What happens when a part-time job turns into a 20+ year mission? Cheryl Cuddy, CEO of Vision Resources of Central Pennsylvania, is helping people maintain independence every day. From early screenings to low vision rehabilitation, her team now serves more than 5,000 people each year. Join us for a conversation about serving in unseen and unexpected ways with plenty of business vitamins.
From saving for college at age seven to working multiple jobs and writing checks to pay her way through school, Dr. Ivy Buchan, Principal of Invoke Nonprofit Consulting, has always taken ownership of her path. She said yes before she had all the answers and built a 20+ year career in nonprofit strategy. Ivy's advice is simple: "If you want something bad enough, you will figure out how to do it." So many business vitamins in this one; don't miss the last two minutes!
In this Women’s History Month episode of Grit & Gravitas, Anne Deeter Gallaher and Anne Carnathan sit down with Ashley Walkowiak, Executive Director of the Governor’s Advisory Commission on Women. Ashley is leading the most comprehensive look at women’s issues in Pennsylvania in more than a generation. After surviving sexual violence as a teenager, it took years before she felt ready to disclose and begin processing her trauma. That journey ultimately shaped her commitment to public service and supporting victims and families. She also shares the early-career moment when curiosity pushed her out of her comfort zone and changed the direction of her work. Her advice today: stay curious and listen well.
Anne & Anne sit down with Carolina Harvey, founder of Cure the Clutter and host on A&E TV's Hoarders, for a conversation that goes far beyond tidy closets. From downsizing families to overwhelmed professionals to messy churches and business offices, what sets Cure the Clutter apart is the listening, care, and compassion Carolina and her team bring to every client and space. “My goal is to give you your time back. When you have a clean and organized space, then you’re getting to do what you want, not what you have to,” says Carolina. Desperate for some organization in your life? Join us as we talk about Carolina’s five daily habits anyone can adopt to reduce clutter and regain control, including being one-task minded and scheduling your hardest work for when you are at your best. If your home, office, or calendar feels heavier than it should, this conversation will deliver business vitamins and practical tips to make your life lighter.
In this episode of Grit & Gravitas, Anne & Anne tackle the question we often avoid: how do we plan for purpose, relevance, and meaning as our roles change? Inspired by a recent Wall Street Journal article, they explore what happens when titles fade, influence shifts, and the world moves on. When your business card disappears, what anchors your value? How do you stay intentional when your network, identity, and sense of being needed evolve? The challenge for listeners: work backward. Define how you want your life to matter by starting at the end. What do you want your name to mean when it’s mentioned? What legacy are you building now? This episode offers business vitamins for anyone navigating what comes next, at any age.
Five years ago, we recorded our first episode of Grit & Gravitas with a simple premise: progress starts when you do. That idea feels even more relevant in a culture obsessed with resolutions, trends, and arbitrary dates that claim to predict when people will fail. “New Year’s resolutions bug me, and Quitter’s Day bugs me. I don’t want to wait for anything for today to be the day,” says Anne Carnathan. In this episode, Anne Deeter Gallaher talks about returning to swimming by simply showing up. No research. No preparation. No audience. Anne Carnathan shares why she started personal training with a friend to make her workday less solitary and to uplift someone she cares about. Today’s business vitamin is simple. Whether it’s starting a workout, making a phone call, reaching out on LinkedIn, or launching a business, the hardest part is beginning. We can do hard things. And we should.
In this episode of Grit & Gravitas, Anne & Anne sit down with Leanne Via, Senior Loan Originator with Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation, to talk about the human side of mortgages and why lending decisions shape far more than finances. Leanne shares her unexpected path into the mortgage industry, how helping her own mother led to a 23-year career, and why every loan carries a family story. Whether you are thinking about buying a home, building long-term wealth, navigating financial decisions, or exploring a new career path, there is something here for you. From owning versus renting to the power of trusted guidance and community, this episode is a reminder that the most important decisions are also deeply personal. Because for Leanne, this work is simple. She gets to change lives every single day.
In this episode, we sit down with Lutricia Eberly, founder and owner of Complete Safaris, whose love of adventure and global roots transformed a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Kenya into a purpose-driven business. Lutricia shares how listening, learning, and surrounding herself with truth-tellers shaped her entrepreneurial journey—and why building the right team matters. She also explores what makes travel truly meaningful: curiosity, connection, and thoughtful experiences that go beyond the destination. We’re looking ahead to bold goals, fresh adventures, and big plans for 2026. Here’s to dreaming bigger, saying yes more often, and building lives filled with discovery.
Despair, no light ahead, feeling hopeless? In this Christmas episode, Toni Lynn Mark, Resource Development Director for the Salvation Army Harrisburg shares her journey through a season of enduring to experiencing unexpected hope. If you’ve ever felt like you’re in survival mode, your job is uncertain, the way forward isn’t clear, or your spouse chooses another path that doesn’t include you and the children, this episode is for you. With total authenticity, Toni explains how saying Yes to hard things, stepping into the unknown, and trusting in God’s plan led her to discover there’s strength in vulnerability.
