Branding & Advocacy for Women’s Heart Health | Celina Gorre

What does it mean to “wear your values” as a leader? In this episode of Conversations Beyond the Brand, Dr. Tashana Thompson sits down with Celina Gorre, CEO of WomenHeart, to talk about women’s heart health, global leadership, and what it takes to grow mission-driven organizations.

Celina shares her journey from living and working across 76 countries to leading a U.S.-based nonprofit focused on women living with and at risk for heart disease. They explore the lessons nonprofits can take from her global perspective, advocacy for women, and her ability to align mission with visibility.

This conversation offers practical wisdom for:
Women-led nonprofits navigating branding and visibility challenges
Small businesses looking for sustainable marketing strategies
Leaders learning how to authentically connect values to growth
Faith- and mission-driven organizations balancing impact with visibility

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📌 Timestamps
0:00 – Welcome & introduction to Season 2 Theme: Wearing Your Values
1:15 – Meet Celina Gorre, CEO of WomenHeart
3:20 – Why women’s heart health needs more visibility
6:45 – From 76 countries to Washington, DC: Celina’s global health journey
11:10 – Lessons nonprofits can learn from global leadership
15:30 – How women-led organizations can amplify their voice
20:05 – Branding and marketing strategies for nonprofits with limited resources
25:50 – Aligning mission, values, and leadership in business
31:20 – Final reflections: leading with authenticity and purpose

💡 Key Takeaways from the Conversation
Women’s heart health remains underrepresented and needs stronger advocacy.
Global leadership experience can reshape how nonprofits operate locally.
Branding for women-led nonprofits is about visibility, mission, and trust.
Small organizations can create impact by aligning values with marketing.
Authentic leadership means letting your values guide how you build, lead, and communicate.

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📌 Connect with Celina:
Website: https://www.womenheart.org/
Instagram: @womenheart
LinkedIn:   / celina-gorre-a92236