Women with Cool Jobs

Pushing Pause on the Podcast. Maycember, Teaching Elementary Students, & My Podcast Guesting Program, with Julie Berman 27.05.2026 14Min.

6 Years Recording. Every Other Wednesday. Countless Women with Cool Jobs. No sponsors. Just inspiration! Saying that this podcast has changed my life is an understatement. These women are trailblazing, innovating, and leading across industries, trades, and businesses. They have shared their stories with such passion, chutzpah, and the gift of a raw and unfiltered look at the behind-the-scenes and in-the-weeds details that we don't get to see by scrolling highlight reels on Instagram or seei...

Welders, Sheet Metal Worker, Crane Operator, Oh My! Learn From Two Women Excelling in Trades, with Rachel Miller and Letty Bejarano (Recorded During the "Women with Cool Jobs" LIVE 2026 Event) 13.05.2026 37Min.

This interview features Rachel Miller and Letty Bejarano, two women excelling in trades like welding, sheet metal work, and crane operation. They share their journeys, challenges, and advice for women interested in entering these fields, highlighting the importance of union apprenticeships, implementing boundaries, and overcoming workplace barriers. Letty is a a sheet metal worker, welder, and silversmith. She's an HVAC installer and welder who works out in the field on places like ...

Award-Winning Producer, Entrepreneur, and Arts Leader Turns Creative Passion Into a Profitable Career, with Diane Strand of JDS Productions 29.04.2026 1Std. 9Min.

Diane Strand, a former Hollywood producer and life-long arts participant and advocate, shares how mastering the art of storytelling through a producer's lens became the foundation for her career and her way to contribute to her broader community. From navigating Hollywood’s glitz and glamour on shows like General Hospital and Friends, to building a seven-figure media company, actors studio, and nonprofit, Diane has been able to turn her creative passion into a profitable business, and...

Hospitality Interior Designer For Sports Stadiums and Arenas Uses Design as Storytelling Tool, with Edith Ponciano of EP Atelier 15.04.2026 58Min.

Edith Ponciano is a hospitality interior designer who transforms hospitality spaces, such as boutique hotels, upscale restaurants, stadiums, and innovative sports arenas. After working at one of the world's largest design companies for about a decade, Edith started her boutique design agency, EP Atelier. Together with a small and mighty team of professionals, they transform design aspirations and create spaces that tell stories, evoke emotions, and bring people together. ...

Flip-Flops, Scarves, & Relatability: Storytelling Secrets for Standout Podcast Guesting, with Julie Berman (Shorties ep.) 01.04.2026 10Min.

What do flip-flops and a box of scarves have to do with being an unforgettable storyteller? In this episode, I share how everyday details unlock the real secret to powerful storytelling: Relatability. You'll learn: The difference between vulnerability and relatabilityHow everyday moments, emotions, and small details can turn a simple story into a powerful, relatable one you can use on podcasts, panels, at work, and in your community You don’t have to share your deepest wounds...

Are You The Gatekeeper? Why You Need To Open The Gates and Share Your Story! with Host Julie Berman (Shorties ep.) 18.03.2026 13Min.

Are you the gatekeeper? When I first started my degree in journalism and PR, we often talked about the gatekeepers in traditional media… the publisher, the producer, the journalist, the editor. Other people were in charge of deciding if your voice would be heard on television, in print media, or on the radio. The gatekeepers controlled the access. Podcasting allows you to share your story in the most real, deep, authentic way...simply as you. You don't have to wait until som...

How a Little League Jersey Reminded Me About the Most Important Tip to Engage Listeners When Sharing Your Stories, with Host Julie Berman (Shorties ep.) 04.03.2026 12Min.

Whether you're sharing as a guest on a podcast, in your career, or with friends, mastering storytelling can change everything. In this episode, I share how my middle son's Little League jersey reminded me of one of the most important tips for storytelling and how you can incorporate it into your own storytelling. This simple detail can turn your everyday experiences into powerful narratives that inspire and connect. We need more women sharing their stories as podcast guests ...

2x Olympic Gold Medalist in Bobsleigh and World Rugby Hall of Famer Teaches Us How to Trailblaze and Create Our Own Path, with Heather Moyse (Replay) 18.02.2026 1Std. 14Min.

Heather Moyse is a 2x Olympic gold medalist (who competed in 4 Olympics games), a three-sport national athlete, a World Rugby Hall of Famer, a motivational speaker, an author, and a coach. Heather started training just five months before her first Olympics at the age of 27 in 2-person bobsleigh, with her last Olympic competition at the age of 39. In this episode, she shares specific techniques and mindset work that she uses to achieve her goals and that we all can use to help us live up to ...

CEO of Public Benefits Corporation Brings Mission-Driven Aid to Communities in Response to Public Health Emergencies, Natural Disasters, and Financial Hardships, with Brittany Christenson, CEO of AidKit 04.02.2026 54Min.

Brittany Christenson proves that you don't have work at a nonprofit to positively impact your community and beyond. Brittany is the CEO of AidKit, a Public Benefits Corporation, that helps government agencies and nonprofits administer aid programs throughout the United States. She considers her role as chief executive as holding the compass...helping her team row in the same direction to reach their organizational goals, and ultimately transforming aid delivery into an empowering act ...

Isn't It Ironic? Why I Never Thought I'd Be Sharing My Podcast on YouTube, with Host Julie Berman 21.01.2026 9Min.

When I started the podcast in early 2020, my goal with doing an audio format was two-fold: So women could share their own stories in their own voice. To avoid, at ALL costs, being on camera.Haha. Almost six years later, and I have found myself completely re-evaluating! I chat about the irony of now experimenting with publishing this podcast as AUDIO and as VIDEO on YouTube when that was the absolute opposite of what I wanted at the beginning. Being HEARD was scary enough....

