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Join Cary Broussard, host of Cinderella CEO On Air, with her guest Jeanne Kelly as they discuss how to build business credit and keep your identity safe from fraudsters. Jeanne Kelly overcame bad credit after a divorce and eventually built a successful business - all because of what she learned the hard way.Founder of the Kelly Group, Jeanne (pronounced "Jean-ie") offers valuable insights into understanding and improving your personal and business credit scores while protecting your identity. Jeanne Kelly is author of the 90 Day Credit Challenge & The Credit Makeover.Both Jeannie and Cary want listeners to avoid learning about credit the hard way and learn how to build good credit the right way.Find more about Jeanne Kelly at her website. Visit Cary's website to learn about C2CEO.

Statistics show that only 32% of fourth graders across the country can read proficiently on average, and students in marginalized communities have much less reading comprehension than their peers. Podcast host Cary Broussard met Alicia Mitchell while volunteering with the nonprofit organization Reading Partners, which provides one-on-one tutoring sessions to strengthen phonemic awareness in elementary school children.Cary interviews Alicia about her experiences as a tutor and how she has overcome adversity and obstacles in her own life. Alicia grew up being her own best advocate. She says she became her own mentor in her continuous journey of lifelong learning - earning certifications and degrees to strengthen her commitment to helping others better themselves.Alicia shares her personal experience as a regional director with Reading Partners, the impact it had on her daughter's reading skills and the thousands of kids enrolled in the first to third grade program.Learn more about Reading Partners tutors by visiting their website and seeing how you can help in your community. Interested in career and personal growth? Reach out to Cary to learn more about her career coaching services.  Alicia Mitchell hosts a podcast called OvercometheChallenge.

Podcast host Cary Broussard interviews executive coach Leslie Grossman about her vision for gender equity in the world and what keeps Leslie focused on her big vision. Leslie and Cary have stayed in touch for many years after meeting each other in Las Vegas at a National Association for Women Business Owners conference. Both business owners share advice on ways to overcome obstacles and stay focused on achieving your professional and personal goals.Leslie Grossman is Faculty Director of the Executive Women's Leadership program at George Washington University Center for Excellence, creator of Her Circle Leadership for executive coaches and the author of several books.Link to Leslie Grossman's "Her Circle Leadership"https://freepodcasttranscription.com/transcription/687dd9d2b0784d82dc88314cc176443347da2b0b.srt

Lupe Valdez became the first Latina Sheriff in the United States, and one of the first LGBTQ women to hold such a role in 2004. As Sheriff of Dallas County, Lupe managed the seventh-largest Sheriff's department in the country for 13 years. Now she's running again for the seat she left in 2018 when she left to run for Governor of Texas. Cary Broussard interviews Lupe Valdez about why she wants to be Sheriff of Dallas County again and why the role of Sheriff is important in every community. Cary asks Lupe why it's important for women to run for office, what obstacles women face and how they can succeed. There is a brief introduction from actor John Leguizamo who describes how Lupe grew up poor with parents who were migrant workers, how her teacher inspired her and Lupe worked her way through college and graduate school, eventually joining the Army, rising to rank of Captain.Lupe Valdez went on to a 30-year career as a federal agent for US Customs and Border Protection and then the Department of Homeland Security, focusing on fraud and drug cases. FInally, she made history as the first openly LGBTQ Latina sheriff in the nation. During her tenure as Sheriff, Valdez addressed understaffing, overpopulation, and unsanitary conditions in the county jail and improved care for mentally ill inmates.

Podcast Host Cary Broussard interviews Janelle Brittain, CSP, founder and CEO of the Dynamic Performance Institute, LLC, a 30 year old firm that works with the leadership of companies and their boards.Janelle Brittain has served for 47 years on a variety of types of boards and consults with Boards to assess their governance effectiveness, helps with interventions, advises the CEO and Board Chair how to work together and other interesting Board issues, and has helped thousands of executives find the best match of a Corporate Board for them.Cary Broussard has served on numerous non-profit boards throughout her career and met Janelle Brittain when they served on the board of Boardroom Bound together. Cary was Boarad Chair. Cary has also served as Board chair of the Press Club of Dallas and the Texas chapter of Conscious Capitalism. In addition, Cary has served on the board of Women Impacting Public Policy, based in Washington, D.C., the American Hotel Lodging Association Women's Forum.

Susan Epstein has created 3 highly successful coaching businesses since leaving her psychotherapy practice in 2003. ✔Parent Coaching- achieved 6 figures in less than a year ✔Health Coaching -achieved 6 figures in under 6 months ✔Business Coaching - achieved multi-six figures in 10 months Mastermind Groups, Group Coaching, Entrepreneurship, Psychology, Interpersonal Skills, Coaching, Public Speaking, Psychotherapy, Workshop Facilitation, Leadership Development, TThere's a lot of hype out there about having a successful coaching business. It takes time, practice, skills and compassion. Susan helped Cary Broussard and others grow successful executive coaching businesses.

