WACOAN Magazine Presents: Women of Interest

WACOAN Magazine Presents: Women of Interest

"WACOAN Magazine Presents: Women of Interest" is a podcast dedicated to celebrating the remarkable women who are making a difference in the Waco community and beyond. Each episode features in-depth conversations with inspiring women from various fields, including business, arts, education, and philanthropy. Through engaging interviews, listeners and viewers gain insights into the personal and professional journeys of these dynamic individuals, their successes, challenges, and the impact they are making in their respective spheres. The podcast aims to empower and uplift its audience by showcasing the diverse stories of women who are leading with passion, purpose, and resilience. Hosted by Michelle Johnson (Wacoan Magazine) and Emily Mills (Lovely Village/Jesus Said Love Podcast).

Episodes

WACOAN Presents: Women of Interest Episode 13: Sara Martin

July 25, 2025 • 47 mins
In this episode, Michelle and Emily sit down with Sara Martin — local entrepreneur, creative powerhouse and community cheerleader. From beginning at Baylor to spearheading standout businesses, Sara opens up about passion, partnership and what it means to build a beautiful life — and business — right here in our Waco. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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WACOAN Presents: Women of Interest: From Waco to the World with Angela Beeler and Catherine Ballas

July 10, 2025 • 56 mins
Are you an aspiring female entrepreneur, a fitness lover or community builder? Join Emily and Michelle for an inspiring conversation with Angela Beeler and Catherine Ballas, co-founders of Refit, a wellness movement that started right here in Waco and is celebrating its tenth anniversary this coming week at the Refit Recon Convention in Waco. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Women of Interest: Finding Purpose Through Loss, Legacy & Leadership with Megan Snipes

July 3, 2025 • 43 mins
In this powerful episode, Emily sits down with Megan Snipes, Marketing and PR Consultant for Baylor Scott & White Health, to explore how purpose, faith and resilience shaped her path as a woman in leadership. A proud middle child of six, Megan reveals how her early family dynamics fueled her drive and empathy, ultimately guiding her into a career built on connection and impact. She opens up about the profound influence of her late ...
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WACOAN Presents: Women of Interest: Veronicka Thompson Smith

June 9, 2025 • 40 mins
In this episode, Emily flies solo and sits down with Veronicka Thomson Smith to discuss serving the community and the multi-faceted professional journey that led her to Waco. A Baylor alumna, Lovely Village board member and the Director of Employee Engagement at Central National Bank, Veronicka is an expert at juggling it all with grace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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WACOAN Presents: Women of Interest: Anna Mitchael

May 15, 2025 • 40 mins
How do we hold on to what matters most, without letting go of the dreams that call us forward? That is the question that shaped Anna Mitchael’s journey through her 20s and 30s and the question at the heart of her latest book, “They Will Tell You the World is Yours.” Join Michelle and Anna as they talk career, faith, friendship and the journey that women undertake in their 20s, 30s, 40s and beyond. Check out “They Will Tell You the ...
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WACOAN Presents: Women of Interest: Jennifer Wilson

May 5, 2025 • 53 mins
Michelle and Emily sit down with Spice Village Founder Jennifer Wilson to talk about all things business. Reflecting on nearly three decades of Spice, the trio discusses the intersection of motherhood and entrepreneurship, the past two decades of transformative development in downtown Waco and the simple joys of shopping Waco. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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WACOAN Presents: Women of Interest: Dawn Wible

April 18, 2025 • 41 mins
In this episode, Michelle and Emily sit down with Dawn Wible, founder of Talk More. Tech Less., to talk motherhood, human connection and digital wellness. Dawn discusses the origins of Talk More. Tech Less., the impacts of technology on school-aged children and their parents and the work she is doing locally and nationally to combat digital oversaturation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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WACOAN Presents: Women of Interest : Kristi Hayes

March 7, 2025 • 33 mins
In this episode, Michelle and Emily sit down with 2024 People of Waco honoree Kristi Hayes, Co-Chair of the Heart of Texas Human Trafficking Coalition and Regional Director of Unbound Now Central Texas, to discuss her mission, her work and her impact on our Central Texas community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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WACOAN MAGAZINE Presents: Dr. Tyrha Lindsey-Warren

February 18, 2025 • 21 mins
In this episode, Michelle and Emily sit down with Tryha Lindsey-Warren to discuss the upcoming Waco Family and Faith Film Festival and its goal of bringing Waco together to laugh, celebrate and create as a community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Wacoan Magazine Presents: Women of Interest - Andrea Barefield

January 29, 2025 • 46 mins
Waco City Council member to District I and Waco community member extraordinaire. In this episode, Michelle and Emily talk with Andrea about the exciting new plans along Waco’s brazos river, on past legacy, and future dreams for Waco. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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WACOAN Magazine presents: Women of Interest — Sarah Nelson from Waco Moms

December 18, 2024 • 39 mins
WACOAN Magazine presents: Women of Interest — Sarah Nelson, Owner of Waco Moms. In this episode, Emily and Michelle dive into the community of Waco Moms and learn how supportive and valuable it is to our community. Sarah shares her plans for the future of Waco Moms as well as her personal journey of being an author, entrepreneur, and motivational speaker. Join and listen as they share about motherhood and the seasons of growing wit...
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WACOAN Magazine Presents: Women of Interest - More About Michelle

October 2, 2024 • 38 mins
WACOAN Magazine presents: Women of Interest - Michelle Geoffroy Johnson Publisher/Editor in Chief of WACOAN Magazine, Athens Publishing. In this episode Emily ask Michelle if she could choose any job what would it be. Not to give anything away but a pause in production and tissue was involved. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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WACOAN Magazine Presents: Women of Interest

September 4, 2024 • 38 mins
Join Michelle Johnson and Emily Mills as they discuss the origins of the Women of Interest podcast and its exciting future. In this episode, dive into a Q&A where Emily shares her journey into her passion for nonprofit work, from Jesus Said Love to Lovely Village. Plus, hear part one of Michelle’s story, from owning a magazine to her path in the publishing industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Trailer

September 2, 2024 • 1 min
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