A Luminary is a person who inspires or influences others; a guiding light, an inspiration, a role model and a leader.

This word and definition have inspired a collaboration hub for women to develop, network and connect, and used its founder and CEO Cate Luzio’s inspiration for its name. Cate joins Socialfly Co-founder Courtney Spritzer in the MouthMedia Network studios for a conversation about her journey to success and building Luminary from the ground up, along with a surprise and a brainstorm.

In this episode:

• How the name Luminary came to Cate’s attention, and the origins of the business
• How traveling to China for a tech company resulted in a high-level banking career
• Why Cate’s global experience catapulted her to opportunities without having a relevant formal education
• Why one of the biggest turning points in her career was being assigned a buddy to build credibility and use as a sounding board
• How Cate’s ability to build business and work with multiple stakeholders and partners has enabled her to move fast in assembling a formidable team and creating a vibrant community within less than a year’s time
• Why most of Cate’s initial team was willing to work for months without pay