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Savvy. Spirited. Stories of Success.Who doesn‘t need some savvy, spirited stories of success in 2021? Anne Carnathan, President & CEO of Universal Media-Analytics, and Anne Deeter Gallaher, founder & CEO of Deeter Gallaher Group, deliver a dose of authentic, straight talk with industry leaders who have forged inspiring paths to business victory! In each episode of Grit & Gravitas, listeners will be served two important takeaways: actionable advice to implement into your day-to-day journey (b ...
Studies show that 85% of employees who leave their organization exit because of their leader. In Season 2, Episode 9 of Grit & Gravitas, co-hosts Anne Carnathan and Anne Deeter Gallaher introduce listeners to Monica Gould, founder and president of Strategic Consulting Partners, a management consulting firm specializing in DEI. This lightning-fast b…
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Recipes, Memories, and Pause: The G&G Christmas Episode
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In the final episode of 2022, Grit & Gravitas co-hosts Anne Carnathan and Anne Deeter Gallaher welcome to the studio dear friends and powerhouse women Lucy Gnazzo, Founder, CEO, President of Gnazzo Promotion Strategies, and Sheri Collins, CNR, McNees Wallace & Nurick Strategic Business Advisor. Season 2, Episode 8, our Christmas Episode, delivers n…
It's 11 p.m. on Saturday evening, and you get an urgent message from your client or boss: "Please fix." Yikes! Drawing inspiration from a recent Wall Street Journal article, "The Two Words That Terrify Junior Employees," Grit & Gravitas co-hosts Anne Carnathan and Anne Deeter Gallaher break down the emotional impact of receiving an unwanted and unt…
It's Thanksgiving week, and Grit & Gravitas knows you're busy running around with holiday prep and enjoying time with family. In Season 2, Episode 6, co-hosts Anne Deeter Gallaher and Anne Carnathan keep things light with a one-on-one swap and share of their favorite #BusinessVitamins. Happy Thanksgiving from G&G!…
Anne Deeter Gallaher and Anne Carnathan are back and sharing their leadership secrets in episode 5 of Grit & Gravitas. This LIVE recording with the Mechanicsburg Chamber of Commerce is all about what it takes to build a successful business. Drawing from more than 50 years of combined business experience, Anne and Anne share personal experiences lea…
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Lifegiving Leadership: The Story Behind Love + One International
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In Season 2, Episode 4 of Grit & Gravitas, co-hosts Anne Deeter Gallaher and Anne Carnathan welcome one of their most inspiring guests to date, Suzanne Mayernick, wife, mother of eight, and founder of Love + One International. "The Lord would open doors and I would walk through them," shares Mayernick on describing her journey of starting a family,…
From player to coach to administrator, Susan Robinson Fruchtl, Director of Major Gifts for Penn State Athletics, talks with Grit & Gravitas about being a team player. "You need to be hungry, humble, and smart with people," she says in episode 3. In this studio session with co-hosts Anne Deeter Gallaher and Anne Carnathan, Susan describes the differ…
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From Finance to Food: The Story of Supernola
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Quit your job and start your own business—it's the dream of two-thirds of all Americans. Cindy Poiesz, our Season 2, Episode 2 guest, is living her dream. While working in finance in New York, Cindy was determined to eat healthier. During her healthy eating journey, she created her own supersnack, then quickly discovered she wasn’t the only one who…
From the age of eight, Danielle Breezy knew she wanted to be a meteorologist. She set a goal to be a Chief Meteorologist for a broadcast network by age 40, and through strategic connections, hard work, and a positive attitude, she made her dream a reality at age 31. Today serving as Nashville WKRN News 2 Chief Meteorologist, Danielle joins Grit & G…
Today in the U.S., there are over 11 million job openings. Human resources and hiring departments have been a beehive of activity as the number of individuals reshuffling their careers is at an all-time high. If you're in the market for a career change or a new job, there's never been a better time to aim for your next high gear. In episode 38 of G…
