Catholic Women Lead

CWIB Presidents Taryn DeLong and Elise Crawford Gallagher’s new book, Holy Ambition: Thriving as a Catholic Woman at Work and at Home, is ⁠⁠available for preorder⁠⁠!

Season 3 of Catholic Women Lead will share excerpts from Elise and Taryn’s interviews with 16 Catholic businesswomen. Their stories are included in the book, but there wasn’t room for all of their wisdom, so we’re sharing it here on our podcast.

In episode 4, real estate broker, philanthropist, and social media consultant Meghan Maloof Berdellans tells her career story and shares her perspective on making money, giving back, and putting God first.

About Meghan:

Meghan Maloof Berdellans, née Connolly, is a seasoned professional with a background in digital marketing, real estate and health/wellness. She is dedicated to sharing a healthy lifestyle, emphasizing a return to the roots of our ancestors and that our body is a gift from God, which should be treated as such. She has resided in South Florida since 2016 and works as a Florida real estate broker. Meg sits on numerous boards, including Legatus Miami, The Endometriosis Coalition, Beaux Arts Miami, and Comfort Crusaders, and she is the immediate Past President of the Young Professional Philanthropists (YPP) Circle with Miami Women Who Rock. Meg has been married to her husband, Albert Maloof Berdellans III, since June 2019. Learn more at https://megconnolly.com/.

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CWIB Presidents Taryn DeLong and Elise Crawford Gallagher’s new book, Holy Ambition: Thriving as a Catholic Woman at Work and at Home, is ⁠available for preorder⁠!

Season 3 of Catholic Women Lead will share excerpts from Elise and Taryn’s interviews with 16 Catholic businesswomen. Their stories are included in the book, but there wasn’t room for all of their wisdom, so we’re sharing it here on our podcast.

In episode 3, editor and author Alexandra Macey Davis shares her experiences and wisdom when it comes to discernment, receptivity, and integrating faith into her work.

About Alexandra:

Alexandra Macey Davis is a lawyer-turned-freelance writer and author and managing editor of Public Discourse. Most recently, she has written for Catholic Women in Business, Verily Magazine, Coffee + Crumbs, The Federalist, and FemCatholic, and she writes a monthly Substack letter called Chrism + Coffee, a call to find peace and rest in both the sacramental and the ordinary. She is the founder of Davis Legal Media, a ghostwriting and content strategy company serving the legal industry. Her first book, Pivot: The Nontraditional JD Careers Handbook, was published in late 2023. She lives in Raleigh, North Carolina with her husband and two boys.

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Follow Elise and Taryn on Instagram ⁠⁠@elisecgallagher⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠@tarynmdelong⁠⁠.

CWIB Presidents Taryn DeLong and Elise Crawford Gallagher’s new book, Holy Ambition: Thriving as a Catholic Woman at Work and at Home, is ⁠available for preorder⁠!

Season 3 of Catholic Women Lead will share excerpts from Elise and Taryn’s interviews with 16 Catholic businesswomen. Their stories are included in the book, but there wasn’t room for all of their wisdom, so we’re sharing it here on our podcast.

In episode 2, speaker and podcaster Stacey Sumereau shares her experiences and wisdom when it comes to discernment, including how she discerned her vocation to marriage and how she listens for God’s voice, even during the most difficult times of her life.

About Stacey:

Stacey Sumereau’s unique journey spans performing in Broadway National Tours of The Wizard of Oz and Beauty and the Beast, to discerning religious life on Reality TV in The Sisterhood, Becoming Nuns (Lifetime 2014), to marriage and motherhood. Stacey founded and hosted the Be Not Afraid Conference and the God’s Adventure Awaits Summit, serving over 20,000 people in 2020. Stacey hosts the popular Called and Caffeinated Podcast and YouTube show. In 2020 she wrote and taught the True North Discernment Course to people in 13 countries around the world. Stacey has contributed to the Ascension Presents YouTube Channel and has written for the National Catholic Register, Vocations and Prayer Magazine, and Life News. She and her husband John are raising their four children (aged six and under) in the Washington, D.C. area. She has presented at the National Catholic Youth Conference, the LA Religious Education Congress, and dioceses across the country encouraging young people to know their worth and to embrace God’s adventure.

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CWIB Presidents Taryn DeLong and Elise Crawford Gallagher’s new book, Holy Ambition: Thriving as a Catholic Woman at Work and at Home, is available for preorder!

