She's So Suite Podcast Kristi Faltorusso

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Jack Foster is a dynamic CMO who has been steering the marketing team at WorkRamp for over two and a half years. Jack shares how she's nurtured an all-female team along with her approach to balancing a high-powered career with personal life. She also reflects on the challenges and lessons of leading teams during tough economic times, the importance of setting boundaries, and the invaluable lessons of embracing discomfort and seeking help.



Timestamps

0:00 - Preview

1:48 - Intros

8:30 - Path to leadership

15:40 - Evaluating opportunities for career growth

17:55 - Investing in education; getting an MBA

21:19 - Leading colleagues with more experience

24:04 - Hiring the right people for growth

27:17 - Leading through challenging times

32:54 - Empowering women as leaders

36:28 - Balancing work with a support system

40:40 - You can do it too

45:05 - Having a mentor is a blessing

46:35 - Closing





Connect with the guest:

Jack Foster: https://linkedin.com/in/jacquelinewfoster/



Connect with Kristi Faltorusso:

Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.kristifaltorusso.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠

LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristiserrano/⁠⁠⁠⁠



Follow the Podcast

YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvmKTIOWzy8e3kbzHr4f9VMr1oGfK5Qc_⁠⁠⁠⁠

Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/0Pf1SZMvfwvSJTA6WnpNjP⁠⁠⁠⁠

Apple Podcasts:⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shes-so-suite-podcast/id1730535499⁠⁠⁠⁠



To learn more about Wednesday Women check out their

Website: ⁠https://www.wednesdaywomen.org/⁠

LinkedIn page: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/wednesday-women/⁠



Connect with the Show Producer:

Manali: https://www.linkedin.com/in/manalibhat/

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Keywords:

Jack Foster, Leila Srinivasan, WorkRamp, Kristi Faltorusso, women in leadership, female leaders, mentorship, C-suite career, work-life balance, setting boundaries, hiring the right team, leading by example, marketing strategy, company growth, authentic leadership, empathetic leadership, professional success, transparent leadership, career transitions, tech industry, venture-backed startup, leadership skills, career growth

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About She's So Suite Podcast:

Embark on a journey with Kristi in each podcast episode as she engages in insightful conversations with accomplished women in the C-suite. Explore their unique stories, triumphs, challenges, dreams, and valuable advice that will inspire and empower you. Tune in for an enriching experience as Kristi delves into the depth of their professional journeys and brings you closer to the dynamic world of female leaders at the top.

She's So Suite is brought to you by Client Success. The easiest to use, fastest to implement software to reduce churn & increase customer revenue. Request a demo at ⁠https://www.clientsuccess.com/⁠



In this episode, Nicole Kyle candidly discusses the challenges faced by women in male-dominated industries, the pressure of being one of the few female voices on a conference panel, and how she overcame communication hurdles early in her career. Nicole also offers valuable advice on overcoming imposter syndrome, taking risks, and celebrating career success.



Timestamps

0:00 - Preview & Intros

3:43 - Transitioning from large corporate environments to a smaller company

4:48 - Childhood career aspirations

8:37 - Shift from individual contributor to business co-founder

10:35 - Handling fears by focusing on the "why"

12:45 - Dealing with imposter syndrome

15:30 - Navigating the male dominated tech industry as a woman

21:45 - Celebrating accomplishments

24:32 - Networking on LinkedIn

27:45 - Discussing professional conversations in friend groups

33:15 - Balancing work & life

37:35 - Advice for young professional women



Connect with the guest:

Nicole Kyle: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolekyle/



Connect with Kristi Faltorusso:

Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.kristifaltorusso.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠

LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristiserrano/⁠⁠⁠⁠



Follow the Podcast

YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvmKTIOWzy8e3kbzHr4f9VMr1oGfK5Qc_⁠⁠⁠⁠

Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/0Pf1SZMvfwvSJTA6WnpNjP⁠⁠⁠⁠

Apple Podcasts:⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shes-so-suite-podcast/id1730535499⁠⁠⁠⁠



To learn more about Wednesday Women check out their

Website: ⁠https://www.wednesdaywomen.org/⁠

LinkedIn page: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/wednesday-women/⁠



Connect with the Show Producer:

Manali: https://www.linkedin.com/in/manalibhat/

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Keywords:

Nicole Kyle, CMP Research, employee experience, gender equity, professional networking, mentorship, women in tech, male-dominated industry, corporate setting, communication challenges, career success, managing director, customer management practice, Corporate Executive Board, work-life balance, financial planning, retirement savings, career progression, Wednesday Women, executive women leaders, professional growth, self-care.



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About She's So Suite Podcast:

Embark on a journey with Kristi in each podcast episode as she engages in insightful conversations with accomplished women in the C-suite. Explore their unique stories, triumphs, challenges, dreams, and valuable advice that will inspire and empower you. Tune in for an enriching experience as Kristi delves into the depth of their professional journeys and brings you closer to the dynamic world of female leaders at the top.

