She's So Suite Podcast

In this episode of She's So Suite, host Kristi Faltorusso sits down with Stevie Case, Chief Revenue Officer at Vanta, to explore one of the most unconventional journeys to the C-suite.

Stevie shares her remarkable story—from aspiring politician, to professional esports gamer, to video game designer, and ultimately becoming a top enterprise salesperson and then becoming a CRO leading a 500+ person revenue organization.

The conversation dives into the power of leaning into discomfort, proving doubters wrong, building high-performing teams, and leading with vulnerability. Stevie also opens up about navigating career challenges, ra...

In this episode of the She’s So Suite Podcast, Kristi Faltorusso sits down with Shannon Plumb, CEO of Purl Advisors, to discuss resilience, reinvention, leadership, and empowering women in revenue.

Kristi shares her unconventional journey from dancing professionally at BalletMet to breaking into enterprise sales, navigating the SaaS boom in Boulder, Colorado, and ultimately stepping into the C-suite. She opens up about losing her identity after a career-ending ballet injury, navigating tech as a woman without role models, leading through mergers and acquisitions, getting laid off unexpectedly, taking the leap to launch her own advisory firm, an...

In this inspiring episode, I, Kristi Faltorusso, sit down with the remarkable Kathleen Rouse, founder and principal of CultivateCX. Kathleen opens up about the pivotal moments, hard-won lessons, and bold decisions that shaped her career—from her childhood dreams of becoming an international spy to her reality leading teams across continents and founding her own impactful business.

Together, Kristi and Kathleen dive deep into the exciting and challenging world of entrepreneurship, discussing everything from business failures and resilience to the unique challenges of balancing life in the “sandwich generation,” supporting both her daughter and aging parent.

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In today’s episode, I, Kristi Faltorusso, sit down with Esther Iyamu, founder and CEO of Growth Q. Esther shares her incredible story as the self-declared "pivot queen," taking us through the major shifts in her life—from immigrating to the US, switching college majors, being an NFL cheerleader, climbing the ranks at Cisco, and finally launching her own company.

Tune in as Esther Iyamu reflects on the power of community, the importance of calculated risks, and the value of learning from both successes and setbacks.

Timestamps

0:00 - Preview & Introduction

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 delive...

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Welcome to another inspiring episode of the She’s So Suite podcast!

In this episode, I, Kristi Faltorusso, sit down with award-winning data and AI executive Dora Boussias, whose career journey is as extraordinary as it is encouraging. Born and raised on a farm in Greece, Dora Boussias started out cultivating tobacco before boldly leaping into technology—a world she knew little about at the time...

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In this episode of She’s So Suite, I sit down with Ashley Faus, Head of Lifecycle Marketing at Atlassian — marketer, writer, speaker, and performer. Ashley shares her unconventional journey from aspiring Olympic gymnast to theater major to tech marketing leader. She opens up about identity crises, navigating career pivots, breaking into tech during a recession, and the power of falling in love with your audience.

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Celeste Berke Knisely, founder of CBK – Sales Training & Coaching and the only certified Gap Selling training partner, sits down with me to share her winding path to entrepreneurship after a pandemic layoff pushed her to bet on herself. The episode explores the pivotal career moments, risks, and reinventions that have shaped her success, touching on everything from building life skills and changing career paths to settin...

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In this episode, I welcome back Ashleigh Early for a powerful continuation of our conversation—one that dives into the pivotal moments that have shaped her career. From negotiating job offers and managing challenging relocations to confronting toxic leadership and making bold life decisions (including a move to Europe), Ashleigh brings candor, humor, and hard-won insight. She opens up about the highs and lows of her journe...

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In this episode, I, Kristi Faltorusso, sit down with Ashleigh Early, CEO of Other Side of Sales Consulting and Head of Growth at MKG Marketing, who shares her unconventional career path, from studying opera performance and political science to thriving in tech sales, surviving layoffs, and building a successful consulting career.

Timestamps

0:00 - Preview

1:15 - Meet Ashleigh...

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In today’s episode, host Kristi Faltorusso is joined by her LinkedIn bestie and SVP of Growth at Besler, Randi Sue Deckard. Get ready for an inspiring and candid conversation about big career pivots, the grit required to succeed, and the messy—but necessary—role of failure on the path to growth.

Randi opens up about her unique professional journey, starting from...

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In Part 2, Tas Bober, founder of The Scroll Lab, returns to share how getting laser-focused on her niche and showing up authentically fueled both business growth and personal fulfillment. Expect real talk about leadership, life as a mom of two, and building a personal brand on social media—plus a nostalgic nod to her and Kristi’s shared love of ‘90s and 2000s hip hop.

