She's So Suite Podcast

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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/⁠⁠⁠

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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.

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 Maranda Dziekonski, SVP, CS Datasembly. Maranda’s story will inspire you to dare to dream big. Maranda's story is an inspiration to those aiming for career advancement. She encourages taking calculated risks and aiming high, while also emphasizing the significance of recognizing one's limitless potential and advocating for oneself.

Timestamps

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.

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.

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