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2B Bolder Podcast : Career Insights & Advice from Successful Women in Business & Tech

Mary Killelea, Host

140 episodes

6 days ago

What if your business could actually work for your life instead of consuming it? This question lies at the heart of Tana Kramer's approach to financial strategy for women entrepreneurs. Tana, founder of TK Solutions and a self-described "profitable strategist," joins the To Be Bolder podcast to share her journey from answering phones at her father's glass shop at age eight to becoming a fractional CFO for women-led businesses generating $1-5 million in revenue. Her path wasn't linear – after...

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What if your business could actually work for your life instead of consuming it? This question lies at the heart of Tana Kramer's approach to financial strategy for women entrepreneurs. Tana, founder of TK Solutions and a self-described "profitable strategist," joins the To Be Bolder podcast to share her journey from answering phones at her father's glass shop at age eight to becoming a fractional CFO for women-led businesses generating $1-5 million in revenue. Her path wasn't linear – after...

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Episodes (20/140)

2B Bolder Podcast : Career Insights & Advice from Successful Women in Business & Tech

#140 Money Myths and Fractional CFOs: Tana Kramer's Entrepreneurial Wisdom

What if your business could actually work for your life instead of consuming it? This question lies at the heart of Tana Kramer's approach to financial strategy for women entrepreneurs. Tana, founder of TK Solutions and a self-described "profitable strategist," joins the To Be Bolder podcast to share her journey from answering phones at her father's glass shop at age eight to becoming a fractional CFO for women-led businesses generating $1-5 million in revenue. Her path wasn't linear – after...

6 days ago

21 minutes

2B Bolder Podcast : Career Insights & Advice from Successful Women in Business & Tech

#139 Reinvention After Four Decades: Rene Madden's Journey from Secretary to CEO

When Rene Madden turned 60, everyone expected her to retire. Instead, she launched her own business, pursued a master's degree, and wrote a book. "I am not retiring," she declares. "I could work till I'm 70 or 80. I am just beginning." Renee's remarkable journey spans four decades in financial services, from her humble beginnings as a secretary who described herself as "the office butterfly" to leading transformation teams at industry giants like JPMorgan, Morgan Stanley, and Schroeders. Alo...

1 week ago

33 minutes

2B Bolder Podcast : Career Insights & Advice from Successful Women in Business & Tech

#138 Cassandra Chin's Journey From Child Coder to International Tech Educator

Meet Cassandra Chin, a remarkable young woman who began teaching tech workshops internationally at just 13 years old. Now 22, she's authored "Raising Young Coders," speaks at global tech conferences, and champions inclusivity in the technology field with wisdom beyond her years. Cassandra shares her unconventional journey into tech, debunking the myth that coding requires strong math skills. "Programming is more about logic and creativity," she explains, offering a refreshing perspective tha...

2 weeks ago

16 minutes

2B Bolder Podcast : Career Insights & Advice from Successful Women in Business & Tech

#137 Cisco's EVP Liz Centoni Talks about Navigating AI and Leadership

Liz Centoni takes us on the extraordinary journey through her 25-year career at Cisco, where she's currently the Executive Vice President and Chief Customer Experience Officer, leading a global team of 21,000 employees. Rather than viewing her long tenure at one company as stagnation, Liz describes finding multiple "lily pads" across 13 different roles, allowing her to constantly reinvent herself while building diverse skills and leadership capabilities. With refreshing candor, Liz addresses...

3 weeks ago

33 minutes

2B Bolder Podcast : Career Insights & Advice from Successful Women in Business & Tech

#136 Nedra Rezinas Marketer, Entrepreneur and Coach Talks About Finding Your Niche

What if the boldest move in marketing wasn't about being louder, but about being truer to who you really are? Nedra Rezinas joins us to challenge conventional marketing wisdom with her refreshing approach designed specifically for introverts and highly sensitive entrepreneurs. Nedra's journey from web designer to marketing strategist reveals how listening to clients' needs led her to discover her true calling. After 16 years in web design, she noticed clients consistently asking, "What do I ...

1 month ago

31 minutes

2B Bolder Podcast : Career Insights & Advice from Successful Women in Business & Tech

#135 Unleashing Your Voice: Rising in Sales with Cherilynn Castleman

What does it take to succeed in male-dominated fields? Cherilynn Castleman knows firsthand, having navigated 30+ years in sales leadership at Fortune 500 companies as a woman of color. Her journey from selling Girl Scout cookies to coaching C-suite executives at Amazon and Walmart reveals powerful insights about career advancement, personal branding, and overcoming barriers. Cherilynn's revelation that "sales is a gateway skill" transforms how we think about this crucial capability. "Everybo...

