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Stepping into tech can feel like navigating uncharted territory, especially for women. The Women in Tech Trailblazers Podcast, hosted by Tiffany Benitez, aims to change that. With a blend of real talk, fun, and expert insights, Tiffany tackle the tech world's highs and lows. Join us to hear authentic stories that inspire change and empower more women to make their mark in the tech industry.

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June 11, 2026Episode 6031 min

Be Your Own Cheerleader: Career Visibility with Addie Ventris

Hey Trailblazers! Welcome back to Women in Tech Trailblazers. Tiffany Benitez here, and today's guest had us taking notes before we even hit record. Meet Addie Ventris, a senior marketing strategist and brand architect with nearly 20 years of experience across defense tech, economic development, and consumer retail. She builds brands for a living and today she is building yours.We get right into the thing nobody talks about enough: imposter syndrome and the guilt women feel about sharing their wins. Addie flips the whole script. It is not about saying "look at me." It is about saying "look at what I created and here is how you can do it too." That one shift changes everything about how you show up in your career.Addie also drops a formula that is simple enough to start this week. Three wins and one lesson, tracked and shared on your own terms. "Think of your self-promotion as a living, breathing resume." And the lesson piece? That is where the real community gets built.There is also a conversation in here about the gap between doing great work and being known for great work. Spoiler: those are two very different things, and only one of them gets you promoted.Here are the key takeaways: (4:08) What authenticity looks like without the mask(5:48) Why talking about your wins feels so hard(7:22) The branding piece most people ignore(8:36) Why your work needs a personal cheerleader(11:28) Getting comfortable with being seen(14:26) The three wins and one lesson method(18:16) Building an elevator pitch people remember(19:29) Why your title is not enough(22:12) Writing down wins when you forget your value(23:49) Doing great work vs. being known for it(27:03) Keep going, keep growing(28:01) Why women need to open doors for women(29:39) Choosing the circle that reminds youAddie closes with something we are still thinking about: make space at the table for the woman next to you. Say her name. Refer her name. Three times. If you are ready to be seen for the work you are already doing, do not miss this one. Subscribe, share, and we will see you next time, Trailblazers!About Addie VentrisAddie Ventris is a marketing strategist and brand architect with over 19 years of experience across defense technology, economic development, and retail. She spent more than a decade leading marketing operations at Tactical Electronics, building strategies for tactical and military audiences. She also served as Director of Marketing for the Tulsa Initiative at the George Kaiser Family Foundation, supporting workforce development and economic growth efforts. Today, Addie works as a strategic marketing consultant, helping brands connect strategy, execution, and growth.Connect with Addie:LinkedInAbout Tiffany Benitez Tiffany Benitez leads Data Governance at Compass Group USA, ensuring data quality, integrity, and compliance across all business units. She is passionate about driving data excellence and advancing women in tech and STEM.Connect with Host: Tiffany’s LinkedInDisclaimerThis podcast is for informational purposes only. The content should be considered other than professional advice. Listeners are encouraged to consult with professionals regarding specific situations or concerns.

