The Women's Eye with Stacey Gualandi | Women Leaders, Entrepreneurs, Authors and Global Changemakers

Do you see a need and wonder how YOU can make a positive difference? Author and changemaker Catherine Alonzo joins host Stacey Gualandi on The Women's Eye Podcast to share practical strategies from her book, The Changemaker's Toolkit: How to Power Social Change in a World That Needs Hope. Drawing on 20 years of experience, Catherine reveals four essential tools for creating meaningful change: vision, action, values, and conviction. She also explains why small steps can lead to meaningful impact, how to avoid burnout, and how to keep moving forward with hope. What are your "five yards"? And why does Catherine believe that "hope is a choice"? Discover how YOU can become a changemaker, starting right where you are. This episode is part of The Women's Eye's 15th anniversary celebration of conversations with inspiring changemakers. Learn more at https://www.thewomenseye.com/

Pulitzer Prize-winning New York Times correspondent Kim Barker joins The Women's Eye's Stacey Gualandi from Kyiv, Ukraine, just hours after intense Russian missile attacks. Barker reveals the dangerous realities of covering the war in Ukraine, why empathy remains central to her journalism, and how humor helps her cope with the devastation. The author of The Taliban Shuffle, which inspired the film Whiskey Tango Foxtrot, also reflects on her remarkable career reporting from Afghanistan, Pakistan, and beyond. It's a special reunion: Barker was The Women's Eye's very first guest 15 years ago!

How to Spot Financial Scams and Protect Yourself with Catherine Scrivano Financial scams are becoming more sophisticated—and more personal. Financial planner Catherine Scrivano joins Stacey Gualandi to explain how to recognize the warning signs, avoid common traps, and protect yourself and your loved ones. The Women's Eye Podcast features inspiring conversations about women, leadership, health, finance, reinvention, and life. ========================================== About our Guest: Catherine Scrivano is President of CASCO Financial Group in Phoenix, AZ https://www.cascofinancial.com/ About Host Stacey Gualandi https://staceygualandi.com/ ========================================== Learn More about The Women's Eye: Website: https://www.thewomenseye.com/ ========================================== Subscribe to The Women's Eye YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/user/TheWomensEye ========================================== The Women's Eye Books: 1. 20 Women Changemakers: https://amzn.to/306MAce 2. 20 Women Storytellers: https://amzn.to/3pohetF ========================================== Connect with Us: Get the Latest Updates from The Women's Eye: https://www.thewomenseye.com/subscribe/ LIKE The Women's Eye on FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/TheWomensEye/ FOLLOW The Women's Eye on TWITTER: https://twitter.com/thewomenseye/ FOLLOW MORE on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thewomenseye/ ========================================== Disclaimer: Links in the description are typically affiliate links that let you help support the channel at no extra cost. ==========================================

Widowhood can happen at any age, yet many couples are unprepared for the financial challenges that follow the loss of a spouse. On this episode of The Women's Eye Podcast, host Stacey Gualandi talks with financial planner Catherine Scrivano about practical financial strategies that can help women prepare before widowhood and navigate the difficult months afterward. Drawing from personal experience and years of advising clients, Catherine explains how to gather important financial information, avoid costly mistakes, protect yourself from scams, identify available resources, and determine when the time is right to make major financial decisions. She also shares why understanding both your emotional and financial situation is critical and offers practical guidance for building a new financial roadmap after loss. The Women's Eye Podcast features inspiring conversations about women, leadership, health, finance, reinvention, and life. ========================================== About our Guest: Catherine Scrivano is President of CASCO Financial Group in Phoenix, AZ https://www.cascofinancial.com/ About Host Stacey Gualandi https://staceygualandi.com/ ========================================== Learn More about The Women's Eye: Website: https://www.thewomenseye.com/ ========================================== Subscribe to The Women's Eye YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/user/TheWomensEye ========================================== The Women's Eye Books: 1. 20 Women Changemakers: https://amzn.to/306MAce 2. 20 Women Storytellers: https://amzn.to/3pohetF ========================================== Connect with Us: Get the Latest Updates from The Women's Eye: https://www.thewomenseye.com/subscribe/ LIKE The Women's Eye on FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/TheWomensEye/ FOLLOW The Women's Eye on TWITTER: https://twitter.com/thewomenseye/ FOLLOW MORE on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thewomenseye/ ========================================== Disclaimer: Links in the description are typically affiliate links that let you help support the channel at no extra cost. ==========================================

