Women Advancing
WomenAdvancing brings you into a world that will leave you feeling so much better. Anxiety be gone! Why? Because we’ll be speaking to real women who have faced real opportunities and blocks and made it through to the other side. WomenAdvancing uncovers hidden gems- trailblazing women who are reshaping the world. We share not only the wisdom and best practices from well established voices, but reveal and uncover those who are on the horizon, leading us into the future. The women you most likely don’t know but should. We’ll be speaking to and engaging with female executives and female Founders through their passion for advancing diversity, achieving women’s income equality, and enhancing women’s careers and lives in their pursuit to have it all. Both a healthy personal life and a robust professional life. Each episode will take place every two weeks available on iTunes, Spotify, Media Village and other podcast platforms. Our conversations will address guests holistically, their internal and external challenges and everything in between. We’ll touch upon the often taboo subjects of imposter syndrome, mental wellness, multi-generational challenges, power dynamics and ensuing battles with others and within oneself. Un huh, we are going to go there! As well as classic business challenges and best practices for marketing, sales, building a team, fundraising(the audible ugh in everyone’s life), and scale. Our features interviews and initiatives focus on: How our guests got to where they are - spoiler alert it never is a straight line. You aren’t the only one who enjoyed a good zig or zag along the way. Dual mentoring at all stages of women’s lives and careers thereby encouraging one being ever curious. I’m big into intergenerational learning as it helps the older set stay relevant and the younger set wise. Industries that hold the greatest opportunity. How women will be the drivers of future technologies given our understanding of community and all ships rising. Recognition of best practices for achieving women’s income equality and career equity Initiatives focused on successfully advancing women into C-Suite and Board position Increasing the role, importance and power of women in society, business, and culture The leadership opportunity that technology presents The ins and outs and often not discussed aspects of the leadership journey for women I’m your host, Kate Byrne, Co-Founder of the Tulle Box and long time voice and leader in intentional leadership, investing and publishing spaces. I’ve spent my career leading and working with and for public and private companies, advised and supported female entrepreneurs and Founders in wending their way through the wacky hallways and now Zoom calls of work, and the challenges of raising capital. The common threads: tech and women owning their voices and power and the incredible outcomes that result when all are activated. I’ve also had to pivot and reinvent myself plenty of times so I truly understand and have thrived past the highs and lows of being a woman today. Join me as we delve into the stories, struggles, and successes of dynamic leaders, innovators, and change-makers from diverse fields. Each episode is a treasure trove of insights, offering inspiration and actionable advice for women at every stage of their personal and professional journey. Whether you're an emerging leader, a seasoned professional, or simply passionate about the advancement of women, this podcast is your go-to source for motivation and knowledge. We cover topics ranging from leadership and entrepreneurship to social impact and personal growth, all through the lens of women who are making a difference. Tune in to WomenAdvancing and discover a treasure trove of insight, intelligence and great women. You’ll leave saying who knew…well now you do! And hello….you are a gem too so I’d love to hear from you next.
Episodes
Adopting an authentic Entrepreneurial Mindset means learning to trust your gut over rigid playbooks. Host Kate Byrne sits down with Corry Craighill, the acclaimed winemaker at Septenary and creator of her experimental venture, Wound Tight. They break down what happens when you’re shifting from traditional practices to making up your own rules in an industry governed by nature. You’ll learn why real discernment comes fro...
Most grocery store shelves are packed with flat, stale commodities masquerading as premium kitchen staples, but genuine culinary value requires uncompromising standards. Host Katherine Byrne sits down with entrepreneur and certified olive oil sommelier Claudia Hanna to break down how Olive Oil Flights is transforming the way consumers experience culinary craft. Claudia explains why up to eighty percent of supermarket bottles are al...
Host Katherine Byrne sits down with Deborah Singer, Chief Marketing Officer of Moms First, to break down why affordable child care and paid family leave remain urgent economic priorities for American workers. They examine Singer’s career path from Google and Girls Who Code to leading national cultural shifts for families. Singer shares how the groundbreaking documentary No Country for Mothers proves that child care costs crus...
Navigating high-stakes decisions and geopolitical turbulence requires more than conventional strategy; it demands building security through cooperation across complex divides. Host Kate Byrne sits down with Rose Gottemoeller—former Deputy Secretary General of NATO, Chief US Negotiator of the New START Nuclear Treaty, and current lecturer and research fellow at Stanford University. Drawing from her decades spent negotiating nu...
When you are getting ahead of the market curve, your business ideas may face a lot of skepticism and naysayers – but you need to trust your own instincts to succeed. Kate Byrne is joined by Jenny Lynn Walding, who shares what it takes to successfully build a new category in maternal health that investors do not recognize yet. She looks back on the origins of her lactation portfolio company milkmade, from how she secured fundi...
Traditional corporate structures and generic social platforms often fail to support female leaders ready to build sustainable wealth and leverage. In this conversation, host Kate Byrne sits down with guest Robin Sims-Allen, visionary founder of Phoenix Marcus and TotalHER. Robin shares how she is reshaping the Future Of Work by launching a dedicated digital economy built specifically for female entrepreneurs, freelancers, and corpo...
