Women Gather AR

In this episode of Women Gather, we’re thrilled to welcome Imani Candler, a proud Northwest Arkansas native and current student at Spelman College, one of the nation’s top Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Imani shares her inspiring journey of navigating college life, from securing competitive internships to exploring the world through study abroad opportunities.

Tune in as Imani opens up about the lessons she’s learned, the challenges she’s overcome, and her best advice for making the most of the college experience. Whether you’re a current student, a future graduate, or simply looking for inspiration, this conversation is packed with practical wisdom and motivation to help you step into your purpose.

There’s always a space at our table for you—so pull up a chair and join us!

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In this episode, sexpert Erica Easter, co-host of The Turn On podcast talks about sex, intimacy, and body image. No topic is off limits in this conversation that will leave any woman who listens to love her body -- in sickness and health!

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It's #WellnessWednesday Ladies! As we continue talking about Breast Cancer Awareness, Tifanie Renè joins the conversation to share candid thoughts on how this disease can impact body image, self-esteem and mental health. The journey looks different for everyone. You'll certainly be inspired by the honesty of her words!

It's #WellnessWednesday Ladies! As we continue talking about Breast Cancer Awareness, Tifanie Renè joins the conversation to share candid thoughts on how this disease can impact body image, self-esteem and mental health. The journey looks different for everyone. You'll certainly be inspired by the honesty of her words!

Women Gather dives into Week 2 of our Wellness Wednesday series bringing awareness to breast cancer. In this episode we discuss recognize that breast cancer affects more than just the patient. It impacts relatives, friends, and even co-workers in different ways. Our guest Shonni shares here experience while sprinkling in nuggets of gratitude and wisdom along the way.

To learn more about Shonni, check her blog Pregnant with a Side of Cancer. https://pregnantwithasideofcancer.wordpress.com/2017/08/02/i-want-more-time/

As Women Gather launched on January 4, 2021 - co-founder, Adora Curry, was awaiting test results from a biopsy for breast cancer. They were positive and so began the battle to save her life. Although many have hailed her a warrior after enduring two surgeries, chemotherapy, radiation, and plenty of side effects, she did not fight alone.

Women Gather dedicates the month of October to Breast Cancer Awareness. Each Wednesday we will drop an atypical conversation  from Coping with the Breast Cancer, Dating with Breast Cancer, Supporting someone with Breast Cancer and everything in between. Gather your friends for some real stories that will make you laugh, make you gasp, make you cry and hopefully inspire you too!

TAKEAWAY QUESTION: What was your initial reaction when you or someone you knew was diagnosed with cancer?

At some point in life, everyone has endured a life altering trauma. Grief and loss can be difficult to navigate when you are going through it and it can also be hard for friends and family who are unsure of how to be supportive. In this episode, We will have a discuss death, dying, and loss with a focus on the traumatic impact the pandemic has had on one's grieving process. We will discuss tools to help family & friends support loved ones who are coping with grief as well as understanding the healing that can come from fully experiencing the grieving process.

Join us for a healing conversation with guests Attorney LaTonya Laird Austin, Catherine McCormack, and Candice Randall local women leaders in the community who have agreed to be vulnerable and share their experiences with this subject in hopes that someone listening will find the comfort  or something will resonate from the stories shared.

It is PRIDE month! Pride Month was initially inspired by the 1969 Stonewall Uprising and works to achieve equal justice and opportunity for LGBTQ Americans. Pride Month is an entire month dedicated to the uplifting of LGBTQ voices, celebration of LGBTQ culture and the support of LGBTQ rights. Today we are joined by members of Women Gather: Nik Nixon, Korri Jackson, Blair and Brooke Wallace who have agreed to share their life experiences with us. Go grab your coffee or tea as we dive in.

Join the Women Gather team as they explore the world of Cryptocurrency with financial expert Katheryn Carlisle who is the Senior Managing Director of the Blockchain Center of Excellence in the Sam M. Walton College, and teaches Introduction to Cryptocurrency to undergraduate business students at the University of Arkansas. The Blockchain Center of Excellence just recently launched the Women in Blockchain Initiative, which seeks to highlight female leaders in the industry, as well as use-cases that support or promote women. On the podcast, Kathryn will share her passion for this subject is rooted in the potential for cryptocurrency to socially impact the world through initiatives like financial inclusion and sustainability. 

We don't know a lot about cryptocurrency so, we are excited to learn more from Kathryn while to getting clarity on the facts vs. myths and advice on what to do with all these Facebook friend requests from alleged Bitcoin miners. 

Women Gather Moms Tell All

Join Amy, Adora and Calli for a fun conversations with the women who know them best, their moms! No subject is off limits. Hear words of wisdom about motherhood, being a working woman, dealing with conflict and tips on how to inspire young women. Oh and there are laughs, lots of laughs! Fun episode alert! Get to listening . . .