The KORE Women Podcast

Summer Watson, PhD

A podcast, where Stories Change Lives! KORE Women provides a unique idea of ”home” for the hearts and souls of women. KORE Women is a company that strategically empowers women to promote strength and wisdom. KORE Women is a woman-owned business founded by Dr. Summer Watson, PhD, who is an Evaluation and Success Coach, Dr of Psychology, Author, Documentary Film Producer, and Producer of Virtual and In-Person Seminars. Join Dr. Summer Watson and her guests as they share stories of growth, resiliency, intention, transformation and inspiration.

  1. 6D AGO

    The Leadership Lesson That Redefines Impact Beyond Titles with Diana Fritz

    This week on the KORE Women podcast, Dr. Summer Watson is joined by Diana Fritz, who is an executive leader, cancer thriver, DISC-certified consultant, and author of Uniquely Imperfect. Uniquely Qualified. With over 25 years of experience leading teams across HR, tech, and strategic operations, Diana is proof that influence doesn’t come from a title, it comes from presence, resilience, and purpose. In this episode, Diana shares how her cancer journey redefined how she leads, why imperfection is a leadership strength, and how she helps others build values-driven organizations that truly see their people. Whether you're a leader, a survivor, or someone ready to lead with more impact, this episode will meet you where you are and move you forward. You can follow Diana Fritz on LinkedIn and Facebook and at: www.grituiuq.com https://grituiuq.com/ www.linkedin.com/in/diana-fritz-b032064 https://www.facebook.com/diana.kline.395 Thank you for taking the time to listen to the KORE Women podcast and being a part of the KORE Women experience. You can listen to The KORE Women podcast on your favorite podcast directory - Pandora, iHeartRadio, Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, YouTube, Spotify, Stitcher, Podbean, JioSaavn, Amazon and at: www.KOREWomen.com/podcast.  Please leave your comments and reviews about the podcast and check out KORE Women on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.  You can also learn more about Dr. Summer Watson, MHS, PhD, KORE Women, LLC, the KORE Women podcast, KORE Business Solutions (a Virtual Assistant service) and Cross-Generational Consultation Services by going to: www.korewomen.com. Thank you for listening! Please share this podcast with your family and friends. #KOREWomenPodcast #ResilientLeadership #HumanCenteredLeadership

    19 min
  2. MAR 3

    Celebrating 400 Episodes Elevating the Voices and Experiences That Shaped Women Leaders with Dr. Summer Watson

