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Hosted by Nan Whaley · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 44 episodes
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Carry As You Climb is the podcast that will share stories of women leaders, how they got there, and who they brought up along the way. This podcast is devoted to talking to women leaders across Ohio and the nation. Episodes are hosted by Nan Whaley and will feature women leaders from different sectors – from politics to non-profits to business.
Nan Whaley hosts Carry As You Climb, a news show with 44 episodes published.
Can you step into power without losing the values that got you there? When Roxanne Qualls was elected as Mayor of Cincinnati, she had already spent years as an activist pushing institutions to change. Elected office requ
What happens when the organization you need does not exist…and you realize you may have to build it yourself? This week on Carry As You Climb, Nan Whaley sits down with Abbey Clements, Executive Director and Co-Founder o
Know your why. Then let it carry you through the rooms that were never built with you in mind. Nan Whaley sits down with Ohio State Representative Desiree Tims at Nan’s dining room table in Dayton for a conversation abou
Stop waiting for the perfect words, the perfect training, or the perfect moment. Betsy Hodges says the work starts where you are. Nan Whaley sits down with her longtime friend Betsy Hodges, former Mayor of Minneapolis, w
Once called “the most dangerous person in the world.” Randi Weingarten says she'd rather be known as both a fighter and a problem-solver. Host Nan Whaley sits down with Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federat
Julie Chávez Rodriguez ran two presidential campaigns in a single cycle, and says she has no plans to write a book about either one. Host Nan Whaley sits down with Julie Chávez Rodriguez, former campaign manager for the
Not all women's leadership advice is created equal, and Angel Beets isn't afraid to say so. Nan Whaley talks with Angel Beets, CEO of Gilman Partners , about leadership presence, executive search, mentorship, and the sub
What happens to a community when no one's left watching? Host Nan Whaley sits down with veteran Ohio journalist Ellen Belcher for a conversation about the collapse of local journalism, the shrinking role of editorial boa
What does it look like to build power while also living a full, real life? In this episode, Nan sits down with newly appointed Ohio State Representative Ashley Bryant Bailey (District 26) for a candid conversation about
Mary Anne Sharkey spent her career asking tough questions…even when the answers came with consequences. Host Nan Whaley sits down with longtime Ohio political journalist Mary Anne Sharkey to reflect on a career spanning
Liz Brown has never separated her leadership from her life. Host Nan Whaley sits down with Liz Brown, a former Columbus City Councilmember and current President & CEO of YWCA Columbus, to talk about what it means to lead
Host Nan Whaley sits down with Rita Danish, CEO of Signal Ohio, a nonprofit network of local newsrooms she built from the ground up over three years. Before leading one of the fastest-growing nonprofit news organizations
Note: Episode reposted due to a hosting sync issue and number / Nan Whaley reconnects with longtime friend and fundraising powerhouse Alexandra Acker-Lyons. Al, a dedicated political consultant with over two decades of e
Nan Whaley welcomes Cincinnati entrepreneur Rachel DesRochers for a conversation about gratitude, grit, and building businesses that give back. From launching Power to Pursue and Grateful Grahams to founding the Incubato
Host Nan Whaley sits down with Judge Mary Wiseman of Montgomery County to discuss her journey to becoming a seasoned judge. They explore her early career in private practice, her switch from engineering to law, and her d
Host Nan Whaley sits down with Liz Walters, CEO of TargetSmart and former chair of the Ohio Democratic Party, for a wide-ranging and insightful conversation about leadership, politics, and the power of data. Liz reflects
Host Nan Whaley interviews Kimberly Hamlin, a historian and professor specializing in women's history and rights. They discuss the historical and contemporary contributions of women leaders and how we can learn from the
Host Nan Whaley engages in a heartfelt conversation with Heather Booth, a renowned activist known for her work in the civil rights movement and abortion rights. They discuss Booth's journey from the Student Nonviolent Co
Host Nan Whaley engages in a fascinating discussion with Betsy Fisher Martin, a prominent journalist and the Director of American University's Women & Politics Institute. The conversation delves into Betsy's career journ
Host Nan Whaley is joined by Melissa Cropper, President of the Ohio Federation of Teachers and Secretary Treasurer of the Ohio AFL-CIO, for a discussion on her journey in labor leadership. Melissa shares insights into th
Randi Weingarten
teacher, author, social activist · American Federation of Teachers
1 appearance on this show
Liz Brown
professor of law and taxation · Bentley University
1 appearance on this show
Alexis McGill Johnson
CEO of Planned Parenthood · Planned Parenthood Federation of America
1 appearance on this show
Dr. Amy Acton
Democratic candidate for governor of Ohio · Phoenix Society
1 appearance on this show
Heather Booth
1 appearance on this show
Emilia Sykes
Congresswoman · Ohio
1 appearance on this show
Liz Shuler
President · AFL-CIO
1 appearance on this show
Annise Parker
running for Harris County Judge
1 appearance on this show
Abbey Clements
Teachers Unify to End Gun Violence
1 appearance on this show
Betsy Fischer Martin
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1 appearance on this show
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