Join Chrissy Silva, LMFT and Kate DeCiccio, LPC weekly as we engage in healing conversations from a therapy and faith perspective. We are all about the pursuit of healing in our whole selves. The human experience includes the very important elements of spirit, mind, emotions, body, and relationships which we consider through every topic. Enjoy as we close every episode with time to restore through reflective meditation. We want this to be a place where the listener leaves feeling refreshed, ...
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The 6% with NancyMD is dedicated to women thriving in traditionally male-dominated fields. As a female orthopaedic surgeon, I belong to the 6% that are women in this field - and thus the inspiration for the title. The birth of The 6% came about when I was at an airport and saw a female commercial airline captain. Though I didn't know her, I wanted to talk to her and ask her all about her life and path - and I wanted to hug her, knowing she likely experienced many of the same challenges that ...
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S4 E6: Living the Pie Life with Samantha Ettus
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Episode Overview: To live a successful life, you need to give certain things up is advice we frequently hear. Well, my guest begs to differ. To her, life is like a pie, and you don’t need to sacrifice the other slices to save just one. There is no secret blueprint to the perfect life, but there is a recipe to living a happy and fulfilled one. This …
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S4 E5: Objecting to the Unconscious Bias with Kelly Charles-Collins, Esq.
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Episode Overview: Society is plagued with biases and preconceived notions, with certain groups more vulnerable to it than others and Kelly is no stranger to all of this. From biased judges to screaming fellow attorneys, she managed to stand her ground and maintain a strong sense of identity through it all. Thanks to her resilience, backed by a supp…
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S4 E4: Fighting for Success In the Face of Inequality with Clarissa Silva
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Episode Overview: The academia system can sometimes be described as archaic. There are various barriers that can deter people from success or even entry, and for minorities such as women of color and immigrants, trying to navigate such a system can be doubly difficult. But it doesn’t mean it’s impossible either. This episode’s guest is world-renown…
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S4 E3: Spreading Love Around the World with CEO Chrissie Lam
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Episode Overview: It can be easy to feel discouraged in a world that can be filled with strife, prejudice, and hardship. But our next guest refuses to give in to that and instead uses fashion to spread her message of love because love is a basic human right and is the one common thread that connects us all throughout the globe. Chrissie Lam, CEO an…
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S4 E2: Breaking Records and Stereotypes with Ninja Warrior Jessie Graff
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Episode Overview: “Sometimes it's really hard to convince yourself that you can do something until you've done it. It's okay to be afraid. It's okay to think that you're not strong enough as long as you try.” Success doesn’t always have to mean reaching those big audacious goals. It can be as simple as wanting to be better than who you were or wher…
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S4 E1: Taking the First Step with Kathrine Switzer
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Episode Overview: Pictures are worth so much more than a thousand words-- in my guest’s case, her one photo sparked a revolution and laid the tracks for millions of women around the globe, and completely flipped the running industry on its head. This week, I’m honored to be joined by marathon legend Kathrine Switzer, the first woman to officially c…
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S4 E0: Kay Kirkpatrick: From Orthopedic Surgeon to Senator
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Episode Overview: “I encourage young people to say ‘yes’ because earlier on. There are lots of opportunities that if you don't take them, you're gonna miss something important.” I am thrilled to have Dr. Kay Kirkpatrick, a fellow orthopedic surgeon and trailblazer with me on the podcast. She has dedicated three decades to her work as an orthopedic …
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Healing Power of Boundaries with Toddlers & Children
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Join us for this conversation around boundaries with toddlers and young children. We reflect on the concept of boundaries, why they are so very important at this foundational age, how to implement some boundaries, and the key to empathic connection in order to build collaboration with toddler boundaries. The world of raising, supporting, or working…
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This episode provides an overview on how to develop healthier relationship bonds in marriage through boundaries. Enjoy personal insights and laugh with us as we share some of our own reflections. There is no one way to dance in the unique harmony of a marriage. Mostly because every person has a unique personality, life experience, set of desires, l…
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Healing Power of Boundaries in the Parent/Adult Child Relationship
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Join us in this conversation looking at boundaries from the vantage of our own experiences as we transitioned into adulthood. We were sure to also remember the perspective of the parent. Right on time for the holiday season, this episode includes some of our thoughts about changes in traditions as well! Stop by our conversation for some encourageme…
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Healing Power of Having Agency Over Internal Boundaries
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In this episode we engage in a healing conversation about being aware of what is going on in our inner world. Being able to identify emotions and thought processes that drive us to sometimes act out in ways that we don't actually want to is a step toward inner health. Awareness and Spirit led self leadership allow us to have agency, or awareness wi…
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Healing Power of Developing Skills In Boundaries
