Women Road Warriors Podcast Episodes

Wouldn’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...

Ever wished you could possess the level of courage, focus, and winning attitude of Olympic athletes? They know how to harness resilience and focus and the mindset to defy the odds no matter what. Jamie Mittelman is the founder of Flamebearers. She interviews star Olympians and Paralympians who tell their inspiring stories of their challenges and their victories. Learn what it takes to win in life with the attributes of people like Sue Bird or Caster Semenya or legends like Uganda's Ritah Assimwe...

Our 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 w...

Many 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...

Too 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 a...

Imagine 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...

100 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 i...

Women experience burnout more than men because we set poor boundaries and give way too much. This is especially true in the medical field. Dr. Sharon McLaughlin experienced this firsthand and decided to pivot in a direction to help other women. She is the author of the book "Thriving After Burnout: A Compilation of Real Stories and Strategies to Reduce Female Physician Burnout." She is also the host of the podcast Build Unshakeable Confidence. Her message applies to women in all professions. She...

Joi 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...

Did 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 interv...

Autism 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, ne...

Television 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 Ch...

Prayer is common to all religions. Humans have done it since the beginning of time and say it is powerful. What are the benefits and what happens when you harness the power of collective prayer with people participating around the world? Wenda Royster began Pray Live in 2005 in Baltimore. What started as a small prayer group now offers prayer 24/7 in North and South America, Asia, and Australia. Millions of people participate every day. Be sure to tune into this episode of Women Road Warriors wi...

Too 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...

Do 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...

Comedian 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...

Do 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 audi...

According 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 m...

One in three women around the globe experience violence according to the World Health Organization. Women and girls around the world are victims of gender-based violence every day because it is considered acceptable in many cultures. Sharmin Prince experienced this herself in her native Guyana. She is now on a mission to stamp out GBV and the marginalization of women. Sharmin is a social justice warrior committed to promoting healing and growth. She is the founder of Eagles Empowered to So...

Imagine 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...

Did 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 close disparities that still exist. In this inter...

Have you found your true purpose? Do you have a toxic career? Is stress overtaking you? Too often, women take a different route than the one that is truly theirs. They get distracted by demands in their personal lives with no mentors to guide them. Janna Lemur is a trauma, PTSD motivational speaker, writer, and spiritual intuitive. She empowers all women as well as healthcare workers to wholeness and healing. Her company focuses on female empowerment and transformation. She helps her clien...

Did 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 i...

Did 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 being polite or impolite? Are you unknowingly committing a major etiquette faux pas? Good manners are something most people value and many people lack. There are certain no-no’s and also things that will make you stand out in a good way today. Emily Post was considered the master of proper manners in the 20th Century. ...