Besties. BFFs. Soul Mates. Sisters from another mister. Best Broads. Do you have that one best gal pal that you can always count on? Always there? Holds you accountable? Loves you? Supports you? In this episode, we celebrate female friendships with best friends Heather Henderson and Jenni Smith. Hear a little bit about their lives and what it means…

National Infertility Awareness Week begins this Sunday, April 21st. Infertility is something that will always be a part of mine and Becca’s lives. In this episode, we chat about things we have overcome and perspective we have about certain aspects of infertility. Helping others who are in the thick of it, is something that is near and dear to us. R…

For Dr. Laura Spencer Murphy, finding the gold, means looking for the good in people and in life’s trials. And she does just that through her strong faith. In this episode, Laura talks about her multiple heartbreaking second trimester losses and the loss of her precious Mom. She discusses the recent release of her book that details her journey of l…

Wise beyond her years, when you leave a conversation with Kirby Green, you leave more insightful. Kirby has a unique ability to make you think. As a farm girl, Kirby, knows no other way than hard work. Her work in the agriculture business has landed her in a male dominated field where she has proven how valuable a female perspective is. Kirby and h…

On this episode, we get to sit with longtime Women’s Basketball Co-Head Coach at Kentucky Wesleyan College, Nicole Nieman. After suffering 3 miscarriages while teaching in Michigan, her and her husband assumed parenthood wasn’t in the cards. They decided to make a change and started applying to basketball programs across the nation where they final…

There is no argument, that on this episode, we have our coolest Broad yet. Shaina Tinnell, known to many as DJ SHAY, grew up right outside of Owensboro in Maceo, KY. Basketball and softball were the center of her life as a teenager. After graduating from Daviess County High School, she studied Psychology at the University of Louisville. From intern…

An Owensboro native and graduate from Owensboro High school, Navji Dixon, spent her high school years devoted to theater. Her passion for acting didn’t end there as she continued her studies at the University of Kentucky. She eventually landed a part in a Lifetime movie and other roles. You will hear her inspiring story of overcoming pressures rela…

On this episode, we have the vivacious and joyful, Mary-Katherine Maddox. Born and raised in Owensboro, she grew up helping with the family business, Weber’s Choice, a local meat market. She went on to study at the University of Louisville and moved back home as soon as she got the chance. She now lives a fun and loving life with her husband and so…

What started as a summer hustle to help pay for Pharmacy school, became quite the endeavor for young entrepreneur, Elizabeth Williams. With amazing specialty lemonades and the coolest mobile trailer, Squeeze-E’s Lemonade, has grown wildly. Not only is there always a long (worth the wait) line to get the most delicious lemonade, but Elizabeth also s…

At our Broad of the Year event in September, Something Borrowed Owensboro provided their vintage audio guest book phone, Regina, with a prompt for guests to leave a message to their younger self. In this episode we play each of the messages with hope that it inspires you going into the new year. Remember that it’s ok to just pause and reflect on ho…

{Warning: This episode contains topics of suicidal ideation.} A real life Princess, Rebecca Spinks, is as sweet as they come. Her love of Disney inspired the development of her company, Magical Memories Character Co., where you can bring inspired characters right to your party or special event. But her story hasn’t always been a fairytale. Through …

As cheerful as a daisy and as bright as a sunflower, Laurna Strehl spends her professional time managing the Western Kentucky Botanical Gardens. Through fun events on the grounds to impactful projects like the Path of Hope and Healing, Laurna is helping to create a space for people to experience the healing powers of nature. Through experiencing th…

Brilliant, kind, and selfless, Suzanne Craig has devoted her life’s work to relieving other people’s pain. After the tragic loss of her first husband, she turned her grief into a way to help others through their suffering. Suzanne was born in Paducah and moved to Owensboro when she was 12. Over the years, Suzanne has changed our community in countl…

Quiet, but tenacious, Laura Chapman was raised in Louisville and attended the University of Louisville. She worked for UPS after completing her undergrad and then continued on to complete her Masters while working full-time. After a move to Owensboro, Laura started her work at Owensboro Municipal Utilities (OMU) as the Manager of Planning. As the w…

From a small town in Indiana, Whitney Adamson Payne found herself calling Owensboro home after attending college at KWC. As an athlete, coach, strong competitor, and someone who loves a challenge, Whitney became interested in law. After passing the physical test on her third try, she worked in dispatch, as a patrol officer, and then off to the depa…

Down to Earth and always hustling, Jill Carrico, can be found with a paint brush in hand most days. As owner and painter with A Chick with a Brush, she offers indoor and outdoor residential painting services. Her journey through life has been unique and at times unimaginably painful. With choosing adoption at a young age and losing both of her pare…

