Women Road Warriors

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• Online Predators & Child Exploitation: What Parents Need to Know 02.06.2026 1h 2min

  One in four children are approached sexually onlineThat shocking statistic is driving a growing movement to protect kids from online predators, sextortion schemes, social media manipulation, cyber exploitation, AI dangers, and the mental health crisis fueled by technology.In this powerful and eye-opening episode of Women Road Warriors, Shelley Johnson and Kathy Tuccaro explore Internet safety with Lynn Shaw, founder and president of Lynn's Warriors, a nonprofit organization fighting human trafficking, online predation, child exploitation, and the growing dangers children face in today’s digital world. Lynn reveals how predators use TikTok, Snapchat, Instagram, gaming platforms, and direct messaging to manipulate children, often within hours. She explains the alarming rise in sextortion, cyber exploitation, pornography exposure, online grooming, and AI-related threats targeting kids and teens.This conversation explores:Online predators and child exploitation Sextortion scams targeting teens Human trafficking connected to social media Social media dangers AI risks and digital manipulation Teen mental health and social media addiction Why parental controls often fail The Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) Internet safety tips for parents Warning signs your child may be in danger How to start healthier digital habits at home Lynn also shares practical tools parents can use immediately to protect their children, including:✔ No devices in bedrooms✔ Family digital safety conversations✔ Reducing screen addiction✔ Recognizing online grooming behavior✔ Reporting sextortion and exploitation safelyThis is a critical conversation every parent, grandparent, teacher, and caregiver needs to hear.Lynn’s Warriorswww.womenroadwarriors.comwww.womenspowernetwork.net#OnlinePredators #ChildExploitation #InternetSafety #Sextortion #SocialMediaDangers #HumanTrafficking #OnlineSafety #ProtectKidsOnline #TeenMentalHealth #DigitalSafety #LynnsWarriors #LynnShaw #WomenRoadWarriors #ShelleyJohnson #KathyTuccaro
• Why Fertility Isn’t Fair to Women 26.05.2026 48min

  Did you know that by age 32, women may have already lost up to 90% of their eggs? For decades, women have been told they can “have it all” — career success, love, family, and freedom. But few are told how fertility and biology truly fit into that equation.In this powerful and eye-opening episode of Women Road Warriors, Shelley Johnson and Kathy Tuccaro welcome leading reproductive endocrinologist Dr. Jaime Knopman, Director of Fertility Preservation at CCRM New York, and co-author of the new book Own Your Fertility: From Egg Freezing to Surrogacy, How to Take Charge of Your Body and Your Future.Dr. Knopman breaks down what every woman needs to understand about fertility, infertility, egg freezing, delayed motherhood, reproductive health, and the biological clock. She challenges the myths and misinformation surrounding women’s fertility and explains why understanding your options earlier can empower women to make informed decisions without fear, shame, or regret.A nationally recognized fertility expert, cancer survivor, and mother of two, Dr. Knopman has been featured in Oprah Daily, Vogue, Women’s Health, Wired, NBC News, and more.In this episode, learn: • Why fertility is not fair to women • What causes infertility • The myths surrounding infertility and egg freezing • What women should know before delaying motherhood • The reality of the biological clock • Fertility preservation and reproductive options• Workplace options that may pay for the freezing of eggs• The emotional and cultural pressure surrounding “having it all” • Why women deserve honest fertility education earlier in lifeIf you are thinking about motherhood now or in the future or simply want honest information about women’s health and fertility, this conversation could change the way you think about your future.www.drjaimeknopman.comwww.womenroadwarriors.comwww.womenspowernetwork.net#Fertility #EggFreezing #Infertility #WomensHealth #BiologicalClock #ReproductiveHealth #DelayedMotherhood #FertilityAwareness #DrJaimeKnopman #ShelleyJohnson #KathyTuccaro #WomenRoadWarriors
• Is Screen Time Robbing Your Brain? How to Fix It 19.05.2026 51min

