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Women Leaders on the Move - HerCsuite® Radio

Women Leaders on the Move - HerCsuite® Radio

By: Natalie Benamou Host and HerCsuite® Founder C-suite leader
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Hosted by Natalie Benamou, Founder of HerCsuite®, this podcast is your go-to resource for real conversations and strategies tailored for women navigating leadership in their second half of life and career.

Each week, you’ll hear from women leaders who share their journeys through board service, entrepreneurship, portfolio careers, and personal reinvention. Whether you’re exploring your next chapter or already making bold moves, this show will guide and inspire you.

What you’ll find inside each episode:

  • Practical business and board strategies
  • Wellness and mindset shifts for sustainable success
  • Personal stories that encourage, uplift, and empower
  • Tools to help you design a career that aligns with your values

Join thousands of listeners and discover how to create your own version of success—with confidence, clarity, and community.

🎧 Ranked 7 out of the top 25 Podcasts for Women Leaders by Feedspot

🔗 Learn more and get show notes at HerCsuite.com

About the Host

Natalie Benamou is a strategic growth advisor, bestselling author, and Founder of HerCsuite®, a women's leadership network and Portfolio Career Company for Executive Women. She leads executive programs for women leaders landing new corporate board roles, scaling businesses and discovering the power of the next career move infusing AI into all the programs including NEXT2 Lead AI.


Natalie is also a speaker, moderator, facilitator and podcast guest appearing on shows like The Bold Lounge Podcast, Real Money, Real Life™, Proven Not Perfect, Brave Women at Work, Conscious Millionaire Show, Lioness Magazine, Roz Usheroff Podcast, What's Your Ask, Go Find Out The Career Switch Podcast, Social Sales Link Podcast, United SHE Stands and Classy Career Girl.


Her Signature Keynote: How to Get to Yes Faster delivers 10 steps on aligning goals, strategies and outcomes to achieve success.

Natalie also speaks on LinkedIn, Women on Boards, Design Your Next Chapter and AI Innovation for Women Leaders.


Keep shining your light bright. The world needs you!


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Episodes
  • Why Board Directors Need the Mirror Effect Today with Sheila Gujrathi MD

    Why Board Directors Need the Mirror Effect Today with Sheila Gujrathi MD
    Nov 12 2025
    What does it look like when you have the opportunity to make a difference, not only for our generation, but for future generations as well?Sheila Gujrathi MD is a TEDx speaker, bestselling author, health investor, and board leader serving on six boards joins host Natalie Benamou to talk about her career path. Listen in to this conversation about leadership, authenticity, and her new bestselling book The Mirror Effect.Dr. Gujrathi shares her journey from physician to biotech CEO and now chairwoman and board director. Her new bestselling book, The Mirror Effect, is a reflection on lessons learned, inner growth, and the importance of creating communities where women leaders see themselves represented.Discover how Dr. Gujrathi built a purpose-driven career across biotech and health innovation, what she’s learned serving on public and private boards, and why authenticity and compassion are key to leading with strength. She opens up about the F.I.D.S. Fear, Insecurity, Doubt, and Shame and how breaking free from those internal barriers leads to greater impact and joy.What are the key insights? Get an insider look at Dr. Gujarthi's leadership path: ✨ The journey from medicine to the boardroom ✨ What inspired The Mirror Effect ✨ How to identify your own “inner glass ceiling” and move beyond it ✨ The role of self-compassion in leadership ✨ Why board diversity is vital to shaping the future of healthcare and innovationDr. Gujrathi also shares her work creating The Biotech CEO Sisterhood and CXO Sisterhood, building community for women across the life sciences to lead, mentor, and collaborate.Feel inspired to discover the path to the c-suite, boards and creating an impact for future generations.Connect with Dr. Sheila Gujrathi on LinkedIn and get your copy of The Mirror Effect along with her companion workbook and journal now.Listen now and discover how board directors and leaders everywhere can create meaningful change by reflecting the best in each other.Keep shining your light bright. The world needs you.Sheila Gujrathi MD, biotech entrepreneur and executive, healthcare investor, and drug developer with over 25 years of experience in the industry. She’s founded, built, and run numerous biotech companies. Sheila is co-founder of the Biotech CEO Sisterhood, a group of trailblazing female CEOs, and the South Asian Biopharma Alliance.https://www.sheilagujrathimd.comhttps://www.instagram.com/sheilagujrathimd/https://www.facebook.com/sheila.gujrathihttps://www.linkedin.com/in/sheila-gujrathi-md/Connect with Natalie BenamouNatalie Benamou is Founder of HerCsuite®, the first professional women's network and masterminds for women leaders, board directors and entrepreneurs. She also serves as President and CEO of HER HEALTHX, a nonprofit bridging the care communication gap and improving health outcomes for women.🔗 Follow Natalie Benamou on LinkedIn🔗 Follow HerCsuite® on LinkedInThis Podcast is bought to you by NEXT2LEAD AIWhere women build what's NEXT. Be in demand-> Boards, Business, Portfolio Careers and AI Innovation. Explore curated programs, real conversations, and experiences designed for women who are shaping what's next—for themselves and the organizations they lead. Learn more at HerCsuite.com.
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    25 mins
  • Why Now Is the Best Time to Engage on LinkedIn, with Brenda Meller, Chief Engagement Officer, Meller Marketing

