The What Drives Her Podcast

Sandra Button, Chairman of the Pebble Beach Concours, Helped Grow the #1 Auto Concours in the World

scotty@agirlsguidetocars.com (A Girls Guide to Cars) — Thu, 2 Apr 2026 22:11:59 +0000

For over 40 years, Sandra Button has helped Pebble Beach Concours grow as the go-to, number one auto concours in the world where people and cars go to see and be seen.

This event has DNA in motorsports with road races when the concours started in the 50s and everyone could interact in new ways. As a competition, people own these pieces of history, and you can find an incredible luxury experience for new and vintage cars alike.

As Sandra works with the Pebble Beach Concours successor and transitions into her new role, Chairman Emeritus, she shares how she created one of the most valuable car events in the world. Sandra talks about how she got into cars, history of the Pebble Beach Concours, and how she's helped raise over $45 million for local charities and communities.

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Automotive Experience Alliance: Women Innovating Auto Shows to Help You Experience Your Next New Car

scotty@agirlsguidetocars.com (A Girls Guide to Cars) — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000

The women leading the auto show groups at Chicago Auto Show with Jennifer Morand; San Antonio Auto Show with Courtney DeLee; and Houston Auto Show with RoShelle Salinas, are helping you experience new cars in the best ways. For over 100 years, people attended auto shows, but this is how you keep things interesting and helpful. When you don't know what car to buy, the auto show brings dealerships together and automakers to help you experience as many cars as possible to arrive at your decision.

Watch more to find out how these women are doing just that and how they got into the automotive industry. Speaking of auto shows, we will see you in New York!

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Jennifer Morrison, Director of Vehicle Safety & Compliance, Shares Mazda's Safety as a Standard

scotty@agirlsguidetocars.com (A Girls Guide to Cars) — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0000

We're talking all things safety and driver assistance features in the new Mazda CX-5 with Jennifer Morrison, Director of Vehicle Safety and Compliance. Mazda is known for its safety. Jennifer shares her favorite features, what's improved, and the importance of keeping safety features on when driving. With its software and tech updates, here is how they are creating an even better advanced driver assistance and safety experience to prevent the most crashes. Watch to find out how Mazda is keeping you safer in their new Mazda CX-5.

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Jannice Jacobson, Sr Manager Strategic Planning and Integration, Mazda, Influenced CX-5's Design

scotty@agirlsguidetocars.com (A Girls Guide to Cars) — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0000

Cars are more than just a point A to point B, and with over 20 years experience at Mazda, Jannice Jacobson grew with the brand, too. Having these moments of self-discovery and family life, Jannice infused these needs and wants into the Mazda DNA has influenced the experience in the 2026 Mazda CX-5. Watch more to learn about Jannice's story and how driving is more than just getting into a car.

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Claire Wasserman, Ladies Get Paid Founder, Coaches Us How to Negotiate in Life and Car Shopping

scotty@agirlsguidetocars.com (A Girls Guide to Cars) — Thu, 5 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0000

Claire Wasserman is an expert on jobs and salaries, especially with understanding strategies and practices to help us earn and get paid more, too. With her expert negotiating skills, we thought it would be extra helpful to find ways to use this talent where we need it the most: car buying.

It helps having a plan going into the dealership, but sometimes, we need all the tips we can to ensure we get what we want when there are car buying negotiations. Watch more to see how you can potentially use these tips when car buying or contact Claire to seek coaching.

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Nancy Heaton, President Americas of Britax, Chats Mentorship, Safety Testing and Their New Car Seat

scotty@agirlsguidetocars.com (A Girls Guide to Cars) — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0000

Nancy Heaton, President Americas of Britax Child Safety, met up with us at the Chicago Auto Show to share more about the testing process, the importance of a mentorship, and their new rotating child safety seat. Watch more to see how Nancy helped innovate with Britax and why Britax is at the Chicago Auto Show.