  Could your screen time be impairing your memory, learning ability, focus, and attention span? You could unintentionally be rewiring your brain the wrong way and that goes for kids as well as adults.Research shows excessive screen time can negatively affect sleep, concentration, working memory, emotional regulation, and attention span. For both children and adults, digital overload may contribute to mental fatigue, increased stress, reduced productivity, forgetfulness, and difficulty focusing for long periods of time.The good news is there are ways to strengthen and retrain the brain for better performance and brain optimization expert Dr. Tere Linzey explains how. What’s important is you can change the brain at any age.In this episode of Women Road Warriors with Shelley Johnson and Kathy Tuccaro, Dr. Linzey discusses how neuroplasticity, the brain’s ability to form new neural connections and adapt throughout life can improve cognitive function at any age.Dr. Linzey is a Harvard and UC Berkeley-trained educational psychologist, certified in neuropsychology, and founder of BrainMatterZ, an internationally used brain optimization program. She’s also the author of “Measuring Up!” a practical guide to understanding how the brain learns, adapts, and improves through intentional training and healthy habits.With over 30 years in education, she has helped children, teens, and adults improve executive functioning, processing speed, working memory, focus, concentration, and learning performance.Her techniques have helped students raise SAT scores, reduce test anxiety, strengthen concentration, and improve cognitive performance. She has also worked extensively with individuals dealing with ADHD, autism, dyslexia, concussions, auditory processing challenges, memory issues, and learning difficulties.Dr. Linzey shares science-based strategies designed to strengthen the brain naturally through movement, social connection, nutrition, cognitive exercises, and brain-training techniques that support focus, emotional resilience, memory, and mental sharpness.In This Episode of Women Road Warriors:• How excessive screen time may affect focus, memory, sleep, and emotional health • The science behind neuroplasticity and brain rewiring • How to improve executive functioning and processing speed • ADHD, dyslexia, concussions, and cognitive recovery • Strategies to reduce mental fatigue and improve concentration • Brain-training techniques for children, teens, and adults • Ways to improve SAT performance and reduce test anxiety • Nutrition, movement, and lifestyle habits that support brain health • Why the brain can continue learning, adapting, and improving at any ageIf you’ve been feeling mentally drained, distracted, forgetful, or overwhelmed by constant screen exposure, this episode of Women Road Warriors offers practical, science-backed strategies to help strengthen your brain, improve focus, and optimize mental performance.https://www.brainmatterz.com/www.womenroadwarriors.comwww.womenspowernetwork.net#ScreenTime #BrainHealth #Neuroplasticity #MemoryImprovement #BrainOptimization #BrainMatterZ #DrTereLinzey #ShelleyJohnson #KathyTuccaro #WomenRoadWarriors
• Move from Stuck to Strong: Healing, Faith & Finding Purpose 12.05.2026 51min

  Lisa Sander knows what it means to help people rebuild after life turns upside down. After decades of working as a nurse and caring for COVID patients during one of the most difficult seasons in modern healthcare, Lisa experienced a powerful personal awakening that led her toward transformation coaching and faith-led healing.In this heartfelt episode of Women Road Warriors with Shelley Johnson and Kathy Tuccaro, Lisa shares how women can move from stuck to strong through grief, divorce, blended family challenges, midlife transitions, forgiveness, emotional healing, and renewed purpose. Through her signature “Healing Chair Talk,” Lisa creates safe spaces where people feel seen, heard, and empowered to move forward with courage and faith. She is also the co-host of the Christian podcast Our Healer Our Protector with Ryan Reichert.Shelley and Kathy explore how to navigate changing friendships, support children through divorce, overcome fear and self-doubt, rediscover purpose, and stay grounded through life’s hardest seasons. Lisa also shares practical tools for creating a clearer future, building confidence, and reconnecting with God during times of uncertainty and transformation.If you are searching for hope, healing, personal growth, Christian encouragement, women’s empowerment, emotional resilience, or guidance through life transitions, this inspiring conversation will speak to your heart.https://lisasander.com/Our Healer Our Protector Podcastwww.womenroadwarriors.comwww.womenspowernetwork.net#WomenRoadWarriors #FaithBasedHealing #PersonalGrowth #WomenEmpowerment #EmotionalHealing #LifeTransitions #ChristianPodcast #LisaSander #ShelleyJohnson #KathyTuccaro #WomenRoadWarriors #FindingPurpose
• She Fell from the Sky & Rose Stronger: Carol Murray 05.05.2026 50min

