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Season 6 of Own It! From Women Lead Change is all about dynamic duos, showcasing how these powerful partnerships shape leadership, growth, and impact and proving that we all lead better when we work together. Tiffany O'Donnell talks to Nicky Wallace and Ali Payne of The People Co. On today's episode, Nicky and Ali talk about the everchanging workplace landscape, the importance of investing in your people and why culture is at the heart of the best companies. Follow Women Lead Change on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn and visit wlcglobal.org for more information. Support the show

Season 6 of Own It! From Women Lead Change is all about dynamic duos, showcasing how these powerful partnerships shape leadership, growth, and impact and proving that we all lead better when we work together. Morgan Schmall hosts the podcast and talks to Tiffany and Michael O’Donnell. On today's episode, Tiffany and Michael talk about their journey through parenthood, the lead parent role and how their partnership allows them to thrive at work and at home. Follow Women Lead Change on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn and visit wlcglobal.org for more information. Support the show

Season 6 of Own It! From Women Lead Change is all about dynamic duos, showcasing how these powerful partnerships shape leadership, growth, and impact and proving that we all lead better when we work together. Tiffany O'Donnell talks to Jan Jensen, the P. Sue Beckwith, MD, Head Women’s Basketball Coach at The University of Iowa and Julie Fitzpatrick. On today's episode, Jan and Julie talk about how strong partnerships can elevate not just your work, but the way you lead every day at work and at home. Follow Women Lead Change on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn and visit wlcglobal.org for more information. Support the show

Tiffany O'Donnell talks to Paula Faris who is the founder and leader of CARRY Media™, an organization that advocates for moms in the workforce. She is an award winning journalist, speaker and best-selling author. She also hosts The Paula Faris Show, a weekly podcast that talks about the hot topics parents are talking about, from work-life balance, to raising kids, to relationships. On today's episode, Paula talks about family-friendly policies in the workplace and how when the family wins, everyone wins. Follow Women Lead Change on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn and visit wlcglobal.org for more information.  Support the show

Tiffany O'Donnell talks to Malia Gudenkauf who is the founder of Little Miss Finance, a modern financial education organization. At the heart of Malia's approach is her commitment to banishing financial jargon and breaking down complex concepts into relatable, everyday language. As a speaker, 1:1 coach, and content creator, she delivers personal finance education that helps individuals feel more confident and equipped in achieving their financial goals. On today's episode, Malia talks about the difference between men and women when it comes to personal finance and gives her advice to taking charge of your finances. Follow Women Lead Change on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn and visit wlcglobal.org for more information.  Support the show

Tiffany O’Donnell talks to the rest of the Women Lead Change team, Becky Alpen, Bobbi Segura, Mackenzy Caligiuri, Jordan Colton, Morgan Schmall and Paola Ayers. Follow Women Lead Change on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn and visit wlcglobal.org for more information.  Support the show

Tiffany O'Donnell talks to the newest members of the Women Lead Change staff, Kristin Eschweiler, Kristen Geist and Dalena Schneider. Follow Women Lead Change on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn and visit wlcglobal.org for more information.   Support the show

Tiffany O'Donnell talks to Charlie Saffro who is a recruiting expert with a passion for human leadership, talent acquisition, employee engagement, company culture and retention. She founded CS Recruiting to connect individuals to opportunities and as CEO, she manages a thriving organization and a team of talented team members. Charlie's clientele includes businesses with Transportation, Logistics and Supply Chain talent needs. Her goal is to make meaningful connections that lead to long lasting relationships. Beyond work, she promotes personal development, mindfulness and personal growth, both in the workplace and in life. On today's episode, Charlie talks about her inspiration to share her story, her experience winning the 2024 WLC Conference: Cedar Rapids Speak Tank Competition and her path to entrepreneurship. Follow Women Lead Change on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn and visit wlcglobal.org for more information.  Support the show

Tiffany O'Donnell talks to Mary Coffin whose business career spans more than 37 years. Mary joined Wells Fargo in 1998 as Senior Vice President of Wells Fargo Home Lending Customer Strategy. In 2004, she was named Executive Vice President of Wells Fargo Home Lending Servicing Operations – servicing over 12 million mortgage customers. In 2017, she took on a new Customer Excellence role across the Wells Fargo Enterprise of businesses. In the summer of 2020, Mary retired after 23 years with Wells Fargo and established her consulting firm, PivotPoint, LLC., in early 2021 which helps C-suite leaders develop strategy, business plans, and organizational structures. On today's episode, Mary talks about her journey and the importance of pivoting personally and professionally. Follow Women Lead Change on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn and visit wlcglobal.org for more information.  Support the show