David Kong is well-respected as the longest running CEO of any major hotel company - and Cary Broussard wanted to find out why he is also one of the most liked people in the hotel business. She found out why. David balances ambition, hard work and kindness while helping others find success. His podcast DEI Advisors can be found at DEIAdvisors.org.David Kong is Founder and Principal of DEI Advisors, an Arizona non-profit organization dedicated to empowering personal success. He has served as Chairman of the American Hotel Lodging Association and was appointed to the U.S. Department of Commerce Travel and Tourism Advisory Board for three years. He retired as President and CEO of BWH Hotel Group (comprised of Best Western Hotels & Resorts, Sure Stay Hotels and WorldHotels) at the end of 2021.He has the reputation of genuinely caring for people and the art of hospitality. As a result, he has received numerous awards and accolades, including: Lifetime Achievement Awards from Business Travel News, International Hotel Investment Forum and UJA Federation in 2022.Recipient of the inaugural Arne Sorenson Social Impact Award in 2022.Innovator of the Year award from Hotel Interactive and Innovation Award from Guest Lab (Italy).·In 2021, Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) presented him with the WINiT Best Mentor/Male Coach award.David Kong provides background on how he excelled in the hospitality industry and offers advice how others can too -At a young age, David moved to the United States from Hong Kong with his parents. He began his career as a busboy in Hawaii and then went on to work for Hyatt, Omni, Hilton, KPMG and then recruited by Best Western, where he eventually worked his way up to CEO. His story is fascinating and yes, he's one of the nicest, smartest people you'll ever have the good fortune to hear on a podcast!

Cary Broussard and Dr. Faye Hall Jackson team up to interview VisitDallas culture guru Lisa Chase Welch purpose is to inspire teams to create a sustainable culture that is inclusive, positive, respectful and FUN! Lisa's passion is "the people business" and everything that supports the hospitality industry, her local community and educating future leaders.Born in Guatemala, raised as an Army Brat and having lived throughout the US and abroad, Lisa fell in LOVE with hospitality working in restaurants and hotels and graduated from the University of Houston, Conrad N. Hilton College. She has been a Director of People for large brands, including Hyatt, Starwood and Omni hotels as well as boutique lifestyle brands, Virgin Hotels, The Joule, Makeready and Hotel ZaZa.Most recently the head of Culture and People for Visit Dallas, we learn why every experience Lisa has is based on developing long lasting friendships. Her mission is to provide internal guests (employees) with the BEST experience possible so that they can create memorable moments for every guest.

Dr. Lalia Rach, who has served as dean at several top hospitality and tourism programs. Ever the entrepreneur, Dr. Rach provides a glimpse into her new book, Managing the Book On You - Rewriting Your Leadership Story. Dr. Rach is now at Associate Luxury Hotels International as Executive Managing Director, is a classic story teller who will keep your attention with her honest and engaging perspective and advice. Enjoy!At New York University, Dr. Rach "Lalia" created one of the world's most innovative graduate and undergraduate programs in the business of hospitality, sports, and tourism. In her eighteen-year tenure there, she was responsible for creating the first graduate concentration in hospitality revenue management and for increasing the stature and attendance at the industry's premier conference (NYU Hospitality Investment and Development Conference) where for more than a decade she opened the event by interviewing CEO's from the global hotel industry.Cary Broussard worked together with Lalia Rach as an adjunct professor at NYU Hotel School and whilie Cary was head of the Women On Their Way program at Wyndham Hotels where she and Lalia and others at Wyndham launched the first business travelers survey, where more women were interviewed than men.

Podcast host Cary Broussard talks with Tuskegee University executive and professor Dr Faye Hall Jackson about the benefits of joining a Mastermind Group, Executive Coaching - and voting!

The fascinating actor, writer and entrepreneur Eugene Pidgeon talks with podcast host Cary Broussard about his journey into acting and his movie project Eugene Can Fly. Never defined simply by his abilities or his stature - Eugene has one of the most inspiring life stories to share with all of us - He advocates "wherever I am - that's where I'm supposed to be." Eugene, like Cary, believes in magic. Eugene adds: "When someone asks if you believe in miracles, we should all say 'no' - I RELY on miracles!"Here's a great interview with Eugene Pidgeon in the Chicago Readerhttps://chicagoreader.com/news-politics/a-little-of-everything/We encourage you to listen to this interview and have as much fun as we did listing to Eugene's fabulous stories and background. Reach out to friends, family and colleagues you haven't spoken with in a while and tell them you miss them and take a listen to what courage, love and wit sounds like in the words and life of Eugene Pidgeon.Eugene Pigeon was born in Memphis, Tennessee, and currently lives in Ventura, California. He is an actor, known for Inhabited (2003), Games of Survival (1989) and The Ghastly Love of Johnny X (2012) among other roles.

Podcast host Cary Broussard talks with Pamela Cournoyer about helping executives develop their leadership skills and resolving conflict through Pickleball team building.Go to Pamela's website https://www.powerfulandtrue.com/ to learn more about pickle ball team building https://www.powerfulandtrue.com/ptbListen to Cinderella CEO On Air - and be inspired on a weekly basis. You can find the links on our cinderellaceo.com site or wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts!

