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The Formidable Podcast features informational interviews with women leaders on news-driven topics, spotlighting timely and thought-provoking issues facing our world. Learn more at https://beformidable.com/
Emily Parkhurst hosts Formidable Podcast, a news show with 30 episodes published.
Laura Cassidy is the Interim Services Manager at Recompose — the Seattle-based funeral home pioneering human composting as an alternative to traditional burial and cremation. After two decades working in journalism and c
Dr. Nwando Anyaoku, pediatrician, executive, and health equity leader, shares her experience and perspective on how representation in medicine matters and how she decided to stop letting fate shape her future and instead
Kristen Smith-Dayley, attorney and nonprofit leader, talks with Rowaida Janbaz, youth specialist and emerging changemaker. Her story of resilience and determination in the face of enormous adversity is truly inspiring an
Rebekah Bastian is the CMO at mpathic, and an entrepreneur, artist, and writer. Her work sits at the intersection of technology, creativity, and impact. She has a message for us: More women need to be involved in the dev
Lei Wang, leadership strategist and the first Asian woman to complete the Explorer’s Grand Slam, shares what it really takes to pursue something that feels impossible, before you feel ready. This episode is part of a spe
Jen Barnes, Founder and CEO of Rough & Tumble, is a driving force behind the growing momentum in women’s sports. She owns two sports bars in Seattle that show women’s sports on all their screens. In her speech, Jen share
Shelley Tomberg is the Director of Development at Music Aid Northwest, a nonprofit dedicated to ensuring every student in Washington state has access to quality music education. Since its founding, the organization has r
Coni Rathbone, Of Counsel Attorney at VF Law, is a nationally recognized negotiator and deal-maker specializing in real estate transactions, opportunity zones, securities structuring, and complex business negotiations. I
Chanel Reynolds founded Get Your Shit Together, a company she launched in 2013 to help people navigate the unglamorous but essential realities of life planning: wills, advance care directives, insurance, money, and all t
Jackie Schafer is the Founder and CEO of Clearbrief, the leading litigation drafting platform built directly inside Microsoft Word. Jackie was named 2025 Innovator of the Year at the Legalweek Awards, and the American Ba
Mary Fialko is the Director of Real Estate Development at Skanska. A “recovering architect”, Mary's curiosity about how buildings shape communities ultimately pulled her from design studios into the world of commercial d
Shana Ayabe and Kisha Imani Cameron co-host The Exit Interview | On Air, a podcast about bold career moves and reinvention. They share how they're creating the kinds of conversations they wished had existed when they wer
Liat Ben-Zur has served in pivotal roles at some of the world's most influential companies, including Microsoft, Qualcomm, and Philips. She now advises companies and boards on AI product ethics, strategy, and growth. Tun
Friba Rezayee is the Founder and Executive Director of Women Leaders of Tomorrow, a Vancouver-based, non-profit organization dedicated to empowering Afghan women and girls. Born and raised in Kabul, Friba made history in
Leigh Morgan is the Founder of Imaginal Leadership Strategies and a former global executive with experience spanning biopharma, philanthropy, higher education, and community activism. Leigh details how she’s learned to n
Lynne Varner is the CEO of Washington STEM, a nonprofit working to ensure that every student in Washington — regardless of race, gender, income, or geography — has access to a meaningful STEM education and a clear path t
Ming-Ming Tung-Edelman is the Founder and Executive Director of the Refugee Artisan Initiative (RAI), a Seattle nonprofit that empowers refugee and immigrant women through skill-building, sustainable manufacturing, and m
Stephiney Foley is the Founder and CEO of Yuzi Care, the first personalized, AI-powered marketplace for postpartum care. Stephiney shares how her own delayed diagnosis of postpartum depression sparked her journey from ca
Shari Graydon is an award-winning author, speaker, and advocate with 30 years of experience. She serves as Catalyst for Informed Opinions, a Canadian organization working to amplify women’s voices in media, politics, and
Kate Isler is the Co-founder and CEO of WMarketplace, an economic development company with a mission to equip women entrepreneurs with the tools, knowledge, and resources they need to thrive in the digital economy. Kate
Lei Wang
keynote speaker, athlete, author, executive coach · Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Fuwai Hospital
1 appearance on this show
Jen Barnes
MSW, LICSW, RYT-500, TCTSY-F · Rough and Tumble
1 appearance on this show
Tahmina Watson
Immigration Lawyer, Author, Blogger, Speaker, Podcaster
1 appearance on this show
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