Meet Sylvia Lemus, Executive Vice President at Southwest Riverside County Association of Realtors, a freelance songwriter, singer, public speaker, and facilitator. How many times have we passed up on an opportunity because we felt we weren’t good enough? Happens to the best of us, right? Sylvia Lemus lived with this feeling for a major part […]
Meet Hillary Marzec- Owner & Tour Guide at Inside Chicago Walking Tours, an interior architecture walking tour company based in Chicago. Hillary has played multiple roles in her life- she is an award-winning tour guide, business owner, teacher, content creator, website designer, PR rep, SEO manager…and the list is endless. She dons all these hats […]
Meet Susan Rose Onan-Swartz, Executive Director at Brickways, a Michigan-based 501c3 non-profit corporation serving adults with disabilities. Born in Lapeer, Michigan in a working-class family, Susan wrote her own destiny despite the challenges she faced all her life. School was hard and so was home. Getting married right after high school put a hold on […]
Meet Brishti Ghosh, a MA History student at Jadavpur University and a fashion blogger/influencer who curates body positivity-related content for her audience. Brishti might be studying history but her heart beats for fashion, and it is what makes her feel most alive. Even though she was very much sure about her own style since she […]
Meet Anita Da Silva, Owner & Creative Director of ECOLE PRIMAIRE, a New York City-made line that embraces the dualities that exist within the strong, modern woman. Anita grew up watching her mother, finding solace and happiness in making clothes. She was a seamstress, and this also rubbed off on Anita. She used to spend […]
Meet Elizabeth Halliday Gordon, Co-Founder and CEO of Extraordinary Journeys, a luxury safari and travel planning company specializing in custom trips to Africa, India, Australia, South America, and Beyond Finding herself filled with big ideas, Elizabeth jettisoned the corporate world and set off on a path of entrepreneurship to make her ideas a reality. In […]
Meet Brianna Socci, Founder and Chief Product Officer at UBERDOC, Inc, a healthcare platform that connects patients to doctors for priority in-person and telemedicine appointments for a transparent price. In response to the tumultuous state of the US healthcare system, Brianna Socci co-founded UBERDOC in 2016 with Dr. Paula Muto. They realized that the patients […]
Meet Jennifer DiPasquale, President & Co-Founder of Women in Retail and Women Leading Travel & Hospitality, two organizations that offers women leaders the opportunity to network and foster leadership development. Women in Retail and Women Leading Travel & Hospitality are leadership communities in which executive level female leaders connect with one another to advance to the […]
Meet Roslyn Clark Artis- President & CEO at Benedict College, based in the United States Roslyn identifies herself as a daughter, mother, wife, sister, friend, mentor, lawyer, leader, thinker, dreamer, writer, and, above all else, an HBCU President and equity advocate. She spent her childhood in Southern West Virginia – a 3% minority state. As […]
Meet Andrea Bavaro, a California-based Operations Director, Project Manager, and Leadership & Development Director. Andrea got her first job when she was 11 years old. She assisted her next-door neighbors with their home business, filing and arranging gift baskets. At 16, her parents helped her get a real job. She worked as a gymnastics coach, […]
Meet Sarah Casterline- Owner & Lead Creative at Sarah Casterline Design, a design and branding agency based in the United States. Sarah is an award-winning graphic designer with a marketing focus, with almost 8 years of making things ‘pretty with a purpose’. She is passionate about helping businesses grow through engaging brand style and identity. […]
Meet Stephanie Smith – the Director of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) at the Grand Canyon Trust, based in The United States. Stephanie is a scientist, storyteller, musician and a lover of cartographic design. She strives to help others understand our environment better and aspires to transform data in ways that engage both the public and […]
Meet Wanda Helpert, Founder and President at Concord Business Plans, a Canada-based company that offers quality strategic planning services that enhance and support the business and financial objectives of its clients. Wanda Helpert is someone who we call a serial entrepreneur. From launching a restaurant business at 18 to owning a jewelry, clothing design, and […]
Meet Wanda Walborn- Associate Professor & Director of ‘Empower’- a Women’s Development Program Wanda Walborn serves as the Director of Empower– a developmental program for women to train, equip and release them- to become strong leaders within their sphere of influence. She also serves as an Associate Professor of Spiritual Formation at Nyack College and […]
