Rhonda Coleman Wandel Podcast
On the podcast, ambitious women come and share their authentic stories and pearls of life wisdom in a nurturing space. RCW's content provides roadmaps for women looking to recharge, obtain clarity, and move forward in purposeful pivots. Rhonda creates judgment-free circles that encourage, acknowledge, and love ambitious professional women just as they are.
Episodes
22 episodes
Dawn Anderson-Thurmond: Embracing Identity and Defining Success
In this episode, Dawn Anderson-Thurmond takes us on an inspiring journey from her roots in Hamilton, Ohio, to her impactful role as Interim COO for YWCA Hamilton. Growing up in a tight-knit, predominantly African American community, she learned...
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Chef Tiffany Williams: Serving Up Success and Changing the Game in Celebrity Catering
Today’s episode is sizzling with inspiration! We’re thrilled to have Chef Tiffany Williams (Chef Mama), whose journey from teenage motherhood to becoming a powerhouse chef and entrepreneur is as remarkable as her guest list. Tiffany has catered...
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56:39
Mary N. Chaney-From FBI Agent to Cybersecurity Trailblazer and Diversity Advocate
In this conversation, Mary N. Chaney shares her inspiring journey from humble beginnings in Cincinnati to becoming a corporate leader in cybersecurity and an entrepreneur. She discusses her education, her experience with the FBI, and her transi...
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45:40
Victoria Watkins-From Government to Venture Capital: A Career Journey
Victoria Watkins is Founder and Managing Partner of Inrichmint, an organization that sources curated deal flow for high net worth individuals and families. She previously served as Chief of Staff to the Co-CEO and Chief Investment Officer at Ar...
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50:53
Felecia Higgs Walker-Empowering Women For Financial Success
Felecia Higgs Walker, executive career and business coach, is the CEO and Founder of the Focus Group by Felecia LLC, a real-world career coaching company highlighted in her BRAND NEW BOOK "Paid On Friday, Broke By Tuesday: The Pathway to ...
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41:24
Misty Hudek Giordano- Strategize Your Life with the Four Cycle Phases
Misty Hudek Giordano is a dynamic holistic health coach, and in this special edition episode, she delves into the four phases of the menstrual cycle, teaching us how to harness them to enhance our lives. Join us to discover valuable tips and st...
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41:31
Katie Kholloff Mouat-A Conversation With a Chem-Tech CEO
Rhonda sits down with Katie Kohloff Mouat, a trailblazer in the field of sustainable engineering. Katie shares her journey from a small town in Kansas to leading NUMiX Materials, a startup focused on transforming industrial waste into valuable ...
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59:27
Saira Alikhan-A Lawyer's Unique Journey From Trial Law to Big Tech
In this episode Rhonda talks to Saira Alikhan, attorney and senior commercial advisor at Google. The two discuss Saira's experience with race in the US as a child of immigrants and the impact it’s had on her career trajectory. Also,...
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55:28
Porsha Goodman-Growing Up in the Wake of Family Trauma
Porsha Goodman, Executive Director of non profit organization Door Of Hope in Memphis, TN, shares her story of growing up in the wake of a parent's trauma, the effect it had on her childhood, and the tools she has developed as an adult to overc...
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52:58
Carrita Hightower, PhD-Flavorful Pivots of a Happy Scientist
Ever wonder who comes up with the flavor of your favorite toothpaste? Carrita Hightower, PhD is one of only three Flavor Chemists in the entire Procter and Gamble corporation. In this episode we learn about Carrita's inspirational journey...
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57:05
Adriane Johnson Williams-When Black Women Are Liberated, We All Are Liberated
Adriane Johnson- Williams, Ph.D., author of Not Your Father's Capitalism: What Race Equity Asks of U.S. Business Leaders discusses her new book, her work, boarding school, transitioning to college, family, and love.&n...
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47:35
Kelis Rowe-I Am the Author of My Life
Kelis Rowe, author of young adult fiction novel Finding Jupiter, talks about balancing your needs with those of your family. She also shares her journey to becoming a writer.
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49:03
Karen Massey-Boarding School: A Different Path to College
Have you ever wondered what boarding school is really like? Have you considered it for your children? Karen Massey, former college admissions officer, and current educational consultant shares the benefits of boarding school and her personal ex...
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44:09
Anjli Garg-Your Coach To Soar
Meet Anjli Garg, executive coach, mother, and lawyer. Anjli's clients love her. She is an amazing coach who can help you reach your professional goals and your life goals. In this podcast episode, Anjli coaches us ...
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47:32
Leora Maccabee-Overcoming Trauma
Leora is a lawyer, mother, and survivor of childhood sexual assault. In this episode, Leora talks about how this trauma followed her into adulthood and the steps she took to overcome it. She talks about how she uses her experiences to hel...
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42:03
Jecara Rivera-Getting to Where You Want To Be
Jecara Rivera is a Success Strategist, a Jack Canfield Success Principle Certified Trainer and CEO of Empower You, LLC. In this episode, Jecara shares her personal journey from teenage mom who was told she wouldn't succeed to ...
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39:47
Awatif Yahya, The Right Way to Lead
In this eye-opening episode, Awatif Yahya redefines what it means to be a leader. Drawing on her experience as a Fortune 500 HR executive, Awatif shares her top tips on how corporations can build strong leadership teams. A favorite of her many ...
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32:34
Jorelle Salisipan-Write Your Own Life Story
Jorelle Salisipan came to the United States from the Philippines at the age of 16. Today, she is a tax attorney, certified public accountant (CPA), entrepreneur, and mother of four. In this podcast, you will learn how she navigates mainta...
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34:07
Lila-Stepping Into You
In this episode Rhonda jams with Lila. Lila is an electric violinist and life virtuoso, social influencer, community leader, screenwriter, performer, music producer, and all around amazing woman. In the podcast the two women t...
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43:23
Rachel Hooks-Developing a Millionaire Mindset
Rachel Hooks is a finance manager at Pfizer, 2nd place winner of the Toastmasters District Finals Table Topics Speech Contest in April 2021, and dynamic public speaker of how to develop good money habits. In this podcast we explore Rachel's top...
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29:39
Renee Cohen-Building Your Financial Legacy
Need to check your money mindset or create your financial roadmap? Meet Renee Cohen, financial planner to women in sports, media, and tech. Renee talks about how she pivoted from her dream job in sports media to her new dream job as a fin...
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Pamela Euring-Are You an Over-Functioner?
Join Rhonda as she interviews her very first podcast guest, Pamela Euring. Pam is an attorney leader in the Health and Public Services industry. Rhonda and Pam have a real conversation about balancing all life throws at us, self-care,&nbs...
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