If you’ve been waiting for the right moment to step into what’s next
—you just found it.
If you’ve been thinking about what’s next and waiting for the moment to step forward—this is it.
In this powerful episode of Women Leaders on the Move, host Natalie Benamou is joined by Erin Gallagher, Founder and CEO of Ella and the Hype Women Movement, to share why Thrive in 2025 is unlike any event for women leaders today. Erin isn’t just delivering the keynote—she’s staying, engaging, and co-creating an immersive experience that’s built by and for women.
Together, Natalie and Erin go deep into what it means to challenge long-standing norms, why women are done shrinking, and how we can build a new leadership economy rooted in collaboration—not competition.
Erin’s viral post about Jamie Lee Curtis cheering for Michelle Yeoh sparked a global conversation—and led to a movement, a podcast, and now a highly anticipated book. In this episode, she shares how that moment changed everything, and why now is the time for women to take up space, own their stories, and stop waiting for permission.
💡 3 Key Insights from This Episode:
1. Support is powerful when it’s consistent and real.
Whether it’s through a comment, a connection, or hearing from someone like Erin. When we show up for each other, we create real momentum.
2. The Power of Visibility
Erin opens up about her journey from behind-the-scenes PR to becoming a visible leader—and how she almost said no to her own book deal (twice).
3. Redefining Success on Your Terms
The old systems weren’t built for us. So we’re building something new: a Hype Women Economy where karma is currency and amplification is leadership.
“When we are surrounded by women who help us remember who we are. Once we remember that, there is nothing stopping us.” – Erin Gallagher
🎟️ Join us in Chicago, June 25–28 for Thrive in 2025
This is more than a 2 ½ day conference. It will last all year. You will be in HerCsuite®, have 6 months of coaching with Jen Pestikas and a year of Innovation. Erin Gallagher and all of the Thrive in 2025 Speakers will be at the conference for the entire event. You will be able to schedule 1:1 time and start your Thrive plan for 2025 and beyond.
Reserve your spot before it sells out →https://thrive-in25.com/ use HERCSUITE Code and save 5% as a listener of this show!
Keep shining your light bright. The world needs you.
About Erin Gallagher
Erin Gallagher is the CEO and founder of Ella, an inclusive network expanding women’s access to human, social, and financial capital, and the Founder of the Hype Women Movement and Podcast.
With 20 years of experience in global marketing, business development, organization and culture change, she is a small business owner, entrepreneur, and mother of two.
Erin was named a 2023 Top 100 LinkedIn Creator, Top 10 DEI Voice (#5), and recognized for the Top 100 Most Influential LinkedIn Posts of the Decade.
📘 Pre-order Erin’s book, Hype Women: Karma Is Our Currency
→ HypeWomen.co
Connect with Host Natalie Benamou
Natalie Benamou is the visionary behind Women Leaders on the Move, a Top 25 Women's Leadership podcast by Feedspot. As the Founder of HerCsuite®, she leads a strategic collective for executive women navigating board service, portfolio careers, entrepreneurship, and leadership in the second half of their professional lives.
Work 1-2-1 with Natalie as a strategic advisor or fractional chief growth officer.
Natalie also serves as President of HER HEALTHX, a nonprofit committed to advancing women's health outcomes.
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