Women of Inspiration™ Podcast

Monica Kretschmer
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Welcome to the Women of Inspiration Podcast, hosted by Monica Kretschmer, Founder and CEO, Universal Womens Network™, Women of Inspiration™ Awards and SupportHER. Listen as we speak with founders, CEO's, influential leaders in entertainment, media, business, art, sport and more! Listen to stories that are real, raw, and authentic. Learn from women who have pushed through challenges, overcome barriers and ignore the naysayers. Visit: https://universalwomensnetwork.com/ Subscribe to Listen Weekly

  1. 5D AGO

    Women of Inspiration® Podcast - EP 0158 - Kya Sainsbury-Carter

    The Women of Inspiration® Podcast with host Monica Kretschmer, Founder & CEO of the Universal Womens Network™, shines the spotlight on inspiring female CEOs, executives, entrepreneurs, change-makers, and visionaries making an impact locally, nationally, and globally who lead, inspire and motivate. After more than 20 years helping shape Microsoft’s advertising businessinto a global powerhouse, Kya Sainsbury-Carter is stepping into a bold new chapter — and this conversation is one of her first deeply personal reflections on leadership, identity, reinvention, and what comes next. In this powerful episode of the Women of Inspiration Podcast,Monica Kretschmer sits down with the globally respected sales and marketing executive to explore: The pivotal career risks that shaped her path toexecutive leadership Why women must step fully into their power andvisibility The importance of SupportHERs and male allyship inleadership How she became known as “the velvet hammer” — leadingwith both strength and humanity The future of AI, advertising, and human connection Why celebrating women matters more than ever And the deeply personal journey of untethering identityfrom career and reclaiming who you are beyond the title Kya also opens up about motherhood, imposter syndrome, psychological safety in leadership, and the women — and men — who championed her along the way. This episode is a masterclass in courageous leadership, reinvention, andbuilding a life aligned with your values. ✨ “Women who exercise real agency overtheir own choices and have deep courage and conviction are so inspirational tome.” — Kya Sainsbury-Carter Get ready to be inspired. 🎧Tune in to hear an inspiring conversation on leadership, innovation, andempowering the next generation of women leaders. Learn More & Connect 🌐universalwomensnetwork.com 📸 IG:@UWomensNetwork |@WomenofInspirationAwards 🎙 Spotify, Apple Podcasts & allplatforms 📺Subscribe for more inspiring interviews Women of Inspiration® is a registeredtrademark in the USA, Canada, and UK Learn More: www.universalwomensnetwork.com

    50 min

  2. MAY 14

    Women of Inspiration® Podcast - EP 0157 - Jennifer Kattula

    The Women of Inspiration® Podcast with host Monica Kretschmer, Founder & CEO of the Universal Womens Network™, shines the spotlight on inspiring female CEOs, executives, entrepreneurs, change-makers, and visionaries making an impact locally, nationally, and globally who lead, inspire and motivate. Today, we are honoured to welcome Jen Kattula, Chief Marketing Officer of Microsoft Advertising.Jen leads Global Marketing for Microsoft Advertising, driving growth and innovation at the forefront of AI and transformative technology. Her career spans leadership roles at Microsoft, Meta, and Polygon Labs, where she has helped shape some of the world’s most influential platforms and brands. But before the C-suite titles, Jen was an engineer — and at the heart of everything she does is one word: builder.She believes in building, testing, learning, improving — and never waiting for permission.Jen, welcome to the show. We’re excited to dive into your journey, your leadership philosophy, and the lessons you’ve learned building a remarkable career at the intersection of innovation, humanity, and impact. Get ready to be inspired! https://open.spotify.com/episode/6dVwQaNpy69pRiAEA0Bg54?si=LjlqQFPmS-yhlpGe6XxJJQ Learn More & Connect 🌐 universalwomensnetwork.com 📸 IG:@UWomensNetwork | @WomenofInspirationAwards 🎙 Spotify, Apple Podcasts & all platforms 📺 Subscribe for more inspiring interviews Women of Inspiration® is a registered trademark in the USA, Canada, and UK Learn More: www.universalwomensnetwork.com

