"WACOAN Magazine Presents: Women of Interest" is a podcast dedicated to celebrating the remarkable women who are making a difference in the Waco community and beyond. Each episode features in-depth conversations with inspiring women from various fields, including business, arts, education, and philanthropy. Through engaging interviews, listeners and viewers gain insights into the personal and professional journeys of these dynamic individuals, their successes, challenges, and the impact they are making in their respective spheres. The podcast aims to empower and uplift its audience by showcasing the diverse stories of women who are leading with passion, purpose, and resilience. Hosted by Michelle Johnson (Wacoan Magazine) and Emily Mills (Lovely Village/Jesus Said Love Podcast).
WACOAN Presents: Women of Interest featuring Susanne Hack, Christy Flick and Laura Shero of Women of Waco
Michelle and Emily are returning to the recording studio with a special episode spotlighting Women of Waco ahead of their inaugural conference on January 30 at the AC Waco Hotel in downtown Waco. Get the inside scoop on what Level up 2026 is all about: featuring 10 fabulous speakers, breakout sessions designed for growth and impact and engaging networking opportunities.
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25 Jul 2025
WACOAN Presents: Women of Interest Episode 13: Sara Martin
In this episode, Michelle and Emily sit down with Sara Martin — local entrepreneur, creative powerhouse and community cheerleader. From beginning at Baylor to spearheading standout businesses, Sara opens up about passion, partnership and what it means to build a beautiful life — and business — right here in our Waco.
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10 Jul 2025
WACOAN Presents: Women of Interest: From Waco to the World with Angela Beeler and Catherine Ballas
Are you an aspiring female entrepreneur, a fitness lover or community builder? Join Emily and Michelle for an inspiring conversation with Angela Beeler and Catherine Ballas, co-founders of Refit, a wellness movement that started right here in Waco and is celebrating its tenth anniversary this coming week at the Refit Recon Convention in Waco.
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3 Jul 2025
Women of Interest: Finding Purpose Through Loss, Legacy & Leadership with Megan Snipes
Megan Snipes, Marketing and PR Consultant, shares with Emily how family dynamics and her father's legacy shaped her career and leadership, in this interview about finding purpose through faith and resilience.
9 Jun 2025
WACOAN Presents: Women of Interest: Veronicka Thompson Smith
Emily interviews Veronicka Thompson Smith, Central National Bank's Director of Employee Engagement, about her professional journey and community service in Waco, highlighting her expertise in balancing multiple roles.
15 May 2025
WACOAN Presents: Women of Interest: Anna Mitchael
How do we hold on to what matters most, without letting go of the dreams that call us forward? That is the question that shaped Anna Mitchael’s journey through her 20s and 30s and the question at the heart of her latest book, “They Will Tell You the World is Yours.” Join Michelle and Anna as they talk career, faith, friendship and the journey that women undertake in their 20s, 30s, 40s and beyond. Check out “They Will Tell You the World is Yours” here.
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5 May 2025
WACOAN Presents: Women of Interest: Jennifer Wilson
Michelle and Emily sit down with Spice Village Founder Jennifer Wilson to talk about all things business. Reflecting on nearly three decades of Spice, the trio discusses the intersection of motherhood and entrepreneurship, the past two decades of transformative development in downtown Waco and the simple joys of shopping Waco.
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18 Apr 2025
WACOAN Presents: Women of Interest: Dawn Wible
In this episode, Michelle and Emily sit down with Dawn Wible, founder of Talk More. Tech Less., to talk motherhood, human connection and digital wellness. Dawn discusses the origins of Talk More. Tech Less., the impacts of technology on school-aged children and their parents and the work she is doing locally and nationally to combat digital oversaturation.
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7 Mar 2025
WACOAN Presents: Women of Interest : Kristi Hayes
In this episode, Michelle and Emily sit down with 2024 People of Waco honoree Kristi Hayes, Co-Chair of the Heart of Texas Human Trafficking Coalition and Regional Director of Unbound Now Central Texas, to discuss her mission, her work and her impact on our Central Texas community.
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18 Feb 2025
WACOAN MAGAZINE Presents: Dr. Tyrha Lindsey-Warren
In this episode, Michelle and Emily sit down with Tryha Lindsey-Warren to discuss the upcoming Waco Family and Faith Film Festival and its goal of bringing Waco together to laugh, celebrate and create as a community.
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29 Jan 2025
Wacoan Magazine Presents: Women of Interest - Andrea Barefield
Waco City Council member to District I and Waco community member extraordinaire. In this episode, Michelle and Emily talk with Andrea about the exciting new plans along Waco’s brazos river, on past legacy, and future dreams for Waco.
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18 Dec 2024
WACOAN Magazine presents: Women of Interest — Sarah Nelson from Waco Moms
Sarah Nelson from Waco Moms shares her vision for the future of the community and her personal journey as an author, entrepreneur, and motivational speaker.
2 Oct 2024
WACOAN Magazine Presents: Women of Interest - More About Michelle
WACOAN Magazine presents: Women of Interest - Michelle Geoffroy Johnson Publisher/Editor in Chief of WACOAN Magazine, Athens Publishing. In this episode Emily ask Michelle if she could choose any job what would it be. Not to give anything away but a pause in production and tissue was involved.
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4 Sept 2024
WACOAN Magazine Presents: Women of Interest
Join Michelle Johnson and Emily Mills as they discuss the origins of the Women of Interest podcast and its exciting future. In this episode, dive into a Q&A where Emily shares her journey into her passion for nonprofit work, from Jesus Said Love to Lovely Village. Plus, hear part one of Michelle’s story, from owning a magazine to her path in the publishing industry.
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2 Sept 2024
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