In this podcast episode, Dr. Angela Schill and Jonathan H. Westover talk with Alissa Leinonen about her story of resilience and courage as a female entrepreneur in the Pacific Northwest. A well-established leader in the Pacific Northwest hospitality industry, Alissa started Gourmondo as a simple, four-table lunch cafe in Pike Place Market in 1996. Throughout the past 28 years she has strategically and thoughtfully expanded her company to offer full-service catering, a successful corporate...

In this podcast episode, Dr. Angela Schill and Jonathan H. Westover talk with Lisa McDonald about the pivotal moments that shape your leadership style. Lisa McDonald (https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-mcdonald-5b297295/) is the CEO of MDSi, the IT solutions partner of choice for some of the world’s largest, most trusted service providers and enterprises. Over the past three decades she has grown the company from a small regional venture into a major national player in the IT services space....

In this podcast episode, Dr. Angela Schill and Jonathan H. Westover talk with Sairan Aqrawi about mentorship that matters and empowering future leaders. As a seasoned professional with a rich background in engineering and business coaching, Sairan Aqrawi (www.linkedin.com/in/sairan-aqrawi-m-sc-993bb61a3) is dedicated to driving technical solutions and advancing organizational excellence. With a strategic mindset and strong problem-solving skills, she excels in designing and implementing...

In this podcast episode, Dr. Angela Schill and Jonathan H. Westover talk with Marne Martin about skills and strategies for women who aspire for a seat in the C-suite. Marne Martin has more than 25 years of technology business leadership. She has an illustrious track record working with both public and privately-held software companies, driving teams that deliver exponential profitable growth, market expansion, and increased brand and analyst recognition. Her experience includes leading...

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Elysia Butler about promoting resilience and proactive mental wellbeing.Elysia Butler (Ee-lee-sha) is a passionate advocate for proactive mental well-being and suicide prevention, especially among youth. As the founder of the Hope Hero Foundation, Elysia is dedicated to equipping young people with the tools and resilience needed to become the heroes of their own stories. Drawing from personal experiences and over 14 years as an...

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Elissa Sangster about issues affecting women's abilities to seek, prepare for and attain business leadership positions.Elissa Sangster (https://www.linkedin.com/company/fortefoundation/) serves as CEO of Forté and brings to the role extensive knowledge of issues affecting women's abilities to seek, prepare for and attain business leadership positions, drawn from her prior experience as Assistant Dean and Director of the MBA Program...

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover and Dr. Angela Schill talks with Thomas Ng about empowering marginalized communities. Thomas Ng is the founder of Genashtim, a for-profit social enterprise that aims to empower marginalized communities, through specialization in eLearning, Digitalization, and ESG services. His remarkable journey began in 2008 when he embarked on a mission to provide meaningful employment opportunities for the disadvantaged. Through Genashtim, he has empowered...

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Lisa Guillot about her book, Find Your Clear Vision, A New Mindset to Create a Vibrant Personal or Professional Brand with Purpose.Lisa Guillot (https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisagguillot/) is a certified transformational life and leadership coach and branding expert. She helps her clients find their Clear Vision and bring it to life through her Clear Vision Framework. Her clients include senior-level executives of Fortune 500...

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Lindsey Lewis about diversity and inclusion and empowering women in finance.Lindsey Lewis (https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindseycarolyn/) has built a career around women and money. She not only helps women take charge of their finances as a Chartered Financial Consultant® (ChFC®) and CFP® Professional, but she also stands as a champion for diverse women in the financial services industry in her role as Senior Director and chair of the...

In this podcast episode, we share Dr. Krista Andersen's recent keynote remarks at the UVU Women in Business Case Competition, titled: "To My Younger Self: Insights and Reflections." Krista (https://www.linkedin.com/in/drkristaandersen/) has a passion for mediation. Her education began with a Bachelor’s of Science from Utah Valley University in Business Management. Next she obtained a Master’s of Sciences from Creighton University in Negotiation and Conflict Resolution. Currenly she is a...

In this podcast episode, Dr. Angela Schill and Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Trina Celeste Limpert about orchestrating life-work harmony. Trina Celeste Limpert, a seasoned author, speaker, and tech industry veteran with a thirty-year career at eBay and Oracle, is the founder of RizeNext Corp and co-founder of Tech-Moms.org. Her initiatives have cultivated a vibrant community of over 500 alumni, fostering diversity in technology and providing pathways for aspiring technologists. Trina...

In this podcast episode, Dr, Angela Schill and Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talk with Neelam Chand about navigating through barriers, internal critiques, and self-doubt that hinder authenticity. Neelam Chand (https://www.linkedin.com/in/neelam-chand/) has dedicated more than 14 years to being an influential Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) practitioner, making significant strides in fostering inclusive cultures across various organizations. In the face of recent critiques that...

