The Broad Pod

S2E46: Infertility Awareness Chat with Becca and Jackie

National Infertility Awareness Week begins this Sunday, April 21st. Infertility is something that will always be a part of mine and Becca’s lives. In this episode, we chat about things we have overcome and perspective we have about certain aspects of infertility. Helping others who are in the thick of it, is something that is near and dear to us. Recently, Becca and I, along with two other ladies, started a local support group that continues to grow each month. Each year I dedicate the upcoming week to bring awareness through my jewelry business, Jackie Blue Handmade, with informative posts. And another very exciting event is a fundraiser that I host through my business for a couple going through infertility and pursuing treatments or adoption. With each purchase of this year’s awareness piece, you can nominate one couple. The pieces will go live this Sunday, April 21st at jackiebluehandmade.com. On May 21st, we will hold a drawing to name the winner of the money raised. Becca and I also started another fundraiser last year with our Broad of the Year event, where we gifted the remaining sponsorship money to a couple going through infertility. We were able to gift $2000. We truly want to help others because of how we were both blessed on our journeys. We hope this episode and the mission we are on, will bring awareness to those who haven’t been effected and support to those who are. 
To shop this year’s fundraiser, visit jackiebluehandmade.com beginning this Sunday April 21st to purchase the 2024 Infertility Awareness pieces and nominate a couple. 

S2E45: “Finding the Gold” with Dr. Laura Spencer Murphy

For Dr. Laura Spencer Murphy, finding the gold, means looking for the good in people and in life’s trials. And she does just that through her strong faith. In this episode, Laura talks about her multiple heartbreaking second trimester losses and the loss of her precious Mom. She discusses the recent release of her book that details her journey of loss and hope. But there is much more to Laura than grief. When she is not working her day job in education, you can find her spending time with her 5 kiddos. She shares the miracle of her 5th baby joining their family through adoption. Laura is such a shining light and an amazing example of putting the work in to rise above your darkest days. If you’re interested in purchasing her book, follow the link below:
 
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S2E44: (Not Just a) Farm Girl with Kirby Green

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.

S2E43: The Nieman Way with Nicole Nieman

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.
 

S2E42: “Read the room” with Shaina Tinnell

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.

S2E41: Beauty Inside and Out with Navji Dixon

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.

S2E40: “Excuse the mess” with Mary-Katherine Maddox

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.

S2E39: “When life gives you lemons” with Elizabeth Williams

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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S2E38: A Message to Your Younger Self

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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S2E37: Fighting for a Fairytale with Rebecca Spinks

{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.