AmaZing Women

AmaZing Women
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AmaZing Women is a microcast hosted by Dr. Meka Allen, where I spotlight women across Arizona doing exceptional work. In each episode, I ask three questions: What makes you AmaZing? How do you support other AmaZing women? How can we support you? This space exists to celebrate women at every level of leadership, whether their impact reaches five people or five thousand. Too often, as women of color, we are taught to shrink and let the work speak for itself. This microcast pushes back on that. We refuse to let brilliance go uncelebr

  1. AmaZing Woman-Mary Mitchell

    May 6

    AmaZing Woman-Mary Mitchell

    Mary Mitchell is Co-CEO of Girl Scouts—Arizona Cactus-Pine Council. She helps lead the organization's work on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Racial Justice (DEIRJ) and holds expertise in community-building, engagement, collaborative practices, and team-oriented design. Mary is a 2017 Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust Fellow, a Board member of International Women's Forum-AZ; a member of the AZ Community Foundation, African American Women's Giving and Empowerment Circle; a 2020 Phoenix Mercury Believe in Women Honoree; and a 2020 recipient of the YWCA Tribute to Leadership Award; a graduate of Valley Leadership, Class 26. In 2023, she was honored with a Phoenix Business Journal Outstanding Women in Business Award and the 2023 Building for the Future Specialty Award presented by Achieve. In 2024, she received the Arizona Diversity Council’s Woman of the Year award. Mary was named one of 2024’s Most Influential Women in Arizona by AZ Big Media.

    28 min
  2. AmaZing Woman-Stephvanie Wynn

    Apr 29

    AmaZing Woman-Stephvanie Wynn

    When marriages collapse, executives burn out, and behavioralhealth organizations lose their footing, they call Dr. Stephvanie Wynn. Known as the Divorce Prevention Specialist, Dr. Wynn, LPC,PhD is a licensed clinician, executive consultant, and one of the most sought-after voices at the intersection of mental health and high-performance culture. With over two decades of experience, she has guided corporations,school districts, behavioral health organizations, and global executives toward sustainable success —not by working harder, but by transforming the relationships that drive every result. Founder of Wynn Win LLC, an international coaching,consulting, and clinical advisory firm, Dr. Wynn specializes in the human dynamics most organizations overlook: the connection, communication, and culture gaps that quietly drain revenue, retention, and results. Her methodology has helped companies create millions of dollars in value — not inspite of prioritizing relationships, but because of it. A Hampton University alumna with a Master's from Wayne State University and an international PhD from Atlantic International University, Dr. Wynn earned her doctoral distinction alongside peers from over 55 countries — aglobal perspective that shapes everything she builds. She is the Founder of Black Globe International LLC,Executive Producer of the Dr. Wynn Global Show, and Co-Chair of the Black Philanthropy Initiative under the Arizona Community Foundation. Her work reaches professional women, celebrity clientele, and behavioral health leaderswho are done settling for good enough — in their relationships, their organizations, or themselves. Dr. Wynn does not teach theory. She delivers transformation.

    22 min
  3. AmaZing Woman-HyeJung Park

    Apr 8

    AmaZing Woman-HyeJung Park

    As a beneficiary of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, HyeJung experienced firsthand the power of voters who believe in opportunity for all. That experience shaped her lifelong commitment to service. HyeJung enlisted in the U.S. Army via the Military Accessions Vital to National Interest program and earned her U.S. citizenship.After completing her military service and doctoral studies, HyeJung served as a Presidential Management Fellow at the National Institutes of Health and later at the Executive Office of the President, working at the intersection of research, policy, and public service while also teaching as an adjunct faculty member within the Maricopa Community College System in Arizona.She embodies the Tillman Scholar values of service beyond self and leadership through action as the founder of the Korean American Youth Led Association, a board member of the Phoenix Center for the Arts, and a Commissioner on the City of Phoenix Human Relations Commission. HyeJung’s mission is to champion inclusion, cultural connection, and equal opportunity for all.