  What does it take to survive the unthinkable and then transform because of it? In this powerful episode of Women Road Warriors, Shelley Johnson and Kathy Tuccaro sit down with Carol Murray, a woman whose life changed in an instant after a catastrophic skydiving accident left her free-falling over half a mile when both her main and backup parachutes failed. Her story was featured in the Toronto Star. The impact caused devastating injuries and years of recovery, but that’s only the beginning of her story. She talks about her near-death experience and what she has become because of it.Today, Carol is known as “The Resilience Architect,” a sought-after keynote speaker helping individuals and organizations navigate adversity, lead under pressure, and perform at their highest level when it matters most.Drawing from her extraordinary journey and a career raising over $50 million for medical research, social services, and community organizations across North America, Carol shares the three pillars that define true resilience: Community, Values, and Perspective.This conversation goes beyond survival—it’s about rebuilding, redefining fear, and stepping into strength with intention. Carol’s story will challenge the way you think about setbacks, leadership, and what it really means to rise after life knocks you down.If you’ve ever faced adversity, questioned your strength, or needed a reminder of what’s possible, this episode is for you.🎧 Listen now and discover how resilience isn’t just built… it’s chosen.https://carolmurray.ca/www.womenroadwarriors.comwww.womenspowernetwork.net#ResilienceMindset #WomenEmpowerment #OvercomingAdversity #LeadershipUnderPressure #PersonalGrowthJourney #CarolMurray #TheResilienceArchitect #ShelleyJohnson #KathyTuccaro #WomenRoadWarriors
• Break Free from People-Pleasing & Burnout: Béa Victoria Albina 28.04.2026 51min

  “Calm down.” “You’re overreacting.” “You’re too much.”Women hear it everywhere—but what if the truth is this: you’re not too much… you’re carrying too much.On Women Road Warriors, Shelley Johnson and Kathy Tuccaro welcome Beatriz (Béa) Victoria Albina, a UCSF-trained Family Nurse Practitioner, Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, and author of End Emotional Outsourcing™. This conversation dives deep into women’s mental health, burnout recovery, boundaries, self-worth, and nervous system regulation—giving you practical tools to reclaim your energy and identity.After years of overachieving, overgiving, and burning out, Béa uncovered a powerful truth: Overfunctioning isn’t strength—it’s survival mode.She now helps women break free from people-pleasing, perfectionism, and codependency by combining neuroscience, somatic healing, and polyvagal theory to retrain the nervous system and rebuild self-trust.Featured by Cosmopolitan, Goop, MindBodyGreen, Betches, and Oprah Daily, Béa is a leading voice helping women stop outsourcing their safety, belonging, and worth—and finally come home to themselves.In this episode, you’ll learn how to:Reclaim your energy and stop overgiving Release guilt and set clear, healthy boundaries Reconnect with your body and inner voice Break lifelong patterns of emotional outsourcing 🎧 If you’ve been carrying too much for too long—this conversation will help you put it down.Get a free meditation with Beatriz (Béa) herehttps://beatrizalbina.com/Book WebsiteAmazon Book LinkInstagram: @beatrizvictoriaalbinanpPodcast: Feminist Wellnesswww.womenroadwarriors.comwww.womenspowernetwork.net#EmotionalOutsourcing #WomensEmpowerment #CodependencyRecovery #BéaVictoriaAlbina #ShelleyJohnson #KathyTuccaro #WomenRoadWarriors #Burnout
• Will You Be Relevant as AI Advances? 21.04.2026 52min

  Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the future of work, and many are asking the same question: Will my career still matter in an AI-driven world?In this episode of Women Road Warriors, Shelley Johnson and Kathy Tuccaro sit down with AI strategist and investor Tallulah Le Merle to explore how women can stay relevant, competitive, and thrive as AI reshapes industries. The good news is women have strong abilities to shine in this new era.Tallulah leads AI investment strategy for firms connected to more than 1,500 startups and over 80 unicorns, including Coinbase and OpenSea giving her a front-row seat to where technology, business, and careers are heading.As an AI advisor and fractional COO, she helps companies scale while preserving culture and well-being. With a background from Oxford and MIT Sloan, and experience speaking at the UK House of Commons, she brings powerful insight into navigating change with confidence. She is known for her keynote “The Case for Hope in the Age of AI.”In this conversation, you’ll learn:How AI is changing jobs and career paths The skills women need to stay relevant in the future of work How to adapt, grow, and stand out in an AI-driven economy Why opportunity—not obsolescence—is the real story If you’re thinking about your next move, your career growth, or your place in a rapidly changing world—this episode is essential listening.🎧 Learn how to stay relevant and thrive in the age of AI. Tune into this episode.https://www.tallulahlemerle.com/https://womenroadwarriors.com/www.womenspowernetwork.net#ArtificialIntelligence #FutureOfWork #AI #WomenInTech #CareerGrowth #WomenEmpowerment #DigitalTransformation#TallulahLeMerle#ShelleyJohnson#KathyTuccaro#WomenRoadWarriors
• Build Unstoppable Confidence: Simone Knego 14.04.2026 48min

