Leading Boldly: Cultivating Authentic Community, Mentorship & Knowing When to Walk Away with Arlene DiBenigno

Episode 206:

In this episode, I sit down with the incredible Arlene DiBenigno, Founder & CEO of the Women’s Conference of Florida and Founder of Conversa, a public relations agency. With over two decades of experience in political strategy, policy development, and public outreach, Arlene has worked with governors, presidential campaigns, and grassroots initiatives across multiple states. Her expertise extends into non-profit leadership, media, and high-level event management. After witnessing the barriers women face in leadership, she founded the Women’s Conference of Florida to empower and inspire women to step into their full potential.

Arlene shares her journey of building impactful platforms that empower women, the importance of being bold and assertive, and how community plays a key role in personal and professional growth.

In this conversation, we cover:

✨ The story behind the Women’s Conference of Florida and the College Women’s Program
✨ How Arlene’s personal journey has shaped her mission and work
✨ The power of being assertive and bold as a woman
✨ The best advice Arlene has received: “Not to stay in the room that I don’t belong in for too long”
✨ The role of mentorship, community, and key women in her journey

Connect with Arlene:

• https://womensconferenceofflorida.com/about/
• https://www.instagram.com/wcoffl?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

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