When we look back on 2020 and the impact COVID-19 had on our world, chaos, fear, and disruption—are words that come to mind. But in many ways, rebirth, innovation, and progress were also planted during those trying times.In episode 37, co-hosts Anne Deeter Gallaher and Anne Carnathan focus on the business shifts, the move to work-from-home, and the…
As one of the world’s top ten business thinkers, Whitney Johnson knows a thing or two about how companies operate. Johnson, who is CEO of Disruption Advisors, has written four books including her most recent title, Smart Growth: How to Grow Your People to Grow Your Company. In Episode 36, co-hosts Anne Deeter Gallaher and Anne Carnathan virtually w…
Episode 35 of #GritandGravitas begins with a dose of travel trivia. Did you know? 72% of American women reported that they enjoy traveling alone. Co-hosts Anne Deeter Gallaher and Anne Carnathan welcome Holly Love to the studio, iHeartMedia Morning Show Producer, Promotions Director, Podcast Host, WHP Harrisburg PA Terrestrial FM Radio Host, and co…
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The Forest and the Trees: Seeing the Bigger Picture with THON’s Exec Director
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Imagine being in charge of the largest student-run philanthropy IN THE WORLD, managing 16,500 students, and a budget exceeding $13.7 million. Now envision doing that while being a full-time student! The remarkable Kate Colgan, Penn State student and THON 2022 Executive Director, joined co-hosts Anne Deeter Gallaher and Anne Carnathan virtually for …
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Runs Like a Deere: A Conversation with John Deere’s Jen Hartmann
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After accepting the torch in March 2020, immediately before the worldwide pandemic, Jen Hartmann, Director of Strategic Public Relations for John Deere, learned that her greatest career aspiration would also be her greatest challenge. In episode 33, Jen shares how she learned how to stand on her own and gain company trust when every John Deere fact…
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Tackling the Unknowable: Leading through Worst-Case Scenarios
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Episode 32 closes out a two-part leadership series with co-hosts Anne Deeter Gallaher and Anne Carnathan. The importance of anticipating the unthinkable and preparing for the unknowable--what lies beyond the limits of human experience or understanding--can seem impossible but it's mission-critical. This 30-minute session offers leaders raw reflecti…
What are the top five decisions on your desk right now? Bosses make decisions. It's their primary function, and if you're the boss, you don't get to escape making the tough calls. In today's Grit & Gravitas episode, co-hosts Anne Carnathan and Anne Deeter Gallaher explore the challenges of being a woman in leadership, making decisions, and why bein…
In one of their most #highgear podcast interviews ever, co-hosts Anne Deeter Gallaher and Anne Carnathan proudly welcomed ABC News Chief Meteorologist Ginger Zee to the virtual G&G studio. Ginger describes her vulnerability in writing and publishing her second and most recent book, "A Little Closer to Home." She shares raw testimony on her journey …
Whether she's traveling 35,000 miles in one year as Miss Pennsylvania or relocating from Music City to Washington State as a traveling registered nurse, Kayla Repasky approaches change with enthusiasm and grace. In Episode 29 of Grit & Gravitas, Anne Carnathan and Anne Deeter Gallaher welcome Kayla virtually to the studio to talk about her varied a…
Happy anniversary! It’s officially been one year since the first podcast recording of Grit & Gravitas on January 15, 2021. To celebrate and thank listeners, co-hosts Anne Deeter Gallaher and Anne Carnathan welcomed a super #highgear guest with a bucketful of #businessvitamins! In Episode 28, Libby DeLana, co-founder of Mechanica, author, and former…
Grit & Gravitas co-hosts Anne Deeter Gallaher and Anne Carnathan are kicking off 2022 with a blast of business vitamins from Laurie Lourie, Executive Vice President of the York Builders Association. Once known as a male-dominated industry, the building and construction fields have more and more women entering the profession and infusing the culture…
In the second segment of a 2-part edition of Grit & Gravitas, co-hosts Anne Carnathan and Anne Deeter Gallaher continue chatting with Lauren Turnbull, Managing Director of Market Development at Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Company. Lauren shares a term new to the studio, "Hip Pocket Skills,” and explains why passion is a driving force for succes…
