Women with Cool Jobs

Hosted by Julie Berman

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May 2026

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Women with Cool Jobs features rock-star women who have unique, trailblazing, and innovative careers. It empowers you to learn about different career options, imagine yourself in a new role, and fosters a sense of the opportunities that exist today. Plus, learn actionable steps you can take to begin on a similar path or one that's all your own.

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May 27, 202614 min

Pushing Pause on the Podcast. Maycember, Teaching Elementary Students, & My Podcast Guesting Program, with Julie Berman

6 Years Recording. Every Other Wednesday. Countless Women with Cool Jobs. No sponsors. Just inspiration!Saying that this podcast has changed my life is an understatement. These women are trailblazing, innovating, and leading across industries, trades, and businesses. They have shared their stories with such passion, chutzpah, and the gift of a raw and unfiltered look at the behind-the-scenes and in-the-weeds details that we don't get to see by scrolling highlight reels on Instagram or seeing updates on LinkedIn. It has given me so much perspective and a whole lot more curiosity in reconsidering what's possible, evaluating the risks worth taking, questioning how I think, and more. For the moment, I am pushing the pause button and taking a break from podcasting to create some time for family and a bit of space for summer. So keep close, as there is no way I am stopping for good...because I love it too dang much.And, if you want more access to me, my resources and coaching on getting clarity and confidence when podcast guesting, I want to invite you to visit womenwithcooljobs.com and send a message or DM me @womencooljobs on Insta.If you'd love to watch the video version of the interviews, be sure to subscribe to the podcast's YouTube channel HERE.Send Julie a text!!------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------I absolutely LOVE being the host and producer of "Women with Cool Jobs", where I interview women who have unique, trailblazing, and innovative careers. It has been such a blessing to share stories of incredible, inspiring women since I started in 2020.If you have benefitted from this work, or simply appreciate that I do it, please consider buying me a $5 coffee. ☕️ https://www.buymeacoffee.com/julieberman Thank you so much for supporting me -- whether by sharing an episode with a friend, attending a LIVE WWCJ event in Phoenix, connecting with me on Instagram @womencooljobs or LinkedIn, sending me a note on my website (www.womenwithcooljobs.com), or by buying me a coffee! It all means so much. <3

May 14, 202637 min

Welders, Sheet Metal Worker, Crane Operator, Oh My! Learn From Two Women Excelling in Trades, with Rachel Miller and Letty Bejarano (Recorded During the "Women with Cool Jobs" LIVE 2026 Event)

This interview features Rachel Miller and Letty Bejarano, two women excelling in trades like welding, sheet metal work, and crane operation. They share their journeys, challenges, and advice for women interested in entering these fields, highlighting the importance of union apprenticeships, implementing boundaries, and overcoming workplace barriers.Letty is a a sheet metal worker, welder, and silversmith. She's an HVAC installer and welder who works out in the field on places like hospitals, casinos, and data centers.Rachel is a crane operator apprentice and a welder. Her current apprenticeship role as of recording is as an oiler, where she works with crane operators. She assists the crane operator by checking fluids each morning and does maintenance.**NOTE: This was a live podcast recording, so I appreciate your extra patience with the background noises, particularly during the beginning when there are some loud kiddos. Thank you, and I promise it is worth the listen!Contact Info:Letty Bejarano - GuestLetty Bejarano (Instagram)Rachel Miller - GuestRachel Miller (Instagram)Weldher Workshop (Instagram)Julie Berman - Hostwww.womenwithcooljobs.com@womencooljobs (Instagram)Julie Berman (LinkedIn)Send Julie a text!!------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------I absolutely LOVE being the host and producer of "Women with Cool Jobs", where I interview women who have unique, trailblazing, and innovative careers. It has been such a blessing to share stories of incredible, inspiring women since I started in 2020.If you have benefitted from this work, or simply appreciate that I do it, please consider buying me a $5 coffee. ☕️ https://www.buymeacoffee.com/julieberman Thank you so much for supporting me -- whether by sharing an episode with a friend, attending a LIVE WWCJ event in Phoenix, connecting with me on Instagram @womencooljobs or LinkedIn, sending me a note on my website (www.womenwithcooljobs.com), or by buying me a coffee! It all means so much. <3