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Kara H. North about supporting other women in our professional sphere. Kara H. North is a native of Orem, Utah, and obtained a B.S. in Business Management from UVU in 2007. She then graduated from the S.J. Quinney College of Law at the University of Utah in 2010 with her Juris Doctorate. She began her legal career with a large insurance defense firm in Las Vegas, Nevada. After returning to Utah, Kara began practicing law in Utah...

In this podcast episode, Dr. Angela Schill and Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Shelmina Babai Abji about her book, Show Your Worth, 8 Intentional Strategies for Women to Emerge as Leaders at Work. Shelmina Babai Abji is an author, board member, speaker, former IBM VP, angel investor, and distinguished alumni who is devoted to creating gender equality in leadership by helping career women emerge as leaders. Shelmina started her journey with humble beginnings in Tanzania. Driven by her...

In this WBIL podcast episode, Dr. Angela Schill and Dr. Jonathan Westover talks with Shawn Newell about how to develop a greater understanding of one another.Shawn is the retired Vice President of Business Development at Industrial Supply Company where he worked for 37 years. He serves as a community integrator working as the vice president of the Salt Lake Branch of the NAACP, a former Commissioner on the Governor’s Martin Luther King, Jr. Human Rights Commission and co-chair of the Utah...

In thisWBIL podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Tiana Sanchez about how leaders and organizations can increase employee engagement and effectiveness in 2024. Tiana Sanchez is CEO and Founder of TSI LLC, a Number 1 Bestselling Author, Keynote Speaker, and Host of the Like a REAL Boss podcast with 100 episodes reaching 26 countries. Tiana Sanchez International (TSI LLC) is a Certified Woman-Owned Business focused on talent and leadership development. Tiana got her career start...

In this WBIL Podcast episode, Dr. Angela Schill and Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talk with Jennifer McCollum about the benefits of women led companies and women leaders. Jennifer McCollum is on a mission to create better leaders and workplaces, by advancing women and promoting inclusivity. She’s an accomplished CEO, speaker and consultant, and the author of the new book "In Her Own Voice: A Woman's Rise to CEO." This book uses data and personal stories to shed light on the unique challenges women...

In this WBIL Podcast episode, Dr. Angela Schill and Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talk with Delia Gutierrez McLaughlin about changing the face of the game and the art of negotiation. Delia Gutierrez McLaughlin is nothing short of a luminary in the technology sector—a Digital Transformation Leader with over two decades of unparalleled expertise, and a STEM and DEI steadfast advocate. A first-generation college graduate, Delia's journey is a tapestry of tenacity and triumph, punctuated by a...

In this WBIL Podcast episode, Dr. Angela Schill and Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talk with Brea R Davis about navigating the transition and how mothers transitioning back into the business arena can effectively manage the challenges they might encounter. Brea is a wellness coach and motivational speaker specializing in empowering new moms to find balance, live healthy, and pursue their passion and purpose. As a mom of 2, Momprenuer with a background in health and business development , she...

In this WBIL Podcast episode, Dr. Angela Schill and Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talk with Donna Milakovic about leaning into strengths-based leadership. Donna Milakovic (https://www.linkedin.com/in/donna-milakovic-1567a612/) is an Executive Education Instructor and Certified Gallup Strengths Coach. She has spent her career in nonprofit management including serving as Vice President of the Utah Valley Chamber of Commerce, working with cutting edge technology company's as a grant manager for USTAR...

In this WBIL Podcast episode, Dr. Angela Schill and Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talk with Dr. Lua Hancock about what organizations can do to increase the number of women in leadership roles. Dr. Lua Hancock specializes in providing consulting in areas of leadership, youth empowerment and engagement, change management, conflict resolution, emergency planning and response, assessment, and diversity, equity and inclusion. She has worked with various Fortune 500 companies and higher education...

In this WBIL Podcast episode, Dr. Angela Schill and Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talk with LynnAnn Erickson about becoming a lifelong learner. LynnAnn Erickson is a Professional in Residence at Utah Valley University where she serves as the Program Lead for the Human Resource Management Program as well as the Faculty SHRM Advisor. Prior to teaching, LynnAnn worked as an HR Professional primarily in the manufacturing industry. She held specialist, generalist, and manager roles at different...

In this WBIL Podcast episode, Dr. Angela Schill and Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talk with Karen Larsen Brown about coming back into the workplace full-time and quantifying skills. Karen Larsen Brown is the Senior Director of Outreach for Saprea. She is passionate about ending the epidemic of child sexual abuse and its lasting impacts. She oversees a team that focuses on bringing healing and prevention tools to individuals, families, organizations, and communities all over the world. She helped...

In this WBIL Podcast episode, Dr. Angela Schill and Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talk with Dora Lopez about fostering a money mindset and leadership coaching. Dora Lopez is from Los Angeles, Ca. She's been in Utah since 2001. She has 3 boys - all teenagers, one on an LDS mission. She is currently a branch manager for Zions bank. She is also entrepreneur, real estate investor and life coach. Learn more about the WBIL at www.uvu.edu/woodbury/wbil/. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...