What happens when you sit down with someone who has been both a trusted client and collaborator for more than two decades?

Jennifer Lenter, Founder of Soundtrack Consulting sits down with host Natalie Benamou and together they explore the importance of trust being at the heart of all communication strategy. This conversation is both personal and deeply meaningful for host Natalie Benamou as Jennifer as they collaborated on very large trade show projects together and Jennifer is a valued member of HerCsuite®. 

Get the behind-the-scenes view from Jennifer who works with executives and helping them to communicate in times of constant change. Find out about Jennifer’s career journey from engineering to corporate communications to launching her company, Soundtrack Consulting, Jennifer shares why trust is built not by having all the answers, but by starting with what’s true.

“Silence doesn’t reduce uncertainty, it just transfers it to your team.” – Jennifer Lentner

✨ Start with what’s true. Transparency builds trust faster than waiting for every answer.

✨ Tie change to a North Star. When people see how each update connects to the bigger  picture, they can adapt with more confidence.

✨Communicate in layers. Use multiple formats and timing so information reaches people in the way they absorb it best.

“People don’t need perfection, they want direction and context.” – Jennifer Lentner

The next time you hesitate to share an update, ask: What is true right now that will give my team direction and context? Share that, and follow up as you learn more.

Heartfelt thanks to Jennifer Lentner for being both a longtime client and an inspirational member of HerCsuite®. This conversation is a reminder of how trust, context, and clarity shape leadership in every season of change.

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About Jennifer Lenter

Jennifer Lentner is an experienced internal communications leader who specializes in helping executives engage employees during times of growth and change. Known for simplifying complex information into clear, relatable messages, she equips leaders to communicate in a way that reflects their authentic style.

For nearly 15 years, Jennifer built and led communications for a Fortune 500 division, guiding leaders through M&A, restructuring, leadership transitions, and business transformation. Today, through her firm Soundtrack Consulting, she partners with companies to strengthen employee engagement, scale leadership communication, and create straightforward strategies that deliver lasting impact.

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What if you could create your own board of directors—made up of the world’s greatest business minds—without ever inviting them to a meeting? That’s the kind of bold thinking Carolyn Lowe, CEO of ROI Swift and author of Business Growth Do’s and Absolute Don’ts, brings to this conversation.

In this episode of Women Leaders on the Move, Carolyn and host Natalie Benamou, Founder of HerCsuite® talk about how AI is reshaping leadership, strategy, and growth. From building AI-powered board personas to predicting customer behavior, Carolyn shares how leaders can think three years ahead and stay competitive in a rapidly changing market.

As Carolyn says, “The most important thing leaders can do is step out of the day-to-day and ask, what will this look like three years from now?”

Five Discoveries in this Conversation:

• How AI can serve as your strategic advisor and uncover blind spots before they cost you.
• The lessons Carolyn learned helping 200+ consumer brands grow, including what not to do.
• Why thinking 10X bigger can sometimes be easier than doubling your business.
• The critical role of team culture—and why removing toxic talent is a non-negotiable.
• How entrepreneurs can position products for real growth on platforms like Amazon.

✨ Action for you: Try creating your own “AI Board of Directors.” Choose three leaders you admire—past or present—and use AI to generate how they might advise you on a current challenge. Notice what new insights emerge when you see your business through their lens.

This episode will inspire you to think beyond the immediate challenges and embrace what’s next with confidence.

Keep shining your light bright. The world needs you.

Carolyn Lowe is CEO of ROI Swift and a force in Amazon marketplace strategy. She’s helped over 150 brands generate more than $100M in revenue while staying laser-focused on profitability, efficiency, and performance. Today, she’s here to share how brands doing $3M–$50M in annual revenue can scale smarter, not harder, on Amazon.

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she leads a strategic collective for executive women navigating board service, portfolio careers, entrepreneurship, and leadership in the second half of their professional lives. Work 1-2-1 with Natalie as a strategic advisor or fractional chief growth officer.

Natalie also serves as President of HER HEALTHX, a nonprofit committed to advancing women's health outcomes.

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What happens when your leadership team not only reflects your customer but also brings different ways of thinking to the table?

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.

