Welcome to the Kick-Ass Women of the Carolinas podcast!
Join Betsy Fleming as she talks with phenomenal women who are reshaping the narrative of success and power for women and girls of the Carolinas.
Native of South Carolina, museum director, college president and executive coach, Betsy goes deep to understand who they are, what motivates their determination and courage, and how they navigate life and work on their own terms, with authenticity and without apology.
Whether you’re from the Carolinas or not, tune in to gain inspiration, discover new role models, and delight in inclusive examples of what’s possible.
Now is the time for kick-ass women everywhere to step into the leadership roles they’re made for!
Produced in partnership with:
The Queen City Podcast Network
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Sarah Moriarty
With a captivating Irish brogue and audacious "let's see" approach to risk, Sarah Moriarty shares stories of a multi-countried and multi-cultural life.
Arriving in Charleston in 2021 and now serving as Executive Director of the Charleston Literary Festival, she talks about the challenges and joys of culture shock, the healing power of nature and the unexpected connections between Charleston, Dublin and Berlin.
Sarah also speaks intimately about the power of simple words of affirmation and how even the tiniest of children can be role models.
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Andrea Smith
This episode is a masterclass in how to succeed with authenticity and integrity, even at the highest levels of corporate America. From her modest small-town upbringing to becoming the highest ranking woman at Bank of America, Andrea Smith's career and impact have spanned corporate banking and HR, economic development, nonprofit management and professional sports.
Andrea possesses a confidence and clarity that is both humbling and captivating. She discusses her drive for fairness, her take on networking, her perspective on when to say yes (and no) to professional opportunities, and her love of Maya Angelou.
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Sherri Chisholm
Leading from the heart–what it is and how to do it–is the central theme of this conversation with Sherri Chisholm, Executive Director of Leading on Opportunity in Charlotte. Curious, intense, candid, vulnerable and fun, Sherri exemplifies the courage, conviction and groundedness it takes to be truly authentic as a leader.
She shares how her childhood of hanging drywall and using power tools taught her the value of hard work. She also talks about making the hard choice to leave corporate consulting to follow her calling.
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