You Matter Marathon

About this episode

In this episode, Julie Hanson speaks with Cheryl Rice about women's leadership and the You Matter Marathon initiative.

Hello and welcome to episode 34 of The JOY Factor Podcast. Today's show is sponsored by Prose. Thanks to my personalized Prose routine, I can honestly say I’ve never been more in love with my hair! Today we've got a special conversation with our guest Cheryl Rice Cheryl Rice works with women eager to be leaders in their own lives. Since 1990 she has been working with clients to improve individual, team and executive performance. In her powerful seminars, Cheryl inspires women to use their voice and vision for maximum impact. Her clients include: Pfizer, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals, Penn Medicine, Campbells Soup, and the Wharton School. Cheryl is also the author of the inspiring memoir, Where Have I Been All My Life? A Journey Toward Love and Wholeness. Additionally, her essays on life, love and loss have appeared in local and national publications including the Philadelphia Inquirer, the Chicago Tribune, Cure Today, and Maria Shriver’s Blog, Architects of Change. In 2016, Cheryl founded the You Matter Marathon – No Running Required - a global initiative that creates positive connections between individuals and within communities. With a BA in…

People in this episode

Host: Julie Hanson

Guest: Cheryl Rice

Topics covered

• leadership
• women empowerment
• personal development
• community connection
• mental health

Keywords

• leadership
• women
• empowerment
• You Matter Marathon
• Cheryl Rice
• personal development
• community

Sponsors

Prose

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Pfizer, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals, Penn Medicine, Campbells Soup, Wharton School, Philadelphia Inquirer, Chicago Tribune, Cure Today, Maria Shriver’s Blog

Books & works: Where Have I Been All My Life? A Journey Toward Love and Wholeness

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