In one of their most #highgear podcast interviews ever, co-hosts Anne Deeter Gallaher and Anne Carnathan proudly welcomed ABC News Chief Meteorologist Ginger Zee to the virtual G&G studio. Ginger describes her vulnerability in writing and publishing her second and most recent book, "A Little Closer to Home." She shares raw testimony on her journey with mental health, being a wife and mother to two young boys, and how her willingness to "turn inward to find the truth" led her to where she is toda...
Feb 15, 2022•33 min•Ep. 30
Whether she's traveling 35,000 miles in one year as Miss Pennsylvania or relocating from Music City to Washington State as a traveling registered nurse, Kayla Repasky approaches change with enthusiasm and grace. In Episode 29 of Grit & Gravitas, Anne Carnathan and Anne Deeter Gallaher welcome Kayla virtually to the studio to talk about her varied and unusual experiences--all of which she has accomplished before the age of 26! After competing five times to at last be crowned Miss Pennsylvania, pu...
Feb 01, 2022•33 min•Ep. 29
Happy anniversary! It’s officially been one year since the first podcast recording of Grit & Gravitas on January 15, 2021. To celebrate and thank listeners, co-hosts Anne Deeter Gallaher and Anne Carnathan welcomed a super #highgear guest with a bucketful of #businessvitamins! In Episode 28, Libby DeLana, co-founder of Mechanica, author, and former design director at MullenLowe, shares her remarkable journey as a creator, how she’s captivating readers worldwide with her book, “Do Walk,” and livi...
Jan 18, 2022•24 min•Ep. 28
Grit & Gravitas co-hosts Anne Deeter Gallaher and Anne Carnathan are kicking off 2022 with a blast of business vitamins from Laurie Lourie, Executive Vice President of the York Builders Association. Once known as a male-dominated industry, the building and construction fields have more and more women entering the profession and infusing the culture with optimism and a sense of trust--in your colleagues, in your partners, in your customers, and in yourself. "Surround yourself with strong women an...
Jan 04, 2022•33 min•Ep. 27
In the second segment of a 2-part edition of Grit & Gravitas, co-hosts Anne Carnathan and Anne Deeter Gallaher continue chatting with Lauren Turnbull, Managing Director of Market Development at Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Company. Lauren shares a term new to the studio, "Hip Pocket Skills,” and explains why passion is a driving force for success. Tap into the last episode of 2021 for your year-end dose of #businessvitamins.
Dec 21, 2021•35 min•Ep. 26
In Part 1 of a special 2-part edition of Grit & Gravitas, our co-hosts welcome Lauren Turnbull, Managing Director of Market Development at Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Company. Episode 25 has the trio swapping stories of #badassery while exploring Lauren's professional journey from Pepsi Co. to Hershey Entertainment. Tap into Anne Deeter Gallaher and Anne Carnathan's latest dose of #businessvitamins now!
Dec 07, 2021•32 min•Ep. 25
How does someone transition from a military career to the non-profit sector? In Episode 24 of #GritandGravitas, Anne Deeter Gallaher and Anne Carnathan sit down with Janet Donovan, President & CEO of Girl Scouts in the Heart of Pennsylvania, and discuss her journey from service member to servant leader. "After leaving a male-dominated career, I wanted to personally do something that would help girls make choices that value their worth," says Donovan, "and to encourage challenge-seeking behavior....
Nov 23, 2021•33 min•Ep. 24
Coined as the "Goddess of Fun," Suzanne Graney, Executive Director of the Four Diamonds, is warmly welcomed to the Grit & Gravitas studio for Episode 23. Not all of us can say our work helps save lives every day, but Suzanne can. In this quick 30-minute dose of #businessvitamins, Suzanne shares her journey in non-profit leadership and development where she leads a team with a behemoth goal--to cure childhood cancer! She works hand-in-hand with THON and Penn State University, which boasts the lar...
Nov 09, 2021•33 min•Ep. 23
March 13, 2020--the day that Andrea Karns's world flipped upside down. Andrea, who is VP of Sales and Marketing at Karns Foods in Pennsylvania, shares her experiences serving on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic as a leader in grocery. Explaining how she paved her own path in her three-generation family business, Andrea offers tips for #womeninbusiness to deepen their business journeys. All this and more in Episode 22 of Grit & Gravitas with co-hosts Anne Deeter Gallaher and Anne Carnathan...