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Have you ever thought or said "I am not good at boundaries?" It is a process to learn how to set healthy boundaries. We know that journey first hand! With sharing some trial and error in our own lives, let our stories and what we have learned encourage you. Take time with us this season to experience healing through the practice of skillfully apply…
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S3 E12 : Dr. Saralyn Mark, Women’s Health Expert, Geriatrician and NASA Advisor
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Episode Overview: Sometimes, even when you’ve reached your goal, it may not be what you were expecting. This is the case for a lot of women across male-dominated fields. They find themselves in situations where they have a seat at the table-- but that’s all it is. A seat. It takes a lot to firmly plant your spot as a woman in an industry, and to be…
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S3 E11 : Never Too Late for Change with Uli Sommers, Building Inspector
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Episode Overview: We all carry biases. Just because on this show, we are women that have open conversations about being in male-dominated fields, doesn’t mean that we are completely free of these biases. I never really thought of building inspectors being a male dominated field, and it wasn’t until I met Uli Sommers that I realised this was the cas…
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S3 E10 : Shooting for the Stars as a Woman in Aeronautics with Payton Barnwell, Space Flight Science Engineer
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Episode Overview: As young girls and products of our times, it’s not uncommon to be told not to pursue a career simply because it’s a male dominated field. Though, with the times changing and parents realising and challenging gender norms-- we have some women that now that have risen from these teachings-- proving that we are just as capable of han…
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S3 E9 : Kendra Fischer: Team Canada Hockey to Mental Health Advocate
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Episode Overview: Making a choice is not always easy, but for our guest Kendra Fischer-- it was easy to make that choice and move from figure skating into Candian Hockey. I met Kendra on Twitter and when I first read about her and what she’s done, I knew right off the bat that she’d be perfect for this podcast! Join us today as she shares her journ…
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S3 E8: Paving the way for Women in Agriculture with Stacy Mayo-Martinez
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Episode Overview: In the United States, only 2% of the population work in agriculture. The choice to join the industry though-- was easy for our guest, Stacy Mayo-Martinez. Growing in a small town on a farm working with cattle and livestock and having a degree in agricultural communications, Stacy grew to work on the marketing side of the agricultu…
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S3 E7 : Daphne Horowitz, CEO and Keynote Speaker: Change of Heart
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Episode Overview: When you’re unhappy with leaders around you, you should consider becoming a leader yourself! In this episode we are joined by financial analyst turned CEO, coach, and leader, Daphna Horowitz. Living in an academic-centric environment and a society where women are bound by preconceived notions of their abilities and limited roles i…
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S3 E6: Melaney Schmidt and Malia Myers of Landmass Wine: Powering through with dedication
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Episode Overview: “My grandpa taught me that it doesn't matter what you do except being really really good at it.” When facing a crossroad and you’re unsure of your direction, listening to this particular episode might be for you. Today with me I have Melaney and Malia, two young women that took a leap of faith and built their own wine label, Landm…
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S3 E5: Shattering Glass Ceilings for Women: Going Head First Against Gender Bias with Dr. Amy Diehl
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Episode Overview: The best way to solve an issue in society, is to finally admit that there is in fact an issue in society. We as women try in our ways to break down the barriers to entry, to be allowed to hold typically male-dominated roles, but for our guest today-- she’s taken this as a life mission through her work. Dr. Amy Diehl is a professio…
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S3 E4: Raven the Science Maven: Passion and Being Black in Science. Raven Baxter, PhD
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Overview: With everyone stuck in quarantine, it forced a lot of people to get creative with their time. For Raven-- that meant writing a rap song about staying indoors to protect yourself and the ones around you from the spread of the coronavirus. Raven is a science communicator and a doctoral student completing a Ph.D. in science education. Since …
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S3 E1: Gender Roles: Breaking Glass Ceilings and Equalizing Opportunities with Dr. Kim S. Clay
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When we’re born, one of the first things we’re ever taught is that we are either male or female-- and they come with their own set of gender rules and roles; very outdated ones. My guest today, Dr. Kim S. Clay, is founder of a non-profit organization that is determined to break through stigmas and even the playing field for young women growing up e…
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S3 E2: Amanda Sichon and Seda Bilginer of ESAS NYC
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Episode Overview One big issue we’ve had in society today is where men hold great power over female-oriented products, where their decisions affect how we as women experience our lives through the products that are in our hands. This is the exact issue that Amanda and Seda had working in the professional cosmetics industry. They felt held back, una…
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S3 E3: Progressive Technology: Women in Artificial Intelligence with Huma Abidi
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Overview: Growing up in a small town in India, Huma was encouraged to pursue medicine by taking pre-med and chemistry. But she felt her call to medicine dwindle as she discovered computers and the possibilities one could do with the then-emerging technology. With a supportive mother backing her up and supporting her, she was able to take up her Mas…
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S3 E0 : Speaking Up for Orthopaedics with Dr. Alana Munger, MD & Dr. Jennifer Weiss, MD
