The KORE Women Podcast

Summer Watson, PhD

The KORE Women Podcast, hosted by Dr. Summer Watson, is a globally ranked show featuring inspiring conversations with leaders, entrepreneurs, authors, educators, advocates, and changemakers who are making a difference in their communities and industries. Each episode explores leadership, personal growth, resilience, communication, belonging, business, well-being, and the lessons learned through life's challenges and successes. Through authentic conversations and practical insights, listeners gain new perspectives, actionable strategies, and the encouragement to grow personally and professionally. Whether you're seeking inspiration, leadership wisdom, career guidance, or stories of perseverance and purpose, The KORE Women Podcast offers meaningful conversations designed to help you learn, connect, and thrive. Join Dr. Summer Watson as she elevates voices, shares experiences, and creates conversations that remind us of the power of human connection.

  1. 2d ago

    Creating Pathways for Success and Innovation Through the Arts with Diane Strand

    This week on the KORE Women podcast, Dr. Summer Watson is joined by Diane Strand, who is an award-winning entrepreneur, executive producer, TEDx speaker, and founder of JDS Creative Academy. Before launching successful businesses and nonprofits, Diane built a distinguished Hollywood career with credits on General Hospital, Friends, and Veronica’s Closet. She also produced for Barbra Streisand, contributed to Universal Creative, and served as an in-house producer for Disney Channel during the launches of Playhouse Disney and Toon Disney. With a career spanning Hollywood, education, media production, and workforce development, Diane has helped launch more than 100 creative careers into mainstream entertainment and media. Through her television series Spirit of Innovation: Arts Across America, DigiFest® Temecula, and her nonprofit work, she is creating opportunities for people of all backgrounds to discover their talents, find their voice, and build meaningful futures. If you've ever wondered how storytelling, creativity, and entrepreneurship can change lives, this is a conversation you won't want to miss. You can connect with Diane Strand on LinkedIn, on Facebook at JDS Studios and JDS Actors Studio, and on Instagram at JDS Actors Studio and JDS Creative Academy. You can connect with Diane by going to the links below: Diane Strand | LinkedIn (1) JDS Studios | Facebook (1) JDS Video & Media Productions, Inc. | Facebook  (1) JDS Actors Studio | Facebook  (1) JDS Creative Academy | Facebook   (1) Spirit of Innovation | Facebook  (1) DigiFest Temecula | Facebook  Spirit of Innovation (@soi_newsinfo) • Instagram photos and videos   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, 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. Disclaimer: Each guest shares their own experiences and perspectives and is responsible for the accuracy of the statements they make, whether in the episode or in related content. #KOREWomenPodcast #CreativeLeadership #ArtsAcrossAmerica #InnovationThroughCreativity #TEDxSpeaker

  2. Jul 21

    Emotional Resilience, Mindfulness, Inner Peace, and the Power of Being Human with Nancy Gentle Boudrie

    This week on the KORE Women podcast, Dr. Summer Watson is joined by Nancy Gentle Boudrie, who is a mindset and mindfulness expert, business leader, speaker, and founder of Awaken With Light. For decades, Nancy has helped organizations and individuals manage stress, build resilience, and create lives by design rather than by default. Recently, she found herself navigating one of life's most difficult challenges, loss and grief. In this heartfelt conversation, we discuss grief, healing, mindfulness, emotional resilience, and what it means to stay present through life's hardest seasons. Nancy shares powerful insights about being human, finding peace amid uncertainty, and creating a life rooted in purpose and intention. If you're navigating loss, burnout, change, or simply feeling overwhelmed, this episode will remind you that healing isn't about getting over something, it's about learning how to move with it and embrace what it is to be human. You can connect with Nancy Gentle Boudrie on LinkedIn, at Awaken with Light Inc YouTube Channel, Check out her Awaken with Light App, and learn more about Nancy by going to Nancy@AwakenWithLight.com AwakenWithLight.com Awaken With Light App YouTube Channel LinkedIn 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, 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. Disclaimer: Each guest shares their own experiences and perspectives and is responsible for the accuracy of the statements they make, whether in the episode or in related content. #KOREWomen #EmotionalResilience #GriefAndHealing #LifeByDesign

