Women Road Warriors

Food insecurity, hunger, food justice, and access to nutritious food are critical issues impacting millions—and the solutions may be closer than we think.
In this compelling episode of Women Road Warriors with Shelley Johnson and Kathy Tuccaro, we speak with Jenique Jones, Executive Director of WhyHunger, about solving hunger through sustainable, community-driven solutions and why hunger is not inevitable.
Jenique’s passion is rooted in lived experience. Growing up in Harlem during the crack epidemic, raised by her grandmother, she witnessed how broken systems prevent access to basic necessities like healthy, nutritious food. That experience shaped her lifelong mission to fight hunger, strengthen communities, and advance food justice.
Her career includes public service with the New York State Senate, building community partnerships in education, and more than a decade at City Harvest, where she led efforts through major growth, technological innovation, and crises including Hurricane Sandy and the COVID-19 pandemic.
Today, Jenique leads WhyHunger, the global nonprofit founded in 1975 by musician Harry Chapin and radio host Bill Ayres, grounded in the belief that access to nutritious food is a fundamental human right. She is expanding the organization’s visibility, partnerships, and funding to drive long-term, sustainable solutions to hunger worldwide.
Through initiatives like the award-winning Plentiful app, corporate and donor partnerships, and investments in sustainable agriculture, WhyHunger is addressing the root causes of hunger. In the past three years alone, the organization has connected more than 3.5 million people to nutritious local food and invested nearly $7 million globally to support community-led solutions that empower people to feed themselves.
This episode also highlights a major gap: many food assistance programs are not aligned with the true cost of living, leaving countless individuals and families food insecure. Jenique emphasizes that those most impacted must be part of the conversation—and part of the solution.
If you’re interested in hunger relief, food insecurity solutions, community empowerment, and sustainable food systems, this episode delivers insight, inspiration, and actionable awareness.
👉 Listen now to learn how hunger can be solved—and why it starts with all of us.

