Best Hosted by Karen Gross Podcasts (2024)

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Real Talk with Women in the Music Industry (Part 5) featuring Cheryl Pawelski 30:20

7M ago30:20

30:20

Don’t miss the fifth episode of our Real Talk with Women in the Music Industry podcast series, featuring three-time GRAMMY-winning producer Cheryl Pawelski! In this fun and revealing conversation, Cheryl gets real about her experiences preserving, curating, and championing some of music’s greatest legacies – and shares some incredible behind-the-sc…

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Courageous Entrepreneurship: Tanya Morgan 29:25

10M ago29:25

29:25

Tanya Morgan is using her creativity to help change lives for the better. In 2022, she merged her roles as an actor, improviser, mental health professional, and social emotional learning (SEL) interventionist and opened the doors of the Sawubona Creativity Project – a theater space on the vibrant East Passyunk Avenue in South Philadelphia. Tanya’s …

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Courageous Entrepreneurship: Kim Maroon 23:19

10M ago23:19

23:19

Multi-hyphenate rockstars, this one’s for you! Kim Maroon is a photographer, director, and designer who specializes in capturing the vibrancy of motorcycle culture. After falling in love with the frenetic energy of photographing punk and metal bands, Kim discovered the thrill of motorcycling and launched an entrepreneurial creative path “rooted in …

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Courageous Entrepreneurship: Cassandra Burnett 37:05

10M ago37:05

37:05

Cassandra Burnett is a true renaissance woman and a shining example of courageous entrepreneurship in action. An attorney by day, as well as a wife and mom, Cassandra has created space for her entrepreneurial spirit to blossom. In 2020, she launched Lizzie’s Love Cakes to honor the legacy of her mother, who passed away in 2012. Then, in 2021, Cassa…

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Courageous Entrepreneurship: Kate Marlys 24:47

10M ago24:47

24:47

Kate Marlys launched Philly PR Girl as a blog – and today, she is running one of Philadelphia’s most recognizable PR firms, specializing in elevating non-profits and purpose-driven brands. As Kate celebrates 10 years in business, she spoke with She Rocked It to share the real story of becoming an entrepreneur (including one case of cold feet), and …

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Courageous Entrepreneurship: Rise Gatherings 31:08

10M ago31:08

31:08

Curious about launching your entrepreneurial journey with a business partner? Tune into this candid conversation with Tami Astorino and Rachel Rubin, the co-CEOs of Rise Gatherings – offering retreat experiences that invite women to connect with nature, with themselves, and with one another. In this honest and heartfelt episode, you’ll learn about …

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Courageous Entrepreneurship: Danielle Massi 31:14

10M ago31:14

31:14

In this fascinating episode, you’ll meet Danielle Massi a.k.a. The Shadow Queen – who is building a growing empire as a best-selling author and thought-leader, CEO of The Wellness Collective, and founder of the annual SELF(ish) Philly Conference. After a cervical cancer diagnosis before her 30th birthday, Danielle transformed her life and career, a…

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Real Talk with Women in the Music Industry (Part 4) featuring Jenna Gaudio & Ash Hill 49:31

1y ago49:31

49:31

Welcome to the fourth episode of our Real Talk with Women in the Music Industry podcast series, recorded live with a studio audience at Lakehouse Recording Studios in Asbury Park, NJ! In this eye-opening and empowering episode, you’ll hear inspiring wisdom and lots of behind-the-scenes #realtalk from Ash Hill and Jenna Gaudio, two women who are bla…

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Mermaids Under the Sea 16:08

1+ y ago16:08

16:08

The Land of the Mermaids is a magical place found at the bottom of the ocean. There are sandcastles, trees made of coral, and mermaids that play all day riding on seahorses. Let’s find out what happens when a new mermaid comes out of her shell and looks very different than all the other mermaids. Will she be accepted? Children will learn about dive…

