Fractional leadership is often misunderstood — and it’s quickly becoming one of the most powerful models shaping the future of work in food, beverage, and CPG.

In this episode of Women Who Make It, Angela sits down with Lynn Ducharme, a seasoned recruiter and industry insider, to unpack why senior women aren’t opting out of the workforce — they’re opting out of broken systems. Together, they explore what’s driving the rise of fractional executives, what companies are actually hiring for, and where both sides get it wrong.

Lynn shares candid insights on why execution matters more than titles, why trust isn’t transferable, and why fractional leadership is anything but the “easy” path. They also discuss how looming retirements, talent shortages, and razor-thin margins are accelerating demand for fractional expertise across operations, R&D, and commercial leadership.

If you’re considering fractional work — or thinking about hiring fractional talent — this episode offers a clear, honest look at what it really takes to make it work.

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In this episode of Women Who Make It, Angela sits down with Taylor Clarke, co-founder of Amborella Organics. Taylor shares how a simple idea inspired by gardening memories evolved into a seed-bearing lollipop brand rooted in sustainability, intention, and connection. In this episode, Taylor opens up about building a mission-driven food brand without a traditional business background, navigating the realities of scaling and retail partnerships, and making hard sustainability trade-offs along the way. She also reflects on how motherhood reshaped her leadership, why a successful business should be able to thrive without its founder, and how Amborella Organics continues to grow through purpose, creativity, and community.

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In this episode of Women Who Make It, Angela shares the pivotal moment that revealed she had removed herself from her own story—and the mindset shift that changed everything about how she leads, communicates, and builds Females in Food. She breaks down the three-part blueprint that helped her step into her voice: changing your language, building rooms that can hold your ambition, and taking action before you feel ready. If you've ever felt unseen despite doing the work, this episode will give you the clarity and confidence to own your value and intentionally shape your narrative. Plus, Angela shares five “rooms” you can start building today and details on a special book giveaway for listeners.

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