Lisa Gralnek is a brand builder and business strategist with over 20 years of experience creating and operationalizing innovative strategies that help companies grow and transform. Equally left- and right-brained with a strong analytical mind and still stronger intuition—Lisa combines keen skills of observation with a learner’s mindset and powerful ability to get things done. Honing creative instincts during the first part of her career working as a talent agent and producer in the world of high fashion, Lisa went on to hold senior management roles in marketing, innovation and operations at Ch ..read more

Nancy Knous entered the financial planning scene way back in 1987. Through the 90s, she honed her skills, weathered setbacks, and built an indomitable spirit, leading her to found Benchmark in 2000. Armed with determination and a hearty sense of humor, she has grown Benchmark from a team of 2 to a team of 20 strong. While she's a proud Memphian, she is also licensed in 25 states and she holds registrations like CFP®, CFS, Series 7, 63, and 24. As a female business owner, Nancy has a deep understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities women face in the financial realm. For that reason ..read more

Carrie Fox Founder and CEO, Mission Partners Chief Curator and Host, Mission Forward   Carrie Fox is the founder and CEO of Mission Partners, a women-owned strategic communications firm and Certified B Corporation that guides high-potential nonprofits, foundations, and socially responsible corporations in realizing their greatest social impact. Since launching her first company in 2004, Carrie has guided hundreds of organizations around the world to lead with purpose, fueling organizations and their missions forward in new and more impactful ways. Her signature "More Than Words" approach ..read more

Rebecca is a Leadership and Certified Mindset Coach who helps black corporate career women secure leadership positions and confidently get seen, promoted and paid as the leaders they deserve to be.  Rebecca has helped women become potently visible inside boardrooms and around leadership tables, while staying true to who they are and what they stand for. Her BOSS Method empowers women in understanding the value of their work and getting paid like the leaders they deserve to be. She helps her clients create an intentional path to get promoted from manager level to senior leadership & ex ..read more

Cynthia “Cynt” Marshall CEO of the Dallas Mavericks, President & CEO, Marshalling Resources Consulting, Retired AT&T Executive and Author   Cynt Marshall has been a dynamic force in business over a 36-year career at AT&T. As  the CEO of the Mavs the past five years, Cynt has been a champion for inclusion and diversity in the NBA. Prior to her joining the Mavs, Cynt founded Marshalling Resources, a consulting firm specializing in leadership development, culture transformation and optimization of people resources. As Senior Vice President – Human Resources & Chief ..read more

Kristin Demoranville, the visionary Founder and CEO of AnzenSage, a cybersecurity firm focused on the food industry.  With a quarter-century in the tech sector, Kristin is pioneering a transformative approach by intertwining cybersecurity and food protection culture.  She challenges conventional tech boundaries by centering her philosophy on the pivotal role of people and processes.  Her collaborations with Fortune 500 powerhouses and an academic background in Environmental Management equip her with a holistic perspective that allows her to make unique connections between people ..read more

This episode is a conversation based on the following quote by Roy T. Bennett, “Listen with curiosity. Speak with honesty. Act with integrity. The greatest problem with communication is we don’t listen to understand. We listen to reply. When we listen with curiosity, we don’t listen with the intent to reply. We listen for what’s behind the words.” www.marcyllecombs.com ..read more

We can hardly believe that we have reached 100 episodes! What started out during COVID-19 was just an idea, something to do, and has turned out to be more fun than we ever dreamed. We get to talk to all sorts of amazing women and we love it. Thank you for listening and please tell your friends about us. www.marcyllecombs.com ..read more

Marcylle and Deantha discuss how to develop fans by reviewing the book by Jesse Cole: Fans First: Change The Game, Break the Rules & Create an Unforgettable Experience ..read more

Marcylle and Deantha talk about goal setting ..read more