Colleen Biggs is a business strategist, leadership coach, author, and public speaker. She has been widely recognized as a business leader helping women move from surviving to thriving in the workplace. She is also the Founder/CEO of the Leap Community where she aims...
Challenging Ageism: Beyond Stereotypes and Labels with Ashton Applewhite
Ashton Applewhite is an author, advocate against ageism, and a recognized leader in the field of healthy aging. She has been acknowledged by various major media outlets such as the New York Times, The New Yorker, NPR, and the American Society of Aging as an expert on...
The Future of Work: Navigating the Evolving Professional Landscape with Erica Keswin
Erica Keswin is a 3x WSJ bestselling author, public speaker, and consultant for various major global brands. Her research and insight into workplace strategy have been published in media outlets such as Forbes, NY Post, Harvard Business Review, and more. In this...
Summiting Life: A Journey of Courage, Resilience, and Inspiration with Jenn Drummond
Jenn Drummond is an accomplished mountaineer, adventurer, inspirational speaker, podcast host, and author. She holds the World Record of being the first —and so far, only—woman to complete the Seven Second Summits challenge, which she began in December 2020 and...
From Broadway Lights to Entrepreneurial Heights: A Journey of Reinvention with Theda Blackwood
Theda Blackwood is a self-employed entrepreneur and former actress renowned for her performance as Annie in the Broadway musical. In this episode, Theda takes center stage to recount her remarkable journey of personal reinvention after a successful early career as a...
Skybound Dreams: The Inspiring Journey of Pilot Amanda J. Harrison
Amanda J. Harrison is an adventure and commercial pilot, cancer survivor, and public speaker based in England. As if it wasn’t a big enough challenge to find success in the male-dominated aviation industry, Amanda faced another serious obstacle in her journey of...
Empathy, Courage, and Grace: Exploring Life’s Path with Ash Beckham
Ash Beckham, a celebrated author, corporate trainer, and captivating keynote speaker, brings a wealth of experience to the table, including powerful TEDx Talks like “Coming Out of Your Closet,” which have amassed over 15 million views. In this episode, Christina and...
Mind Matters: How a Better Headspace Can Help Us Navigate Aging
Currently serving as an Associate Professor and the Director of the Center for Aging, Health and Humanities at George Washington University, Melissa Batchelor, RN, PhD has dedicated her career to researching age-related issues, such as dementia and Alzheimer's, and...
Beyond Boundaries: Empowering Women in Non-Traditional Industries
Robiar Smith embodies the mantra of “persist and prevail” as the driving force behind RB Pest Solutions, a woman-owned and family-operated business located in Chicago. Her journey into the pest control industry reflects a unique blend of passion, innovation, and a...









