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C-Sweet Talks
by Dianne Gubin and Beth Hilbing
C-Sweet™ Talks takes you inside the most interesting businesses and industries today and explores strategies for career success. Hosts Beth and Dianne have navigated C-Suites and board rooms throughout their careers, and are now giving insider advice for executive and entrepreneurial women to make a difference in theirs. C-Sweet™ is an international professional association for women focusing on access to all levels of career opportunities for YOU and others, the creation of diverse networks where women consciously choose to work with each other, and how all can take on the executive glass ceiling. For more visit: https://www.csweet.org/
Episodes
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100 - Building Employee Loyalty Beyond the Paycheck with Cheri Salazar
In this episode of C-Sweet Talks, Cheri Salazar, CEO and Co-founder of NestSTEPS, joins C-Sweet Co-CEOs Beth Hilbing and Dianne Gubin for a conversation about how employers can build stronger employee loyalty by investing beyond the paycheck. Together, they discuss the growing housing…
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98 - The New Rules of Executive Success | A CEO's Guide to Sustainable Leadership with Laura Danforth
In this episode of C-Sweet Talks, Laura Danforth, President of BlueWave Resource Partners, joins Co-CEOs Beth Hilbing and Dianne Gubin for an insightful conversation on modern executive leadership, building resilient company cultures, and why sustainable success—not burnout—is becoming the new...
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94 - Stop Second Guessing, Start Leading with Certainty with Wendy Paige Sterling
In this episode of C-Sweet Talks, Wendy Paige Sterling, CEO & Founder of The New EI™, joins C-Sweet Co-CEOs Dianne Gubin and Beth Hilbing to explore why even the most accomplished women second guess themselves under pressure. Wendy introduces her framework of energetic intelligence, revealing how...
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96 - The Business of Connection: How Mitch Sodikoff Is Powering a New B2B Ecosystem
In this episode of C-Sweet Talks, Mitch Sodikoff, Executive Producer and Managing Director of Global Message, joins C-Sweet Co-CEOs Beth Hilbing and Dianne Gubin to introduce a new kind of B2B ecosystem built on trusted relationships. From connecting companies to the right partners across tech,...
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95 - Kruti Kapadia on Closing the Gap Between Expertise and Executive Influence
In this episode of C-Sweet Talks, Kruti Kapadia, Leadership Coach for Technologists and Founder of Kapadia Coaching, joins C-Sweet Co-CEOs Dianne Gubin and Beth Hilbing to break down the critical gap between technical excellence and strategic leadership. From translating complex ideas into…
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97 - Inside the Growth of C-Sweet featuring Emily Groch of LinkedIn
In this episode of C-Sweet Talks, Emily Groch, Sr. Creative Studio Consultant at LinkedIn and C-Sweet executive committee, sits down with Co-CEOs Dianne Gubin and Beth Hilbing for a conversation on the vision, growth, and impact behind C-Sweet. From its early beginnings to a thriving network of...
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93 - Redefining Talent Through AI and Human Potential with Terrisa Duenas
In this episode of C-Sweet Talks, Terrisa Duenas, Founder & CEO of ESTE® Leverage, joins C-Sweet Co-CEOs Dianne Gubin and Beth Hilbing to explore how applied AI is transforming talent discovery, workforce development, and leadership at scale. From empowering non-traditional learners to…
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92 - Valicia Dantzler on Strategic HR: Leading People with Influence and Impact
In this episode of C-Sweet Talks, C-Sweet Co-CEOs Dianne Gubin and Beth Hilbing sit down with Valicia Dantzler, Human Resources Business Partner, leader, and strategist, to explore how HR leaders drive business outcomes from the inside out. Valicia shares her perspective on aligning talent…
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91 - Leading on the Edge: Exploration, Risk, and Resilience in Mining with Ingrid Hibbard
In this episode of C-Sweet Talks, C-Sweet Co-CEOs Dianne Gubin and Beth Hilbing sit down with Ingrid Hibbard, explorer, mining industry advocate, and CEO of Pelangio, to discuss what it takes to lead in one of the world’s most complex and high-risk industries. Ingrid shares her journey navigating...