May 28, 2026Episode 5927 min

The Real Cost of Always Being On with Charlotte Bayala

Hey Trailblazers! This one is for anyone who has ever had ten mental tabs open and still tried to act like everything was fine. Tiffany Benitez sits down with Charlotte Bayala for a conversation about the pressure to keep going, keep producing, and keep showing up with no real pause.Charlotte gets into the part we do not talk about enough: humans are expected to operate like machines, but without the maintenance window. “Humans are the only machines that are expected to have no downtime.” It is a simple way to explain why so many people feel worn down in systems that never make room for recovery.Tiffany and Charlotte dig into the always-on culture that so many women know too well. The full calendar, the messages, the caregiving, the emotional load, and the constant switch from one role to another. It is not just tiring. It changes your focus, your energy, and how much of yourself you have left to give.But this episode is not about doing less or dropping the ball. Charlotte talks about small ways to protect your energy before burnout becomes the alarm. A pause between meetings. A delayed reply. A transition song. A few minutes to breathe before the next thing pulls you in.Here are the key takeaways: (3:24) What it means to be aligned with yourself(6:08) Who said you have to stay in your lane?(7:19) The pressure to act like you know everything(13:51) Why humans cannot run like machines(16:15) The reality of work, life, and too many hats(17:20) Always-on culture hits women differently(20:40) Small resets that protect your energy(22:36) Boundaries are not about doing less(25:45) Protect your time before everything feels urgentIf you have been living in go mode for too long, this conversation will hit home. Tune in for a fresh take on boundaries, self-preservation, and building success that does not run you into the ground.About Charlotte BayalaCharlotte Bayala is a cancer caregiver advocate, breathwork coach, and the creator of the award nominated The Cancer Caregiver Podcast, a show dedicated to supporting the emotional and mental health of caregivers navigating a loved one’s cancer diagnosis. Drawing from over a decade of personal caregiving experience and more than 12 years as a yoga and meditation teacher, Charlotte helps caregivers prioritize their well-being with practical, compassionate tools they can actually use, especially on the hardest days.Whether through her guided breathing meditations shared weekly through her second podcast Caregiver Breathing Room, workshops, or powerful storytelling, Charlotte brings a calm, grounded voice to caregiving conversations that are often overlooked. She’s on a mission to change how we support the people who are holding everything, and everyone, together.Connect with Charlotte:LinkedInwww.charlottebayala.comAbout Tiffany Benitez Tiffany Benitez leads Data Governance at Compass Group USA, ensuring data quality, integrity, and compliance across all business units. She is passionate about driving data excellence and advancing women in tech and STEM.Connect with Host: Tiffany’s LinkedInDisclaimerThis podcast is for informational purposes only. The content should be considered other than professional advice. Listeners are encouraged to consult with professionals regarding specific situations or concerns.

May 14, 2026Episode 5837 min

Do It Afraid with Marissa McCourry

Trailblazers, this one is for the overthinkers, the planners, and the almost-ready crowd. Tiffany Benitez welcomes Marissa McCourry, an executive coach and leadership expert, to discuss what happens when women keep waiting for the fear to leave before they make a move.You know that moment when an opportunity shows up, and your brain starts working against you? Maybe I need more experience. Maybe I should ask one more person. Maybe this is not the right time. Marissa has seen that pattern with leaders at every level, and she brings a reminder that feels simple but hits hard.One of the best parts of this episode is Marissa’s AAA rule: “Action alleviates anxiety.” She does not make it about one huge leap. She talks about the power of taking one small step and seeing what opens from there.Marissa also shares a moment from her own career where a boss reacted strangely to a word she used in a meeting. It became one of those moments that makes you pause and wonder why your voice is being questioned in the first place. She also breaks down the four people every woman needs around her: a mentor, a sponsor, a good boss, and a coach.Here are the key takeaways: (4:26) Authenticity starts with alignment(9:41) Why women’s voices get heard differently(12:00) The subtle side of bias at work(14:03) Use your seat and speak with value(16:21) The boss comment that made her pause(20:08) Courage means doing it afraid(22:44) Choose your hard and move anyway(24:20) AAA: action alleviates anxiety(27:20) Imposter syndrome is not just a you thing(29:58) Why every woman needs a mentor(31:59) The sponsor who says your name(33:10) What a good boss can change(33:47) Why a coach gives you a safe space(35:19) Stop waiting to feel ready This episode is a push for anyone who has been waiting to feel ready. “Do not wait to be ready. Stop waiting to feel ready.” Tune in and send this one to the friend who keeps talking herself out of the next step.About Marissa McCourryMarissa McCourry is an executive coach and leadership development architect whose work has impacted nearly 35,000 leaders. She has experience across academia, Fortune 500 consulting, Visa, and Vanguard. Through executive coaching, she helps leaders sharpen their thinking, presence, communication, and impact. She also builds leadership programs that help organizations grow talent at scale, with a focus on leadership impact, emotional intelligence, executive presence, and leading through complexity.Connect with Marissa:LinkedInAbout Tiffany Benitez Tiffany Benitez leads Data Governance at Compass Group USA, ensuring data quality, integrity, and compliance across all business units. She is passionate about driving data excellence and advancing women in tech and STEM.Connect with Host: Tiffany’s LinkedInDisclaimerThis podcast is for informational purposes only. The content should be considered other than professional advice. Listeners are encouraged to consult with professionals regarding specific situations or concerns.

