The Broad Pod

S4E85: "Leading Through Change" with Dr. Stacy Edds-Ellis

Dr. Stacy Edds-Ellis is an educator, leader, and change-maker whose career is defined by service, growth, and community impact. Growing up in Calhoun, Kentucky, she learned leadership from her parents and carried those values into 20 years at Owensboro Community & Technical College, where she served in several roles including academic advisor, Discover College Grant Director, Dean of Academic Affairs, among others. A graduate of Western Kentucky University, where she earned both her undergraduate and master’s degrees, Dr. Edds-Ellis later earned her doctorate from the University of Louisville. Her personal journey includes navigating the uncertainty of military life after her husband was deployed before their originally planned wedding. Today, she is a wife, mother of a 15-year-old son, and passionate about developing future leaders. After her successful two-decade career in higher education, she stepped into a new chapter with the Greater Owensboro Leadership Institute, where she now helps grow leaders and strengthen the community through training and development initiatives, including work with the Hardwood Institute. This is Dr. Stacy Edds-Ellis... And this is Leading Through Change...

S4E84: "Raised to Rise" with Analea Sanders

In this special Mother’s Day episode, we’re celebrating the powerful influence of a mother and the way it shapes who we become. We sit down with Analea Sanders, daughter of co-host Allyson Sanders, to talk about what it looks like to grow into leadership at a young age, pursue purpose with confidence, and carve out your own path while carrying the values you’ve learned along the way. From her experience as a student to her passion for community impact, this conversation is a reminder that leadership is shaped in many ways…through the people who pour into us, the experiences that stretch us, and the choices we make over time. We also take a moment to recognize the impact of her mom, Allyson, and the example she’s set through leadership, service, and the way she’s poured into those around her. A meaningful conversation about influence, identity, and finding your impact. This is Analea… And this is Raised to Rise…

S4E83: "She Never Goes out of Style" with Natasha Stanley

After years of moving from place to place, searching for where she truly belonged, Natasha Stanley came back to Owensboro, and in a whirlwind, opened Bella Ragazza Boutique. A wife of 10 years and mom of two girls, she’s created a life and business that's all about building connections and confidence. Behind her warm, welcoming smile is a seven-year health journey most people haven't seen. Despite the daily challenges, she keeps showing up and pouring herself into the people and the work she loves. This episode is about trusting your vision, advocating for yourself, and building a life (and brand) that’s always in style. This is Natasha... And this is She Never Goes out of Style...

S4E82: "A Lott of Life Delivered" with Brende Lott

Brende Lott was born and raised in Owensboro, growing up in a childhood marked by hardship. Despite the challenges she faced, she pursued her education at the University of Kentucky, married her high school sweetheart, and created her own path. She began her career in labor and delivery and later became a nurse midwife with a commitment to evidence-based care. Brende’s story is one of perseverance, transformation, and using her experiences to create a better future for herself, her family, and the women she serves. This is Brende... And this is A Lott of Life Delivered...

S4E81: "The Morris Code" with Ashley Morris

Ashley Morris knows what it means to build a life the hard way. Raised just outside of Owensboro in Knottsville, on homegrown meals, Sunday dinners, and church picnics, her love for food started early…long before she realized it would become her purpose. As a young, single mom, Ashley learned quickly that survival required tough choices. For a season, life experiences led her down a dangerous path, but she refused to stay there. Choosing a different future for herself and her children, she made a complete turn from survival mode to something sustainable. What started as a passion grew into Whipt Creations, a successful catering business she built from the ground up, with a commitment to becoming better than the day before. Ashley’s story is about using the past as motivation to build a better future. This is Ashley Morris… And this is The Morris Code...