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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Laura Yates Clark
The first episode of the Kick-Ass Women of the Carolinas podcast is here! Join me for an inspiring conversation with Laura Yates Clark, current president of the Foundation for the Carolinas.
Community-builder and change-maker in Charlotte, NC, Laura goes deep on speaking truth to power, the importance of women supporting women, the risks and rewards of navigating uncharted waters as a leader, and how humor is a necessity--ALWAYS!
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Dr. Monique Perry-Graves
Dr. Monique Perry-Graves is a model for being both bold and intentionally self-reflective. We talk to her in our second episode of our podcast "Kick-Ass Women of the Carolinas.
The first statewide Executive Director for Teach for America North Carolina and now new CEO of Road to Hire, Dr. Graves speaks to the powerful combination of high expectations and support, the potency of boldly seeking out and asking for what you want, and her clarity of purpose--Lift. She shares how risk is relative and how the Carolinas set the standard for community collaboration.
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Audra Toussaint
A domestic violence survivor, Audra Toussaint shares her journey from victim to survivor to thriver. She speaks candidly about the power of vulnerability and forgiveness, and the unexpected gifts imperfect parents can leave their children.
Audra is the Director of Support at Orijin—a public benefit corporation providing educational tablets to incarcerated individuals—also serves as President of the Board for the Umbrella Center Foundation, working to establish a Family Justice Center in Mecklenburg County, NC.
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