What if the C-suite wasn’t the destination—but a stop on the way to something more fulfilling?

In this heartfelt episode of Women Leaders on the Move, host Natalie Benamou sits down with Jennifer Peters, a visionary Life Sciences Executive and an author to the upcoming anthology Power of Next: Bold Moves by Design. Jennifer shares her deeply personal journey, one shaped by resilience, reinvention, and the power of saying “yes” to unexpected turns.

From starting over in a new city as a single mom to launching a successful business during the 2008 recession, Jennifer reveals how nonlinear paths often lead to the most meaningful destinations. She opens up about navigating ageism, redefining success, and why letting go of titles can be the ultimate power move.

✨ In this episode, you’ll hear:

• How to reframe "overqualified" into a leadership strength
• Why embracing change—at any age—can be your greatest advantage
• A moving story of courage, legacy, and finding silver linings in unexpected moments

Whether you're navigating a career pivot or redefining what’s next, Jennifer’s story will leave you feeling empowered to make bold moves—by your own design.

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Special thanks to Jennifer Peters for being a featured guest on the podcast, a valued member of HerCsuite® NEXT Career and an author in Power of What's Next: Bold Moves By Design.

About Jennifer Peters

Jennifer is an accomplished brand strategist, marketing leader and entrepreneur in the Life Sciences industry. She has held leadership positions in commercial and marketing communication organizations. Jennifer is the quintessential connector who is passionate about helping others particularly people living with rare diseases. She is an avid golfer, photographer and true crime enthusiast. Her proudest accomplishment is raising a beautiful daughter as a single mother. She lives in Chicago with her husband and beloved yellow lab Oliver.

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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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What if everything you've done—every challenge, every pivot, every forgotten skill—was leading you exactly to this moment?

In this behind-the-scenes episode, host Natalie Benamou and Founder of HerCsuite® shares the journey that sparked The Power of What’s Next: Bold Moves by Design, a new anthology featuring powerful stories from women redefining relevance after 50.

✨ Here’s what you’ll discover in this episode:

• An insider view about why Natalie wrote her chapter, and what surprised her along the way
• The moment a single article lit a fire inside HerCsuite® NEXT Career
• How rediscovering a memory about her mother’s business and connecting the dots brought portfolio career into focus

You’ll also hear how sailing, storytelling, and unexpected phone conversations shaped Natalie’s own career evolution—and why now is the time for you to explore what’s next.

💡 The Power of What’s Next launches August 5th on Kindle for just $0.99 for one day only. Join the list and be the first to know! Yes! I want to Join the Power of Next List

Grateful to the 8 authors of Power of What's Next Dianne Boyer, Wendi Brown, Nancy Hedlund, Jennifer Peters, Liesl Schmidt, Laurie Wessels, Janet Winkler and Cyndy Wulfsberg.

To the amazing publishing team of Hope Mueller, Jen Pestikas and Hunter Street Press

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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 advises executive women and the companies they lead. Women leaders land board roles, discover portfolio careers, and build businesses 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 focused on improving health outcomes for women.

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HerCsuite® is launching a Portfolio Career Program August 27th. Explore curated programs, real conversations, and experiences designed for women who are shaping what's next—for themselves and the organizations they lead. Learn more at HerCsuite.com.

What if the most powerful thing a leader can do… is less?

In this heartfelt conversation, host Natalie Benamou welcomes Gabs Hayes, the Founder of Overwhelmed & Over It, for an honest and empowering discussion about what it really means to slow down—and why it matters more than ever.

Natalie and Gabs first met through Entreprenista, and it was immediately clear that Gabs was building something deeply needed: a space where parents, especially mothers, could show up without pressure, find support without judgment, and stop doing it all alone.

Gabs shares her personal story of shifting from a corporate career to entrepreneurship, and how the loss of her son changed her outlook on life and leadership. What followed was not just a pivot—but a complete reframing of success, balance, and what’s actually sustainable.

She now leads The Village, a community designed for parents building businesses while raising families, offering connection, mentorship, and room to be fully human.

This episode explores:

• How slowing down can lead to more clarity and purpose
• The emotional toll of “doing it all”—and how to let go of that mindset
• Creating daily rituals to protect your energy and reclaim your time
• What it means to model emotional health for the next generation
• Why honest conversations in community create lasting change

Key Takeaways:

• You don’t have to wait for burnout to start protecting your peace.
• Doing less is not a weakness—it’s a powerful strategy.
• Creating space for rest, boundaries, and connection creates ripple effects in your family, business, and community.

“The journey is the celebration. We don’t have to wait for the outcome to be proud of ourselves.” – Gabs Hayes

Gabs’s message is clear: We don’t have to carry it all by ourselves.

🔗 Learn more about Gabs and The Village: gabshayes.com/thevillage

About Gabs Hayes

Gabs Hayes is a mentor for parent entrepreneurs, helping them build focused, burnout-free businesses. After losing her son, she redefined success around time, family, and purpose. Now she leads Overwhelmed & Over It, a village for founders who refuse to choose between raising kids and building a business.

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Connect with Natalie Benamou, founder of HerCsuite®, the Portfolio Company for Executive Women, and host of Women Leaders on the Move—a Top 25 Women's Leadership podcast by Feedspot. She helps women in the second half of their careers navigate board service, portfolio careers, entrepreneurship, and leadership transitions. Work with Natalie as a strategic advisor or fractional Chief Growth Officer. She also serves as President of HER HEALTHX, a nonprofit advancing women’s health outcomes.

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