    49 min

  3. APR 8

    Women of Inspiration® Podcast - EP156 - SupportHER™ Series - Call to Action - Thomas S. Caldwell

    SupportHER™ Series: Thomas S. Caldwell - Chairman, CEO & Director | Urbana Corporation | Founder, Caldwell Investment Management Ltd.This is a special SupportHER™ Series in conversation with visible SupportHERs. The Women of Inspiration® Podcast, hosted by Monica Kretschmer—Founder & CEO of the Universal Women’s Network™—shines the spotlight on inspiring CEOs, executives, entrepreneurs, change-makers, and visionaries who are making an impact locally, nationally, and globally. In this special edition, we turn the lens to male leaders in positions of power who are using their influence to champion and advance women. 🎧 Featured Guest: Thomas S. Caldwell Thomas S. Caldwell is Chairman, CEO & Director of Urbana Corporation, a publicly traded investment company, and Founder of Caldwell Investment Management Ltd., a diversified investment firm serving institutional and private investors across Canada and internationally.With a career spanning more than 60 years in capital markets, he is widely recognized as a leading expert in trading environments and investment strategy. In This Conversation The evolution of women in capital markets over six decadesLeadership, responsibility, and influence at the highest levels Why hiring the best people has led to strong female leadership The importance of visibility and leading by example The changing dynamics between men and women in today’s workforce Why leadership begins with putting “others first” Thomas Caldwell does not describe himself as a champion. Yet through his leadership, he has built organizations where women thrive, lead, and succeed. This is what real leadership looks like. A Call to Action This conversation is a call to leaders everywhere: 👉 Use your influence to create opportunity 👉 Lead by example 👉 Be visible in your support of women About SupportHER™ SupportHER™ is a global call to action to engage men and women in advancing women through leadership, visibility, and action. International SupportHER Day - First Friday in June annually. We are identifying Top SupportHERs—leaders who create a ripple effect within their industries and set the example for others to follow. 👇 Get Involved Like, comment, and share Tag a leader who champions women Take one action today to advance a woman 🔗 Connect & Learn More:Follow -  @CaldwellSecuritiesLtd  IG | W - https://www.caldwellsecutities.com Learn More & Connect 🌐 universalwomensnetwork.com 📸 IG:@UWomensNetwork | @WomenofInspirationAwards 🎙 Spotify, Apple Podcasts & all platforms 📺 Subscribe for more inspiring interviews Women of Inspiration™ is a registered trademark in the USA and Canada

    35 min

  4. FEB 12

    Women of Inspiration™ Podcast - EP155 - Caroline Bergeron

    The Women of Inspiration™ Podcast with host Monica Kretschmer, Founder & CEO of the Universal Womens Network™, shines the spotlight on inspiring female CEOs, executives, entrepreneurs, change-makers, and visionaries making an impact locally, nationally, and globally who lead, inspire and motivate. Today’s episode is one of courage, creativity, and choosing yourself. Our guest is Caroline Bergeron, internationally known as ARO—an abstract artist, author, speaker, and Founder & CEO of Aro Artiste. After a successful career in business and hospitality, Caroline made a fearless pivot in 2017 to follow her true calling: art. What followed was an extraordinary rise—international exhibitions from New York to Paris, including the Carrousel du Louvre, and the honor of creating a piece for Michelle Obama. But this story isn’t just about artistic success. It’s about a woman who faced profound loss, burnout, and a defining moment where she had to choose life—and chose to rebuild through self-love, authenticity, and creative expression. Recognized as a 2025 Women of Inspiration™ Art and Entertainment Award recipient, Caroline uses her voice, her art, and her truth to remind others that it’s never too late to rise, to heal, and to become who you were always meant to be. Caroline—welcome to the Women of Inspiration™ Podcast. Get ready to be inspired Learn More & Connect 🌐 universalwomensnetwork.com 📸 IG:@UWomensNetwork | @WomenofInspirationAwards 🎙Spotify, Apple Podcasts & all platforms 📺 Subscribe for moreinspiring interviews Women of Inspiration™ is a registered trademark in the USA and Canada.

