Women Leaders on the Move - by HerCsuite® Radio

In today's episode, special guest Amanda Clark, CEO of WellBiz Brands, shares with host Natalie Benamou how the “right mix” in leadership drives innovation, fuels growth, and creates thriving brand communities. From franchising to boardrooms, Amanda offers real-world insights into intentional hiring, building women-led teams, and creating space for leaders to bring their authentic perspectives.

About Our Guest:

Amanda Clark, CEO of Wellbiz Brands, is a dynamic leader in the beauty and wellness industry. With a passion for empowering women and fostering business growth, Amanda brings a visionary approach to franchising, entrepreneurship, and board leadership. She is committed to creating opportunities for women to lead and shaping what’s next in business.

Connect with Amanda Clark:

• WellBiz Brands, Inc.

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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, returning special guest Laurie Wessels, president of The Wessels Group, shares with host Natalie Benamou what it truly means to design a life of purpose and adventure. If you’ve been thinking about a change, this conversation is your invitation to take the first step and trust that the path will reveal itself. Listen now and start imagining: What could your next chapter look like if you gave yourself permission to live it boldly?

Thank you Laurie for being our featured guest today and founding member of HerCsuite®. Grateful for you being a huge inspiration for Power of What's NEXT: Bold Moves By Design.

About Our Guest:

Laurie Wessels, MBA, is a seasoned Senior Executive, Consultant, and Executive Coach with more than 40 years of success in the pharmaceutical, engineering, higher education, and executive coaching industries. Leveraging extensive experience, she designs coaching, mentoring, and training programs for an array of small and Fortune 500 companies.  Laurie has held teaching positions at Northwestern University, DePaul, and Lake Forrest Graduate School of Management. She teaches and designs courses in Leadership, Project Management, Team Building, Decision Making, Coaching, and Change Management.

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In today's episode, special guest Nancy Hedlund, managing director of MedNavigate, talks with host Natalie Benamou and shares how she returned to grad school in her 40s, being a mom of 4 children. Her story is one of clarity, resilience, and bold reinvention.

This conversation is part of the Power of What’s NEXT : Bold Moves By Design author series, featuring the authors who are redefining their future.

About Our Guest:

Nancy Hedlund is a global senior healthcare executive, advisor, and scientist with over 30 years' experience at leading firms including Astellas, Baxter, and AmerisourceBergen in addition to having spent time as health system pharmacist. She holds a PhD in Public Health Sciences focusing on Health Economics and Policy. As Managing Director of MedNavigate, LLC, Nancy empowers biotech, medical device, and diagnostic companies by combining research science, analytics, and clinical practice to drive market adoption. As an outcome-driven advisor, she translates complex science into clear, patient-centric business decisions, enabling clients to bring their products to market with clarity and confidence.

Connect with Nancy Hedlund:

• Website
• LinkedIn

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In today's episode, special guest Cyndy Wulfsberg talks with host Natalie Benamou about the courage it takes to share your story and why your voice matters now more than ever. Cyndy opens up about her journey from quiet writing to published author, and how her chapter in the new book Power of What’s Next: Bold Moves by Design reflects how our stories are worth sharing.

Together they explore what it means to embrace your next chapter with purpose, even when others don’t understand, and how telling your story can create connection, community, and personal freedom.

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About Our Guest:

Cyndy Wulfsberg has lived in six states, one territory and two foreign countries.  Her career spans university teaching, elected public office, consulting, conflict resolution and negotiations, lobbying, and national and international marketing and sales. Her recently published book, Ghost or Guardian, A Guide for the Pre-Dead, Do these things before you die so your heirs won’t hate you later, is the result of serving as Executor for four family members and is delivered with a dose of humor. She is an author and lives in Michigan with her husband, cats, and bees.

Connect with Cyndy Wulfsberg:

• From the File Cabinet

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In today's episode, special guest Jennifer Peters, a visionary Life Sciences executive and an author in the upcoming anthology Power of Next: Bold Moves by Design, sits down with host Natalie Benamou. Jennifer shares her deeply personal journey, one shaped by resilience, reinvention, and the power of saying “yes” to unexpected turns. She opens up about navigating ageism, redefining success, and why letting go of titles can be the ultimate power move.

🔖 Mark your calendar for August 5th and join us in celebrating the release of Power of Next: Bold Moves by Design. Join our list!

Special thanks to Jennifer Peters for being a featured guest on the podcast, a valued member of HerCsuite® NEXT Career and an author in Power of What's Next: Bold Moves By Design.

About Our Guest:

Jennifer is an accomplished brand strategist, marketing leader and entrepreneur in the Life Sciences industry. She has held leadership positions in commercial and marketing communication organizations. Jennifer is the quintessential connector who is passionate about helping others particularly people living with rare diseases. She is an avid golfer, photographer and true crime enthusiast. Her proudest accomplishment is raising a beautiful daughter as a single mother. She lives in Chicago with her husband and beloved yellow lab Oliver.

