<![CDATA[Women2Women]]>Women to Women (W2W) is a space where conversations become catalysts. This podcast is dedicated to elevating the voices, stories, and leadership of women who are building, breaking barriers, healing communities, and redefining impact in their own lanes.

Each episode invites listeners into authentic, unfiltered dialogue centered on advocacy, equity, leadership, entrepreneurship, literacy, community work, and personal growth. W2W highlights the journeys behind the titles, the lessons behind the wins, and the resilience behind the impact.

This is not just storytelling. It is strategy, sisterhood, and substance.

Women to Women is where lived experience meets leadership and where women speak to women about what it truly takes to lead with purpose, courage, and heart.

]]>https://linktr.ee/peggygeislerRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Thu, 28 May 2026 21:59:05 GMTWed, 11 Feb 2026 13:30:35 GMT60Peggy Geisler<p><i>Women to Women (W2W)</i> is a space where conversations become catalysts. This podcast is dedicated to elevating the voices, stories, and leadership of women who are building, breaking barriers, healing communities, and redefining impact in their own lanes.</p><p>Each episode invites listeners into authentic, unfiltered dialogue centered on advocacy, equity, leadership, entrepreneurship, literacy, community work, and personal growth. W2W highlights the journeys behind the titles, the lessons behind the wins, and the resilience behind the impact.</p><p>This is not just storytelling. It is strategy, sisterhood, and substance.</p><p>Women to Women is where lived experience meets leadership and where women speak to women about what it truly takes to lead with purpose, courage, and heart.</p>episodicPeggy Geislerpgeisler@pmgconsulting.netno<![CDATA[Finding Bliss After Battle: Desa Burton’s Path to Purpose]]>What happens when the battle finally quiets down and you’re left asking, What does peace look like for me?

In this powerful episode of Women2Women, Desa Burton shares her journey through life’s challenges, the pressure of constant achievement, and the deeper realization that success without alignment can still leave you searching. Through honest reflection and hard-earned wisdom, Desa opens up about redefining fulfillment, embracing intention, and choosing a life rooted in purpose rather than survival.

This conversation is a reminder that bliss is not something we stumble upon after the storm. It is something we intentionally create by honoring who we are, what we need, and the life we are truly meant to live

]]>adc30cf5-39c1-4089-8171-649d2b4a3727Thu, 28 May 2026 11:45:27 GMT<p>What happens when the battle finally quiets down and you’re left asking, <i>What does peace look like for me?</i></p><p>In this powerful episode of <b>Women2Women</b>, Desa Burton shares her journey through life’s challenges, the pressure of constant achievement, and the deeper realization that success without alignment can still leave you searching. Through honest reflection and hard-earned wisdom, Desa opens up about redefining fulfillment, embracing intention, and choosing a life rooted in purpose rather than survival.</p><p>This conversation is a reminder that bliss is not something we stumble upon after the storm. It is something we intentionally create by honoring who we are, what we need, and the life we are truly meant to live</p>no00:52:1814Finding Bliss After Battle: Desa Burton’s Path to Purposefull<![CDATA[Organizing for Impact: Natasha Panduwawala on Discovering Her Voice]]>In this episode of Women 2 Women, Peggy Geisler sits down with Natasha Panduwawala for a conversation rooted in purpose, leadership, and the power of using your voice to create meaningful change.

Natasha shares her journey of discovering where passion meets impact, reflecting on the experiences that shaped her commitment to organizing, advocacy, and community-centered work. From navigating challenges to finding confidence in her own voice, this episode explores what it means to lead with values while building spaces where others can thrive.

Together, Peggy and Natasha discuss:
• Finding purpose through service and advocacy
• The importance of authentic leadership
• Building confidence in your voice and perspective
• Creating impact through community organizing
• Lessons learned while navigating personal and professional growth

This conversation is a reminder that when your values lead the way, your work has the power to inspire change far beyond yourself.

Tune in now and join the conversation.