Grey divorce — divorce after age 50 — is on the rise, bringing major financial and lifestyle changes for many women. In this episode of The Women's Eye Podcast, host Stacey Gualandi talks with financial planner Catherine Scrivano, The Women's Eye Building Money Power expert, about the important financial steps women should consider before and during divorce. Catherine shares practical guidance on understanding your financial picture, how a financial professional can help "crunch the numbers," how important it is to "gather the facts" and apply them to your lifestyle before meeting with an attorney, and avoid common financial mistakes during a major life transition. As people live longer, women may need to plan financially for another 30 to 40 years after divorce. This conversation offers valuable insights to help women protect their future and continue building their Money Power. The Women's Eye Podcast features inspiring conversations about women, leadership, health, finance, reinvention, and life. ========================================== About our Guest: Catherine Scrivano is President of CASCO Financial Group in Phoenix, AZ https://www.cascofinancial.com/ About Host Stacey Gualandi https://staceygualandi.com/ ========================================== Learn More about The Women's Eye: Website: https://www.thewomenseye.com/ ========================================== Subscribe to The Women's Eye YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/user/TheWomensEye ========================================== The Women's Eye Books: 1. 20 Women Changemakers: https://amzn.to/306MAce 2. 20 Women Storytellers: https://amzn.to/3pohetF ========================================== Connect with Us: Get the Latest Updates from The Women's Eye: https://www.thewomenseye.com/subscribe/ LIKE The Women's Eye on FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/TheWomensEye/ FOLLOW The Women's Eye on TWITTER: https://twitter.com/thewomenseye/ FOLLOW MORE on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thewomenseye/ ========================================== Disclaimer: Links in the description are typically affiliate links that let you help support the channel at no extra cost. ==========================================

What does it take to go from designing for the stars to building your own brand? Fashion designer and entrepreneur Natali Germanotta Dolan joins host Stacey Gualandi on this episode of The Women's Eye Podcast for a candid conversation about creativity, growth and building businesses in the fashion world. While known for her work designing for Lady Gaga, Natali is focused on what comes next—evolving as an entrepreneur and co-founding multiple fashion ventures with her husband. This conversation explores how she continues to grow, adapt and embrace new challenges in both design and business. And she share valuable lessons and advice she's learned along the way. Natali shares insights on: • Transitioning from designer to brand builder • Co-founding and growing fashion ventures • Her creative process and attention to detail • Embracing uncertainty and staying committed to the work • Advice for aspiring designers and entrepreneurs 🎧 Subscribe to The Women's Eye Podcast for more conversations with inspiring women leaders, creators and entrepreneurs. Learn more about The Women's Eye podcast, books and spotlights: https://www.thewomenseye.com

What do you do when the system meant to care for people… falls short? You build something better. On this episode of The Women's Eye Podcast, host Stacey Gualandi sits down with Annette Logan-Parker, founder and Chief Advocacy & Innovation Officer of Cure 4 The Kids—Nevada's only accredited outpatient pediatric cancer and rare disease treatment center. Annette's journey is both professional and deeply personal. After 15 years as a nurse, she witnessed firsthand how patients were often treated as line items and how providers struggled within a system that didn't always prioritize care. But everything changed when her own son suffered a catastrophic football injury—with rare, post-injury complications—leading to years of surgeries and navigating healthcare from the patient side. That experience became the catalyst for creating Cure 4 The Kids—a place where excellence, access, compassion, and innovation come together. As Annette said, "Every child deserves access to care—and a cure." 👉 In this episode, we explore: • The founding story behind Cure 4 The Kids • The "C4K Way" and what makes it different • How her son is now thriving as a firefighter • Her advice when told something can't be done: "They might be right—but do it anyway." 🎪 Annette is also hosting the 15th Annual Circus Couture Gala on May 7—bringing together circus, art, and community to support this life-changing mission. 🔗 Learn more and support Cure 4 The Kids: Website: https://cure4thekids.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cure4thekids/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cure4thekidsfoundation/ 🔗 About TWE Host Stacey Gualandi: https://staceygualandi.com 🎧 Listen and be inspired by a woman who saw a gap—and built something extraordinary to fill it.

