C-Sweet™ Talks takes you inside the most interesting businesses and industries today and explores strategies for career success. Hosts Beth and Dianne have navigated C-Suites and board rooms throughout their careers, and are now giving insider advice for executive and entrepreneurial women to make a difference in theirs. C-Sweet™ is an international professional association for women focusing on access to all levels of career opportunities for YOU and others, the creation of diverse networks ...
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41 - Crypto Is Driving the Engine of the Future Economy with Dr. Tanya M. Evans
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This week, Beth and Dianne sit down with Dr. Tanya M. Evans for her take on digital assets and how to engage with the crypto economy safely. Professor at Penn State Dickinson Law School, Tonya considers herself a crypto realist. This week, she join’s C-Sweet Talks to discuss the important role of crypto in under-banked communities and “right-size” …
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40 - Helping People Stay Accountable To Themselves with Susan Levin
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This week Beth and Dianne sit down with Susan Levin, President of Dialogue For Solutions. Susan is a global consultant who clients to use their strengths to get great results, she has helped thousands of employees be more productive and make a difference in their organizations.By Dianne Gubin and Beth Hilbing
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39 - The Good News Is, It’s Not About You with Mimi Donaldson
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This week, Beth and Dianne sit down with Mimi Donaldson to cover her career, TED Talks, and her amazing tips on public speaking. Mimi coaches individuals and sales staffs in creating and delivering their perfect marketing pitch. For over 20 years, she has captivated audiences and won acclaim for her rousing keynote speeches, compelling workshops, a…
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38 - I'm Mad As Hell And I'm Not Gonna Take It Anymore! with Teresa Freeborn
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This week, Beth and Dianne talk with Teresa Freeborn about power equity in the workplace and her new book on the topic: Suits and Skirts: Game On! The Battle For Corporate Power. Women have been seeking power and equity for decades to no avail. Men are keeping women from attaining powerful C-Suite and boardroom positions to the detriment of corpora…
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37 - No One Is A Better Advocate for Your Company Than You! with Melinda Chelliah
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This week on C-Sweet Talks, Beth and Dianne speak with Melinda Chelliah, Founder, President, and Fractional CFO of Tailored For Growth. Tailored For Growth consults for entertainment, consumer products, retail, tech, and professional services companies, bringing a deep understanding of the factors that impact a company's brand and consumer experien…
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36 - Following Through On ESG with Tara Giunta
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Tara Guinta (partner at Paul Hastings, LLP) is a recognized risk strategy and compliance expert as well as an advisor to boards, executive management teams, and global companies. She advises stakeholders on corporate governance and enterprise & risk management as well as being co-chair of Paul Hastings' ESG Risk Strategy and Compliance Practice. La…
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35 - The Power of People First Management with Lacey Leone McLaughlin
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Lacey Leone MacLaughlin is an executive coach of leaders across all industries and President of LLM Consulting Group Inc. She specializes in teaching management skills to creative talent and has her own excellent podcast, Unfolding Leadership with Lacey Leone McLaughlin! This week, Beth and Dianne talk with Lacey about generational differences in t…
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34 - Everyone's Talking About DE&I, But How Do We Walk the Walk? with Channing Martin
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Senior VP and Chief Diversity and Social Impact Officer, Channing Martin is a DE&I superstar! This week, Beth and Dianne talk with Channing about the realities of implementing DE&I initiatives and strategies for SUCCESS when doing so. We'll also hear about some of Channing's past achievements like Empower Hour and winning the Department of Labor's …
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33 - Helping Children In Ukraine with Randi Thompson
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This week on C-Sweet Talks, Beth and Dianne interview Kidsave CEO and Co-Founder, Randi Thompson, about her current work helping children in war-torn Ukraine, as well as her broader work helping children across the globe. When Randi Thompson visited an orphanage in Kazakhstan more than 20 years ago, she saw teens forced to move out with no place to…
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32 - The Secrets of the Boardroom with Michele Ashby
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Michele Ashby is the CEO and Founder of ACE LLC (Ashby Consulting Enterprises) and her focus is educating, supporting, and teaching women how to attain corporate board positions. Her program for this is the ACE Board Certification Program. In this episode of C-Sweet Talks, Michelle shares what you might not know about getting on a corporate board. …
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31 - Running Your Own Entertainment Company with Jeff Hasler
