SheBoss with Megan Nivens-Tannett

This week on SheBoss, Megan sits down with Joanna White, a Huntsville native, community connector, and one of the city's biggest champions for the arts, innovation, and local culture.Joanna shares how growing up homeschooled in a creative, DIY family shaped her view of everyone as a potential artist and innovator. She walks through a career built on saying "yes" and learning on the go: teaching theater at a preschool, running lights for touring productions, and spending a decade at Arts Huntsville working on Panoply and Concerts in the Park.In this episode, we cover:- Coordinating Mayor Tommy Battle's campaigns, including the 2020 shift from backyard neighborhood events to nightly Zoom calls- Succession planning at Free to Teach and why every business and nonprofit should be thinking about "what happens if"- Hatch Huntsville, the culinary workforce development program helping young adults build life and career skills (and yes, they cater!)- Her work with the Apollo Coalition at MidCity, from the Generator tech accelerator partnership to the Huntsville and Nashville music exchange- Plans for an innovation hub at MidCity, a home for Huntsville's dreamers and doers- An honest look at where Huntsville still has room to grow, from housing to nightlife- The story behind the Purple Cup district and why Joanna's dream job is "night mayor"Whether you're a native, a local, or new to the Rocket City, this conversation reminds you what makes Huntsville special and the work still ahead.To connect with Joanna: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joannabroadwhite/Instagram: individjoalityWork: https://www.midcitydistrict.com/apollocoalition🎧 Listen and subscribe to SheBoss for more conversations with the women shaping our community!SheBoss is produced by Flourish, a woman-owned strategic marketing, communications, and PR firm based in Huntsville, Alabama.

SheBoss | Reading the Numbers Before They Happen with Veronica CramIn this episode of SheBoss, Megan sits down with Veronica Cram, Founder of Insight, for a real conversation about translating financial complexity into plain English, building a team that can actually carry you to your next stage, and knowing what's coming before it hits your bank account.Veronica walked into New Mexico State planning to open a daycare for under-resourced children, then fell in love with her first accounting class and changed everything. Twenty years later, after scaling a technical school from 13 locations to 130 and serving as a campus president, she built Insight around the one thing she does better than almost anyone: making the numbers make sense to the people who have to live with them.They also dig into why most small businesses hit their hardest wall somewhere between $2.5 million and $5 million in revenue, how the EOS "right person, right seat" framework exposes the people problems owners avoid, and Veronica's work with the Women's Economic Development Council, where she'll serve as president in 2027.If you've been running your business on last month's financials and hoping for the best... this one's for you.In this episode, we cover:The pivot from early childhood education to accounting, and why she never looked backScaling a for-profit technical school from 13 campuses to 130Why one month of financial data is never enough to make a real decisionBuilding a weekly scorecard with leading indicators like pipeline dollars, new contacts, and incoming callsThe revenue thresholds where growing businesses break, and the seat problems hiding underneathHow keeping the wrong person in the wrong seat quietly eats your profitabilityWant to learn more about Veronica?LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/veronica-cram-mba-macc/Web: https://www.insightstrategicsolutions.com/

SheBoss | Healthcare That Actually Listens with Adrienne GarbarinoIn this episode of SheBoss, Megan sits down with Adrienne Garbarino, MSN, FNP-BC, founder and owner of Cove Telehealth for Women, for a real conversation about navigating the women's healthcare system, getting truly heard by your provider, and rethinking everything we've been taught about menopause.Adrienne is a Huntsville native who left, built a decade-long career as a labor and delivery nurse in Atlanta, and came home in 2020 to fill a gaping hole in women's healthcare. Cove was not just a business idea. It came out of her own journey with thyroid and hormone dysfunction, when conventional medicine could not give her the answers she needed and she went deep into functional medicine to help herself. Somewhere in that process, she realized this was what was missing for women everywhere, and she became the provider she wished she'd had.They also dig into the insurance coding trap that catches so many patients off guard, what a genuinely comprehensive evaluation should feel like, the pattern of women being told their symptoms are "just stress" or "just aging," and why combining conventional and functional medicine gets to the root cause instead of the symptom.If you've ever left a doctor's office feeling dismissed, unheard, or stuck with a bill you never saw coming... this one's for you.In this episode, we cover:Why your "preventive" annual checkup can quietly turn into a billable "problem visit"The coding rules that leave so many women facing surprise out-of-pocket costsWhat comprehensive, patient-centered care actually looks like at CoveWhy you should never have to diagnose yourself before a provider listensMenopause reframed: a normal transition, not a disease you're stuck enduringThe vision-and-glasses analogy that will change how you think about getting olderHow a personal health struggle became the practice she wished she'd hadWant to learn more about Adrienne?LinkedIn:   / adrienne-n-garbarino-msn-fnp-bc-crnp-aa5a9229  Web: covetelehealthforwomen.comInstagram: @cove4women

