Leading Lady

Connect with me and more information at leadingladypodcast.com Episode 10 features Janet Brekke, who is running for Sioux Falls City Council position in an At-Large position!  Intro and outro music for this podcast is "Slow Burn," by Kevin MacLeod. Music license link The song was clipped into a shorter segment, but no other changes were made.​

Connect with me and more information at leadingladypodcast.com Episode 9 features the only woman running to be Mayor of Sioux Falls, Jolene Loetscher! Jolene began her career as a television reporter, but her path has taken her in other directions as an advocate, entrepreneur and community builder. Intro and outro music for this podcast is "Slow Burn," by Kevin MacLeod. Music license link The song was clipped into a shorter segment, but no other changes were made.​

Connect and more information at leadingladypodcast.com As 2017 comes to an end I have been thinking about failure and fresh starts. It is hard to become comfortable with failure, but it is one of the most valuable tools to overcome fear and take risks. Capitalize on a fresh start to 2018 by taking a risk, large or small! Intro and outro music for this podcast is "Slow Burn," by Kevin MacLeod. Music license link The song was clipped into a shorter segment, but no other changes were made.

Connect and more information at leadingladypodcast.com Episode 07 featuring Addie Graham-Kramer is now available! In 2013, after working in senior leadership roles for 14 years, Addie started her own business called The Event Company. She has never looked back! Addie describes the complex logistics of putting together life-changing events, large and small. If you think event planning is about choosing napkin colors and decorations, think again! Intro and outro music for this podcast is "Slow Burn," by Kevin MacLeod. Music license link The song was clipped into a shorter segment, but no other changes were made.​

Connect and more information at leadingladypodcast.com Listen to this episode and you will quickly understand why Taneeza Islam was EMBE's Woman of the Year in Law and Government and named one of the Top 17 people to watch in 2017 by the Argus Leader. She is a courageous leader making contributions through multiple organizations and initiatives. What remains consistent is her commitment to bringing the community together around issues related to civil rights, immigration, social justice, interfaith and Muslims. Intro and outro music for this podcast is "Slow Burn," by Kevin MacLeod. Music license link The song was clipped into a shorter segment, but no other changes were made

Connect and more information at leadingladypodcast.com  Lucy Albers has an infectious positive attitude, and she has been on quite a professional ride for the past six years. She started out as a box office agent at the Sioux Falls Arena and after multiple promotions now works as the Senior Marketing Manger at the Denny Sanford Premier Center. If you don't know Lucy from her work at the Denny Sanford Premier Center you may know about her commitment to volunteerism as the President of the Sioux Empire Rock-a-Bettys Intro and outro music for this podcast is "Slow Burn," by Kevin MacLeod. Music license link The song was clipped into a shorter segment, but no other changes were made

Connect and more information at leadingladypodcast.com As a self described "bad feminist", LGBT ally and Big Sister and mentor, Brienne Maner is a master at bringing people together. As the Vice President for Downtown Sioux Falls, Inc., Brienne is the voice and face of the city's most vibrant and fastest growing neighborhood, telling Downtown's story in newspapers and magazines, in front of news cameras, across the web and face-to-face. Intro and outro music for this podcast is "Slow Burn," by Kevin MacLeod. Music license link The song was clipped into a shorter segment, but no other changes were made.

Connect and more information at leadingladypodcast.com Today's guest, Libby Skarin, has been able to see the positive impact of her work as the policy director for the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of South Dakota. In this episode, we learn about studying law, collaborating with others, leading at a young age, being motivated to speak up and much more. We also discuss Harry Potter, being an "old" young person and what Libby would do with a second career. In this episode, I also introduce a few ways for listeners to take action on the advice from the Leading Ladies and connect with me about the experience.  Intro and outro music for this podcast is "Slow Burn," by Kevin MacLeod.Music license linkThe song was clipped into a shorter segment, but no other changes were made.

Connect and more information at leadingladypodcast.com Happy Mother's Day! It is a fitting day to celebrate our first Leading Lady and mom, Katrina Lehr-McKinney. We discuss Katrina's experience as a leader in the community and as a professional. We also talk about her passion for South Dakota and how her family is designing an urban lifestyle in a small city on the prairie. Warning: We also geek out about music, transit, design and urbanism in this episode. Intro and outro music for this podcast is "Slow Burn," by Kevin MacLeod.Music license linkThe song was clipped into a shorter segment, but no other changes were made.

Connect and more information at leadingladypodcast.com Welcome to Leading Lady with Sara Lum, the podcast that Celebrates Female Leaders and Encourages Aspiring Leaders. Episode one introduces the podcast and what you can expect as a listener.   Intro and outro music for this podcast is "Slow Burn," by Kevin MacLeod. Music license linkThe song was clipped into a shorter segment, but no other changes were made.