The Career Refresh with Jill Griffin: Work, Leadership & What’s Next

How Creating Millions in Equity Value Led Entrepreneur Lizzy Klein to Start Her Own Business

Jill Griffin Season 3 Episode 82

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This week I have the pleasure of chatting with Lizzy Klein, a proven startup leader with a talent for scaling early-stage businesses. 

Through 3 IPOs and 3 acquisitions, Lizzy’s been recognized for creating >$300mm in equity value through strategic product development, as well as for generating revenue and building high-performing and diverse teams. 

At just shy of 50 years young, she founded and launched her second start-up mazi + zo, a fine jewelry company for customers who value high-quality pieces, elevated design, sustainably-sourced materials, and local production. 

In this episode, we discuss how: 

  • Lizzy launched her career in Product Development
  • She continues to refresh her career
  • The events of 2020 and beyond led Lizzy to tap into social activism by donating proceeds to organizations that align with her values
  • She doesn't follow conventional start-up daily hacks, and how she navigates her path to remain wildly successful


Show notes: 

Listeners get 20% off MAZI + ZO jewelry by using code REFRESH20

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Jill Griffin, is a leadership and career strategist, executive coach, and host of The Career Refresh podcast. She works with high achievers to strengthen their leadership, navigate career transitions, build effective teams, and create what’s next.

With 20+ years of experience at companies like Coca-Cola, Microsoft, Hilton, and Martha Stewart, Jill brings a practical, real-world lens to leadership, decision-making, and career strategy.

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