059: Christina Guillen — The Impact of Skipping the Vital Startup Phase

Ren: Behind the Practice · May 13, 2026 · 32m

A behind-the-scenes conversation about what it actually looks like to build in the startup phase — and why so much mainstream business advice misses the reality of what early-stage practitioners actually need.In this episode, I’m joined by Christina Guillen, facilitator, community builder, and founder of Thriving Women in Leadership, where she creates spaces for women to connect, grow, and build momentum through conversation, strategy, and support.What we explored:• Why relationship-building still outperforms isolation-based business building• The difference between startup-stage needs and…