The EmpowHERment Show

This week's episode features Claire Uhar, a friend of Maddie's who founded Obscure, a strategic advisory partner to founders and platforms across media and technology. The EmpowHERment ladies have a candid conversation with Claire about one of the fastest-growing industries in the world - the creator economy. We unpack how lawmakers are just beginning to acknowledge content creation as a legitimate sector (hence the estab...

This week's episode features Claire Uhar, a friend of Maddie's who founded Obscure, a strategic advisory partner to founders and platforms across media and technology. The EmpowHERment ladies have a candid conversation with Claire about one of the fastest-growing industries in the world - the creator economy. We unpack how lawmakers are just beginning to acknowledge content creation as a legitimate sector (hence the estab...

This week on The EmpowHERment Show, Adama, Maddie, and Sam are joined by Lynsey Chediak, a friend of Maddie who has spent over a decade at the forefront of health policy and patient advocacy driven by a singular mission: addressing the unmet medical need of children affected by rare diseases like hers.

In this enlightening conversation, Lynsey shares her personal journey with arthrogryposis, a rare bone disease, and discus...

Dating in 2025 is chaotic—but we’re still showing up, swiping, and sharing. In this episode, Adama, Maddie, and Sam get real about their own dating journeys: the highs, the horror stories, and the hilarious in-betweens. From ghosting to green flags, we unpack why finding connection feels harder than ever in the age of dating apps, performative vulnerability, incel culture, and more. 

We also lay out our non-negotiables—emo...

This week, the EmpowHERment ladies talk to Kristin Miller, a certified coach, speaker, and accomplished professional with over 24 years of experience leading high-performing teams and driving results.

Kristin works with women across diverse industries, helping them earn more money, reclaim 7+ hours in their week, and take bold action toward the life and career they truly want without losing themselves in the process. Whether through...

This week, the EmpowHERment ladies talk to Maddie's friend, Troy Tazbaz. Troy lost his wife to colorectal cancer in 2019 and channeled his grief into action by pursuing public service. In 2023, he was appointed by the Biden administration to lead the Digital Health Center of Excellence for the United States Food and Drug Administration, where he was responsible for developing digital health policy, guidance, technology evaluat...

This week, the EmpowHERment ladies speak with Justin Ángel Knighten, former Associate Administrator of External Affairs for the Federal Emergency Management Agency and a current Pritzker fellow with the University of Chicago's Institute of Politics. Justin brings 20 years of experience in political and corporate communications, advising C-suite executives and leaders at the highest levels of the US government. 

During this...

This week, Adama, Sam, and Maddie continue their interview of Christine Pelosi, an author, attorney, and advocate. Christine’s mother is Nancy Pelosi, an American politician who was the 52nd Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, serving from 2007 to 2011 and again from 2019 to 2023. 

In part 2 of this special edition episode, Christine talks about the budget process and everything at stake if the Republican pro...

This week, Adama, Sam, and Maddie interview Christine Pelosi, an author, attorney, and advocate. Christine’s mother is Nancy Pelosi, an American politician who was the 52nd Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, serving from 2007 to 2011 and again from 2019 to 2023. 

In part 1 of this special edition episode, Christine talks about growing up as one of five children in San Francisco and how her mother’s incredibl...

This week, Maddie continues her interview of Adama and Sam about their careers as lobbyists. Lobbying is a growing profession in the United States. As of 2024, there were just over 13,000 registered lobbyists, and California represents a large portion of the industry, with over 3,000 in the state. More and more women are registering as lobbyists, and Adama and Sam have insights from their own experiences into why that's happen...

This week, Maddie interviews Adama and Sam about their careers as lobbyists. Lobbying is a growing profession in the United States. As of 2024, there were just over 13,000 registered lobbyists, and California represents a large portion of the industry, with over 3,000 in the state. More and more women are registering as lobbyists, and Adama and Sam have insights from their own experiences into why that's happening. There'...

This week, we are lucky to have Martha Rodriguez as a guest on The EmpowHERment Show! Martha is an immigration attorney, advocate, and founder of MMR Law Group. She and Maddie met in the West Village of Manhattan in 2023 while getting their nails done. It just so happened Maddie needed to hire a lawyer to start the green card process with her Kiwi husband.

In this episode, Martha and the EmpowHERment ladies discuss what&ap...

This week, Marjan Philhour - an influential figure in San Francisco politics, longtime community advocate, and mom of three - shares her journey from grassroots organizing to shaping local policy. Marjan reveals the challenges of overcoming gender bias in the political arena, balancing a demanding career with family life, and driving meaningful change for her community. With candid insights on navigating the hurdles of public servi...

This week, Adama's childhood friend Nancy Robles joins your hosts to discuss Glucagon-Like Peptide-1, commonly known as GLP1. This hormone plays a key role in regulating blood sugar levels and appetite. GLP-1 receptor agonists (like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro) are commonly used to treat type 2 diabetes and, more recently, for weight management. These medications work by slowing digestion, increasing insulin release, and red...

Welcome to The EmpowHERment Show! In this week's episode, you'll meet your hosts, Adama Iwu, Samantha (Sam) Corbin, and Madeline (Maddie) Davenport, three women with big opinions, bold ideas, and boundless energy. 

Adama is an NYC-based powerhouse in government affairs. She's the ultimate strategist and spends her free time traveling the world. Her nickname is Dot and she doesn't participate in low ROI activities...