“An arrow can only be shot by pulling it backwards. When life is dragging you back with difficulties, it means it is going to launch you into something great. So, just focus and keep aiming.” These words of advice could be the words of wisdom espoused by Preeti Sundar from Bengaluru, India, who has done […]
Meet Victoria Munro- Executive Director at Alice Austen House Museum in New York, which is dedicated to the photographic expressions of Alice Austen. Victoria Munro grew up in New Zealand and moved to New York at the age of 21 to pursue art-making. After completing her BFA, she finished her graduate studies in Arts and […]
Meet Lauren Tannous, Program Manager at Leap- Arts in Education, a California-based non-profit organization that provides quality arts education programs that empower students to reach their fullest potential. Lauren Tannous is an art fanatic and believes it is a way for us to express and find ourselves. She works as the program manager at Leap- […]
Meet Ishika Poddar and Smirti Agarwal, Co-Founders at Femiliarize, a Kolkata-based positive community for the personal development of women. It’s never too late to start, and it’s never too early either. Making this adage their motto in life, Ishika and Smriti, two 19-year-old B. Com students at St. Xavier’s College, Kolkata founded Femiliarize in July […]
Meet Febriana Farley, Managing Partner at Website It Up, a company that offers the highest quality web design, logo design & graphic design services to fit their client’s unique goals and budget. Febriana took the charge of her current company when it was at its all time low. It has been almost three years since […]
Meet Emma Hidem, Founder and CEO at SunnysideVR, a Washington DC-based virtual reality video production company specializing in 360-degree video experiences. Emma Hidem is a storyteller and a media maker with expertise in Virtual Reality (VR) videos. She is a proud Minnesotan who has also lived in New York before finally moving to DC in […]
Meet Jennie Kelly, Co-founder at WorkAround and Operations consultant at Scismic, a Massachusetts-based talent matching platform that offers online career tools in life sciences. Jennie Kelly didn’t know how things impact women differently until she started working. She always had positive influences around her, and the issue never was a hurdle for her. But soon […]
Meet Melissa Cooper, Educator and Chief Executive Officer at Good Community LLC, an organization that seeks to bridge generational divides through faith-based curated community groups and socially conscious apparel. Melissa Cooper is a woman of faith who serves others through her ministry, Good Community LLC with her husband, Jamal Cooper. She has been an educator […]
Meet Shirley Kagan, Barger-Barclay Professor of Theatre at Hampden-Sydney College (H-SC), a liberal arts college based in Virginia, United States. Shirley Kagan has been actively practising theatre for the past 35 years and it literally runs in her veins. She has the talent to bring the stories to life through her impeccable acting and directing […]
Meet Dr. Fabiola Corvera-Stimeling, Founder and CEO of Cocentrum, a company that assists organizations in improving customer experience. “Success is in front of you, you may not know how far it is, but you will never reach it if you stop”, says Dr. Fabiola, an experienced Customer service professional who is working to integrate the […]
Meet Catherine Bander, President at Hälsa Botanicals, a woman-owned and managed whole health company that harnesses the power of plants to promote natural wellness. Catherine Bander was a drug addict at 20, an insurance sales associate at 30, and now is the founder of a skincare line at 50. She had an unusual childhood where […]
Meet Alexandra Bunkers- Director of Operations & Product Strategy at Tekmetric, an auto-repair shop management software. After beginning her career as a CPA and SOX Consultant, Alexandra has worked across industries to help clients meet IT security and financial regulatory requirements. Post that, she took a leap of faith and made a jump to strategy […]
Meet Jamerika Haynes-Lewis, Founder at Clever Jam Communications, consulting firm offering motivational speaking, facilitation, and strategic communications guidance. A journalist, motivational speaker, and advocate for children in foster care, Jamerika is using her personal and professional experience to support the needy and vulnerable. Growing up, life was hard for her family. Her mother struggled to […]
Meet Liz Giorgi- CEO & co-founder of Soona, a one-stop destination for growing businesses to acquire creative visual content to build their brand identity. Liz is an expert in content, building businesses, and a 2x media founder with one exit- prior to diving into founder life, she was an Emmy-award winning production pro. Before she […]
Meet Jenn T. Grace, Founder, and CEO of Publish Your Purpose Press (PYP), a company that discovers and publishes purpose-driven authors who are striving to make a difference in the world Jenn T. Grace is a recognized author with a focus on the LGBT market. Before PYP, she was a CEO, LGBTQ+ Business Strategist at […]
