Welcome to the Pretty Powerful Podcast with Angela Gennari

Episodes

May 9, 2023

Episode 58: Dr Laura Purdy

I loved this discussion with Dr Laura Purdy about all things healthcare, entrepreneurialism and the US military... we had a real talk where healthcare concerns get addressed and we ventured into our ideals on how to level th…
May 3, 2023

Episode 57: Paige Lawrence

It is well-deserved recognition to put Olympic athletes on a pedestal as they are the very best in the world at their sport. They have worked hard and earned their spot... but like entrepreneurs and executives, they still go…
April 25, 2023

Episode 56: Cara Kamenev

Building a brand can be a daunting task, especially in the ultra-competitive markets of cosmetics and alcohol... but Cara Kamenev has taken on both with incredible success! Cara Kamenev is a co-founder and CEO of Thomas Ashb…
Guest: Cara Kamenev
April 18, 2023

Episode 55: Linda Criblez

This is the podcast episode that you NEED to listen to! Linda Criblez, formerly Chief of Station and senior operations officer for the CIA (Central Intelligence Agency) and now the Deputy Director of Homeland Security at GEM…
Guest: Linda Criblez
April 11, 2023

Episode 54: Bianca D’Alessio

There are real estate brokers, and then there is Bianca D'Alessio... an exceptionally brilliant, strategy driven, world-traveling, public-speaking, reality TV star, social media maven, elite Real Estate Broker who manages a …
April 4, 2023

Episode 53: Ashley Ford

In my experience, there are four essential items that entrepreneurs need to stay focused on in order to create, manage and scale their business.... mission, vision, strategy and FINANCE! Ashley Ford, Founder of Pretty Penny,…
Guest: Ashley Ford
March 29, 2023

Episode 52: Yuquan Holloway

Sometimes you meet someone who truly strikes you as genuine and intriguing.... Yuquan Holloway was that person for me... The moment I met her I wanted to know her story. Yuquan uses her education in engineering, coupled with…
March 22, 2023

Episode 51 - Kavitta Ghai

I believe that the very best business ideas come from seeking a solution to a problem, not finding it, having the courage and tenacity to solve the problem yourself, and then marketing it to others who would benefit from the…
Guest: Kavitta Ghai
March 14, 2023

Episode 50: Jane Gentry

As a business owner or executive, sometimes we cannot see the forest for the trees.. you are so busy working IN your business, that you stop working ON the business. If you have ever struggled with growth, vision or operatio…
Guest: Jane Gentry
March 7, 2023

Episode 49: Kerry-Ann Powell

Kerry-Ann Powell doesn't just support a cause, she champions it! From attending law school to get to the root of a domestic violence problem to raising $120 million to build the Martin Luther King Jr Monument in DC, she is p…
Feb. 28, 2023

Episode 48: Lindy Nowak

As a bootstrapping entrepreneur, it is a constant battle between time, money and talent... what should you or could you do yourself, and what needs to be outsourced due to lack of time or talent... yet is affordable? I learn…
Guest: Lindy Nowak
Feb. 21, 2023

Episode 47: Sally Gimon

Growing up my family had very little money, so just having a little bit of savings in a bank account, even if briefly, felt like we were "rich" for the moment. Then there were concepts that were completely foreign to me.... …
Guest: Sally Gimon
Feb. 14, 2023

Episode 46: Kelly Springer

If you've ever wondered which fad diet, if any, actually work, and what foods we really should be avoiding or consuming (hint... carbs are NOT all bad for you), then you will love this discussion with Kelly Springer! Kelly i…
Feb. 8, 2023

Episode 45:Heidi Johnson

Have you found your purpose? What led you to that realization? After a devastating loss, Heidi Johnson found her calling in the most unexpected way. Heidi Johnson is a nonprofit founder, a storyteller, and a believer in good…
Guest: Heidi Johnson
Jan. 31, 2023

Episode 44: Kate Byars

As women we constantly push ourselves to the brink of burnout trying to be everything to everyone... the best leader, spouse, mother, coworker, volunteer, daughter, and the list goes on! Kate Byars has been there, suffered i…
Guest: Kate Byars
Jan. 24, 2023

Episode 43: Justice Shawn LaGrua

Justice Shawn LaGrua, has achieved incredible success in her career, reaching what many would consider to be the pinnacle of a career in law... being elected to the Georgia Supreme Court. However, it is what she does off the…
Jan. 17, 2023

Episode 42: Martha Lackritz-Peltier

In the words of the great Dr Martin Luther King Jr, “True peace is not merely the absence of tension; it is the presence of justice.” Thankfully, we have Martha Lackritz-Peltier to advocate for the latter. Martha B. Lackritz…
Jan. 10, 2023

Episode 41: Dr Susan Landers

Dr Susan Landers has vast experience practicing neonatology in the NICU for thirty-five years... but while taking care of our most vulnerable humans, she wasn't taking care of herself, leading to burnout. This lead her down …
Jan. 3, 2023

Episode 40: Conversation with the Ladies of Gen Z

As Generation Z enters the workforce, it is essential that we as employers, managers and coworkers understand how to best integrate, inspire and embrace them. Two ladies of Gen Z, Shayla Shaw and Rowan Green, talk with Angel…
Dec. 27, 2022

Episode 39: Amanda Bear

From biotech to law enforcement to insider threat assessment.... Amanda Bear has an innate curiosity that enables her to solve complex problems while being relatable and engaging. Not just a great investigator, Amanda Bear i…
Guest: Amanda Bear
Dec. 20, 2022

Episode 38: Dr. Leen Kawas

Dr. Leen Kawas has shattered ALL the glass ceilings in her quest to chase the American Dream. As a researcher, inventor and founder of a bioscience company, Leen fueled her passion for change with innovation and tenacity, wh…
Guest: Leen Kawas
Dec. 13, 2022

Episode 37: Adriana Gavazzoni

Adriana Gavazzoni is used to exhibiting incredible strength and determination in her very male dominated career in Brazil. As an accomplished Attorney and Law Professor, Adriana realized that life is too short to not chase y…
Dec. 6, 2022

Episode 36: Danielle Orsino

Danielle M. Orsino spent her childhood idolizing superheroes who would use their incredible power to help others, so is it any surprise that she became a nurse and helped patients get through their grueling treatments throug…
Nov. 29, 2022

Episode 35: Kristi Spencer

While the formality of proper etiquette may sometimes feel like a lost art form, being polite is timeless and essential in our everyday lives. Kristi Spencer, Founder of The Polite Company, offers individual and group etique…