C-Sweet™ Talks takes you inside the most interesting businesses and industries today and explores strategies for career success. Hosts Beth and Dianne have navigated C-Suites and board rooms throughout their careers, and are now giving insider advice for executive and entrepreneurial women to make a difference in theirs. C-Sweet™ is an international professional association for women focusing on access to all levels of career opportunities for YOU and others, the creation of diverse networks ...
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This week, Beth and Dianne sit down with Terrisa Duenas, Founder & CEO of ESTE® Leverage, to explore the intersection of gender, leadership, and innovation. Terrisa shares her journey as a serial entrepreneur and how she’s breaking barriers in male-dominated industries. Discover how her psychometric tools are empowering individuals to find joyful c…
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This week, Beth and Dianne sit down with Cara Steele, Co-Founder of Restaurant Hospitality Institute. Cara is a C-Sweet member with over 23 years of experience in the casino and resort industry. She shares her journey from finance to human resources, emphasizing her deep knowledge in data analytics and consumer behavior. She co-founded the Restaura…
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This week, Beth and Dianne sit down with Dr. Natacha Nelson, Founder + CEO of Life Doctor Guru. Dr. Nelson shares her journey and philosophy on holistic health, especially focusing on women in leadership roles. As a chiropractor and mental health educator, she emphasizes the importance of addressing the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual as…
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This week, Beth and Dianne sit down with Kelly Harlick, SVP at Osborne Clarke. Kelly shares her journey from working at the British government to becoming a key player in international business law, while also juggling motherhood and community service. Join us as Kelly discusses her involvement with the St. George's Society, her founding of the Her…
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This week, Beth and Dianne sit down with Natalie McCue, Vice President of Environmental Affairs at Pattern Energy. With a career that spans more than two decades, Natalie offers a unique perspective on the renewable energy sector, discussing groundbreaking projects and the integration of green technologies. She highlights the significance of commun…
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This week, Beth and Dianne sit down with Ruth Jin, Partner, Leader of Investment Funds Practice; Capital Markets Lawyer, at Moses Singer LLP. Ruth shares her insights into the various stages of a company's lifecycle, from the early idea phase to public offerings and exits. Discover the financing options available to founders, the challenges they fa…
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This week, Beth and Dianne sit down with Kim Kaselionis, Chief Operating Officer at O'Donnell Financial. Kim shares insights into retirement planning and strategic frameworks for business success. Emphasizing the importance of taking risks and building robust financial plans, she inspires listeners to embrace opportunities and navigate the male-dom…
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This week, Beth and Dianne sit down with Laura Gluhanich, Senior Director of Programs, Him For Her. Laura shares insights into the challenges faced by women in accessing board positions, emphasizing the importance of expertise, versatility, and continuous learning. She discusses compensation structures, the impact of board diversity on company perf…
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This week, Beth and Dianne sit down with Sarah Coates, J.D., VP, Senior Wealth Advisor at Calamos Wealth Management. Leveraging her legal background, she supports nonprofits' investment committees. Sarah stresses education, empowering clients in financial decisions, particularly women. She values women's contributions to investments and advocates f…
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This week, Beth and Dianne sit down with Tiffany Thompson, Chief People Officer at Brightmark. Tiffany shares insights into Brightmark's groundbreaking initiatives to reimagine waste and create a cleaner future. Learn how they're transforming plastics and renewable energy, making a real impact on our planet. Join the community! www.CSweet.org…
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This week, Beth and Dianne sit down with Elizabeth A. Corradino, Partner at Moses & Singer LLP. Liz delves into the intricacies of protecting intellectual property amidst the dynamic landscape of media and technology. From copyright complexities to the impact of AI and social media, Liz navigates through key legal considerations with expertise and …
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This week, Beth and Dianne sit down with Jasmin Iolani, Author of HULA (HarperVia 2023). Delve into Jasmin's captivating journey as she unveils the untold stories and hidden histories of Hawaii. From her own personal journey to the depths of Hawaiian culture to discovering the forgotten role of Hawaiians in California's history, join us for thought…
