Women Shifting Gears with Amanda Busick - Season 3, Episode 50 - Anja Kempermann, U.S. Events Manager and Race Series Manager for Masters Historic Racing

Season 3, Episode 50 - Anja Kempermann, U.S. Events Manager and Race Series Manager for Masters Historic Racing

06/08/22 • 31 min

While Anja Kempermann may be the U.S. Events Manager and Race Series Manager for Masters Historic Racing, it’s her zest for life and her mantra of choosing to be happy that will have you smiling from ear to ear while listening to her chat with host Amanda Busick about her journey to her “happy place”. Her passion for life coupled with her love for racing has made this self-proclaimed petrolhead one amazing woman.

Kempermann’s podcast marks our milestone 50th episode of Women Shifting Gears Driven by Hemmings.

Kempermann’s podcast marks our milestone 50th episode of Women Shifting Gears Driven by Hemmings.

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Season 3, Episode 49 - Daphne Norris - Car Enthusiast - Team Shelby

Her love for Ford Mustangs started in high school when she was looking for a “cool car” with her dad. When her parents met, her mom had a 1965 Mustang Coupe while her dad drove a 1966 GT. Growing up, her dad would share stories about how much fun he had with his car, so when the time came to purchase her first ride, she knew she wanted a Mustang. Her first Mustang was a 1966 Coupe. When that car was totaled, she took her insurance money and purchased her 1965 convertible that she still treasures today.

Daphne Norris has had a lifetime of fun memories with her collection of cool cars. She currently owns several Mustangs as well as a Shelby GT 500. She stays active in Team Shelby as well as leads the North Florida chapter. Most recently, Daphne was crowned the Women Shifting Gears judging class at the 2022 Amelia in her 1965 Ford Mustang convertible.

Norris chats with host Amanda Busick about her life with Mustangs and her passion to get more women in the left seat.

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Season 3, Episode 51 - Kate Cook - Owner and Artist of Asphalt Canvas Custom Art

It was at an early age that Kate Cook knew her passion in life was art. By picking up commission pieces in high school, Kate was able to purchase her first car, a 1966 Jeepster Commando that she worked on with her father and brother. It would be that Jeep that inspired her to combine her two loves into an artistic technique she calls “pinstripe illustration”. While she started her career in watercolor, ink and oil paint, she decided to meld the traditional methods of painting with versatile enamel car paint. Her latest series of illustrator paintings, entitled “She’s been everywhere, man!” are inspired by nostalgic Americana with a colorful contemporary twist focusing on classic cars, travel, and the timeless female figure. Kate’s husband and biggest cheerleader Morgan encouraged her to take the leap of faith and paint full time. It’s because of his support, Kate is able to live her dream, one illustration at a time through her studio Asphalt Canvas Custom Art.

Our biggest takeaway in this latest edition of Women Shifting Gears Driven by Hemmings is that anything is possible when you have love and support around you.