InspiHer

InspiHer

The series, presented by Atrium Health, will feature prominent women in the greater Charlotte community who have made transformative impacts in their lines of work and community organizations.

Episodes

April 23, 2025 32 mins
Kristen sits down with Tamera Green, SVP and Chief Communications Officer at Tepper Sports & Entertainment, to discuss her involvement in bringing the Panthers to Charlotte, launching her own business, and her current leadership responsibilities at TSE.

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Caitlin Thielen, Vice President of the Thielen Foundation, joins Kristen to reflect on some of her most significant achievements as a female leader in the nonprofit world. They also discussed her family’s move from Minnesota and the experience of being married to an NFL player, all while balancing the responsibilities of motherhood.

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Kristen Balboni speaks with Dr. Andrea Fernandez, the Regional Chief Medical Officer at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist. Dr. Fernandez opens up about her passion for medicine and her journey of transitioning from a full-time practicing physician to managing her daily responsibilities, while also overseeing the role of Chief Quality, Safety, and Patient Experience Officer.

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Join Kristen Balboni as she kicks off Season 4 of InspiHER with Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles. In this episode, they reflect on Mayor Lyles' journey growing up in the Carolinas, the challenges she faced in her public service career, and the valuable lessons she's learned along the way. Mayor Lyles also shares powerful wisdom and advice to inspire the next generation of leaders.

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Kristin speaks with Melissa Carnegie, Charlotte-based content creator and Founder of Kicks and Fros, to discuss how she turned her social media page into a full-time business and community. Melissa goes in depth on her goals of creating a sneaker community for women, who are a vital piece of the industry through their support, innovation, and style. The duo breaks down how to deal with burnout, going all in on opportunities, and ho...

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Dr. Ngina Connors, Chair of the Atrium Health Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology in the Greater Charlotte Region, joins Kristen to discuss her career as a maternal-fetal medicine specialist. The duo dives into her unwavering passion for research and how she established her career while balancing motherhood.

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Kristen Balboni speaks with Ericia Turner, Athletic Director of Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools. Ericia walks Kristen through her day-to-day responsibilities as she oversees athletic programs for 66+ middle and high schools in Charlotte Mecklenburg County. The pair discusses impactful stories about her family life and experiences that ignited her passion for sports and commitment to inspiring future generations.

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Kristen Balboni welcomes Meredith Tucker, mother of Pearl Monroe Tucker, happily nicknamed Roe Roe. The duo dives into the emotional journey behind Roe Roe's battle with Leukemia and how she keeps her family strong during this difficult time. Tucker shares the celebratory moment when Roe Roe rang the victory bell at Atrium Health Levine Children’s Brenner Children’s Hospital.

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Executive Director of Defending Dreams and restaurateur, Kelly Davis, joins Kristen to discuss her mindset of becoming an entrepreneur and creating community initiatives in the Carolinas, while balancing motherhood. The pair also unfolds the vision and process behind opening a sports bar, Ten58, with her husband Thomas Davis.

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Kristen Balboni welcomes two inspirational women, Kim Ortmayer, Patient Experience Manager, and Carrie Keuten, Group and Events Coordinator at Atrium Health Levine Children's Hospital. The trio unpacks how to create joyous experiences for pediatric patients while providing emotional support to families.

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Kristen Balboni speaks with Jordan Trgovac, Scouting Assistant for the Carolina Panthers. The duo reflects on Trgovac’s determination to make a career shift, the ins and out of being a successful NFL scout, and the power of being resilient.

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Kristen Balboni kicks off Season 3 of InspiHER with Linda Reich, Co-Founder of the kNot Today Foundation. The duo discusses the Reich family’s transition back to the Carolinas and her motivation behind becoming a youth advocate to generate a greater impact in our community.

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On the season two finale episode of InspiHER, Kristen is joined with Khushi Bhatt, Season 2 nominated winner. Bhatt is a 16-year-old activist who is passionate about enhancing educational resources for minority students by being a civic leader within the region. The dynamic duo discuss Bhatt’s story behind starting a successful podcast during the pandemic, the process of planning and presenting a TEDx Talk and how she continues to ...

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Kristen talks with Natalie Stewart, the co-owner of Charlotte Lately, a digital publication highlighting stories in the community. The duo discuss impactful stories about motherhood, the essence of redefining your identity and insights into being the wife of a Panthers legend.

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Kristen Balboni welcomes Julie A. Freischlag, the Chief Executive Officer of Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist to break down how she prioritizes her responsibilities as a leader of many medical programs. The pair further discuss how Freischlag led one of the top vascular surgical programs in the U.S., the advantages of receiving training worldwide and her commitment to mentoring the next generation of physicians.

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Kristen sits down with Nicole Tepper, the Team Owner and Chief Administrative Officer of the Carolina Panthers and Charlotte Football Club, to discuss her day-to-day responsibilities for both teams and commitment to create a family-oriented company culture. The pair also unfolds the vision behind the Tepper Scholars Program, an education initiative that provides scholarships to sports and entertainment management students at The Un...

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Professional development facilitator and author, Page Fehling, joins Kristen to discuss leaving her 17-year TV career to become an entrepreneur, creating a fun-infused family lifestyle and the story behind developing an award-winning podcast with her husband.

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Kristen speaks with the voice behind Panthers’ social media, Angela Denogean. Denogean walks Kristen through the intricate process of planning and posting content, interacting with players and how she found her niche as a social media guru.

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Kristen sits down with multi-talented entrepreneur Ohavia Phillips about finding and living your purpose. The power duo discuss creating positive content to bring communities together, overcoming life obstacles and inspiring youth to find their voice.

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Kristen Balboni speaks with Kristi Coleman, the Team President of the Carolina Panthers. The duo reflects on Kristi’s career transitions while balancing motherhood, making an impact in the organization and advice for future generations.

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