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Spanish Fun! Volume 2 25:01

1+ y ago25:01

25:01

Music makes learning Spanish words and phrases easy and fun! Children will learn numbers to twenty, animal names, family member names, food names, and ocean animal names in Spanish. Each word is clearly enunciated in English and then repeated in Spanish. Fun music will incorporate the learned words in a fun, sing-along song. There are so many cogni…

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Real Talk with Women in the Music Industry (Part 3) featuring Michelle Arkuski of She Is The Music 34:44

1+ y ago34:44

34:44

In the third installment of our Real Talk with Women in the Music Industry series, you’ll hear from Michelle Arkuski, Executive Director of She Is The Music—a nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing the number of women working in music, which was launched by Alicia Keys among other music industry powerhouses. In this eye-opening and inspirin…

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Real Talk with Women in the Music Industry (Part 2) featuring Mona Kayhan, Rashida Scott-Cruz, Teng Chen, and Stephanie Mayers 52:58

1+ y ago52:58

52:58

In part two of our series on Real Talk with Women in the Music Industry, peek behind the curtain with women rockstars playing crucial roles off-stage. There’s still an astonishing lack of representation of women in the music industry, and these trailblazers don’t hold back on the #realtalk about what it’s been like to navigate careers of their own …

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Relaxing Stories For Kids 33:01

1+ y ago33:01

33:01

Listening to stories before bedtime has been a family tradition for many years. So, grab a blanket, snuggle your favorite teddy bear, and listen to these engaging stories about seven teddy bear friends. Find out what happens when a little girl falls asleep, and her room becomes an adventure when her teddy bears come to life. Sweet stories and calmi…

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Real Talk with Women in the Music Industry (Part 1) featuring Emily King, Kim Kalesti, and Maggie Haley 44:54

1+ y ago44:54

44:54

Welcome to the third season of the She Rocked It podcast, and our first-ever interview with three generations of rockstar women from the same family! In this intimate and inspiring conversation (recorded in January 2023 at The Bridge recording studio in Brooklyn, New York), you’ll hear #realtalk about being a woman in the music industry and pursuin…

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Spanish Fun! Volume 1 28:01

1+ y ago28:01

28:01

Music makes learning Spanish words and phrases easy and fun! Children will learn the alphabet, counting from 1-10, color words, the days of the week, weather words, and more! Each word is clearly enunciated in English and then repeated in Spanish. Fun music will incorporate the learned words in a fun, sing-along song. There are so many cognitive be…

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Will You Be My Friend? 17:00

1+ y ago17:00

17:00

What does it mean to be a good friend? How do you make new friends? What are some ways you can show kindness to your friends? Kids will learn that being a good friend means being encouraging, helpful, kind, trustworthy, and being a good listener. They will learn about the Golden Rule—Treat others as you would like others to treat you. Stories about…

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Worms & Other Gross Songs 14:03

1+ y ago14:03

14:03

What animal has no arms, legs, or eyes? Some people think this animal is gross, but it is so important to our ecosystem. Can you guess? They’re EARTHWORMS! Kids will learn how earthworms move, what they eat, where they live, how they breathe, and how they help our environment. Kids will learn fun facts about these amazing animals, too! Did you know…

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Athleta x She Rocked It: How to Balance Career & Self-Care 59:56

1+ y ago59:56

59:56

She Rocked It is proud to present the first podcast ever recorded in an Athleta store location! Athleta is known for versatile, premium apparel designed by women for women, as well as their empowering, inclusive #PowerofShe platform that supports women and girls in realizing their limitless potential. Recorded at Athleta in Jenkintown, PA, this mov…

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Joan Hendricks: Using Anger As A Superpower 33:46

1+ y ago33:46

33:46

Joan Hendricks has blazed a trail in the field of veterinary medicine – starting from when only a small “quota” of women were allowed into vet school, and ultimately serving as the first woman dean of the distinguished School of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. In this candid and heartfelt conversation, Joan shares how she got…

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Michelle Zara Evans: The Power of Women Connecting Women 19:21

