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Nov. 22, 2025 ~ Hosts Ann Thomas and Luann Thomas Ewald welcome six Women Who Lead honorees to the show to discuss their careers. Dr. Sonya Hassan Duggan works to solve Michigan’s maternal and infant health crisis. Karen Arndt-Doski shares how her company, IF Metalworks, gives back to the community and mentors young women. Miki Maynard discusses the current state and future of the automotive industry and tariffs. Carol Zuniga, CEO of Higira Health, talks about mental health care and the impact of social media. Kelly Walgamott highlights the importance of Michigan’s tourism industry and the Pure Michigan campaign. Dr. Ora Pescovitz, President of Oakland University, emphasizes the value of higher education, adaptability, and resilience in one’s career. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sept. 27, 2025 ~ Hosts Ann Thomas and Luanne Thomas Ewald talk to Women Who Lead nominees Kerry Doman and Krista Tanner, along with exploring the Women Rock Science event on Oct. 8. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Aug. 23, 2025 ~ Hosts Ann Thomas and Luanne Thomas Ewald talk about the C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital, the Detroit Jazz Festival, and President & CEO of the University of Michigan Credit Union Tiffany Ford, one of the 2025 Women Who Lead honorees.

July 26, 2025 ~ Hosts Ann Thomas and Luanne Thomas Ewald talk to two Women Who Lead honorees: Laura Huot, president and CEO of The Guidance Center, and Sharman Davenport, president and CEO of Turning Point.

June 28, 2025 ~ From the future of higher education to the return of the WNBA in Detroit, this episode of "Women Who Lead" is packed with powerhouse voices shaping Michigan’s future. Join hosts Ann Thomas and Luann Thomas Ewald as they sit down with Oakland University President Dr. Ora Pescovitz, WNBA advocate Sandy Pierce, retiring Detroit Regional Chamber COO Tammy Carnrike, and incoming Michigan Medicine CEO Dr. David Miller. It’s a dynamic mix of leadership, innovation, and inspiration you won’t want to miss.

May 25, 2025 ~ Host Ann Thomas and Luanne Thomas Ewald talk about the Girl Scouts of Southeastern Michigan launching a new mobile lab on wheels, Walstrom Marine offering boating lessons for women, a young local woman who loves ballet starting a non-profit to share her love of dance with others and gardening advice from English Gardens.

April 26, 2025 ~ Host Ann Thomas talks to Kelly Wolgamott, vice president of Pure Michigan and a 2025 Women Who Lead honoree. Plus, she discusses the Home Depot Foundation making major updates to the All Things Women Inc. facility in Detroit and financial literacy education.

March 29, 2025 ~ Hosts Ann Thomas and Luanne Thomas Ewald chat with two Women Who Lead Honorees: journalist Micheline Maynard and Hegira Health CEO Carol Zuniga. Plus, State Sen. Mallory McMorrow talks about her new book called “Hate Won’t Win.”

March 1, 2025 ~ Hosts Ann Thomas and Luanne Thomas Ewald talk to I.F. Metalworks President WJR’s 2025 Women Who Lead honoree Karen Arondoski, attorney Todd Flood about a sexual harassment verdict against Science Beauty Tech, and Senior Vice-President of Business Advocacy Wendy Block about her thoughts on new Michigan minimum wage laws.

Jan. 27, 2025 ~ Hosts Ann Thomas and Luanne Thomas Ewald talk to author and writing coach Lynne Golodner about her new book "Forest Walk on a Friday," Pope Francis Center Executive Director Fr. Tim McCabe about their winter services, and author Steve Plato about his book "Motor City Famous: Celebrity Homes, Gravesites & Little Known Locales."

Dec. 21, 2024 ~ Hosts Ann Thomas and Luanne Thomas Ewald talk to President of Ford Philanthropy Mary Culler and Associate Chief Operating Officer of Von Voightlander Women’s Hospital Brittany Bogan. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nov. 23, 2024 ~ Host Ann Thomas talks to two Women Who Lead honorees: Sam Bernstein Law Firm President Rebecca Sposita and Detroit Dog Rescue Executive Director Kristina Millman-Rinaldi. She also spoke to Sonya Hassan Duggan about her new maternity network with the state of Michigan.

Oct. 27, 2024 ~ Host Ann Thomas talks guests Michigan Central COO Carolina Placinski, make a wish Michigan Cheif Diversity Officer Sherri Collins, and Seel President E’Lois Thomas.

Sept. 22, 2024 ~ Host Ann Thomas talks to Women Who Lead nominee Dr. Rosalyn Maben-Feaster, a board-certified obstetrician-gynecologist with the University of Michigan Health. She also spoke to Clara Bingham, the author of a new book called "The Movement: How Women's Liberation Transformed America 1963-1973." Luanne Thomas Ewald, chief operating officer of C.S. Mott Children's Hospital and the Von Voigtlander Women's Hospital, also talked about September being pediatric cancer awareness month and what the hospital is doing to raise awareness and money for research. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Aug. 24, 2024 ~ Host Ann Thomas talks to women leaders in the energy sector and the berry industry. Guests include Detroit Berry Company owner Gabrielle Reed, Northville Deputy Chief Matthew MacKenzie, and Senior Vice President of DTE’s Project Management Office Renee Tomina. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.