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Nikkie Riedel, Product Planning Manager at Subaru: Putting Her Personal Touch on the New Outback

scotty@agirlsguidetocars.com (A Girls Guide to Cars) — Fri, 20 Feb 2026 22:32:48 +0000

Nikkie Riedel is the Product Planning Manager at Subaru who has put a personal touch on the new Subaru Outback. From cupholder development to cargo space organization, Nikkie infuses what matters most to customers into a functional design. From product innovation to the Subaru Love Promise, watch more to learn about how Nikkie Riedel is influencing Subaru from the inside with a passion for drivers in mind.

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Torsten Gross, Co-Founder of Just Hands, Takes a Different Approach to Life: Having Courage

scotty@agirlsguidetocars.com (A Girls Guide to Cars) — Thu, 29 Jan 2026 13:00:00 +0000

Liv Leigh brings a different approach to each car she reviews as an adaptive driver, and chats with Torsten Gross, co-founder of Just Hands, who is a quadriplegic, rebellious race car driver, and overall adrenaline junkie.

To overcome things in life, Torsten believes in trying and failing is what motivates us to have the courage and confidence to do and avoid overthinking.

Listen and learn about how his injury became a celebration via rebirth, when Torsten got into competitive motorsports, his documentary "Just Hands: For the Love of Racing", and more.

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Business Development Manager at BMW, Inga Grieger, Creates with Car Innovators to Inspire & Design

scotty@agirlsguidetocars.com (A Girls Guide to Cars) — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000

Ever 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.

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GM Engineer Stephanie Ernster Designs Your Cars with an Intentional User Experience in Mind

scotty@agirlsguidetocars.com (A Girls Guide to Cars) — Sat, 17 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000

Stephanie 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.

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Comedian Abbas Wahab Shares His Journey from Auto Engineer to the Comedian in Automotive Life

scotty@agirlsguidetocars.com (A Girls Guide to Cars) — Sat, 10 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000

Abbas 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.

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A Connected, Dynamic, and Sensible, Luxury Driving Experience: Meet Melody Lee, Mercedes-Benz CMO

scotty@agirlsguidetocars.com (A Girls Guide to Cars) — Thu, 18 Dec 2025 13:00:00 +0000

Melody 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.

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Safety First, Mom Life, and Engineering with Jennifer Morrison, Mazda, and Jessica Jermakian, IIHS

scotty@agirlsguidetocars.com (A Girls Guide to Cars) — Thu, 11 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0000

From 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.

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Special Guest + Author Susan Orlean Shares Car Stories and Notes fro Her Memoir, Joyride

scotty@agirlsguidetocars.com (Cherise Threewitt) — Thu, 4 Dec 2025 13:00:00 +0000

Our 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.

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She Can Do It All and Engineer It, Too: Meet Marisa Cullens, Chief Engineer for the Chevy Blazer EV

scotty@agirlsguidetocars.com (A Girls Guide to Cars) — Wed, 26 Nov 2025 01:57:45 +0000

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What is Slate? Tisha Johnson Shares Design Opportunities and More with these New, Customizable EVs

scotty@agirlsguidetocars.com (A Girls Guide to Cars) — Thu, 20 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0000

Slate is a new, customizable EV for you, and we got the opportunity to sit down and chat more with the Head of Design, Tisha Johnson, to learn more. Tisha shares more about what is Slate, design opportunities, and more. 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 https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

LeeAnn Shattuck, the Car Chick, Shares Car-Buying Tips: Can You Really Order a New Car?

scotty@agirlsguidetocars.com (A Girls Guide to Cars) — Fri, 14 Nov 2025 05:41:39 +0000

Our guest LeeAnn Shattuck at the Straight Shift and the Car Chick, shared why car dealers won’t take your new car order—and how to find the car you want. Can you get the car you seek? Yes, you can, say some dealers; no you can’t, say others. This is how ordering a new car actually works.

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Maria Conti—formerly of Maserati, now of Ferrari—Tells All: Balancing a New Baby with a Building a Motorsports Legacy

scotty@agirlsguidetocars.com (Maria Conti, Natalie Merola, Scotty Reiss) — Sat, 8 Nov 2025 15:36:35 +0000

Maria Conti never thought she'd spend her career with an auto company, or that she'd be charged with taking a brand's legacy to races around the world, or that she'd blend all that with having and raising a baby, and yet, that's how life unfolded. Maria sat with us at the Circuit of the Americas to tell her story, share her advice and and share her love for all things speed and luxury.