In the episode you will have a behind the scenes look at beauty company and Amanda’s path to becoming CEO.

"The most successful teams have the right mix with leaders who think differently and reflect the customer." - Amanda Clark, CEO, WellBiz Brands, Inc.

3 Leadership Takeaways:

• Why different ways of thinking help anticipate challenges and seize opportunities.
• How to be intentional and persistent when hiring for executive roles.
• How franchising can offer women leaders a path to entrepreneurship with built-in support.

Action Step for Senior Leaders:

If you’re exploring entrepreneurship, start by identifying a business model that aligns with your expertise and passion.

Assess opportunities like franchising that provide built-in systems, training, and brand recognition to reduce risk while allowing you to lead and innovate in your own way.

Keep shining your light bright. The World needs You!

About Amanda Clark

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.

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Natalie also serves as President of HER HEALTHX, a nonprofit revolutionizing the way women experience healthcare.

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What does it really mean to live boldly—and design your life with purpose, freedom, and curiosity?

Host Natalie Benamou welcomes back Laurie Wessels, who shares what it truly means to design a life of purpose and adventure.

A featured contributing Author in Power of What’s NEXT: Bold Moves By Design, Laurie took a bold leap selling her home, hitting the road in a camper, and creating a lifestyle that blends remote work with real-world exploration.

Her journey is filled with curiosity, discovery, and powerful insights for anyone wondering what’s possible in their next chapter.

💬 “I am the sunlight on the rippling waters of transformation.”

This beautiful metaphor perfectly captures Laurie’s energy present, radiant, and always seeing the world in unique ways.

• What sparked Laurie’s bold move to hit the road solo
• Her favorite unexpected places and why she collects rocks everywhere she goes
• Why art, fun, and curiosity belong in leadership (and life)
• A powerful visit to Seneca Falls and the history of the women’s movement
• Her dream to build “Third Grade Art,” a space where creativity and team connection come to life

1. Be curious on purpose – Curiosity isn’t a whim; it’s a strategy for discovering what’s next.
2. Bold moves don’t require permission – You can shift your entire life with one brave decision.
3. Transformation happens in ripples – Small changes over time can lead to the biggest growth.

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?

Keep shining your light bright. The world needs you.

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 Laurie Wessels

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.

Laurie holds an MBA from Saint Ambrose University and holds several certifications in Executive Coaching and Leadership Development

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Work 1-2-1 with Natalie as a strategic advisor or fractional chief growth officer.

Natalie also serves as President of HER HEALTHX, a nonprofit revolutionizing the way women experience healthcare..

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What does it really take to start over and build something entirely your own?

In this episode of Women Leaders on the Move, Nancy Hedlund talks with host Natalie Benamou and shares how she returned to grad school in her 40s, being a mom of 4 children. Nancy knew that having the added expertise would advance her career. As Founder and Managing Director of MedNavigate LLC, Nancy helps life science companies bring new innovations to market. Her story is one of clarity, resilience, and bold reinvention.

Key Takeaways:

• How to Navigate career changes with confidence
• What it takes to balance family, school, and full-time work
• Reimagined success on her own terms and how to build a business grounded in expertise and intention

“It’s not about having the whole plan—it’s about being willing to take the next step with purpose.” – Nancy Hedlund

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.

Start your next chapter with inspiration and clarity.

📚 Buy the eBook Power of What’s NEXT: Bold Moves By Design on August 5th to discover 9 powerful stories from women who stepped into what's next. https://hercsuite.com/power-of-what-next-book-launch/

🎉 RSVP for the virtual book launch at noon CT: https://tinyurl.com/2u38cw8j

Thank you Nancy Hedlund for being our featured guest, author in Power of What's NEXT: Bold Moves By Design and a valued member of HerCsuite® Mastermind programs.

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About Nancy Hedlund

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.

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Work 1-2-1 with Natalie as a strategic advisor or fractional chief growth officer.

Natalie also serves as President of HER HEALTHX, a nonprofit committed to advancing women's health outcomes.

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What if the story you’ve been keeping tucked away is exactly what someone else needs to hear?

In this episode, host Natalie Benamou talks with author Cyndy Wulfsberg 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.

