We're joined by members of the senior leadership team at First Flight Credit Union, Tabitha Allen (President and CEO) and Laura Satterley (VP of Marketing). We discuss their individual career paths, the key distinctions between credit unions and banks, and their commitment to personalized member service and community involvement. There's valuable advice for young professionals, leadership strategies, and emphasis on how to create a strong workplace culture that serves their community.
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This show is produced by Rooster High Productions.
Paige Harris is a principle at Flatlands Jessup Insurance Group, a family agency that they've grown into a leading independent, flexible, charitable business. Their focus on culture, client education, and satisfaction drives their entire philosophy of business. Beyond the company, Booth and Paige discusses women's leadership, philanthropy, and self-care, giving practical advice for both business owners and aspiring leaders.
Links:
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The Carolina Women's Collective Instagram: @carolinawomenscollective
This show is produced by Rooster High Productions.
We chat with Kathryn Metts, Economic Development Officer for Morehead City, North Carolina. Kathryn discusses her role in business recruitment, her journey into government work, and how she overcomes challenges in economic development.
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The Carolina Women's Collective Instagram: @carolinawomenscollective
This show is produced by Rooster High Productions.
Booth sits down with Dr. Payton McLaughlin, a physical therapist and the owner of M Wellness in Morehead City, North Carolina. Payton shares her journey from sports injury to career, her experience opening a business in her hometown, and the lessons she's learned along the way.
Visit the M Wellness website
The M Wellness Instagram: @m.wellness.mhc
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This show is produced by Rooster High Productions.
Virtual Assistants are a huge help to Vanessa Ulmer at Crystal Coast Graphics. Learn all about how they bought back their time and took the businesses even further with outside help!
Find Vanessa at crystalcoastgraphics.com.
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The Carolina Women's Collective Instagram: @carolinawomenscollective
This show is produced by Rooster High Productions.
Join founders Booth Parker, Silvana Botta, and Jillian Lister as they discuss the upcoming Summit focused on personal and professional development, and how they've implemented personal growth and effective time management in their own lives.
Grab your 2025 Summit tickets here! Happening October 23, 2025 at the Coral Bay Club in Atlantic Beach, NC.
Don't miss our final workshop of the year! Find the information and sign up here.
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The Carolina Women's Collective Instagram: @carolinawomenscollective
This show is produced by Rooster High Productions.
Dr. Marci Godwin, a small animal veterinarian and partner at Mitchell Village Animal Hospital, shares her unwavering passion for veterinary medicine, the challenges she faced on her path, and the determination it took for her to succeed. Like with our other guests, whether they're lawyers or welders: it's not just about the insight into their industry, it's about how to perservere as you push towards your goal... all without losing yourself.
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The Carolina Women's Collective Instagram: @carolinawomenscollective
This show is produced by Rooster High Productions.
Liz Baird has lead science museums and scientific education programs for decades, and to her there's still nothing better than seeing someone watch a cicada emerge for the first time, or observing a student's realization that the yellow dandelion flower becomes the puffball releasing seeds to the wind. Join Booth in hearing all about Liz's journey in teaching, educational technology, and making her region's museums wonderful places to learn.
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The Carolina Women's Collective Instagram: @carolinawomenscollective
This show is produced by Rooster High Productions.
The power of believing in yourself is something Nicole Frost is leaned on through many trials. From an impactful nursing career to motherhood and leadership positions, she's taken on everything the whole could throw at her with the support of her community and heart that cares deeply for others. Join us for this interview as she and Booth discuss her nursing career, the challenges of COVID, pallative care, and so much more.
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The Carolina Women's Collective Instagram: @carolinawomenscollective
This show is produced by Rooster High Productions.
Dawn Carter has implemented leadership lessons from every stage of her life to grow into the influential community figure she is today. From service in the Marine Corp, to motherhood, to important community work, she has taken in upon herself to be excellent in what she does. In this interview with Booth, she shares those leadership lessons and you don't want to miss them.
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The Carolina Women's Collective Instagram: @carolinawomenscollective
This show is produced by Rooster High Productions.
The hospitality industry is not for the lighthearted and is where many of the hardest business lessons are learned. The North Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (NCRLA) knows this and works to protect, educate, and promote the diverse interests of North Carolina's hospitality industry.
Booth interviews Lynn Minges, who leads the NCRLA as its first female CEO with a thirteen-year tenure, and captained the response to the challenges of COVID-19. Lynn shares her experiences ranging from working with small business support and public policy advocacy.
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The Carolina Women's Collective Instagram: @carolinawomenscollective
This show is produced by Rooster High Productions.
Francesca Carter created an impressive career across her roles at Starbucks and Hard Rock International, and did it all as a single mom. Everyone's journey with work life balance is different, but we think you will have a lot to learn from Francesca and her stories of growth, succeeding at iconic companies, and motherhood all mixed together.
