Woman of the Week ~ Regan Walsh

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: Regan Walsh

My Current Job/Company: Author of Heart Boss and Life coach for women

My Work: I coach women who are simultaneously overwhelmed and underwhelmed with life. I help them shift from survival to purpose mode.

My Passion: Rooting fiercely for others.

My Family: Nick (Supportive + foxy Husband), Dorothy (6), Maeve (5)

My Hero or Heroes: My mom. She raised six children and owned a businesses. She taught me everything I know.

My Escape: A solo trip to Vieques. My happy place.

Pet Peeve: People who are unkind.

My Indulgence: Manhattan’s

My Roots: Grounded and humble. I have a loving family and steadfast friendships.

My Future: Is going to be fun and full of positive impact on my community.

My Favorite Quote: “First with the head, then with the heart. In the end the heart is boss.” –The Power of One by Bryce Courtenay

My Accessory: Bright lipstick.

My Advice to Young Women: Build community over competition.

How I Balance it All: I shed my “shoulds” and say yes to the top 10% of opportunities.

Woman of the Week ~ Nancy Grabe

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: Nancy Grabe, MSW

My Current Job/Company: Founder and Therapist at Foundational Family

My Work: I coach Moms. I help calm the crazy that life with kids can cause. I believe that it is relationship with our kids and not tricks or power plays that make lasting impressions on our kids.

My Passion: Helping families live abundant lives.

My Family: Richard (Husband), Justin (Senior Engineer -Son-33), Jeffrey (Vice Principal of School for kids with LDs -Son-30)

My Escape: Walk in the woods or in the mountains. Revives my soul to see the beauty and be in the peace and quiet!

Pet Peeve: Adults that say, “That kid is old enough to know better!” Who taught them to know better??

My Indulgence: Wine and Dark Chocolate!

My Roots: Family! Playing games, time at the Lake, and talking to each other. My parents were amazing, my siblings are my support and my sons and hubby are my reason for living and breathing!

My Future: Life really does start at 60! So much to still learn and do!

My Favorite Quote: “Nobody cares how much you know until they know how much you care!” Theodore Roosevelt

My Accessory: Empathy and a good sense of humor.

My Advice to Young Women: Be humble, be curious and ask lots of questions.

How I Balance it All: I like to remind myself, not all good things are for me to do. I also practice Sabbath and self-care. If I am not in good shape I can not take care of anyone else.

Woman of the Week ~ Sarah 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: Sarah Good

My Current Job/Company: Executive Assistant / Office Manager

My Work: I truly am a chaos coordinator. My job changes rapidly, but my purpose and goal is to ensure that our office is running seamlessly and efficiently.

My Passion: I love finding creative solutions to problems. I enjoy knowing that people can count on me to always step up and take ownership.

My Family: My immediate family includes my husband Daniel and my very energetic daughter Katherine. However, I am close with my extended family – parents, siblings, and cousins as well.

My Hero or Heroes: My Mother and all working parents.

My Escape: My ideal escape is sitting outside on a warm day with a glass of wine and a good book.

Pet Peeve: People who don’t use their turn signal…or bad communicators in general.

My Indulgence: There is nothing more satisfying than a big bowl of fresh made pasta and a giant glass of wine.

My Roots: I grew up in a very small town with a hard working blue collar family.

My Future: My daughter – strong, resilient, sassy, and kind.

My Favorite Quote: “Find out who you are. And do it on purpose.” – Dolly Parton

My Accessory: My sharp wit.

My Advice to Young Women: Don’t be timid – use your voice and know your power.

How I Balance it All: I have a great team at work and at home. I know that I can count on my team and I trust them fully.

Woman of the Week ~ Wendy Arlin

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: Wendy Arlin

My Current Job/Company: SVP Finance and Controller at L Brands, Inc.

My Work: I lead L Brands’ finance and accounting functions.

My Passion: My family and traveling the world. I am looking forward to getting back on a plane for a new adventure!

My Family: My amazing husband Craig and our fun blended family – Jadyn (21), Griffin (18), Alex (18), Sydney (16) and Lucky (the cat 😊)

My Hero or Heroes: RBG. She is such a hero I don’t even need to write out her name.

My Escape: Sitting in the sunshine at a MLB game eating peanuts with my family.

Pet Peeve: Negative people and disorganization.

My Indulgence: Wine.

My Roots: Climbing mountains the Pacific Northwest with my family. It’s hard work but you are rewarded with a great view.

My Future: Filled with sunshine and lots of new adventures.

My Favorite Quote: “Keep your face always toward the sunshine – and shadows will fall behind you.” – Walt Whitman

My Accessory: Sunglasses because hopefully I am sitting in the sun!

My Advice to Young Women: Eleanor Roosevelt said it best – “do one thing every day that scares you.” You will be amazed what you can do and the confidence you will gain.

