From crafting bows to becoming a certified gemologist, Tonia Ulsh, co-owner of Mountz Jewelers, unfolds the glittering world of a family business that’s approaching its 45th year with three thriving stores. However, as life often reminds us, there are twists and turns that shape our journeys. Tonia opens up about a life-altering event that shifted her perspective 16 years ago and brought her to the unwavering realization that “family comes first to me.” Tune in to be inspired by a story of resil...
Sep 26, 2023•33 min•Ep. 60
In the Season 3 opener of Grit & Gravitas, Stephanie Painter, co-founder of Painterland Sisters Organic Skyr Yogurt, candidly shares her "learn-as-you-go” approach to entrepreneurship with cohosts Anne Deeter Gallaher and Anne Carnathan. Through trial and error, Stephanie and her sister, Hayley, tapped into valuable resources. Seeking expert advice rather than making costly mistakes, they transitioned from a dairy farm in Northern Pennsylvania to a thriving organic yogurt business. "We knew ...
Sep 12, 2023•29 min•Ep. 59
Is starting a business as hard as pulling teeth? Find out in the Season 2 finale of Grit & Gravitas with Dr. Sarah Lorei, a first-generation immigrant, veteran, and owner of Millenium Way Dental Studio. “If you surround yourself with people that support you, you can do anything,” she says. We couldn’t agree more! Join us for Dr. Lorei’s contagious energy, vulnerability, and pithy business vitamins in Episode 20. It’s the last dose of G&G goodness until Season 3, so listen in and share it with a ...
Jun 13, 2023•34 min•Ep. 58
“If you don’t know how to manage your money, then you don’t really have a lot of control over your life,” says Jean Chatzky, CEO of HERMoney and best-selling author. For generations, discussing money has been taboo, leaving many people—especially women—confused and silenced. This knowledge barrier led Jean to create HERMoney, a financial wellness website and podcast designed to help women navigate their finances. In Season 2, Episode 19 of Grit & Gravitas, Jean shares that money is neither the k...
May 30, 2023•27 min•Ep. 57
Amey Sgrignoli, CEO of Belco Community Credit Union and an American Banker Most Powerful Women in Credit Unions honoree joins us in the Grit & Gravitas studio for Episode 18 of Season 2. Amey shares her willingness to “step up and step into” new challenges, viewing a career journey as a jungle gym rather than a ladder, and how to grow where you’re planted. Tune in for insightful business vitamins as Amey encourages Anne and Anne—plus all of us listeners—to stretch themselves today to become the ...
May 16, 2023•33 min•Ep. 56
If our personalities, talents, and experiences are marked with uniqueness, why should our journeys to success be any different? Joining the Grit & Gravitas studio from Shawnee, Oklahoma, special guest Rachael Melot, author of The Ten Commandments of #SuccessWithoutApology, shares her passion for “giving people permission to be different.” From her time on the court as a Division I basketball referee to earning her seat at the table in a male-dominated workplace, follow the twists and turns on Ra...
May 02, 2023•37 min•Ep. 55
From the tennis court to the gym, Kelly Parker, Vice President of Marketing at Fitness Holdings Northeast, shares her journey from a world-class athlete and #1 tennis player in the U.S. to a social media guru. Drawing on her experiences on the pro tennis circuit and in business, Kelly serves up pithy #businessvitamins for the entrepreneur and the athlete inside each of us. "There are always opportunities where you don't see them," she says in Episode 16 of Grit & Gravitas with co-hosts Anne Deet...
Apr 18, 2023•35 min•Ep. 54
Unfortunate fact: only 37% of today’s working women have benefitted from a career mentor. In Season 2, Episode 15, Grit & Gravitas co-hosts Anne Carnathan and Anne Deeter Gallaher smash the status quo by sharing all the advice they wish they’d known when they entered the workforce. "Invest in young women around you, starting with your own family," says Deeter Gallaher. This episode is a personal challenge to all women to invest in and initiate strong connections both at work and in your communit...
Apr 04, 2023•32 min•Ep. 53
A hike in nature, a rom-com movie at the end of a long day, a coffee date with your spouse, a deep dive into a new book--how do you recharge? In Season 2, Episode 14 #GritandGravitas co-hosts Anne Deeter Gallaher and Anne Carnathan share their recharge secrets and ideas for busy business professionals to unplug and unwind. Carnathan says that in order to recharge, women need to be intentional. Be renewed and inspired by these must-listen #businessvitamins from Anne and Anne.
Mar 21, 2023•32 min•Ep. 52
“You should never feel bad about promoting your gift," says Episode 13 special guest Amma Jo Johnson, Designer and Founder of the AMMA JO fashion collection. Amma Jo joins co-hosts Anne Deeter Gallaher and Anne Carnathan in the studio for 30 minutes of real talk about self-love and the highs and lows of chasing what you were designed to do. What does it look like to love yourself and chase your dreams even when they go against your original plans? Amma has “be your best friend” #businessvitamins...
