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Words of Wisdom from Kick-Ass Women

Liz Brohan

Conversations, storytelling and advice on today"s most important topics for women.

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00:34:38

Prepare for Succes: It’s Coming and You Need to Be Ready

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2026/02/03

In this episode of Words of Wisdom from Kick-Ass Women, hosts Liz Brohan and Mary Olivieri welcome marketing powerhouse turned entrepreneur Meg Goodman, CEO and founder of Flint Rock Studios. Meg shares a candid, funny, and deeply human conversation about what it really means to “be ready for success”—especially when you don’t know exactly what’s coming next.Drawing from a career that spans radio (including Chicago’s WXRT), award-winning leadership in the Chicago Association of Direct Marketing, and

00:34:01

Being Middle: How One 9-Year-Old Inspired a...

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2026/01/20

In this heartfelt episode of Words of Wisdom from Kick-Ass Women, host Liz Brohan is joined by special co-host Mary Tobiason—Ironman World Champion and founder of Movement Perfected—for a powerful conversation about identity, empathy, and finding your voice.Their guests are award-winning children’s author Lori Orlinsky and her daughter Ellie, co-creators of the book Being Middle, which reclaims the often-misunderstood experience of being a middle child. What began as Ellie feeling “lost in the

00:29:40

Flight Plans: What Veteran Advocacy Can Teach Us

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2026/01/06

In this episode of Words of Wisdom from Kick-Ass Women, Liz Brohan and Mary Olivieri sit down with Cindy Greenglass — marketing leader, educator, and passionate board member of Honor Flight Chicago — for a powerful conversation about veteran advocacy, service, and purpose.Cindy shares the mission of Honor Flight Chicago, the largest Honor Flight program in the country, which has flown more than 12,000 World War II, Korean War, and Vietnam veterans to Washington, D.C. for a deeply moving “day of

00:32:30

Outsourcing Your Love Life: The Matchmaker’s Guide to...

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2025/12/09

In this lively episode of Words of Wisdom from Kick-Ass Women, hosts Liz Brohan and Mary Olivieri dive into the complex, hilarious, and often exhausting world of modern love — and why more people are choosing to outsource it. Their guest, Lisa Goodman, a powerhouse matchmaker and VP at Selective Search, pulls back the curtain on why matchmaking isn’t old-fashioned at all — it’s strategic, safe, efficient, and deeply human.Lisa explains why dating apps leave people emotionally drained, overwhelmed by

00:40:02

From Cattle Ranch to FBI: What Toughness Really Means

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2025/11/25

In this gripping episode of Words of Wisdom from Kick-Ass Women, Liz and Mary sit down with former FBI agent, author, and mental-toughness expert LaRae Quy—a woman whose unlikely journey from a remote cattle ranch in Wyoming to the halls of Quantico shaped a lifetime of resilience, adaptability, and emotional mastery.LaRae walks listeners through the surprising through-line between ranch life, undercover work, and studying theology: the ability to understand yourself deeply and manage your emotions

00:32:01

Flipping the Script on Imposter Syndrome

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2025/11/11

Show Notes – “Flipping the Script on Imposter Syndrome”Words of Wisdom from Kick-Ass Women PodcastIn this episode, hosts Liz Brohan and Mary Olivieri tackle a feeling most women know all too well—imposter syndrome. Joined by powerhouse guests Chris Harrington, Erin Courtney, and Lori Hghby hosts of The Broadcast for Manufacturers podcast, the group dives deep into how this self-doubt shows up, why it’s normal, and how to turn it into a source of strength.From faking it till you make it (but not

00:32:06

Truth, Trust, Journalism and the Camera: The Art of...

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2025/10/28

In this inspiring episode of Words of Wisdom from Kick-Ass Women, hosts Liz Brohan and Marie Newman sit down with award-winning journalist and filmmaker Mercedes Kane to explore the art of authentic storytelling, empathy, and trust-building. Mercedes—whose documentaries include Art and Pep and Breakfast at Ina’s—shares how vulnerability and genuine curiosity are key to capturing truth on camera.She discusses the making of Art and Pep, a moving portrayal of two Chicago LGBTQ+ activists and life

00:44:03

Talking Truth to Power: When You're David vs. Goliath

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2025/10/14

In this powerful episode of Words of Wisdom from Kick-Ass Women, hosts Liz Brohan and guest co-host Marie Newman sit down with journalist, political strategist, and firestarter Delmarie Cobb. Known as a “crusading journalist,” Delmarie shares her journey from producing on Sanford and Son to becoming a respected political operative and founder of Ida’s Legacy PAC.She takes us inside her early political influences, working with Jesse Jackson’s 1988 presidential campaign, and launching her consultancy

00:32:03

New Definition of Getting Ahead: Across the Bridge...

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2025/09/30

In this episode of Words of Wisdom from Kick-Ass Women, host Liz Brohan sits down with Janet Vaan, publisher of Lincoln Way City Lifestyle and adjunct professor at Northern Illinois University, to explore how younger generations are redefining career growth. Instead of the traditional “climb the ladder” mindset, Janet introduces the concept of “crossing bridges”—a broader, more fluid way of navigating work, impact, and life. From Baby Boomers’ long-hour loyalty to Gen Z’s values-driven pursuit of

00:32:16

Now More than Ever, Stick Your Neck Out for Other Women

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2025/09/16

On this powerful episode of Words of Wisdom from Kick Ass Women, host Liz Brohan welcomes guest co-host Marie Newman—former Congresswoman, activist, author, and marketing executive—for a timely conversation with trailblazing leader Anna Dutra.Anna is a global board director, two-time CEO, and the first Latina and immigrant to serve on multiple Fortune 250 boards. With over 30 years of executive experience spanning public companies, private equity, and nonprofits, she brings unmatched insight into

00:32:27

Marie Newman

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2025/09/02

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00:32:27

Life Happens When You Are Busy Making Other Plans

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2025/09/02

Life doesn’t always follow a straight path—and sometimes the biggest challenges come when you least expect them. In this episode of Words of Wisdom from Kick-Ass Women, hosts Liz Brohan and Mary Olivieri welcome former Congresswoman, nonprofit CEO, serial entrepreneur, and activist Marie Newman for a candid conversation about what it means to pivot when life throws you curveballs.Marie’s journey is one of resilience and reinvention. She shares how deeply personal experiences—including her son’s

00:28:24

Anita Knotts

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2025/08/19

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00:28:18

Brooke Wiseman

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2025/08/05

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00:30:47

Victoria Martin

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2025/07/22

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00:28:02

Lori McDonald

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2025/07/08

In this inspiring episode, Liz and Mary chat with Lori McDonald—tech entrepreneur, risk-taker, and kidney donor. Lori shares her incredible journey from NASA to founding Brilliance Business Solutions, to owning a food manufacturing company.She opens up about the fears she faced launching a business, raising prices, and asking her husband to leave his job to join her team.Lori reflects on how identifying fear helped her take powerful steps forward, including donating a kidney to a near-stranger—an

00:27:02

Mary Tobiason

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2025/06/24

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00:25:34

Velinda Cox - Finding a Seat at the Table

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2025/06/10

In this episode, we’re thrilled to welcome Velinda Cox, President of Sound Horizon LLC and former Vice President of eCommerce and Digital Transformation at Konica Minolta. Velinda joins Liz Brohan and Mary Olivieri for an inspiring and no-nonsense conversation about what it means to be a kick ass woman—and how to truly own your space.The conversation kicks off with a nod to Eleanor Roosevelt—one of the original trailblazers. Velinda shares a quote that’s shaped her perspective: “Well-behaved women

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