Through the Leadership Lens

18/11/2025

We have a BRAND NEW podcast episode available to you!

Join Freddie Ridler and Jessica Balderston as they turn the page on leadership by talking to Young Leaders… Very Young Leaders!

In this special episode, we’re asking the big questions to the next generation of propane leaders, featuring:
- Mara Thurston, daughter of Abby Thurston
- Liam Stewart, son of Jeff Stewart
- Noelle, daughter of Christina Armentano

Tune in for fresh perspectives, candid answers, and a glimpse into the future of our industry—straight from the voices that will shape it.

Check it out here: https://www.womeninpropane.org/podcast/

16/08/2025

The Women in Propane Council Through the Leadership Lens podcast is back with another inspiring conversation! This episode features Jessica Phillips, who shares her journey, leadership insights, and practical advice for building meaningful connections in the propane industry.

From her early career lessons to the strategies she uses today, Jessica’s story is a powerful reminder that leadership is about authenticity, resilience, and lifting others along the way.

Tune in now to hear: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QyBGrOWKAUk&t=14s

Learn more about Women In Propane Council: https://lnkd.in/eBGwJ9yj

Through the Leadership Lens is sponsored by Thompson AutoGas
Gold: ROUSH CleanTech & Rural Computer Consultants, Inc.
Creator & Executive Producer: Jessica Johnson
Seasoned hosts: Freddie Ridler & Jessica Sheehan-Balderston
Marketing: Peini Spinazzola, Kirsten McAlpin, M.S. IMC and Chelsea Uphaus

05/08/2025

Mentors needed!! Check out the details below.

💡 Become the Mentor You Once Needed 💬

Women in Propane’s Knowledge Exchange program is built on one powerful idea: mentorship changes careers — and lives.

We’re currently looking for industry leaders, changemakers, and experienced professionals who want to give back by mentoring the next generation of propane professionals.

✅ Flexible, one-on-one virtual sessions

✅ Matched by goals and interests

✅ Open to both women and men in the industry

Whether you’ve had great mentors or wished you had, this is your chance to pay it forward.

Ready to make an impact? Learn more and sign up here: https://knowledgeexchange.chronus.com/p/p1

25/07/2025

🎙️ New Podcast Episode Alert! 🚨

We’re back with something extra special! We took our podcast on the road and recorded LIVE at the NPGA Southeast Propane Expo back in April! Check out this episode for insights from industry leaders and some lively discussions on the future of propane and energy solutions!

Catch the full episode now and hear firsthand from the experts who are shaping the propane industry here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AfOdj_bd9K4

Learn more about Women In Propane Council:
https://lnkd.in/eBGwJ9yj

Through the Leadership Lens is sponsored by Thompson AutoGas
Gold: ROUSH CleanTech & Rural Computer Consultants, Inc. - Fuel Distribution System
Creator & Executive Producer: Jessica Johnson
Host: Freddie Ridler
Marketing: Peini Spinazzola, Kirsten McAlpin, M.S. IMC and Chelsea Uphaus

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03/06/2025

In case you missed it: Leslie Anderson with Propane Gas Association of New England was on the podcast!

Check it out on our website here: https://www.womeninpropane.org/podcast/

Or on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O-tMzqse1BE

20/05/2025

In case you missed it: Erin Hatcher with PERC was on the podcast!

Check it out on our website here: https://www.womeninpropane.org/podcast/

Or on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cAW0gex8ANo&feature=youtu.be

08/05/2025

In case you missed it: Chad Kroening with Boehlke Bottled Gas Corp was on the podcast!

Check it out on our website here: https://www.womeninpropane.org/podcast/

Or on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z52AshL9KeY

18/04/2025

Join us in welcoming Kim Folger, the passionate owner of Folger Gas
and a dynamic leader in the energy industry. With years of hands-on experience and a deep commitment to her team and community, Kim exemplifies what it means to lead with purpose and resilience.
In this episode, Kim shares her journey, the power of creating your own team, and how embracing ownership can drive growth—for individuals and the business as a whole. It’s a conversation about teamwork, leadership, and growing stronger together. Don’t miss this inspiring and empowering episode.
Watch it here: https://www.womeninpropane.org/podcast/

Learn more about Women In Propane Council:
https://www.womeninpropane.org

Through the Leadership Lens is sponsored by Thompson AutoGas
Gold: ROUSH CleanTech & Rural Computer Consultants, Inc. - Fuel Distribution System,
Creator & Executive Producer: Jessica Johnson
Seasoned hosts: Bridget Scanlon Kidd and Freddie Ridler
Marketing: Peini Spinazzola, Kirsten McAlpin, M.S. IMC and Chelsea Uphaus

21/03/2025

Happy Friday!
Join us in welcoming Angela Morrill,she a transformational Executive Leadership and Life Coach who lights the path for leaders where wisdom, insight, and clarity thrive. She brings deep experience from twenty years in the manufacturing and service industries, followed by nearly a decade focused on leadership and organizational development.
Tune in for an inspiring conversation on resilience, teamwork, and the true meaning of leadership.

Watch it here: https://www.womeninpropane.org/podcast/

Learn more about Women in Propane Councilouncil:
https://www.womeninpropane.org

Through the Leadership Lens is sponsored by Thompson AutoGas
Gold: ROUSH CleanTech & Rural Computer Consultants, Inc. - Fuel Distribution Systemter Consultants, Inc.
Creator & Executive Producer: Jessica Johnson
Seasoned hosts: Bridget Scanlon Kidd and Freddie Ridler
Marketing: Peini Spinazzola, Kirsten McAlpin, M.S. IMC and Chelsea Uphaus

21/03/2025

Happy Friday!

Join us in welcoming D. Morrill, PCC, she's a transformational Executive Leadership and Life Coach who lights the path for leaders where wisdom, insight, and clarity thrive. She brings deep experience from twenty years in the manufacturing and service industries, followed by nearly a decade focused on leadership and organizational development.
Tune in for an inspiring conversation on resilience, teamwork, and the true meaning of leadership.

Watch it here: https://lnkd.in/gFjVX_-r

Learn more about Women In Propane Council:
https://lnkd.in/eBGwJ9yj

Through the Leadership Lens is sponsored by Thompson AutoGas
Gold: ROUSH CleanTech & Rural Computer Consultants, Inc. - Fuel Distribution System
Creator & Executive Producer: Jessica Johnson
Seasoned hosts: Bridget Scanlon Kidd and Freddie Ridler
Marketing: Peini Spinazzola, Kirsten McAlpin and Chelsea Uphaus