Wednesday Jul 09, 2025

Didn’t Get a Seat? Build Your Own Table with Cate Luzio, CEO & Founder of Luminary

What happens when you walk away from the title, the paycheck, and the seat at the table — and decide to build your own?

In this episode, Carly sits down with Cate Luzio, Founder & CEO of Luminary, a global, inclusive platform for women and their allies. After 20 years in corporate banking, Cate made the bold leap into entrepreneurship --  with no VC funding and no playbook.

They talk about:

  • The identity shift of leaving a big role behind to start something new

  • Why Cate refused to create another exclusionary space and why Luminary's motto is "Come Sit At Our Table"

  • The reality and challenges of being a founder (even 7 years in)

  • Why women must get louder about their wins and how to start
  • How traveling to 130 countries shaped Cate's leadership lens

Whether you’re building something, rebuilding yourself, or rethinking what success means to you — this conversation is for you.

 

🎧 Connect  with Carly
Instagram: @carelesswithcarly or get in touch at carelesswithcarly.com

🔗 Connect with Cate Luzio
Instagram: @cateluzio
Learn more about Luminary: @weareluminary

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