EPISODE · Jul 16, 2025 · 37 MIN
The Fashion Designer turned Founder at Down to a T ft. Talya Heller G.
from She's So Suite Podcast · host Kristi Faltorusso
She's So Suite is brought to you by Client Success. The easiest to use, fastest to implement software to reduce churn & increase customer revenue. Request a demo at https://www.clientsuccess.com/Talya Heller G, a competitive positioning consultant and founder of Down to a T joins me, Kristi Faltorusso, CCO at ClientSuccess on this episode of She's So Suite Podcast. Talya opens up about her unconventional career journey—from dreaming of becoming a fashion designer as a child, to transitioning through engineering, program management, product marketing, and finally, to entrepreneurship. Together, they dive into the pivotal moments that shaped Talya’s path, her mindset for embracing unexpected opportunities, and the challenges she faced working in male-dominated tech environments.Talya Heller G, Competitive Positioning Consultant and Founder of Down to a T, joins me, Kristi Faltorusso, CCO at ClientSuccess, on this episode of the She's So Suite Podcast. Talya opens up about her unconventional career journey — from dreaming of becoming a fashion designer as a child to transitioning through program management, and product marketing, and finally to entrepreneurship. Talya shares how drawing on creativity, self-expression, and analytical skills has ultimately helped her succeed, even when her journey didn’t follow a five-year plan. Together, we dive into the pivotal moments that shaped Talya’s path, her mindset for embracing unexpected opportunities, and the challenges she has faced working in male-dominated tech environments. Timestamps0:00 – Preview0:56 – Meet Talya Heller G.2:55 – Talya’s Early Career Aspirations & Education10:50 – Saying YES & Embracing Opportunities21:10 – Working in a Male-Dominated Environment28:23 – Celebrating & Reflecting on Successes33:19 – Defining SuccessConnect with the guest:Talya Heller G.: https://www.linkedin.com/in/talyahellermba18/Connect with Kristi Faltorusso: Website: https://www.kristifaltorusso.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristiserrano/Follow the Podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvmKTIOWzy8e3kbzHr4f9VMr1oGfK5Qc_Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0Pf1SZMvfwvSJTA6WnpNjPApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shes-so-suite-podcast/id1730535499To learn more about Wednesday Women check out theirWebsite: https://www.wednesdaywomen.org/LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wednesday-women/Connect with the Show Producer:Manali: https://www.linkedin.com/in/manalibhat/_____________________Keywords:career prioritization, career advancement, mentoring for women, women entrepreneurs, female role models in tech, female tech leaders, women in tech, C-suite women, female leadership, empowering women, success stories from founders_____________________About She's So Suite Podcast: Embark on a journey with Kristi in each podcast episode as she engages in insightful conversations with accomplished women in the C-suite. Explore their unique stories, triumphs, challenges, dreams, and valuable advice that will inspire and empower you. Tune in for an enriching experience as Kristi delves into the depth of their professional journeys and brings you closer to the dynamic world of female leaders at the top.
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She's So Suite is brought to you by Client Success. The easiest to use, fastest to implement software to reduce churn & increase customer revenue. Request a demo at https://www.clientsuccess.com/Talya Heller G, a competitive positioning consultant and founder of Down to a T joins me, Kristi Faltorusso, CCO at ClientSuccess on this episode of She's So Suite Podcast. Talya opens up about her unconventional career journey—from dreaming of becoming a fashion designer as a child, to transitioning through engineering, program management, product marketing, and finally, to entrepreneurship. Together, they dive into the pivotal moments that shaped Talya’s path, her mindset for embracing unexpected opportunities, and the challenges she faced working in male-dominated tech environments.Talya Heller G, Competitive Positioning Consultant and Founder of Down to a T, joins me, Kristi Faltorusso, CCO at ClientSuccess, on this episode of the She's So Suite Podcast. Talya opens up about her unconventional career journey — from dreaming of becoming a fashion designer as a child to transitioning through program management, and product marketing, and finally to entrepreneurship. Talya shares how drawing on creativity, self-expression, and analytical skills has ultimately helped her succeed, even when her journey didn’t follow a five-year plan. Together, we dive into the pivotal moments that shaped Talya’s path, her mindset for embracing unexpected opportunities, and the challenges she has faced working in male-dominated tech environments. Timestamps0:00 – Preview0:56 – Meet Talya Heller G.2:55 – Talya’s Early Career Aspirations & Education10:50 – Saying YES & Embracing Opportunities21:10 – Working in a Male-Dominated Environment28:23 – Celebrating & Reflecting on Successes33:19 – Defining SuccessConnect with the guest:Talya Heller G.: https://www.linkedin.com/in/talyahellermba18/Connect with Kristi Faltorusso: Website: https://www.kristifaltorusso.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristiserrano/Follow the Podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvmKTIOWzy8e3kbzHr4f9VMr1oGfK5Qc_Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0Pf1SZMvfwvSJTA6WnpNjPApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shes-so-suite-podcast/id1730535499To learn more about Wednesday Women check out theirWebsite: https://www.wednesdaywomen.org/LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wednesday-women/Connect with the Show Producer:Manali: https://www.linkedin.com/in/manalibhat/_____________________Keywords:career prioritization, career advancement, mentoring for women, women entrepreneurs, female role models in tech, female tech leaders, women in tech, C-suite women, female leadership, empowering women, success stories from founders_____________________About She's So Suite Podcast: Embark on a journey with Kristi in each podcast episode as she engages in insightful conversations with accomplished women in the C-suite. Explore their unique stories, triumphs, challenges, dreams, and valuable advice that will inspire and empower you. Tune in for an enriching experience as Kristi delves into the depth of their professional journeys and brings you closer to the dynamic world of female leaders at the top.
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