Every two weeks, She LED Badass brings you intimate conversations with women who’ve transformed challenges into triumphs. From startup founders to Fortune 500 executives, non-profit visionaries to industry innovators – these leaders share the raw truth about:
Two powerhouse hosts, one mission: bringing you unfiltered conversations with leaders who redefine success on their own terms.
Debi Corrie is an innovator and entrepreneur dedicated to helping business owners succeed. During the pandemic, she became a trusted resource by connecting small businesses with PPP loans, leveraging her banking network to provide clear answers and guidance. Recognizing the need for better financial strategy and tax planning, Debi launched Acumaxum to provide business owners with accurate financial data to make informed decisions. In 2020, she expanded her reach by writing Loving Failure: Getting Control of Your Business Health, a practical guide for entrepreneurs to understand finance, generate cash, and run sound businesses. Debi continues to support small businesses by building a community of entrepreneurs focused on financial education and collaboration. Known for her big heart and service, Debi has served on the boards of the Professional Women’s Alliance and the St. Louis Inventors Association and mentored at Parkway Spark. She is currently the Treasurer for The Women’s Shelter of St. Louis, embodying her belief that strong businesses create thriving communities.
Gabriela Ramirez-Arellano is a thought leader in social innovation and entrepreneurship, recognized as one of the Top 100 People to Know in St. Louis to Succeed in Business in 2017 and honored with multiple accolades, including Woman of Achievement and Most Influential Woman in Business in 2023. She has been featured on St. Louis Public Radio, the STL101 Speaking Series, and panels on food entrepreneurship. Gabriela is also celebrated as a Diversity Champion and has September 29th officially recognized as Gabriela Ramirez-Arellano Day.
Since moving to St. Louis in 2016, Gabriela has dedicated herself to helping small business owners achieve their goals. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing from the University of Missouri-Columbia and an MBA from Lindenwood University. Gabriela and her husband own a Mexican restaurant, and she hosts the Auténtico Podcast to empower bilingual Latinx professionals and entrepreneurs by sharing their stories. In her free time, she enjoys walking her three dogs—Canek, Quetzalli, and Kari—while working to conquer her fear of public speaking.
