Women's Motorsports Network Podcast
Women's Motorsports Network Podcast shares the stories of women involved in motorsports from around the world. My first episode was in 2018 and I continue to add new episodes each week. Feel free to suggest potential guests to me at iwmanation@gmail.com
Melinda Russell
Episodes
345 episodes
The Middle Child Who Chose Ground Over Air with Charlotte Traynor
What happens when you're born into a family of aviators but feel drawn to conquer the ground instead? For 18-year-old Charlotte Traynor, the answer came through motorsports, sparked simply by watching in-car camera footage on television that ig...
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Season 9
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Episode 381
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55:29
Fast Lane Futures: Beylea Kronseder's Racing Journey
Beylea Kronseder shares her journey from racing RC cars to competing in quarter midget nationals at just 11 years old, discussing how motorsports has transformed her from shy kid to confident racer and mentor.• Began racing at age 9 aft...
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Season 9
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Episode 380
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32:15
From Figure Skater to Drag Racing Champion: Dina Parisi's Journey
Former IHRA Pro Mod World Champion Dina Parisi shares her journey from professional figure skater to drag racer and advocates for prioritizing safety in motorsports.• Dina discusses her unusual career path from Ice Capades figure skater...
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Season 9
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Episode 379
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37:52
From Recovery to Racing: How Motorsports Changed Everything
Kelly Anderson shares her extraordinary journey from a 51-year-old grandmother to a wheelie-popping drag racer with a mission to help foster children through motorsports. Her passion for racing ignited when she scribbled "I want to drag race" o...
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Season 9
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Episode 378
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44:07
“Never Give Up”: Angie Parrish’s Racing Philosophy
In this week’s Women’s Motorsports Network podcast, we sit down with Angie Parrish — a true motorsports trailblazer from Tennessee. Angie’s journey takes us from working on her first car at 16 to becoming an instructor, champion, and respected ...
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Season 9
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Episode 377
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50:48
Laura Butcher’s Mission to Build Off-Road Racing’s Future
In this inspiring episode, Melinda Russell interviews Laura Butcher, an off-road motorsports leader from northern Nevada whose journey into racing was deeply influenced by her late brother, Mike, an off-road racer himself. Laura shares how her ...
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Season 9
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Episode 376
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43:26
How Sabre Cook Built Her Racing Career One Opportunity at a Time
In this inspiring episode of the Women's Motorsports Network Podcast, host Melinda Russell welcomes professional race car driver and mechanical engineer Sabre Cook. Based in Indianapolis, Sabre currently competes in the Porsche Carrera...
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Season 9
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Episode 375
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51:45
MaKenna Long’s Path from Little Kalamazoo Speedway to ARCA Pit Road
In this inspiring episode, host Melinda Russell interviews MaKenna Long, a young woman who grew up in the racing world and is now building her career in motorsports.MaKenna started racing quarter midgets at seven and a half years old at ...
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Season 9
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Episode 373
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48:45
Racing, Rebranding & Rising Together – Haily Unferdorfer’s Story
In this inspiring episode, host Melinda Russell sits down with Haily Unferdorfer, a dynamic force in motorsports marketing and a passionate advocate for women in racing. Haily shares her journey from growing up in a motorsports family to workin...
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Season 9
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Episode 364
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46:12
Racing at Age 8: Meet NHRA Fan and Drag Racer Karter Platt
In this episode, host Melinda Russell interviews 8-year-old junior dragster racer Karter Platt, who shares her early start and growing passion for motorsports. Karter, from Texas, began racing at just 4 years old after attending the Amar...
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Season 9
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Episode 374
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30:36
Things I Want My Kids to Know
A Lifestyle Post - Things I want My Kids To Know1. Happiness is a lot of work. You can’t be lazy or entitled to achieve it.2. You will make mistakes, and they will only d...
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Season 9
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Episode 371
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4:26
Granfluences - Redefining Influence at Any Age
Granfluencers — Redefining Influence at Any AgeWelcome back to the show!Today, we’re diving into a powerful and inspiring trend that's flipping the script on social media marketing — Granfluencers.So, who are Granfluencers?...