What if something as simple as pie could help heal grief, bring people together, and make the world a little better? Filmmaker and "Pie Lady" Beth M. Howard returns to The Women's Eye Podcast to talk about her documentary PIEOWA and why pie has the power to heal, connect, and build community. A heartfelt conversation about purpose, creativity, and simple acts that make a big difference. Top Takeaways: Small acts of kindness—like sharing a pie—can create meaningful connection Community is something we build intentionally, not passively It's never too late to learn something new or start a new chapter Real-life experiences and gathering together matter more than ever We all have the ability to make someone else's day Learn More: Visit Beth Howard's Websites: TheWorldNeedsMorePie.com TheWomensEye.com More from The Women's Eye: Explore our books: https://www.thewomenseye.com/books/ 20 Women Changemakers 20 Women Storytellers Listen and Subscribe: Find us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and at TheWomensEye.com

What does it take to turn an empty space into a true home? On this episode of The Women's Eye Podcast, host Stacey Gualandi talks with Treger Strasberg, founder of the nonprofit Humble Design, whose mission is simple yet powerful: design with dignity. Since launching Humble Design in 2009, Treger and her team have helped families transitioning into housing transform empty spaces into welcoming homes filled with comfort, belonging, and hope. What began in her garage has grown into a national nonprofit now operating in five states. To date, Humble Design has furnished more than 4,200 homes, helping over 12,500 individuals, including veterans and survivors of domestic abuse. In this inspiring conversation, Treger shares how one act of compassion can spark lasting change—and why creating a home is about far more than furniture. In this episode, Treger discusses: • How Humble Design began with one family and one small act of kindness • Why dignity and empathy are essential in creating a home • The power of community in helping families start again • Her new initiative, Homes by Humble, expanding affordable housing solutions Treger believes we all have the ability to help. "We don't hold a patent on helping people."

What do you do when life drops you into a valley—health challenges, career setbacks, betrayal, uncertainty—or sometimes all of it at once? Host Stacey Gualandi welcomes award-winning architect, entrepreneur, and author Beth Campbell (Campbell House) to talk about her book Lessons from the Valley: Personal Growth Through Life's Lessons and the mindset shifts that help us move from surviving to rebuilding—stronger. In this uplifting conversation, Beth shares: • What "valleys" really are (and why they're part of growth—not a life sentence) • How to pause before fight-or-flight and regain control of your thoughts • Why leaning into uncertainty can expand curiosity and create new solutions • The importance of values, priorities, and boundaries when everything feels heavy • A powerful reminder: People may attack your reputation, but they can't touch your character Beth also discusses her journey through serious health challenges, career pivots, and rebuilding with intention—while continuing her work on major hospitality and design projects. If you're navigating a hard season, this episode is your assist: you're not alone—and you can come out stronger on the other side. Episode Links and Resources Watch the Interview and Read More: https://www.thewomenseye.com/376 Beth Campbell's book—Lessons from the Valley: https://amzn.to/4u7DGqC Explore more inspiring stories at: https://www.thewomenseye.com About The Women's Eye Podcast The Women's Eye Podcast features inspiring conversations with women making a difference in business, leadership, health, travel, lifestyle, and beyond. Hosted by award-winning journalist Stacey Gualandi.