She's So Suite is brought to you by Client Success. The easiest to use, fastest to implement software to reduce churn & increase customer revenue. Request a demo at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.clientsuccess.com/⁠⁠⁠







Stephanie Valenti, a dynamic leader who has shattered glass ceilings in multiple C-level positions, joins me, Kristi Faltorusso, to delve into the candid world of leadership through Stephanie's lens. Together, we discuss the crucial roles emotional intelligence and healthy conflict play in leadership, the persistent lack of female representation in top roles, and the importance of aligning personal values with professional environments. Stephanie shares her struggles and triumphs as a young mother while climbing the corporate ladder.









Timestamps

0:00 - Preview & Intros

5:02 - Evaluating a job opportunity & leadership

10:50 - Stephanie wanted to be a pediatrician

13:22 - Being a young mom

15:35 - Choosing work over family

19:00 - Partnering with a supportive spouse

21:40 - Working in silos

28:03 - Stepping out of comfort zone

32:32 - Empowering women

36:03 - Success and sacrifice

41:18 - Learning to grow

43:40 - Considered the worst case scenario

45:50 - Closing







Connect with the guest:



Stephanie Valenti: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/valentis/⁠





Connect with Kristi Faltorusso:

Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.kristifaltorusso.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristiserrano/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠





Follow the Podcast

YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvmKTIOWzy8e3kbzHr4f9VMr1oGfK5Qc_⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/0Pf1SZMvfwvSJTA6WnpNjP⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Apple Podcasts:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shes-so-suite-podcast/id1730535499⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠





To learn more about Wednesday Women check out their

Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.wednesdaywomen.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

LinkedIn page: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/wednesday-women/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠





Show Producer:



Manali Bhat: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/manalibhat/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Keywords:

career prioritization, career advancement, personal fulfillment, Chief Revenue Officer (CRO), sales and marketing integration, mentoring for women, women in leadership, career success, work-life balance, C-suite roles, Stephanie Valenti, Kristi Faltorusso, COO, CRO, CEO traits, young mother, professional development, Wednesday Women, sales leadership, promoting women executives, overcoming career challenges, career transitions



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About She's So Suite Podcast:

Embark on a journey with Kristi in each podcast episode as she engages in insightful conversations with accomplished women in the C-suite. Explore their unique stories, triumphs, challenges, dreams, and valuable advice that will inspire and empower you. Tune in for an enriching experience as Kristi delves into the depth of their professional journeys and brings you closer to the dynamic world of female leaders at the top.

She's So Suite is brought to you by Client Success. The easiest to use, fastest to implement software to reduce churn & increase customer revenue. Request a demo at ⁠⁠⁠https://www.clientsuccess.com/⁠⁠

Kristin Savilia, CEO at JOOR, joins me on She's So Suite to share her profound insights into leading a SaaS startup as a female CEO, nurturing a support network, and mentoring upcoming female CEOs. Whether it's discussing her time turning around a local sales team with zero experience or her bold leap into a CEO role within the tech field, Kristin's story is one of adaptation, resilience, and personal fulfilment.

Timestamps
0:00 - Preview
1:32 - Intros
5:41 - Stepping as the CEO of JOOR
7:10 - Aspirations of becoming an athlete
9:20 - The path to leadership & management
14:08 - Acknowledging and embracing your career choices
15:50 - Stepping out of comfort zone to lead the sales team
18:50 - Women leaders are expected to prove themselves
21:10 - Don't surprise your Board of Directors
22:52 - Creating custom wedding web pages that revolutionized the industry
24:42 - Turning a struggling company into a global success story
28:05 - Mentoring female CEOs in tech
31:20 - Scheduling your priorities, health & well being
39:40 - Look at the greater good
41:45 - Kristin's plans for the future
43:00 - Define your own definition of success

Connect with the guest:
Kristin Savilia: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristin-savilia-4003851/

Connect with Kristi Faltorusso:
Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.kristifaltorusso.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristiserrano/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Follow the Podcast
YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvmKTIOWzy8e3kbzHr4f9VMr1oGfK5Qc_⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/0Pf1SZMvfwvSJTA6WnpNjP⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
Apple Podcasts:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shes-so-suite-podcast/id1730535499⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

To learn more about Wednesday Women check out their
Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.wednesdaywomen.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
LinkedIn page: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/wednesday-women/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠



Show Producer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/manalibhat/⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Keywords:

advice for women in business,women in business inspiration,business women,successful women,women entrepreneurs,female entrepreneur,entrepreneur motivation,women empowerment,how to have a successful career,successful business women,women entrepreneurship,women entrepeneurs
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About She's So Suite Podcast:
Embark on a journey with Kristi in each podcast episode as she engages in insightful conversations with accomplished women in the C-suite. Explore their unique stories, triumphs, challenges, dreams, and valuable advice that will inspire and empower you. Tune in for an enriching experience as Kristi delves into the depth of their professional journeys and brings you closer to the dynamic world of female leaders at the top.

