Grit & Gravitas

Grit & Gravitas

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Grit & Gravitas episodes

  • In My Opinion
    Episode 12 of #GritandGravitas dives deep into the topic of opinions. Co-hosts Anne Deeter Gallaher and Anne Carnathan share the impact of honest opinions on their professions, their personal lives, and their leadership.

    "If you withhold your honest opinion, it is a business disadvantage," says Deeter Gallaher. Tap into a gritty Episode 12 for #businessvitamins that challenge you to "Be brave. Be courageous. Be honest."
    30 min
  • Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable
    Grit & Gravitas co-hosts Anne Deeter Gallaher and Anne Carnathan warmly welcome Leslie Ferraro, Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer of Hershey Entertainment & Resorts, to the studio for Episode 11.

    After 15 years of serving at Pepsico, Leslie joined the Hershey Entertainment & Resorts family in 2014. She quickly learned that the Hershey mission was driven less by operations and production and more by community, children, and families. Tune into this special episode to see how Leslie integrates her favorite motto, "Get comfortable with being uncomfortable," into her profession and life. #GritandGravitas #BusinessVitamins
    34 min
  • Roll Up Your Sleeves
    In Episode 10 of Grit & Gravitas, Anne Deeter Gallaher and Anne Carnathan welcome to the studio friend and colleague Jessica Meyers, President & CEO of JEM Group LLC.

    As the only woman-owned, woman-led general contractor in central Pennsylvania and with women comprising a scant 10% of the construction industry, Jessica has encountered her share of obstacles. However, through relationship building, boots-on-the-ground experience, and listening, she launched her company at age 30, and it's now an award-winning construction services firm.

    Her tips for women working in a male-dominated field? “Be visible in your community. Get involved; roll up your sleeves,” says Jessica. #GritandGravitas #businessvitamins
    34 min
  • Chance Favors the Prepared Mind
    In Episode 9 of Grit & Gravitas, co-hosts Anne Deeter Gallaher and Anne Carnathan welcome special guest Nancy Ryan back to the G&G studio! After sharing her career disruption story in Episode 3, Nancy returns with a high gear announcement: the launch of her new venture, Ryan-Rogers Media! The trio offers advice for those ready to leap into entrepreneurship.
    38 min
  • How To Say No
    There’s tremendous power in that tiny, two-letter word. In episode 8 of #GritandGravitas, Anne Deeter Gallaher and Anne Carnathan explore how to say no and opportunities that can come from saying no. “Saying no means you have time to say YES to something else,” says Deeter Gallaher. Tap into the latest episode for business vitamin takeaways you can use immediately following the podcast.
    29 min
  • Find Your Balance: Can Women Have It All?
    To conclude our celebration of National Women's History Month, Grit & Gravitas co-hosts Anne Deeter Gallaher and Anne Carnathan break down the choices and sacrifices they’ve made to be successful businesswomen.

    Jump into Episode 7 for Anne and Anne’s perspectives on owning your decisions, being mindful of your choices, and learning to be emotionally settled whatever season of life you’re in.
    31 min
  • Fear Is Opportunity
    "Do you know why I pulled you over?" This question sparked the curiosity of Kristal Turner-Childs, Director of the Pennsylvania Bureau of Forensic Services and special guest for Grit & Gravitas Episode 6. Co-hosts Anne Deeter Gallaher and Anne Carnathan explore Kristal's journey from childhood to working at Dauphin County Prison, all the way to her current position with the PA State Police and her new entrepreneurial venture. "I look at fear as opportunity. When fear comes in, I like to take a bite of it,” shares Turner-Childs.
    33 min
  • Best Part of Someone‘s Day
    In Episode 5 of Grit & Gravitas, Anne Carnathan and Anne Deeter Gallaher welcome special guest Amy Beamer Murray, COO of Pavone Marketing Group. The trio dives in the deep end of resilience, connecting on a personal level with your network, and the importance of a handwritten note. Amy shares, "The goal is to be the best part of someone's day." Listen now! #GritandGravitas
    33 min
  • Setbacks & Comebacks
    In Episode 4 of Grit & Gravitas, Anne Carnathan opens the chat by sharing a life event she never saw coming. “If I didn't have that experience at 30, nothing would be the same now. That wake-up call saved me,” she says. Meanwhile, Anne Deeter Gallaher offers an optimistic approach to negotiating crisis situations. Listen now for a vital dose of #businessvitamins!
    32 min
  • Give it your best
    In episode 3 of Grit & Gravitas, Anne Deeter Gallaher and Anne Carnathan welcome special guest Nancy Ryan to the studio. Together they explore how to handle the dreaded career curveball. "Show up every day and give it your best,” Nancy advises while sharing her story of resilience and positivity. #businessvitamins
    32 min

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