Episodios

  • Rebuilding Forward: Women, Reentry & New Beginnings

    Rebuilding Forward: Women, Reentry & New Beginnings
    May 19 2025
    Chamomile Hendricks, Communications Manager at the Cleveland Office of Reentry, joins Wise Women to talk about what it takes to support women returning home and reentering the workforce. She shares how the city is connecting women to real opportunities—especially in the skilled trades—and why reentry isn’t just about a second chance, but about building a future with dignity, purpose, and support.
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    53 m
  • From Pathways to Progress: Navigating Career Change with Confidence

    From Pathways to Progress: Navigating Career Change with Confidence
    May 19 2025
    In this episode of Wise Women, we explore how to support women navigating transitions at every stage, from reentering the workforce to shifting into new industries. We discuss the barriers, the breakthroughs, and the importance of mentorship, resources, and flexibility in building real career mobility. You’ll also hear from a Wise Pathways graduate who shares her personal journey through career change—and how the program helped her take the next step.
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    55 m
  • Constance Haqq: Women, Water & the Power of Infrastructure

    Constance Haqq: Women, Water & the Power of Infrastructure
    May 19 2025
    Constance Haqq, Chief Administrative Officer at the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District, joins Wise Women to talk about the vital role of infrastructure—and why it’s a powerful career path for women. She shares her own journey into leadership, the impact of NEORSD’s efforts to recruit and support women, and how expanding access to these careers strengthens both communities and futures.
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    54 m
  • The Hidden Workload: Understanding what Emotional Labor is in the Workplace

    The Hidden Workload: Understanding what Emotional Labor is in the Workplace
    May 19 2025
    In this episode of Wise Women, we unpack the concept of emotional labor—what it is, who carries it, and why it often goes unseen in the workplace. We explore how this hidden workload affects career growth, mental health, and what real support in the workplace should look like.
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    52 m
  • Shelia Wright: Building More Than Buildings

    Shelia Wright: Building More Than Buildings
    May 19 2025
    Shelia Wright of Frontline Development Group joins Wise Women to talk about what it means to be a Black woman in real estate development—and why it’s about more than bricks and mortar. She shares her journey, the challenges and wins of navigating the industry, and how she’s focused on building stronger, more connected communities from the ground up.
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    51 m
  • Councilwoman Stephanie Howse-Jones: Advocating for Women, Families & Communities

    Councilwoman Stephanie Howse-Jones: Advocating for Women, Families & Communities
    May 19 2025
    Councilwoman Stephanie Howse-Jones shares how her background in public policy informs her work as a leader in Cleveland’s Ward 7. In this episode of Wise Women, she talks about her commitment to improving outcomes for Black women and girls, uplifting families, and creating stronger communities through people-centered policy. From public safety reform to community investment, she breaks down how real change happens—one conversation, one policy, and one neighborhood at a time.
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    53 m
  • From Passion to Purpose: How Sarah Taylor is Shaping Community Engagement

    From Passion to Purpose: How Sarah Taylor is Shaping Community Engagement
    May 19 2025
    In this episode, Sarah Taylor, Community Engagement Manager at HHW Ohio, reflects on her transition into the role and how she brought her experience and passion for people to the work. She opens up about personal growth, what it means to truly serve a community, and why building connection is at the heart of everything she does—both inside HHW Ohio and beyond.
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    38 m
  • Driven to Lead: Daveda Bencs on Purpose, Progress & Public Transit

    Driven to Lead: Daveda Bencs on Purpose, Progress & Public Transit
    May 19 2025
    Daveda Bencs, Transportation Manager of Bus Operations at GCRTA, shares her journey from dispatcher to leadership, what inspired her to build a career in public transit, and the deeper mission behind the work.
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    55 m
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