Community Vice President, Tamra Wilkerson Politte, Season Two, Episode 4

In this Membership Moment we hear from Tamra Wilkerson Politte, 2022-2023 Community Vice President. Tamra shares her League journey, what she loves most about this organization and how she has fostered community growth in this placement. A great listen for all League members – especially those interested in being a League leader. Release May 2023…

Elizabeth McIngvale, McLean OCD Institute, Season Two, Episode 2

McLean OCD Institute Clinical Director and OCD advocate Elizabeth McIngvale talks with “She Becomes” about obsessive compulsive disorder, destigmatizing mental health, her personal recovery story, and how we can serve as mental health advocates in the Houston community. She also delves into best evidenced-based practices and when to seek treatment. Release December 2022 Back to…

Anne Sears, JLH President, Season Two, Episode 1

The Junior League of Houston is proud to launch the second season of its podcast, “She Becomes.” It’s all about unlocking the potential of women and training the next generation of women leaders. In this episode we hear from JLH President Anne Sears. Release September 2022 Back to the main Podcast page

Scott Sonenshein, Rice University, Season One, Episode 2

New York Times bestselling author and Rice University professor Scott Sonenshein talks with “She Becomes” about unlocking the power of less, and how to achieve more than you ever imagined. He also delves into the new normal, post-pandemic. Released November 2021 Back to the main Podcast page

Malika Amandi, Center for Women’s Voice, Season One, Episode 1

In this episode of She Becomes, Malika Amandi, founder and director of the Center for Women’s Voice, shares how she’s found her voice as a professional coach. Amandi also reveals what are the biggest stumbling blocks she’s seen other women face as they try to express their authentic selves. Released September 2021 Back to the main…

Kristin Guiney, Angela House, Pilot, Episode 5

In the last 30 years, the rates of women incarcerated in Texas have risen about 900%, about three times as much as their male counterparts. In this episode of She Becomes from the Junior League of Houston, hear how you can better support women who have been previously incarcerated as they reenter society from Kristin…

Erica Raggett, A 2nd Cup, Pilot, Episode 4

When Erica Raggett was teaching in an under-resourced middle school in Houston, she suddenly became very aware and concerned that her students faced a lot of risk factors of human trafficking. Fast forward 10 years, and she has dedicated herself to fighting human trafficking in the Houston community — one cup of coffee at a…

Megan Coody Hotze, Sara Houstoun Lindsey Award Recipient, Pilot, Episode 3

This episode of She Becomes honors a member of the Junior League of Houston who has gone above and beyond: Megan Coody Hotze. She is the 2020 recipient of the Sara Houstoun Lindsey Award. Since 2005, the honor has gone to an active member who has served at least five years and exemplifies the mission…

Alex Elizondo, Good Reason Houston, Pilot, Episode 2

Almost one million children in Greater Houston attend school, but not nearly enough of them attend high-quality public schools. In this episode of She Becomes, learn how advocates at one nonprofit are trying to change that and make sure all children in the region can learn in a world-class school and thrive. Alex Hale Elizondo,…