A message from our Founder, Yvonne F. Brown
JAD? Yes! Journey Achievement Destiny. In addition to the weekly podcast, JAD features regular educational meetings, workshops and seminars. Our weekly JadCasts will feature interviews with interesting successful women, book excerpts, and even musical interludes intended to inspire you to reach your highest potential.
JAD Founder Yvonne Brown’s Radio Interview
Hear JAD’s founder interviewed on Chicago radio station B96 to discuss JAD Outreach, an Illinois non-profit providing education to women and girls, and assisting them to achieve a better life and reach their potential. JAD features regular educational meetings, workshops and seminars.
Self Creation Excerpts
A set of anecdotes from the book Self Creation: 10 Powerful Principles for Changing Your Life. Disputing the notion that life’s changes just happen to us, the author guides you toward independently establishing internal reasons for making life-changing transitions. What follows is the journey and the power of self-discovery that our self-shaped and ever changing dreams truly hold.
Shirley Gross-Moore, part 1
When Shirley Gross-Moore took over Barrington Dodge in Barrington, IL, even her friends and relatives doubted that she could succeed as a business owner. But Shirley got the last laugh! In part 1 of a lively 2 part interview, successful female entrepreneur Shirley Gross-Moore discusses some of the trials in launching her business venture, and we ask her how to overcome self-limiting beliefs. In part 2 of our interview we ask for advise on how to present the total package.
Shirley Gross-Moore, part 2
In part 2 of our lively 2 part interview, successful female entrepreneur Shirley Gross-Moore discusses how to overcome self-limiting beliefs and offers beneficial advice on how to present the total package.
Zoa Norman, part 1
In part 1 of a fascinating 2 part interview with successful female executive Zoa Norman, we discuss mentors and overcoming self-doubt on the way to exceeding expectations.
Bonus! Yvonne sings “On a Podcast!”
JAD founder, Yvonne Brown, pays a musical tribute to Adam Curry and Cruisebox. On A Podcast, words and Music by Greg St.Clare and Chris Hicks.
Zoa Norman, part 2
In part 2 of our 2 part interview with successful female executive Zoa Norman, we focus on what it is like to be a female in a male dominated industry.
Ellen Barry, part 1
In part 1 of an absorbing 2 part interview with Ellen Barry, CIO for the Chicago Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority, we explore constructively working with others strengths, our self concept and its impact on our ability to succeed, and more.
Ellen Barry, part 2
Part 2 of our 2 part interview with Ellen Barry is packed with fun: A woman who gets along with her female boss! What’s shakin’ at the country’s largest convention center? And a really fun plug for the Podcast Pickle by the precious Wichita Rutherford.
Sandee Kastrul, part 1
Part 1 of our 2 part interview with Sandee Kastrul is both fascinating and provocative. Sandee sees stars, and she should know one when she sees one.
Sandee Kastrul, part 2
Part 2 of our 2 part interview with Sandee Kastrul we learn the answer to last weeks mystery of Cleavage and Fruit. We also discuss the importance of visibility.
Deborah Stevens
Deborah Stevens started as a VISTA worker, helping immigrant families in Texas. She expanded her comfort zone, eventually moving to Chicago where her commitment to the YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago as CFO represents the perfect union of the two philosophies– helping people and helping organizations achieve their goals.
Leesa Barnes, part 1
Cold calling or networking? Author and career coach Leesa Barnes discusses how to schmooze your way to success.
Leesa Barnes, part 2
Author and career coach Leesa Barnes expands on how to schmooze your way to success. Leesa gives us some great tips on networking in part 2 of this fun interview.
Nancy Emerson, part 1
Water baby, international surfing champion, and professional instructor, Nancy Emerson has placed within the top 10 or better of every surfing competition she has ever entered. In part 1, Nancy tells us about growing up in or near the ocean, her pioneering in competitive surfing, and some fascinating travel experiences. You wont want to miss this very down to earth interview from down under.
Nancy Emerson, part 2
From fear of the water to sand that squeaks, Nancy Emerson tells us more in part 2 of a notably cool interview. Also, Yvonne learns to hang ten, metaphorically speaking.
Sandy Forster, part 1
Does an abundance mindset trump practical strategy? Open your abundance flow and join us for part 1 of our abundant interview with Sandy Forster, author of How to Be Wildly Wealthy Fast.