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90 - Strategic Capital: Building Trust, Influence, and Long-Term Value in Banking with Lisa Lobue
In this episode, C-Sweet Co-CEOs Dianne Gubin and Beth Hilbing sit down with Lisa Lobue, Senior Vice President and Relationship Manager at GBank, to explore what it truly takes to build enduring executive partnerships in financial services. Lisa shares her perspective on relationship-driven...
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89 - The Executive Brain: Optimizing Cognitive Performance Under Pressure with Maryna Yudina
In this episode, C-Sweet Co-CEOs Dianne Gubin and Beth Hilbing sit down with Maryna Yudina, Doctor of Medicine-Ukr/ Neurofeedback Cognitive Performance /Leadership Optimization Specialist at Quant Synaptic Solution LLC / Pacific Neurocenter Inc., to explore how brain-based performance directly...
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88 - Bet on Your Brand: Career Confidence with Sheryl Brinkley
In this episode, C-Sweet Co-CEOs Dianne Gubin and Beth Hilbing sit down with Sheryl Brinkley, executive leadership & career coach, to talk about professional identity, self-promotion, confidence, and how women can step into their value without apology. Sheryl shares why we must consciously…
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87 - Closing the Strategy Activation Gap with Anna-Sophia Kristjansson
In this episode, C-Sweet Co-CEOs Dianne Gubin and Beth Hilbing sit down with Anna-Sophia Kristjansson, founder and CEO of Lexicon Lens, to unpack the often-overlooked gap between strategic planning and strategic activation. With 25 years of experience across marketing, HR, operations, and...
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86 - Leading Through Grief, Energy & Embodiment with CEO Pamela Bowen
In this episode, C-Sweet Co-CEOs Dianne Gubin and Beth Hilbing sit down with Pamela Bowen, CEO of Eminence MSO and founder of Crimson Sanctuary, to explore the emerging intersection of strategic advisory, personal sovereignty, and soulful leadership. Pamela shares how leading multi-million-dollar...
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85 - Grit to Global Growth: Gayle Bartscherer on Leadership in Luxury Wine
In this episode, C-Sweet Co-CEOs Dianne Gubin and Beth Hilbing sit down with Gayle Bartscherer, Global CEO and CEO of Live Wine, the first direct-to-consumer wine marketplace in the U.S. Gayle shares her journey from humble beginnings in Northwest England to leading iconic wine portfolios around...
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84 - Resilience, Leadership, and Healing: Margaux Currie on Redefining Cancer Care
In this episode, C-Sweet Co-CEOs Dianne Gubin and Beth Hilbing sit down with Margaux Currie, Managing Director at Cigna Healthcare and a stage III breast cancer survivor. Margot shares her powerful journey—from discovering her diagnosis at 39 to transforming her experience into groundbreaking...
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83 - The Human Code for Leaders: Unlocking Connection, Clarity & Influence with Samantha Brown
In this episode, C-Sweet Co-CEOs Dianne Gubin and Beth Hilbing sit down with Samantha Brown, CEO & Founder of Connect More, to explore The Human Code—a groundbreaking tool designed to simplify communication and strengthen human connection. Samantha shares her journey from tech leader to...
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82 - Women, Money & Tax Power: Scaling a Career in Public Accounting with Shirin Sabouri, CPA
In this episode of C-Sweet Talks, Co-CEOs Dianne Gubin and Beth Hilbing sit down with Shirin Sabouri, CPA, Senior Tax Manager at CohnReznick, for a candid conversation on career resilience, flexibility, and the people side of tax. Shirin shares her path from CSUN to Big Four to CohnReznick; how...
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81 - Leading Through the Fog: Emotional Intelligence, AI & Leadership with Serin Silva
In this episode of C-Sweet Talks, Co-CEOs Dianne Gubin and Beth Hilbing sit down with executive coach and strategic advisor Serin Silva to uncover what’s really happening behind closed C-Suite doors. Serin—who has advised Fortune 1000 leaders and fast-growing women-led companies—shares how...
