Jen England, Vice President of External Affairs at 412 Food Rescue, shared her inspiring journey from a history major to a leading advocate for food security and social justice on the "We Talk" podcast. She discussed how 412 Food Rescue, founded in 2015, rescues surplus food from grocery stores and restaurants, redirecting it to those facing food insecurity through their innovative Food Rescue Hero app. Jen emphasized the dual impact of their work on reducing food waste and addressing health disparities among food-insecure populations. She also highlighted the importance of transforming food distribution systems and the role of advocacy and education in achieving systemic change. Passionate about social justice, Jen continues to support various causes, emphasizing the importance of aligning work with one's values and ensuring a healthy work-life balance.Learn More about Jen and Food Rescue Hero »

The inspiring journey of Lisa Story, who founded the nonprofit Hope Grows in Pittsburgh, focusing on aiding caregivers through the healing essence of nature. Moved by her personal experience of loss and the therapeutic solace found in gardening, Lisa established Hope Grows to extend this sanctuary to others in caregiving roles. The podcast highlights the challenges of initiating the nonprofit, the evolution of its mission to support caregivers, and Lisa's profound insights into success, emphasizing self-awareness, humility, and the importance of a supportive community. Through Hope Grows, Lisa champions the belief in nature's power to rejuvenate and heal, offering caregivers not just respite but a pathway to find peace and renewal amidst their demanding roles.Learn more »

In "Success in Her Words: Beyond Women's History Month," we continue to explore the rich tapestry of success through the narratives of extraordinary women entrepreneurs. This series goes beyond temporal confines to celebrate achievements that transcend traditional success metrics year-round.In this episode, each story weaves together a unique vision of success, including:1:08 - Leigh's dedication to empowering clients with impactful resources4:13 - Nora's measure of success through the lens of help and impact7:35 - Sophia's quest for peace in life's journey8:22 - Khalil's personalized peace definition9:13 Jess's daily pursuit of passion and wins This podcast series is a testament to the ever-evolving definitions of success. It highlights the importance of finding peace, making an impact, and living purposefully. It invites listeners everywhere to reflect on their definitions of success, inspired by the wisdom and experiences of women who are reshaping the world through their ventures, visions, and voices.Join us as we dive deeper into the conversations about success beyond the bounds of Women's History Month to discover the diverse ways in which these inspiring women define and achieve their success. Whether you're seeking motivation, guidance, or a sense of community, "Success in Her Words" inspires anyone to realize their own version of success.

Dive into the multifaceted world of success through the eyes of inspiring women entrepreneurs in "Success in Her Words." This podcast brings to light the personal journeys, challenges, and triumphs of remarkable women who define success on their terms. From the importance of balance and well-being to breaking through barriers and redefining industry standards, each episode is a testament to the power of authenticity and determination. Join us as we explore the diverse definitions of success, uncover the stories behind the achievements, and celebrate the spirit of women changing the world one step at a time. In this episode, entrepreneur definitions of success include: 1:06 - Mary Jane McCullough talks about we are growing and changing the world while providing a safe and healthy place to work3:08 - Sabine Gedeon talks about being able to do what she was sent on this earth to do. 4:50 - Ashley Comer talks about finding balance and achieving a balance of work and family  7:16 - Brea Schmidt talks about  going after a goal that you authentically created for yourself  8:30 - Sabrina Saunders Mosby talks about fulfillment being her definition of success Whether on your entrepreneurial journey or seeking motivation to carve your path, "Success in Her Words" offers valuable insights, advice, and inspiration to help you define success.

Cooper Munroe, CEO of the influential marketing agency The Motherhood, shares her visionary journey from recognizing early digital community trends to establishing a platform where influencers and brands forge genuine connections. She delves into the evolution of blogging, the impact of social media on forming supportive networks, and the transformative role of authentic influencer marketing in empowering women's voices online. Reflecting on personal growth, the significance of embracing failure, and the future of digital engagement, Munroe offers invaluable insights for aspiring entrepreneurs and influencers, emphasizing the power of community, authenticity, and the potential of women to shape the digital landscape through shared wisdom and experiences.Learn More »

We dive into how Betsy Robinson leveraged real estate investments to fund and grow her HR empire, Tier4 Group. Discover the innovative strategies behind her entrepreneurial journey, from overcoming financial challenges to establishing a leading position in the tech recruitment industry.Read More »

