April 7, 2026
Beth Gunter: Find Your People and Build Your Best Life
Episode 72
“Do something every day that scares you.”
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Beth Gunter: Find Your People and Build Your Best Life
Episode 72
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“You have to be cautious and mindful of the board of directors you invite into your head. And we as women especially listen terribly to that board of directors. And if you have one bad seat on there, one bad teacher, one bad classmate, one whatever from your history that you are listening to, it can really sabotage you.”
Beth Gunter joins Cynthia Kirkpatrick on the She Lift Project Podcast to share her journey from building a network from scratch to becoming Chief Revenue Officer and partner at Spry Digital. She is a sales leader, community builder, and founder of the One Degree of Separation networking event, known for helping professionals form real relationships that move their careers forward. In this episode, she talks about the power of authentic networking, women supporting women, and how the right connections can shape both your career and your life.
This episode is for women who want stronger professional relationships, more confidence in networking, or a clearer path toward leadership. Listeners will learn how to build meaningful connections, follow up with purpose, and intentionally surround themselves with people who help them grow. After listening, they will feel more equipped to find their people, strengthen their network, and take concrete steps toward the career and life they want.
Show Notes
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00:00 Welcome to the She Lift Project Podcast
00:25 Meet Beth Gunter: CRO, Founder, Mom of Four
01:30 Why her career path was never a straight line
02:08 How One Degree of Separation networking began
04:31 What makes her networking events different
06:15 What real networking actually looks like
08:11 Networking success stories and follow-up strategy
11:18 Joining Spry Digital and why culture matters most
14:07 Running a multimillion business at age 21
19:15 What a Chief Revenue Officer really does
21:29 Why your website experience can make or break growth
26:24 A real UX success story from a university client
31:12 Why company culture determines long-term success
33:25 The small details that matter for women clients
36:48 Balancing executive leadership and motherhood
39:58 Finding your female tribe and cutting out negativity
42:51 Mentoring women and helping them land dream jobs
44:37 Choosing the right “board of directors” in your life
49:15 Philanthropy, Children’s Hospital, and perspective
57:17 How Beth refills her energy and avoids burnout
01:01:43 Are women getting better at supporting women?
01:10:41 Emotional intelligence vs technical skill
01:12:42 The pressure women face in work and life
01:16:03 Parenting, mental health, and raising confident kids
01:21:14 Teaching kids to take risks and try anyway
01:23:48 Where to connect with Beth
01:25:09 Final advice: Do something every day that scares you
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This podcast and all She Lift Project content represents the opinions of Cynthia Kirkpatrick and her guests. The content here is for informational purposes only, and should not be taken as professional advice – financial, legal, medical, or otherwise.
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