PowerWomen: Conversations with Powerful Women about moving the Pendulum!

Claire Brown & Gayatri Agnew
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Hold on to your boots, these conversations are full of southernisms and authenticity! Join the bi-monthly conversations with Powerful Women about moving the pendulum. Claire Brown & Gayatri Agnew interview women in leadership positions, business owners, women in the C-Suite, and influencers about their journey, mission and vision. How do we RISE? Through conversations and vulnerability, of course! It is time to get fierce in conversation with PowerWomen!

  1. Jun 16

    Episode 122: How Cofounder and CXO of Mamava, Sascha Mayer went from Breastfeeding to Big Business

    What happens when one mother's frustration becomes a movement that transforms healthcare for millions of women?     In this empowering episode of the PowerWomen Podcast, host Claire Brown sits down with entrepreneur and Mamava co-founder Sascha Mayer to explore how a simple idea born during early motherhood grew into a nationwide mission supporting women, families, and communities.     Sascha shares the deeply personal story behind launching Mamava, the company behind the now-iconic lactation pods found in airports, stadiums, workplaces, and public spaces across the country. From overcoming entrepreneurial setbacks to advocating for breastfeeding rights and workplace equity, she reveals what it truly takes to build a mission-driven business.     The conversation also dives into Mamava's newest frontier: privacy and telehealth pods designed to expand healthcare access in rural communities, improve maternal health outcomes, and create more equitable healthcare experiences.     Whether you're a mother, entrepreneur, healthcare advocate, or simply passionate about building solutions that empower women, this episode offers inspiration, practical insight, and a powerful reminder that one idea can change lives.     ✨ Subscribe for more conversations with women who lead, innovate, and uplift others through the PowerWomen Podcast.     MAMAVA WEBSITE: https://www.mamava.com/     POWERWOMEN LINKS:     WEBSITE: https://thepowerwomen.org/     LR FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1807102609586780     NWA FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/www.thepowerwomen.org     INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/powerw.o.m.e.n     YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@PowerWomenPodcast     © 2026 PowerWomen Press LLC. All Rights Reserved.     Podcast Produced by clantoncreative.com

    24 min

  2. Jun 2

    Episode 121: Epstein, Grooming, Trafficking and the Survivor PowerWomen creating change! Part 4 of 4

    Lara Blume McGee and Sharlene Rochard, survivors of Jeffrey Epstein, sit down with Claire Brown to discuss their harrowing experiences, how they escaped Epstein's abuse, and the lasting trauma caused by one of history's most notorious sex traffickers. This is the fourth of four segments sharing their journey and truth. If you or someone you know may be a victim of human trafficking, help is available. Visit The National Human Trafficking Hotline to report trafficking, get support, and learn more about the warning signs: https://humantraffickinghotline.org/en/report-trafficking

    18 min

  3. May 26

    Episode 121: Epstein, Grooming, Trafficking and the Survivor PowerWomen creating change! Part 3 of 4

    Lara Blume McGee and Sharlene Rochard, survivors of Jeffrey Epstein, sit down with Claire Brown to discuss their harrowing experiences, how they escaped Epstein's abuse, and the lasting trauma caused by one of history's most notorious sex traffickers. This is the third of four segments sharing their journey and truth. If you or someone you know may be a victim of human trafficking, help is available. Visit The National Human Trafficking Hotline to report trafficking, get support, and learn more about the warning signs: https://humantraffickinghotline.org/en/report-trafficking

    21 min

  4. May 19

    Episode 121: Epstein, Grooming, Trafficking and the Survivor PowerWomen creating change! Part 2 of 4

    Lara Blume McGee and Sharlene Rochard, survivors of Jeffrey Epstein, sit down with Claire Brown to discuss their harrowing experiences, how they escaped Epstein's abuse, and the lasting trauma caused by one of history's most notorious sex traffickers. This is the second of four segments sharing their journey and truth. Visit The PowerWomen Website to explore everything PowerWomen has to offer, including the podcast, TV episodes, books, Facebook groups, and the annual retreat designed to help women create real breakthroughs in their lives: http://www.thepowerwomen.org/ If you or someone you know may be a victim of human trafficking, help is available. Visit The National Human Trafficking Hotline to report trafficking, get support, and learn more about the warning signs: https://humantraffickinghotline.org/en/report-trafficking

    21 min

  5. May 12

    Episode 121: Epstein, Grooming, Trafficking and the Survivor PowerWomen creating change! Part 1 of 4

