Women Leaders on the Move - HerCsuite® Radio

Natalie Benamou, Host and HerCsuite® Founder, C-suite leader

Women Leaders on the Move is a business leadership podcast delivering advice how to stay relevant and in demand and be ready for what's next. Host Natalie Benamou guides women leaders especially in the second half of their careers how to navigate board opportunities, business growth, portfolio careers, and leadership in AI. Each episode delivers actionable insights. About the Host Natalie Benamou is a Strategic Growth Advisor and Founder of HerCsuite®, guiding executives and the companies they lead how to stay relevant and be in demand for what's next in an AI-driven world. Learn more at HerCsuite.com. Connect with Natalie Benamou on LinkedIn

  1. 5 Midlife Health Issues Women Need to Know with Dr. Sarah Berg

    6D AGO

    5 Midlife Health Issues Women Need to Know with Dr. Sarah Berg

    Have you ever felt like something in your body was changing, but you weren't sure what was happening?  Natalie Benamou sits down with Dr. Sarah Berg, board-certified OBGYN, menopause specialist, and founder of Selfority, to talk about the health issues women need to know about. They uncover why perimenopause and menopause education makes a big difference in women's health outcomes. Dr. Berg shares why women feel isolated and alone, and the complexity of symptoms that can last 7-10 years. Beyond hot flashes, listen in for why the 5 health issues you need to know about. Dr. Berg talks about why this topic belongs in broader workplace conversations because it affects teams, families, retention, and overall performance. Health transitions happen to all women and this is the episode for you to feel you are not alone, your health matters and what steps you can do to improve health outcomes. About Our Guest Dr. Sarah Berg is a board-certified OB/GYN and menopause specialist and the founder of Selfority, a digital platform dedicated to evidence-based women’s health education. Through clinical care, writing, speaking, and online courses, she translates complex science into clear guidance that empowers women to navigate midlife with confidence. https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-berg-selfority/ www.selfority.com www.instagram.com/selfority www.facebook.com/selfority Keep shining your light bright. The world needs you. HerCsuite® is a leadership network where women build what's next. Our members land board roles, grow businesses, lead the AI conversation, and live their best portfolio career with our programs. Join us at HerCsuite.com, or connect with host Natalie Benamou on LinkedIn.

    30 min
  2. Collaboration Is Your Superpower: Launch a New Idea in 90 Days with Natalie Benamou, Founder HerCsuite®

    APR 8

    Collaboration Is Your Superpower: Launch a New Idea in 90 Days with Natalie Benamou, Founder HerCsuite®

    What if what got is here...is keeping us there? Today on the show, Natalie Benamou introduces CoLab3, a framework sparked a conversation with Jackie Joy and the book ‘Here Come the Girls’ by Don Barden.  She walks through the multiplier effect when three women collaborate, it turns into a 9X result. Listen in to how Natalie applied the CoLab3 framework with Bobbie Carlton, Founder of Innovation Women and Meghann Conter, Founder, The Dames. It’s a success story of 3 entrepreneurs, 3 complementary strengths, one shared goal and 90 days. Natalie breaks down why collaboration is in our DNA as women leaders, how siloed thinking keeps us stuck even when we're succeeding, and what becomes possible when we stop competing and start creating together. What you'll hear: The breakthrough moment that sparked CoLab3. How peer collaboration creates a multiplier effect. The 90-day fast track framework. HerCsuite® vision: Activate 10,000 women leaders and their companies in ten years to build a new collaborative economy. Keep shining your light bright. The world needs you. Resources: Rebuild Your Website Traffic: Replay Here Come the Girls HerCsuite® is a leadership network where women build what's next. Our members land board roles, grow businesses, lead the AI conversation, and live their best portfolio career with our programs. Join us at HerCsuite.com, or connect with host Natalie Benamou on LinkedIn.