    HUGE Milestone - 400 Episodes  This episode is so meaningful to me.  To every guest who has trusted this space and every listener who keeps coming back to these conversations, thank you. YOU ARE the reason the KORE Women Podcast exists. For this milestone, I asked one simple question: What experience most shaped how you teach, lead, or guide others today? Leadership isn’t learned from a manual, it truly is a lived experience. You’ll hear from several women in this episode that were previously on the podcast within the past eight years. Those from all different generations, backgrounds, and countries from around the world. This episode is gratitude for ALL of the women, who have shared their wisdom here and for the many still ahead. Take a listen and I would love to hear your thoughts, lived experiences, and stories about what shaped your leadership style and methods? Thank you for taking the time to listen to the KORE Women podcast and being a part of the KORE Women experience. You can listen to The KORE Women podcast on your favorite podcast directory - Pandora, iHeartRadio, Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, YouTube, Spotify, Stitcher, Podbean, JioSaavn, Amazon and at: www.KOREWomen.com/podcast.  Please leave your comments and reviews about the podcast and check out KORE Women on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook.  You can also learn more about Dr. Summer Watson, MHS, PhD, KORE Women, LLC, the KORE Women podcast, KORE Business Solutions (a Virtual Assistant service) and Cross-Generational Consultation Services by going to: www.korewomen.com. Thank you for listening! Please share this podcast with your family and friends. Featured Guest: Bibiana Krall: “What doesn’t kill you, doesn’t kill you.” Links: https://www.bibianakrall.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@BlackCalyxBooks YouTube Carole Jean Whittington: "Women’s well-being researcher and practitioner supporting self-leadership through embodied awareness." Links: WhittingtonWellBeing.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolejeanwhittington/ Chasity Douyon "Chasity is a skilled connector of people who utilizes her talents to bridge the gap between early talent and career opportunities in a variety of spaces."  Link:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/chasitydouyon/  Cindy Van Eeckhout, MSc "Transformational mentor, empowering high-achieving women to turn financial success into true wealth, where life feels as good as it looks." Link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cindy-van-eeckhout/  Claudia Wyatt "Confidence queen, self-doubt erase and enthusiasm igniter, empowering and inspiring people to believe in themselves!" Links: https://www.instagram.com/theclaudiawyatt/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/claudiawyattcoaching/   Destini Perkins "Destini Amaris is an ambitious Gen Z Thought Leader, who feels fulfillment when advancing women’s issues." Link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/destiniamarisperkins/ Dr. Patricia Timerman Barbosa da Silva: "I am a passionate mental health counseling, marriage & family therapist, and author." Link: www.Advocate2Create.com Jen Fontanilla: "Creative Business Strategist, who helps designers and creative entrepreneurs command premium rates through strategic positioning." Link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenfontanilla/ Jill Valdez:  "I help leaders who were promoted for their skills lead with clarity and confidence." Link: linkedin.com/in/jillvaldezlink Kate Wells "Kate Wells is a hormone expert, biochem nerd, and CEO of Parlor Games who's on a mission to guide women through menopause with bioidentical solutions and save the world one vagina at a time." Links:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/parlor-games/  IG @parlorgamesfun Kathy Tagenel "Kathy Tagenel guides visionary leaders navigating pivots or reclaiming their natural flow to clarity, alignment, and freedom to flourish." Links: https://tagenel.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathytagenel/ Kym Insana: "Kym Insana is a mom to four boys, a multi-million dollar business owner, digital marketing expert, and founder of AlwaysOn Digital, a women-owned agency helping brands scale through impactful media." Links: LinkedIn: Linkedin.com/in/KymInsana/                                                           Website: GetAlwaysOn.com/  Noemi Beres: "Noémi Beres is the co-owner of Podcast Connections, helping experts amplify their voices through aligned podcast guesting, thoughtful visibility, and meaningful conversations." Link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/noemiberes/ Porschia Parker-Griffin: "Porschia Parker-Griffin is a problem solver who helps organizations and professionals unlock potential, performance, and profit on their terms." Link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/porschiaparker/ Sejal Thakkar "Sejal Thakkar plays a pivotal role in spearheading confidential and high-stakes projects that drive innovation in the legal industry." Link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sejalthakkar/ Sha Sparks: "I ignite fearless voices and build communities where connection, creation, and positive impact fire people up about their life and business." Links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sha-sparks/ https://www.fly-highcoaching.com/ #KOREWomen #LeadershipStories #HumanCenteredLeadership #BelongingInLeadership #MentorshipMatters #400Episodes

    24 min
  3. FEB 24

    From Global Institutions to Startups and Rethinking Sustainable Innovation with Vanessa Thompson

    This week on the KORE Women podcast, Dr. Summer Watson is joined by Vanessa Thompson, who is a sustainability and finance strategist. She has worked everywhere from the United Nations Foundation to Silicon Valley startups. With a background that spans the UN, World Bank, The Nature Conservancy, and JLL Spark Ventures, Vanessa brings a rare blend of strategic insight and boots-on-the-ground experience. Her upcoming book is poised to shift the conversation around sustainable leadership and business innovation. In this episode, she shares what it means to build not just better companies, but smarter, more resilient ones that are designed for the long term. If you care about impact, innovation, and building businesses that matter, this episode is for you! You can connect with Vanessa Thompson on: LinkedIn at: VanessaThompson5 or on her business page at: The Sustainability Experts or check out her website: www.the-sustainability-experts.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessathompson5 https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-sustainability-experts https://www.the-sustainability-experts.com/ Thank you for taking the time to listen to the KORE Women podcast and being a part of the KORE Women experience. You can listen to The KORE Women podcast on your favorite podcast directory - Pandora, iHeartRadio, Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, YouTube, Spotify, Stitcher, Podbean, JioSaavn, Amazon and at: www.KOREWomen.com/podcast.  Please leave your comments and reviews about the podcast and check out KORE Women on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.  You can also learn more about Dr. Summer Watson, MHS, PhD, KORE Women, LLC, the KORE Women podcast, KORE Business Solutions (a Virtual Assistant service) and Cross-Generational Consultation Services by going to: www.korewomen.com. Thank you for listening! Please share this podcast with your family and friends. #KOREWomenPodcast #SustainableLeadership #InnovationForGood #ConsciousLeadership