Mar 07, 2023•35 min•Ep. 51
Discipline is a practice people often want to shy away from, but our latest Grit & Gravitas relishes her well-ordered life. "Discipline is my favorite word. Once you learn how to master discipline, you can do anything," says CBS21 News Anchor Candace Scalese. Today, Candace celebrates 11 years in the TV/media business. Episode 12 of Grit & Gravitas Season 2 flies by with co-hosts Anne Deeter Gallaher and Anne Carnathan digging deep with Candace about the pros and cons of being a television perso...
Feb 21, 2023•35 min•Ep. 50
"I was born for the big girl seat," says Tracy Salinger, President and CEO of Unique Limousine, in Season 2, Episode 11 of Grit & Gravitas. Salinger gets real with co-hosts Anne Deeter Gallaher and Anne Carnathan about the "champagne problems" she was handed after taking the reins of her family business. #HighGear leadership is the episode theme and you won't want to miss it!
Feb 07, 2023•39 min•Ep. 49
Megan Madsen, Chief Officer of Strategic Communications at Bravo Group, joins Anne Deeter Gallaher and Anne Carnathan in Season 2, Episode 10 for a women’s leadership session that revolves around her family’s motto: "Be kind, stick together, and don't freak out!" That’s a heck of a business vitamin! Mentorship, leading with kindness, and simple ways to give back round out the conversation.
Jan 24, 2023•36 min•Ep. 48
Studies show that 85% of employees who leave their organization exit because of their leader. In Season 2, Episode 9 of Grit & Gravitas, co-hosts Anne Carnathan and Anne Deeter Gallaher introduce listeners to Monica Gould, founder and president of Strategic Consulting Partners, a management consulting firm specializing in DEI. This lightning-fast business session features Monica sharing her expert advice on why employees leave because of leaders, how leaders can be more self-reflective to preven...
Jan 10, 2023•33 min•Ep. 47
In the final episode of 2022, Grit & Gravitas co-hosts Anne Carnathan and Anne Deeter Gallaher welcome to the studio dear friends and powerhouse women Lucy Gnazzo, Founder, CEO, President of Gnazzo Promotion Strategies, and Sheri Collins, CNR, McNees Wallace & Nurick Strategic Business Advisor. Season 2, Episode 8, our Christmas Episode, delivers nostalgic energy. Four female leaders share their favorite holiday recipes, memories, and tips for hitting the pause button on the hustle and bustle. B...
Dec 20, 2022•42 min•Ep. 46
It's 11 p.m. on Saturday evening, and you get an urgent message from your client or boss: "Please fix." Yikes! Drawing inspiration from a recent Wall Street Journal article, "The Two Words That Terrify Junior Employees," Grit & Gravitas co-hosts Anne Carnathan and Anne Deeter Gallaher break down the emotional impact of receiving an unwanted and untimely work message and offer advice for how to navigate the employee-employer relationship long after the problem is solved. This one's for leaders an...
Dec 06, 2022•31 min•Ep. 45
It's Thanksgiving week, and Grit & Gravitas knows you're busy running around with holiday prep and enjoying time with family. In Season 2, Episode 6, co-hosts Anne Deeter Gallaher and Anne Carnathan keep things light with a one-on-one swap and share of their favorite #BusinessVitamins. Happy Thanksgiving from G&G!
Nov 22, 2022•32 min•Ep. 44
Anne Deeter Gallaher and Anne Carnathan are back and sharing their leadership secrets in episode 5 of Grit & Gravitas. This LIVE recording with the Mechanicsburg Chamber of Commerce is all about what it takes to build a successful business. Drawing from more than 50 years of combined business experience, Anne and Anne share personal experiences leading through COVID challenges, new growth demands, and attracting talent in an era of "quiet quitting." Don’t miss a moment of their big energy CEO #b...
Nov 08, 2022•38 min•Ep. 43
In Season 2, Episode 4 of Grit & Gravitas, co-hosts Anne Deeter Gallaher and Anne Carnathan welcome one of their most inspiring guests to date, Suzanne Mayernick, wife, mother of eight, and founder of Love + One International. "The Lord would open doors and I would walk through them," shares Mayernick on describing her journey of starting a family, being drawn to adoption, and finding her 501(c)3 nonprofit organization based in Nashville, TN, that provides life-saving medical care and rehabilita...
Oct 25, 2022•34 min•Ep. 42
From player to coach to administrator, Susan Robinson Fruchtl, Director of Major Gifts for Penn State Athletics, talks with Grit & Gravitas about being a team player. "You need to be hungry, humble, and smart with people," she says in episode 3. In this studio session with co-hosts Anne Deeter Gallaher and Anne Carnathan, Susan describes the difference between living a busy life and a hurried life, and the lessons she learned as a college basketball player and coach. Tune in for 45 minutes of br...
