Carry As You Climb

Recent Episodes

Ep 28: Betsy Fischer Martin - Transforming Journalism and Advocacy for Women in Politics

Posted December 11, 2025 • 00:44:51

Host Nan Whaley engages in a fascinating discussion with Betsy Fisher Martin, a prominent journalist and the Director of American University's Women...

Ep 27: Melissa Cropper - From Libraries to Leadership and the Labor Movement

Posted December 4, 2025 • 00:33:01

Host Nan Whaley is joined by Melissa Cropper, President of the Ohio Federation of Teachers and Secretary Treasurer of the Ohio AFL-CIO, for a discussion...

Ep 26: Alexis McGill Johnson

Posted November 28, 2025 • 00:35:26

Host Nan Whaley sits down with Alexis McGill Johnson, President and CEO of Planned Parenthood Federation of America and Planned Parenthood Action Fund,...

Ep 25: Sharetta Smith

Posted November 21, 2025 • 00:33:49

Host Nan Whaley sits down with Mayor Sharetta Smith of Lima, Ohio, a trailblazing leader who made history as the city’s first female and first African...

Ep 24: Nikol Miller

Posted November 13, 2025 • 00:40:30

Host Nan Whaley sits down with Nikol Miller, Executive Director of the Miami Valley Urban League, to explore what true mentorship looks like – and...