Empowering Women to Lead
Empowering Women to Lead
Podcast Description
Empowering Women to Lead is a podcast dedicated to inspiring and equipping women to step boldly into leadership. Hosted by Ruth Easterling, each episode features real conversations with women who are breaking barriers, leading with purpose, and paving the way for the next generation—especially in underrepresented fields like STEM, business, and education. Whether you’re leading in the boardroom, classroom, or community, this show will encourage you to rise, lead, and empower others along the way
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The podcast focuses on themes of empowerment, leadership in underrepresented fields, and personal growth. Episodes delve into topics such as overcoming challenges in STEM education, purpose-driven leadership, and mentorship, with specific examples including conversations with influential figures like Mayor Traci Buxton and school principal Therese Tipton who discuss their respective paths and lessons learned in leadership roles.

Empowering Women to Lead is a podcast dedicated to inspiring and equipping women to step boldly into leadership. Hosted by Ruth Easterling, each episode features real conversations with women who are breaking barriers, leading with purpose, and paving the way for the next generation—especially in underrepresented fields like STEM, business, and education. Whether you’re leading in the boardroom, classroom, or community, this show will encourage you to rise, lead, and empower others along the way
In this episode, Wendee Mann, founder of Wendee Jane Designs and known as the “Perennial Plant Lady,” shares her 30-year journey as a garden and landscape designer in Western Washington. She reflects on entrepreneurship, the power of networking, and how connecting with nature can help people design homes and lives that truly reflect who they are. Wendee also discusses the importance of believing in yourself and finding supportive communities that empower women to lead.
Learn more or connect with Wendee at https://www.wendeejanedesigns.com/contact.

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