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This week, Beth and Dianne sit down with Laura Coffey, Board Member, Executive Committee and Audit Committee Chair at Community National Bank & Trust of Texas. Laura shares her journey, challenges, and lessons learned in breaking barriers and making her mark in the corporate world. Tune in for valuable insights on board roles, certifications, netwo…
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This week, Beth and Dianne sit down with Sue Phillips, CEO of House of Fragrance Enterprises. Join the conversation as Sue delves into her remarkable career from Tiffany & Co. to creating bespoke perfumes, offering insights on fragrance customization, the power of scent, and empowering women in retail. Join the community! www.CSweet.org…
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This week, Beth and Dianne sit down with Kate Jerkens, Chief Business Officer of Uncle Nearest, a female owned and operated business and C-Sweet corporate sponsor. Kate shares her inspiring journey from the hospitality industry to the forefront of whiskey. From shattering glass ceilings to honoring the legacy of Nearest Green, the first African Ame…
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This week, Beth and Dianne sit down with Atty. Lisa Temple of Temple Law PLLC. Lisa delves into her journey from big corporate law to founding Temple Law, specializing in assisting businesses of all sizes. Her insight into navigating the health technology space and balancing a thriving legal practice with family life offers an inspiring perspective…
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52 - Empowering Communities: Linda Fowler's Journey to Revitalize Regions and Foster Innovation
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This week, Beth and Dianne sit down with Linda Fowler, President and Founder of Regenerate LLC. Linda shares her remarkable journey in revitalizing communities and fostering innovation. From leveraging her engineering background to her influential work with NASA, Linda discusses linking assets within communities, forging strategic partnerships, and…
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This week, Beth and Dianne sit down with, marketing strategist, Heather Bennett. Heather is also an author, coach, board director, and is always looking to help companies grow, transform, and thrive. Join the community! www.CSweet.orgPor Dianne Gubin and Beth Hilbing
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This week we sit down with executive leadership and wellbeing coach, Dr. Jamie Shapiro. We talk burn out, corporate leadership, and authenticity in the workplace. Jamie is an organizational psychologist with a new book, Be the Leader Who Shines Brightly Without Burning Out. Join the Community! CSweet.org…
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This week on C-Sweet Talks, Beth and Dianne talk to Michel Narganes, Partner with Manatt's Digital and Technology Transactions Practice, about the today's expansive digital landscape. Join the community! C-Sweet.orgPor Dianne Gubin and Beth Hilbing
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Whether you're a mature company, just getting started with your business, or somewhere in between– Team Sauce is equipped to meet you where you are, and help you go where you want to grow. This week, Beth and Dianne sit down with Kim Harmon Hummel and Shawn Karol Sandy to discuss the Revenue Operations landscape. Join the community! CSweet.org…
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An awarding author, speaker, and small business strategist, Pamela Slim works with thought leaders to scale their impact and income thought the intelligent design of IP. Join Beth and Dianne this week while they speak with Pam about helping BIPOC business owners develop their platforms, replacing harmful corporate structures, and finding the purpos…
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In today’s social media landscape, everyone is obsessed "vanity metrics"— follower count, likes, and comments. In today’s talk, Lilach Bullock takes Beth and Dianne through the results that really matter for a digital marketing specialist. Based out of Tel Aviv, Lilach Bullock has 18+ years of experience as a social media influencer and provides B2…
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This week Beth and Dianne sit down with the leader of C-Sweet's new Charlotte Chapter, Tara Schultz! Tara is the founder of SolveWise LLC. She is an expert business consultant, helping businesses achieve the maximum return on technology investment. Beth, Dianne, and Tara talk C-Sweet Charlotte, project management, and the obstacles businesses often…
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This week, Beth and Dianne dive into the complex world of tech with Federal CTO Sara Mazer. They discuss her new company, LaunchDarkly, the first scalable feature management platform. They discuss the company, Dev Opps, Cyber Security and much more! Join the C-Sweet Community! CSweet.orgPor Dianne Gubin and Beth Hilbing
