More Than a Diagnosis: Kellye Smith on Chronic Illness, Identity, and Advocacy
Release Date: 06/03/2025
Service Before Strategy: How Roberta Swann Built Lasting Impact at the Table
Inside Source
What does it take to bring scientists, business leaders, government officials, and communities together around a shared vision? In this episode, Roberta Swann of the Mobile Bay National Estuary Program shares her unexpected journey from economics and community development into environmental leadership. She reflects on partnership-building, long-term thinking, conservation as quality-of-life strategy, and why listening, service, and faith have shaped the way she leads.
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Making Wellbeing Human Again: Carrie Smith on Purpose, Resilience, and Caring for College Students
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What if wellness wasn’t something extra—but essential? In this heartfelt conversation, Carrie Smith, Director of Student Care and Outreach at the University of Georgia, shares her winding career journey from corporate PR in New York to founding a groundbreaking student support program in Athens. Carrie opens up about mental health, meaningful pivots, and the power of simply “taping ankles”—creating space for students to be heard, seen, and supported. From suicide prevention (QPR training) to why back-to-school photos can unexpectedly trigger deep reflection, this episode is an honest...
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Using Your Voice: Sandra Klaich on Confidence, Career Growth, and Building an Authentic Brand
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From Mississippi to Capitol Hill, Sandra Sentell Klaich has built a career on connection, courage, and authenticity. In this episode of Inside Source, we sit down with Sandra, Vice President of Government Affairs at Amentum, to talk about mentorship, navigating male-dominated spaces, and why using your voice can change everything. She channels her experiences into real-world lessons on confidence, self-advocacy, personal branding, and mentoring the next generation, and shares them through her program Unspoken, where she gives real-world tips to young women in the early stages of their careers....
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Designing Stories: Mary Sanders Cavicchi on Spaces, Restaurants, and Jackson’s Creative Heart
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From luxury hotels in D.C. to iconic restaurants in Jackson, designer and entrepreneur Mary Sanders Cavicchi shares how storytelling shapes every space she touches. In this conversation, she opens up about balancing beauty and functionality, preserving community institutions like Hall & Mal’s, and why she believes design should reflect personal and local identity. With candid reflections on challenges, lessons learned, and the joy of creating spaces that transport people, Mary reveals what it takes to build not just rooms, but stories worth living in.
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From Mom to Virtual Assistant: Katherine Rosenblatt on Building Flexibility, Family, and a Thriving Business
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What happens when a mom’s desire for flexibility meets entrepreneurial grit? Katherine Rosenblatt shares her journey from corporate consulting to founding Mom to Virtual Assistant, a company connecting moms with meaningful, remote work. In this episode, she opens up about balancing motherhood and business, shifting from client work to building a scalable company, working alongside her husband, and helping other women discover their potential. Her story is a powerful reminder that success isn’t just about titles or money—it’s about creating the life you want for yourself and your...
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Dr. Avani Patel: Burnout, Hormones, and How They Affect Our Mental Health
Inside Source
What if the changes you're feeling aren't "just in your head"? In this dynamic follow-up episode of Inside Source, psychiatrist Dr. Avani Patel returns to unpack how hormones profoundly impact women’s mental health, especially high achievers navigating burnout, social media pressures, and unrealistic expectations. From decoding hormonal shifts to building boundaries, Dr. Patel offers expert insights, empowering stories, and practical tools for listening to your body, trusting your gut, and advocating for your wellbeing.
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Dr. Avani Patel: “Mental Health, High Achievers, and the Myths That Hold Us Back”
Inside Source
In this episode of Inside Source, we sat down with psychiatrist Dr. Avani Patel for a timely conversation recorded during Mental Health Awareness Month. Dr. Patel opens up about her journey into psychiatry, the hidden cost of high achievement, and why women—especially those in leadership—need to rethink self-care, boundaries, and burnout. From the biological differences in how men and women process stress to debunking the biggest myths around therapy and medication, this episode is packed with practical insights and empowering encouragement. Whether you’re juggling boardrooms, bedtime,...
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More Than a Diagnosis: Kellye Smith on Chronic Illness, Identity, and Advocacy
Inside Source
What happens when life brings a diagnosis you never saw coming? In this deeply personal episode of Inside Source, Kellye Smith opens up about living with a chronic, invisible illness while raising three boys, leading in the workforce, and redefining what success looks like. From navigating seizures and wheelchairs to showing up with purpose and humor, Kellye shares hard-earned wisdom on resilience, identity, and advocating for a more compassionate workplace. Her story is a reminder that anyone can become “the one”—and that with the right support, we all can thrive.
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Do It Up Brown: Legacy, Leadership & Local Impact with Shelley Brown Floyd
Inside Source
What does it take to carry a family legacy into the future—while staying true to your roots? In this powerful conversation, Shelley Brown Floyd, Executive Vice President of Brown Bottling Group, shares how she climbed the ranks of her family’s third-generation business—starting in the warehouse and working her way up. She opens up about working in a family business, the unique value women bring to leadership, and why being local still matters—even when you're selling global brands. From vending machines to values on the wall, this episode is a heartfelt reflection on leading with...
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A Principal with Purpose: Portia Green’s Journey of Faith, Leadership, and Love at Prichard Prep
Inside Source
In this inspiring episode of Inside Source, host Mary Straton Smith sits down with Portia Green, the dynamic principal of Prichard Preparatory School in Mobile, Alabama. What began as a parent’s search for a better education for her daughter became a life-changing calling for Portia, who now leads the school with wisdom, humility, and an unshakable faith. She shares her incredible journey from volunteer to principal, the mission behind Prichard Prep’s unique academic and spiritual model, and how character, community, and opportunity are transforming the lives of students every day. Full of...
info_outlineWhat happens when life brings a diagnosis you never saw coming? In this deeply personal episode of Inside Source, Kellye Smith opens up about living with a chronic, invisible illness while raising three boys, leading in the workforce, and redefining what success looks like. From navigating seizures and wheelchairs to showing up with purpose and humor, Kellye shares hard-earned wisdom on resilience, identity, and advocating for a more compassionate workplace. Her story is a reminder that anyone can become “the one”—and that with the right support, we all can thrive.