SheBoss | Mission Over Ego with Amanda HootenIn this episode of SheBoss, Megan sits down with Amanda Hooten, Founder of Blaze Solutions LLC, for a real conversation about what it costs to chase the wrong kind of success - and what it looks like to walk away and build something better.Amanda helped scale a government contracting firm from $17M to over $70M in revenue. By every external measure, she was winning. But she was watching something else: the gap between results on paper and how leadership was actually showing up day-to-day. That gap changed everything. She trusted her instincts, walked away at the height of her career, and launched Blaze - built around the kind of leadership she actually believed in.They also dig into what accountability really looks like in practice, why "mission over ego" is more than a motto, how women build credibility in rooms that weren't designed for them, and the moment Amanda realized that saying "I don't know, but I'll find out" is actually what earns respect.If you've been achieving on the outside but quietly questioning whether you're building the right thing... this one's for you.In this episode, we cover: • The $17M to $70M journey - and why Amanda left anyway • What "mission over ego" means when the quarter is hard and the team is struggling • The difference between accountability that drives people and accountability that burns them out • "Excellence has to be earned" - and what that looks like in practice • Building credibility as a woman in male-dominated, high-stakes environments • The moment that finally made her launch Blaze - and what surprised her mostWant to learn more about Amanda? LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/theamandahooten Web: https://www.blazesolutions.com

In this episode of She Boss, Megan sits down with Christy Dunn, Founder & CEO of Awaken Professional Development, for a real conversation about career pivots, confidence, and what it looks like to build a life (and work) that actually fits.Christy shares her journey from corporate accounting to 20+ years in Mary Kay, and how a 2020 reset helped her reconnect with what mattered most — coaching, mentoring, and helping women step into who they already are. They also dig into tools like CliftonStrengths and Working Genius, why fear is often fear of success (not failure), and how routines + accountability can change everything.If you’ve been feeling stuck, burnt out, or like you’re due for a next chapter… this one’s for you.In this episode, we cover:Christy’s career journey and the pivot that led to AwakenWhy confidence-building is a skill (and how to strengthen it)CliftonStrengths + Working Genius and what they revealCareer clarity vs. personal clarity (and how they overlap)The power of routine, reflection, and accountabilityBuilding community through mastermind-style collaboration

In this episode of SheBoss, Megan sits down with Donna Pearson, Founder and VP of Safety at Pearson Safety Solutions, for a heartfelt and inspiring conversation about entrepreneurship, resilience, and the power of purpose.Donna shares her journey from accountant to nationally recognized safety expert, opening up about the life events that shaped her career, including starting her own business after personal tragedy. With warmth and wit, she reflects on breaking barriers in a male-dominated field, what it means to truly serve your clients, and how she built a company rooted in people-first values.Whether you're a small business owner, a woman navigating leadership, or someone who loves a story about grit and growth, this episode is for you.“Bigger isn’t always better. Focus on the people, and the rest will follow.”

In this episode of SheBoss, Megan sits down with Ranae Bartlett, the newly sworn‑in mayor of Madison, Alabama, to talk leadership, community, and what it takes to serve a rapidly growing city. Ranae shares her journey from law and volunteer work to starting a citywide chess program and nonprofit, leading national initiatives, and ultimately answering the call to run for mayor.Together they explore growth and opportunity in Madison, the challenges that don’t always make the headlines, and the importance of collaboration, innovation, and intentional leadership. Whether you’re a longtime resident or simply passionate about community impact, Ranae’s story and vision are sure to inspire.

In this episode, Megan sits down with Dana Stone—entrepreneur, coach, storyteller, and energy powerhouse—for a deep dive into how resilience, reinvention, and community have shaped her journey from corporate life to launching multiple impactful ventures.From starting a sleep consulting business out of sheer exhaustion (literally) to building a media company that spotlights Huntsville’s boldest entrepreneurs, Dana shares how she’s carved her own path, one pivot at a time.They talk candidly about:What it really takes to leave corporate and bet on yourselfThe role of BNI in building business momentumThe spark behind Rocket City MomentumHow storybranding, profitability, and delegation are game changers for small businessesWhy summer is not the ideal time to film a business reality seriesWhether you're in a season of “What’s next?” or just need a dose of motivation, this episode reminds you that you can evolve, shift, and thrive—with strategy, support, and a little sass.📍 Want to connect with Dana? Visit rocketcitymomentum.com or email her at [email protected]

In this episode of SheBoss, we sit down with Alisa Clark, founder of Welcome Home Huntsville, a newcomer-focused publication that’s reshaping how people plug into the Rocket City. With a fascinating background in psychology, journalism, and academic publishing, Alisa shares what led her to pivot from high-pressure DEI work in Boston to building a mission-driven business here in Huntsville. We talk about burnout, bold moves, and how Welcome Home Huntsville is helping new residents feel seen, supported, and connected—one mailbox at a time.Whether you're new to town, building something of your own, or just love a story about starting fresh, this one's for you.📬 Learn more about Welcome Home Huntsville: https://welcomehomehuntsville.pub/🎧 Subscribe for more SheBoss stories of women making moves.

Bobby Bradley is a powerhouse of perseverance, vision, and community impact. In this SheBoss episode, she shares her extraordinary story. From growing up in a tight-knit Huntsville neighborhood during segregation to becoming one of the region’s most respected business leaders and changemakers, Bobby’s journey is marked by grit, grace, and generational influence. She opens up about being one of the first Black students at Vanderbilt, co-founding a successful tech company, and later launching Village of Promise, a nonprofit working to break the cycle of poverty through education and family support.This conversation is filled with wisdom, warmth, and the kind of insight that only comes from a life well lived and generously shared.Don’t miss this moving and powerful episode with one of Huntsville’s most inspiring voices! Tune in now and be sure to follow for more stories of women who lead with purpose.