Storied Women

Are you the type of person who says, "I will be happy when I finish school...or get a new job...or move...or, or, or? Or do you find the joy in exactly where you are at the moment? Listen as Emma Wright, a RACC student shares with us the value of living in the moment so we are sure not to miss anything.

Get an annual mammogram. Period! A routine mammogram changed her life. Wendy Kershner shares her first-hand story about the benefit of early detection. And how her annual mammogram may just have saved her life.

As parents, we are destined to worry about our children. What challenges will they have to face? Will the world be kind and compassionate toward them? But what if your child is transgender, then what? How does a mother negotiate such a journey with her child? Listen as Melissa DeStefano learned to help herself so she could better help her child…and how she now offers to help others. This episode is brought to you in part Visions Federal Credit Union and Queen City Family Restaurant.

If sharing your painful story could help one other person, would you do it? Stacey Jordan tells us that even though it has not been easy for her to speak of her son Brandon’s loss of life due to a drug overdose, she is hoping what she has to say strengthens and supports another parent who is suffering. A truly courageous woman. This episode is brought to you in part Vision Federal Credit Union and Queen City Family Restaurant.

Are you the type of person who perseveres? No matter what happens, do you remind yourself to never, ever give up? Martha truly is that type of person. When faced with danger to her and her small child in her home country, she made a life-changing decision that shaped the future for her entire family. Listen to Martha as she tell her story.

From Stage 3 melanoma diagnosis, to cancer patient, to advocate. It's not a journey any of us want to take. But if it were the path, what would you do? Faye Parker shares her story of triumph and how she is able to make a difference for others.

A mother at 14. Widowed in her 20's. And yet she perseveres. Listen as Yoheli Ortiz tells us what (and who) sustains her and how, even with all the adversity in her life, she continues to move her life forward.

One adversity after another – unsafe living environment, health/accident issues, and loss of a daughter - and yet she triumphs. How? What is her inner resource that allows her to march on? Listen as Wanda Negron courageously shares with us her heart aches and her heartwarming, purposeful life.

Picture this. You have a rewarding and lucrative corporate career. You are good at it and you like it. And then one day, you decide to step out of your comfort zone into the nonprofit sector to follow your passion. How much courage would it take? Michelle Dech, Executive Director of the LGBT Center of Greater Reading tells us how she put fear aside to follow a purposeful life.

Are you or do you know someone wrapped up in victimhood? If so, watch this. Henriette Alban, Doctor of Naturopathy shares her personal insights into the power of self-awareness – and the antidote to self-judgmental and negative feelings. #communitystorytelling #theartofengagement

She's a nurse, educator, model, author, and now a guest on The People Chronicles Storied Women. And she has a reminder for all of us - everyone has a purpose in life. Listen as Norma Tamayo shares her journey of how she found her direction and how she uses her life as an example to impact her patients, students, and readers... everyone with whom she comes in contact ..including us!

Have you ever explored your spirituality -- seeing yourself in a different light - a light of love, compassion, and peace? Dr. Sudha Allitt, co-founder of Kula Kamala Foundation, is my very special guest on Storied Woman. Listen to Sudha's inspirational words as she awakens us the to teachings of yoga and shares an uplifting message of enlightened living.

A baby takes a lot of our time and attention. No news there. But in giving time and attention to our child do we forget about giving ourselves some time and attention as well? New mom Katie Broskey learned early that in order to take care of her daughter, she must make self-care a priority. Listen to Katie share what she has learned in the last 13 months and meet Addison, the youngest guest ever on Storied Women (Addison not Katie).

She’s a family woman, businesswoman, and master networker always looking to help other women succeed. Liz Egner says that ‘life is all about relationships’ and she actively works at building relationships in her personal and professional life. Listen as Liz talks about realizing early in life that being part of a team, whether it is at home, in the office, or on the athletic field is what makes life worth living. And according to Liz, of course, it makes it all fun! Learn more about Storied Women with Annarose Ingarra-Milch.

We know life does not always go as planned. And yet when Plan A goes off course, it can initially throw us for a loop. Do we look at the change as a failure or do we see it as an opportunity to explore a whole new adventure? If you have courage, like Dr. Susan Looney, you realize that Plan B can be a confidence builder and a way to gain new experiences far beyond anything that you have ever imagined. Listen as Dr. Looney tells us how she went from a teenaged high school drop-out to a woman with multiple degrees living her dream as the new president of RACC where she looks to welcome others as she was appreciated.

Are you one who makes excuses? I don't have time. I am too tired. Or do you live a life of "no excuses, you make your own success?" Carmen White, public interest attorney, lives according to the latter and is convinced that if we make excuses, we miss out on a lot. Listen to how Carmen tells her story of rising above childhood poverty and divorce to become not only an attorney but Ms. PA International, 2018. Carmen reminds us not to judge a book by its cover - albeit a cliché' but in this case, you really need to look inside.

Do you think that our thoughts and emotions play a role in attracting what we want in life? Josephina Encarnacion shares her story of learning to open up her life to joy by opening up the way she thinks to embrace limitless possibilities. Listen as Josie tells us of her empowering message which led her on a trip, all by herself, to somewhere she has never been before.

What happens when a family models a life of service? In this case, the lesson is well learned and the succeeding generations continue to be fully engaged in the community. Listen as Stacey Taylor tells us about her life with the NAACP, Human Relations Commission, her church, etc. – all in service to her neighbors. As Stacey says, ‘if we are going to live here, we might as well help one another.” Update: The Juneteenth BBQ has been relocated to City Park on June 16th- starts at noon. Hope to see you there. The run/walk scheduled has been postponed.

Have you ever had a gut feeling that something is just not right? You don't know why but you just 'feel' it. Yvonne Stroman knows the feeling quite well. She confidently labels it, woman's intuition - a powerful force deserving of recognition and respect. In this interview, Yvonne reminds us that we need to listen to our inner self, accept it and follow its cues.

If you have ever met a woman who blends a ray of sunshine with a bit of tornado, then you must know Jackie Wenrich. She is the real deal. But understanding her authentic self-has taken time.  Listen as Jackie tells us how she learned to embrace herself, unmasked, and live life ‘her way.’ Learn more about Storied Women with Annarose Ingarra-Milch.