What if the next season of your life is the one where everything comes together—your experience, your confidence, and your legacy?

I had such a heartfelt conversation with Wendi Brown about her chapter You Are a Profit Powerhouse in Power of What’s NEXT: Bold Moves By Design. Wendi’s words have stayed with me, especially when she said, “Your legacy is your leverage. Use it.” She also shared a reminder that made me pause—“Confidence without experience is a liability.”

What I love about Wendi is how she sees women over 50 as having an incredible advantage. Instead of slowing down, this is the moment to lean into everything you’ve learned and step forward with boldness.

Here are just a few things you’ll take away from our conversation:

✨ How your legacy can be the strongest foundation for your future.

✨ Why confidence and experience together create unstoppable momentum.

✨ The real advantage women have in the second half of their careers.

💡 One action to try: When life feels heavy or uncertain, take Wendi’s advice—give yourself one more day. That one day may be all you need to keep going and see what’s waiting for you next.

This episode feels like a celebration of wisdom and courage and a reminder that your most powerful chapter may still be ahead.

Read Wendi's chapter in the new hardcover coming out October 14th! https://tinyurl.com/ye6yfb34

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About Wendi O. Brown

Wendi O. Brown is a retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel with over two decades of distinguished and decorated service, including combat deployments, post-9/11 assignments at the Pentagon, and strategic planning roles supporting U.S. Africa Command, U.S. European Command, and NATO operations. She played a vital role in advancing joint readiness and cyber-integrated planning through contributions to initiatives like Combined Joint All-Domain Command and Control (CJADC2) and NATO’s premier communications interoperability exercise, Steadfast Cobalt. A summa cum laude graduate, she holds two Master of Science degrees in Cybersecurity, including a specialization in Cyber Intelligence, from programs recognized by the National Security Agency and the Department of Homeland Security.

Today, she continues to serve national security as a Department of Defense contractor at U.S. Cyber Command, bringing expertise in cyber operations, strategic logistics, and high-stakes crisis response. Beyond her government service, Wendi is the founder of iSupportYou, LLC, a strategic advisory firm dedicated to helping visionary leaders execute with precision in high-pressure domains. More about her work can be found at www.isupportyoullc.com.

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Natalie Benamou is the visionary behind Women Leaders on the Move, a Top 10 Women's Leadership podcast by Feedspot. As the Founder of HerCsuite®, she leads a professional women's network and delivers courses and masterminds for women in the second half of their careers. Work 1-2-1 with Natalie as a strategic advisor or fractional chief growth officer.

Natalie also serves as President of HER HEALTHX, a nonprofit committed to advancing women's health outcomes.

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Why Career Crossroads Make You Feel Stuck and What to Do Instead

Are you at a crossroads in your career and wondering if it’s time for a new direction? You’re not alone.

Today on the show, I share why so many women are wondering about the roles that no longer light them up and how to move forward with clarity. We will uncover what might be holding you back from living your best life...and it isn't what you think.

Here’s what you’ll take away:

1️⃣ How to align your values so they guide your decisions

2️⃣ Why curiosity helps you shift from “what if” to “why not”

3️⃣ The role of purpose in shaping your next chapter

4️⃣ Signs it’s time to pivot and how to take action without waiting

5️⃣ Why community and partnerships are essential for the journey ahead

By the end of this episode, you’ll see how a crossroads moment can actually be the starting line for prosperity, growth, and abundance.

Crossroads moments don’t have to hold you back they can become the starting point for prosperity, growth, and abundance.

Join Natalie Benamou, and Lisa Sakai, Founder of One Vision Retirement and Natalie Benamou, Founder of HerCsuite® and Featured Instructor Michelle Pecak on Human Design.

Join here: Design Your Next Chapter Course starting September 10th

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Natalie Benamou is the visionary behind Women Leaders on the Move, a Top 10 Women's Leadership podcast by Feedspot. As the Founder of HerCsuite®, she leads women's leadership network for senior leaders navigating board service, portfolio careers, entrepreneurship in the second half of their professional lives.

This podcast is sponsored by Design Your Next Chapter Course starting September 10th.

Natalie also serves as President of HER HEALTHX, a nonprofit focused on improving health outcomes by bridging the care communication gap.

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What happens when you sit down with someone who has been both a trusted client and collaborator for more than two decades?

