UNITED State of Women

UNITED State of Women is a personal leadership development podcast focused on educating and elevating women's ability to have it all and teach them how to get it! Our USW Podcast transforms personal and professional leadership frustrations for progress into visions for a better one. Women are uniting, starting businesses, and growing companies at a pace faster than ever before. They are at the table in more executive boardrooms, speaking out on more important personal and business issues and becoming key contenders and players in our state and local gov.

UNITED State of Women is a education podcast hosted by Kalena James & Julie Deem, with 350 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Kalena James & Julie Deem hosts UNITED State of Women, a education show with 350 episodes published.

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  UNITED State of Women

  Finding My Strength After Divorce | 349

  Sep 30, 202612 min

  What happens when you realize you can’t control everything around you, but you can change how you respond to it? In this episode of UNITED State of Women, Julie Deem shares five lessons from Priscilla Shirer’s Fervent that have been helping her navigate life after divorce as a single mom, business owner, and woman raising two young girls. Julie gets honest about what it looks like to fight for your life and your future. FAQ: How can prayer help during a difficult season? Prayer can give you a place to bring the things that feel overwhelming, especially the situations you cannot control. Being specific about what you need can help you intentionally surrender those concerns to God. How do you rebuild your identity after divorce? Start by separating your identity from what you lost. Divorce can change your circumstances, relationships, finances, and routines, but it does not have to determine your purpose or who you are moving forward. How can I pray for my children during a difficult season? Pray specifically for your children, their relationships, their emotions, their decisions, and the things you cannot control. Prayer can become a way to release the responsibility of trying to manage every experience they have. Book Mentioned: Fervent by Priscilla Shirer https://www.christianbook.com/fervent-battle-serious-specific-strategic-prayer/priscilla-shirer/9781433688676/pd/688676 Learn more about the latest tool for dynamic professionals in the self-improvement industry, LyfQuest. A mobile CRM platform that's uniquely made for you! Learn more at: https://lyfquest.io/ Instagram: USW Podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@uswkokomo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Kalena James ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@yesitskalenajames⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Julie Deem ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@indymompreneur⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -------------------------------------------------- USW Kokomo ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Production by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Business Podcast Editor⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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  348 - Faith, Finances, and the Influence We Carry with Bailey Detamore *GLS Special*

  Sep 23, 202620 min

  What if your influence is bigger than your job title, your platform, or the number of people who know your name? In this episode of UNITED State of Women, Julie Deem welcomes Bailey Detamore to the show. Recorded at the 2026 Global Leadership Summit Bailey, a financial advisor with Thrivent, to talk about purpose, faith, stewardship, and the everyday choices that shape the influence we have on the people around us. Bailey shares how a career change prompted her to step into a new season of purpose, how the Global Leadership Summit challenged her to think about the “parentheses” of her own story, and why being intentional with her time, technology, work, and relationships matters. From putting your phone away during the first hour of the day to praying before difficult conversations, this conversation is a reminder that leadership isn't always about doing something big. Sometimes it's about showing up with purpose, stewarding what you've been given, and being intentional with the influence you already have. What You Will Learn: How a career change can become an opportunity to step into a new season of purpose. Why influence isn't limited to a leadership position or professional title. How reflecting on the “parentheses” of your story can help you think differently about your purpose. Why creating tech-free times and spaces can help you become more intentional. How faith can shape the way you approach your work and relationships. Why money conversations can bring up fear, shame, and guilt. How meeting people without judgment can create space for more honest financial conversations. Why there may never be a perfect season to start addressing your finances. How prayer can help you approach difficult conversations when you don't feel equipped. Why taking one brave first step can help you move forward when you're overwhelmed. FAQ: How can I find more purpose in my work? Finding purpose can begin with paying attention to where your values, interests, skills, and sense of calling intersect. A career change can sometimes create an opportunity to explore a new way of using your gifts. Why do people feel uncomfortable talking about money? Money conversations can bring up fear, shame, guilt, or concerns about being judged. Creating a judgment-free environment can help people feel safer discussing their financial situation and goals. How can I get started with financial planning if I feel overwhelmed? Start by identifying what you want your finances to accomplish, then talk with someone you trust who can help you identify practical next steps. Taking one step at a time can make the process feel more manageable. Thank you Crossroads for hosting Global Leadership Summit in Kokomo and for inviting UNITED State of Women to record live at the conference!! Resources Mentioned this episode: Thrivent Crossroads Community Church: https://ecrossroads.org/ Global Leadership Summit: https://www.globalleadership.org/summit Learn more about the latest tool for dynamic professionals in the self-improvement industry, LyfQuest. A mobile CRM platform that's uniquely made for you! Learn more at: https://lyfquest.io/ Instagram: USW Podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@uswkokomo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Kalena James ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@yesitskalenajames⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Julie Deem ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@indymompreneur⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -------------------------------------------------- USW Kokomo ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Production by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Business Podcast Editor⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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  347 - Leading People, Not Just Tasks with Brittini Johnson *GLS Special*

