Having agency is defined as the capacity of individuals to act independently and to make their own free choices. Get an inside look at the inspiring uphill climb of incredible businesswomen around the world. Host Sheryle Gillihan, CEO of CauseLabs, explores each woman's path to entrepreneurship and the challenges and triumphs along the way in a casual conversation that spans many different walks of life and business sectors.
Stacey Edelstein: Storytelling and delineating between our brands
About our guest Stacey Edelstein:
Stacey Edelstein is a community organizer at heart, helping bold causes leverage the creative power of branding, design, and technology to create change. At Raygun, she lead her talented team in developing beautiful brands and digital experiences that help organizations reach their audiences and create impact in their communities. She believes that when you can communicate your vision clearly and confidently, the possibilities for support are endless.
Stacey is also an organizer for two regional design festivals — Tijuana Design Week & San Diego Design Week - as well as Creative Mornings San Diego, the largest monthly meetup for creatives in San Diego.
Prior to running her own business, she was the website editor and lead designer at StoryCorps, a nonprofit oral history project that elevates the power of human storytelling to create a more loving, compassionate world. At StoryCorps she led nationwide branding, marketing, and design efforts for the organization and its partners across the country.
Mentioned in this episode:
Stacey's Company, RayGun: https://madebyraygun.com/ (https://madebyraygun.com/)
StoryCorps: https://storycorps.org/ (https://storycorps.org/)
YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/vBFYxN2K_eo (https://youtu.be/vBFYxN2K_eo)
Shoutouts:
Maiya (Holliday) from Mangrove Web
Jen Derks at Four Fin
Kim (Gilroy) and Reva (Green) at Alfa Charlie
Jamie (Hampton) and also her husband Kareem (Bouris) at Mixte Communications
Teal Media
Big Deck
5 Oct 2023
Diane Stogiannes: From Metallurgy to Tax Credits, The Winding Path
Diane Stogiannes is the founder of DST Advisory Group. She has had a fascinating journey through steel mills, innovation patents, tax regulations, and Taylor Swift concerts. Join us and listen in to this fun conversation that showcases the great rewards that come with being an entrepreneur.
3 Apr 2023
Leslie Shields Botvidson: Starting a Health Company in the Midst of a Pandemic
Leslie Shields Botvidson is the proud owner of The Shields Agency, a woman-owned and operated insurance agency specializing in individual, Medicare, and small group benefits. To better serve their clients, they have also recently expanded into the property and casualty markets. The company has thrived by providing clients with high-quality service and treating them with integrity and honesty.
After working with several national health insurance companies for six years, Leslie started her own independent agency in November 2019, which has seen tremendous growth in the last three years.
In addition to her work at The Shields Agency, Leslie is an active member of the EO, Entrepreneur's Organization, where she is the MyEO Women's National Delegate and incoming Social Chair on the local board. She is active in the Fort Worth community and is President of the West Meadowbrook Neighborhood association.
She enjoys spending time with her family. Toddler Harrison keeps Leslie and her husband Chris very busy. They are lucky to have grandparents and other family in the area, both having grown up in North Texas. The Botvidsons enjoy camping, traveling, and spending time on the family farm in Wisconsin. Leslie also has a passion for animal rescue, gardening, reading, and cooking.
Company URL: www.theshieldsagency.com (http://www.theshieldsagency.com)
Shoutouts:
Victoria Wise, Tanglewood Moms, Madeworthy Media
https://tanglewoodmoms.com/twm/madeworthy/ (https://tanglewoodmoms.com/twm/madeworthy/)
Holland Sanders, Holland Communications
https://hollandcollective.co/ (https://hollandcollective.co/)
Mentor, Dr Kristin Kahle of NavigateHCR
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