1+ y ago19:21

19:21

Michelle Zara Evans has transformed her passion for fashion into a successful career as an e-commerce and merchandising executive – working her magic at the likes of Tiffany & Co., Gilt, and Bespoke Post. Along her path, she’s been focused on supporting and connecting with other women and women-owned brands. In this empowering interview, Michelle d…

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BONUS: Self-Care Meditation with Nikia Phoenix 8:53

1+ y ago8:53

8:53

Nikia Phoenix is a courageous, multi-talented creative known for celebrating self-love as a meditation guide, model, and creator of the Black Girl Beautiful initiative. Enjoy this 8-minute meditation from Nikia, and be sure to check out her full She Rocked It podcast episode. — She Rocked It is a media and mentorship platform where creative, courag…

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Tina Kerekes: How to Rock an Artistic Path 22:55

2y ago22:55

22:55

Rockstar energy – you know it when you see it. And Tina Kerekes just HAS IT. A walking magnet for music and art, and well-known for her rockstar sense of style, Tina is dedicated to following her own artistic path and mentoring other creatives along the way. She’s an artist, designer, one-time owner of a skate shop, and she even styled the music vi…

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Dr. Robin Smith: The Importance of an Empowering Community 30:05

2y ago30:05

30:05

Dr. Robin Smith has raised her voice and rocked it as a New York Times bestselling author, the on-air therapist-in-residence on The Oprah Winfrey Show, and currently as an in-demand speaker and the host of The Dr. Robin Show on SiriusXM. In this revealing and wisdom-packed episode, Dr. Robin shares why she’s careful about who she allows “in her ear…

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The Gingerbread Man & More! 16:53

2y ago16:53

16:53

You’ll never guess what happens when an old woman makes a gingerbread man for her husband’s supper. In this silly, classic story, the Gingerbread Man outruns everyone in the town except for one sly fox. Then fun sound effects help tell the story of a hungry wolf that is determined to eat three little pigs for his dinner. Fortunately, the pigs outsm…

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Nikia Phoenix: Why Self-Care Is Essential To Rocking It 28:12

2y ago28:12

28:12

Do you show up for others before you show up for YOU? In this inspiring episode, you’ll hear from Nikia Phoenix on why self-care is essential to rocking it. Nikia is a courageous, multitalented creative known for celebrating self-love as a meditation guide, model, and creator of the Black Girl Beautiful initiative. If you follow her on Instagram, s…

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Rock-It Roadmap™ with Karen Gross: 6 Ways To Rock Your Most Creative, Courageous Life 29:46

2y ago29:46

29:46

Ready to rock it, but don’t know where to start? Turn on this episode for a jolt of inspiration right now! In this solo episode, She Rocked It founder and host Karen Gross shares the Rock-It Roadmap™ – a series of six top tips for a creative, courageous life and career. These empowering lessons are drawn from Karen’s decade of experience as a succe…

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Women Mean Business: Top Tips From Philly’s East Passyunk Entrepreneurs 47:06

2y ago47:06

47:06

Why are so many women opening businesses in Philadelphia’s East Passyunk Avenue neighborhood? And what can we all learn from these rockstar women entrepreneurs? Tune into this episode to hear what went down at She Rocked It’s first-ever live panel discussion and networking event, held in partnership with the East Passyunk Avenue Business Improvemen…

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I Love Horses! 19:09

2y ago19:09

19:09

What animal can’t burp, vomit, or recognize the color red? Horses! Kids learn what horses eat, how baby horses grow, how they communicate, and fun facts about these magnificent creatures. Did you know a horse breathes through its nose because it can’t breathe through its mouth? Or, that a baby horse, called a foal, can run shortly after being born?…

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The Night Before School 19:53

2y ago19:53

19:53

The night before the first day of school can be a little scary. But with cute stories and fun sing-along songs those “night before jitters” will calm young minds and get them excited for the first day of school. Kids will meet Meme, a little furry monster and learn about her adventures on her first day at school. Then they will listen to a funny st…

