Join me, Karen Medina, on this very special episode of the Super SMART Women Podcast as I welcome our first Super SMART Man - Dr. Derrick Worrels, President of Ranger College. With over 30 years in education, Dr. Worrels shares how his journey from the housing projects of Tampa to leading a rural Texas community college shaped his mission to reach, teach, and serve students of all backgrounds.

Discover how Ranger College fosters student success through thoughtful initiatives—like its Caring Campus culture, Hispanic-Serving Institution designation, dual-credit opportunities, and more. Listen in as Dr. Worrels reflects on his own college challenges as a first-generation student, offering insights on breaking down invisible barriers and lifting up every learner.

Throughout our conversation, Dr. Worrels embodies the five SMART pillars - Serve, Mentor, Applaud, Reflect, and Teach - with a faith-driven approach to leadership and a powerful commitment to student engagement. Super SMART Women applauds Dr. Worrels for his efforts to help our next generation of leaders, especially our future young women leaders. If you’re ready for an inspiring look at how supportive administrators and innovative programs can transform lives, don’t miss this episode!

Dr. Worrels’ Resources

Ranger College - https://www.rangercollege.edu

New English Translation Bible - https://netbible.com/

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In this exciting episode of the Super SMART Women Podcast, I am talking with Pam Goodwin, CEO of Goodwin Commercial Real Estate and co-founder of the Kiss Breast Cancer Goodbye Foundation. Pam’s journey from early work with Brinker International and brands like Chili’s to investing in commercial real estate is a testament to dreaming big, finding the right mentors, and never giving up.

Listen in as Pam explains how a mentor helped her transition from a comfortable corporate role into launching her own commercial real estate business - proving that knowledge, integrity, and collaboration can open doors you didn’t even know existed. She also shares her passion for service, from chairing the Zoning Board of Adjustments in Lewisville, Texas, to hosting star-studded fundraisers in support of breast cancer research. Along the way, Pam offers practical tips on balancing career growth with community involvement and using the power of genuine relationships to further your goals.

Throughout this inspiring episode, you’ll hear how Pam embodies the five SMART pillars - Serve, Mentor, Applaud, Reflect, and Teach - by intentionally investing her time, talent, and resources where her heart leads. If you’re ready to think bigger, give back boldly, and walk away with real strategies for personal and professional success, don’t miss this conversation!

Pam’s Resources

Joyce Meyer’s YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/user/joycemeyerministries

Sharon Lechter - https://sharonlechter.com/

Pam’s Books - https://pamgoodwin.com/products/

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Join me, Karen Medina, your host of the Super SMART Women Podcast, for a fascinating conversation with Kristi Mayfield—founder and CEO of WineWise, certified sommelier and a teacher at heart. Drawing on her extensive background in international sales and leadership, Kristi shares how her curiosity for wine blossomed into a dynamic education platform and an education podcast, Everyday Sommelier, that takes the fear and pretension out of selecting, tasting and truly enjoying wine.

Listen as Kristi explains why understanding what you don’t like is just as important as knowing what you do like, and how the same wine variety can taste dramatically different depending on where and how it’s grown. Whether you’re a young professional ordering wine for clients, a server hoping to enhance your expertise, or simply an enthusiast eager to broaden your horizons, Kristi’s mission is to make wine approachable, fun and memorable.

Tune in to discover how Kristi, a teacher at hear, helps you level up your wine game. As a Super SMART Woman, she helps you find your own path to wine confidence. If you’re ready to boost your wine knowledge, transform your tasting experiences, and enrich your connections—both in business and life—this is an episode you won’t want to miss!

Kristi’s Resources

Kristi’s Learning Platform - www.winewize.com

Wine and Spirit Education Trust - www.wsetglobal.com

Wine Certification Explained with Jenny Hemmer - wine-wize.com/wine-certification-jenny-hemmer/

Kevin Zraly - Wine Book Author - www.kevinzraly.com

Karen MacNeil - Author of the Wine Bible - www.karenmacneil.com/product/the-wine-bible/

Wine Confident by Kelli White - https://www.amazon.com/Wine-Confident-Theres-Wrong-Enjoy/dp/1917084498

John Maxwell - Maxwell Leadership Podcast - https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/

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