Women in Business Impact Lab (WBIL) Podcast

S2E10 - Supporting Women’s Career Progression and the Four Phases of Succession Planning, with Todd N. Hallock

In this WBIL Podcast episode, Jonathan H. Westover and Angela Schill talk with Todd N. Hallock about supporting women's career progression and the four phases of succession planning.  Todd N. Hallock (https://www.linkedin.com/in/hallockestateplanner/) views his calling as trying to bring peace of mind to families in their Estate Planning, Special Needs Planning, Family Business Succession Planning, Succession Planning for Family Farms and Ranches, and Charitable Planning. He is an attorney licensed to practice law in Utah, Idaho and Arizona and has been certified as a Farm Succession Coordinator by the International Farm Transition Network. Todd graduated in 1990 from Arizona State University, Cum Laude with a B. A. in History and then graduated Magna Cum Laude, Order of the Coif, with a J.D. from the Brigham Young University, J. Reuben Clark School of Law in 1994. He loves to golf, run, hike, travel, and read about history and faith. Learn more about the WBIL at www.uvu.edu/woodbury/wbil/.

S2E9 - Exploring the ”Art of the Possible,” with Yamila H. Harris

In this WBIL Podcast episode, Jonathan H. Westover (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanhwestover/) talks with Yamila H. Harris about exploring the "art of the possible".Yamila H. Harris (https://www.linkedin.com/in/yamilaharris/) is a dynamic global IT executive, board member, public speaker and mentor with 30 years of leadership experience across multiple IT and Business disciplines including Service Delivery, Organizational Change Management (OCM), Workplace Services and End User Experience (UX), Contact Center Technology Services, and Healthcare Innovation. She started her career in Healthcare as a pioneer of early web-based EMR and Managed Healthcare software solutions. She has since spent much of her career leading cross-functional/cross-industry global teams and driving innovation at transformational companies including Dell, HP, Hewlett Packard Enterprise and Atos. Most recently, Yamila joined the senior IT executive leadership team at Munich Re – one of the world’s leading providers of reinsurance and insurance-related risk solutions. Leveraging their unrivalled expertise in all aspects of risk, Munich Re is redefining the boundaries of insurance and digitally transforming the global insurance landscape to deliver innovative solutions for their clients. Yamila is very passionate about leading organizational change and technology transformation. Most importantly, doing so with an unrelenting focus on end-user and customer experience, developing a culture of innovation, and cultivating and empowering diverse teams. Her leadership, innovation and strong customer focus have earned her numerous accolades throughout the course of her career including most recently being named a HITEC 100 Award winner for the 6th consecutive year, and the honor of being named the HITEC Member of the Year in 2021. She was also a 2020 Great Minds in STEM Luminary Award recipient and 2020 Stetson University Business School Foundation Ted Surynt Leadership Award winner. On a personal note, Yamila is a strong advocate of diversity and inclusion, STEAM, women in technology, and an avid supporter of literacy initiatives. She is a member of the Hispanic IT Executive Council (HITEC) Board of Directors and an active HITEC Emerging Executive Program (EEP) mentor. Yamila is an adjunct lecturer and guest instructor at multiple universities and is often asked to speak on topics including leadership, organizational change management, negotiations, social intelligence, technology and diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) at industry, corporate and university events. Most notably, Yamila is a zealous believer in the 'Art of the Possible' and in the power of continuously challenging the way that we think, learn and grow as leaders and as people. Learn more about the WBIL at www.uvu.edu/woodbury/wbil/.

S2E8 - Emotional Labor, Women, and Leadership, with Dr. Holly Richardson

In this WBIL Podcast episode, Jonathan H. Westover (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanhwestover/) and Angela Schill (https://www.linkedin.com/in/angela-s-69b18369/) talk with Dr. Holly Richardson about emotional labor, women, and leadership. Dr. Holly Richardson (⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/hollyonthehill/⁠) is the editor of Utah Policy, a weekday newsletter, where she scours the news and curates the most essential stories about the politics, policies and people affecting Utah. She also writes regularly for the Deseret News. A former Utah legislator, she holds a Master's degree in Professional Communication and earned a PhD in Political Science from the University of Utah in 2022. Her dissertation focused on emotional labor and burnout in volunteer team leaders doing international humanitarian work. She and her husband, Greg, are the parents of a very large and diverse family. Learn more about the WBIL at www.uvu.edu/woodbury/wbil/.

S2E7 - Traits to Develop to Succeed in Today’s Work Environment, with AJ Brau

In this WBIL Podcast episode, Jonathan H. Westover (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanhwestover/) and Angela Schill (https://www.linkedin.com/in/angela-s-69b18369/) talk with AJ Brau about traits to develop to succeed in today's work environment. AJ Brau (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ajwander/) is a software engineer turned tech founder and proud mom. Wander is an interactive mapping platform that allows destinations around the world to create and distribute custom, local interactive maps for their visitors. Learn more about the WBIL at www.uvu.edu/woodbury/wbil/.

S2E6 - Navigating Higher Education Leadership as a Female, with Alexis Palmer

In this WBIL Podcast episode, Jonathan H. Westover (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanhwestover/) and Angela Schill (https://www.linkedin.com/in/angela-s-69b18369/) talk with Alexis Palmer (https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexisapalmer/) about navigating higher education leadership as a female. Alexis Palmer joined Utah Valley University in 2004 and has served in a variety of roles. Palmer has been in her current role as the Associate Vice President of Student Life/Dean of Students since 2014. Her motivation for working in Student Affairs began when she was a Resident Assistant at Idaho State University. The RA experience was transformational and created the foundation of her passion for engaging women in leadership, advancing inclusion initiatives, and student development. Palmer graduated with her Bachelor’s in Elementary Education from Boise State University, Master’s in Youth and Family Recreation from Brigham Young University, and received an Ed.D. from Grand Canyon University in Organizational Leadership & Development. Her dissertation was a phenomenological study exploring the lived experiences of non-LDS employees who work in a predominantly LDS environment. Learn more about the WBIL at www.uvu.edu/woodbury/wbil/.

