We love looking back at the advice our Women of the Week have for those coming up behind them. We hope you find it as valuable as we do!

Cheryl Allen
Learn to listen to your heart.

Jennifer Pritchard
Don’t let a silly thing like “qualifications” get in the way of your goals. Drive and perseverance are great substitutes.

Julie Talbot Hubbard
Believe in yourself. Stop any doubts and never give up on your dreams.

Brandi Hann
Live your life with purpose and passion. It is so easy to get caught up in making more money, going for the next promotion and focusing on tangible representations of success. This all means nothing if you are not living your life with purpose and passion.

Dorice Agee
Dream big, work hard, be grateful and forgiving, be kind to others and give yourself grace. Start each new day with a positive attitude no matter how yesterday ended. Life is good!

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!

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 Work:
I am a healthcare attorney: helping healthcare providers with business transactions and regulatory compliance.

My Passion:
Faith, family and friends.

My Family:
Louis (husband of 13 years), Madison (11) and Mia (10) + 2 cats.

My Hero or Heroes:
Jesus Christ

My Escape:
Travel! Visiting new places near or far resets my brain.

My Pet Peeve:
Missing socks — pairs go into the laundry but only singles comes out?

My Indulgence:
Wine and chocolate.

My Roots:
Close-knit family from northeastern Ohio. Happy memories of neighborhood kickball games and large family holiday gatherings.

My Future:
Filled with adventure, old friends and new places.

My Favorite Quote:
I have several, but my mantra is:
This little light of mine; I’m gonna let it shine.
~Harry Dixon Loes.

My Accessory:
Lipstick and jewelry completes any outfit.

My advice to Young Women:
Life is a journey; take time to enjoy the journey and cherish your daily gifts.

How I Balance it All:
A spouse who is in the mix, hired help and remembering that sometimes good is good enough.

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:
Meredith Piccin

My Current Job/Company:
Owner/Designer Honey Rose & K Jewelry

My Work:
I’m the owner and designer of Honey Rose & K jewelry. Eco-chic jewelry and accessories for the modern bohemian. My pieces are handmade in my Upper Arlington studio using vintage finds mixed with modern elements and design.

My Passion:
My family, an Eco-chic lifestyle, design.

My Family:
Joe (Supportive Husband), Charlie (Imaginative Son- 12), Felice (Creative Daughter – 6)

My Hero or Heroes:
My parents. My Mom is such a calming soul and the BEST listener. My Dad is a jack of all trades and full of passion.

My Escape:
Time with my girlfriends to unwind and family vacations.

My Pet Peeve:
When someone says, “It’s not personal, it’s business.”

My Indulgence:
Wine and Swedish fish.

My Roots:
Small town living in a repurposed barn surrounded by farms, nature, creativity and love.

My Future:
Exciting and adventurous with surprises along the way.

My Favorite Quote:
“Listen to the mustn’ts, child. Listen to the Don’ts. Listen to the shouldn’ts, the impossibles, the won’ts. Listen to the never haves, then listen close to me…Anything can happen child. Anything can be.”
~Shell Silverstein

My Accessory:
My Grandmothers ring and my Honey Rose & K Jewelry!

My advice to Young Women:
If you dream it, you can achieve it. Just get out there and try.

How I Balance it All:
Write everything down, use a calendar and do not over schedule life!

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:
Erin Wanke

My Current Job/Company:
Health Coach/Erin Wanke Wellness

My Work:
I run a health coaching and wellness services company. I work with clients 1:1 to improve their health and wellness by crowding out bad habits with better ones. My job is to help cut through all the confusing health information out there, find what works best for each client and keep it fun and manageable!

My Passion:
Helping others learn that we don’t have to beat ourselves up about doing everything perfectly in relation to our health…but to be aware that our choices matter. Small changes can have big, lasting effects!

My Family:
My crazy crew includes my amazing husband John, and three little people that keep us on our toes and make life a little more interesting each day: Noah (7), Maya (5), and Eve (3). And the world’s longest living Beta fish, Max.

My Hero or Heroes:
I admire and am inspired by so many people! But top of mind is my parents. Both of them have always shown through their actions how to be a better person. Another that comes immediately to mind is one of my oldest, closest friends who has faced a big, scary diagnosis with grace, courage, humor, and optimism. She inspires me every day.

My Escape:
Anytime I get to go on vacation with my family is special time for me. Getting away from everyday life and just enjoying that carefree time together.

My Pet Peeve:
Negative people. Gossip. Clutter (even though I fight a losing battle against that one!).

My Indulgence:
The queso dip at Nada.

My Roots:
I’m a born and bred Ohio girl (Cincinnati), although I have also lived in Chicago and Seattle. There’s something special about the big city feel but small town charm of a place like Columbus, with midwestern values of hard work, humility, and a sense of supportive community.

My Future:
I’m excited to see what the future holds! I have lots of plans and ideas for the business, and family life is always an adventure as the kids grow and transform. I love that life is ever evolving and we have the power to change things, whether it’s by starting a new venture or just changing your mindset about a difficult situation.

My Favorite Quotes:
The first step towards getting somewhere is deciding you are no longer going to stay where you are.

The difference between who you are and who you want to be is what you do.

My Accessory:
I have pretty simple style. My favorite accessory is a ring my husband gave me when our youngest was born, with a stone to represent each of the five of us.

My Advice to Young Women:
The people you spend time with have an effect on you! Surround yourself with positive people who offer support and inspire you not to give up. Do the same for those around you.

How I Balance it All:
There are definitely days I’m not sure that I do! Prioritizing the things that are most important is key, and so much easier to say than to do. I wake up before the kids each morning and part of what I do is review what needs to get done that day, in order of importance. I can almost 100% guarantee that things will come up to get me off track, but knowing the key things that have to get done keeps me focused. Instead of beating yourself up for what you didn’t get done, think about all that you did!