  3. Jul 14

    From Adversity, Trauma, and Survival to a Captivating Life with Eliza Young

    This week on The KORE Women podcast, Dr. Summer Watson welcomes Eliza Young, whose life story is one of profound resilience, courage, and transformation. From surviving severe childhood health challenges and more than 20 surgeries before the age of 18, to navigating parental kidnappings and later developing breast cancer linked to 9/11 exposure, Eliza has faced extraordinary adversity throughout her life. In this conversation, we talk about the power of choosing positivity without denying pain, how trauma can shape both struggle and strength, and why moving from victimhood to survival begins with perspective and intention. Eliza’s story is not about pretending hardship did not happen. It’s about learning how to reclaim your life, your voice, and your future despite it. This episode is powerful, emotional, and deeply inspiring. You can connect with Eliza Young on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok: captivatingeliza@gmail.com  www.facebook.com/acaptivatinglifebook www.instagram.com/captivatingeliza www.tiktok.com/@a.captivating.life 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, 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.  Disclaimer: Each guest shares their own experiences and perspectives and is responsible for the accuracy of the statements they make, whether in the episode or in related content. #KOREWomenPodcast  #Resilience #TraumaHealing #MentalStrength #SurvivorMindset

  4. Jul 7

    From Identity to Influence and Impact with Sabine Gedeon

    This week on the KORE Women podcast, Dr. Summer Watson is joined by Sabine Gedeon, who is a transformational speaker, executive advisor, and founder of Gedeon Enterprises. As a Haitian immigrant, Sabine was taught that hard work was the path to success. While that mindset served her well, she eventually realized it was also limiting her growth. Her breakthrough came when she learned that the language of business is people and that relationships, trust, and visibility often create opportunities that hard work alone cannot. In this powerful conversation, we discuss identity, leadership, influence, social capital, and how redefining who we are can unlock entirely new possibilities for growth and success. If you've ever felt like you're working harder but not moving forward, this episode may change the way you think about leadership, relationships, and your own potential. You can connect with Sabine Gedeon on LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube and at: sabinegedeon.com Social – LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/sabinegedeon Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/sabinegedeon YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@CoachSabineGedeon Website - https://sabinegedeon.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, 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. Disclaimer: Each guest shares their own experiences and perspectives and is responsible for the accuracy of the statements they make, whether in the episode or in related content. #KOREWomenPodcast #LeadershipDevelopment #SocialCapital #WomenInLeadership

  5. Jun 30

    The Leadership Shift from Burnout and Fear Based Decisions to Boundaries with Rebecca Faust

    This week on The KORE Women podcast, Dr. Summer Watson welcomes Rebecca Faust, who is an alignment and leadership coach and former Fortune 50 executive. She works with high-achieving women ready to stop over-performing their way into burnout. In this conversation, we talk about what it really looks like to lead at a higher level without sacrificing your well-being, how to set boundaries that actually stick, and why so many leaders struggle with overthinking and delegation. If you’ve been working hard, but feeling stretched too thin, this episode offers a powerful shift in how you approach your work and leadership.  You can connect with Rebecca Faust on LinkedIn, Facebook, and at MoreIsPossibleCoaching.com. https://www.moreispossiblecoaching.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-faust/ https://www.facebook.com/rebecca.c.faust/ 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, 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.  Disclaimer: Each guest shares their own experiences and perspectives and is responsible for the accuracy of the statements they make, whether in the episode or in related content. #KOREWomenPodcast #BurnoutRecovery #ExecutiveLeadership #WorkplaceWellbeing

  6. Jun 23

    From Pakistan to Stanford Breaking Barriers in Neuroscience and Innovation with Dr. Maheen Mausoof Adamson

