The Empowering Women Podcast Empowering Women in Industry

ABOUT OUR GUEST:  
Stephanie Slocum is on a mission to normalize engineering, technology, and STEM women in leadership. She helps women become influential leaders while having a life, and she helps organizations committed to gender equity in STEM create work environments that retain and engage their women. 

After two engineering degrees and 15 years working in a technical structural engineering consulting role, Stephanie wrote her Amazon.com category bestselling book, She Engineers, to help other women engineers have careers on their own terms. She also founded her own firm, Engineers Rising LLC, focusing on closing the women’s retention and leadership gap in STEM. 

As a mom of three girls, engineer, author, and professional speaker, Stephanie is determined to help women step into their power, redefine leadership norms, and use their unique genius to impact the world. 

CONNECT WITH STEPHANIE 
LinkedIn   Facebook  IG  Engineers Rising Website  Email

EPISODE AND EMPOWERING WOMEN IN INDUSTRY LINKS
She Leads STEM 100 Leaders Report
Intentional Power Book
Empowering Women in Industry Membership
Empowering Women in Industry Magazine
Empowering Women in Industry Website
Empowering Women in Industry Virtual Events
 
QUOTES AND KEY TAKEAWAYS
“I entered a workforce where I felt like I didn’t fit. I felt like there was something wrong with me.”
“I would observe that my male colleagues were treated a little bit differently. It was hard to pinpoint exactly what was going on other than I feel like I have to spend a lot more time, effort, and energy convincing people that I know what I am talking about.”
“The only way you conquer that ‘hard’ is by having the support system around you, even if it is just one person.”
“In the United States, we still have a very strong messaging issue around STEM that says if you are good at science and math that you should go this direction.  There is this discounting of the other skills that allowed me to succeed in may engineering degree around leadership skills, communication skills, and power skills.”
“Women feel betrayed.  They feel, in a way, that they were brought up to come to science, technology, engineering, and math. We want you here. And they come into the workforce and wonder where is all that support now?”
“The number one thing that people pointed to and said, ‘this moment in my career changed my trajectory in a positive way forever was a mentorship moment. Mentorship also went right along with self-advocacy.”

ABOUT OUR GUEST:  
Dr. Nicole T. Rochester is a Board-certified pediatrician, TEDx and keynote speaker, and the CEO of Your GPS Doc, LLC, an innovative company committed to eliminating health disparities and bridging the gap between healthcare providers, patients, and family caregivers. Dr. Rochester was inspired to start her company after caring for her late father and witnessing the complicated healthcare system from the other side of the stethoscope. 
Dr. Rochester has been featured on television and radio, is a frequent podcast guest, has an active presence on social media, and has contributed to numerous digital publications. Dr. Rochester is a powerful and engaging speaker and presents locally and nationally about navigating the healthcare system, elevating the patient and family caregiver voice, diversity, equity and inclusion in the healthcare workforce, and eliminating health inequities. 
CONNECT WITH NICOLE 
LinkedIn   Facebook  IG  Your GPS Doc Website
 
EPISODE AND EMPOWERING WOMEN IN INDUSTRY LINKS
TedX Talk: Overcoming Invisibility:  The Doctor-Patient Relationship
Racism, Sexism, and the Crisis of Black Women's Health
NPR:  How Poverty and Racism 'weather' the body, accelerating aging and disease
LinkedIn Article - The Empathy Gap:  Revisiting the 90 Second Encounter
Documentary:  The Color of Care
Empowering Women in Industry Membership
Empowering Women in Industry Magazine
Empowering Women in Industry Website
Empowering Women in Industry Virtual Events (Including Book Club and Membership Circles) 
QUOTES AND KEY TAKEAWAYS
“In order to be your healthiest self, you have to have wealth.  You have to have power, You have to have influence. Those qualities are not what we typically see in women, black women, and women of color.”
“Racism and sexism literally changes your biology.  It is a form of stress.  It is a form of trauma. Stress and trauma change the hormones your body produces which has an effect on your blood vessels.”
“Racism and sexism also impact the care. We receive different care as a result of the biases on behalf of providers that may not even be aware that they have sexist or racist beliefs.”
“There are literally today, in 2024, neighborhoods in black communities across the U.S. where there are no grocery stores.”
“Black doctors are 5% of physicians.”
“Health care would look completely different if we all approached patients and families with empathy. If we took the time and explored and invested in understanding how our patients got to where they are. “
“What would it look like for us to put humanity first?”

