Sidewalk Talks

Riverfront Saginaw / Storyville

Random people, random topics, talking on random sidewalks in the City of Saginaw, Michigan.

  1. 09/03/2025

    That's What She Said with Christiana Malacara

    In this episode of Sidewalk Talks, Christiana Malacara, journalist and creator of the podcast That's What She Said on WSGW! Christiana shares her journey of interviewing over 60 women from the Great Lakes Bay region, the inspiration behind her show, and the powerful lessons learned from amplifying women's voices. Key Topics & Highlights The Saginaw community and the power of local connectionsHow "That's What She Said" was born: from newsroom experiences to podcastingThe importance of connectors and building communityInterviewing women from all backgrounds: students, CEOs, founders, and moreChristiana’s “Circle Square Theory” on identity and personal growthThe concept of life chapters vs. seasons, and embracing changeThe “Three Checks Before Saying Yes” decision-making frameworkThe invisible ripple effect: unseen contributions of women in families, workplaces, and communitiesThe value of lifelong learning and creating content that empowers othersUpcoming projects: a book, workshops on financial literacy, affirmation building, and personal brandingShow Notes: "That's What She Said" with Christiana Malata 00:00 – Introduction & Saginaw Community 01:05 – Meet Christiana02:06 – The Birth of the Podcast 03:30 – The Role of Connectors 03:55 – Interviewing 60+ Women 04:40 – Lessons from 100+ Hours of Stories 04:44 – The Circle Square Theory 08:58 – Life as Chapters, Not Seasons. 10:52 – The Three Checks Before Saying Yes 14:00 – The Invisible Ripple Effect 17:13 – What Keeps Christiana Going 18:34 – Building Community & Upcoming Projects 21:35 – How to Connect 22:23 – Closing Thoughts Connect with Christiana Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn: That’s What She Said with Christiana MalacaraListen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Audible, and WSGW.com

    22 min

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Random people, random topics, talking on random sidewalks in the City of Saginaw, Michigan.