S2E5 - The Biggest Challenges Facing Utah’s Economic Ecosystem, with Silvia Castro

In this WBIL Podcast episode, Jonathan H. Westover (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanhwestover/) and Angela Schill (https://www.linkedin.com/in/angela-s-69b18369/) talk with Silvia Castro about the biggest challenges facing Utah’s economic ecosystem.Silvia Castro has spent more than 20 years as an executive in non-profit, government and for-profit organizations. Her past experience includes working with other executives and business owners from Fortune 500 companies, the State of Utah, Salt Lake County, and Salt Lake City as well as forward-looking non-profits such as the Suazo Business Center, Utah Microenterprise Loan Fund, the Austin Project, in Austin, TX, and the Goldman Sachs 10K Small Business Program. Her love for entrepreneurs and entrepreneurship began in 1999 when she worked as the Assistant Director of the Women’s Business Center of Utah.Silvia received an International Fellowship through which she completed her MBA with an emphasis in International Business from the University of Utah. She received her bachelor’s degree in International Business from Westminster College, where she graduated with honors. She is certified in Cultural Intelligence through the CII and certified as a Six Sigma Black Belt.She currently serves on the Federal Reserve’s 12th District Advisory Board and on the Executive Committee of Envision Utah. She is a Senior Advisor to the Kem C Gardner Institute at the University of Utah, on the Board of the Wasatch Front Regional Council’s Economic Development District, and the MOFI Small Business Advisory Board. She Co-Chaired Salt Lake City Mayor Mendenhall’s Economic Development Transition team, served as a Trustee on the Board of Trustees at Salt Lake Community College, the Utah Governor’s COVID Economic Taskforce, and the Governor’s COVID Multicultural Taskforce. Silvia is also the recipient of the 2020 Pathfinder Award from the Salt Lake Chamber of Commerce, and the 2022 Utah Business Woman of the Year.Learn more about the WBIL at www.uvu.edu/woodbury/wbil/.

S2E4 - Pandemic-Related Job Changes and Preferences, with Dr. Kelly Hall and Dr. Maureen Andrade

In this WBIL Podcast episode, Jonathan H. Westover (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanhwestover/) and Angela Schill (https://www.linkedin.com/in/angela-s-69b18369/) talk with Dr. Kelly Hall (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellyreneehall/) and Dr. Maureen Andrade (https://www.linkedin.com/in/maureen-andrade-12612478/) about the recent WBIL research brief, Pandemic-Related Job Changes and Preferences, by Gender.Learn more about the WBIL at www.uvu.edu/woodbury/wbil/.

S2E3 - Past, Present, and Future Orientations in Our Personal Leadership, with Mel Lane

In this WBIL Podcast episode, Jonathan H. Westover (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanhwestover/) and Angela Schill (https://www.linkedin.com/in/angela-s-69b18369/) talk with Mel Lane about past, present, and future orientations in our personal leadership. Signposts- 1. The past: Never a failure, always a learning 2. The present: The importance of self leadership (growth mindset, continuous learner, proactive accountability ) 3. The future: vision for your life and the micro steps, your brand, trust, your impact Melissa Lane (https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissanlane) holds an Executive MBA from Quantic School of Business & Technology. She is a Utah Business Sales and Marketer (SAMY) Award winner, a graduate of Harvard University’s Leadership Consortium Executive Program, and is currently a Vice President of Sales at BILL, a Fin-Tech powerhouse that acquired her former company, Divvy Inc., in 2021 for $2.5 Billion. Melissa is also the co-lead for BILL’s LGBTQIA+ Employee Resource Group, which during her tenure has grown to more than 200 members. On weekends she is an avid snowboarder and mountain biker, but her favorite role is wife and Mada to her high-school sweetheart and three-year-old daughter. Learn more about the WBIL at www.uvu.edu/woodbury/wbil/.

S2E2 - Developing Resiliency As a Leader, with Atia Black

In this WBIL Podcast episode, Jonathan H. Westover (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanhwestover/) and Angela Schill (https://www.linkedin.com/in/angela-s-69b18369/) talk with Atia Black about developing resiliency as a leader. Learn more about the WBIL at www.uvu.edu/woodbury/wbil/.

S2E1 - Overcoming Fear, Imposter Syndrome, and Burnout as a Female Leader, with Heather Frazier

In this WBIL Podcast episode, Jonathan H. Westover (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanhwestover/) and Angela Schill (https://www.linkedin.com/in/angela-s-69b18369/) talk with Heather Frazier about overcoming fear, imposter syndrome, and burnout as a female leader. Heather Frazier is an entrepreneur who started her life-coach profession a few years ago. She helps people who struggle with parenting challenges, marriage challenges and life challenges. Today she is going to talk to us about challenges within the business arena, and I think she’ll share some insight and tools that we can all utilize in our careers. In addition to life-coaching, Heather has her own weekly podcast, and she speaks and teaches in other venues, as well as giving back to the community in a lot of other ways. You can find her at heatherfrazier.com. Learn more about the WBIL at www.uvu.edu/woodbury/wbil/.