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This week, Beth and Dianne talk with the President of Original Productions, Jeff Hasler. They cover the ins and outs of running an entertainment company, the process of creating non-scripted television, advice for people interested in an entertainment career, and much more! Jeff has worked across the media landscape as a Producer, Director, Writer …
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30 - Talking Supply Chains and Women in Manufacturing with Carroll A. Thomas
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Ms. Carroll A. Thomas, recently named National Institute of Standards and Technology’s (NIST) Acting Associate Director of Innovation and Industry Services also serves as the Director of the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP). In this episode of C-Sweet Talks, Caroll takes Beth and Dianne through her lifelong path to leadership, tips for get…
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29 - Speaking to the Senate on Cyber Security in Education with Helen Norris
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Helen Norris recently testified in front of the Senate Health Committee on cyber security threats and challenges in higher education. In this episode of C-Sweet Talks, Helen speaks with Beth and Dianne about women on boards, relying on her network, and the experience of speaking in front of the Senate. Helen is vice president for information techno…
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28 - Get An Agent and Major Publishing Company for Your Book with Grace Freedson
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Grace Freedson runs a literary agency and book packaging company, Grace Freedson’s Publishing Network, with over 20 years in the industry. In this week’s episode, Grace answers Beth and Dianne’s practical questions about the book publishing industry and shares excerpts from her trailblazing career.By Dianne Gubin and Beth Hilbing
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27 - They Can Be A Firm Partner AND A Mom with Leslie Stackpole
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Today's C-Sweet Talks episode features Leslie Stackpole, CPA- Los Angeles Office Leader at RSM US LLP! Ms. Stackpole, along with hosts Dianne Gubin & Beth Hilbing, discusses topics including: - DEI initiatives at RSM - Mentoring younger employees to become a firm partner - Keeping women in the accounting firm pipeline to work in senior roles - Staf…
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26 - Through the Lens of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) with Dr. Tana M. Session
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Dr. Tana M. Session is an award-winning Consultant, International Speaker, Executive-level Performance Coach, Best-selling Author, recognized Inclusion, Diversity & Multigenerational Thought Leader and Media Contributor. Dr. Session was recently recognized as a “Top Company Culture Consultant” by Fond.co, “Top Employer Branding Expert” by Eightfold…
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25 - My Mother Wasn't In The Stock Market with Dr. Bonnie Wims
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Today's C-Sweet Talks episode features Dr. Bonnie Wims, a counseling psychologist with Dr. Bonnie Wims & Associates! Dr. Wims, along with hosts Dianne Gubin & Beth Hilbing, discusses topics including: - Unique challenges for women, profesionally and personally - Women in executive leadership having difficulty forming a business network or peer grou…
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24 - Using Tech to Enhance Personalized Experiences with Patricia Hinerman
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Patricia Hinerman is Chief Information Officer of IPG, responsible for developing, implementing, securing, and supporting enterprise applications and infrastructure that are used across IPG and our companies globally. Patricia has more than 25 years of technology expertise and has served in a number of technology roles within IPG since 2008, most r…
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23 - Transactional Law, Bankruptcy, and Sharing Insights with Meryl Macklin & Sharon Weiss
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About Meryl Macklin: Meryl Macklin is a trial lawyer with over 30 years of experience trying and resolving complex business disputes. Meryl has served as lead trial counsel for clients ranging from major corporations to small startups in dozens of high-exposure cases in state and federal courts around the country, and regularly practices in both No…
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22 - The Biggest Growth Opportunity In Sports Is Women with Fielding Jamieson
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Fielding Jamieson is the Senior Strategy Director at R/GA Ventures and the Managing Director of Global Sports Venture Studio (GSVS), a platform shaping the future of the fan and athlete experience through collaborative innovation between the world's leading sports organizations and startups. Formerly the Director of Business Partnerships for LIFT L…
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21 - Why Aren't Financial Investment Conversations Happening in Women's Networks? with Baat Enosh
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Baat Enosh is leading Nia Growth, a fresh startup in the finance world, focused on women and investments in the markets. Before Nia, Baat served as Director of Transformation working with EY's CTO. A position which followed years in Israel, where she established and grew the Fintech giant Intuit with a local R&D center, leading with multiple roles …