  Do you struggle with self-doubt or a lack of confidence? You’re not alone and this episode of Women Road Warriors with Shelley Johnson and Kathy Tuccaro is here to help you change that.We’re joined by confidence expert Simone Knego, a two-time TEDx speaker, award-winning author of The Extraordinary UnOrdinary You and her newest book Real Confidence, and co-host of the globally ranked podcast Her Unshakeable Confidence. From summiting Mount Kilimanjaro to raising six children in a multicultural family, Simone has taken on extraordinary challenges—and now she’s helping women rise to their own.Simone introduces her powerful REAL Method, a practical framework designed to help women move from self-doubt to self-trust. In this conversation, she shares how confidence isn’t something you’re born with—it’s something you build through awareness, action, and the way you speak to yourself every day.We dive into the hidden ways women lead that often go unrecognized, why the self-deprecating jokes we make can quietly erode confidence, and how the need for external validation keeps so many women stuck. Simone challenges us to stop waiting to be chosen and start choosing ourselves—because what we tell ourselves becomes what we believe.You’ll also hear how Simone and her daughter Olivia are creating powerful, cross-generational conversations about identity, motherhood, courage, and connection—helping women of all ages step into their worth.If you’re ready to stop second-guessing yourself and start living boldly, this episode will give you the mindset shift and tools to begin.www.realconfidencebook.comwww.simoneknego.comHer Unshakeable Confidencehttps://womenroadwarriors.com/www.womenspowernetwork.net#Confidence #BuildConfidence, #Women #PersonalGrowth #SimoneKnego, #UnshakeableConfidence #ShelleyJohnson #KathyTuccaro #WomenRoadWarriors
• Undercover Warrior: Exposing Corruption 07.04.2026 57min

  What does it really take to go undercover, expose corruption, and protect lives at the highest level?In this powerful episode of Women Road Warriors, Shelley Johnson and Kathy Tuccaro feature real-life covert operative Nina Hobson—whose story feels like a movie, but every moment is real.For over 15 years, Nina worked on the front lines of U.K. law enforcement, leading high-risk undercover operations involving murder, kidnapping, sexual assault, and financial crimes totalling over $100 million. She went on to become one of the few women to rise to Head of Security, protecting high-profile figures and A-list celebrities.But her most dangerous mission wasn’t against criminals—it was from within.In 2006, Nina risked everything to expose systemic corruption inside the British police force. Wearing hidden cameras for nearly a year, she gathered evidence that became the BAFTA-nominated Channel 4 documentary Undercover Copper. Her bravery helped change how sexual assault victims are treated and exposed deep-rooted institutional failures.Today, Nina continues her mission—working in executive protection, advising major platforms like HBO Max, Netflix, and Discovery+, and taking on humanitarian efforts around the world, including rescuing victims and children of human trafficking and conducting anti-poaching operations in Zimbabwe.This is a conversation about courage, conviction, and what it truly means to stand up for justice—no matter the cost.🎧 If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to fight corruption and protect others in the most extreme circumstances, this episode will stay with you.https://www.torchstoneglobal.com/https://womenroadwarriors.com/www.womenspowernetwork.net#TrueCrime#FemaleUndercover Agent#PoliceCorruption#Whistleblower#NinaHobson#WomenRoadWarriors#ShelleyJohnson#KathyTuccaro
• Solving Food Insecurity with WhyHunger 31.03.2026 48min

  Food insecurity, hunger, food justice, and access to nutritious food are critical issues impacting millions—and the solutions may be closer than we think.In this compelling episode of Women Road Warriors with Shelley Johnson and Kathy Tuccaro, we speak with Jenique Jones, Executive Director of WhyHunger, about solving hunger through sustainable, community-driven solutions and why hunger is not inevitable.Jenique’s passion is rooted in lived experience. Growing up in Harlem during the crack epidemic, raised by her grandmother, she witnessed how broken systems prevent access to basic necessities like healthy, nutritious food. That experience shaped her lifelong mission to fight hunger, strengthen communities, and advance food justice.Her career includes public service with the New York State Senate, building community partnerships in education, and more than a decade at City Harvest, where she led efforts through major growth, technological innovation, and crises including Hurricane Sandy and the COVID-19 pandemic.Today, Jenique leads WhyHunger, the global nonprofit founded in 1975 by musician Harry Chapin and radio host Bill Ayres, grounded in the belief that access to nutritious food is a fundamental human right. She is expanding the organization’s visibility, partnerships, and funding to drive long-term, sustainable solutions to hunger worldwide.Through initiatives like the award-winning Plentiful app, corporate and donor partnerships, and investments in sustainable agriculture, WhyHunger is addressing the root causes of hunger. In the past three years alone, the organization has connected more than 3.5 million people to nutritious local food and invested nearly $7 million globally to support community-led solutions that empower people to feed themselves.This episode also highlights a major gap: many food assistance programs are not aligned with the true cost of living, leaving countless individuals and families food insecure. Jenique emphasizes that those most impacted must be part of the conversation—and part of the solution.If you’re interested in hunger relief, food insecurity solutions, community empowerment, and sustainable food systems, this episode delivers insight, inspiration, and actionable awareness.👉 Listen now to learn how hunger can be solved—and why it starts with all of us.https://whyhunger.org/https://womenroadwarriors.com/www.womenspowernetwork.net#FoodInsecurity #Hunger #SolvingHunger #WhyHunger #JeniqueJones #HarryChapin #BillAyres #HungerRelief #FoodJustice #WomenRoadWarriors #ShelleyJohnson #KathyTuccaro
• Mindfulness, Meditation & Healing with Oneika Mays 24.03.2026 51min

