Podcast series amplifying UConn women who are breaking down barriers and closing the gender gap, presented by UConn Women & Philanthropy. UConn’s very own Gina Barreca, Board of Trustees Distinguished Professor of English, introduces each episode.
Celebrating Hispanic / Latinx Heritage month, Angie Durrell and Fany Hannon discuss culture, community, and social entrepreneurship over a cafecito.
Featuring:
Angélica (Angie) Durrell '11 (Fine Arts), Founder & CEO, INTEMPO
Fany DeJesus Hannon '08 MA, Interim Dean of Students, UConn
11 May 2023
Episode 8: Teresa Dufour and Rory McGloin
Former news anchor Teresa Dufour discusses the balancing act between motherhood, entrepreneurship, and brand advocacy with Rory McGloin. This energetic episode between two communication experts and entrepreneurs, talks about how dreams evolve and the pivotal moment Teresa embraced her entrepreneurial spirit.
7 Mar 2023
Episode 7: Nova Lorraine with Jennifer Mathieu
We celebrate International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month with Nova Lorraine ’95 (CLAS) ’97 MA and Jennifer Mathieu ’09 (CLAS), female founders helping the next generation of entrepreneurs through advising, mentoring, and community building. During this episode, Nova and Jen discuss the entrepreneurial journey, excitement of the process, and how ”[women] aren’t here to stay stagnant.”
6 Feb 2023
Episode 6: Willena Price and Audra Pittman with Mo Cotton Kelly
To celebrate Black History Month, Willena Price and her daughter, Audra Pittman discuss female leadership, especially for women of color, with Mo Cotton Kelly. They also examine how the landscape has evolved over the years and what they hope for future generations.
Featuring:
Willena Price '00 Ph.D, Director, Retired, H. Fred Simons African American Cultural Center, UConn
Audra Pittman '00 (SFA), Vice President of Giving, Savannah College of Art and Design
Mo Cotton Kelly, Senior Vice President for Stakeholder Engagement and Chief Operating Officer, UConn Foundation
14 Dec 2022
Episode 5: Cathy Buerger, Emily Kaufman with Richard Wilson
Alumnae Cathy Buerger and Emily Kaufman discuss a modern view of online hate speech and freedom of expression with Professor Richard Wilson.
Featuring:
Cathy Buerger '16 Ph.D., Director of Research, Dangerous Speech Project, Managing Editor, Journal of Human Rights, UConn
Emily Kaufman '16 (CLAS), Associate Director, Investigative Research, Anti-Defamation League Center on Extremism
Richard A. Wilson, Gladstein Distinguished Chair of Human Rights, Board of Trustees Professor of Law and Anthropology, Founding Director, Human Rights Institute, Associate Dean for Faculty Development and Intellectual Life, UConn School of Law
12 Oct 2022
Episode 4: Coaches Chris Dailey & Nancy Stevens with Tori Untiet
With 14 combined NCAA National Championships, Chris Dailey and Nancy Stevens talk with Tori Untiet to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Title IX. During this episode, Coaches Dailey and Stevens share early recollections of Title IX and how coaching women's athletics has evolved in their individual 30 years+ coaching.
Featuring:
Chris Dailey, Associate Head Coach, UConn Women's Basketball
Nancy Stevens, Head Coach, Retired, UConn Field Hockey
Tori Untiet '07 (BUS), '10 MBA, Associate Athletic Director for Development, UConn Foundation
14 Sept 2022
Episode 3: Bert Wachtelhausen & Jennie McGarry
Bert Wachtelhausen and Jennie McGarry discuss the intersection of sport, Title IX and Women's Leadership.
Featuring:
Bert Wachtelhausen '81 (Neag), President, Wellspark and former Women's Basketball Student Athlete (1976-1980)
Jennie McGarry, Professor, Educational Leadership, Neag School of Education, UConn and Executive Director, Husky Sport
12 Apr 2022
Episode 2: Medina Jett and Lucy Gilson
Medina Jett and Lucy Gilson discuss women's leadership and finding the right balance between learning and fun to reach new heights.
Featuring:
Medina Jett '08 MBA, Entrepreneur, Speaker, Advisor, Legal & Compliance Expert, Diversity Consultant, Business & Financial Coach
Lucy Gilson, Associate Dean, Faculty and Outreach, UConn School of Business, Director, Geno Auriemma UConn Leadership Conference
3 Mar 2022
Episode 1: Sarah Broderick and David Noble
Sarah Broderick & David Noble discuss gender inclusivity, entrepreneurship and the ways corporate America and boards can modernize to help women reach new heights.
Featuring:
Sarah Broderick '00 (BUS) '02 MS, CFO, Known, CEO & Founder, The Feat
David Noble, Associate Professor In-Residence, Director of the Peter J. Werth Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation
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