Woman of the Week – Stephanie Leader

Here at Executive Elements, we like to feature fantastic women we think you should know. Some of these women are clients, some are friends, some are women we’ve only just met. But they all have this in common: they are dynamic, interesting women who have agreed to share with us their insights and secrets to success.

My Name:
Stephanie Leader

My Current Job/Company:
CEO Leader Promotions, Inc.

My Birthday:
11/24/72

My Work:
My focus is a strategic driven creative approach that solves corporate initiatives through promotional products and apparel creating top of mind awareness and positive results!

My Passion:
My family, helping other women entrepreneurs, and excelling at my career.

My Family:
Brian (husband), Andrew (son, 19 pursing his passion for music in LA), Alexis (daughter, 17, a junior in high school), Molly (our English bulldog and the head of the house!).

My Hero or Heroes:
My heroes are my Grandfather (90 yrs old) who inspired me to do whatever I set my mind too, and my Grandmother (89) who continues to remind me that life is what you make it and how important balance is, as well! I am so lucky that I have them in my life – a true blessing!

My Escape:
The mountains. Spending time in Colorado and breathing the mountain air (something I don’t do often – deeply). It helps bring me back to center and fuels my mind and body. A true escape!

My Pet Peeve:
People with no common sense, others who judge without knowing the facts, and small paper clips.

My Indulgence:
Champagne! Just love the bubbles! Such a happy drink.

My Roots:
Very strong family values and traditions. I grew up not having extras (no vacations, dinners out, or anything material). I never knew I was missing anything because of the support and love from my parents.

My Future:
Busy, busy and busy. But that’s what I like as long as I have time to be with my family. (Especially seeing my son in LA and my daughter’s lax and field hockey games!)

My Favorite Quote:
I have a lot of favorite quotes but this one is simple and balanced…

“Wherever you go, there you are.”

A friend told me this and it reminds me to embrace what I am doing and take it in. Not to always be looking for something more. I am not sure who it was originally coined the quote, but it has stuck with me.

My Accessory:
Great shoes and handbags!! Truly a weakness of mine 🙂

My advice to Young Women:
Nothing in life is easy, but as women we are equipped with the strength to create a path to success. Keep your head high and your mind focused – you can achieve anything!

How I Balance it All:
Balance for me has been challenging, and at times I feel like I have none, but I am always mindful of its importance and therefore striving to achieve it!