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80 - Rewriting Heart Health: Dr. Sanjay Bhojraj on Functional Medicine & Longevity
In this episode of C-Sweet Talks, Co-CEOs Dianne Gubin and Beth Hilbing sits down with Dr. Sanjay Bhojraj—Board-Certified Cardiologist, Functional Medicine Advocate, and Founder of Well12. Dr. Sanjay shares how he bridges cutting-edge precision medicine with lifestyle-centered functional care to...
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79 - Navigating Career Transitions and Executive Search with Rochelle Nitka
In this episode of C-Sweet Talks, Co-CEOs Dianne Gubin and Beth Hilbing sits down with Rochelle Nitka, Director of C-Sweet Executive Search, to discuss the critical role of women in leadership and how C-suite executives can navigate career transitions and personal branding. Rochelle shares her...
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78 - Unlocking Personal Power: Imposter Syndrome and Leadership with Daniel Olexa
In this episode of C-Sweet Talks, Co-CEOs Dianne Gubin and Beth Hilbing sits down with Daniel Olexa, founder of Transcendent Living, LLC. Daniel shares invaluable insights on leadership development, overcoming imposter syndrome, and unlocking personal power. In this episode, we delve into the...
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77 - Shaping the Future of AI: Shubhi Rao's Journey to Empower Women in Tech
In this episode of C-Sweet Talks, Co-CEOs Dianne Gubin and Beth Hilbing sits down with Shubhi Rao, Founder & CEO of UpLevyl. With her extensive experience at global tech giants like Alphabet/Google, Tesco, Shubie discusses her groundbreaking work in AI and her mission to build technology that’s...
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76 - Finding Your Voice: Empowering Women Leaders with Darlene Hawley
In this episode of C-Sweet Talks, Co-CEOs Dianne Gubin and Beth Hilbing sits down with Darlene Hawley, executive leadership and business coach, where she shares her expertise on empowering women to find their voice and lead with confidence. Darlene discusses how she helps women overcome their…
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75 - Smash + Tess: Empowering Women and Building Community through Fashion
In this episode of C-Sweet Talks, join Co-CEOs Dianne Gubin and Beth Hilbing as they chat with Teresa and Ashley Freeborn, the dynamic mother-daughter duo behind Smash + Tess. From humble beginnings to creating a global clothing brand, they discuss the journey of building a company that’s as much...
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74 - The Neuroscience of Leadership & Coaching: Insights from Maryam Marzara
In this episode of C-Sweet Talks, Co-CEOs Dianne Gubin and Beth Hilbing welcome Maryam Marzara, Executive Coach, Leadership Consultant & Expert Facilitator, Marzara Consulting & Coaching, Inc., to discuss the power of coaching, how to challenge your inner critic, and why investing in yourself is...
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73 - Crisis to Compassion: Katie Campbell on Protecting Animals and Supporting Communities
In this episode of C-Sweet Talks, Co-CEOs Dianne Gubin and Beth Hilbing welcome Katie Campbell, President and CEO of Red Rover, an animal welfare nonprofit dedicated to helping animals and their owners through crises. From disaster relief to domestic violence support, Katie shares Red Rover’s...
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72 - Leading with True Freedom: Redefining Success, Boundaries, and Empowerment with Susanne Goldstein
In this episode of C-Sweet Talks, Co-CEOs Dianne Gubin and Beth Hilbing sit down with Susanne Goldstein, Founder & CEO of DAREHuman and C-Sweet Executive Coach. Susanne shares her unique approach to empowering women in business through her signature program, “Lead Like a Woman,” and her work on...
