Episode 9 | Judge Bronwyn Miller: Justice, Leadership & the Future of Women in Law | The Jennifer Valoppi Podcast

Episode 9 | Judge Bronwyn Miller: Justice, Leadership & the Future of Women in Law | The Jennifer Valoppi Podcast

What does it take to make decisions that shape the future of our legal system? In this episode of The Jennifer Valoppi Podcast™, Jennifer sits down with the Honorable Bronwyn C. Miller, Judge on Florida's Third District Court of Appeal, for a thoughtful and substantive conversation on justice, leadership, and the evolving role of women in law. A graduate of Barnard College at Columbia University and the University of Miami School of Law, Judge Miller began her career as a prosecutor in the Miami-Dade County State Attorney's Office, where she served as training director and division chief in the felony unit. She has been appointed to the bench by three Florida governors, most recently by Governor Rick Scott to the Third District Court of Appeal in 2018. She also serves as an adjunct professor at the University of Miami School of Law. In this conversation, Judge Miller offers an honest look at: • The judicial appointment and election processes • The challenges and rewards of running for the bench • How artificial intelligence is shaping the practice of law • Deepfakes, digital evidence, and the courtroom of the future • Social media, cyberbullying, and protecting young people • The differences between trial and appellate courts • How political polarization and post COVID culture have impacted civil discourse • Mentorship, supportive partnerships, and balancing career and family • The legacy of Sandra Day O'Connor and women in positions of power • Advice for young women pursuing careers in the law A conversation suited for students of law, political science, government, gender studies, and journalism, as well as emerging professionals navigating the legal field. The Jennifer Valoppi Podcast™ features influential women shaping today's world and explores how we can support one another in pursuit of our goals. Host: Jennifer Valoppi, award-winning journalist, longtime television newscaster, author, and Founder of the Women of Tomorrow Mentor and Scholarship Program. New episodes every Tuesday and Thursday. Follow @jennifervaloppipodcast on Instagram and TikTok. New episodes every Tuesday and Thursday. 🎙️ The Jennifer Valoppi Podcast™ Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube Presented by Murray Hill Press, LLC.

Episode 8 | Keri Selig: The Future of Women in the Film Industry | The Jennifer Valoppi Podcast

What does the future of women in the film industry actually look like  and what will it take to get there? In this episode of The Jennifer Valoppi Podcast™, Jennifer sits down with Keri Selig, Academy Award, Golden Globe, and Emmy-nominated producer, and Founder & President of Intuition Productions, for a thoughtful and substantive conversation about leadership, mentorship, and the long road to structural change in Hollywood. Keri spent over two decades inside the studio system as a senior executive at Warner Brothers, Bel Air Entertainment, Coppelson Entertainment at 20th Century Fox, and Court Madden at Paramount Pictures before founding her own production company. Her recent producing credits include Netflix's "The Six Triple Eight," directed by Tyler Perry and starring Kerry Washington, Susan Sarandon, and Oprah Winfrey — a film that earned multiple awards nominations, including an Academy Award nomination. In this conversation, Keri offers an honest look at: • The evolving role of women in executive and creative leadership • How streaming has shifted hiring practices industry-wide • What a producer actually does (and what it takes to sustain the work) • The decision to leave the studio system to build something of her own • The role of mentorship, both received and given • Working with major talent and managing the realities of production • The Vault, an informal network supporting women across industries • Imposter syndrome at the highest levels of leadership • Current statistics on women in film and what they reveal A conversation suited for students of film, media studies, business, journalism, and gender studies, as well as emerging professionals navigating the entertainment industry. The Jennifer Valoppi Podcast™ features influential women shaping today's world and explores how we can support one another in pursuit of our goals. Host: Jennifer Valoppi — award-winning journalist, longtime television newscaster, author, and Founder of the Women of Tomorrow Mentor & Scholarship Program. New episodes every Tuesday and Thursday. Follow @jennifervaloppipodcast on Instagram and TikTok. New episodes every Tuesday and Thursday. 🎙️ The Jennifer Valoppi Podcast™ Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube Presented by Murray Hill Press, LLC.