How I Balance it All: Organize and prioritize. Don’t waste time on what’s not important and don’t be afraid to ask for help.

Woman of the Week ~ Christina Perry

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: Christina Perry

My Current Job/Company: VP Finance and Operations, Forge Biologics, Inc.

My Work: Building the structural bones of the finance, HR, and investor relations arms within Forge while helping the team stay focused on the strategic plan that was set for the company.

My Passion: My family and my work

My Family: Frank (my husband and my rock in all things life), Frankie (8 yr old son – my sensitive hockey player), Miles (6 yr old son – unassumingly smart and observant), and Cooper (2 yr old son – the wild child)

My Hero or Heroes: The amazing people that have picked me up during the most difficult times in my life. You know who are you.

My Escape: Any body of water with a floating vessel – or just a quiet room in my house where I can think uninterrupted for a few minutes.

Pet Peeve: Leaving the water on while brushing teeth

My Indulgence: A perfect Old Fashioned and Brookside Acai Blueberry dark chocolate

My Roots: I grew up in Cleveland with a family owned business in wholesale and real estate. My brothers and I are so blessed to have wonderfully supportive parents that always instilled the value of family and self discipline.

My Future: I hope to pave the way for my family to be healthy, successful, happy and always connected.

My Favorite Quote: Grit and grace will get you through.

My Accessory: Those that know me would probably say I need help in the accessorizing department. Sunglasses maybe?

My Advice to Young Women: Follow your gut, network early, and trust yourself.

How I Balance it All: Realizing when I need help, asking for it, and trusting that sometimes other people can take care of some things better than me!

Woman of the Week ~ Olivia Weinstock

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: Olivia Weinstock

My Current Job/Company: CEO and Co-Founder at Tandem

My Work: I work as a leader of a start-up that’s creating a platform to connect families and reliably-vetted child care providers for free.

My Passion: My family, my job, my friends

My Family: Mom and Dad, Eli (19), Theo (16) and baby sister Annie (13)

My Hero or Heroes: My parents and my friends who have supported me through all of my unexpected life transitions.

My Escape: Yoga! Having time to completely unplug and focus on nothing but movement.

Pet Peeve: Waiting. Patience isn’t my strong suit.

My Indulgence: Happy hour with friends.

My Roots: Strong, happy relationships that are long-lasting.

My Future: Busy and probably over committed! I do not like to be bored.

My Favorite Quote: “The best man for the job is a woman”

My Accessory: Jackets and boots

My Advice to Young Women: Lean into your ideas and get people excited about them.

How I Balance it All: Keep a schedule so I don’t waste any hours, and allow myself to take breaks.

Woman of the Week ~ Amy Taylor

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: Amy Taylor

My Current Job/Company: Chief Operating Officer with the Columbus Downtown Development Corporation (CDDC)

My Work: I believe that a change in place can lead to a change in perspective. I’m fortunate that I get to live that mantra through my work on projects like The National Veterans Memorial and Museum, Scioto Mile, Columbus Commons and Scioto Greenways that have become part of people’s experiences and memories of their city

My Passion: My wonderful family and friends, my inspiring book club and my amazingly talented colleagues at CDDC.

My Family: My husband, Jonathan, who can always make me laugh, and my daughter Audrey (12) who was willing to read The Odyssey as long as I promised to learn a few TikTok dances.

My Hero or Heroes: My parents, Barbara and Don Edwards, and my grandmother, Marion Febo, who taught me that service is the best expression of love.

My Escape: My daily walk through my neighborhood and Glacier Ridge Metro Park. It provides the opportunity to clear my head, put things into perspective and dream a little.

Pet Peeve: People who are late.

My Indulgence: My friend Bridget’s chocolate chip cookies. They’re worth every calorie.

My Roots: Small town, southern Ohio girl with big city dreams. My first class at Ohio State was bigger than my entire hometown. Today, I now teach at Ohio State so my life as a Buckeye has come full circle.

My Future: I’m an optimist at heart and believe in the good in people. I am hopeful that the future will provide more opportunities to learn and grow.

My Favorite Quote: “Happiness can be found in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light.” Albus Dumbledore (J.K. Rowling)

My Accessory: Lipstick, earrings and currently, a face mask.

My Advice to Young Women: Surprisingly, I think The Rock said best “Be hungry. Be humble. And always be hardest worker in the room.

How I Balance it All: Sometimes, balancing feels like a myth but I try my best by making lists, prioritizing what’s important, spending my time on the things I value and (the hardest one for me) accepting help.

Woman of the Week ~ Claudia Herrington

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: Claudia Herrington

My Current Job/Company: Senior Director of Compliance – JobsOhio; Adjunct Faculty – Otterbein University and Board Member – STRS OH & Five to Flow

My Work: While all of my roles require various skills, the one thing they have in common is service to others and being part of something bigger than myself.