Carol Jenkins does not mince words when it comes to equality and equity for women in the workplace and throughout the world.Podcast host Cary Broussard welcomes the vivacious media icon Carol Jenkins to the C2CEO Mastermind for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Carol is a national board member of the ERA Coalition (and former CEO of the ERA). Carol now hosts the podcast Lady Liberty is V.E.R.Y. Pissed! (https://www.ladylibertyisverypissed.com) Cary is also joined by Dr. Faye Hall Jackson, assistant provost of Tuskegee University and director of DE&I curriculum for the Broussard Global C2CEO Learning Institute. (https://www.cinderellaceo.com)We talk voting rights, equal rights and human rights and what to do about securing your own rights through voting, poll working and making your voice heard. If you are interested in learning more about the DE&I online Mastermind Meet Ups at Broussard Global C2CEO, go to https://www.cinderellaceo.com. - And of course listen to Cinderella CEO On Air wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts or find it on cinderellaceo.com

Podcast host Cary Broussard interviews Jean Howard who works with corporations and small businesses to grow sustainably through financial management and strategic planning.Jean has worked with Christies, the global auction house, supporting both the acquisition and sale of works of art and she has worked with Ameritech and Oracle. She has studied both education and theology at the graduate level while getting her MBA at Cornell's School of John Management in Finance and Systems….and she's a Master Gardener!Jean shares her knowledge and enthusiasm about this fall's C2CEO curriculum as a lead instructor for the C2CEO Social Responsibility Course. We are so excited for you to listen to what Jean has to say about the course and who will benefit. Go to www.cinderellaceo.com to learn more after listening to Jean and Cary.

Podcast Host Cary Broussard speaks with Mark Joseph, the Director of Inclusionand DEI Advocate at TDIndustries, based in Texas. "TD" is a premier facilities services and mechanical construction company serving the Southwest, celebrating 75 years in business.Dr. Faye Hall Jackson, assistant provost of Tuskegee University and DE&I founding director for Cinderella to CEO, interviews Mark with Cary Broussard.Our podcast guest has more than 25 years of experience across the manufacturing, aviation, commercial real estate, and global government services industries.In her role as Director of Inclusion, Mark Joseph oversees the design and delivery of initiatives, programs, and projects that promote diversity, equity and inclusion throughout the company. She acts as a D&I consultant to leadership, using data to create and execute TD's Inclusion Strategy. Mark discusses innovative approaches to recognizing the importance of mental health and caring for employees and customers through inclusive environments and helping accelerate inclusion and diversity initiatives.

Podcast host Cary Broussard interviews Rachel Hutchisson, Vice President of Global Social Responsibility with Blackbaud. Cary invited Rachel to kick off her C2CEO course on Corporate Social Responsibility and to be a guest on this podcast. Cary gains an insider's look into Rachel's journey on building Global Social Responsibility within Blackbaud. When Rachel started, Blackbaud was a tech company with 100 people, and now Rachel makes sure all 3,600 employees are active participants in Blackbaud's unique philanthropy program. See their 2021 report at https://csr.blackbaud.com/Rachel is a featured speaker in the three-part course that C2CEO offers to anyone who wants a career in Social Responsibility and Environmental Social Governance (go to cinderellaceo.com to enroll).Rachel describes her 20+ year career path at Blackbaud and how to align your purpose with good, whether you're with a small company, a non-profit or large public company. Bonus: We also recorded a Q&A with Rachel where Cary's class participants joined in the discussion.Other executives: Babs Chase, 2021 graduate of the George W. Bush Institute's Veteran Leadership Program and Dr. Rick Smith, held leadership positions at Maritz CX, and J.D. Power prior to starting his own private consultancy.

Our C2CEO panelists had a lively MLK discussion to bring people together and work toward a more just world. Lean what they had to share:Panelists:Tuskegee University Professor Faye Hall JacksonGWU Faculty Director, Exec. Women's Leadership Leslie GrossmanCPA and Diversity Executive Jamelia LehnTexas House Representative Rhetta Bowers andAuthor and Founder Cary Broussard From Cinderella to CEO to CEO#leadership #diversity #share #martinlutherkingday

Cinderella CEO On Air podcast, hosted by Cary Broussard interviews guests France Jacot and Joyce Griggs, both accomplished marketers in health care, fitness and pharma. Both have unique stories to motivate you to get your mammograms and be prepared to talk with your doctors and health care providers. Their advice is universal and could save your life or someone else's life. Healthcare advocate Joyce Griggs and health and fitness marketer France Jacot provide helpful tips to help people navigate the U.S. health care system. France's company Springfree Trampoline has partnered with the Susan G. Komen to beat breast cancer. Earlier this year France was diagnosed with Breast Cancer -She is so grateful to all those who fight against and treat this disease. Joyce Griggs is founder of UnitedStatesofHealthcare.com

Guest Rick Garlick, Ph.D., is back for Part II of our discussion on the importance of Corporate Social Responsibility. Dr. Garlick and podcast host Cary Broussard discuss new research findings and announce their Fall 2021 CSR course for professionals. Go to businesslearninglabs.com to enroll (see courses).Dr. Garlick is a strategy consultant with Magid. His previous workplaces include JD Power, The Gallup Organization, and Maritz CX, helping Fortune 1000 companies with their strategic initiatives around branding, customer experience, and employee experience.Cary Broussard is the author of the international business book, From Cinderella to CEO. She is also the founder and owner of Broussard Global Communications and C2CEO: Coaching, Curriculum, and Community, Cary's programs can be found at cinderellaceo.com.

