Ep #266: How to Be Seen and Heard as a Badass Leader with Summa SimmonsCorporate badasses, this episode is extra special. Not only am I kicking off Black History Month by celebrating an incredible woman leader, but I also get to shine a spotlight on one of my clients—the phenomenal Summa Simmons. Summa is the Associate Vice President of Treasury at Victoria’s Secret & Co., where she makes sure the company’s financial strategies align with its growth and success. But here’s what I love most about her: She didn’t just climb the corporate ladder—she built her own leadership brand, put herself out there, and created opportunities where there weren’t any before. And now? She’s stepping fully into her voice, owning her impact, and helping other women do the same. On this episode of Women Changing Leadership with Stacy Mayer, Summa is breaking down the three pillars of success that transformed her career, the mindset shifts that helped her go from behind the scenes to thought leader, and why branding yourself as a leader isn’t about demanding more—it’s about showing up like someone people already assume is getting promoted. We also get into what it’s really like to navigate leadership as a Black woman, why documenting your impact is everything, and how to make career moves that actually feel good to you (not just what you think you should do).Unlock the missing piece in your leadership development. Take the quiz: www.ReadytoBePromoted.com

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