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Powered by Authenticity

Emily Carlson

Powered by Authenticity is more than a podcast—it’s a movement. We spotlight voices that are breaking barriers and rewriting the rules of leadership, success, and identity. Through real conversations with bold leaders and change makers, we uncover the stories behind resilience, reinvention, and leading with heart. If you believe in showing up fully and forging your own path, this space was made for you.

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119 episodes

  1. Going Homeless for Hunger with Councilman Nick Lord 29:33
  2. Uplifting Community with Brandy Loveland, Harvest House 59:32
  3. From the Bagel Shop to YourTV with Chef Charmaine Broughton, In Chars Kitchen 1:10:07
  4. Taking the Leap with Jon Tesch of Uncle Jon's Place 46:12
  5. What Do Executives Talk Like with Jenny Chen 52:27
  6. Action Means Everything with Lindsay Joseph 1:00:26
  7. Avoiding the Founders Trap with Charles Gaudet 47:38
  8. Mentoring to the Moon (and Back) with Nicole Wodka-Cook 46:51
  9. Cars, Community, and Charity - Participating in the Niagara 5000 with Garth 9:41
  10. Taking a Complete 180 with Marzia Murdoch, 180 Estate Winery 50:17
  11. Your Network is Your Net Worth with Christine Bongard 1:01:07
  12. Revving Up for the Niagara 5000! with Alana Hurov 59:18
  13. Pints, Pucks, Ribs, and More! Investing in the Future of Batavia with Matt Gray 51:16
  14. The Copilot Approach with Claire Skillen 48:45
  15. Finding Joy in the Process with Eric Jones 1:05:31
  16. Bringing Batavia Together at Center Ice with Kati Murray 36:32
  17. Tailgating, Golf Tournaments, and the Embrace of Western NY: What's New with Circle the Wagons Foundation in 2026? 53:47
  18. Embracing the Full Support Ecosystem with Katherine Kirchner 55:04
  19. Enhancing the Human Experience with Chris Hallberg 1:14:15
  20. Advocating for the Right Opportunities with Christina Duvall 53:57
  21. Western NY Grit with Patrick Kaler of Visit Buffalo 45:17
  22. We Climbed, We Conquered! with Russell Hill 5:46
  23. Passing the Badge to the Next Generation - Sgt. Justin Collins, RPD 42:42
  24. Mentors and Mentees in the City of Good Neighbors - Women in Tech Conference Special 35:09
  25. Why We Climb - Erika VanDette 5:11
  26. Why We Climb - Russell Hill 4:49
  27. It’s All About the Food - Batavia Restaurant Week with Kaeli Kleinbach LaFrance 23:46
  28. The Fancy Farm Girl with Sue-Ann Staff at Sue-Ann Staff Estates Winery 45:25
  29. Sponsor Highlight: Drew Schaub of Brazen Brewing 6:59
  30. Brewing Ideas, Supporting the Community - Tom Whitmarsh, WNY Trails 39:20
  31. Climbing for Air with Mary Russo & the American Lung Association 33:24
  32. The Entrepreneur Frame of Mind with Drew Cerza (The Wing King!) 33:08
  33. Building our Visions with Nicole Cowley 43:14
  34. AI Isn’t Getting Your Coffee with Art Pugach and Mairead O’Donovan 1:12:06
  35. Loss to Purpose: Peggy Pollizi and Palmesano Strong 42:49
  36. Threading the Needle with Stitch Buffalo 38:29
  37. Caught Up in Purpose with Sarah Barnes-Humphrey 44:20
  38. Food for You & (A)I with Tanya Maximova 36:15
  39. Cutting the Mustard with Luke Desmond of Webers Brand 36:47
  40. Leveraging Your Strengths with Lynne Thornton 38:52
  41. Fueled by Authenticity with James Oliver 48:31
  42. Eat. Drink. Be a Bills Fan! with Buddy in da Basement 46:58
  43. Letting the Scars Show with Erin Bailey 1:08:29
  44. Powered by Observation with Dr. Don Barden 54:20
  45. Fostering the Talent in Our Backyard with TechBuffalo’s Jeffrey Botteron 36:19
  46. A Not So Silent Night with Nick Revelas of the Revelas Family Foundation 26:42
  47. Unpacking the Why’s with Julie Whitten 35:26
  48. Differentiating the Important from the Urgent with Dr. Susan McGinty 51:46
  49. The Balance of Confidence with Dr. Vicki Johnson 33:18
  50. NO KID SLEEPS ON THE FLOOR IN OUR TOWN! 41:36