In Part 1 of a special 2-part edition of Grit & Gravitas, our co-hosts welcome Lauren Turnbull, Managing Director of Market Development at Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Company. Episode 25 has the trio swapping stories of #badassery while exploring Lauren's professional journey from Pepsi Co. to Hershey Entertainment. Tap into Anne Deeter Gallahe…
How does someone transition from a military career to the non-profit sector? In Episode 24 of #GritandGravitas, Anne Deeter Gallaher and Anne Carnathan sit down with Janet Donovan, President & CEO of Girl Scouts in the Heart of Pennsylvania, and discuss her journey from service member to servant leader. "After leaving a male-dominated career, I wan…
Coined as the "Goddess of Fun," Suzanne Graney, Executive Director of the Four Diamonds, is warmly welcomed to the Grit & Gravitas studio for Episode 23. Not all of us can say our work helps save lives every day, but Suzanne can. In this quick 30-minute dose of #businessvitamins, Suzanne shares her journey in non-profit leadership and development w…
March 13, 2020--the day that Andrea Karns's world flipped upside down. Andrea, who is VP of Sales and Marketing at Karns Foods in Pennsylvania, shares her experiences serving on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic as a leader in grocery. Explaining how she paved her own path in her three-generation family business, Andrea offers tips for #women…
In Episode 21 of #GritandGravtias, co-hosts Anne Carnathan and Anne Deeter Gallaher welcome special guest Andrea Becker, Director of Client and Brand Strategy at Penn State Health, to the studio! The "Triple A" team explores the impact social media plays on your mental health, the influence highlight reels have on career measurement, and the import…
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What Is Executive Positioning and Why Does It Matter?
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"You are the company you keep," says Anne Carnathan. In Episode 20 of #GritandGravitas, Carnathan and co-host Anne Deeter Gallaher explain executive positioning. Where and why should execs want to be seen? Anne and Anne share how they crafted their personal executive positioning, tips for young professionals, and how to put yourself in front of the…
How do people perceive you?That's the opening question of #GritandGravitas Episode 19 with co-hosts Anne Carnathan and Anne Deeter Gallaher. If you don't know the answer, tap into the latest dose of #BusinessVitamins as Anne & Anne explore personal branding and how you can develop a brand people notice and remember.…
In Episode 18, co-hosts Anne Deeter Gallaher and Anne Carnathan do a deep dive into the Art of Business and explore the power of first impressions. "Use your words wisely, respectfully, graciously," says Deeter Gallaher. With tips on how to carry yourself into the boardroom and shortening your learning curve to success, this episode is chock-full o…
DYK? Worldwide, there are 4.66 Billion active internet users. In the midst of so many digital connections, how can we nurture in-person relationships?Episode 17 of #GritandGravitas is all about The Connection Economy, and co-hosts Anne Deeter Gallaher and Anne Carnathan offer tips for improving your personal connections. “Connecting—it’s the way we…
Sweet Sixteen! In Grit & Gravitas Episode 16, co-hosts Anne Deeter Gallaher and Anne Carnathan are podcasting LIVE at the Mechanicsburg Chamber of Commerce for their AM Strategies event. They share some personal experiences on Building Social Capital, more commonly known as strengthening your network. Anne Carnathan breaks it down simply: "Every pe…
Co-hosts Anne Carnathan and Anne Deeter Gallaher welcome Kathy Anderson-Martin, Director of Resource Development for The Salvation Army Harrisburg Capital City Region, to Episode 15 of Grit and Gravitas. Kathy is a wife, mom, and treasure to the people of the #CentralPA region. She shares her experience as a national sales rep and non-profit direct…
As founder, president, and CEO of Centric Bank, Patti Husic wears a multitude of hats, and she shares them all with our audience as she joins Grit & Gravitas for Episode 14. Co-hosts Anne Carnathan and Anne Deeter Gallaher discover some surprising insights into one of the 25 Most Powerful Women in Banking in the U.S. while they chat with Patti abou…