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20 - Companies Are More Profitable When Women Are on the Board with Betsy Berkhemer-Credaire
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Betsy Berkhemer-Credaire is CEO of 50/50 Women on Boards™, the global education and advocacy campaign committed to accelerating gender balance and diversity on corporate boards. She is also CEO of Berkhemer Clayton Retained Executive Search in Los Angeles. She is the author of two books, "The Board Game: How Smart Women Become Corporate Directors” …
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19 - Creating Cultures of Engagement and Belonging with Otesha Mosley-Bremond
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Otesha (OT) Mosley-Bremond is a South Los Angeles native, community advocate and educator who believes her passion and responsibility to the world is to create spaces for growth and transformation. OT has served the South Los Angeles community for more than 10 years, providing culturally adept programming and events that encourage inclusivity, comm…
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18 - Guiding Businesses Through Transition with Kim Kaselionis and Pam Lauper
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Dianne and Beth interview Kim Kaselionis and Pamela Lauper of Destined. The Destined team guides middle-market businesses through internal transitions or external sales every step of the way. We understand that change, whether planned or unplanned, can leave a business owner feeling a range of emotions. Our process will bring your vision to light a…
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17 - Creating Truly Great Boards with Beverly Behan
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Beverly Behan has worked with nearly 200 Boards of Directors in the United States, Canada, and around the world over the past 25 years. Her clients are primarily boards of listed public companies in the S&P1500 but range from F100s to recent IPOs. She is the author of Great Companies Deserve Great Boards, which was named Governance Book of the Year…
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16 - Venture Capital Investing with Lisa Suennen
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Lisa is a venture capital investor and the managing partner of Venture Valkyrie, LLC, which publishes the Venture Valkyrie blog and co-produces the Tech Tonics podcast. She is a previous co-founder of CSweetener, a women's healthcare mentoring organization. Currently, Lisa Suennen is a managing director with Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP, where sh…
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15 - Menopause Energy Bars with Julie Gordon White
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Julie Gordon White is the founder and CEO of Bossa Bars, Menopause Energy Bars, and advocates for women in all stages of "The Pause". Julie is also an award-winning entrepreneur, bestselling business author, and TEDx speaker. In 2020, Julie launched Bossa Bars after personally struggling with "Menopause Middle" and watching her friends suffer in si…
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14 - Housing and Homelessness in California with Lourdes Castro Ramirez
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California Governor Gavin Newsom appointed, and the State Legislature confirmed, Lourdes Castro Ramírez, to serve as Secretary of the Business, Consumer Services, and Housing Agency. As Secretary, Lourdes leads and oversees 10 state departments and 6500 employees with responsibility for 1) preserving & expanding affordable housing, 2) advancing sta…
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13 - Leading Technology Innovation with Pamela Bowen
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Pamela Bowen has more than 20 years of experience leading technology innovation in high-growth business environments. Pamela’s expertise spans the retail, health care, transportation, and financial services industries, with emphasis on operational transformation and systems interoperability within health care. Pamela has previously served as Chief …
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C-Sweet AFTER DARK with Nita Mortiz & Maria Malavenda
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C-Sweet After Dark is a bold, unfiltered conversation from executive-level women, served on the rocks! On this premiere episode of this new rendition of the podcast, Beth and Dianne chat with Nita Moritz and Maria Malavenda- going over topics ranging from the worst boss they have ever had to fictional names NSFW! About the Guests: Nita Moritz Nita …
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12 - High Growth Healthcare Ventures with Maria Malavenda
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Maria Malavenda is a transformative leader in Los Angeles who drives innovation by understanding customers deeply and leading through empathy. She is a serial entre/intrapreneur, building successful initiatives at ZoomInfo, Monster, Deloitte, Accenture, and Johnson & Johnson. She is currently Managing Partner at KOL Ventures, investing in startups …
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11 - Building Integrated Digital Partnerships with Alexandra Dumas
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Alexandra Dumas is an experienced sales consultant with a demonstrated history in building integrated digital partnerships with national retailers and theatrical marketers. As a strategic business partner, she leverages her deep understanding of emergent industry trends and Google solutions to solve customer challenges and deliver digital and box o…
