Greater Houston Women’s Chamber of Commerce: The Global Businesswomen’s Pod

Greater Houston Women’s Chamber of Commerce: The Global Businesswomen’s Pod

The Global Business Women’s Pod, hosted by Suzan Deison, CEO, President & Founder of the Greater Houston Women’s Chamber of Commerce. Every Thursday at 6pm we will bring you inspiring stories of women who are leading in the advancement of women and girls. We will take you with us to our premier events. You will meet entrepreneurs, executives, and philanthropists who will empower and inspire you to succeed.

Episodes

September 25, 2025 17 mins

Featuring Elyce Arons — Owner of Frances Valentine, Co-Founder of Kate Spade, and Author of “We Might Just Make It After All: My Best Friendship with Kate Spade”.

Join us for a captivating podcast episode as Elyce shares heartfelt stories from her decades-long friendship and business partnership with the late Kate...

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Our recent luncheon was filled with inspiring conversations, joyful connections, and powerful moments that brought together community champions and supporters. The event truly captured the spirit of women leading with purpose.

 

We were honored to recogni...

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July 31, 2025 19 mins

In this inspiring episode of The Global Businesswomen’s Pod – Thought Leaders Series, Misha McClure, Renee Meaux, and Leisa Holland-Nelson come together for a candid conversation about the values that have served as their guiding compass throughout both their personal and professional lives. They reflect on the defining moments that shaped their careers, the mentors who influenced their growth, and the principles that continue to g...

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July 24, 2025 13 mins

In this powerful episode of The Global Businesswomen’s Pod, Jeanna Bamburg, Jenny Todd, and Courtney Taylor share the personal practices and guiding influences that keep them grounded as leaders in their fields. From daily rituals that help them stay centered to the mentors who shaped their paths, each woman offers a unique perspective on what it means to lead with purpose and clarity. They also open up about what’s next in their j...

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July 17, 2025 15 mins

Join Class of 2025 Thought Leaders Leah Kasparek, Jordan Watson, Melissa Austrie, and Alisha Garrett as they talk about the advice they would give to their younger selves, the legacy they hope to leave behind, the real challenges they’ve faced on their career journeys, and more! Whether you're just starting your professional journey or you're a seasoned businesswoman, this episode offers wisdom and inspiration you won’t want to mis...

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Join us for an empowering episode dedicated to uplifting women and driving impactful change! Discover how you can become a Champion, Ambassador, Eliminator, and Inspirer in your community. Julie shares inspiring stories, actionable insights, and practical tips to help you support your fellow women and create a ripple effect of positive transformation. Let’s inspire change together!

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Golden Seeds, a US-based angel investment organization, focuses on women-led companies and has invested over $180 million in over 250 such companies. As a nationally recognized leader, it nurtures local companies, engages angel investors, and contributes to deal teams.

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Learn how to transform your time into a powerful asset and make each day not just full, but truly fulfilling. Discover game-changing ways to use smartphone apps for what matters most.

 

Casey Gage Regional Vice President Advisors Asset Management

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Join our dynamic Empowering Women Inspiring Worldwide Change Panel and delve into empowering ideas, stories, and strategies for advancing women's leadership worldwide.

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September 12, 2024 24 mins

Unlock the potential of empowering women and driving impactful change! Join us for an inspiring session where you'll learn how to become a Champion, Ambassador, Eliminator, and Inspirer for your fellow women. Let’s inspire change together!

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September 5, 2024 21 mins

Join us for a delightful podcast featuring Ziggy Gruber, Kenny & Ziggy’s Owner, who will share Jewish customs and traditions and will entice us with his favorite delicacies.

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July 25, 2024 26 mins

Discover Your Purpose and Harness the Power of Your Technical Skills Supporting Your Purpose

Understanding what matters most to you and what motivates you is crucial for having a fulfilling career. Being able to develop a clear idea of where you want to go in your career (and life) helps you to make intentional ...

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Embrace your deeply held beliefs and principles that define who you are as a person/professional and leverage those values to identify what you want and need, communicate those things to others, and stand up for yourself and others when necessary. Leave with tips on how to advocate for yourself, and how to showcase your value and ways to support others.

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July 11, 2024 45 mins

AI is changing or even revolutionizing nearly every industry, and this will impact society in ways we are just beginning to understand. Despite the many ways in which women have advanced AI tech, they make up a tiny sliver of the global AI workforce – this is a huge opportunity for women to embrace and have impact in this domain going forward.

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June 27, 2024 23 mins

Managing Priorities – The Greatest Need of Modern STEM Women

Sarah Karthigan GM Strategy and Innovation, Data and Insights Chevron

Learn from a STEM female leader’s journey & gain advice and experience on how to navigate priorities professionally and personally. Learn about the resources to improve your work-...

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Embracing Transformation and Building Resilience

An Airswift: AI to Z Podcast

 

In the "AI to Z" podcast, Kara Pelecky, Senior Vice President and CIO at ABS, emphasizes the importance of cultivating a culture of openness, continuous learning, and innovation for successful transformation. She highlights the role of leaders in modeling and nurturing this mindset, which helps organizations remain resilient and innovative.

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There's no shortage of advice on the internet about how you should approach skin care. Whether it's celebrity GRWM (Get Ready With Me) videos, influencers promoting their skin-care companies or Big Beauty targeting you with social media ads, we're inundated with messaging about how to care for our skin — especially if antiaging is a concern. In this episode, we speak with a medical aesthetician who shares what works and what doesn'...

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GHWCC Global Businesswomen's Pod Episode 101

MADY KADES OWNER MCDONALD'S RESTAURANTS KADES CORPORATION PAULA HARRIS SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT

HOUSTON ASTROS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR HOUSTON ASTROS FOUNDATION

Please join us for an inspiring tribute to two of Houston's ICONS! Mady Kades, a 2024 ICON Award recipient, is a leader in community empowerment, philanthropy, and entrepreneurial spirit. She values service, generosity, and dedication,...

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GHWCC Global Businesswomen’s Pod Episode 100

The 2024 Law Day theme, “Voices of Democracy,” acknowledges the people’s role in democracies. Established in 1958 by President Dwight D. Eisenhower, it celebrates the rule of law in a free society. The Houston Bar Association, established in 1870, is one of the largest volunteer bars in the country, with over 10,000 members. Diana, the first Latina president of the 153-year-old organizat...

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GHWCC Global Businesswomen’s Pod Episode 100

The 2024 Law Day theme, “Voices of Democracy,” acknowledges the people’s role in democracies. Established in 1958 by President Dwight D. Eisenhower, it celebrates the rule of law in a free society. The Houston Bar Association, established in 1870, is one of the largest volunteer bars in the country, with over 10,000 members. Diana, the first Latina president of the 153-year-old organizat...

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