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Elevate: A Women's Leadership Institute Podcast

The Women's Leadership Institute

48 episodes

4 months ago

Comments or Thoughts on this Episode? Send us a text message. What happens when traditional mental health therapies fail? How might creative approaches unlock healing when nothing else works? Brian Higgins, Executive Director of Mental Healthy FIT, knows this territory intimately. From experiencing homelessness while battling PTSD, depression, and addiction to founding an innovative mental health nonprofit, Brian's journey reveals powerful truths about human connection. "Mental health can be...

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Comments or Thoughts on this Episode? Send us a text message. What happens when traditional mental health therapies fail? How might creative approaches unlock healing when nothing else works? Brian Higgins, Executive Director of Mental Healthy FIT, knows this territory intimately. From experiencing homelessness while battling PTSD, depression, and addiction to founding an innovative mental health nonprofit, Brian's journey reveals powerful truths about human connection. "Mental health can be...

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Episodes (20/48)

Elevate: A Women's Leadership Institute Podcast

Breaking Stigmas: Mental Health & Workplace Wellness With Brian Higgins

Comments or Thoughts on this Episode? Send us a text message. What happens when traditional mental health therapies fail? How might creative approaches unlock healing when nothing else works? Brian Higgins, Executive Director of Mental Healthy FIT, knows this territory intimately. From experiencing homelessness while battling PTSD, depression, and addiction to founding an innovative mental health nonprofit, Brian's journey reveals powerful truths about human connection. "Mental health can be...

4 months ago

56 minutes

Elevate: A Women's Leadership Institute Podcast

Breaking Free: The Hidden Cost of Perfectionism

Comments or Thoughts on this Episode? Send us a text message. What if the very shield we create to protect ourselves from judgment is the same barrier preventing our most meaningful connections? In this thought-provoking conversation with Alysha Turner, business development professional and host of the Popping Perfectionism podcast, we explore the hidden costs of perfectionism in our professional and personal lives. Perfectionism isn't just about high standards—it's about the harsh self-crit...

5 months ago

44 minutes

Elevate: A Women's Leadership Institute Podcast

Carin Crowe: A CEO's Journey From Finding Your Voice to Empowering Others

Comments or Thoughts on this Episode? Send us a text message. The journey from voiceless child to powerful advocate isn't linear, but for Carin Crowe, CEO of Habitat for Humanity Greater Salt Lake Area, it began with a petition at age eight. When she received a response from President Jimmy Carter telling her children like her would change the world, she discovered her voice – and decades later, leads an organization with deep connections to Carter's legacy. In this illuminating conversation...

5 months ago

46 minutes

Elevate: A Women's Leadership Institute Podcast

What happens when your company culture embodies your mission?

Comments or Thoughts on this Episode? Send us a text message. What happens when an agency's mission to "move people" meets a passionate commitment to gender diversity? Magic—and measurable success. Dave Smith, CEO, and Stephanie Miller, President of Penna Powers, join WLI's Pat Jones to reveal how their 40-year-old communications firm has thrived by embracing women's leadership. With 64% of their staff being women, they've created a culture where diverse perspectives aren't just welcom...

6 months ago

43 minutes

Elevate: A Women's Leadership Institute Podcast

Latonya Howell - Essential HR Practices in the Modern Workplace

Comments or Thoughts on this Episode? Send us a text message. "Nobody's coming on a white horse," says LaTonya Howell, HR executive and founder of Coach Her Life Consulting, in this eye-opening conversation about the realities women face in today's workplace. Drawing from her 16+ years of human resources experience and personal journey from foster care to executive leadership, LaTonya offers practical wisdom that cuts through corporate jargon to address real challenges. The workplace is evol...