April 30, 2026Episode 5731 min

Who Told You to Stay in Your Lane with Tiffany Vandemark

Hey Trailblazers! In this episode of Women in Tech Trailblazers, Tiffany Benitez sits down with Tiffany Vandemark, author of Inside the Ring, for a conversation about authenticity, mindset, boundaries, and reinvention. This one gets into the pressure women feel to always seem fine, always seem polished, and always have everything under control.They talk about the idea that success should not require perfection. The conversation gets into what it means to deal with your feelings without living in them, and why being authentic does not mean having every day figured out. As Tiffany puts it, “it is okay to not have it together all the time.” They also get into a mindset and the inner critic that can get louder than everything else. The conversation looks at how much power that voice can have, when it starts helping, and when it starts holding you back. There is also a strong reminder that protecting your peace sometimes starts with what you stop telling yourself.Community is a big part of this episode. Tiffany Vandemark shares why women's empowerment is not something you talk about. It is something you do. They dig into helping younger women, checking whether your circle is adding value, and recognizing that not everyone is meant to have the same access to you. One line says it best: “not everybody gets the same level of access to you.”They also talk about mission, personal brand, and why your story matters. Tiffany Vandemark shares one of the strongest lines in the episode: “Reinvention is your secret weapon, and your story is your superpower.”Here are the key takeaways: (3:49) What authenticity really looks like(5:29) You do not have to have it all together(7:55) Mindset, inner critics, and protecting your peace(9:45) Why women empowerment is a doing(12:00) Building a circle that adds value(13:12) Boundaries, seasons, and access to your energy(16:38) Why mission shapes personal brand(21:14) Reinvention is your secret weapon(25:50) Stop living by everyone else’s expectations(28:01) Three questions that reveal your mission(29:42) The legacy of being remembered as a lightIf you have been questioning what still fits and what needs to change, this episode is worth listening to.About Tiffany VandemarkTiffany Vandemark is a speaker, coach, author, and brand strategist who helps people reconnect with their voice and move through change with more clarity. She is the author of Inside the Ring and leads Vandemark Partners, where she works in brand empowerment and marketing consulting. Her work focuses on mission, mindset, personal brand, and growth. She also speaks on reinvention, storytelling, and using life experience to help others move forward.Connect with Tiffany:WebsiteAbout Tiffany Benitez Tiffany Benitez leads Data Governance at Compass Group USA, ensuring data quality, integrity, and compliance across all business units. She is passionate about driving data excellence and advancing women in tech and STEM.Connect with Host: Tiffany’s LinkedInDisclaimerThis podcast is for informational purposes only. The content should be considered other than professional advice. Listeners are encouraged to consult with professionals regarding specific situations or concerns.

