Women Road Warriors Podcast Episodes

The 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 and legend Ruta Lee who has worked with all the stars from Bur...

Forgiveness is one of the hardest things to do when we have been wronged by someone else. We can end up in a web of anger, depression, and bitterness keeping us stuck in the past. Forgiveness is the solution that sets us free. It is also a gift we give ourselves. It unlocks a power inside 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 ABC News Nightline, CBS News, Good Morning America...

Do you dread having to haggle over the price of a new car? How about getting the best compensation package in a new job? Negotiation is something that many people hate to do, especially women. It is viewed by many as something that only experts are good at. The truth is that it is something we all have and we do it every day. If you have ever negotiated with a toddler who wouldn’t eat broccoli, you already have a head start on mastering this skill. We all have the power to negotiate and ge...

Award-winning country singer/songwriter Sam Roark says there is always a ray of hope we can find if we are willing to look hard enough. She believes 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. Just have faith. Be sure ...

Digitally, we are more connected than we have ever been. We can tweet, text and message in a nano-second. The truth is humans are more disconnected than they’ve ever been in history. Basic communication is a lost art and loneliness is rampant. If you want to be a standout in your career and power up your relationships, there is a way to do it. Amy Daughters is a corporate keynote speaker, author, satirist, and journalist who teaches the importance of handwritten letters. She has been featured on...

Divorce is never easy. It can get downright ugly when there are kids involved. It can escalate into a bitter custody battle with custody arrangements that are not good for children. There is a way to win in family court even when your ex is lying. Renee Rodriguez is a divorce coach, professional strategist, and the founder of Best Foot Forward. She is a custody consultant, a Violence Against Women (VAW) Advocate, and a certified instructional designer. It is her mission to help parents find...

Don’t miss this incredible interview on Women Road Warriors with Jean Peelen, who has had six careers. Jean has moved mountains as a mother, civil rights attorney, former chief of staff for U.S. Broadcasting, been shortlisted as a finalist for the show Survivor, politician, and author. She teaches women it is never too late and they can do anything. She is still crushing it at 82 as an author. She inspires women of all ages with her group Old Women Who Write. Her new autobiography Feisty: A Memo...

The cold, flu, RSV and COVID-19 are major concerns for people everywhere. As the temperatures drop and people stay inside, your chances of picking up a virus rise. These viruses impact millions of people. There are ways to strengthen your immune system to protect yourself from infection. Dr. Michael Garko is a nationally recognized nutritionist who teaches people how to stay healthy and build their immunity naturally. He is the host of the nationally syndicated health talk show Let's Talk Nutrit...

Women often have difficulty meeting their goals when they are juggling too many things – especially when they are in business. They end up with competing priorities and never seem to get everything accomplished. This causes stress and frustration. Nicole Schmied is a four-time entrepreneur who understands what it means to have a few balls in the air. She is a mom, the founder of Smart Cookie Media, and the creator of the podcast The Serial Entrepreneur Show where she refers to herself as t...

Many people struggle with anxiety. Women suffer from it more often than men. Sometimes anxiety gets so intense that it can lead to panic attacks. There is a better way to beat anxiety. Acceptance is part of that and you can turn it into a strength and a blessing. Dr. David Rosmarin is the founder of the Center for Anxiety and Harvard associate professor. He is the author of the book “Thriving with Anxiety: 9 Tools to Make Your Anxiety Work for You.” Dr. Rosmarin has had great success helpi...

Humans need people. Relationships are essential. They give us fulfillment, support and the love we need to survive. When they start to crumble, they can rock us to the core. Dr. Liz Jenkins is a marriage and family therapist with over 30 years of experience. She helps clients identify what they need to fix and how to communicate. She has been a clinical director of psychiatric hospital specialty programs for adult stress, women’s and children’s issues. She is also a corporate coach and tra...

Who doesn’t want to be healthy, happy, fulfilled and fit at any age? Fighting aging is something we all want to do. It is attainable and it’s never too late. It is a matter of getting the correct information. Doctor Lynn Anderson is a Naturopath and Yoga therapist who has authored many books and been featured in Reader’s Digest, Shape, SELF, SPRY, The Chicago Times, Huffington Post, Thrive Global and Redbook. Doctor Lynn was honored as one of the “hottest” fitness professionals over fifty in Spr...

Are you a high-octane, high-achiever who seems to be spinning out of control? Do you feel overwhelmed or have obstacles that keep tripping you up? Do you have difficulty fitting in a personal life or have imposter syndrome? Too many times, women take on more than they should. They want to do it all and end up engaging in self-sabotage. Get tips on how to stop negative self-talk and set realistic goals with Kamini Wood, the creator of AuthenticMe and the CEO of Live Joy Your Way. Kamini is a cert...