    56 min

  5. FEB 12

    Women of Inspiration™ Podcast - EP154 - Abby Wallach

    The Women of Inspiration™ Podcast with host Monica Kretschmer, Founder & CEO of the Universal Womens Network™, shines the spotlight on inspiring female CEOs, executives, entrepreneurs, change-makers, and visionaries making an impact locally, nationally, and globally who lead, inspire and motivate. This episode, we speak with Abby Wallach—a celebrated media and beauty entrepreneur, storyteller, and pioneer at the intersection of innovation, culture, and self-expression. Abby is the CEO and Co-Founder of The House of Scentinvent, Today’s conversation began the way some of the best ones do—unexpectedly. We met at Rockefeller Center, in the middle of New York City, as two masters of their craft were recording a podcast nearby. A moment of proximity, creativity, and alignment—and the perfect setting to meet a woman who has spent her career shaping culture ahead of the curve. Where she is redefining modern fragrance through skin-first, travel-ready formats that merge scent, beauty, and wellness. Her innovations are shaping how fragrance is worn, experienced, and felt. Before transforming the world of beauty, Abby helped pioneer the content-commerce movement—launching one of YouTube’s first original beauty and fashion partners, creating television and digital series, and producing stories about ambition, reinvention, and building something of your own. At the heart of Abby’s work is a deep belief in intuition, creativity, and the quiet authority women already hold. Today, she’s driven to help women trust themselves, define who they are on their own terms, and build lives and businesses that reflect that truth. Abby, welcome to the Women of Inspiration™ Podcast. We’re so glad you’re here. Learn More & Connect 🌐 universalwomensnetwork.com 📸 IG:@UWomensNetwork | @WomenofInspirationAwards 🎙Spotify, Apple Podcasts & all platforms 📺 Subscribe for moreinspiring interviews Women of Inspiration™ is a registered trademark in the USA and Canada.

    54 min

  6. JAN 23

    Women of Inspiration™ Podcast - EP150 - Kelly Cooper

    The Women of Inspiration™ Podcast with host Monica Kretschmer, Founder & CEO of the Universal Womens Network™, shines the spotlight on inspiring female CEOs, executives, entrepreneurs, change-makers, and visionaries making an impact locally, nationally, and globally who lead, inspire and motivate. This episode, we speak with Kelly Cooper – President and Founder, Centre for Social Intelligence Inc., two time author, and Women of Inspiration™ Vision Builder Awardee. Kelly Cooper is the Founder and President of the Centre forSocial Intelligence (CSI), where she helps leaders create a competitiveadvantage by connecting social values to business results—unlocking human performance to transform culture, retain talent, and lead responsibly. Her work focuses on addressing systemic barriers in traditionally male-dominated industries, using research, training, and policy integration to shift workplace culture toward inclusion and respect. Kelly is a two-time author: Lead the Change – The Competitive Advantage of Gender Diversity and Inclusion and The Emboldened Warrior –Spearheading Social Intelligence in the Workplace. Both empower leaders to understand the value of diverse perspectives and develop skills for tomorrow’s workplace. Her recent book The Emboldened Warrior - Spearheading Social Intelligence in the Workplace"  launches in the spring 2026. It provides: practical ways to use social intelligence to confront toxic leadership and unhealthy workplace cultures; solutions to systemic barriers that undermine ethical, responsible leadership; and real stories from the front lines on hidden power dynamics that obstruct culture change Get ready to be inspired! Connect with Kelly | Order Books:Centreforsocialintelligence.ca | LI: kelly-cooper 💡   Learn More & Connect 🌐 universalwomensnetwork.com 📸 IG:@UWomensNetwork | @WomenofInspirationAwards 🎙Spotify, Apple Podcasts & all platforms 📺 Subscribe for moreinspiring interviews Women of Inspiration™ is a registered trademark in the USA and Canada.