Jennifer Lenter, Founder of Soundtrack Consulting sits down with host Natalie Benamou and together they explore the importance of trust being at the heart of all communication strategy. This conversation is both personal and deeply meaningful for host Natalie Benamou as Jennifer as they collaborated on very large trade show projects together and Jennifer is a valued member of HerCsuite®.

Get the behind-the-scenes view from Jennifer who works with executives and helping them to communicate in times of constant change. Find out about Jennifer’s career journey from engineering to corporate communications to launching her company, Soundtrack Consulting, Jennifer shares why trust is built not by having all the answers, but by starting with what’s true.

“Silence doesn’t reduce uncertainty, it just transfers it to your team.” – Jennifer Lentner

✨ Start with what’s true. Transparency builds trust faster than waiting for every answer.

✨ Tie change to a North Star. When people see how each update connects to the bigger picture, they can adapt with more confidence.

✨Communicate in layers. Use multiple formats and timing so information reaches people in the way they absorb it best.

“People don’t need perfection, they want direction and context.” – Jennifer Lentner

The next time you hesitate to share an update, ask: What is true right now that will give my team direction and context? Share that, and follow up as you learn more.

Heartfelt thanks to Jennifer Lentner for being both a longtime client and an inspirational member of HerCsuite®. This conversation is a reminder of how trust, context, and clarity shape leadership in every season of change.

Keep shining your light bright. The world needs you.

About Jennifer Lenter

Jennifer Lentner is an experienced internal communications leader who specializes in helping executives engage employees during times of growth and change. Known for simplifying complex information into clear, relatable messages, she equips leaders to communicate in a way that reflects their authentic style.

For nearly 15 years, Jennifer built and led communications for a Fortune 500 division, guiding leaders through M&A, restructuring, leadership transitions, and business transformation. Today, through her firm Soundtrack Consulting, she partners with companies to strengthen employee engagement, scale leadership communication, and create straightforward strategies that deliver lasting impact.

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What if you could create your own board of directors—made up of the world’s greatest business minds—without ever inviting them to a meeting? That’s the kind of bold thinking Carolyn Lowe, CEO of ROI Swift and author of Business Growth Do’s and Absolute Don’ts, brings to this conversation.

In this episode of Women Leaders on the Move, Carolyn and host Natalie Benamou, Founder of HerCsuite® talk about how AI is reshaping leadership, strategy, and growth. From building AI-powered board personas to predicting customer behavior, Carolyn shares how leaders can think three years ahead and stay competitive in a rapidly changing market.

As Carolyn says, “The most important thing leaders can do is step out of the day-to-day and ask, what will this look like three years from now?”

Five Discoveries in this Conversation:

• How AI can serve as your strategic advisor and uncover blind spots before they cost you.
• The lessons Carolyn learned helping 200+ consumer brands grow, including what not to do.
• Why thinking 10X bigger can sometimes be easier than doubling your business.
• The critical role of team culture—and why removing toxic talent is a non-negotiable.
• How entrepreneurs can position products for real growth on platforms like Amazon.

✨ Action for you: Try creating your own “AI Board of Directors.” Choose three leaders you admire—past or present—and use AI to generate how they might advise you on a current challenge. Notice what new insights emerge when you see your business through their lens.

This episode will inspire you to think beyond the immediate challenges and embrace what’s next with confidence.

Keep shining your light bright. The world needs you.

Carolyn Lowe is CEO of ROI Swift and a force in Amazon marketplace strategy. She’s helped over 150 brands generate more than $100M in revenue while staying laser-focused on profitability, efficiency, and performance. Today, she’s here to share how brands doing $3M–$50M in annual revenue can scale smarter, not harder, on Amazon.

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Natalie Benamou is the visionary behind Women Leaders on the Move, a Top 10 Women's Leadership podcast by Feedspot. As the Founder of HerCsuite®, a leadership network and portfolio career company for women,

she leads a strategic collective for executive women navigating board service, portfolio careers, entrepreneurship, and leadership in the second half of their professional lives. Work 1-2-1 with Natalie as a strategic advisor or fractional chief growth officer.

Natalie also serves as President of HER HEALTHX, a nonprofit committed to advancing women's health outcomes.

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What happens when a high-achieving life sciences executive decides there's more to success than climbing the corporate ladder? Meet Stephanie Joong, who's mastering the art of blending her corporate expertise with her passion for wellness and self-discovery.

