Episodes
Tuesday Mar 19, 2024
Tuesday Mar 19, 2024
Wise beyond her years, when you leave a conversation with Kirby Green, you leave more insightful. Kirby has a unique ability to make you think. As a farm girl, Kirby, knows no other way than hard work. Her work in the agriculture business has landed her in a male dominated field where she has proven how valuable a female perspective is. Kirby and her husband have three beautiful daughters. She shares her journey of parenting her sweet Charlie girl, who was born with many unique challenges that the entire family have embraced, through lots of love and the care she needs. Kirby is our most anticipated Broad with many women voicing the impact she has had on them. We are truly grateful to get to share the long awaited interview spotlighting the lovely, Kirby Green.
Tuesday Mar 05, 2024
Tuesday Mar 05, 2024
On this episode, we get to sit with longtime Women’s Basketball Co-Head Coach at Kentucky Wesleyan College, Nicole Nieman. After suffering 3 miscarriages while teaching in Michigan, her and her husband assumed parenthood wasn’t in the cards. They decided to make a change and started applying to basketball programs across the nation where they finally landed at KWC. Not long after their move to Owensboro, they were blessed with a daughter. Now Nicole and husband Caleb are the only active NCAA Dll women’s basketball coaches with 13 consecutive winning years at the same institution. They have created a program that feels more like a family. They truly invest in the ladies on their team and help to build them to be ready for their next chapter of life. We can’t wait for you to hear from the twice winning KWC Coach of the Year, Nicole Nieman.
Tuesday Feb 20, 2024
Tuesday Feb 20, 2024
There is no argument, that on this episode, we have our coolest Broad yet. Shaina Tinnell, known to many as DJ SHAY, grew up right outside of Owensboro in Maceo, KY. Basketball and softball were the center of her life as a teenager. After graduating from Daviess County High School, she studied Psychology at the University of Louisville. From international destinations to countless music festivals, traveling has always been a big part of Shaina’s life. When a friend saw social media posts of her at festivals, he suggested she look into DJing. One opportunity led to another and now DJ SHAY is one of the most popular DJs in our area. Shaina is also our first Broad who is a member of the LGBTQ community. Hear how Shaina has navigated her identity in a small town and as a public figure and about how another overbooked DJ helped get her unexpected career started.
Tuesday Feb 06, 2024
Tuesday Feb 06, 2024
An Owensboro native and graduate from Owensboro High school, Navji Dixon, spent her high school years devoted to theater. Her passion for acting didn’t end there as she continued her studies at the University of Kentucky. She eventually landed a part in a Lifetime movie and other roles. You will hear her inspiring story of overcoming pressures related to body type and size as she navigated the acting world. Navji is also very passionate about her job as a Copyrighter for Buffalo Trace where she manages content on their digital platform. Take a seat and get to know the beautiful (on the inside and out), Navji Dixon.
Tuesday Jan 23, 2024
Tuesday Jan 23, 2024
On this episode, we have the vivacious and joyful, Mary-Katherine Maddox. Born and raised in Owensboro, she grew up helping with the family business, Weber’s Choice, a local meat market. She went on to study at the University of Louisville and moved back home as soon as she got the chance. She now lives a fun and loving life with her husband and son. When she has the time, she enjoys creating art and being a part of the local theater community. Over the past year, she made a big career change to radio. She can now be heard on the WBKR morning show along side of her co-host Chad Benefield. Enjoy getting to know the bubbly local celebrity, Mary-Katherine.
Tuesday Jan 09, 2024
Tuesday Jan 09, 2024
What started as a summer hustle to help pay for Pharmacy school, became quite the endeavor for young entrepreneur, Elizabeth Williams. With amazing specialty lemonades and the coolest mobile trailer, Squeeze-E’s Lemonade, has grown wildly. Not only is there always a long (worth the wait) line to get the most delicious lemonade, but Elizabeth also started an online course called, Lemonade University to share her secrets to success. She even has a podcast with her entrepreneur Dad called Rich Daughter, Poor Father where they chat about all things business. Now she is nearing the end of Pharmacy school and doesn’t plan to quite mixing lemonades anytime soon. Sit with the impressive and ambitious, Elizabeth Williams, to hear what she has planned next.
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Tuesday Dec 26, 2023
Tuesday Dec 26, 2023
At our Broad of the Year event in September, Something Borrowed Owensboro provided their vintage audio guest book phone, Regina, with a prompt for guests to leave a message to their younger self. In this episode we play each of the messages with hope that it inspires you going into the new year. Remember that it’s ok to just pause and reflect on how far you’ve come instead of always trying to reach the next thing. You’re doing great! Keep it up!
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Tuesday Dec 12, 2023
Tuesday Dec 12, 2023
{Warning: This episode contains topics of suicidal ideation.}
A real life Princess, Rebecca Spinks, is as sweet as they come. Her love of Disney inspired the development of her company, Magical Memories Character Co., where you can bring inspired characters right to your party or special event. But her story hasn’t always been a fairytale. Through a devastating miscarriage and navigating deep struggles with mental illness, Rebecca, has shown incredible resilience and bravery. She now gets to live her happily ever after because of the strength she showed to find the help she needed.
Tuesday Nov 28, 2023
Tuesday Nov 28, 2023
As cheerful as a daisy and as bright as a sunflower, Laurna Strehl spends her professional time managing the Western Kentucky Botanical Gardens. Through fun events on the grounds to impactful projects like the Path of Hope and Healing, Laurna is helping to create a space for people to experience the healing powers of nature. Through experiencing the loss of her sister from breast cancer, Laurna learned to live her life with intention and savor each moment. She is a recent graduate of Leadership Owensboro and recently helped to restart the Leadership Owensboro Alumni Association. She serves on several boards and makes an impact the moment she steps into a room with her contagious spirit. Stop and smell the roses with Laurna.
Tuesday Nov 07, 2023
Tuesday Nov 07, 2023
Brilliant, kind, and selfless, Suzanne Craig has devoted her life’s work to relieving other people’s pain. After the tragic loss of her first husband, she turned her grief into a way to help others through their suffering. Suzanne was born in Paducah and moved to Owensboro when she was 12. Over the years, Suzanne has changed our community in countless ways. Through her work at the health department, her knowledge as a Therapist, being founder of the Owensboro Community Dental Clinic, and her devotion to Oasis Women’s Shelter, Suzanne is a pillar in our community. Not only does she put many hours in to serving others, but she is also an ordained minister and has the privilege of watching people commit their lives to one another. It is an absolute honor to sit down with Suzanne Craig.
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Hear from inspiring women doing amazing, impactful, and also relatable things while Becca and Jackie bring a touch of wit and banter.