Meet Laura Gowans, Chief of Staff and Operations Lead at SpiderOak, a Kansas-based software company that assists businesses in securing important data through custom security solutions. In her 11 year long career at SpiderOak, Laura Gowans has donned many hats at a time. She stuck with the company through all thicks and thin and has […]
Meet Khadya Hale, Owner at Khadya Hale OBM, a company that provides service-based entrepreneurs full-service Online Business Management services. From living in a homeless shelter with her kids to starting her own business, Khadya Hale’s journey over the years is enough to give you goosebumps. Her life has been full of hurdles, but she has […]
Meet Brianna Carmen, Director of Organizing and Partnerships at Voto Latino, a pioneering civic media organization that seeks to transform America by recognizing Latinos’ innate leadership Brianna grew up right along the southern border of Mexico. She was a part of this bi-national community where they were neither considered Mexican nor American. Having witnessed the […]
Meet Adrienne Todela, Knowledge Management and Learning Manager at Creative Associates International, an organization that “provides development services and forges partnerships to deliver sustainable solutions to global challenges”. “Fearlessness is the mother of reinvention”- Arianna Huffington Apart from being a learning manager, Adrienne is an avid traveler and lover of all things food. She spent […]
Meet Heidi Grunwald, Co-Founder at Legal Science LLC, an organization that provides innovative solutions using legal research expertise with machine intelligence to empower users with a clearer understanding of the law. Apart from being the co-founder at Legal Science LLC, Heidi Grunwald is also the Director of the Institute For Survey Research at the Temple […]
Meet Jessica Fox, Owner of Florida Virtual Bookkeeper LLC, an accounting firm that offers cloud-based bookkeeping services to small service-based businesses and nonprofit organizations. Jessica Fox left a potential career in diplomacy to start her own bookkeeping firm. She found her calling in accounting, bookkeeping, and financial controls while she was holding a temporary position […]
Meet Marcela Lorca the Artistic Director of “Ten Thousand Things”, a professional theatre company that strives to make theatre and stories accessible to all people. An artist and an immigrant to the United States, Marcela Lorca believes in the power of theatre in nurturing empathy among everyone. In the journey of her life, Ms. Lorca […]
Meet Edwina Cowell, Founder, and CEO at Spiritual Playdate, an e-learning platform that “gives grown-ups all the tools & resources they need to have important discussions with kids ages 5-11, in a fresh, fun online format called Soul Talks”. Edwina Cowell started Spiritual Playdate in 2012 out of the need to focus on the spiritual […]
Meet Kimberly L Otto, a Skin Care creator and the co-founder of the organic skincare company Moon Valley Organics. An advocate for sustainable business practices, Kim Otto teaches future farmers about organic farming by hosting volunteers from the World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms. As the co-founder of the organic skincare company, Moon Valley Organics, […]
Meet Laura Seraydarian, Founder and Director at The Boulder Center of Resilience, a civic and social entity that offers consulting services to “embolden organizations and individuals to cultivate a resilient and thriving future”. From working as an emergency first responder with a Mountain Rescue Group for 7 years to being a precursor of social and […]
Meet Heather Doering, Founder and President at Ace Strategies, an organization that finds, engages, and builds meaningful, lucrative relationships with ideal clients on the behalf of their business customers. Heather Doering is an ‘ace’ marketing professional who is helping small businesses navigate through the digital space. She started Ace Strategies in 2013 to equip professionals […]
Meet Megan Nollet, the Communications Director at “Words of Hope”, a Christian nonprofit that produces inspirational media to help English-speakers grow in their faith. A writer in her thirties, Megan lives in the United States with her husband, two children, two bearded dragons, and a cat. She grew up living out in the country, surrounded […]
Meet Alia J. Daniels, Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer at Revry, a “global LGBTQ+ digital cable TV network with free live TV channels and on-demand movies, shows, music, podcasts, news, and exclusive originals”. Alia’s journey from being an entertainment attorney to co-founding a global queer network is as interesting as it can get. She originally […]
Meet Alicia Blas, the Founder and Creative Director of Firmly Planted, LLC, a company that creates beautiful gardens to soothe one’s soul. Alicia is a garden and product designer who believes that “it is all about a feeling!” For her, Nature is a mood evoker, and she believes that when one is “Firmly Planted”, one […]