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This week, Beth and Dianne sit down with CFO of the Girl Scouts, Jessica E. McClain! They talk about the evolving values of the Girl Scouts, their favorite scout memories, and bringing DE&I to the inner workings of the company! Join the C-Sweet Community! CSweet.orgPor Dianne Gubin and Beth Hilbing
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This week, Beth and Dianne sit down with Dr. Tonya M. Evans for her take on digital assets and how to engage with the crypto economy safely. Professor at Penn State Dickinson Law School, Tonya considers herself a crypto realist. This week, she join’s C-Sweet Talks to discuss the important role of crypto in under-banked communities and “right-size” …
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This week Beth and Dianne sit down with Susan Levin, President of Dialogue For Solutions. Susan is a global consultant who clients to use their strengths to get great results, she has helped thousands of employees be more productive and make a difference in their organizations. Join the C-Sweet Community! CSweet.org…
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This week, Beth and Dianne sit down with Mimi Donaldson to cover her career, TED Talks, and her amazing tips on public speaking. Mimi coaches individuals and sales staffs in creating and delivering their perfect marketing pitch. For over 20 years, she has captivated audiences and won acclaim for her rousing keynote speeches, compelling workshops, a…
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This week, Beth and Dianne talk with Teresa Freeborn about power equity in the workplace and her new book on the topic: Suits and Skirts: Game On! The Battle For Corporate Power. Women have been seeking power and equity for decades to no avail. Men are keeping women from attaining powerful C-Suite and boardroom positions to the detriment of corpora…
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This week on C-Sweet Talks, Beth and Dianne speak with Melinda Chelliah, Founder, President, and Fractional CFO of Tailored For Growth. Tailored For Growth consults for entertainment, consumer products, retail, tech, and professional services companies, bringing a deep understanding of the factors that impact a company's brand and consumer experien…
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Tara Guinta (partner at Paul Hastings, LLP) is a recognized risk strategy and compliance expert as well as an advisor to boards, executive management teams, and global companies. She advises stakeholders on corporate governance and enterprise & risk management as well as being co-chair of Paul Hastings' ESG Risk Strategy and Compliance Practice. La…
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Lacey Leone MacLaughlin is an executive coach of leaders across all industries and President of LLM Consulting Group Inc. She specializes in teaching management skills to creative talent and has her own excellent podcast, Unfolding Leadership with Lacey Leone McLaughlin! This week, Beth and Dianne talk with Lacey about generational differences in t…
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Senior VP and Chief Diversity and Social Impact Officer, Channing Martin is a DE&I superstar! This week, Beth and Dianne talk with Channing about the realities of implementing DE&I initiatives and strategies for SUCCESS when doing so. We'll also hear about some of Channing's past achievements like Empower Hour and winning the Department of Labor's …
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This week on C-Sweet Talks, Beth and Dianne interview Kidsave CEO and Co-Founder, Randi Thompson, about her current work helping children in war-torn Ukraine, as well as her broader work helping children across the globe. When Randi Thompson visited an orphanage in Kazakhstan more than 20 years ago, she saw teens forced to move out with no place to…
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Michele Ashby is the CEO and Founder of ACE LLC (Ashby Consulting Enterprises) and her focus is educating, supporting, and teaching women how to attain corporate board positions. Her program for this is the ACE Board Certification Program. In this episode of C-Sweet Talks, Michelle shares what you might not know about getting on a corporate board. …
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This week, Beth and Dianne talk with the President of Original Productions, Jeff Hasler. They cover the ins and outs of running an entertainment company, the process of creating non-scripted television, advice for people interested in an entertainment career, and much more! Jeff has worked across the media landscape as a Producer, Director, Writer …
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Ms. Carroll A. Thomas, recently named National Institute of Standards and Technology’s (NIST) Acting Associate Director of Innovation and Industry Services also serves as the Director of the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP). In this episode of C-Sweet Talks, Caroll takes Beth and Dianne through her lifelong path to leadership, tips for get…