1 month ago

35 minutes

2B Bolder Podcast : Career Insights & Advice from Successful Women in Business & Tech

#134 Culture and Creativity Collide: Jodi Porter Reveals TikTok's Impact on Traditional Industries

Think TikTok is just dancing and viral videos? Prepare to have your perspective completely transformed. In this eye-opening conversation with Jodi Porter, Vertical Director at TikTok, we dive deep into how major industries like automotive, finance, and healthcare are redefining their approach to customer connections in the digital age. With 20 years of experience spanning agencies and digital innovation, Jodi reveals what happens when traditional brands embrace a platform built on speed, cul...

1 month ago

22 minutes

2B Bolder Podcast : Career Insights & Advice from Successful Women in Business & Tech

#133 Building a Successful Customer Advocacy Program: Alyssa Maschi's Journey at Lenovo

Ever wondered how customer stories come to life in global tech companies? Welcome to a fascinating conversation with Alyssa Maschi, Head of the Customer Reference Center of Excellence at Lenovo. Alyssa's career journey defies traditional expectations. Starting in nonprofit work, she made a bold transition into tech through channel marketing before finding her way to customer advocacy. Her candid admission that she "had to Google what customer reference marketing was" when applying for her cu...

2 months ago

29 minutes

2B Bolder Podcast : Career Insights & Advice from Successful Women in Business & Tech

#132 Karenga Ross's Career Insights: Ask for Help, Build Your Legacy: A Tech Leader's Playbook

What does it take to go from childhood dreams of building a Terminator robot to leading AI innovation at Intel? Karenga Ross's remarkable journey offers a masterclass in career development that combines technical expertise with business acumen, authentic relationship-building, and a willingness to embrace the unknown. As Intel's Senior Director shaping the future of data center AI, Karinga shares how unexpected pivots became her greatest assets—from abandoning mechanical engineering after a ...

2 months ago

28 minutes

2B Bolder Podcast : Career Insights & Advice from Successful Women in Business & Tech

#131 From Acting to Producing: Karina Michel's Journey Through Entertainment

What does it truly take to build a thriving career in Hollywood? Emmy award-winning actress and producer Karina Michel pulls back the curtain on the entertainment industry in this captivating conversation about resilience, authenticity, and creative evolution. Karina's remarkable journey began far from the bright lights of Hollywood—in a small town in England where, at just three years old, she declared to her parents she wanted to be an actress. Through twists of fate, including being disco...

3 months ago

21 minutes

2B Bolder Podcast : Career Insights & Advice from Successful Women in Business & Tech

#130 Susan Sly Talks about Revolutionizing Menopause Support with AI & Her Career Journey

What if AI could finally solve one of the most overlooked challenges in women’s health? Millions of women experience menopause, yet real support has always lagged behind, until now. In this episode of the 2B Bolder Podcast, I sit down with Susan Sly, tech founder, health advocate, and CEO of Pause AI, who is transforming how women navigate menopause through the use of artificial intelligence. Her journey is anything but traditional, from working on facial recognition algorithms in the ’90s, t...

3 months ago

55 minutes

2B Bolder Podcast : Career Insights & Advice from Successful Women in Business & Tech

#129 Keiyana Arnold, A Former Recruiter at Meta, Twitter, and CNN Tells All

What does it really take to land a job at companies like Meta and Twitter in today's cutthroat market? A former big brand recruiter, Keiyana Arnold, pulls back the curtain on hiring practices that most job seekers never see, delivering eye-opening insights that will transform your approach to career advancement. "This job market is a dumpster fire, a shark tank," Keiyana reveals with refreshing candor. Drawing from her decade of experience at tech giants including Meta, Twitter, and CNN, she...

4 months ago

36 minutes

2B Bolder Podcast : Career Insights & Advice from Successful Women in Business & Tech

#128 From Corporate PR to Book Coach: Unveiling Publishing Secrets : Allison Lane Shares Her Career Inights

Dreaming of writing a book but have no idea where to start? You're not alone. In this eye-opening conversation with book coach Allison Lane, we dive deep into the realities of publishing that most aspiring authors never learn until it's too late. Allison, whose impressive career spans from dressing as a burrito for PR stunts to leading communications for brands like Pepsi, Unilever, and Burt's Bees, shatters common misconceptions about the publishing journey. Her most surprising revelation? ...

