🎙️ Queens Behind the Scenes

Episode: Styled for Impact — Denielle Pemberton on Storytelling, Style & Shifting Power

In this week’s episode, Charise sits down with Denielle Pemberton, Global Managing Director & Chief Legal Officer at Diversified Search Group, for a conversation that’s equal parts powerful and stylish.

✨ What we cover in this episode:

• How storytelling shapes influence in the boardroom and beyond

• The role of personal style in building credibility and shifting power dynamics

• Denielle’s journey as a lawyer, strategist, and changemaker in executive search

• Why representation at the highest levels matters — and how she’s opening doors for others

• Practical advice for women leaders ready to own their voice and impact

This is an episode about leading with authenticity, leveraging style as strategy, and creating space for more diverse leadership at the table.

• Diversified Search Group Profile

• LinkedIn

• Women Business Collaborative

• 2023 AESC IDEA Award Video

• Executive Woman Media Feature

“Style is not about what you wear, it’s about how you show up and the story you’re telling when you walk into the room.” — Denielle Pemberton

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🔗 Connect with Denielle

Abundance isn’t seasonal—and neither is your worth. In this quick solo episode, Charise dives into the mindset, money moves, and boundaries every Queen needs to keep her bag secure and her peace protected. From aligning your income with your true impact to saying “no” with softness and strategy, this episode is your mid-summer money mindset reset.

We’re covering:
💼 How to stop shrinking your value in rooms you were born to own
🧠 Shifting from survival thinking to wealth-aligned strategy
💰 Smart side hustles that don’t burn you out
🛑 Boundaries that protect your coins and your calendar

No more waiting until Q4 to be profitable—this summer, we secure the bag with intention and ease.

✨ Resources mentioned:
📚 The Light We Carry – Michelle Obama
📚 We Should All Be Millionaires – Rachel Rodgers
🎧 Financial Feminist Podcast
📥 Soft Life Starter Guide

Welcome to the Summer Series, Queen!

In this quick solo episode, we’re kicking things off with a royal reset — because brilliance needs maintenance and burnout isn’t your birthright.

This week, I’m sharing:

• Three micro-habits to help you reclaim your time and energy

• Summer reading + podcast picks to nourish your mind

• How to make real boss moves (even from the beach)

• And your official Crown Challenge of the week 👑

Plus: Don’t forget to grab your Soft Life Starter Guide — your permission slip to reset with grace, not guilt.

• The truth about “crown maintenance” — and why self-care is leadership

• How 2-minute rituals can change your energy

• Rest as a power strategy — not a reward

• The 3 “boss moves” you can make while rocking sandals and sunblock

  🔗 Resources Mentioned:

• Book: The Light We Carry – Michelle Obama

• Book: We Should All Be Millionaires – Rachel Rodgers

• Podcast: Financial Feminist

• Download: Soft Life Starter Guide