Keisha N. Blain, Ph.D., Brings History Alive with Passion and Purpose
Q: You’ve been called one of the most innovative historians of your generation. How do you define innovation in historical scholarship?KB: I think innovation in historical scholarship is the willingness to explore topics that others might not have considered—or the willingness to grapple with familiar topics in new ways. Part of what I have tried to do in my work is not to simply replicate past approaches. I ask new questions, consider new voices that migh..
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Rebecca Tapper Champions Maryland’s Culinary Spirit at Poppy’s Taste of Maryland, Offering Flavors and Warmth
Q: What inspired you to honor your father’s legacy by opening Poppy’s Taste of Maryland, and how does his influence show up in your food today?RT: My father was the hardest-working person I know. He did everything he could to support our family until the day he died. There was no question in my mind when I decided to start my next entrepreneurial journey that it would be in his memory. Cooking was a passion we shared, crab was something he loved, and Mar..
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Charlene Li, Speaker, Author, and Disruptive Leadership Expert
Q: You’ve worked with a wide variety of industries. Do you have a soft spot for one, or is there a field that gives you particular pleasure? CL: I do — health care. It’s something that touches every person, and the stakes are incredibly high. When I work with leaders in health care, there’s a real sense of purpose and often a deep personal connection to the work. What excites me is the opportunity for technology to help deliver better outcomes more equitab..
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Eileen Fagan: 25 Years of Sweat, Strength, and Inspiration She’s Sculpted Bodies, Sparked Motivation, and Built The Fitness Factory into a Force. Meet the Woman Behind the Movement
Q. What inspired you to open The Fitness Factory?EF: Honestly, a mix of passion and frustration. I was training at a chain gym, and back then, women were told they should only do cardio. But my brother-in-law introduced me to lifting weights, and I fell in love with it immediately. I wanted to create a space where people who are truly serious about fitness at any level could come and train hard, be respected, and feel like part of something real.Q: What ha..
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Amber Mikesell is the Founder of Suivera, a Non-Profit All Beliefs Organization Committed to Heart-Centered Transformation with Over 1.3 Million Members in 113 Countries
Q: In your book Silence Your Inner Critic, you compare the battle against self-doubt to the epic battle between a superhero and a supervillain. What inspired this analogy, and what makes it so powerful?AM: The superhero-versus-supervillain analogy came from a very real place in my own healing journey. Like so many people, I spent years listening to the voice in my head that told me I wasn’t good enough, smart enough, or worthy enough. That voice—the Inner ..
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Cat Cora Made Television and Culinary History When She Became the First Female Iron Chef on Food Network’s Hit Show Iron Chef America
Cat Cora is a celebrated, world-renowned chef, author, restaurateur, television host, philanthropist, and proud mother of six. Hailing from Jackson, Mississippi, Cat’s passion for food was ignited by her Greek and Southern roots, which inspired her to pursue a groundbreaking culinary career. A graduate of the prestigious Culinary Institute of America, Cat honed her skills in France, training at two three-star Michelin restaurants—an achievement that exempl..
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Dr. Tracy Fanara: From The Weather Channel to Mythbusters—Insights, Adventures, and the Science That’s Changing Our World!
Q: When did you know you wanted to become an environmental engineer and research scientist?TF: From the time I was a little girl, I loved animals. After it would rain, I would go to the abandoned train tracks behind my house to catch tadpoles. I was amazed that these creatures could find life in a temporary pool of water, and I was obsessed with watching them grow into frogs. I would have a number of blue cups on my dress-er next to my bed, filled with a c..
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Read Our Exclusive Interview with Dr. Dhana Tummala, Co-founder and VP of Product Development and Professional Services at AiFA Labs.
Q: What has the experience been like for you as a woman in Information Technology?DT: It’s been a fulfilling journey marked by growth, resilience, and breaking barriers. While challenges exist, especially in being a minority in the field, the opportunity to contribute to transformative technology has been immensely rewarding. My focus has always been on bringing inclusivity and innovation into the tech space, and I’ve been fortunate to work with a supporti..
