Pretty Powerful Podcast with Angela Gennari

Episode 97: Lindsey Chrismon

When I say tenacity, grit and trailblazer, who do you think of? For me it is Lindsey Chrisman! Lindsey Crismon is a 2014 West Point graduate, the first female in US Army history to pilot the AH-6 Little Bird in Special Operations, a student at Harvard Business School and is the co-founder and CEO of MyHome, an AI-driven marketplace that coordinates and predicts home maintenance tasks for homeowners. Before her senior year at the United States Military Academy at West Point she was named Brigade Commander and First Captain of the United States Corps of Cadets for the 2013-2014 academic year; only the fourth female to hold this position in the history of the academy. In addition to being First Captain, she was the captain of the Women’s Track and Field team where she completed in the heptathlon, pentathlon and the 400m intermediate hurdles.
Overachiever much???!!! I seriously am such a fan of Lindsey's, and while she has already proven herself to be a powerhouse in so many ways, I believe that she is just getting started. I am so excited to share this episode with you!

Episode 96: Anika Jackson

I am excited to share an episode about one of my favorite topics... branding!!! And my guest, Anika Jackson, is absolutely brilliant in sharing her advice and insight to help you build not only your professional brand, but your personal one as well.
Anika Jackson is a senior communications and marketing professional with over 25 years of experience working with diverse brands and clients to build local and global interest and create meaningful, synergistic relationships between brands and consumers. 
Anika produces and hosts the Your Brand Amplified® podcast, a Listen Notes top 0.5% podcast. In addition, she is a graduate level professor at USC Annenberg and co-producer and co-host of the USC MediaSCape speaker series and podcast. 
Separately, she is VP of PR at Full Capacity Marketing and president of the ISF women’s expo and a board member for the International Soccer Festival. Ms. Jackson is a bestselling Amazon author in the women’s anthology, Business on Purpose Vol. 2. Join us for this incredible podcast that will surely impact your perspective about branding.

Episode 95: Michelle Merritt

Our careers are an enormous part of our lives.... and the right career doesn't just provide a paycheck and benefits. In many cases, it can give us a sense of purpose, financial stability, an extensive network of colleagues, and personal fulfillment. So ensuring you are on the right path and getting the job that aligns with your goals is essential. My podcast guest, Michelle Merritt, who draws on her 20-year corporate career as a Fortune 500 recruiter, corporate culture executive, and Chamber of Commerce leader to provide a wealth of experience for her clients. Today, she guides executive leaders through the end-to-end job search process, from resume writing to negotiating offers. As a sought-after speaker and trainer, Michelle is a trusted source for leading-edge trends affecting senior-level job seekers and board candidates. Adding to her expertise, she recently completed the Academy Certified Resume Writer (ACRW) program, the industry gold standard certification. Join us for an insightful discussion that can help you or someone you know to develop a career strategy.

Episode 94: Georgia Lininger

I have learned over the years that the best entrepreneurs are the ones who seek to solve a problem, and have the passion and tenacity to see it through. Georgia Lininger combined her passion for writing with her passion for sustainability to solve a major had she had in her industry. Georgia is the founder and editor-in-chief of Salus Publishing LLC, a book publishing house focused on publishing high quality books by diverse authors and illustrators in a variety of genres as sustainably as possible. Salus' books, shipping and promotional materials are printed on 100% recycled or tree-free papers. 

Episode 93: Nicole Langevin

As we quickly approach the Summer Olympic Games in Paris, who better to interview than gymnastics guru, Nicole Langevin. Nicole was able to parlay her lifelong passion for gymnastics into a dynamic and renowned business. Nicole Langevin has pioneered the gymnastics industry by developing businesses that employ former Olympians, World Team Members to help train the next generation. She is also a podcast host, highly rated gymnastics judge, Olympic Choreographer, and international clinician and speaker. Join us as we dive into the world of competitive gymnastics to better understand the athletes and the dedication it takes to reach the top.

Episode 92: Brittany Greenfield

I absolutely LOVE talking with brilliant women who are on the leading edge of technology, not just because I learn so much from them, but because these women are truly shattering glass ceilings in male-dominated industries, and their tenacity is truly inspiring. Brittany Greenfield, the Founder & CEO of Wabbi, has been recognized as a Top Woman in Cyber by both Cybersecurity Excellence awards (peer-voted) and Cyber Defense Magazine’s annual Global Infosec Awards, as well as being recognized as one of Boston Business Journal's 40 under 40. In this podcast, she breaks down some really complex cybersecurity processes in a way that even I can understand (I sadly admitted to her that I didn't think "cloud technology" was a real thing when I first heard about it). We dive into market trends, cyber, AI and so many other impactful and relevant topics in this fun episode. 

Episode 91: Andrea Johnson

Core values are an important part of a company's identity, but have you identified your personal core values? As an individual, it is important to understand your true authentic self, and to ensure your values are in alignment with your choices. My podcast guest, Andrea Johnson, empowers executives and founders to lead with authenticity, conviction and confidence so they can make a positive impact on their lives, organizations and communities. As an adoptive parent, who grew up internationally, navigating mental and physical wellness, she learned that emotional resilience must be earned. The process of uncovering and understanding the significance of her Core Values became the key to the process that allows her clients to do the same.

Episode 90: Mariam Chtchyan

Keeping up with rapidly changing technology innovation is tough, so is juggling multiple responsibilities as a COO, not to mention balancing all of that as a mom... but Mariam Chtchyan has a great project management background to help her stay organized and focused. With over six years of experience in project and delivery management, Mariam Chtchyan is currently the Chief Operations Officer at HackTech LLC. She has successfully managed and delivered multiple projects for clients across various industries, using agile methodologies and virtual management tools. She is passionate about creating value and impact through technology and digital solutions. Join us for a conversation about juggling multiple responsibilities as a mom, where we think technology is heading and the impact of AI in our careers.

Episode 89: Tashia Stafford - Part 2

In the second part of the Pretty Powerful Podcast with my dear friend Tashia Stafford, co-founder of Icon Studios Atl and CEO of CharmedVisions.com, Tashia and I discuss her experience in the music industry, and we address the taboo topic of inappropriate behavior that has been in the news lately with a few key players being called out. We also talk about what it means to let go of things, habits and thoughts that no longer serve you. Tashia 2.0 is front and center ready to be a positive influence on everyone she meets (spoiler alert... she already is).
I have so thoroughly enjoyed this conversation and am blessed to discuss life with Tashia, as she shares such incredible insight about her inner growth.

Episode 88: Tashia Stafford - Part 1

When you have the opportunity to interview a dear friend who you admire immensely, and then find out this person has gone though incredible challenges that you knew little about because of how well they carried it, it makes you want to deep dive into the discussion. That was my conversation with Tashia Stafford, co-founder of Icon Studios Atl and CEO of CharmedVisions.com... she is one of the strongest, most resilient and self-aware women I have ever known. This podcast is longer than our normal episode, but a worthy investment of time... and there is a part two that you will not want to miss! Tashia admits that she was a very career-driven Tashia 1.0 for most of her life until she experienced several intense medical challenges that gave her the opportunity to reevaluate her life and her purpose.
Tashia brings to light so much that we all deal with as we are going through our journey, but she does it in the most relatable and vulnerable way. This one might actually change the way you think about life. I know that I do.