PODCASTS

POWERFUL VOICES:
THE POWER WOMEN PODCAST

These candid conversations with featured (Power)ful Women provide humor, insight, knowledge, inspiration, and so much more. Focused on “moving the pendulum,” Claire interviews a wide variety of women and men in leadership positions about their journeys, their missions, and their visions and seeks to answer one fundamental question:
How do women RISE?

Episode 78: Breaking Barriers: Jovonia Thiebert on Empowering Change

Episode 78: Breaking Barriers: Jovonia Thiebert on Empowering Change

In this inspiring episode of Power Women, co-hosts Claire Brown and Gayatri Agnew sit down with Jovonia Thiebert, a trailblazer in the field of social activism and leadership. Jovonia shares her journey of overcoming challenges and breaking barriers to make a...

Episode 75: What’s In a (Last) Name?

Episode 75: What’s In a (Last) Name?

What does a last name mean? Whose name changes, when and why? Do women define themselves in a name, or are they stepping into identity in another way? POWERWOMEN RETREAT: https://thepowerwomen.org/events/  

Episode 74: Ride or Die: The Story of PowerMom, Lora Lane

Episode 74: Ride or Die: The Story of PowerMom, Lora Lane

Join Claire and Brandi Jo as they welcome Lora Lane, a PowerMom with a tale of resilience and love. From blending families to long-distance romance, Lora shares her journey with candid humor. They discuss the importance of supportive friendships and reframing...

Episode 73: Turning ideas into money

Episode 73: Turning ideas into money

How this PowerWoman and PowerMom, Kathleen Celmins, has changed the household roles, leveraged AI and now helps others move their Ideas into big businesses!  Kathleen’s Website: https://thewellpaidexpert.com/  POWERWOMEN WEBSITE: https://thepowerwomen.org/

Episode 72: Calling All Public Servants!

Episode 72: Calling All Public Servants!

Dean Victoria DeFrancesco Soto from The Clinton School of Public Service discusses the work of communication, leadership, community and building relationships in order to develop leaders who change the world!   About...

Episode 71: I Want A Divorce!

Episode 71: I Want A Divorce!

The insider views on what to do, not do and struggles facing women with divorce and family law. How attorneys Sydney Rasch and Presley Turner recommend women to equip themselves during the season of divorce! EPISODE SPONSOR: Turner & Rasch, Attorneys At Law...

Episode 70: Then There Were Three

Episode 70: Then There Were Three

New Season, New Co-Hosts, New Conversations and Endless laughter with Brandi Jo Newman, Gayatri Agnew and Claire Brown.   EPISODE SPONSOR: Turner & Rasch, Attorneys At Law https://trm-llp.com/

Episode 69: Hoeflation vs Broflation

Episode 69: Hoeflation vs Broflation

What are the standards and expectations in the dating space? Are they inflated, or should you make some adjustments? WEBSITE: https://www.arkansaspelvichealth.com/ POWERWOMEN WEBSITE: https://thepowerwomen.org/

Episode 65: Immigrant to Money Boss

Episode 65: Immigrant to Money Boss

Meet Shamim Okolloh and hear how this PowerWoman came to American from Kenya with change in her pocket, and is now a banker, business owner and helping empower others with abundance!

Episode 64: Money, Mindset and Transparency!

Episode 64: Money, Mindset and Transparency!

Welcome to the real and very raw conversation with the fabulous Brandi Jo Newman! How this PowerWoman has found the secret sauce to wealth, helping others live abundantly and how to be transparent! Brandi Jo’s Website:  https://brandijonewman.com/

Episode 63: Who originated PowerMom and PowerWoman?

Episode 63: Who originated PowerMom and PowerWoman?

Meet the PowerMan who continues to empower others, call out their limiting beliefs and set PowerWomen in motion! How J. Michael Manley is now transforming others with a new coaching program for those with ADHD.

Episode 62: Mindset Hacks with Dianna Kokoszka

Episode 62: Mindset Hacks with Dianna Kokoszka

From selling over 100 homes with her kids in a little red wagon in her first year to CEO of MAPS Training and Coach, to now Author of “Becoming More: You Can’t Get To Better, Until You Get To Different.” How has Dianna Kokoszka done it with such success?

Episode 60: Exploring the Natural State with Arkie Travels

Episode 60: Exploring the Natural State with Arkie Travels

Claire Brown interviews Sarah Heer of Arkie Travels about her work as a travel blogger and how she helps fellow Arkansans explore and enjoy their own backyard (and beyond); some of her favorite hidden gems in the Natural State; Arkie Travels' unique line of...

Episode 58: Sarah Gutierrez Talks Smart Money

Episode 58: Sarah Gutierrez Talks Smart Money

Claire Brown interviews published author and the founder, partner, and CEO of Aptus Financial, Sarah Gutierrez, about how to grow personal wealth, smart ways to save for retirement, how to have conversations about money in a healthy way, and so much more!

Episode 57: The Powerwoman Behind AY Media

Episode 57: The Powerwoman Behind AY Media

Claire Brown interviews Heather Baker, President and Publisher of AY Media Group. They discuss how great things can come from humble beginnings; the value of being a self-starter; and that we don't have to be "perfect" to enjoy tremendous success.

Episode 55: Harnessing the Power of Your Feminine Energy

Episode 55: Harnessing the Power of Your Feminine Energy

Claire interviews special guest Stacey Murphy of California about her role as an intimacy coach and erotic education counselor. Stacey expands on her work helping women learn how to channel their feminine energy to achieve greater balance and congruity, professionally...

Episode 54: Creating Brighter Futures By Helping Local Youth

Episode 54: Creating Brighter Futures By Helping Local Youth

Claire interviews Arkansas native and former WNBA player Shameka Christon about her role as a social worker and Coordinator of Bright Futures Little Rock. This special program works within the Little Rock School District to connect student needs with existing...

Episode 53: Meet the Six Founders of Power Women

Episode 53: Meet the Six Founders of Power Women

Claire is joined by the women who have played an integral role in helping to found the Power Women platform. Claire visits with guests Anna Dickinson, Ashley Hurst,Taylor Durban-Leath, Becca Sims, and Jill Rogers Barham about the origins of the group; how it has grown...

Episode 52: Meet the (Power)ful Women Behind GWL Advertising

Episode 52: Meet the (Power)ful Women Behind GWL Advertising

In this episode, Claire interviews Julie Barnett and Christy Vandergriff, the dynamic girl boss duo behind GWL Advertising. These ladies talk about what it means to lead in a male-dominated industry, the value of team building, creating authentic work culture, why you...

Episode 51: She’s a Straight Shooter

Episode 51: She’s a Straight Shooter

Claire visits with Anne Marie Doramus, appointee to the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, about conservation, her role in a largely male-dominated field, and more!

Episode 50: Finding New Direction in Life

Episode 50: Finding New Direction in Life

Claire is joined remotely by Susan Burrell, an intuitive healer and spiritual guide, to discuss her role in helping to empower women who are at a crossroad in their lives.

Episode 49: Apple Pie, 4th of July and Women in Office

Episode 49: Apple Pie, 4th of July and Women in Office

Claire interviews Arkansas Secretary of State Hopeful Anna Beth Gorman about women in office, being a mom while serving as the Executive Director of the Women's Foundation of Arkansas, the fundamentals of democracy, and more!

Episode 48: Let’s Talk About Sex

Episode 48: Let’s Talk About Sex

Claire and Cupid's Lingerie Owner Spencer Elmen discuss sex, including how having a healthy sense of adventure and being open minded can lead to deeper intimacy, improved sex life, and greater self-knowledge.