Traditional institutional frameworks often force individuals into rigid models rather than adapting to human needs. Host Katherine Byrne speaks with educator and advocate Susan Coll-Guedes about how inclusive education leadership transforms both classrooms and modern workplaces. Drawing from her experiences navigating healthcare and educational systems, Susan explains how universal design principles create environments where everyo...
What does it truly take to lead with both warmth and unshakeable authority? In this episode, host Kate Byrne sits down with Robyn J. Malone, Founder of RJ Communications, to explore the misunderstood power of leading with generosity. After 30 years in PR and communications, Robyn shares how an unexpected pandemic layoff led to building a thriving, human-first agency where seeing the “whole person” comes before tracking ...
What does it take to turn a personal frustration into a journey of entrepreneurial success? In this episode, host Kate Byrne sits down with Nancy Yen, the Founder of OmieLife, to share a great founder story about her transition from a corporate career to founding her own company based on answering a problem she personally faced. Nancy breaks down her unconventional path from corporate roles at the Gap and LexisNexis to launching th...
True impact isn’t about making history—it’s about showing up to do the work. In this episode, Dr. Thelma Witherspoon, Hamilton Township Committee woman, shares the grit and grace required for local governance. Drawing from her diverse background in law enforcement, faith, and elected office, she redefines leadership as stewardship. If you’re interested in the nuances of leading or public service, join us for...
In a world engineered to drag our attention toward negativity and urgency, the ability to consciously direct our focus is a radical and powerful leadership skill. Artist and advocate Emily Gaines Demsky joins us to explain her transformative 3 Good Things Movement, which moves beyond standard gratitude exercises into a tangible, daily commitment to noticing beauty. By learning to anchor our awareness in the simple, quiet joys surro...
In a competitive industry, do you ever feel like you’re waiting for an invitation that will never come? Stop waiting. The secret to standing out isn’t getting a seat at someone else’s, it’s learning how to build your own table. Meet Kelsey Nicole Nelson, an award-winning broadcaster, professor, and entrepreneur who has mastered the art of not just being seen, but owning the entire space. In this exclusive in...
Floral design is the last big-ticket purchase you are making when planning your wedding. Although it may seem beautiful on the outset, it is downright ugly behind the scenes. When Cameron Hardesty was planning her own wedding flowers, she encountered unclear pricing, rigid minimums, sourcing issues, and manual workflows. After going through such a nightmare, she decided to turn it into a business idea. She joins Kate Byrne to discu...
Are you successful on paper, but feel like something is missing inside? In this episode, we sit down with Danielle Finch, Founder and CEO of Equera.ai. Danielle made the bold career pivot from twenty years of corporate success—including roles at GE, Michelin, and as Director of Customer Experience at HomeToGo—to become a social entrepreneur in the impact tech space.
Her story isn’t one of impulsive reinve...
Are you overlooking the unseen systems that cost us the most? In the U.S., a staggering 12.2 million tons of furniture waste is discarded annually—enough to furnish 8.8 million one-bedroom apartments. This isn’t just a waste problem; it’s a crisis of sustainable design, mindset, and leadership.
Today, we welcome Kathryn Soter, Executive Director of the Good Future Design Alliance, who has spent decades at...
What if the secret to scaling your business wasn’t more hustle, but more humanity? In this episode of Women Advancing, Olivia Cleary, Founder of The Clearly Collective and Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree, joins us to flip the script on traditional career growth. We’re moving beyond the "more, more, more" mentality to explore wellness as infrastructure—not a reward for hard work, but the very foundation that makes it su...
In a world rapidly reshaped by Artificial Intelligence, the conversation often centers on the tools. But what if we shifted the focus to the people?
Join host Kate Byrne on Women Advancing as she dives deep with global thought leader Snjezana Slabek into the timely intersection of AI, human-centered learning, and organizational effectiveness. Snjezana—an expert in human-centered AI learning, gamification, and design ...
What is the true cost of courage in speaking up? In a world riddled with resistant systems and uncomfortable truths, Cece Jones-Davis, an extraordinary spiritual leader, artist, and relentless advocate for justice, has consistently chosen voice over silence. Known for her tireless work on the Justice for Julius Jones campaign—a movement that successfully fought against a man’s execution—Cece steps into spaces...
What does leadership look like in a world of climate urgency, rapid tech change, and systemic upheaval? We spoke with Terry Slavin, Editor-in-Chief of Reuters’ sustainable business magazine, The Ethical Corporation, for a deep dive into the 2026 Reuters Trailblazing Women Report. More than a list, it signals where innovation and influence are headed.
Key insights from this year’s report:
- The rise of relational “...
The University of Virginia did not accept women until coeducation was introduced in 1970. This institutional transformation was made possible through the grit of its first class of women. Kate Byrne sits down with one of them, author Gail Burrell Gerry, who shares the inspiring story behind this historic milestone for UVA and the education systems as a whole. Gail talks about what it takes to challenge the status quo, the powe...
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