Editor's note: Just as we were preparing this episode, Maria Conti left Maserati for Ferrari where she now leads global communications.

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Capturing American Race History from Pit Road to Sideline Interviews at Fox Sports with Jamie Little, Pam Miller, Giselle Zarur, and Georgia Henneberry

scotty@agirlsguidetocars.com (A Girls Guide to Cars) — Thu, 23 Oct 2025 23:29:54 +0000

From play-by-play from pit road to sideline interviews to capturing the stories of the drivers, the history and more, these women of Fox Sports — producer Pam Miller, pit reporter Jamie Little, reporter and analyst Giselle Zarur and Indycar reporter Georgia Henneberry—are bringing new excitement to this heritage American race.

Before the flag drops, hear what they love most about Indycar racing, what how they landed these jobs at Fox Sports and what they want everyone else to learn from their journeys.

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Meet Tricia Morrow, Global Vehicle Safety Strategy Manager at GM

scotty@agirlsguidetocars.com (A Girls Guide to Cars) — Thu, 23 Oct 2025 23:29:20 +0000

Meet the Global Vehicle Safety Strategy Manager at GM, Tricia Morrow. In this episode, we discuss with Tricia how safety features and technology have become competitive. And it is possible to make car safety fun -- just ask Tricia!

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How A Die-Hard Mustang Fan Becomes a 2X Mustang Mach-E Owner: Meet Sophie Dower

scotty@agirlsguidetocars.com (A Girls Guide to Cars) — Fri, 17 Oct 2025 18:54:18 +0000

Normally we talk to women working behind the scenes, but we're interviewing 2X Mustang Mach-E owner. Sophie went to buy a Bronco and saw the Mach-E at the dealership. We were shocked to hear her die-hard Mustang family loved the Mach-E.

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Claudia Marquez, COO of Hyundai Motors America: EVs and Equity

scotty@agirlsguidetocars.com (A Girls Guide to Cars) — Fri, 17 Oct 2025 18:28:02 +0000

Meet one of the strongest leaders with such grace, COO of Hyundai Motors America, Claudia Marquez. Hyundai understands what it takes to lead a global vision and increased its market share with its most diverse senior leadership today from 8% to 10%.

In this episode, we discuss how Claudia is leading the charge, opening the dialogue for how we can best move forward together, and doubling down on EVs across their lineup.

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What Does It Take to Become a Race Car Driver? Demi Chalkias Tells All

scotty@agirlsguidetocars.com (A Girls Guide to Cars) — Fri, 26 Sep 2025 18:24:50 +0000

Race car driver and performance driving pro, Demi Chalkias does what so many only ever dream of. She tells our Connie Peters what inspired her, how she did it and what you can do to follow her lead.

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Leslie Wims Morris, CEO Chase Auto

scotty@agirlsguidetocars.com (A Girls Guide to Cars) — Wed, 17 Sep 2025 21:43:09 +0000

We sat down with Leslie Wims Morris, ceo of Chase Auto, who shared some surprising details about her company as well as her journey through the world of finance and automotive. She also shares insights for car buyers, tips for anyone building a career, and which car she keeps in her personal garage.

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These Women Are Changing the Face of Racing in ‘First to the Finish’

scotty@agirlsguidetocars.com (A Girls Guide to Cars) — Mon, 15 Sep 2025 22:00:00 +0000

We love the Mazda Miata MX-5 for being the ultimate roadster, and one of the few left on the road. This two-seater convertible proves that dynamite comes in a small, unassuming package, which also makes it the ideal race car, perfect for ambitious teams and drivers conquering the race track.

And increasingly, those drivers are women. Amazon Prime’s new series, First to the Finish, brings the stories and passion of drivers Heather Hadley racing for Hendricks Motorsports, Sally Mott racing for JTR Motorsports Engineering, and BSI Racing team owner Shea Holbrook, to the streaming screen on March 25th.

