InspiHER, presented by Atrium Health: Episode 207 with Julie A. Freischlag

Kristen Balboni speaks with Ericia Turner, Athletic Director of Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools. Ericia walks Kristen through her day-to-day responsibilities as she oversees athletic programs for 66+ middle and high schools in Charlotte Mecklenburg County. The pair discusses impactful stories about her family life and experiences that ignited her passion for sports and commitment to inspiring future generations.

Kristen Balboni welcomes Meredith Tucker, mother of Pearl Monroe Tucker, happily nicknamed Roe Roe. The duo dives into the emotional journey behind Roe Roe's battle with Leukemia and how she keeps her family strong during this difficult time. Tucker shares the celebratory moment when Roe Roe rang the victory bell at Atrium Health Levine Children's Brenner Children's Hospital.

Executive Director of Defending Dreams and restaurateur, Kelly Davis, joins Kristen to discuss her mindset of becoming an entrepreneur and creating community initiatives in the Carolinas, while balancing motherhood. The pair also unfolds the vision and process behind opening a sports bar, Ten58, with her husband Thomas Davis.

Kristen Balboni welcomes two inspirational women, Kim Ortmayer, Patient Experience Manager, and Carrie Keuten, Group and Events Coordinator at Atrium Health Levine Children's Hospital. The trio unpacks how to create joyous experiences for pediatric patients while providing emotional support to families.

Kristen Balboni speaks with Jordan Trgovac, Scouting Assistant for the Carolina Panthers. The duo reflects on Trgovac's determination to make a career shift, the ins and out of being a successful NFL scout, and the power of being resilient.

Kristen Balboni kicks off Season 3 of InspiHER with Linda Reich, Co-Founder of the kNot Today Foundation. The duo discusses the Reich family's transition back to the Carolinas and her motivation behind becoming a youth advocate to generate a greater impact in our community.

On the season two finale episode of InspiHER, Kristen is joined with Khushi Bhatt, Season 2 nominated winner. Bhatt is a 16-year-old activist who is passionate about enhancing educational resources for minority students by being a civic leader within the region. The dynamic duo discuss Bhatt's story behind starting a successful podcast during the pandemic, the process of planning and presenting a TEDx Talk and how she continues to lead and inspire youth by holding national positions in impactful organizations.

Kristen talks with Natalie Stewart, the co-owner of Charlotte Lately, a digital publication highlighting stories in the community. The duo discuss impactful stories about motherhood, the essence of redefining your identity and insights into being the wife of a Panthers legend.