Cinderella to CEO On Air Podcast Host Cary Broussard interviews:Co-Founder and President of International College Counselors Mandee Heller Adler.Mandee discusses strategies and tips for students seeking undergraduate and graduate school admissions. Mandee is author of "From Public School to the Ivy League: How to Get into a Top School Without Top Dollar Resource," and "International Admissions: How to get accepted to U.S. Colleges" - Her newest book "To University and Beyond" is for students in college - advice includes: how to pick your courses and why it's important to get to know your professors , who can be great mentors and supporters.

More than ever!! Employees, Customers, Investors, Regulators (and many others) are expecting companies to act in a socially responsible manner.Are there business opportunities, and sometimes risks, in getting your organization involved with cultural, social, and governance issues? Probably. So you need a good plan. C2CEO Podcast guest Rick Garlick, Ph.D., and Podcast host and author Cary Broussard discuss the importance of CSR.Dr. Garlick is a strategy consultant with Magid. His career includes working with well-known consultancies such as JD Power, The Gallup Organization, and Maritz CX to help Fortune 1000 companies with their strategic initiatives around branding, customer experience, and employee experience.Cary Broussard is the author of the international business book, From Cinderella to CEO and owner of Broussard Global Communications. Founder of C2CEO: Coaching, Curriculum, and Community, Cary's programs can be found at cinderellaceo.com

Tuskegee University Professor Dr. Faye Hall JacksonDr. Faye Hall Jackson and Cary Broussard will answer questions about diversity, inclusion, equity, and equality.Dr. Jackson and Author Cary Broussard co-lead a course onDiversity & Inclusion in the 2021 Workplace. More info can be found at cinderellaceo.com/curriculum

Georgette “Gigi” Dixon is a 27-year financial industry veteran and the head of External Engagement at Wells Fargo. She is responsible for diverse stakeholder relationships, advocacy, and inclusion. Gigi is also Vice-Chair for the NAACP Foundation.C2CEO On Air Podcast Host Cary Broussard interviews Gigi on what motivates her dedication to diversity and to her career and community. Gigi also provides tips for success in finance and in life. A 26-year Wells Fargo veteran, Gigi Dixon has also been instrumental in helping the company take several new actions around diversity and inclusion, including working with the NAACP.In her 27 years with Wells Fargo, Gigi has served as marketing manager for Wholesale Banking, Small Business Banking, Commercial Banking, Director of Emerging (multicultural) Markets, and Director of Strategic Partnerships for the Wells Fargo Foundation. U.S. Banker magazine has named her one of the Most Powerful Women to Watch.C2CEO Podcast host Cary Broussard, author of the business book From Cinderella to CEO, is a long-time friend, colleague, and admirer of Gigi Dixon. Gigi is quoted in Cary's book offering this career advice to readers: "Become a thought leader and champion for change. Position yourself as a catalyst, someone who thrives on challenging the status quo, while finding ways to gain a competitive advantage and differentiate yourself."

C2CEO ON-Air host Cary Broussard talks with Maria Bartolome' Winans about her career path at IBM. Maria is Chief Marketing Officer for IBM of the Americas. We discuss Maria's move from Chile to the U.S., her 25+ years with IBM, her support of the Latin community and Work-Life Integration. Maria talks about the Power of Choice, Empathy and her belief we should all have three hobbies - 1) Stay in Shape 2) Have a Creative Outlet and finally have a hobby that makes money!

Adela Cepeda joined our podcast with C2CEO Podcast host Cary Broussard and guest co-host Artura Taylor. Adela Cepeda is a corporate and public finance consultant and chair & founder of Angeles Investors. She is one of 50 Most Powerful Latinas named by ALPFA. Adela shares her compelling Cinderella story and plainly describes her start as a U.S. immigrant wasn't easy. With hard work, perseverance, her parents' dreams, and Adela's vision for herself, she has achieved what very few women have done to secure high-level corporate board positions and a successful VC fund for Latinx start ups. Adding a unique and relevant perspective to Cary's interview with Adela is Artura Taylor. Taylor founded Taylor Distribution Group in 2009 after leaving McDonald's Corporation. Taylor Distribution holds $15 million+ in gov't and private contracts spanning life sciences, research and development, wastewater treatment, higher ed, and pharmaceuticals. C2CEO On Air (ie. Cinderella to CEO On Air) brings you the stories of women and men, who have overcome hurdles and risen to a place where they make dreams come true for themselves and others. Our C2CEO On Air Learning Lab series features inspiring CEOs, highly successful leaders, and subject matter experts who share their stories and hands-on advice to help listeners and viewers flourish.

