Cultivate Community- Podcast for Women in Leadership

04/02/2024

Episode 5 launches Monday at 8am! We had a great conversation with Southern Ohio Bruisers Roller Derby team captain, Niki Taylor! 💜 She helped to introduce this sport and bust any myths surrounding it. We loved learning more about teamwork, too! Tune in Monday, 2/5 at 8am EST here: https://open.spotify.com/show/2xlJEl0lRqB10J8ayGC2QP

“Hello, my name is Niki Taylor. I grew up on a Dairy farm in Crown City, OH, which is in the southern part of Gallia County. In 2003 I moved to Jackosn county for a job with Adena Health System. Then in 2006 I met my future husband, Zack Taylor, we married in 2008. He brought into my life my beautiful stepdaughter Payton. Then in 2010, we welcomed our son Roderick AKA Roddy and yes, he was named after Roddy Piper.
In 2015, I saw an ad on Facebook from Heather Blazer saying that she wanted to start a Roller Derby Team. Now this was dream of mine to play even though I knew little about the sport. The team started out as Silver Bridge Bruisers in Gallipolis Oh. In 2016 we moved to Jackson skating rink, where the team still practices at.
Roller Derby has taught me that I need to work outside my comfort zone to better myself. That I should never compare myself to others, we are all different. We all learn and develop at our pace. Also, If something does not work out, you had better change it the next time you do it. Let’s just say you only get hit once standing straight up on roller skates. Lastly and the most cliche of all if you fall get back up. Never lay just lay there, you get up and try again, at least roll to the side and get out of the way before someone else falls over you. 😊
Presently, I am mother to two wonderful children that I could not be prouder of, a wife to my wonderful husband. I am still working for Adena Health but as a Director in IT. The team has changed their name to Southern Ohio Bruiser, to be more representative of our skater; while I have taken on more of a coaching role. The team realize we would not be any where without support, so we try to give back any chance we can by working to improve and support our community. I would not change anything about the past 9 years they have given me so many opportunities I would not have had otherwise.
PS we are always recruiting!”

03/02/2024

Any guesses on our next episode? Here’s a hint: 🛼 She’s a mom and has a unique hobby! We can’t wait to share her episode with you on Monday at 8am EST! 🎙️🤩

29/01/2024

Adrianne Bell Roettker is joining us on episode 4 of the Cultivate Community- Podcast for Women in Leadership! We had an amazing conversation with this awesome woman! It goes live at 8AM EST Monday 1/29 on Spotify! 🎧🎙️Tune in to hear how this mother, grandmother, business owner, and outdoor recreation / community activist shares some exciting things happening in Jackson County, OH! Check it out here: https://open.spotify.com/show/2xlJEl0lRqB10J8ayGC2QP

Learn more about our guest here:

I’m Adrianne….a native Californian who has now lived in Ohio much longer than I lived out west. Growing up as an only child of older parents who had made major life changes when I was born, we spent most weekends and summers camping, fishing, and hiking. I grew up in the country and still love horses, the woods and a good camp fire.

I was and am an avid sports lover…, hiking, climbing, .tennis, (and now pickeleball), softball, swimming, snow skiing, gymnastics and horseback riding. Fitness and dance are also in my background. I love to inspire others to be active and eat healthy.

I’m a widow and was married for 28 years before my wonderful husband Tim passed in 2017. I have three children, two daughters in their early 30s and a son who is 23……..AND a sweet grandson who is 3!

In 2008, I stepped out in faith and opened Southern Ohio Gymnastics Academy to give local Southern Ohio children the same level of gymnastics that they would get in the big city. I have also judged gymnastics for the past 20 years and am a member of our state committee.

After finding a new me when my husband died, and extensive travel and hiking in Europe, I discovered that I did indeed love Southern Ohio and Jackson. I sold my house, downsized and ended up Josie Rader’s neighbor and involved in Faith and Fitness.

This past year myself and several others founded Jackson County Forward to come along side city and county government to help promote outdoor recreation, tourism and the beauty of Jackson County. I was also recently appointed to the brand-new County Tourism Board and am looking forward to continuing to make a difference, connecting people and empowering woman to reach for their dreams.

25/01/2024

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25/01/2024

Our next guest joined us this morning! We can’t wait to share her story! 🤩 She is a mother, grandmother, business owner, community activist, and friend/people connector! This episode will go live on Monday at 8am! Any guesses on who this is!? 🌿

22/01/2024

You got it! DeAnna Maynard-Goodman owner of FabD Boutique is joining us on episode 3 of the Cultivate Community- Podcast for Women in Leadership! 💗🤩 We can hardly wait for you to catch her episode tomorrow starting at 8AM EST on Spotify! 🎧🎙️Tune in to hear how this entrepreneur, author, influencer, and model turned $300 into a multi-million dollar empire! She gives all glory to God for the big and small pieces of her story! Check it out here: https://open.spotify.com/show/2xlJEl0lRqB10J8ayGC2QP

You can shop the boutique + beauty here: www.shopfabd.com 💗

You can buy her book here:
What Makes You Different Makes You Beautiful https://a.co/d/4kFk9eP

20/01/2024

Just recorded our episode 3 with our special guest and friend! Any guesses!? Here’s a hint: all things pink! 🤩💗🎙️ Tune in to episode 3 on Monday at 8am EST on Spotify!

🎧 You can listen here: https://open.spotify.com/show/2xlJEl0lRqB10J8ayGC2QP

15/01/2024

EPISODE 2. 🪩🤍✨🪴 Join us on the Cultivate Community- Podcast for Women in Leadership as we hear from Kelcie Stewart and her “multiple hat” roles in the community! From mom to educator, business owner and community enthusiast — she has a lot to share! It goes LIVE at 8AM tomorrow! 🎙️ Here’s the link: https://open.spotify.com/show/2xlJEl0lRqB10J8ayGC2QP

12/01/2024

We’ve got some goodies in the podcast studio! Come shop at Maliway Designs & Boho Finds and grab one of these. 🪩 We are celebrating the recording of our SECOND podcast with a very special guest! We will announce soon! Episode 2 goes live on Monday at 8am! 🕗

08/01/2024

07/01/2024

IT’S ALMOST TIME. 🪩🤍✨🪴 Who’s ready for the LAUNCH of the Cultivate Community- Podcast!? Episode 1 goes LIVE at 8AM tomorrow! 🎙️ Here’s the link: https://open.spotify.com/show/2xlJEl0lRqB10J8ayGC2QP Then come celebrate with us at 6:30PM with mocktails and merch at Maliway Designs & Boho Finds!