    Why Now Is the Best Time to Engage on LinkedIn, with Brenda Meller, Chief Engagement Officer, Meller Marketing
    Nov 5 2025
    Have. you been wanting to update your LinkedIn profile but aren't sure where to start? This episode is going to help you whether you are a seasoned marketer or need a refresher on what to do next.Brenda Meller is one of LinkedIn’s most trusted voices and a leading expert on building genuine engagement. In this conversation, she joins host Natalie Benamou to share practical, real-world ways to strengthen your presence on LinkedIn, without spending hours online or feeling like you have to be inauthentic to your personal brand.Whether you’ve been too busy leading teams, growing a business, or serving on boards to focus on LinkedIn, or you’re already active and ready to level up, Brenda offers something for every stage. She explains why showing up consistently matters more than posting constantly and how small, intentional actions lead to meaningful results.You’ll hear how spending just 15 minutes a day in your feed can give you the right balance of posting and engaging. Hear details about how to keep your profile current so it reflects your professional story today and look forward thinking and not focused on the past.5 Strategies to Supercharge your LinkedIn Strategy: Start with a simple daily rhythm to stay active and visibleUpdate your profile and header without overthinking itCreate real engagement with questions that your followers care aboutWhy your headshot is a credibility tool, not a vanity projectHow entrepreneurs can use the 20/80 rule to grow business through relationshipsMemorable Brenda Quotes:“LinkedIn works best when you treat it like a conversation, not a billboard.”“Your headshot is your digital handshake—it tells people you’re present and engaged.”“When you show genuine interest in what others share, your own visibility rises naturally.”Why You’ll Love This Episode: It’s practical, relatable, and energizing. Brenda brings humor and fresh ideas for every level of LinkedIn user, from leaders easing back in to entrepreneurs building brand visibility. Her message is simple: the best time to engage is now.One Action Step: Spend a few intentional minutes a day on LinkedIn. Scroll your feed, read what others are posting, and leave thoughtful comments. You’ll start seeing the people and conversations that matter most to your work.Thank you for listening to the show. It would mean so much if you would rate and review it to help other listeners hear about us.Keep shining your light bright. The world needs you.About Brenda MellerHelping the self-employed, executives, and corporate teams enjoy a bigger slice of the LinkedIn pie, Brenda Meller is a former corporate marketer turned entrepreneur, national speaker, Chief Engagement Officer at Meller Marketing, author of "Social Media Pie: How to Enjoy a Bigger Slice of LinkedIn," and podcast host of "Enthusiastically Self-Employed".Social Links:https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendameller/https://www.mellermarketing.com/bioConnect with Natalie BenamouNatalie Benamou is Founder of HerCsuite®, a portfolio career company where women build what's next by infusing AI into courses, masterminds. She helps women be in demand for boards, grow businesses and innovate with AI. Natalie also serves as President and CEO of HER HEALTHX, a nonprofit bridging the care communication gap and improving health outcomes for women.🔗 Follow Natalie Benamou on LinkedIn🔗 Follow HerCsuite® on LinkedInThis Podcast is Bought to You by NEXT2LEAD AI Join us November 7th for a special program: How Secure is Your AIYour next chapter starts here. Explore curated programs, real conversations, and experiences designed for women who are shaping what's next—for themselves and the organizations they lead. Learn more at HerCsuite.com.
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    24 mins
  • Elevate Your Presence And Over Deliver Every Day with Shontra Powell, Podcast Founder and Host Proven Not Perfect™ Podcast

