What does it really take to start over and build something entirely your own?

In this episode of Women Leaders on the Move, Nancy Hedlund talks with host Natalie Benamou and shares how she returned to grad school in her 40s, being a mom of 4 children. Nancy knew that having the added expertise would advance her career. As Founder and Managing Director of MedNavigate LLC, Nancy helps life science companies bring new innovations to market. Her story is one of clarity, resilience, and bold reinvention.

Key Takeaways:

• How to Navigate career changes with confidence
• What it takes to balance family, school, and full-time work
• Reimagined success on her own terms and how to build a business grounded in expertise and intention

“It’s not about having the whole plan—it’s about being willing to take the next step with purpose.” – Nancy Hedlund

This conversation is part of the Power of What’s NEXT : Bold Moves By Design author series, featuring the authors who are redefining their future.

Start your next chapter with inspiration and clarity.

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Thank you Nancy Hedlund for being our featured guest, author in Power of What's NEXT: Bold Moves By Design and a valued member of HerCsuite® Mastermind programs.

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About Nancy Hedlund

Nancy Hedlund is a global senior healthcare executive, advisor, and scientist with over 30 years' experience at leading firms including Astellas, Baxter, and AmerisourceBergen in addition to having spent time as health system pharmacist. She holds a PhD in Public Health Sciences focusing on Health Economics and Policy. As Managing Director of MedNavigate, LLC, Nancy empowers biotech, medical device, and diagnostic companies by combining research science, analytics, and clinical practice to drive market adoption. As an outcome-driven advisor, she translates complex science into clear, patient-centric business decisions, enabling clients to bring their products to market with clarity and confidence.

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Natalie Benamou is the visionary behind Women Leaders on the Move, a Top 25 Women's Leadership podcast by Feedspot. As the Founder of HerCsuite®, she leads a strategic collective for executive women navigating board service, portfolio careers, entrepreneurship, and leadership in the second half of their professional lives.

Work 1-2-1 with Natalie as a strategic advisor or fractional chief growth officer.

Natalie also serves as President of HER HEALTHX, a nonprofit committed to advancing women's health outcomes.

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What if the story you’ve been keeping tucked away is exactly what someone else needs to hear?

In this episode, host Natalie Benamou talks with author Cyndy Wulfsberg about the courage it takes to share your story and why your voice matters now more than ever. Cyndy opens up about her journey from quiet writing to published author, and how her chapter in the new book Power of What’s Next: Bold Moves by Design reflects how our stories are worth sharing.

Together they explore what it means to embrace your next chapter with purpose, even when others don’t understand, and how telling your story can create connection, community, and personal freedom.

Key Takeaways:

• Why storytelling is a powerful way to connect with others
• How Cyndy turned a file cabinet full of writing into two books
• What it means to follow your career path at every age
• A behind the scenes insider view of writing the Power of What’s Next: Bold Moves by Design

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About Cyndy Wulfsberg

Cyndy Wulfsberg has lived in six states, one territory and two foreign countries. Her career spans university teaching, elected public office, consulting, conflict resolution and negotiations, lobbying, and national and international marketing and sales. Her recently published book, Ghost or Guardian, A Guide for the Pre-Dead, Do these things before you die so your heirs won’t hate you later, is the result of serving as Executor for four family members and is delivered with a dose of humor.

She is an author and lives in Michigan with her husband, cats, and bees.

For more on Cyndy, visit From the File Cabinet

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Natalie Benamou is the visionary behind Women Leaders on the Move, a Top 25 Women's Leadership podcast by Feedspot. As the Founder of HerCsuite®, she leads a strategic collective for executive women navigating board service, portfolio careers, entrepreneurship, and leadership in the second half of their professional lives.

Work 1-2-1 with Natalie as a strategic advisor or fractional chief growth officer.

Natalie also serves as President of HER HEALTHX, a nonprofit committed to advancing women's health outcomes.

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What if the C-suite wasn’t the destination—but a stop on the way to something more fulfilling?

In this heartfelt episode of Women Leaders on the Move, host Natalie Benamou sits down with Jennifer Peters, a visionary Life Sciences Executive and an author to the upcoming anthology Power of Next: Bold Moves by Design. Jennifer shares her deeply personal journey, one shaped by resilience, reinvention, and the power of saying “yes” to unexpected turns.

From starting over in a new city as a single mom to launching a successful business during the 2008 recession, Jennifer reveals how nonlinear paths often lead to the most meaningful destinations. She opens up about navigating ageism, redefining success, and why letting go of titles can be the ultimate power move.

✨ In this episode, you’ll hear:

• How to reframe "overqualified" into a leadership strength
• Why embracing change—at any age—can be your greatest advantage
• A moving story of courage, legacy, and finding silver linings in unexpected moments

Whether you're navigating a career pivot or redefining what’s next, Jennifer’s story will leave you feeling empowered to make bold moves—by your own design.

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Special thanks to Jennifer Peters for being a featured guest on the podcast, a valued member of HerCsuite® NEXT Career and an author in Power of What's Next: Bold Moves By Design.

About Jennifer Peters

Jennifer is an accomplished brand strategist, marketing leader and entrepreneur in the Life Sciences industry. She has held leadership positions in commercial and marketing communication organizations. Jennifer is the quintessential connector who is passionate about helping others particularly people living with rare diseases. She is an avid golfer, photographer and true crime enthusiast. Her proudest accomplishment is raising a beautiful daughter as a single mother. She lives in Chicago with her husband and beloved yellow lab Oliver.

Keep shining your light bright. The world needs you.

Connect with Natalie Benamou

Natalie Benamou is the visionary behind Women Leaders on the Move, a Top 25 Women's Leadership podcast by Feedspot. As the Founder of HerCsuite®, she leads a strategic collective for executive women navigating board service, portfolio careers, entrepreneurship, and leadership in the second half of their professional lives.

Work 1-2-1 with Natalie as a strategic advisor or fractional chief growth officer.

Natalie also serves as President of HER HEALTHX, a nonprofit committed to advancing women's health outcomes.

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This Podcast is Bought to You by HerCsuite® Portfolio Studio

Your next chapter starts here. Explore curated programs, real conversations, and experiences designed for women who are shaping what's next—for themselves and the organizations they lead. Learn more at HerCsuite.com.