Oct 11, 2022•43 min•Ep. 41
Quit your job and start your own business—it's the dream of two-thirds of all Americans. Cindy Poiesz, our Season 2, Episode 2 guest, is living her dream. While working in finance in New York, Cindy was determined to eat healthier. During her healthy eating journey, she created her own supersnack, then quickly discovered she wasn’t the only one who craved her creation. With a goal to make healthy products taste great, as well as allow a move closer to her family, Cindy launched Supernola. Join u...
Sep 27, 2022•32 min•Ep. 40
From the age of eight, Danielle Breezy knew she wanted to be a meteorologist. She set a goal to be a Chief Meteorologist for a broadcast network by age 40, and through strategic connections, hard work, and a positive attitude, she made her dream a reality at age 31. Today serving as Nashville WKRN News 2 Chief Meteorologist, Danielle joins Grit & Gravitas hosts Anne Deeter Gallaher and Anne Carnathan virtually from Nashville. Danielle shares her STEM journey, tips for young professionals seeking...
Sep 13, 2022•31 min•Season 2Ep. 39
Today in the U.S., there are over 11 million job openings. Human resources and hiring departments have been a beehive of activity as the number of individuals reshuffling their careers is at an all-time high. If you're in the market for a career change or a new job, there's never been a better time to aim for your next high gear. In episode 38 of Grit & Gravitas, co-hosts Anne Carnathan and Anne Deeter Gallaher discuss what it takes for a resume to stand out, what kind of individual they look fo...
Jun 07, 2022•32 min•Ep. 38
When we look back on 2020 and the impact COVID-19 had on our world, chaos, fear, and disruption—are words that come to mind. But in many ways, rebirth, innovation, and progress were also planted during those trying times. In episode 37, co-hosts Anne Deeter Gallaher and Anne Carnathan focus on the business shifts, the move to work-from-home, and the new "rules of engagement" for a more productive, nimble, and progressive business environment.
May 24, 2022•33 min•Ep. 37
As one of the world’s top ten business thinkers, Whitney Johnson knows a thing or two about how companies operate. Johnson, who is CEO of Disruption Advisors, has written four books including her most recent title, Smart Growth: How to Grow Your People to Grow Your Company. In Episode 36, co-hosts Anne Deeter Gallaher and Anne Carnathan virtually welcome Johnson to the #GritandGravitas studio to talk about The Theory of Disruption, post-pandemic distortion, and the S-Curve. Dive into this #highg...
May 10, 2022•34 min•Ep. 36
Episode 35 of #GritandGravitas begins with a dose of travel trivia. Did you know? 72% of American women reported that they enjoy traveling alone. Co-hosts Anne Deeter Gallaher and Anne Carnathan welcome Holly Love to the studio, iHeartMedia Morning Show Producer, Promotions Director, Podcast Host, WHP Harrisburg PA Terrestrial FM Radio Host, and content creator. In addition to being a female powerhouse in a male-domianted industry, Holly is an avid solo traveler. She offered this simple yet mind...
Apr 26, 2022•34 min•Ep. 35
Imagine being in charge of the largest student-run philanthropy IN THE WORLD, managing 16,500 students, and a budget exceeding $13.7 million. Now envision doing that while being a full-time student! The remarkable Kate Colgan, Penn State student and THON 2022 Executive Director, joined co-hosts Anne Deeter Gallaher and Anne Carnathan virtually for episode 34 of Grit & Gravitas to share her experience running this life-saving organization. In this episode, Kate reveals the inner workings of THON'...
Apr 12, 2022•30 min•Ep. 34
After accepting the torch in March 2020, immediately before the worldwide pandemic, Jen Hartmann, Director of Strategic Public Relations for John Deere, learned that her greatest career aspiration would also be her greatest challenge. In episode 33, Jen shares how she learned how to stand on her own and gain company trust when every John Deere factory was in crisis. "I think you have the coolest job in the world," says Anne Deeter Gallaher and co-host Anne Carnathan when discovering Jen's lifelo...
Mar 29, 2022•31 min•Ep. 33
Episode 32 closes out a two-part leadership series with co-hosts Anne Deeter Gallaher and Anne Carnathan. The importance of anticipating the unthinkable and preparing for the unknowable--what lies beyond the limits of human experience or understanding--can seem impossible but it's mission-critical. This 30-minute session offers leaders raw reflection and advice on managing difficult situations--think firing an employee or leaving a position with no idea where and when the next opportunity will a...
Mar 15, 2022•29 min•Ep. 32
What are the top five decisions on your desk right now? Bosses make decisions. It's their primary function, and if you're the boss, you don't get to escape making the tough calls. In today's Grit & Gravitas episode, co-hosts Anne Carnathan and Anne Deeter Gallaher explore the challenges of being a woman in leadership, making decisions, and why being the boss isn't for everyone. "When you make a decision, there's going to be somebody who doesn't like it, agree with it, appreciate it, or think it'...
Mar 01, 2022•37 min•Ep. 31
