Women Road Warriors Podcast Episodes

Imagine going from being a hairstylist for 25 years to driving some of the world’s biggest trucks at a coal mine in Canada and having your daughter join you. Claire and Kaitlyn Poirier are a mother-daughter team who works for Teck Coal. Kaitlyn was also a hairdresser before she began driving. Claire and her daughter were hired at the same time and work on the same crew. Learn how this mother-daughter team got started and what motivated them to do a complete pivot in their careers. Learn the chal...

Lisa Thompson is the second American woman to climb the K2 summit. That is a mountain considered the most dangerous in the world. Lisa climbed to the top of Mt. Everest just two months after completing breast cancer treatment. Nothing stands in Lisa’s way. She entered the male-dominated world of high-altitude mountaineering to show she had as much endurance as any man. In 2017, she was featured in Capturing Everest, the Emmy-winning documentary produced by Sports Illustrated. Lisa is the author ...

Empowerment and success come from what we learn. That is why school is so important. Many people want to go to college but are put off by the difficult process of getting accepted along with the price of tuition. Getting into college can be scary and expensive. Brian Keith South instructs and inspires students of all ages to reach their full potential and get into the college of their dreams without breaking the bank. He coaches and mentors for things like college entrance essays, admission inte...

Survivors of sexual abuse are left with many wounds and scars. Too many times their perpetrators go unpunished and the child grows into an adulthood filled with despair. Angelique Marie gained the strength as an adult to confront the abusers who terrorized her as a child. She did it at a family reunion. In spite of the abuse she suffered, Angelique was able to rise above and achieve her dreams of becoming a distinguished vocalist, actress, and producer. She was named the 2020 Ms. Elite U.S. Woma...

Ekaterina Curry was born in Bulgaria when it was a Soviet block country. After the fall of the Soviet Union, hyperinflation and other obstacles made the future bleak in her nation. She decided she wanted something better. At the tender age of 17, she set off by herself to the United States with just one suitcase. She was a stranger in a foreign land, facing a whole new culture and having to master English. She rose above the odds turned fear on its head and rose above the odds. She ended up grad...

Too many women are told they can’t protect themselves adequately from attackers. Many women feel vulnerable and avoid places they would like to go when they should feel free and empowered. Shelley Johnson and Kathy Tuccaro explore self-defense for women when they interview Nicole Snell, the owner of Girls Fight Back. Nicole is an award-winning international speaker, facilitator, and self-defense expert who has educated audiences around the world, including colleges, corporations, retreats, confe...

Life can throw us curve balls. Many are hard to dodge or even catch. When life gets tough, it is hard for many women to find the inner grit and determination they need to stay strong and win. Miranda Oh has the kind of attitude that wins over all the odds. She is the author of the Chin Up Tits Out comedy book series for women. Her motto in life is to stand strong and tall with her chin up. Miranda’s insight will amaze you. Learn how to stand tall and win in this episode of Women Road Warriors wi...

There is scientific proof that music can positively impact and heal our minds and bodies. Michele Blood began as a rock singer in Australia. After a horrific car accident, she turned to music and meditation to heal. She began to compose affirmation songs with melodies and lyrics that directly affect the left and right hemispheres of the brain. Michele has helped millions of people with her Affirmation Power songs that have allowed them to heal and rebuild confidence, power, and purpose. Michele ...

Clare Dunn is an incredibly talented country music sensation. She is down-to-earth and is taking the music scene by storm. She even knows how to drive a semi! Last year, she and country music star Logan Mize collaborated on a trucker-themed music video called Get ‘Em Together. The song was named by Rolling Stone as a country music pick of the week. Clare is described by Rolling Stone as a performer who can do it all with a big voice, swaggering confidence, and soulful vocals. Bob Seger heard jus...

Stress is a major problem for everyone today. There is an effective, natural, and healthy way to de-stress, stop anxiety, and recharge. Shelley Johnson and Kathy Tuccaro spoke with Peggy Sealfon, a personal development coach who is skilled in integrative relaxation, quantum breath meditation, neurolinguistic programming, and Reconnective healing. Peggy is the best-selling author of Escape from Anxiety – Supercharge Your Life with Powerful Strategies from A to Z. She is also the co-author of The ...

Ladies, have you lost your passion or feel discouraged? Do you feel you’re not performing up to your potential? Many times, people lose their way. Women are especially hard on themselves when they don’t feel they are measuring up. They work so hard but lose direction and hit a dead end, especially when they are caring for everyone else. Shelley Johnson and Kathy Tuccaro spoke with Nina Amir, a high-performance coach, and author. She calls herself the inspiration to creation coach. She helps peop...

Around two-thirds of all full-time workers say they have experienced burnout during their careers. Nearly 80% of workers reported burnout since the pandemic. Burnout is a serious and growing problem reported by workers in every profession. It really impacts women who are tasked with so many jobs. There are ways to stop burnout before it takes over your life. Janice Litvin is a corporate wellness speaker and workplace consultant specializing in burnout. She is the author of the Banish Burnout Too...

