Run it Like a Girl

Bonnie Mouck

Run it like a girl explores the inspiring stories of women leaders from a variety of fields and industries. You’ll hear energizing tales and career journeys from women who’ve made their marks as leading change-makers in their industries.

  1. 04/06/2022

    Run It Like a Girl with Liz Benditt, Multiple Cancer Survivor and CEO of The Balm Box

    Liz Benditt is the definition of a survivor.  Based in Kansas City, the mother of two discovered, about 10 years ago, that she had skin cancer. Just 11 months after that, Liz was diagnosed with thyroid cancer, and then, in 2015 basal cell carcinoma - skin cancer was discovered on the bridge of Liz’s nose, requiring two surgeries to repair. And unbelievably, two years later, Liz was diagnosed with breast cancer. To make use of an old adage - Liz took all of these lemons, and made lemonade. In October of 2020, she took her health experiences and launched the Balm Box, offering practical self-care and gift boxes, with the first line focused on people breast cancer - essential oils and diffusers, burn balms, creams, support pillows and throw blankets as well as augmented clothing, such as wireless bras. After all of her experiences, Liz has maintained a positive outlook, perhaps something gifted by her grandmother, a woman who survived the holocaust and was forever grateful for a second chance at life. Learn more about Liz and The Balm Box The Balm Box The Balm Box Blog and News The Fast Three What is your favourite podcast or source of information? The Daily, Pod Save America What are you currently reading? An Ugly Truth by Sheera Frenkel, Cecilia Kang, The Midnight Library by Matt Haig Who is currently inspiring you? My grandmother, a holocaust survivor who made a new life and chose to be happy after experiencing the most extreme trauma. She is my role model and any time I feel frustrated or face a setback I think about her perseverance and perspective.

    38 min
  2. Run it like a girl with Christie Marchese, Founder and CEO of Kinema, Season 4, Episode 10

    12/02/2021

    Run it like a girl with Christie Marchese, Founder and CEO of Kinema, Season 4, Episode 10

    Christie Marchese, who grew up in Southern California, worked in a movie theatre through high school. She was planning on enrolling in filmmaking at college, but decided to pursue International Relations following the attacks of 9/11. That love of film remained and after college Christie started working with a well-known TV producer on a non-profit film on registering voters. Christie’s path next took her to a company called Participant Media, where she worked on documentaries such as Food Inc., Waiting for Superman and The Cove. Now based in New York City, Christie is the founder and CEO of Kinema, a company that uses a market platform to make films available to hosts who handle things like booking and ticket selling themselves through the digital platform.  And this, according to Christie, allows Kinema to service more filmmakers and distributors. On this episode, Christie Marchese talks about some mistakes she’s made as CEO - including not delegating enough.  She has some advice for anyone interested in starting a business on venture capital, and she has some great advice for fellow introverts. Learn more about Kinema https://kinema.com The Fast Three What is your favourite podcast or source of information? Kim Masters, The Business What are you currently reading? Hamnet by Maggie O'Farrell Who is currently inspiring you? People who work in the industry - the people of New York

    24 min

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Run it like a girl explores the inspiring stories of women leaders from a variety of fields and industries. You’ll hear energizing tales and career journeys from women who’ve made their marks as leading change-makers in their industries.