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10 - Innovative Payment Tech with Ida Starr
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Ida Starr is the Founder and Owner of the innovative payment technology company, Chip Financial Inc. With a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Management along with a Graduate Certificate of Applied Project Management (PMP) paired with 30+ years of experience in business and finance, Ida comes with an extensive and impressive backgr…
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9 - Turning Challenge Into Passion with Janis Leahy
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Janis Leahy struggled with eczema through childhood, but turned that challenge into a passion for clean beauty and skincare by founding MADEWITH. MADEWITH is a retailer focused on creating a new cycle of trust for consumers, starting with the $14B clean skincare industry. They do this by tackling the 3 biggest challenges consumers face when navigat…
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Beth and Dianne speak with Jill Osur, President and CEO of Teneral Cellars, a "disruptive", woman-owned wine business that is re-thinking what it means to be a wine brand. As a former collegiate scholarship softball player at the University of California at Berkeley, and a black belt in karate, Jill Osur has been able to combine her passion for spo…
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7 - Benefits Services For The Largest US Firms with Leslie Slay
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Beth and Dianne host a lively conversation with Leslie Slay. Leslie is the Senior Vice President of Employee Benefits Services for one of the United State's largest insurance brokerage and consulting firms, Woodruff Sawyer. Woodruff Sawyer is a valued sponsor of C-Sweet. Leslie brings over 25 years of employee benefits experience to clients, spanni…
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6 - Significant Legal Matter with Cathryn Rivera-Hernandez
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Beth and Dianne speak with Cathryn Rivera-Hernandez, Appointments Secretary for Governor Gavin Newsom. They discuss her journey into this high profile role, work-life balance, and the greatest take aways from her successful career! Cathryn Rivera-Hernandez was appointed by Governor Newsom in June 2019 to serve as Appointments Secretary. Prior to he…
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5 - The Liz Taylor of the Beauty Industry with Kelly Kovack
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Dianne and Beth interview Kelly Kovack. Kovack is the quietly loud renegade of the beauty industry, with 25 years of experience and an ability for intuiting emerging trends. Kovack started her career in beauty as a member of the original executive team of Bliss. As Managing Director of the seminal Bliss catalog and product division, Kovack took on …
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4 - Giving Voice to Communities That Aren't Part of Traditional Power Structures with Tammy Tran
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Beth and Dianne speak with Tammy Tran, Senior Manager of Government Relations at Southern California Edison (SCE), about her journey to career success, her wide range of experience across government, nonprofits, and corporate environments, and perspectives and advocacy when it comes to Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month. Tamm…
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3 - Building Powerful Business Partnerships with Rowena Cumner
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Rowena Cumner, Director of Strategic Partnerships at FoundersCard speaks with Beth and Dianne about the company and its new partnership with C-Sweet which includes complimentary membership access to FoundersCard for C-Sweet Members! FoundersCard is a community of the world's most successful and influential entrepreneurs, professionals, and business…
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2 - Challenging Taboos, Pushing Boundaries, Advocating for Social Justice & Championing Sexual Freedom with Jenny Sade
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Jenny Sade, CPO of PLBY Group, Inc, speaks candidly with Beth and Dianne about the current goals of the company, challenges and changes experienced by staff and HR during the pandemic, and her own career trajectory. Jenny notes some of her and the company's wins of the last year, including the company's DEI efforts and unique developments when it c…
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1 - Working At One of The Only Woman-Helmed IPOs with Julie Rutherford
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Beth and Dianne interview Julie Rutherford, the Senior Director of Luxury Sales Associates at The RealReal, a leading luxury consignment business. Julie discusses her transition from a lengthy career in telecommunications into online and brick-and-mortar consignment, sharing advice on how others can take a leap into another industry themselves. The…
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Introducing C-Sweet™ Talks: Insider Stories From Executive Women
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Your hosts, Beth Hilbing and Dianne Gubin, discuss the mission of the professional organization they founded for executive women- C-Sweet™. C-Sweet™ is an invitation for women to build their own career ladder, instead of just climbing it. C-Sweet™ Talks takes you into the most interesting businesses and industries today through candid conversations…
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