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In this episode of We Talk, we sit down with Lena Laskaris, the founder of Wise County Biscuits, to explore her unique entrepreneurial journey. Lena shares how her background in art history and architecture and her love for family recipes led her to create a beloved community-focused biscuit brand. Tune in to hear about the challenges, successes, a…

The discussion covers the following key topics: Brain-Friendly Change: Designing change experiences that work by leveraging applied neuroscience. The importance of moving from fear to flow to overcome change resistance and failure. How brain-friendly change can serve as a protective shield against change overwhelm and fatigue. Understanding Resista…

Key themes Agile Change Leadership: Exploring the role of agile change leadership in modern organizations. World Agility Forum Highlights: Discussing key insights and takeaways from the World Agility Forum conference in Lisbon. Challenges in Agile Adoption: Addressing common challenges and misconceptions in adopting agile methodologies. Agile vs. W…

Jen England, Vice President of External Affairs at 412 Food Rescue, shared her inspiring journey from a history major to a leading advocate for food security and social justice on the "We Talk" podcast. She discussed how 412 Food Rescue, founded in 2015, rescues surplus food from grocery stores and restaurants, redirecting it to those facing food i…

In this episode of "Conversations of Agile Change," Kylie Browne speaks with Lena Ross and discusses her role as a director of organizational change, focusing on digital transformation and organizational agility post-COVID-19. She highlights the accelerated pace of change projects, emphasizing the need for quicker execution with less planning time.…

The inspiring journey of Lisa Story, who founded the nonprofit Hope Grows in Pittsburgh, focusing on aiding caregivers through the healing essence of nature. Moved by her personal experience of loss and the therapeutic solace found in gardening, Lisa established Hope Grows to extend this sanctuary to others in caregiving roles. The podcast highligh…

In this episode of "Conversations of Agile Change," Dr. Jen Frahm and Enterprise Change Lead Melissa Bialoruski delve into the transformative power of agility and change management. Together, they explore the profound shift from hierarchical control to collaborative co-creation, highlighting the importance of embracing vulnerability and purpose-dri…

In "Success in Her Words: Beyond Women's History Month," we continue to explore the rich tapestry of success through the narratives of extraordinary women entrepreneurs. This series goes beyond temporal confines to celebrate achievements that transcend traditional success metrics year-round. In this episode, each story weaves together a unique visi…

Dive into the multifaceted world of success through the eyes of inspiring women entrepreneurs in "Success in Her Words." This podcast brings to light the personal journeys, challenges, and triumphs of remarkable women who define success on their terms. From the importance of balance and well-being to breaking through barriers and redefining industr…

Cooper Munroe, CEO of the influential marketing agency The Motherhood, shares her visionary journey from recognizing early digital community trends to establishing a platform where influencers and brands forge genuine connections. She delves into the evolution of blogging, the impact of social media on forming supportive networks, and the transform…

We dive into how Betsy Robinson leveraged real estate investments to fund and grow her HR empire, Tier4 Group. Discover the innovative strategies behind her entrepreneurial journey, from overcoming financial challenges to establishing a leading position in the tech recruitment industry. Read More »By Meesha Gerhart

In this inspiring episode of WE Talk, we delve into the remarkable journey of Jordan Joltes, the visionary behind TruSummit Solutions. Jordan shares her entrepreneurial path, highlighting the challenges and milestones that have shaped her and TruSummit Solutions into a powerhouse within the tech industry. She discusses the importance of having a cl…

Michele McGough, founder and CEO of Solutions For Networks, shares the ups and downs of building her tech services company over the past 25 years. Learn how she leveraged relationships to land significant clients in the early days, invested in continuous learning to stay relevant, and demonstrated grit to overcome challenges like cash flow problems…

Dive into an inspiring journey with Nadyli Nuñez, Executive Director of Ascender, as she shares her identity navigation and the profound story behind her name. In this empowering episode, Nadyli discusses embracing her immigrant experience, weaving in insights on decision science—a multidisciplinary approach influencing better choices. Learn More »…

In this episode, join us for a candid conversation with Pallavi Golla, the founder of Lark, a successful B2C brand. Pallavi shares her journey from starting Lark as a baby activewear brand to expanding it for kids and women. The focal point of our discussion is on Pallavi's strategic decision to sell Lark. Gain insights into the selling process, ch…

