Episodes 49
Avg. Duration 52m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (9)
Since Apr 2024
Latest Episode Apr 2026

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Every 2 Weeks
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About This Podcast

"Wake Women" is a podcast by and about the women of Wake Forest University. In each episode, fifth-generation alumna Mary Tribble (’82, MA ’19) sits down with a female Wake Forester who inspires her. This show brings you intelligent, thought-provoking reflections from successful women whose experiences will inspire you to be your best self.

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Recent Episodes

S5E1 Catalyzing Change in a Changing World with Dr. Susan Wente

Apr 03, 2026 1h 4m

Making a transition from a life-long, full-time career can be a challenge for anyone. Imagine making that change when you’ve been leading a prestigious liberal arts university. That’s what we are…

S4E12 100% for Purpose: Pro Humanitate in Action with Christina Chauvenet '08

Mar 20, 2026 58m

Christina Chauvenet '08, Child Nutrition Officer at Newman's Own Foundation has a commitment to making a difference in the lives of children through healthy, accessible nutrition. Christina’s first…

S4E11 Addressing Global Issues through Local Action with Dr. Megan Manassah and Rylee Mulhollen ‘27

Mar 06, 2026 1h 1m

For this episode, I sat down with Dr Megan Manassah and Rylee Molhollen ‘27 to talk about classes and we ended up talking about compassion: where it’s learned, how it’s practiced, and what happens…

S4E10 Making Money Count with Jamie Trull '05 MS '06

Feb 20, 2026 58m

Did you know that 40% of small business owners are women, but only 4 % of revenue is generated by women businesses? Jamie Trull, Wake Forest class of 2006, is out to change that. After starting her…

S4E9 Finding Your Third Space with Katherine Naylor Pullman '18

Feb 06, 2026 54m

Do you roll your eyes when you think of attending a networking event? Do you have to drag yourself to civic or corporate receptions where you fear you’ll be faced with someone staring over your…

S4E8 Pressing Forward: Entrepreneurship, Grit, and Growth with Annabel Love ’18

Jan 23, 2026 45m

Today's guest is Annabel Love, Wake Forest Class of 2018, Along with her classmate and best friend, Courtney Toll, Annabel co-founded Nori—a company that has reimagined something as simple, and as…

S4E7 Faith and Public Life with Melissa Rogers

Jan 09, 2026 50m

Melissa Rogers is the Distinguished Scholar in Residence in Faith, Law, and Public Policy at the Wake Forest University School of Divinity. She joins me to talk about how our voices can create…

S4 Favorite Places on Campus: A Highlight Reel

Dec 26, 2025 1m Bonus

Over the past year, I’ve asked Wake Women alumnae one simple question: “What’s your favorite spot on campus?”The answers reveal just how powerful place can be—each one tied to memories of growth,…

S4E5 Courage Under Fire with Erin Regan ‘02

Dec 12, 2025 49m

Today’s guest is Erin Regan, Wake Forest class of 2002, who shares with us what drives her in her life and career. Erin was recruited to Wake Forest to be a goal keeper on the women's soccer team. It…

The Soul of Giving with Holly Welch Stubbing '93

Nov 28, 2025 1h 11m

In this episode, Holly Welch Stubbing shares a powerful perspective on money and the meaning we attach to it. She talks about how, once our basic needs are met, prosperity can become less about…

S4E3 Mid-Career Mindset with Tiffany Tate ‘07, Co-hosted with “Mind Your Midlife” podcast host Cheryl Fischer ‘93

Nov 14, 2025 56m

Are you stuck in your career? Do you feel like you’ve done all the things that have been asked of you but you’re not advancing the way you had hoped? Do you get frustrated when you learn how the…

S4E2 Bold–not Bitchy!--in the Workplace with Katie Neal ‘03

Oct 31, 2025 1h 1m

By popular demand, Katie Neal ‘03 is back to the Wake Women Podcast, this time giving us tips on how to be bold (and not bitchy) while communicating in the workplace. When you walk into a meeting at…

Blazing Trails with Beth Hopkins '73

Oct 17, 2025 55m

When Beth Hopkins left the Wake Forest campus in the early 70s, she put her hands on her hips and swore she’d never come back. Instead, she and her late husband Larry ended up spending their entire…

S12E12 Tackling Your Dreams with Sandi James ‘06

Sep 12, 2025 54m

Sandi James ‘06 has always been an active athlete. In high school she played on multiple basketball teams, in addition to playing tennis and competing in track and field. When she decided to continue…

S3E11 Making Change from the Ground Up with Allison Orr '93

Aug 29, 2025 53m

In 2019, Allison Orr ‘93 was invited to Wake Forest to create an amazing event that someone described as being “as close to a sacred moment on this campus that I’ve seen.” More than two-and-a-half…

S3E10 Empowering Women with former Wake Forest Golf Coach Dianne Dailey

Aug 15, 2025 59m

In this engaging conversation, Dianne Dailey reflects on her remarkable 30-year career as a women's golf coach at Wake Forest University. She discusses the evolution of women's athletics, the impact…

S3E9 Acting with Power with Melissa Jones Briggs ‘04

Aug 01, 2025 1h 2m

Can acting skills be valuable in the boardroom? How can we use the tools of theater and improvisation to enhance our leadership skills, foster authenticity, and navigate power dynamics? Well, we are…

S3E8 Creative Journeys at Wake Forest with Parker Beverly ‘23, MFA ‘25 and Sofia Trujillo ‘25

Jul 18, 2025 57m

This conversation explores the creative journeys of two Wake Forest students, Parker Beverly and Sofia Trujillo, as they discuss their experiences in the arts, the importance of supportive faculty…

How the Truth is Told with Carol Willis '86 and Wendy Rea

Jul 03, 2025 54m

That’s Wake Forest alumna Carol Willis, talking about the resilience of her ancestors, particularly those who hailed from Orange County, Virginia. She’s my guest today on Wake Women, a podcast by and…

S3E6 Dating Disabilities with Emily Goodson ’07

Jun 20, 2025 1h 2m

At the age of 8, Emily Goodson suffered a brain injury that caused paralysis on the left side of her body. While she was able to recover her speech and mobility through therapy, she was left with a…

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Wake Women has published 49 episodes since April 2024, covering topics in Society & Culture.

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Wake Women is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 52m.

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