Podcast
The What Drives Her Podcast
Hosted by A Girls Guide to Cars · EN
We've been talking to women who are changing the automotive world for a few years now. We thought it's time we share those conversations, so we started a podcast. We discover what inspires and empowers women to build a career in automotive, to create, to lead, to take on new challenges, to not be afraid. And what they hope others will learn from them. And, there are cars! We'll talk about new cars, technology, car sales and deals and more.
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Business Development Manager at BMW, Inga Grieger, Creates with Car Innovators to Inspire & Design
Jan 2000:24:30Tap to summarizeEver wonder how brands create the sustainable fabrics and develop their technology? Business Development Manager at BMW I Ventures, Inga Grieger, works with innovators, inventors, and entrepreneurs to develop a lot of really cool materials, new tech, and features for their cars. Watch to learn more about Inga Grieger and BMW I Ventures. Get more What Drives Her here: https://agirlsguidetocars.com/?s=what+drives+her Join our newsletter: https://agirlsguidetocars.com/join-our-newsletter/ And find more on our socials! facebook.com/agirlsguidetocars instagram.com/agirlsguide2cars twitter.com/agirlsguide2cars tiktok.com/agirlsguide2cars What Drives Her by A Girls Guide to Cars is wholly owned and produced by A Girls Guide to Cars, LLC. Executive producer, Scotty Reiss, Producer Natalie Merola, Editor Stephanie Howard. Find more stories about women who are changing the auto industry from the inside here. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube. Catch every What Drives Her Podcast in video on our podcast channel on YouTube. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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GM Engineer Stephanie Ernster Designs Your Cars with an Intentional User Experience in Mind
Jan 1700:29:26Tap to summarizeStephanie Ernster, GM Engineer, brings the user experience and ensures top performance across the Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse, Chevrolet Equinox, and more. Stephanie is thinking ahead with the technology and where to move things around for the best experience for owners. When looking at the overall experience, Stephanie brings those next safety features, along with excellent ride comfort, or where GM is in placing behind-the-scenes features like where to put the screens, thicker glass, active noise cancellation, and speaker locations to name a few. Watch to find out how Stephanie immersed into the car world and how math and science helped her break into General Motors. Get more What Drives Her here: https://agirlsguidetocars.com/?s=what+drives+her Join our newsletter: https://agirlsguidetocars.com/join-our-newsletter/ And find more on our socials! facebook.com/agirlsguidetocars instagram.com/agirlsguide2cars twitter.com/agirlsguide2cars tiktok.com/agirlsguide2cars What Drives Her by A Girls Guide to Cars is wholly owned and produced by A Girls Guide to Cars, LLC. Executive producer, Scotty Reiss, Producer Natalie Merola, Editor Stephanie Howard. Find more stories about women who are changing the auto industry from the inside here. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube. Catch every What Drives Her Podcast in video on our podcast channel on YouTube. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Comedian Abbas Wahab Shares His Journey from Auto Engineer to the Comedian in Automotive Life
Jan 1000:16:49Tap to summarizeAbbas Wahab is a comedian with roots in the automotive industry, has an engineering degree in automotive, and made fuel tanks. We got the opportunity to learn more about his comedic style, love for cars, and dad life. Watch and listen to learn more about Abbas' career influences, automotive story and how he enjoys cars while we sit and chat in the back of this Bentley Flying Spur. Get more What Drives Her here: https://agirlsguidetocars.com/?s=what+drives+her Join our newsletter: https://agirlsguidetocars.com/join-our-newsletter/ And find more on our socials! facebook.com/agirlsguidetocars instagram.com/agirlsguide2cars twitter.com/agirlsguide2cars tiktok.com/agirlsguide2cars What Drives Her by A Girls Guide to Cars is wholly owned and produced by A Girls Guide to Cars, LLC. Executive producer, Scotty Reiss, Producer Natalie Merola, Editor Stephanie Howard. Find more stories about women who are changing the auto industry from the inside here. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube. Catch every What Drives Her Podcast in video on our podcast channel on YouTube. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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A Connected, Dynamic, and Sensible, Luxury Driving Experience: Meet Melody Lee, Mercedes-Benz CMO