    14 min
  3. Here's How You Find Your Voice and Get Visible with Christina Vidovich

    APR 1

    Here's How You Find Your Voice and Get Visible with Christina Vidovich

    If you had only one story to tell, what would it be? Host Natalie Benamou sits down with Christina Vidovich, Founder of Women Getting Visible, to talk about owning your story, finding the courage to speak, and why visibility starts from confidence within ourselves. Christina shares her unexpected journey from professional ballroom dancer to building a movement that brings women together across the country to find their voice and show up fully in the world. Listen in to hear how Christina is partnering with two other women to create in-person visibility events where women are discovering their voice through story. If you have hesitated to be a speaker...or if you are one but want to uplevel what you are doing this is for you. Keep shining your light bright. The world needs you. About our Guest Christina Vidovich is the founder of Women Getting Visible, a global movement and the leader in visibility conferences for women founders. She empowers women to step into the spotlight, own their stories, and turn them into influence and authority in leadership. Through high-impact events and media, she helps women be fully seen and strategically positioned. https://womengettingvisible.com https://www.instagram.com/womengettingvisible https://www.facebook.com/christinavidovich/ HerCsuite® is a leadership network where women build what's next. Our members land board roles, grow businesses, lead the AI conversation, and live their best portfolio career with our programs. Join us at HerCsuite.com, or connect with host Natalie Benamou on LinkedIn.

    21 min
  4. From Stuck to Gutsy: How to Take Your Next Step with LauraAura

    MAR 25

    From Stuck to Gutsy: How to Take Your Next Step with LauraAura

    What does it really take to make a gutsy move? In this episode of Women Leaders on the Move, Natalie Benamou sits down with LauraAura to talk about listening to your body, paying attention to the quiet signs, and giving yourself permission to know what you want. Laura shares her journey from selling the branding agency she built over 16 years to stepping fully into speaking, coaching, and hosting her own podcast. Together, Natalie and Laura explore what it means to slow down, trust yourself, move through doubt, and take the small steps that lead to big change. This conversation is a beautiful reminder that clarity often comes when we make space to hear ourselves again. Special thanks to Adrienne Lawrence for the introduction to LauraAura! About our Guest: LauraAura is a dynamic Keynote Speaker, Personal Growth Coach, and host of The Gutsy Podcast, a Top 100 show helping people own their desires and take gutsy action. With over 18 years as a business owner and a decade of speaking experience, she’s helped countless individuals and teams break through hesitation and move boldly toward what they truly want. Through high-energy, activating speeches, LauraAura teaches audiences how to cut through mind junk, gain clarity, and take action—without overthinking or overcomplicating their next steps. LauraAura on LinkedIn http://linkedin.com/in/thatlauraaura https://lauraaura.com/ https://tiktok.com/@thatlauraaura https://www.instagram.com/thatlauraaura/ Keep shining your light bright. The world needs you. HerCsuite® is a leadership network where women build what's next. Our members land board roles, grow businesses, lead the AI conversation, and live their best portfolio career with our programs. Join us at HerCsuite.com, or connect with host Natalie Benamou on LinkedIn.

    28 min
  5. Navigating the Messy Middle of AI with Alana Karen

    MAR 18

    Navigating the Messy Middle of AI with Alana Karen

    What does the messy middle and making a career pivot have in common? In this episode of Women Leaders on the Move, Natalie Benamou sits down with former Google executive and author Alana Karen to talk about why so many leaders are feeling the tension of AI right now. Together, they explore what Alana calls the “messy middle,” where the pressure to move faster with AI is colliding with the reality of how people actually work, lead, and adapt. The conversation looks at the gap between AI hype and day-to-day execution, why leaders need hands-on experience with the tools they expect others to use, and how women can stay visible and grounded in a changing environment. Alana also shares why her own next chapter includes a portfolio career and a return to work that creates real-world impact. About Alana Karen An award-winning tech leader, author, and speaker with over 25 years in the industry, including two decades at Google. Led the development and scaling of teams and products that impacted billions of users globally. Her best-selling book has received awards, and a second edition, Navigating the Hard Tech Era, launched in 2025. Learn more about Alana on her website. HerCsuite® is a portfolio career and leadership network where women build what's next. Members land board roles, grow businesses, lead the AI conversation, and live their best portfolio career with our programs. Join us at HerCsuite.com, or connect with host Natalie Benamou on LinkedIn.