]]>9b661d5a-252d-4d07-897c-b870a7837874Wed, 13 May 2026 12:37:31 GMT<p>In this episode of <i>Women 2 Women</i>, Peggy Geisler sits down with Natasha Panduwawala for a conversation rooted in purpose, leadership, and the power of using your voice to create meaningful change.</p><p>Natasha shares her journey of discovering where passion meets impact, reflecting on the experiences that shaped her commitment to organizing, advocacy, and community-centered work. From navigating challenges to finding confidence in her own voice, this episode explores what it means to lead with values while building spaces where others can thrive.</p><p>Together, Peggy and Natasha discuss:<br />• Finding purpose through service and advocacy<br />• The importance of authentic leadership<br />• Building confidence in your voice and perspective<br />• Creating impact through community organizing<br />• Lessons learned while navigating personal and professional growth</p><p>This conversation is a reminder that when your values lead the way, your work has the power to inspire change far beyond yourself.</p><p>Tune in now and join the conversation.</p>no00:42:1213Organizing for Impact: Natasha Panduwawala on Discovering Her Voicefull<![CDATA[Aligning Work with Values with Sheila Bravo]]>Sheila Bravo shares her journey from growing up on a farm to working in global business development for Godiva Chocolatier, highlighting her career transitions and experiences in the corporate world. Sheila Bravo shares her journey of career transitions, sacrifices, and the importance of aligning work with values. Her experiences highlight the significance of networking, taking risks, and making tough choices. The journey reflects the evolving nature of work and the impact of personal values on career decisions.

Takeaways

  • Career transitions driven by personal reasons
  • Navigating male-dominated work environments
  • Learning from female leaders
  • International business expansion
  • Innovation and product development Career transitions
  • Aligning work with values

Chapters

  • 00:00 From Farm to Corporate World
  • 09:12 Professional Growth and Leadership
  • 18:34 Memorable Experiences and Reflections
  • 43:06 Reflections and Takeaways

Tune in and ask yourself: Is the work I’m doing aligned with the life I want to live?

]]>20dd5fab-5efb-4213-bef8-5002a74c6f0eWed, 25 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT<p>Sheila Bravo shares her journey from growing up on a farm to working in global business development for Godiva Chocolatier, highlighting her career transitions and experiences in the corporate world. Sheila Bravo shares her journey of career transitions, sacrifices, and the importance of aligning work with values. Her experiences highlight the significance of networking, taking risks, and making tough choices. The journey reflects the evolving nature of work and the impact of personal values on career decisions.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Career transitions driven by personal reasons</li><li>Navigating male-dominated work environments</li><li>Learning from female leaders</li><li>International business expansion</li><li>Innovation and product development Career transitions</li><li>Aligning work with values</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 From Farm to Corporate World</li><li>09:12 Professional Growth and Leadership</li><li>18:34 Memorable Experiences and Reflections</li><li>43:06 Reflections and Takeaways</li></ul><p></p><p>Tune in and ask yourself: <i>Is the work I’m doing aligned with the life I want to live?</i></p>no00:46:0212Aligning Work with Values with Sheila Bravofull<![CDATA[Leadership Unlocked with Rita Landgraf on Service, Advocacy & Impact]]>Rita Landgraf shares her life journey, from serving as a cabinet secretary to finding her voice and advocating for marginalized communities. She emphasizes the importance of servant leadership and the power of diversity of thought in solving challenging issues. The conversation covers themes of leadership, resilience, and self-compassion. It delves into the importance of aligning purpose and passion with work, navigating life's challenges, and the power of self-reflection and grace.

Takeaways

  • Servant leadership and advocacy
  • Finding one's voice
  • Diversity of thought and values Leadership through alignment of purpose and passion
  • Resilience in navigating life's challenges

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction to Rita Landgraf
  • 06:33 Defining Moments and Advocacy
  • 19:27 Becoming a Cabinet Secretary
  • 32:30 Aligning Purpose and Passion with Work
  • 46:19 Challenges of Navigating Healthcare and Ageism
]]>64aa6de9-1e68-44d3-a6df-857802c939d2Thu, 19 Feb 2026 14:43:24 GMT<p>Rita Landgraf shares her life journey, from serving as a cabinet secretary to finding her voice and advocating for marginalized communities. She emphasizes the importance of servant leadership and the power of diversity of thought in solving challenging issues. The conversation covers themes of leadership, resilience, and self-compassion. It delves into the importance of aligning purpose and passion with work, navigating life's challenges, and the power of self-reflection and grace.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Servant leadership and advocacy</li><li>Finding one's voice</li><li>Diversity of thought and values Leadership through alignment of purpose and passion</li><li>Resilience in navigating life's challenges</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction to Rita Landgraf</li><li>06:33 Defining Moments and Advocacy</li><li>19:27 Becoming a Cabinet Secretary</li><li>32:30 Aligning Purpose and Passion with Work</li><li>46:19 Challenges of Navigating Healthcare and Ageism</li></ul>no00:54:4811Leadership Unlocked with Rita Landgraf on Service, Advocacy & Impactfull