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• Episode 149 | SmartStop Presents: Speaking Purpose | Rebecca Smith, CEO, Above and Beyond Productions

  Presented by SmartStop Self Storage, this week's episode of SheEO Lead-In, we listen to our host, Rebecca Jones, engaging in a thought-provoking discussion with Rebecca Smith, CEO, Above and Beyond Productions.Rebecca shares her challenging childhood, moving frequently and adapting to new environments. She emphasizes the importance of resilience and the need for women to find their purpose and pursue their dreams. Rebecca discusses her career, which focuses on helping people discover their purpose, and highlights the significance of mentorship and community support. She also stresses the value of creativity, public speaking, and hosting events as essential skills for future leaders. Rebecca's passion lies in using art to uplift communities and foster local support.We want to thank our incredible sponsor, SmartStop Self Storage, a leader in self storage real estate, and a company that upholds its core principles of leading together, embracing change and enhancing everyone's journey. To learn more about SmartStop, please visit SmartStop Self Storage. Thank you for being a part of the SheEO Lead-In community!  Please be sure to share our episodes and subscribe to this storage vault of wisdom and knowledge, built by women and for women.

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• Episode 148 | SmartStop Presents: Workforce Evolution | Kelly Cannan, Vice President, Human Resources, Kura Oncology

  Presented by SmartStop Self Storage, this week's episode of SheEO Lead-In, we listen to our host, Rebecca Jones, engaging in a thought-provoking discussion with Kelly Cannan, Vice President, Human Resources, Kura Oncology. Kelly discusses her journey and insights on leadership. She emphasizes the importance of authenticity, flexibility, and positive intent in her role, which involves hiring, retaining, and engaging employees. Kura Oncology, with 225 employees, maintains a low turnover rate by focusing on core values and accountability. Kelly highlights the significance of balance, especially as a mother, and the evolving expectations of the workforce, particularly the gig economy. She advises young women to embrace their authenticity and to be intentional in their careers. Kura Oncology is notably female-dominated, with two-thirds of its leadership being women.We want to thank our incredible sponsor, SmartStop Self Storage, a leader in self storage real estate, and a company that upholds its core principles of leading together, embracing change and enhancing everyone's journey. To learn more about SmartStop, please visit SmartStop Self Storage. Thank you for being a part of the SheEO Lead-In community!  Please be sure to share our episodes and subscribe to this storage vault of wisdom and knowledge, built by women and for women.

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• Episode 147 | SmartStop Presents: Chilling Innovation | Lisa Myers, CEO/ Founder, Ceres Chill

  Presented by SmartStop Self Storage, this week's episode of SheEO Lead-In, we listen to our host, Rebecca Jones, engaging in a thought-provoking discussion with Lisa Myers, CEO/ Founder, Ceres Chill. Lisa Myers discusses her innovative breast milk chiller, which also chills formula, warms bottles, and chills wine. Lisa highlights the rarity of women holding patents, noting only 4% of patents from 1978-2018 were by women. She emphasizes the challenges women face in male-dominated fields and the importance of resilience and innovation. Lisa's product, which has a lifetime warranty, is designed to be versatile and long-lasting, reflecting her practical, hardworking nature. She encourages women to focus on their accomplishments and not be deterred by societal expectations.We want to thank our incredible sponsor, SmartStop Self Storage, a leader in self storage real estate, and a company that upholds its core principles of leading together, embracing change and enhancing everyone's journey. To learn more about SmartStop, please visit SmartStop Self Storage. Thank you for being a part of the SheEO Lead-In community!  Please be sure to share our episodes and subscribe to this storage vault of wisdom and knowledge, built by women and for women.

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• Episode 146 | SmartStop Presents: Shared Solutions | Melissa Peterman, Executive Director, Townspeople

  Presented by SmartStop Self Storage, this week's episode of SheEO Lead-In, we listen to our host, Rebecca Jones, engaging in a thought-provoking discussion with Melissa Peterman, Executive Director, Townspeople. Melissa Peterman discusses her role in providing affordable housing and homeless services in San Diego. Townspeople, founded in the 1980s to help those with HIV/AIDS, now assists medically vulnerable individuals. The organization is 54% federally funded and aims to diversify revenue streams. Melissa emphasizes the importance of housing as a solution to homelessness and highlights their new initiative, the San Diego Shared Housing Collaborative, which matches housemates to help those facing homelessness. She also shares insights on leadership, the impact of gender in her field, and the importance of maintaining mission focus.We want to thank our incredible sponsor, SmartStop Self Storage, a leader in self storage real estate, and a company that upholds its core principles of leading together, embracing change and enhancing everyone's journey. To learn more about SmartStop, please visit SmartStop Self Storage. Thank you for being a part of the SheEO Lead-In community!  Please be sure to share our episodes and subscribe to this storage vault of wisdom and knowledge, built by women and for women.

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• Episode 145 | SmartStop Presents: Transformative Education | Niki Elliott, Director of Center for Embodied Equity and Neurodiversity at USD

  Presented by SmartStop Self Storage, this week's episode of SheEO Lead-In, we listen to our host, Rebecca Jones, engaging in a thought-provoking discussion with Niki Elliott, Director of Center for Embodied Equity and Neurodiversity at USD. Niki Elliott, Director of the Center for Embodied Equity and Neurodiversity (CEEN) at USD, discusses her transformative journey in education and wellness. She emphasizes the importance of resilience, personal growth, and leveraging life experiences to impact education. Niki shares her 30-year career, her approach to balancing work and life, and the challenges she faces as a woman of color in leadership. She highlights her passion for inclusive education, particularly for neurodivergent children, and her upcoming international projects in Madrid and Ghana. Niki's story underscores the power of overcoming adversity and the significance of integrating personal experiences into professional endeavors.We want to thank our incredible sponsor, SmartStop Self Storage, a leader in self storage real estate, and a company that upholds its core principles of leading together, embracing change and enhancing everyone's journey. To learn more about SmartStop, please visit SmartStop Self Storage. Thank you for being a part of the SheEO Lead-In community!  Please be sure to share our episodes and subscribe to this storage vault of wisdom and knowledge, built by women and for women.

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