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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, host Natalie Benamou and Founder of HerCsuite® shares the journey that sparked The Power of What’s Next: Bold Moves by Design, a new anthology featuring powerful stories from women redefining relevance after 50.

The Power of What’s Next launches August 5th on Kindle for just $0.99 for one day only. Join the list and be the first to know!

Grateful to the 8 authors of Power of What's Next: Dianne Boyer, Wendi Brown, Nancy Hedlund, Jennifer Peters, Liesl Schmidt, Laurie Wessels, Janet Winkler and Cyndy Wulfsberg.

To the amazing publishing team of Hope Mueller, Jen Pestikas and Hunter Street Press.

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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 Gabs Hayes, the Founder of Overwhelmed & Over It, is welcomed by host Natalie Benamou for an honest and empowering discussion about what it really means to slow down—and why it matters more than ever. Gabs shares her personal story of shifting from a corporate career to entrepreneurship, and how the loss of her son changed her outlook on life and leadership. What followed was not just a pivot, but a complete reframing of success, balance, and what’s actually sustainable.

About Gabs Hayes

Gabs Hayes is a mentor for parent entrepreneurs, helping them build focused, burnout-free businesses. After losing her son, she redefined success around time, family, and purpose. Now she leads Overwhelmed & Over It, a village for founders who refuse to choose between raising kids and building a business. She also leads The Village, a community designed for parents building businesses while raising families, offering connection, mentorship, and room to be fully human.

Connect with Gabs Hayes:

• LinkedIn
• Website
• The Village

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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.

Leadership is evolving and so are the conversations happening inside today’s boardrooms. Listen in to host Natalie Benamou talks with Meg Crosby about what boards, CEOs, and executive leaders need to focus on now.

Meg is Co-Founder of PeopleCap Advisors, a board director, and co-author of Running the Gauntlet: Essential Questions CEOs and Boards Should Be Asking. She brings a practical, people-first approach to board leadership, culture, and growth—and this episode delivers insights you can use right away.

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And mark your calendar: Meg Crosby joins us as a featured speaker for the Women on Boards Mastermind on July 18—an exclusive gathering for women advancing to board leadership.

About Our Guest:

Meg Crosby is a founding Principal of PeopleCap Advisors, a consulting practice specializing in empowering leaders and elevating organizations. She is a strategic advisor to CEOs, Boards and Investors and a recognized thought leader in people strategy, organizational culture, and organizational growth. Prior to founding PeopleCap, Meg enjoyed a successful career in HR at Credit Suisse and Google.

Connect with Meg Crosby:

• LinkedIn 
• PeopleCap

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Connect with Natalie Benamou:

Natalie Benamou is Founder of HerCsuite®, the first professional women's network and masterminds for women leaders, board directors and entrepreneurs. She also serves as President and CEO of HER HEALTHX, a nonprofit bridging the care communication gap and improving health outcomes for women.

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In today's episode, special guest Lisa Sakai, founder of One Vision Retirement and Bucket List Financial Planner, shares the secret to to designing the life of your dreams with host Natalie Benamou. Whether you're contemplating a career pivot, exploring board service, or dreaming of starting a mosaic career, this episode will shift how you think about what’s possible and how to fund it.

Lisa and Natalie are thrilled to be launching a Portfolio Career Program designed to help you move into your next chapter with clarity, confidence, and the right strategy. Find out more here.

About Our Guest:

Lisa Sakai is a Financial Consultant who works with clients on Bucket List Acceleration, getting to live the life they want now. As the co-founder of One Vision Retirement, she has been working with clients across the country for over 12 years. Lisa's advice provides easy to understand, baby steps that people can take action on right away.

Connect with Lisa Sakai:

• LinkedIn
• Website
• YouTube
• Listen to Lisa's first episode here!

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 sits down with special guest Dianne Boyer, who made a bold move in her 60s from a successful career in corporate marketing to becoming a fashion stylist helping women over 50 feel confident. Dianne shares her path from leading national campaigns at General Motors to launching a blog in honor of her mother with her niece. Her story is filled with warmth and clarity as she explains why style is more than matching pieces of clothing, it’s creating a personal brand.

Dianne is a Brand Builder Sponsor at the Thrive in 2025 Women’s Leadership Conference in Chicago. She is also a featured author in the anthology with other women over 50 in The Power of What's Next: Bold Moves by Design, launching in August 2025. Dianne’s story will inspire you to think differently about what’s possible—and remind you that reinvention has no age limit.

Thank you Dianne, for being a valued member of HerCsuite and author in the upcoming anthology! Meet Dianne in person at the Thrive in 2025 Conference June 25th and June 26th in Chicagoland.

About Our Guest:

Dianne Boyer is a personal stylist helping women over 50 feel confident and current through style. With a background in corporate and fashion marketing, she now empowers women to express themselves through style that reflects who they are today. Her styling tips have been featured on TV, Real Simple, People, and Today.com. Dianne believes it’s never too late to love what you see in the mirror.

Connect with Dianne Boyer:

• Website
• Instagram
• Facebook

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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.