We took Grit & Gravitas on the road to our alma mater—Shippensburg University—for a special 1-hour LIVE bonus episode with SHIP alum and guest Lee Adams Kuhn! Lee’s just-released novel, Love on Tour, pulls back the curtain on the country music industry—where love, ambition, business, and betrayal all share the same stage. In front of a packed room of students, professors, deans, donors, and G&G friends, we shared our favorite business vitamins on: setbacks & resilience, the writing process (when it’s messy AND when it’s magic), surviving in the industry, and finding your “balcony people”—the ones who see your talent and call you higher. Plus: a lively Q&A you don’t want to miss.
What perception do you hope to leave? Asks Sara Elerman, Regional VP at Members 1st Federal Credit Union, as she joins Anne & Anne to share her leadership journey. From arriving in the U.S. as a 17-year-old immigrant working in retail to becoming a respected regional leader, Sara’s story is rooted in grace, accountability, and growth. Sara explores work-life balance vs. work-life harmony, her willingness to be coachable, and why challenges are often where the magic happens. Whether you’re just starting out, navigating transition, or leading at any level, Sara’s journey is a powerful reminder to show up, speak up, and lift others up.
Talking is easy. Listening takes intention. In this episode, Anne & Anne explore how emotional intelligence (EQ) fuels strong leadership and healthy workplaces. They unpack what it means to understand people, navigate conflict, and choose words that connect instead of divide. Tune in for a grounded, insightful conversation on why listening isn’t a luxury at all—it's leadership in action.
In this episode of Grit & Gravitas, Anne and Anne sit down with Kait Gillis, Owner of Nour Coffee, and Sara Firestone, VP, Community and Public Relations, Members 1st, for a conversation that blends business with deep purpose. Inspired by her daughter, Nour, who has Down syndrome, and driven by the reality that over 70% of people with disabilities are unemployed, Kait built a workplace where individuals with neurodiversity and typically developing peers work side-by-side, serve the community, and find belonging.
Elllen Kyzer, VP, Client & Community Relations Director at PNC Bank joins Grit & Gravitas to share her non-traditional journey from a nonprofit career to banking. "True growth comes from being uncomfortable; from pushing that boundary," says co-host Anne Carnathan. "Let's not focus on the successes; growth happens in the failures," adds Anne Deeter Gallaher, recalling Jon Taffer’s message from the Harrisburg Regional Chamber VIBE event. Ellen shares how she found purpose in her career pivot: "If I do this job well, I can do more good by supporting this work in the community."
We’re kicking off Season 5 with one of Anne and Anne’s most important podcast topics—Women and Money! Grit & Gravitas is live in the Members 1st podcast studio, welcoming Jacinda Webber and Kim Houck, Wealth Advisors, Members 1st Investment Services and Wealth Management. Women are expected to receive 70% of the estimted $124 trillion in the next 25 years—the largest transfer of wealth in history. Jacinda and Kim educate us on how to have a conversation about investing, how to feel comfortable talking about money, the importance of starting now, and why it’s never too late to take control of your financial future. This season premiere is jam-packed with business vitamins so listen now!
Season 4 Finale Is HERE! We’re fangirling HARD over our final guest: Mariah Grumet Humbert, founder of Old Soul Etiquette. From the fashion world to etiquette expert, Mariah is flipping the script on what etiquette really means in 2025—and why it’s your power tool for business and life. “Etiquette is about making people feel valued in your presence,” says Mariah. “It’s not rules—it’s tools.” Want to show up with purpose, polish, and presence? This episode is packed with business vitamins and mindset gold.
It’s with great excitement that we share our penultimate podcast of Season 4 featuring special guest Linda Fedrizzi-Williams, Ed.D., President of Central Penn College! Linda talks about her communications background in cable news and radio; teaching at a community college where she was invited to write the curriculum for the media program; and the most important college courses you can take. From high school students to early careerists to the working mother who’s thinking about going back to school, this episode is the inspiration you need to take your next step.
Did you know? 1 small business opens every 4 minutes in the US! In this episode we’re celebrating the entrepreneurial spirit! Meet our guests: Jacquie Ferentinos, co-owner of the locally owned and operated Bagel Boutique and Brenna Anderson, VP of Relationship Management for Members 1st Federal Credit Union. “We are your people,” says Brenna. “Believe in yourself, take the risk, and we will help you every step of the way.” Other key ingredients? Hard work, relationships, and passion for what you do. “We’re sharing stories one bagel at a time,” says Jacquie. Her advice for entrepreneurs: “Do it scared, do it messy, but do it.”
