Women of the Week – Finding inspiration!

StarburstOur Women of the Week never cease to amaze us! We love taking a cue from them and finding inspiration all around.

Elizabeth Stelzer
My grandfather always said “nothing is more precious than a good family.” That right there sums up my roots.

Jolie Havens
Personally – my sons – they are the sunshine in my life and frequently give me much-needed perspective on life. Professionally – my clients – I get to work with some incredible individuals and providers that put so much good into the world.

Stephanie Hanna
Real heroes are all around us – those working hard to do things many of us take for granted, those respecting others, not judging, taking the time to get to know people, showing empathy and concern. These are my heroes.

Kristy Carlson
My daughter – She is fearless, fun, and inquisitive. My Grandma Reese – She taught me to meet people where they are without judgment.

Jenny Dingle
My mother is my hero. She was not only my mother, but my best friend. She passed away when I was 30 after a 5 year battle with pancreatic cancer. She had an amazing gift to put others first – making all of our hearts bigger, our smiles wider and our lives better. She taught me the power of kindness, the important balance of hard work and having fun (especially with good girlfriends), that family was everything and to never give up. She taught me determination and inspired me in both words and actions. She taught me not only to live, but how to graciously die. She was simply the best.

Women of the Week – Paying it Forward

StarburstEvery now and then we like to pause from introducing you to a new Woman of the Week, so that we can reflect on the valuable advice our past honorees have shared. We are proud that our Women of the Week pay it forward in many ways, including by sharing a bit of advice with younger women. We find their words of wisdom to be beneficial and we hope that you will, too!

Jane Jamison
Don’t under estimate the power of connecting and building meaningful relationships both personally and professionally.

Katie Carter
Love what you do! Take chances and be yourself.

Lori Mahood
Believe in yourself. Define your values and live by them.

Marcie Seidel
Let nothing stand in your way if the dream is worth having.

Karen Rizzo
Work hard to understand yourself. Be courageous. Believe.

Woman of the Week – Beth Griffin

B Griffin Headshot blk whtHere 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:
Elizabeth (Beth) Griffin

My Current Job/Company:
Merchandising Manager/ SIMONTON WINDOWS & DOORS

My Birthday:
06.09.74

My Work:
I have been extremely fortunate to work for some incredible companies- Simonton Windows &a Doors being one of them. My role as Merchandising Manager is to develop and execute upon the 3-dimensional representations of our brand (displays, hand samples, corner cuts, trade show booths) for use by our Sales Team and their customers to ultimately sell the Simonton Value Proposition to the end consumer.

My Passion:
As corny as it may sound, my passion is to maximize my time on this earth. I strive to be the best version of myself and typically find “her” when I get to experience new things and be challenged physically or mentally. Travel fuels my soul. I was fortunate that my parents traveled a lot with my brother and me growing up—it has been the greatest gift they could have given us. To truly understand that the world is bigger than just the town you grew up in is life-changing.

My bucket list of places I *MUST* see expands daily.

My Family:
My parents, Don and Cathy—who will be married 45 years this August.
My brother, Michael and sister-in-law, Chevy.
Four beautiful God-children: Claire, Joseph, Gloria and Maclin.
And the light of my life, my niece, Gloria (Rosebud) Griffin, who calls me “Aunt B”.
And coming in May, another niece!!! I couldn’t be more excited!!!

My Hero or Heroes:
My Great Grandma, Sarah, a master seamstress, who had the tenacity to travel to America from Lebanon through Ellis Island at the young age of twelve years old. It was April of 1912. Lucky for me, the money to secure her ticket on the Titanic didn’t come through in time and she was forced to take a different ship across the ocean. Many years after she passed, I fulfilled my dream of working in the heart of the fashion industry, in New York City- the same city she worked in all those years ago. I like to think she would be proud to know that I followed in her footsteps.

My Escape:
The ocean. Combing the beach for sea glass.

My Pet Peeve:
Small-minded people.

My Indulgence:
Great restaurants around the globe.

My Roots:
Griffin’s aren’t ordinary- I joke that we are “extra-ordinary”… I come from hard-working stock on both sides of my family. Family is at the core of my being- whether by blood or choice—who I am today is because of the people who have lifted me up and supported me for the past 41 years.

It takes a village to support me, and I am deeply grateful for my “village”.

My Future:
Hopeful, with a side of endless possibilities…

My Favorite Quote:
My entire outlook on life changed the day my much too-young Uncle Anthony took his last breath… this quote by Marianne Williamson perfectly nails that shift in the course of my life: “Something very beautiful happens to people when their world has fallen apart: a humility, a nobility, a higher intelligence emerges at just the point when our knees hit the floor.”

My Accessory:
Lipstick and a great pair of shoes.

My advice to Young Women:

Its going to be okay- do your best and let it be.

