Michigan Women: Recent Episodes
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A fun podcast highlighting female leaders across our state and their journeys getting to where they are today. It's time to get to know the person behind the position.
In this week's episode of Michigan Women, host Meghan Bunchman sits down with The Right Place's CEO Birgit Klohs. The two talk about the importance of investing in a story not just a product, knowing your value and values you stand for and economic development within West Michigan.
On this week's episode of Michigan Women, host Meghan Bunchman sits down with Grand Rapids Assistant to the City Manager Stacy Stout. The two talk about multiculturalism, pushing yourself outside of your comfort zones and being a voice to the voiceless.
In this week's episode of Michigan Women, host Meghan Bunchman sits down with the always fabulous and sassy Latesha Lipscomb. She's the Community Engagement Project Manager for the city's planning division, the founder of a beauty concierge service and all around cheerleader of life and positivity. The two talk about body positivity, being an advocate for a community that is typically overlooked and the importance of self-acceptance.
In this week's episode of Michigan Women, host Meghan Bunchman sits down with Milinda Ysasi, the executive director for GR Source or "The Source." The two talk about her campaign for 2nd Ward Commissioner, the importance of networking and re-defining what it means to be Latina in our state.
On this week's episode of Michigan Women, host Meghan Bunchman talks sexism with Miranda Krajniak, the Executive Director of the Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts in Grand Rapids. Other hot topics the two discuss, Planned Parenthood and of course contemporary art.
On this week's episode of Michigan Women, host Meghan Bunchman catches up with her old friend and event coordinator Valentina Noto Addsion. The two talk about learning while on the jobs, working in a family business and living up to the name her parent's business was founded on.
On this week's episode of Michigan Women, host Meghan Bunchman sits down with Celebration! Cinema Marketing Director Jenny Garone. The two talk about the importance of a healthy work culture, the development of Studio Park in downtown Grand Rapids and day to day life in the movie business.
On this week's episode of Michigan Women, host Meghan Bunchman sits down with the new Executive Director of Hello West Michigan, Rachel Bartels. The two talk about choosing the right college, giving back and how to connect those moving to Michigan with local jobs.
In this episode of Michigan Women, host Meghan Bunchman sits down with Our Grand Rapids Community Foundation President Diana Sieger. They talk about the struggles of being sometimes the only female in a male dominated industry, the importance of friendship and standing up for equality and respect in the work place.
In this episode of Michigan Women, host Meghan Bunchman sits down with CrossFit Owner and Coach Ava Curnow. They talk about her service as an Officer in the U.S. Navy, nutrition education and entrepreneurship.
In this episode of Michigan Women, host Meghan Bunchman sits down with Teresa Weatherall Neal, the superintendent of Grand Rapids Public Schools. They talk about the importance of education, mentorship and what's next for Neal as she plans her retirement after more than four decades of service within GRPS.
In this episode of Michigan Women, host Meghan Bunchman sits down with Catherine Williams, who is the Public Information Officer for the Grand Rapids Police Department. They talk about the struggles of being a woman in a male dominated job, the power of positivity and mentors along the way.
In the inaugural episode of Michigan Women, host Meghan Bunchman sits down with Tara Hernandez, who is the Marketing and Communications Director of the Gerald R. Ford International Airport. They talk about the struggles of being former sports reporters, mentors and the importance of giving back.