About the Hosts

Christiana Malacara

Broadcaster • Entrepreneur • Speaker • Community Leader 

Christiana Malacara {MAH-lah-KAD-ahh} is a Senior News Reporter for WSGW, Alpha Media, and the creator and host of That’s What She Said!—an award-winning podcast amplifying women’s voices across the Great Lakes Bay Region. She also hosts Somos Hispanos on PBS Delta Broadcasting and leads Third Eye Marketing, her digital media business serving education and community-driven organizations.

A passionate advocate for growth and inclusion, Christiana served as Chairwoman of LLEAD Saginaw and sits on the board of MI ALMA, representing the Great Lakes Bay Region. She’s also a board member of the Saginaw Community Foundation, a member of Saginaw Valley Rotary Club, an advisor for the Saginaw career complex entrepreneur development, and active in the Saginaw Chamber of Commerce YPN, Midland’s MyPros, and Bay City’s Energize groups.

Most recently, Christiana earned the Michigan Association of Broadcasters’ awards for Best Feature Story and Best Podcast. Her work reflects her belief that storytelling, culture, and media are powerful tools for positive community change.

Katie Volk

Life & Mindset Coach • Women’s Leadership Mentor • Organizational Growth Partner

Katie Volk is a Life and Mindset Coach who helps women stop overextending, reclaim their confidence, and lead with authenticity and ease. She’s known for helping women trust themselves, create space for what matters, and make their work and lives feel lighter and more aligned.

With experience in schools, leadership programs, and teams like Rob Dial's Business Breakthrough, Katie bridges emotional intelligence with strategy to help women and organizations grow with more grace, clarity, and confidence.