Women and What WE-DO

Jennifer Gilliland is a Registered Dietitian, Licensed Therapist, Diabetes Educator and Menopause Practitioner with over three decades of experience helping women transform their health from the inside out. As the founder of Beyond the Scale Nutrition, Jennifer specializes in guiding women over 40 through the complex and often frustrating journey of perimenopause, menopause, and post-menopause. It's time we talk about it.

Being a public figure is NOT always a glamorous life. Even if their life's mission is visually to serve others, THEY are human too! Lisa Sobecki has lived a life of unwavering service starting on a farm, to the military, to the school board and on to Ohio and County politics. But let me tell you, you do not know her like you think you do. Listen and learn there is so much more!

As women, we strive to do it all, and Kathy Tucker is no exception! She is a wife, a mother, an executive, an advocate, and an entrepreneur who just finished law school to become an attorney! WOW is right! But like so many of us, the road to getting there and pushing through has not always been easy. Sometimes, having an "Angel" on our side gives us hope, confidence, and the courage to be who we are meant to be. Being a strong woman is powerful, and being a strong partner is magical! Listen to how she has created both.

Licensed RN and certified aesthetic nurse Mary Johnson shares a vulnerable look at battling with infertility, navigating the foster system & dealing with stigmas and insecurities of being a woman. She shares a beautiful approach to how it is okay for us to age joyfully and have our outside match our inside. I loved learning all things about this dynamic woman and I know you will too.

Dr. Soon-Young Yoon’s greatest influence was her maternal grandfather, whom she never met. At the time he raised his children, it was uncommon for women to get an education, let alone for Korean women to attend educational institutions in other countries. Find out how Soon-Young learned empowerment from her mother and uses it to speak on behalf of every man, woman, and child from every culture as a consultant for the United Nations. Listen to hear how we can inspire the change we are called to make as citizens of the world.

Emily Zarecki shares her journey in life on how depression, tragedy & loss has helped her dig deep inside herself to defeat her own diagnosis of cancer. She now has the courage and strength to talk about it and write about it in her book Golden Scars to help others who may be dealing with the same thing.

Isabella Weik shares how after an unexpected diagnosis with auto immune disorder, at a very young age, has taught her how the power of love and community can heal and make you stronger. She now has turned that experience and her upbringing into a life long passion and career helping others to be connected to their mind, body and spirit as the new CEO of the Toledo Mindfulness institute. Her infectious smile and beliefs/practices that teach us how to be present for the moment exactly as it is and how to take custody of our mind and place it exactly where we want it to be is something we would ALL benefit from.

Finding her cup empty after years of being a caretaker, Aby returned to the joy she found in owning a business that brings life, energy and happiness to her clients on their most important days. Listen and hear how she took the first steps to rally herself and her kids after a tumultuous loss that affected her entire family and brought back the spark that ignites the light she shines on others.

Ambrea grew up competitive and immersed in a community that allowed her to channel her passions. As she continues to grow and develop the city around her, she shares a similar vision and passion with her business partner, and husband. Ambrea shares words of wisdom to working moms and reminds women they can do it all through the help and support of others.

“The problem is not the problem, the problem is your attitude toward the problem!” McKenna Reitz shares her story about how alopecia did not happen to her but for her! Listen to her beautiful journey of how she changed trauma into self love and now challenging others to do the same.

Where we are today, may not paint the same picture or look like where we came from Christina Rodriguez, executive director of Mom’s House, an organization that teaches single parents to choose life over poverty, shows how her own trauma and upbringing has led her to her journey through life and purpose! From a daughter of a 'King Pin' gang member to a thriving leader, advocate and powerhouse in her community! Listen to this story of forgiveness, faith & fight!

After a later in life diagnosis of ADHD, Molly Thompson , a high functioning entrepreneur, shares her vulnerable journey on what once made her feel different or even “less than”, has now become her superpower!

Listen to hear how Deb Flores followed the example set by her parents who taught her the true value of work ethic, and learn how she advanced her education, took charge of her career, and never took “no” for an answer. Explore the bond she shares with her daughter who is following in her footsteps to educate, engage, and empower women and youth to keep moving forward.

Have you ever taken for granted your access to education, citizenship, or found yourself complaining about an outfit that didn’t look how you imagined? How would you deal with being physically reprimanded for voicing your opinion? Could you survive in a country where women are to cover up from hair to ankles? Negar was born in Iran, her family survived trauma and being targeted for involvement with a government at war. Learn more about her mother’s strength, her ferocious quest for freedom and how she uses her platform to influence feminism and human rights.

What would it take for you to pivot away from a lucrative career? How do you balance what you thought you would do with your life with what your life calls you to do? After making a career change, Alicia had to turn away from the restaurant she built from the ground up to start researching ways she could support her child with PANS, and her siblings as they watched their sister suffer. She talks about the rates of suicide in children and how outdated systems lack the capacity to support our society and ways we can bridge the gaps in education and healthcare.

How does a woman go about starting a business in a traditionally male dominated field, like architecture? How does she stick to her vision when men question her ability as a woman? Erin Curley attributes hard work, sacrifice and determination to not only succeeding, but receiving awards like AIA Toledo’s Emerging Professional Award in 2015 and Northwest Ohio Women’s Business Council WE-DO Second Act Award in 2023. Hear more about Erin’s values, why she gives back to her community, and how she found support in family and colleagues to take the plunge and start her own Architecture Firm.

Have you ever wondered what it’d be like to start a business? What about founding and owning multiple businesses? And what if your business partner was your spouse? Angela Lucas shares what it’s like to be a serial entrepreneur with her husband. Listen to hear how they got started, what she brings to their company, and how they continue to grow as business partners and spouses to create a sense of community through those who rally around and support them.

Have you ever felt a calling, but weren’t sure how to rise to your purpose? Do you feel something pulling you towards something greater, but let fear of failure keep you from speaking up and taking action? Listen to Diana’s story, hear about what inspired her to become an attorney, advocate, author, and global leader. Learn about how she finds strength in vulnerability and how she keeps peace of mind through prayer, meditation, and mentoring youth.