Oct 26, 2021•33 min•Ep. 22
In Episode 21 of #GritandGravtias, co-hosts Anne Carnathan and Anne Deeter Gallaher welcome special guest Andrea Becker, Director of Client and Brand Strategy at Penn State Health, to the studio! The "Triple A" team explores the impact social media plays on your mental health, the influence highlight reels have on career measurement, and the importance of self awareness for females in business.
Oct 12, 2021•32 min•Ep. 21
"You are the company you keep," says Anne Carnathan. In Episode 20 of #GritandGravitas, Carnathan and co-host Anne Deeter Gallaher explain executive positioning. Where and why should execs want to be seen? Anne and Anne share how they crafted their personal executive positioning, tips for young professionals, and how to put yourself in front of the audiences and stakeholders that matter to you.
Sep 28, 2021•37 min
How do people perceive you? That's the opening question of #GritandGravitas Episode 19 with co-hosts Anne Carnathan and Anne Deeter Gallaher. If you don't know the answer, tap into the latest dose of #BusinessVitamins as Anne & Anne explore personal branding and how you can develop a brand people notice and remember.
Sep 14, 2021•31 min
In Episode 18, co-hosts Anne Deeter Gallaher and Anne Carnathan do a deep dive into the Art of Business and explore the power of first impressions. "Use your words wisely, respectfully, graciously," says Deeter Gallaher. With tips on how to carry yourself into the boardroom and shortening your learning curve to success, this episode is chock-full of takeaways you can use today to be prepared in any meeting, whether at work or volunteering.
Aug 31, 2021•31 min
DYK? Worldwide, there are 4.66 Billion active internet users. In the midst of so many digital connections, how can we nurture in-person relationships? Episode 17 of #GritandGravitas is all about The Connection Economy, and co-hosts Anne Deeter Gallaher and Anne Carnathan offer tips for improving your personal connections. “Connecting—it’s the way we move business forward and attract talent to our companies," says Deeter Gallaher.
Aug 17, 2021•31 min
Sweet Sixteen! In Grit & Gravitas Episode 16, co-hosts Anne Deeter Gallaher and Anne Carnathan are podcasting LIVE at the Mechanicsburg Chamber of Commerce for their AM Strategies event. They share some personal experiences on Building Social Capital, more commonly known as strengthening your network. Anne Carnathan breaks it down simply: "Every person you meet is an opportunity to have a connection." From social media influencers to the owner of your favorite cafe, to the new Chamber member, ex...
Aug 03, 2021•35 min
Co-hosts Anne Carnathan and Anne Deeter Gallaher welcome Kathy Anderson-Martin, Director of Resource Development for The Salvation Army Harrisburg Capital City Region, to Episode 15 of Grit and Gravitas. Kathy is a wife, mom, and treasure to the people of the #CentralPA region. She shares her experience as a national sales rep and non-profit director and recaps her frontline service through the COVID-19 pandemic. Need tips on how to be the best volunteer? This lady knows a thing or two. "Sell yo...
Jul 20, 2021•34 min
As founder, president, and CEO of Centric Bank, Patti Husic wears a multitude of hats, and she shares them all with our audience as she joins Grit & Gravitas for Episode 14. Co-hosts Anne Carnathan and Anne Deeter Gallaher discover some surprising insights into one of the 25 Most Powerful Women in Banking in the U.S. while they chat with Patti about her path into banking, founding Centric Bank, and raising her son as a single mother. “Don’t have guilt and don’t doubt yourself; there are no-redos...
Jul 06, 2021•33 min
Lucky number thirteen! Co-hosts Anne Deeter Gallaher and Anne Carnathan tackle the conversation of working with family. Deeter Gallaher is a business owner who has hired multiple family members for her team while Anne Carnathan leads a company founded by two families--neither of which she is a member of. And they're not alone. According to the U.S. Bureau of the Census, about 90% of American businesses are family-owned or controlled. "At the end of the day, business comes and goes, clients come ...
Jun 22, 2021•32 min
Episode 12 of #GritandGravitas dives deep into the topic of opinions. Co-hosts Anne Deeter Gallaher and Anne Carnathan share the impact of honest opinions on their professions, their personal lives, and their leadership. "If you withhold your honest opinion, it is a business disadvantage," says Deeter Gallaher. Tap into a gritty Episode 12 for #businessvitamins that challenge you to "Be brave. Be courageous. Be honest."