    28 min
  4. FEB 17

    Grief Without Apology: Grieving on Your Own Terms with Samantha Ruth

    This week on the KORE Women podcast, Dr. Summer Watson is joined by Samantha Ruth, who is a psychologist, speaker, bestselling author, and host of The Be Ruthless Show podcast dedicated to making noise and breaking stigmas. She is the proud founder of Griefhab, an entirely new approach to grief and mental health support services. After unexpectedly losing her husband, Samantha made it her mission to create the kind of real-life support she needed but could not find. Her work is focused on changing the way the world views grief and mental illness, so people can get the help they deserve without fear of judgment or labels. You can connect with Samantha Ruth on: LinkedIn, check out The Be Ruthless podcast and go to her website at: samantharuth.com.  Her website: https://samantharuth.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samanthamruth/ To Be Ruthless Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-be-ruthless-show/id1554585454 Thank you for taking the time to listen to the KORE Women podcast and being a part of the KORE Women experience. You can listen to The KORE Women podcast on your favorite podcast directory - Pandora, iHeartRadio, Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, YouTube, Spotify, Stitcher, Podbean, JioSaavn, Amazon and at: www.KOREWomen.com/podcast.  Please leave your comments and reviews about the podcast and check out KORE Women on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.  You can also learn more about Dr. Summer Watson, MHS, PhD, KORE Women, LLC, the KORE Women podcast, KORE Business Solutions (a Virtual Assistant service) and Cross-Generational Consultation Services by going to: www.korewomen.com. Thank you for listening! Please share this podcast with your family and friends. #KOREWomenPodcast #GriefSupport #MentalHealthMatters

    19 min
  5. FEB 10

    Going From Burnout to $100K Months Through Heart-Centered Sales with Dora Rankin

    This week on the KORE Women Podcast, Dr. Summer Watson is joined by Dora Rankin, who is the author of The Heart Sell, sales strategist, and champion for women’s financial empowerment. Dora shares her deeply personal journey from addiction recovery to caregiving, single motherhood, and walking away from burnout in high-paying jobs. What came next? A mission to get more money in the hands of more women, especially BIPOC entrepreneurs. In this episode, she breaks down the method behind her six-figure strategies, how she’s helped women move from “no runway” to “sold-out waitlists,” and why selling with heart is the future of business growth. If you want to learn how to grow your revenue without relying on social media or paid ads, this is your moment. You can connect with Dora Rankin  on: LinkedIn, and Facebook at: DoraLRankin and at: www.DoraRankin.com  LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/doralrankin facebook.com/DoraLRankin Thank you for taking the time to listen to the KORE Women podcast and being a part of the KORE Women experience. You can listen to The KORE Women podcast on your favorite podcast directory - Pandora, iHeartRadio, Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, YouTube, Spotify, Stitcher, Podbean, JioSaavn, Amazon and at: www.KOREWomen.com/podcast.  Please leave your comments and reviews about the podcast and check out KORE Women on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.  You can also learn more about Dr. Summer Watson, MHS, PhD, KORE Women, LLC, the KORE Women podcast, KORE Business Solutions (a Virtual Assistant service) and Cross-Generational Consultation Services by going to: www.korewomen.com. Thank you for listening! Please share this podcast with your family and friends. #KOREWomenPodcast #SalesWithHeart #WomenInBusiness #SixFigureSales

    23 min
  6. FEB 3

    Redefining Success While Scaling a Purpose‑Driven Multi‑Million Dollar Agency with Kym Insana

    This week on The KORE Women podcast, Dr. Summer Watson welcomes Kym Insana, who talks about how she went from being a NYC ad executive to multi-million-dollar agency founder. She has redefined success on her terms and she’s helping others do the same. As the founder of AlwaysOn Digital, Kym works with powerhouse brands like Good American and Enfamil, but her true mission is personal, empowering working parents to thrive in business and life. In this episode, Kym shares how she built a company that delivers big results without sacrificing flexibility, how she balances motherhood and leadership, and what every brand needs to know to scale sustainably in today’s digital space. If you’re ready to grow with more intention, more strategy, and a whole lot more heart, this one’s for you. You can connect with Kym Insana on Facebook or at:  GetAlwaysOn.com LinkedIn: Linkedin.com/in/KymInsana/  Website: GetAlwaysOn.com/  Thank you for taking the time to listen to the KORE Women podcast and being a part of the KORE Women experience. You can listen to The KORE Women podcast on your favorite podcast directory - Pandora, iHeartRadio, Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, YouTube, Spotify, Stitcher, Podbean, JioSaavn, Amazon and at: www.KOREWomen.com/podcast.  Please leave your comments and reviews about the podcast and check out KORE Women on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.  You can also learn more about Dr. Summer Watson, MHS, PhD, KORE Women, LLC, the KORE Women podcast, KORE Business Solutions (a Virtual Assistant service) and Cross-Generational Consultation Services by going to: www.korewomen.com.  #KOREWomenPodcast #DigitalMarketing #WomenInBusiness #WorkingMoms

