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The Bold Lounge
Everyone has a bold story, and every story is important. This podcast presents bold stories that will inspire and enable you to free your own boldness. There is a continuum of boldness where each of these stories belongs. From true vulnerability and service to making the tough choices and taking the big leap, each episode will feature an extraordinary journey of hope and perseverance. So tune in and take your seat at The Bold Lounge, the place where bold stories are freed.
The Bold Lounge
Cate Luzio: Luminary Leadership- Building Community Through Bold Action
About This Episode
Cate Luzio, the dynamic founder and CEO of Luminary, joins us to share how her bold decisions and mindset catalyzed her journey from the corporate banking industry to being a successful entrepreneur. Cate's narrative is one of resilience and determination, offering invaluable insights into how bold actions not only break barriers but also inspire lasting change. Throughout the episode, she emphasizes the need for a bold mindset and the courage to bet on oneself, while underscoring the importance of fostering support systems. Mentorship and community continue to be pivotal in Cate's journey, influencing her vision for Luminary as an inclusive, collaborative platform. With a membership exceeding 15,000, Luminary champions an environment of support where competition takes a backseat to partnership. Cate’s story is a testament to the power of community and the belief that empowering others can create waves of positive change. Tune in to explore how boldness, mentorship, and a supportive network can pave the way for personal and professional success.
About Cate Luzio
Cate Luzio is the Founder and CEO of Luminary, a global professional education and networking platform created to uplift, upskill, and propel women and allies through all phases of their professional journey- from entrepreneurs to those navigating their career path, the Power Middle to the C-suite, those in transition, and everyone in between. In March 2018, Cate left her two-decade banking career and self-funded the launch of Luminary, with the mission to build an ecosystem of high-touch engagement for both individual and enterprise members to address and impact the systemic challenges faced by women and underrepresented communities across all industries and sectors. Cate has grown Luminary into a multimillion-dollar global B2C and B2B business with more than 15,000 members and over 100 enterprise members. Before starting Luminary, Cate was Global Head of Multinational Corporate Banking for HSBC and prior to that, she served as Head of Multinational Corporate Banking at J.P. Morgan EMEA based in London. She spent her early years in Latin America with Bank of America across both consumer and wholesale banking. Cate is a graduate of the University of Maryland, where she was named its Entrepreneur of the Year in 2021 and joined its Board of Governors that same year. She holds a master’s degree in International Relations from Georgetown University. She sits on the Boards of Girls Inc. New York City and Pomp and Whimsy.
Additional Resources
Website: www.weareluminary.com
Instagram: @CateLuzio
Twitter/X: @CateLuzio
LinkedIn: @CateLuzio
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