StoneCaster Fri, 24 Jul 2026 11:56:42 -0400 http://stonecasterpod.com en-us © 2026 StoneCaster yes e99e9a74-4af9-5dd6-8e8b-66f6b9d900b9 Emily Mae episodic false Welcome to StoneCaster, a podcast built on one simple belief: there should be no space, profession, hobby, dream, conversation, or opportunity that women can't be part of.


For generations, women have been told where they belong, what they should want, how they should act, and what topics are too uncomfortable to discuss. We're here to cast stones at those norms and challenge the status quo.

Hosted by Emily Mae, Stone Casters is a place for women to gather, share stories, ask hard questions, and explore the topics that shape our lives. From careers, leadership, and entrepreneurship to motherhood, infertility, plastic surgery, relationships, health, identity, and everything in between, no topic is off limits.


Some episodes will inspire you. Some will educate you. Some will make you laugh, cry, or rethink what you've always believed. Most importantly, they'll remind you that you're not alone.


This is a place to be curious. A place to be heard. A place to connect with women from all walks of life who are navigating the same challenges, asking the same questions, and forging their own paths forward.

Pull up a chair. Bring your story. 


Let's start casting stones.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Women's stories, Women's voices, Female empowerment, Modern womanhood, Authentic conversations, Women's community, Breaking barriers, Challenging norms, Women's health, Motherhood, Relationships, Female leadership Emily Mae https://storage.buzzsprout.com/38oafv0b971cf4nnxi7fh3bk5ctu?.jpg StoneCaster http://stonecasterpod.com The Rumblings: Why So Many Women Feel "Off" The Rumblings: Why So Many Women Feel "Off" Send us Fan Mail

You did everything you were supposed to do. Built the career. Started the family. Checked all the boxes. So why does something still feel...off?

If you've been wondering whether it's burnout, hormones, a changing identity, or simply outgrowing the life you once wanted, this episode is for you. Executive coach Megan Walsh, founder of Walsh Insights LLC, joins me to unpack the quiet "rumblings" so many women experience in their 30s, 40s, and beyond. We talk about burnout, reinvention, women's health, career pivots, and why wanting something different doesn't mean you've failed, it may mean you've grown.

If you've ever thought, "I should be happy...so why doesn't it feel that way?"—you're not alone.

Guest Bio

Today's guest is Megan Walsh, an executive coach and founder of Walsh Insights LLC, where she helps high-achieving women reclaim their ambition and build careers that actually fit the lives they want to live. Before launching her coaching practice, Megan led technical teams as Vice President of Data Science at Nielsen and Head of Research at Capital One. With degrees in psychology from the University of Michigan and Johns Hopkins University, she blends science, leadership, and real-world experience to help women navigate career transitions, burnout, and personal reinvention. I couldn't think of a better person to have this conversation with.

https://walshinsightsllc.com/about

LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/megan-kay-walsh/

Thank you for listening to Stone Casters.

If you enjoyed today's conversation, be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with someone who might need it.

Have a story you'd like to share or know someone who would make a great guest? We'd love to hear from you.

Until next time, keep showing up, keep growing, and keep casting your stones.

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You did everything you were supposed to do. Built the career. Started the family. Checked all the boxes. So why does something still feel...off?

If you've been wondering whether it's burnout, hormones, a changing identity, or simply outgrowing the life you once wanted, this episode is for you. Executive coach Megan Walsh, founder of Walsh Insights LLC, joins me to unpack the quiet "rumblings" so many women experience in their 30s, 40s, and beyond. We talk about burnout, reinvention, women's health, career pivots, and why wanting something different doesn't mean you've failed, it may mean you've grown.

If you've ever thought, "I should be happy...so why doesn't it feel that way?"—you're not alone.

Guest Bio

Today's guest is Megan Walsh, an executive coach and founder of Walsh Insights LLC, where she helps high-achieving women reclaim their ambition and build careers that actually fit the lives they want to live. Before launching her coaching practice, Megan led technical teams as Vice President of Data Science at Nielsen and Head of Research at Capital One. With degrees in psychology from the University of Michigan and Johns Hopkins University, she blends science, leadership, and real-world experience to help women navigate career transitions, burnout, and personal reinvention. I couldn't think of a better person to have this conversation with.

https://walshinsightsllc.com/about

LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/megan-kay-walsh/

Thank you for listening to Stone Casters.

If you enjoyed today's conversation, be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with someone who might need it.

Have a story you'd like to share or know someone who would make a great guest? We'd love to hear from you.

Until next time, keep showing up, keep growing, and keep casting your stones.

