103. From Fangirl to Create & Cultivate CEO: We Chat with Marina Middleton

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What does it really take to build unshakable confidence at work, especially when the world tells you you're not “enough”? In this powerful episode of The BodPod, we sit down with Marina Middleton, CEO and Partner at Create & Cultivate, to explore the messy, human, and deeply transformative path to owning your power in the workplace. From getting laid off to raising venture capital as a first-generation Egyptian immigrant, Marina gets real about fear, rejection, and how action, not perfection, is the true key to confidence. You'll learn how to bounce back from professional “no’s,” the power of community, and how to stop hiding the parts of yourself you were once told to be ashamed of. If you’re navigating career doubt, struggling to feel seen, or waiting for permission to level up, this conversation will light a fire under you.

About Marina Middleton: Marina Middleton is the CEO and Partner at Create & Cultivate, the largest media and events platform advancing women through access, opportunity, and connection. As a first-time CEO, Marina secured venture capital within six months, breaking barriers as a woman of color in business. Under her leadership, Create & Cultivate has launched the world’s largest festival for women in business and the revolutionary AI-powered networking tool, CONNECT. Previously, she led digital campaigns at Yahoo! and Tumblr and has coached hundreds of female founders in scaling their businesses. Based in Boston, Marina is a wife, mother, and a celebrated speaker featured in Forbes, Inc., and Business Insider.

 

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