The Safeway Checkout Lady turned CMO Advisor at G2 ft. Sydney Sloan

Welcome to another inspiring episode of She’s So Suite. In this episode, I, Kristi Faltorusso, sit down with the CMO Advisor at G2, Sydney Sloan, for a candid conversation on career-defining moments, leadership, and setting boundaries that fuel real success.From growing up on a cattle ranch to leading at Adobe and beyond, Sydney shares the lessons that shaped her rise to the C-suite—plus empowering advice on raising your hand, protecting your wellbeing, and owning your ambition without apology.If you’re building your path to the top, this episode delivers the clarity, confidence, and motivation you need.Timestamps 0:00 - Preview & Introduction1:09 - Sydney Sloan’s Career Journey5:20 - Childhood Ambitions and Early Work Experiences7:35 - Raising Her Hand9:24 - Building strong presentation and public speaking skills10:40 - Navigating Career Breaks, Health Challenges, and Family Life15:45 - Reflections on choices made in her 30s17:35 - Advice for Women Facing Career and Life Choices22:33 - Setting Boundaries and Learning to Say “No”26:53 - Celebrating Major Wins at Adobe and SalesLoft 31:55 - Empowering Future Female Leaders35:00 - Evolving Roles in Marketing and Customer Success39:40 - Be Fearless, Take Risks, Raise Your Hand, and Don’t ApologizeConnect with the guest:Sydney Sloan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sydsloan/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/_____________________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.