From Manchester, KY, Dr. Andrea Moore had lots of big dreams. A few of her early goals included becoming a Dallas Cowboy’s cheerleader, a detective, and a neurosurgeon. To find the best fit, Andrea attended Tulane in New Orleans and then went on to medical school at the University of Louisville. Ultimately, she chose Obstetrics and has practiced in…

It’s appropriate that our (season 2) episode 2 guest, Suzanne Cecil White, is the sister of our season 1 episode 2 guest, Katie Cecil. Suzanne grew up on Cecil farm watching her family work hard everyday. She decided to pursue a different path in teaching and dedicated her time to her students for 10 years. After having her first child, her perspec…

We are so excited to welcome in a new year of Broads. We are kicking off Season 2 with go-getter and risk taker, Denise Jarboe. The baby of the family, Denise, was born on Christmas Day and grew up in Owensboro. Out of school, she waited tables and began a career at Unifirst. A huge leap of faith took her into the real estate industry where she sti…

As we wrap up Season 1, we reflect on the amazing women (and our husbands HA!) that we had the honor of chatting with. Becca and I learned from each and every one of our guests. In this episode, we share our takeaways and favorite moments of each episode. We can't wait to learn from all the impactful women of Season 2. Stay tuned!…

Happy 4th of July! We had the privilege of sitting down with the strong, smart, and bold 10 year old, Evelyn Tuil Laj. The maturity, intelligence, and care for others will blow you away. At just 5 years old, Evelyn moved from Guatemala to the U.S. with her family. As a part of the podcast club at her school, she made plans to come on the Broad Pod …

On this episode, we meet the young, accomplished, and involved, Sara Williams. After graduating from KWC in 2015, she was offered a job at Riney Hancock and is still employed there today. She married her college sweetheart and they recently welcomed their first daughter after experiencing multiple losses. In addition to CPA, wife, and mom, she is a…

On episode 25, we celebrate Jackie's 37th birthday. Jackie reflects on some of her favorite moments from the past year and what she hopes to experience in year 37. Enjoy this laid back episode as the main broads catch up, celebrate, and reflect. Happy Birthday, Jackie!By The Broad Pod

We had the privilege of sitting down with two of our Orange Theory Coaches, Amy Smithhart and Cecelia Garrison. These two have been friends for years and have navigated the fitness industry side by side, yet have two completely different stories. We hear what it's like to be a coaches wife and boy mom from one and what it's like raising five kids a…

We have the BROADS of all BROADS; the reason we're here, the ones who taught us, the ones who love us through all seasons, and shaped who we are. We are so happy to introduce you to our sweet Moms, Vivian McQueen and Shelley Schmitt. These women have poured themselves into loving others. They are both hardworking, selfless, caring, and each one uni…

It is quite appropriate that we had the privilege to learn more about Sharmy Davis this week. This past Sunday kicked off National Infertility Awareness Week, which is near and dear to Becca and I and to our guest. You will hear about how Sharmy is currently battling through her journey to parenthood and has met many road blocks and heartbreaking l…

Oklahoma raised, Danielle Beard Hayden, found herself building a life right outside of Owensboro after falling for a blonde headed extrovert in a matter of months. Danielle is an incredible photographer, talented writer, innovative farmer, loving wife, and amazing Mom. She talks about life on the farm, her long journey to motherhood, and surprise f…

It's our 20th episode! This week we sit down with the resilient, Jessica Boarman. Through losing her brother tragically and caring for and losing her parents, Jessica has bravely kept moving forward. She began to use journaling as a way to focus her grief. She now shares her journaling experience with others through guided prompt card decks and is …

One of our dearest broad friends, Dr. Elizabeth Mauzy Martin, joins us in the pod to share her journey of growing up in Owensboro, undergrad at KWC, heading off to Optometry school in Indiana, to then coming back to practice in her hometown. She shares the experience of seeing double on the ultrasound screen to long hospital stays, and her NICU exp…

On this episode, we sit down with the witty, intelligent go-getter, Dr. Shanna McGinnis. Dr. McGinnis pursued Pediatrics at the University of Louisville and later began practicing with Owensboro Health. While finishing her residency, she also navigated becoming mom for the first time. Then two years later, she gave birth to twin girls. More recentl…

What better time to introduce you to our men than on Valentine's Day? We sit down with Matt and Zach to hear a little bit about who they are, how they really feel about us, and lots of light-hearted moments we've experienced together. Two amazing partners, dads, hard workers, Kentucky sports fanatics, and bourbon loving dudes enter the Broad Pod fo…

Spunky and full of life, Angel Welsh, commands a room with her bubbly, upbeat personality. On episode 16, we talk to a wife, mom, Christian, radio personality, and most recent title, non-profit director. You will hear about her experience with moving around with a single mom as a child, the many trials she endured as a young adult, her beautiful ch…

