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The What Drives Her Podcast
We've been talking to women who are changing the automotive world for a few years now. We thought it's time we share those conversations, so we started a podcast. We discover what inspires and empowers women to build a career in automotive, to create, to lead, to take on new challenges, to not be afraid. And what they hope others will learn from them. And, there are cars! We'll talk about new cars, technology, car sales and deals and more.
Episodes
The What Drives Her PodcastMichelle Killen, CMF Manager, General Motors, Brings An Interior Design Aesthetic Approach to Buick
Michelle Killen, CMF Manager at General Motors, initially thought she'd do interior design for homes. But the interest in design helped Michelle discover where…
The What Drives Her PodcastMelinda Godec, Product Planning Manager, Volkswagen of America, Shares How Mom Life Informs SUV User Design We Need and Love
Melinda Godec uses her insights from mom life into the utility behind Volkswagen of America's lineup even in the bottle pockets. And if you're looking for a…
The What Drives Her PodcastLiz Moody, Wellness Podcaster, Challenges Us with Brain Workouts in the Car (And Beyond) to a Positive Mindset
Wellness podcaster Liz Moody helps us reflect and how to add more novelty on your daily drive to be cognitively and actively be more present. With wellness at…
The What Drives Her PodcastWhat Drives Tamara Warren, Founder of Le Car
Tamara Warren is more than an automotive journalist; she adds art, travel, culture, family and storytelling into the mix, helping people to forge a more…
The What Drives Her PodcastSamantha Taylor, Mama Knows Car Seats, Went from an EMT to a Child Passenger Safety Technician
Samantha Taylor, Founder, Mama Knows Car Seats, started as an EMT. After seeing tragic scenes, and at 37 weeks pregnant, Samantha wanted to help make it easier…
The What Drives Her PodcastAudra Fordin, Founder, Women Auto Know, Demystifies the Mechanic Experience for Women
Audra Fordin is a 4th generation owner of a mechanic shop in Queens, NY. She liked the business and working on cars so much, but she wanted to feel more…
The What Drives Her PodcastSupercar Blondie is the Biggest Auto Influencer in the World and How She Has Her Own Hot Wheels
Supercar Blondie, Alex Hirschi, is the number one automotive influencer in the world. Hot Wheels introduced its first Class of Legends, a group of passionate…
The What Drives Her PodcastStefanie Dang, Product Planning Specialist, Kia NA, Shapes Your Drive Experience in Each Car
Stefanie Dang, Product Planning Specialist, Kia North America, is strategically thinking about what she's putting in a car, how much materials will cost, and…
The What Drives Her PodcastCarolina Wagner, VP of Marketing, Kumho Tires USA, Inspires Us with How to Achieve Career Dreams
Carolina Wagner, VP of Marketing, Kumho Tires USA, worked in tires for her whole career. Out of college, Carolina wanted something fun and engaging. This story…
The What Drives Her PodcastCar Buying Tips with Roosevelt Gist and Avoid Being Overcharged at the Dealership
Roosevelt Gist, automotive journalist and expert car-buying consultant, has taken his decades of car buying, car selling experience, essentially working in…
The What Drives Her PodcastRachel D, Accessible Racing Life, Founder, Impacts the Track: Disability Pride Month Series
Rachel Durring, Accessible Racing Life, Founder, impacts the track in many ways. Watching motorsports, especially Formula 1, helped Rachel find joy and wanted…
The What Drives Her PodcastLiv Leigh On Test Driving Cars and Conquering Challenges for Disability Pride Month
Liv Leigh might be the only car reviewer on the road who accommodates a prosthetic leg and some other minor disabilities, but that doesn't stop her or slow her…
The What Drives Her PodcastDisability Pride Month: Why Tiffany Yu, Diversability, Founder Built Her Virtual-First Community
Tiffany Yu, Diversability, Founder, did a summer internship at Goldman Sachs and immersed in different employee resource groups or affinity groups that they…
The What Drives Her PodcastChristi Schimpke: From Art Curator and Historian to Founder of Crash Jewelry, and Into the Car World
