Season 10 Ep 2: Deepa Ananthapadmanabhan- CEO and Co-Founder of Sustera Foundation

Season 10 Ep 5: Victoria Ferrer- Global Coach, Financial Educator

Award-winning communication coach, corporate trainer, and financial educator Victoria Ferrer joins Tes of Revolutionary Woman to discuss confidence, public speaking, executive presence, cultural intelligence, financial education, and women in leadership. Victoria shares how personal experiences shaped her passion for helping people communicate with impact, build financial security, and lead with purpose. Maria Victoria “Vicky” Ferrer is an award-winning Corporate Trainer and Communication Coach who empowers adults and teens to rise with confidence, clarity, and cultural intelligence. With a career spanning continents, she transforms how people speak, lead, and perform by blending behavioral science, improvisation, executive presence training, and deep global insight. A four-time Distinguished Toastmaster and recipient of Toastmasters International’s prestigious 2022 President’s Citation Award, Vicky leads with both vision and heart. Having lived in the Middle East for more than two decades, she served as a training consultant to five American university branch campuses—Georgetown University, Texas A&M, Carnegie Mellon, Weill Cornell, and Virginia Commonwealth University—where she designed and delivered programs in leadership communication, intercultural competence, professional presence, classroom facilitation, and high-stakes presentations. Across corporate and academic environments, Vicky has trained business owners, senior leaders, managers, women professionals, and emerging talent in executive communication, persuasive storytelling, negotiation presence, crisis communication, team dynamics, emotional intelligence, stakeholder engagement, and speaking with authority under pressure. She is known for helping high performers articulate ideas with impact, navigate multicultural workplaces, influence decision-makers, and step confidently into visible leadership roles. Through powerful training, mentorship, and advocacy for lifelong learning, she champions the belief that every voice deserves to be heard and every individual has the capacity to lead with purpose. Vicky isn’t just building speakers or leaders—she’s building changemakers. To learn more about Victoria Ferrer: Website: https://victoriaferrerllc.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/victoriamferrer/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vmferrer/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vferrerbdbamboo . . . . This episode used the following music: Time to Shine by tubebackr & Popsicles https://soundcloud.com/tubebackr https://soundcloud.com/popsiclesmusic Creative Commons — Attribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported — CC BY-ND 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://www.audiolibrary.com.co/tubebackr-and-popsicles/time-to-shine Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/Cvbjhx6X4ZY

Season 10 Ep 4: Dawn Boyer- PhD, Owner, Dawn Boyer Consulting

Dawn D. Boyer, Ph.D. completed her Doctor of Philosophy in Education (Occupational & Technical Studies, with a concentration in Training & Development in Human Resources) from Old Dominion University in Norfolk, VA, in 2013. She has been an entrepreneur and business owner for 25+ years, currently in her consulting firm, D.Boyer Consulting, serving Virginia Beach, … Season 10 Ep 4: Dawn Boyer- PhD, Owner, Dawn Boyer Consulting Read More » [https://revwoman.com/podcast/stop-consuming-start-creating-dawn-boyer/]

Season 10- Ep 3: Gordana Davila- Owner of The Red Bud Cafe, Turning Coffee Into Stories and Connection