Authentic, well read, amazing writer, impactful teacher, sports fan, wonderful wife, mom, volunteer, and the list goes on. These are just a few of the ways to describe who Ashley Gendek is. Originally from Tennessee, Ashley attended college at Kentucky Wesleyan where she studied English and met her husband, Chris. Fast forward to now, they have cre…

Have you ever seen the movie, Inside Out? Well, we talk to a real life, Joy. Tracy Naylor is the brightest light in the room with the sweetest soul. When you meet Tracy, you meet a genuine, kind, hard working outdoor enthusiast. She is a cancer survivor who fought through with so much grace and a sense of humor. She has made a mark in higher educat…

What started as a journey to teaching, turned into a career in banking with her husband and family. But Bridget's journey hasn't stopped there. She has dedicated the last few years to inner growth while encouraging others along the way. Her podcast, Bloom with Bridget, is just one way she has committed to reinventing herself and inspiring her 4 you…

On episode 12, we talk to the most joyful and bright personality, Mary Alexia Howard. You will enjoy her sweet southern accent and positive outlook on life. From Speech Language Pathologist to full-time Mom, Mary Alexia has had quite the journey to get to where she is today. She has endured heartbreaking loss and leaned on her faith on her journey …

On episode 11, we celebrate Becca's 42nd birthday. Becca reflects on the past year that gave her the biggest blessing of her life, her son, Asher. And as Thanksgiving quickly approaches, both Becca and Jackie discuss thankfulness in their current seasons. Enjoy this laid back episode as the main broads catch up, celebrate, and reflect. Happy Birthd…

We had the pleasure of sitting down with the incredibly brilliant and kind, Naheed Murtaza on this week's episode. Naheed is currently a professor at Brescia University where she teaches Diversity and Social Justice. She is a proud Mom of two young men and cares deeply about her community. She has worked as an attorney and has served as the Vice Pr…

We love a salt of the earth country girl and that's exactly who Lauren Shelton is; genuine, hard working, giving, faith-filled, a wonderful Mom, and an awesome wife. Lauren works as Nurse Practitioner in women's health, owns a small business, Farmhouse Handmade, and lives the farm life. Having triplets right out of the gate and then a baby boy, who…

Meet the poised and ambitious Jennifer Keller. As a Regional and District Sales Coordinator with Aflac, Jennifer is committed to helping people. She is truly passionate about her day job, but also finds joy in growing beyond the workforce. Jennifer has committed to helping women create daily routines and guided devotions and scripture studies with …

Mom, wife, and Chief Executive Officer of Girls Inc. in Owensboro, Tish Correa Osborne, has supported, inspired, uplifted, impacted, and loved generations of young women. You will truly be in awe of the empathy that Tish feels deep in her soul for each girl that crosses her path. She treats every girl that comes through Girls Inc as her very own. T…

We are so excited to welcome Brooke Arnold on episode 6. Brooke is the Director at River Valley Behavioral Health Regional Prevention Center. She is such a positive soul with a heart for helping others. We hear about her day job and her most important role as Mom and wife. We have the pleasure of hearing about her family building journey through ad…

When you grab a cup of coffee and flavorful donut at Gramps Coffee & Donuts, you can find owner, Amy in the back room handling business. Amy is a hands on boss, wife, and Mom. You will learn about her brilliant sons, her partner in life and business, her faith, and love of reality tv. Amy is such a joy to chat with. You will love her fun loving per…

Join us in being inspired by a true Powerhouse, Sarah Ford. As the Vice President of Hartz Contracting, Sarah leads in a male dominated field. Not only does she use her talents and leadership skills to build structures, but she is constantly building others up around her. She is truly an encourager with a unique ability to connect with people. When…

This broad has literally *grown* her career. Farming, Chick-fil-a, and now blooming in her own floral business, Katie Cecil is a true hardworking Kentucky girl. You will love her down-to-earth personality and delightful sense of humor. She is definitely a broad you'll want as a friend. Come sit with us to hear how her and her family help to *plant …

In this episode, you will meet special guest, Allyson Sanders. She works full-time at the local Owensboro Community and Technical College, owns a micro-venue with lots of add on services, is involved in several non-profits, and is a full-time wife and mom. Allyson will inspire you to put action behind the projects you're passionate about and encour…

Join Jackie Smith and Becca McQueen-Ruark for the first episode of The Broad Pod. Get to know your hosts as they get to know more about each other.By The Broad Pod

Episode 6 is about how to ace an interview and how to say so long to senior year!By Becca Henderson

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Episode 4 talks about how to avoid the freshman fifteen, how to study in college, and staying in touch with your high school besties.By Becca Henderson