She's So Suite is brought to you by Client Success. The easiest to use, fastest to implement software to reduce churn & increase customer revenue. Request a demo at ⁠⁠https://www.clientsuccess.com/⁠⁠


Mari Cross, the Chief Customer Officer at Infor join me in this episode of the She's So Suite Podcast. In this conversation we navigate through Mari's fascinating journey from her origins in Russia to leading a massive global team. Mari shares the importance of reaching out for help and tapping into available resources, and advocating for mentorship throughout one's professional journey.

Timestamps
0:00 - Preview
1:18 - Intros
4:22 - Aspirations of being a dancer
5:45 - Finding fulfilment in a career
7:20 - Job title & scope of job
11:19 - The decision to switch from engineering
14:00 - Building teams from scratch at Adobe
16:30 - Working on yourself
18:05 - The leap of faith
20:55 - Ensuring a good culture while building a global remote team
26:45 - Empowering future women leaders
30:15 - Work-life balance
33:00 - Ask for help
34:05 - Perspective shapes reality
36:28 - Mari's future plans
38:40 - Future of women leadership
40:40 - Closing

Connect with the guest:
Mari Cross: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mncross/


Connect with Kristi Faltorusso:
Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.kristifaltorusso.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristiserrano/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Follow the Podcast
YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvmKTIOWzy8e3kbzHr4f9VMr1oGfK5Qc_⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/0Pf1SZMvfwvSJTA6WnpNjP⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
Apple Podcasts:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shes-so-suite-podcast/id1730535499⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

To learn more about Wednesday Women check out their
Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.wednesdaywomen.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠
LinkedIn page: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/wednesday-women/⁠⁠⁠⁠



Show Producer: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/manalibhat/⁠⁠⁠

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Keywords:

advice for women in business,women in business inspiration,business women,successful women,women entrepreneurs,female entrepreneur,entrepreneur motivation,women empowerment,how to have a successful career,successful business women,women entrepreneurship,women entrepeneurs
_____________________
About She's So Suite Podcast:
Embark on a journey with Kristi in each podcast episode as she engages in insightful conversations with accomplished women in the C-suite. Explore their unique stories, triumphs, challenges, dreams, and valuable advice that will inspire and empower you. Tune in for an enriching experience as Kristi delves into the depth of their professional journeys and brings you closer to the dynamic world of female leaders at the top.

She's So Suite is brought to you by Client Success. The easiest to use, fastest to implement software to reduce churn & increase customer revenue. Request a demo at ⁠https://www.clientsuccess.com/⁠

The story of Emily Steele, the CEO & Co-founder of Hummingbirds, is one of courage and tenacity, illuminating the path for future female entrepreneurs with her inspiring example of leadership and grace. Emily Steele, a non-technical founder who smashed through barriers to shape her innovative startup, Hummingbirds, started from a local marketing agency in Iowa and went on to raise venture capital in an industry where women secure a mere sliver of funding. Emily's journey is nothing short of awe-inspiring.

Timestamps
0:00 - Preview
1:13 - Meet Emily & get to know Hummingbirds
7:20 - childhood aspirations of becoming a drummer
9:30 - Growing up under academic pressure and discovering the Enneagram
12:12 - Valuing social impact over financial success
13:12 - Mind over matter all the time
16:38 - Struggling with internal criticism at workplace
18:59 - Raising venture capital funding as women entrepreneurs
20:10 - ClientSuccess
21:10 - Building a remote team
22:30 - Establishing a women's networking group
24:24 - Women's pitch event supporting small businesses
29:55 - Prioritize time for balance
32:32 - Long trip with the family
34:24 - Embracing your superpowers
35:35 - Emily's aspirations for the future
37:32 - Follow the breadcrumbs of your curiosity
39:03 - Wednesday Women

Connect with the guest:
Emily Steele: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emilysteele12/
Humming Birds: https://hummingbirds.com/


Connect with Kristi Faltorusso:
Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.kristifaltorusso.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristiserrano/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Follow the Podcast
YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvmKTIOWzy8e3kbzHr4f9VMr1oGfK5Qc_⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/0Pf1SZMvfwvSJTA6WnpNjP⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
Apple Podcasts:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shes-so-suite-podcast/id1730535499⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

To learn more about Wednesday Women check out their
Website: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.wednesdaywomen.org/⁠⁠⁠
LinkedIn page: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/wednesday-women/⁠⁠⁠



Show Producer: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/manalibhat/⁠⁠

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Keywords:

advice for women in business,women in business inspiration,business women,successful women,women entrepreneurs,female entrepreneur,entrepreneur motivation,women empowerment,how to have a successful career,successful business women,women entrepreneurship,women entrepeneurs
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About She's So Suite Podcast:
Embark on a journey with Kristi in each podcast episode as she engages in insightful conversations with accomplished women in the C-suite. Explore their unique stories, triumphs, challenges, dreams, and valuable advice that will inspire and empower you. Tune in for an enriching experience as Kristi delves into the depth of their professional journeys and brings you closer to the dynamic world of female leaders at the top.