The Driven Women Project

By: Erin Smith
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  • My name is Erin Smith and I created the Driven Women Project to shine a light on female role models who have not sacrificed their feminine identities in order to excel in male dominated careers. Together we aim to inspire more women to pursue the careers they want while remaining true to their core values, and ultimately closing the gender gap at the leadership level in male-dominated spaces. After I earned my masters degree in Sport Psychology, I transferred my expertise to the male dominated world of finance. Now I run a Performance Psychology Coaching practice called Driven Beyond Excellence where I focus on helping executive women successfully navigate male-dominated careers and rise into well-deserved leadership roles. However, most of my Executive Coaching clients are men. Why? Because there are still so few women in leadership roles which means there aren’t enough role models, or mentors, or simply peers at the highest levels of leadership for the up and coming women to lean on for support – and let’s face it, we should be surrounding ourselves with as much support as possible to help keep us going when those extra challenges try to keep us down. With so few female role models it can become difficult to know which direction to go to advance your career. If you’ve ever wondered how to best “fit in” or be accepted or feel supported in your male-dominated career, then get ready to be inspired and share in the inspiration generated by women who have struggled within these dynamics, persevered, who maybe even tried to change who they are to fit in, until they realized the power in embracing their true selves and as a result are now dominating in their male-centric careers, while being unapologetically female and making massive contributions to changing the landscape so that maybe one day, “male dominated” will no longer be the case. As you listen, keep in mind that these women did not find success overnight. It was a hard-won journey of self-discovery, building a strong support network, and taking bold action, one step at a time. To Nominate a Driven Woman please visit: https://live.thedrivenwomenproject.com/nominateadrivenwoman I hope you enjoy!
    Copyright 2024 Erin Smith
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  • 08: Jen Sarbaach Former Wall Street VP, Co-Founder of The Wall Street Skinny

    08: Jen Sarbaach Former Wall Street VP, Co-Founder of The Wall Street Skinny
    Dec 11 2024

    Jen Saarbach spent nearly a decade rising from Associate to VP on Wall Street starting with Lehman Brothers in 2008, Barclays, and then Morgan Stanley, after which she decided to leave the finance world, only to recently return with a passion for democratizing access to Wall Street for everyone. She co-founded The Wall Street Skinny which is a phenomenal platform that quickly exploded on social media, and is now offering courses to help folks competitively prepare for a career on Wall Street.

    Jen and her co-founder, Kristen Kelly, host a podcast of the same name absolutely loaded with information that aims to demystify the world of finance. They explain jargon, talk with experts, and straight up teach listeners everything from “what is an investment bank” to portfolio management to private equity and hedge funds – they also tackle topics like what it’s like to be a woman on wall street.

    This has been one of my favorite conversations to date. Jen is full of incredible insights and she gets straight to the point. This episode is packed full of tips and Jen is a fast talker so you will want to listen to this episode multiple times to make sure you catch all the gems.

    We talk about:

    • Quality mentorship
    • How women can sometimes be harder on other women than men
    • How to think about leaving behind a legacy you can be proud of
    • Make sure you listen to the end because Jen drops some advice about how to be your authentic self in an intense environment filled with pressure to perform. IT'S EXCELLENT!

    Want to learn more about Jen and The Wall Street Skinny?:

    The Wall Street Skinny Flagship Course: https://www.thewallstreetskinny.com/investment-banking-private-equity-fundamentals.Use code “MZPDJR” at checkout and receive 20% off their flagship course.