Episode 7 | Julia Lemigova: Manifestation, Authenticity & The Power of Reinvention | The Jennifer Valoppi Podcast

On Episode 7 of The Jennifer Valoppi Podcast, Jennifer sits down with JULIA LEMIGOVA — Television Personality, Entrepreneur, and star of Bravo's Real Housewives of Miami — for a powerful and heartfelt conversation about the art of reinvention, the power of manifestation, and the unshakable belief that no matter where you are born, your spirit can take you anywhere. Julia's life story goes far beyond what audiences see on television. From dreaming of Paris as a young girl in the Soviet Union to becoming the Final Miss USSR before the Soviet Union became Russia, modeling for some of the world's most celebrated fashion houses, building a beloved wellness and skincare brand in Paris, and creating a beautiful life in the United States with her wife, tennis legend Martina Navratilova — Julia is the living proof that with vision, courage, and love, anything is possible. This conversation is a masterclass in authenticity, resilience, and the quiet strength of a woman who has reinvented herself again and again. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: • The truth about life on Real Housewives of Miami • Growing up under Soviet communism and dreaming of a life beyond it • The power of manifestation and trusting your own vision • Becoming the Final Miss USSR and stepping onto the world stage • Building a wellness and skincare brand in Paris from the ground up • The beautiful love story behind her marriage to Martina Navratilova • What it meant to be part of Bravo's first same-sex couple on the show • Honoring the memory of her son Maximilian and finding light through grief • Welcoming two young brothers into her family through adoption • Standing beside Martina with strength, grace, and love • Reinventing herself once again as a voice major studying opera at FIU • Her favorite role in life and the secret to her steady, grounded confidence • Why she believes our soul has no nationality or passport • Her timeless advice for young women everywhere ABOUT OUR GUEST: Julia Lemigova is a television personality, entrepreneur, and star of Bravo's Real Housewives of Miami. She was the Final Miss USSR before the Soviet Union became Russia and competed in Miss Universe in 1991. After a fifteen-year modeling career working with some of the world's most respected fashion houses, she founded a wellness and skincare brand in Paris that ran for a decade. She is a devoted mother of four, partner to tennis legend Martina Navratilova, and currently a voice major at Florida International University, where she studies opera. She lives between Miami and the family farm, where she cares for her family and a beloved community of animals. CHAPTERS: 00:00 Intro 02:00 The reality behind Real Housewives of Miami 05:00 Joining Bravo as one half of the show's first same-sex couple 09:00 From red carpets to the family farm 13:00 Life with the animals at home 18:00 Winning Miss USSR and the dream of a new life 22:00 Growing up under Soviet communism 27:00 Dreaming of Paris as a little girl 32:00 Her modeling career and life across continents 36:00 Building a wellness and skincare brand in Paris 40:00 Coming to the United States and finding home in Miami 44:00 The first time she met Martina Navratilova 48:00 Reconnecting eight years later 53:00 Becoming a mother and welcoming her family 58:00 Honoring the memory of her son Maximilian 1:03:00 Standing beside Martina through her health journey 1:08:00 Studying opera and the joy of reinvention 1:12:00 The art of reinventing yourself with grace 1:16:00 Overcoming labels and trusting your own voice 1:20:00 Her message for young women everywhere 1:24:00 Micro-Action for the week CONNECT WITH JENNIFER VALOPPI: Instagram: @jennifervaloppipodcast TikTok: @jennifervaloppipodcast Website: jennifervaloppi.com LEARN MORE ABOUT WOMEN OF TOMORROW: womenoftomorrow.org 🎧 LISTEN ON ALL PLATFORMS: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube | Buzzsprout NEW EPISODES EVERY TUESDAY & THURSDAY DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only. The views and opinions expressed are those of the guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of Jennifer Valoppi or Murray Hill Press, LLC. #JenniferValoppiPodcast #JuliaLemigova #RealHousewivesOfMiami #MartinaNavratilova #Manifestation #Reinvention #Authenticity #Resilience #WomensWellness #PodcastForWomen #WomenInPower #LivingYourTruth #DreamBig New episodes every Tuesday and Thursday. 🎙️ The Jennifer Valoppi Podcast™ Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube Presented by Murray Hill Press, LLC.

Episode 6 | Dr. Sherrie Lewis-Thomas: Mental Health, Healing & The Power of Resilience | The Jennifer Valoppi Podcast

