The Baroness Podcast

Episode 10: Value Your Journey

Professor Corvena Francis - Denton, RCBC Education Program Chair for Inclusive Education, joins us to help foster a connection to our community, becoming a transformational leader and the motivation to keep going as a driven female. Knowing when to implement “me time,” utilize your support system, and shift your perspective that anything is possible.

Episode 9: A Veteran’s Voice

Dr. Tiffani Worthy is an authentic leader and combat veteran with a diverse background that spans over 20 years across various industries. The common thread in all she does is her commitment to helping people and organizations reach their fullest potential and her passion for learning. Dr. Worthy shares her connection to life and how being a veteran has influenced her career and personal life.

Episode 8: I Want To Live

This month on the Baroness Podcast, we celebrate Breast Cancer Awareness Month. We share survivor stories within our RCBC Family. How can we find support, lead the change and help spread the word about early detection to save lives? Dr. Montalto, Dean of Health Sciences, and Patrice Fields, RCBC Accountant Analyst, inspire us with their cancer journey and ways to fight the unknown and live as survivors.

Episode 7: Be Present Every Single Day

This month on the Baroness Podcast, we welcome our Women’s Advisory Group Committee members back on campus. Lisa Steinberg, Fashion Design and Merchandising Program Coordinator, and Michelle Martin, Workforce Development Institute Senior Analyst, discuss the importance of women, connectivity, support, embracing technology, and what inspires them. Visit our DEI: WAG website at rcbc.edu/diversity. From Dr. Ruocco and Dr. Mailhiot, thank you to all our committee members for supporting women on campus and in our community.

Episode 6: Cooking Up Change

Are you ready to mix things up? Audrey Wiggins (owner of On the Town Food Tours) & Robin Winzinger (owner Robin's Nest Mount Holly) discuss food, flavors, and being diverse in business. Get ready to learn how to stay creative and change with the times in the food industry.

Episode 5: I Didn’t Come This Far To Only Come This Far

Dr. June DePonte Sernak, Center for Family Services Statewide Diversity Consultant, shares with Dr. Mailhiot her inspirational upbringing and the culture that shines within her life's work. Meet the Commander, Communicator, Executive; Dr. Sernak's road to being a Diversity Consultant 

Episode 4: The Power of Mentors

Join Dr. Mailhiot with Dr. Donna Vandergrift, RCBC Dean of Liberal Arts and Psychology Adjunct Emily Graham, as we discuss and discover the power of mentors, The Last Lecture, life lessons, and pursuing your passion at any age.
 

Episode 3: Unapologetically Me

Dr. Brooke Mailhiot dives in deep with Certified Life Coach and Mom, Stacy Jankiewicz shares the trials and tribulations of women who are stuck trying to be perfect and apologizing for it. @unapologeticallyme_stacy shares our innermost feelings, our need for approval, not needing to fit the “mold” and bring balance to your life.  It’s ok to just be you

Episode 2: Imperfect vs. I’m Perfect

Children’s Author, Lisa Graham, and RCBC Alum/Illustrator and multidisciplinary artist, Ashley Monteil discuss their journey of searching for the expectation to be perfect and the perception of perfect. Our mistakes become part of our story. Learning not to give up on embracing your own uniqueness.

Episode 1: It Takes a Village

Artist and author Lavett Ballard and RCBC Asst. Professor Dr. Tiffany Ruocco discuss career trials & tribulations, inspirations, and aspirations that will inspire you to build a village all your own.