  Sep 16, 202617 min

  Leadership can make it easy to focus on the goals, the deadlines, and the work that needs to get done. But when you get so focused on the task that you stop noticing the people, you can miss one of the most important parts of leadership. In this episode of UNITED State of Women, Julie Deem welcomes Brittany Johnson to the show. Recorded at the 2026 Global Leadership Summit Brittini shares what it looks like to lead people, not just tasks. She also opens up about a leadership lesson that taught her why being great at one job does not automatically mean someone is ready or wants to step into another. What You Will Learn: Why leadership is about more than accomplishing goals and completing tasks. How weekly check-ins can create safety, trust, and understanding within a team. Why leaders should consider a person’s capacity, personality, and desire before moving them into a new role. How giving people opportunities to facilitate and lead can build confidence. Why celebrating someone’s growth can help them recognize what they are capable of. How to avoid assuming that someone wants to move up simply because they are successful in their current role. Why every person on a team has influence, regardless of their title. How leaders can use their influence to create a culture where people feel supported and able to grow. Why stepping back from tasks and learning more about your people can make you a more effective leader. FAQ: What does effective leadership look like? Effective leadership involves more than directing people toward goals. It includes understanding the people you lead, supporting their growth, creating an environment where they feel safe to communicate, and modeling the behavior and culture you want to see. How can leaders build confidence in their team? Leaders can build confidence by giving team members opportunities to lead, allowing them to practice new skills, recognizing their accomplishments, and helping them see abilities in themselves that they may not recognize yet. How can leaders help employees grow? Leaders can help employees grow by having regular conversations about their goals, interests, capacity, and development. Giving people opportunities to take on new responsibilities can also help them discover their strengths. Thank you Crossroads for hosting Global Leadership Summit in Kokomo and for inviting UNITED State of Women to record live at the conference!! Resources Mentioned this episode: Indiana Afterschool Network Boys & Girls Club of Tipton County Crossroads Community Church: https://ecrossroads.org/ Global Leadership Summit: https://www.globalleadership.org/summit Learn more about the latest tool for dynamic professionals in the self-improvement industry, LyfQuest. A mobile CRM platform that's uniquely made for you! Learn more at: https://lyfquest.io/ Instagram: USW Podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@uswkokomo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Kalena James ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@yesitskalenajames⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Julie Deem ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@indymompreneur⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -------------------------------------------------- USW Kokomo ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Production by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Business Podcast Editor⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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  UNITED State of Women

  346 - How Soil Health, Mental Health and Leadership Are Connected with Kathy Kurfman *GLS Special*