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Interesting Insects 23:45

2y ago23:45

23:45

What makes an insect an insect? You might be surprised to learn that spiders are NOT insects. Kids learn that insects belong to a special group of animals called arthropods. Most insects have six jointed legs and three body parts. While a person’s skeleton is on the inside of the body, an insect’s skeleton is on the outside. Did you know that insec…

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Let's Learn About Dinosaurs 35:27

2y ago35:27

35:27

Kids will learn about the fierce “King of the tyrant lizards,” Tyrannosaurus rex, and interesting facts about this famous dinosaur. Sing-along, engaging songs will teach kids about the exciting career of a paleontologist, what tools are needed to go on a dinosaur dig, and how fossils are formed. They will learn about different theories why scientis…

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I Love Bears! 21:21

2y ago21:21

21:21

What animal can climb trees, stand up on its hind legs, is a good swimmer, and an excellent hunter? You guessed it—BEARS! Kids will learn where bears live, what they eat, and why they rest all winter. Then they will meet the most famous bears of all time—Papa Bear, Mama Bear, and Baby bear in the classic fairy tale featuring a curious girl named Go…

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The Buddy System 21:25

2y ago21:25

21:25

Kids will learn important safety rules to help them make good choices to keep them safe. They will learn about the “buddy system,” what to do if they get separated from their parents in a public place, and about the “check first” rule before going to a friend’s house. Fun sing-along songs will encourage children to make responsible choices and help…

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Jack And The Beanstalk 19:05

2y ago19:05

19:05

What would you do if you woke up one morning and discovered a giant beanstalk growing outside your window? Would you climb to the top? Kids will listen to a classic tale of a curious boy named Jack who encounters a hungry giant. What will happen when Jack takes the giant’s precious goose that lays golden eggs? This magical fairy tale along with sin…

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Bunny Tales 28:00

2+ y ago28:00

28:00

Let’s HOP into learning about bunnies with classic stories, sing-along songs, and a few bunny jokes! Kids will learn the difference between a bunny and a rabbit, learn what bunnies like to eat, where bunnies live, and why bunnies are considered athletic animals. They will learn fascinating facts like a rabbit’s teeth never stop growing, and that ra…

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What's It Like to Be A Fish? 17:20

2+ y ago17:20

17:20

What would it be like swimming with a Viperfish, or hiding from a hungry Barracuda? Kids learn that there are over 30,000 different kinds of fish that live all over the world. Some fish live in salt water while others live in fresh water. There are even fish that can live in both. Kids will learn fascinating facts like the Great Barracuda can swim …

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Animal Songs & Stories 34:11

2+ y ago34:11

34:11

Let’s take a trip to Old MacDonald’s Farm and learn about the animals that live there. From horses that “neigh” to cows that “moo,” all the animals in unison say “e-i-e-i, o!” Kids will meet Tiger the farm cat in an adorable story about how a Mouse Family works together to outsmart Mrs. Clampton’s newest pet. Then young cat lovers will meet Mother …

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Wolves Are Not Just in Fairytales 25:59

2+ y ago25:59

25:59

Kids learn about the different types of wolves, where they live, what they eat, and how baby wolves, called pups—grow up. Wolves are known for their howl. But did you know a wolf’s howl can be heard from over 6 miles or 10 kilometers away? Kids will learn fascinating facts about these smart, wild animals and then meet a fictitious wolf in the class…

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Let's Go On A Safari! 15:43

2+ y ago15:43

15:43

Let’s take a trip to the continent of Africa and learn how mommy animals take care of their babies, and many interesting facts like how a baby zebra recognizes its mother right after it is born. Kids will learn about lions, warthogs, rhinos, elephants, hippos, gazelles, cheetahs, baboons, and more! From learning about the Nile crocodile, to the dif…

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My BEST Day Ever 24:33

2+ y ago24:33

24:33

What would you do to have the BEST Day Ever? Would you play outside with your friends and then watch a movie and eat popcorn? Or go to the park, swing on the swings, and then climb to the top of the monkey bars? Kids will meet the Baker Family and find out what happens when they plan a fun day together. Then they will follow the adventures of Zach,…