April 16, 2026Episode 5624 min

Laura Fu: Why Your Soft Skills Are Your AI Superpower

Hey Trailblazers! Pull up a seat because this episode is one you will want to share with every woman in your circle. Tiffany Benitez is joined by Laura Fu for a conversation about AI, leadership, and what it really takes for women to step forward in a rapidly changing space.Laura Fu is a revenue strategy leader at DevRev, podcast host, mom of four, and author of a brand new number one bestselling book. She has spent nearly two decades building sales systems at startups and global SaaS companies, and she brings a take that most people in the AI conversation are completely missing.She shares how some of those challenges became even clearer after moving from Singapore to the United States and stepping into male-dominated spaces. She speaks openly about motherhood, leadership, and the way women are often judged not just by what they say but by how people receive it. "It was the way that somebody perceived how I was saying it more than what it was I was saying." That one is going to sit with you.Tiffany and Laura then get into the skills that matter most right now, and this part is a must-listen. Curiosity, experimentation, and why soft skills are becoming the most valuable currency in an AI-driven world. "Women were just trained more to be more skeptical of their own opinion. And so that gives them the skill to actually challenge the AI more." Laura breaks down three specific ways women are wired to guide AI better than anyone else, none of them technical. Laura closes with something personal about legacy and what she wants her four kids to carry forward. "It is okay if not everybody likes you. You are staying true to your values." Here are the key takeaways: (3:20) What authenticity looks like in real life(4:50) Why AI needs a new sales playbook(6:22) Growing up without limits, then facing bias(7:58) When bias shows up in how women are heard(11:27) Why women may guide AI better than expected(14:00) The gap between AI opportunity and AI use(15:37) Start small: using AI in everyday life(17:11) The two skills women need most right now(22:40) What Legacy truly means(24:05) Stay true to your values, even if not everyone agreesTune in, subscribe, share this with someone who needs it, and ask yourself: what would you do if you stopped waiting for permission?About Laura FuLaura Fu leads Revenue Operations and Strategy at DevRev. Her background includes nearly twenty years of work across startups, SaaS, and global teams, with a focus on revenue strategy, sales enablement, and team operations. She is the author of Designing for Excellence: Sales Enablement in the AI Native World. She also hosts The State of the AI Union podcast, focused on AI and go-to-market execution.Connect with Laura:LinkedInAbout Tiffany Benitez Tiffany Benitez leads Data Governance at Compass Group USA, ensuring data quality, integrity, and compliance across all business units. She is passionate about driving data excellence and advancing women in tech and STEM.Connect with Host: Tiffany’s LinkedInDisclaimerThis podcast is for informational purposes only. The content should be considered other than professional advice. Listeners are encouraged to consult with professionals regarding specific situations or concerns.

April 2, 2026Episode 5531 min

Gender Bias and Showing Up Unfiltered with Robin Sims-Allen

You know those episodes that make you stop and look at the choices you have been normalizing? This is one of them. Tiffany Benitez welcomes Robin Sims-Allen to Women in Tech Trailblazers for a conversation about authenticity, leadership, and why settling for less often starts long before we call it that.Robin talks about authenticity, and her word for it is “unfiltered,” and she explains that no one should be telling your story for you. In her world of tech leadership, that shows up in a very real way. She believes you need to be the same person in every room, whether you are talking to executives, peers, or the engineers on your team.There is also a strong conversation here about gender bias and how women move through it. Robin shares what it looks like to lead technical teams, even as people make assumptions about who she is before she speaks. Tiffany pushes that further by talking about visibility, intentionality, and what it means to lead in a way that gives other women permission to do the same.The episode also delves into work, family, and the pressure women feel to prove they can do it all at once. Robin’s point is not that balance is easy. It is that presence that has to be intentional. Tiffany builds on that with a great point: set clear expectations, communicate well, and decide where you can be fully present instead of trying to be halfway everywhere.Here are the key takeaways: (3:07) What authenticity means when you are unfiltered(4:01) Why women rarely get to show up unfiltered(6:51) Being the same leader in every room(9:36) Know your audience before you walk in(12:29) What success looks like as a working mother(15:28) Why being present takes intentionality(18:41) Why women start settling so early(23:03) Give yourself permission to try(25:16) Why fixed mindsets keep people stuck(28:25) Tell your story before someone else doesAnd then the bigger question lands. Why do so many women settle before they even realize they are doing it? Robin does not just name the problem. She talks about risk, trying things before you feel fully ready, and why “Give yourself the permission to try” matters so much. Tune in for a conversation about taking up space, making clearer choices, and telling your story for yourself.About Robin Sims-AllenRobin Sims-Allen is the founder and CEO of Phoenix Marcus LLC and a technology and business leader with more than two decades of experience. Her work spans software delivery, consulting, and entrepreneurship, with leadership across teams and products in multiple industries. She also created Total Her, a platform focused on connection, growth, and opportunity for women. Across her work, the focus stays on building practical solutions, leading teams well, and creating space for women to move forward.Connect with Robin:InstagramAbout Tiffany Benitez Tiffany Benitez leads Data Governance at Compass Group USA, ensuring data quality, integrity, and compliance across all business units. She is passionate about driving data excellence and advancing women in tech and STEM.Connect with Host: Tiffany’s LinkedInDisclaimerThis podcast is for informational purposes only. The content should be considered other than professional advice. Listeners are encouraged to consult with professionals regarding specific situations or concerns.

