The What Drives Her Podcast

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We've been talking to women who are changing the automotive world for a few years now. We thought it's time we share those conversations, so we started a podcast. We discover what inspires and empowers women to build a career in automotive, to create, to lead, to take on new challenges, to not be afraid. And what they hope others will learn from them. And, there are cars! We'll talk about new cars, technology, car sales and deals and more.

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October 22, 202650 min

Melinda Godec, Product Planning Manager, Volkswagen of America, Shares How Mom Life Informs SUV User Design We Need and Love

Melinda Godec uses her insights from mom life into the utility behind Volkswagen of America's lineup even in the bottle pockets. And if you're looking for a family SUV, it helps with insights to inform how it can improve family life everyday. Check out our latest episode to learn more about Melinda Godec on our podcast What Drives Her here: https://agirlsguidetocars.com/?s=what+drives+her Join our newsletter: https://agirlsguidetocars.com/join-our-newsletter/ And find more on our socials! facebook.com/agirlsguidetocars instagram.com/agirlsguide2cars twitter.com/agirlsguide2cars tiktok.com/agirlsguide2cars What Drives Her by A Girls Guide to Cars is wholly owned and produced by A Girls Guide to Cars, LLC. Executive producer, Scotty Reiss, Producer Natalie Merola, Editor Stephanie Howard. Find more stories about women who are changing the auto industry from the inside here . Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube. Catch every What Drives Her Podcast in video on our podcast channel on YouTube . Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

October 16, 202650 min

Liz Moody, Wellness Podcaster, Challenges Us with Brain Workouts in the Car (And Beyond) to a Positive Mindset

Wellness podcaster Liz Moody helps us reflect and how to add more novelty on your daily drive to be cognitively and actively be more present. With wellness at the forefront, Liz has great tips to navigate trips and positively changing your mindset. Check out our latest episode to learn more about Liz Moody on our podcast What Drives Her here: https://agirlsguidetocars.com/?s=what+drives+her Join our newsletter: https://agirlsguidetocars.com/join-our-newsletter/ And find more on our socials! facebook.com/agirlsguidetocars instagram.com/agirlsguide2cars twitter.com/agirlsguide2cars tiktok.com/agirlsguide2cars What Drives Her by A Girls Guide to Cars is wholly owned and produced by A Girls Guide to Cars, LLC. Executive producer, Scotty Reiss, Producer Natalie Merola, Editor Stephanie Howard. Find more stories about women who are changing the auto industry from the inside here . Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube. Catch every What Drives Her Podcast in video on our podcast channel on YouTube . Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

October 2, 202648 min

What Drives Tamara Warren, Founder of Le Car

Tamara Warren is more than an automotive journalist; she adds art, travel, culture, family and storytelling into the mix, helping people to forge a more natural path to the car that will delight all their senses, not just their basic needs. The culmination has been Le Car, an automotive site designed to help people find the right car for them. She tells us about her journey, how she got started and where she's headed next. Find her here and take the quiz: https://www.lecar.co/ Chapters: 00:01:55 – Meet Tamara Warren 00:02:44 – Where Tamara's early passion came from: family 00:05:02 – Transitioning to automotive journalism at Auto Week 00:07:52 – Moving to New York -- in a pickup truck??? YUP! 00:19:40 – Becoming a tech and transportation editor at the Verge 00:21:46 – Starting Le Car because she wanted to address consumer needs 00:28:45 – Why representation and empowering women in car buying is so important to her 00:35:42 – The future direction of Le Car and automotive media 00:39:30 – What she wants her kids to take away from her career #cars #tamarawarren #agirlsguidetocars #carchats #careers #careersinautomotive What Drives Her by A Girls Guide to Cars is wholly owned and produced by A Girls Guide to Cars, LLC. Executive producer, Scotty Reiss, Producer Natalie Merola, Editor Stephanie Howard. Find more stories about women who are changing the auto industry from the inside here . Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube. Catch every What Drives Her Podcast in video on our podcast channel on YouTube . Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

September 22, 202655 min

Samantha Taylor, Mama Knows Car Seats, Went from an EMT to a Child Passenger Safety Technician

Samantha Taylor, Founder, Mama Knows Car Seats, started as an EMT. After seeing tragic scenes, and at 37 weeks pregnant, Samantha wanted to help make it easier for families to choose the right car seat for them with a friendly approach. Samantha is a certified Child Passenger Safety Technician (CPST) and shared her journey with us. Check out our latest episode to learn more about Samantha Taylor, Mama Knows Car Seats, on our podcast What Drives Her here: https://agirlsguidetocars.com/?s=what+drives+her Join our newsletter: https://agirlsguidetocars.com/join-our-newsletter/ And find more on our socials! facebook.com/agirlsguidetocars instagram.com/agirlsguide2cars twitter.com/agirlsguide2cars tiktok.com/agirlsguide2cars What Drives Her by A Girls Guide to Cars is wholly owned and produced by A Girls Guide to Cars, LLC. Executive producer, Scotty Reiss, Producer Natalie Merola, Editor Stephanie Howard. Find more stories about women who are changing the auto industry from the inside here . Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube. Catch every What Drives Her Podcast in video on our podcast channel on YouTube . Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

