The Wider Lens: Powered by Focus on Women

Traci Terrick
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The Wider Lens is a podcast about seeing possibility where you might not have looked before. Powered by Focus on Women, the show opens the door to broader conversations with creatives, entrepreneurs, and leaders across disciplines. Each episode features real, thoughtful conversations — not just about success, but about uncertainty, change, and growth. We talk about how careers evolve, how priorities shift, and how people build work that supports the life they want. Honest, grounded, and community-minded, The Wider Lens invites you to step back, zoom out, and expand how you think about your own creative path.

  1. 5d ago

    Lynn Harris | Founder and CEO of GOLD Comedy

    Lynn Harris is the Founder and CEO of GOLD Comedy, an online comedy school, community, and content studio where women and other “others” grow their comedy careers, build networks, and create funny, meaningful work. A multihyphenate creative, Lynn brings together comedy, journalism, producing, and culture-changing storytelling to help more voices find their place in comedy. 🌐 Website: www.goldcomedy.com 📸 Instagram: @goldcomedy, @lynnharris Support the show If you would like to get involved with The Wider Lens, you can review sponsorship and contribution options here, as well as become a member here. Remember to stay safe and keep your creative juices flowing! --- Tech/Project Management Tools (*these are affiliate links) Buzzsprout* Airtable* 17hats* Zoom Podcast Mic* Support the show If you would like to get involved with The Wider Lens, you can review sponsorship and contribution options here, as well as become a member here. Remember to stay safe and keep your creative juices flowing! --- Tech/Project Management Tools (*these are affiliate links) Buzzsprout* Airtable* 17hats* Zoom Podcast Mic* Support the show If you would like to get involved with The Wider Lens, you can review sponsorship and contribution options here, as well as become a member here. Remember to stay safe and keep your creative juices flowing! --- Tech/Project Management Tools (*these are affiliate links) Buzzsprout* Airtable* 17hats* Zoom Podcast Mic*

  2. Oct 1

    Katharine Adams | Senior Photo Art Director & Industry Mentor

    Katharine Adams is a Senior Photo Art Director with 25+ years of experience shaping how brands look, feel, and connect with their audiences. Her career began in visual merchandising and styling before expanding into celebrity styling, commercial projects, short film costume design, and photo art direction. Today, she leads a large e-commerce product imaging studio, overseeing art directors, stylists, photographers, and casting. A passionate creative leader and mentor, Katharine loves helping the next generation of creatives find their voice and build meaningful careers. 🌐 Website: www.katharinestyle.com 📸 Instagram: @katharinestyle Support the show If you would like to get involved with The Wider Lens, you can review sponsorship and contribution options here, as well as become a member here. Remember to stay safe and keep your creative juices flowing! --- Tech/Project Management Tools (*these are affiliate links) Buzzsprout* Airtable* 17hats* Zoom Podcast Mic* Support the show If you would like to get involved with The Wider Lens, you can review sponsorship and contribution options here, as well as become a member here. Remember to stay safe and keep your creative juices flowing! --- Tech/Project Management Tools (*these are affiliate links) Buzzsprout* Airtable* 17hats* Zoom Podcast Mic*

  3. Sep 24

    Hannah Roze | Founder & CEO, Plannerd

    Hannah Roze is the founder and CEO of Plannerd, a modern wedding-planning platform designed to simplify the planning process for today's couples. Before launching Plannerd, she helped scale high-growth tech companies, including the $7.4 billion fintech company Carta. Now, she combines her background in technology and entrepreneurship to transform the wedding industry through innovation, AI, and smarter planning tools. Website: Plannerd Instagram: @itshannahroze Support the show If you would like to get involved with The Wider Lens, you can review sponsorship and contribution options here, as well as become a member here. Remember to stay safe and keep your creative juices flowing! --- Tech/Project Management Tools (*these are affiliate links) Buzzsprout* Airtable* 17hats* Zoom Podcast Mic*

  4. Sep 10

    Sarah Nagourney | Founder, Glassbeat Music | Platinum-Selling Songwriter, Producer & Host of SHE CREATES NOISE

