C-Sweet Talks

In this episode of C-Sweet Talks, Cheri Salazar, CEO and Co-founder of NestSTEPS, joins C-Sweet Co-CEOs Beth Hilbing and Dianne Gubin for a conversation about how employers can build stronger employee loyalty by investing beyond the paycheck. Together, they discuss the growing housing affordability challenge, why financial wellness is becoming a critical workplace issue, and how innovative employee benefits can help organizations better support their people. 

Cheri shares the inspiration behind NestSTEPS and explains why helping employees build financial stability and a path toward homeownership is about more than buying a house—it's about creating lasting security, strengthening workplace loyalty, and supporting the whole employee. She also discusses why organizations that invest in their employees' lives beyond work are better positioned to attract, engage, and retain talent. 

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In this episode of C-Sweet Talks, Laura Danforth, President of BlueWave Resource Partners, joins Co-CEOs Beth Hilbing and Dianne Gubin for an insightful conversation on modern executive leadership, building resilient company cultures, and why sustainable success—not burnout—is becoming the new standard for C-level leaders. 

Leading nearly 500 consultants across the aerospace, defense, and infrastructure sectors, Laura shares how intentional leadership, strategic boundaries, and a people-first culture have fueled record business growth while creating an environment where both leaders and teams can thrive. She also offers candid insights on balancing executive responsibility with motherhood, challenging the long-held belief that women must choose between career success and personal fulfillment. 

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In this episode of C-Sweet Talks, Wendy Paige Sterling, CEO & Founder of The New EI™, joins C-Sweet Co-CEOs Dianne Gubin and Beth Hilbing to explore why even the most accomplished women second guess themselves under pressure. Wendy introduces her framework of energetic intelligence, revealing how leaders can shift from urgency-driven decisions to certainty-led leadership. 

From recognizing body signals to strengthening boundaries and accelerating decision-making, this conversation reframes what it truly means to lead with confidence, clarity, and conviction in high-stakes environments. 

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In this episode of C-Sweet Talks, Mitch Sodikoff, Executive Producer and Managing Director of Global Message, joins C-Sweet Co-CEOs Beth Hilbing and Dianne Gubin to introduce a new kind of B2B ecosystem built on trusted relationships. From connecting companies to the right partners across tech, finance, operations, and beyond, Mitch shares how curated networks can drive both top-line growth and bottom-line efficiency. 

This conversation explores why trust, speed, and access are becoming the ultimate competitive advantage—and how leaders can leverage the right connections to scale smarter. 

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In this episode of C-Sweet Talks, Kruti Kapadia, Leadership Coach for Technologists and Founder of Kapadia Coaching, joins C-Sweet Co-CEOs Dianne Gubin and Beth Hilbing to break down the critical gap between technical excellence and strategic leadership. From translating complex ideas into business impact to influencing across functions and leading with executive presence, Kruti shares what it truly takes to operate at the next level. 

For leaders navigating AI transformation, cross-functional alignment, and high-stakes decision-making, this conversation reveals why communication—not capability—is the ultimate differentiator. 

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In this episode of C-Sweet Talks, Emily Groch, Sr. Creative Studio Consultant at LinkedIn and C-Sweet executive committee, sits down with Co-CEOs Dianne Gubin and Beth Hilbing for a conversation on the vision, growth, and impact behind C-Sweet.

From its early beginnings to a thriving network of 30,000+ executive women, this episode explores how C-Sweet is redefining networking through real connection, collaboration, and access. From executive coaching and curated events to board opportunities and career growth, this conversation reveals why community has become one of the most powerful assets in leadership today. 

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In this episode of C-Sweet Talks, Terrisa Duenas, Founder & CEO of ESTE® Leverage, joins C-Sweet Co-CEOs Dianne Gubin and Beth Hilbing to explore how applied AI is transforming talent discovery, workforce development, and leadership at scale. From empowering non-traditional learners to translating lived experiences into real-world skills, Terrisa shares how technology can unlock human potential—and why authenticity, adaptability, and agency are becoming the new currency of leadership.

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In this episode of C-Sweet Talks, C-Sweet Co-CEOs Dianne Gubin and Beth Hilbing sit down with Valicia Dantzler, Human Resources Business Partner, leader, and strategist, to explore how HR leaders drive business outcomes from the inside out. Valicia shares her perspective on aligning talent strategy with organizational goals, navigating complex workplace dynamics, and leading with both empathy and accountability. 

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In this episode of C-Sweet Talks, C-Sweet Co-CEOs Dianne Gubin and Beth Hilbing sit down with Ingrid Hibbard, explorer, mining industry advocate, and CEO of Pelangio, to discuss what it takes to lead in one of the world’s most complex and high-risk industries. Ingrid shares her journey navigating exploration, building credibility in a male-dominated field, and advocating for responsible mining practices. 

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In this episode, C-Sweet Co-CEOs Dianne Gubin and Beth Hilbing sit down with Lisa Lobue, Senior Vice President and Relationship Manager at GBank, to explore what it truly takes to build enduring executive partnerships in financial services. Lisa shares her perspective on relationship-driven leadership, navigating complex client needs, and creating value that goes far beyond transactions. 

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