The Broad Pod

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.

S2E36: “Live life out loud” with Laurna Strehl

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.

S2E35: “Inches from an Exit” with Suzanne Craig

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. 

S2E34: “Against All Odds” with Laura Smith Chapman

Quiet, but tenacious, Laura Chapman was raised in Louisville and attended the University of Louisville. She worked for UPS after completing her undergrad and then continued on to complete her Masters while working full-time. After a move to Owensboro, Laura started her work at Owensboro Municipal Utilities (OMU) as the Manager of Planning. As the wife to a minister, faith has always been an important part of their life. She has endured the difficult road of infertility and ultimately was blessed with a son through adoption. Listen to her story of hard work, love, loss and perseverance.

S2E33: “The Path not Taken” with Sergeant Whitney Adamson Payne

From a small town in Indiana, Whitney Adamson Payne found herself calling Owensboro home after attending college at KWC. As an athlete, coach, strong competitor, and someone who loves a challenge, Whitney became interested in law. After passing the physical test on her third try, she worked in dispatch, as a patrol officer, and then off to the department of corrections. She is now a Sergeant at the Owensboro Police Department. Her determination and won’t stop mentality is impressive. Take a seat with Sergeant Payne to learn about the strong woman behind the badge.

S2E32: (not) Just Jill with Jill Carrico

Down to Earth and always hustling, Jill Carrico, can be found with a paint brush in hand most days. As owner and painter with A Chick with a Brush, she offers indoor and outdoor residential painting services. Her journey through life has been unique and at times unimaginably painful. With choosing adoption at a young age and losing both of her parents to a plane crash, Jill had to grow up quickly. You will never hear Jill use tragedy as an excuse to get down. She is constantly pushing through to live life in a way that she knows would make her parents proud. She truly chooses joy every single day. Oh hey…and she is Jackie’s Aunt. Sit down with us to hear from the one of a kind, Jill Carrico.

S2E31: Sherlock Moore “If you got an (OBGYN) case put me on the chase” with Dr. Andrea Moore

From Manchester, KY, Dr. Andrea Moore had lots of big dreams. A few of her early goals included becoming a Dallas Cowboy’s cheerleader, a detective, and a neurosurgeon. To find the best fit, Andrea attended Tulane in New Orleans and then went on to medical school at the University of Louisville. Ultimately, she chose Obstetrics and has practiced in Owensboro for the past 21 years. If she’s not delivering babies or seeing patients, you’ll find her nose in a book. In fact, her retirement plan is to open an indie bookstore in a haunted house. Join us on the couch with the intelligent, quirky, super cool, Dr. Andrea Moore.