In this episode of Be More Podcast, I sit down with Jennifer Ndlovu — a passionate community leader — to explore what it means to Be More Africa Ohana. As the founder of the African Women in Salesforce community and a Trailblazer Community Leader in Zimbabwe, Jennifer shares her unique perspective on uniting, uplifting, and mentoring across the African continent and beyond. From blazing trails in tech to raising three sons and championing the boy child, she offers a deeply personal and powerful view of leadership, inclusion, and impact in the Salesforce ecosystem.Jennifer dives into how the Africa Ohana role connects with Admins, Consultants, and Community Leaders, explaining how it’s often embedded in multiple roles driven by heart and purpose. Listeners will gain insights into the essential attributes needed to foster unity and belonging, the advice she would give to others stepping into this mission, and what she wishes more people understood about the power of regional identity and representation. Tune in to hear how Jennifer’s work is reshaping the Salesforce landscape in Africa and discover how you can be part of the Ohana too.
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Be More Admin Secure with Alice Jessop
In this episode of the Be More Podcast, host Tom Bassett sits down with Alice Jessop — author, canine massage therapist, and Salesforce Certified Sharing and Visibility Architect — to explore what it truly means to Be More Admin Secure. With a proven track record in designing robust security solutions for brand-new Salesforce orgs and managing the complexities of multi-org splits, Alice shares how the principle of least privilege and role-based access can transform the safety and scalability of your Salesforce environment. Whether you’re a full-time admin, a consultant wearing many hats, or simply the go-to security person on your team, Alice offers practical tips, hard-earned lessons, and guidance for anyone looking to level up their security skills.Listeners will discover how Admin Secure professionals collaborate across roles, the essential attributes for thriving in this space, and the common pitfalls to avoid when starting out. Alice also opens up about what she’d do differently if she could begin her journey again, and the one thing she wishes everyone understood about security in the Salesforce ecosystem. If you’re ready to strengthen your org and your career, this conversation will leave you both inspired and better equipped. Plus, don’t miss how you can connect with Alice and dive deeper into her work, including her book Salesforce Security: An Admin’s Guide.
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Be More Strategist with Janeen Marquardt
In this episode of the Be More Podcast, I'm joined by the Janeen Marquardt for Be More Strategist. With over 15 years of experience driving digital transformation through Salesforce, Janeen shares what it really means to be a Strategist in the ecosystem blending technical expertise, business acumen, and fearless honesty to create impactful solutions. As someone who bridges the gap between non-technical stakeholders and technical teams, Janeen unpacks how this role intersects with Admins, Consultants, Architects, and beyond, often acting as the connective tissue between vision and execution.Janeen also offers candid advice for those aspiring to step into the Strategist role—what she’d do differently if she were starting again, the skills that matter most, and why being a truth-teller is a key part of strategic leadership. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just beginning your Salesforce journey, Janeen’s insights will leave you inspired to think bigger, lead with purpose, and bring others along with you.
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Be More Salesblazer with Piyusha Pilania
In this episode of Be More, we sit down with Salesforce MVP, Trailblazer Community Forum Ambassador, and Salesblazer, Piyusha Pilania, to unpack what it really means to thrive in a Salesblazer role. With over a decade of Martech experience and 11X Salesforce certifications, Piyusha leads with empathy, agility, and vision—guiding Horizontal Digital’s Salesforce team while empowering trailblazers across APAC and beyond. She shares how the Salesblazer role intersects with admins, consultants, and marketers, offering powerful advice for anyone looking to step into the world of sales-driven Salesforce success.From writing Salesblazer blogs and leading community groups to advocating for women in rural India, Piyusha is proof that being a Salesblazer is as much about purpose as it is performance. Tune in as she reflects on the skills that matter most, what she wishes she’d known starting out, and the mindset that’s helped her spark change—both in the ecosystem and beyond.
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Be More Mentor with Anna Shaffer
In this episode of the Be More Podcast, host Tom Bassett is joined by Anna Shaffer to explore what it means to Be More Mentor. With over a decade of experience delivering impactful Salesforce solutions and leading with empathy and strategy, Anna unpacks how mentorship weaves into every role—whether you’re a product leader, admin, consultant, or developer. She shares how mentorship isn’t a job title but a mindset, embedded in everyday interactions that shape careers, confidence, and communities.Anna offers thoughtful guidance for those looking to step into mentoring, including how to lead with curiosity, listen with intention, and build spaces where others can grow. Reflecting on her journey, from building products to leading Women in Tech communities, she opens up about what she would do differently, what it truly takes to be an impactful mentor, and why mentorship is more accessible than many think. Whether you’re looking to find a mentor or become one, this episode will leave you energized to lift others as you climb.
A podcast series where I'll connect with Trailblazers from the Salesforce CRM ecosystem to inspire those wanting to seek a new career path or those wanting to firm up their current career plans and become a expert in their field @CRMTom92
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