April 30, 20261 hr 9 min

Award-Winning Producer, Entrepreneur, and Arts Leader Turns Creative Passion Into a Profitable Career, with Diane Strand of JDS Productions

Diane Strand, a former Hollywood producer and life-long arts participant and advocate, shares how mastering the art of storytelling through a producer's lens became the foundation for her career and her way to contribute to her broader community. From navigating Hollywood’s glitz and glamour on shows like General Hospital and Friends, to building a seven-figure media company, actors studio, and nonprofit, Diane has been able to turn her creative passion into a profitable business, and beyond. You’ll discover how her production experiences, including working with legends like Barbra Streisand or reality TV shows like "Survivor," and her real-world experiences shape her mission to empower others through arts and media. We discuss: The core elements of productionWhy storytelling is the most critical part of any project, whether a short social media clip or a full-length filmThe impact of arts in her life and on the communityWhy intentional involvement with your local community can benefit you as an entrepreneurHer businesses are JDS Productions and the JDS Actors Studio . She also co-founded the non-profit organization JDS Creative Academy, which works with mainstream, foster, and at-risk youth as well as special needs adults to provide career-pathway opportunities in visual, performing, and digital arts. She has won many awards, including 10 Telly Awards, 7 Communicator Awards, and 2 Anthem Awards as well as Standout Business (San Diego and Riverside Counties) and the 2021 Non-Profit of the Year by the Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce.Contact Info:Diane Strand - GuestDiane Strand (LinkedIn)Diane Strand (Website)Julie Berman - Hostwww.womenwithcooljobs.com@womencooljobs (Instagram)Julie Berman (LinkedIn)Send Julie a text!!------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------I absolutely LOVE being the host and producer of "Women with Cool Jobs", where I interview women who have unique, trailblazing, and innovative careers. It has been such a blessing to share stories of incredible, inspiring women since I started in 2020.If you have benefitted from this work, or simply appreciate that I do it, please consider buying me a $5 coffee. ☕️ https://www.buymeacoffee.com/julieberman Thank you so much for supporting me -- whether by sharing an episode with a friend, attending a LIVE WWCJ event in Phoenix, connecting with me on Instagram @womencooljobs or LinkedIn, sending me a note on my website (www.womenwithcooljobs.com), or by buying me a coffee! It all means so much. <3

April 15, 202658 min

Hospitality Interior Designer For Sports Stadiums and Arenas Uses Design as Storytelling Tool, with Edith Ponciano of EP Atelier

Edith Ponciano is a hospitality interior designer who transforms hospitality spaces, such as boutique hotels, upscale restaurants, stadiums, and innovative sports arenas. After working at one of the world's largest design companies for about a decade, Edith started her boutique design agency, EP Atelier. Together with a small and mighty team of professionals, they transform design aspirations and create spaces that tell stories, evoke emotions, and bring people together. EP Atelier is currently the Interior Design consultant for the new Nissan Stadium for the Tennessee Titans in Nashville, Tennessee.During her time at Gensler as Design Director impacting and transforming sports venues’ interiors, Edith led the design for notable sports venues, including: Banc of California Stadium, Chase Center Arena, Los Angeles Football Club Training Facility, Las Vegas Aces Training Facility, Q2 Stadium, and Snapdragon Stadium. Edith’s design work has been featured in a number of publications, includingInterior Design, Boutique Design Magazine, Sports Business Journal, and more.Contact Info:Edith Ponciano - GuestEP Atelier (LinkedIn)EP Atelier (Website)Julie Berman - Hostwww.womenwithcooljobs.com@womencooljobs (Instagram)Julie Berman (LinkedIn)Send Julie a text!!------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------I absolutely LOVE being the host and producer of "Women with Cool Jobs", where I interview women who have unique, trailblazing, and innovative careers. It has been such a blessing to share stories of incredible, inspiring women since I started in 2020.If you have benefitted from this work, or simply appreciate that I do it, please consider buying me a $5 coffee. ☕️ https://www.buymeacoffee.com/julieberman Thank you so much for supporting me -- whether by sharing an episode with a friend, attending a LIVE WWCJ event in Phoenix, connecting with me on Instagram @womencooljobs or LinkedIn, sending me a note on my website (www.womenwithcooljobs.com), or by buying me a coffee! It all means so much. <3

