What's your next life chapter? That’s a question you may have been asking yourself. Join me in this extraordinary episode as we dive deep into the remarkable next chapter of our STANDOUT guest Stephania Varalli. After seven years as the owner and Co-CEO of Women of Influence+, Stephania decided to transition onto her next chapter focusing her time on fiction writing and sharing her passion for using storytelling to drive action and change.

Key Takeaways:

How a growth mindset can help you achieve your dream

Connect with Stephania Varalli: 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephania-varalli/ | Instagram: @stephaniavaralli

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/darinebenamara/

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Strategies For Securing A Board Seat

Adopting The Challenger Mindset

What Makes Values-Based Leaders Different 

As an ambitious woman, you might wonder, how do I reserve my seat at the table? Our STANDOUT guest, Deborah, is a steadfast champion of corporate governance, ESG, sustainability, and board diversity. During our conversation, she is going to share her own experience getting on boards and how she helps other women to secure a seat at the table.

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Connect with Deborah Rosati: http://linkedin.com/in/deborahrosati | 

http://linkedin.com/in/womengetonboard | https://ebooks.womengetonboard.ca/ Use WGOB100 for complimentary download

Become The Leader You Were Meant To Be: Get the copy of the book STANDOUT From The Crowd: https://www.thesmartwmn.com/standoutbook

Connect with Darine:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/darinebenamara/

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The best leaders do not simply move past an obstacle, they spend time on it, find meaning in it, and use it to their advantage.

Our STANDOUT guest, Anna Dewar is the Co-CEO and Co-Founder at Tidal Equality. During our conversation, she is going to share how she breaks the mold of conformity by challenging the world’s most influential organizations to embrace equitable innovation to build a just future for all.

Key Takeaways:

Connect with Anna Dewar: tidalequality.com | linkedin.com/in/annadewargully

Become The Leader You Were Meant To Be: Get the copy of the book STANDOUT From The Crowd: https://www.thesmartwmn.com/standoutbook

Connect with Darine:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/darinebenamara/

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What makes values-based leaders different?

How To Build A Reputation Of Excellence

How to Balance Mental Health With Your Career Goals

The past few years have been plagued with extensive, evasive, and disheartening leadership failures. With the challenges post C-19 and the racial/equity tensions that are impacting our society, there has never been a more important time to foster values-based leadership in organizations and communities. Our STANDOUT guest, Leigh Naturkach is the Executive Director at the Mosaic Institute. During our conversation, she is going to share how she leveraged values-based leadership as the motivation to “lead forward” toward her desired vision.

Key Takeaways:

Connect with Leigh Naturkach: 

 www.mosaicinstitute.ca | linkedIn.com/leighnaturkach 

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Everyone aspires to have purpose or meaning in their career but how do you actually do that? Do you want a meaningful career path that makes you come alive? You’re not alone. Working at the UN inspires people from around the world to join its mission and make an impact in their community/country. Our STANDOUT guest, Jaime Revenaz Webb is the President & CEO of the United Nations Association in Canada. From the World Bank to various UN Agencies, she has climbed the ladder in a highly competitive environment while dedicating her career to bringing innovative solutions to climate change and sustainability issues. During our conversation, she is going to share how to build a world-class career while making an impact.

Key Takeaways:

Connect with Jaime Revenaz Webb: 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaime-webbe-ab78164/ | www.unac.org

https://www.instagram.com/unacanada/?hl=fr | https://twitter.com/UNACanada

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Reputation is everything. If you want a better business, you need to spend some time thinking about how to ensure your business STANDOUT. Your reputation will set you apart. Our STANDOUT guest, Daniela Correia is an accomplished Recruitment Agency owner with a proven track record in the Hospitality and Foodservice industry specializing in the luxury market. Recognized as Toronto's #1 Recruitment Agency in both 2022 and 2021 by TopRecruiter. During our conversation, Daniela shares how she has built a reputation for excellence in her field.

Key Takeaways:

Connect with Daniela Correia: 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielamjcorreia/  Dcglobaltalent.ca

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Good moms, bad choices. Being a mother is a full-time job, so how can you balance motherhood with being an entrepreneur? Our STANDOUT guest, Abby Ayoola is a podcast host, publisher, author, entrepreneur, creator, producer, and a mother to 6 kids. During our conversation, we are going to discuss how she juggles her daily life as a mother while running multiple businesses.

Key Takeaways:

Connect with Abby Ayoola: 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/abbyayoola/  www.howtosurvivesociety.com 

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Who said you couldn't be anything you want?

For many professionals, balancing a career and a passion project you love can be a difficult choice to make.

Our STANDOUT guest is a College professor and an Instagram fashion influencer at the same time. She started her blog as a hobby in 2017 after friends and co-workers kept asking her where she got her outfits from. Since then it has grown into something she truly enjoys.

During our conversation, we are going to discuss how she balances her two careers and find fulfillment in both areas.

Key Takeaways:

Connect with Praveeni Perera: 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/praveeniperera/ | https://instagram.com/thewkndfashionista  | www.theweekendfashionista.com 

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Pursuing your career goals doesn't have to mean sacrificing your mental health. It's no secret that the majority of people in the workforce are struggling to maintain a healthy work-life balance. With the ever-growing demands of our careers, it's easy to let our mental health fall by the wayside. Our STANDOUT guest, Vergia Davidson is the Founder/CEO of STRiVE: Mental Health, Wellness, and Empowerment. For over ten years, she has been seeking to make a difference in people’s life at a time through psychoeducation, strategy development, and counseling has always been her priority. During our conversation, she shares her own journey toward mental health and how you can reach your goals while protecting and nurturing your mental health.

Key Takeaways:

Connect with Vergia Davidson: 

https://www.instagram.com/strive_mental_health/ | https://www.facebook.com/vergia.davidson/ 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/vergia-davidson/ | https://twitter.com/VergiaDavidson |

www.strivementalhealth.ca 

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Why is financial freedom important to businesses and individuals? There are many different ways to create income, such as starting a business, working a full-time job, or investing in assets that generate long-term financial stability. The key is to find a way to create income that is sustainable so that you can continue to grow your wealth over time. Our STANDOUT guest, Eszter Sebok is a real estate investor, a mentor, and an advocate for financial freedom. During our conversation, she is going to share why and how building a solid foundation of financial knowledge is crucial to achieving financial freedom. Her mission is to empower young entrepreneurs and support them through real estate investment strategies.

Key Takeaways:

Connect with Eszter Sebok: 

https://www.facebook.com/profile.phpid=100057454274097 | https://www.linkedin.com/in/esebok/ | IG - eszter_realestate 

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