  Mindfulness, meditation, healing, resilience, and compassion are at the heart of this conversation with author and meditation teacher Oneika Mays.After a personal tragedy changed the course of her life, Oneika left a successful career and began teaching mindfulness in one of the most unexpected places — Rikers Island.There, she became the first mindfulness expert to assist incarcerated individuals, introducing meditation and compassion practices to people navigating some of life’s most difficult circumstances.For nearly 15 years, Oneika has dedicated her work to bringing real-world mindfulness practices to communities often excluded from traditional wellness spaces. Her message is refreshingly honest:Meditation isn’t about perfection.It isn’t about always feeling peaceful.And you don’t have to like people to love them.In her book Sit With Me: A No-BS Journey to Mindfulness and Meditation, Oneika shares a deeply human approach to mindfulness that replaces pressure and performance with honesty, compassion, and presence.In this inspiring episode of Women Road Warriors, hosts Shelley Johnson and Kathy Tuccaro explore:• How tragedy can lead to personal transformation• What working inside Rikers Island taught Oneika about compassion• Why meditation doesn’t require incense, silence, or a perfect mindset• How mindfulness helps people navigate grief, stress, and life’s hardest moments• The power of learning to simply sit with what is realOneika’s work reminds us that mindfulness isn’t about escaping life.It’s about meeting it with courage, honesty, and compassion.If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, judged, or disconnected, this conversation offers a powerful reminder:You don’t have to change who you are to begin healing.You just have to show up and sit with yourself.🎧 Tune in to discover how mindfulness can transform the way you move through the world.www.oneikamays.comhttps://womenroadwarriors.com/Book: https://tinyurl.com/y69tn3dp#Mindfulness #Meditation #MentalHealth #PersonalGrowth #OneikaMays #SelfAwareness #Resilience #Wellness #Podcast #WomenRoadWarriors #ShelleyJohnson #KathyTuccaro
• Women are Not a Footnote in History 17.03.2026 53min

  Women’s History Month, women leaders, and women pioneers take center stage in this inspiring episode of the Women Road Warriors empowerment talk show.Women have shaped every chapter of history around the world — yet for generations many of their stories have gone untold. The accomplishments of women deserve far more than being reduced to a footnote at the bottom of a page.For nearly three decades, the National Women’s History Museum has worked to illuminate the women who helped build the United States — leaders, innovators, activists, and visionaries whose contributions continue to shape our future. The organization also played a key role in advocating for the creation of the Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum, authorized by Congress in 2020.Joining Shelley Johnson and Kathy Tuccaro is Frédérique Irwin, President and CEO of the National Women’s History Museum. With more than 25 years of experience in strategy, entrepreneurship, and impact leadership, she founded the women’s business education company Her Corner and previously served as Managing Director of Impact Strategy at the Sorenson Impact Institute.In this episode, Frédérique shares the Museum’s groundbreaking work, its national exhibitions, and remarkable stories of women whose contributions deserve to be remembered — not buried as a footnote in history. You’ll hear numerous stories of women including the story of the woman who wrote the bill that became Title 9.Tune in to learn about the importance of women’s history, the mission of the National Women’s History Museum, and the powerful legacy of women who shaped our world.https://www.womenshistory.org/She is Not a Footnote: https://www.womenshistory.org/node/2375https://womenroadwarriors.com/https://womenroadwarriors.com/power-network#Women’s History Month #Women leaders #WomenPioneers #WomenLeadership #WomensHistory #NationalWomensHistoryMuseum #Frédérique Irwin #WomenRoadWarriors #ShelleyJohnson #KathyTuccaro
• From Epilepsy to Empowerment: The Stacey Chillemi Story 10.03.2026 50min