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Helen Norris recently testified in front of the Senate Health Committee on cyber security threats and challenges in higher education. In this episode of C-Sweet Talks, Helen speaks with Beth and Dianne about women on boards, relying on her network, and the experience of speaking in front of the Senate. Helen is vice president for information techno…
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Grace Freedson runs a literary agency and book packaging company, Grace Freedson’s Publishing Network, with over 20 years in the industry. In this week’s episode, Grace answers Beth and Dianne’s practical questions about the book publishing industry and shares excerpts from her trailblazing career.Por Dianne Gubin and Beth Hilbing
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Today's C-Sweet Talks episode features Leslie Stackpole, CPA- Los Angeles Office Leader at RSM US LLP! Ms. Stackpole, along with hosts Dianne Gubin & Beth Hilbing, discusses topics including: - DEI initiatives at RSM - Mentoring younger employees to become a firm partner - Keeping women in the accounting firm pipeline to work in senior roles - Staf…
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26 - Through the Lens of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) with Dr. Tana M. Session
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Dr. Tana M. Session is an award-winning Consultant, International Speaker, Executive-level Performance Coach, Best-selling Author, recognized Inclusion, Diversity & Multigenerational Thought Leader and Media Contributor. Dr. Session was recently recognized as a “Top Company Culture Consultant” by Fond.co, “Top Employer Branding Expert” by Eightfold…
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Today's C-Sweet Talks episode features Dr. Bonnie Wims, a counseling psychologist with Dr. Bonnie Wims & Associates! Dr. Wims, along with hosts Dianne Gubin & Beth Hilbing, discusses topics including: - Unique challenges for women, profesionally and personally - Women in executive leadership having difficulty forming a business network or peer grou…
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Patricia Hinerman is Chief Information Officer of IPG, responsible for developing, implementing, securing, and supporting enterprise applications and infrastructure that are used across IPG and our companies globally. Patricia has more than 25 years of technology expertise and has served in a number of technology roles within IPG since 2008, most r…
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About Meryl Macklin: Meryl Macklin is a trial lawyer with over 30 years of experience trying and resolving complex business disputes. Meryl has served as lead trial counsel for clients ranging from major corporations to small startups in dozens of high-exposure cases in state and federal courts around the country, and regularly practices in both No…
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Fielding Jamieson is the Senior Strategy Director at R/GA Ventures and the Managing Director of Global Sports Venture Studio (GSVS), a platform shaping the future of the fan and athlete experience through collaborative innovation between the world's leading sports organizations and startups. Formerly the Director of Business Partnerships for LIFT L…
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21 - Why Aren't Financial Investment Conversations Happening in Women's Networks? with Baat Enosh
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Baat Enosh is leading Nia Growth, a fresh startup in the finance world, focused on women and investments in the markets. Before Nia, Baat served as Director of Transformation working with EY's CTO. A position which followed years in Israel, where she established and grew the Fintech giant Intuit with a local R&D center, leading with multiple roles …
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20 - Companies Are More Profitable When Women Are on the Board with Betsy Berkhemer-Credaire
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Betsy Berkhemer-Credaire is CEO of 50/50 Women on Boards™, the global education and advocacy campaign committed to accelerating gender balance and diversity on corporate boards. She is also CEO of Berkhemer Clayton Retained Executive Search in Los Angeles. She is the author of two books, "The Board Game: How Smart Women Become Corporate Directors” …
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Otesha (OT) Mosley-Bremond is a South Los Angeles native, community advocate and educator who believes her passion and responsibility to the world is to create spaces for growth and transformation. OT has served the South Los Angeles community for more than 10 years, providing culturally adept programming and events that encourage inclusivity, comm…
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Dianne and Beth interview Kim Kaselionis and Pamela Lauper of Destined. The Destined team guides middle-market businesses through internal transitions or external sales every step of the way. We understand that change, whether planned or unplanned, can leave a business owner feeling a range of emotions. Our process will bring your vision to light a…
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