The Inside Sales Rep turned Co-Founder & CEO of eWebinar ft. Melissa Kwan

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/⁠ Melissa Kwan, Co-Founder & CEO of eWebinar, joins me, Kristi Faltorusso, CCO at ClientSuccess, on the She's So Suite podcast to share her journey of bootstrapping startups, embracing nomadic living, and intentionally designing a life centered around freedom and happiness. She also reveals the philosophy that guides her today: You can have everything you want—just not all at once. Melissa opens up about working alongside her life partner, David, and the unwavering support he provides for her ambitions. She highlights the importance of having a partner who truly embraces you for who you are—especially for women with a CEO mindset. Through her experiences, Melissa hopes to inspire other women to seek relationships built on mutual support and acceptance, demonstrating how she and David have crafted an extraordinary life together, balancing professional success with a lifestyle of freedom and fulfillment. Timestamps 0:00 - Preview 2:06 - Meet Melissa Kwan 4:00 - Working with life partner, David, as her cofounder 8:12 - Early Career and Aspirations 11:00 - Realizing that corporate life wasn't for her 14:49 - Key learnings from her startup experiences 19:27 - Melissa's least favorite tasks & her experiences with in-person conferences 25:00 - Being intentional with life and achieving personal freedom 28:35 - Importance of shared goals and lifestyle with a partner 32:18 - Keeping the motivation alive 38:30 - Advice and reflections for ambitious women 41:05 - "You don't need to give half of your company away." 45:15 - "You can have everything you want, just not everything today." 46:10 - Don't let anyone dim your light Connect with the guest: Melissa Kwan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissakwan/ 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/0Pf1SZMvfwvSJTA6WnpNjP⁠⁠⁠⁠ Apple Podcasts:⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shes-so-suite-podcast/id1730535499⁠⁠⁠⁠ To learn more about Wednesday Women check out their Website: ⁠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, personal fulfillment, impact over money, Asana, Calendly, Chief Revenue Officer (CRO), sales and marketing integration, post-sales customer experience,feedback in business, company culture, authentic self, mentoring for women, Women at Calendly Group, professional transformation, tech marketing, advocating for the company, understanding value, advisory work in business. _____________________ 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.