Christi Schimpke didn't start in the auto world. Her love for jewelry as a hobby turned into her own jewelry line, Crash Jewelry, when she met her husband. She…
The What Drives Her PodcastTravel Tips with Meagan Wristen, Mommy Travels
For summer fun, where do you start with planning your road trip or fly and drive with the family? Meagan Wristen, Mommy Travels, has travel tips to help us…
The What Drives Her PodcastKim Blommer, Managing Director, Auto, Pinterest Drops Tips and How Companies Use Micro-Storytelling
Pinterest is beyond just a vision board where you pin your favorite outfits and aspirational goals. Kim Blommer, Managing Director, Auto, Pinterest shares…
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Bridget Kramer, Product Marketing Manager, Jeep Grand Wagoneer, Talks Career Pivots & Big SUV Life
Bridget Kramer, Product Marketing Manager at Jeep Grand Wagoneer, started in food services and discovered that she wanted something else for her career. She…
The What Drives Her PodcastReneé Horne, Chief Marketing and CX Officer, Chase Auto
Reneé Horne, Chief Marketing and Customer Experience Officer, at Chase Auto is a badass woman in finance and automotive creating immersive activations with…
The What Drives Her PodcastKim Coure’s Unusual Journey, and Why She Started a Foundation
Kim Coure is from Tennessee, went to school there, and has spent over 23 years with Nissan in marketing. It's exciting that this amazing opportunity opened up…
The What Drives Her PodcastWhat Drives Her: Catching up with Scotty Reiss and Natalie Merola
This week we're catching up with Scotty Reiss, founder of A Girls Guide to Cars, and your main host for What Drives Her, and Natalie Merola, producer at A…
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Karen Madill, VP Jeep Brand Global Product, Plans for Families While Staying True to the Brand DNA
The Jeep Grand Cherokee is Jeep's number one selling vehicle around the world and the number one midsize 4-wheel-drive SUV sold in the country. With the new…
The What Drives Her PodcastSandra Button, Chairman of the Pebble Beach Concours, Helped Grow the #1 Auto Concours in the World
For over 40 years, Sandra Button has helped Pebble Beach Concours grow as the go-to, number one auto concours in the world where people and cars go to see and…
The What Drives Her PodcastAutomotive Experience Alliance: Women Innovating Auto Shows to Help You Experience Your Next New Car
The women leading the auto show groups at Chicago Auto Show with Jennifer Morand; San Antonio Auto Show with Courtney DeLee; and Houston Auto Show with…
The What Drives Her PodcastJennifer Morrison, Director of Vehicle Safety & Compliance, Shares Mazda's Safety as a Standard
We're talking all things safety and driver assistance features in the new Mazda CX-5 with Jennifer Morrison, Director of Vehicle Safety and Compliance. Mazda…
The What Drives Her PodcastJannice Jacobson, Sr Manager Strategic Planning and Integration, Mazda, Influenced CX-5's Design
Cars are more than just a point A to point B, and with over 20 years experience at Mazda, Jannice Jacobson grew with the brand, too. Having these moments of…
The What Drives Her PodcastClaire Wasserman, Ladies Get Paid Founder, Coaches Us How to Negotiate in Life and Car Shopping
Claire Wasserman is an expert on jobs and salaries, especially with understanding strategies and practices to help us earn and get paid more, too. With her…
The What Drives Her PodcastNancy Heaton, President Americas of Britax, Chats Mentorship, Safety Testing and Their New Car Seat
Nancy Heaton, President Americas of Britax Child Safety, met up with us at the Chicago Auto Show to share more about the testing process, the importance of a…
The What Drives Her PodcastNikkie Riedel, Product Planning Manager at Subaru: Putting Her Personal Touch on the New Outback
Nikkie Riedel is the Product Planning Manager at Subaru who has put a personal touch on the new Subaru Outback. From cupholder development to cargo space…
The What Drives Her PodcastTorsten Gross, Co-Founder of Just Hands, Takes a Different Approach to Life: Having Courage
Liv Leigh brings a different approach to each car she reviews as an adaptive driver, and chats with Torsten Gross, co-founder of Just Hands, who is a…
The What Drives Her PodcastBusiness Development Manager at BMW, Inga Grieger, Creates with Car Innovators to Inspire & Design
