The WECAN Podcast

Stephanie Ferrario
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Follow us. Review us. Connect with us every Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday. Welcome to the WECAN Podcast, your peer- to -peer mentoring companion. Here, inspiring role models share their journeys and insights to guide and advise you. Nobody needs to do life alone and we learn so much from each other. Join us every week on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, where we feature 3 incredible mentors who inspire and guide you. Sit back, relax, and absorb the wisdom. We're thrilled to have you with us! Let us know what or who inspires you the most. IT COULD NOT BE MORE IMPORTANT TO SHOW GOOD LEADERSHIP RIGHT NOW! WECAN is here to showcase good leadership, values-driven people, businesses, and ventures, as well as human decency, kindness, and connection. Our human stories will catapult you forward; they show what is possible and how to get there from people from all walks of life. YOU CAN BE WHAT YOU CAN SEE. Your voice matters. Your experiences matter. Together, we’re showing how each one of us can lead, so get inspired and guided. Take what you need for your journey. This is for you. 👉 Stay connected and don’t miss our weekly profiles, news, and shoutouts—sign up for our Substack newsletter today! 👉 Sign up to our Substack for weekly profiles, news, and shout-outs: https://substack.com/@shecan Join us as we build this leading by example movement, which each one of us can do. I am Stephanie Ferrario, the founder of WECAN and host of this show. #shecan #shecanwomen #shecanmedia #rolemodels #inspiration #motivation #guidance #advice #tips #careeradvice #showingwhatispossible #leadbyexample #wecan #goodleadership #values #valuedriven #mentoring Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 13H AGO

    WECAN: Scaling Biotech Leadership and Culture with Sonya Weigle

    Welcome back to the channel—step into your next chapter of Biotech leadership! I'm thrilled to welcome Sonya Weigle to WECAN, touching on all things scaling... your career, your soul. Sonya is an absolute powerhouse when it comes to the "People" side of business. She is the Founder and CEO of NextStageBio Advisors, a consultancy helping biotech and life sciences companies navigate transitions and growth. She helps scientist-founders transition into confident CEOs and supports women executives in designing their "next chapters, " blending 20+ years of executive experience with intuitive strategy to help leaders scale without losing themselves. Learn more about her new initiative, The Catalytic Collective, which supports senior-level executive women in life sciences and biotech as they redefine their careers post-children. As an experienced Chief People Specialist and Biotech Exec, Sonya brings a unique perspective on how we can take full ownership of our professional paths. Whether you are in the lab or the C-suite, this episode is about finding what excites you and building your world around that energy. We are so thankful to Sonya for leading by example and celebrating and honouring her journey and work. Connect with Sonya: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonya-wilford-weigle/ #WeCan #BiotechLeadership #WomenInScience #CompanyCulture #ScalingStartups #CareerPivot #SonyaWeigle #LeadershipMentoring ________________________________________________________________________ For any questions or inquiries regarding this video, please reach out to us @Wecan.Shecan 🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe, share your thoughts, and tell us who your favourite role model is? 👉 Connect with us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wecan.shecan/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/shecan-world/ Substack: https://shecan.substack.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0MAiuylxS5AhxCSQcm8cax?si=003fe73047cd465c Your Story Matters! You Matter! Role Models Matter! Lead By Example To Support Others! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    26 min

  2. 1D AGO

    WECAN: Turning Pain into Purpose with Bishop Kevin Foreman

    In today's episode of WECAN, we're diving into our Spiritual & Entrepreneur Series as Stephanie discusses purpose with Bishop Kevin Foreman, his life story and leadership philosophy. This isn't just a success story; it’s the ultimate "rags to riches" journey that proves how connecting your spirituality with your business can create the assets needed to change the world. Bishop Foreman became Denver's most influential African American and founded Harvest Church and Bible College, leading with a profound four-part creed: Love God, Love People, Love Life, and Make History. He is a man who truly wants people to win, and whether he’s building a business or a ministry, his mission is centred on one question: How do you want to matter? Bishop Foreman shares his "Pain to Purpose" philosophy, challenging us to look at our lives with radical intention. He believes we can, and must, re-learn how to love people, even when we don’t agree with them. It’s a skill we can train ourselves to master to make the world a better place through small and big acts of kindness. For entrepreneurs, he strips away the fluff and delivers the "BB" (About That Business) truth: success comes down to the right marketing and the right people. His golden rule? Execute imperfectly. Don't let the trap of perfection stop you from starting. Connect with Bishop Kevin Foreman: https://www.harvestchurch.church/bishop-kevin-foreman Explore his Books: https://www.harvestchurch.church/books Stephanie was deeply inspired by the reminder that we all have the power to be "history makers" in our own communities. We want to hear from you: How do you want to matter today? We honour and celebrate Bishop Kevin Foreman for everything that he is and does. #WeCanSeries #BishopKevinForeman #PainToPurpose #Entrepreneurship #Spirituality #HistoryMakers #LovePeople #GenerationalWealth #Leadership ________________________________________________________________________ For any questions or inquiries regarding this video, please reach out to us @Wecan.Shecan 🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe, share your thoughts, and tell us who your favourite role model is? 👉 Connect with us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wecan.shecan/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/shecan-world/ Substack: https://shecan.substack.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0MAiuylxS5AhxCSQcm8cax?si=003fe73047cd465c Your Story Matters! You Matter! Role Models Matter! Lead By Example To Support Others! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    46 min