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An Exclusive Interview with Former NASA Astronaut and First Hispanic Woman in Space, Ellen Ochoa
Q: With nearly 1000 hours in space over four missions, did you ever feel that your presence on board was undervalued because you were a woman or a Latina?EO: Our crews needed to work closely together to accomplish our missions. I spent about a year in training for each of my flights, so the crew got to know each other and our roles well. I felt my crew mates appreciated what I brought to the team, just as I did with them. On my first two flights, I was in ..
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A Special Interview with Hairstylist, Beauty & Brand Influencer, Content Creator, Spokesperson & Commercial Actress, Kim Wickerham
Q: Can you share with our audience your career journey and how you initially became involved in the beauty industry? KW: I’ve always been somewhat of a beauty aficionado and developed the fascination for hair at a very young age. Through my school years, I did my fair share of hair for ballgames, proms, and slumber parties. I don’t mean to brag, but when it came to creating Princess Leia buns, I was a big deal!By the time I reached high school, I was so en..
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Egypt Sherrod Is On Her “Indigo Road” & “Married To Real Estate” Goes Global
Q: Congratulations on Season 3 of Married to Real Estate. Will any episode encounter any transactional or construction challenges that you and Mike haven’t faced in the past?ES: Thank you so very much! Yes, we are excited that the show has been so well received and growing. It’s mind-blowing that this show started as a social media moment on my husband’s cell phone, and now we are airing in more than thirteen countries. There is never a dull moment in cons..
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Tania Luna, She Has Built Multiple Companies, Including LifeLabs Learning, a Leadership Development Resource That Serves Thousands of the World’s Most Influential Companies
TANIA LUNA is an entrepreneur, psychology researcher, and author of LEAD TOGETHER: Stop Squirreling Away Power and Build a Better Team. She has founded and grown multiple companies, including Scarlet Spark, a nonprofit that creates human-friendly workplaces for organizations that help animals; LifeLabs Learning, one of the world’s fastest-growing leadership development companies; eLab, an accelerator for edtech entrepreneurs; and Surprise Industries, an or..
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Dr. Amy Young, The First Woman to Become Executive Director of The American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Q: Growing up, when were you first intrigued by the health sciences?AY: I think we all have role models that influence us in our life choices. I was lucky enough to have a female pediatrician in the mid-60s in Mississippi which was quite rare. My mother revered her (she took care of my 6 siblings). My parents had lost one of those siblings to leukemia, so they were well versed in health care and were respectful of the profession. My mother influenced my ch..
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A Conversation With American Author, Speaker and Rocket Scientist, Olympia LePoint
Olympia LePoint is an award-winning NASA rocket scientist, author, TED Talk speaker, and journalist. Most recently, Olympia created a human decision-making scientific theory called Quantum Deciding, revealing the secret science to achieve your best future.Q: What inspired you to pursue a career in science and technology? OL: I believe science and technology are powerful tools that give answers to life’s most pressing situations. As a result, I built my Ans..
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She Has Expanded to Locations Throughout North Carolina and Continues to Work Closely With Future and Existing Patients to Help Them Achieve Healthier and More Balanced Lives. An Exclusive Interview with Optimal Bio CEO, Tylar Brannon
Q: For those not familiar with your company's work, what sets Optimal Bio apart from other medical practices?TB: We are a medical company with medical practices. Medical practices are not run like a regular company, and there is a huge market for this expertise. We are a mission-focused company. We hire people who want to grow individually, as a team and as a company. We are paving the way in the healthcare space specializing in preventative healthcare by ..
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Morgan has Won Numerous Awards Throughout Her Career Including Several from the Radio Television Digital News Association of the Carolinas. A Conversation with WCCB News @ Ten News Anchor, Morgan Fogarty
Q: How did your career start as a news anchor?MF: I started my career as a news anchor at WHAG in Hagerstown, MD. WHAG then became WDVM, which is now DC News Now. I was in Hagerstown for almost 2 years, before I got the opportunity to join WCCB on our morning show, then called Fox News Rising.Q: How did you prepare for your first news anchor job?MF: Internships were the most important part of preparing for my first job in TV news. Internships in working ne..
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