In this episode of Sidewalk Talks, Christiana Malacara, journalist and creator of the podcast That's What She Said on WSGW! Christiana shares her journey of interviewing over 60 women from the Great Lakes Bay region, the inspiration behind her show, and the powerful lessons learned from amplifying women's voices.

Key Topics & Highlights

• The Saginaw community and the power of local connections
• How "That's What She Said" was born: from newsroom experiences to podcasting
• The importance of connectors and building community
• Interviewing women from all backgrounds: students, CEOs, founders, and more
• Christiana’s “Circle Square Theory” on identity and personal growth
• The concept of life chapters vs. seasons, and embracing change
• The “Three Checks Before Saying Yes” decision-making framework
• The invisible ripple effect: unseen contributions of women in families, workplaces, and communities
• The value of lifelong learning and creating content that empowers others
• Upcoming projects: a book, workshops on financial literacy, affirmation building, and personal branding

Show Notes: "That's What She Said" with Christiana Malata

00:00 – Introduction & Saginaw Community

01:05 – Meet Christiana
02:06 – The Birth of the Podcast

03:30 – The Role of Connectors

03:55 – Interviewing 60+ Women

04:40 – Lessons from 100+ Hours of Stories

04:44 – The Circle Square Theory

08:58 – Life as Chapters, Not Seasons.

10:52 – The Three Checks Before Saying Yes

14:00 – The Invisible Ripple Effect

17:13 – What Keeps Christiana Going

18:34 – Building Community & Upcoming Projects

21:35 – How to Connect

22:23 – Closing Thoughts

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