As we celebrate International Women's Day, it is with great pride that we spotlight the remarkable contributions of the women of Pavilion. We're taking this special day to dive into the amazing books and podcasts they've created, showcasing their talent and hard work. These women are doing way more than just breaking barriers—they're setting new standards and inspiring all of us along the way. They're the trailblazers, the dreamers, the change-makers, making their mark and encouraging other women and girls to dream big, too. So, join us as we applaud their creativity, strength, and fearless spirit, not just today but every day.
Table of Contents:
- Christina Brady
- Sarah E. Brown
- Latané Conant
- Deidre Hudson
- Nataly Kelly
- Elizabeth Kiehner
- Brandi Starr
- Krissy Manzano
- Jane Serra
- Jessie Shipman
- Allison Walsh
- Abi Williams
Christina Brady:
Host of Taking the Lead
Listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.
With 16+ years of SaaS sales experience and 10+ years in executive leadership, Christina has a track record of leading individuals and organizations to growth and profitability through creative, scalable strategies. As a former artist and musician, she's passionate about building culture, coaching leaders, and driving top-performing teams. Using a data-driven approach, Christina transforms how revenue teams practice and develop skills, energized by helping companies grow and make an impact. On a daily basis, she is energized by the opportunity to help companies of all sizes grow and make a worldly impact.
Sarah E. Brown:
Author of Lead Upwards: How Startup Joiners Can Impact New Ventures, Build Amazing Careers, and Inspire Great Teams
Purchase a copy here.
Sarah is a notable B2B tech marketing executive, a dedicated startup mentor, and a two-time author (also check out "Power to the Startup People"). With a customer-centric marketing approach, she drives growth and leads teams to surpass goals, all while fostering a supportive work environment. Her strategic leadership has contributed to the successful acquisition of six startups by major firms like Autodesk and Atlassian. Also, as a respected mentor at Techstars, Sarah guides emerging talents, earning the 2021 Techstars All-Star Mentor title and much more.
Latané Conant:
Author of No Forms. No Spam. No Cold Calls: The Next Generation of Account-Based Sales and Marketing
Purchase a copy here.
Latané is the CRO of 6sense and a self-proclaimed “recovering software saleswoman” helping her customers leverage data to drive deals, not just leads. She utilizes her diverse sales, accounting, marketing, and consulting background to craft innovative go-to-market strategies and drive significant organizational change. Latané transforms predictable revenue growth by empowering teams to identify and engage buyers proactively.
Deidre Hudson:
Author of How the F*ck Did I Get Here? Words to My Younger Self
Purchase a copy here.
Deirdre Hudson is a seasoned B2B revenue marketing leader with 25+ years of experience, renowned for her holistic and strategic approach across diverse industries and lifecycle stages. She excels in bridging go-to-market functions, fostering growth, and enhancing customer experiences. One of her many key accomplishments as VP of Growth Marketing at Bloomfire is that she executed a revenue marketing roadmap that halved customer acquisition costs and achieved 110% ROI in four months.
Nataly Kelly:
Author of Take Your Company Global: The New Rules of International Expansion
Purchase a copy here.
Named Remote Work Influencer in 2022 and a Top 25 Content Marketer in Enterprise Software, Nataly shines in areas like marketing, branding, and market research, with a particular knack for global growth and localization strategies within the B2B SaaS space. She’s currently CMO at Zappi, a longtime Harvard Business Review contributor, and an Adjunct Professor at the Middlebury Institute of International Studies.
Elizabeth Kiehner:
Author of Good Girls Don’t Make History with Kara Coyle, Keith Olwell, and Micaela Dawn
Purchase a copy here.
Elizabeth, CGO of Nortal, has a rich background that includes co-founding a design and digital venture and holding leadership roles at IBM, Memorial Sloan Kettering, and Capgemini, she's adept at driving digital and business transformation. She’s also a keynote speaker, Ted Talker, and board member of Upward, SheSays, and Women in Tech. Elizabeth firmly believes that investing in women and marginalized communities will change the world. Additionally, her goal is to redefine discussions within and beyond the boardroom to foster genuine equality.
Brandi Starr:
Author of CMO to CRO: The Revenue Takeover by the Next Generation Executive with Mike Geller and Rolly Keenan as well as host of Revenue Rehab
Purchase a copy of Brandi’s book here or listen to her podcast here.
Brandi Starr is the COO of Tegrita, where she leverages her two decades of digital marketing expertise to drive effective strategies at the cross-section of creativity and technology. She's also the co-author of "CMO to CRO," which showcases a forward-thinking approach to marketing and revenue generation. Recognized as one of the top 50 Women in Martech in 2018, Brandi's career covers a broad spectrum of industries, underlining her versatility and depth in the field.
Krissy Manzano:
Host of The GTM Talent Podcast
Listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify
Krissy Manzano, CMO of Blueprint Expansion, champions a leadership style that prioritizes a robust culture, educational sales engagement, and a strong people-first policy. As Blueprint Expansion’s first hire in Nashville, she was instrumental in the company's Tennesee expansion, rapidly scaling to over 100 employees within a year. When she isn’t empowering women in leadership or advocating for diverse hiring practices, Krissy works to inspire accountability and purpose within her friends and family.
Jane Serra:
Host of Women in B2B Marketing
Listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify
Jane, VP of Marketing at Wrk, has 15+ years of experience in leading diverse marketing teams, specializing in areas like demand generation, branding, events, content, and communications. She inspires “Women in B2B Marketing” listeners to achieve more, strive for success, and feel a sense of understanding and community. Outside of her professional life, she has a deep love for travel, gourmet food, and wine – admitting to being an “avid Yelp addict.”
Jessie Shipman:
Host of Literal Scratch with Adam Pasch and Aaron Howerton
Listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.
As a former high school history teacher, Jessie is an educator at heart whose career transcends the conventional classroom. She transitioned into tech as a systems administrator and engineer and eventually into Strategic Partner Enablement, where she found her passion. As CEO of Fluincy, she aims to amplify her impact by developing and leading teams to innovate their partner enablement strategy and aspiring to mentor the forthcoming generation of tech leaders.
Allison Walsh:
Author of She Believed She Could: Show Up, Shine Bright, and Achieve Abundant Success and host of She Believed She Could
Purchase a copy of Allison’s book here or listen to her podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.
Allison is the VP of Clinical Outreach at Charlie Health and a standout business consultant, founder, and global speaker who thrives on empowering women and cultivating strong leaders. By her 30s, she'd already made her mark as VP of a promising company, earning accolades in Forbes and dedicating herself to meaningful philanthropic work, with over $2 million raised for eating disorders prevention and awareness.
Abi Williams:
Author of 10 Traits of Great Leadership that Are Often Overlooked: Take Your Team to the Highest Peak of Productivity
Purchase a copy here.
Abi is all about growth, whether it's boosting people, businesses, or their game plans. With 17+ years of experience, she’s worked with big names like Oracle and Facebook. Ali is the mastermind behind the Lead Not Lag consulting firm and current Advisor to the CEO at WebPros. At Lead Not Lag, she empowers organizations to reach their goals by emphasizing revenue optimization, leadership development, and refining their vision, values, and culture. What’s Abi’s mantra? “See a diamond in every stone; make your environs better than you met them.”
