In this episode of Sidewalk Talks, Christiana Malacara, journalist and creator of the podcast That's What She Said on WSGW! Christiana shares her journey of interviewing over 60 women from the Great Lakes Bay region, the inspiration behind her show, and the powerful lessons learned from amplifying women's voices.
Key Topics & Highlights
- The Saginaw community and the power of local connections
- How "That's What She Said" was born: from newsroom experiences to podcasting
- The importance of connectors and building community
- Interviewing women from all backgrounds: students, CEOs, founders, and more
- Christiana’s “Circle Square Theory” on identity and personal growth
- The concept of life chapters vs. seasons, and embracing change
- The “Three Checks Before Saying Yes” decision-making framework
- The invisible ripple effect: unseen contributions of women in families, workplaces, and communities
- The value of lifelong learning and creating content that empowers others
- Upcoming projects: a book, workshops on financial literacy, affirmation building, and personal branding
Show Notes: "That's What She Said" with Christiana Malata
00:00 – Introduction & Saginaw Community 01:05 – Meet Christiana
02:06 – The Birth of the Podcast 03:30 – The Role of Connectors 03:55 – Interviewing 60+ Women 04:40 – Lessons from 100+ Hours of Stories 04:44 – The Circle Square Theory 08:58 – Life as Chapters, Not Seasons.
10:52 – The Three Checks Before Saying Yes 14:00 – The Invisible Ripple Effect 17:13 – What Keeps Christiana Going 18:34 – Building Community & Upcoming Projects
Connect with Christiana
- Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn: That’s What She Said with Christiana Malacara
- Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Audible, and WSGW.com
What is Sidewalk Talks?
Random people, random topics, talking on random sidewalks in the City of Saginaw, Michigan.