April 2, 202610 min

Flip-Flops, Scarves, & Relatability: Storytelling Secrets for Standout Podcast Guesting, with Julie Berman (Shorties ep.)

What do flip-flops and a box of scarves have to do with being an unforgettable storyteller? In this episode, I share how everyday details unlock the real secret to powerful storytelling: Relatability. You'll learn:The difference between vulnerability and relatabilityHow everyday moments, emotions, and small details can turn a simple story into a powerful, relatable one you can use on podcasts, panels, at work, and in your communityYou don’t have to share your deepest wounds to connect with listeners. You’ll learn how to use specific moments from your own life to make your stories more engaging and memorable... whether you’re guesting on podcasts, speaking on panels, sharing your voice at work, or engaging within your community.Now, you can watch guest podcast episodes on YouTube HERE!! Contact Info:Julie Berman - Hostwww.womenwithcooljobs.com@womencooljobs (Instagram)Julie Berman's LinkedIn Profile Send Julie a text!!Send Julie a text!!------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------I absolutely LOVE being the host and producer of "Women with Cool Jobs", where I interview women who have unique, trailblazing, and innovative careers. It has been such a blessing to share stories of incredible, inspiring women since I started in 2020.If you have benefitted from this work, or simply appreciate that I do it, please consider buying me a $5 coffee. ☕️ https://www.buymeacoffee.com/julieberman Thank you so much for supporting me -- whether by sharing an episode with a friend, attending a LIVE WWCJ event in Phoenix, connecting with me on Instagram @womencooljobs or LinkedIn, sending me a note on my website (www.womenwithcooljobs.com), or by buying me a coffee! It all means so much. <3

March 18, 202613 min

Are You The Gatekeeper? Why You Need To Open The Gates and Share Your Story! with Host Julie Berman (Shorties ep.)

Are you the gatekeeper?When I first started my degree in journalism and PR, we often talked about the gatekeepers in traditional media… the publisher, the producer, the journalist, the editor. Other people were in charge of deciding if your voice would be heard on television, in print media, or on the radio. The gatekeepers controlled the access.Podcasting allows you to share your story in the most real, deep, authentic way...simply as you. You don't have to wait until someone gives you permission or grants you access.Take this episode as your permission slip to open the gates! Stop being your own gatekeeper. Share your story. More women need to be sharing so we can dream into the possibilities and examples we hear. It matters more than you know.Now, you can watch guest podcast episodes on YouTube HERE!! Contact Info:Julie Berman - Hostwww.womenwithcooljobs.com@womencooljobs (Instagram)Julie Berman's LinkedIn Profile Send Julie a text!!------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------I absolutely LOVE being the host and producer of "Women with Cool Jobs", where I interview women who have unique, trailblazing, and innovative careers. It has been such a blessing to share stories of incredible, inspiring women since I started in 2020.If you have benefitted from this work, or simply appreciate that I do it, please consider buying me a $5 coffee. ☕️ https://www.buymeacoffee.com/julieberman Thank you so much for supporting me -- whether by sharing an episode with a friend, attending a LIVE WWCJ event in Phoenix, connecting with me on Instagram @womencooljobs or LinkedIn, sending me a note on my website (www.womenwithcooljobs.com), or by buying me a coffee! It all means so much. <3

March 4, 202612 min

How a Little League Jersey Reminded Me About the Most Important Tip to Engage Listeners When Sharing Your Stories, with Host Julie Berman (Shorties ep.)

