, something to stretch ourselves and learn. Alexis is competing in…
Helen Winslow Black is an author, speaker, and advocate for the prevention of domestic abuse. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and Helen's dedication is to raise awareness and supporting persons affected by it, who are primarily women. Her first book, now in its 2nd edition, entitled "Seven Blackbirds," is a deeply impactful story of a woman, Kim, a smart and well-educated woman, who…
Renee Leaf is an incredibly courageous, incredibly brilliant, and incredibly beautiful woman!! There's no real order to that, nor is it a limited list. She emphasizes all three, while speaking out clearly about her cancer diagnosis. Through her story there lies a roadmap for each of us on living our best life. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. But any month, any day, is the time to be your…
Rachel Linden is a northwest author, now with eight books to her credit. In her most recent, "The Secret of Orange Blossom Cake," Rachel takes us on a most magical summer vacation with family in Northern Italy. The setting is magical, as is delving into family recipes that Jules needs for a cookbook with a September publishing deadline. This captivating read, ideal for the new season with cooler…
Ericka Newman is the Executive Director of Team Survivor Northwest, a non-profit organization "Empowering all women who have had a cancer diagnosis to THRIVE through fitness, education, and community." For 30 years, they have been doing this work, perpetuating a formula that supports women through what can be one of the toughest diagnoses one might ever endure. Their support services can be found…
Courtney Teasley, Esq. is a legal disruptor. An attorney who saw the need for faster, more impactful change, she pivoted from practicing law to focus on business coaching, strategic consulting, and advocacy training. This transition allowed her to expand her influence and equip others with the tools to create systemic change. Criminal Justice Literacy 101 is a free course on TikTok and Google…
Mother/daughter team Amy Goober and Gwen Borden have cowritten "My Mother Always Says: 25 Lessons for Finding the Silver Lining." Gwen is 94, a woman with a persistently great perspective on life. And many decades of life have only strengthened that attitude. As she puts it through a favorite saying: 'There are no bad experiences, only ones you don't learn from." Amy is an action and…