The Vital Women Podcast
20+ years of advocacy, One Athena Leadership Award. A lifetime of Dominican-rooted resilience. Ivette is a Menopause Consultant and Producer of The Vital Women who refuses to let midlife be a period of silence. By intersecting mental health, holistic wellness, and creative expression, she provides the essential guidance women have been denied. She doesn’t just coach; she equips women to transform their transition into their most powerful act yet. Vital Women, because you aren't just "getting through" the day, you are the life force of it. Moving from exhausted to essential.
Episodes
This week on The Vital Women, I & I speak with Carmen Rosado, SHRM-CP .
HR Professional Producing Results and Demonstrating a Commitment to the Development of Leaders and their Organization
“I am a bilingual human resources professional with over 25+ years of experience in the areas of employee relations, recruiting, compensation and benefits administration, talent management and ...
On this week’s episode, I & I speak with the author of”Shattered: Without a Break” Carla Fendricks. Due to the sensitive nature of the topic of the book, and to protect the author and their family, the entire interview was transcribed and dubbed over by our producer, Conor Walsh.
A small town girl who has lived a very difficult life ; who could write a book on just about every hot t...
Mad Bills to Pay (or Destiny, dile que no soy malo) is a 2025 American drama film, written and directed by Joel Alfonso Vargas, in his directorial debut. It stars Juan Collado, Destiny Checho, Yohanna Florentino and Nathaly Navarro. It had its world premiere at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival on January 26, 2025.
On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 82% of reviews are posit...
On this week's episode, I & I sit down with Dutchess County Health Commissioner Dr. Livia Santiago-Rosado, and discuss health concerns that are plaguing the Hudson Valley and beyond.
"As commissioner for the Dutchess County Department of Behavioral and Community Health, I am charged with protecting and promoting the health of our community. I have a long track record in emergency med...
On this week's episode of The Vital Women of Washington Heights Living in Dutchess County, I & I speak with someone who helped to kick off The Vital Women. Today, I & I speak with Rocio Guerra Sharrock - Energy Advisor, HR Professional, Bilingual VA & Translator, and Founder of Entre Mujeres Networking. In fact, Ivette and Iris initially connected through Entre Mujeres. We al...
Here's a special treat! I & I joined Beth Christy on her radio show on Hudson Valley Country 107.3 WRWD to promote the upcoming fashion show!
https://wrwdcountry.iheart.com/featured/beth-christy/
Beyond Hot Flashes and High Heels Fashion Show is happening at the Salt Boutique Labs in Wappingers Falls on Thursday, December 4th from 6-9pm. Tickets are $100, you can purchase them here: ...
Carol Vincie is a trailblazing entrepreneur who started her first business at 16 and went on to break barriers during her 25 years at IBM. She later launched two successful businesses and helped secure $15M in funding during the Dot-com boom. Fueled by her undiagnosed ADD, Carol’s risk-taking, creativity, and vision have defined her journey—and now, she shares her story to inspire others...
Jamie Thivierge is a Motivational Speaker and Counselor for women. Jamie received her credentials from Light University, and is the Co-Founder of Renewed Hope Counseling.
Jamie is a certified mental health coach, specializing in the emotional well-being of women.
Let's face i...
On this week's episode, we speak with Lori Eve Tatarsky, author of the book I Dare You To Walk in My Shoes. Lori Tatarsky is an author, speaker, and mental health advocate from New York. With 15 years of experience in advertising and freelance writing, she has also worked as an account executive for several companies. In 2022, L...
On this week's episode, I & I speak with Britney Ettinger, Program Director of Bolger House. Britney’s work is rooted in compassion, resilience, and a deep belief in the power of transformation. Meet Britney Ettinger "I support mental health and addiction recovery because I’ve witnessed the strength it takes to rebuild your ...
On this episode, I & I speak with Alyson Chugerman with Attain True Health. Alyson dives into how she discovered the positive effects of changing her family's eating patterns and how it improved everyone's mental health along with physical health. Alyson explains how that time period in her life catapulted her on the journey she is on now helping people attain health and balance thro...
On this episode, I & I speak with Lorena Galarza about her Ecuadorian heritage and her transition to America. Lorena describes the love story that brought her to the United States and the community that she has built for herself while she has been here. Lorena explains how lucky she feels to have a tight connection with her family, and how she has created a found family here in the s...
On this week's episode, Iris and Ivette speak with Duane Sharrock, Author of The Engine of Intent, Educator, Counselor, and Speaker.
From Duane's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/duane-sharrock-2865ba30/
"For over two decades, my professional journey has been dedicated to understanding and fostering human potential. As an educator, counselor, and systems thinker, I've had the privil...
On this week's episode, Iris is currently away on vacation, so Ivette speaks with The Vital Women's producer, Conor Walsh. Ivette asks Conor about his inspirations with music, along with the background to songs such as "That First Step," "One of These Days," and "Yes."
On this week's episode, Iris is away on vacation and producer Conor steps in! Ivette and Conor speak with men's coach Mark Guay about the struggles most men are having today. They dive into what it means to be a father figure and role model, how to unlock and come into one's essence, and the positive and negative ways we choose to express ourselves.
On this week's episode, Ivette is currently out, so Iris speaks with The Vital Women's producer, Conor Walsh. Iris and Conor speak about the importance improvisation and the need to be adaptable in every day life. Iris asks Conor questions in regard to the landscape of arts and media, particularly how AI is effecting the creative landscape.
This week on The Vital Women Podcast, I & I speak with Erin Hayden, owner of Willow Bookshop & Lounge in Wappingers Falls. Willow Bookshop is an independent bookstore with a specially curated selection of books for all ages and genres. Willow is a place to shop, relax, meet a friend, play a game of scrabble, grab a drink or nibble from the cafe.
Erin gets candid about her experie...
On this week's episode, I & I speak with another I - Inginia Jackson - about her program Camino Al Éxito. Camino Al Éxito is dedicated to uplifting youth and families across the Hudson Valley through education, support, and opportunity. Together, they’re building a brighter future—one student, one family, one step at a time.
Camino Al Éxito empowers low-income youth and families in ...
On this week's episode, which was previously recorded back in June of this year, Iris and Ivette dive into the concept of "trust," which takes them down many roads in this episode. First of all, they describe trust in their partners, father figures, and other male role models being that June was Men's Mental Health Awareness Month. Beyond that, Iris and Ivette go into the trust that they...
On this week's episode, Iris & Ivette speak with Yvette Sanchez, co-owner of Your CBD Store, which she co-owns with her husband Jose. Iris, Ivette and Yvette discuss the misconceptions and the benefits from CBD-based products and the variety of ways that it helps people.
About Yvette Sanchez/ Jose Sanchez: Thirteen years ago, during the rec...
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