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Season 9
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Episode 370
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7:08
Bouncing Back: How to Handle Setbacks Like A Champion
How do you handle setbacks at the racetrack?
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Season 9
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Episode 369
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11:38
From the Kitchen to the Cockpit: Carolyn Fitzgerald’s Formula 4 Journey
In this episode, Melinda Russell sits down with 22-year-old Carolyn Fitzgerald, a rising star in the Formula 4 West Coast Pro Series. Carolyn shares her unique path into motorsports, beginning with indoor karting and quickly progressing through...
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Season 9
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Episode 368
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48:15
Mara Henderson – A Legacy of Speed and Student Success
On this episode of the Women's Motorsports Network Podcast, host Melinda Russell sits down with Mara Henderson—a third-generation racer, UNOH alum, and current admissions representative for the University of Northwestern Ohio. From her...
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Season 9
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Episode 367
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42:20
Wendy Dickson - A Life Fueled by Racing
Wendy Dickson – A Life Fueled by RacingIn this heartfelt episode of the Women’s Motorsports Network Podcast, host Melinda Russell chats with longtime Arizona racing fan, former driver, and shop helper Wendy Dickson (Harri...
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Season 9
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Episode 366
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42:24
The Art of Slowing Down
Calendar Full?Phone full of text messages to return?A list of "Things to Do" as long as your arm?Listen to this episode--- The Art of Slowing Down.
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Season 9
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Episode 366
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3:10
Dell Hamilton – Building Business, Faith, and Opportunity Through NASCAR
In this heartfelt and revealing episode, Melinda Russell sits down with Dell Hamilton, a serial entrepreneur, former NASCAR team owner, and longtime supporter of women in racing. Dell shares how he used NASCAR not just for the thrill of ...
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Season 9
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Episode 363
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1:05:52
Julie Giese on Shifting Gears and Making History with the Chicago Street Race
How NASCAR's First-Ever Street Race Transformed a City and Reimagined Fan EngagementIn this inspiring episode, Melinda Russell welcomes NASCAR executive Julie Giese to share her remarkable journey in motorsports and her r...
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Season 9
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Episode 361
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48:23
Racing in Purple: Paiten Burnham’s Journey from Quarter Midgets to Confidence
Episode Summary: Meet 16-year-old Paiten Burnham, the fearless driver behind the purple quarter midgets lighting up the USAC NASCAR Youth Series. In this episode, Paiten shares how her mom’s racing legacy, her dad’s deployment, and h...
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Season 9
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Episode 362
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31:25
Julie Giese on Shifting Gears and Making History with the Chicago Street Race
In this powerful episode, Melinda Russell sits down with trailblazer Julie Giese, President of the NASCAR Chicago Street Race and a 25-year veteran of the motorsports industry. From her early days on a Wisconsin dairy farm to her leadership rol...
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Season 9
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Episode 361
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48:23
From Canada to Carolina: Jacqueline Rumley's Journey in Motorsports
In this episode, host Melinda Russell welcomes Jacqueline Rumley, a lifelong motorsports enthusiast, educator, and industry professional, to the show. Jacqueline shares her journey from growing up immersed in dirt track racing in ...
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Season 9
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Episode 360
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45:15
Fueling Her Dreams: How Motorsports Gave Hannah Doll the Confidence to Soar
In this episode of the Women's Motorsports Network Podcast, host Melinda Russell welcomes Hannah Doll, a motorsports management student at Belmont Abbey College who also works in social media and events for Fult...
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Season 9
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Episode 359
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36:59
From Business to Engines: High Performance Expo Brings It All to Charlotte
In this episode of the Women’s Motorsports Network Podcast, host Melinda Russell talks with Dana Teague, General Manager of the upcoming High Performance Expo (HPX), set for June 3–5, 2025 in Charlotte, North Ca...
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Season 9
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Episode 358
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35:14
