Women's Motorsports Network Podcast
Women's Motorsports Network Podcast shares the stories of women involved in motorsports from around the world. My first episode was in 2018 and new episodes are added each week.
Feel free to suggest potential guests to me at:
melinda@wmnnation.com.
Melinda Russell
Recent Episodes
May 10, 2025
Dell Hamilton – Building Business, Faith, and Opportunity Through NASCAR
Send us a text In this heartfelt and revealing episode, Melinda Russell sits down with Dell Hamilton, a serial entrepreneur, former NASCAR team owner, and longtime supporter of women in racing. Dell shares how he used NASCAR not just for the thrill of the sport, but as a powerful tool to build last…
May 9, 2025
Racing, Rebranding & Rising Together – Hailey Unferdorfer’s Story
Send us a text In this inspiring episode, host Melinda Russell sits down with Hailey Unferdorfer, a dynamic force in motorsports marketing and a passionate advocate for women in racing. Hailey shares her journey from growing up in a motorsports family to working behind the scenes with Lucas Oil, MA…
May 4, 2025
Racing in Purple: Paiten Burnham’s Journey from Quarter Midgets to Confidence
Send us a text Episode Summary: Meet 16-year-old Paiten Burnham, the fearless driver behind the purple quarter midgets lighting up the USAC NASCAR Youth Series. In this episode, Paiten shares how her mom’s racing legacy, her ...
May 3, 2025
Julie Giese on Shifting Gears and Making History with the Chicago Street Race
Send us a text In this powerful episode, Melinda Russell sits down with trailblazer Julie Giese, President of the NASCAR Chicago Street Race and a 25-year veteran of the motorsports industry. From her early days on a Wisconsi...
May 1, 2025
From Canada to Carolina: Jacqueline Rumley's Journey in Motorsports
Send us a text In this episode, host Melinda Russell welcomes Jacqueline Rumley , a lifelong motorsports enthusiast, educator, and industry professional, to the show. Jacqueline shares her journey from growing up immersed in ...
April 29, 2025
Fueling Her Dreams: How Motorsports Gave Hannah Doll the Confidence to Soar
Send us a text In this episode of the Women's Motorsports Network Podcast , host Melinda Russell welcomes Hannah Doll , a motorsports management student at Belmont Abbey College who also works in social media and events for F...