  Sep 9, 202616 min

  What if the system you're working in is affecting your health more than you realize? And what if the health of the soil where your food is grown could affect your mental and physical health, too? In this episode of UNITED State of Women, Julie Deem sits down with Kathy Kurfman at Global Leadership Summit. Kathy Kirkman is a clinical psychologist who has spent decades working across therapy, consulting, program development, clinical leadership, holistic health, and healthcare systems. Kathy shares how her lifelong strength as a "connector of dots" is helping her see the overlap between human health and regenerative agriculture. The conversation also explores the theme of the 2026 Global Leadership Summit, "Everyone Has Influence," and what it means to realize that you do not have to stay on the path a larger system has created for you. What You Will Learn: How organizational culture can influence our ability to thrive and lead. Why recognizing unhealthy systems can be an important part of leadership. How stepping away from an established career path can create space for new possibilities. Why reconnecting with early passions can reveal clues about what comes next. How mental health, physical health, gut health, and soil health may be connected. Why healthy soil matters when thinking about the food we consume. How regenerative agriculture approaches the relationship between soil, food, and human health. Why education can be more effective when it creates curiosity and internal motivation rather than fear. How farmers can benefit from conversations about soil health that also recognize their financial realities. Why "Everyone Has Influence" can be an empowering message during a season of transition. FAQ: How are soil health and human health connected? The conversation explores the idea that healthy soil contributes to healthier food systems and that the health of the soil microbiome can have implications for the food that ultimately enters the human gut microbiome. What is regenerative agriculture? Regenerative agriculture is an approach to farming that focuses on improving the health and vitality of soil while producing food. The conversation discusses regenerative practices as a potential connection point between agricultural health, environmental health, and human wellness. Why does soil health matter for food? The quality and health of the soil can influence the environment in which food is grown. The conversation highlights the importance of understanding how agricultural practices affect soil health and, ultimately, the food people consume. Thank you Crossroads for hosting Global Leadership Summit in Kokomo and for inviting UNITED State of Women to record live at the conference!! Crossroads Community Church: https://ecrossroads.org/ Global Leadership Summit: https://www.globalleadership.org/summit Learn more about the latest tool for dynamic professionals in the self-improvement industry, LyfQuest. A mobile CRM platform that's uniquely made for you! Learn more at: https://lyfquest.io/ Instagram: USW Podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@uswkokomo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Kalena James ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@yesitskalenajames⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Julie Deem ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@indymompreneur⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -------------------------------------------------- USW Kokomo ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Production by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Business Podcast Editor⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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  345 - Leading with Faith and Courage with Robyn Whaley, Executive Director of Cross America

  Sep 2, 202621 min

  How do you know you're ready for a change in your career? In this episode of UNITED State of Women, Julie Deem sits down with Robyn Whaley at Global Leadership Summit. Robyn is the executive director at Cross America Community Center. Julie and Robyn talk about what it looks like to lead while still figuring things out, why our previous experiences often prepare us for opportunities we never saw coming, and how leaders can create space for younger generations to use their gifts and influence. Robyn also shares how she is helping Cross America expand its reach by empowering youth, experimenting with new ideas, and finding creative ways to connect with more people. With a mission to send crosses and messages of salvation to every household in the United States, Cross America is thinking big, trying new things, and learning along the way. What You Will Learn: How surrender can create space for unexpected leadership opportunities. Why patience is an important part of discerning your next step. How previous experiences can prepare you for leadership in unexpected ways. Why effective leaders need to remain willing to learn and grow. How leaders can empower younger generations to contribute their gifts and ideas. Why experimentation and flexibility are essential when pursuing a big mission. How to recognize when an idea isn't working and know when to shift directions. Why staying positive doesn't mean dismissing someone's difficult experience. How empathy can strengthen relationships within a team. Ways leaders can keep their teams focused on the bigger picture. FAQ: What is Cross America Community Center? Cross America Community Center is a ministry with a mission to send crosses and messages of salvation to every household in the United States. The organization also has a coffee shop, gift shop, podcast studio, and other community resources. How can past experiences prepare you for an unexpected leadership role? Previous jobs can develop skills that become valuable in future roles, even when the connection isn't obvious at the time. Experience working with international students and teaching PE helped develop communication, relationship-building, adaptability, and the ability to connect with young people. How can leaders empower younger generations? Leaders can create opportunities for young people to contribute, invite them into the mission, listen to their ideas, and give them meaningful ways to use their gifts. CrossAmerica is intentionally working to bring more youth and youth groups into its mission. Thank you Crossroads for hosting Global Leadership Summit in Kokomo and for inviting UNITED State of Women to record live at the conference!! Crossroads Community Church: https://ecrossroads.org/ Learn more about Cross America Community Center: https://crossamerica.net/ Global Leadership Summit: https://www.globalleadership.org/summit Learn more about the latest tool for dynamic professionals in the self-improvement industry, LyfQuest. A mobile CRM platform that's uniquely made for you! Learn more at: https://lyfquest.io/ Instagram: USW Podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@uswkokomo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Kalena James ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@yesitskalenajames⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Julie Deem ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@indymompreneur⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -------------------------------------------------- USW Kokomo ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Production by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Business Podcast Editor⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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