    24 min
  7. JAN 27

    Go From Invisible to Irresistible on LinkedIn with Rhonda Sher

    This week on the KORE Women Podcast, Dr. Summer Watson welcomes Rhonda Sher, a LinkedIn expert and creator of The Sher Method™, whose proven system has helped thousands turn their LinkedIn presence into a powerful client attraction tool. Rhonda shares her incredible journey from marrying the same man twice to using LinkedIn to retire him and how she helps professionals go from overlooked to in-demand. If LinkedIn feels confusing, overwhelming, or just like one more thing on your to-do list, this episode will change how you think about visibility, value, and virtual relationships. You can follow Rhonda Sher on LinkedIn. https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhondalsher/ Thank you for taking the time to listen to the KORE Women podcast and being a part of the KORE Women experience. You can listen to The KORE Women podcast on your favorite podcast directory - Pandora, iHeartRadio, Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, YouTube, Spotify, Stitcher, Podbean, JioSaavn, Amazon and at: www.KOREWomen.com/podcast.  Please leave your comments and reviews about the podcast and check out KORE Women on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.  You can also learn more about Dr. Summer Watson, MHS, PhD, KORE Women, LLC, the KORE Women podcast, KORE Business Solutions (a Virtual Assistant service) and Cross-Generational Consultation Services by going to: www.korewomen.com. Thank you for listening! Please share this podcast with your family and friends. #LinkedInMarketing #OnlineVisibility #BusinessNetworking

    26 min
  8. JAN 20

    Reimagining Broken Systems and How Culture Shapes Change with Felice Upton

    This week on the KORE Women podcast, Dr. Summer Watson is joined by Felice Upton, who is a transformational systems consultant and organizational strategist who knows how to turn complexity into clarity. With decades of experience leading nonprofits, government agencies, and justice-involved organizations, Felice has seen firsthand how culture, trauma, and leadership shape every system we touch. And she’s not afraid to talk about the hard stuff. In this episode, we explore what it takes to lead real change, how to build trauma-informed systems that actually serve people, and why avoidance is the enemy of transformation. If you’re ready to lead with vision and create lasting impact, this episode is for you. You can connect with Felice Upton on: LinkedIn and you can check out her TEDx entitled, “The Hard Stuff” on YouTube linkedin.com/in/felicedavisupton TEDx: https://youtu.be/fwm3azuoLr4 Thank you for taking the time to listen to the KORE Women podcast and being a part of the KORE Women experience. You can listen to The KORE Women podcast on your favorite podcast directory - Pandora, iHeartRadio, Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, YouTube, Spotify, Stitcher, Podbean, JioSaavn, Amazon and at: www.KOREWomen.com/podcast.  Please leave your comments and reviews about the podcast and check out KORE Women on Instagram, and Facebook.  You can also learn more about Dr. Summer Watson, MHS, PhD, KORE Women, LLC, the KORE Women podcast, KORE Business Solutions (a Virtual Assistant service) and Cross-Generational Consultation Services by going to: www.korewomen.com. Thank you for listening! Please share this podcast with your family and friends. #KOREWomenPodcast #LeadershipTransformation #TraumaInformedLeadership

    30 min
5
out of 5
40 Ratings

About

A podcast, where Stories Change Lives! KORE Women provides a unique idea of ”home” for the hearts and souls of women. KORE Women is a company that strategically empowers women to promote strength and wisdom. KORE Women is a woman-owned business founded by Dr. Summer Watson, PhD, who is an Evaluation and Success Coach, Dr of Psychology, Author, Documentary Film Producer, and Producer of Virtual and In-Person Seminars. Join Dr. Summer Watson and her guests as they share stories of growth, resiliency, intention, transformation and inspiration.