Business Beyond Borders is a candid podcast for leaders navigating the realities of international growth. Hosted by global expansion strategist Cynthia Dearin, the show features straight-talk conversations with trusted advisors, CEOs of mid-market firms and ...more
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Cynthia Dearin is an international business strategist, author, and keynote speaker who helps mid-sized companies turn global ambition into commercial reality. As founder and CEO of Dearin & Associates, Cynthia works with founders and leadership teams to design and execute international growth strategies that are pragmatic, ethical, and future-focused. Her background spans diplomacy, law, and executive leadership, giving her a rare ability to connect global strategy with on-the-ground execution. Over the past decade, Cynthia has advised businesses, governments, and institutions across multiple regions, helping them navigate the complexity of international markets and build resilient paths to growth. Her work explores how trade can act as a force for prosperity, stability, and long-term impact when done well. She is the author of Business Beyond Borders and Camels, Sheikhs and Billionaires, and will release The Global Standard in 2026 - a forthcoming book calling for a new era of international business leadership. Through her podcast, speaking, and advisory work, Cynthia challenges leaders to think beyond borders and build global strategies that actually work.