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71 - Breaking Barriers in Media: Leadership, Diversity, and Lessons from the Courtroom with Patricia Wilson
In this episode of C-Sweet Talks, Co-CEOs Dianne Gubin and Beth Hilbing sit down with Patricia Wilson, EVP and showrunner at Allen Media Group’s JusticeCentral.tv, to explore her journey as a woman leading in the media and entertainment industry. Patricia shares her insights on navigating…
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70 - Unlocking Leadership Excellence: Empowering Women & Driving Diversity with Rita Kakati-Shah
In this episode of C-Sweet Talks, we sit down with Rita Kakati-Shah, founder and CEO of Uma, an award-winning gender diversity and inclusion platform. Rita shares her inspiring journey from the finance world at Goldman Sachs to founding Uma, where she empowers women and minorities in the…
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69 - Navigating DEI in Silicon Valley: Insights from Rachel Anne Williams, Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer at The Motley Fool
In this episode, Beth and Dianne sit down with Rachel Anne Williams, Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer at The Motley Fool, to explore the evolving landscape of diversity, equity, and inclusion in Silicon Valley. With over 20 years of experience, Rachel shares her journey from recruiting in…
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68 - Investing for Change: Marcia Dawood on Angel Investing and Empowering Underrepresented Founders
In this episode of C-Sweet Talks, we sit down with Marcia Dawood—SEC Advisory Committee member, TEDx Speaker, Podcast Host, and Author. Marcia shares her journey as an early-stage investor committed to supporting underrepresented founders and driving social impact. Tune in to discover how angel...
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67 - Breaking the Mold: Terrisa Duenas’ Blueprint for Gender-Inclusive Leadership
This week, Beth and Dianne sit down with Terrisa Duenas, Founder & CEO of ESTE® Leverage, to explore the intersection of gender, leadership, and innovation. Terrisa shares her journey as a serial entrepreneur and how she’s breaking barriers in male-dominated industries. Discover how her...
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66 - Behind the Scenes with Cara Steele: Casino Analytics and Community Care
This week, Beth and Dianne sit down with Cara Steele, Co-Founder of Restaurant Hospitality Institute. Cara is a C-Sweet member with over 23 years of experience in the casino and resort industry. She shares her journey from finance to human resources, emphasizing her deep knowledge in data…
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65 - Holistic Healing: Dr. Natacha Nelson on Wellness & Leadership
This week, Beth and Dianne sit down with Dr. Natacha Nelson, Founder + CEO of Life Doctor Guru. Dr. Nelson shares her journey and philosophy on holistic health, especially focusing on women in leadership roles. As a chiropractor and mental health educator, she emphasizes the importance of...
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64 - Women in Leadership: Kelly Harlick on Balancing Career and Family
This week, Beth and Dianne sit down with Kelly Harlick, SVP at Osborne Clarke. Kelly shares her journey from working at the British government to becoming a key player in international business law, while also juggling motherhood and community service. Join us as Kelly discusses her involvement...
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63 - Transforming Energy: Natalie McCue Vision for a Sustainable Future
This week, Beth and Dianne sit down with Natalie McCue, Vice President of Environmental Affairs at Pattern Energy. With a career that spans more than two decades, Natalie offers a unique perspective on the renewable energy sector, discussing groundbreaking projects and the integration of green...
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62 - Navigating Capital Markets: Insights from Ruth Jin
This week, Beth and Dianne sit down with Ruth Jin, Partner, Leader of Investment Funds Practice; Capital Markets Lawyer, at Moses Singer LLP. Ruth shares her insights into the various stages of a company's lifecycle, from the early idea phase to public offerings and exits. Discover the financing...
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61 - Economic Empowerment: Kim Kaselionis on Financial Education and Career Growth
This week, Beth and Dianne sit down with Kim Kaselionis, Chief Operating Officer at O'Donnell Financial. Kim shares insights into retirement planning and strategic frameworks for business success. Emphasizing the importance of taking risks and building robust financial plans, she inspires…
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60 - Unlocking Boardroom Potential: Insights from Laura Gluhanich
This week, Beth and Dianne sit down with Laura Gluhanich, Senior Director of Programs, Him For Her. Laura shares insights into the challenges faced by women in accessing board positions, emphasizing the importance of expertise, versatility, and continuous learning. She discusses compensation...
