This week on ConvHERsations with Kristie, we’re joined by Karyl Morris—visibility architect and personal brand strategist—for a powerful conversation about the connection between personal branding, leadership presence, and staying true to yourself.

Karyl shares her journey from image consulting to building a brand that helps others be seen—authentically and intentionally. She and Kristie unpack what it means to complement a business brand without becoming a carbon copy, why visibility matters for every leader (not just the founder), and how consistency across platforms builds trust.

From hiring aligned team members to showing up as the best version of yourself, this episode is packed with real-life stories and practical advice for anyone navigating leadership, career pivots, or fractional roles.

HERverse is a powerful peer community for women in leadership—Integrators, COOs, founders, and leadership team members—who are ready to grow, connect, and lead boldly.
Learn more or become a member at www.herverse.com.

In this powerful flip-the-script episode of ConvHERsations with Kristie, Kristie Clayton steps into the guest seat as Kate Norton leads a heartfelt conversation about how HERverse began, what it’s become, and where it’s going.

Kristie reflects on the early days—feeling isolated as a second-in-command while her Visionary had access to countless peer groups—and the deep longing that sparked the creation of a space for Integrators and women leaders to grow together. What started as five women around a table has since grown into a thriving, intentional community built on trust, vulnerability, and bold leadership.

Together, Kristie and Kate explore what it means to build something bigger than yourself, how small circles of support scale into movements, and the “scare-sighted” moments that fueled HERverse’s expansion—beyond EOS, beyond Integrators, and into a full-spectrum network of second-in-command and department-level leaders.

This episode is a rare window into Kristie’s heart: her love for this community, the vision behind “Honor. Empower. Inspire.,” and her deep belief that leadership is not meant to be done alone.

In this episode of ConvHERsations with Kristie, Kristie Clayton sits down with John Marshall, fractional CFO and founder of Series Next Solutions, to talk about the critical relationship between Integrators and CFOs—and how that partnership can drive clarity, alignment, and better business decisions.

John shares his perspective on what makes a CFO most effective: context. He explains that finance isn’t just about the numbers—it’s about understanding the story behind them. Integrators play a vital role in helping CFOs understand the unique rhythms, levers, and nuances of the business so they can provide insights that actually move the company forward.

Together, Kristie and John explore how Integrators can better support their finance partners, why industry knowledge isn’t always a prerequisite, and what it looks like to build a high-functioning leadership team where everyone plays to their strengths.

Whether you're leading ops, finance, or a growing company—this episode is a smart, honest look at how collaboration between key roles unlocks smarter strategy and stronger execution.