Female Leadership Series

Lilly Beshore’s leadership journey is defined by clarity, courage, and a relentless commitment to growth. From her early years at BCG to leading billion-dollar programs at Google,  Meta and now Stripe, Lilly has built a reputation for aligning Sales, Product, and Marketing around a shared vision, and for creating teams that don’t just perform, but thrive.

In this candid conversation, Lilly shares the leadership philosophies that have shaped her path: that true leaders provide clarity so their teams can run faster toward the goal, that relationships are the currency of trust, and that growth requires stepping into discomfort. She challenges the myth that excellence alone is enough, reminding us that visibility, risk-taking, and reinvention are what propel careers forward.Her approach to building teams reflects her coaching mindset: every hire is a game-changer, and the best leaders think like builders, choosing people who inspire others to rally in high-stakes moments.

Lilly’s story is a blueprint for women navigating high-pressure industries who want to lead authentically, take bold risks, and create impact without losing sight of who they are. She shows that great leadership isn’t about staying comfortable, it’s about  connection, and the courage to keep moving forward.

Kelly Hendricks’s leadership journey is rooted in courage, not just the courage to lead others, but the courage  to bet on herself. After a successful Tech career, Kelly made the bold decision to pivot industries entirely -launching her first Club Pilates studio while raising three young children and navigating profound personal loss. Today, she leads four studios across Colorado with clarity, compassion, and purpose.

In this powerful conversation, Kelly shares the mindset shifts that shaped her leadership: From reframing “I have to” as “I get to,” to viewing judgment not as a roadblock, but as fuel. She challenges the idea that real leaders must have it all figured out, instead showing how intentional delegation, humility, and emotional honesty create thriving teams. Her mantra is clear: “Don’t be afraid to teach someone your job. That’s how we all grow.”

Kelly’s story reminds us that leadership isn’t about doing it all, it’s about knowing what to let go of, and when. Whether building a business, growing a team, or navigating the messiness of life, Kelly leads with intention and trust. Her story offers a roadmap for women who want to lead with both strength and softness—and redefine success on their own terms.

Carla McIntosh is a trailblazing leader whose journey spans the U.S. Air Force, entrepreneurship, Google, and Reddit - where she made history as the company’s first Black executive. In every role, Carla has brought fierce clarity, strategic vision, and deep empathy. Her leadership philosophy is rooted in one powerful belief: we grow stronger not in spite of our scars, but because of them.

Carla leads with empathy and experience, using lessons from her toughest seasons to guide others with compassion and clarity. She doesn’t believe in shielding her teams from challenges - instead, she equips them with the mindset and tools to meet difficulty head-on. As she puts it, “I don’t want to pull my team away from the wolf, I want to teach them how to handle the wolf.”

In this conversation, Carla shares hard-won insights on building resilience, prioritizing well-being, and managing the polarities of modern leadership. Her story is a powerful reminder that real leadership isn’t about doing it all, it’s about showing up fully, owning your story, and lifting others as you rise.