Episodes

  • WACOAN Presents: Women of Interest: From Waco to the World with Angela Beeler and Catherine Ballas

    WACOAN Presents: Women of Interest: From Waco to the World with Angela Beeler and Catherine Ballas
    Jul 10 2025
    Are you an aspiring female entrepreneur, a fitness lover or community builder? Join Emily and Michelle for an inspiring conversation with Angela Beeler and Catherine Ballas, co-founders of Refit, a wellness movement that started right here in Waco and is celebrating its tenth anniversary this coming week at the Refit Recon Convention in Waco. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    57 mins
  • Women of Interest: Finding Purpose Through Loss, Legacy & Leadership with Megan Snipes

    Women of Interest: Finding Purpose Through Loss, Legacy & Leadership with Megan Snipes
    Jul 3 2025
    In this powerful episode, Emily sits down with Megan Snipes, Marketing and PR Consultant for Baylor Scott & White Health, to explore how purpose, faith and resilience shaped her path as a woman in leadership. A proud middle child of six, Megan reveals how her early family dynamics fueled her drive and empathy, ultimately guiding her into a career built on connection and impact. She opens up about the profound influence of her late father, whose battle with leukemia gifted her a legacy of spiritual formation and strength. Tune in to hear how Megan balances personal growth, professional ambition and community impact. This is a must-listen for women in marketing, healthcare leadership and anyone chasing purpose beyond the 9-to-5. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    44 mins
  • WACOAN Presents: Women of Interest: Veronicka Thompson Smith

    WACOAN Presents: Women of Interest: Veronicka Thompson Smith
    Jun 9 2025
    In this episode, Emily flies solo and sits down with Veronicka Thomson Smith to discuss serving the community and the multi-faceted professional journey that led her to Waco. A Baylor alumna, Lovely Village board member and the Director of Employee Engagement at Central National Bank, Veronicka is an expert at juggling it all with grace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    41 mins
  • WACOAN Presents: Women of Interest: Anna Mitchael

    WACOAN Presents: Women of Interest: Anna Mitchael
    May 15 2025
    How do we hold on to what matters most, without letting go of the dreams that call us forward? That is the question that shaped Anna Mitchael’s journey through her 20s and 30s and the question at the heart of her latest book, “They Will Tell You the World is Yours.” Join Michelle and Anna as they talk career, faith, friendship and the journey that women undertake in their 20s, 30s, 40s and beyond. Check out “They Will Tell You the World is Yours” here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    40 mins
  • WACOAN Presents: Women of Interest: Jennifer Wilson

    WACOAN Presents: Women of Interest: Jennifer Wilson
    May 5 2025
    Michelle and Emily sit down with Spice Village Founder Jennifer Wilson to talk about all things business. Reflecting on nearly three decades of Spice, the trio discusses the intersection of motherhood and entrepreneurship, the past two decades of transformative development in downtown Waco and the simple joys of shopping Waco. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    54 mins
  • WACOAN Presents: Women of Interest : Kristi Hayes

    WACOAN Presents: Women of Interest : Kristi Hayes
    Mar 7 2025
    In this episode, Michelle and Emily sit down with 2024 People of Waco honoree Kristi Hayes, Co-Chair of the Heart of Texas Human Trafficking Coalition and Regional Director of Unbound Now Central Texas, to discuss her mission, her work and her impact on our Central Texas community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    34 mins
  • WACOAN MAGAZINE Presents: Dr. Tyrha Lindsey-Warren

    WACOAN MAGAZINE Presents: Dr. Tyrha Lindsey-Warren
    Feb 18 2025
    In this episode, Michelle and Emily sit down with Tryha Lindsey-Warren to discuss the upcoming Waco Family and Faith Film Festival and its goal of bringing Waco together to laugh, celebrate and create as a community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    22 mins
  • Wacoan Magazine Presents: Women of Interest - Andrea Barefield

    Wacoan Magazine Presents: Women of Interest - Andrea Barefield
    Jan 29 2025
    Waco City Council member to District I and Waco community member extraordinaire. In this episode, Michelle and Emily talk with Andrea about the exciting new plans along Waco’s brazos river, on past legacy, and future dreams for Waco. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    46 mins