In this inspiring episode of WE Talk, we delve into the remarkable journey of Jordan Joltes, the visionary behind TruSummit Solutions. Jordan shares her entrepreneurial path, highlighting the challenges and milestones that have shaped her and TruSummit Solutions into a powerhouse within the tech industry. She discusses the importance of having a clear, actionable vision and the strategies that propelled her business to achieve an astounding 200% growth year over year. Jordan's commitment to innovation, team building, and customer satisfaction emerges as key themes, offering valuable insights for aspiring entrepreneurs. Her story is not just about business success; it's a testament to the power of perseverance, strategic planning, and the impact of effective leadership. Join us as Jordan Joltes takes us on a journey from vision to victory, providing a masterclass in scaling a business while staying true to one’s values and objectives.

Michele McGough, founder and CEO of Solutions For Networks, shares the ups and downs of building her tech services company over the past 25 years. Learn how she leveraged relationships to land significant clients in the early days, invested in continuous learning to stay relevant, and demonstrated grit to overcome challenges like cash flow problems and hiring missteps. Michele also advises aspiring women entrepreneurs and discusses the importance of culture and appreciation in achieving long-term success. Learn more about Michele and see transcript »

Dive into an inspiring journey with Nadyli Nuñez, Executive Director of Ascender, as she shares her identity navigation and the profound story behind her name. In this empowering episode, Nadyli discusses embracing her immigrant experience, weaving in insights on decision science—a multidisciplinary approach influencing better choices.Learn More »

In this episode, join us for a candid conversation with Pallavi Golla, the founder of Lark, a successful B2C brand. Pallavi shares her journey from starting Lark as a baby activewear brand to expanding it for kids and women. The focal point of our discussion is on Pallavi's strategic decision to sell Lark. Gain insights into the selling process, challenges faced, and valuable tips for finding buyers. Discover how Pallavi navigated concerns about transitioning ownership and the successful integration of new owners into the Lark community. This episode offers a concise yet informative exploration of entrepreneurship, business transitions, and the resilience that defines a successful entrepreneur's journey.Learn More »

This podcast features Jodie Butler, owner of Pittsburgh Fit, who discusses her journey from a military upbringing to founding a fitness gym. The conversation covers her transition from banking to gym ownership, the importance of word-of-mouth referrals, and the gym's unique approach to holistic wellness.Learn more about this episode and Jodi on our site https://redtreewebdesign.com/cultivating-wellness-communities-jodie-butlers-fitness-entrepreneurship-at-pittsburgh-fit/

In this enlightening episode, join us as Mary Jane McCullough, the visionary founder of Global Wordsmiths, takes us through her inspiring journey as a language services provider and social entrepreneur. Discover the roots of her business, driven by the mission to bridge language gaps for non-English speakers in Pittsburgh. Mary Jane shares invaluable insights into the challenges of securing funding for social impact initiatives, emphasizing the transformative power of profits in supporting their noble cause.Learn More on our site »

Join us for a live recording of the W.E. Talk podcast! We’re celebrating the podcast’s first year of interviewing women entrepreneurs and their journeys as business leaders by hosting an intimate evening of networking, storytelling, and thought leadership led by podcast host Meesha Gerhart, the founder of Redtree Web Design.Listen to this group of women share their stories of success, failure, and triumph!Our Guests:Tammy Thompson, Catapult Greater PittsburghTammy is a poverty expert and nationally sought-after speaker, telling the story of her journey out of poverty and its long-lasting psychological impact.Connect with Tammy on LinkedInLearn More About Catapult Greater PittsburghChristy Uffelman, EDGE LeadershipChristy is a reinvention coach and keynote speaker who challenges the status quo, builds courageous and inclusive leaders, maximizes across differences, shifts mindsets, honors individuals, and works hard.Connect with Christy on LinkedInLearn More About EDGE LeadershipDaniela Osio, KloopifyDaniela is the CEO of Kloopify, a sustainable procurement SAAS solution providing data, analytics, and visibility into the environmental impact of every purchase.Connect with Daniela on LinkedInLearn More About KloopifyYvonne Campos, Next Act FundYvonne is a successful, energetic and resourceful entrepreneur and business coach highly experienced in the areas of marketing research, strategy, market insights and business growth consulting.Connect with Yvonne on LinkedInLearn More about Next Act FundYour Host:Meesha Gerhart is the host of W.E. Talk and the CEO of Redtree Web Design. With more than a decade in the industry, Redtree Web Design helps businesses build a strong web foundation so that they can grow to new heights. The Redtree team has fallen in love with becoming experts in web design, user experience, and helping companies position new developments on their websites.Connect with Meesha on LinkedInLearn More About W.E. TalkLearn More About Redtree

