Team G&G is pleased to welcome the incredibly vibrant and energetic Jasmine Brooks, TV News Anchor and Storyteller for CBS21 to the podcast studio. In this episode, Jasmine takes a break from being the interviewer to sit on the other side of the microphone. From how she landed her first anchor job to how motherhood has changed her approach to news reporting, Jasmine shares her secrets to persistence, resilience, and consistency with our listeners and cohosts Anne Deeter Gallaher and Anne Car...
Mar 11, 2025•33 min•Season 4Ep. 13
Today, our G&G co-hosts are excited to welcome fellow Shippensburg University graduate Betsy Hamm, former CEO of Duck Donuts. After four years of leading a donut empire—opening in 9 international countries and 200 locations in 26 days—Betsy is exploring a new challenge as an independent consultant for emerging brands. From figuring out what’s next, to raising your hand and determining your P.I.E., join Anne, Anne, and Betsy for business vitamins for every stage of your career....
Feb 11, 2025•31 min•Season 4Ep. 12
In a new year, we often ask ourselves what success looks like. But what does success feel like? As we explore the goals we’ve set for 2025, co-hosts Anne Gallaher and Anne Carnathan discuss not only achieving these goals but how to look back on what we have accomplished with peace, satisfaction, and contentment, rather than always asking ourselves, "What's next?"
Jan 28, 2025•32 min•Season 4Ep. 11
DYK? Women send themselves 500 negative or limiting messages each day! In honor of National Mentoring Month, G&G co-hosts Anne Deeter Gallaher and Anne Carnathan invited Gillian Byerly, Executive Director of Girls on the Run Mid State PA, to talk about mentorship and the Power of Yet. Using running as a tool, Girls on the Run is equipping girls from elementary through middle school to be authentic and learn to navigate life with confidence and joy. “Nobody knows where you started from, so ho...
Jan 14, 2025•35 min•Season 4Ep. 10
Team G&G is putting a bow on 2024 with Episode 86! Co-hosts Anne Deeter Gallaher and Anne Carnathan are honored to celebrate four years of broadcasting this podcast with some outstanding guests sharing unforgettable business vitamins. Thank you to each one of you, our listeners and friends, for sharing this experience and growing along with us. For our last podcast of the year, we’re talking about what we’re putting down and picking up in 2025. “What we put down opens some space for what we ...
Dec 31, 2024•33 min•Season 4Ep. 9
In this episode of Grit & Gravitas, co-hosts Anne Carnathan and Anne Deeter Gallaher welcomed three young professionals from the UMI family: Digital Media Director Nicole Dean, Digital Media Specialist Zoe Krevsky, and Account Lead Josie Wilson to talk about the holiday memories the next generation of business pros are creating. These dynamic women shared details about their favorite cookies, baked goods, and special Christmas Eve meatballs; family gift exchanges; and finding new ways to giv...
Dec 17, 2024•39 min•Ep. 78
Ever catch yourself doubting your abilities or thinking you’re not skilled enough to tackle a new challenge? You’re not alone. In this episode of Grit & Gravitas, co-hosts Anne Deeter Gallaher and Anne Carnathan dive into a universal struggle: Imposter Syndrome. Join the conversation as they share personal stories and advice on overcoming what Carnathan calls “a crisis of confidence.” For those moments when you feel like an imposter, let’s offer each other business vitamins to banish those d...
Dec 03, 2024•32 min•Season 4Ep. 7
Today, Grit & Gravitas co-hosts Anne Deeter Gallaher and Anne Carnathan welcome Jillian Susi, PR and Communications Senior Manager for Discord. Joining Team G&G virtually from sunny San Diego, Jillian shares her inspiring career journey from her early beginnings as a Deeter Gallaher Group high school intern to working for a US Senator to Discord, a communication app that allows you to talk with friends via text chat, voice, and video. Emphasizing the importance of seeking mentorship, emb...
Nov 19, 2024•39 min•Season 4Ep. 6
Join us for a special LIVE edition of Grit & Gravitas at the Conference for Women in Camp Hill, PA, where co-hosts Anne Carnathan and Anne Deeter Gallaher dive into the real-life stories of resilience, reinvention, and embracing the unexpected twists that shape our personal and professional journeys. Through candid conversation with 300+ women in a fireside chat setting, Anne & Anne share 10 “Unstoppable" moments. The session ends with a dynamic Q&A offering real-time advice for wome...
Nov 05, 2024•39 min•Season 4Ep. 5
Join co-hosts Anne Carnathan and Anne Deeter Gallaher for an insightful 30 minutes with Oralia Garcia Dominic, the President and Founder of the National Institute of Rural & Minority Health (NIRMH). Discover what inspired Oralia to launch NIRMH as she shares invaluable wisdom on trusting your instincts, pursuing your dreams, and making a difference. “The time is now,” says Oralia. Tune in for a thought-provoking conversation filled with actionable insights and business vitamins you won’t for...
