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Wonder Woman in Business, Lisa Sellers, Ph.D.

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Lisa Sellers

Lisa V. Sellers, PhD, CEO of Vector Laboratories, is an accomplished leader and mentor in life sciences with more than 20 years of experience in the industry. Sellers drives expansion and business strategies for Vector Laboratories, a trusted reagent and critical component manufacturing partner that empowers biopharma, life science tools and diagnostics companies to accelerate their ability to provide value to their customers. Sellers has a stellar track record of spearheading successful business strategies based on unmet market opportunities, while prioritizing the development of a people-first work environment. This winning combination has created unstoppable forward momentum at Vector Laboratories.

Before joining Vector Laboratories, Sellers provided consulting services for numerous life science companies to guide them in accelerating product development and commercialization to enter new markets. Sellers has served in executive and senior management roles in marketing, sales, and specific product lines for companies such as Thermo Fisher Scientific, 10x Genomics, Life Technologies, and Applied Biosystems, among others.

While Sellers has earned notable success as a top life science industry expert, she has always believed in the importance of giving back.

Sellers serves as an Advisory Board Member with the LEAD Scholars Program at Santa Clara University, a board member with Notre Dame Belmont High School, and an Advisory Board Member, Master of Biotechnology at San Jose State University. She has a personal passion for coaching professionals to navigate job choices in STEM to achieve their potential and to provide the utmost in career fulfillment. As such, Sellers has been a speaker at ISPE, Navigating Your Career Amidst Uncertainty in Dec 2020; Women in Product, SF Bay Area, for Go-to-Market Series in May 2019; and was featured in CMO.com, Best Leadership Advice I Ever Received publication in Feb 2019. Sellers was also named A Women of Influence in 2022 by the Silicon Valley Business Journal.

Sellers earned a PhD in Chemistry from the University of Colorado Boulder and a BS in Chemistry, ACS Certified from Santa Clara University.

Enjoy the podcast.

Lisa Sellers, PhD

Connect with Lisa

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisavsellers/

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Wonder Woman in Business, Maryam Crogman

Dr. Maryam Crogman

Dr. Maryam Crogman is a distinguished multicultural/racial/lingual French Caribbean artist, educator, author, and entrepreneur. Born and raised in France, the Caribbean, and Gabon and Cameroun, she hails from a family of artists, and her artistic journey beautifully captures the essence of her Western and Afro-Caribbean roots.

As a biracial individual, Maryam has navigated challenges related to racial identity, colorism, and societal divides. Her vibrant and expressive art serves as a powerful medium to address these issues and create bridges between races. Through minimal lines, acrylic portraits, bold colors, chains, gold, and spray paint, she paints figures of different cultural and marginalized groups, sharing their stories, dreams, fights, and creativity. Maryam aims to challenge preconceived notions about different cultures and celebrate the inherent beauty in diversity.

Maryam's artistic achievements include features in renowned exhibitions and events such as Riverside Artscape, Ontario Museum of History and Arts, Riverside Artwalk, Eastside Arthouse shows, The Riversider, Voyage LA, Journey In Pictures, Reach Inland, Press Enterprise, Altura Credit Union for the Arts and more. Her impactful street murals across the Inland Empire have left an indelible mark on the local landscape.

In addition to her artistic pursuits, Maryam is the proud owner of L’Expression Creative Studios, a community hub, and art center dedicated to fostering creativity and uniqueness in individuals of all ages, backgrounds and skill levels. The Center is a multicultural paint party company, and event space in Southern California, USA, on a mission to promote "Arts in Diversity."

Maryam's commitment to cultural exploration and inclusivity extends to her work with children. As an author, she has penned "A Bull In The Air; How Mr. Moo saved his MootTube Channel” the first in a series featuring Mr. MOO and his incredible journeys to understand himself and accept others. Through stories and art, Maryam continues to address cultural questions for all audiences.

Beyond her artistic endeavors, Maryam holds a Ph.D. in Developmental Psychology from the University of California Merced, focusing on visuospatial learning in individuals with dyslexia. She also earned a Masters’ degree in Counseling from La Sierra University and a Bachelor's in Psychology from Montpellier 3 - Paul Valery University in France.

Maryam Crogman's multifaceted career includes being a professor, athlete, and advocate for social justice. Actively involved in creating series with strong social justice themes, emphasizing the human condition, colorism, and facial expressions, she is currently conceptualizing an art curriculum and workbook focused on Black Art and contributions to society. Maryam is dedicated to making a meaningful impact through her art and educational initiatives.

Dr. Maryam Crogman has a rich background in teaching, advising, and counseling, contributing to the academic and personal development of students. She has been a professor in the UC, Cal State and Community College Californian systems since 2012. She has taught around the world, and has served Institutions like the Boys and Girls Club of America, Group Homes, Foster Care groups, rehabilitation hubs and more.

Dr. Maryam Crogman has been actively engaged in research, contributing to various projects that span developmental psychology, social issues, and education. She has mentored undergraduates in research, has done research in several academic institutions such as UCR and Loma Linda such as and data analysis for the County of Riverside, she has successfully written academic and business grants.

