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Jack Foster is a dynamic CMO who has been steering the marketing team at WorkRamp for over two and a half years. Jack shares how she's nurtured an all-female team along with her approach to balancing a high-powered career with personal life. She also reflects on the challenges and lessons of leading teams during tough economic times, the importance of setting boundaries, and the invaluable lessons of embracing discomfort and seeking help.

Timestamps

0:00 - Preview

1:48 - Intros

8:30 - Path to leadership

15:40 - Evaluating opportunities for career growth

17:55 - Investing in education; getting an MBA

21:19 - Leading colleagues with more experience

24:04 - Hiring the right people for growth

27:17 - Leading through challenging times

32:54 - Empowering women as leaders

36:28 - Balancing work with a support system

40:40 - You can do it too

45:05 - Having a mentor is a blessing

46:35 - Closing

Connect with the guest:

Jack Foster: https://linkedin.com/in/jacquelinewfoster/

Connect with Kristi Faltorusso:

Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.kristifaltorusso.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠

LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristiserrano/⁠⁠⁠⁠

Follow the Podcast

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Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/0Pf1SZMvfwvSJTA6WnpNjP⁠⁠⁠⁠

Apple Podcasts:⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shes-so-suite-podcast/id1730535499⁠⁠⁠⁠

To learn more about Wednesday Women check out their

Website: ⁠https://www.wednesdaywomen.org/⁠

LinkedIn page: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/wednesday-women/⁠

Connect with the Show Producer:

Manali: https://www.linkedin.com/in/manalibhat/

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Keywords:

Jack Foster, Leila Srinivasan, WorkRamp, Kristi Faltorusso, women in leadership, female leaders, mentorship, C-suite career, work-life balance, setting boundaries, hiring the right team, leading by example, marketing strategy, company growth, authentic leadership, empathetic leadership, professional success, transparent leadership, career transitions, tech industry, venture-backed startup, leadership skills, career growth

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About She's So Suite Podcast:

Embark on a journey with Kristi in each podcast episode as she engages in insightful conversations with accomplished women in the C-suite. Explore their unique stories, triumphs, challenges, dreams, and valuable advice that will inspire and empower you. Tune in for an enriching experience as Kristi delves into the depth of their professional journeys and brings you closer to the dynamic world of female leaders at the top.

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In this episode, Nicole Kyle candidly discusses the challenges faced by women in male-dominated industries, the pressure of being one of the few female voices on a conference panel, and how she overcame communication hurdles early in her career. Nicole also offers valuable advice on overcoming imposter syndrome, taking risks, and celebrating career success.

Timestamps

0:00 - Preview & Intros

3:43 - Transitioning from large corporate environments to a smaller company

4:48 - Childhood career aspirations

8:37 - Shift from individual contributor to business co-founder

10:35 - Handling fears by focusing on the "why"

12:45 - Dealing with imposter syndrome

15:30 - Navigating the male dominated tech industry as a woman

21:45 - Celebrating accomplishments

24:32 - Networking on LinkedIn

27:45 - Discussing professional conversations in friend groups

33:15 - Balancing work & life

37:35 - Advice for young professional women

Connect with the guest:

Nicole Kyle: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolekyle/

Connect with Kristi Faltorusso:

Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.kristifaltorusso.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠

LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristiserrano/⁠⁠⁠⁠

Follow the Podcast

YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvmKTIOWzy8e3kbzHr4f9VMr1oGfK5Qc_⁠⁠⁠⁠

Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/0Pf1SZMvfwvSJTA6WnpNjP⁠⁠⁠⁠

Apple Podcasts:⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shes-so-suite-podcast/id1730535499⁠⁠⁠⁠

To learn more about Wednesday Women check out their

Website: ⁠https://www.wednesdaywomen.org/⁠

LinkedIn page: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/wednesday-women/⁠

Connect with the Show Producer:

Manali: https://www.linkedin.com/in/manalibhat/

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Keywords:

Nicole Kyle, CMP Research, employee experience, gender equity, professional networking, mentorship, women in tech, male-dominated industry, corporate setting, communication challenges, career success, managing director, customer management practice, Corporate Executive Board, work-life balance, financial planning, retirement savings, career progression, Wednesday Women, executive women leaders, professional growth, self-care.

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About She's So Suite Podcast:

Embark on a journey with Kristi in each podcast episode as she engages in insightful conversations with accomplished women in the C-suite. Explore their unique stories, triumphs, challenges, dreams, and valuable advice that will inspire and empower you. Tune in for an enriching experience as Kristi delves into the depth of their professional journeys and brings you closer to the dynamic world of female leaders at the top.