Own It! flips the script! For four seasons, our host, CEO Tiffany O'Donnell, has led the conversation, bringing out the best stories and insights from our guests. But this time, we’re putting Tiffany in the hot seat! Tune in for a special episode where Tiffany gets interviewed, sharing her journey, leadership lessons, and personal take on "owning it." Follow Women Lead Change on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn and visit wlcglobal.org for more information.  Support the show

Tiffany O'Donnell talks to Evette Creighton who is an Associate Director, Talent Management for Wolters Kluwer. In her role she provides talent management expertise to stakeholders within the Corporate Division. Prior to that, Evette was the Director of Talent, Inclusion and Diversity at Transamerica where she provided strategic direction and oversight to inclusion and diversity, talent review, succession planning, and performance management. Evette has over 15 years of Talent Management, Inclusion and Diversity experience. In her free time, Evette co-hosts a podcast, The Elevated Life Podcast, where she and her friend & co-host, Ashley, have real conversations, infectious laughter and share transformative growth experiences designed to elevate every aspect of their listeners' lives. On today's episode, Evette and Tiffany talk about the future of DEI, how they discuss it with their children and much more. Note: This episode was recorded in December 2024. Follow Women Lead Change on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn and visit wlcglobal.org for more information.  Support the show

Tiffany O'Donnell talks to Amanda Goodman, an Emmy-award winning television journalist who spent nearly two decades in the news industry. Amanda wanted to make real change in the community so she accepted the role of Executive Director of Family & Children’s Council of Black Hawk County - the area’s leading child abuse prevention agency. Amanda and her close friend, Tara Thomas launched Goodman Thomas Consulting. The two also share a podcast and wildly successful speaking series called “Faith & Four Letter Words” where they chronicle their time working in the boys’ club. On today's episode, Amanda reflects on her time in the news industry, her work with "Faith & Four Letter Words" and the importance of being authentic for all ages. Follow Women Lead Change on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn and visit wlcglobal.org for more information.  Support the show

Tiffany O'Donnell talks to Candice Luter who started her interior design business Candice Luter Art + Interiors as a hobby that grew into a thriving enterprise through her use of discarded materials. She repurposes yard sale finds and donated fabrics to create beautiful home décor. As a single mother and entrepreneur, Candice emphasizes "Grit. Grace. Grind." in her mission, fostering a collaborative and supportive community. Her journey from humble beginnings to a successful enterprise showcases her resourcefulness, creativity, and dedication to mentorship and sustainability. Candice continues to inspire through her innovative designs and commitment to empowering women in business. On today's episode, Candice talks about her journey to becoming an entrepreneur, working through imposter syndrome and more. Follow Women Lead Change on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn and visit wlcglobal.org for more information.  Support the show

Tiffany O'Donnell talks to Lisa Bluder, who spent 24 seasons as the P. Sue Beckwith, MD, Head Women’s Basketball Coach at The University of Iowa. As the all-time winningest coach in Big Ten history with an overall record of 528-254 and a Big Ten record of 262-145. Under her leadership, the Hawkeyes advanced to the last two National Championship Games and made 22 postseason appearances overall (18 NCAA and 4 WNIT), including 14 of the last 16 NCAA Tournaments. Bluder led the Hawkeyes to five Big Ten Tournament titles, and two shared Big Ten regular season championships.   Bluder was the Naismith National Coach of the Year in 2019, three-time Big Ten Coach of the Year (2001, 2008, 2010), three-time WBCA Regional Coach of the Year (2001, 2008, 2018, 2019), and had posted a winning record in 23 of her 24 years at Iowa, including 18 upper-division finishes in the Big Ten Conference. She had the third-most victories among active coaches in Division I women’s college basketball when she retired in 2024. On today's episode, Lisa talks about her journey to getting to where she is today, coaching Caitlin Clark, women in sports and what's next for her. Follow Women Lead Change on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn and visit wlcglobal.org for more information.  Support the show

Tiffany O’Donnell talks to Sara Castillo & Katie Castillo-Wilson who are the founders of TapOnIt- a leader in text message marketing. Their proprietary SaaS (software as a service) Text Marketing Platform is used across the country by businesses of all sizes to build, grow, retain, engage, and even monetize databases of users that have opted-in to receive content from them via text. Whether the platform is used for marketing, sales, internal operations, or customer service, TapOnIt's best-in-class solution helps its clients reach their goals. In January 2018, Gannett, a leader in local media, invested $2M in TapOnIt to accelerate its growth. The team operates out of its office in Davenport, Iowa. On today's episode, Sara and Katie talk about lessons that they have learned and what it's like to start a tech business in Iowa. Follow Women Lead Change on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn and visit wlcglobal.org for more information. Own It! from Women Lead Change is sponsored by Mount Mercy University.  Support the show