All Episodes

147: There's Nothing Like a Woman With a Plan. ft. Stephanie Cartin

146: Building Brands Women Actually Trust ft. Sara Brooks

145: The Show Must Go On. ft. Big River Film Co.

144: Clear is Kind ft. Dr. Kristen Eichhorn

143: Why Not Have It Now? ft. Dr. Kaushal Nanavati

142: No Family Should Ever Face This Alone ft. Beth Trunfio

141: It's A Feeling ft. Sydney Dumler

140: Print Isn't Dead. We've Just Been Doing It Wrong. ft. Christy Ford & Susie Matheson

139: We're All Grieving Things ft. Lisa Marie Newcomb

Working Like A Woman ft. Erika Badan

137: Between the Trigger and the Reaction ft. Sean Kelsey

136: Freeze, Donate, and Change the System ft. Lauren Makler

How to Network with Intention (And Actually Build Relationships That Go Somewhere)

135: Timing is Never Going to be Perfect ft. Sarah Pelligrini

134: Whose Definition of Success Are You Living? ft. Barb Stone

133: She Didn't Stop. Until She Had To ft. Kennedy Myers

you are exactly who you think you are

132: Erik Ramstad: "We threw it all under the table and decided to start from scratch"

131: Andrew Lunetta: "The market is never going to help. So that's why we exist."

