Episodes

Debbie Garner was a GBI (Georgia Bureau of Investigation) Agent for 30 years and has witnessed first hand some of the worst of our society, yet still believes people are mostly good. Join us for a fascinating conversation about how to keep our children safe, mental wellness in the law enforcement community, and the important role that female officers serve. You do not want to miss her incredible insight and advice. Having spent her entire career protecting our society with tenacity and grace, sh...

As an ambitious and dynamic child of Nigerian immigrants, Chi Chi Okezie has been creating opportunities for herself throughout her entire life. It is human nature to want to connect with others, but when you add value to those connections through mentorship and relationship building, it creates a foundation for growth. Author, Entrepreneur, Speaker and Trilingual Cultural Expert, Chi Chi Okezie, teaches our audience how to leverage the power of networking to grow our business, brand ourselves a...

How do you define success? For Katherine Mason, founder and CEO of SculptHouse, success is defined by the incredible obstacles she has had to overcome in launching and growing her business. SculptHouse brings an award-winning, unique concept to the South in blending fashion and fitness, something Katherine discovered during her time in NYC as a Wilhelmina Fitness Model and Master Trainer. Kathrine's passion for fitness began at an early age as an athlete and she has transformed that passion into...

What would happen if you decided to embrace vulnerability instead of fearing it? You might find that it is a superpower that allows you to break free from the shame and guilt that holds us back from being our authentic self. Tammy Green, Author of Living Without Skin , tells us her story of breaking free from the fear of being vulnerable, while having the courage to live authentically.

Allison Bittel has been a trailblazer her entire career. From choosing to pursue a career in the male-dominated commercial real estate industry to launching The Women's Collective, she has been a powerful voice for diversity and inclusion in the work place. Angela asks Allison about her journey in real estate, tips for negotiation and why mentorship is so important.

Imagine being a recent college graduate starting out in your career, when your father tells you about this great product he invented, and asks for your help in building a company around it. BIOLYTE was invented by Jesslyn's father as an "IV in a bottle" to provide much needed rehydration for her mother who was battling breast cancer at the time. With no business background, not only did Jesslyn step in to help bring the product to the public, she has been able to build a multi-million brand with...

Award winning motivational speaker, author, global diversity expert and business strategist, Monica McCoy, talks to Angela Gennari about building your personal brand and establishing your value to an organization. Join us as you learn about her incredible career pivots from medicine, to psychology and then to corporate America, before launching her own company... and using all of those important lessons to improve the lives and businesses of underserved communities.

Stephanie Stuckey is the road trippin', pecan lovin', branding genius CEO of Stuckey's, a company founded by her grandfather in 1937 with $35 and a borrowed truck. Listen to this fascinating story about how Stuckey's was sold to a large corporation, almost shuttered completely due to neglect of the brand, resurrected by Billy Stuckey and then bought by Stephanie in a last ditch attempt to keep the company in the family. Stephanie had to walk away from her successful law and political career to p...

Gandhi said "be the change you wish to see in the world" and Cindy Abel is doing just that. Former interim CEO of Hands on Atlanta, and Founder of Liv2Bme, Cindy grew frustrated with the negative impact that social media is having on young teen girls and decided a change was needed. As a mother of 3 children and co-founder of a technology company that she ran for more than 2 decades, Cindy put her resources and energy into creating a social media outlet that would encourage positivity and a heal...

Dr. Joni wants us to look and feel great from the inside-out! When you feel good, true beauty radiates from within. Dr. Joni Collins founded Twelve Twenty Eight Wellness to provide custom aesthetic and regenerative services to her clients, and to teach others her specialized protocols. Dr. Joni talks with Angela about her journey through medicine and the importance of mental health in maintaining a youthful appearance.

Jenna Banks, Author of "Love Yourself More: How To Find Happiness and Success Through Self-Love", talks with Angela Gennari about her passion for helping women recognize how PowerFULL they are, and how to tap into their inner confidence. Learning to value yourself, redefine guilt and overcome imposter syndrome are necessary to achieve success in relationships and career ambitions.... listen to Jenna's great insight and encouragement about how to "do it scared" to reach your goals.

Her grandfather was the last President-Elect of Cuba before Castro took over and her family was exiled and forced too start over in a foreign country, so Teresa Rivero truly understands the value of an opportunity. Overcoming a learning disability that wasn't diagnosed until she reached college, and the expectation that a Cuban daughter should not stray far from family, she fought hard to achieve her educational and career goals independently... and is now managing hundreds of millions of dolla...

Angela Gennari speaks with Christele Parham, co-founder of HamTECH Solutions and Macon Black Tech, about her childhood in Haiti prior to coming to the US, and about her drive to create a safe space for minority entrepreneurs to collaborate about technology and innovation.

What was the inspiration for the Pretty Powerful Podcast? Why now? Val Ronning talks with Angela Gennari to answer these questions and more, as these two women dive deep into why women have been apprehensive about stepping into their power, and the incredible value that women bring to any organization.

Welcome to the Pretty Powerful Podcast with Angela Gennari. Each week we will interview a powerful woman who is breaking barriers, shattering glass ceilings, dominating in her sport or rising to the top of her industry. Our listeners will gain valuable insight and inspiration from their real experiences on their journey to success. The Pretty Powerful Podcast will prove why women deserve to be included in all discussions involving growth, innovation and leadership, and should feel confident to s...