In today’s episode, I sit down with Cate Luzio, founder of Luminary, a global, gender-inclusive professional education and networking platform built to uplift and propel women and allies at every stage of their career journey. We talk about why intentional community matters now more than ever, the power of showing up as your full self at work, and the evolution of leadership through connection.Cate’s story is a masterclass in bold pivots, purposeful leadership, and building impact with heart. We explore what it looks like to shift from corporate finance to founding a mission-driven platform, how to create programming that actually serves people, and why the best mentoring is rooted in relationship—not formality.Whether you’re climbing the ladder, shifting gears, or dreaming up what’s next, this episode will remind you that you don’t have to do it alone.🧭 Episode Highlights + Timestamps:00:00 – Welcome to The Goode Guide 01:30 – Why Community is the Heart of Growth 04:00 – Cate’s Pivot from Finance to Founding Luminary 06:50 – The Power of Inclusive, Multi-Generational Networks 10:20 – Digital Expansion + Building Belonging Across Borders 14:40 – Reprioritizing Career & Life After the Pandemic 17:10 – Creating Safe, Supportive Spaces for Women and Allies 20:55 – What Makes an Intentional Community Work 25:00 – Men in the Room: Allyship & Engagement in Practice 29:00 – Programming with Purpose: Built by the Community, for the Community 33:45 – Leading with Your Whole Self at Work 37:15 – What Professional Fulfillment Actually Looks Like 42:10 – Lessons in Mentorship, Sponsorship & Organic Connection 46:30 – Career Growth Isn’t Always Linear—And That’s Okay 52:00 – What Cate Would Tell Her 25-Year-Old Self 54:10 – Where to Find & Connect with Cate Luzio and LuminaryResources & Links:Learn more about Luminary: weareluminary.com Connect with Cate on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/cateluzio Follow Luminary on Instagram: @weareluminary Learn more about The Goode Guide and coaching: thegoodeguide.co🎧 Listen to the full episode now and don’t forget to leave a review if this conversation sparked something for you. You showing up here helps others do the same.

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