In this "extended cut" episode of Mobility Mavericks, Brooke Krieger welcomes Dulce Gomez, Assistant Parking Manager for the City of Pasadena and a founding force behind Mobility Pathfinders.

Dulce opens up about her long and winding journey through parking and mobility — a career shaped by grit, curiosity, and a deep commitment to public service. From issuing citations to leading programs across Southern California, she reflects on the lessons learned at every stage.

The conversation also pulls back the curtain on how Mobility Pathfinders came to life — born from lived experience, shared challenges, and a desire to create space for women to show up fully in the industry.

It’s an honest, inspiring episode about perseverance, purpose, and why community matters more than ever.

Special Thanks to Our Sponsors:
Honk – Transforming the parking experience with seamless contactless payments. honk.com
DESIGNA – Leading the way in intelligent, scalable parking systems. us.designa.com
IPS Group – Powering connected parking and mobility solutions worldwide. ipsgroup.com

Intro & Outro Music:
“Run the Ramp” by Queen of AV, under the Curb Culture Media label.

In this episode of Mobility Mavericks, host Brooke Krieger sits down with Katherine Beaty, Founder and CEO of Beaty Solutions, to talk about what it means to take the leap from a successful corporate career to building something entirely your own.

Katherine shares her journey of founding her own consulting firm after years of leadership in the parking and mobility industry, offering an honest look at the challenges, fears, and rewards of stepping out on your own.

Brooke and Katherine also discuss mentorship, leadership, and how to know when it’s time to bet on yourself — plus, what it really takes to stay grounded while building something new from the ground up.

This conversation is for anyone standing at a crossroads in their career, ready to grow but unsure of what comes next.

Tune in for a candid, motivating conversation about courage, reinvention, and finding purpose in the next chapter.

In this inspiring episode of Mobility Mavericks, host Brooke Krieger sits down with Arishna Lastinger, Director of Parking Services at Auburn University, to talk about what it means to grow within an organization—both personally and professionally.

From starting as an administrative assistant to leading one of the most forward-thinking campus mobility programs in the Southeast, Arishna shares how mentorship, community involvement, and staying curious have shaped her nearly decade-long career at Auburn.

Brooke and Arishna dive into:

• The power of staying and growing with one organization
• How industry associations like IPMI and MSTPA open doors for leadership and influence
• Lessons in servant leadership and navigating male-dominated spaces with confidence
• Why women’s voices matter now more than ever in the mobility industry

Whether you’re just entering the field or already shaping its future, this conversation is a reminder that you don’t have to chase growth—you can cultivate it right where you are.

Listen now and get inspired by Arishna’s journey of persistence, purpose, and leadership.

Special Thanks to Our Sponsors:

• Honk – Transforming the parking experience with seamless contactless payments. honk.com
• DESIGNA – Leading the way in intelligent, scalable parking systems. us.designa.com
• IPS Group – Powering connected parking and mobility solutions worldwide. ipsgroup.com
• ParkMobile, part of Arrive – Building smarter, data-driven cities through digital parking innovation. parkmobile.io

Intro & Outro Music:
“Run the Ramp” by Queen of AV, under the Curb Culture Media label.