The Women of Inspiration™ Podcast with host Monica Kretschmer, Founder & CEO of the Universal Womens Network™, shines the spotlight on inspiring female CEOs, executives, entrepreneurs, change-makers, and visionaries making an impact locally, nationally, and globally who lead, inspire and motivate.

This episode, we speak with Krystal Stoutenberg — CPA, Founder and Owner of Stoutenberg & Company Chartered Professional Accountants, and our 2025 Women of Inspiration™ Women in Finance Awardee.

Krystal’s journey is one of determination, courage, and values-driven leadership. Raised in rural Alberta, she began her career at the front desk of an accounting firm and worked her way through the CA program while building a family — including writing the UFE on maternity leave, studying during nap times, and passing the exam while caring for a newborn.

At 30, Krystal took a bold leap and opened her own firm, wearing every hat while raising two young boys. She later acquired a second practice just as the world entered a global pandemic — navigating growth, leadership, and motherhood all at once.

Today, Krystal leads a thriving, multi-location firm known for its people-first culture, mentorship, and integrity. She’s building more than a business — she’s building a legacy grounded in courage, compassion, and the belief that ambition and empathy can rise together.

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The Women of Inspiration™ Podcast with host Monica Kretschmer, Founder & CEO of the Universal Womens Network™, shines the spotlight on inspiring female CEOs, executives, entrepreneurs, change-makers, and visionaries making an impact locally, nationally, andglobally who lead, inspire and motivate.

This episode we speak with Trina Kennedy, R\SW, BAHSA, Founder and CEO of RPA Consulting, award-winning author (Trauma to Triumph) , speaker, trainer, and a 2025 Women of Inspiration™ Inspire Award recipient.

With more than 30 years in human services, Trina’s journey embodies profound transformation—from silence to strength, from perfectionism to purpose, and from trauma to triumph. Through her bestselling books From Trauma to Triumph and What Lies Between, she empowers women to break cycles, reclaim their voice, and rise with clarity, courage, and authentic confidence. Trina is a leader who uses healing as a catalyst for empowerment, proving that transformation begins when we speak our truth.

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The Women of Inspiration™ Podcast with host Monica Kretschmer, Founder & CEO of the Universal Womens Network™, shines the spotlight on inspiring female CEOs, executives, entrepreneurs,change-makers, and visionaries making an impact locally, nationally, and globally who lead, inspire and motivate.

Our guest this episode is Lavanya Hariharan, known to many as Lavi— the Regional Manger, US Operations, Enbridge, a 2022 Women of Inspiration™ Authentic Leader Award recipient, and a 2025 Women of Inspiration™ SupportHER Award honouree.

Lavanya is a rockstar leader in every sense of the word. With more than fifteen years of experience across engineering, operations, safety, and renewable energy, she leads large, complex teams in a traditionally male-dominated industry — with clarity, courage, and heart. Known for leading by example, Lavi is a trusted mentor, a champion of peers, and a fierce advocate for both women and men.

Her leadership philosophy is rooted in authenticity, humility, and trust — proving that titles don’t create leaders, people do.

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The Women of Inspiration™ Podcast with host Monica Kretschmer, Founder & CEO of the Universal Womens Network™, shines the spotlight on inspiring female CEOs, executives, entrepreneurs, change-makers, and visionaries making an impact locally, nationally, and globally who lead, inspire and motivate.

This episode, we speak with Marija Pavkovic-Tovissi, President  and CEO, MaKami College. and Women ofInspiration™ Vision Builder Awardee. This is a special interviewas she is back after almost a decade with her vision a reality.

Marija is a 2017 Women of Inspiration™, and her journey over a decade later is a powerful example of what happens when vision, courage, and purpose come together.

For more than two decades, Marija has redefined education through access, equity, and generational impact — transforming MaKami College into a nonprofit Independent Academic Institution and creating pathways for learners traditionally underserved by post-secondary systems. Her work proves that education doesn’t just change one life — it transforms families and future generations.

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The Women of Inspiration™ Podcast, hosted by Monica Kretschmer, Founder & CEO of the Universal Womens Network™, shines a spotlight on trailblazing female CEOs, executives, entrepreneurs, change-makers, and visionaries making an impact locally, nationally, and globally who lead, inspire and motivate.

Today, we are honoured to celebrate Danette Beck, a 2025 Women of Inspiration™ Award recipient and a highly respected Senior Executive Leader in the U.S. insurance and construction risk industry. Known for her authentic leadership, strategic insight, and her trailblazing impact in a traditionally male-dominated field, Danette has carved out a remarkable career defined by integrity, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to elevating others.