#130: The Art of Giving ft. Monica Merante

#129: Build. Bet. Figure It Out. ft. Kate Brodock

Solo Ep. #4: Summit Debrief, Big Shifts & What's Next

#128: Healing, Self-Trust, and the Life You're Built For ft. Shamina Taylor

#127: Faith, Design & the Beautiful Life ft. Tanya Hembree

#126: CNYWS Welcome Reception ft. Alex Canavan & Elena Bombardier

#125: From Nursing to Entrepreneurship ft. Gwen Crossett

#124: Stronger Than You Think ft. Sara Grace Nickle

#123: Betting on Yourself ft. Laura Capparelli

#122: Faith, Fertility, and Rethinking Everything ft. Dr. Robert Kiltz

#121: What Your Numbers Are Telling You ft. Andriana Cannon

#120: Entrepreneurship and Affordable Housing ft. Ryan Benz

#119: Decades on Air ft. Amy Robbins

#118: Building Success From Scratch ft. Caragh Fahy

#117: Designing an Intentional Retreat (Part 2) ft. Vanderkamp Partners

#116: Designing an Intentional Retreat (Part 1) ft. Vanderkamp Partners

#115: Building Financial Futures ft. Kristin Thompson Henry

#114: Taking Risks, Going Viral ft. Valentino Indelicato

Solo Ep. #3: Reflection, Vision, and My Word for 2026 ft. Alex Canavan

#113: Managing ADHD as an Entrepreneur ft. Dr. John Torrens

#112: Building Relationships, Breaking Barriers ft. Marya Wlos

#111: How Growing Emerald Meant Letting Go ft. Michele Roesch

#110: Constructing Community ft. Andy Breuer

#109: Building Safety and Healing ft. Vera House Leadership

#108: Recharging and How Innovation Happens ft. Rob Simpson

#107: Micron, White Pine, and the Future of CNY ft. Ryan McMahon

#106: The Magic of Great Hospitality ft. Lindsey Cole-Branca

#105: Building Syracuse’s Future and What Comes Next ft. Mayor Ben Walsh

#104: From Content to Connection ft. Aryal Smith

#103: Empowering Women Through Every Stage ft. Maria Gigante-Baggett

#102: Developing with Compassion ft. Evelyn Ingram

#101: Building Community Through Movement ft. Gabrielle Lloyd

100th Episode Special: Tim's Pumpkin Patch

#99: Resilience, Self-Care, and Mindfulness ft. Allison Graff

#98: Scaling, Strategy, and AI ft. Jeff Knauss & Jake Tanner of Arcovo AI

#97: Community, Impact, and Legacy ft. Jan Lane

#96: Strength, Restoration, and Resilience ft. Angela Mosley

#95: Animation, Business, and Collaboration ft. Jeremy Walker

#94: Physical Alignment, Motherhood, and Wellness ft. Dr. Samantha Lombardi

#93: Nutrition, Growth, and Brand Impact ft. Kelly Springer

#92: Design, Innovation, and Community ft. in-ARCHITECTS

#91: Community, Collaboration, and Volunteerism with Katie Hanlon

#90: Nutrition, Community, and Purpose ft. Tim Dougherty

#89: Wellness, Communication, and Connection ft. Kathlene Mahaffey

#88: Workforce Development, Strategy, and Impact ft. Susan Crossett

#87: Legacy, Leadership, and Authenticity ft. Coach Felisha Legette-Jack

#86: Strategic PR, Growth, and Mission ft. Holly Conti

Solo Episode #2: Q&A

#85: Entrepreneurship, Negotiation, and Financial Clarity ft. Patrick Griffin

#84: Inclusion, Advocacy, and Systems Change ft. Dr. Amy St. Croix

#83: Pelvic Health, Movement, and Whole-Body Healing ft. Dr. Rebecca Alexander Carey

#81: Leadership, Compassion, and Resilience ft. Kate Houck

#80: Marketing, Entrepreneurship, and Creativity ft. Yarden Carroll

Solo Episode #1: Past, Present and Future

#79: Creativity, Collaboration, and Community ft. Stay Fresh

#78: Leadership, Litigation, and Advocacy ft. Megan Thomas

#77: Education, Empathy, and "People Math" ft. Michael Sgro

#76: Aging, Compassion, and Education ft. Kate Flannery

#75: Wellness, Recovery, and Relief ft. Tammy Wilkinson

#74: Parties, Content, and People ft. Spatchcock Funk

#73: Growth, Connection, and Beginnings ft. Alex Canavan

#72: Emotional Intelligence, Communication and Human Dynamics ft. Kristy Mandour

#71: Community, Leadership, and Support ft. Melanie Littlejohn

#70: Imago Therapy, Connectivity, and Relationships ft. Lauren Ippoliti

#69: Public Speaking, Entrepreneurship, and Growth ft. Arel Moodie

#68: Learning, Resilience and Success ft. Danielle Mercuri

#67: Care, Motherhood, and Impact Driven Work ft. Melissa Murphy

#66: Marketing, Learning, and Organization ft. Crystal Paolelli

#65: Content Creation, Coaching, and Health ft. Elena Bombardier

#64: Aesthetics and Entrepreneurship ft. Francesca Scutari

#63: Accessibility, Communication, and Barriers ft. Daniele Backus

#62: Nutrition, Social Media, and a Journey of Personal Development ft. Emily Gozy

#61: Ascend and Elevate ft. Jamie “JJ” Weisberg, Tracy Dando, and Meghan Thomas

#60: Manufacturing, Growth, Community ft. Randy Wolken

#59: Creativity, Enrichment and Design ft. Andy Orr

#58: LENS Neurofeedback and How it Could Change Your Life ft. Cassie Brown

#057: Journalism, Community, and AI ft. Katrina Tulloch

#056: Growth, Leadership, and Grit ft. Casey White

#055: Boundaries, Resilience, and Leadership ft. CNY Community Foundation

#054: Mary Jumbelic on Knowing Death, Writing a Memoir, and Self-Publishing a Book

#053: Rachael Dunsmoor on Wedding and Event Planning, Wedding Trends, and Good Chaos

#052: Michaela Kawryga on Her Natural Business Evolution, Personal Social Media Strategy, Saying No, and Non-Traditional Relationships

#051: Lauren Kochian on Fundraising, Public Relations, and Keeping it Authentic on Social Media

#050: Kera Wasserbach on Strategic Event Planning for Small Business Owners

#049: Alyssa Flood on Wedding and Editorial Photography

#048: Lauren Cobello on the Power of a Personal Brand

#047: Kelly Landau on Starting a Business, and Advice for Entrepreneurs

#046: Gianna Michalak in Autoimmune Disease and Why Mindset is Everything

#045: Kim Sadowski, CFO of CNY Community Foundation

#044: Melquea Smith on What Goes into Publishing a Children's Book, and How to Turn Your Creative Passion into a Business

#043: Lekia Hill on Social Justice Advocacy, Corporate America and Civil and Political Engagement

#042: Tere Marie on Somatic Healing, Personal Agency, and Leveraging Your Menstrual Cycle for Success

#041: Jordan Maxwell on Chinese Medicine, Acupuncture, and His Take on the Traditional Medical Paradigm

#040: Victoria Bracco on Leadership and the Power of Knowing Exactly What You Want

#039: Nicole Gaucher, Human Design Guide and Owner of the Vibrant Alignment Academy