    Elevate Your Presence And Over Deliver Every Day with Shontra Powell, Podcast Founder and Host Proven Not Perfect™ Podcast
    Oct 29 2025
    Have you ever wondered how some leaders seem to rise effortlessly always prepared, composed, and ready for what’s next?Listen in as Shontra Powell, Senior Executive at Hubbell Incorporated and Founder and Host of Proven Not Perfect™ Podcast, talks with Host Natalie Benamou and shares how intention, preparation, and authenticity can transform your career trajectory.From her start in finance to global leadership roles at GE and Hubbell, Shontra reveals the mindset that helped her build credibility and open doors throughout her journey. Her philosophy is simple yet powerful:“Know the job, make the main thing the main thing, and the rest will build an incredible reputation and open doors you didn’t even know you wanted to knock on.” — Shontra PowellThis episode is filled with wisdom for women navigating leadership transitions, preparing for board service, or simply ready to show up at a higher level every day.3 Lessons from Shontra Powell1. Show up ready, always. Preparation builds credibility and trust. Over-delivering means you’re dependable, consistent, and grounded in purpose.2. Your career path doesn’t have to be straight. Every pivot adds perspective and resilience. Growth happens in the moments between certainty and change.3. Clarity creates opportunity. When you know your “why” and articulate your impact, the right doors open—often faster than you expect.Learn how showing up prepared and staying grounded in purpose can elevate your presence, strengthen your influence, and create lasting impact.Thank you Shontra for being our featured speaker. Special gratitude to Kellogg Women@EMBA where Shontra and Natalie met through a program where she and Naomi Kent were featured speakers.You are invited to join us on November 7th: How Secure is Your AI? 12 PM CT/ 1 PM ETThis show is sponsored by NEXT2LEAD AI Powered by HerCsuite®.Thank you for listening to the show! It would be incredible if you would Rate and Review it on Apple Podcasts.Keep shining your light bright. The world needs you.Connect with Shontra Powell:Shontra Powell is a proven corporate executive, leading global organizations through transformations, growth and high risk environments, Y2k, 2008 Financial Crisis, Digital Transformation, and Global Pandemic. Called upon as an effective people leader, Shontra has mentored many. She now expands her impact sharing meaningful podcast conversations with an audience of women driven for success, who enjoy talking about business, leadership, network, self-care, and spirituality.Proven Not Perfect™ The Portfolio Career with Shontra Powell and Natalie Benamou LinkedIn: Shontra Powell Podcast: Proven Not Perfect™Connect with Natalie BenamouNatalie Benamou is Founder of HerCsuite®, a professional women's network and portfolio career company. HerCsuite® focuses on supporting women discovering what's NEXT in the second half of their careers. Signature programs include board readiness, women entrepreneurs and portfolio careers all leveraging AI. She also serves as President and CEO of HER HEALTHX, a nonprofit bridging the care communication gap and improving health outcomes for women.🔗 Follow Natalie Benamou on LinkedIn🔗 Follow HerCsuite® on LinkedInThis Podcast is Bought to You by NEXT2Lead AI Powered by HerCsuite® a new Membership launching November 7th.Your Next chapter starts here. Explore curated programs, real conversations, and experiences designed for women who are shaping what's next for themselves and the organizations they lead. Learn more at HerCsuite.com.
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    20 mins
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