Season 3 of Catholic Women Lead will share excerpts from Elise and Taryn’s interviews with 16 Catholic businesswomen. Their stories are included in the book, but there wasn’t room for all of their wisdom, so we’re sharing it here on our podcast.

In episode 1, CWIB Community Manager Caroline Kenagy shares her thoughts about ambition as a young professional Catholic woman.

About Caroline:

Caroline Kenagy is a young Catholic professional who graduated from the University of Kansas, where she studied marketing and leadership. She has a strong passion for connecting faith and business and has served on the Catholic Women in Business leadership team since 2021. She currently lives in Chicago and works as an Associate Marketing Manager for Medline Industries, a private health care equipment company. Caroline loves traveling to visit her family and friends and enjoys supporting her favorite sports teams. Connect with her on LinkedIn.

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Follow Catholic Women in Business on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠, or join our ⁠⁠free Facebook group⁠⁠. Plus, don't miss out on the educational and networking opportunities available in the Catholic Women in Business Membership Community! Visit ⁠⁠https://catholicwomeninbusiness.com/membership⁠⁠ to join, and use the discount code PODCAST for 15% off.

Follow Elise and Taryn on Instagram ⁠@elisecgallagher⁠ and ⁠@tarynmdelong⁠.

CWIB Co-President Taryn DeLong talks with Anna Saucier, a Catholic business and life coach, about shifting to a human-centered business paradigm. Listen to hear:

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Plus, don't miss her chapter in Sacred Wounds: Stories of Redemption, Healing, and Growth (edited by previous Catholic Women Lead guest Claudine Noel)

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CWIB co-president and editor-in-chief Taryn DeLong talks with Monica Aberle, founder of Aberle Design Co (formerly Everyday Mamas) about:

About Monica:

Monica Aberle, a mother of three and an experienced interior designer based in the NW Chicago suburbs, brings a unique perspective to her work. In 2018, she co-founded the blog Everyday Mamas, which evolved into Aberle Design Co, offering design services tailored for busy mothers seeking functional yet beautiful homes. With a focus on integrating faith into design, Monica has developed a niche working with Catholic and Christian mothers across the country. Recently, Monica rebranded to Aberle Design Co. and has since worked with numerous clients from all parts of the country, crafting spaces that are centered on celebrating family living. Follow her work on Instagram at @aberledesignco.

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It’s not easy to juggle being a stay-at-home mom and a business owner. But for some women, that’s the life God’s calling them to.

In this episode of Catholic Women Lead, CWIB Co-President Taryn DeLong talks with Sarah Daly, Co-Founder of Catholic Lights, about:

If you’re a busy business leader (and whether you’re a mom or not), listen to this episode to feel refreshed and encouraged on your journey to Heaven.

About Sarah:

Sarah Daly is co-founder of Catholic Lights, a dedicated marketplace for small Catholic shops, and a stay-at-home mom to four young children. She and her husband Kevin founded Catholic Lights together to provide a space for Catholic creators to share their talents and radiate the beauty of the Catholic faith into the world. Previously she worked as an associate attorney editor for a legal publication focusing on data privacy, cybersecurity, and finance. She earned her J.D. from the University of St. Thomas and a B.A. in Theology from Benedictine College. Follow Catholic Lights:

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This episode of Catholic Women Lead is sponsored by Catholic Marketing Network. CWIB will have a presence at Catholic Marketing Network’s 2024 Online Trade Show and Retailer Conference! Exhibitors and attendees will pray in community, learn and interact with industry experts, and bolster their professional networks. Go to CatholicMarketing.com for more information, and register today!

CWIB presidents Elise Crawford Gallagher and Taryn DeLong reflect on their Easter and finding joy in Jesus, not in your circumstances. Then, they share some exciting announcements about their book and Catholic Women in Business.

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If you're an entrepreneur, this episode is for you.

But also, if you're not an entrepreneur, you'll probably still find the conversation valuable.

In it, Taryn DeLong talks with Jessica Castillo, owner of A Thriving Catholic, about:

About Jessica:

Jessica Castillo is a wife, mom of three, former Army Officer, adult convert to Catholicism, and life and health coach. Her mission at A Thriving Catholic is to create an army of faithful Catholic women who have the energy, strength, focus, and fortitude to do the important work that God has created them for. Visit AThrivingCatholic.com to learn more, or follow Jessica on Instagram or Facebook.

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