In this episode of the Lead to Soar Podcast, Michelle Redfern speaks with Julie Escobar, a global, market-driven executive and co-founder of Global Women Fresh.
Julie shares her experience driving significant commercial growth and explains why financial literacy, strategic intent, and disciplined execution are non-negotiable for leadership impact. The conversation cuts through the noise around generic career advice and focuses squarely on how women build power through understanding how businesses make money and how value is created.
The discussion explores:
Why hope is not a strategy when it comes to career progression
How financial and strategic acumen underpin credibility and influence
The discipline required to translate ambition into outcomes
Why hitting the numbers must sit alongside building strong teams and culture
The importance of internal and external relationships in leadership visibility
This episode is for women who want to move beyond being competent executors and be recognised as leaders who understand growth, value, and commercial reality.
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