From Dorm Room to $1B: Power, Purpose, and the Future of Women’s Leadership
What does it take to build a billion-dollar company—and still center purpose, people, and progress?
In this episode, Natasha sits down with Liz Elting, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and women’s rights advocate, for a bold and energizing conversation on building from nothing, navigating power as a woman in business, and reshaping leadership for the next generation.
Liz co-founded TransPerfect from her dorm room—and over 25 years, scaled it into the world’s largest provider of language and business solutions. Now, as the founder and CEO of the Elizabeth Elting Foundation, she’s channeling her influence and insight into driving equity, empowering women, and redefining success beyond the bottom line.
From business strategy to bold advocacy, Liz shares the personal principles and pivotal moments that shaped her journey—and what it really means to lead with purpose in a world that still sidelines too many women.
Highlights & Takeaways:
💡 How Liz scaled a dorm room startup into a $1B global business
💡 Why power and purpose don’t have to be at odds in leadership
💡 How to challenge systemic barriers without burning out
💡 The mindset shifts every woman in business needs to thrive
Learn more about Liz Elting:
🔗 LinkedIn
🌐 Website
📖 Dream Big and Win
Human Side Up
What happens when we stop ticking boxes and start driving real change? Hosted by Natasha Nuytten, CEO of CLARA, Human Side Up flips the script on diversity, equity, and inclusion by uncovering the real, raw stories behind the headlines.
This podcast isn’t about corporate checklists—it’s about the leaders, changemakers, and innovators rethinking workplace culture and championing transformation. From breakthrough strategies to bold decisions, we explore what it truly takes to build workplaces and communities where everyone belongs.
Connect with Natasha:
🔗 LinkedIn
🎧 Spotify
📺 YouTube
Connect with CLARA:
🔗 LinkedIn
🌐 Website
📺 YouTube