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Let's Learn About Sea Creatures 21:55

2+ y ago21:55

21:55

Did you know that the male sea horse is the only animal species on Earth that carries and delivers the babies? Kids will learn about amazing creatures that live in the sea like the gigantic Blue Whale, shy octopus, and dancing sea horse. From learning that Blue Whales are the loudest animals on the planet, to the clever way an octopus defends itsel…

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Counting Fun For Little Ones 25:46

2+ y ago25:46

25:46

Today's episode is all about numbers and counting. Are you ready to meet a little duck with a feather on his back? Or join Five Little Skunks on their picnic adventure at the park? Kids will jump right in and start counting with silly songs and classic nursery rhymes. Songs include: “This Old Man,” Ten In The Bed,” “Counting By Tens,” and so much m…

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The Reason We Celebrate Christmas 41:16

2+ y ago41:16

41:16

Learn the story of Jesus’ birth and celebrate His birthday with songs and stories. Children will learn about: The angel Gabriel telling Mary she is going to have a baby; why Mary and Joseph needed to return to Bethlehem; the humble birth of Jesus in a stable; the angels who told the shepherds the Good News; and, the wise men who followed the star t…

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Christmas Stories & Songs 38:44

2+ y ago38:44

38:44

Kids will listen to “The Story of Santa Claus,” and learn why this Jolly Old Elf brings presents to eager children every Christmas Eve with the help of his reindeer. Little ones will delight in this special story along with festive Christmas songs like “Jingle Bells,” “Up On The Housetop,” and “Jolly Old St. Nicolas.” Then they will meet Little Bea…

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It's Turkey Time 11:03

2+ y ago11:03

11:03

Let’s celebrate Thanksgiving Day by singing songs and learning why the turkey is such an amazing bird. Did you know that only male turkeys gobble? Or, that wild turkeys are intelligent, sensitive, and very social animals? Kids will learn that wild turkeys sleep in trees and can fly up to 55 mph for short distances. Turkey jokes will make everyone l…

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I'm Thankful For Being ME! 16:17

2+ y ago16:17

16:17

Kids will learn about the concept of self-acceptance—being thankful for who they are and recognizing all the things that make them unique and special. They will be encouraged to explore their own “strengths”—things that they are good at, and “weaknesses”—thing that don’t come easy and are challenging. Wonderful songs and stories will help children …

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I'm Ready To Go Trick-Or-Treating 11:39

2+ y ago11:39

11:39

Fun songs and games will help little trick-or-treaters get ready for the excitement of Halloween night. Kids will play a “Word Wizard” game by thinking of Halloween words that begin with a specific letter. Then they will sing silly songs like “My Monster, Frankenstein,” and “When You Go Trick-Or-Treating.” Little ghosts and goblins will learn impor…

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The Not-So-Scary Halloween 17:06

3y ago17:06

17:06

Kids will love our Halloween jokes and stories and have them “SCREAMing” for more spooktacular fun! When is it bad luck to meet a black cat? What instrument does a skeleton like to play? What fruit does a vampire like to eat? Find out in our “Not-So-Scary” Halloween adventure. Kids will meet Liz and Billy and find out why they think have a spooky t…

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Humpty Dumpty Together Again 44:38

3y ago44:38

44:38

Kids will listen to traditional nursery rhymes, sing these silly rhyming poems, and find out what happens to Humpty Dumpty after he falls off the wall. From learning to count with “This Old Man,” and “Ten In The Bed,” to learning the alphabet with the “ABC Nursery Rhyme Game,” little ones will learn early literacy skills, language skills, and build…

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Phonics Fun For Everyone 30:25

3y ago30:25

30:25

Kids will have a blast saying and singing tongue twisters and learning about letters and sounds. From “Blends Are Consonant Friends,” to the silly “It’s All About Sally” song, children will learn important phonics rules that will help them with spelling and reading. Music is a wonderful way to make learning basic skills easy and fun! So jump on boa…

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