What Drives Her - From A Girls Guide to Cars
We've been talking to women who are changing the automotive world for a few years now. We thought it's time we share those conversations, so we started a podcast. Scotty Reiss and Connie Peters discover what inspires and empowers women to build a career in automotive, to create, to lead, to take on new challenges, to not be afraid. And what they hope others will learn from them. And, there are cars! We'll talk about new cars, technology, car sales and deals and more.
Episodes
What Drives HIM? An Eye-opening Chat with Nissan and Infiniti Global Chief of Design Alfonso Albaisa
Taylor Hagler on Being a Woman in the Motorsport Scene: What Drives Her Ep. 14
In this episode of "What Drives Her," hosts Connie and Scotty sit down with Taylor, a young GT4 race car driver for Hyundai Motorsport, to discuss her journey into the male-dominated world of motorsport. Taylor shares her experiences, challenges, and successes as a female driver, offering insights into the industry and inspiring women who aspire to pursue...
Natalie Harrington Actually Loves Her Job – and Tells Us Why: What Drives Her Ep. 15
Join hosts Scotty Reiss and Connie Peters on "What Drives Her," the A Girls Guide to Cars podcast that delves into the stories of people revolutionizing the automotive industry from within. In this episode, they sit down with Natalie Harrington, a dynamic professional bridging the gap between employees and leadership at CarGurus. Natalie shares her ...
Alanis King Deals With Internet Trolls, Reveals Car Review Philosophies, and Talks F1 Scandal - Ep. 13
In this episode of What Drives Her, hosts Scotty Reiss and Connie Peters get into the world of automotive journalism and motorsports with Alanis King. Join us as we uncover the story behind Alanis' rise from writing for esteemed publications like Jalopnik, Road & Track, and Business Insider to becoming a prominent figure in the rea...
Jessica Fini on Honda EV Struggles, Influencer Marketing, and the Car David Grohl Bought for His Mom: What Drives Her Ep. 12
Join us as this week as we talk with Jessica Fini, assistant vice president of the Product, Sales and Dealer Communications Division at American Honda Motor Co., Inc., as she shares her journey in the automotive industry from journalism to PR and her recent promotion.
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Navigating Finances and Cars with Jean Chatsky
Tune in to Episode 11 of the What Drives Her Podcast, where we sit down with renowned financial advisor and host of Her Money Podcast, Jean Chatsky. Join us as we explore the intersection of personal finance and automotive empowerment, delving into Jean's expert insights on car buying advice, finance strategies, and the latest trends in the automotive industry.
In this episode, we dive i...
Unveiling Hyundai's EV Revolution From an Inside Perspective With Olabisi Boyle
Embark on an electrifying journey in the latest episode of the A Girls Guide to Cars podcast, What Drives Her, with hosts Scotty Reiss and Connie Peters. The trailblazing Olabisi Boyle, Vice President of Product Planning and Mobility Strategy at Hyundai Motor North America. From Lagos, Nigeria, to the bustling streets of Harlem, Bisi's unique path into t...
Tune into Episode 9 of the What Drives Her podcast with A Girl's Guide to Cars' Scotty Reiss and Connie Peters for an authentic conversation with Dianne Craig, President of the luxury car brand Lincoln Motor Company. This refreshingly down to earth interview sesh with this industry powerhouse gives insight into the excitement of a career in the automotive industry.
Dianne gets personal about the significant role mentorship plays for...
How important is DEI in the Automotive Industry? With its long history in our field, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion has shaped the way working in the world of cars looks today. But could that be under attack?
Join us with Cheryl Thompson, founder and CEO of the Center for Automotive Diversity, Inclusion & Advancement, and Linda Taliaferro, Vice President of Global Quality Chassis Solutions Division at ZF Group, founder of The Extr...
In this episode of A Girls Guide to Cars Podcast, What Drives Her, Kelly Stumpe gives us a personal look into what life is like as The Car Mom. We go in depth into what auto shows can do for families who are car shopping, planning for the future, and looking to make the best car buying decisions.
Kelly tells us how a car seat swap can potentially save thousands, why buying pre-owned can ease the anxieties of early motherhood, and h...
Jamie Brewer, Chief Engineer, GM Electrified Vehicles, talks about spearheading exciting EV projects and the journey to her role with General Motors.
This conversation is an exciting window into the new era of women in previously male-dominated spaces. Jamie shares with us how she wants to be the best engineer she can be, irrespective of whether she is a man or woman.
She also tells us about her favorite features in some of GM's le...
Have you noticed a major shift happening at live automotive events? Join Connie and Scotty as they talk car shopping and auto shows. Jen Morand shares the inside scoop on how these industry staples have transitioned from static walk throughs to amusement park level consumer experiences.
Automotive Shows like the Chicago Auto Show and the new EV-focused Chicago Drives Electric cater to consumers and enthusiasts everywhere, and Jen's...
These women totally inspire us. Liv Leigh, bomb blast survivor, brainiac medical tech and electric car geek, test drives cars not just because she likes them, but to help consumers with disabilities be more comfortable and confident, too.
And Annika Carter, race car driver, mechanic and auto writer, is charting her own path on the track and on the road, empowering other young women to find their happiness behind the wheel.
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Buying a car can be one of the most intimidating things we'll ever do. But listening to LeeAnn Shattuck changes all that. She's an experienced insider with a wealth of knowledge, and she's willing to share, share, share.
And, if you can't get enough here, you can take her class. And then, go forth, buy smartly and don't get ripped off.
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Ever wonder how much courage – and energy, time and focus – it takes to compete in the Rebelle Rally? This all-female 2,500 kilometer off-road competition, which doesn't allow GPS, electronics or phones, is one of the most grueling – and telling – contests on the road.
But journalists and accomplished off-roaders Kristin Shaw and Jill Ciminillo took on the competition for the second year in a row, honing their skills and fine-tunin...
For a while now, we've been talking to women who are changing the automotive world. We thought it's time to share those conversations, so we started a podcast.
Meet Scotty Reiss and Connie Peters of A Girls Guide to Cars, and two women who inspire us: automotive writers Jill Robbins and Teia Collier, who talk about how they got into this business, why they like it and, shockingly we have to say this, why their voice matters.
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