C-Sweet Talks
C-Sweet™ Talks takes you inside the most interesting businesses and industries today and explores strategies for career success. Hosts Beth and Dianne have navigated C-Suites and board rooms throughout their careers, and are now giving insider advice for executive and entrepreneurial women to make a difference in theirs. C-Sweet™ is an international professional association for women focusing on access to all levels of career opportunities for YOU and others, the creation of diverse networks where women consciously choose to work with each other, and how all can take on the executive glass ceiling. For more visit: https://www.csweet.org/
Episodes
In this episode, C-Sweet Co-CEOs Dianne Gubin and Beth Hilbing sit down with Sheryl Brinkley, executive leadership & career coach, to talk about professional identity, self-promotion, confidence, and how women can step into their value without apology.
Sheryl shares why we must consciously uncouple from company identity, collect career “receipts” in real time, and learn to articulate our secret sauce in 30 seconds or less. She a...
In this episode, C-Sweet Co-CEOs Dianne Gubin and Beth Hilbing sit down with Anna-Sophia Kristjansson, founder and CEO of Lexicon Lens, to unpack the often-overlooked gap between strategic planning and strategic activation. With 25 years of experience across marketing, HR, operations, and disruptive change, Anna-Sophia shares how organizations can align people, process, and stakeholder strategies to accelerate transformation.
We exp...
In this episode, C-Sweet Co-CEOs Dianne Gubin and Beth Hilbing sit down with Pamela Bowen, CEO of Eminence MSO and founder of Crimson Sanctuary, to explore the emerging intersection of strategic advisory, personal sovereignty, and soulful leadership. Pamela shares how leading multi-million-dollar enterprises taught her that leadership is energetic before it is strategic — and how nervous system alignment directly impacts performanc...
In this episode, C-Sweet Co-CEOs Dianne Gubin and Beth Hilbing sit down with Gayle Bartscherer, Global CEO and CEO of Live Wine, the first direct-to-consumer wine marketplace in the U.S. Gayle shares her journey from humble beginnings in Northwest England to leading iconic wine portfolios around the world and bringing innovation, tech, and community into a legacy category.
If you care about building brands, elevating women, or lea...
In this episode, C-Sweet Co-CEOs Dianne Gubin and Beth Hilbing sit down with Margaux Currie, Managing Director at Cigna Healthcare and a stage III breast cancer survivor. Margot shares her powerful journey—from discovering her diagnosis at 39 to transforming her experience into groundbreaking initiatives in oncology, preventative care, and patient advocacy. With candor and wisdom, she discusses self-advocacy, setting boundaries as ...
In this episode, C-Sweet Co-CEOs Dianne Gubin and Beth Hilbing sit down with Samantha Brown, CEO & Founder of Connect More, to explore The Human Code—a groundbreaking tool designed to simplify communication and strengthen human connection. Samantha shares her journey from tech leader to communication innovator, and how her framework helps leaders, teams, and families bridge gaps, reduce friction, and build trust.
From navigating...
In this episode of C-Sweet Talks, Co-CEOs Dianne Gubin and Beth Hilbing sit down with Shirin Sabouri, CPA, Senior Tax Manager at CohnReznick, for a candid conversation on career resilience, flexibility, and the people side of tax.
Shirin shares her path from CSUN to Big Four to CohnReznick; how parenting shaped her career decisions; what keeps women in (or drives them out of) the profession; and why “building the bench” through men...
In this episode of C-Sweet Talks, Co-CEOs Dianne Gubin and Beth Hilbing sit down with executive coach and strategic advisor Serin Silva to uncover what’s really happening behind closed C-Suite doors.
Serin—who has advised Fortune 1000 leaders and fast-growing women-led companies—shares how executive women can navigate burnout, lead through uncertainty, and thrive in the age of AI. From intuitive insight and emotional intel...
In this episode of C-Sweet Talks, Co-CEOs Dianne Gubin and Beth Hilbing sits down with Dr. Sanjay Bhojraj—Board-Certified Cardiologist, Functional Medicine Advocate, and Founder of Well12. Dr. Sanjay shares how he bridges cutting-edge precision medicine with lifestyle-centered functional care to address the root causes of disease.
From cardiovascular health to sleep, stress, diet, and even longevity for women leaders, this convers...