Water Gilding Artist Celebrates Women's Strength, Resilience, and Power with 24k Gold, with Shirley Yang Crutchfield 07.01.2026 1Std. 4Min.

To look at Shirley Yang Crutchfield's gilded, 24k gold-leaf art portraits of women means you notice the details, the nuance, the shine, and the artistry. What you may not know is that up until a few years ago, she was in the tech world, not the art world. After convincing master water gilders to teach her the ways of their art only 2 years ago, she has already been recognized for exceptional craftsmanship and resonance, including joining Art Basel Miami in 2025. Shirley's work draws on ...

Step Into 2026 Intentionally by Creating a Vision Board (for Adults & Kids), with Host Julie Berman (Shorties ep.) 24.12.2025 6Min.

In this last episode of 2025, I wanted to share a tangible way that you can start 2026 intentionally. Consider it a new tool in your tool belt! I share about using vision boards as an easy, actionable tool and provide some simple prompts to get you (plus, kids you know and love) thinking about what you want or don't want in 2026 and beyond. Empower YOURSELF to step into the woman you want to become in this next year, and beyond. Julie Berman - Host www.womenwithcooljobs.com @w...

Singing Facilitator Helps You Befriend Your Voice Through Singing Circles, with Fiona Maria 10.12.2025 1Std. 7Min.

Singing Facilitator, Fiona Maria, uses singing circles to help people reconnect with their voice... even when they're convinced they can't sing. Fiona leads singing circles that help people release previous voice shame, calm their nervous system, and experience the joy and belonging that come from singing with others. She teaches the songs by ear, so no musical background is needed. There's no sheet music. She never mentions soprano, alto, intervals, chords. For many, it's an unexpe...

Curiosity As The Compass: Celebrating 5 Years of "Women With Cool Jobs" Podcast, with Guest Cohost Jillian Speece and Host Julie Berman 26.11.2025 1Std. 29Min.

What if curiosity isn’t just a personality trait? In fact, it could be the compass that points us toward who we’re meant to become. In this special 5-year, podversary episode of "Women With Cool Jobs," my amazing friend and award-winning musician and filmmaker, Jillian Speece, joins me for a deeply personal conversation about how this podcast came to life...and how curiosity has acted as an unexpected guide along the way. Inside this celebratory episode, Julie and Jillian explore: &...

A Powerful (and Free!) Tool to Find Your Next Cool Job: Informational Interviews, with Host Julie Berman 12.11.2025 26Min.

If you’re questioning your next career move, feeling stuck in your job search, or wondering what else is possible for you… this episode is for you. I’m sharing a widely overlooked (yet totally awesome!) career strategy that has changed the trajectory of my own life: Informational Interviews. You’ll learn: ✨ Why informational interviews open doors traditional networking may not ✨ How a simple 15–20 minute conversation can help you quickly determine if a career is actually rig...

The Power of “Too” Thinking to Create More Possibilities in Your Own Life, with Host Julie Berman (Shorties ep) 29.10.2025 11Min.

I went to a great women’s event and was fine talking to everyone EXCEPT for one woman, who was intimidating to me because she did such cool things. She was empowering women by helping share their stories. When I got home, I reflected on why I felt so awkward and why the conversation didn’t flow as easily as with the other cool ladies I chatted with previously (whom I also admired.) I came up with The Power of “Too” Thinking to help me and you flip feelings of being intimidated or fe...

Bali Wellness Sanctuary Founder Creates Exclusive Retreats for Women, with Chelsea Ross of Goddess Retreats 15.10.2025 1Std. 18Min.

Chelsea Ross is the founder of Goddess Retreats, an award-winning wellness sanctuary in Bali that is a safe and supportive community for women seeking self-discovery and connection. She launched the world's first luxury, women-only surf and yoga retreat in 2003, long before it became mainstream. At that time, men and boys were often the only ones participating in the sport of surfing. She proved that women of all ages, shapes, sizes, and abilities can surf -- and that you don't need t...

Civilian Operational Psychologist Supports Air Force Pararescue Team Helping Them Mentally Prepare for Missions, with Dr. Amanda Alexander 01.10.2025 1Std. 12Min.

Civilian Operational Psychologist, Dr. Amanda Alexander, is part of the U.S. Air Force 57th Rescue Squadron based in Italy where her job is to help these high-performing service members mentally prepare for missions. The pararescue team's mission priorities are to conduct day and night personnel recovery operations in combat environments. The military personnel also support civil search and rescue and humanitarian efforts. Dr. Alexander does everything from yoga classes and counseli...

Chief Medical Examiner Investigator for Utah Mixes Investigative, Medical, and Legal Skills to Improve Public Health, with Dr. Cory Russo 17.09.2025 1Std. 9Min.

Dr. Cory Russo is the Chief Medical Examiner Investigator of the Utah Office of the Medical Examiner (OME). This means she supervises all of the OME investigations for the entire state of Utah, which is an almost 85,000-mile area. She combines investigative medical, and legal skills to improve public health and also (Perhaps surprisingly!) to help the living. Dr. Russo manages a team of approximately 120 investigators who gather information for the medical examiner to use when deter...

How Decisions and Pivotzz Create Our Life (Julie Launches New Biz "Pivotzz") and Inspo From Allyson Felix, with Host Julie Berman 03.09.2025 11Min.

Our decisions and pivotzz (spelling intended! *wink*) create our life. And as women, we are always evolving! We do it so innately that we don't always notice or give ourselves credit. I share about my new business "Pivotzz" where I help 6- and 7-figure female entrepreneurs or small-business owners who know it's time for something new with words, visuals, and storytelling. Curious about Pivotzz? Here's more info: www.pivotzz.com @shepivotzz Send Julie a text!! ---...