Formidable Podcast

30 - Dr. Nwando Anyaoku, Physician Executive - Be Bold Now Live Event

Dr. Nwando Anyaoku, pediatrician, executive, and health equity leader, shares her experience and perspective on how representation in medicine matters and how she decided to stop letting fate shape her future and instead became the CEO of Me. This episode is part of a special series in partnership with Be Bold Now, an annual event focused on women who are doing extraordinary things in our community. The event was created by Kate Isler and Nickie Smith a decade ago on International Women’s Day. It was recorded live in Seattle in March 2026.

29 - Rowaida Janbaz in conversation with Kristen Smith-Dayley - Be Bold Now Live Event

Kristen Smith-Dayley, attorney and nonprofit leader, talks with Rowaida Janbaz, youth specialist and emerging changemaker. Her story of resilience and determination in the face of enormous adversity is truly inspiring and her positivity in the face of such challenges is a reminder that everyone deserves a chance, no matter where they come from.  This episode is part of a special series in partnership with Be Bold Now, an annual event focused on women who are doing extraordinary things in our community. The event was created by Kate Isler and Nickie Smith a decade ago on International Women’s Day. It was recorded live in Seattle in March 2026.

28 - Rebekah Bastian, CMO at mpathic - Be Bold Now Live Event

Rebekah Bastian is the CMO at mpathic, and an entrepreneur, artist, and writer. Her work sits at the intersection of technology, creativity, and impact. She has a message for us: More women need to be involved in the development and creation of artificial intelligence if we want to see better outcomes for women in the future. This episode is part of a special series in partnership with Be Bold Now, an annual event focused on women who are doing extraordinary things in our community. The event was created by Kate Isler and Nickie Smith a decade ago on International Women’s Day. It was recorded live in Seattle in March 2026.

27 - Lei Wang, Leadership Strategist - Be Bold Now Live Event

Lei Wang, leadership strategist and the first Asian woman to complete the Explorer’s Grand Slam, shares what it really takes to pursue something that feels impossible, before you feel ready. This episode is part of a special series in partnership with Be Bold Now, an annual event focused on women who are doing extraordinary things in our community. The event was created by Kate Isler and Nickie Smith a decade ago on International Women’s Day. It was recorded live in Seattle in March 2026.

26 - Jen Barnes of Rough & Tumble - Be Bold Now Live Event

Jen Barnes, Founder and CEO of Rough & Tumble, is a driving force behind the growing momentum in women’s sports. She owns two sports bars in Seattle that show women’s sports on all their screens. In her speech, Jen shares the story of why she decided to start Rough & Tumble, and why such a simple thing as watching women compete can be transformational. This episode is part of a special series in partnership with Be Bold Now, an annual event focused on women who are doing extraordinary things in our community. The event was created by Kate Isler and Nickie Smith a decade ago on International Women’s Day. It was recorded live in Seattle in March 2026.