    56 min

  7. JAN 23

    Women of Inspiration™ Podcast - EP153 - Danette Durzlagg-Haag

    The Women of Inspiration™ Podcast with host Monica Kretschmer, Founder & CEO of the Universal Womens Network™, shines the spotlight on inspiring female CEOs, executives, entrepreneurs, change-makers, and visionaries making an impact locally, nationally, and globally who lead, inspire and motivate. This episode, we speak with, Danette Burzlaff-Haag— our 2025 Women of Inspiration™ Advocate and Catalyst for Change Awardee, speaker and award-winning author, Beauty from Ashes, mindset coach, co-founder of Hero Haven, and Mrs. Colorado 2021. She is also the first severely scarred woman to win a state beauty pageant title in the U.S. But before the awards, the stages, and the crown, Danette was aten-year-old girl whose life changed in an instant — when a single sparktriggered an explosion that left her with life-altering injuries and scars that shaped her childhood, her identity, and her resilience. Her journey is one of unimaginable pain, relentless courage, and abreathtaking transformation from surviving trauma to leading others toward healing. Through her book, Beauty from Ashes, and her work with Hero Haven, Danette now helps first responders and thousands of others reclaim power, hope, and purpose — proving that scars, seen or unseen, can rise into strength and light. Get ready to be inspired! Learn More: ⁠⁠⁠⁠beautyfromashesspeaker.com Learn More & Connect 🌐 universalwomensnetwork.com 📸 IG:@UWomensNetwork | @WomenofInspirationAwards 🎙 Spotify, Apple Podcasts & all platforms 📺 Subscribe for more inspiring interviews Women of Inspiration™ is a registered trademark in the USA and Canada

    54 min

  8. JAN 23

    Women of Inspiration™ Podcast - EP152 - Jasmine Daya

    The Women of Inspiration™ Podcast with host Monica Kretschmer, Founder & CEO of the Universal Womens Network™, shines the spotlight on inspiring female CEOs, executives, entrepreneurs, change-makers, and visionaries making an impact locally, nationally, and globally who lead, inspire and motivate. This episode, we speak with, Jasmine Daya — our 2025 Women of Inspiration™ Women-Led Award recipient. Jasmine is a trailblazing litigation lawyer, entrepreneur, real estate investor, author, speaker, podcast host — and mother of three. She is the Managing Principal of Jasmine Daya & Co., recently completed the California Bar Exam, and is now joining Geraci LLP as Chief Operating Officer, expanding her legal footprint across North America. Beyond the courtroom, Jasmine is the author of Law Girl’s Bump in the Road and JD in the Kitchen, host of the Law Girl Podcast, and the only sole female owner of three nightlife venues in downtown Toronto— proving that women can lead, build wealth, and shape culture on their own terms. Jasmine didn’t wait for the door to open — she build her own damn door. Get ready to be inspired! Learn More: ⁠jdlawyers.ca⁠ Learn More & Connect 🌐 universalwomensnetwork.com 📸 IG:@UWomensNetwork | @WomenofInspirationAwards 🎙 Spotify, Apple Podcasts & all platforms 📺 Subscribe for more inspiring interviews Women of Inspiration™ is a registered trademark in the USA and Canada

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Welcome to the Women of Inspiration Podcast, hosted by Monica Kretschmer, Founder and CEO, Universal Womens Network™, Women of Inspiration™ Awards and SupportHER. Listen as we speak with founders, CEO's, influential leaders in entertainment, media, business, art, sport and more! Listen to stories that are real, raw, and authentic. Learn from women who have pushed through challenges, overcome barriers and ignore the naysayers. Visit: https://universalwomensnetwork.com/ Subscribe to Listen Weekly

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