President & CEO of Visit San Antonio Casandra Matej tourism stopped in to chat with C2CEO On Air on Tuesday, Dec. 8th. Cassandra is one of only a few women leading a U.S. tourism bureau. In addition to leading San Antonio's $15.2 billion hospitality industry, Cassandra also serves on the board of the U.S. Travel Association. She is well known for generating record tourism highs in San Antonio and successfully transitioned the C&VB to a public/private partnership to become Visit San Antonio.We talk about the opportunities for women (and men) in hospitality and tourism during the pandemic. Learn how Cassandra, her team, and San Antonio citizens keep tourists connected and coming back to the city (including kayaking in the city's central tourism district). My co-host Faye Hall Jackson and I have spent years teaching, studying, and working in tourism-related fields, including Conrad Hilton School and NYU's Tisch Hospitality School, so we enjoyed catching up with Casandra and talking about the state of tourism in Texas today and beyond.

Relationships Matter. That's the takeaway from my interview with Carnival Cruise Line President Christine Duffy and Dave Johnson, Founder and Chair of Aimbridge Hospitality. When Dave recommended his long time industry colleague Christine Duffy to his Board, he knew his board would be looking for someone well-respected in the travel industry, who would speak her mind and contribute to the overall success of the Aimbridge organization. This is the first podcast interview Dave has given since being named Executive Chair of Aimbridge, having previously served as President and CEO. Christine and Dave share advice and a positive vision for the future of travel. Christine has an inspiring story and one that she generously shares with our audience. This interview, hosted by Cary Broussard, author of From Cinderella to CEO, will inspire you to keep the faith, never give up and have the confidence to develop a plan for your own career and life's purpose.

Does your 2021 brand plan include writing a book, producing a podcast, blog or vlog? Tuskeegee professor of sales and marketing Faye Jackson joins author and CEO ON-Air host Cary Broussard to interview the very accomplished book editor Debra Englander, Dallas Liftfund director and author Tarsha Polk Hearns, and Red Raven publisher @Claudia Riemer Boutote on how books, podcasts and blogs expand personal branding platforms. Joyce Y. Griggs, blogger, and founder of the United States of Healthcare weighs in with branding expertise and tips.

When we were looking for a CEO who has successfully cracked the glass ceiling in finance, we thought of Cheryl Nash, CEO of Tegra118 (formerly Fiserv Investment Services). Cary Broussard interviews Cheryl as part of the C2CEO Learning Lab series, featuring CEOs and other highly successful leaders who share their stories and advice to ensure we all flourish going forward. Following Cary's interview with Cheryl Nash, Cary leads a panel discussion on 2021 Revenue Growth and Goal Setting with C2CEO advisors Faye Hall Jackson, a sales and marketing professor at Tuskegee University, Joyce Y. Griggs, Pharma marketing executive, Helen Bayne, hospitality business instructor with Lipscomb University and Linda Lingo, a financial coach and C.P.A.

C2CEO Host Cary Broussard interviews Ellen Voie, founder of Women in Trucking. Ellen was the Grand Prize Winner of the Cinderella to CEO Awards. We talk about why the trucking and transportation industry is a good career option for women and how women are a positive influence.

C2CEO (Cinderella to CEO) founder Cary Broussard's surveyed 200 national leaders in March and April of 2020. Her research revealed that 68 % of respondents (majority of whom were working women and a family breadwinner) would be willing to change industries/careers as a result of (or in spite of) the global pandemic. Now that women and men in mid-career, late, and early career stages have been laid off or furloughed, Cary draws on her own experiences and has tapped into the C2CEO network of advisors to provide transformational career and life-changing advice to help those exploring options with a "go-to" support podcast and website for confidence building and career supercharging. This podcast interview highlights career transition tips. We learn why a $2.5 billion landscape company hired a hospitality executive to lead their landscaping sales team. Cary explores how hotel and facilities operator Bob Marshall changed industries and career focus late in his career. She interviews Bob Marshall, now SrVP of Sales with Pennsylvania-based Brightview Landscapes, who was previously with Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Accor Hospitality, Accenture, and Delaware North Companies. Bob emphasizes the value of relationship building, networking, and staying focused on winning. His tips include being open to opportunities, being trustworthy with team members, and realizing you don't have to be a "sales guy" to be great at sales. At the end of this interview, Cary wants listeners to consider their own transferable skills and how changing industries and careers can be the key to success in our new normal economy.

At two-foot-seven inches tall, Katherine Klimitas packs a punch of talent, energy and inspiration. Katherine was nominated for the 2019 Cinderella to CEO Awards for her inspirational life story.Katherine’s winning personality comes through in this interview with Cary Broussard, host of Cinderella to CEO On Air. Katherine works as a fine artist, jewelry maker and graphic designer. Rod Stewart became a high profile client of Katherine’s - engaging her to create and submit designs around the release of a new album. Katherine has a disability that has never allowed her to walk, run or move normally. She writes "I can't open a marker. I can't pour a glass of water. I often don't get the privilege of privacy. I need someone with me every second of my life. However, I learned that I could speak and that when I did, people not only listened but were also amazed. At age 30, Katherine is often mistaken for a baby because of her diminutive stature. A graduate of Loyola University, people assume that because Katherine is in a wheelchair, she is mentally disabled or deaf." We assure you, listeners, this young woman and her work will win your heart and your respect. She has written a book about her challenges living with the challenges of Osteogenesis Imperfecto. It is a book of hope, faith in one's self and encouragement for all.

