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MIW Names Tracy Walker 2026 Speak Up! Mentee

imgMentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio, Inc announces that Tracy Walker, general sales manager at Connoisseur Media’s Saginaw, Michigan station group that includes news/talk WSGW-AM/FM, is the 2026 mentee selected for the Speak Up! Mentorship Program. MIW says that the program was developed in partnership with Media Staffing Network and the late Laurie Kahn. It’s a year-long mentorship created for a woman working in any department within a small to medium radio market.

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MIW Announced 3rd Annual Speak Up! Mentorship Program

Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio, Inc announces the launch of the third annual “Speak Up!” Mentorship Program in partnership with Media Staffing Network. The application window opens today and will remain open through Friday, July 18, 2025. Created in honor of the late Laurie Kahn, founder of Media Staffing Network and a tireless advocate for women in media, Speak Up! is a year-long mentorship initiativeimg designed for women working in small to medium radio markets across any department. One deserving candidate will be selected to receive personalized coaching and mentorship from MIW’s network of experienced female executives as well as certified coaches from Media Staffing Network. MIW Board president Sheila Kirby says, “MIW is proud to continue honoring Laurie Kahn’s legacy through the Speak Up! Program. Each year, we have the opportunity to support emerging female leaders and help them find their voice and path to growth in our industry. This program represents the very heart of our mission.”Get more information and apply here.