    Lara Blume McGee and Sharlene Rochard, survivors of Jeffrey Epstein, sit down with Claire Brown to discuss their harrowing experiences, how they escaped Epstein's abuse, and the lasting trauma caused by one of history's most notorious sex traffickers. This is the first of four segments sharing their journey and truth. If you or someone you know may be a victim of human trafficking, help is available. Visit The National Human Trafficking Hotline to report trafficking, get support, and learn more about the warning signs: https://humantraffickinghotline.org/en/report-trafficking

    23 min

  6. Mar 24

    Episode 120: Is Hope the Strategy We've Been Missing in the Workplace? | PowerWomen Podcast

    How do we bridge the gap between high performance and true well-being? In this episode of the PowerWomen Podcast, hosts Claire Brown and Gayatri Richardson sit down with global well-being pioneer and author Jen Fisher.     After 23 years at Deloitte, Jen shares her personal journey through burnout and recovery, revealing why "Hope" is not just a feeling, but a cognitive and behavioral strategy essential for modern leadership. We dive deep into the "Hope Theory" framework—Goals, Pathways, and Agency—and discuss how to maintain our humanity in an era of rapid AI transformation and workplace uncertainty.     In this episode, you'll learn:   The scientific difference between hope and optimism. Why high performance and well-being are not at odds. How to lead with "Hope in Action" to validate and empower your team. Strategies for navigating the "fear-based" messaging of the AI arms race.   ✨ Subscribe, share, and join the movement at thepowerwomen.org.     POWERWOMEN LINKS:     WEBSITE: https://thepowerwomen.org/     LR FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1807102609586780     NWA FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/www.thepowerwomen.org     INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/powerw.o.m.e.n     YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@PowerWomenPodcast     Podcast Produced by clantoncreative.com

    24 min

  7. Mar 10

    Episode 119: Are We Losing Good Men? Rebuilding Leadership, Love & Mental Health

    Are we experiencing a crisis of masculinity… or a crisis of connection?     In this powerful and honest conversation, Claire Brown welcomes special guest Cory Carlson to tackle the conversations few are willing to have — male loneliness, emotional growth, leadership gaps, dating dynamics, and the widening mental health divide between men and women.     Why are 78% of men aware mental health matters — but only 17% seek help?   Why are women doing the emotional work while so many men fall behind?   And what happens to powerful women if powerful men don't rise too?     Together, they explore: The "Three P's" women long for: provide, protect, pursue Why men struggle to invest in emotional growth The calendar rule that could save your marriage Why investing in your relationship matters more than a $38,000 wedding How accountability and action can close the leadership gap     This episode is bold, solution-oriented, and rooted in one core belief: Power women and power men rise together. If you care about leadership, relationships, mental health, and raising the next generation well — this conversation is for you.     ✨ Subscribe, share, and join the movement at thepowerwomen.org.     POWERWOMEN LINKS:     WEBSITE: https://thepowerwomen.org/     LR FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1807102609586780     NWA FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/www.thepowerwomen.org     INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/powerw.o.m.e.n     YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@PowerWomenPodcast     Podcast Produced by clantoncreative.com

    28 min

  8. Feb 24

    Episode 118: How Do We Fix Childhood Hunger & Strengthen Families at the Same Time? | PowerWomen

    In this powerful episode of the PowerWomen Podcast, co-hosts Claire Brown and Gayatri Richardson sit down with advocate and change-maker Keesa Smith-Brantley for a deeply honest conversation about childhood hunger, family instability, and systems that were never designed to support working families.     Keesa shares what she's seeing on the front lines—from food insecurity affecting 1 in 4 children to the impossible choices parents are forced to make between rent, nutrition, and healthcare. Together, the women unpack why hunger is not a personal failure, but a structural issue—and what practical, community-driven solutions could actually work.     This episode explores: • Why working families are still struggling to eat • How poverty fuels long-term health crises • The broken systems behind food deserts • Why local farms and schools could be part of the solution • How advocacy, policy, and compassion intersect     If you care about children, families, equity, or creating real change—not just talking about it—this episode will move you to think differently and act boldly.   ✨ Listen, share, and be part of the solution.     Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families: https://www.aradvocates.org/     Giving Birth In America: Arkansas: https://vimeo.com/776229189     POWERWOMEN LINKS:     WEBSITE: https://thepowerwomen.org/     LR FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1807102609586780     NWA FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/www.thepowerwomen.org     INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/powerw.o.m.e.n     YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@PowerWomenPodcast     Podcast Produced by clantoncreative.com

    33 min
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Hold on to your boots, these conversations are full of southernisms and authenticity! Join the bi-monthly conversations with Powerful Women about moving the pendulum. Claire Brown & Gayatri Agnew interview women in leadership positions, business owners, women in the C-Suite, and influencers about their journey, mission and vision. How do we RISE? Through conversations and vulnerability, of course! It is time to get fierce in conversation with PowerWomen!

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