She was just 3 years old… pretending to be asleep in the back of a car during a tense border crossing. In this episode of the Revolutionary Woman Podcast, Tes Silverman sits down with Gordana Angelic Davila, co-owner of Redbud Café, to share a story shaped by escape, resilience, and starting over. Born in the former Yugoslavia, Gordana’s family fled political pressure and uncertainty, moving through Italy before building a new life in the United States. From language barriers and life-or-death moments as a child interpreter… to becoming a writer, editor, and eventually a café owner known for creating a true sense of community—her story is anything but ordinary. Inside this episode, you’ll hear: • What it was like growing up between countries and cultures • The quiet pressure of “just keep going” and how it shaped her life • The challenges of starting a small business from the ground up • Why creating a space of belonging became her mission • The mindset that carried her from survival to success Gordana’s journey is a powerful reminder that even the hardest beginnings can lead to something meaningful. . . Gordana Andjelic-Davila is the co-owner of The Red Bud Cafe, a cozy and creative space known for its soulful atmosphere and signature crêpes. She previously worked as a writer and editor in Australia and has a background in creative services spanning New York, San Francisco, and Melbourne. Born in the former Yugoslavia, Gordana’s family left due to political circumstances, first settling in Italy before eventually making the United States their permanent home. Her journey deeply informs her love of community, storytelling, and creating spaces where people feel a sense of belonging. To learn more about Gordana Anjelic-Davila and The Red Bud Cafe: Website: https://theredbud.cafe/ Twitter: https://x.com/bud_cafe Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/redbudcafedaytona/# Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/redbudcafe TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@redbudcafe_daytona?_r=1&_t=ZT-94wQdCXwQ8s . . . . . This episode used the following music: Time to Shine by tubebackr & Popsicles https://soundcloud.com/tubebackr https://soundcloud.com/popsiclesmusic Creative Commons — Attribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported — CC BY-ND 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://www.audiolibrary.com.co/tubebackr-and-popsicles/time-to-shine Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/Cvbjhx6X4ZY

Season 10 Ep 2: Deepa Ananthapadmanabhan- CEO and Co-Founder of Sustera Foundation

In this episode of Revolutionary Women, Tes speaks with Deepa Ananthapadmanabhan, CEO and co-founder of the Susterra Foundation, about climate change, mental health, and community impact. They discuss how climate change affects daily life, the importance of local solutions, and why mentorship is key to building stronger, more resilient communities. Deepa Ananthapadmanabhan has been involved in the development sector for over a decade. She is the CEO and co-founder of Sustera Foundation (an NPO working in the space of climate change and sustainable development).  Her main focus is on creating resilient communities through the engagement of youth and women via capacity building, community projects and climate literacy.  Being a parent,teacher, traveler and planet lover has shown her the importance of being empathetic, resourceful, dynamic and collaborative to create networks for impactful work. To learn more about Deepa Ananthapadmanabhan and Sustera Foundation: IG: https://www.instagram.com/aquadeepa4?igsh=bm9sZDF2ZDNjeDJx IG: https://www.instagram.com/sustera_org?igsh=dzNhMm16bjI4YjRv LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sustera-foundation/posts/ . . . . . This episode used the following music: Time to Shine by tubebackr & Popsicles https://soundcloud.com/tubebackr https://soundcloud.com/popsiclesmusic Creative Commons — Attribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported — CC BY-ND 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://www.audiolibrary.com.co/tubebackr-and-popsicles/time-to-shine Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/Cvbjhx6X4ZY

Season 10 Ep. 1 -Brandy Thompson- CEO of benefitbay

What does it really look like to lead a company, raise a family, and build something meaningful at the same time? In this episode of Revolutionary Women, Tes Silverman sits down with Brandy Thompson, CEO and Founder of BenefitBay, for an honest conversation about leadership, motherhood, and taking a path that doesn’t always look traditional. Brandy shares how she moved from finance and HR into the CEO role, and how her experience as a mother of six shaped the way she leads. She talks about building a company rooted in empathy, creating space for real-life responsibilities, and why understanding people matters just as much as performance in today’s workplace. You’ll also hear how BenefitBay is helping reshape employee health benefits through ICHRA (Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangements), giving both employers and employees more flexibility and choice. This episode is for women in leadership, working moms, entrepreneurs, and anyone figuring out their next step while juggling real life. One of the most meaningful takeaways from this conversation: “You don't have to have followed the yellow brick road to get to where you are.” Brandy Thompson is the CEO and Founder of benefitbay®, a Kansas City based health benefits technology company focused on modernizing how employers deliver coverage through ICHRAs. She is a mother of six and has built her company with an intentionally people-first approach, including hiring frontline team members with backgrounds in education and healthcare to deliver a more empathetic enrollment experience. Brandy’s leadership story is rooted in values-based decision-making, building at a sustainable pace, and designing a workplace that supports real life responsibilities, especially for working parents. To learn more about Brandy Thompson: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandy-thompson-24389536/ To learn more about benefitbay: https://www.linkedin.com/company/benefitbay