Ahead of the show’s premiere we went into the paddock with these women as they competed in the Mazda Miata MX-5 Cup Series in St. Petersburg, FL. First to the Finish, which captures the heat on the track, the stress behind the scenes and the passion of Shea, Sally and Heather as they live to race and compete to win is produced by the team from Welcome to Wrexham and Cheer.

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Lisa Reeves, Head of Interior Design at Volvo: Sustainable, Mindful Interiors

scotty@agirlsguidetocars.com (A Girls Guide to Cars) — Thu, 4 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000

We're in our cars each day with our families, and Lisa Reeves, Head of Interior Design at Volvo, is working on incorporating more sustainable materials for us to enjoy. In this episode, we discuss how Lisa is finding ways to renewable and sustainable materials into mindful and minimalist, beautiful interior spaces.

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Lynn Calder, CEO and President at INEOS, Wants You to Back Yourself

scotty@agirlsguidetocars.com (A Girls Guide to Cars) — Tue, 2 Sep 2025 11:00:00 +0000

We need more women in the automotive industry, and although there is progress, we can always do better. And when we chatted with Lynn Calder, CEO and President at INEOS, we realized a theme in the automotive industry: there are so many avenues that drive us into this industry. And that we know more than we think or give ourselves credit for today.

But women, we must change our mindset and be our own biggest advocates. We are ready. Now. In this episode, we go in-depth with Lynn around how we can shift our mindset to better position ourselves to be ready for opportunities, that we can follow a nonlinear path to a position in the automotive industry, and what we can expect for INEOS Grenadiers in the near future.

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What Drives HIM? An Eye-opening Chat with Nissan and Infiniti Global Chief of Design Alfonso Albaisa

scotty@agirlsguidetocars.com (Scotty Reiss) — Mon, 9 Sep 2024 12:00:00 +0000

Alfonso 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. 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 https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Cadillac's Jessica Krajenke, Lead Development engineer CT4-V Blackwing, On Developing Cars, Self-Driving Super Cruise and Raising Two Daughters

scotty@agirlsguidetocars.com (Scotty Reiss) — Mon, 9 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Connie 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. 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 https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Taylor Hagler on Being a Woman in the Motorsport Scene: What Drives Her Ep. 14

scotty@agirlsguidetocars.com (A Girls Guide to Cars) — Mon, 15 Apr 2024 17:38:08 +0000

Taylor Hagler on Being a Woman in the Motorsport Scene: What Drives Her Ep. 14

In 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.

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Natalie Harrington Actually Loves Her Job – and Tells Us Why: What Drives Her Ep. 15

scotty@agirlsguidetocars.com (A Girls Guide to Cars) — Thu, 11 Apr 2024 10:46:46 +0000

Natalie Harrington Actually Loves Her Job – and Tells Us Why: What Drives Her Ep. 15

Join 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.

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Alanis King Deals With Internet Trolls, Reveals Car Review Philosophies, and Talks F1 Scandal: What Drives Her Ep. 13

scotty@agirlsguidetocars.com (A Girls Guide to Cars) — Wed, 27 Mar 2024 09:44:37 +0000

Alanis King Deals With Internet Trolls, Reveals Car Review Philosophies, and Talks F1 Scandal - Ep. 13

In this episode of What Drives Her, hosts Scotty Reiss and Connie Peters get into the world of automotive journalism and motorsports with Alanis King. Join us as we uncover the story behind Alanis' rise from writing for esteemed publications like Jalopnik, Road & Track, and Business Insider to becoming a prominent figure in the realm of online video content creation both independently and in collaboration with brands like Cars & Bids with Doug DeMuro.

From the moment her mother introduced her to NASCAR, Alanis began carving out her path to motorsports coverage and automotive journalism. A passionate pursuit of breaking barriers in a traditionally male-dominated industry has fueled King's inspiring career in the world of cars.

Alanis shares firsthand experiences from the challenges of handling online trolls to the significance of championing self-expression and diversity in automotive media. Hear about some of the juicy insider Formula 1 stories detailed in a book Alanis King co-wrote with Elizabeth Blackstock.