    Sarah Nagourney is a platinum-selling songwriter, producer, artist development strategist, and founder of Glassbeat Music. She has written and produced music for platinum-selling and Grammy-nominated projects, with songs featured on major albums, television, and film. In 2025, Sarah launched SHE CREATES NOISE, a podcast celebrating the women shaping today's music industry. Through candid conversations with artists, executives, producers, and songwriters, she explores creativity, career development, and the future of music. Drawing on decades of experience, Sarah is passionate about helping artists build authentic, lasting careers while navigating the ever-changing music industry. Support the show If you would like to get involved with The Wider Lens, you can review sponsorship and contribution options here, as well as become a member here. Remember to stay safe and keep your creative juices flowing! --- Tech/Project Management Tools (*these are affiliate links) Buzzsprout* Airtable* 17hats* Zoom Podcast Mic*

  5. Jul 23

    Heather Marx-Zavattero | Art Advisor

    Heather Marx-Zavattero is an art advisor specializing in curating and guiding collectors through the contemporary art world. Links Website: HMX Art AdvisoryInstagram: @marxartadvisorySupport the show If you would like to get involved with The Wider Lens, you can review sponsorship and contribution options here, as well as become a member here. Remember to stay safe and keep your creative juices flowing! --- Tech/Project Management Tools (*these are affiliate links) Buzzsprout* Airtable* 17hats* Zoom Podcast Mic*

  6. Jul 2

    S25 E252 Rebecca Drobis

    Rebecca Drobis Based in Washington, DC, Rebecca brings nearly two decades of experience partnering with brands, agencies, and organizations to craft natural, story-driven imagery that captures real human connection. Her work is known for its honesty, intimacy, and ability to communicate with warmth, trust, and impact. We also explore navigating industry slowdowns and how spec work can open new creative opportunities during times of change. This is a conversation about connection, intention, and creating work that truly feels human. Learn more at http://rebeccadrobis.com Follow @rebeccadrobisphoto Support the show If you would like to get involved with The Wider Lens, you can review sponsorship and contribution options here, as well as become a member here. Remember to stay safe and keep your creative juices flowing! --- Tech/Project Management Tools (*these are affiliate links) Buzzsprout* Airtable* 17hats* Zoom Podcast Mic*

  7. Jun 18

    Kate Crane - Founder & Career Coach, Direction Over Perfection

    Kate Crane is a former tech executive turned career coach and founder of Direction Over Perfection. With creative roots grounded in art history, Kate blends storytelling, intentionality, and career development to help young adults design careers that are uniquely their own. She approaches career development as a creative act rather than a checklist. Before launching Direction Over Perfection, Kate helped scale a business to more than $500M at DoorDash and served as VP at multiple high-growth companies. Today, she works with young professionals to build careers with confidence, clarity, and purpose. Links Website: Direction Over PerfectionInstagram: @directionoverperfection Support the show If you would like to get involved with The Wider Lens, you can review sponsorship and contribution options here, as well as become a member here. Remember to stay safe and keep your creative juices flowing! --- Tech/Project Management Tools (*these are affiliate links) Buzzsprout* Airtable* 17hats* Zoom Podcast Mic*

  8. Jun 4

    Kat O’Leary | Founder, Knockout Creative | Social Strategy & Management Professor

    Kat O’Leary works with brands and executives on social media strategy and execution, primarily using thought leadership to drive growth. She is the founder of Knockout Creative and currently serves as a Professor of Social Strategy & Management.  Prior to founding her company, Kat spent five years on the social media team at McKinsey, ultimately serving as Head of Social Media Strategy. She later became a VP at Scale, where she managed social accounts for large global organizations across industries and advised C-suite executives on strategic social media initiatives. Kat holds an MBA from the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth and a BA from the University of Notre Dame. Website: Knockout CreativeInstagram: @katolearyInstagram: @knockoutcreative.comSupport the show If you would like to get involved with The Wider Lens, you can review sponsorship and contribution options here, as well as become a member here. Remember to stay safe and keep your creative juices flowing! --- Tech/Project Management Tools (*these are affiliate links) Buzzsprout* Airtable* 17hats* Zoom Podcast Mic*

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The Wider Lens is a podcast about seeing possibility where you might not have looked before. Powered by Focus on Women, the show opens the door to broader conversations with creatives, entrepreneurs, and leaders across disciplines. Each episode features real, thoughtful conversations — not just about success, but about uncertainty, change, and growth. We talk about how careers evolve, how priorities shift, and how people build work that supports the life they want. Honest, grounded, and community-minded, The Wider Lens invites you to step back, zoom out, and expand how you think about your own creative path.

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