Living mindfully rather than mindlessly is so very important. Too many women and others just ramble through life and don’t take inventory of how what they do impacts others or themselves. It is important to live mindfully. You will be happier, less anxious, and get along better with everyone. La Tonya Davison is a mindful living expert. She is a social worker, Jungian therapist, Navy veteran, comedian, and host of Mental Speak Radio on the Fishbowl Radio Network. La Tonya describes how to live c...

More people than you think have encountered that toxic person who seems to twist everything around until you start to doubt your own sanity. What began as a seemingly wonderful relationship can turn into a nightmare of crazymaking, gaslighting, abuse, and mind games that leave you breathless and doubting yourself. Shelley Johnson and Kathy Tuccaro spoke to Angela Myer, the author of The Undetected Narcissist. Her book sheds light on what a narcissist really is and how to avoid their traps. It gi...

Are you your own worst enemy? Do you get in your own way? Women are often plagued with self-doubt and self-sabotage. This gets in the way of life, goal setting, and dreams. Shelley Johnson and Kathy Tuccaro speak with Mimika Cooney who helps people change their mindset and achieve their dreams. It really is mind over matter! Mimika is a mindset performance trainer. She is the author of Unstick Your Mind. Learn some valuable insights into how to get out of your own way and achieve what you want o...

Have you ever wanted to tell if someone is lying to you so you would never be blindsided or taken advantage of? There is a scientific way to detect deception. Faith Hibbs-Clark is a deception detection body language expert. She has spent years honing her intuitive skill as a communications consultant. She has worked with federal agents, trial attorneys, business people, and politicians around the world. She is so good politicians sought her out so they could learn to be believable when they were...

You don’t have to be a professional driver to appreciate the enthusiasm and can-do attitude of Idella Hansen. Idella is a veteran driver and people’s advocate who has been a trailblazer for women in trucking for over 50 years. She is a true champion who has worked tirelessly for the industry and those who run our nation’s highways. She has powerful messages for all women. Idella is a long-haul driver who has been an owner-operator. She has had her share of challenges and has been a mover and a s...

Addiction is an issue that impacts people worldwide. It rips families apart and leaves family members and parents exhausted, confused, and desperate. There are ways to cope without losing yourself. You can regain your inner strength. Shelley and Kathy talk to Pamela Brinker a psychotherapist who has treated thousands of clients with the techniques of conscious bravery. In her over 30 years of practice, Pamela has developed over 20 tools and practices that teach this method. She conducts workshop...

Healthy living is something all women want to attain. There are ways to stay youthful and live longer. Shelley Johnson and Kathy Tuccaro speak with Judy Gaman, the host of Stay Young America on this latest episode. Judy has been a healthy living expert for Fox News Radio. She is the CEO of Executive Medicine of Texas. She is also an award-winning author and public speaker and the CFO of Executive Medicine of Texas. Judy is a graduate of the George Washington University School of Medicine and Hea...

Ladies, do you know what type of man you have or are choosing when you date? Michael Coogan, co-authored a book with William Burton called Know Your Man: Playful Advice for Understanding Your Man Pig. It is a humorous and informative look at the 9 personality types of men to help women communicate better with the one they have or avoid choosing the wrong “pig” and having to go back to the pig pen for another. Remember, there are good pigs and bad pigs. They also have moods. You’ll learn what tho...

Did you know two in three women have experienced physical or sexual violence? Zonta International is a group that was founded in the United States. It has grown to be a force worldwide to stop the marginalization and abuse of women and girls. Zonta works to stop the violence. They also work to end child marriage and human trafficking and close the gender gap in education around the world. Shelley Johnson and Kathy Tuccaro interviewed Laura Peters, the president of International Software Systems ...

We’ve been taught that we lose mobility as we get older and pain is just part of it. That is simply not true. You don’t have to decline as you age. Flexibility is something women have naturally and need to maintain. 98% of injuries are due to a lack of mobility. Both men and women can retain their flexibility if they are taught how. Shelley Johnson and Kathy Tuccaro consulted with flexibility coach and martial arts master Stacey Nemour who has helped thousands of people regain their range of mot...

We all dream but did you know dreams can offer personal guidance and answers? You just need to listen and ask the right questions. A couple of The Beatles used dreams to help compose their music. Shelley Johnson and Kathy Tuccaro explore the power of dreams and their guidance with Machiel Klerk, mental health therapist and author of Dream Guidance. He teaches people how to achieve the life they want by gaining insight from their subconscious minds as they sleep. Learn how to harness this power. ...

We all have times when it feels like we have lost our inner strength and are too afraid to change. Tess Vergara has been empowering people worldwide to shift from a fear-based mentality to soul power. She helps activate the strength all of us have within us. Shelley Johnson and Kathy Tuccaro talk with Tess to discover how everyone can unlock their inner power and overcome depression, self-doubt, procrastination, burnout, and create peace of mind. Tess is a self-empowerment coach, owner of Soul P...