Lead The Way with Anna Gouker

Anna has a conversation with Wisconsin State Senator, Melissa Agard. She shares her perspective about many topics, including what has changed in the Madison community, how we can improve inclusion, and ways we can all do our part to come together.

Anna's book, Don't Ask Permission to Fly, is AVAILABLE NOW on Amazon.

Thanks again to Rachel Hermes, she da bomb!

Anna's Podcast Picks:

Slate Political Gabfest

The Megyn Kelly Show

Pivot (hosted by Kara Swisher and Scott Galloway)

The Remnant with Jonah Goldberg

How I Built This with Guy Raz

It Was Said

In this episode, Anna talks with Representative Francesca Hong, the breakout political star who won an extremely competitive state assembly seat and is now serving Wisconsin’s 76th District. In addition to her public service, Rep. Hong is co-owner of the restaurant, Morris Ramen, and co-founder of Cook It Forward.

Learn more at cookitforward.com

This episode is all about improving self belief and figuring out how to lean into your unique ability to lead, something that is a struggle for us all and a topic that really resonates with Anna.

Laura Gmeinder is a former Human Resources executive turned Business & Leadership Coach. She has been highlighted in many major publications for her expert ability to help women transform their lives and businesses.

Learn more at www.lauragmeinder.com

Anna talks with Valerie Zaric, host of Future-Proof Career, a podcast that will ease your anxieties around career decisions and help you take control of your future. Valerie's background uniquely enables her to guide listeners in a positive direction. The last year has brought so much struggle to so many people. Valerie shares with her audience what to consider before pivoting their careers towards new possibilities.

Check it out at www.valeriezaric.com

Did you know that 55,000 adults in Dane County struggle with literacy? That's enough to fill more than three Kohl Centers!

In this episode, Anna speaks with Jeff Burkhart, Executive Director of Literacy Network of Dane County, about the important work they do.

Visit www.litnetwork.org for more information. 

It's a new year, and there's no better time to highlight good leadership than 2021!

In this episode, Anna talks with Helen Osborn-Senatus, Program Manager of The River Food Pantry, the Madison area’s busiest food pantry. As it says on their website, The River serves over 1,000 households every week in pursuit of their vision: a fully nourished community.

Visit riverfoodpantry.org for more information.

In this episode, Anna talks with Connor Raboine, Co-Executive Director of SlowFood UW. Check out the links below for more information:

Fair Share’s website: https://www.csacoalition.org/ 

Robert Pierce, here is his website as well: https://southmadisonfarmersmarket.com/

current programming for SlowFood UW -https://slow-food-uw.square.site/

https://www.facebook.com/slowfooduw

https://www.instagram.com/slowfooduw/?hl=en

Let's talk mental health! Leah Rolando is Suicide Prevention Coordinator at Mental Health America of Wisconsin. We recorded this conversation towards the end of September, which was National Suicide Prevention Month, and during the course of the conversation, she had a lot of great things to share about how to speak up for yourself as well as how we can all show up better for one another.

Visit mhawisconsin.org for more information and resources!

In this episode, Anna has a conversation with Rowan Childs, founder and executive director of Madison Reading Project. 

Learn more about the work of the Madison Reading Project and their upcoming virtual event Whiskey and Words: www.madisonreadingproject.com

Also, check out the 2016 Kids Count Data Book (aka Race To Equity Report): https://racetoequity.net/2016-kids-count-data-book/