Whether you're sharing as a guest on a podcast, in your career, or with friends, mastering storytelling can change everything. In this episode, I share how my middle son's Little League jersey reminded me of one of the most important tips for storytelling and how you can incorporate it into your own storytelling.This simple detail can turn your everyday experiences into powerful narratives that inspire and connect. We need more women sharing their stories as podcast guests and beyond, because we dream into another woman's reality. We need to hear and see examples of what is possible from a woman who is relatable, inspirational, and real to imagine more for ourselves. For women eager to share your story, this very practical and tactical tip will help you get started.Contact Info:Julie Berman - Hostwww.womenwithcooljobs.com@womencooljobs (Instagram)Julie Berman's LinkedIn Profile Send Julie a text!!------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------I absolutely LOVE being the host and producer of "Women with Cool Jobs", where I interview women who have unique, trailblazing, and innovative careers. It has been such a blessing to share stories of incredible, inspiring women since I started in 2020.If you have benefitted from this work, or simply appreciate that I do it, please consider buying me a $5 coffee. ☕️ https://www.buymeacoffee.com/julieberman Thank you so much for supporting me -- whether by sharing an episode with a friend, attending a LIVE WWCJ event in Phoenix, connecting with me on Instagram @womencooljobs or LinkedIn, sending me a note on my website (www.womenwithcooljobs.com), or by buying me a coffee! It all means so much. <3

February 19, 20261 hr 14 min

2x Olympic Gold Medalist in Bobsleigh and World Rugby Hall of Famer Teaches Us How to Trailblaze and Create Our Own Path, with Heather Moyse (Replay)

Heather Moyse is a 2x Olympic gold medalist (who competed in 4 Olympics games), a three-sport national athlete, a World Rugby Hall of Famer, a motivational speaker, an author, and a coach.Heather started training just five months before her first Olympics at the age of 27 in 2-person bobsleigh, with her last Olympic competition at the age of 39.In this episode, she shares specific techniques and mindset work that she uses to achieve her goals and that we all can use to help us live up to our potential.Heather won gold at the 2010 Winter Games in Vancouver, and again at the 2014 Winter Games in Sochi. Before she was an Olympic champion, she was a mainstay on Canada’s Senior Women’s Rugby Team. Heather led Canada to silver in the 2013 Rugby Sevens World Cup, and was the top try scorer in the 2006 and 2010 Women’s Rugby World Cups. In 2016, Heather became only the second Canadian, and first Canadian female, to be inducted into the World Rugby Hall of Fame. Heather represented Canada in a third international sport in 2012, when she placed Top Five in two events at the Pan-Am Track Cycling Championships in Argentina.Send Julie a text!!------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------I absolutely LOVE being the host and producer of "Women with Cool Jobs", where I interview women who have unique, trailblazing, and innovative careers. It has been such a blessing to share stories of incredible, inspiring women since I started in 2020.If you have benefitted from this work, or simply appreciate that I do it, please consider buying me a $5 coffee. ☕️ https://www.buymeacoffee.com/julieberman Thank you so much for supporting me -- whether by sharing an episode with a friend, attending a LIVE WWCJ event in Phoenix, connecting with me on Instagram @womencooljobs or LinkedIn, sending me a note on my website (www.womenwithcooljobs.com), or by buying me a coffee! It all means so much. <3

February 4, 202654 min

CEO of Public Benefits Corporation Brings Mission-Driven Aid to Communities in Response to Public Health Emergencies, Natural Disasters, and Financial Hardships, with Brittany Christenson, CEO of AidKit