Lucky number thirteen! Co-hosts Anne Deeter Gallaher and Anne Carnathan tackle the conversation of working with family. Deeter Gallaher is a business owner who has hired multiple family members for her team while Anne Carnathan leads a company founded by two families--neither of which she is a member of. And they're not alone. According to the U.S.…
Episode 12 of #GritandGravitas dives deep into the topic of opinions. Co-hosts Anne Deeter Gallaher and Anne Carnathan share the impact of honest opinions on their professions, their personal lives, and their leadership. "If you withhold your honest opinion, it is a business disadvantage," says Deeter Gallaher. Tap into a gritty Episode 12 for #bus…
Grit & Gravitas co-hosts Anne Deeter Gallaher and Anne Carnathan warmly welcome Leslie Ferraro, Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer of Hershey Entertainment & Resorts, to the studio for Episode 11. After 15 years of serving at Pepsico, Leslie joined the Hershey Entertainment & Resorts family in 2014. She quickly learned that the Hershey missio…
In Episode 10 of Grit & Gravitas, Anne Deeter Gallaher and Anne Carnathan welcome to the studio friend and colleague Jessica Meyers, President & CEO of JEM Group LLC.As the only woman-owned, woman-led general contractor in central Pennsylvania and with women comprising a scant 10% of the construction industry, Jessica has encountered her share of o…
In Episode 9 of Grit & Gravitas, co-hosts Anne Deeter Gallaher and Anne Carnathan welcome special guest Nancy Ryan back to the G&G studio! After sharing her career disruption story in Episode 3, Nancy returns with a high gear announcement: the launch of her new venture, Ryan-Rogers Media! The trio offers advice for those ready to leap into entrepre…
There’s tremendous power in that tiny, two-letter word. In episode 8 of #GritandGravitas, Anne Deeter Gallaher and Anne Carnathan explore how to say no and opportunities that can come from saying no. “Saying no means you have time to say YES to something else,” says Deeter Gallaher. Tap into the latest episode for business vitamin takeaways you can…
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Find Your Balance: Can Women Have It All?
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To conclude our celebration of National Women's History Month, Grit & Gravitas co-hosts Anne Deeter Gallaher and Anne Carnathan break down the choices and sacrifices they’ve made to be successful businesswomen. Jump into Episode 7 for Anne and Anne’s perspectives on owning your decisions, being mindful of your choices, and learning to be emotionall…
"Do you know why I pulled you over?" This question sparked the curiosity of Kristal Turner-Childs, Director of the Pennsylvania Bureau of Forensic Services and special guest for Grit & Gravitas Episode 6. Co-hosts Anne Deeter Gallaher and Anne Carnathan explore Kristal's journey from childhood to working at Dauphin County Prison, all the way to her…
In Episode 5 of Grit & Gravitas, Anne Carnathan and Anne Deeter Gallaher welcome special guest Amy Beamer Murray, COO of Pavone Marketing Group. The trio dives in the deep end of resilience, connecting on a personal level with your network, and the importance of a handwritten note. Amy shares, "The goal is to be the best part of someone's day." Lis…
In Episode 4 of Grit & Gravitas, Anne Carnathan opens the chat by sharing a life event she never saw coming. “If I didn't have that experience at 30, nothing would be the same now. That wake-up call saved me,” she says. Meanwhile, Anne Deeter Gallaher offers an optimistic approach to negotiating crisis situations. Listen now for a vital dose of #bu…
In episode 3 of Grit & Gravitas, Anne Deeter Gallaher and Anne Carnathan welcome special guest Nancy Ryan to the studio. Together they explore how to handle the dreaded career curveball. "Show up every day and give it your best,” Nancy advises while sharing her story of resilience and positivity. #businessvitamins…
In the pilot episode of Grit & Gravitas, co-hosts Anne Deeter Gallaher and Anne Carnathan welcome listeners and outline their plan to showcase savvy, spirited stories of success from business leaders around the country. The #highgear duo dives into authentic straight talk with Anne Deeter Gallaher as the first guest. With a "today is the day" spiri…
More co-host fun with Anne Carnathan in the hot seat as the second guest of Grit & Gravitas. In this episode, Anne Carnathan shares her path to CEO of Universal Media-Analytics. "I don't necessarily outsmart people, I outwork them," says Carnathan. Learn how her no-nonsense grit paved a zig-zag path to the C-suite. Episode 2 of G&G is a must-listen…