Ever wonder how brands create the sustainable fabrics and develop their technology? Business Development Manager at BMW I Ventures, Inga Grieger, works with…
The What Drives Her PodcastGM Engineer Stephanie Ernster Designs Your Cars with an Intentional User Experience in Mind
Stephanie Ernster, GM Engineer, brings the user experience and ensures top performance across the Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse, Chevrolet Equinox, and…
The What Drives Her PodcastComedian Abbas Wahab Shares His Journey from Auto Engineer to the Comedian in Automotive Life
Abbas Wahab is a comedian with roots in the automotive industry, has an engineering degree in automotive, and made fuel tanks. We got the opportunity to learn…
The What Drives Her PodcastA Connected, Dynamic, and Sensible, Luxury Driving Experience: Meet Melody Lee, Mercedes-Benz CMO
Melody Lee, Mercedes-Benz CMO, first started her career early on with Cadillac. This smart, dynamic woman has a knack for sensibility and who is the luxury…
The What Drives Her PodcastSafety First, Mom Life, and Engineering with Jennifer Morrison, Mazda, and Jessica Jermakian, IIHS
From safety first to mom life and engineering, we're chatting about the importance of engineering safety into each car and keeping in mind safety on the…
The What Drives Her PodcastSpecial Guest + Author Susan Orlean Shares Car Stories and Notes fro Her Memoir, Joyride
Our special co-host Cherise Threewitt, automotive journalist, joined Scotty Reiss to chat with Susan Orlean, author of books including Joyride and The Orchid…
The What Drives Her PodcastShe Can Do It All and Engineer It, Too: Meet Marisa Cullens, Chief Engineer for the Chevy Blazer EV
Get more What Drives Her here: https://agirlsguidetocars.com/?s=what+drives+her Join our newsletter: https://agirlsguidetocars.com/join-our-newsletter/ And…
The What Drives Her PodcastWhat is Slate? Tisha Johnson Shares Design Opportunities and More with these New, Customizable EVs
Slate is a new, customizable EV for you, and we got the opportunity to sit down and chat more with the Head of Design, Tisha Johnson, to learn more. Tisha…
The What Drives Her PodcastLeeAnn Shattuck, the Car Chick, Shares Car-Buying Tips: Can You Really Order a New Car?
Our guest LeeAnn Shattuck at the Straight Shift and the Car Chick, shared why car dealers won’t take your new car order—and how to find the car you want. Can…
The What Drives Her PodcastMaria Conti—formerly of Maserati, now of Ferrari—Tells All: Balancing a New Baby with a Building a Motorsports Legacy
Maria Conti never thought she'd spend her career with an auto company, or that she'd be charged with taking a brand's legacy to races around the world, or that…
The What Drives Her PodcastCapturing American Race History from Pit Road to Sideline Interviews at Fox Sports with Jamie Little, Pam Miller, Giselle Zarur, and Georgia Henneberry
From play-by-play from pit road to sideline interviews to capturing the stories of the drivers, the history and more, these women of Fox Sports — producer Pam…
The What Drives Her PodcastMeet Tricia Morrow, Global Vehicle Safety Strategy Manager at GM
Meet the Global Vehicle Safety Strategy Manager at GM, Tricia Morrow. In this episode, we discuss with Tricia how safety features and technology have become…
The What Drives Her PodcastHow A Die-Hard Mustang Fan Becomes a 2X Mustang Mach-E Owner: Meet Sophie Dower
Normally we talk to women working behind the scenes, but we're interviewing 2X Mustang Mach-E owner. Sophie went to buy a Bronco and saw the Mach-E at the…
The What Drives Her PodcastClaudia Marquez, COO of Hyundai Motors America: EVs and Equity
Meet one of the strongest leaders with such grace, COO of Hyundai Motors America, Claudia Marquez. Hyundai understands what it takes to lead a global vision…
The What Drives Her PodcastWhat Does It Take to Become a Race Car Driver? Demi Chalkias Tells All
Race car driver and performance driving pro, Demi Chalkias does what so many only ever dream of. She tells our Connie Peters what inspired her, how she did it…
The What Drives Her PodcastLeslie Wims Morris, CEO Chase Auto
We sat down with Leslie Wims Morris, ceo of Chase Auto, who shared some surprising details about her company as well as her journey through the world of…
