EP. 32 Moving at the speed of need. Van Ton-Quinlivan’s longtime approach to business proved to be pandemic ready
Laurie McGraw is speaking with Inspiring Woman Van Ton-Quinlivan. Years of experience across public, private and non-profit sectors did not prepare her for how to handle launching her business just before the pandemic brought the country to its knees. But her longtime business approach and mindset, moving at the speed of need, certainly did. Van […]
EP. 31 Hello world, meet Joané Booth.
Laurie McGraw is speaking with Inspiring Woman Joané Booth, who is passionate about engaging with communities of color in her work at the Michigan League of Conservation Voters. She entered the government arena not knowing a lot about government. Quickly she understood the impact of policy and she caught the bug. Having now worked at […]
EP. 30 Only 2.3% of all venture funding went to female founders last year. Kristen Valdes changed her pitch to land her Series A.
Laurie McGraw is speaking with Inspiring Woman Kristen Valdes who shares lessons she has learned in building her company b.well Connected Health. Kristen Valdes, the founder and CEO of b.well Connected Health (www.icanbwell.com), has dedicated her career to empowering consumers with the data and tools to take control of their health care journey. An award-winning […]
EP. 29 Dr. Ying Sun is a first-generation Asian American postdoctoral scholar. Being a good ally means understanding the individual.
Laurie McGraw is speaking with Inspiring Woman Dr. Ying Sun. Dr. Sun is a first-gen, Asian American postdoctoral scholar. She believes people need to see the whole individual to be a good ally. First gens that come from low-income families – they are stressed out about finances; they are intimately tied to their families and […]
EP. 28 We can all make a difference. Carrie Valiant asks us to do more to promote others even while following our own stars.
Laurie McGraw is speaking with Inspiring Woman Carrie Valiant. Carrie has always been focused on outside interests during her long tenure practicing law. She thinks the best career advice is to stay true to yourself and follow your own star. But she also asks us all to do what we can to promote others, other […]
EP. 27 Waiting to be asked wasn’t working so well for Valerie Sullivan. So she practiced asking instead. Now she’s the CEO.
Laurie McGraw is speaking with Inspiring Woman Valerie Sullivan who is a big believer in practice, practice, practice. She also believes you have more power than you think and tells us to not give it away! Valerie Sullivan, PRESIDENT AND CEO Valerie Sullivan brings significant experience in the pharma, digital health and pharma services industries to […]
EP. 26 Treat yourself like the professional you are. And get in the game.
Laurie McGraw is speaking with Inspiring Woman Nancy Ham who has been leading and growing companies for years. If you are hesitating in your career, Nancy has some advice for you – Pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and get in the game! Nancy Ham is the CEO of WebPT, the country’s leading rehab therapy […]
EP. 25 Be as you are. Show up 100%. Diane Adams lives by these words.
Laurie McGraw is speaking with Inspiring Woman Diane Adams. Diane’s life work has been focused on culture. And by embracing the hard, she also believes you can make the world better for everyone. Culture and talent expert Diane K. Adams has devoted her career to building and studying the role of culture in a company’s […]
EP. 24 One foot in front of the other… how Dr. Nicole Neal managed family, job, community service, and additional degrees. Now she wants to help other women realize their dreams.
Laurie McGraw is speaking with Inspiring Woman Dr. Nicole Neal, who pursued additional degrees while still focusing on her career, community and family. She also aims to help other women with her new non-profit H.E.R. – Heal, Empower, Reclaim. Nicole F. Neal, PhD, MA Nicole is the director of data management & operations at the […]
