The Building Doors Podcast

Allison Kwan: The Only Woman in the Room

In this episode of the Building Doors Podcast, Christy Harst sits down with Allison Kwan, the Manager of Engagement and Belonging for the Cleveland Guardians—a title many organizations have cut, but Cleveland chose to keep. Allison shares what it's like to be the only woman in the room (and how she starts by getting the same haircut as the men), why she attended Guardians events for two years after being told "no" the first time she applied, and the power of seeing yourself in the stands. From the five "jewel events" that celebrate AAPI, Black, Latino, Pride, and disability communities, to the hot dog races where onion and spicy mustard and bacon are finally giving ketchup a run for his money—this conversation is about who gets seen, who gets heard, and who gets to belong. Because whether it's a baseball stadium or a voiceover booth, the question is the same: who's missing from this room? Support the podcast: https://buymeacoffee.com/buildingdoorsvo [https://buymeacoffee.com/buildingdoorsvo] Connect with Building Doors: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buildingdoorsvo/ [https://www.instagram.com/buildingdoorsvo/] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/buildingdoorsvo [https://www.linkedin.com/company/buildingdoorsvo] Website: https://www.buildingdoorsvo.com/ [https://www.buildingdoorsvo.com/]

Adam Petrus: The Story in Stat

In this episode of the Building Doors Podcast, Christy Harst sits down with Adam Petrus of Zebra Technologies—the company behind the data that is reshaping how we experience professional sports. From the NFL’s Next Gen Stats to real-time player tracking, Zebra’s technology helps translate movement, speed, and performance into meaningful insights for fans, coaches, and fantasy football players alike. But Adam’s story goes far beyond sports. He began his career in 2001 after being recruited into the CIA, where he spent five years supporting global operations—including two and a half years in Iraq—before eventually transitioning into the NFL world as both a front office professional and certified player agent. Today, he brings that same depth of experience to sports innovation and data storytelling. This conversation explores a powerful idea at the center of both Adam’s work and Building Doors: data doesn’t just measure performance—it tells stories. Stories that create visibility, shift perception, and open doors. Because whether it’s athletes on the field or women in voice and media, the right data can change who gets seen and heard. Support the podcast: https://buymeacoffee.com/buildingdoorsvo [https://buymeacoffee.com/buildingdoorsvo] Connect with Building Doors: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buildingdoorsvo/ [https://www.instagram.com/buildingdoorsvo/] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/buildingdoorsvo [https://www.linkedin.com/company/buildingdoorsvo] Website: https://www.buildingdoorsvo.com/ [https://www.buildingdoorsvo.com/]

Danielle Minetti: Building Her Way

Danielle Minetti joins the Building Doors podcast to share what it’s really like navigating the construction industry as often the only woman in the room. She opens up about the challenges of rising through the corporate ranks, the resilience it takes to stay in the game, and the perspective she brings as both a decision-maker and voice seeker. Danielle also offers candid, practical insight into what voice actors can do differently in their outreach to stand out and build meaningful connections. Support the podcast: https://buymeacoffee.com/buildingdoorsvo [https://buymeacoffee.com/buildingdoorsvo] Connect with Building Doors: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buildingdoorsvo/ [https://www.instagram.com/buildingdoorsvo/] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/buildingdoorsvo [https://www.linkedin.com/company/buildingdoorsvo] Website: https://www.buildingdoorsvo.com/ [https://www.buildingdoorsvo.com/]

Joanna Katcher: Behind the Board

Joanna Katcher, audio engineer and owner of Nice Manners TV, joins Christy Harst for a candid conversation about what really happens behind the board. As one of the few women in audio engineering, Joanna shares what she sees when it comes to casting female voices, how voice actors can effectively reach out, and her approach to crafting standout demos. Insightful, honest, and refreshingly real—this is a must-listen for any voice actor navigating the industry. Support the podcast: https://buymeacoffee.com/buildingdoorsvo [https://buymeacoffee.com/buildingdoorsvo] Connect with Building Doors: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buildingdoorsvo/ [https://www.instagram.com/buildingdoorsvo/] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/buildingdoorsvo [https://www.linkedin.com/company/buildingdoorsvo] Website: https://www.buildingdoorsvo.com/ [https://www.buildingdoorsvo.com/]

Tanya Jones: Redefining Creative Success

What does it really take to build a sustainable, fulfilling career as a creative? In this episode, Christy sits down with Tanya D. Jones, founder of Mama Bear Media Group, certified professional coach, and creator of Your Life Coached, to talk about the mindset shifts creatives need to move beyond the starving artist narrative. With over 20 years producing for major networks like Food Network, Magnolia Network, and A&E, Tanya shares how her career in storytelling evolved into helping others rewrite their own. The conversation explores self-worth, pitching with confidence, and what it looks like to balance creativity with sustainability. They also discuss Tanya’s new live coaching series, Back to One, an intimate space for women in media navigating career shifts, uncertainty, and reinvention. If you are ready to think bigger about your creative career and own your value, this conversation is for you. Support the podcast: https://buymeacoffee.com/buildingdoorsvo [https://buymeacoffee.com/buildingdoorsvo] Connect with Building Doors: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buildingdoorsvo/ [https://www.instagram.com/buildingdoorsvo/] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/buildingdoorsvo [https://www.linkedin.com/company/buildingdoorsvo] Website: https://www.buildingdoorsvo.com/ [https://www.buildingdoorsvo.com/]