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Welcome back to the She’s So Suite podcast. In this episode, I sit down with Tas Bober, founder of The Scroll Lab—a B2B SaaS landing page specialist, digital strategist, and self-described “accidental entrepreneur.” Tas opens up about her unique path from dreaming of rescuing animals as a child to navigating the cutthroat world of digital marketing and eventually building her own successful, lifestyle-focused business.

Together, K...

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In this episode of the She's So Suite Podcast, I sit down with Mackenzie Hughes, co-founder of Gold Hue, to unpack Mackenzie’s journey from corporate burnout to bold entrepreneurship and the personal reflections that fueled her leap into building something new.

Mackenzie opens up about her early love of art and creativity, her path to tech, and the pivotal moments th...

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On this episode of She's So Suite, host Kristi Faltorusso talks with Lauren Goodell, founder and CEO of Zinnia, about her journey from Nebraska to the world of tech and entrepreneurship.

Lauren shares how she went from wanting to be a hairstylist to landing a job at Microsoft at 21, and eventually building Zinnia. She opens up about the challenges of starting...

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In this conversation, Deb Ashton shares his journey from a science background to leading customer experience at Cetinia, previously known as Financial Force. She discusses the evolution of the company, the challenges faced in leadership, and the importance of customer experience. Deb reflects on her proudest moments, including reaching significant revenue milestones and fostering a positive company culture. She also emphasizes the importance of work-life balance...

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On this episode of the She So Suite Podcast, I sit down with Charlie Saffro, Founder and CEO of CS Recruiting, keynote speaker, and trailblazer in the logistics and supply chain industry. Charlie shares her unconventional fifteen-year journey from freelancer to leader, explaining what it means to truly step into the CEO role of her own company after a decade of letting others lead. She opens up...

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In today’s episode, I'm joined by the dynamic Melanie Borden, Founder and CEO of The Borden Group, who candidly shares her unique pivot from her early dreams as an artist and portrait painter to the fast-paced world of marketing and entrepreneurship. Melani shares how she built her agency almost overnight, leveraging her expertise and a LinkedIn community she cultivated from the ground up. From managing m...

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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 th...

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Kathleen Booth, Senior Vice President of Marketing and Growth at Pavilion, joins me Kristi Faltorusso, CCO at ClientSuccess for a candid conversation about entrepreneurship, career pivots, and thriving in leadership.

Kathleen opens up about her unconventional career journey, from working in international development and consulting on clean water projects worldwide to founding and selling her own marketing agency, and ultimately leading...

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This episode, I welcome Karen Mangia, President and Chief Strategy Officer at Engineered Innovation Group.

Karen shares her fascinating journey from big tech powerhouses—AT&T, Cisco, and Salesforce—to leading strategy in the world of AI at her current company.

Listen as Karen opens up about the defining moment that made her completely rethink the meaning...

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Leslie Vanetz, Founder of The Sales-Led GTM Agency, joins me, Kristi Faltorusso, CCO at Client Success for a candid conversation on this episode of the She's So Suite Podcast.

Leslie takes us on her journey—from aspiring marine biologist and would-be lawyer to excelling in B2B sales and ultimately forging her own path as a successful entrepreneur. She opens up about t...

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Welcome back to the She’s So Suite Podcast, where we spotlight powerful women who’ve carved their paths to the C-suite. In this episode, I, Kristi Faltorusso, sit down with Debra Senra, CEO and Founder of Hyphenate. Debra takes us on a candid journey—from her childhood dream of becoming a paleoethnobotanist, to her ambition of serving as a Supreme Court Justice, and ultimately, to her rise as...

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Welcome back to the She's So Suite podcast, where we celebrate, elevate, and learn from accomplished women in the C-suite and beyond. In this episode, I, Kristi Faltorusso, sit down with the inspiring Alexis Scott, Founder & CEO of The Fairy Job Mom, to chat about her refreshingly candid career journey.

You’ll hear Alexis’s raw insights on being laid off during the pandemic, gr...

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From dreaming of becoming a journalist in Lithuania to excelling in the world of tech sales, Laura Erdem—a dynamic sales executive at DreamData—opens up about making bold career pivots and overcoming fear through financial security, which is crucial for empowerment, especially for women.

Laura shares candid insights on making the leap from established enterprise roles to early-stage startups, building her...

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Join me, Kristi Faltorusso, CCO, Client Success as I sit down with Paula Sobb, CCO, SAI360 ( former CCO, LifeLoop). Paula takes us on a remarkable journey through her career, from navigating the male-dominated tech industry to successfully launching her own business. With honesty and vulnerability, Paula shares pivotal moments in her life, including balancing motherhood and career, overcoming health challenges, and bouncing back into corporate America...