At two-foot-seven inches tall, Katherine Klimitas packs a punch of talent, energy and inspiration. Katherine was nominated for the 2019 Cinderella to CEO Awards for her inspirational life story.Katherine’s winning personality comes through in this interview with Cary Broussard, host of Cinderella to CEO On Air. Katherine works as a fine artist, jewelry maker and graphic designer. Rod Stewart became a high profile client of Katherine’s - engaging her to create and submit designs around the release of a new album. Katherine has a disability that has never allowed her to walk, run or move normally. She writes "I can't open a marker. I can't pour a glass of water. I often don't get the privilege of privacy. I need someone with me every second of my life. However, I learned that I could speak and that when I did, people not only listened but were also amazed. At age 30, Katherine is often mistaken for a baby because of her diminutive stature. A graduate of Loyola University, people assume that because Katherine is in a wheelchair, she is mentally disabled or deaf." We assure you, listeners, this young woman and her work will win your heart and your respect. She has written a book about her challenges living with the challenges of Osteogenesis Imperfecto. It is a book of hope, faith in one's self and encouragement for all.

Did you know the average American woman uses more than 12,000 tampons in her lifetime? That’s a lot of up-close-and-personal time to spend with a product! Have you ever wondered what these products are really made of? Big companies that sell traditional period products are not required by the government to disclose their full ingredient list. Formerly a global sales executive with Pepsico, Coca-Cola, Nestle and others, Thyme Sullivan believes you have a right to ask what’s in your products. Thyme is a finalist in the Cinderella to CEO Awards, nominated for her work in improving the environment. As Thyme puts it…”Tampons and pads should be free of dioxins, pesticides and toxins – period.” As the Cinderella to CEO Judges put it, Thyme’s energy and passion toward transforming the feminine hygiene product category deserves our full support. Thyme Sullivan started TOP (The Organic Project) to bring awareness to the overwhelming benefits of organic period products and how a small change can impact the world. TOP products are crafted with 100% organic cotton and are 100% biodegradable. Thyme, who is from Monterrey California, believes that every woman should have access to take care of her feminine needs so TOP Organics also partners in communities to donate tampons, pads and liners to those in need. A TOP subscription is more than period products delivered to your door, it’s a change for the good. Go to www.toporganicproject.com and listen to our interview with Thyme Sullivan to find out how she and her team are transforming the world for the better. Listen to Cary Broussard, founder of the Cinderella to CEO Awards and author of the business book - From Cinderella to CEO interview Thyme Sullivan for her podcast, Cinderella CEO On Air.

Did you know the average American woman uses more than 12,000 tampons in her lifetime? That’s a lot of up-close-and-personal time to spend with a product! Have you ever wondered what these products are really made of? Big companies that sell traditional period products are not required by the government to disclose their full ingredient list. Formerly a global sales executive with Pepsico, Coca-Cola, Nestle and others, Thyme Sullivan believes you have a right to ask what’s in your products. Thyme is a finalist in the Cinderella to CEO Awards, nominated for her work in improving the environment. As Thyme puts it…”Tampons and pads should be free of dioxins, pesticides and toxins – period.” As the Cinderella to CEO Judges put it, Thyme’s energy and passion toward transforming the feminine hygiene product category deserves our full support. Thyme Sullivan started TOP (The Organic Project) to bring awareness to the overwhelming benefits of organic period products and how a small change can impact the world. TOP products are crafted with 100% organic cotton and are 100% biodegradable. Thyme, who is from Monterrey California, believes that every woman should have access to take care of her feminine needs so TOP Organics also partners in communities to donate tampons, pads and liners to those in need. A TOP subscription is more than period products delivered to your door, it’s a change for the good. Go to www.toporganicproject.com and listen to our interview with Thyme Sullivan to find out how she and her team are transforming the world for the better. Listen to Cary Broussard, founder of the Cinderella to CEO Awards and author of the business book - From Cinderella to CEO interview Thyme Sullivan for her podcast, Cinderella CEO On Air.

Brad Frazier, a mentor in the Aimbridge Hospitality WLEAD program, started as director of sales with the company15+ years ago when Aimbridge managed a handful of hotels. Today, Brad is senior vice president of sales for Aimbridge, the largest, third party hotel management company in the U.S. Brad Frazier shares valuable mentoring tips, and how the women's leadership program at Aimbridge (WLEAD) has created a successful mentoring program that benefits women and men.Frazier was corporate director of business travel sales for Omni Hotels and director of sales and sales manager for Wyndham Hotels. He is a member of the Global Business Travel Association and the Mississippi State University M Club, and is a graduate of the University of Texas at Arlington.

Brad Frazier, a mentor in the Aimbridge Hospitality WLEAD program, started as director of sales with the company15+ years ago when Aimbridge managed a handful of hotels. Today, Brad is senior vice president of sales for Aimbridge, the largest, third party hotel management company in the U.S. Brad Frazier shares valuable mentoring tips, and how the women's leadership program at Aimbridge (WLEAD) has created a successful mentoring program that benefits women and men.Frazier was corporate director of business travel sales for Omni Hotels and director of sales and sales manager for Wyndham Hotels. He is a member of the Global Business Travel Association and the Mississippi State University M Club, and is a graduate of the University of Texas at Arlington.

