Speaking of Phenomenal Podcast
Speaking of Phenomenal is a podcast about the women whose stories deserve to be told.
I'm Amy Boyle — multimedia journalist, photographer and host.
The 52 Phenomenal Women Project was a two-year documentary series featuring 104 women who changed how their communities see what's possible and this podcast grew out of that work.
For over eight years I've been asking phenomenal women one question: what's the WHY behind your WHAT — right now. Not five years ago, not where you're headed. Today. Who you are and what drives you in this exact season of your life.
Most women find it harder than they expect. But the answer is already in you — and the world needs to hear it.
Real women. Real stories. Now in Season 6, reaching listeners in more than 80 countries.
You are phenomenal. Let's talk about it.
🌐 52phenomenalwomen.com
Episodes
62 episodes
Listening, Legacy and What Comes Next: Season 5 Finale
In this reflective episode of the Speaking of Phenomenal podcast, host Amy Boyle revisits key themes from the season, foc...
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Season 5
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Episode 12
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7:28
Releasing the Shoulds with Taylor Elyse Morrison
In this episode, Taylor Elyse Morrison discusses her journey as a portfolio careerist, emphasizing the importance of owning one's unique career path. She explores the concepts of self-care and burnout, shar...
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Season 5
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Episode 11
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33:57
Ellen Wilcox: Listening as Power — Turning Women’s Stories Into VC Conviction
What happens when listening becomes a source of power? In this episode of Speaking of Phenomenal, Amy Boyle sits down with
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Season 5
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Episode 10
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32:28
Kari Fagin of OLLI on Learning That Builds Belonging
Kari Fagin is shaping a future where curiosity connects generations. As a Director at the Osher National Resour...
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Season 5
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Episode 9
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30:08
Tonika Lewis Johnson: Listening, Mapping, and Moving Toward Equity
On this episode of the Speaking of Phenomenal podcast, Tonika Lewis Johnson opens up about growing up in Englew...
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Season 5
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Episode 8
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37:12
Unbroken Voices: Mary Schmich, Melissa Harris, and the Legacy of Division Street
In this week’s Speaking of Phenomenal with host Amy Boyle, Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist
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Season 5
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Episode 7
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32:43
From Diagnosis to Doctorate: Anna Tess’s Deaf Education Journey
In this episode of Speaking of Phenomenal, Dr. Anna Tess shares her journey from a profound hearing loss diagnosis to becoming...
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Season 5
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Episode 6
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31:44
Women’s History Month 2025: Voices That Inspire Change
In Season 5, Episode 5 of the Speaking of Phenomenal podcast, host Amy Boyle celebrates
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Season 5
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Episode 5
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9:04
How Poetry Became Jacqueline Perez’s Tool for Midlife Transformation
Jacqueline (Jack) Perez, founder of Kuel Life, returns to the podcast after first joining us in
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Season 5
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Episode 4
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29:12
Beyond the Headlines: Jillian Melero on Solutions-Focused Reporting
Jillian Melero, journalist and founder of Connect Puerto Rico, joins Sp...
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Season 5
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Episode 3
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33:48
Innovation & Inclusion with Laura Jordan LeClair
In this episode of Speaking of Phenomenal, host Amy Boyle sits down with Lau...
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Season 5
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Episode 2
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27:48
Maryam Myika Day: Overcoming Odds and Owning Your Story
Broadway performer turned actor, writer and producer Maryam Myika Day joins host, Amy Boyle on Spe...
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Season 5
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Episode 1
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31:39
Delores Morton on Mentorship, Leadership, and Creating Change
In the season finale of Speaking of Phenomenal, host Amy Boyle chats with
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Season 4
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Episode 12
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32:57
Unlocking Fearless Authenticity with Jeanne Sparrow
In Season 4, Episode 11 of Speaking of Phenomenal, host Amy Boyle talks to 7-time ...
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Season 4
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Episode 11
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33:30
Why Gratitude Doesn’t Have to Be Easy to Be Real
In this special Thanksgiving episode, Amy reflects on how losing her mom three years ago profoundly reshaped her understanding of gratitude. She explores how gratitude isn’t about ignoring life’s challenges but finding strength and meaning in t...
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Season 4
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Episode 10
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3:58
Wandering Toward Purpose: Sarah Harris on Embracing our Stories
Host Amy Boyle sits down with Sarah Harris, a transnational adopt...
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Season 4
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Episode 9
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31:43
Emotional Intelligence Skills with Tina Greenbaum
In this episode, Tina Greenbaum shares her approach to achieving peak performance and handling conflict in high-pressure environments. With over 41 years of experience, Tina discusses emo...
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Season 4
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Episode 8
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30:12
The Power of Transferable Skills: Carolina Baldin on Switching Careers
In this episode of the Speaking of Phenomenal podcast, Carolina Baldin shares her journey from being an attorney in B...
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Season 4
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Episode 7
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26:21
Dana Hirt’s Strategies for Confident, Intentional Parenting
In this episode of Speaking of Phenomenal, parent coach Dana Hirt shares insights on intentional parenting, the transition from traditional edu...
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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30:31
Empowering African-American Boys Through Literacy with Dr. Kimberly Lloyd
In this episode of Speaking of Phenomenal, host Amy Boyle speaks with
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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27:54
A New York Fall: Friendship, Art, and Empowerment with Amy Boyle
In this episode, Amy and the BAAD girls—Barbara,
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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8:01
From Surfboard to Sisterhood: How Susan Boensch is Making Waves with Purpose
In this episode of the Speaking of Phenomenal podcast, Amy Boyle interviews
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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23:30
Women, Creativity, and Rage: Krissie McMenamin’s Mission for Change
In this episode, Amy Boyle talks with Krissie McMenamin about reclaiming creativity and embracing authenticity. Krissie discusses her Finnish roots and
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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30:01