]]> Emily Mae Buzzsprout-19543819 Fri, 24 Jul 2026 11:00:00 -0400 3013 full false $500 and a Dream: The Journey That Changed Generations $500 and a Dream: The Journey That Changed Generations Send us Fan Mail

Sent to America alone as a teenager with just $500, today's guest shares her incredible journey from Vietnam to becoming an AI Product Manager at a Fortune 500 company and co-founding an education startup. A powerful story of sacrifice, resilience, and opportunity.

Thank you for listening to Stone Casters.

If you enjoyed today's conversation, be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with someone who might need it.

Have a story you'd like to share or know someone who would make a great guest? We'd love to hear from you.

Until next time, keep showing up, keep growing, and keep casting your stones.

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Sent to America alone as a teenager with just $500, today's guest shares her incredible journey from Vietnam to becoming an AI Product Manager at a Fortune 500 company and co-founding an education startup. A powerful story of sacrifice, resilience, and opportunity.

Thank you for listening to Stone Casters.

If you enjoyed today's conversation, be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with someone who might need it.

Have a story you'd like to share or know someone who would make a great guest? We'd love to hear from you.

Until next time, keep showing up, keep growing, and keep casting your stones.

]]> Emily Mae Buzzsprout-19395595 Wed, 24 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0400 781 4 full true Sleepless to Successful: Baby Sleep Decoded Sleepless to Successful: Baby Sleep Decoded Send us Fan Mail

Sleep consultant Kendra Dove joins Emily to answer parents' biggest questions about baby sleep. From newborn feeding schedules and sleep regressions to toddler bedtime battles, this episode offers practical advice to help exhausted parents get more rest and confidence.

Thank you for listening to Stone Casters.

If you enjoyed today's conversation, be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with someone who might need it.

Have a story you'd like to share or know someone who would make a great guest? We'd love to hear from you.

Until next time, keep showing up, keep growing, and keep casting your stones.

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Sleep consultant Kendra Dove joins Emily to answer parents' biggest questions about baby sleep. From newborn feeding schedules and sleep regressions to toddler bedtime battles, this episode offers practical advice to help exhausted parents get more rest and confidence.

Thank you for listening to Stone Casters.

If you enjoyed today's conversation, be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with someone who might need it.

Have a story you'd like to share or know someone who would make a great guest? We'd love to hear from you.

Until next time, keep showing up, keep growing, and keep casting your stones.

]]> Emily Mae Buzzsprout-19395572 Wed, 24 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0400 3055 3 full true Waiting for a Baby: Stories of Hope Through Infertility Waiting for a Baby: Stories of Hope Through Infertility Send us Fan Mail

Warning: this episode briefly discusses miscarriage. 
 
Kim and Kari share their personal infertility journeys—from negative pregnancy tests and heartbreak to the joy of finally becoming mothers. This honest conversation explores hope, resilience, relationships, and the support every woman deserves while navigating infertility.

Thank you for listening to Stone Casters.

If you enjoyed today's conversation, be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with someone who might need it.

Have a story you'd like to share or know someone who would make a great guest? We'd love to hear from you.

Until next time, keep showing up, keep growing, and keep casting your stones.

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Warning: this episode briefly discusses miscarriage. 
 
Kim and Kari share their personal infertility journeys—from negative pregnancy tests and heartbreak to the joy of finally becoming mothers. This honest conversation explores hope, resilience, relationships, and the support every woman deserves while navigating infertility.

Thank you for listening to Stone Casters.

If you enjoyed today's conversation, be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with someone who might need it.

Have a story you'd like to share or know someone who would make a great guest? We'd love to hear from you.

Until next time, keep showing up, keep growing, and keep casting your stones.

]]> Emily Mae Buzzsprout-19395567 Wed, 24 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0400 3443 2 full false More Than the Feed: Life Beyond Influencing More Than the Feed: Life Beyond Influencing Send us Fan Mail

What does it really take to become an influencer? Arika shares her journey from getting started online to building a thriving personal brand, while discussing confidence, authenticity, social media pressures, and life behind the filter. Plus, her favorite holiday cocktails and tips for navigating influencer life with balance and purpose.

Thank you for listening to Stone Casters.

If you enjoyed today's conversation, be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with someone who might need it.

Have a story you'd like to share or know someone who would make a great guest? We'd love to hear from you.

Until next time, keep showing up, keep growing, and keep casting your stones.

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What does it really take to become an influencer? Arika shares her journey from getting started online to building a thriving personal brand, while discussing confidence, authenticity, social media pressures, and life behind the filter. Plus, her favorite holiday cocktails and tips for navigating influencer life with balance and purpose.

Thank you for listening to Stone Casters.

If you enjoyed today's conversation, be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with someone who might need it.

Have a story you'd like to share or know someone who would make a great guest? We'd love to hear from you.

Until next time, keep showing up, keep growing, and keep casting your stones.

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