web02.fireside.fm Fri, 03 Apr 2026 17:15:37 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Linking Arms - Episodes Tagged with “Women Leadership” https://linkingarms.fireside.fm/tags/women%20leadership Tue, 01 Apr 2025 08:00:00 -0400 The Linking Arms podcast is a lifestyle podcast, brand, and community brought to life by Purposeful Living. An organization focused on empowering all women to link arms in creating a better world. Delving into themes such as wellness, spirituality, self-development and so much more, Nadine and Rachel are known for creating real, raw and hilarious moments during their conversations with fascinating women from all walks of life. Each episode proves to provide their listeners with actionable insights and highly relatable stories. en-us episodic The Linking Arms podcast is a lifestyle show, brand, and community brought to life by Purposeful Living. Purposeful Living The Linking Arms podcast is a lifestyle podcast, brand, and community brought to life by Purposeful Living. An organization focused on empowering all women to link arms in creating a better world. Delving into themes such as wellness, spirituality, self-development and so much more, Nadine and Rachel are known for creating real, raw and hilarious moments during their conversations with fascinating women from all walks of life. Each episode proves to provide their listeners with actionable insights and highly relatable stories. no women, lifestyle, community, mothers, business, community, nonprofit, christianity Purposeful Living susan@purposefullivinginc.org Part 1: Sue Finkam on Stepping into Purpose https://linkingarms.fireside.fm/purpose-with-mayor-sue-finkam-part-one 11f349ae-32e3-422d-ac49-e9f14c71c575 Tue, 01 Apr 2025 08:00:00 -0400 Purposeful Living full 4 Purposeful Living In this episode of Linking Arms, host Nadine Dyer sits down with Sue Finkam, Mayor of Carmel, Indiana, for a candid conversation about purpose. Mayor Finkam discusses her journey from growing up in Northern Michigan to her rise as a business leader and influential community figure. She shares how pivotal life experiences and personal reflections led her to embrace public service, culminating in her role as mayor. Sue emphasizes the importance of aligning daily actions with a greater purpose, the courage to step outside one's comfort zone, and the value of nurturing and empowering the next generation of leaders. 23:03 no In this insightful episode of Linking Arms, host Nadine Dyer engages in a meaningful conversation with Sue Finkam, the Mayor of Carmel, Indiana. Mayor Finkam is widely recognized for her visionary leadership and deep commitment to enhancing the quality of life for Carmel residents. Prior to becoming mayor, Sue served ten impactful years on the Carmel City Council and successfully led her own full-service marketing agency, FireStarter, LLC. Her experience has uniquely positioned her to understand and effectively address the needs of her vibrant community. Sue's conversation with Nadine centers around the powerful theme of "purpose." She candidly discusses her personal and professional journey, including pivotal moments that defined her path toward public service. As mayor, Sue has implemented her ambitious "Elevate Carmel" plan, prioritizing public safety, financial transparency, community engagement, and sustainable infrastructure. In the podcast, Mayor Sue passionately articulates her philosophy of viewing people as critical city infrastructure, emphasizing the importance of nurturing community engagement and connectivity. She shares personal insights on overcoming comfort zones and balancing urgent demands with long-term purposeful goals. Sue also addresses the specific challenges women face in leadership roles, advocating for an abundance mindset and urging women to support each other through mentorship and encouragement. Mayor Sue Finkam resides in Carmel with her husband Joe and their son Drew. Her leadership continues to inspire and foster positive change, positioning Carmel as an exceptional place to live and thrive. Learn more about Mayor Finkam's initatives in Carmel, Indiana (LetsTalkCarmel.com). Special Guest: Sue Finkam. purposeful leadership, women in politics, Carmel Indiana, Mayor Sue Finkam, community engagement, career advice, female leadership, public service, values-based decisions, Elevate Carmel, personal growth, overcoming challenges, finding purpose, leadership journey, authentic leadership, women empowering women In this insightful episode of Linking Arms, host Nadine Dyer engages in a meaningful conversation with Sue Finkam, the Mayor of Carmel, Indiana. Mayor Finkam is widely recognized for her visionary leadership and deep commitment to enhancing the quality of life for Carmel residents. Prior to becoming mayor, Sue served ten impactful years on the Carmel City Council and successfully led her own full-service marketing agency, FireStarter, LLC. Her experience has uniquely positioned her to understand and effectively address the needs of her vibrant community.

