One of our favorite quotes at Executive Elements is “Empowered Women ~ Empower Women.” We love to see women lifting up other women and providing support as we all move forward together. One important piece to this puzzle is reaching back and providing advice to those who are earlier in their careers. Join us in looking back at some of the words of wisdom our Women of the Week have offered to younger women…

Elizabeth Stelzer
Find a mentor but also watch very closely the people you never want to be like. They will teach you a great deal.

Jaime Franklin
The world will never stop trying to mold you into what it believes you should be, how  you should behave, how you should look, how you should speak, how you should “mother”, how you should live. A lot of great advice will come your way, and you should listen with an open mind. But at the end of the day, be you and believe in that.

Jaclyn Peresetsky
Believe in yourself and do not be afraid to change your path.

Roxanne LaMuth
Believe in yourself and be the best that you can be, recognizing that mistakes enrich our souls and help define who we are and what we stand for.

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.

Name: Shannon Ginther

Job: Executive Director of Healthcare Transformation, OhioHealth; First Lady, City of Columbus

Birthday: April 4, 1977

Work: Improving healthcare delivery in the community by improving quality and reducing costs for consumers. Convening the Columbus Women’s Commission to improve the economic well being of women in this community.

Passion: Improving healthcare and well-being for all people.

Family: Amazing husband Andrew; sweet, thoughtful daughter Clara; happy, geriatric dog Chloe.

Heros: Women. Moms who balance a lot and keep going.

Escape: Weekly-yoga. Vacation-Puerto Rico with Andrew.

My Pet Peeve: Clutter-in my mind or on my counter.

My Indulgence: McDonalds vanilla soft serve with whipped cream. It’s the best.

My Roots: Cincinnati native. Columbus convert.

My Future: Focused on impacting the economic well-being of women in this community.

My Favorite Quote: “You can do anything but not everything,” and “Don’t let the perfect be the enemy of the good.”

My Accessory: Bracelets and anything tortoise shell.

My Advice to Young Women: “Never be afraid to sit at the table,” and “Always dress for where you want to be.”

How I Balance it All: I focus on my passion and say “no” to what I like so I can say “yes” to what I love. Share the load with an amazing spouse. Ask for help. Practice yoga.

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:
Betsy Ellen Shaffer

My Current Job/Company:
Sr Segment Risk Manager – VP for the Private Client Group (PCG) at Huntington National Bank

My Birthday:
01.25.65

My Work:
I manage a team that supports the Segment Risk Managers aligned to the PCG businesses, we are also responsible for the segment risk initiatives and the development, implementation and monitoring of programs that align to policies.

My Passion:
My family and finding a cure for cancer by supporting the cause.

My Family:
Rod (my very loving and supportive Fiancé), my son Grant – 22, a Senior at OSU, my Daughter Audrey – 17, a Senior at Olentangy.

My Hero or Heroes:
This is a hard one for me because I look at individual qualities that I admire in a person so put them all together and you would have a “SUPER HERO” but one that stands out is my Mom. My mom would be one that I would have to say I would chose multiple qualities for my SUPER HERO, she was one of the most loving, kind, supportive people I’ve ever met. She gave to so many by understanding what it was they needed from a smile to a ride to money. She instilled strong morals and values in us and taught us about God and living life.

My Escape:
Turks and Caicos or just getting away with Rod.

My Pet Peeve:
Not leaving things how your found them (dishes on the counter, pillows on the floor, lights on, you get the picture…).

My Indulgence:
Massages.

My Roots:
Ohio roots – Delaware, Ohio. Preacher’s kid.

My Future:
Happy, exciting, full of adventures and empty nester (trying to prep for this).

My Favorite Quote:
If at first you don’t succeed…try, try again! Anonymous
The Golden Rule…Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. Matthew 7:12

My Accessory:
A Rolex Watch that was a gift from my Fiancé.

My advice to Young Women:
Be true to yourself – always!

How I Balance it All:
Keep a list. Let others help with the list and chores. Keep things in perspective.

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:
Lauren Kowalski

My Current Job/Company:
First Grade Teacher/Upper Arlington City Schools

My Birthday:
11-14-78

My Work:
I am blessed to teach sweet first graders. Each day brings a new challenge and new reward, but most especially the opportunity to see the world through the eyes of a child.

My Passion:
My family and friends, Breast Cancer awareness, education and educational policy.

My Family:
Deryl (my husband), Jack (3rd grader), Emma (1st grader), Mia (pre-schooler), and Archie (our 1 year old black lab).

My Hero or Heroes:
My mom and sisters are all strong women who have been handed tough challenges in both their personal and professional lives. I need to look no further for role models of perseverance, courage, and determination.

My Escape:
I love the beach, but I’m happy to settle for a good book!

My Pet Peeve:
People who choose to be unkind and choosing to not use manners.

My Indulgence:
The Starbucks drive-through.

My Roots:
Family first, loyal friendships, hard work.

My Future:
Healthy and happy.

My Favorite Quote:
“You must be the change you wish to see in the world.” (Mahatma Gandhi)

My Accessory:
I love scarves and my mantra band bracelets.

My advice to Young Women:
You get out what you put in, work hard and you can do anything you set out to accomplish.

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:
Christine Hoyer

My Current Job/Company:
Development-Make-A-Wish Ohio, Kentucky & Indiana

My Birthday:
10.05.68

My Work:
MOM first. My other job is to help fund the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich their lives with hope, strength & joy.

My Passion:
My faith, my family, my health and my community.

My Family:
Husband-Bill and 3 amazing, talented children: Will 16, Allison 15 and Lillian 12

My Hero or Heroes:
My 97 year old Grandmother, Catherine, who epitomizes the practice of living a well balanced life, prioritizing faith, family and community.

My Escape:
Running. More specifically, running 10 miles along on Gulf Shore Blvd in Naples, Florida, catching the sunrise on the Naples Pier at the mid way point.

My Pet Peeve:
Close-minded people who are unwilling to embrace change and seek untapped potential and future opportunities.

My Indulgence:
Wine and cheese.

My Roots:
Inspired by…Family-I am one of 8 children and have always been surrounded by the love of family. Friends- the ever growing circle of wonderful people who have invited me to be called their friend.

My Future:
Busy and Brilliant.

My Favorite Quote:
“Every time you smile at someone, it is an action of love, a gift to that person, a beautiful thing.”
– Mother Teresa

My Accessory:
A contagious smile.

My advice to Young Women:
“If at first you don’t succeed, try…try again”!

How I Balance it All:
I am still trying to figure this one out. BUT I do my best to approach each day, mindful of my priorities in life.