Brittany Christenson proves that you don't have work at a nonprofit to positively impact your community and beyond. Brittany is the CEO of AidKit, a Public Benefits Corporation, that helps government agencies and nonprofits administer aid programs throughout the United States. She considers her role as chief executive as holding the compass...helping her team row in the same direction to reach their organizational goals, and ultimately transforming aid delivery into an empowering act of community care.Her unique ability to combine storytelling skills with her deep love for math and data allow her to lead and demonstrate both necessity and efficacy in a powerful way. As CEO, she sets the company’s strategic direction, drives technology innovation, and cultivates partnerships. Her and her coworkers help people by streamlining what could be a really difficult, time-intensive process to get assistance for everything from putting food on the table or buying a special birthday cake to getting disaster relief funds.Since its founding in 2021, AidKit has helped over 200 agencies and nonprofits process over 500,000 applications and distribute more than $350 million in disaster relief, publicPrior to working here, she worked at a regional nonprofit focused on food security and community development and played a key role in launching one of the first pilots for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program’s (SNAP) online payments. She also managed a 90-acre organic vegetable farm, overseeing logistics and operations while deepening her commitment to food justice. Her undergraduate degree is in applied mathematics, and she has a graduate degree in epigenetics.Contact Info:Brittany Christenson - GuestBrittany Christenson (LinkedIn)AidKit's websiteJulie Berman - Hostwww.womenwithcooljobs.com@womencooljobs (Instagram)Julie Berman (LinkedIn)Chapters00:00 Introduction to AidKit and Brittany Christensen09:59 Brittany's Journey: From Math to AidKit14:49 The Impact of Farming on Community Development18:31 Bridging Food Justice and Technology22:28 The Power of Communication in Leadership27:09 Curiosity as a Driver for Learning29:20 A Day in the Life of a CEO29:46 Navigating the Role of a CEO in a Mission-Driven Organization32:52 Growth and Scaling: The Journey of AidKit34:55 The Impact of AidKit: Real-Life Examples of Assistance42:02 Decision-Making as a CEO: Prioritizing Impact and Leverage47:08 Advice for Aspiring Women Leaders in Purpose-Driven Work51:53 Demystifying Jargon: Making Tech Speak Understandable53:44 Outro spoken_softer_8-19-2020.mp3Send Julie a text!!------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------I absolutely LOVE being the host and producer of "Women with Cool Jobs", where I interview women who have unique, trailblazing, and innovative careers. It has been such a blessing to share stories of incredible, inspiring women since I started in 2020.If you have benefitted from this work, or simply appreciate that I do it, please consider buying me a $5 coffee. ☕️ https://www.buymeacoffee.com/julieberman Thank you so much for supporting me -- whether by sharing an episode with a friend, attending a LIVE WWCJ event in Phoenix, connecting with me on Instagram @womencooljobs or LinkedIn, sending me a note on my website (www.womenwithcooljobs.com), or by buying me a coffee! It all means so much. <3

January 21, 20269 min

Isn't It Ironic? Why I Never Thought I'd Be Sharing My Podcast on YouTube, with Host Julie Berman

When I started the podcast in early 2020, my goal with doing an audio format was two-fold: So women could share their own stories in their own voice. To avoid, at ALL costs, being on camera.Haha. Almost six years later, and I have found myself completely re-evaluating!I chat about the irony of now experimenting with publishing this podcast as AUDIO and as VIDEO on YouTube when that was the absolute opposite of what I wanted at the beginning. Being HEARD was scary enough. The thought of being SEEN, too, was absolutely, positively NOT an option.Never say never, because the combination of iterating and my curiosity are leading to something new... And I'm doing it all in "Done, Not Perfect" style! Find this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/s5YpldHexW4Contact Info:Julie Berman - Hostwww.womenwithcooljobs.com@womencooljobs (Instagram)Julie Berman (LinkedIn)Send Julie a text!!------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------I absolutely LOVE being the host and producer of "Women with Cool Jobs", where I interview women who have unique, trailblazing, and innovative careers. It has been such a blessing to share stories of incredible, inspiring women since I started in 2020.If you have benefitted from this work, or simply appreciate that I do it, please consider buying me a $5 coffee. ☕️ https://www.buymeacoffee.com/julieberman Thank you so much for supporting me -- whether by sharing an episode with a friend, attending a LIVE WWCJ event in Phoenix, connecting with me on Instagram @womencooljobs or LinkedIn, sending me a note on my website (www.womenwithcooljobs.com), or by buying me a coffee! It all means so much. <3