Oct 22, 2024•39 min•Season 4Ep. 4
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, G&G co-hosts Anne Carnathan and Anne Deeter Gallaher chat with Leigh Hurst, founder of Feel Your Boobies. Diagnosed with breast cancer at age 33, Leigh recalls how a fun idea to make a t-shirt with the slogan “Feel Your Boobies” unexpectedly went viral, leading her to create a foundation dedicated to breast cancer awareness. Leigh details her journey from corporate training and consulting to pursuing a passion that truly matters to her. “I am finall...
Oct 08, 2024•36 min•Season 4Ep. 3
Have you ever found yourself wishing the workweek away or only living for the weekend? Patty Sibbach, co-owner of Precision Training Concepts and co-founder of the just-launched GIVING WELLNESS community health program, once felt the same. Then she took a leap of faith and pursued her passion for fitness. In this episode, Patty shares the pivotal “aha” moment she experienced in the gym, which ignited her mission to help others achieve lasting health and fitness results. Join Patty, along with co...
Sep 24, 2024•35 min•Season 4Ep. 2
In this much-anticipated kickoff to Season 4, co-hosts Anne Carnathan and Anne Deeter Gallaher are joined by Tracy Pawelski, a woman who understands the beauty and bravery of reinvention. Tracy shares her journey of finding courage, overcoming fear, and the rewards she discovered through long-distance walking. Tune in as she shares the life lessons she learned along the way, and why “it takes a lot of courage, a lot of discernment to reinvent yourself.” Whether you’re contemplating a career chan...
Sep 10, 2024•33 min•Season 4Ep. 1
Give it up for Allie Berube of abc27, the first female sports director in #CentralPA and our final G&G guest of Season 3! “My dad is the reason I’m in sports,” Allie shared. “I was the older daughter and if I was going to hang out with dad, we would watch the Red Socks and the Celtics.” Joining co-hosts Anne Deeter Gallaher and Anne Carnathan for an action-packed 30 minutes, Allie offers a refreshing perspective about being a woman in an 86% male-dominated field; why sharing her career lesso...
May 29, 2024•38 min•Ep. 77
Co-hosts Anne Carnathan and Anne Deeter Gallaher sit down with Bravery Coach Nicole Trick Steinbach, who says bravery is a skill we can develop. Discover how failure fuels Nicole’s learning, why saying “yes” before you’re ready is key, and how women can be courageous in business pursuits. Nicole takes us on a journey through her path to becoming a coach while offering tips to grow your bravery. If you’re ready to step out of your comfort zone, don’t miss this episode!
May 14, 2024•35 min•Ep. 76
Meet Marcia Perry Dix, a dynamic leader and, in the words of co-host Anne Carnathan, a true tour de force. A lover of country music, Marcia’s media career began in the 90s with a receptionist position at 92.3 WCOL, a country music station in Columbus, Ohio, then she packed up her truck and moved to Nashville (shout out to her mom, Edie!) to launch a brand new morning show. Today, as CEO and Founder of Perry Media Group (@perrymedia), Marcia has made a tremendous impact in the media world, and is...
Apr 30, 2024•34 min•Ep. 75
When we’re caught in the relentless pace of work, pausing to take a breather is often the furthest thing from our minds. But what happens when an unexpected accident or illness forces us to hit the brakes? Join co-hosts Anne Carnathan and Anne Deeter Gallaher as they reflect on the simple beauty of slowing down, as well as managing professional hurdles and expectations. “I needed to slow down and I didn’t know how to do that,” Carnathan offers. Does this sound like you? Then you won’t want to mi...
Apr 16, 2024•29 min•Ep. 74
Experience the charisma, trademark wit, and bold faith of special guest Dr. Tracey Jones, President of Tremendous Leadership and T3 Solutions, Inc. While visiting in-studio with cohosts Anne Deeter Gallaher and Anne Carnathan, Tracey, an author on leadership several times over, opens up about her upbringing and the art of giving grace. Tune in to Episode 15 of our third season for wisdom and business vitamins you’ll not soon forget.
Apr 02, 2024•39 min•Ep. 73
Coffee. Lunch. Cooking Classes. Business Deals. Marriage Proposals. It all happens (and more) at Sue Pera’s Cornerstone Coffeehouse, the ultimate example of a third space! From her early beginnings in IT to Breads n’ Cheese of Hershey, join us as Sue shares her remarkable story of overcoming challenges to establish Cornerstone Coffeehouse in Camp Hill, PA. With unwavering determination, take-charge leadership, and a passion for fostering a positive environment for all, this Market Street maven h...
Mar 19, 2024•37 min•Ep. 72
When we consider high gear women across Pennsylvania, Mary Oliveira, President and CEO of Whitaker Center, is at the top of our list! Join us during Women’s History Month for a frank conversation with Mary about saying “Yes” to the biggest asks of her professional life and how she’s tackling parity for women, including becoming the first President & CEO of Whitaker Center. Mary’s approach to work and life is refreshingly optimistic. “Start from a place of curiosity,” she advises. “What does ...
