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Clover: Conversations with Women in Leadership - Founders, Executives, & Change-MakersAuthor: Erin Geiger - Muscle Creative
Clover is a podcast spotlighting women who are redefining leadership. Hosted by Erin Geiger, the show features founders, executives, and trailblazers who are reshaping the way we think about success, work, and life.Each episode dives into real conversations about the wins, the challenges, and the bold decisions that drive women at the top of their game. From scaling companies to leading teams, breaking barriers to driving changeClover uncovers the stories and strategies that inspire possibility.The name comes from the phrase to be in cloverto live in prosperity, comfort, and joy. Thats the spirit behind every interview: empowering, honest, and full of takeaways you can bring into your own leadership journey.If youre building a business, leading with vision, or simply seeking stories that fuel ambition, Clover will keep you inspired and equipped to grow.Hit follow to join us each week as we step into abundancetogether.Show artwork by the incredible Mayra Avila. Language: en-us Genres: Business, Careers, Entrepreneurship Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Lead with Welcome: How FIESTA's Cherie Werner Connects Austin’s Startup Scene
Episode 105
Tuesday, 16 September, 2025
In this episode of Clover, I sit down with Cherie Werner, the force behind Fiesta, the largest community for founders and investors in Austin, and FoundHERs, a dedicated space for women entrepreneurs. Cherie shares her journey from startup life to building Fiesta almost by accident, and how “leading with welcome” has become her guiding principle.We talk about what it really takes to turn a crowded room into genuine connections, why consistency and inclusivity matter, and how women founders can push past the urge to be “perfect” before showing up. Cherie also offers simple conversation starters and follow-up practices you can use to walk into any networking event with more confidence.If you’ve ever felt intimidated walking into a room full of strangers—or if you’re looking for a better way to grow community around your own work—this conversation will give you both inspiration and practical tools.You’ll learn:How Fiesta grew into Austin’s largest founder–investor communityPractical ways to break the ice beyond “What do you do?”Why consistency and inclusivity fuel stronger communitiesA mindset reset for women founders: show up before it’s “perfect”Follow-up strategies that turn quick chats into lasting relationshipsHow to design events and spaces that make people feel truly welcomeRESOURCES MENTIONED🌐 Websites & CommunitiesFIESTA → https://www.fiesta.communityGrow.FIESTA (global platform) → https://grow.fiesta.community📨 NewslettersThe HERald → Women-focused newsletter Cherie publishes (first Friday after FIESTA events).FIESTA Focus → Founder/community newsletter (week before and after each FIESTA).📱 Social MediaCherie’s LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheriewerner (LinkedIn is her most active platform).📚 Books MentionedLet Them by Mel RobbinsBelieve It by Jamie Kern LimaWorthy - Jamie Kern Lima’s second book 🎙️ Podcasts MentionedAll-In PodcastOn Purpose with Jay Shetty