Sandy Forster, part 2
Can prosperity be yours by making your choices based on desire, rather than your bank book? Sandy and Yvonne discuss this, as well as how to use Sandys affirmations – a free resource. Attract the power by listening to this, part 2 of our 2 part interview with this intriguing lady.
Dr. Lois Frankel, part 1
Dr. Lois Frankel, author of Nice Girls Dont Get the Corner Office, discusses defining your brand, avoiding politics, limiting possibilities and more, in part one of an affable 2 part interview.
Dr. Lois Frankel, part 2
Is it better to ask for forgiveness than for permission? Dr. Lois Frankel discusses this along with the usually mistaken belief that others know more than you do, and much more in part two of our 2 part interview.
Dr. Lois Frankel, part 2
Dr. Lois Frankel, author of Nice Girls Dont Get the Corner Office, discusses defining your brand, avoiding politics, limiting possibilities and more, in part one of an affable 2 part interview.
Jennifer Wright, part 1
Step into your greatness with Jen Wright, as this Time Magazine cover girl discusses radical change, and how to be your own heroine. Adventure waits, and you can make it happen!
Jennifer Wright, part 2
The multi-tasking thing… is it sheer craziness? Or just another thing girls do better? And what are the consequences? Join us for another telling conversation with Jen Wright.
Merri Dee, part 1
Join us as we kick off the new year with Merri Dee, Director of Community Relations at WGN television in Chicago. In part 1 of a 2 part interview, we discuss leadership in the media industry and women’s progress in the field of journalism.
Merri Dee, part 2
In part 2 of our 2 part interview with Merri Dee, we talk about career vs. job, and touch on a few resume tips.
Carrie J Heightman, part 1
In part 1 of our 2 part interview with Carrie J Heightman, we follow the winding road of how she became President of AT&T Illinios.
Carrie J Heightman, part 2
In part 2 of our 2 part interview with Carrie J Heightman, we learn that time management is tough, but by finding the right balance and prioritizing, you can have it all.
Joy V Cunningham, part 1
Joy V Cunningham left her position as a circuit court judge to become Senior Vice President and General Counsel at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. In part 1 of our 2 part interview, we learn about overcoming an obstacle or two.
Joy V Cunningham, part 2
Join us as Joy Cunningham teaches us to use our skills for unknown opportunities. Joy will be running for Apellate Court Justice in Illinois on March 21st… and she’s got our vote!
Normen Hunter, part 1
Normen Hunter tells us about five essential skills for leaders, not the least of which is… well, you’ll just have to listen and decide for yourself.
Normen Hunter, part 2
Who really is the leader? We have only to look around the room and observe who everyone turns to when there is a question. What is ethical and effective leadership– the kind that really drives and moves an organization toward its mission? How do we discover our strengths? Normen Hunter tells us about this and more in part 2 of this enlightening interview.
Ellen Britt, part 1
Is there a difference between stress management and stress resiliency? Find out as we converse with Ellen Britt, Chief Knowledge Officer for Primal Waters. Ellen is a Stress Resiliency Coach as well as an experienced speaker and workshop presenter.
Ellen Britt, part 2
Learn along with us as we discuss the term “heart intelligence” in this second part of our two part interview with Ellen Britt. Also, find out how you can get FREE stress relief with “Lessons from Water”.
Monica Smiley, part 1
Find out the why, when and how Monica Smiley, an entrepreneur since the 80’s became editor and publisher of “Enterprising Women” magazine. In part 1 of our 2 part interview, we discuss what distinguishes an enterprising woman and some synergies with other organizations for business and entrepreneurial women.
Monica Smiley, part 2
In part 2 of this delightful 2 part interview with Monica Smiley we discuss some of the obstacles this enterprising woman overcame to bootstrap the magazine, as well as the role and value of an advisory board when undertaking such efforts.
Lydia Diamond, part 1
Creativity as escape? Join us as we explore the creative process with Lydia Diamond, a truly creative woman. Lydia’s been an actor, an entrepreneurial self-starter having a theatre company or two under her belt, and now she shines as a playwright. She’s on the fringe of autobiography with her writings, and girl, it’s all good.
Lydia Diamond, part 2
Overcoming obstacles on an uneven playing field, Lydia Diamond cites that the reward is doing the work. Lydia also provides some good advice for aspiring playwrights in this second part of our 2 part interview.
Irene Natividad, part 1
Irene Natividad is President of the Global Summit for Women, to be held this year in Cairo, Egypt. What sort of force are women in the Arab world today? Find out on this weeks Jadcast.