Sue's conversation with Nadine centers around the powerful theme of "purpose." She candidly discusses her personal and professional journey, including pivotal moments that defined her path toward public service. As mayor, Sue has implemented her ambitious "Elevate Carmel" plan, prioritizing public safety, financial transparency, community engagement, and sustainable infrastructure.

In the podcast, Mayor Sue passionately articulates her philosophy of viewing people as critical city infrastructure, emphasizing the importance of nurturing community engagement and connectivity. She shares personal insights on overcoming comfort zones and balancing urgent demands with long-term purposeful goals. Sue also addresses the specific challenges women face in leadership roles, advocating for an abundance mindset and urging women to support each other through mentorship and encouragement.

Mayor Sue Finkam resides in Carmel with her husband Joe and their son Drew. Her leadership continues to inspire and foster positive change, positioning Carmel as an exceptional place to live and thrive. [Learn more about Mayor Finkam's initatives in Carmel, Indiana](LetsTalkCarmel.com).

Special Guest: Sue Finkam.

Links:

  • Let's Talk Carmel — Let’s Talk Carmel is a repository of commonly asked questions and answers pertaining to the City of Carmel and the actions taken by this governing body. It is owned and operated by the Carmel City Council, and is not intended to be a platform for addressing political opinions.
  • Purposeful Living, INC. — Learn more about Purposeful Living, INC., a 501(c)(3) in Indianapolis, Indiana, dedicated to uplifting the modern woman.
]]> In this insightful episode of Linking Arms, host Nadine Dyer engages in a meaningful conversation with Sue Finkam, the Mayor of Carmel, Indiana. Mayor Finkam is widely recognized for her visionary leadership and deep commitment to enhancing the quality of life for Carmel residents. Prior to becoming mayor, Sue served ten impactful years on the Carmel City Council and successfully led her own full-service marketing agency, FireStarter, LLC. Her experience has uniquely positioned her to understand and effectively address the needs of her vibrant community.

Sue's conversation with Nadine centers around the powerful theme of "purpose." She candidly discusses her personal and professional journey, including pivotal moments that defined her path toward public service. As mayor, Sue has implemented her ambitious "Elevate Carmel" plan, prioritizing public safety, financial transparency, community engagement, and sustainable infrastructure.

In the podcast, Mayor Sue passionately articulates her philosophy of viewing people as critical city infrastructure, emphasizing the importance of nurturing community engagement and connectivity. She shares personal insights on overcoming comfort zones and balancing urgent demands with long-term purposeful goals. Sue also addresses the specific challenges women face in leadership roles, advocating for an abundance mindset and urging women to support each other through mentorship and encouragement.

Mayor Sue Finkam resides in Carmel with her husband Joe and their son Drew. Her leadership continues to inspire and foster positive change, positioning Carmel as an exceptional place to live and thrive. [Learn more about Mayor Finkam's initatives in Carmel, Indiana](LetsTalkCarmel.com).

Special Guest: Sue Finkam.

Links:

  • Let's Talk Carmel — Let’s Talk Carmel is a repository of commonly asked questions and answers pertaining to the City of Carmel and the actions taken by this governing body. It is owned and operated by the Carmel City Council, and is not intended to be a platform for addressing political opinions.
  • Purposeful Living, INC. — Learn more about Purposeful Living, INC., a 501(c)(3) in Indianapolis, Indiana, dedicated to uplifting the modern woman.
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