How Nancy Hedlund Redefined Success on Her Own Terms
Women Leaders on the Move Podcast | Hosted by Natalie Benamou
Have you ever reached a moment in your life when the next step wasn’t up the ladder but in an entirely new direction?
In this episode of Women Leaders on the Move, host Natalie Benamou welcomes Nancy Hedlund, Founder and Managing Director of MedNavigate LLC and co-author of Power of What’s NEXT: Bold Moves by Design.
Nancy’s story didn’t start in entrepreneurship and it didn’t follow a straight line. From pharmacist to grad student in her 40s, from corporate executive to solopreneur, Nancy’s journey is a reflection of something we all face: the moment we ask, what’s next?
What You’ll Hear in This Episode:
- How Nancy went back to school mid-career—while raising four children
- The pivotal moment that led her to launch her own business
- Her approach to building a purpose-led consulting practice
- What resilience looks like when the path forward isn’t clear
- How she’s creating her Portfolio Career by design—not by default
Nancy also shares a behind-the-scenes look at her chapter in our new book:
🎉 Power of What’s NEXT: Bold Moves by Design E-Book Launching August 5th!
This conversation is especially meaningful to us at HerCsuite®. Nancy has been part of our inner circle for years from being a member of the HerCsuite® Women on Boards and Women Entrepreneurs and NEXT Career Mastermind programs, to now being a co-author in our first book anthology!
Whether you’re just starting your next chapter or you’re deep in the work of building it—this episode will meet you right where you are.
📅 Join us for the Book Launch Party: August 5th at 12 PM CT
About Nancy Hedlund
Nancy Hedlund is a global senior healthcare executive, advisor, and scientist with over 30 years' experience at leading firms including Astellas, Baxter, and AmerisourceBergen in addition to having spent time as health system pharmacist. She holds a PhD in Public Health Sciences focusing on Health Economics and Policy. As Managing Director of MedNavigate, LLC, Nancy empowers biotech, medical device, and diagnostic companies by combining research science, analytics, and clinical practice to drive market adoption. As an outcome-driven advisor, she translates complex science into clear, patient-centric business decisions, enabling clients to bring their products to market with clarity and confidence.
About the Host
Natalie Benamou is the Founder of HerCsuite®, host of Women Leaders on the Move, and co-author of Power of What’s NEXT: Bold Moves By Design. She helps women in the second half of their careers design portfolio lives that include board service, entrepreneurship, and what matters most—momentum, meaning, and community.
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