  Resilience, mindset, overcoming adversity, and personal growth take center stage in this powerful conversation with bestselling author and keynote speaker Stacey Chillemi.What if your greatest challenge could become your greatest purpose?On this inspiring episode of Women Road Warriors, Shelley Johnson and Kathy Tuccaro welcome Stacey Chillemi—20-time bestselling author, keynote speaker, and mindset coach whose work has empowered millions around the world.Stacey’s journey began with a life-altering diagnosis. After developing epilepsy following childhood encephalitis, she faced obstacles that could have defined her limitations. Instead, she transformed adversity into advocacy—ultimately speaking before Congresson behalf of people with epilepsy, which helped pass the Americans with Disabilities Act. She then became a global voice for resilience by helping others unlock healing, confidence, and leadership.Today, Stacey reaches millions through her books, coaching programs, and the fast-growing Advisor Series for Mindset & Self-Improvement podcast and YouTube channel. Her message has been featured across major media, including NBC Dateline, News 4, The Morning Show, The Dr. Oz Show, Psychology Today, Business Insider, and collaborations with leaders like Arianna Huffington.In this powerful conversation, Stacey shares how anyone can shift their mindset, rise above challenges, reduce stress, and step into their true potential.If you’ve ever faced adversity, questioned your path, or needed a reminder of your inner strength, this episode will leave you inspired and empowered.Listen now to discover:• How to transform adversity into purpose • Mindset shifts that unlock resilience and leadership • Practical ways to reduce stress and reclaim your power • Why your story—no matter how difficult—can become your greatest strength🎧 Listen now and discover how to turn life’s challenges into unstoppable momentum.https://staceychillemi.com/about/https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-advisor-with-stacey-chillemi/id1671441889https://womenroadwarriors.com/@wisdom4u@Podcast Support Network@theadvisor_sc@The_Advisor_SC@theherbalguide#Resilience#mindset#Epilepsy#AmericansWithDisabilitiesAct#ADA#OvercomingAdversity#PersonalGrowth#TheAdvisorWithStaceyChillemi#StaceyChillemi#WomenRoadWarriors#ShelleyJohnson#KathyTuccaro
• From Fame to Freedom with Deborah Santana 03.03.2026 50min

  What does it truly mean for a woman to choose herself — after decades of devotion, visibility, and living at the center of global fame?As we enter Women’s History Month, on this powerful episode of Women Road Warriors, Shelley Johnson and Kathy Tuccaro welcome Deborah Santana — author, activist, philanthropist, and former wife of legendary musician Carlos Santana. For 34 years, Deborah served as Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Santana Management, helping steward an international music empire while raising three children in the spotlight of worldwide acclaim.But her story is far deeper than celebrity.Born into a lineage of Pentecostal preachers and acclaimed blues musicians, and raised in an interracial family during the Civil Rights era, Deborah carries generations of resilience, faith, and spiritual conviction. She is a visionary leader, lifelong spiritual seeker, and passionate advocate for women’s education in Africa through her foundation supporting women and girls in health, education, and happiness.In her powerful memoir, Loving the Fire: Choosing Me, Finding Freedom, Deborah shares the deeply personal journey of reclaiming her voice after decades devoted to marriage, spiritual teachers, and roles that defined her identity.This conversation explores:Identity beyond fameAncestry and generational strengthSpiritual awakening and self-discoveryLeadership behind the scenes of a global brandThe courage it takes for women to step out of the shadows and into sovereigntyAt its heart, this episode asks a profound question:What does freedom look like when a woman chooses herself?If you are navigating reinvention, healing, spiritual growth, or redefining your own power — this conversation will resonate deeply.https://deborahsantana.com/loving-the-firehttps://deborahsantana.com/do-a-littlewww.womenroadwarriors.comwww.womenspowernetwork.net#DeborahSantana #CarlosSantana #WomenRoadWarriors #WomensHistoryMonth #WomenEmpowerment #ShelleyJohnson #KathyTuccaro #SpiritualAwakening #LovingTheFires
• Leap Beyond Limits: The Ilana Golan Story 24.02.2026 53min

