Women Leaders on the Move - by HerCsuite® Radio

In today's episode, special guest Mara Smith, founder and CEO of Inspiro Tequila, LLC, discusses her extraordinary journey from corporate lawyer to visionary entrepreneur with host Natalie Benamou. Mara shares her story of redefining the spirits industry with an all-women-led company that is female-owned, operated, and funded by women investors. Mara’s journey reflects her commitment to inclusion and innovation.

About Our Guest:

Mara Smith is the founder and CEO of Inspiro Tequila, a clean, additive-free tequila brand crafted with discerning female consumers in mind.. She is a mother of three and a former attorney and corporate strategist.

Connect with Mara Smith:

• Website
• Instagram
• LinkedIn

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HerCsuite® is a leadership network where women build what's next. Our members land board roles, grow businesses, lead the AI conversation, and live their best portfolio career with our programs. Join us at HerCsuite.com, or connect with host Natalie Benamou on LinkedIn.

In today's episode, special guest Daisy Auger-Dominguez, author of Burnt Out to Lit Up: How to Reignite the Joy of Leading People, joins host Natalie Benamou. Together, they explore how leaders can recognize burnout, build trust, and create a culture where teams can thrive together. Daisy shares her personal journey and offers actionable strategies to transform the way we lead.

Connect with Daisy:

• Website
• LinkedIn
• Instagram

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Keep shining your light bright. The world needs you.

HerCsuite® is a leadership network where women build what's next. Our members land board roles, grow businesses, lead the AI conversation, and live their best portfolio career with our programs. Join us at HerCsuite.com, or connect with host Natalie Benamou on LinkedIn.

In today's episode, special guest Heather Eck, multimedia abstract artist, joins host Natalie Benamou for a conversation about the transformative power of color. Heather shares her inspiring journey from a thriving corporate HR career to embracing her true calling as a full-time artist. With her unique gift of Synesthesia, she interprets and heals through the language of color, offering a fresh perspective on how hues can impact our lives.

Thank you Heather Eck for Being on the show today!

Connect with Heather Eck:

• Heather Eck Studios

Keep shining your light bright. The world needs you.

HerCsuite® is a leadership network where women build what's next. Our members land board roles, grow businesses, lead the AI conversation, and live their best portfolio career with our programs. Join us at HerCsuite.com, or connect with host Natalie Benamou on LinkedIn.

In today's episode, special guest Ruby "SunShine" Taylor, the visionary founder of Financial Joy School, discusses the profound impact of building generational wealth with host Natalie Benamou. Ruby’s journey, shaped by resilience and fueled by purpose, began after a traumatic brain injury and transformed into a mission to close the wealth gap for Black, Brown, and disabled families. Whether you’re starting from scratch or looking to elevate your financial journey, Ruby’s insights and Natalie’s thought-provoking questions will leave you motivated and ready to act.

About Our Guest:

Ruby "Sunshine" Taylor is the visionary founder of Financial Joy School, dedicated to closing the wealth gap through empowering Black, Brown, and disabled families. With a passion for justice and joy, Ruby inspires generational wealth-building through financial education, long-term investing, and intentional healing, helping others thrive with purpose and peace. Join Ruby at the Financial Family Reunion Summit on February 28 at the NASDAQ Entrepreneurial Center, San Francisco. Learn to launch brokerage accounts and empower families. More at FinancialJoySchool.com.

Connect with Ruby Taylor:

• Website
• Instagram
• TikTok
• Podcast

Keep shining your light bright. The world needs you.

HerCsuite® is a leadership network where women build what's next. Our members land board roles, grow businesses, lead the AI conversation, and live their best portfolio career with our programs. Join us at HerCsuite.com, or connect with host Natalie Benamou on LinkedIn.

In today's episode, host Natalie Benamou shares her personal experience of leaning in and realizing that now more than ever women need to be comfortable being our authentic selves. Natalie discusses her self-doubt when she was interviewed for an article in Politico about the recent DEI news. 

Gratitude from Natalie:

My hope today for you as we close out this year, is that you know you are valued. Now More than Ever you need to be you. Trust that you have all the experience you need to move forward. You are worth the effort to take your future to the next level.

I want to express my gratitude to all of you listeners for being here with me on the journey. The coming year will have more solo episodes from me and be focused on helping women now more than ever be in the c-suite, on boards and running amazing businesses.

I am grateful to all of my advisors and friends who have supported the transformation process and excited for the ways we will be making women feel valued and know you matter in HerCsuite®." Keep shining your light bright. The world Needs you.

References Shared on the Show:

• Jackie Nimer, Megan Van Buiten and People Conduit
• HerCsuite® Member Mary Ellen Giffels
• HerCsuite® NEXT
• Podcast Guests Mentioned:  Deepa Purushothaman, Priya Nalkur, Anjana Sreedhar, and Karen Brown
• Politico 
• SCORE Mentoring Program

Keep shining your light bright. The world needs you.

HerCsuite® is a leadership network where women build what's next. Our members land board roles, grow businesses, lead the AI conversation, and live their best portfolio career with our programs. Join us at HerCsuite.com, or connect with host Natalie Benamou on LinkedIn.

In today's episode, special guest Natalie Robinson, an accomplished healthcare leader turned entrepreneur, joins host Natalie Benamou. Natalie Robinson shares her transformative journey from a high-powered career in the biotech and pharmaceutical industries to relocating her family to Tuscany, Italy, to embrace a life filled with purpose. She discusses the valuable lessons she gained as a young athlete, how those experiences shaped her leadership style, and her decision to launch a lifestyle brand inspired by her passion for beautiful spaces and meaningful connections.

