In today’s Women in Motion, Lee Kantor is joined by Kary Sinkule, founder of Yoga’s Arc, a mobile yoga company serving underserved communities. Kary shares her journey from personal healing through yoga to establishing Yoga’s Arc, emphasizing the importance of making yoga accessible to everyone, regardless of physical abilities or backgrounds. The discussion covers the [...]

In this episode of Women in Motion, Lee Kantor talks with Elizabeth Hall, founder of eeze Natural Health. Elizabeth shares her journey from flight attendant to entrepreneur, driven by her personal experiences with gut health issues. She developed Travel-eeze, a gut health supplement designed for travelers. Elizabeth discusses the challenges of product development, the importance [...]

Today on Women in Motion, Lee Kantor interviews Michelle Manire, Founder and President of Coast to Coast Conferences and Events. Michelle shares her journey from the hotel industry to establishing her own event planning company. She discusses the challenges of breaking into the market as a woman-owned business and the importance of strategic planning and [...]

In this episode of Women in Motion, Lee Kantor talks with Brianna Birdwell from EID Solutions. Brianna shares her journey from e-commerce to leading a professional services company focused on environmental sustainability, construction management, and people development. She discusses the challenges of being a woman in a male-dominated industry and her role in asset recovery, [...]

In this episode of Women in Motion, Lee Kantor interviews Karen Posey, CEO and Managing Partner of KP Strategies. Karen shares her journey from working in sales and operations for Fortune 500 companies to consulting for mid-market organizations. The discussion focuses on the unique challenges faced by mid-market CEOs and the importance of strategic planning. [...]

On today’s Women in Motion, Lee Kantor is joined by Mellissa Tong, founder of DuckPunk Productions. They discuss the power of authentic storytelling in business, emphasizing how genuine narratives help brands connect with audiences. Mellissa shares her journey in establishing DuckPunk, the inspiration behind its name, and her methods for uncovering clients’ unique stories. She [...]

In this episode of Women in Motion, host Lee Kantor interviews Pamela Coleman, owner of Ms. C’s Home-Style, a catering and private chef service in Arizona, Nevada, and California. Pamela shares her culinary journey, emphasizing her business’s evolution during the COVID-19 pandemic and her dedication to using fresh, local ingredients. She discusses adapting to client [...]

In this episode of Women in Motion, Lee Kantor interviews Marci Klein, founder of Klein Creative Media. Marci shares her transition from a 20-year career as a television director in the reality genre to starting her own video production company. She discusses the challenges of balancing work and motherhood, the importance of storytelling in business, [...]

In this episode of Women in Motion, Nada Lena Nasserdeen, founder of Rise Up For You, discusses the critical role of soft skills in leadership and organizational success. Nada shares her inspiring journey from a performer to an entrepreneur, driven by personal hardships and a passion for empowering others. She emphasizes the importance of emotional [...]

In this episode of Women in Motion, host Lee Kantor interviews Christine Ferns, President and CEO of Step Up Consulting and Step Up Foods. Christine shares her entrepreneurial journey, detailing how Step Up Consulting specializes in implementing UKG HR, time, and payroll software for small to medium-sized businesses. She emphasizes the importance of focusing on [...]

On today’s Women in Motion, Lee Kantor is joined by Shannon Kehrer, founder of Hidey Style, about her innovative no-show socks, Hidey Socks. Shannon shares her journey from identifying the problem of slipping socks to creating a unique design featuring breathable bamboo and Swarovski crystals. She discusses her dual sales strategy, pricing, and the importance [...]

In this episode of Women in Motion, Lee Kantor interviews Hawa Dicko, owner of Compassion Adult Daycare in Aurora, Colorado. Hawa shares her journey from Ghana to establishing her business, which provides non-medical day-to-day care for elderly individuals and those with developmental delays. She discusses the challenges of transportation and caregiver recruitment, her involvement with [...]