  What if adversity isn’t the end of your story — but the launchpad?On this powerful episode of Women Road Warriors, Shelley Johnson and Kathy Tuccaro sit down with Ilana Golan — trailblazer, tech executive, Ironman triathlete, and founder of one of the fastest-growing companies in America – Leap Academy.Ilana made history as the first woman to become a commander in the F-16 Flight Simulator in Israel’s Air Force. She later became Intel’s youngest hire and rose through the ranks of Silicon Valley as a high-level tech executive. But her journey didn’t follow a straight line. After a devastating startup betrayal that left her at rock bottom, Ilana rebuilt — stronger, smarter, and unstoppable.Today, she is the CEO and founder of Leap Academy, ranked in the top 7% of the fastest-growing companies in the U.S., revolutionizing how we think about careers, education, and the future of work. She has interviewed icons like Richard Branson, Gary Vaynerchuk, and the president of Starbucks on her hit podcast and delivered keynotes on some of the world’s biggest stages.This conversation dives into resilience, reinvention, leadership, and the courage to leap when life forces you to pivot. If you’ve ever felt stuck, blindsided, or unsure of your next move — this episode will show you what’s possible.It’s not about avoiding adversity. It’s about outgrowing it.🎧 Listen now and discover how to leap higher.Schedule a Free Strategy Call and receive the Career30 here: https://calendly.com/d/cr2g-jpn-h25/leap-academy-complimentary-strategy-coaching-15minhttps://www.leapacademy.comhttps://www.leapacademy.com/trainingwww.womenroadwarriors.comwww.womenspowernetwork.net· How to rebuild after business failure· How women break glass ceilings in tech· Turning adversity into success#WomenInLeadership#CareerReinvention#WomenInTech#IlanaGolan#LeapAcademy#WomenRoadWarriors#ShelleyJohnson#KathyTuccaro
• The Power of Building Collaborative Relationships 17.02.2026 52min

  What if the real key to success isn’t hustle — but collaboration?In this compelling episode of Women Road Warriors, Shelley Johnson and Kathy Tuccaro explore The Power of Collaborative Relationships with leadership expert and author Leslie Grossman. A visionary in women’s leadership development, Leslie is the Faculty Director of the Women’s Leadership Program at The George Washington University Center for Excellence in Public Leadership, a Senior Fellow, executive coach, and founder of five businesses.For years, women have been told to push harder, compete smarter, and climb alone. Leslie offers a different path — one rooted in courage, executive presence, trusted relationships, and intentional collaboration.Drawing from her groundbreaking book Circles of Collaboration, she reveals how women can access mentorship and sponsorship, create inclusive professional networks, and build authentic relationships that accelerate career growth. She also shares insights from her transformative framework, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Women, showing how collaboration fuels confidence, influence, and momentum.If you’re ready to shift from solo striving to shared success, this conversation will change how you think about leadership, connection, and power.Because when women collaborate, they don’t just advance — they transform industries.🎧 Listen now and discover how collaborative relationships can elevate your leadership and your life.https://www.lesliegrossmanvision.com/https://lesliegrossmanleadership.com/about/https://womenroadwarriors.com/www.womenspowernetwork.net/https://womenroadwarriors.com/power-network#WomenInLeadership, #CollaborativeLeadership, #CirclesOfCollaboration #PowerOfCollaboration, #LeslieGrossman, #LeadershipDevelopment #WomenRoadWarriors #ShelleyJohnson #KathyTuccaro
• Mind Training: The Science of Real Self-Empowerment 10.02.2026 52min

  Positive thinking alone isn’t enough—and neuroscience proves it.Lasting change happens when you understand how the mind actually works, especially the subconscious systems that drive habits, emotions, and behavior beneath conscious awareness.On Women Road Warriors, Shelley Johnson and Kathy Tuccaro sit down with Ravinder Taylor, lead author of the groundbreaking book Mind Training: The Science of Self‑Empowerment. Ravinder brings a rare blend of scientific rigor and real-world application, drawing from her background in biology, neuroscience, and more than 30 years in hypnotherapy and psychotherapy.In this powerful conversation, Ravinder explains why mindset alone falls short—and how intentional mind training rewires neural pathways that shape confidence, motivation, and emotional regulation. She breaks down the science behind self-empowerment and shares practical tools anyone can use to interrupt self-limiting patterns, retrain subconscious responses, and create meaningful, sustainable change.If you’re ready to move beyond surface-level positivity and learn a science-based framework for personal growth, fulfillment, and peak performance, this episode delivers psychology and brain science at its best.Train your mind. Reclaim your power. Create a life that actually changes.https://ravindertaylor.com/https://womenroadwarriors.com/www.womenspowernetwork.net/https://womenroadwarriors.com/power-network#MindTraining #Neuroscience #SelfEmpowermen #BrainScience #RavinderTaylor #WomenRoadWarriors #PodcastEpisode
• Mindset to Bodyset: The Intelligence Your Body Holds 03.02.2026 54min