  3. 2D AGO

    WECAN: The Power of Alignment – Healing Your Body and Mind with Dipa Trivedi

    Dipa is a University College of Osteopathy Graduate with over 12 years of experience in rehabilitation. From her high-stakes past in City Finance to her present as a mother of three and elite triathlete, she understands the physical and mental demands of a high-performance life. She now provides personal and corporate stress management for global brands like VISA, DIOR, and LOUIS VUITTON. Dipa’s Holistic Approach Includes: - Cranio-Sacral Therapy & Osteopathy - Hiatal Hernia Support & Musculoskeletal Health - Movement Therapy (Pilates & Yoga) - Workplace Stress Management & Mindfulness We love Dipa, we love her medicine and we honour and celebrate her. Get in touch with Dipa: https://www.yogamuni.com/ #WECAN #DipaTrivedi #HealingNinja #Osteopathy #Mindfulness #MorningRoutine #CareerPivot #Gratitude #CranioSacralTherapy #WomenInLeadership #HolisticHealth ________________________________________________________________________ For any questions or inquiries regarding this video, please reach out to us @Wecan.Shecan 🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe, share your thoughts, and tell us who your favourite role model is? 👉 Connect with us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wecan.shecan/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/shecan-world/ Substack: https://shecan.substack.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0MAiuylxS5AhxCSQcm8cax?si=003fe73047cd465c Your Story Matters! You Matter! Role Models Matter! Lead By Example To Support Others! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    32 min

  4. APR 23

    WECAN Presents Lyyra: A New Era for Women’s Acapella

    WECAN welcomes Elizabeth Tait and Aryssa Lee Burrs from the incredible acapella sextet, Lyyra, to discuss their debut album Rising. If you haven’t heard them yet, prepare yourself. Their voices don't just reach you; they re-arrange your nervous system, leaving you with a profound sense of hope and connection. Lyyra is redefining the role of upper-voice ensembles in the choral landscape, highlighting the astonishing capabilities of women’s vocal artistry. As the new all-women vocal ensemble from The VOCES8 Foundation based in the USA, Lyyra creates world-class musical experiences to inspire audiences. The sound of this bright, young group combines velvety richness alongside star-like brilliance. With a broad texture and exhilarating range of sound, the group’s talented members specialise in classical, jazz, pop, and folk music from diverse traditions and backgrounds. Lyyra seeks to redefine the genre of upper-voice music, highlighting the astonishing capabilities across the full spectrum of women’s singing. LYYRA, you are soul food, thank you! We honour and celebrate the six of you! With an upcoming European tour across Germany, Switzerland, Belgium, and Northern Ireland, Lyra is inviting audiences to join them on what they describe as both a musical and personal journey. Listen to "Rising": https://www.lyyramusic.com/ Follow Lyyra: @lyyra_official If this interview gave you chills, make sure to Like, Subscribe, and share it with someone who needs to hear this magic! #Lyyra #Acapella #AngelicVoices #HauntinglyBeautiful #WarnerClassics #Rising #WomenInMusic #VOCES8 #ChoralRevolution #FullBodyChills ________________________________________________________________________ For any questions or inquiries regarding this video, please reach out to us @Wecan.Shecan 🔔 Don’t forget to Like, Subscribe, and hit the Notification Bell for more interviews with role models! 👉 Connect with us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wecan.shecan/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/shecan-world/ Substack: https://shecan.substack.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0MAiuylxS5AhxCSQcm8cax?si=003fe73047cd465c Your Story Matters! You Matter! Role Models Matter! Lead By Example To Support Others! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    30 min

