“SPEAK UP!” IS A PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM BETWEEN MIW & MEDIA STAFFING NETWORK
IN HONOR OF LAURIE KAHN, FOUNDER of MEDIA STAFFING NETWORK
Application Window Opens Today
DALLAS, TX (June 30, 2025): Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio, Inc. (MIW), a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to the advancement of female leadership in radio broadcasting, proudly 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 initiative 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 is proud to continue honoring Laurie Kahn’s legacy through the Speak Up! program,” said MIW Board President Sheila Kirby. “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.”
Lisa Fields, President of Media Staffing Network, added, “Laurie believed deeply in supporting women’s professional development, and Speak Up! is a powerful reflection of that vision. We are thrilled to partner with MIW again and look forward to working with this year’s mentee to help her build confidence, expand her network, and reach her full potential.”
Past recipients of the Speak Up! Mentorship Program include Jessica Williams, National Adult Contemporary Host and Community Outreach Director for Townsquare Media/Rochester, MN (2024), and Mary Zukin, Senior Sales & Marketing Executive at Iliad Media Group, ID (2023).
For more information about the Speak Up! Mentorship Program or to learn more information about the organization, please visit RadioMIW.com.
About MIW:
Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio, Inc. (MIW) is a volunteer 501(c)(3) non-profit organization of top-level female radio professionals, from across the country, who are dedicated to using their influence and resources to help other women in radio broadcasting develop management and leadership skills. The MIW organization is equally committed to advocating for the advancement of women to senior positions within the radio industry. For more information, please visit www.RadioMIW.com.
About Media Staffing Network:
Media Staffing Network is the premier media recruiting and consulting firm dedicated to radio, TV, cable, digital, newspaper, and out-of-home. Successfully serving the radio industry since 1992 with a proven track record and expertise, MSN uncovers ideal candidates you would never have found on your own.