Gov. Kathy Hochul is the first woman to be elected to the highest office in the state since New York's first gubernatorial election in 1777. She spoke exclusively with WBFO about the historic feat, growing up in the Queen city, and advice for women in spaces typically held by men.

Kimberly Kadziolka, Executive Director of The Parent Network, in conversation with Angelea Preston on her career and advice for women in leadership positions.

Nyalilit Kok fled Sudan during the Sudanese Civil War. After spending 12 years in a refugee camp in Uganda, Kok came to the United States eventually settling in Buffalo.

Rachel Kent has spent 18 as an educator in Buffalo. Kent founded Good Deed Grocery inside of the school which addresses food equity and access.

Stephanie Peete, director of workforce development at Say Yes Buffalo, spoke with WBFO about growing up in Buffalo and being a first time business owner.

Sheila Brown is the first Black woman to own a radio station in Western New York.

Col. Lara Morrison took over as commander of the 914th Air Refueling Wing at the Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station in February of this year. The first woman to assume command there, Morrison’s military career spans more than three decades.

She spoke with WBFO about what is important to her as attorney general.