In this episode of Women in Motion, host Lee Kantor interviews Norel Mancuso, founder of Social House, Inc., a digital growth agency. Norel shares her journey from the beauty industry to establishing her agency, focusing on the evolution of digital marketing and social media strategies. She discusses the importance of a solid social media strategy, [...]

In this episode of Women in Motion, Lee Kantor interviews Karen Kelly, owner of K2 Ultimate Incentives. They discuss the significance of employee engagement and motivation through incentive programs. Karen explains how these programs benefit organizations of all sizes, shares best practices for implementation, and emphasizes inclusivity. She also highlights her journey in joining the [...]

On today’s Women in Motion, Lee Kantor is joined by Cary Williams, founder of Tussle, a fight fitness gear company for women. Cary shares her journey of opening her first boxing gym without prior experience, navigating the 2008 financial crisis, and eventually pivoting to create specialized gear for women. She emphasizes the importance of identifying [...]

In this episode of Women in Motion, host Lee Kantor interviews Jane Hartgrove, owner of Tres Picosos, a company specializing in burritos and Mexican food. Jane shares her journey from starting as a packaged burrito brand to expanding into a broader range of Mexican cuisine through a contract manufacturing model. She discusses the importance of [...]

On today’s Women in Motion, Lee Kantor is joined by Selena Porter, founder of NurtureLux®, a company specializing in sleep aid products. Selena shares her journey from creating decorative throw pillows to developing innovative sleep solutions inspired by her own sleep struggles. She discusses the importance of sleep for wellness, offers practical sleep improvement tips, [...]

In this episode of Women in Motion, host Lee Kantor interviews Rhoda Johnson, founder of Rhoda Design Group. Rhoda, a Hollywood-trained image brand strategist, makeup artist, and jewelry designer, shares her journey into image consulting and personal branding. She emphasizes the importance of aligning one’s personal brand with innate talents and aspirations, and discusses the [...]

In this episode of Women in Motion, host Lee Kantor is joined by Jenny Curtis, an advocate for animal welfare and conservation. Jenny shares her journey from a childhood fascination with animals to creating educational subscription boxes for children. These boxes, filled with stuffed animals, books, and activity kits, aim to teach kids about zoology [...]

On today’s Women in Motion, Valerie Emanuel shares her inspiring entrepreneurial journey driven by her passion for environmentalism and women’s health. Valerie is CEO and Co-Founder of Rif Care, a company producing biodegradable period products from hemp fiber. She highlights the challenges of product development, securing funding through a Kickstarter campaign, and the importance of [...]

In this episode of Women in Motion, Lee Kantor interviews Missy Kelly, co-founder and CEO of CatTongue Grips. Missy shares her entrepreneurial journey, detailing the creation of her non-abrasive, non-slip products designed to prevent items from slipping. She discusses the challenges of product development, the importance of networking within the women-owned business community, and the [...]

In this episode of Women in Motion, host Lee Kantor welcomes Sheila Cavalier, owner of The Freaky Cookie, a corporate gifting company specializing in unique cookie flavors. Sheila discusses her business’s evolution from direct-to-consumer sales to corporate gifting, emphasizing adaptability to market demands. She highlights the importance of networking and community support, sharing her positive [...]

In this episode of Women in Motion, host Lee Kantor talks with Angela Garmon from ARG Coaching & Consulting Group. Angela discusses her firm’s focus on change management and the importance of networking, particularly at conferences like the upcoming WBEC-West regional event. She shares strategies for maximizing conference benefits, such as researching attendees, building relationships, [...]

On today’s Women in Motion, Lee Kantor interviews Allison Monette-Cordova, Founder and CEO of Cordova Creative. Allison shares her journey from journalism to PR, highlighting the evolution of PR in the social media age. She emphasizes the importance of storytelling, visual elements in media pitches, and leveraging media opportunities. Allison provides practical tips for pitching [...]