And we're back! Conversations of Change has had a lovely long nap and has woken up most refreshed and wanting to chat about Agile Change! Your co-hosts are Lena Ross and Dr Jen Frahm. We tell you what's coming up.By Jennifer Frahm

This podcast features Jodie Butler, owner of Pittsburgh Fit, who discusses her journey from a military upbringing to founding a fitness gym. The conversation covers her transition from banking to gym ownership, the importance of word-of-mouth referrals, and the gym's unique approach to holistic wellness. Learn more about this episode and Jodi on ou…

In this enlightening episode, join us as Mary Jane McCullough, the visionary founder of Global Wordsmiths, takes us through her inspiring journey as a language services provider and social entrepreneur. Discover the roots of her business, driven by the mission to bridge language gaps for non-English speakers in Pittsburgh. Mary Jane shares invaluab…

Join us for a live recording of the W.E. Talk podcast! We’re celebrating the podcast’s first year of interviewing women entrepreneurs and their journeys as business leaders by hosting an intimate evening of networking, storytelling, and thought leadership led by podcast host Meesha Gerhart, the founder of Redtree Web Design. Listen to this group of…

In the podcast, Sabrina Saunders Mosby, CEO of Vibrant Pittsburgh, discusses their mission to promote diversity and inclusion in workplaces. She highlights how Vibrant Pittsburgh partners with businesses, offering resources and training on diversity, equity, and inclusion practices. Sabrina emphasizes the importance of aligning values with specific…

In this episode, we're joined by the inspiring Allison Howard, the creative mind behind a remarkable textile company. Allison shares her journey, discussing her motivation to kickstart her business and take charge of her destiny. Tune in as she delves into the ingenious strategies and extensive research that have fueled the growth of her venture, N…

Join us as we talk to Brea Schmidt as she talks about her navigation through brand identity and creating a community of authenticity while still doing business with increased revenue. Live W.E. Talk Recording Join us on October 26th for a live recording of the W.E. Talk podcast! We’re celebrating the podcast’s first year of interviewing women entre…

After writing a children’s book Dr. Ronak Mehta did’t seem much initial success so she put the book on the shelf for over 20 years. Then with a little bit of encouragement she made the characters in her book come to life and change the conversation about organs and medicine. Live W.E. Talk Recording Join us on October 26th for a live recording of t…

Our conversation today is with petprenuer and digital media expert Tori Mistick, the founder of Wear Wag Repeat. This conversation was very eye-opening for me into the influencer world, being intentional in our goals, and checking in on progress with our customers. Live W.E. Talk Recording Join us for a live recording of the W.E. Talk podcast! We’r…

Today we are talking to Nina, the Executive director of Assemble, as they discuss their origin story and the vision for the future of all community spaces around art and technology. About Nina Nina’s passion for art, new media, and social learning led her to found Assemble, a community space for arts + technology, in 2011. On her own, Nina works in…

Our guest Amanda talks to Meesha about how thier company Hike2 is focusing on innovation. About Amanda Wodzenski With over 20 years of experience in CRM systems, and a decade in the Salesforce ecosystem, Amanda Wodzenski brings an unrivaled level of expertise to her role as founder and managing principal of HIKE2, the innovation consultancy focused…

What do you get when you combine a client-focus and employee KPIs immigration? An immigration law firm that cannot stop growing. Welcome to another episode of our podcast, where we dive deep into the world of Immigration Law Firm Success. Today, we have a special guest, Ashley Lively, who will share her insights on achieving success in the immigrat…

Tierra had a vision and then the community gathered around her to help support that vision and allow Blank & Board to grow. About Tierra Tierra L. Thorne is a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) dedicated to workforce wellness and the implementation of trauma-informed practices at the organizational level. Currently serving as the Clinical & Wellness Mana…

Nisha talks alot about how she maintained her values while starting and growing Knotzland a Bowtie company. About Nisha Blackwell Nisha Blackwell is a purpose-driven Entrepreneur and Chief Creative Officer of Knotzland Bowties, an environmentally and socially sustainable company that sources, rescues, and repurposes discarded textiles into stylish …

Jessica Eberley, founder of HRT Solutions and Equality Careers, talks about intentionally starting her business and views community engagement as part of growth and contribution. About Jessica Jessica Eberley, SPHR, SHRM-SCP is the founder of HRT Solutions(2016) and Equality Careers(2023). With wide-ranging Human Resources experience and deep roots…