About Our Guest:

Natalie Robinson is a highly accomplished senior leader with over 19 years of experience in the Pharmaceutical-Biotech industry. As a visionary leader, she brings an enterprise approach to her role, focusing on strategy development and execution. Natalie's passion for leading people and impacting the business is evident in her inspiring and impactful leadership style. She is best known for her exceptional leadership skills, which have earned her multiple nominations as leader of the year, ultimately winning the prestigious award in 2020. With expertise in people development, sales, marketing, market access, analytical, and matrix management, Natalie is a well-rounded professional with a track record of success. Her ability to navigate complex business challenges and drive organizational growth furthers her reputation as an esteemed leader in the industry.

Connect with Natalie Robinson:

• Instagram
• Website

Keep shining your light bright. The world needs you.

HerCsuite® is a leadership network where women build what's next. Our members land board roles, grow businesses, lead the AI conversation, and live their best portfolio career with our programs. Join us at HerCsuite.com, or connect with host Natalie Benamou on LinkedIn.

In today's episode, special guest Elaina Zuker, CEO of Elaina Zuker Associates, joins host Natalie Benamou. Elaina, an influence expert with over 20 years of experience, shares her journey from selling encyclopedias in Montreal to becoming a leading ad executive in New York. Discover how to assess new ideas without bias, harness "portable power," and maintain influence during career transitions.

About Our Guest:

With over 20 years of experience as an Influence Expert, Influence Speaker, Influence Trainer, and International Best-selling Author, Elaina Zuker helps individuals and organizations enhance their success through Influence Skills and Portable Power. She is the founder and CEO of Elaina Zuker Associates, a consulting and training firm specializing in Influence, Assertiveness, Leadership, Creative Problem Solving, Goal Setting, and Time Management.

Connect with Elaina Zuker:

• LinkedIn
• Website

Keep shining your light bright. The world needs you.

Keep shining your light bright. The world needs you.

HerCsuite® is a leadership network where women build what's next. Our members land board roles, grow businesses, lead the AI conversation, and live their best portfolio career with our programs. Join us at HerCsuite.com, or connect with host Natalie Benamou on LinkedIn.

In today's episode, special guest Lei Wang, the first Asian woman to complete the Explorer's Grand Slam, joins host Natalie Benamou. Transitioning from a corporate career to becoming a world-class explorer, Lei shares her transformative journey of self-discovery, meticulous planning, and unwavering determination. Her story draws powerful parallels between conquering mountains and navigating the corporate world, offering valuable lessons in leadership, resilience, and personal growth.

About Our Guest:

Lei Wang is an international motivational speaker and executive coach, renowned as the first Asian woman to achieve the Explorer's Grand Slam. She inspires leaders to embrace challenges, build resilience, and lead with confidence. Her journey exemplifies the power of determination and the pursuit of extraordinary goals.

Connect with Lei Wang:

• Website
• LinkedIn

Keep shining your light bright. The world needs you.

HerCsuite® is a leadership network where women build what's next. Our members land board roles, grow businesses, lead the AI conversation, and live their best portfolio career with our programs. Join us at HerCsuite.com, or connect with host Natalie Benamou on LinkedIn.

In today's episode, special guest Paige Arnof-Fenn, CEO of Mavens & Moguls, shares her transformative journey from Wall Street dreams to entrepreneurial success. Host Natalie Benamou dives into Paige’s inspiring story, unpacking valuable lessons in authentic leadership, digital branding, and the smart use of AI tools.

Thank you Paige for being our featured guest today.

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About Our Guest:

Paige Arnof-Fenn is the founder & CEO of global marketing and branding firm Mavens & Moguls based in Cambridge, MA.  Her clients include Microsoft, Virgin, The New York Times Company, Colgate, venture-backed startups as well as non profit organizations.  She graduated from Stanford University and Harvard Business School.  Paige serves on several Boards, is a popular speaker and columnist who has written for Entrepreneur and Forbes.

Connect with Paige Arnoff-Fenn:

• Website
• LinkedIn

Keep shining your light bright. The world needs you.

HerCsuite® is a leadership network where women build what's next. Our members land board roles, grow businesses, lead the AI conversation, and live their best portfolio career with our programs. Join us at HerCsuite.com, or connect with host Natalie Benamou on LinkedIn.

In today's episode, special guest Janine Firpo, Co-Founder and President of Invest for Better, joins host Natalie Benamou. Together, they explore how women can redefine their relationship with money, transform their financial goals, and leverage their wealth for positive impact.

Janine shares practical insights on how community, investment clubs, and purpose-driven financial choices can help women gain financial independence and shape the future they want to see.

Thank you Janine for being on the show today and for the collaboration with HerCsuite®.

About Our Guest:

Janine Firpo is a values-aligned investor and social innovator. In 2017 she left a successful 35+ year career in technology and international development to focus on how women can create a more just and equitable society through their financial investments. Her book, Activate Your Money, was published in May 2021. Later that year, Janine co-founded Invest for Better, a non-profit organization that helps women invest their money in ways that align with their values. In 2024, Forbes named Janine one of “50 Over 50” female leaders who continue to make impact later in life.

Connect with Janine Firpo:

• Invest for Better
• LinkedIn
• Instagram

Keep shining your light bright. The world needs you.

HerCsuite® is a leadership network where women build what's next. Our members land board roles, grow businesses, lead the AI conversation, and live their best portfolio career with our programs. Join us at HerCsuite.com, or connect with host Natalie Benamou on LinkedIn.