ABOUT OUR GUESTS:  
Carol Morgan Cox is the founder and CEO of Speaking Your Brand®, a coaching and training company that helps high-performing, purpose-driven women entrepreneurs and professionals create their signature talks and thought leadership platforms. Carol is host of the weekly 5-star rated Speaking Your Brand® podcast and during election seasons serves as a Democratic political analyst on TV news. Carol was named as one of Orlando's Women of the Year in 2021 and has been featured in Forbes. Through her company and content, her mission is to empower more women to find and use their voice, to tell the stories that need to be told, and to activate ideas for change.
As Lead Speaking Coach and Personal Brand Strategist with Speaking Your Brand®, Diane Diaz has coached dozens of speakers in crafting their signature talks, TED-style talks, and virtual presentations  Diane has been speaking for over 15 years to groups of all sizes, including keynotes delivered on stage to audiences of 500+ people, smaller business and association groups of 10-20 people, and lunch and learn style sessions with 20-50 people or more. She has also hosted events, moderated panel discussions, and led workshops and training sessions both in person and virtually. Diane has also been a guest expert on podcasts, radio, and television. Diane regularly speaks on the topics of storytelling, personal branding, LinkedIn strategy, and women's empowerment. 

CONNECT WITH CAROL 
LinkedIn (Primary)   Twitter  IG  Email
 CONNECT WITH DIANE 
LinkedIn
 EPISODE AND EMPOWERING WOMEN IN INDUSTRY LINKS
Speaking Your Brand Website
Speaking Your Brand Podcast
Speaker Archetype Quiz
Diane's Comedy Debut on LinkedIn
Empowering Women in Industry Membership
Empowering Women in Industry Magazine
Empowering Women in Industry Website
Empowering Women in Industry Virtual Events 
 
QUOTES AND KEY TAKEAWAYS
“Share your truth.  Imagine the impact that will have.”
“Being able to articulate and communicate your message to your audiences is the way to establish leadership.”
“You’re taking the audience on a journey; not just receiving information. They are having an experience with you.
“Feels really physiologically vulnerable to stand in front of a group of people and speak to them."
“Storytelling often requires a little bit of vulnerability.  You are telling a story which requires openness and a personal touch.”
“We often want to separate our business brands from our personal brands.  They are not separate; they are all the same brand.”
“Humor in your presentations is important no matter what your topic is. Laughing is a form of social bonding.  It connects us as a speaker with our audience.”
IDEAL Storytelling Framework: Imagery, Dialogue, Emotion, Action, and Lesson. 

ABOUT OUR GUEST:  
Dannette Nelson (Dani), uses she/her/hers pronouns and is a seasoned diversity leader and expert with over 20 years of experience in legal, human resources, and DE&I. She has successfully led in the startup space at companies like LinkedIn and Gusto. With a law degree and a master's degree in HR Management, she's demonstrated her commitment to personal development.  Currently, Dani is the owner of Stone Soup Diversity consulting where she transforms workplaces into thriving inclusive communities – specializing in providing tailored programs and solutions for diversity, equity, and inclusion.
 
CONNECT WITH DANNETTE (DANI) 
Stone Soup Diversity Consulting   LinkedIn
 
EPISODE AND EMPOWERING WOMEN IN INDUSTRY LINKS
Story of Stone Soup
The Invisible Knapsack
Privilege Video Link
YouTube Channel:  Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man
Book:  Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man
Dare to Lead Podcast:  Aiko Bethea on Inclusivity at Work:  The Heart of Hard Conversations
Empowering Women in Industry Membership
Empowering Women in Industry Magazine
Empowering Women in Industry Website
Empowering Women in Industry Virtual Events (Including Book Club and Membership Circles)
Shannon Bumgarner Linked In
 
QUOTES AND KEY TAKEAWAYS
“Put the broccoli in the brownie. You want to get the nutrients in there but it is okay to still make it taste good.”
“Challenge I have seen is implementing diversity initiatives in a performative way. What I mean by performative is there is nothing really behind why the diversity initiative is being implemented.  There is no conversation.  It is being implemented for the sake of being implemented; for ‘keeping up with the Joneses’”. 
“People need to be vulnerable in those moments that matter.”
“DEI&B is not compliance training – it is a discussion. It is not a lecture.  It is a time for us to come together and get comfortable with the uncomfortable. And then be able to share that conversation with others.”
“Part of the diversity journey is meeting people where they are.  Not where you think you should be.  There is no finger pointing.  There is no shaming.  There is no blaming around the teaching, training, and learning of diversity.”
“Want to make sure a company knows who they are first.  And then being able to incorporate DEI&B initiatives within the mission, vision, and values.” 
“Without a story, people are not going to attach to it. They are not going to see themselves. They are not going to be able to explain it to others.”