Dec 1800:25:35Tap to summarizeMelody Lee, Mercedes-Benz CMO, first started her career early on with Cadillac. This smart, dynamic woman has a knack for sensibility and who is the luxury automotive customer in mind. After leaving automotive, her creative marketing work at Shiseido for Laura Mercier, Herman Miller with American modernism furniture you know and love, and a design company working with Ace Hotels and Gucci to name a few. But what do all of these places have in common? Melody Lee has that branding DNA, where she's focused on enriching the meaning in life beyond the transactional. At Mercedes-Benz, Melody is looking at how this 2nd largest purchase is an emotional decision. It's not just a vehicle-- it's connected to the driver's freedom, lifestyle, and family. Watch and listen to learn more about her career influences and how she arrived at where she is today. Get more What Drives Her here: https://agirlsguidetocars.com/?s=what+drives+her Join our newsletter: https://agirlsguidetocars.com/join-our-newsletter/ And find more on our socials! facebook.com/agirlsguidetocars instagram.com/agirlsguide2cars twitter.com/agirlsguide2cars tiktok.com/agirlsguide2cars What Drives Her by A Girls Guide to Cars is wholly owned and produced by A Girls Guide to Cars, LLC. Executive producer, Scotty Reiss, Producer Natalie Merola, Editor Stephanie Howard. Find more stories about women who are changing the auto industry from the inside here. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube. Catch every What Drives Her Podcast in video on our podcast channel on YouTube. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Safety First, Mom Life, and Engineering with Jennifer Morrison, Mazda, and Jessica Jermakian, IIHS
Dec 1100:27:47Tap to summarizeFrom safety first to mom life and engineering, we're chatting about the importance of engineering safety into each car and keeping in mind safety on the highway for the family. We chatted with Jennifer Morrison, Director of Vehicle Safety Strategy at Mazda, and Jessica Jermakian, Senior Vice President of Vehicle Research at IIHS. Watch and listen to learn more about vehicle safety and the women improving safety across the industry. Get more What Drives Her here: https://agirlsguidetocars.com/?s=what+drives+her Join our newsletter: https://agirlsguidetocars.com/join-our-newsletter/ And find more on our socials! facebook.com/agirlsguidetocars instagram.com/agirlsguide2cars twitter.com/agirlsguide2cars tiktok.com/agirlsguide2cars What Drives Her by A Girls Guide to Cars is wholly owned and produced by A Girls Guide to Cars, LLC. Executive producer, Scotty Reiss, Producer Natalie Merola, Editor Stephanie Howard. Find more stories about women who are changing the auto industry from the inside here. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube. Catch every What Drives Her Podcast in video on our podcast channel on YouTube. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Special Guest + Author Susan Orlean Shares Car Stories and Notes fro Her Memoir, Joyride
Dec 401:05:36Tap to summarizeOur special co-host Cherise Threewitt, automotive journalist, joined Scotty Reiss to chat with Susan Orlean, author of books including Joyride and The Orchid Thief, and writer at the New Yorker. Cherise met Susan Orlean in Chicago at her recent book tour. During their Q&A session and book signing, Cherise chatted more with Susan about how cars were always part of her life and her career milestones. Listen to hear more about Susan's memoir, Joyride. Stay tuned to agirlsguidetocars.com for the full story with Cherise! Get more What Drives Her here: https://agirlsguidetocars.com/?s=what+drives+her Join our newsletter: https://agirlsguidetocars.com/join-our-newsletter/ Learn more about Susan Orlean here: https://www.susanorlean.com/author/ And find more on our socials! facebook.com/agirlsguidetocars instagram.com/agirlsguide2cars twitter.com/agirlsguide2cars tiktok.com/agirlsguide2cars What Drives Her by A Girls Guide to Cars is wholly owned and produced by A Girls Guide to Cars, LLC. Executive producer, Scotty Reiss, Producer Natalie Merola, Editor Stephanie Howard. Find more stories about women who are changing the auto industry from the inside here. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube. Catch every What Drives Her Podcast in video on our podcast channel on YouTube. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Transcribe →What Drives HIM? An Eye-opening Chat with Nissan and Infiniti Global Chief of Design Alfonso Albaisa
Sep 9, 202400:28:08Tap to summarizeAlfonso Albaisa is responsible for some of the world's most beautiful cars. But he almost wasn't. He credits his mom with helping him to find his true north in design. We talk about his design journey, his career, his mom, how his kids influence him as a designer and what advice he has for young designers.
