You Are the One You’ve Been Waiting For!
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Jess Weems Thibault is the VP of Growth at HireEducation, an organization dedicated to growing executive, sales, marketing, and product teams in the education sector. With an MBA from the University of Wisconsin and a solid background in secondary science education, Jess bridges the gap between teaching and ed tech. She has over a decade of experience in various nonprofit settings, including passion-driven involvement in middle school education. Jess's diverse career spans from being a self-employed artist to an energetic marketer, using her deep belief in human potential to shape the future...
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The Connector's Advantage
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Michelle Tillis Lederman is the Founder and CEO of Executive Essentials, a training company that provides communication and leadership programs and executive coaching services. She is an accomplished speaker, trainer, coach, and the author of four books, including The Connector’s Advantage. As a former NYU professor, financial executive, and recovering CPA, Forbes named Michelle as one of the top 25 Professional Networking Professionals. She inspires individuals and organizations in the government, academia, Fortune 500, and nonprofit spaces to build relationships and get results. In this...
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Choose Excellence and Success Will Follow
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Carolyn Ward, MD is the Director of Clinical Strategy and Head of Product Marketing at Particle Health. With over eight years of experience in the health sector and a background as chief resident at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, she leads the charge in shaping clinical product roadmaps and represents the voice of providers and patients in the development process. At Particle Health, Carolyn’s mission is to revolutionize healthcare access and patient outcomes through innovative, data-driven solutions, transforming how patient information is shared across the medical landscape....
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Don't Limit Yourself
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Sherry Shannon-Vanstone is the Founder of Profound Impact Corporation, aiming to connect individuals for great causes and improve data, AI, and analytics solutions. A mathematician, cryptographer, philanthropist, and serial entrepreneur with successful startups in Silicon Valley and the Toronto-Waterloo Corridor, she has a rich background in system security and technological innovation. Sherry champions women in STEM and strives to influence a culture of inclusivity and empowerment. As a business leader and advocate for female entrepreneurship, she co-founded Women Funding Women to amplify...
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Be Your Own Advocate
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Chrissy McGarry is the Chief Operating Officer at Second Front, a company that streamlines software delivery. With over 12 years of experience amplifying brands such as Red Bull and Salesforce, Chrissy thrives on challenges, leveraging her expertise to navigate the unknown with confidence. Her journey underscores the belief that anyone, regardless of their background, can carve out a prosperous path in their chosen industry—provided they possess the courage to challenge conventions, expand their networks, and remain lifelong learners. Driven by an unwavering commitment to understanding the...
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Go Fix It!
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Tina Chamoun is the Owner and Operator of Terranean Herbs & Spices, a thriving food manufacturing business specializing in traditional Lebanese flavors. Tina is a dynamic Lebanese American businesswoman, attorney, former marketing director, blogger, and devoted mother of three. Through her company, she imports authentic Lebanese za'atar to Ohio, crafting and distributing premium products to American specialty and major retail stores. Beyond business, Tina is dedicated to giving back to her community through volunteer efforts and mentorship, particularly focusing on supporting and...
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Fear & Opportunity
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Laura Xiao is the Founder and CEO of Henné Organics, a company that creates quality beauty products from organic ingredients. Since founding Henné Organics in 2015, Laura's mission has been to infuse modern minimalism into the beauty industry. Her Scandinavian-inspired approach revolutionizes standard lip and skin care products, offering something truly extraordinary. Prior to establishing Henné Organics, Laura co-founded Stockholm Hardcore, a web development firm renowned for its emphasis on customization. In this episode… Work-life balance is essential for maintaining overall well-being...
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It’s Not About the Numbers, It’s About the People
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Kathy Svetina is the Founder of Newcastle Finance, a company that offers fractional CFO services to women-owned businesses. Kathy helps small businesses with $3 million and above in annual revenue maintain financial health and sustainability. With extensive experience in senior-level financial planning and analysis for Fortune 500 companies, she has firsthand knowledge of how big corporations use financial information to drive their businesses forward. Now, Kathy dedicates herself to showing small businesses how they can leverage similar strategies to create thriving companies. Additionally,...
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I Keep Going
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Carla Fowler, MD PhD is the Founder and Managing Director of THAXA Executive Coaching, Inc., a boutique executive coaching firm that leverages the best ideas from performance science to help global leaders. Graduating magna cum laude from Brown University and holding both an MD and a PhD from the University of Washington, Carla's journey showcases her multidisciplinary expertise and unwavering commitment to excellence. As an angel investor with a focus on med tech and biotech, she has built a diverse portfolio of over a dozen investments. Additionally, Carla engages in social impact...
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Your Message Matters
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Julie Fry is the CEO and Founder of Your Expert Guest, a podcast booking agency specializing in connecting service providers and impact-driven leaders with top-ranked podcast shows. Before Your Expert Guest, Julie was the CEO of Business Among Moms (BAM), where she provided visibility and education for mom-owned small businesses. Prior to BAM, she spent 11 years as the National Account Manager for canine hardware company Chuckit. Passionate about the power of meaningful conversations, Julie aims to help experts and business owners leverage podcast guesting as a tool for increasing visibility,...
info_outlineCindy Spodek Dickey is the Principal Navigator and Founder of 47 Degrees North Marketing, an agency offering entrepreneurial consulting services and integrated marketing expertise. In addition to being certified as a woman-owned business by the Washington State Office of Minority and Women’s Business Enterprises (OMWBE), 47North Marketing is recognized by the Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). Cindy is proficient in executive-level marketing, communications, and creative ideation for businesses. Her experience spans more than 20 years, working with Disney, Microsoft, Roambee, Radarworks, Zumobi, and numerous others.
In this episode…
It sometimes seems the one element keeping your business from success is luck. While good fortune can feel entirely up to chance, there are ways to prepare for and secure opportunities. Hard work, when combined with transparency, networking, and a reliable team, can create openings where none existed before.
Cindy Spodek Dickey navigates her long and fruitful career with this mindset — from her long stints with Fortune 500 companies to leading a team of expert marketers. She took those lessons and applied them to new ventures, creating a successful marketing agency in the process. Now Cindy opens up about some of her greatest insights.
In this episode of Lead Like a Woman Show, Andrea Heuston speaks with Cindy Spodek Dickey, the Principal Navigator and Founder of 47 Degrees North Marketing, about creating opportunities and finding success. Cindy provides insights on her extensive experience in the marketing and media space and some of the best lessons she learned along the way. They also touch on starting a side gig, supporting other women, the beginnings of the agency, and learning from successful teams.