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Girl Powered, Inc. CEO & Founder, Amie Chilson interviews Pine Ridge Winemaker Stacy Clark and sommelier Christine Tran in this special wine episode.

Stacy Clark is a unique representation of this month’s theme, Female Business Leaders and Owners.  Her experience differs from past guests due to her field of work, yet she holds the same truths in her approach to business, including the need for passion for one’s work. She has followed a career path few women take and has been very successful in the process.

Christine Tran is on her way to becoming the 11th female sommelier in the world.  She is the co-owner of a new restaurant in Mountain View, CA, and has worked very hard in this male dominated field to pull ahead of the pack. In this episode, listeners get an inside look into the wine industry and specifically what it is like to be a woman with a passion for this edible art form. Each guest shares their experiences, their career journeys, and advice for other Read the rest of this entry �

 
Continuing with the November theme of “Female Business Leaders and Owners”, host Amie Chilson interviews a very dynamic and successful individual, Maria Simone.

Maria Simone is a speaker, writer, trainer, and champion of inventors and entrepreneurs. Between her and her partner, they have launched six businesses and have raised over $9 million in funding. In addition to her ventures, Maria helps other business owners and Read the rest of this entry �

 
A new month, a new theme! Women Who Win spends all of November interviewing Business Leaders and Owners. This month kicks off with a great first interview. Host Amie Chilson, Founder and CEO of Girl Powered, Inc., speaks with financial success coach Jenifer Madson.

Jenifer Madson has been called a cross between a financial adviser and an advice columnist: her experience spans more than fifteen years of assisting people in the relationships Read the rest of this entry �

Women Who Win finishes the month of October with a very honest look into what it is like to be diagnosed with breast cancer.  Host Amie Chilson interviews Debbie McDonald who is in the final stages of healing from her second battle with breast cancer. 

This mother of two gives listeners a real look into cancer issues such as facing the choice of having a mastectomy. Debbie shares what her personal experience was like and Read the rest of this entry �

Continuing with Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Amie Chilson, Founder & CEO of Girl Powered, Inc., interviews an amazing breast cancer survivor from South Carolina, Anne Newell.

Anne Newell is not only a mother, but also the Founder of Chicks with Checks (http://www.chickswithchecks.us/), and a business and personal coach who has helped individuals and companies maximize their performance and achieve Read the rest of this entry �

During the third week of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Women Who Win interviews cancer survivor and recording artist Karen Shayne.

At a young age, Karen Shayne was diagnosed with Uterine Cancer.  When she thought she had fully recovered, she was diagnosed with Ovarian Cancer and was left without the ability to have her own children.  Now that she is beyond this difficult time in her life, Karen is using her experiences, passions, and skills to inspire and motivate others to keep positive in the face of cancer.  She is constantly adding to her list of personal accomplishments which includes a music career, a book, an amazing Read the rest of this entry �

Women Who Win continues to inspire listeners to overcome their fears and personal obstacles with this second show dedicated to Breast Cancer Awareness month.  This week, host Amie Chilson, Founder and CEO of Girl Powered, Inc., interviews breast cancer survivor Mary Carwile. 

Mary Carwile was diagnosed with breast cancer at an already rough time in her life.  Not only was she recovering Read the rest of this entry �

Women Who Win is celebrating Breast Cancer Awareness Month all October!  In this first episode, host Amie Chilson interviews an amazing woman whose efforts have directly affected many female cancer survivors.

As a plastic surgeon, Dr. Christine Horner got frustrated with performing surgery on young women who had suffered from breast cancer and needed mastectomies.  When her own mother passed away from cancer, Dr. Horner transitioned Read the rest of this entry �

Women Who Win wraps up the month of September with the final two female athletes, Sally Edwards and Jennifer Azzi.  Each tell their success stories, give healthy lifestyle advice, and discuss their current endeavors. 

Sixty-year-old Sally Edwards is an athlete who, for over thirty years, has been participating in extreme physical challenges.  Among her athletic achievements, she once held several endurance records including the Ironman Triathlon and a 100-mile snowshoe race.  She is the founder of Heart Zones, http://www.heartzones.com/, which creates a tailored exercise program that fits the individual’s training and fitness goals.

Jennifer Azzi has made a name for herself in the basketball world. This gold medalist has played in the WNBA as well as on the US National Team.  Jennifer founded Azzi Training, http://www.azzitraining.com/, which teaches people of all ages to adopt a healthy and active lifestyle. 

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At a young age Beth Rypins experienced a debilitating medical condition and teenage drug use. The outdoor extreme sport of whitewater kayaking helped Beth overcome these struggles. After many successes riding rapids, Beth made a career out of the sport.  She has since traveled all over the world and has been the first to kayak many foreign waters. Taking from what she has learned during her expeditions and experience as the US Women’s Olympic Whitewater Team Captain, Beth now speaks to audiences and teaches her listeners to overcome Read the rest of this entry �