6 months ago

35 minutes

Elevate: A Women's Leadership Institute Podcast

Building Community and Capital: How Utah Tech Week Drives Innovation

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6 months ago

42 minutes

Elevate: A Women's Leadership Institute Podcast

You're More Qualified Than You Think: A Journey into Local Leadership

Comments or Thoughts on this Episode? Send us a text message. What does it take for women to see themselves as qualified political leaders? For Brynn Heather Johnson, it required a PowerPoint presentation from her husband during what was supposed to be a relaxing hotel getaway. Despite years of community service, PTA leadership, and passionate advocacy for her city, Brynn never imagined herself on Draper City Council until someone else recognized her potential. This eye-opening conversation ...

6 months ago

45 minutes

Elevate: A Women's Leadership Institute Podcast

Robyn Cohen: Women's Advocacy Is More Than Just Raising Awareness

Comments or Thoughts on this Episode? Send us a text message. Robyn Cohen, Senior Vice President at Universal Media, embodies movement in every aspect of her life – from her global travels to her tireless advocacy for women in leadership. Her extraordinary journey began with a family business that pioneered shopping mall advertising over 40 years ago and continues today as she helps transform that legacy business for the digital age. The conversation reveals how Cohen's nomadic spirit has sh...

7 months ago

56 minutes

Elevate: A Women's Leadership Institute Podcast

Booksmarts and Ice Cream: How Jenny Groberg Built an All-Female Powerhouse Company

Comments or Thoughts on this Episode? Send us a text message. Jenny Groberg never intended to build a company. As a young mom with two small children and a husband in medical school, she simply needed income that allowed her to work from home. Nearly two decades later, she's the CEO of Booksmarts, a thriving fractional accounting firm with almost 30 remote employees—all women, many of them mothers. What makes Jenny's leadership journey remarkable isn't just her business growth but how she's ...

7 months ago

45 minutes

Elevate: A Women's Leadership Institute Podcast

Dr. Deonne Johnson: The Courage to Intentionally Create Your Life and Career

Comments or Thoughts on this Episode? Send us a text message. What happens when you take off your Wonder Woman cape? For Dr. Deonne Johnson, it meant discovering a more authentic, aligned life after years of chasing external validation through titles, degrees, and achievements. A series of personal challenges in 2012 gave Deonne the ability to reevaluate everything. Through this awakening, she discovered the power of balancing masculine energy (action, achievement, stability) with femi...

7 months ago

52 minutes

Elevate: A Women's Leadership Institute Podcast

From Jersey to Utah: One Woman's Journey Through PR, Politics, and Purpose

Comments or Thoughts on this Episode? Send us a text message. How do you brew a successful career in communications while creating meaningful community impact? For Nikki Walker, founder and CEO of NWPR & Consulting, the answer lies in patience, authenticity, and taking up space unapologetically. Having spent 25 years in public relations and communications, Walker brings a unique perspective on how the industry has transformed. "Ten years ago it was really about the magazines on the newss...

7 months ago

45 minutes

Elevate: A Women's Leadership Institute Podcast

You're not "just a mom" – How the Women's Wellness Summit celebrates our complex identities

Comments or Thoughts on this Episode? Send us a text message. Carolyn Williams never expected that becoming a mother in her mid-thirties would completely transform her professional trajectory. "I got absolutely obliterated in the postpartum experience," she shares with disarming honesty. That personal struggle revealed a deeper truth—countless women exist in chronic survival mode, a reality that demanded action. From this revelation, the Women's Wellness Summit was born. As founder and CEO, ...

8 months ago

41 minutes

Elevate: A Women's Leadership Institute Podcast

Jeannette Bennett: Embrace the Plot Twists

Comments or Thoughts on this Episode? Send us a text message. Jeanette Bennett is a force for growth, innovation, and positivity. Her love of Utah Valley and the people she has served over the years is unmistakable. We are proud to kick off Women's History Month with an interview with her. From selling her first home to finance the first issue of her magazine to dealing with cancer and becoming the face of Colliers, Utah, Jeanette is a powerhouse in our state. In this episode, Jeanette ...

