Women of Influence Preview #16: Christie Angel (plus the inspiring story of Phoebe Waller-Bridge)

Sometimes you take a risk on a passion project and it works out great, leading you to professional success beyond your wildest dreams.Other times, you realize that you probably should go back to school and get that degree.We’ve got examples of both in this week’s Women of Influence podcast preview, our off-week mini-episodes in which we share snippets of our full interviews with some of the most powerful women in Columbus’ business community, and I share some commentary on notable news of the week or other interesting factoids about women in business. This week’s commentary is all about Phoebe Waller-Bridge, newly minted winner of multiple Emmys whose show, Fleabag, has won hearts and minds even as I myself haven’t quite been able to make myself watch it. As you’ll hear in the episode, Waller-Bridge’s now beloved television show began its life as a Kickstarter campaign for a theatrical performance just six years ago.On the other end of the spectrum, our guest this week was gracious enough to share the story of a big dream she had that didn’t work out: opening a nightclub. Don’t worry, things still turned out okay for Christie Angel, the CEO of YWCA Columbus and an accomplished veteran of former Columbus Mayor Michael Coleman’s administration. We’ll share our full conversation with the well-connected Columbus power player next Friday, but for now, check out our preview episode to hear how Angel found her way from aspiring nightclub owner to nonprofit CEO and community leader.