She's So Suite is brought to you by Client Success. The easiest to use, fastest to implement software to reduce churn & increase customer revenue. Request a demo at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.clientsuccess.com/⁠⁠⁠

Stephanie Valenti, a dynamic leader who has shattered glass ceilings in multiple C-level positions, joins me, Kristi Faltorusso, to delve into the candid world of leadership through Stephanie's lens. Together, we discuss the crucial roles emotional intelligence and healthy conflict play in leadership, the persistent lack of female representation in top roles, and the importance of aligning personal values with professional environments. Stephanie shares her struggles and triumphs as a young mother while climbing the corporate ladder.

Timestamps

0:00 - Preview & Intros

5:02 - Evaluating a job opportunity & leadership

10:50 - Stephanie wanted to be a pediatrician

13:22 - Being a young mom

15:35 - Choosing work over family

19:00 - Partnering with a supportive spouse

21:40 - Working in silos

28:03 - Stepping out of comfort zone

32:32 - Empowering women

36:03 - Success and sacrifice

41:18 - Learning to grow

43:40 - Considered the worst case scenario

45:50 - Closing

Connect with the guest:

Stephanie Valenti: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/valentis/⁠

Connect with Kristi Faltorusso:

Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.kristifaltorusso.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristiserrano/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Follow the Podcast

YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvmKTIOWzy8e3kbzHr4f9VMr1oGfK5Qc_⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/0Pf1SZMvfwvSJTA6WnpNjP⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Apple Podcasts:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shes-so-suite-podcast/id1730535499⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

To learn more about Wednesday Women check out their

Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.wednesdaywomen.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

LinkedIn page: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/wednesday-women/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Show Producer:

Manali Bhat: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/manalibhat/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Keywords:

career prioritization, career advancement, personal fulfillment, Chief Revenue Officer (CRO), sales and marketing integration, mentoring for women, women in leadership, career success, work-life balance, C-suite roles, Stephanie Valenti, Kristi Faltorusso, COO, CRO, CEO traits, young mother, professional development, Wednesday Women, sales leadership, promoting women executives, overcoming career challenges, career transitions

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About She's So Suite Podcast:

Embark on a journey with Kristi in each podcast episode as she engages in insightful conversations with accomplished women in the C-suite. Explore their unique stories, triumphs, challenges, dreams, and valuable advice that will inspire and empower you. Tune in for an enriching experience as Kristi delves into the depth of their professional journeys and brings you closer to the dynamic world of female leaders at the top.

She's So Suite is brought to you by Client Success. The easiest to use, fastest to implement software to reduce churn & increase customer revenue. Request a demo at ⁠⁠⁠https://www.clientsuccess.com/⁠⁠

Show Producer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/manalibhat/⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Keywords:

advice for women in business,women in business inspiration,business women,successful women,women entrepreneurs,female entrepreneur,entrepreneur motivation,women empowerment,how to have a successful career,successful business women,women entrepreneurship,women entrepeneurs

She's So Suite is brought to you by Client Success. The easiest to use, fastest to implement software to reduce churn & increase customer revenue. Request a demo at ⁠⁠https://www.clientsuccess.com/⁠⁠

Connect with Kristi Faltorusso:

Show Producer: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/manalibhat/⁠⁠⁠

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Keywords:

advice for women in business,women in business inspiration,business women,successful women,women entrepreneurs,female entrepreneur,entrepreneur motivation,women empowerment,how to have a successful career,successful business women,women entrepreneurship,women entrepeneurs

She's So Suite is brought to you by Client Success. The easiest to use, fastest to implement software to reduce churn & increase customer revenue. Request a demo at ⁠https://www.clientsuccess.com/⁠

Connect with Kristi Faltorusso:

Show Producer: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/manalibhat/⁠⁠

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Keywords:

advice for women in business,women in business inspiration,business women,successful women,women entrepreneurs,female entrepreneur,entrepreneur motivation,women empowerment,how to have a successful career,successful business women,women entrepreneurship,women entrepeneurs

Connect with Kristi Faltorusso:

Show Producer: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/manalibhat/⁠

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Keywords:

career prioritization, career advancement, personal fulfillment, impact over money, Asana, Calendly, Chief Revenue Officer (CRO), sales and marketing integration, post-sales customer experience,feedback in business, company culture, authentic self, mentoring for women, Women at Calendly Group, professional transformation, tech marketing, advocating for the company, understanding value, advisory work in business.