4 months ago

55 minutes

2B Bolder Podcast : Career Insights & Advice from Successful Women in Business & Tech

#127 From Harlem to Harvard: Gisele Marcus's Journey to Leadership Excellence

Meet Gisele Marcus, a leadership dynamo whose remarkable journey from Harlem to Harvard Business School epitomizes what it means to be bold in pursuing excellence. Growing up in what she affectionately calls "old Harlem," Gisele was raised in a household where excellence wasn't just encouraged—it was required. This foundation propelled her through Syracuse University, into a Harvard MBA program, and ultimately to becoming a TEDx speaker and respected operations executive. What makes Gisele's...

5 months ago

43 minutes

2B Bolder Podcast : Career Insights & Advice from Successful Women in Business & Tech

#126 Deb Boulanger Insights: From Corporate Success to Entrepreneurial Success

Stepping away from the corporate world into entrepreneurship isn't just about changing careers—it's about transforming your identity, mindset, and relationship with work. In this candid conversation with Deb Boulanger, CEO of Life After Corporate, we explore the often challenging but deeply rewarding journey that high-achieving women navigate when launching their own businesses. Deb shares her personal transition story, from teaching to corporate leadership to founding her own company, revea...

5 months ago

31 minutes

2B Bolder Podcast : Career Insights & Advice from Successful Women in Business & Tech

#125 Dr. Tara Chklovski founder of the world's largest tech entrepreneurship program for girls

Prepare to be inspired as Dr. Tara Chklovski, founder and CEO of Technovation, shares her remarkable journey from growing up in India to building the world's largest female tech talent network. Against the backdrop of a culture that traditionally prepared girls for marriage rather than careers, Tara's extraordinary family defied norms – her grandmother founded a school at 65, her mother became an army doctor at 43, and her father taught her mechanical skills from childhood. This foundation o...

6 months ago

28 minutes

2B Bolder Podcast : Career Insights & Advice from Successful Women in Business & Tech

#124 Navigating Career Transitions with Unicorn Career Compass Founder Tina Cella

Career strategist Tina Cella pulls back the curtain on what really works in today's challenging job market. From her success at Sixth Sense (growing the company from 150 to 1300 people) to founding Unicorn Career Compass, Tina brings invaluable insights on standing out and landing opportunities when competition is fierce. The traditional job hunt is broken. Sending applications into the void and hoping for a response simply doesn't cut it anymore. Tina reveals why treating your job search li...

6 months ago

36 minutes

2B Bolder Podcast : Career Insights & Advice from Successful Women in Business & Tech

#123 Dagnija 'Daggie' Lacis, A Pioneer in Tech: From Refugee to VP

Daggy Lacey's life reads like a Hollywood script, yet her remarkable journey from refugee to tech pioneer is 100% real. In this captivating conversation, Daggy shares how fleeing Latvia as a one-year-old set her on an unexpected path toward breaking unimaginable barriers in the technology industry. With disarming candor, Daggy reveals how she became the first female programmer at Burroughs Corporation based on a $25 monthly salary difference—a decision that led to a series of glass-ceiling-s...

6 months ago

31 minutes

2B Bolder Podcast : Career Insights & Advice from Successful Women in Business & Tech

#122 Ria Cheruvu AI Architect, ML Engineer and Data Scientist, Industry Speaker, and Instructor

In episode #122, discover the inspiring journey of Ria Cheruvu, a prodigious AI architect at Intel, who challenges the status quo with her groundbreaking work from a young age. Ria's incredible story takes us through her accelerated academic achievements and dedication to security, privacy, and fairness in AI systems. We explore her passion for the convergence of neuroscience and cognitive computing and her advocacy for women in STEM, showcasing how she is shaping the future of technology wit...

8 months ago

38 minutes

2B Bolder Podcast : Career Insights & Advice from Successful Women in Business & Tech

#121 Alyssa Pollack, Fello Co-founder Transforms Loneliness & Drives Impact

On episode #121, join me as I sit down with Alyssa Pollack, a well-known and respected entrepreneur who has navigated the corridors of corporate giants and the fast-paced lanes of tech startups. Alyssa takes us on her journey from her early days at Walgreens to her transformative role in launching Uber Eats and ultimately onto co-founding Fello, a startup tackling the loneliness epidemic with a groundbreaking peer-to-peer model. Her story is a testament to the power of resilience and the impa...

9 months ago

41 minutes