Through her unique experiences, Alanis gives us important insights into the art of storytelling through car reviews, the impact of female representation in motorsports, and the transformative power of embracing authenticity in a digital age. In this episode, Alanis gives us some truly valuable tips for navigating the ever-evolving landscape of automotive journalism. Check it out!

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Jessica Fini on Honda EV Struggles, Influencer Marketing, and the Car David Grohl Bought for His Mom: What Drives Her Ep. 12

scotty@agirlsguidetocars.com (A Girls Guide to Cars) — Thu, 21 Mar 2024 04:33:00 +0000

Jessica Fini on Honda EV Struggles, Influencer Marketing, and the Car David Grohl Bought for His Mom: What Drives Her Ep. 12

Join us as this week as we talk with Jessica Fini, assistant vice president of the Product, Sales and Dealer Communications Division at American Honda Motor Co., Inc., as she shares her journey in the automotive industry from journalism to PR and her recent promotion.

In episode 12 of the A Girls Guide to Cars Podcast, What Drives Her, we go into the realities of navigating social media influencers, promoting electric vehicles, and why Honda actually had to create an entirely new department dedicated to building trust with consumers and dealers in the context of EVs.

Plus, hear Jessica's insider story of how the Foo Fighters used an Acura model to perfect their album mix, leading to Dave Grohl purchasing one for his mom.

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Jean Chatsky Gives Finance Tips Easy Enough for an English Major: What Drives Her Ep. 11

scotty@agirlsguidetocars.com (A Girls Guide to Cars) — Wed, 13 Mar 2024 08:31:35 +0000

Navigating Finances and Cars with Jean Chatsky

Tune in to Episode 11 of the What Drives Her Podcast, where we sit down with renowned financial advisor and host of Her Money Podcast, Jean Chatsky. Join us as we explore the intersection of personal finance and automotive empowerment, delving into Jean's expert insights on car buying advice, finance strategies, and the latest trends in the automotive industry.

In this episode, we dive into key topics such as how to finance a car, the ins and outs of leasing a car, and invaluable tips for women navigating the world of automotive decisions. Jean Chatsky shares her wealth of knowledge and guides us through a financial roadmap tailored for car enthusiasts, providing practical advice for making informed decisions when purchasing or leasing a car.

Are you passionate about cars and curious about the financial aspects of car ownership? This episode is a must-listen. Jean's expertise offers a unique perspective on merging financial wisdom with the thrill of car shopping.

Don't miss this empowering conversation that aims to equip you with the knowledge needed to make confident and savvy choices in your automotive journey.

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Olabisi Boyle on Being a Driving Force for Hyundai's EV Revolution: What Drives Her Podcast Ep. 10

scotty@agirlsguidetocars.com (A Girls Guide to Cars) — Wed, 6 Mar 2024 11:43:00 +0000

Unveiling Hyundai's EV Revolution From an Inside Perspective With Olabisi Boyle

Embark on an electrifying journey in the latest episode of the A Girls Guide to Cars podcast, What Drives Her, with hosts Scotty Reiss and Connie Peters. The trailblazing Olabisi Boyle, Vice President of Product Planning and Mobility Strategy at Hyundai Motor North America. From Lagos, Nigeria, to the bustling streets of Harlem, Bisi's unique path into the automotive industry is both captivating and empowering.

Explore Hyundai's cutting-edge approach to electric vehicles, highlighted by the groundbreaking Hyundai Pay initiative. Bisi provides a sneak peek into Hyundai's vision for the future, revealing exclusive insights on their comprehensive charging solutions and revolutionary ownership models. Learn how Hyundai is shaping the future of mobility, driving the EV revolution like never before.

Tune in as we discuss the automotive industry's dynamic landscape, spiced with Bisi's bold perspective and key takeaways. Subscribe now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your preferred platform, and be part of the conversation shaping the automotive landscape.

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Dianne Craig on Loving Math and Best New Features on the Lincoln Nautilus SUV Model: What Drives Her Ep. 9

scotty@agirlsguidetocars.com (A Girls Guide to Cars) — Tue, 5 Mar 2024 11:43:50 +0000

Tune into Episode 9 of the What Drives Her podcast with A Girl's Guide to Cars' Scotty Reiss and Connie Peters for an authentic conversation with Dianne Craig, President of the luxury car brand Lincoln Motor Company. This refreshingly down to earth interview sesh with this industry powerhouse gives insight into the excitement of a career in the automotive industry.