Raised in Marietta, Georgia as an identical twin, Danette learned early what it meant to challenge expectations. From earning her spot on the Spirit of Atlanta Drumline, to leading within Delta Gamma, to watching her mother serve as CEO of their family’s Tupperware franchise in the 1980s — her foundation was built on discipline, courage, and possibility. She went on to become the youngest — and first female — National Construction Practice Leader at a major U.S. insurance brokerage and continues to shape the industry through her leadership today.

Danette, welcome to the show. We are thrilled to honour your story, your leadership, and the legacy you’re building for future generations.

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The Women of Inspiration™ Podcast, hosted by Monica Kretschmer, Founder & CEO of the Universal Womens Network™, shines a spotlight on trailblazing female CEOs, executives, entrepreneurs, change-makers, and visionaries making an impact locally, nationally, and globally who lead, inspire and motivate.Today, we welcome an empowering woman — Vivian Meraki, Founder of Unshakable Parenting and a 2025 Women of Inspiration™ Health and Wellness Award recipient.

Vivian Meraki is a nationally recognized parent-child relationship expert, bestselling author, and award-winning speaker whose work blends science, heart, and lived experience. She is a go-to parenting expert for media, frequently featured on CTV Your Morning, Breakfast Television, and CP24, where she shares insights for busy parents on emotional safety, resilience, and connection.

As the bestselling author of Parenting Through Divorce: The Three Keys to Building Unshakable Bonds with Your Children, Vivian’s work has been described by readers as “a lifeline” and “a warm hug in book form.” Therapists have recommended her book to clients for its practical, compassionate approach to healing and repairing their clients’ relationships with themselves and their children during times of transition.

Before founding her Unshakable Parenting, Vivian spent more than two decades as a senior leader leading high-performing teams, working with Fortune 500 companies, agencies, consultancies, and startups, as well as working in frontline healthcare. That experience—combined with her expertise in communication, leadership, and somatic coaching—shapes her distinctive approach: blending emotional intelligence, body-based awareness, and nervous system mastery to help parents and leaders thrive from the inside out.

Today, Vivian brings that diverse experience into her work with parents and leaders, teaching how to regulate the nervous system to improve connection and building bonds that last. Her trauma-informed methodology and her Connection Keys Framework has become the foundation for her coaching, writing, and her speaking. An award-winning international keynote speaker, Vivian has shared stages with global leaders and changemakers, guiding audiences to lead, parent, and live from presence rather than performance.

Vivian, welcome to the show. We are thrilled to honour your journey and the impact you’re making in homes across North America.

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Women of Inspiration™ is a registered trademark in the USA and Canada.

The Women of Inspiration™ Podcast, hosted by Monica Kretschmer, Founder & CEO of the Universal Womens Network™, shines a spotlight on trailblazing female CEOs, executives, entrepreneurs, change-makers, and visionaries making an impact locally, nationally, and globally.

This episode, we welcome a woman whose global perspective, strategic influence, and deep expertise are shaping the future of technology and financial innovation.

Kristine Anoska, 2025 Women of Inspiration™ Women in Tech Awardee is the Global Account Director at Amazon Web Services, where she accelerates AI-driven transformation for Canada’s leading financial institutions — across personal banking, wealth management, capital markets, and insurance.She is also the 2025 Women of Inspiration™ Women in Tech Award recipient.

And today marks a defining milestone: For the first time, Kristine is stepping into the public spotlight to share her story.

Her journey spans five countries and over 40 visited — from growing up in post-Soviet Latvia, to earning a prestigious Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Scholarship in England, to launching her career at Bloomberg in London, to navigating global markets and high-pressure environments across North America and Russia.

Kristine believes that the one thing AI will never automate is human relationships — and her career is living proof of that philosophy.

This is her moment to step forward publicly as a woman of power, a global thinker, and a leader at the forefront of the generative AI revolution. Kristine, welcome to the Women of Inspiration™ Podcast.”

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The Women of Inspiration™ Podcast, hosted by Monica Kretschmer, Founder & CEO of the Universal Womens Network™, shines a spotlight on trailblazing female CEOs, executives, entrepreneurs, change-makers, and visionaries making an impact locally, nationally, and globally.