On Episode 6 of The Jennifer Valoppi Podcast, Jennifer sits down with DR. SHERRIE LEWIS-THOMAS, Florida Licensed Psychologist of Miami Beach Counseling Associates, for a powerful and honest conversation on the modern mental health crisis and what every woman can do to protect her mind, build resilience, and heal. With nearly 30 years of experience, Dr. Lewis-Thomas works with children, adolescents, and adults to help them navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, high-conflict relationships, and abuse recovery. She uses evidence-based therapies to build resilience and create lasting wellness, empowering her patients to take an active role in their mental health. In this episode, Dr. Lewis-Thomas shares the science, the strategies, and the wisdom every woman needs to hear. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: • Why anxiety and depression have skyrocketed post-pandemic • How social media is quietly fueling isolation, comparison, and trauma • The difference between a panic attack and a heart attack and how to manage one • How to recognize clinical depression vs. ordinary sadness • The warning signs of toxic relationships, gaslighting, and love bombing • Why resilience is the foundation of every successful career, relationship, and life • How to support someone struggling with anxiety, depression, or suicidal thoughts • The role of medication, therapy, and AI in modern mental health care • Practical, proven coping strategies you can use today ABOUT OUR GUEST: Dr. Sherrie Lewis-Thomas, PhD, is a Florida Licensed Psychologist practicing at Miami Beach Counseling Associates, P.A. in Miami Beach, Florida. With nearly three decades of experience in preventative mental health care, she serves children, adolescents, and adults using evidence-based therapeutic approaches. Her work focuses on building long-term wellness, resilience, and emotional empowerment. CHAPTERS: 00:00 Intro 02:00 The modern mental health epidemic 06:00 How social media is impacting anxiety and depression 12:00 What anxiety actually does to your body 16:00 Panic attacks vs. heart attacks 22:00 Coping strategies that actually work 28:00 Overcoming public speaking anxiety 34:00 Recognizing clinical depression 40:00 Suicide prevention and how to help a loved one 46:00 Cutting, eating disorders, and reclaiming control 52:00 Warning signs of toxic relationships 58:00 Gaslighting, love bombing, and emotional abuse 1:04:00 Healing from trauma and rebuilding your life 1:10:00 AI, therapy, and the future of mental health 1:14:00 The one trait that changes everything: resilience 1:18:00 Micro-Action for the week CONNECT WITH JENNIFER VALOPPI: Instagram: @jennifervaloppipodcast TikTok: @jennifervaloppipodcast Website: jennifervaloppi.com LEARN MORE ABOUT WOMEN OF TOMORROW: womenoftomorrow.org 🎧 LISTEN ON ALL PLATFORMS: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube | Buzzsprout NEW EPISODES EVERY TUESDAY & THURSDAY IF YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW NEEDS HELP: • 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — Call or Text 988 • Crisis Text Line — Text HOME to 741741 • SAMHSA National Helpline — 1-800-662-HELP (4357) • National Domestic Violence Hotline — 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered professional advice. The views and opinions expressed are those of the guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of Jennifer Valoppi or Murray Hill Press, LLC. #JenniferValoppiPodcast #DrSherrieLewisThomas #MentalHealth #Psychology #Anxiety #Depression #Resilience #Healing #WomensWellness #TherapyWorks #MentalHealthMatters #Trauma #ToxicRelationships #SelfCare #WomenInWellness #PodcastForWomen New episodes every Tuesday and Thursday. 🎙️ The Jennifer Valoppi Podcast™ Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube Presented by Murray Hill Press, LLC.

Episode 5 | Nikki Haskell: Trailblazing Stockbroker, Television Pioneer & the Original Influencer | The Jennifer Valoppi Podcast

From breaking barriers on Wall Street to building a television empire, Nikki Haskell's career is a masterclass in vision, reinvention, and self-made success. In Episode 5, Jennifer Valoppi sits down with NIKKI HASKELL, one of the first women to build a career on Wall Street, an entrepreneur, a television pioneer, and the original influencer, for a powerful conversation on what it takes to lead, adapt, and thrive across decades of change. Long before "influencer" was a word, Nikki was setting the trends others followed. She entered the financial industry at a time when only five women worked in it, built a thriving decade-long career as a stockbroker, then channeled that same entrepreneurial drive into creating "The Nikki Haskell Show," pioneering the on-location celebrity television format the entire industry would later adopt. Today she brings that lifetime of experience to social media, mentoring a new generation of women. What you'll learn in this episode: • How to break into a male-dominated industry and succeed on your own terms • The mindset behind building a career from nothing, more than once • Why reinvention is the key to long-term success • Lessons in resilience, perseverance, and self-belief • How to take risks and lead without waiting for permission • Timeless advice for young women on confidence and ambition A conversation about building a remarkable life through grit, vision, and the courage to constantly begin again. ABOUT THE GUEST: Nikki Haskell is a pioneering financial professional, an entrepreneur, and the creator, host, and producer of "The Nikki Haskell Show." A trailblazer across finance, television, and social media, she is widely recognized as the original influencer. The Jennifer Valoppi Podcast, where women learn from leaders. New episodes every Tuesday and Thursday. Follow Jennifer: @jennifervaloppipodcast Learn more: jennifervaloppi.com Support Women of Tomorrow: womenoftomorrow.org New episodes every Tuesday and Thursday. 🎙️ The Jennifer Valoppi Podcast™ Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube Presented by Murray Hill Press, LLC.