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title: "Women’s History Month Spotlight: Susan Hanlon"
description: For Women’s History Month, we chatted with Susan Hanlon, Director, Business Development and Customer Service for Backstage.
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# [Women’s History Month Spotlight: Susan Hanlon](https://blog.castandcrew.com/womens-history-month-susan-hanlon)

 Written by [Cast&Crew](https://blog.castandcrew.com/author/castcrew) | 03/21/2023

For Women’s History Month, we are highlighting just some of the amazing women across the Cast & Crew organization. This time, we chatted with Susan Hanlon, Director, Business Development and Customer Service for Backstage. Check out her interview below:  

**Susan ****Hanlon**   
*Director, Business Development and Customer Service, Backstage* 

**How long have you been with Cast & Crew?** 

I have been with Mandy since December 2016 and with Cast & Crew since the Backstage acquisition. 

**What empowers you most in life? ** 

Being happy, healthy, and content. 

**If you could pass on any piece of helpful guidance or advice to new female leaders, what would it be?**  

Just be resilient. Ensure that you always take risks. Never underestimate what you can achieve. Find a mentor and never compare yourself to others. 

**Who are three inspiring women you would invite to your dream dinner party (and why)? ** 

1. *Mary Seacole** *- She was courageous and successful in all she set out to do. She was an inspiration and a strong woman of color who did not let the bigots of the time stand in her way. 

1. *Emmeline Pankhurst *- She changed women’s rights in the U.K. Without her, we would not be where we are today. Her strength and courage are inspirational. 

1. *Marie Curie* –She faced so much discrimination (as did Mary and Emmeline) throughout her career as a pioneering scientist and physicist, but never let it stop her. 

**Who is one of your role models (and why)?** 

My mother. She was a strong, funny, loving, caring, and kind woman who let me be my true self.   
   
**If you could give your younger self a piece of advice, what would it be?** 

I did not do so well in high school. I was the class clown, so I would tell myself to be a better student. I eventually got a degree, but it took me longer than it should have. 

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Thank you so much to Susan for taking the time to share a bit of her own history. Be sure to follow along as we continue to shine a spotlight on the many incredible women across our organization. We celebrate your achievements during Women's History Month and every day of the year!

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