Tiffany had a fantastic view of DEI and used her community to grow her business in the last 3 years. About Our Guest Tiffany Castagno is CEO & Founder of CEPHR, LLC, a Values-Based Human Resources Consulting Firm Headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA that supports Small to Mid-sized Businesses, Start-ups, and Non-profits through focused partnering, to bu…

Dr. Courtney Williamson needed to create a product to help her mother and ended up creating a product that helps millions of people. Her journey of developing a product WITH the people who use her back brace is so impactful. About Guest Hi, I'm Dr. Courtney Williamson, CEO and Founder of AbiliLife and inventor of Calibrace+ back brace, a medical de…

I will summarize our latest conversation with Khamil by quoting something she said during the interview “When black and indigenous folks have their needs met when the most marginalized communities have their needs met, it only positively impacts everyone else.” About our guest Khamil Bailey Khamil Bailey is founder of Cocoapreneur Pgh, co-founder o…

BJ Schwartz is the President and CEO of Partners in Medical Education. Partners in Medical Education, Inc. (Partners®) is an internationally renowned team of Graduate Medical Education consulting experts who has been providing hands-on consulting and education to GME professionals since 1994. About Guest BJ started working in the healthcare industr…

Today we are joined by Ellie Gordon the founder of Behaivior as she talked about the struggles of getting funding and dealing with the health care industry. About Ellie Ellie Gordon, Behaivior Founder and CEO, is a behavioral technologist, innovator, designer, and entrepreneur. For over 15 years, her work has primarily focused on improving individu…

Julie Gulick has a wealth of knowledge about how to focus on providing solutions to the needs and problems of their clients. Get your notepad for this one! About Julie Gulick Julie began her career as an design engineer of ultrasonic transducers before moving into upstream marketing at MEDRAD, McKesson and then Philips Respironics, leading marketin…

This interview with Beverly Block was inspiring as she leaves a large law firm to be more intentional with her time for her family and flip the definition of what a lawyer needs to do on its head. About Our Guest Bev is a civil trial attorney and founder of Block & Associates, LLC, an innovative law firm with a decreased focus on the billable hour …

Join us as we discuss Nora's scary jump from being a High Level Executive into Entrepreneurship by focusing on small businesses and following her passion. About Guest Nora spent the first 15 years of her career working for independent advertising agencies, pitching hundreds of brands from startups to Fortune 500. She took everything she learned in …

Rose Morris discusses how she founded her company and organically grew it for over a million since she was founded in 2008. About Guest Rose is the founder and president of Abram's Nation, creator of The Safety Sleeper, dedicated to improving the lives of families with special needs through sensory development and wearable products. Since being fou…

Today we are talking to Ashley, owner of Carnegie Coffee Company, talking about how she manages risk while growing her company. Ashley talks about having this big dream and it being a bit naive and crazy before your start because if you knew what you know, you probably wouldn't have started. Our Guest I am a 39-year-old business owner. I am a wife …

Tiffany and Meesha discuss trusting yourself and knowing the right path to take at the right time. We also discuss how social media can be a deterrent and how to use it more strategically for exposure, not comparison. Our Guest Tiffany Huff-Strothers is a Wife, Mother, and woman of faith with the gift to uplift. She uses her gift as a Life + Storyt…

Sophia started a company called Truust, a bra for big-busted women; she talks about many mistakes she made and then eventually steps back. About Sophia Sophia Ogiso is an entrepreneur, designer, and creative thinker. With almost two decades of diverse experiences in industrial and architectural design, product development and innovation, she intima…

Can you imagine starting a business in your 20s? Well, our guest, Hannah Phillips, did, and after a few years, she has grown and learned just as much as anyone else during her entrepreneurial journey. Our discussion moved from school to partnership to remaining aligned within yourself as you grow. About Hannah Phillips Hannah is the Co-founder and …

Have you ever struggled with saying NO? How about Networking? During this episode, our guest Sabine Gedeon talks about how she has used NO and the power of Networking to help grow her business and be focused on the direction she wanted to grow into. Learn more about our podcast, guests and sponsorship opportunities: https://redtreewebdesign.com/we-…

Our first-ever podcast is kicked off as we talk about burnout and how ideas come after some time of rest. I know many people will share in Leigh's story and the path she has taken so far in her career. Join us as Leigh and Meesha share perspectives and other common feelings. Learn more about our podcast, guests and sponsorship opportunities: https:…

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