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: Kristen Easterday

My Current Job/Company: Director, Communications & Public Affairs for the Columbus Regional Airport Authority

My Work: I lead CRAA’s communications, customer service, business strategy, community affairs and government relations functions. My focus is to develop trust and confidence with passengers and community partners as well as deliver an exceptional and welcoming customer experience.

My Passion: My family, my community and supporting others to be and do their best.

My Family: Mike (my best friend and supportive husband), and my three red-headed mini-me’s- Maddie (7), Jocie (5) and Jack (3)

My Hero or Heroes: My parents Tom & Shirley Jensen. Their support and love for their family knows no bounds.

My Escape: Camping! Whether in a tent, pop-up or glamourous travel trailer, my happy place is when I slow down and connect with my family and the outdoors.

Pet Peeve: Disrespect.

My Indulgence: White Claw.

My Roots: Work hard, play hard.

My Future: Full of quality relationships. Giving back. Reaching for the stars.

My Favorite Quote: “Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better.” -Maya Angelou

My Accessory: Sunscreen, my yeti coffee mug and a smile.

My Advice to Young Women: You can do anything you set your mind to.

How I Balance it All: With a lot of support and a positive attitude.

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: Leah Senecal

My Current Job/Company: Real Estate Agent with Keller Williams – Capital Partners

My Work: I create a positive home buying experience for my clients through listening, being knowledgeable, and accessible

My Passion: Family, Travel, and Music

My Family: My supportive husband Nick, and two kind, beautiful daughters Hayden (4th grade) and Raegan (kindergarten)

My Hero or Heroes: My grandparents…They’ve been married for 65 years and still hold hands

My Escape: I love the mountains

Pet Peeve: Lack of respect, and Littering

My Indulgence: Wine

My Roots: Small town. My four best friends I’ve known since kindergarten

My Future: Happy, Healthy, Successful, and Grateful

My Favorite Quote: “Comparison is the Thief of Joy” – Theodore Roosevelt

My Accessory: Jean Jacket and Earrings

My Advice to Young Women: Be authentic, find happiness. When you make choices based on what’s best for you, and not what others think is best for you, happiness and authenticity are effortless.

How I Balance it All: I ask for help. I’m fortunate enough to have a strong support system both personally and professionally. Sometimes the only way to keep balance is to ask for help.

It’s a great week to look back on a few of our favorite pieces of advice shared by some of our Women of the Week.

Tara Aschenbrand: Be comfortable in your choices. Own them–consciously make your choices and be confident in them. Know that saying yes to one thing means that you’re saying no to something else.

Christine Mayes: Stay curious, ask questions, always be true to yourself…always.

Cheryl L. Davis: Be confident in yourself but always continue learning. And also remember, it’s ok to ask for help!

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: Danielle Schrickel

My Current Job/Company: Sales Manager, Emerson Group

My Work: I work with over 60 companies that produce roughly 360 over-the-counter and beauty brands that you can find at their your favorite drugstore or grocery store. I help strategize marketing campaigns, manage contracts and work with my customers to make sure my clients’ products are on the shelves or on their websites.

My Passion: Family and friends first and foremost, then supporting excellence and fair-play for women in their chosen careers.

My Family: My husband Brady, my all-too-grown up daughter Lena (12 yrs) who loves music and dance and my son Luke (10 yrs) who loves anything Marvel, art and Legos.

My Hero or Heroes: I have so many! My parents are both heroes giving me inspiration on becoming a good mother and someone who isn’t afraid to go after what I want professionally. From there, I can go on and on in terms of personal heroes when it comes to my ideals, so I’ll just say anywhere someone is fighting to level the playing field and give everyone a fair shot at success, I’m in!

My Escape: I am used to travelling for work, so I use those little breaks to enjoy a hotel room all to myself. I love the beach and a really good massage will completely refresh life for me.

Pet Peeve: Passive-aggressive people and the words “I can’t!”

My Indulgence: Chocolate and bourbon.

My Roots: Originally from Youngstown, Ohio, so I’m from a town of hard working and family-oriented people…and amazing Italian food!

My Future: Loving what I do for a living, watching my kids become amazing people and enjoying life with my husband.

My Favorite Quote: “You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem and smarter than you think.” Winnie the Pooh (A.A. Milne)

My Accessory: I’m a sucker for shoes and jewelry (especially vintage pieces. Honey Rose and K is an obsession!)

My Advice to Young Women: (1) Be ready for anything! Sometimes those well-laid plans aren’t really what you find yourself wanting to do in life and that’s okay. Be ready to pivot or change direction because it can lead to your passion! (2) Trust your intuition. I’ve found that my first reaction always guides me to the right decision. No one knows you better than you know yourself.

How I Balance it All: It takes more than just me, to be honest. Having a partner in life who is willing to let me lead sometimes and alternate when needed is essential. Traveling is something I love, but it can be a challenge with kids and Brady is amazing at simply stepping up and taking charge of our crazy life. The other essential is making sure I take care of myself, both physically and emotionally. I’m no good to anyone else if I’m not in a good place. Sometimes that means yoga or working out or a cocktail with my friends…whatever the doctor orders to reset.

This is a historic time in our lives both professionally and personally.  At Executive Elements, we like to share, support and encourage other women.

We asked: “What is the leadership lesson that you are taking away from this moment in time?”

Sonya Overstreet ~ My takeaway lesson: Lead with transparency and empathy being mindful that there is a person on the other side of every decision you make in life and business.