  5. APR 22

    WECAN | Lisa Bonos on Her Career Transition in Journalism & The Washington Post

    What a truly wonderful human Lisa Bonos is! In this episode, we are given a front-row seat to a major career transition in journalism unfolding in real time. After 20 years as a reporter for The Washington Post, Lisa recently experienced a layoff. Instead of shying away from the uncertainty, she is here to share exactly what it feels like to reset, pivot, and decide what comes next. We often only hear about career changes after they’ve been "figured out." Lisa breaks that mould. She shares the raw reality of being in a "limbo" state and shows us how to navigate fear with an incredible secret weapon: Curiosity. By treating this phase as an exciting period of discovery rather than just a negative setback, Lisa offers a masterclass in resilience. I had such a lovely time with Lisa, and I think her perspective is exactly what we all need to hear right now. Whether you are facing a career change or just feeling the weight of the unknown, Lisa’s journey will leave you feeling encouraged and inspired. We honour and celebrate you and your journey, Lisa! Connect with Lisa: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-bonos-288218a/ #LisaBonos #CareerTransition #Journalism #TheWashingtonPost #WeCan #FutureOfMedia ________________________________________________________________________ For any questions or inquiries regarding this video, please reach out to us @Wecan.Shecan 🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe, share your thoughts, and tell us who your favourite role model is? 👉 Connect with us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wecan.shecan/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/shecan-world/ Substack: https://shecan.substack.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0MAiuylxS5AhxCSQcm8cax?si=003fe73047cd465c Your Story Matters! You Matter! Role Models Matter! Lead By Example To Support Others! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    35 min

  6. APR 21

    WECAN on Demystifying Equity for the Next Generation of Leaders with Celeste Warren

    Today's episode of WECAN, global diversity and inclusion leader Celeste Warren shares her mission to make equity accessible and actionable for everyone. Drawing from her experience as a Chief Diversity Officer at a Fortune 100 company, she discusses her book, “The Truth About Equity.” She provides a roadmap for leaders and individuals to build truly inclusive environments. Celeste shares how her lifelong commitment to equity was inspired by her father, who broke barriers as the first Black teacher and principal in his community. She views DEI not as a specialised initiative, but as "Management 101" and a fundamental business practice. The Six Steps to Equity from her book, The Truth About Equity, Celeste outlines a practical framework for creating change: Awareness: Recognising the gaps and biases. Access: Ensuring opportunities are available to all. Advocacy: Using your platform to support others. Action: Implementing equity into daily habits. Accountability: Measuring progress and taking responsibility. Empowerment: Giving others the tools to succeed. We are incredibly thankful to Celeste for speaking so plainly about a topic that has recently faced significant pushback. By providing clear business cases and a management approach, she proves how DEI is crucial to supporting broader business objectives. Visit Celeste's website for more: https://crwdiversity.com/ #topsite #Equity #DEI #BusinessStrategy #CelesteWarren #WeCan ________________________________________________________________________ For any questions or inquiries regarding this video, please reach out to us @Wecan.Shecan 🔔 Don’t forget to Like, Subscribe, and hit the Notification Bell for more interviews with role models! 👉 Connect with us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wecan.shecan/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/shecan-world/ Substack: https://shecan.substack.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0MAiuylxS5AhxCSQcm8cax?si=003fe73047cd465c Your Story Matters! You Matter! Role Models Matter! Lead By Example To Support Others! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    31 min

  7. APR 16

    WECAN Create a Ripple Effect With Shoshana Stewart: Helping People Help Themselves

    In this episode of WECAN, Stephanie talks with Shoshana Stewart, President of the Turquoise Mountain Foundation, about the ripple effect of her work. We all know the headlines are heavy, but we have the power to choose a different narrative. Together, we tackle a frustrating trend in the non-profit world: the push to fund only "simple," hyper-scalable programs that often miss the actual community work entirely. Turquoise Mountain, founded in 2006 by His Majesty King Charles III, is a charitable organisation working directly with artisan communities around the world to protect and revitalise cultural heritage. The most effective way to change the world is by building integrated, human-scale programs that respond to real-time human needs. We discuss why "helping people help themselves" is the most effective way to spend your charity dollars. When you support an artisan, you aren't just buying a product; you are investing in a community’s health, education, and water. When we help a mother, we directly help the next generation and at least five other people. The ripple effect is massive. Shoshana’s journey, from astrophysics to restoring 150 historic buildings in Kabul, shows us that resourcefulness and a big vision can overcome even the most volatile global instability. Everything she does works toward a world where people are empowered to protect their own beauty and history. At WECAN, we believe that fast and cheap is not the way forward. We want objects with soul and programs with heart. Shoshana reminds us that we have the power to change buying patterns and support initiatives that offer dignity, pride, and a future for the next generation. We honour and celebrate Shoshana, her purpose and the invaluable work she does every day. Please give generously and support her work. Links are below. Turquoise Mountain: https://www.turquoisemountain.org/ Please Give Generously To Support Shoshana and her work: https://www.turquoisemountain.org/donate #WeCan #TurquoiseMountain #ShoshanaStewart #RippleEffect ________________________________________________________________________ For any questions or inquiries regarding this video, please reach out to us @Wecan.Shecan 🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe, share your thoughts, and tell us who your favourite role model is? 👉 Connect with us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wecan.shecan/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/shecan-world/ Substack: https://shecan.substack.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0MAiuylxS5AhxCSQcm8cax?si=003fe73047cd465c Your Story Matters! You Matter! Role Models Matter! Lead By Example To Support Others! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    44 min