How I Balance it All:
I don’t. Thank goodness my “village” has my back.

Woman of the Week – Cheri Reynolds

View More: http://renataramsini.pass.us/creynoldsHere 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:
Cheri J. Reynolds

My Current Job/Company:
Credit Manager for Mortgage, Consumer and Credit Card Underwriting at Huntington Bank

My Birthday:
04.20.1964

My Work:
I manage a great team of underwriting managers and underwriters that help our customers purchase and refinance their homes. My goal is to assist with their career path with training, mentoring and to provide guidance.

My Passion:
My faith, my family and my two labs who always love unconditionally.

My Family:
Dale (supportive husband), my blended family and my dad.

My Hero or Heroes:
My dad and my mom (deceased 9.2004). My parents, Bruce and Barbara Scudder were married 43 years. My mother in law, Sue Reynolds.

My Escape:
A great movie date with my husband. Riding bikes. Being with my family anywhere and hearing their laughter.

My Pet Peeve:
Being taken advantage of, dishonesty and negativity.

My Indulgence:
Donuts.

My Roots:
Remembering your roots, being raised in the south (South Carolina) and keeping it simple.

My Future:
To retire one day.

My Favorite Quote:
“What would you attempt to do if you knew you could not fail?”

My Accessory:
My phone and dental floss.

My advice to Young Women:
Believe in your abilities and balance yourself in confidence.

How I Balance it All:
Prioritize, keep a “To Do” list and remembering it’s A-OK to say no at times.

Happy New Year!

StarburstHappy New Year! Thank you to our friend and client, Nicole Ringle, for sharing this great article!

16 Goals to Set For Next Year That Are More About Enjoying What You Have Than Chasing What You Don’t.

Let’s make 2016 YOUR best year yet!

Monday Morning Inspiration!

This evening we are gathering to celebrate our friend, Megan Kilgore! Megan’s hard work and accomplishments inspire us. These words inspire her. We think they also exemplify her.

When you get, give. When you learn, teach.
-Maya Angelou

Congratulations, Megan, on the road you have traveled. We can’t wait to see what lies ahead.

What inspires our Women of the Week!

Our Women of the Week inspire us everyday! We love looking back at quotes they find inspiring!

Christie Hall

“Those who are blessed with the most talent don’t necessarily outperform everyone else. It’s the people with follow-through who excel.” (Mary Kay Ash)

Jocelyn Sperko

“Happiness depends upon ourselves.” (Aristotle)

Renata Ramsini

“Be on the watch. The Gods will offer you chances. Know them, take them.” (A stanza from The Laughing Heart by Charles Bukowski)

Tanya Crawford

“Your success and happiness lies in you. Resolve to keep happy, and your joy and you shall form an invincible host against difficulties.” (Helen Keller)

Barbara Kunz

“Be the change you want to see in the world.” (Mahatma Gandhi)

 

The Future of Healthcare – Tips, Trends and Female Leaders!

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Woman of the Week – Kimberly Hall

KHall's PhotoHere at Executive Elements, we like to introduce you to 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 people who have agreed to share with us their insights and secrets to success.

My Name:
Kimberly Lowe Hall

My Current Job/Company:
Vice President and General Counsel
Columbus State Community College

My Birthday:
7/26/73

My Work:
I am the senior legal advisor to the President, and I lead an operational division of the College that includes the Legal Office, Human Resources, Police Department and Board Relations. I am also President and Founder of the Olive Tree Foundation for Girls (OTFG), a non-profit organization that encourages the success of talented, economically disadvantaged young women who attend private schools. OTFG provides mentorships and incidental scholarships that help young women thrive in affluent environments.

My Passion:
Continually cultivating my spiritual growth; being a positive family role model; and empowering disadvantaged young women.

My Family:
Vincent – my funny, talented and kind 13-year old.

My Hero or Heroes:
My grandmother – Ruth Lowe. She was an incredible woman in her own right and a loving and supportive mother to me.

My Escape:
Reading.

My Pet Peeve:
Poor grammar and self-centeredness.

My Indulgence:
Savvy thrift-shopping.

My Roots:
Modest and loving.

My Future:
Exciting, challenging and full of opportunity to effect change.

My Favorite Quote:
“But I am like an olive tree flourishing in the house of God; I trust in God’s unfailing love forever and ever.” (Psalm 52:8 – NIV)

My Accessory:
Scarves and vibrant color.

Marti Taylor’s Favorite Things!

marti finalWe are thrilled to wrap up our week of celebration for Marti by sharing some of her favorite things!

Beach or Mountains…Beach
Running or Yoga…Yoga
Book or Movie…Movie
Silver or Gold…Gold
Red Wine or White…Red

Please join us in congratulating Marti on her expanded role and wishing her much success! We are looking forward to the wonderful things to come for her!