My Passion: My family, service to others and being a lifelong learner

My Family: Robby (Husband – Elementary School Teacher), Robby IV (Son – 20) & Skyler (Son – 17)

My Hero or Heroes: Those on the front line of COVID-19 and those who work tirelessly to change gender and racial inequality and injustice.

My Escape: Any vacation with my husband and sons that allows us to hike, cycle, swim and learn.

Pet Peeve: Laziness

My Indulgence: Chocolate – My husband will say something is “too chocolaty” … Really? Is that even possible?

My Roots: One traffic light, small Ohio town with my parents, sisters and extended family.

My Future: Endless possibilities and what I make of them.

My Favorite Quote: If service is beneath you, leadership is beyond you. (Doug Thorpe)

My Accessory: Garmin to count my steps.

My Advice to Young Women: Early in your professional career, cultivate strong and trusting relationships with 8 – 10 women who will not sugar coat it, who will show up for you during the highs and lows and who will allow you to reciprocate. Priceless.

How I Balance it All: I have to be militantly organized. Even then, I do not do it alone! My amazing family and friends have been, are, and will continue to be an unwavering source of assistance and motivation.

Woman of the Week ~ Abigail Pringle

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: Abigail Pringle

My Current Job/Company: President, International and Chief Development Officer for The Wendy’s Company

My Work: I lead a fantastic International team that is focused on growing the Wendy’s brand around the world. I also lead the global real estate, design and development team for the US and International businesses.

My Passion: Transforming teams, people, and organizations to achieve things they did not think were possible.

My Family: My husband David whom I met at Wendy’s many moons ago, my son Elliot (17) HS Senior, and my daughter Catherine (7) a 2nd grader.

My Hero or Heroes: My mother, Jane, is my heroine. She is a wife of more than 50 years, a mother of three, a medical doctor (1 of 13 women in her med school class), and even served as a state rep after retiring so she could make an impact on healthcare policy for those who need it most.

My Escape: Going on fun travels with family to Maine where I grew up or going on other adventures to discover new places and cultures. During Covid that has turned into watching travel related shows on Netflix etc.

Pet Peeve: When folks are like Eeyore, closed-minded, negative or blame others.

My Indulgence: Salt and Vinegar potato chips or mint chocolate chip ice cream

My Roots: Farming, Hard Work, and a Big Family, Big Heart.

My Future: Is bright. Lifting others up. Transforming.

My Favorite Quote: “A stumbling-block for the pessimist is a stepping-stone to the optimist”. Eleanor Roosevelt.

My Accessory: My long hair, a sharp looking suit, being an energy-giver, having an optimistic outlook.

My Advice to Young Women: Have a voice, take a position, and be really curious, and lastly, don’t stew on the negative- move on.

How I Balance it All: Find work that gives you joy and integrate it into your life so it’s not always a balancing act. Surround myself with an amazing team at home and work, and prioritize and reassess regularly.

Woman of the Week ~ Kathleen Williamson

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: Kathleen “Kathie” Williamson

My Current Job/Company: President & Academic Dean at Mount Carmel College of Nursing

My Work: As President and Academic Dean for the college I am honored to have an impact on the education of the next generations of nurses. I am committed to leading with real-world knowledge, clinical skill and personal passion for academic excellence. I strive to motivate faculty, staff and students to face challenges and work beyond their potential in order to continue our history of educating compassionate nurse leaders. As a nurse, I believe in the Power of Nursing because Nurses we are truly extraordinary.

My Passion: My family, my friends, and my community.

My Family: John (Supportive Husband), Megin & Jason (Amazing Daughter & Son-n-law), Nicole & Aaron (Amazing Daughter & Son-n-law) & two amazing grandchildren (Jason & Padyn).

My Hero or Heroes: My Grandmother Irene. Born in 1916 she was the 1st generation from parents who immigrated from central Europe. My grandmother, who was raised on a dairy farm, went to nursing school and graduated with her diploma in 1937. She was the first nurse in our family. Now there are 6 spanning 3 generations.

My Escape: Any white sandy beach, walks on the beach, and sunsets fill my cup.

Pet Peeve: Rudeness and not saying please and thank you.

My Indulgence: Wine and going out for good food.

My Roots: Being humble and kind, happy and surrounding myself with family. Friendships that last forever and new ones that make the balance of work and life FUN!!

My Future: Optimistic and confident about the future.

My Favorite Quote: “If you Dream it, you can do IT!” (Walt Disney)

My Accessory: Pearls, Shoes, and a Smile.

My Advice to Young Women: Dream, Believe, and Achieve! If you dare to Dream big – set goals and believe in yourself. Believe in the power that you have as you will to do amazing things. You will Achieve many things in life, so develop career aspirations that will allow you to grow and build your practice and position yourself as a leader. Most importantly, don’t forget to turn around and help the next one in line – be a friend and mentor.