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59 - Empowering Women in Wealth Management: Insights from Sarah Coates, J.D.
This week, Beth and Dianne sit down with Sarah Coates, J.D., VP, Senior Wealth Advisor at Calamos Wealth Management. Leveraging her legal background, she supports nonprofits' investment committees. Sarah stresses education, empowering clients in financial decisions, particularly women. She values...
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58 - Leading with Purpose: Tiffany Thompson's Quest for Environmental Solutions
This week, Beth and Dianne sit down with Tiffany Thompson, Chief People Officer at Brightmark. Tiffany shares insights into Brightmark's groundbreaking initiatives to reimagine waste and create a cleaner future. Learn how they're transforming plastics and renewable energy, making a real impact on...
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57 - Empowering Creatives: Legal Wisdom from Liz Corradino
This week, Beth and Dianne sit down with Elizabeth A. Corradino, Partner at Moses & Singer LLP. Liz delves into the intricacies of protecting intellectual property amidst the dynamic landscape of media and technology. From copyright complexities to the impact of AI and social media, Liz navigates...
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56 - Navigating Identity: A Journey with Jasmin Iolani Through the Pages of 'Hula
This week, Beth and Dianne sit down with Jasmin Iolani, Author of HULA (HarperVia 2023). Delve into Jasmin's captivating journey as she unveils the untold stories and hidden histories of Hawaii. From her own personal journey to the depths of Hawaiian culture to discovering the forgotten role of...
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55 - Beyond the Boardroom: Laura Coffey's Guide to Success in the C-Suite
This week, Beth and Dianne sit down with Laura Coffey, Board Member, Executive Committee and Audit Committee Chair at Community National Bank & Trust of Texas. Laura shares her journey, challenges, and lessons learned in breaking barriers and making her mark in the corporate world. Tune in for...
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54 - Unveiling Fragrance Artistry with Sue Phillips: Women, Money, and Influence
This week, Beth and Dianne sit down with Sue Phillips, CEO of House of Fragrance Enterprises. Join the conversation as Sue delves into her remarkable career from Tiffany & Co. to creating bespoke perfumes, offering insights on fragrance customization, the power of scent, and empowering women in...
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53 - Uncorking Diversity: Kate Jerkens on Spirits & Shattering Glass Ceilings
This week, Beth and Dianne sit down with Kate Jerkens, Chief Business Officer of Uncle Nearest, a female owned and operated business and C-Sweet corporate sponsor. Kate shares her inspiring journey from the hospitality industry to the forefront of whiskey. From shattering glass ceilings to…
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52 - Empowering Communities: Linda Fowler's Journey to Revitalize Regions and Foster Innovation
This week, Beth and Dianne sit down with Linda Fowler, President and Founder of Regenerate LLC. Linda shares her remarkable journey in revitalizing communities and fostering innovation. From leveraging her engineering background to her influential work with NASA, Linda discusses linking assets...
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51 - Women, Money, and Power: A Deep Dive into Legal Excellence with Atty. Lisa Temple
This week, Beth and Dianne sit down with Atty. Lisa Temple of Temple Law PLLC. Lisa delves into her journey from big corporate law to founding Temple Law, specializing in assisting businesses of all sizes. Her insight into navigating the health technology space and balancing a thriving legal...
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50 - Fun and Fulfilling Careers One Question at a Time with Heather Bennett
This week, Beth and Dianne sit down with, marketing strategist, Heather Bennett. Heather is also an author, coach, board director, and is always looking to help companies grow, transform, and thrive. Join the community! www.CSweet.org
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
C-Sweet™ Talks takes you inside the most interesting businesses and industries today and explores strategies for career success. Hosts Beth and Dianne have navigated C-Suites and board rooms throughout their careers, and are now giving insider advice for executive and entrepreneurial women to make a difference in theirs. C-Sweet™ is an international professional association for women focusing on access to all levels of career opportunities for YOU and others, the creation of diverse networks where women consciously choose to work with each other, and how all can take on the executive glass ceiling. For more visit: https://www.csweet.org/
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