Global Grit Conversations - BLUE SAGE

In this episode, Stephanie, founder of The Meraki Dignity Project, discusses how to support midlife women through complex transitions in career, health, finances, and relationships. She shares how Meraki delivers vetted resources in a space where women feel truly seen and supported. Stephanie also reflects on what finding your Meraki means, from giving yourself permission to embrace change to reclaiming clarity and personal agency.

In this episode, Tricia Taitt shares her journey from Wall Street to Broadway and ultimately to becoming a fractional CFO and CEO of FinCore (fincorestrong.com). She discusses navigating career pivots, listening to inner resistance, finding purpose, building financial confidence, and creating a business grounded in a strong financial core.

In this episode, Pamela Campagna, founder of BLUE SAGE Consulting and host of Global Grit Conversations, shares her journey from working in technology to building a consulting firm, teaching, and creating a podcast centered on resilience, culture, and the pivotal moments that shape our lives. She opens up about how curiosity, relationships, and staying open to unexpected opportunities have shaped her career, while sharing lessons on entrepreneurship, adaptability, lifelong learning, and finding your direction even when you don’t have it all figured out.

In this episode, Areej examines the emotional and identity dimensions of leadership and ambition. The conversation centers on alignment, burnout, and the often-ignored inner work required for sustainable success.

In this episode, Wendy Shen, founder of Flomo, breaks down her journey from a small family stationery business in Taiwan to a thriving global brand, including the moment she walked away from a $1.8 million order rather than take on uninsured risk. She shares practical strategies for building trust with international clients, navigating tariffs without sacrificing quality, and leading with empathy across cultures and generations.

In this episode, Penelope, a scientist, entrepreneur, and global citizen, breaks down her journey from founding Jordan's first biotech startup to shaping university programs across the US. She shares practical strategies for building trust across Eastern and Western cultures, navigating career pivots, and leading with empathy in unfamiliar environments.

In this episode, Kellee reflects on resilience, human-centered design, and leadership through adversity, drawing from her experience as a cancer survivor and innovation expert. The discussion highlights vulnerability as a strategic strength, the importance of empathy in organizational change, and why keeping people at the center of technology matters most.

In this episode, Sinki - a Macau-born polyglot living in Medellín - discusses bridging cultural divides across Chinese, Portuguese, and Latin American societies. The conversation explores how language immersion, cultural agility, and authentic relationship-building unlock trust, entrepreneurship, and new trade opportunities between Colombia and China.

In this episode, Pam reflects on leadership, finance, and entrepreneurship in emerging markets, drawing attention to the gap between strategy and execution. The discussion highlights access to capital, financial literacy, and gender dynamics within complex economic systems.

In this episode, Iveta Clarke discusses reclaiming the narrative around aging, moving from the concept of "crisis" to a purposeful "third act." The conversation explores how resilience, vulnerability, and navigating global transitions shape leadership and self-awareness.