8 months ago

53 minutes

Elevate: A Women's Leadership Institute Podcast

Leadership Success and Future Visions for Women in Utah

Comments or Thoughts on this Episode? Send us a text message. Unlock the secrets to empowering women in leadership as we celebrate a decade of transformative work with the Elevate Women's Leadership Institute. You'll hear compelling success stories from companies like CHG and Larry H. Miller, who have implemented groundbreaking practices to support and retain women in the workplace. Our alumni have made remarkable strides, and we highlight how they've harnessed leadership opportunities across...

9 months ago

4 minutes

Elevate: A Women's Leadership Institute Podcast

Pat, Nicole and Patti: A Collective Vision for Inclusive Leadership

Comments or Thoughts on this Episode? Send us a text message. What if fostering inclusivity and promoting women in leadership could improve the workplace? Join us as we celebrate a decade of impactful conversations with Pat Jones, the founder of the Women's Leadership Institute podcast, and Nicole Carpenter, the director. This special episode is rich with personal anecdotes, as Pat shares heartwarming traditions of generosity with her grandchildren, and Nicole discusses adapting family...

9 months ago

49 minutes

Elevate: A Women's Leadership Institute Podcast

Sophia Di Caro: The Art of Public Finance and Leadership

Comments or Thoughts on this Episode? Send us a text message. Discover the art of fiscal responsibility with Sopia DiCaro, the savvy Executive Director of the Governor's Office of Planning and Budget. Join us as she unravels her pivotal role in managing Utah's substantial $30 billion budget. Sopia illuminates how strategic financial planning is not just about numbers but about uplifting communities, particularly focusing on seniors by proposing to eliminate the Social Security tax and investi...

10 months ago

51 minutes

Elevate: A Women's Leadership Institute Podcast

Tonia Dalton & Brooke Eastham: Flexible Work Culture Transforming Career Paths

Comments or Thoughts on this Episode? Send us a text message. Could balancing a dynamic career with personal passions be the key to success? Join us as Tonia Dalton, partner at Induo Marketing, and Brooke Eastham, senior manager at CHG Healthcare, share their personal stories and how these experiences have shaped their professional lives. Tonia offers a fascinating glimpse into her past, including an unexpected stint as a psychic phone line worker, while Brooke discusses her dedication to sup...

11 months ago

52 minutes

Elevate: A Women's Leadership Institute Podcast

Unlocking Workplace Happiness: Insights from Michelle McCullough

Comments or Thoughts on this Episode? Send us a text message. Unlock the secret to happiness in the workplace with our guest, Michelle McCullough, a leading expert in productivity and emotional intelligence. Join us as Michelle shares her fascinating journey from a time management enthusiast to an esteemed researcher on high-performing teams. Discover how her insights from "The Make It Happen Blueprint" and the United States Happiness Report reveal the powerful link between happiness and prod...

11 months ago

40 minutes

Elevate: A Women's Leadership Institute Podcast

Sara Jones: Defying Gravity and Shaping Business Strategy

Comments or Thoughts on this Episode? Send us a text message. Join us for an enlightening conversation with the dynamic Sara Jones, a chemical engineer turned patent lawyer, who now leads the charge in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) consulting with her firm, Inclusion Pro. Sara's transformative journey, inspired in part by the musical Wicked, has led her to become a pivotal force in the DEI space. We explore her fascinating career transition and the influential role she played i...

11 months ago

54 minutes

Elevate: A Women's Leadership Institute Podcast

Morgan Lyon Cotti and Allie Pierce: Engagement, Mentoring & Women in Politics

Comments or Thoughts on this Episode? Send us a text message. Morgan Lyon Cotti and Allie Pierce join us for a powerful conversation about women's political empowerment through Utah Women Run. Inspired by her mother's legislative career, Morgan shares her lifelong commitment to increasing female representation in politics. Allie, who shifted her focus from vocal performance to gender studies, talks about how her upbringing in a politically engaged family fueled her passion for advocacy. Toget...

12 months ago

44 minutes