In this episode of Women Leaders on the Move, Stephanie shares her journey from traditional corporate leadership to solopreneurship, revealing how she's creating space for both professional excellence and personal fulfillment. You'll discover how her years of corporate training became the foundation for her entrepreneurial leap into the health and wellness industry.

The 3 ways Stephanie blends career and wellness:

1. Transfer Your Corporate Training - Discover how skills learned climbing the corporate ranks become powerful tools for solopreneurship
2. Create Intentional Space - Learn why making room for wellness isn't just self-care, but strategic career planning
3. Bridge Industries Strategically - See how combining life sciences expertise with health and wellness creates unique opportunities

"I'm making more space for more health and wellness industry, to mix really nicely with my life sciences background. This is a very special moment for us to be talking." - Stephanie Joong

Bonus get a behind the scenes look at Thrive in 2025 Women's Conference.

Whether you're feeling stuck in corporate life, curious about solopreneurship, or simply want to blend your professional success with personal wellness, Stephanie's story offers both inspiration and actionable insights.

Perfect for ambitious women ready to redefine what leadership looks like on their own terms.

Thank you Stephanie Joong for being on the show today and Jen Pestikas and Hope Mueller!

Keep shining your light bright. The world needs you.

About Stephanie Joong

With over 15 years in the life sciences industry—starting as an engineer and transitioning to business leadership—Stephanie has built a career she's deeply proud of. As a committed advocate for women in STEM, she volunteers actively providing situational coaching for college students, early-career professionals, grad school applicants, and career shifters. Now, she's applying that same mentorship approach to her own journey as she transitions from traditional corporate leadership to solopreneurship, creating space for both professional excellence and personal fulfillment.

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Natalie Benamou is the visionary behind Women Leaders on the Move, a Top 25 Women's Leadership podcast by Feedspot. As the Founder of HerCsuite®, she leads a strategic collective for executive women navigating board service, portfolio careers, entrepreneurship, and leadership in the second half of their professional lives.

Work 1-2-1 with Natalie as a strategic advisor or fractional chief growth officer.

Natalie also serves as President of HER HEALTHX, a nonprofit committed to advancing women's health outcomes.

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What happens when your leadership team not only reflects your customer but also brings different ways of thinking to the table?

Amanda Clark, CEO of WellBiz Brands, shares with host Natalie Benamou how the “right mix” in leadership drives innovation, fuels growth, and creates thriving brand communities. From franchising to boardrooms, Amanda offers real-world insights into intentional hiring, building women-led teams, and creating space for leaders to bring their authentic perspectives.

In the episode you will have a behind the scenes look at beauty company and Amanda’s path to becoming CEO.

"The most successful teams have the right mix with leaders who think differently and reflect the customer." - Amanda Clark, CEO, WellBiz Brands, Inc.

3 Leadership Takeaways:

• Why different ways of thinking help anticipate challenges and seize opportunities.
• How to be intentional and persistent when hiring for executive roles.
• How franchising can offer women leaders a path to entrepreneurship with built-in support.

Action Step for Senior Leaders:

If you’re exploring entrepreneurship, start by identifying a business model that aligns with your expertise and passion.

Assess opportunities like franchising that provide built-in systems, training, and brand recognition to reduce risk while allowing you to lead and innovate in your own way.

Keep shining your light bright. The World needs You!

About Amanda Clark

Amanda Clark, CEO of Wellbiz Brands, is a dynamic leader in the beauty and wellness industry. With a passion for empowering women and fostering business growth, Amanda brings a visionary approach to franchising, entrepreneurship, and board leadership. She is committed to creating opportunities for women to lead and shaping what’s next in business.

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Natalie Benamou is the visionary behind Women Leaders on the Move, a Top 25 Women’s Leadership podcast by Feedspot. As the Founder of HerCsuite®, she leads a powerful leadership network for women navigating board service, portfolio careers, and entrepreneurship—especially in the second half of their professional lives. Work 1:1 with Natalie as a strategic advisor or fractional Chief Growth Officer.

Natalie also serves as President of HER HEALTHX, a nonprofit revolutionizing the way women experience healthcare.

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This podcast is brought to you by HerCsuite®’s portfolio career programs, including NEXT Career and the Design Your Next Chapter Course. Explore curated programs, real conversations, and experiences designed for women shaping what’s next—for themselves and the organizations they lead. Learn more at HerCsuite.com.