  What if success isn’t just about mindset—but about body intelligence, emotional awareness, and self-trust?On Women Road Warriors, Shelley Johnson and Kathy Tuccaro welcome Jen Aks, TEDx speaker, leadership coach, and #1 bestselling author of Your Body Is Speaking.Jen is the creator of the revolutionary Bodyset approach and reveals how your body holds intelligence your mind has been taught to override. Through her powerful 3 E’s Framework—Embody, Empower, Elevate—and her somatic method, The Power of Gesture®, she shows how to translate emotion into motion, reconnect to your truth, and lead with clarity and confidence.Because mindset changes thoughts.Bodyset changes lives.Don’t miss this transformational episode of Women Road Warriors—where leadership and personal growth begin from the inside out.https://jenaks.com/https://womenroadwarriors.com/www.womenspowernetwork.net/https://womenroadwarriors.com/power-network#WomenRoadWarriors #MindsetToBodyset #BodyIntelligence #SomaticWisdom #EmbodiedLeadership #PersonalTransformation #SelfTrust #EmotionalIntelligence #PodcastDiscovery #ApplePodcasts #SpotifyPodcasts #JenAks
• Be “UnMessable With” in 2026 27.01.2026 51min

  If you’re ready for real change—not resolutions you abandon in the new year, but a powerful shift in how you live and lead—this episode of Women Road Warriors delivers.Shelley Johnson and Kathy Tuccaro sit down with Josselyne Herman-Saccio, master transformational coach, TEDx speaker, and creator of Be Unmessable With. With more than 30 years of experience coaching over 200,000 people worldwide, Josselyne reveals how to stop reacting to fear, self-doubt, and outside pressure—and start creating your life with clarity and intention. One problem is that too many people chase dreams that are not theirs, not ones they actually created.Josselyne explains what it means to become “unhookable” from old stories and other people’s opinions, and how living from vision instead of reaction leads to lasting success. People need to be freed up from their perfection paralysis too. Drawing from her remarkable journey as a former #1 pop star with Boy Krazy, producer, entrepreneur, and founder of United Global Shift, she shares practical mindset tools to help you stay grounded, resilient, and empowered—especially during uncertain times.This episode is essential listening for anyone ready to continue the new year focused, confident, and truly Unmessable With.https://beunmessablewith.com/https://womenroadwarriors.com/www.womenspowernetwork.net/https://womenroadwarriors.com/power-network#BeUnmessableWith #JosselyneHermanSaccio #WomenRoadWarriors #MindsetShift #ShelleyJohnson #KathyTuccaro
• Love Conflict. Build Collaboration with Anna Lecat 20.01.2026 51min

  Conflict is unavoidable—but avoiding it may be costing you connection, creativity, and collaboration. What if conflict isn’t something to fix… but something to dance with?In this powerful and timely episode of Women Road Warriors, we’re joined by Anna Lecat, an intimacy and conflict consultant, global speaker, and author of Loving Conflict: Creating Collaboration Where Others See Division. Anna invites us to rethink everything we’ve been taught about disagreement. Instead of seeing conflict as a threat, she reframes it as a Tango—a dynamic interplay of tension and connection that leads to creation, trust, and deeper intimacy.A triple immigrant who has lived and worked across Ukraine, China, the United States, and France, Anna brings over 25 years of leadership experience helping individuals, couples, and organizations stay connected when it matters most. Her approach blends embodied practice, storytelling, and cross-cultural insight—making conflict and intimacy practical, learnable skills in love, leadership, and life.In this conversation with Shelley Johnson and Kathy Tuccaro, you’ll discover:Why conflict is not the problem—disconnection isHow to transform tension into collaboration and trustWhat intimacy really means in relationships, teams, and leadershipHow the quality of your life is shaped by the quality of your relationshipsIf you want stronger relationships, better communication, and a new way to approach difficult conversations, this episode will change how you see conflict forever.🎧 Listen now and learn how to love conflict—and turn it into collaboration.https://annalecat.com/https://womenroadwarriors.com/https://womenspowernetwork.net#Podcast #ConflictResolution #HealthyCommunication #EmotionalIntelligence #DifficultConversations #RelationshipSkills #HumanConnection #LeadershipDevelopment #WomenInLeadership #PersonalGrowth #WomenRoadWarriors #AnnaLecat