In this episode of C-Sweet Talks, Co-CEOs Dianne Gubin and Beth Hilbing sits down with Rochelle Nitka, Director of C-Sweet Executive Search, to discuss the critical role of women in leadership and how C-suite executives can navigate career transitions and personal branding. Rochelle shares her journey from staffing to executive search and explains how middle-market companies are tapping into diverse talent pools to drive success.
In this episode of C-Sweet Talks, Co-CEOs Dianne Gubin and Beth Hilbing sits down with Daniel Olexa, founder of Transcendent Living, LLC. Daniel shares invaluable insights on leadership development, overcoming imposter syndrome, and unlocking personal power.
In this episode, we delve into the transformative work Daniel is doing with executives through executive coaching, neuroscience, and hypnotherapy. Discover how leader...
In this episode of C-Sweet Talks, Co-CEOs Dianne Gubin and Beth Hilbing sits down with Shubhi Rao, Founder & CEO of UpLevyl. With her extensive experience at global tech giants like Alphabet/Google, Tesco, Shubie discusses her groundbreaking work in AI and her mission to build technology that’s female-forward and inclusive.
Shubie opens up about her leadership journey, how she broke barriers as the first woman and person of colo...
In this episode of C-Sweet Talks, Co-CEOs Dianne Gubin and Beth Hilbing sits down with Darlene Hawley, executive leadership and business coach, where she shares her expertise on empowering women to find their voice and lead with confidence. Darlene discusses how she helps women overcome their inner critic, manage physiological sensations, and communicate with clarity to build trust, foster relationships, and embrace their authentic...
In this episode of C-Sweet Talks, join Co-CEOs Dianne Gubin and Beth Hilbing as they chat with Teresa and Ashley Freeborn, the dynamic mother-daughter duo behind Smash + Tess. From humble beginnings to creating a global clothing brand, they discuss the journey of building a company that’s as much about women’s empowerment as it is about fashion. Learn how their 'romper revolution' sparked a movement and how they grew thei...
In this episode of C-Sweet Talks, Co-CEOs Dianne Gubin and Beth Hilbing welcome Maryam Marzara, Executive Coach, Leadership Consultant & Expert Facilitator, Marzara Consulting & Coaching, Inc., to discuss the power of coaching, how to challenge your inner critic, and why investing in yourself is the key to success. Maryam shares her journey, neuroscience-backed insights, and the difference between coaching and consulting—pl...
In this episode of C-Sweet Talks, Co-CEOs Dianne Gubin and Beth Hilbing welcome Katie Campbell, President and CEO of Red Rover, an animal welfare nonprofit dedicated to helping animals and their owners through crises. From disaster relief to domestic violence support, Katie shares Red Rover’s powerful mission to keep families and pets together through challenging times. She also highlights the unique collaboration with corporate sp...
In this episode of C-Sweet Talks, Co-CEOs Dianne Gubin and Beth Hilbing sit down with Susanne Goldstein, Founder & CEO of DAREHuman and C-Sweet Executive Coach. Susanne shares her unique approach to empowering women in business through her signature program, “Lead Like a Woman,” and her work on emotional intelligence, resilience, and creating energetic boundaries in leadership.
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In this episode of C-Sweet Talks, Co-CEOs Dianne Gubin and Beth Hilbing sit down with Patricia Wilson, EVP and showrunner at Allen Media Group’s JusticeCentral.tv, to explore her journey as a woman leading in the media and entertainment industry. Patricia shares her insights on navigating diversity challenges, the evolving responsibilities of a showrunner, and how she balances creativity with executive leadership. Her story provide...
In this episode of C-Sweet Talks, we sit down with Rita Kakati-Shah, founder and CEO of Uma, an award-winning gender diversity and inclusion platform. Rita shares her inspiring journey from the finance world at Goldman Sachs to founding Uma, where she empowers women and minorities in the workforce. She also talks about her international best-selling book, The Goddess of Go-Getting, and her insights on leadership, confidence, and ca...
In this episode, Beth and Dianne sit down with Rachel Anne Williams, Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer at The Motley Fool, to explore the evolving landscape of diversity, equity, and inclusion in Silicon Valley. With over 20 years of experience, Rachel shares her journey from recruiting in the early 2000s to leading DEI efforts at some of the world’s most innovative companies. They discuss the challenges and opportunities in DE...
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