ABOUT OUR GUEST:  
Liz Hansen is the owner and photographer at Chicago Boudoir Photography, a boutique studio that empowers women to feel confident in their bodies, relationships, and lives. Liz opened her business in 2018 and quickly grew it to be pthe Chicago area's premier boudoir studio. She also coaches photographers to reach their dreams through her online coaching program, Million Dollar Studio Program. 
Liz has been featured on the TEDx stage, on National Public Radio and with the Association of International Boudoir Photographers. Liz holds a BA in Art and an MA in Education. She lives in the Chicago area with her husband, two teenage daughters and their French bulldog named Quarantina.
 
CONNECT WITH LIZ  
Photo Studio Website   Coaching Program Website
 
EPISODE AND EMPOWERING WOMEN IN INDUSTRY LINKS
Liz Hansen TEDx Talk
Empowering Women in Industry Membership
Empowering Women in Industry Magazine
Empowering Women in Industry Website
Empowering Women in Industry Virtual Events (Including Book Club and Membership Circles)
Shannon Bumgarner Linked In
 
QUOTES AND KEY TAKEAWAYS
“My mission in life is to help women be empowered.”
“I believe that every woman at every age at any stage of your journey, it’s worth celebrating.”
“I think there are really important reasons for every one at every stage to document themselves, to feel pampered, and to feel beautiful.”
“The only confidence you need is the confidence to show up.”
“In so many aspects of our lives, we are nervous to do things not because we are not able to do them, but just because they are new.”
“There are these things in life that require us to put aside our ego, put aside our fears, and allow ourselves to be vulnerable and try new things.”
“When you keep a catalog of those things you’ve achieved; it allows you to achieve even more.”
“My goal is to help women see a REAL version of themselves.”
“Professional headshot is no longer your grandma’s headshot… You can create a set of images that represent you for who you are. You are a brand.”
“Sit down with the photographer and come up with three words that you want to convey with your pictures.
“It is hard to be what you cannot see.”

ABOUT OUR GUEST:  
Dina Boggess is a results-oriented procurement and integrated supply chain executive with a proven track record of delivering top tier performance and driving digital transformation within Fortune 500 companies.
She’s held progressive leadership roles with scopes including direct material, indirect goods and services as well as new product development.  She’s also spent time in multiple industries including retail apparel with Tween Brands, industrial manufacturing with Ingersoll Rand and Trane Technologies and the logistics industry with XPO.
Dina is an advocate of helping support women in industry and devotes time to coaching and mentoring to aid others in unlocking their greatest potential.  She also participates in and supports organizations such as the Women In Manufacturing (WiM) national trade association and the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC).
 CONNECT WITH DINA           
LinkedIn  
 EPISODE AND EMPOWERING WOMEN IN INDUSTRY LINKS
Cowbell Link
Gratitude Journal for Women
Empowering Women in Industry Membership
Empowering Women in Industry Magazine
Empowering Women in Industry Website
Empowering Women in Industry Virtual Events (Including Book Club and Membership Circles)
Shannon Bumgarner Linked In
 
QUOTES AND KEY TAKEAWAYS
“Sometimes being courageous does not have to be this gigantic, really tough thing that you step into. It could be something really small that does not seem like a lot for you.  But it is really impactful to the other person.  Courage can be big or small.”
Dina’s mantra, “Grit. Grace. Gratitude.”
“Courage is a heart word. The root of the word courage is cor - the Latin word for heart. In one of its earliest forms, the word courage meant "To speak one's mind by telling all one's heart.” – Brene Brown
Courage:  “Stepping into unknown purposefully with your head held high.  Tackling that challenge head on.”
“Showing up is courageous.  Sometimes we overthink.  It is just showing up and letting what will be, will be.”
“Fake it till you become it.”
Connection:  “Be mindful to not just gravitate towards the people that are naturally in your circle. Be purposeful.  Find other (connections) that you would not normally have in the day-to-day.”
Connection: “Be really thoughtful on how and what connections you are going to keep.” 
On Purpose Over Time:  “Whatever your (purpose) answer is, that is the answer for right now. It does not mean that is what it has to look like go forward. “ 
“There is no such thing as perfect work life balance. There is an integration of the two where you are going to have peaks and valleys. It’s how you comingle those.”
On Grace:  “Self-compassion and kindness; not only for others but for yourself.”
“Create space and time for trust and honesty on your team. If you can cultivate that, it is priceless.”