Grit & Gravitas

It’s with great excitement that we share our penultimate podcast of Season 4 featuring special guest Linda Fedrizzi-Williams, Ed.D., President of Central Penn College. Linda talks with Anne & Anne about her communications background in cable news and radio; teaching at a community college where she was invited to write the curriculum for the media program; and the most important college courses you can take.

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Did you know? 1 small business opens every 4 minutes in the US!

May is National Small Business Month, and in this episode of G&G we’re celebrating the entrepreneurial spirit! Meet our guests: Jacquie Ferentinos, co-owner of the locally owned and operated Bagel Boutique, and Brenna Anderson, VP of Relationship Management for Members 1st Federal Credit Union. In part 3 of our Limited ...

Our G&G co-hosts are excited to welcome Megan Simpson, co-founder of Two Sparks Media along with Kelly Parker, who graced the podcast in 2023.

A resident of North Carolina, Megan grew up in New Jersey as the youngest of four powerhouse women, and she’s been in the people business ever since. From the fitness industry to the franchise world, Megan’s gift is making connections and cre...

It’s a milestone day here at Grit & Gravitas as Anne & Anne welcome their first male guest on the podcast in four years—Mike Wilson, President & CEO of Members 1st Federal Credit Union.

“Members 1st comes from humble beginnings,” Mike says. “Seventy-five years ago, 9 people put money into a pot to lend each other money to buy appliances during the war, and that’s how Members...

Join us for an inspiring, can-do conversation with Kelly Palmer, Regional Affairs Director for PPL Electric Utilities. Passionate about the built environment, meeting new people, and increasing opportunities for women and girls through her service on the Cumberland County Commission for Women by working to solve issues like the child care crisis, Kelly believes that planning is a system for the future. “Roads, bridges,...

Team G&G is thrilled to present our inaugural Limited Edition Series with Members 1st Federal Credit Union in celebration of their 75th anniversary! In this episode, we have two powerhouse women to highlight Women's History Month: Karen Roland, Chief Marketing Officer, and Christine Pavlakovich, Chief Administrative Officer. From cultivating a powerful culture of servant leadership to exploring how empathy is key to being a lea...

Team G&G is pleased to welcome the incredibly vibrant and energetic Jasmine Brooks, TV News Anchor and Storyteller for CBS21 to the podcast studio. In this episode, Jasmine takes a break from being the interviewer to sit on the other side of the microphone. From how she landed her first anchor job to how motherhood has changed her approach to news reporting, Jasmine shares her secrets to persistence, resilience, and consistency...

Today, our G&G co-hosts are excited to welcome fellow Shippensburg University graduate Betsy Hamm, former CEO of Duck Donuts. After four years of leading a donut empire—opening in 9 international countries and 200 locations in 26 days—Betsy is exploring a new challenge as an independent consultant for emerging brands. From figuring out what’s next, to raising your hand and determining your P.I...

DYK? Women send themselves 500 negative or limiting messages each day! In honor of National Mentoring Month, G&G co-hosts Anne Deeter Gallaher and Anne Carnathan invited Gillian Byerly, Executive Director of Girls on the Run Mid State PA, to talk about mentorship and the Power of Yet. Using running as a tool, Girls on the Run is equipping girls from elementary through middle school to be authentic and learn to navigate life wit...

Team G&G is putting a bow on 2024 with Episode 86! Co-hosts Anne Deeter Gallaher and Anne Carnathan are honored to celebrate four years of broadcasting this podcast with some outstanding guests sharing unforgettable business vitamins. Thank you to each one of you, our listeners and friends, for sharing this experience and growing along with us. For our last podcast of the year, we’re talking about what we’re putting down and pi...

In this episode of Grit & Gravitas, co-hosts Anne Carnathan and Anne Deeter Gallaher welcomed three young professionals from the UMI family: Digital Media Director Nicole Dean, Digital Media Specialist Zoe Krevsky, and Account Lead Josie Wilson to talk about the holiday memories the next generation of business pros are creating. These dynamic women shared details about their favorite cookies, baked goods, and special Christmas ...

Ever catch yourself doubting your abilities or thinking you’re not skilled enough to tackle a new challenge? You’re not alone. In this episode of Grit & Gravitas, co-hosts Anne Deeter Gallaher and Anne Carnathan dive into a universal struggle: Imposter Syndrome. Join the conversation as they share personal stories and advice on overcoming what Carnathan calls “a crisis of confidence.” For those moments w...

Today, Grit & Gravitas co-hosts Anne Deeter Gallaher and Anne Carnathan welcome Jillian Susi, PR and Communications Senior Manager for Discord. Joining Team G&G virtually from sunny San Diego, Jillian shares her inspiring career journey from her early beginnings as a Deeter Gallaher Group high school intern to working for a US Senator to Discord, a communication app that allows you to talk with friends via text chat, voice,...

Join us for a special LIVE edition of Grit & Gravitas at the Conference for Women in Camp Hill, PA, where co-hosts Anne Carnathan and Anne Deeter Gallaher dive into the real-life stories of resilience, reinvention, and embracing the unexpected twists that shape our personal and professional journeys. Through candid conversation with 300+ women in a fireside chat setting, Anne & Anne share 10 “Unstoppable" moments. The sessi...

Join co-hosts Anne Carnathan and Anne Deeter Gallaher for an insightful 30 minutes with Oralia Garcia Dominic, the President and Founder of the National Institute of Rural & Minority Health (NIRMH). Discover what inspired Oralia to launch NIRMH as she shares invaluable wisdom on trusting your instincts, pursuing your dreams, and making a difference. “The time is now,” says Oralia. Tune in for a thought-p...

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, G&G co-hosts Anne Carnathan and Anne Deeter Gallaher chat with Leigh Hurst, founder of Feel Your Boobies. Diagnosed with breast cancer at age 33, Leigh recalls how a fun idea to make a t-shirt with the slogan “Feel Your Boobies” unexpectedly went viral, leading her to create a foundation dedicated to breast cancer awareness. Leigh details her journey from corporate training and consult...

Have you ever found yourself wishing the workweek away or only living for the weekend? Patty Sibbach, co-owner of Precision Training Concepts and co-founder of the just-launched GIVING WELLNESS community health program, once felt the same. Then she took a leap of faith and pursued her passion for fitness. In this episode, Patty shares the pivotal “aha” moment she experienced in the gym, which ignited her mission to help others achi...

In this much-anticipated kickoff to Season 4, co-hosts Anne Carnathan and Anne Deeter Gallaher are joined by Tracy Pawelski, a woman who understands the beauty and bravery of reinvention.

Tracy shares her journey of finding courage, overcoming fear, and the rewards she discovered through long-distance walking. Tune in as she shares the life lessons she learned along the way, and why “it takes a lot of courage, a lot of discernment ...