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Denise Turney

Denise Turney

Great! Great! Great show! Thanks for focusing on women who have and are taking action to do what they want! Denise

Linda Joy Goldner

Linda Joy Goldner

Thank you for the opportunity to share my story. Leontyne’s questions were thought-provoking. Too, they strengthened the common thread amongst our interviews about the value of volunteerism. I hope my journey encourages other women to “live their dreams.”

Soroptimist Radio  

The name, Soroptimist, means "best for women," and that's what the organization strives to achieve. Soroptimists are women at their best, working to help other women to be their best. Almost 95,000 Soroptimists in about 120 countries and territories contribute time and financial support to community–based and international projects that benefit women and girls. Soroptimist Radio, hosted by Nicole Simmons, Membership Director at Soroptimist International of the Americas, is a new interactive show broadcast live from our headquarters in Philadelphia, PA. Join us every month as we introduce you to phenomenal women who will share their stories, and discuss hot topics relevant to professional business women and issues that affect women and girls.

  • On Demand Episodes

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    Lost Daughters – A look at the adoption of abandoned girls in China

    Join us and as we mark November as National Adoption Month by looking into the plight of girls in China. Guests will be Darlene Friedman, adoptive mother and author of Star of the Week: A Story of Love, Adoption, and Brownies with Sprinkles, Beth Nonte Russell, author of Forever Lily, an account of her unexpected adoption of an infant from China and co-founder of the Golden Phoenix Foundation, and Dr. Jane Liedtke, founder of Our Chinese Daughters Foundation.


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    Darlene Friedman

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    Beth Nonte Russell

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    Dr. Jane A. Liedtke

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    Risky Business - One Woman's Take on Risks

    Join us and we’ll welcome Soroptimist International of the Americas 2009-2010 president Cathy Standiford to talk about her role with Soroptimist and the power of taking risks. Formerly the assistant manager of the City of Santa Ana, Standiford is also a member of the Preparing the Next Generation Task Force for the League of California Cities.

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    Cathy Standiford

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    Women at the Top w/ Executive Director Leigh Wintz

    Join us one-on-one with Soroptimist International of the Americas Executive Director Leigh Wintz as she shares her journey to top female executive on an international association that literally spans the globe.

    Leigh Wintz

    We'll segue into a discussion on the field of association management and its viability for entry to 'C' level professionals (contemplating potential careers.

    Anne Blouin, CAECatherine Lux

    Anne Blouin, CAE, Chief Learning Officer and Catherine Lux, Program Director, Career Services and Endorsed Programs will join us from the organization at the forefront of association leadership -- American Society of Association Executives (ASAE & The Center).

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    Kickoff Broadcast -- Live Your Dreams!

    Today we'll welcome Soroptimist International of the Americas president Alice Wells to tell you about our phenomenal organization.

    She oversees strategic planning and program development for the Soroptimist organization and has held a number of leadership positions in her nearly 30 years of volunteer service. Alice is also a member of the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development and the International Reading Association.

    Alice Wells

    Then, we'll be joined by our special guest Linda Joy Goldner. After 27 years of managing her own graphic design office, she is returning to school and transitioning into a new realm and passion of healthcare chaplaincy. Linda is also the designer behind our wonderful Live Your Dream logo.

    Linda Joy Goldner

    We'll wrap up with Renee Gordon, Vice President Client Relations at CEO Chef in California. She's a high performing real estate broker, past consultation for Donald Trump International in Australia, and a successful entrepreneur. She will also present at the Soroptimist Women's Leadership Institute in Chicago July 3-4. She stops by to talk about what attendees can expect at her workshops.

    Renee Gordon

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