July 13, 2023
Episode 2
“Find out what you’re really good at and have the confidence to know that. To know who you are and to know what pushes you and inspires you.”
Episode 2

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"I mean to be scared to make a mistake, I mean my goodness, you'll never get yourself out of bed if that's your thought process. Mistakes are how you learn. I don't know how else to do it other than get out and do it."

Kate Sanders is the Vice President of Missouri Equipment Company, a 4th generation family business that offers custom stainless steel fabrication in St. Louis, MO.

Kate talks to Cynthia about her initial career in the shoe business, and how the stresses of raising a family and traveling the globe reached a breaking point. She and her husband are both entrepreneurs and they’re raising their two daughters to follow in their footsteps.

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Kate Sanders

Vice President
Missouri Equipment Company

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1 – Introduction 00:24
2 – Tell us about what you’re doing now 01:09
3 – Different expectations for boys vs girls in her dad’s family 05:00
4 – Tell me about your work history 06:52
5 – How long were you with them? 10:06
6 – Authentic energetic person 11:10
7 – What made a guy want to hire you from a meeting at a wedding? 13:04
8 – Leading with kindness and genuine compliments 14:35
9 – How long were you in this role? 15:48
10 – What were some of the impactful things he taught you 18:26
11 – Other important lessons learned 20:29
12 – What prepared you for success in that surprise moment? 22:42
13 – Tell me a little more about the job 24:22
14 – Global sales travel as a working mom 26:05
15 – Needing help as working mom 28:40
16 – Learning how to shift expectations as a mom 30:03
17 – Why did you leave that role? 30:58
18 – Finding alignment 36:08
19 – Obstacles of being the owner’s daughter in male dominated field 36:51
20 – Lessons and mistakes 38:47
21 – Adapting as a leader 40:12
22 – How to set boundaries 41:41
23 – Building relationships with employees 43:34
24 – Other obstacles faced 44:37
25 – Dad’s role in confidence 47:58
26 – What are some lessons you’ve learned 50:24
27 – Other tips and lessons 51:17
28 – Advice for next gen 53:30
29 – Future roles for men and women 56:57
30 – How do you build confidence 59:46
31 – What do you say to those afraid to make a mistake 1:01:12
32 – Importance of failing 1:03:30
33 – What’s coming up 1:05:42
34 – contact info 1:06:57
35 – What are your core values and what makes you tick? 1:07:20

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