March 19, 2026Episode 5441 min

Celebrating Women’s History Month with Brittany Canaski

Hey Trailblazers! This episode of Women in Tech Trailblazers brings a Women’s History Month collaboration with Brittany Canaski, and what unfolds is an honest, relatable discussion so many women need to hear.Brittany opens up about burnout in a way that hits because it did not happen in a job she hated. It happened while running her own business, doing work she loves, and slowly letting work stretch into weekends until, as she puts it, “it does sneak up on you.” That part alone makes this episode worth hearing.Tiffany meets that honesty with her own and takes the conversation deeper. They talk about anxiety, therapy, social media overload, and the quiet ways women keep breaking promises with themselves while trying to hold everything together. They also get into what actually helps, from therapy to journaling to stepping back before you hit the wall. One line that stays with you is this: “It is okay to say no.” Simple, but needed.Then the conversation shifts into something bigger. Tiffany challenges the idea that only certain job titles count as tech, while Brittany reflects on realizing she had been in tech all along. It leads into a strong reflection on how women are often quicker to question their skills than to name them with confidence.Here are the key takeaways: (4:43) How burnout sneaks up(9:49) Anxiety, therapy, and social media(13:41) Why therapy is underrated(17:27) The priorities audit(18:39) Why your peace matters too(20:04) Redefining women in tech(26:21) How AI is changing tech roles(27:15) Why women downplay their skills(29:47) Finding community in small spaces(32:10) Why growth needs community(37:52) The woman who shaped Brittany(40:01) Making space for the next generationBy the end, the focus turns to community, the people who fill your cup, and the women who shaped who they became. There is a really strong final stretch here that ties personal growth to Women’s History Month without feeling forced. Listen in, then share this one with a woman in your life who needs the reminder that her voice, her work, and her presence matter.About Brittany CanaskiBrittany Canaski is the founder of Hello Velocity and works in leadership coaching and training. She helps women leaders and teams strengthen their leadership, communication, and growth at work. Through her podcast, Hello Velocity, she opens conversations around burnout, confidence, and the challenges many women face in corporate spaces. Her work is shaped by her experience in business settings and her focus on helping women move forward with more clarity.Connect with Brittany:LinkedInAbout Tiffany Benitez Tiffany Benitez leads Data Governance at Compass Group USA, ensuring data quality, integrity, and compliance across all business units. She is passionate about driving data excellence and advancing women in tech and STEM.Connect with Host: Tiffany’s LinkedInDisclaimerThis podcast is for informational purposes only. The content should be taken as something other than professional advice. Listeners are encouraged to consult with professionals regarding specific situations or concerns.

