What happens when you’re doing everything right… but still not getting seen for the leader you already are?

In this powerful SHeCOMMERCE podcast conversation, Cristina and Jacqui sit down with executive coach and consultant Liz Mayer to unpack one of the biggest traps high-achieving women face at work: being known for execution, but not recognized for influence. Together, they dig into what it really means to refresh your personal brand without reinventing yourself, why over-functioning is not the same as leadership, and how women can stop waiting for permission and start showing up with more clarity, authority, executive presence, and strategic influence.

Liz shares why so many women are rewarded for being the “gets it done” person, yet overlooked when it comes to shaping direction, driving vision, and earning the next opportunity. She offers a smarter, more sustainable path forward — one rooted in self-concept, standards, career growth, executive presence, and intentional visibility.

This episode is part mindset shift, part career development strategy, and all real talk.

Inside the episode:

• Why your next level does not come from doing more
• The difference between being seen as reliable vs. being seen as strategic
• How over-preparing and overworking can actually signal under-trust in yourself
• The personal branding shifts women need to make to lead with more influence
• Why “permission” is one of the most expensive things women keep waiting for in their careers
• A simple self-audit you can do this week to reclaim your power

If you’ve ever felt stuck being the helper, the fixer, the workhorse, or the one carrying the room without getting credit for driving it — this one is for you. This is a must-listen conversation for women in leadership, marketing, commerce, CPG, and growth roles who are ready to move from execution to influence.

Bold Brands. Fierce Women. One Sisterhood.

SHeCOMMERCE:

Website: https://shecommercepodcast.com/
LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/shecommercepodcast/
YouTube: www.youtube.com/@SHeCOMMERCEPodcast

DISCLAIMER: The content in this podcast episode is provided for general informational purposes only. By listening to our episode, you understand that no information contained in this episode should be construed as advice from SHeCOMMERCE Podcast or the individual author, hosts, or guests, nor is it intended to be a substitute for research on any subject matter. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by SHeCOMMERCE Podcast. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent.

SHeCOMMERCE Podcast expressly disclaims any and all liability or responsibility for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential or other damages arising out of any individual’s use of, reference to, or inability to use this podcast or the information we presented in this podcast.

What does it really take to break through in commerce today? According to Dominick Miserandino: stop hiding behind the buzzwords and get back to human connection.

In this episode of SHeCOMMERCE, Cristina and Jacqui sit down with digital pioneer, founder, author, board member, and RTM Nexus CEO Dominick Miserandino for a candid, hilarious, and deeply insightful conversation on what brands still get wrong about storytelling, leadership, and growth.

From building in the earliest days of the internet to advising modern commerce companies, Dominick shares why the fundamentals still matter most: understanding people, simplifying the message, and yes — “selling the damn product.” He unpacks why communication breakdowns are still one of the biggest blockers inside organizations, why data without humanity misses the point, and how storytelling is still the most powerful tool in the room.

The conversation also goes deeper into leadership, respect, and what true advocacy looks like in practice. Dominick opens up about what women leaders have taught him about empathy, collaboration, and building stronger companies — and why curiosity is one of the most underrated traits of a real ally.

This episode is equal parts sharp insight, career wisdom, and laugh-out-loud banter — with plenty of truth bombs for anyone building brands, leading teams, or trying to make commerce more human.

In this episode, we cover:

• Why “controlling eyeballs” is really about understanding humanity
• The gap between data, messaging, and real customer connection
• Why companies still struggle with simple communication
• What commerce misunderstands about storytelling
• How women leaders shape stronger, more collaborative businesses
• What allyship actually looks like beyond performative support

Bold Brands. Fierce Women. One Sisterhood.

SHeCOMMERCE:

Website: https://shecommercepodcast.com/
LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/shecommercepodcast/
YouTube: www.youtube.com/@SHeCOMMERCEPodcast

DISCLAIMER: The content in this podcast episode is provided for general informational purposes only. By listening to our episode, you understand that no information contained in this episode should be construed as advice from SHeCOMMERCE Podcast or the individual author, hosts, or guests, nor is it intended to be a substitute for research on any subject matter. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by SHeCOMMERCE Podcast. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent.

SHeCOMMERCE Podcast expressly disclaims any and all liability or responsibility for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential or other damages arising out of any individual’s use of, reference to, or inability to use this podcast or the information we presented in this podcast.

This week on SHeCOMMERCE, Cristina and Jacqui are joined by Christine Nikolaou of The FMCG Guys for a bold, no-fluff conversation on Women’s History Month, International Women’s Day, and the work still left to do.

This is not a celebration episode. It’s an audit. An unfiltered conversation about power, progress, and the systems still holding women back at work.

Together, they unpack the hard truths behind corporate gender equity conversations — from the “broken rung” keeping women from that critical first promotion, to the gap between visibility and actual power, to the reality that sponsorship, not just performance, still shapes who advances and who gets left behind.

They also dig into the uncomfortable questions companies love to avoid:

• Are women being supported — or simply showcased?
• Has leadership equity become more of a branding exercise than a business priority?
• And are flexible work policies really helping women, or quietly penalizing them?

With sharp insight, real talk, and zero patience for buzzwords, this episode explores what progress actually looks like, what’s still broken, and what needs to change next.

If you’re tired of pink-washed corporate messaging and ready for a more honest conversation about women, leadership, and power in the workplace — this one’s for you.

In this episode, we cover:

• The “broken rung” and why early promotions matter so much
• The difference between representation, influence, and authority
• Why sponsorship changes careers
• Performative allyship vs. real structural change
• Flexibility, caregiving, and the hidden penalties women still face
• What companies continue to get wrong about women and ambition

Smart. Sharp. Honest. And exactly the kind of conversation Women’s History Month should make room for.

Bold Brands. Fierce Women. One Sisterhood.

SHeCOMMERCE:

Website: https://shecommercepodcast.com/
LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/shecommercepodcast/
YouTube: www.youtube.com/@SHeCOMMERCEPodcast

DISCLAIMER: The content in this podcast episode is provided for general informational purposes only. By listening to our episode, you understand that no information contained in this episode should be construed as advice from SHeCOMMERCE Podcast or the individual author, hosts, or guests, nor is it intended to be a substitute for research on any subject matter. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by SHeCOMMERCE Podcast. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent.

SHeCOMMERCE Podcast expressly disclaims any and all liability or responsibility for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential or other damages arising out of any individual’s use of, reference to, or inability to use this podcast or the information we presented in this podcast.