    30 min
  6. Burnout-Free for 6 Years: What Finally Changed  with Carole Jean Whittington

    MAR 4

    Burnout-Free for 6 Years: What Finally Changed with Carole Jean Whittington

    What happens when a woman who spent decades pushing through burnout discovers a different way to live and lead? Carole Jean Whittington, founder of the Women’s Well-Being Movement, sits down with host Natalie Benamou for a thoughtful conversation about energy, leadership, and what it means for women to reconnect with themselves. Together they talk about how women experience stress, why complexity quietly builds in our lives, and the role collaboration and community play in expanding our capacity as leaders. You’ll also hear Carole Jean’s memorable “spicy pepper” burnout scale, along with a simple breathing practice you can use anytime to center yourself during the day. This conversation is a reminder that when women come together, share openly, and support each other, new possibilities emerge. Listen in to the end for a meditation and feel uplifted for the rest of the day. About our Guest: Joining us today is Carole Jean Whittington, founder of The Women’s Well-Being Movement: Leading Ladies Leaving Legacies. Carole Jean is an award-winning Chief Well-Being Officer, researcher, and author dedicated to helping women in leadership and the professionals who support them—end the exhaustion cycle and step into sustainable energy, clarity, and legacy. Through her innovative framework, The UnVeiling Method, and global research on stress and burnout, she has guided thousands to discover that thriving isn’t the exception—it can be the new normal. Trusted by organizations including Google, UCLA, and Yale, Carole Jean is here to show us how well-being and leadership are inseparable. Website: www.WhittingtonWellBeing.com LinkedIn    Instagram Podcasts: Beyond Chronic Burnout & Women’s Well-Being Movement HerCsuite® is a leadership network where women build what's next. Our members land board roles, grow businesses, lead the AI conversation, and live their best portfolio career with our programs. Join us at HerCsuite.com, or connect with host Natalie Benamou on LinkedIn.

    27 min
  7. Relationships, Sponsorship, and Finding Your Voice with DeRetta Rhodes, PhD

    FEB 25

    Relationships, Sponsorship, and Finding Your Voice with DeRetta Rhodes, PhD

    What if the relationships you build today are the doors that open tomorrow? DeRetta Rhodes, PhD, Chief People Officer, The Atlanta Braves, joins host Natalie Benamou for an authentic conversation about the fear, doubt, and isolation she faced on career journey. They explore the mentors, sponsors, and what happened in rooms she was invited into. DeRetta shares why staying connected is the most underrated career strategy. Find out how sponsors are championing your name in rooms when you aren't there. Discover why using your voice is the key to opening doors of opportunities. If you've ever walked into a room and wondered if you belonged there remember this: this episode is for you. "If you have been chosen to be in that room, that's where you're supposed to be." DeRetta Rhodes, PhD. Keep shining your light bright. The world needs you. About Our Guest DeRetta Rhodes, PhD is a vision driven executive who has broad experience in Strategic Planning and Human Resources spanning multiple industries including professional services, media, financial services, and non-profits. Dr. Rhodes is going into her eighth season with the Braves after arriving in January 2019. She joined the organization as a Senior Vice President of Human Resources before being promoted to Executive Vice President, Chief People Capital Officer, in January 2021. She was elevated to her current role, Executive Vice President, Chief People and Culture Officer, in January 2022. LinkedIn Instagram - @derettacolerhodes BooK "Courage Of Voice: Empowering Women To Open Professional Doors" HerCsuite® is a leadership network where women build what's next. Our members land board roles, grow businesses, lead the AI conversation, and live their best portfolio career with our programs. Join us at HerCsuite.com, or connect with host Natalie Benamou on LinkedIn.

    28 min
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Women Leaders on the Move is a business leadership podcast delivering advice how to stay relevant and in demand and be ready for what's next. Host Natalie Benamou guides women leaders especially in the second half of their careers how to navigate board opportunities, business growth, portfolio careers, and leadership in AI. Each episode delivers actionable insights. About the Host Natalie Benamou is a Strategic Growth Advisor and Founder of HerCsuite®, guiding executives and the companies they lead how to stay relevant and be in demand for what's next in an AI-driven world. Learn more at HerCsuite.com. Connect with Natalie Benamou on LinkedIn

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