March 5, 2026Episode 5334 min

Career Reset for Women in Tech: Jossie Haines on Visibility and Growth

Hey Trailblazers, Tiffany Benitez is back with an episode that feels like a career reset button, because today we are talking about how to craft your next IT role with leadership coach and former VP of Engineering Jossie Haines. Jossie has spent 25 years building products at places like Apple, Tile, Zynga, and American Express, including work used by over 100 million people, and she is focused on one mission: keeping women in tech. First, we get real about authenticity. Jossie says it is not simple, and it is not always safe to show every part of yourself in every space. “Think about authenticity like the spectrum, and you get to choose how much you want to share and when.” Then we move into the career strategy part that so many people were never taught. Jossie shares how women can get stuck thinking hard work alone equals promotion, but “you’re actually becoming the world’s best kept secret for the company.” She also breaks down “the unspoken org chart” and why relationships and influence matter as you move up. She also shares her personal story of what it looked like to stop waiting for a perfect job description and start shaping the work she knew the business needed. She talks about how crafting a role can take time, how it can take months of conversations, and how the shift happens when you lead with impact instead of titles.Here are the key takeaways: (2:40) What authenticity means in tech(7:00) The “feisty” meeting moment(8:29) When labels change the room(10:04) Asking allies for support(16:41) Crafting a role that does not exist(20:58) Speaking business and tech(26:03) Why networking fills roles(30:36) Keeping women in tech(31:38) Stop waiting to feel readyBefore we wrap, she leaves you with the line that might push you into your next move. “Stop waiting until you feel ready, because you’re never going to feel 100% ready.” If you are tired of doing senior work without senior recognition, you will want this full conversation. Tune in, share it with a friend who needs it, and come back ready to think bigger. About Jossie HainesJossie Haines is the founder of Jossie Haines Consulting and a leadership coach for engineering leaders. She spent about 25 years in engineering leadership at Apple, Tile, Zynga, and American Express, including work on the Siri media team for Apple TV and products used by over 100 million people. Previously, she has served as VP of Engineering at Tile and has created roles by aligning team structure to business goals. Her coaching focuses on helping leaders build strategic influence and improving retention for women in tech.Connect with Jossie:LinkedInAbout Tiffany Benitez Tiffany Benitez leads Data Governance at Compass Group USA, ensuring data quality, integrity, and compliance across all business units. She is passionate about driving data excellence and advancing women in tech and STEM.Connect with Host: Tiffany’s LinkedInDisclaimerThis podcast is for informational purposes only. The content should be taken as something other than professional advice. Listeners are encouraged to consult with professionals regarding specific situations or concerns.