#038: Maria Rotella, Owner of Exhale Coffee and Bake Shop

#037: Amy Tao Woodley on Why and How She Did a Home Birth

#036: Jessica Falcone on Creating a Skincare Brand

#035: Heather Loveland-Button on Business Operations, Natural Cleaning Hacks, and the CNY Green Bucket Project

#034: Kristina Blackford on Interior Design and Motherhood

#033: Hannah Roukous on How Motherhood Led her out of Corporate and Into Her Own Business

BONUS: Ellie Aaron on Creating a Better Relationship With Our Money

#032: Britty O’Connor on Opening Flour & Salt, Expanding and Embracing New Opportunites, and Hiring the Right People

#031: Bill Berthel and Erika Davis on Leadership

#030: Amanda McCarty on Building a Beauty Business and Navigating Entrepreneurship and Motherhood

#029: Emma Martens on How to Use Astrology as a Branding and Business Tool

#028: Kelly O’Campo on Grant Writing, Nonprofits, and Dealing with Grief

#027: Jacqueline Colello on Overcoming Addiction and Becoming a Successful Artist

BONUS: Procrastination Ft. Diamond Thaxton

#026: Dani Benjamin on Becoming a Travel Blogger, Her Commitment to Giving Back, and Creative Ways to Support Local

#025: Tess Daly on Transformational Breathwork, Reconnecting with the Body, and Conscious Relationships

#024: Robert Simpson on Revitalizing Central New York

#023: Troy Evans on a Community-Centric Approach to Business

#022: Alicia Suskin (Syracuse Doula) on Postpartum, Taking Things Off Your Plate, and the Importance of Having a Support System

#021: Holly Lowery-Davis on Somatic Healing Practices and Breaking the Cycle of Chronic Coping

#020: Amy Bleier-Long on becoming the editor-in-chief of CNY Magazine, Niche Publications., and All thing Central New York

#019: Anthony Stevens and Rebecca LeMunyon on Financial Advising, Creating a Client-Centric Culture, and Empowering Women in the Workplace

How to Achieve Big Goals by Kim Fischer

#018: Danielle Mercuri on Opening Restaurants, Building a Team, and Her Creative Process

#017: Marguerite Mitchell on How to Grow Intentionally and Why Productivity Looks Different for Everyone

#016: Kathleen Avery on Reframing, Journaling Practices, and Turning Work/Life Balance Into Work/Life Integration

How to Thrive in 2024 (solo episode)

#015 Anna Sofer of She Fancy Grazing Co. on Being a Resilient Business Owner and Finding Inspiration Through Others

#014: The Crescent Collective on Strategic Planning Using the Lunar Cycle, Creating a Space for Holistic Health, and Becoming Conscious in a Corporate World

#013: Vinny Lobdell on Building a Global Brand, Selling to Private Equity, and the Importance of Knowing What You Don’t Want

#012: Stephanie Crockett on What Makes a Strong Leader, Creating a Positive Company Culture, and the Secrets to a Great Marketing Campaign

Julia Freeman of SavorCuse on How to Become a Local Influencer

#011: Tricia Sticca and Christine Spiak on Mindset, Money, and Creating Spaces for Women to Collaborate

#010: Sarah Seib of Cuppa Candles on the Psychology of Scent, Creating Environmentally Friendly Products, and Being Vulnerable as a Business Owner

#009: The Cosmetic Queens on Non-Invasive Cosmetic Procedures, How to Speak to your Clients, and the Power of Collaboration

#008: Lisa Newcomb on Healing through Somatic Movement, and Making Wellness Accessible

#007: Caitlin Wojdyla, Kristyna Giancola, and Kathleen Niland of Captivate Wellness on NAD, Ketamine Therapy, and Enhancing your Natural Beauty

#006: Francesca Scutari of Medicine Based Beauty on No-Makeup Makeup, Facial Balancing, and Loving Your 30s

Self Confidence ft. Diamond Marie Thaxton

#005: Tracy Dando-Mergler on Forgiveness, Eating Disorders, Men’s Mental Health, and the Importance of Connection

#004: Michele Roesch on What It’s Really Like to be a Female Restaurateur

#003: Emily Derrenbacher on the Loss of a Loved One to Suicide, Spreading Positivity, and the Power of Saying Yes

#002: Michaela Medici-Kawryga on Authentic Branding, Investing in Yourself, and Becoming a Serial Entrepreneur

#001: Kim Fischer on the Intuitive Creative Process, Entrepreneurial Loneliness, and Rituals that Feed Us

Welcome to the Cultivate Podcast by the CNY Women's Network