    This week on The KORE Women podcast, Dr. Summer Watson welcomes Dr. Maheen Mausoof Adamson, who is a neuroscientist, Stanford clinical professor of neurosurgery, healthcare innovator, and founder of Soof Solutions. Dr. Adamson’s journey spans continents, cultures, and disciplines, from growing up in Karachi, Pakistan, where expectations for girls were very different, to becoming a leading voice in neuroscience research and healthcare innovation in the United States. In this conversation, she shares the moment she first saw the brain under a microscope and knew she had found her calling, the challenges she faced as a woman navigating academia and science, and why she decided to step into entrepreneurship to translate research into real-world impact. We also discuss mentorship, supporting women in STEM, and why questioning social norms and pursuing knowledge without limits is essential for the next generation of leaders. You can connect with Dr. Maheen Mausoof Adamson on LinkedIn, her Academic website: https://med.stanford.edu/adamson-lab or at her Company Website: https://www.soofsolutions.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.  Disclaimer: Each guest shares their own experiences and perspectives and is responsible for the accuracy of the statements they make, whether in the episode or in related content. #KOREWomenPodcast #WomenInSTEM #Neuroscience #HealthcareInnovation #WomenInScience #StanfordMedicine

  7. Jun 16

    The Reality of Mental Health Access and What Needs to Change with Janelle Miller Moravek

    This week on the KORE Women podcast, Dr. Summer Watson is joined by Janelle Miller Moravek, Executive Director of Youth and Family Counseling and a dedicated mental health advocate, who has spent over a decade expanding access to care in her community. In this conversation, we talk about the realities of leading in the nonprofit sector, what it takes to sustain impact over time, and the challenges that continue to limit access to mental health services. Janelle shares insight into the growing shortage of mental health professionals, why so many individuals still struggle to access care, and what needs to change to better support communities. If you care about mental health, leadership, and creating meaningful impact, this episode offers both perspective and direction. You can connect with Janelle Miller Moravek at:   Website: CounselingForAll.org/  LinkedIn: Linkedin.com/in/janelle-miller-moravek-903a815b/ Janelle’s profile: accessspeakers.biz/speaker/janelle-miller-moravek-nonprofit-leader-mental-health-advocate/ 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, 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. Disclaimer: Each guest shares their own experiences and perspectives and is responsible for the accuracy of the statements they make, whether in the episode or in related content. #KOREWomen #MentalHealthAwareness #NonprofitLeadership #CommunityImpact

  8. Jun 9

    When Resilience Becomes Your Greatest Leadership Strength with Amrita Mukherjee

    This week on the KORE Women podcast, Dr. Summer Watson is joined by Amrita Mukherjee, who is a global speaker, executive coach, author, and founder of SHEvolution, whose work helps women build careers and lives defined by purpose, confidence, and impact. Her journey into leadership was shaped by early life challenges and personal loss, experiences that deepened her emotional awareness and resilience. We explore what it truly means to lead with emotional intelligence and how women can move from silent potential to visible impact. We also touch on her fiction novels, Avani The Girl Who Found Her Voice: A Story of Finding Strength, Love and A Lost Dream and She & Me, where storytelling becomes a powerful extension of her work. If you’re ready to lead with more clarity and intention, this episode is for you. You can connect with Amrita Mukherjee on LinkedIn, Instagram and at: thrivingwomenstribe.com and you can also find her books on Amazon. LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/mukherjeeamrita/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamamritamukherjee Links to her books: Avani The Girl Who Found Her Voice - https://amzn.in/d/056QnH4n She & Me - https://amzn.in/d/0a0WLRP 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, 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. Disclaimer: Each guest shares their own experiences and perspectives and is responsible for the accuracy of the statements they make, whether in the episode or in related content. #KOREWomen #EmotionalIntelligence #WomenInLeadership #Resilience

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The KORE Women Podcast, hosted by Dr. Summer Watson, is a globally ranked show featuring inspiring conversations with leaders, entrepreneurs, authors, educators, advocates, and changemakers who are making a difference in their communities and industries. Each episode explores leadership, personal growth, resilience, communication, belonging, business, well-being, and the lessons learned through life's challenges and successes. Through authentic conversations and practical insights, listeners gain new perspectives, actionable strategies, and the encouragement to grow personally and professionally. Whether you're seeking inspiration, leadership wisdom, career guidance, or stories of perseverance and purpose, The KORE Women Podcast offers meaningful conversations designed to help you learn, connect, and thrive. Join Dr. Summer Watson as she elevates voices, shares experiences, and creates conversations that remind us of the power of human connection.