This episode, we welcome a truly remarkable woman: Dianna Fioravanti — 2025 Women of Inspiration™ Woman of Power Awardee

Dianna is the first female President of Kuehne+Nagel Canada, leading more than 2,500 logistics professionals across the country. Under her transformative leadership, female representation on the executive team has risen from 15% to 50%, positioning Kuehne+Nagel Canada as a Great Place to Work, Most Trusted Executive Team, and Best Workplace Led by Women.

A trailblazer in a historically male-dominated industry, Dianna has redefined what leadership looks like—anchored in courage, authenticity, and a deep commitment to lifting others as she rises.

She is also the author of the upcoming book Flip the Switch – From Playing It Safe to Crushing It, where she opens up about stepping into her power, reclaiming boldness, and inspiring others to unleash their full potential.

Dianna embodies what it means to be a Woman of Inspiration™—leading with heart, challenging the status quo, and reminding us that “the greatest unfinished project is you.”

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Women of Inspiration™ is a registered trademark in the USA and Canada.

The Women of Inspiration™ Podcast with host Monica Kretschmer, Founder & CEO of the Universal Womens Network™, shines the spotlight on inspiring female CEOs, executives, entrepreneurs, change-makers, and visionaries making an impact locally, nationally, and globally who lead, inspire and motivate.

Today’s episode is an extraordinary leader who has redefined the game for women in sport — Brenda Andress, 2025 Women of Inspiration™ Women in Sport Awardee and Founder and CEO, SheIS Sports App Brenda is a trailblazer — the inaugural Commissioner of the Canadian Women’s Hockey League, and the visionary behind SheIS, the first cross-sport initiative uniting professional leagues to elevate women in sport through storytelling and collective action.

In this episode, we go beyond the highlight reel to talk about:

•  The gut feeling Brenda had as a young girl that she was meant to change the game for girls everywhere.
•  What it felt like being the only woman in the room — and how she turned discomfort into courage and change.
•  How SheIS is inspiring a movement to unite women in sport with a platform to tell the stories of women in sport.
•   Engaging our SupportHERs to be part of the conversation
•  And the legacy Brenda wants to leave for the next generation of girls who dream of stepping onto the world stage.

Brenda’s story reminds us that it’s not a moment — it’s a movement. It’s about creating space, breaking barriers, and championing every woman who dares to lead. Have a listen, follow, and share this episode with someone who needs to hear it.

Together, we can help amplify the voices of women in sport and leadership — and inspire others to become part of the movement.

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Connect with Brenda: https://sheissportsapp.com/ 

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The Women of Inspiration™ Podcast with host Monica Kretschmer, Founder & CEO of the Universal Womens Network™, shines the spotlight on inspiring female CEOs, executives, entrepreneurs, change-makers, and visionaries making an impact locally, nationally, and globally who lead, inspire and motivate.

Today’s guest is The Honorable Judge Rosemarie Aquilina, 2025 Women of Inspiration™ Legacy Awardee — an active Michigan Circuit Court Judge serving on the 30th Judicial Circuit Court in Ingham County, and one of a small number of female judges in the United States who have made history from the bench. Judge Aquilina is a woman whose name is synonymous with courage and justice.

She gained international recognition for her landmark sentencing of Larry Nassar, where she gave a voice to hundreds of women who had been silenced for far too long. Her words — “I just signed your death warrant” — echoed around the world and became a defining moment in the fight for accountability, advocacy, and women’s empowerment.

Beyond the headlines, Judge Aquilina is a single mother, author, advocate, and mentor whose leadership continues to inspire women in law and beyond. Her new book, Speak Up, is a rallying cry for women to find their voice, claim their power, and own their success. This episode is personal.

When I met Judge Aquilina a year ago, our conversation was raw and real. When I shared my own story — 22 days of trial and over 4,800 hours of litigation — she was stunned, but deeply understanding. As a judge who once practiced and presided over Family Law, she knows firsthand how the system impacts women and families. We both agreed — we need more female voices on the bench, especially in cases that require empathy, lived experience, and emotional intelligence.

Today, we’ll dive into her remarkable career, the lasting impact of her sentencing in the Nassar case, her advocacy for women’s confidence and truth, and her perspective on why representation in justice — particularly in family law — should be a requirement, not an exception.

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Chapters - Jump to the Spot

Judge Aquilina's Inspiring Path to Law and Judiciary 00:00:00

Overcoming Challenges as a Woman in the Judiciary 00:07:53

Giving Voice to the Silenced in the Nassar Case 00:12:16

Why Lived Experience Matters in Family Law 00:20:17

Judge Aquilina's Book: Find Your Voice, Claim Your Power 00:27:53

Building Support Systems and Inspiring Future Leaders 037:30