  8. APR 14

    WECAN Build a Handmade Future With Kirsten Dickerson: Why Traditional Skills are the Way Forward

    In this episode of WECAN, Kirsten explores how we can create a handmade future by shifting our perspective on what, and how, we buy. Fast and cheap is not the way forward. We all know we need to get off the consumption hamster wheel and reclaim our power as consumers to change the world. Stephanie is joined by the incredibly resourceful Kirsten Dickerson. She has helped launch and grow both impact businesses and global nonprofits, such as Raven + Lily and Tirzah International. She is the founder of Artist & Nomad and the director of the documentary Handmade Future. Kirsten is a visionary who proves that you don't need a massive studio budget to make a massive impact. She filmed a world-class documentary with almost no resources, and now it’s taking the film festival circuit by storm! We dive into why cultural heritage and traditional skills matter. It’s about more than just "stuff"—it’s about connection. Connection to ourselves, to our surroundings, to others, and to the traditions that define us. Kirsten’s big-picture thinking is truly inspiring. Everything she does, from her time at Raven + Lily to her new life in Waco, Texas, works toward a global vision of a more intentional, beautiful world. We honour and celebrate Kirsten and her purpose, one that we wholeheartedly support. Thank you, Kirsten, for leading so powerfully by example. Visit Artist and Nomad for more: https://artistandnomad.com/ #HandmadeFuture #ArtistandNomad #WeCan ________________________________________________________________________ For any questions or inquiries regarding this video, please reach out to us @Wecan.Shecan 🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe, share your thoughts, and tell us who your favourite role model is? 👉 Connect with us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wecan.shecan/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/shecan-world/ Substack: https://shecan.substack.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0MAiuylxS5AhxCSQcm8cax?si=003fe73047cd465c Your Story Matters! You Matter! Role Models Matter! Lead By Example To Support Others! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    40 min
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About

Follow us. Review us. Connect with us every Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday. Welcome to the WECAN Podcast, your peer- to -peer mentoring companion. Here, inspiring role models share their journeys and insights to guide and advise you. Nobody needs to do life alone and we learn so much from each other. Join us every week on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, where we feature 3 incredible mentors who inspire and guide you. Sit back, relax, and absorb the wisdom. We're thrilled to have you with us! Let us know what or who inspires you the most. IT COULD NOT BE MORE IMPORTANT TO SHOW GOOD LEADERSHIP RIGHT NOW! WECAN is here to showcase good leadership, values-driven people, businesses, and ventures, as well as human decency, kindness, and connection. Our human stories will catapult you forward; they show what is possible and how to get there from people from all walks of life. YOU CAN BE WHAT YOU CAN SEE. Your voice matters. Your experiences matter. Together, we’re showing how each one of us can lead, so get inspired and guided. Take what you need for your journey. This is for you. 👉 Stay connected and don’t miss our weekly profiles, news, and shoutouts—sign up for our Substack newsletter today! 👉 Sign up to our Substack for weekly profiles, news, and shout-outs: https://substack.com/@shecan Join us as we build this leading by example movement, which each one of us can do. I am Stephanie Ferrario, the founder of WECAN and host of this show. #shecan #shecanwomen #shecanmedia #rolemodels #inspiration #motivation #guidance #advice #tips #careeradvice #showingwhatispossible #leadbyexample #wecan #goodleadership #values #valuedriven #mentoring Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Information

  • Creator
    Stephanie Ferrario
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    143
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Stephanie Ferrario
  • Show Website
    The WECAN Podcast

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