September 17, 20261 hr 4 min

Audra Fordin, Founder, Women Auto Know, Demystifies the Mechanic Experience for Women

Audra Fordin is a 4th generation owner of a mechanic shop in Queens, NY. She liked the business and working on cars so much, but she wanted to feel more connected to the women on the other side of the counter. Audra actively works to demystify the mechanic experience, while also building that trust gap between drivers and shops with Women Auto Know. Check out our latest episode to learn more about Audra, Women Auto Know on our podcast What Drives Her here: https://agirlsguidetocars.com/?s=what+drives+her Join our newsletter: https://agirlsguidetocars.com/join-our-newsletter/ And find more on our socials! facebook.com/agirlsguidetocars instagram.com/agirlsguide2cars twitter.com/agirlsguide2cars tiktok.com/agirlsguide2cars What Drives Her by A Girls Guide to Cars is wholly owned and produced by A Girls Guide to Cars, LLC. Executive producer, Scotty Reiss, Producer Natalie Merola, Editor Stephanie Howard. Find more stories about women who are changing the auto industry from the inside here . Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube. Catch every What Drives Her Podcast in video on our podcast channel on YouTube . Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

September 3, 202627 min

Supercar Blondie is the Biggest Auto Influencer in the World and How She Has Her Own Hot Wheels

Supercar Blondie, Alex Hirschi, is the number one automotive influencer in the world. Hot Wheels introduced its first Class of Legends, a group of passionate car owners whose cars will be reproduced in Hot Wheels die-cast scale models that anyone can own. Best of all, Supercar Blondie, the biggest female automotive influencer in the world, is among them, and now, anyone can own a replica of her custom hand-painted black and floral Lamborghini Huracán. Not to ignore the other Class of Legends: Soccer star Robert Lewandowski and his ‘97 Porsche 911 GT1 and Colombian singer Maluma and his Toyota Land Cruiser FJ60. We wanted to know more behind the scenes and how Alex became Supercar Blondie. Check out Supercar Blondie's story, how she got started and learn more on the podcast about her Hot Wheels diecast car, Lucy. Get our audio-only podcast here: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ga4jvlYMpzW2gsLf2XhDQ Read more about Hot Wheels and Supercar Blondie here: https://agirlsguidetocars.com/hot-wheels-class-of-legends-supercar-blondie Get more What Drives Her here: https://agirlsguidetocars.com/podcast Join our newsletter: https://agirlsguidetocars.com/join-our-newsletter And find more on our socials! facebook.com/agirlsguidetocars instagram.com/agirlsguide2cars twitter.com/agirlsguide2cars tiktok.com/agirlsguide2cars What Drives Her by A Girls Guide to Cars is wholly owned and produced by A Girls Guide to Cars, LLC. Executive producer, Scotty Reiss, Producer Natalie Merola, Editor Stephanie Howard. Find more stories about women who are changing the auto industry from the inside here . Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube. Catch every What Drives Her Podcast in video on our podcast channel on YouTube . Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

August 20, 202653 min

Stefanie Dang, Product Planning Specialist, Kia NA, Shapes Your Drive Experience in Each Car

Stefanie Dang, Product Planning Specialist, Kia North America, is strategically thinking about what she's putting in a car, how much materials will cost, and researches what customers want or need for their lifestyles. Check out how Stefanie is shaping your experience in each Kia where you spend the most time with each other on your drive and learn more on the podcast. Get our audio-only podcast here: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ga4jvlYMpzW2gsLf2XhDQ Read more stories on: https://agirlsguidetocars.com/ Get more What Drives Her here: https://agirlsguidetocars.com/podcast Join our newsletter: https://agirlsguidetocars.com/join-our-newsletter And find more on our socials! facebook.com/agirlsguidetocars instagram.com/agirlsguide2cars twitter.com/agirlsguide2cars tiktok.com/agirlsguide2cars What Drives Her by A Girls Guide to Cars is wholly owned and produced by A Girls Guide to Cars, LLC. Executive producer, Scotty Reiss, Producer Natalie Merola, Editor Stephanie Howard. Find more stories about women who are changing the auto industry from the inside here . Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube. Catch every What Drives Her Podcast in video on our podcast channel on YouTube . Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

