Quiet Women

Quiet Women

Some women live life out loud while others have chosen a more quiet path. Sometimes called introverts or private people, they keep their stories to themselves. These tales can be inspiring and entertaining stories involving humor, adventure and romance as well as those that are tragic and about overcoming challenges. Whether you are a quiet woman looking for the courage to let yourself be seen or you simply enjoy a good story about real life, join Stephanie Sumner, a marketing executive, entrepreneur and quiet woman herself on her quest to reveal the real and amazing lives of women you’ve never heard from before and celebrate them coming out of their shell.

Recent Episodes

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July 30, 2026

Episode 9 - Stevie

Stevie Archer, an accomplished executive creative director, has climbed the corporate ladder of the male-dominated advertising world. Her rise was fueled by refusing to let her gender define her, embracing herself for who she is and fighting the imposter syndrome that never seems to go away.
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July 30, 2026

Episode 8 - Suzanne

In her small hometown where everyone knows your business, it was a known fact that Suzanne Flowers’ father was an alcoholic. But it wasn’t something she talked about with that many people. Until now. She shares how his addiction impacted her life, the strength it has given her and the love and admiration he earned from her along the way.
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July 30, 2026

Episode 10 - Stephanie: Part 2

Closing out season one of Quiet Women, our host shares the impact this podcast has had on her. Venturing into uncharted waters was both frightening and empowering as Stephanie Sumner discovered the true value of showing up and letting herself be seen.
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July 30, 2026

Episode 5 - Lisa

Known for her outgoing personality, Lisa Parker reveals there is a whole other side to her that she’s kept hidden for decades. She shares how personal ads and notes from the universe contributed to her finally finding joy. Listen to her courageously share the story she's kept to herself for the very first time. It’s a lesson to all of us that we may not know our friends as well as we think we do.
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July 30, 2026

Episode 6 - Michelle

After a gut-wrenching battle with infertility, Michelle Cawley made a decision that would change her life forever. The path she followed led her to transform from a quiet woman to one who is putting herself front and center for all the world to see. The lessons she’s learned on her journey of healing to happiness are ones she openly shares in her new book as well as on this very insightful and inspiring episode.
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July 30, 2026

Episode 2 - Jenny: Part 1

Jenny Lang took her husband and two children on a six-year adventure cruising the world in their sailboat. She shares her story of commitment and the more than a decade of hard work and sacrifice to make this dream come true. It’s inspiration for anyone seeking to achieve a goal of your own.

About the Host

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Stephanie Sumner

Quiet Women Host

In addition to being a Quiet Woman, Stephanie Sumner is a wife, mother, daughter, friend, entrepreneur, marketer, yogi, cook, optimist, writer, traveler, Sunday school teacher, beach lover and many other things. Her love for putting people in the spotlight and making them shine combined with her roots in journalism led her to podcasting. She's an empathic listener who is genuinely curious about people and believes everyone has an interesting story inside of them. Stephanie coined the term Quiet Women and is thrilled to be providing them a safe stage to show up on to be heard and applauded.

Reviews

So Relatable

"Thanks, Stephanie, for sharing how so many of us “quiet women” feel. I look forward to listening to other stories."

Junebug0913 | Oct. 12, 2020

There are lots of us

"This new podcast really speaks to me in that I am basically a Quiet Woman, although age has a way of allowing a few shout-outs now and then. I think Steph’s personal reflections set the tone for what…"

watercolor lover | Oct. 3, 2020