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In this week's episode of Stories from the River, Hope Stocker, Manager, Retail Accounting steps into the role of host and welcomes three influential female leaders from Broad River—Lynn Knowles, Director, Merchandising; Janet Leimkuhler, Director, Visual Impact, and April Whitener, Supervisor, Accounts Payable—as part of the special series for Women's History Month. The conversation dives into the guests' experiences and views on women in leadership, articulating the significance of mutual support among women at the workplace. They discuss overcoming imposter syndrome, the virtues of trusting others, and embracing assertiveness despite gender stereotypes and societal expectations. The leaders share personal advice they'd offer their younger selves, encouraging the taking of risks and not being deterred by the fear of rejection. With varying lengths of service at the company, they each provide unique insights into the vision for leadership, reflecting on their initial days and how they've seen their roles evolve over time.

The conversation touches on the synergy between motherhood and leadership, with discussions on how parenting has instilled essential skills such as stress management and multifaceted task handling. They confront the challenge of balancing work and family, with Janet noting Molly Grantham's perspective on the absence of a true work-life balance and the necessity to juggle effectively. They share their aspirations to instill values like integrity and hard work in their children, while discussing their personal interests and childhood dreams, hinting at the multifaceted lives they lead beyond their professional sphere. 

Make sure to come back on Thursday for another episode with the influential women at Broad River Retail!

Molly Grantham - https://www.mollygrantham.com/ 

This episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/eIA_tya2bt8 

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