Besides academia, Dr. Maryam Crogman has been Program Coordinator for the Partnerships for Improving Community Health (PICH) Grant, leading a team in education-based actions against youth tobacco consumption and exposure. She has ran teams as a Telecounseling Center Manager and International Relations and Graduate Students Assistant Counselor.

She was the first Black female President of the UC Merced Graduate Student body, created an annual Psychology symposium and a brown bag seminar which was transformed into a graduate class at UC Merced.

Enjoy the podcast.

Maryam Crogman

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Wonder Woman in Business, Susan Stipa

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Susan Stipa

Susan Stipa is an engineering, science, biopharma, and healthcare marketing guru, bringing more than 30 years of diverse experience and brainpower to the world of life science and healthcare communications. As Executive Vice President of Biopharma Strategy at the life-science-centric marketing agency CG Life, Susan is a trusted advisor to biopharma, life science, and healthcare companies of all stages, seamlessly combining her chemical engineering background and scientific expertise with creative marketing strategies.

A chemical engineer by training and with her right-brain creativity, Susan helps pharmaceutical, biotech, and healthcare companies shine a spotlight on their science – creatively, conversationally, and with pizzaz. She knows how to help companies execute their business goals by offering a fresh and unique perspective on client challenges and bridging the gap between science and marketing to help companies communicate their science.

Susan’s impressive career includes chemical engineering roles at Hoffmann La Roche and Rheometrics, with a stint as Global Marketing Lead for world financing powerhouse De Lage Landen and serving as the Commercial Director of Foster Wheeler/Biokinetics, leading the company’s business development and marketing efforts. Susan went on to start her own pharmaceutical marketing communications firm, McDay, the first of its kind in the U.S., which she ran for seven years and won multiple awards before it was acquired by CG Life in 2020.

Susan is a dedicated mom of four kids (with one still in college), and she also has two beautiful grandchildren. She’s also a dog mom to her Newfoundland “Mary Jane” and King Charles spaniel “Charlie” (imagine that size difference). In addition to spending time with her family, you can find the Irish redhead (turned blonde) running half-marathons or on the tennis and paddle courts, where she is a force in the game.

Enjoy the podcast.

Susan Stipa

Wonder Woman in Business, Sara Burke

Sara Burke

Sara Burke was the Founder of The City Studio Dance Center in St. Louis, Missouri which she founded in 1986. Sara is a choreographer, dancer, dance instructor, photographer,painter,  author and arts diversity consultant. Sara consults for local dance companies and works with young dancers helping them start Company's. Sara relishes her role as “mentor”.  One of her most important and impactful accomplishments was to learn Dunham Technique from the legendary Katherine Dunham. She studied with Miss Dunham in East St. Louis in the 1970's and danced with the Dunham Company. Sara's experiences studying and dancing the Dunham Technique changed her life and she has been committed to promoting diversity through the Arts even since.  Her experience was life changing. She danced with artists who could not eat or sleep where they performed.  Sara never forgets to use her voice at every turn.

Sara was a Commissioner on the Regional Arts Commission (RAC) appointed by Mayor Francis Slay. She served on the Executive Committee as Secretary of The Regional Arts Commission. Sara also serves on the boards of: Dance St. Louis, Diversity Awareness Partnership (DAP) Executive Committee: Development Director, DanceBrazil in New York City and she is also on the National Board of Directors for the Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Company in Denver .She is on the board of the St. Louis Visionary Awards for women in the arts. Sara serves on the diversity and equity council  for Opera Theatre St. Louis. Sara serves as an advisor to the Big Muddy Dance Company.  Sara is also a member of the Americans for the Arts and a member of the International Association of Blacks in Dance (IABD). Sara is  on the Advisory Board of Pulaski Bank.

Combining  the Arts with her business has been a challenging and rewarding experience.Sara received both a Mayoral Proclamation and an Aldermanic Proclamation for her contributions to the life of the Arts in the City of St. Louis. Sara additionally received the prestigious Links Award for her: "Outstanding Leadership in Culture and Arts for the betterment of St. Louis. Sara also received  the 2012 Grand Center Visionary Award for outstanding Arts Professional.Sara  received the rare and prestigious award from the Urban League of Saint louis for her Cultural and diversity leadership. She also received the prestigious Woman of Achievement award. Sara's passion for the Arts is never ending and her enthusiasm is infectious.

Sara is a co-founder of "Calling All Dancers" a regional consortium of dancers and dance organizations designed to foster cooperation and support to enhance the visibility and viability of the local dance community. As an advisor to the "One River Mississippi Project", Sara was instrumental in including dancers from the East St. Louis Dance Community, including Master Teachers and dancers from the SIUE Katherine Dunham Performing Arts Training Center.

Her enthusiasm and passion extends to her commitment to diversity in the Arts. Sara is Chairwoman of the SIU East St. Louis Center for the Performing Arts Advisory Council which is committed to preserving the legacy of

Katherine Dunham. Sara was Chair of the Diversity Initiative Committee for the Regional Arts Commission and was instrumental in the development of RAC's Diversity and Access Policy. Sara founded and endowed a paid fellowship in arts administration for African Americans studying for a degree in Arts Administration.