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The Carolina Women's Collective Instagram: @carolinawomenscollective
This show is produced by Rooster High Productions.
Carolina Women’s Collective co-founders Booth, Jillian and Silvana answer questions from the community. They describe some big moments, discuss their definitions of success, and share how they handle time management. These three friends and colleagues are excited to share how they built a thriving female-led community that is committed to supporting women in business.
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The Carolina Women's Collective Instagram: @carolinawomenscollective
This show is produced by Rooster High Productions.
Booth chats with Virginia Frischkorn, named by Vogue and Martha Stewart Weddings as one of the top 50 planners worldwide. Virginia tells the story behind Partytrick, her innovative event planning platform, and explains how she uses technology to spark genuine human connection. Learn to elevate the quality of any gathering, balance work and family as a female entrepreneur, and channel your “inner James Bond” to overcome stressful situations.
Find Virginia online:
LinkedIn: Virginia Frischkorn
Instagram: virginiafrischkorn
Learn about Partytrick: partytrick.com
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The Carolina Women's Collective Instagram: @carolinawomenscollective
This show is produced by Rooster High Productions.
Laura Zavelson, a business strategist and the host of The GenXpert Show, specializes in helping Gen X women transition from corporate careers to successful entrepreneurship. Laura shares insights with your host Booth on overcoming ageism, leveraging experience, and differentiating between coaching and consulting. Gen X has a lot to offer, and we're going to talk about it!
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Laura's website: www.laurazavelson.com
Laura's LinkedIn: @laurazavelson
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The Carolina Women's Collective Instagram: @carolinawomenscollective
This show is produced by Rooster High Productions.
Our amazing guest Nada Nasserdeen is the founder and CEO of Rise Up For You, is a leadership and career confidence coach, TEDx motivational speaker, and bestselling author who has shared stages with icons like Tony Robbins. Nada has had a front-row seat to facing and solving the challenges women face with confidence and imposter syndrome, and takes on people-pleasing and perfectionism, two things many women in business face. She brings so many actionable strategies to this interview with Booth that you're sure to become more confident!
The Rise Up For You website: www.riseupforyou.com
Nada on LinkedIn: @NadaLena
The 2025 CWC membership: Learn more here
Find our events and more resources on the Carolina Women's Collective website
The Carolina Women's Collective Instagram: @carolinawomenscollective
This show is produced by Rooster High Productions.
Booth welcomes Cat Roten, founder of the Event Host Community and host of the Successful Events podcast. Cat shares her journey from a decade in corporate hospitality to becoming an entrepreneur, the challenges she faced, and how she overcame them. Relatable in her struggles and inspirational in her success, we think you'll love this talk with Cat as much as we did!
The Successful Events Podcast: Apple | Spotify
Cat's Website: catroten.com/eventhostcommunity
Cat on LinkedIn: Catherine Roten
The 2025 CWC membership: Learn more here
Find our events and more resources on the Carolina Women's Collective website
The Carolina Women's Collective Instagram: @carolinawomenscollective
This show is produced by Rooster High Productions.
lululemon's Elizabeth Lusink shares her journey from being a Division 1 volleyball player to a sports broadcaster and all the way to her current role as a wholesale account rep for every women's favorite athletic brand. She discusses the impact of sports on her life, the challenges of being a woman in sports broadcasting, balancing work and family, and her passion for fitness and leadership.
The 2025 CWC membership: Learn more here
Find our events and more resources on the Carolina Women's Collective website
The Carolina Women's Collective Instagram: @carolinawomenscollective
This show is proudly produced by Rooster High Productions.
Karen Albritton talks with Booth about how anyone can network effectively using the basics of relationship and communications in business, whether it's in-person, online, or navigating where AI fits in. Her extensive career in executive leadership, board service, and speaking engagements powers her insights, which she shared at the Carolina Women's Collective summit in 2024.
Find Karen on LinkedIn: Karen Albritton
The 2025 CWC membership: Learn more here
Find our events and more resources on the Carolina Women's Collective website
The Carolina Women's Collective Instagram: @carolinawomenscollective
This show is proudly produced by Rooster High Productions.
Mary Cheatham King leads a top-producing real estate team in the Crystal Coast and shares her journey into the industry, her unique approach to business, and the secrets to her success. Hear how she built an amazing team, finds balance in her busy life, and gives back to the community!
Find MCK and her team on their website: https://www.marycheathamking.com
MCK Real Estate on Instagram: @mckrealestate
Carteret Curated: @carteret.curated
MCK's book recommendation: Unreasonable Hospitality on Amazon
The 2025 CWC membership: Learn more here
Find our events and more resources on the Carolina Women's Collective website
The Carolina Women's Collective Instagram: @carolinawomenscollective
This show is proudly produced by Rooster High Productions.