She's So Suite is brought to you by Client Success. The easiest to use, fastest to implement software to reduce churn & increase customer revenue. Request a demo at ⁠https://www.clientsuccess.com/⁠

Show Producer: https://www.linkedin.com/in/manalibhat/

_____________________

Keywords:

career prioritization, career advancement, personal fulfillment, impact over money, Asana, Calendly, Chief Revenue Officer (CRO), sales and marketing integration, post-sales customer experience,feedback in business, company culture, authentic self, mentoring for women, Women at Calendly Group, professional transformation, tech marketing, advocating for the company, understanding value, advisory work in business.

She's So Suite is brought to you by Client Success. The easiest to use, fastest to implement software to reduce churn & increase customer revenue. Request a demo at https://www.clientsuccess.com/

Megan Bowen, CEO of Refine Labs, joins me, Kristi Faltorusso, to share her wisdom from her professional journey. We discuss her journey, from her aspirations of directing films (her desire to take charge) to the behind-the-scenes experiences of layoffs, her firsthand experience with layoffs, and her strive to excel in her career.

We delve into the significance of prioritizing self-care, finding balance, self-advocacy, and the emotional impact of taking career risks. Join us as we celebrate Megan's milestones and gain valuable wisdom from her remarkable story.

Timestamps:

0:00 - Preview

1:37 - Meet Megan Bowen

6:33 - Aspirations of becoming a film director & being in charge

9:54 - Creating opportunities for career growth

11:25 - Finding opportunities beyond your current role

18:05 - Knowing your values

20:22 - Ad

21:23 - Marketing your contributions to support company growth

25:00 - Overview of layoffs from the ivory towers: they aren't personal

27:27 - What being laid off feels like?

30:30 - Don't take layoffs personally

32:15 - Building a strong career foundation

38:45 - Empowering women

41:40 - Work & Life

44:44 - Loving life and prioritizing self-care

49:00 - Define your version of success

50:17 - Closing

Connect with Kristi Faltorusso:

Website: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.kristifaltorusso.com/⁠⁠⁠

LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristiserrano/⁠⁠⁠

Follow the Podcast

YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvmKTIOWzy8e3kbzHr4f9VMr1oGfK5Qc_⁠⁠⁠

Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/0Pf1SZMvfwvSJTA6WnpNjP⁠⁠⁠

Apple Podcasts:⁠⁠⁠ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shes-so-suite-podcast/id1730535499⁠⁠⁠

To learn more about Wednesday Women check out their

Website: https://www.wednesdaywomen.org/

LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wednesday-women/

Embark on a journey with Kristi in each podcast episode as she engages in insightful conversations with accomplished women in the C-suite. Explore their unique stories, triumphs, challenges, dreams, and valuable advice that will inspire and empower you. Tune in for an enriching experience as Kristi delves into the depth of their professional journeys and brings you closer to the dynamic world of female leaders at the top.

She's So Suite is brought to you by Client Success. The easiest to use, fastest to implement software to reduce churn & increase customer revenue. Request a demo at ⁠⁠https://www.clientsuccess.com/⁠

Kristi Faltorusso, sits down with Gianna Scorsone, COO and co-founder of ChampionHQ. Gianna's career is a testament to resilience, innovation, and dedication, from overcoming initial job rejections to charting her path in the competitive tech industry. Prepare to be inspired as Gianna shares her love for hotdogs, importance of standing out in a competitive job market, overcoming challenges faced by women in leadership roles, aligning with empathy and fostering a positive team environment, sexism and unconscious biases at workplace and much more.

26:33 - Identifying your leadership style

Connect with Kristi Faltorusso:

Website: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.kristifaltorusso.com/⁠⁠⁠

LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristiserrano/⁠⁠⁠

Follow the Podcast

YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvmKTIOWzy8e3kbzHr4f9VMr1oGfK5Qc_⁠⁠⁠

Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/0Pf1SZMvfwvSJTA6WnpNjP⁠⁠⁠

Apple Podcasts:⁠⁠⁠ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shes-so-suite-podcast/id1730535499⁠⁠⁠

To learn more about Wednesday Women check out their

Website: ⁠⁠https://www.wednesdaywomen.org/⁠⁠

LinkedIn page: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/wednesday-women/⁠⁠

Embark on a journey with Kristi in each podcast episode as she engages in insightful conversations with accomplished women in the C-suite. Explore their unique stories, triumphs, challenges, dreams, and valuable advice that will inspire and empower you. Tune in for an enriching experience as Kristi delves into the depth of their professional journeys and brings you closer to the dynamic world of female leaders at the top.