Charleston Women Podcast

In this episode of the Charleston Women Podcast, host Kim Russo sits down with Dr. Kate Glebocki, CEO, founder, and chiropractor at IVY Energetic Studio, to explore a groundbreaking approach to spinal health and nervous system regulation. Dr. Kate shares how life’s accumulated stress creates “short circuits” in our nervous system, dimming our inner light […]

In this episode of the Charleston Women Podcast, host Kim Russo sits down with Michele Letson, Co-Owner of Mount Pleasant Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram. Michele shares how her family-owned dealership set out to completely redefine the car-buying experience by doing away with high-pressure sales tactics and eliminating mandatory, hidden dealer add-ons. By prioritizing a comfortable, honest environment for families and female buyers, […]

In this episode of the Charleston Women Podcast, host Kim Russo sits down with Jen Gibson, an award-winning Mortgage Loan Officer with Atlantic Coast Mortgage and the 2026 Charleston Women Magazine She Shines Award Winner for Mortgage Professional. Gibson shares her heart-centered approach to ​, focusing heavily on dismantling the major financial misconceptions that keep […]

What happens when traditional mediumship is stripped of its spooky, crystal-ball stereotypes and grounded into a practical tool for daily life? In this episode of the Charleston Women podcast, host Kim Russo sits down with Katie Smith, the insightful owner of Soul Readings with Katie o Soul. Katie shares her unique journey of growing up […]

What does it take to grow a business from a single dining room table into a thriving, multi-city advertising agency? In this episode, host Kim Russo sits down with Tonya Childs, the visionary Founder and CEO of Smart Marketing Advertising Agency. Tonya shares her inspiring journey of launching the agency and growing it from Anderson and Charleston, South Carolina, into […]

Host Kim Russo explores the extraordinary power of a wish in an inspiring conversation with Kat Wawner, CEO of Wawner Strategies, and Shannon Rice, Coastal Region Development Manager at Make-A-Wish® South Carolina. This episode highlights the incredible success of Wish Night 2026, an event that brought together over 300 guests to raise a record-breaking $1.2 […]

Host Kim Russo sits down for an intriguing conversation with Roberta Moore, the Founder and CEO of EQ-i Coach. Roberta shares her fascinating career evolution—transitioning from the highly analytical world of accounting to founding a premier coaching firm dedicated to strengthening emotional intelligence for high-performance leaders. EQ-i Coach focuses on leaders who are technically brilliant […]

Host Kim Russo sits down for an insightful conversation with Wendy Gant, Owner and Broker-in-Charge of A New Beginning Realty Group. Wendy shares her professional evolution, from her entry into the real estate industry in 2005 to the pivotal moment she founded A New Beginning Realty Group and her journey through today. This transition marked […]

Join host Kim Russo for an inspiring conversation with Jenna Hodsdon, the visionary owner of Pack Athletics. Discover how Jenna transformed her passion for gymnastics into a premier All-Star competitive cheer powerhouse with locations in Mount Pleasant and West Ashley (Charleston), SC. Pack Athletics is about more than just sports; it’s a community dedicated to […]

In this episode, host Kim Russo sits down with Erin Straughan, a pediatric nurse and Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) who transitioned her extensive medical background into entrepreneurship as the owner of Tidewater Pharmacy & Compounding in Mount Pleasant. Erin’s journey began by silencing her own doubts to create a collaborative, personalized healthcare environment rather […]