    21 min
  4. AmaZing Woman-Lisa Cagnolatti

    Apr 1

    AmaZing Woman-Lisa Cagnolatti

    Lisa Cagnolatti is retired Chief Customer Officer and Senior Vice President of Customer Service at Southern California Edison. As Chief Customer Officer she was responsible for all aspects of customer service including customer programs such as transportation electrification, energy efficiency, solar and demand response; major customer account management; call center and billing operations; and customer communications and outreach.Over the course of 24 years, Cagnolatti held various positions with the company covering a broad range of management responsibilities including vice president of the business customer division where she oversaw the company’s relationships with its major industrial, commercial, and government customers, and region manager in transmission/distribution. She also led cross-functional initiatives including outage management improvement efforts, streetlight strategies, and efforts to stimulate business development.In addition to her professional responsibilities, Cagnolatti serves in a leadership capacity for numerous community organizations focused on improving educational opportunities for under-served youth and enhancing the lives of women and girls around the world. She is treasurer of the Valle De Sol Unit of the National Association of Parliamentarians, and a board member of the Valley of the Sun United Way. She is president of The Cagnolatti Daniels Family Foundation, and she is chair of the African American Women’s Giving and Empowerment Circle in Phoenix, AZ. Cagnolatti earned a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from the University of California, Los Angeles, and a master’s degree in business administration from Pepperdine University. She is a Flinn-Brown Civic Leadership Fellow.

    32 min
  5. AmaZing Woman-Adelaide Goode

    Mar 25

    AmaZing Woman-Adelaide Goode

    Adelaide Goode is a woman of faith, wife and mother who uses her expertise of 20+ years of natural hair care and background in psychology to create an environment of growth, education and love for all those she serves. She is a graduate of Arizona State University, a Master Stylist and national/international educator of Rare Essence Academy and owner of the renowned, Rare Essence Studio in Tempe, AZ.

    23 min
  6. AmaZing Woman-Sandra McKnight

    Mar 18

    AmaZing Woman-Sandra McKnight

    I’m a veteran high school teacher and education consultant, I’ve earned 3 Master’s Degrees, I am a first generation college grad, I am the mother of four successful adult children, I am an HBCU Graduate, and I am a Million Dollar Mom.

    24 min
  7. AmaZing Woman-Charolette Denson

    Mar 11

    AmaZing Woman-Charolette Denson

    Charolette Marie Denson is a nonprofit leader, communications strategist, and youth development advocate dedicated to expanding opportunity and strengthening communities. She currently serves as Director of Youth Services at the Greater Phoenix Urban League, where she leads workforce development and leadership programs that prepare youth and young adults for college, careers, and civic engagement. Through her work, she helps create pathways that connect young people to education, employment, and mentorship opportunities that support long-term success. With more than 15 years of leadership experience and a background in advertising and human resources, Charolette brings a strategic approach to program development, communications, and community partnerships. She is passionate about building collaborations between nonprofits, businesses, and community organizations to expand access to resources and create sustainable impact. In addition to her nonprofit leadership, Charolette is the founder of Black Girls Love Phoenix, a data-collection and digital storytelling platform that explores and amplifies the experiences of Black women living in Arizona. Through storytelling, advocacy, and community engagement, her work centers on visibility, empowerment, and helping others recognize that their journeys—especially the challenging moments—can become catalysts for growth and transformation.

    21 min
  8. AmaZing Woman-LaShunda Armstrong

    07/30/2025

    AmaZing Woman-LaShunda Armstrong

    LaShunda Armstrong, LCSW is the owner and operator of Abundance Counseling Services and the co-founder of The Girlfriend Culture, a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting rest and healing, particularly for Black women. With over a decade of experience in the mental health field, LaShunda is passionate about fostering healing within the Black community, creating safe spaces for individuals to process, grow, and thrive.As a licensed clinical social worker, she specializes in trauma-informed care, person-centered approaches, and strengths-based modalities, offering compassionate support to individuals seeking emotional wellness. Her nonprofit work through The Girlfriend Culture is an extension of her mission—encouraging Black women to embrace rest as a radical act of self-care and healing.Beyond her professional roles, LaShunda enjoys traveling, spending time with her family and pets, reading, and intentionally carving out moments of rest. She describes herself as "everyone’s homegirl", always ready to listen, uplift, and champion others in their pursuit of dreams and goals. Whether in therapy sessions, community spaces, or casual conversations, LaShunda’s warmth, wisdom, and dedication to healing shine through.

    13 min
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AmaZing Women is a microcast hosted by Dr. Meka Allen, where I spotlight women across Arizona doing exceptional work. In each episode, I ask three questions: What makes you AmaZing? How do you support other AmaZing women? How can we support you? This space exists to celebrate women at every level of leadership, whether their impact reaches five people or five thousand. Too often, as women of color, we are taught to shrink and let the work speak for itself. This microcast pushes back on that. We refuse to let brilliance go uncelebr

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  • Creator
    AmaZing Women
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    36
  • Rating
    Clean
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