C-Sweet Talks

This week on C-Sweet Talks, Beth and Dianne talk to Michel Narganes, Partner with Manatt's Digital and Technology Transactions Practice, about the today's expansive digital landscape. Join the community! C-Sweet.org

Whether you're a mature company, just getting started with your business, or somewhere in between– Team Sauce is equipped to meet you where you are, and help you go where you want to grow. This week, Beth and Dianne sit down with Kim Harmon Hummel and Shawn Karol Sandy to discuss the Revenue Operations landscape. Join the community! CSweet.org

An awarding author, speaker, and small business strategist, Pamela Slim works with thought leaders to scale their impact and income thought the intelligent design of IP.  Join Beth and Dianne this week while they speak with Pam about helping BIPOC business owners develop their platforms, replacing harmful corporate structures, and finding the purpose of work in the new world of work. Check out thi...

In today’s social media landscape, everyone is obsessed "vanity metrics"— follower count, likes, and comments. In today’s talk, Lilach Bullock takes Beth and Dianne through the results that really matter for a digital marketing specialist. Based out of Tel Aviv, Lilach Bullock has 18+ years of experience as a social media influencer and provides B2B marketers with consulting, influencer...

This week Beth and Dianne sit down with the leader of C-Sweet's new Charlotte Chapter, Tara Schultz! Tara is the founder of SolveWise LLC. She is an expert business consultant, helping businesses achieve the maximum return on technology investment. Beth, Dianne, and Tara talk C-Sweet Charlotte, project management, and the obstacles businesses often face when investing in IT infrastructure. Jo...

This week, Beth and Dianne dive into the complex world of tech with Federal CTO Sara Mazer. They discuss her new company, LaunchDarkly, the first scalable feature management platform. They discuss the company, Dev Opps, Cyber Security and much more! Join the C-Sweet Community!  CSweet.org

This week, Beth and Dianne  sit down with CFO of the Girl Scouts, Jessica E. McClain! They talk about the evolving values of the Girl Scouts, their favorite scout memories, and bringing DE&I to the inner workings of the company! Join the C-Sweet Community!  CSweet.org

This week, Beth and Dianne sit down with Dr. Tonya M. Evans for her take on digital assets and how to engage with the crypto economy safely. Professor at Penn State Dickinson Law School, Tonya considers herself a crypto realist. This week, she join’s C-Sweet Talks to discuss the important role of crypto in under-banked communities and “right-size” some overblown concerns about it’s use. Join the C...

This week Beth and Dianne sit down with Susan Levin, President of Dialogue For Solutions. Susan is a global consultant who clients to use their strengths to get great results, she has helped thousands of employees be more productive and make a difference in their organizations. Join the C-Sweet Community!  CSweet.org

This week, Beth and Dianne sit down with Mimi Donaldson to cover her career, TED Talks, and her amazing tips on public speaking. Mimi coaches individuals and sales staffs in creating and delivering their perfect marketing pitch. For over 20 years, she has captivated audiences and won acclaim for her rousing keynote speeches, compelling workshops, and in-house training programs. Join the C-Sweet Co...

This week, Beth and Dianne talk with Teresa Freeborn about power equity in the workplace and  her new book on the topic: Suits and Skirts: Game On! The Battle For Corporate Power. Women have been seeking power and equity for decades to no avail. Men are keeping women from attaining powerful C-Suite and boardroom positions to the detriment of corporate bottom lines. The reasons why vary, but the re...

This week on C-Sweet Talks, Beth and Dianne speak with Melinda Chelliah, Founder, President, and Fractional CFO of Tailored For Growth. Tailored For Growth consults for entertainment, consumer products, retail, tech, and professional services companies, bringing a deep understanding of the factors that impact  a company's brand and consumer experience.  Listen in on Melinda's career jour...

Tara Guinta (partner at Paul Hastings, LLP) is a recognized risk strategy and compliance expert as well as an advisor to boards,  executive management teams, and global companies. She advises stakeholders on corporate governance and enterprise & risk management as well as being co-chair of Paul Hastings' ESG Risk Strategy and Compliance Practice. Lastly, Tara was vice-chair of Paul Hastin...