The fellowship is life changing and in its 15th year.

Sara named this internship after Katherine Dunham and in January 2011 the first fellowship was awarded.

Sara's experiences as a dancer in East St. Louis with Miss Dunham and as a working artist in the St. Louis Community have contributed to her focus on fostering inclusiveness in the arts. She is committed to seeking out all voices in the development, nourishment, and presentation of the Arts in the St. Louis Community.

Sara holds a Masters Degree in Urban Affairs and an undergraduate degree in English, Theatre and Dance from Saint Louis university.  She has a minor in French.

Connect with Sara

Sara Burke

110 N. Newstead Avenue #204

Saint Louis, MO. 63108

C-314-495-9533

sarabburke@gmail.com

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Wonder Woman in Business, Serena Mastin

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Serena Mastin

Serena Mastin's journey is a testament to the indomitable human spirit, serving as a beacon of hope for those grappling with self-limiting beliefs. Her life began in the shadow of witness protection and unfolded in the tumultuous landscape of foster care, where she navigated the treacherous waters of nine different homes. The challenges she faced led her down a path of teenage addiction and homelessness, culminating in the heart-wrenching tragedy of her husband's suicide. Despite these harrowing trials, Serena's story is one of triumphant ascent.

What truly sets Serena apart is her unwavering strength, resilience, and authenticity. Her career spanning over two decades in the corporate world is a testament to her unyielding determination. She weathered setbacks, repeatedly climbing back to executive leadership roles within Fortune 500 companies. In 2013, she boldly carved her own path by founding Pulse Marketing Inc., a venture that has since flourished into an award-winning marketing and advertising agency. Serena's agency excels in creating content that forges meaningful connections between people and brands, utilizing purposeful graphics, thought-provoking web designs, and heart-touching advertising campaigns.

Beyond her entrepreneurial acumen, Serena has penned her compelling life story in a memoir titled "Exposed: You Can't Heal When You Hide." In this raw narrative, she delves into her experiences with assault, addiction, homelessness, infidelity, mental health challenges, and, ultimately, profound healing. Her memoir is a powerful testament to the human capacity for resilience and growth.

Serena's story resonates deeply with audiences, offering a thought-provoking reminder that challenges can be confronted with passion and purpose. She has dedicated her life to personally and professionally empowering others, demonstrating that self-limiting beliefs can be shattered and replaced with unwavering self-compassion. Serena's journey is a living testament to the power of the human spirit and inspires all who encounter it.

Enjoy the podcast.

Serena Mastin

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In a stunning memoir that speaks to the power of vulnerability and the resilience of the human spirit, Serena Mastin shares her journey of healing. Born into a satanic cult led by her biological father, Serena's life was marked by unimaginable trauma and adversity, including childhood sexual abuse, witness protection, foster care, teenage addiction, self-harm, homelessness, eating disorders, and infidelity.

Through it all, Serena demonstrates remarkable strength and courage, baring her soul and exposing the most intimate, raw, and explicit details of her life experiences. With honesty and grace, she invites you into her world, revealing the transformative power of confronting our truths and breaking free from the chains of shame and guilt.

With exquisite prose and profound insights, this memoir is a book that will stay with you long after you've finished reading it. It's a testament to the human capacity for resilience and a powerful call to action for anyone who has ever felt trapped by their past.

Ultimately, Serena's story is a story of hope and redemption. It shows us that, no matter how dark our past, we all have the power to overcome our demons and find healing. A must-read for anyone seeking inspiration and empowerment, this memoir is a stunning reminder that, when we bring our stories out of the darkness and into the light, we create healing not just for ourselves, but for others as well.

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Connect with Serena

Serena Mastin

Author | Speaker | Entrepreneur

President, Pulse Marketing Inc.

909.965.1111 

Pulse Marketing Website: heartofcreative.com

Author Website: serenamastin.com

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Wonder Woman in Business, Susan Frankel

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Susan Frankel, Esq.

Susan E. Frankel, Esq. is an attorney whose career spans over 25 years in law and management, with surprising twists and turns that required her to pivot on more than one occasion.  A consummate planner in her younger years, Susan pushed out of her comfort zone to reinvent herself, learning that the old saying “Man (woman) plans, God laughs” are words to live by.  She is passionate about supporting and guiding other women both professionally and personally, especially those in midlife confronting the inevitable changes in their physical and mental well-being.  She is proud to be a speaker and author on the topic, including a chapter in an upcoming anthology for empowering women.

Susan is currently Associate General Counsel at Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla, New York.  She earned her law degree from the University of Pennsylvania Law School and has a Masters of Law in Health Law from Loyola University Chicago.  Susan is the proud mother of two beautiful young women, and she and her husband live in Warwick, New York with their beloved pitbull rescue and French bulldogs.

Susan has written a guest blog post for Michelle Bufano’s Midpoint Blog. What a read!

Enjoy the podcast.

Susan Frankel

Connect with Susan

LinkedIn: in/susan-e-frankel-21750a2a/

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