Women have often scratched their heads and wondered what the heck their man is thinking. We’ve done it with other people as well. Wouldn’t it be nice if you could read people’s minds and persuade them to do what you want them to do? It would be an invaluable skill both in life and in business. We asked Jonathan Pritchard what it would take to read a man’s mind and explain what he does. We found out a whole lot more. Jonathan is a nationally known mentalist and professional mind reader turned coa...

Too often, women don’t have the mutual support they need to succeed in their careers. Networking is essential to stay on track. So are resources. Wamite Muthara believes in women having a healthier relationship with their careers and is on a mission to help multicultural women the world over on their career journey. She is the founder and chief storyteller at The Career Safari which helps women network. Career Safari is an online community, podcast and coaching service that is rooted in highligh...

Judaline Cassidy has been called the Hero in a Hard Hat. She fearlessly promotes women in the trades. She is famous for saying jobs don’t have genders. As a little girl, Judaline wanted to be either Wonder Woman or a lawyer. She chose plumbing instead and was wildly successful. Judaline became a woman’s advocate early in New York City when she was a union plumber in a male-dominated field. She has devoted over 25 years in the United States fighting for the equal treatment of women in the constru...

Nearly 1 in 3 women are stalked every year in the United States. One in six men are victims of stalkers. 69% of women were threatened with physical harm. Many times these are women who are victims of domestic violence. Stalking can happen to anyone. There are things you need to know to protect yourself. Jaimie Beebe is the producer and co-host of the popular true-crime podcast Strictly Stalking. She interviews survivors of stalking. She is a successful casting director and owner of The Boyfriend...

Nothing is more important than a sense of humor. Laughter lowers blood pressure and stress. It also can be empowering with feel-good hormones. Comedian Karen Morgan makes people laugh and empowers women nationwide with her down-to-earth humor. She is a trailblazer in a man’s world with an unlikely beginning. She left her career as a trial attorney to become a comedian after being a finalist on Nickelodeon Television’s Search for the Funniest Mom in America. She has shows on Dry Bar Comedy and ha...

Seasonal Affective Disorder or S.A.D. is a type of depression that occurs every autumn and winter when the days are shorter and dark. It can also occur at other times as well. Women are four times more likely than men to be impacted by SAD. There are things you can do before the days start getting shorter. Dr. Norman Rosenthal is the one who coined the term Seasonal Affective Disorder in 1984. Dr. Rosenthal is a world-renowned psychiatrist, researcher, and clinical professor of Psychiatry at Geo...

Genevieve Piturro teaches people how to power their purpose and launch their legacy. Her life course and legacy changed on a dime after the question of just one little girl decades ago. Genevieve was a successful New York TV marketing executive who began delivering pajamas and books to children in shelters. When one little girl in the shelter had no idea what pajamas were, Genevieve realized her life had found its mission. In 2001, she founded the Pajama Program which became a nationally known n...

Do you feel like you are drowning in a sea of to-do lists, have lost direction, or are chasing standards imposed on you by others that just seem to deplete your energy? Do you often ask yourself “Now what?” If you lack energy, passion or are swimming in negative self-talk, J.J. DiGeronimo can help. She is a successful businesswoman and author of the Working Woman’s GPS. Her new book is called Seeking: 74 Key Findings to Raise Your Energy, Sidestep Your Self-doubts, and Align with Your Life’s Wor...

Dee Williams is an amazing lady and a true champion who teaches people how to become CEOs of their own careers and masters of their lives. She transformed herself from a life of poverty in Baltimore. She began as a single mother at 12 and ended up dropping out of high school and raising two children completely on her own by the age of 16. Dee wanted more and rose to become a successful corporate job recruiter and trainer who placed people in high-level positions at companies like Lockheed Martin...

Too many women age themselves by saying they are too old to do something. That’s not true. You know Diane Gilman from QVC and the Home Shopping Network. She does not believe there is any age women have to say it’s too late to achieve their dreams. At the age of 60, she sparked a denim revolution by founding what became a multi-million dollar company called DG2 Jeans. Dubbed the Queen of Jeans, designer Diane Gilman revolutionized women’s fashion, turned sexism on its head, and went on to sell mi...

Ever wonder why so many relationships fail? There is a root cause and there is emotional first aid to fix it. Joyce Schafers is a counselor and life skills coach who changes the pattern of failed relationships by helping couples communicate effectively. She knows how to expose and help fix the emotional root issues that lead to a breakup. Joyce is the author of the self-study course called End the Arguing. Be sure to join Shelley Johnson and Kathy Tuccaro on this episode of Women Road Warriors t...