Transcribe →Cadillac's Jessica Krajenke, Lead Development engineer CT4-V Blackwing, On Developing Cars, Self-Driving Super Cruise and Raising Two Daughters
Sep 9, 202400:24:28Tap to summarizeConnie Peters sits with Jessica Krajenke, lead development engineer over the Cadillac CT4 V Blackwing, one of the most important performance cars on the road and critical to Cadillac's strategy, about hardware, software, engines and fun performance cars. Here's what it's like to lead the development of one of the most important performance cars and what led to it: a degree in aerospace engineering, work on autonomous cars and more, what it's like to be the only woman in the room and being a mom raising two daughters.
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Taylor Hagler on Being a Woman in the Motorsport Scene: What Drives Her Ep. 14
Apr 15, 202400:18:06Tap to summarizeTaylor Hagler on Being a Woman in the Motorsport Scene: What Drives Her Ep. 14In this episode of "What Drives Her," hosts Connie and Scotty sit down with Taylor, a young GT4 race car driver for Hyundai Motorsport, to discuss her journey into the male-dominated world of motorsport. Taylor shares her experiences, challenges, and successes as a female driver, offering insights into the industry and inspiring women who aspire to pursue careers in motorsport. From her beginnings in equestrian sports to her transition to racing cars, Taylor's story is one of determination, passion, and resilience.Listen to the full episode to learn more about Taylor's career, her training routine, the challenges she faces as a female driver, and her aspirations for the future.Visit us at A Girls Guide to Cars - https://agirlsguidetocars.com/Follow Taylor Hagler on Instagram - @taylorhaglermotorsportFollow us on Instagram - @agirlsguide2carsCheck out What Drives Her The Podcast on the A Girls Guide to Cars YouTube Channel - tiny.cc/What-drives-her-YTRemember to follow this podcast for more great conversations with people who are changing the automotive world from the inside!Guest: Natalie Harrington, Writer and Presenter, Car GurusHosts: Scotty Reiss, Connie PetersProducer: Jordan AlmondEditor: Stephanie HowardMusic: Envato Elements Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Natalie Harrington Actually Loves Her Job – and Tells Us Why: What Drives Her Ep. 15
Apr 11, 202400:47:13Tap to summarizeNatalie Harrington Actually Loves Her Job – and Tells Us Why: What Drives Her Ep. 15Join hosts Scotty Reiss and Connie Peters on "What Drives Her," the A Girls Guide to Cars podcast that delves into the stories of people revolutionizing the automotive industry from within. In this episode, they sit down with Natalie Harrington, a dynamic professional bridging the gap between employees and leadership at CarGurus. Natalie shares her journey from a string instrument shop to becoming a senior staff writer at CarGurus, highlighting her passion for cars and her plans to start her own podcast. From advocating for women in the workplace to reshaping the narrative around car culture, Natalie's story is one of empowerment and pursuing passion. The conversation explores the dynamics of working in the automotive industry, particularly from a woman’s perspective. The significance of employee resource groups (ERGs) at CarGurus is highlighted, illustrating how such platforms foster community, support, and advocacy for women and gender minorities. They get into the nuances of automotive content creation, the value of diverse perspectives, and the role of supportive workplace communities in promoting inclusivity and understanding in both professional and personal contexts. Tune in to discover how Natalie's career journey inspires others to find fulfillment and balance in their professional and personal lives.Visit us at A Girls Guide to Cars - https://agirlsguidetocars.com/Follow Natalie on Instagram: @automotiveitgirlFollow us on Instagram - @agirlsguide2carsCheck out What Drives Her The Podcast on the A Girls Guide to Cars YouTube Channel - tiny.cc/What-drives-her-YTRemember to follow this podcast for more great conversations with people who are changing the automotive world from the inside!Guest: Alanis King, Automotive Journalist & Digital Content CreatorHosts: Scotty Reiss, Connie PetersProducer: Jordan AlmondEditor: Stephanie HowardMusic: Envato Elements Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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