The Drummer turned Co-Founder and CEO of Hummingbirds ft. Emily Steele

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/

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