In the podcast, Sabrina Saunders Mosby, CEO of Vibrant Pittsburgh, discusses their mission to promote diversity and inclusion in workplaces. She highlights how Vibrant Pittsburgh partners with businesses, offering resources and training on diversity, equity, and inclusion practices. Sabrina emphasizes the importance of aligning values with specific goals to create an inclusive environment. She introduces Vibrant Workplaces, a program aiming to provide accessible learning resources both digitally and in-person for diverse work schedules, extending Vibrant Pittsburgh's impact beyond the local market. The overall aim remains making Pittsburgh a welcoming place for everyone.Learn More by visiting our website »

In this episode, we're joined by the inspiring Allison Howard, the creative mind behind a remarkable textile company. Allison shares her journey, discussing her motivation to kickstart her business and take charge of her destiny. Tune in as she delves into the ingenious strategies and extensive research that have fueled the growth of her venture, Nollapelli.About AllisonAllison Howard is the founder and CEO of Nollapelli, a new company bringing textile technology into the bedroom to help you get more out of your time in bed. Several years ago, Allison started recognizing that it was getting tougher to always get the quantity of sleep her body needs, so she started putting textile technology to work to improve the quality of how we sleep, look, and feel in the morning. She brings a background in chemical engineering, two decades in material science, and a passion for simple self-care into the creation of bedding that keeps you cool and cozy, pillowcases that protect your skin and hair, and eye masks that restore your eye area.In addition to creating products at the intersection of sleep, beauty, and wellness, Allison is a mom to two busy teenagers, the primary caregiver for her father, and a big fan of hot yoga. She also co-chairs the Sleep Initiative at the Global Wellness Institute, sits of the boards of Ascender and The Children’s Home of Pittsburgh, and is active in her church.Connect with Allison@nollapelli on IG, FB, LIhttps://nollapelli.com/

Join us as we talk to Brea Schmidt as she talks about her navigation through brand identity and creating a community of authenticity while still doing business with increased revenue. Live W.E. Talk RecordingJoin us on October 26th for a live recording of the W.E. Talk podcast! We’re celebrating the podcast’s first year of interviewing women entrepreneurs and their journeys as business leaders by hosting an intimate evening of networking, storytelling, and thought leadership led by podcast host Meesha Gerhart, the founder of Redtree Web Design.Join a group of women who share their stories of success, failure, and triumph!Get Tickets »About Brea Schmidt Brea Schmidt (pronounced "Bree") is a sought-after corporate speaker, Iris-Award-nominated writer and social media professional who creates space for raw conversation about our approach to self-care and mental health while we navigate the various roles we play in our personal, parenting and professional lives.In 2016, following a successful career in sales in pro sports and during the growth of her professional photography business, Brea launched The Thinking Branch social media platform. Her goal? To find and create connection on the real and raw things in we endure in life and parenthood. Today, she's become known for the vulnerable storytelling and raw posts about life's less-than-perfect moments that have created an online community of over 170,000 combined followers, and moved audiences across the country.Brea (she/her) and her husband raise their three children (ages 11, 9 and 7) in Pittsburgh.Connect with Brea@thethinkingbrach http://www.thethinkingbranch.com-IG:www.instagram.com/thethinkingbranchFB:www.facebook.com/thethinkingbranchLinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/brea-schmidt-89766b63/

