EPISODE · Jul 2, 2026 · 41 MIN
Building Bold Communities: Marina Middleton on Leadership, Legacy & Empowering Women at Scale
from SHE DECIDES · host SHE DECIDES
In this episode of SHE DECIDES, host Staci Swiderski sits down with Marina Middleton, CEO and Partner of Create & Cultivate, for an inspiring conversation about entrepreneurship, resilience, community, and what it truly means to lead with purpose. As a first-generation Egyptian immigrant, former corporate strategist, bootstrapped founder, and now venture-backed CEO, Marina shares the pivotal moments that shaped her journey, from becoming a single mother at 23 to leading one of the most influential brands dedicated to advancing women in business. She opens up about navigating imposter syndrome, stepping into rooms where she didn't feel like she belonged, and why some of the most uncomfortable moments in life often lead to the greatest opportunities. Marina and Staci discuss the importance of access, community, and surrounding yourself with people who challenge and elevate you. Marina also shares what it was like acquiring Create & Cultivate, raising nearly $3 million in venture capital, and reimagining the future of women's networking and leadership. This conversation is filled with wisdom for anyone building something meaningful, navigating change, or wondering if they belong in the room. Because as Marina reminds us, sometimes the rooms where you feel the most uncomfortable are the ones that change your life the most. Because when SHE DECIDES to step into the room, she creates opportunities for countless others to rise. 🔗 Connect with Marina Middleton Website: https://www.marinamiddleton.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marinamiddleton/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marinamiddleton/ Create & Cultivate: https://www.createcultivate.com/ Create & Cultivate Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/createcultivate/ 🎉 Learn More About the Create & Cultivate Festival The Create & Cultivate Festival is the world's largest festival for women in business, bringing together thousands of entrepreneurs, creators, executives, and founders for networking, education, inspiration, and community. Learn more and attend future events: https://www.createcultivate.com/
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In this episode of SHE DECIDES, host Staci Swiderski sits down with Marina Middleton, CEO and Partner of Create & Cultivate, for an inspiring conversation about entrepreneurship, resilience, community, and what it truly means to lead with purpose. As a first-generation Egyptian immigrant, former corporate strategist, bootstrapped founder, and now venture-backed CEO, Marina shares the pivotal moments that shaped her journey, from becoming a single mother at 23 to leading one of the most influential brands dedicated to advancing women in business. She opens up about navigating imposter syndrome, stepping into rooms where she didn't feel like she belonged, and why some of the most uncomfortable moments in life often lead to the greatest opportunities. Marina and Staci discuss the importance of access, community, and surrounding yourself with people who challenge and elevate you. Marina also shares what it was like acquiring Create & Cultivate, raising nearly $3 million in venture capital, and reimagining the future of women's networking and leadership. This conversation is filled with wisdom for anyone building something meaningful, navigating change, or wondering if they belong in the room. Because as Marina reminds us, sometimes the rooms where you feel the most uncomfortable are the ones that change your life the most. Because when SHE DECIDES to step into the room, she creates opportunities for countless others to rise. 🔗 Connect with Marina Middleton Website: https://www.marinamiddleton.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marinamiddleton/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marinamiddleton/ Create & Cultivate: https://www.createcultivate.com/ Create & Cultivate Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/createcultivate/ 🎉 Learn More About the Create & Cultivate Festival The Create & Cultivate Festival is the world's largest festival for women in business, bringing together thousands of entrepreneurs, creators, executives, and founders for networking, education, inspiration, and community. Learn more and attend future events: https://www.createcultivate.com/
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