10. Starting a Movement and a Male Ally Network with Sheryl Hickerson, CEO of Females & Finance
This week In The Suite welcomes Sheryl Hickerson into the guest chair. Sheryl serves as the CEO of two companies, including one of the most successful private membership organizations in FinServ, Females and Finance. In addition to leading Females and Finance, Sheryl is the CEO of Unified Financial Network and AVP of Business Development at Highland Capital Brokerage. Through all expressions of her career, Sheryl brings her energy and her desire to serve.
In this episode, Sheryl shares how she’s built Females and Finance; how she’s continued to remain open and pursue career interests and passions; and her secrets for what women can do when they feel stuck. Through our conversation, it’s clear that Sheryl has managed to meld her passions, interests and experiences into a beautiful life and purposeful career.
Sheryl is a powerhouse of energy – so much so that within minutes, listeners will get a sense as to why she’s known as her social alias, BionicSocialite.
Join the conversation to hear more about:
- The experiences that led Sheryl to start Females and Finance (5:00)
- The unteachable trait of leaders that Sheryl possesses (6:47)
- What attributed to the growth of Females and Finance (14:00)
- What most women in FinServ and FinTech mention they need in their careers (19:00)
- The helpful resources Females and Finance offers amid a global pandemic (23:30)
- What all members are expected to contribute to Females and Finance (31:23)
- Two vital pieces of advice for those looking to create a conference for women (34:35)
- How the bionic woman maintains her energy (38:25)
- The two things every woman who’s looking to build thought leadership should be doing (41:59)
- Sheryl’s advice to get “unstuck” from analysis paralysis (44:40)
- What Sheryl uses to magnify her superhero strength (58:30)
Referenced Materials
Sheryl Hickerson LinkedIn
Females and Finance
Unified Financial Network
Highland Capital Brokerage
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