49 - The Power of Networks, Leadership, and Balance with Anastasia Del Valle

49 - The Power of Networks, Leadership, and Balance with Anastasia Del Valle

Author: Kris Castle September 1, 2026 Duration: 41:30
Anastasia Del Valle, district manager at Starbucks, shares about her dynamic career journey through organizations like Pandora Jewelry, Target, and the Georgetown/Scott County Chamber of Commerce, before landing her current leadership role at Starbucks. Anastasia shares insights into overcoming career setbacks, the importance of networking, and her approach to leadership that blends accountability, visibility, and genuine care for her team. The conversation highlights her personal growth in balancing direct communication with empathy, lessons learned from pivotal work experiences, and the value of integrating professional and family life. Recommended resources from the episode include Annie Duke's "Thinking in Bets" and works by David Sedaris for a mix of business acumen and humor. Connect with Anastasia on LinkedIn.

Kris Castle hosts Boss Babes of the Bluegrass, a series of conversations that feel more like a coffee chat with a friend than a formal interview. Each episode sits down with a different woman who has carved out her own version of success right here in Central Kentucky. The focus isn't just on professional accolades, though you'll hear plenty about that; it's about the real, often messy, journey of building a career while building a life. You'll listen to stories about the late nights, the tough decisions, the unexpected pivots, and the small victories that define the path. This podcast digs into the practicalities and the personal philosophies that these local leaders use to navigate their worlds. It’s for anyone curious about how other women are stitching together ambition, community, and personal well-being into something that works for them. Tune in for genuine dialogue that offers both inspiration and tangible takeaways, reminding you that work-life harmony is a personal composition, not a prescribed formula.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 50

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