    Follow The Wall Street Skinny:

    IG: https://www.instagram.com/thewallstreetskinny/

    LinkedIn Jen Saarbach: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-saarbach/

    LinkedIn The Wall Street Skinny: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-wall-street-skinny/posts/?feedView=all

    Schedule a complimentary strategy call with Erin: Smith:https://erinsmithexecutivecoach.youcanbook.me/

    Nominate a Driven Woman:

    https://live.thedrivenwomenproject.com/nominateadrivenwoman

    Connect with Erin Smith directly: erin@drivenbeyondexcellence.com

    Download Erin’s free ebook: https://live.thedrivenwomenproject.com/ebook

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    52 mins
  • 07: Dr. Gail Lebovic – Surgeon, Inventor, Serial Entrepreneur

    07: Dr. Gail Lebovic – Surgeon, Inventor, Serial Entrepreneur
    Nov 20 2024

    I’m excited to share this conversation with you because Dr. Gail Lebovic has an incredibly impressive background in multiple male dominated fields. Most importantly, she has committed her career to improving the delivery of healthcare for patients around the world, especially woman’s health. Internationally recognized for her groundbreaking work as an Oncoplastic Surgeon, Dr. Lebovic is also highly regarded as a creative inventor and successful serial entrepreneur.

    Along with her highly skilled team, she has developed and brought to market numerous innovative products. The team has achieved multiple successful acquisitions totaling nearly $500M.

    Dr. Lebovic holds over 50 US patents, is a member of the Forbes Business Council, and currently serves as Founder and CEO of Silicon Valley Innovations. Her company is focused on bringing novel drug delivery platforms to the multi-billion dollar nasal healthcare and feminine healthcare markets. Their initial product called NasoClenz is on the market as the first intranasal antiseptic, perfect for those of us seeking nasal relief products.

    Dr. Lebovic told me she loves to pay attention to areas of the body that are neglected – like the nose. I tried NasoClenz, and let me tell you, it is the product I never knew I needed, and now I will not travel without it. You know how your nose gets dry on airplanes? Well this stuff was a dream. NasoClenz was also designed for patients with allergies, chronic sinus issues, CPAP users and more.

    She has served as director of several important clinical programs and is the Founder of the Society of Oncoplastic Surgery,

    Listen in to hear how Dr. Lebovic did all of this, including her take on being likable, and how she navigated being told in medical school that being a surgeon is not for women!

    Enjoy the show and Stay Driven!

    Meet Dr. Lebovic: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gaillebovic/

    Visit Dr. Lebovic’s news blog here: https://svi-inc.com/news/


    Nominate a Driven Woman:

    https://live.thedrivenwomenproject.com/nominateadrivenwoman

    Connect with Erin Smith directly: erin@drivenbeyondexcellence.com

    Download Erin’s free ebook: https://live.thedrivenwomenproject.com/ebook


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    51 mins
  • 06: Kat Benzova Rock 'n Roll Photographer

    06: Kat Benzova Rock 'n Roll Photographer
    Jul 10 2024

    🌟 Meet Kat Benzova: Rock Photography's Trailblazer! 🎸📸 🌟

    From a globe-trotting fashion model to the tour photographer for Guns N’ Roses, Kat

    Benzova has become one of the world's most sought-after rock photographers.

    She's worked with legends like AC/DC, Aerosmith, KISS, and many more. With her

    own philanthropic foundation, Mission 11, Kat's work and social impact are awe

    inspiring, and she is nowhere near done evolving.

    🔊 Tune in to hear: 🔊

    • 🎤 Exclusive insights from Kat’s extraordinary journey.
    • 💪 Struggles and triumphs in an intense male-dominated industry.
    • 🌍 Inspiring stories from her charitable foundation, MISSION 11.
    • 🧠 Mindset and growth: Overcoming challenges and finding balance.
    • 💡 Empowering perspectives: How environment shapes us and the importance of rebalancing our feminine energy.

    Don't miss this episode filled with powerful moments and valuable lessons. Listen now and get inspired to create your extraordinary life! 🎧✨

    Kat’s website: https://www.katbenzova.com/about

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katbenzova_rockphoto/

    Nominate a Driven Woman:

    https://live.thedrivenwomenproject.com/nominateadrivenwoman

    Schedule a complimentary strategy call with Erin: https://erinsmithexecutivecoach.youcanbook.me

    Download Erin’s free ebook: https://live.thedrivenwomenproject.com/ebook
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    1 hr and 1 min

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