SheEO Lead-In

SheEO Lead-In

Powerful women. Powerful stories. Success, failures. Real conversations between women to inspire the world of women as they drive, strive and thrive on the road to building a purposeful life. Proudly brought to you by Cloudcast Media and SmartStop Self Storage.

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October 3, 2025 32 mins
Presented by SmartStop Self Storage, this week's episode of SheEO Lead-In, we listen to Kimberly King, filling in for Rebecca Jones, engaging in a thought-provoking discussion with Sharon Bakcht, Founder and Chief of Being a BADASS. 

Sharon talks about her work helping leaders navigate career transitions and personal growth. She emphasizes the importance of self-awareness, identity mapping, and creating a vision for one's life. She ...
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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 Hala Madanat, Vice President for Research & Innovation at SDSU. 

Hala discusses her multicultural background and career trajectory, including her work in health disparities and pandemic response. She highlights the university's transformation into a research-focused inst...
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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 Dr. Fiona Chatwin, Executive and Artistic Director, Villa Music. 

Fiona discussed her journey and the impact of her nonprofit on the San Diego community. Villa Musica, celebrating its 20th year, offers music education to 470 students weekly and operates five library satellit...
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In this week's episode of SheEO Lead-In, host Rebecca Jones welcomes Jessica Cvetic from Citrus Aesthetics for an inspiring and insightful conversation. Jessica shares her personal journey, from childhood memories and the influence of her mother's resilience to the challenges and triumphs of opening her own medical aesthetics clinic.

Rebecca and Jessica delve into the nuances of personal and professional growth as women, discussing ...
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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 Wendy Forkas, CEO, Adjoin.

Wendy Forkas, CEO of Adjoin, discusses her career journey and the challenges faced as a female leader in the nonprofit sector. She highlights her organization's three divisions: Catalyst, Veterans, and Path Now, which provides services for individu...
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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 Shelley Zimmerman, Former Police Chief and Revered Leader of San Diego. 

Shelley Zimmerman shares her journey from Cleveland, Ohio, to becoming a police officer. She highlighted the evolution of law enforcement, including the deployment of body cameras and the impact of tech...
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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 Jane Lee, Entertainment Reporter, Model, Board Director, Music Manager, Jane Lee Media. 

Jane Lee, a multi-hyphenate who is an entertainment reporter, chair of the UCSD API Council, and a model, shares her journey, including her mother's dedication and the challenges of bala...
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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 Amelia and Jess, President and Program Director, Exposure Skate. 

Amelia, an Olympian, and Jess, a mother, from Exposure Skate, a nonprofit empowering women and girls through skateboarding, share their journeys and the challenges they faced in a male-dominated sport. Exposur...
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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 Donna Brown, Franchise Owner/Instructor, Jazzercise San Marcos Fitness Center.

Donna Brown, owner of Jazzercise in San Marcos, shares her story, starting from her childhood in Mississippi, raised by her grandparents who were farmers. Donna discovered Jazzercise in the 1980s ...
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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 Jamie Moraga, CEO, Franklin Revere.

Jamie shares her background, including her Navy father and early responsibilities. She describes herself as determined and tenacious, balancing her career, motherhood, and writing a book on female CEO journeys. She emphasizes the importanc...
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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...
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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 ...
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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 emphas...
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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 organi...
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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 resili...
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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 Nicole Gates, Vice President, Legal, Dr. Seuss Enterprises. 

Nicole and Rebecca share their experiences in setting boundaries in professional relationships, prioritizing commitments, and managing time effectively. Nicole discusses personal and professional growth, emphasizing...
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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 Karen Martin-Spellerberg, CEO, The Princess Project.

Karen discusses her organization's mission to provide free prom dresses, accessories, and makeup to high school teens. The project, founded in 2002, aims to distribute 3,000 dresses this year through various locations, inc...
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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 Surinder Goode, Host and Exec Producer, The Goode Show.

Surinder Goode is a professional podcaster focusing on military spouses and veterans. She discusses the challenges faced by military families, including frequent moves, emotional tolls, and the difficulty of balancing w...
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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 Sarah Tuakli Cooper, Executive Director, Elementary Institute of Technology. 

Sarah discusses her diverse career, including teaching STEM to students from grades 2-12. She emphasizes the importance of resilience, authenticity, and learning. She also reflects on her experienc...
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April 10, 2025 33 mins
In this weeks episode of SheEO Lead-In, presented by SmartStop Self Storage, this special episode is back by popular demand—because some stories are just too good for one listen. As we celebrate the 1 Year Anniversary of Namaste Fitness Eastlake Studio this July, make sure to tune in to listen to Ana Hutz, CEO of Namaste Fitness. Thank you for being part of the SheEO Lead-In Community!
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