Episode 1 - Trailblazers: The Evolution of Female Leadership with Tatiana Arguello and Christine Benero

Conscious InSights

In this debut episode of Conscious InSights, host Renelle Everett Darr engages with two trailblazers, Tatiana Arguello and Christine Benero, in an inspiring and thought-provoking discussion on the evolution of female leadership. The trio explores how leadership has transformed for women, addressing the roles of intuition, resilience, and the support systems that enable women to thrive. Through heartfelt stories, Tatiana and Christine reveal how they’ve embraced their cultural heritage, the need for both men and women to collaborate and support each other in creating a more inclusive and equitable environment, and navigated the challenges unique to women in leadership.

About our Guests:

Christine Benero is President and Chief Executive Officer of Mile High United Way, the first United Way in the world. For 137 years, Mile High United Way has worked to advance the common good and believes all children, individuals and families should have the opportunity for success. Last year, Mile High United Way proudly invested over $34.3 million in the Metro Denver area. Christine is the former Chief Executive Officer of the American Red Cross Mile High Chapter in Denver. Prior to joining the American Red Cross, Christine was the Director of the Office of Public Liaison for the Corporation for National and Community Service in Washington, D.C. She served in two presidential administrations, working for both Presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush. Christine has served as Vice President of the National Civic League, and as a Community Affairs Corporate Program Officer for Target Stores in Minneapolis.

Tatiana Argüello is a media executive with experience in broadcast, digital, news, community, and integrated sales marketing. She was named to her role as President and General Manager of Telemundo Colorado in 2019 and added Telemundo Utah to her portfolio in 2023. She leads all station operations at KDEN and KULX which serve Spanish-speaking audiences across multiple platforms in Colorado and Utah. Throughout her career, Argüello has stressed the notion that Hispanics are driving cultural change and economic growth in the United States. She believes that greater language fluidity is promoting an increased connection to heritage among US Hispanics and is often heard stating “language is our number one cultural attribute, and culturally relevant content drives behavior and consumption.