EmpowerHer ft. Sydney Budgeon - The Mission Behind Dress for Success

In this episode of EmpowerHer, I sit down with Sydney Budgeon, Director at Dress for Success, for an honest, energizing, and purpose-driven conversation about empowering women through career development, confidence building, and real support systems. Sydney shares the mission and behind-the-scenes of Dress for Success, a global nonprofit that equips women for economic independence. We explore her personal leadership journey, the challenges women face at different stages of their careers, and what it truly takes to build inclusive workplaces that empower—not just support—women. We also talk about: 🎯 The power of mentorship and community 🌱 Why confidence is a muscle we can all build 💬 Her advice to women re-entering the workforce 🌍 How nonprofits are shaping equity and access in today’s world Whether you're a woman navigating your career, a leader striving to do better, or just someone passionate about equity and inclusion—this episode will leave you inspired to take action and lift others along the way.