Some women live life out loud while others have chosen a more quiet path. Sometimes called introverts or private people, they keep their stories to themselves. These tales can be inspiring and entertaining stories involving humor, adventure and romance as well as those that are tragic and about overcoming challenges. Whether you are a quiet woman looking for the courage to let yourself be seen or you simply enjoy a good story about real life, join Stephanie Sumner, a marketing executive, entrepreneur and quiet woman herself on her quest to reveal the real and amazing lives of women you’ve never heard from before and celebrate them coming out of their shell.
Closing out season one of Quiet Women, our host shares the impact this podcast has had on her. Venturing into uncharted waters was both frightening and empowering as Stephanie Sumner discovered the true value of showing up and letting herself be seen.
1 Apr 2021
Episode 9 - Stevie
Stevie Archer, an accomplished executive creative director, has climbed the corporate ladder of the male-dominated advertising world. Her rise was fueled by refusing to let her gender define her, embracing herself for who she is and fighting the imposter syndrome that never seems to go away.
27 Feb 2021
Episode 8 - Suzanne
In her small hometown where everyone knows your business, it was a known fact that Suzanne Flowers’ father was an alcoholic. But it wasn’t something she talked about with that many people. Until now. She shares how his addiction impacted her life, the strength it has given her and the love and admiration he earned from her along the way.
1 Feb 2021
Episode 7 - Daisy
Daisy Simonis witnessed a cultural tragedy that sparked a desire to help those in need. When Covid-19 rocked her London world, she dove into action again. Along the way, she discovered how an introvert like herself can master frightening social skills and reveals the superpower they hold inside.
1 Jan 2021
Episode 6 - Michelle
After a gut-wrenching battle with infertility, Michelle Cawley made a decision that would change her life forever. The path she followed led her to transform from a quiet woman to one who is putting herself front and center for all the world to see. The lessons she’s learned on her journey of healing to happiness are ones she openly shares in her new book as well as on this very insightful and inspiring episode.
1 Dec 2020
Episode 5 - Lisa
Known for her outgoing personality, Lisa Parker reveals there is a whole other side to her that she’s kept hidden for decades. She shares how personal ads and notes from the universe contributed to her finally finding joy. Listen to her courageously share the story she's kept to herself for the very first time. It’s a lesson to all of us that we may not know our friends as well as we think we do.
31 Oct 2020
Episode 4 - Bronwyn
Bronwyn Thornburg sought to make change at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, reinstating one of the buildings as the spiritual structure it originally was for the purposes of non-denominational activity. She shares why she thought it would be easy, the challenges she encountered and the wins that surprisingly resulted from her effort.
1 Oct 2020
Episode 3 - Jenny: Part 2
Jenny Lang is back to talk about what it was like to live her dream of taking her family wherever the wind took them on their 48-foot catamaran. Their life aboard wasn’t always easy but it was filled with experiences and memories that were life-altering, worth all the hard work, and proved it really is a small world after all.
1 Oct 2020
Episode 1 - Stephanie
Stephanie Sumner, our host, shares her own story of being a Quiet Woman and how it led her to start this podcast. Parental pressures, motherhood, a pandemic, cultural division and looking inward all play starring roles as well as a few other women who provided the inspiration she needed to just do it.
1 Oct 2020
Episode 2 - Jenny: Part 1
Jenny Lang took her husband and two children on a six-year adventure cruising the world in their sailboat. She shares her story of commitment and the more than a decade of hard work and sacrifice to make this dream come true. It’s inspiration for anyone seeking to achieve a goal of your own.
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