Helping others up the Ladder of Success is a core value of Cinderella to CEO on Air. Cinderella to CEO stories are not gender-specific. This podcast interviews leaders who have navigated their way to a palace of their dreams. Today, we have Kevin Detz. He is Chief Accounting Officer at Aimbridge Hospitality. We asked Kevin to speak with us because he champions women and men in his role at Aimbridge, encouraging them to be the best they can be - while challenging them to make Aimbridge the best company it can be along the way. What does it mean to champion women? How did he decide this was important? We'll find out....

Helping others up the Ladder of Success is a core value of Cinderella to CEO on Air. Cinderella to CEO stories are not gender-specific. This podcast interviews leaders who have navigated their way to a palace of their dreams. Today, we have Kevin Detz. He is Chief Accounting Officer at Aimbridge Hospitality. We asked Kevin to speak with us because he champions women and men in his role at Aimbridge, encouraging them to be the best they can be - while challenging them to make Aimbridge the best company it can be along the way. What does it mean to champion women? How did he decide this was important? We'll find out....

Gretta Brooks, founder and chief executive officer of SalesBoost, LLC, has developed a SaaS-based sales training technology solution for hotels to improve performance and increase results. A long-time techie and hotel executive with a passion for mentoring others, Gretta combined her expertise and passion to develop and obtain the provisional patent for the first voice analysis training system software for the hospitality industry.Gretta has a Cinderella story, not to mention a fairy tale name. She’s a fan of the lessons of fairy tales and talks with Cinderella CEO On Air about her company, her love of mentoring and how using your voice can unlock the keys to the castle and boost your confidence, performance, and sales.Her web-based, on-demand sales development tool, SalesBoost, provides unlimited sales scenario simulation and immediate feedback to improve sales effectiveness. The training is self-paced and designed in a micro-learning format, a learning technique that delivers role-based content in short, easily digestible, segments.Having trained thousands in hotel sales for over 30 years as an executive with Omni, Hilton, and Aimbridge Hospitality companies, Ms. Brooks sees this learning and reinforcement model as a solution to the traditionally expensive and often ineffective sales training offered. For more details, go to www.salesboost.com.

Gretta Brooks, founder and chief executive officer of SalesBoost, LLC, has developed a SaaS-based sales training technology solution for hotels to improve performance and increase results. A long-time techie and hotel executive with a passion for mentoring others, Gretta combined her expertise and passion to develop and obtain the provisional patent for the first voice analysis training system software for the hospitality industry.Gretta has a Cinderella story, not to mention a fairy tale name. She’s a fan of the lessons of fairy tales and talks with Cinderella CEO On Air about her company, her love of mentoring and how using your voice can unlock the keys to the castle and boost your confidence, performance, and sales.Her web-based, on-demand sales development tool, SalesBoost, provides unlimited sales scenario simulation and immediate feedback to improve sales effectiveness. The training is self-paced and designed in a micro-learning format, a learning technique that delivers role-based content in short, easily digestible, segments.Having trained thousands in hotel sales for over 30 years as an executive with Omni, Hilton, and Aimbridge Hospitality companies, Ms. Brooks sees this learning and reinforcement model as a solution to the traditionally expensive and often ineffective sales training offered. For more details, go to www.salesboost.com.

As the daughter of the R in H&R Block tax services, Barbara Stanny grew up relying on her father, then her husband, to manage her money. But a devastating financial crisis became a personal wake-up call. Her journey to financial enlightenment is inspiring and is the basis for her best-selling books, and our interview with her on Cinderella CEO On Air. She’s done hundreds of media interviews, including Time Magazine, The View, The New York Times, Forbes, MSNBC, Fox News, CNN, PBS and more. We’re so honored to have her on our program.Barbara’s message: “When you take charge of your money, you take control of your life.” You may have read her books Secrets of Six-Figure Women, Overcoming Under Earning, Prince Charming Isn’t Coming and her most recent Sacred Success. She’s written a total of six books on the topic of financial and personal empowerment. A highly entertaining and sought-after speaker, Barbara teaches women how to map out their financial futures and shares her secrets of personal empowerment. For more information or to contact Barbara Stanny, go to http://www.barbarastanny.com.

As the daughter of the R in H&R Block tax services, Barbara Stanny grew up relying on her father, then her husband, to manage her money. But a devastating financial crisis became a personal wake-up call. Her journey to financial enlightenment is inspiring and is the basis for her best-selling books, and our interview with her on Cinderella CEO On Air. She’s done hundreds of media interviews, including Time Magazine, The View, The New York Times, Forbes, MSNBC, Fox News, CNN, PBS and more. We’re so honored to have her on our program.Barbara’s message: “When you take charge of your money, you take control of your life.” You may have read her books Secrets of Six-Figure Women, Overcoming Under Earning, Prince Charming Isn’t Coming and her most recent Sacred Success. She’s written a total of six books on the topic of financial and personal empowerment. A highly entertaining and sought-after speaker, Barbara teaches women how to map out their financial futures and shares her secrets of personal empowerment. For more information or to contact Barbara Stanny, go to http://www.barbarastanny.com.