Dianne gets personal about the significant role mentorship plays for those who are striving to further their careers. Taking on the legacy left behind by Joy Falotico is a challenge Dianne Craig rises to meet as the Lincoln Motors president.

The New Lincoln Nautilus SUV boasts futuristic features that Dianne says will soon be the norm across the entire Lincoln lineup. A new focus on wellness is part of an effort to win millennial buyers as demographic trends shift in coming years.

Sharing in pride for ourselves and our fellow women with careers in autos, it's pointed out during Scotty and Dianne's talk that there are more women pursuing a career in the automotive industry that ever before. How cool is that?!

Anyway, check out the full podcast episode for more on what it was like for Dianne to start in the male dominated spaces she stumbled upon on high school as she discovered a passion for mathematics and engineering. Plus we get to hear Dianne tell her story of starting in an entry level role at Ford Motor Company to ultimately taking the helm as President of Lincoln Motors, paving the way for more generations of women in leadership roles within the autos landscape. Listen to the podcast episode free on your favorite podcasting app.

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Cheryl Thompson and Linda Taliaferro on Diversity Equity & Inclusion in the Autos Industry: What Drives Her ep. 8

scotty@agirlsguidetocars.com (A Girls Guide to Cars) — Mon, 26 Feb 2024 10:26:09 +0000

How important is DEI in the Automotive Industry? With its long history in our field, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion has shaped the way working in the world of cars looks today. But could that be under attack?

Join us with Cheryl Thompson, founder and CEO of the Center for Automotive Diversity, Inclusion & Advancement, and Linda Taliaferro, Vice President of Global Quality Chassis Solutions Division at ZF Group, founder of The Extra Effort, and host of the Being Brown at Work Podcast. We take time here to discuss the important work they both do in the automotive industry to promote, cultivate, and defend DEI.

Find Linda on Instagram: @theteewithlinda

Learn more about Cheryl's work with CADIA here: ⁠https://www.cadia.org/team-members/cheryl-thompson/⁠

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Kelly Stumpe Tells Us Why the Minivan Life Wasn't Her Thing: What Drives Her Ep. 7

scotty@agirlsguidetocars.com (A Girls Guide to Cars) — Wed, 21 Feb 2024 22:44:02 +0000

In this episode of A Girls Guide to Cars Podcast, What Drives Her, Kelly Stumpe gives us a personal look into what life is like as The Car Mom. We go in depth into what auto shows can do for families who are car shopping, planning for the future, and looking to make the best car buying decisions.

Kelly tells us how a car seat swap can potentially save thousands, why buying pre-owned can ease the anxieties of early motherhood, and how her brand's auto show gave her the chance to connect with families from as far away as Hawaii.

Join our discussion about what moms really want and need in a new car. Learn about the upcoming tours and how to get tickets to the 2024 International New York Auto Show. Plus, hear Kelly tell us what it's like going from a Ford Expedition to a Kia Carnival minivan, then back to an SUV in a Chevy Tahoe - and why minivan life was't for her.

Check out Kelly's Instagram @the_car_mom

Or Visit her at The Car Mom:

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Jamie Brewer Talks Engineering, the Journey to GM, and Favorite Features of the Escalade IQ: What Drives Her Ep. 6

scotty@agirlsguidetocars.com (A Girls Guide to Cars) — Wed, 21 Feb 2024 10:44:00 +0000

Jamie Brewer, Chief Engineer, GM Electrified Vehicles, talks about spearheading exciting EV projects and the journey to her role with General Motors.

This conversation is an exciting window into the new era of women in previously male-dominated spaces. Jamie shares with us how she wants to be the best engineer she can be, irrespective of whether she is a man or woman.

She also tells us about her favorite features in some of GM's leading new EVs - including the Escalade IQ and the Hummer EV.