August 13, 202650 min

Carolina Wagner, VP of Marketing, Kumho Tires USA, Inspires Us with How to Achieve Career Dreams

Carolina Wagner, VP of Marketing, Kumho Tires USA, worked in tires for her whole career. Out of college, Carolina wanted something fun and engaging. This story inspired us to get more strategic at how we assess who is in the room and how they got there, so we can elevate to the next level, too. If you needed inspiration and empowerment to visualize what you want out of your career, while how to go after your goals and dreams more efficiently, watch and listen to Carolina Wagner's story here. Get our audio-only podcast here: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ga4jvlYMpzW2gsLf2XhDQ Read more stories on: https://agirlsguidetocars.com/ Get more What Drives Her here: https://agirlsguidetocars.com/podcast Join our newsletter: https://agirlsguidetocars.com/join-our-newsletter And find more on our socials! facebook.com/agirlsguidetocars instagram.com/agirlsguide2cars twitter.com/agirlsguide2cars tiktok.com/agirlsguide2cars What Drives Her by A Girls Guide to Cars is wholly owned and produced by A Girls Guide to Cars, LLC. Executive producer, Scotty Reiss, Producer Natalie Merola, Editor Stephanie Howard. Find more stories about women who are changing the auto industry from the inside here . Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube. Catch every What Drives Her Podcast in video on our podcast channel on YouTube . Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

August 6, 202650 min

Car Buying Tips with Roosevelt Gist and Avoid Being Overcharged at the Dealership

Roosevelt Gist, automotive journalist and expert car-buying consultant, has taken his decades of car buying, car selling experience, essentially working in dealerships, and enjoys working with buyers, sending them to dealers to hone down the key information that people need to know when they're preparing for a car purchase. Roosevelt has a new series called The Color of Our Money is Green. And this series is created for black car buyers who are disproportionately overcharged and they may be overcharged for the price of a car. They may be overcharged for the finance fees or interest rate. Watch, listen, and check out Roosevelt's car buying tips, which can help anybody who's shopping for a car. Check out more tips with Roosevelt on https://www.autonetwork.com. Get our audio-only podcast here: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ga4jvlYMpzW2gsLf2XhDQ Read more stories on: https://agirlsguidetocars.com/ Get more What Drives Her here: https://agirlsguidetocars.com/podcast Join our newsletter: https://agirlsguidetocars.com/join-our-newsletter And find more on our socials! facebook.com/agirlsguidetocars instagram.com/agirlsguide2cars twitter.com/agirlsguide2cars tiktok.com/agirlsguide2cars What Drives Her by A Girls Guide to Cars is wholly owned and produced by A Girls Guide to Cars, LLC. Executive producer, Scotty Reiss, Producer Natalie Merola, Editor Stephanie Howard. Find more stories about women who are changing the auto industry from the inside here . Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube. Catch every What Drives Her Podcast in video on our podcast channel on YouTube . Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

July 30, 202642 min

Rachel D, Accessible Racing Life, Founder, Impacts the Track: Disability Pride Month Series

Rachel Durring, Accessible Racing Life, Founder, impacts the track in many ways. Watching motorsports, especially Formula 1, helped Rachel find joy and wanted to help increase fan inclusion and disability inclusion. With her online community, Rachel is able to bring awareness to tracks around the world and share actionable ways for each track to improve the fan experience and overall accessibility. For our Disability Pride Month Series, we want you to connect with Rachel on this episode and be part of the global community effort for a more accessible world one track at a time. Find more of Rachel's content here: https://www.instagram.com/accessible_racing_life/ And we have more on Disability Pride Month and these amazing leaders here: Liv Leigh: https://youtu.be/5jC-OqsLogY Tiffany Yu: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mJh9f4WRjrc&t=40s Torsten Gross: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQO8x5U2QNI&t=1855s Get our audio-only podcast here: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ga4jvlYMpzW2gsLf2XhDQ -- Read more stories on: https://agirlsguidetocars.com/ Get more What Drives Her here: https://agirlsguidetocars.com/podcast Join our newsletter: https://agirlsguidetocars.com/join-our-newsletter -- And find more on our socials! facebook.com/agirlsguidetocars instagram.com/agirlsguide2cars twitter.com/agirlsguide2cars tiktok.com/agirlsguide2cars What Drives Her by A Girls Guide to Cars is wholly owned and produced by A Girls Guide to Cars, LLC. Executive producer, Scotty Reiss, Producer Natalie Merola, Editor Stephanie Howard. Find more stories about women who are changing the auto industry from the inside here . Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube. Catch every What Drives Her Podcast in video on our podcast channel on YouTube . Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.