G&G welcomes Megan Simpson, co-founder of Two Sparks Media along with Kelly Parker, who graced the podcast in 2023. Megan’s Villanova University marketing professor sparked her passion for marketing. “She’s a powerhouse of a woman who had clarity and confidence and I wanted to be just like her,” Megan says. Megan enjoys returning to her alma mater to mentor today’s students on how to build tomorrow’s network. “It’s never too early to get on LinkedIn to let us know about you and start connecting,” Megan advises. This episode is packed with energetic, people-focused business vitamins perfect for young careerists and college students, and parents of high schoolers.
It’s a milestone day here at Grit & Gravitas as Anne & Anne welcome their first male guest on the podcast in four years—Mike Wilson, President & CEO of Members 1st Federal Credit Union. “Members 1st comes from humble beginnings,” Mike says. “Seventy-five years ago, 9 people put money into a pot to lend each other money to buy appliances during the war, and that’s how Members 1st got started.” By harnessing what Mike calls the Culture of We, this community-favorite credit union is 600,000 members strong and has $8 billion in assets. As an Army Brat, Mike learned from an early age the value of building relationships. “I speak to every single person the first day they start at Members 1st,” he says. Come along with us for an action-packed 30 minutes on leadership, communication, and inspiration. “Always talk to strangers,” Mike advises. “If I ever wrote a book, that would be the title.” Welcome to the G&G Tribe, Mike!
Join us for an inspiring, can-do conversation with Kelly Palmer, Regional Affairs Director for PPL Electric Utilities. Passionate about the built environment, meeting new people, and increasing opportunities for women and girls through her service on the Cumberland County Commission for Women by working to solve issues like the child care crisis, Kelly believes that planning is a system for the future. “Roads, bridges, wastewater—they’re all mechanisms to connect with one another,” she says. Kelly applies this not only to infrastructure planning, but to community service. Start small, she encourages. You can make a difference by just going to a meeting. The business vitamins Kelly and our co-hosts share this episode will not soon be forgotten. “Speak your mind even if your voice shakes,” Kelly says.
Team G&G is thrilled to present our inaugural Limited Edition Series with Members 1st Federal Credit Union in celebration of their 75th anniversary! In this episode, we have two powerhouse women to highlight Women’s History Month: Karen Roland, Chief Marketing Officer, and Christine Pavlakovich, Chief Administrative Officer. From cultivating a powerful culture of servant leadership to exploring how empathy is key to being a leader, Karen and Christine reveal inspiring stories and business vitamins to uplift all our listeners. “We’re the average of the five business partners we surround ourselves with,” say co-hosts Anne Deeter Gallaher and Anne Carnathan. “What a privilege to have Members 1st in our G&G tribe.”
We're pleased to welcome the incredibly vibrant and energetic Jasmine Brooks, TV News Anchor and Storyteller for WHP TV 21 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. What would Jasmine tell her younger self? “You are valuable. And there are opportunities everywhere.” This half hour is bursting with business vitamins for young professionals, moms, and mentors.
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 Deeter Gallaher, Anne Carnathan, and Betsy for business vitamins for every stage of your career.
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 Carnathan and Anne Deeter Gallaher 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?"
DYK? Women send themselves 500 negative or limiting messages each day! In honor of National Mentoring Month, G&G hosts Anne Deeter Gallaher and Anne Carnathan invited Gillian Byerly, Executive Director of Girls on the Run Midstate 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 how can they criticize where you finish?" says Gillian. Run along with us and pick up loads of business vitamins in this fantastic episode.
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 pick up. There must be room to pick up new ideas, new people, and new opportunities,” says Gallaher. Happy New Year! We look forward to more learning, laughter, and adventure in 2025!
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 Digital Media Specialist Josie Wilson to talk about the holiday memories the next generation of business pros are creating. These dynamic women share details about their favorite cookies, baked goods, and special Christmas Eve meatballs; family gift exchanges; and finding new ways to give back. Plus, everyone reveals what they’re picking up and putting down for 2025. It’s a feel-good holiday episode with candy cane business vitamins you won't want to miss. Happy Holidays!
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 Carnathan and Anne Deeter Gallaher 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 doubts!
We're pleased to 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, embracing feedback, and following your inner knowing, Jillian offers actionable insights on navigating the workforce with passion for what you love and a willingness to be agile. Packed with business vitamins, this conversation is a must-listen for anyone looking to grow, pivot, or take that first big leap. “Find what you’re good at and chase after that,” says Susi.
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 women in business on saying Yes to hard things, the value of your network, and conquering your fears. Expect actionable insights, powerful reflections, and business vitamins you can apply immediately.
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 forget.
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 finally getting to work on something that I love, that I care about,” she says. They also dive into her book, “Say Something Big,” which encourages women to find their voice. Leigh’s business vitamins are not to be missed!
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 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 cohosts Anne Carnathan and Anne Deeter Gallaher, as she reveals how she built a successful fitness business to help others transform into their best selves.
In this much-anticipated season kickoff, 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. Whether you're contemplating a career change or looking for inspiration, Tracy offers valuable insight and business vitamins for anyone seeking to embrace a reinvention journey.
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