The Drummer turned Co-Founder and CEO of Hummingbirds ft. Emily Steele

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The story of Emily Steele, the CEO & Co-founder of Hummingbirds, is one of courage and tenacity, illuminating the path for future female entrepreneurs with her inspiring example of leadership and grace. Emily Steele, a non-technical founder who smashed through barriers to shape her innovative startup, Hummingbirds, started from a local marketing agency in Iowa and went on to raise venture capital in an industry where women secure a mere sliver of funding. Emily's journey is nothing short of awe-inspiring.

Timestamps

0:00 - Preview

1:13 - Meet Emily & get to know Hummingbirds

7:20 - childhood aspirations of becoming a drummer

9:30 - Growing up under academic pressure and discovering the Enneagram

12:12 - Valuing social impact over financial success

13:12 - Mind over matter all the time

16:38 - Struggling with internal criticism at workplace

18:59 - Raising venture capital funding as women entrepreneurs

20:10 - ClientSuccess

21:10 - Building a remote team

22:30 - Establishing a women's networking group

24:24 - Women's pitch event supporting small businesses

29:55 - Prioritize time for balance

32:32 - Long trip with the family

34:24 - Embracing your superpowers

35:35 - Emily's aspirations for the future

37:32 - Follow the breadcrumbs of your curiosity

39:03 - Wednesday Women

Connect with the guest:

Emily Steele: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emilysteele12/

Humming Birds: https://hummingbirds.com/

Connect with Kristi Faltorusso:

Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.kristifaltorusso.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠

LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristiserrano/⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Connect with the Show Producer:

Manali: https://www.linkedin.com/in/manalibhat/

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About She's So Suite Podcast:

Embark on a journey with Kristi in each podcast episode as she engages in insightful conversations with accomplished women in the C-suite. Explore their unique stories, triumphs, challenges, dreams, and valuable advice that will inspire and empower you. Tune in for an enriching experience as Kristi delves into the depth of their professional journeys and brings you closer to the dynamic world of female leaders at the top.