ROAR with Danielle Davies: Women, Culture and Impact

Hi, I'm Danielle. I talk about women womening: navigating ambition, culture, and all the messy stuff in between. On Roar, I interview women who are making life better for other women. This season's conversations cover women's advocacy, women's experiences, and the women changing culture from the ground up. Season 5 starts Tuesday, October 6, with a new conversation every Tuesday and a short takeaway episode every Thursday. Follow so you don't miss it. listentoroar.com Instagram: @roarwithdanielledavies

What if there really was something you could do? ROAR is about the women who stepped in without waiting for the credential, the title, or the permission slip — novelists, femtech founders, breast cancer advocates, and everyone in between, changing how we understand the world and making it better for other women. New episodes every Tuesday. Follow so you don't miss what's next.

What happens when a 25-year-fight for women's health begins with a bedside promise? Twenty-five years later, women's cancer research still hasn't caught up. In this episode of The Roar Podcast, Danielle Davies sits down with Robin Cohen, founder of the Sandy Rollman Ovarian Cancer Foundation, marketing 25 years of turning isolation into community and fear into advocacy for women facing ovarian cancer. Robin's work didn't start in a boardroom or with a business plan. It started at Sandy's bedside. As a young oncology nurse, Robin cared for Sandy Rollman, a 32-year-old woman diagnosed with Stage 4 ovarian cancer who was trying to start a family when her life was upended. Sandy's story—and a deathbed charge from another patient, Reg—became the spark for what's grown into a national movement. And what stood out most wasn't just the diagnosis. It was everything that was missing: research, treatment options, and a place for women and families to turn. Danielle and Robin explore what's changed in ovarian cancer care in 25 years, the symptoms too many women dismiss, and why stepping in, even in a small way, is the advice Robin gives to anyone who wants to make a difference. Together, they talk about: The bedside promise that started a movement What's changed (and what hasn't) in ovarian cancer treatment over 25 years Why there's still no reliable screening test, and what the CA125 blood test can and can't tell you Symptoms women dismiss as "normal" that deserve a second look Why family history on both sides of the family matters The power of peer-to-peer support and knowing you're not alone Leading by surrounding yourself with the right people Robin's advice for women who want to advocate but don't know where to start Robin's work reminds us that advocacy doesn't require a plan—it requires showing up. This conversation is for anyone who has ever needed someone to fight for them, or wondered if they had it in them to fight for someone else. Key Takeaways Ovarian cancer treatment has changed dramatically in 25 years, but there's still no reliable screening test. Persistent, unusual bloating, fullness, or urinary changes are worth a doctor visit. Family history matters from both your mother's and father's side. Peer-to-peer connection can be as powerful as medical treatment. You don't need a plan to start. You just need to step in. Links Mentioned in This Episode Sandy Rollman Ovarian Cancer Foundation Sandy Spring Sea Isle City 5K & Family Walk, Juy 18, 2026 Related Conversations: Gina Lamanna on The Fondle Project Shaney Jo Darden on Keep a Breast Don't Miss a Conversation: Follow & Subscribe: Apple Spotify YouTube Check out the newsletter Connect: Instagram LinkedIn Website Take Action! Support the Sandy Rollman Ovarian Cancer Foundation at the Sandy Sprint Sea Isle City 5K & Family Walk on Saturday, July 18, 2026, 8:30 AM, Excursion Park, JFK Blvd &Pleasure Avenue, Sea Isle City, NJ. Donate, participate, or show up as a volunteer! More details here! #RoarPodcast #RobinCohen#SandyRollman #OvarianCancerAwareness #WomensHealth #Advocacy #CancerSupport#SandySprint #DanielleDavies mDvqQTm0YkwT0zZVUDww

What if nothing is wrong with you...you've just never been told what's happening? A look at the women's experience aging—what nobody prepares you for, and what nobody needs to." In this episode of The Roar Podcast, Danielle Davies sits down with therapist, coach, and writer Ellen Scherr to talk about a phase of life many women experience, but few fully understand. Because for women, it doesn't start with a clear moment or a diagnosis. It starts with a feeling that something is off, something has changed, and no one seems to have a clear answer. Danielle and Ellen explore what happens when women try to make sense of changes that aren't well explained, openly discussed, or consistently experienced. Together, they talk about: Why so many women assume something is "wrong" with them The gap between what women experience and what they're told How medical dismissal contributes to confusion and self-doubt Why these changes are rarely talked about openly The challenge of symptoms that don't look the same for everyone How lack of language makes it harder to seek support The emotional toll of navigating something you don't fully understand Why validation can be just as important as treatment Ellen's work reminds us that confusion is not a personal failure—it's often the result of not being given the full picture. This conversation is for anyone who has ever thought, "What is happening to me? " during midlife and felt like they were the only one. Key Takeaways You are not the only one experiencing this Lack of information often leads to self-doubt Not all women experience this the same way Medical systems don't always provide full explanations Understanding what's happening can change how you experience it Links Mentioned in this Episode Ellen's substack Ellen's website Don't Miss a Conversation 🎧Follow & Subscribe on: Apple Spotify YouTube 📩 Sign up for Danielle’s newsletter 🔗 Connect Instagram LinkedIn Website #RoarPodcast #EllenScherr #WomensHealth #MidlifeWomen #Perimenopause#WomensWellness #NormalizeTheConversation #WomenAndHealth #DanielleDavies

What if the problem isn't your confidence, but the system measuring it? In this episode of Roar, Danielle Davies sits down with investor, founder, and power strategist, Jingjin Liu, for a conversation that dismantles one of the most persistent myths women are handed: that success is simply a matter of confidence, effort, or doing everything right. Jingjin moved from China to Germany at 16, learned German, and rose fast in the male-dominated commercial vehicle industry, championed by senior leaders who saw something in her. Not despite the system, but in many ways because of how she moved within it. That experience became the foundation for a much larger realization about how power actually works, who gets recognized, and why. Together, Danielle and Jingjin unpack the invisible dynamics shaping whose ambition gets rewarded, and what women can actually do about it, starting today. In this episode: Why some women advance fast, and why it's not purely about merit The apology habit: how women enter rooms already diminished The word 'just,' and other language women use to shrink themselves Invisible labor and the operational trap that keeps women stuck Why being the "workhorse" actually makes you invisible to your manager The critical shift from managing down to managing up Tiny habits that compound: growing vs. shrinking Why the glass ceiling starts at home, not in the office The 9-to-5 and 5-to-9 framework: how your home life shapes your professional power How to approach your manager about a promotion without making it about you Why self-respect is the foundation of everything Links Mentioned in this Episode: Jingjin Liu on LinkedIN Jingin's TED Talk The Elevate Group Atomic Habits by James Clear (referenced) 💥 Don’t Miss a Conversation 🎧Follow & Subscribe on Apple , Spotify, YouTube 📩 Sign up for Danielle’s newsletter Want to be on Roar? 👕 Visit The Roar Store 🔗 Connect Instagram LinkedIn https://www.danielledavies.com/ #RoarPodcast #JingjinLiu#WomenAndPower #InvisibleLabor #PowerDesign #WomenInLeadership #ManagingUp#CareerGrowth #DanielleDavies #SelfRespect #WorkplaceEquity #Unmuted