I met Sean Magennis soon after I moved back to Dallas and began consulting with Earth Day Texas. Sean is a green energy entrepreneur from South Africa (with a great accent), and founder of Gateway Green Energy Holdings, LLC. In our interview, I spoke to Sean about his role as President and Chief Operating Officer of YPO (Young Presidents Organization). YPO has more than 24,000 members, in over 130 countries.Sean and I discuss that 50 percent of the YPO senior management team is comprised of women, and the majority of CEO members are men. He says today’s C-level executives have to be better communicators. Learning how to avoid ambiguity takes a high degree of self-awareness. He provides examples of how to ask questions to avoid the triggers that cause one to over-react or act negatively. He comments on why the brilliant and former CEO of UBER stepped in it because he didn’t have a trusted dialogue with all stakeholders. Learn how to ask people how you’re being perceived to “nip” communication problems “in the bud” before they become a problem. Sean has broad international executive experience across the USA, Canada, the UK, Europe, Mexico, Asia, and Africa. He is the past International President of the Entrepreneurs Organization, (EO), one of the world’s largest peer to peer networks of successful entrepreneurs over 16 years. Smart and as kind as they come, Sean has a BA degree from Rhodes University in South Africa with postgraduate diplomas in business management and financial management. He is a graduate of the Stagen Leadership Institute in Dallas and is married to businesswoman Maria Cintron.YPO is a global community of chief executives dedicated to becoming “Better Leaders through Lifelong Learning and Idea Exchange.” For more information visit http://www.ypo.org.

I met Sean Magennis soon after I moved back to Dallas and began consulting with Earth Day Texas. Sean is a green energy entrepreneur from South Africa (with a great accent), and founder of Gateway Green Energy Holdings, LLC. In our interview, I spoke to Sean about his role as President and Chief Operating Officer of YPO (Young Presidents Organization). YPO has more than 24,000 members, in over 130 countries.Sean and I discuss that 50 percent of the YPO senior management team is comprised of women, and the majority of CEO members are men. He says today’s C-level executives have to be better communicators. Learning how to avoid ambiguity takes a high degree of self-awareness. He provides examples of how to ask questions to avoid the triggers that cause one to over-react or act negatively. He comments on why the brilliant and former CEO of UBER stepped in it because he didn’t have a trusted dialogue with all stakeholders. Learn how to ask people how you’re being perceived to “nip” communication problems “in the bud” before they become a problem. Sean has broad international executive experience across the USA, Canada, the UK, Europe, Mexico, Asia, and Africa. He is the past International President of the Entrepreneurs Organization, (EO), one of the world’s largest peer to peer networks of successful entrepreneurs over 16 years. Smart and as kind as they come, Sean has a BA degree from Rhodes University in South Africa with postgraduate diplomas in business management and financial management. He is a graduate of the Stagen Leadership Institute in Dallas and is married to businesswoman Maria Cintron.YPO is a global community of chief executives dedicated to becoming “Better Leaders through Lifelong Learning and Idea Exchange.” For more information visit http://www.ypo.org.

We caught up with Jon Stein, the Founder and CEO of Betterment, Inc., in his New York office this summer. Jon launched Betterment to offer average investors access to first-rate, affordable financial advice. He talks about why he's okay with his team members bringing their kids to work, why books are important to him, who he admires in the financial world. and why being a trusted fiduciary advisor is his firm's purpose first and foremost.

We caught up with Jon Stein, the Founder and CEO of Betterment, Inc., in his New York office this summer. Jon launched Betterment to offer average investors access to first-rate, affordable financial advice. He talks about why he's okay with his team members bringing their kids to work, why books are important to him, who he admires in the financial world. and why being a trusted fiduciary advisor is his firm's purpose first and foremost.

Nora Moreno began her career in hospitality as a housekeeper. She gives us an inside account on what it's like to start from scratch, and love the journey along the way. She came from Mexico to the United States, and found her mentors and dream job at Aimbridge Hospitality. Today, she is Vice President of Human Resources for the largest 3rd party hotel management company in the country. Nora has a great voice, a special story and concrete advice on how to move up in an organization that you love.

Nora Moreno began her career in hospitality as a housekeeper. She gives us an inside account on what it's like to start from scratch, and love the journey along the way. She came from Mexico to the United States, and found her mentors and dream job at Aimbridge Hospitality. Today, she is Vice President of Human Resources for the largest 3rd party hotel management company in the country. Nora has a great voice, a special story and concrete advice on how to move up in an organization that you love.

Mike Lyons, actor and longtime hospitality and travel executive, talks about the trials and tribulations of this year's U.S. Presidential election with host Cary Broussard. Mike Lyons, popular Netflix hit House of Cards actor, discusses personal branding in politics. How personal branding and politics are intertwined and how we can develop our own brands.

Mike Lyons, actor and longtime hospitality and travel executive, talks about the trials and tribulations of this year's U.S. Presidential election with host Cary Broussard. Mike Lyons, popular Netflix hit House of Cards actor, discusses personal branding in politics. How personal branding and politics are intertwined and how we can develop our own brands.