Michigan Business Beat | Becky Burtka and Lorri Rishar Jandron, Bold LeadHers Show Introduction

Chris Holman welcomes Becky Burtka, VP of Member Engagement, Michigan State Chamber of Commerce, Lansing, MI and also Lorri Rishar Jandron, CEO, Edge Partnerships, Lansing, MI. Host Chris Holman introduces Lorri Rishar Jandron, CEO of Edge Partnerships, and Becky Burtka, VP of Member Engagement at the Michigan State Chamber of Commerce, who share their career backgrounds — Becky as a former legislative staffer and Lorri as a journalist-turned-PR professional who built her own agency over 17 years. The two are launching a new show on the Michigan Business Network called *Bold LeadHers*, designed to highlight women's leadership stories from diverse backgrounds across Michigan and beyond, with "BOLD" standing for Breaking barriers, Owning your path, Leading with confidence, and Delivering results. Chris then shares his own career journey — from teaching and coaching to business consulting and entrepreneurship — and reflects on the sweeping changes he has witnessed over his career, particularly in technology and the growing prominence of women in business and corporate leadership. The segment closes with enthusiasm from all three about the show's potential to inspire and inform audiences on bold leadership. The full transcript features a conversation on Michigan Business Beat between host Chris Holman, Lorri Rishar Jandron of Edge Partnerships, and Becky Burtka of the Michigan State Chamber of Commerce, centered on the launch of their new show *Bold LeadHers* on the Michigan Business Network. The show is designed to spotlight women leaders from all walks of life, sharing compelling stories of breaking barriers and leading with confidence, while also addressing the very human challenges of balancing professional and personal roles. Chris reflects on the dramatic progress women have made in business and corporate leadership over his career, expressing optimism that future generations — including his own daughter and granddaughter — won't need to think about glass ceilings at all. The segment closes on an enthusiastic and forward-looking note, with all three expressing excitement about the show's mission to inspire bold leadership across Michigan and beyond. » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Subscribe to MBN’s YouTube: www.youtube.com/@MichiganbusinessnetworkMBN » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/ » MBN Instagram: www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/