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Episode Overview: Welcome to Season 3 of the 6% with NancyMD! To kick off this season, I wanted to start with a very special episode featuring two of my colleagues-- Dr. Jennifer Weiss and Dr. Alana Munger! I’m so excited to have them here-- with this being Dr. Jennifer’s encore appearance! At the time of this recording, it would have been one year…
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Healing Power of Compassion in Redemptive Time
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This is an exciting topic filled with hopeful and practical healing guidance. Some of our most impactful experiences get us ‘stuck’ in the way we think, or the way our body reacts to surrounding stimuli, or the way we defend ourselves, or attack others. One incredible aspect of human memory is that it is experiential in nature. At any time we can g…
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Healing Power of Reflecting on Childhood Experiences
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Childhood experiences do not just affect us as children but can also have a major impact on how we see ourselves and the world as adults. Whether we experienced childhood traumas or more subtle responses to perceived pressures or embarrassments, all of these experiences can have a lasting affect. Our perception of what has happened to us and how we…
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Healing Power of Mapping Your Family Lineage
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This episode is focused on the value of tracing your family of origin and getting to know the big picture of where you come from. Conceptualizing our family is sometimes underestimated. It can unlock areas in our lives that have been stuck, reveal distortions, and unhealthy patterns of relational interaction as well as highlight strengths and gifts…
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Healing Power of Seeking Professional Support Alongside Spiritual Care
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Have you ever wondered "how do I know if/when I need to go see someone for my mental health? It is common to disregard symptoms or relational issues to the point they become unmanageable. In this episode we have a conversation about our answer to this question and various factors to consider if you find yourself needing more help. Seeking professio…
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Healing Power of Exploring the Elements of Self
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Join us as we deep dive into spirit, soul, body, and relationships. Each of these elements interconnect in our lives in a unique way that either fosters growth or hinders it. Knowing how each element functions and discovering how they have been affected by experiences can help us pinpoint an area we may have gotten stuck. Book References: "The Spir…
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Intro Our Who & Why: Healing Power of Reflecting on Identity
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In this episode we introduce ourselves, give a little background for where we are coming from, and talk about why we decided to start this podcast while we invite you to reflect on your own experience of identity and what that has meant to you! General References: https://www.aamft.org/ https://www.counseling.org/ Bible References: 2 Peter 1:5-9…
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What is healing and how do we get there? Join us as we reflect on one of the most powerful aspects of getting well. Curiosity can help us learn to accept and identify attitudes and responses within ourselves that we would rather ignore or pretend not to have experienced. Learn more about your own inner world as we share discoveries about the wonder…
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S2 E12: Turning Whiskey into Passion with Jackie James
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In this episode, we are joined by Executive Bourbon Steward, Whiskey Consultant, #1 Amazon Bestselling Co-Author, Podcaster, Content Creator & Consultant Jackie James. Jackie gives us a glimpse of her journey from casual drinker to bartender to becoming a whiskey expert. She also shares how she was certified and what the Bourbon steward certificati…
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S2 E11: Normalizing Women “Having It All” with Chi Viet, DDS, PhD, MD
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Women have long been made to choose between starting a family or pursuing a career. Dr. Chi Viet believes women can have both a fulfilling family life and a successful career. In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Chi Viet. She’s a head and neck/microvascular surgeon and a cancer researcher at Loma Linda University. Her passion includes creating Pinte…
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S2 E9: Thrive! Don’t Just Survive with Paraplegic Olympic Gold Medalist and Idaho Representative Muffy Davis
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In this episode, you’re going to hear an inspiring story of a woman who is proof that adversity cannot hinder a woman with unbridled passion to reach her goals. Muffy Davis was a top ranking junior skier and was poised to be named to the US Ski Team when a devastating ski racing accident at the age of 16 left her paralyzed from the chest down and d…
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S2 E8: Expanding roles for women in Sports Nutrition and Sports and Conditioning with Jaclyn Sklaver
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Many women in sports, whether they’re coaches, athletes or sports journalists, simply aren’t treated the same as their male counterparts. For female coaches, opportunities in the professional sports level are not particularly abundant though slowly and progressively shifting towards a more inclusive space. If you’re someone who wants to create thei…
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S2 E7: Embracing Your Uniqueness with Jenny Chong
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As a female working in an industry filled with men, you don’t necessarily have to fit in or blend into the crowd. This does not have to be a bad thing. You can turn it around and make it into something positive. In this episode, I’m joined by Jenny Chong. Jenny is a mother, mentor, and a female leader. She is the Head of Innovation for the FinTech …
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S2 E6: Eradicating Gender Bias with Mechanic Angeline de Luca
