Limitless: Lessons in Leadership and Authenticity with Natalie Benamou, Founder, HerCsuite®

Welcome to the 200th episode of Women Leaders on the Move with host, Natalie Benamou. We are celebrating a milestone that is about so much more than numbers. This episode is about honoring you, our listeners, and the incredible journey we’ve shared. It’s about stepping into your light, being unapologetically you, and redefining what it means to be relevant as women in leadership.

Redefining Relevancy for Women

Two hundred episodes ago, this podcast began as a way to inspire women to lead authentically and unapologetically. Today, that mission feels more urgent and more relevant than ever. Women over 50 are showing the world that relevance isn’t tied to age—it’s tied to impact, vision, and authenticity.

This episode is dedicated to celebrating the lessons we’ve learned together and the powerful stories of women who are paving the way for others. Let’s reflect on these moments and what they teach us about stepping fully into our own authenticity.

Lessons in Leadership: Top 10 Episodes

Over the past 200 episodes, these are the top 10 shows that have shaped our journey together.

1. Roz Usheroff: How to Make a Career Pivot Episode 2
   "Don’t be afraid to let go of what no longer serves you." Roz reminded us that courage and clarity are essential to embracing change and pursuing a new direction.
2. Dr. Alessandra Wall: Elevate Your Visibility Episode 160
   "You can’t inspire others if you’re hiding your own light." Dr. Wall’s episode challenged us to stop shrinking and start leading with confidence.
3. Natalie Benamou: BAM! Pivot to Purpose Episode 161
   Reflecting on my own journey, I shared, "Being authentically you isn’t just about professional success—it’s about aligning your work with your purpose and creating something meaningful." Purpose-driven leadership creates a ripple effect of impact.
4. Kendall Wallace: How Human Connections Transform Teams Episode 162
   "Teams transform when leaders show up as themselves." Kendall emphasized that authenticity fosters trust, collaboration, and growth.
5. Jennifer McCollum: Navigating the Rise to CEO Episode 159
   "When you know your value, you walk into every room differently." Jennifer’s insights encouraged women to recognize their worth and step boldly into leadership.
6. Amy Scott: How Servant Leaders Bridge the Generation Gap Episode 158
   "When you’re curious, you’re going to listen differently and ask a very different type of question." Amy inspired us to lead with curiosity and empathy.
7. Meridith Elliott Powell: Lean In To Your Customers Episode 109
   “Your customers need you now more than they did a couple of years ago. It’s not the time to pull back; it’s the time to lean in.” Meridith’s advice emphasized the power of understanding and adapting to customer needs.
8. Dr. Ronicka Harrison-Briscoe: Mindset, Mentorship, and Making an Impact Episode 157
   "I’m successful with my diversities, not in spite of them." Dr. Harrison-Briscoe encouraged us to embrace our unique qualities as sources of strength.
9. Anjana Sreedhar: Empowering Women’s Health Outcomes Episode 165
   “Women deserve to access care that is safe, respectable, and clinically sound so they can live the lives they deserve.” Anjana shared how women’s health needs to have a new focus on well-being.
10. Raquel Daniels: Kindness Is A Key Component to Inclusion Episode 101
    "When we provide a platform to share those stories, we create shared humanity." Raquel’s episode showed us how storytelling and kindness foster inclusion.

Personal Experience: Stepping Into Authenticity

Recently, Natalie had the privilege of being featured in a segment on WGN-TV Style Files: How to Wear 2025 Fashion Trends Over 50 with the fabulous Dianne Harper Boyer. It was a full-circle moment that highlighted the power of embracing authenticity. Her signature color, pink, was a reflection of my personal journey to own who I am and celebrate it unapologetically.

These experiences—both big and small—reinforce what we’ve learned through 200 episodes: authenticity is the foundation of meaningful leadership and personal fulfillment.