Grit & Gravitas

Hungry & Humble

From player to coach to administrator, Susan Robinson Fruchtl, Director of Major Gifts for Penn State Athletics, talks with Grit & Gravitas about being a team player. "You need to be hungry, humble, and smart with people," she says in episode 3. 

In this studio session with co-hosts Anne Deeter Gallaher and Anne Carnathan, Susan describes the difference between living a busy life and a hurried life, and the lessons she learned as a college basketball player and coach. Tune in for 45 minutes of brand new #businessvitamins. 

From Finance to Food: The Story of Supernola

Quit your job and start your own business—it's the dream of two-thirds of all Americans. Cindy Poiesz, our Season 2, Episode 2 guest, is living her dream. 

While working in finance in New York, Cindy was determined to eat healthier. During her healthy eating journey, she created her own supersnack, then quickly discovered she wasn’t the only one who craved her creation. With a goal to make healthy products taste great, as well as allow a move closer to her family, Cindy launched Supernola. 

Join us as Grit & Gravitas co-hosts Anne Carnathan and Anne Deeter Gallaher sit down with Cindy for a 30-minute crash course on the struggles, joys, and tasty dos (and don'ts) of starting your own business. 

Go Get It!

From the age of eight, Danielle Breezy knew she wanted to be a meteorologist. She set a goal to be a Chief Meteorologist for a broadcast network by age 40, and through strategic connections, hard work, and a positive attitude, she made her dream a reality at age 31.  

 

Today serving as Nashville WKRN News 2 Chief Meteorologist, Danielle joins Grit & Gravitas hosts Anne Deeter Gallaher and Anne Carnathan virtually from Nashville. Danielle shares her STEM journey, tips for young professionals seeking a career in meteorology, and a few interesting moments from her time on live television. This Season 2 premiere episode is loaded with business vitamins, big energy, and laughs!

The Great Reshuffle

Today in the U.S., there are over 11 million job openings. Human resources and hiring departments have been a beehive of activity as the number of individuals reshuffling their careers is at an all-time high. If you're in the market for a career change or a new job, there's never been a better time to aim for your next high gear.

 

In episode 38 of Grit & Gravitas, co-hosts Anne Carnathan and Anne Deeter Gallaher discuss what it takes for a resume to stand out, what kind of individual they look for (or don't look for) when making a hiring decision, and offer tips to increase your chances of securing your dream job. "Do your research," says Anne Deeter Gallaher.

The (New) Rules of Engagement

When we look back on 2020 and the impact COVID-19 had on our world, chaos, fear, and disruption—are words that come to mind. But in many ways, rebirth, innovation, and progress were also planted during those trying times.

In episode 37, co-hosts Anne Deeter Gallaher and Anne Carnathan focus on the business shifts, the move to work-from-home, and the new "rules of engagement" for a more productive, nimble, and progressive business environment.

Disruption Queen with Whitney Johnson

As one of the world’s top ten business thinkers, Whitney Johnson knows a thing or two about how companies operate. Johnson, who is CEO of Disruption Advisors, has written four books including her most recent title, Smart Growth: How to Grow Your People to Grow Your Company.

 

In Episode 36, co-hosts Anne Deeter Gallaher and Anne Carnathan virtually welcome Johnson to the #GritandGravitas studio to talk about The Theory of Disruption, post-pandemic distortion, and the S-Curve. Dive into this #highgear episode that will have you charging into your day with newfound energy, optimism, and confidence!

Don’t Be a Tourist with Holly Love

Episode 35 of #GritandGravitas begins with a dose of travel trivia. Did you know? 72% of American women reported that they enjoy traveling alone.

 

Co-hosts Anne Deeter Gallaher and Anne Carnathan welcome Holly Love to the studio, iHeartMedia Morning Show Producer, Promotions Director, Podcast Host, WHP Harrisburg PA Terrestrial FM Radio Host, and content creator. In addition to being a female powerhouse in a male-domianted industry, Holly is an avid solo traveler. She offered this simple yet mindful business vitamin: "Don't be a tourist." G&G's co-hosts were so intrigued by her independent adventures, they invited her back for a second studio visit to focus on traveling alone as a woman. 

 

Anne Carnathan says it best: "We are 30 minutes of rollick and fun!" Tune in for another round of biz vitamins and good times!

The Forest and the Trees: Seeing the Bigger Picture with THON’s Exec Director

Imagine being in charge of the largest student-run philanthropy IN THE WORLD, managing 16,500 students, and a budget exceeding $13.7 million. Now envision doing that while being a full-time student! The remarkable Kate Colgan, Penn State student and THON 2022 Executive Director, joined co-hosts Anne Deeter Gallaher and Anne Carnathan virtually for episode 34 of Grit & Gravitas to share her experience running this life-saving organization.

 

In this episode, Kate reveals the inner workings of THON's 46-hour dance marathon to benefit the Four Diamonds Fund to fight childhood cancer. She shares challenges and lessons learned from working 80+ hours a week for a multi-million dollar non-profit while juggling a full-time student workload. 

 

Listen to learn more about THON and Kate's "forest and the trees" #businessvitamin.

Runs Like a Deere: A Conversation with John Deere’s Jen Hartmann

After accepting the torch in March 2020, immediately before the worldwide pandemic, Jen Hartmann, Director of Strategic Public Relations for John Deere, learned that her greatest career aspiration would also be her greatest challenge. In episode 33, Jen shares how she learned how to stand on her own and gain company trust when every John Deere factory was in crisis.

 

"I think you have the coolest job in the world," says Anne Deeter Gallaher and co-host Anne Carnathan when discovering Jen's lifelong goal to work for John Deere, or "Deere" as she refers to it. "You have to start building your pain tolerance," Jen says. Tap into this episode for #highgear stories and #businessvitamins.

Tackling the Unknowable: Leading through Worst-Case Scenarios

Episode 32 closes out a two-part leadership series with co-hosts Anne Deeter Gallaher and Anne Carnathan. The importance of anticipating the unthinkable and preparing for the unknowable--what lies beyond the limits of human experience or understanding--can seem impossible but it's mission-critical.

 

This 30-minute session offers leaders raw reflection and advice on managing difficult situations--think firing an employee or leaving a position with no idea where and when the next opportunity will arrive. The #businessvitamins are flowing in this episode, so don't miss a moment.