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Mindfulness, meditation, healing, resilience, and compassion are at the heart of this conversation with author and meditation teacher Oneika Mays.
After a personal tragedy changed the course of her life, Oneika left a successful career and began teaching mindfulness in one of the most unexpected places — Rikers Island.
There, she became the first mindfulness expert to assist incarcerated individuals, introducing meditation and compassion practices to people navigating some of life’s most difficult circumstances.
For nearly 15 years, Oneika has dedicated her work to bringing real-world mindfulness practices to communities often excluded from traditional wellness spaces. Her message is refreshingly honest:
Meditation isn’t about perfection.
It isn’t about always feeling peaceful.
And you don’t have to like people to love them.
In her book Sit With Me: A No-BS Journey to Mindfulness and Meditation, Oneika shares a deeply human approach to mindfulness that replaces pressure and performance with honesty, compassion, and presence.
In this inspiring episode of Women Road Warriors, hosts Shelley Johnson and Kathy Tuccaro explore:
• How tragedy can lead to personal transformation
• What working inside Rikers Island taught Oneika about compassion
• Why meditation doesn’t require incense, silence, or a perfect mindset
• How mindfulness helps people navigate grief, stress, and life’s hardest moments
• The power of learning to simply sit with what is real
Oneika’s work reminds us that mindfulness isn’t about escaping life.
It’s about meeting it with courage, honesty, and compassion.
If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, judged, or disconnected, this conversation offers a powerful reminder:
You don’t have to change who you are to begin healing.
You just have to show up and sit with yourself.
🎧 Tune in to discover how mindfulness can transform the way you move through the world.
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Women’s History Month, women leaders, and women pioneers take center stage in this inspiring episode of the Women Road Warriors empowerment talk show.
Women have shaped every chapter of history around the world — yet for generations many of their stories have gone untold. The accomplishments of women deserve far more than being reduced to a footnote at the bottom of a page.
For nearly three decades, the National Women’s History Museum has worked to illuminate the women who helped build the United States — leaders, innovators, activists, and visionaries whose contributions continue to shape our future. The organization also played a key role in advocating for the creation of the Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum, authorized by Congress in 2020.
Joining Shelley Johnson and Kathy Tuccaro is Frédérique Irwin, President and CEO of the National Women’s History Museum. With more than 25 years of experience in strategy, entrepreneurship, and impact leadership, she founded the women’s business education company Her Corner and previously served as Managing Director of Impact Strategy at the Sorenson Impact Institute.
In this episode, Frédérique shares the Museum’s groundbreaking work, its national exhibitions, and remarkable stories of women whose contributions deserve to be remembered — not buried as a footnote in history. You’ll hear numerous stories of women including the story of the woman who wrote the bill that became Title 9.
Tune in to learn about the importance of women’s history, the mission of the National Women’s History Museum, and the powerful legacy of women who shaped our world.
https://www.womenshistory.org/
She is Not a Footnote: https://www.womenshistory.org/node/2375
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Resilience, mindset, overcoming adversity, and personal growth take center stage in this powerful conversation with bestselling author and keynote speaker Stacey Chillemi.
What if your greatest challenge could become your greatest purpose?
On this inspiring episode of Women Road Warriors, Shelley Johnson and Kathy Tuccaro welcome Stacey Chillemi—20-time bestselling author, keynote speaker, and mindset coach whose work has empowered millions around the world.
Stacey’s journey began with a life-altering diagnosis. After developing epilepsy following childhood encephalitis, she faced obstacles that could have defined her limitations. Instead, she transformed adversity into advocacy—ultimately speaking before Congresson behalf of people with epilepsy, which helped pass the Americans with Disabilities Act. She then became a global voice for resilience by helping others unlock healing, confidence, and leadership.
Today, Stacey reaches millions through her books, coaching programs, and the fast-growing Advisor Series for Mindset & Self-Improvement podcast and YouTube channel. Her message has been featured across major media, including NBC Dateline, News 4, The Morning Show, The Dr. Oz Show, Psychology Today, Business Insider, and collaborations with leaders like Arianna Huffington.
In this powerful conversation, Stacey shares how anyone can shift their mindset, rise above challenges, reduce stress, and step into their true potential.
If you’ve ever faced adversity, questioned your path, or needed a reminder of your inner strength, this episode will leave you inspired and empowered.
Listen now to discover:
• How to transform adversity into purpose
• Mindset shifts that unlock resilience and leadership
• Practical ways to reduce stress and reclaim your power
• Why your story—no matter how difficult—can become your greatest strength
🎧 Listen now and discover how to turn life’s challenges into unstoppable momentum.
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What does it truly mean for a woman to choose herself — after decades of devotion, visibility, and living at the center of global fame?
As we enter Women’s History Month, on this powerful episode of Women Road Warriors, Shelley Johnson and Kathy Tuccaro welcome Deborah Santana — author, activist, philanthropist, and former wife of legendary musician Carlos Santana. For 34 years, Deborah served as Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Santana Management, helping steward an international music empire while raising three children in the spotlight of worldwide acclaim.
But her story is far deeper than celebrity.
Born into a lineage of Pentecostal preachers and acclaimed blues musicians, and raised in an interracial family during the Civil Rights era, Deborah carries generations of resilience, faith, and spiritual conviction. She is a visionary leader, lifelong spiritual seeker, and passionate advocate for women’s education in Africa through her foundation supporting women and girls in health, education, and happiness.
In her powerful memoir, Loving the Fire: Choosing Me, Finding Freedom, Deborah shares the deeply personal journey of reclaiming her voice after decades devoted to marriage, spiritual teachers, and roles that defined her identity.
This conversation explores:
Identity beyond fame
Ancestry and generational strength
Spiritual awakening and self-discovery
Leadership behind the scenes of a global brand
The courage it takes for women to step out of the shadows and into sovereignty

At its heart, this episode asks a profound question:
What does freedom look like when a woman chooses herself?
If you are navigating reinvention, healing, spiritual growth, or redefining your own power — this conversation will resonate deeply.
https://deborahsantana.com/loving-the-fire
https://deborahsantana.com/do-a-little
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www.womenspowernetwork.net
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