Next-Gen Leaders: Reilly Berk & Christine Schindler on Breaking the Mold
Release Date: 06/18/2025
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In this dynamic episode of The Prosper Brief, host Justine Jobe sits down with two powerhouse leaders—Reilly Berk, CEO of Berk Enterprises, and Christine Schindler, co-founder and CEO of PathSpot—to talk next-gen leadership, hustle, and redefining what the C-suite looks like today. Reilly shares her experience leading her family’s fourth-generation business with a bold, fresh perspective, while Christine details her journey from engineering student to health tech innovator. Together, they explore the reality of leading as young women in male-dominated industries, the weight of urgency, and the power of showing up as your full, authentic self.
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5 Key Takeaways
- Young Leaders Are Rewriting the Playbook – Reilly and Christine prove age isn't a limitation—it's often an advantage.
- 2. Urgency Is a Superpower – Acting fast and thinking ahead are crucial when you're building something that matters.
- 3. Authenticity is Leadership – Being your real self, especially in high-pressure environments, fosters deeper trust and stronger teams.
- 4. Legacy Doesn’t Mean Limits – Reilly is building on her family’s history while forging a new, modern path forward.
- 5. Start in the Scrappy Phase – Christine reminds us that prototypes, late nights, and trial-and-error are where greatness is born.
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