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Welcome back to the She's So Suite podcast, where I spotlight remarkable women who have journeyed to the C-suite. In today's episode, I, Kristi Faltorusso, sit down with Rachel Krug, the accomplished CEO of Virtual Field. With an MA in Sociomedical Sciences from Columbia University, an MBA from New York University, and a BA in Sociology from Cornell University, Rachel's career has been shaped by pivotal...

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Join me, Kristi Faltorusso, CCO at ClientSuccess as I welcome the inspiring Amy Volas, founder and CEO of Avenue Talent Partners to uncover her unique journey to becoming a successful entrepreneur. Amy shares candid anecdotes about the formidable challenges she faced, including working with a difficult CEO and navigating career crossroads, and how she overcame them by embracing excellence and communication. She also shares her proudest...

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Leah Tharin, a trailblazing influencer and product-led growth expert joins me, Kristi Faltorusso, CCO at Client Success on the She's So Suite podcast to candidly share her unique career path, starting as a C++ developer and evolving into a dynamic force in the product management and executive landscape.

Leah unveils pivotal moments, the challenges she faced, and the transformative decisions she made to embrace...

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In this episode of the She's So Suite Podcast, Pragya Dubey, the Vice President of Global Services & Media Analytics at Agility PR Solutions joins me, Kristi Faaltorusso, CCO at ClientSuccess to chat about path to the C-suite, along with the inherent traits that propelled her forward.

Pragya shares the profound impact of mentorship and how she empowers other women. With valuable insights on building...

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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...

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In this episode of the She's So Suite, podcast, I'm joined by Nicole Hullihen, Chief Operating Officer at OnTheClock and Founder of XecuteTheVision. Nicole shares her journey from being overlooked for promotions to becoming a recognized leader and mentor. She discusses the pivotal role of education in her career, her passion for providing mentorship to women, and the delicate balance she maintains between her professional and pers...

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In this She's So Suite podcast episode, I sit down with Tara Goldman, co-founder and executive coach at Goldhue. Tara shares her dynamic career journey and emphasizes the transformative power of face-to-face interactions and the role of empathy and accountability in digital communication, especially in remote work environments.

Listen in as Tara reflects on her career transitions, the significance of communication over technical skills i...

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In this empowering episode of the She's So Suite podcast, I am joined by an extraordinary guest, Giuliana Corbo (CEO, of Nearsure) with me. Together we dive deep into Giuliana's remarkable journey to becoming a tech industry leader.

Giuliana discusses the value of failure as a crucial lesson in personal and professional development, emphasizing its role in fostering a growth mindset. She also shar...

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Rebecca Jones, the President at Mosaicx joins me, Kristi Faltorusso, for this episode to share her incredible journey. Rebecca's path to success is one of resilience, mentorship, and the pursuit of purpose. Along the way, she faced significant challenges, including job loss during the COVID-19 pandemic, and has found innovative ways to navigate her career and personal growth. She also emphasizes the importance of aligning personal...

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Maria Burch, the Chief Customer Officer at Trustwell, joins me, Kristi Faltorusso, CCO at Client Success to open up about her dynamic career journey, emotional challenges of leadership, and strategies for building confidence through power poses and affirmations. They also delve into the complexities of navigating male-dominated industries, the importance of female empowerment, the philosophy around work-life integration, the mental health benefits of fitness routines, and Mari...

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Nurit Shiber, Chief People Officer at Axonius, joins me in this episode to discuss her career milestones, challenges navigating motherhood and career growth, and the necessity of practicing gratitude, self-reflection, and making mindful choices. Nurit also shares her passion for mentoring high school students. Tune in to our conversations filled with wisdom, authenticity, and actionable insights that will leave you inspired to reflect on your path and...

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In this episode, Laura Ritchie, CEO of Radial & I sit down to reflect on her career journey. Laura shares powerful lessons about prioritizing significance and purpose over status. She advocates for maintaining strong social connections for a happier, longer life. She offers profound insights into female leadership, spotlighting systemic issues from the McKinsey Women in the Workplace study and stressing the need for actionable diversity and incl...

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Sam Loveland, the Chief Customer Officer at SalesLoft, joins me to share her incredible journey in the tech and business world. From navigating a male-dominated industry to diving into the importance of feedback, Sam & I explore the challenges and strategies for transitioning into leadership roles. We also touch upon the value of mentorship, and the significance of a supportive system in achieving career aspirations.

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In this episode of the She's So Suite Podcast, you'll find a treasure trove of insights and actionable advice on leadership, diversity, inclusion, and achieving both personal and professional success. Sunaina Lobo, the dynamic Chief People Officer at Gong, joins Kristi Faltorusso to discuss the crucial role of relationships, mentorship, and authentic leadership in fostering inclusive workplace environments.

Sunaina also pass...