Grit & Gravitas

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, G&G co-hosts Anne Carnathan and Anne Deeter Gallaher chat with Leigh Hurst, founder of Feel Your Boobies. Diagnosed with breast cancer at age 33, Leigh recalls how a fun idea to make a t-shirt with the slogan “Feel Your Boobies” unexpectedly went viral, leading her to create a foundation dedicated to breast cancer awareness. Leigh details her journey from corporate training and consulting to pursuing a passion that truly matters to her. “I am finally getting to work on something that I love, that I care about,” she says. They also dive into her book, “Say Something Big,” which encourages women to find their voice. Leigh’s business vitamins are not to be missed!

Have you ever found yourself wishing the workweek away or only living for the weekend? Patty Sibbach, co-owner of Precision Training Concepts and co-founder of the just-launched GIVING WELLNESS community health program, once felt the same. Then she took a leap of faith and pursued her passion for fitness. In this episode, Patty shares the pivotal “aha” moment she experienced in the gym, which ignited her mission to help others achieve lasting health and fitness results. Join Patty, along with cohosts Anne Carnathan and Anne Deeter Gallaher, as she reveals how she built a successful fitness business to help others transform into their best selves. Fun Fact: 3 Shippensburg University grads found a new level of energy in this ep. Shout out to Patty’s co-owner and husband Bryan Sibbach, who is also a Ship alum!

In this much-anticipated kickoff to Season 4, co-hosts Anne Carnathan and Anne Deeter Gallaher are joined by Tracy Pawelski, a woman who understands the beauty and bravery of reinvention.

Tracy shares her journey of finding courage, overcoming fear, and the rewards she discovered through long-distance walking. Tune in as she shares the life lessons she learned along the way, and why “it takes a lot of courage, a lot of discernment to reinvent yourself.” Whether you’re contemplating a career change or simply looking for inspiration, this episode offers valuable insights and business vitamins for anyone seeking to embrace a reinvention journey.

Give it up for Allie Berube of abc27, the first female sports director in #CentralPA and our final G&G guest of Season 3! “My dad is the reason I’m in sports,” Allie shared. “I was the older daughter and if I was going to hang out with dad, we would watch the Red Socks and the Celtics.” Joining co-hosts Anne Deeter Gallaher and Anne Carnathan for an action-packed 30 minutes, Allie offers a refreshing perspective about being a woman in an 86% male-dominated field; why sharing her career lessons with young women and girls is so important; and how sisu, a Finnish word she learned from her grandmother which means courage in the face of adversity, has taught her to be resilient, give back to get back, and protect her peace.

Co-hosts Anne Carnathan and Anne Deeter Gallaher sit down with Bravery Coach Nicole Trick Steinbach, who says bravery is a skill we can develop. Discover how failure fuels Nicole’s learning, why saying “yes” before you’re ready is key, and how women can be courageous in business pursuits. Nicole takes us on a journey through her path to becoming a coach while offering tips to grow your bravery. If you’re ready to step out of your comfort zone, don’t miss this episode!

Meet Marcia Perry Dix, a dynamic leader and, in the words of co-host Anne Carnathan, a true tour de force. A lover of country music, Marcia’s media career began in the 90s with a receptionist position at 92.3 WCOL, a country music station in Columbus, Ohio, then she packed up her truck and moved to Nashville (shout out to her mom, Edie!) to launch a brand new morning show. Today, as CEO and Founder of Perry Media Group (@perrymedia), Marcia has made a tremendous impact in the media world, and is deeply engaged in her community. You’ll love Marcia’s energetic vibe: “I do projects with a purpose. If it’s good for the community, I want to be behind it,” says Marcia.

When we’re caught in the relentless pace of work, pausing to take a breather is often the furthest thing from our minds. But what happens when an unexpected accident or illness forces us to hit the brakes? Join co-hosts Anne Carnathan and Anne Deeter Gallaher as they reflect on the simple beauty of slowing down, as well as managing professional hurdles and expectations. “I needed to slow down and I didn’t know how to do that,” Carnathan offers. Does this sound like you? Then you won’t want to miss this time with Anne & Anne!

Experience the charisma, trademark wit, and bold faith of special guest Dr. Tracey Jones, President of Tremendous Leadership and T3 Solutions, Inc. While visiting in-studio with cohosts Anne Deeter Gallaher and Anne Carnathan, Tracey, an author on leadership several times over, opens up about her upbringing and the art of giving grace. 

 

Tune in to Episode 15 of our third season for wisdom and business vitamins you’ll not soon forget. 

Coffee. Lunch. Cooking Classes. Business Deals. Marriage Proposals. It all happens (and more) at Sue Pera’s Cornerstone Coffeehouse, the ultimate example of a third space!

 

From her early beginnings in IT to Breads n’ Cheese of Hershey, join us as Sue shares her remarkable story of overcoming challenges to establish Cornerstone Coffeehouse in Camp Hill, PA. With unwavering determination, take-charge leadership, and a passion for fostering a positive environment for all, this Market Street maven has created a community hub like no other.

When we consider high gear women across Pennsylvania, Mary Oliveira, President and CEO of Whitaker Center, is at the top of our list! Join us during Women’s History Month for a frank conversation with Mary about saying “Yes” to the biggest asks of her professional life and how she’s tackling parity for women, including becoming the first President & CEO of Whitaker Center. Mary’s approach to work and life is refreshingly optimistic. “Start from a place of curiosity,” she advises. “What does this day have in store for me?” 

 

Tune in now–you don’t want to miss a single insight or business vitamin.