Visit us at A Girls Guide to Cars: https://agirlsguidetocars.com/

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Jen Morand Keeps Chicago at the Forefront of Live Automotive Events: What Drives Her Ep. 5

scotty@agirlsguidetocars.com (A Girls Guide to Cars) — Tue, 6 Feb 2024 21:53:00 +0000

Have you noticed a major shift happening at live automotive events? Join Connie and Scotty as they talk car shopping and auto shows. Jen Morand shares the inside scoop on how these industry staples have transitioned from static walk throughs to amusement park level consumer experiences.

Automotive Shows like the Chicago Auto Show and the new EV-focused Chicago Drives Electric cater to consumers and enthusiasts everywhere, and Jen's journey from Marketing Director to President of the renown Chicago Auto Show.

Visit us at A Girls Guide to Cars: https://agirlsguidetocars.com/

Follow the Chicago Auto Show on Instagram: @thechicagoautoshow

Follow Chicago Drives Electric on Instagram: @chicagodriveselectric

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Liv Leigh and Annika Carter are Changing How You Drive: What Drives Her Ep. 2

scotty@agirlsguidetocars.com (A Girls Guide to Cars) — Tue, 31 Oct 2023 14:20:12 +0000

These women totally inspire us. Liv Leigh, bomb blast survivor, brainiac medical tech and electric car geek, test drives cars not just because she likes them, but to help consumers with disabilities be more comfortable and confident, too.

And Annika Carter, race car driver, mechanic and auto writer, is charting her own path on the track and on the road, empowering other young women to find their happiness behind the wheel.

Visit us at A Girls Guide to Cars: https://agirlsguidetocars.com/

Find Liv on Instagram @livshaka

Find Annika on Instagram @annikacarter_

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LeeAnn Shattuck Wants You To Be a Smarter Car Buyer: What Drives Her Ep. 3

scotty@agirlsguidetocars.com (A Girls Guide to Cars) — Tue, 31 Oct 2023 14:19:33 +0000

Buying a car can be one of the most intimidating things we'll ever do. But listening to LeeAnn Shattuck changes all that. She's an experienced insider with a wealth of knowledge, and she's willing to share, share, share.

And, if you can't get enough here, you can take her class. And then, go forth, buy smartly and don't get ripped off.

Visit us at A Girls Guide to Cars: https://agirlsguidetocars.com/

Find LeeAnn on Instagram @the.car.chick

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What Does It Take To Rebelle? Kristin Shaw and Jill Ciminillo Tell All: What Drives Her Ep. 4

scotty@agirlsguidetocars.com (A Girls Guide to Cars) — Tue, 31 Oct 2023 14:18:58 +0000

Ever wonder how much courage – and energy, time and focus – it takes to compete in the Rebelle Rally? This all-female 2,500 kilometer off-road competition, which doesn't allow GPS, electronics or phones, is one of the most grueling – and telling – contests on the road.

But journalists and accomplished off-roaders Kristin Shaw and Jill Ciminillo took on the competition for the second year in a row, honing their skills and fine-tuning their strategy. They tell us how they prepare, endure and grow as humans and yes, how they remain friends.

Visit us at A Girls Guide to Cars: https://agirlsguidetocars.com/

Follow Kristin Shaw on Instagram @KristinVShaw

Follow Jill Ciminillo on Instagram @JillCiminillo

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Welcome to the Debut of What Drives Her! With Special Guests Jill Robbins and Teia Collier

scotty@agirlsguidetocars.com (A Girls Guide to Cars) — Mon, 30 Oct 2023 16:44:06 +0000

For a while now, we've been talking to women who are changing the automotive world. We thought it's time to share those conversations, so we started a podcast.

Meet Scotty Reiss and Connie Peters of A Girls Guide to Cars, and two women who inspire us: automotive writers Jill Robbins and Teia Collier, who talk about how they got into this business, why they like it and, shockingly we have to say this, why their voice matters.

Visit us at https://agirlsguidetocars.com/

and follow us here https://www.instagram.com/agirlsguide2cars/

Follow Jill at https://www.instagram.com/rippedjeansandbifocals/

And Teia at https://www.instagram.com/teiacollier/

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