Lacey Leone MacLaughlin is an executive coach of leaders across all industries and  President of LLM Consulting Group Inc. She specializes in teaching management skills to creative talent and has her own excellent podcast, Unfolding Leadership with Lacey Leone McLaughlin! This week, Beth and Dianne talk with Lacey about generational differences in the modern workforce, the reverberations of COVID...

Senior VP and Chief Diversity and Social Impact Officer, Channing Martin is a DE&I superstar! This week, Beth and Dianne talk with Channing about the realities of implementing DE&I initiatives and strategies for SUCCESS when doing so. We'll also hear about some of Channing's past achievements like Empower Hour and winning the Department of Labor's Equal Pay App Challenge.

This week on C-Sweet Talks, Beth and Dianne interview Kidsave CEO and Co-Founder, Randi Thompson, about her current work helping children in war-torn Ukraine, as well as her broader work helping children across the globe. When Randi Thompson visited an orphanage in Kazakhstan more than 20 years ago, she saw teens forced to move out with no place to go, no skills, and no hope. Inspired to create a...

Michele Ashby is the CEO and Founder of ACE LLC (Ashby Consulting Enterprises) and her focus is  educating, supporting, and teaching women how to attain corporate board positions. Her program for this is the ACE Board Certification Program.  In this episode of C-Sweet Talks, Michelle shares what you might not know about getting on a corporate board. With her live and online classes, Michele's...

This week, Beth and Dianne talk with the President of Original Productions, Jeff Hasler. They cover the ins and outs of running an entertainment company, the process of creating non-scripted television, advice for people interested in an entertainment career, and much more! Jeff has worked across the media landscape as a Producer, Director, Writer and Network Executive, and has been involved in th...

Ms. Carroll A. Thomas, recently named National Institute of Standards and Technology’s (NIST) Acting Associate Director of Innovation and Industry Services also serves as the Director of the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP). In this episode of C-Sweet Talks, Caroll takes Beth and Dianne through her lifelong path to leadership, tips for getting onto non-profit boards, and her love of manuf...

Helen Norris recently testified in front of the Senate Health Committee on cyber security threats and challenges in higher education. In this episode of C-Sweet Talks, Helen speaks with Beth and Dianne about women on boards, relying on her network, and the experience of speaking in front of the Senate. Helen is vice president for information technology and CIO at Chapman University, where she is r...

Grace Freedson runs a literary agency and book packaging company, Grace Freedson’s Publishing Network, with over 20 years in the industry. In this week’s episode, Grace answers Beth and Dianne’s practical questions about the book publishing industry and shares excerpts from her trailblazing career. 

Today's C-Sweet Talks episode features Leslie Stackpole, CPA- Los Angeles Office Leader at RSM US LLP!  Ms. Stackpole, along with hosts Dianne Gubin & Beth Hilbing, discusses topics including: - DEI initiatives at RSM - Mentoring younger employees to become a firm partner - Keeping women in the accounting firm pipeline to work in senior roles - Staffing challenges in recent years - Why yo...

Dr. Tana M. Session is an award-winning Consultant, International Speaker, Executive-level Performance Coach, Best-selling Author, recognized Inclusion, Diversity & Multigenerational Thought Leader and Media Contributor. Dr. Session was recently recognized as a “Top Company Culture Consultant” by Fond.co, “Top Employer Branding Expert” by Eightfold.ai, and a Huffington Post “Top Female Expert...

Today's C-Sweet Talks episode features Dr. Bonnie Wims, a counseling psychologist with Dr. Bonnie Wims & Associates ! Dr. Wims, along with hosts Dianne Gubin & Beth Hilbing, discusses topics including: - Unique challenges for women, profesionally and personally - Women in executive leadership having difficulty forming a business network or peer group - Implications for men and women w...

Patricia Hinerman is Chief Information Officer of IPG , responsible for developing, implementing, securing, and supporting enterprise applications and infrastructure that are used across IPG and our companies globally. Patricia has more than 25 years of technology expertise and has served in a number of technology roles within IPG since 2008, most recently as IPG’s Chief Information Security Offic...