February 19, 2026Episode 5229 min

How to Be Heard Without Being Loud, with Nirmayee Dighe

Trailblazers, we are back with a conversation that will make you rethink how you show up at work when everything feels loud. Tiffany Benitez is joined by Nirmayee Dighe, Associate Director of Business Intelligence, and the topic is simple but powerful. Impact over volume. Nirmayee opens by grounding the episode in something we all talk about, but do not always practice. “Authenticity for me is showing up as my true self.” She breaks down what that looks like in real meetings, real teams, and real pressure, especially when it would be easier to match the room instead of trusting your own voice. She also shares how her path into tech wasn't perfectly planned and why that ended up working in her favor. There is a moment early in her career that captures it perfectly. A leadership team interrupts her mid-dashboard presentation, and she has to decide whether to shrink or stay steady. The line she uses is simple, and it changes everything. “Confidence in these rooms is not about how long you’ve been working or how loud you speak.”From there, Tiffany and Nirmayee get real about the kind of bias that does not always look obvious. Rooms where the loudest voices take over, conversations drift, and you start second-guessing your own expertise. Nirmayee shares the practical shift that helped her stop hesitating and start leading conversations in a way that still felt like her. Here are the key takeaways: (3:06) Authenticity without the mask(6:06) Corporate confidence feels different(10:07) Quiet bias in meetings(14:35) Speak with intention(22:10) Filtering the constant noise(24:28) Making space for others(25:36) Why women hold back(27:00) Reaching out firstAnd the best part is how this episode lands without giving you a checklist. Nirmayee shares a story about listening longer than anyone else in the room, then speaking with purpose at the exact right moment. “Sometimes saying less actually allows you to see more.” If you have been trying to figure out how to make a real impact without forcing a louder version of yourself, this one is for you.About Nirmayee DigheNirmayee “Nemo” Dighe is an Associate Director of Business Intelligence at Group 1001, where she helps teams use data analytics and AI to support better business decisions, bridging business needs with reporting, governance, and practical adoption across stakeholders and technical teams. She also serves as a Girls in Tech Program Lead with Women+ in Technology of the San Francisco Bay Area, mentors through Women in Agile, and speaks on analytics leadership, AI strategy, and career growth in tech.Connect with Nirmayee:LinkedInAbout Tiffany Benitez Tiffany Benitez leads Data Governance at Compass Group USA, ensuring data quality, integrity, and compliance across all business units. She is passionate about driving data excellence and advancing women in tech and STEM.Connect with Host: Tiffany’s LinkedInDisclaimerThis podcast is for informational purposes only. The content should be taken as something other than professional advice. Listeners are encouraged to consult with professionals regarding specific situations or concerns.

February 5, 2026Episode 5128 min

Why People Matter More Than Metrics, with Yasmin Marinaro

Hey Trailblazers. We are back with a fresh episode of Women in Tech Trailblazers and this one is all about loyalty, leadership, and what it really means to show up as yourself. Tiffany Benitez sits down with Yasmin Marinaro, a senior marketing leader who has spent her career building growth by focusing on people first. From startups to global brands, Yasmin has seen it all and she brings the real talk.Yasmin opens up about authenticity and why it is not about fitting a mold. She shares how early in her career she felt pressure to sound and lead like everyone else in the room and how that slowly changed. “What makes you unique becomes your superpower,” she says, and that mindset shift shaped the kind of leader she became.The conversation also digs into her career journey and how curiosity led her into digital, innovation, and ultimately loyalty and retention. Yasmin explains why retention is not just a metric but a relationship. Behind every screen is a human being and technology should make that experience more meaningful, not more distant.Of course, they do not skip the hard stuff. Yasmin talks honestly about being the only woman in the room, subtle bias, and how it can show up in ways that are easy to miss. Her advice is grounded and practical. Focus on outcomes. Build allies. And remember that “data and impact speak louder than anything else.”Here are the key takeaways: (3:31) What authenticity really means in leadership(6:46) Not having it figured out and why that is okay(8:22) A nonlinear career shaped by curiosity and tech(12:24) Experiencing gender bias and learning to navigate it(17:24) Why assuming positive intent changes the room(20:04) Time and attention as the real currency(27:14) Redefining success on your own termsThis episode is for anyone who cares about building teams and products people actually want to stay with. It will leave you thinking differently about leadership, loyalty, and your own path forward. Tune in, listen closely, and ask yourself what kind of experience you are creating for the people around you.About Yasmin MarinaroYasmin Marinaro is Vice President of Marketing at Besitos and KashKick. She leads loyalty, engagement, and retention programs for digital consumer platforms. Her career includes roles across startups and established companies in fintech, media, and travel. She has supported product launches, market expansion, and organizational growth at multiple stages. Yasmin also serves on nonprofit boards focused on community initiatives.Connect with Yasmin:LinkedInAbout Tiffany Benitez Tiffany Benitez leads Data Governance at Compass Group USA, ensuring data quality, integrity, and compliance across all business units. She is passionate about driving data excellence and advancing women in tech and STEM.Connect with Host: Tiffany’s LinkedInDisclaimerThis podcast is for informational purposes only. The content should be taken as something other than professional advice. Listeners are encouraged to consult with professionals regarding specific situations or concerns.