After writing a children’s book Dr. Ronak Mehta did’t seem much initial success so she put the book on the shelf for over 20 years. Then with a little bit of encouragement she made the characters in her book come to life and change the conversation about organs and medicine.Live W.E. Talk RecordingJoin us on October 26th for a live recording of the W.E. Talk podcast! We’re celebrating the podcast’s first year of interviewing women entrepreneurs and their journeys as business leaders by hosting an intimate evening of networking, storytelling, and thought leadership led by podcast host Meesha Gerhart, the founder of Redtree Web Design.Join a group of women who share their stories of success, failure, and triumph!Get Tickets » About Dr. Ronak MehtaDr. Ronak Mehta, CEO of Nerdbugs and a board-certified Family Medicine/Obesity Medicine physician, combines her medical expertise with a passion for education and innovation. A former Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Wisconsin’s School of Medicine and Public Health, she's recognized as one of NPR’s How I Built This fellows. Dr. Mehta's plush toy company, Nerdbugs, achieved recognition as a finalist for Amazon’s Women-Owned Small Business of the Year. With a background in Family Medicine and Integrative Medicine, she values patient education and empowerment. Her mission extends beyond toys; through Nerdbugs, she aims to promote awareness and reduce stigma surrounding medical and mental health conditions, fostering a more inclusive world. Since the launch of Nerdbugs in 2018, Dr. Mehta has garnered international acclaim, featuring in Forbes, Business Insider, NPR, and earning a spot on Madison, WI's top 40 under 40 list. Through her work, she brings joy and positivity to people worldwide, making a meaningful impact on their lives.Connect with Dr. RonakInstagram: https://instagram.com/thenerdbugsLinked-in: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronakmehtamdFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/nerdbugsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nerdbugsYoutube: https://youtube.com/@nerdbugsWebsite: https://nerdbugs.com

Our conversation today is with petprenuer and digital media expert Tori Mistick, the founder of Wear Wag Repeat. This conversation was very eye-opening for me into the influencer world, being intentional in our goals, and checking in on progress with our customers.Live W.E. Talk RecordingJoin us for a live recording of the W.E. Talk podcast! We’re celebrating the podcast’s first year of interviewing women entrepreneurs and their journeys as business leaders by hosting an intimate evening of networking, storytelling, and thought leadership led by podcast host Meesha Gerhart, the founder of Redtree Web Design.Join a group of women who share their stories of success, failure, and triumph! Get Tickets » About Tori MistickTori Mistick is a digital media expert, educator, podcaster and founder of the award-winning dog lifestyle brand Wear Wag Repeat. Her mission is to help women live their best life with dogs - as pet parents and petpreneurs! Tori's expertise has been featured in BuzzFeed, Good Morning America and The Wall Street Journal. She lives with her two chocolate labradors, Lucy and Burt, in a hundred-year-old Pittsburgh house with a hot pink door.Connect with Tori MistickSocial: IG: @tmistick or @wearwagrepeatTikTok: @wearwagrepeatWebsite: wearwagrepeat.com

Today we are talking to Nina, the Executive director of Assemble, as they discuss their origin story and the vision for the future of all community spaces around art and technology. About NinaNina’s passion for art, new media, and social learning led her to found Assemble, a community space for arts + technology, in 2011. On her own, Nina works in a variety of media including architecture, film, sound, and installation, often exploring the idea of recycling noise into a system or elevating the vernacular to the spectacular. Nina co-founded I Made It! Market in 2007. An idea based on urban acupuncture, this nomadic market partners with community, arts, and non-profit organizations to raise funds and awareness to assist in improving their communities while allowing local artists and crafters to sell their wares. Nina holds degrees in architecture from Southern California Institute of Architecture and Carnegie Mellon University, where she is also adjunct faculty.Connect with NinaSocial: @assemblepghWebsite: https://assemblepgh.org/

Our guest Amanda talks to Meesha about how thier company Hike2 is focusing on innovation. About Amanda WodzenskiWith over 20 years of experience in CRM systems, and a decade in the Salesforce ecosystem, Amanda Wodzenski brings an unrivaled level of expertise to her role as founder and managing principal of HIKE2, the innovation consultancy focused on collaboratively enabling organizations to design viable cross-functional solutions.Amanda has built teams of designers, strategists, and technology experts to drive HIKE2’s goals of helping organizations compete and thrive in a modern market through unrivaled digital transformation and customer engagement.Through her past experience contributing directly to growth and expansion, she advised clients on strategy and design, sales enablement applications, data analytics, and artificial intelligence engagements. She also supported transformation engagements for clients across manufacturing, technology, and healthcare verticals, and more.After spending her early career in sales and marketing, she moved into leadership roles leveraging CRM and emerging technologies to drive business transformation. Ultimately, she turned her passion for CRM and technology transformation into a career.The mother of three boys, Amanda also cites travel, missions, and yoga as her personal passions.Connect with AmandaWebsite: https://www.hike2.comSocial: @CRMastermind