Key Takeaways:

• Why storytelling is a powerful way to connect with others
• How Cyndy turned a file cabinet full of writing into two books
• What it means to follow your career path at every age
• A behind the scenes insider view of writing the Power of What’s Next: Bold Moves by Design

Get your copy of the e-book on August 5th https://hercsuite.com/power-of-what-next-book-launch/

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Start creating your NEXT Bold Move

About Cyndy Wulfsberg

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.

For more on Cyndy, visit From the File Cabinet

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Work 1-2-1 with Natalie as a strategic advisor or fractional chief growth officer.

Natalie also serves as President of HER HEALTHX, a nonprofit committed to advancing women's health outcomes.

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What if the C-suite wasn’t the destination—but a stop on the way to something more fulfilling?

In this heartfelt episode of Women Leaders on the Move, host Natalie Benamou sits down with Jennifer Peters, a visionary Life Sciences Executive and an author to the upcoming anthology Power of Next: Bold Moves by Design. Jennifer shares her deeply personal journey, one shaped by resilience, reinvention, and the power of saying “yes” to unexpected turns.

From starting over in a new city as a single mom to launching a successful business during the 2008 recession, Jennifer reveals how nonlinear paths often lead to the most meaningful destinations. She opens up about navigating ageism, redefining success, and why letting go of titles can be the ultimate power move.

✨ In this episode, you’ll hear:

• How to reframe "overqualified" into a leadership strength
• Why embracing change—at any age—can be your greatest advantage
• A moving story of courage, legacy, and finding silver linings in unexpected moments

Whether you're navigating a career pivot or redefining what’s next, Jennifer’s story will leave you feeling empowered to make bold moves—by your own design.

🔖 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 Jennifer Peters

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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Work 1-2-1 with Natalie as a strategic advisor or fractional chief growth officer.

Natalie also serves as President of HER HEALTHX, a nonprofit committed to advancing women's health outcomes.

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What if everything you've done—every challenge, every pivot, every forgotten skill—was leading you exactly to this moment?

In this behind-the-scenes 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.

✨ Here’s what you’ll discover in this episode:

• An insider view about why Natalie wrote her chapter, and what surprised her along the way
• The moment a single article lit a fire inside HerCsuite® NEXT Career
• How rediscovering a memory about her mother’s business and connecting the dots brought portfolio career into focus

You’ll also hear how sailing, storytelling, and unexpected phone conversations shaped Natalie’s own career evolution—and why now is the time for you to explore what’s next.

💡 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! Yes! I want to Join the Power of Next List

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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Work 1-2-1 with Natalie as a strategic advisor or fractional chief growth officer.

Natalie also serves as President of HER HEALTHX, a nonprofit focused on improving health outcomes for women.

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What if the most powerful thing a leader can do… is less?

In this heartfelt conversation, host Natalie Benamou welcomes Gabs Hayes, the Founder of Overwhelmed & Over It, for an honest and empowering discussion about what it really means to slow down—and why it matters more than ever.

Natalie and Gabs first met through Entreprenista, and it was immediately clear that Gabs was building something deeply needed: a space where parents, especially mothers, could show up without pressure, find support without judgment, and stop doing it all alone.

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.

She now leads The Village, a community designed for parents building businesses while raising families, offering connection, mentorship, and room to be fully human.

This episode explores:

• How slowing down can lead to more clarity and purpose
• The emotional toll of “doing it all”—and how to let go of that mindset
• Creating daily rituals to protect your energy and reclaim your time
• What it means to model emotional health for the next generation
• Why honest conversations in community create lasting change

Key Takeaways:

• You don’t have to wait for burnout to start protecting your peace.
• Doing less is not a weakness—it’s a powerful strategy.
• Creating space for rest, boundaries, and connection creates ripple effects in your family, business, and community.

“The journey is the celebration. We don’t have to wait for the outcome to be proud of ourselves.” – Gabs Hayes

Gabs’s message is clear: We don’t have to carry it all by ourselves.

🔗 Learn more about Gabs and The Village: gabshayes.com/thevillage

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.

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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.

1. Better Questions, Stronger Boards

2. Growth Requires the Right Structure

3. Don’t Wait on AI

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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 Meg Crosby

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.

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