Why us?

We are three multi-generational women with over 50 years of experience across the public, private, and non-profit sectors who have worked on the front lines, behind the scenes, and everywhere in between. Our podcast was born out of our core belief that women should have access to content rooted in power, policy, and purpose — not just pop culture.

Why now?

Women have long been underserved by both legacy and modern media. The creator economy offers accessibility but lacks credibility, while traditional outlets bring authority but feel out of touch. And as AI and algorithm-driven platforms increasingly dominate our feeds, many women like us feel disconnected and disenchanted—craving authentic insights over curated narratives designed to serve someone else’s agenda. We are here to help women cut through the noise and finally choose themselves first. empowHERment isn’t just joining the conversation—we’re redefining it.

 Meet your hosts

Adama Iwu is a Policy Director at a premier national lobbying firm. She led the PAC for a Fortune50 company and is the Founder of We Said Enough Foundation. She was named a TIME Person of the Year in 2017 for her efforts to eliminate bullying, harass

Adama Iwu is a Policy Director at a premier national lobbying firm. She led the PAC for a Fortune50 company and is the Founder of We Said Enough Foundation. She was named a TIME Person of the Year in 2017 for her efforts to eliminate bullying, harassment and assault in the workplace. Adama’s political career got started in Sacramento, California, where she was selected for the highly competitive Capitol fellows program and served during the Schwarzenegger administration.

Madeline Davenport works at the intersection of strategic initiatives, business operations, and brand management. Outside of her corporate day-to-day, she focuses on building community. She launched and led a global women’s network for several years,

Madeline Davenport works at the intersection of strategic initiatives, business operations, and brand management. Outside of her corporate day-to-day, she focuses on building community. She launched and led a global women’s network for several years, pivoting to virtual programming during the pandemic and growing membership over 20%. She is an active board member and volunteer and was named Woman of the Year in San Francisco for her cancer fundraising efforts.

Samantha Corbin has over two decades of experience shaping state and national public policy, particularly in areas of tech and consumer privacy. She has secured over $11 billion in funding to date for client programs and initiatives and deployed fir

Samantha Corbin has over two decades of experience shaping state and national public policy, particularly in areas of tech and consumer privacy. She has secured over $11 billion in funding to date for client programs and initiatives and deployed first-of-its-kind statewide education-to-workforce program. Samantha has launched multiple seven-figure businesses including nationwide program for first responders.