ABOUT THIS EPISODE
In this Author Spotlight episode of Her Best Chapter, Michelle Savage speaks with Lisa Moguel, a serial entrepreneur, financial feminist, photographer, and longtime business leader, about ageism in the workplace and how midlife experience can become a strength rather than a liability. Lisa shares about being overlooked in hospitality because of her age, and how that moment pushed her to stop seeking permission and start valuing her own expertise.
A serial entrepreneur, financial feminist, professional sponsored photographer, and former President of the Zonta Club of Austin, Lisa spent three decades building businesses and uncovering opportunities others miss. Commercial real estate taught her to read the numbers, and to notice how many women stay in jobs they've outgrown just to keep the paycheck and benefits.
That's the cost behind what Lisa calls Borrowed Leadership: organizations lean on experienced women for their wisdom, then overlook them for advancement, until financial dependence is the only thing keeping them in the room. Lisa's mission is to help organizations recognize the value of experience before they lose it, and help women build enough financial ground to never wait for permission to leave.
Key topics:
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"Borrowed leadership," handling manager-level problems without the title or recognition.
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How multi-hyphenate careers build transferable skills across sales, operations, consulting, and client management.
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Exposing ageism in a professional environment
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How subtle ageism can hide behind excuses like technology, fit, or process.
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Why menopause, energy changes, and family responsibilities can collide with workplace pressures.
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Improving systems and processes without needing a promotion to add value.
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Encouraging women to know their value, keep going, show their work, and make their impact visible
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