What if the relationships you build today are the doors that open tomorrow? DeRetta Rhodes, PhD, Chief People Officer, The Atlanta Braves, joins host Natalie Benamou for an authentic conversation about the fear, doubt, and isolation she faced on career journey. They explore the mentors, sponsors, and what happened in rooms she was invited into.

DeRetta shares why staying connected is the most underrated career strategy. Find out how sponsors are championing your name in rooms when you aren't there. Discover why using your voice is the key to opening doors of opportunities.

If you've ever walked into a room and wondered if you belonged there remember this: this episode is for you.

"If you have been chosen to be in that room, that's where you're supposed to be." DeRetta Rhodes, PhD.

Keep shining your light bright. The world needs you.

About Our Guest

DeRetta Rhodes, PhD is a vision driven executive who has broad experience in Strategic Planning and Human Resources spanning multiple industries including professional services, media, financial services, and non-profits. Dr. Rhodes is going into her eighth season with the Braves after arriving in January 2019. She joined the organization as a Senior Vice President of Human Resources before being promoted to Executive Vice President, Chief People Capital Officer, in January 2021. She was elevated to her current role, Executive Vice President, Chief People and Culture Officer, in January 2022.

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The rules of visibility have changed.

In this episode of Women Leaders on the Move, Natalie Benamou sits down with PR strategist Gloria Chou to explore how AI search is reshaping the way entrepreneurs and thought leaders get discovered.

Gloria shares her remarkable journey from cold-calling the New York Times with zero connections to becoming the #1 small business PR coach with AI search tools.

Earned media features are quickly becoming the currency of credibility. Gloria shares the secret to leveraging PR as your competitive advantage.

Keys to Visibility Strategies:

• Earned PR features matter more than follower counts or paid placements
• How to use free tools to research timely angles and craft pitches efficiently
• The CPR Method: Credibility, Point of View, and Relevance
• A simple shift that makes podcast hosts far more likely to say yes

Walk away knowing everything you need for positioning, credibility and a sought after thought leader.

About our Guest

Gloria Chou is named the **#1 small business PR expert by ChatGPT and AI search**, she helps underrepresented founders get featured in top media and show up in **AI search with credibility**—without agencies, insider connections, or big budgets. Through her CPR pitching method, she’s helped thousands of small businesses land over a billion organic views and press in *Vogue*, *Forbes*, *Oprah’s Favorite Things*, and more.

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This podcast is sponsored by NEXT2LEAD AI and our Masterclass with Gloria Chou April 3rd. Grab Your Seat

Special thanks to Michelle Pecak and My Vibe where we first met Gloria Chou!

Keep shining your light bright. The world needs you.

HerCsuite® is a leadership network where women build what's next. Our members land board roles, grow businesses, lead the AI conversation, and live their best portfolio career with our programs. Join us at HerCsuite.com, and connect with host Natalie Benamou on LinkedIn.

Your financial power already exists...now it's time to leverage it for your future.

Today on the podcast, Host Natalie Benamou talks with Adrienne, Founder of Her Financial Partner, about how you can own your financial future by making small adjustments today.

Listen in and find out how working with a financial planner can make the difference of hundreds of thousands of dollars...even millions of dollars.

Find out how you can control in your 401(k) and what it is like to invest with intention to align to your valued.

The historic wealth transfer happening by 2030 and Adrienne shares how women are expected to inherit about 70% of the $124 trillion in the US.

This is episode will open the door to what's possible for you to plan your wealth, achieve better financial returns and live your best life.

Keep shining your light bright. The world needs you.

About our Guest

Adrienne Lawrence is the founder and managing partner of Her Financial Partner, a Washington, D.C.–based financial planning firm for professional women. She is the author of Women Create Wealth and chairs and serves on nonprofit and civic boards, blending financial strategy, education, and community to help clients build wealth with clarity, confidence, and purpose.

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Download Adrienne's free digital chapter "Women Create Wealth" at https://www.herfinancialpartner.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/adlawrence/

Thank you Adrienne for being on the show and special shoutout to How Women Lead where host Natalie Benamou and Adrienne first connected!

HerCsuite® is a leadership network where women build what's next. Our members land board roles, grow businesses, lead the AI conversation, and live their best portfolio career with our programs. Join us at HerCsuite.com, and connect with host Natalie Benamou on LinkedIn.