Jun 08, 2021•29 min
Grit & Gravitas co-hosts Anne Deeter Gallaher and Anne Carnathan warmly welcome Leslie Ferraro, Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer of Hershey Entertainment & Resorts, to the studio for Episode 11. After 15 years of serving at Pepsico, Leslie joined the Hershey Entertainment & Resorts family in 2014. She quickly learned that the Hershey mission was driven less by operations and production and more by community, children, and families. Tune into this special episode to see how Leslie integra...
May 25, 2021•34 min
In Episode 10 of Grit & Gravitas, Anne Deeter Gallaher and Anne Carnathan welcome to the studio friend and colleague Jessica Meyers, President & CEO of JEM Group LLC. As the only woman-owned, woman-led general contractor in central Pennsylvania and with women comprising a scant 10% of the construction industry, Jessica has encountered her share of obstacles. However, through relationship building, boots-on-the-ground experience, and listening, she launched her company at age 30, and it's now an ...
May 11, 2021•33 min
In Episode 9 of Grit & Gravitas, co-hosts Anne Deeter Gallaher and Anne Carnathan welcome special guest Nancy Ryan back to the G&G studio! After sharing her career disruption story in Episode 3, Nancy returns with a high gear announcement: the launch of her new venture, Ryan-Rogers Media! The trio offers advice for those ready to leap into entrepreneurship.
Apr 27, 2021•37 min
There’s tremendous power in that tiny, two-letter word. In episode 8 of #GritandGravitas, Anne Deeter Gallaher and Anne Carnathan explore how to say no and opportunities that can come from saying no. “Saying no means you have time to say YES to something else,” says Deeter Gallaher. Tap into the latest episode for business vitamin takeaways you can use immediately following the podcast.
Apr 13, 2021•29 min
To conclude our celebration of National Women's History Month, Grit & Gravitas co-hosts Anne Deeter Gallaher and Anne Carnathan break down the choices and sacrifices they’ve made to be successful businesswomen. Jump into Episode 7 for Anne and Anne’s perspectives on owning your decisions, being mindful of your choices, and learning to be emotionally settled whatever season of life you’re in.
Mar 31, 2021•31 min
"Do you know why I pulled you over?" This question sparked the curiosity of Kristal Turner-Childs, Director of the Pennsylvania Bureau of Forensic Services and special guest for Grit & Gravitas Episode 6. Co-hosts Anne Deeter Gallaher and Anne Carnathan explore Kristal's journey from childhood to working at Dauphin County Prison, all the way to her current position with the PA State Police and her new entrepreneurial venture. "I look at fear as opportunity. When fear comes in, I like to take a b...
Mar 23, 2021•32 min
In Episode 5 of Grit & Gravitas, Anne Carnathan and Anne Deeter Gallaher welcome special guest Amy Beamer Murray, COO of Pavone Marketing Group. The trio dives in the deep end of resilience, connecting on a personal level with your network, and the importance of a handwritten note. Amy shares, "The goal is to be the best part of someone's day." Listen now! #GritandGravitas
Mar 12, 2021•33 min
In Episode 4 of Grit & Gravitas, Anne Carnathan opens the chat by sharing a life event she never saw coming. “If I didn't have that experience at 30, nothing would be the same now. That wake-up call saved me,” she says. Meanwhile, Anne Deeter Gallaher offers an optimistic approach to negotiating crisis situations. Listen now for a vital dose of #businessvitamins!
Feb 28, 2021•31 min
In episode 3 of Grit & Gravitas, Anne Deeter Gallaher and Anne Carnathan welcome special guest Nancy Ryan to the studio. Together they explore how to handle the dreaded career curveball. "Show up every day and give it your best,” Nancy advises while sharing her story of resilience and positivity. #businessvitamins
Feb 19, 2021•32 min
In the pilot episode of Grit & Gravitas, co-hosts Anne Deeter Gallaher and Anne Carnathan welcome listeners and outline their plan to showcase savvy, spirited stories of success from business leaders around the country. The #highgear duo dives into authentic straight talk with Anne Deeter Gallaher as the first guest. With a "today is the day" spirit, Anne Deeter Gallaher shares her non-traditional journey to business ownership, lessons she learned along the way, and her superpower. Don’t miss th...
Feb 10, 2021•31 min
More co-host fun with Anne Carnathan in the hot seat as the second guest of Grit & Gravitas. In this episode, Anne Carnathan shares her path to CEO of Universal Media-Analytics. "I don't necessarily outsmart people, I outwork them," says Carnathan. Learn how her no-nonsense grit paved a zig-zag path to the C-suite. Episode 2 of G&G is a must-listen.
Feb 10, 2021•31 min