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There is an unconscious and inherent bias against women that exists in our society that results in women getting passed over for opportunities and advancements on simply the basis of gender. In this episode, I’m joined by Angeline Deluca. She is a power generation technician at a major diesel engine and power systems manufacturer. After completing …
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S2 E5: Leading differently as women with Barbara Hamilton, MD
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In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Barbara Hamilton. Barbara is a mom, writer, and a leader. She’s the Chief of Interventional Radiology in Desert Regional Medical Center at Palm Springs, California. I was so delighted to have a fellow physician on this show and being that there are very few women in the field of interventional radiology, Barbara w…
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S2 EP4: Embracing Your Feminine Strengths for Success with CEO Tanya Hall
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Young women who step into male-dominated careers rarely find female mentors to look up to. So it’s hard to know - do you need a thick skin? Do you need to suppress aspects of their femininity, to succeed? In this episode, I’m joined by Tanya Hall, CEO of the Greenleaf Book Group. She shares how she has navigated her field and ascended to the top wi…
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S2 EP3: Thriving in a Female-Friendly Environment with Liz Luda
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Women working in male-dominated fields thrive when there is support for their growth. Being viewed as an asset is key, and allows women to be free to explore roles instead of participating in outdated and preconceived notions. In this episode, I’m joined by Liz Luda. Liz is a mom, wife, and the anchor on the show Liz and Mike in The Morning on 105.…
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S2 EP2: Helping Moms Conquer Incontinence Through Innovative ONDRwear With Urologist Jessica Lubahn
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Incontinence can serve as a barrier for new mothers attempting to reclaim their bodies and sense of self. The interplay of shame and discomfort in needing to wear “diapers” or poorly-designed leak-proof underwear prevents moms from participating in those crucial mood-boosting, feel-good activities. In this episode, I’m joined by urologist, Dr. Jess…
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S2 EP1: Proving Your Credibility with Major Michelle Curran
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In this episode, I’m joined by Major Michelle Curran. Michelle has been in the air force for more than 10 years and is the Lead Solo Pilot in the US Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron. During Michelle’s training and career as an Airforce Pilot, she rarely had other females around her and was often the only female in her classes. I was so thrilled…
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S2 EP0: Being Unapologetically You with Dr. Jennifer Weiss, MD and Dr. Vonda Wright, MD
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Welcome back to the second season of The 6% with NancyMD! To kick start this new season, I’m bringing in two amazing physicians who are part of the 6% that make up female orthopedic surgeons here in the US, to share their experiences, struggles, and victories in a male-dominated field. In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Jennifer Weiss a pediatric o…
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EP 12: Finding Your Path and Going For It with Dr. Melissa “Red” Hoffman, MD, ND
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Sometimes one of the hardest things to figure out is what career path will bring you fulfilment and joy. Sometimes, we think we are headed down one career path, and a detour happens. In this episode, you’re going to meet a badass female trauma surgeon, and she shares how she found what she truly wants and how she pursued the career path that she lo…
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EP 11: Putting the Spotlight on Women Making History with Elliana Welby, age 14
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Numerous notable women have made their mark in the world but there are only a handful in traditional history education who get the recognition that they deserve. In this episode, I’m joined by Elliana Welby, an 8th grader and a futsal player. Despite her youth, she's making giant steps towards gender equality. She realized that her history classes …
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EP 10: Living Your Best Life Now with Nicole Middendorf
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In traditionally male-dominated fields like finance, tech, and medicine, women sometimes feel the need to obscure what’s perceived as “feminine”, for fear of it holding us back. In this episode, you’ll meet one of the most inspiring women in finance who blows this belief out of the water, and is thriving in the world of finance. Nicole Middendorf i…
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Ep 09: Adventures in Urology and Sexual Medicine with Ashley Winter, MD
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If you need to see a urologist, the odds are good that your doctor will be male. Of all the medical specialties, urology is one of the lowest as far as female representation. In this episode, you’ll meet one of the few female urologists making a positive difference in how women are perceived in the field of urology. We are joined by Urologist and S…
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Ep 08: The Relevance of Community and Bouncing Back from Failures with Civil Engineer Dr. Erica Fischer
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Women were long steered away from STEM fields, including engineering, as it was thought that women did not possess the analytical skills to excel. Girls and women are systematically tracked away from science and math throughout their educations, limiting their training and options to go into these fields as adults. The gender gaps are particularly …
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Ep 07: Venture Capitalism with a Women's Health Focus with Linda Grueb & Corinne Nevinny
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Women are encouraged to be tough in the workplace. However, traits that are considered to be feminine have great potential to create a more inclusive type of leadership, which is especially necessary in the world of business. In this episode, I’m joined by Linda Grueb and Corinne Nevinny. Linda has over 20 years of investment experience and has wor…
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