Mar 05, 2024•35 min•Ep. 71
Nothing prepares you for the tragedy of losing a child. For Julie Walker, that tragedy became reality when her daughter, Peyton, a college freshman, fell into Sudden Cardiac Arrest in 2013. In honor of American Heart Month, join co-hosts Anne Carnathan and Anne Deeter Gallaher as Julie shares her Why for starting the Peyton Walker Foundation and the lifesaving impact of her mission. Tune in to learn more about how the foundation is increasing awareness and survival rates for Sudden Cardiac Arres...
Feb 20, 2024•31 min•Ep. 70
It’s Podcast Tuesday, and we’re rolling through Season 3! On to Episode 11 with Grit & Gravitas co-hosts Anne Carnathan and Anne Deeter Gallaher joined by special guest Pamela Hill, Founder, Owner, and CEO extraordinaire of Signature Staffing. Follow Pamela’s journey from startup struggles to triumphs as she highlights the importance of building the right team, celebrating small wins, and fostering meaningful relationships in business success. Discover the essentials of entrepreneurship and ...
Feb 06, 2024•37 min•Ep. 69
Ever find yourself changing service companies because you get the feeling no one’s listening to your needs? Most of us have been there! Join co-hosts Anne Carnathan and Anne Deeter Gallaher in a conversation with State Farm Agent Denise Dombach about the significance of showing empathy. “Listen to their story. It’s not about the sale; it’s about helping people with the gap they have in their world,” says Dombach. Whatever your stage at work or in life, this episode provides actionable advice on ...
Jan 23, 2024•31 min•Ep. 68
Welcome to the first Grit & Gravitas episode of 2024! Why should women pursue seats of governance? Join co-hosts Anne Carnathan and Anne Deeter Gallaher for Episode 9 of Season 3 as they discuss the crucial role of Women on Boards. With only 20% of board seats globally held by women, Anne and Anne delve into the significance, sacrifice, and unwavering commitment required to attain and triumph in these influential positions. Pro Tip: Don’t wait to be asked!
Jan 09, 2024•35 min•Ep. 67
In the final Grit & Gravitas episode of 2023, Anne Deeter Gallaher turns our attention to the joy of the holiday season with the help of Valerie Pritchett, an esteemed news anchor with abc27, and Andrea Snody, a rising news reporter with CBS 21. In Season 3, Episode 8, these dynamic women reflect on cherished holiday moments, exchange delicious recipes, and—when work leaves no time for kitchen fun—spill their go-to spots for festive treats. But how are they able to celebrate the holidays whe...
Dec 19, 2023•32 min•Ep. 66
Did you know there are 328 million terabytes of information created every day? In Season 3, Episode 7, co-hosts Anne Carnathan and Anne Deeter Gallaher swap tips on practicing mindfulness when engaging online. “It’s good to remember what reputation you’re creating for yourself,” says Deeter Gallaher. What safeguards and disciplines can we offer each other to prevent us from landing on the unfavorable side of online searches? Tune into this episode of #GritandGravitas to find out.
Dec 05, 2023•30 min•Ep. 65
Join Anne Deeter Gallaher and Anne Carnathan in a candid conversation with Christine Smith, CMO of National Fitness Partners/Planet Fitness. Together, they explore the delicate balance of excelling in both career and motherhood. “How do you be a mom and how do you be a professional at the same time?” Christine muses. The discussion delves into the transformative shift from traditional, appearance-centered fitness goals to a more holistic approach focused on the broader impact of movement on both...
Nov 21, 2023•40 min•Ep. 64
Do you struggle with the relentless feeling of time scarcity and constant pressure to say "Yes" to everything? In Season 3, Episode 5, Grit & Gravitas co-hosts Anne Carnathan and Anne Deeter Gallaher dive into the modern world’s sense of urgency and the all-too-familiar struggle of feeling like there’s never enough time. Learn how to put the brakes on and create healthy boundaries, recognizing when enough is enough in the workplace. “We’re in an endless consumption of attention,” says Carnat...
Nov 07, 2023•32 min•Ep. 63
Did you know there’s a state park within 30 miles of every residence in Pennsylvania? Marci Mowery, President of Pennsylvania Parks and Forests Foundation (PPFF), joins Anne Deeter Gallaher and Anne Carnathan in Season 3, Episode 4 to discuss her passion for the outdoors and PPFF’s mission to explore, protect, and enhance PA's state parks and forest land. Discover the “Women in the Wild” program empowering women in the outdoors, the accessibility of state parks in Pennsylvania, and tips for budg...
Oct 24, 2023•35 min•Ep. 62
Find us a working woman who hasn’t encountered it! Someone says you’re too young or inexperienced to take charge of a project. An executive says her door is open, but you’re afraid to walk through it. Or maybe you’re the seasoned employee who doesn't have the "rizz" to talk shop with the office Gen-Z. Today's workforce comprises five unique generations and adapting to working with them all isn't so easy. In Season 3, Episode 3 of Grit & Gravitas, co-hosts Anne Carnathan and Anne Deeter Galla...
Oct 10, 2023•36 min•Ep. 61