The What Drives Her PodcastThese Women Are Changing the Face of Racing in ‘First to the Finish’
We love the Mazda Miata MX-5 for being the ultimate roadster, and one of the few left on the road. This two-seater convertible proves that dynamite comes in a…
The What Drives Her PodcastLisa Reeves, Head of Interior Design at Volvo: Sustainable, Mindful Interiors
We're in our cars each day with our families, and Lisa Reeves, Head of Interior Design at Volvo, is working on incorporating more sustainable materials for us…
The What Drives Her PodcastLynn Calder, CEO and President at INEOS, Wants You to Back Yourself
We need more women in the automotive industry, and although there is progress, we can always do better. And when we chatted with Lynn Calder, CEO and President…
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What Drives HIM? An Eye-opening Chat with Nissan and Infiniti Global Chief of Design Alfonso Albaisa
Alfonso Albaisa is responsible for some of the world's most beautiful cars. But he almost wasn't. He credits his mom with helping him to find his true north in…
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Cadillac's Jessica Krajenke, Lead Development engineer CT4-V Blackwing, On Developing Cars, Self-Driving Super Cruise and Raising Two Daughters
Connie Peters sits with Jessica Krajenke, lead development engineer over the Cadillac CT4 V Blackwing, one of the most important performance cars on the road…
The What Drives Her PodcastTaylor Hagler on Being a Woman in the Motorsport Scene: What Drives Her Ep. 14
Taylor Hagler on Being a Woman in the Motorsport Scene: What Drives Her Ep. 14 In this episode of "What Drives Her," hosts Connie and Scotty sit down with…
The What Drives Her PodcastNatalie Harrington Actually Loves Her Job – and Tells Us Why: What Drives Her Ep. 15
Natalie Harrington Actually Loves Her Job – and Tells Us Why: What Drives Her Ep. 15 Join hosts Scotty Reiss and Connie Peters on "What Drives Her," the A…
The What Drives Her PodcastAlanis King Deals With Internet Trolls, Reveals Car Review Philosophies, and Talks F1 Scandal: What Drives Her Ep. 13
Alanis King Deals With Internet Trolls, Reveals Car Review Philosophies, and Talks F1 Scandal - Ep. 13 In this episode of What Drives Her, hosts Scotty Reiss…
The What Drives Her PodcastJessica Fini on Honda EV Struggles, Influencer Marketing, and the Car David Grohl Bought for His Mom: What Drives Her Ep. 12
Jessica Fini on Honda EV Struggles, Influencer Marketing, and the Car David Grohl Bought for His Mom: What Drives Her Ep. 12 Join us as this week as we talk…
The What Drives Her PodcastJean Chatsky Gives Finance Tips Easy Enough for an English Major: What Drives Her Ep. 11
Navigating Finances and Cars with Jean Chatsky Tune in to Episode 11 of the What Drives Her Podcast, where we sit down with renowned financial advisor and host…
The What Drives Her PodcastOlabisi Boyle on Being a Driving Force for Hyundai's EV Revolution: What Drives Her Podcast Ep. 10
Unveiling Hyundai's EV Revolution From an Inside Perspective With Olabisi Boyle Embark on an electrifying journey in the latest episode of the A Girls Guide to…
The What Drives Her PodcastDianne Craig on Loving Math and Best New Features on the Lincoln Nautilus SUV Model: What Drives Her Ep. 9
Tune into Episode 9 of the What Drives Her podcast with A Girl's Guide to Cars' Scotty Reiss and Connie Peters for an authentic conversation with Dianne Craig…
The What Drives Her PodcastCheryl Thompson and Linda Taliaferro on Diversity Equity & Inclusion in the Autos Industry: What Drives Her ep. 8
How important is DEI in the Automotive Industry? With its long history in our field, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion has shaped the way working in the world…
The What Drives Her PodcastKelly Stumpe Tells Us Why the Minivan Life Wasn't Her Thing: What Drives Her Ep. 7
In this episode of A Girls Guide to Cars Podcast, What Drives Her, Kelly Stumpe gives us a personal look into what life is like as The Car Mom. We go in depth…
The What Drives Her PodcastJamie Brewer Talks Engineering, the Journey to GM, and Favorite Features of the Escalade IQ: What Drives Her Ep. 6
Jamie Brewer, Chief Engineer, GM Electrified Vehicles, talks about spearheading exciting EV projects and the journey to her role with General Motors. This…