Meet Mallory Casperson, CEO + Founder of Lacuna Loft, a 501(c)3 nonprofit that “encourages, empowers, and connects young adult cancer survivors and caregivers around the world, 24/7 through digital health survivorship programs”. Mallory was in graduate school when her mother was diagnosed with cancer. During her last days, she served as the primary caregiver for […]
Meet Valorie Hubbard- an Author and CEO of Actor’s Fast Track, a consultancy that helps actors with their career paths. Valorie was an actor from the time she was 5 and never thought she would do anything else besides that. However, she saw many young and struggling actors giving up on their dreams and knew […]
Meet Ashlyn Henson, Founder at More Than Models, a talent staffing agency that specializes in trade shows and live events. Having worked as a model/brand ambassador herself for years, Ashlyn Henson is now helping new talents prosper. It happened when she discovered a gap in the industry. There was talent, but it was not getting […]
Meet Amanda Ohlke, the Director of Adult Education at Spy Museum – a museum that educates the public about intelligence in an interesting way. A passionate museum professional, Ms. Ohlke has been developing creative programs and exhibits for museums and the museum field since the 1990s. She seeks to engage and excite audiences by shedding […]
Meet Catherine Pulliam, the Head of Corporate Partnerships & Business Development at VOW to End Child Marriage. Catherine has a degree in communications and sociology, and she started her career in the entertainment world. While in college, she interned at famous channels like Nickelodeon and VH1. While she enjoyed being in the entertainment industry, her […]
Meet Cindy Kaplan and Angela Silak, Co-Founders of Hollywood Resumes, a resume writing and career services company dedicated primarily to those looking for jobs in the entertainment industry. Cindy Kaplan and Angela Silak started Hollywood Resumes in 2016 out of the need to help deserving candidates get a job in the entertainment industry. These friends-turned-business […]
Meet Melinda Viescas, the Director of Student Support Services (SSS) for Adams State University, the most publicly diverse institution in Colorado. A very positive person who loves to stay busy, Melinda is Adams State University’s new cheer coach and works for SSS as the director. She also helps her husband run his boxing gym in […]
Meet Robyn Gardenhire, an artistic director, and Founder at City Ballet of Los Angeles, a non-profit dance institution that reflects the economic and racial diversity in LA. Robyn Gardenhire started the City Ballet of Los Angeles (CBLA) in 2000 to “introduce ballet art from all walks of life”. She is working to make ballet training […]
Meet Jenny Green, the co-owner and the Chief Marketing Officer – Digital Marketing, at Fisher Green Creative, LLC. The co-owner of Fisher Green Creative, LLC, a mom to three amazing kids, and married to a fantastic man, Jenny loves coastal living, is passionate about saving elephants, and finds energy when she puts her creative brain […]
Meet Christine Moghadam- Owner and Founder of Corc Yoga, an organization that provides the world’s most sustainable yoga mats, which are made of cork. A native Seattleite, Christine stuck to her western-coast roots for college, receiving her BA in Cross-Cultural Studies from Biola University. It was during these years that she developed an intense love […]
Meet Emily Conrad, Co-Founder, and President at Tessellate Studio, a New York-based architectural, exhibit, and experience design studio with roots in technology. After being a designer/sculptor for over a decade, starting her own design studio was a now or never decision for Emily. She co-founded Tessellate Studio in 2013, where she presently leads a dedicated […]
Meet Nadine Bailey, the Chief Operations Officer for Family Water Alliance, Inc., an organization that addresses issues that directly affect rural people and their environment. A tireless advocate for those who live and work in rural America, Nadine currently serves as the Chief Operations Officer for Family Water Alliance, Inc. in Maxwell, California. With her […]
Meet DeAna Vitela-Hayashi, the CEO of AquaBio Environmental Technologies, Inc., an organization that “helps nature heal itself.” Holding degrees in Biology and Management from California State University of Northridge, Pierce College, and EPA Watershed Academy, DeAna Vitela-Hayashi has been an inventor and pioneer in her field since 1987. She has been working on sustainable technologies […]
Meet Jordana Guimarães, Co-Founder of Fashinnovation, “a New York-based platform where Fashion, Technology & Entrepreneurship connects via discussion with the agents of change”. When you do something in life – not for yourself, but for others – the world leads you on a meaningful and fulfilling journey. Jordana Guimarães has been a part of the […]
Meet Susan Zytnik-Künzler, the Founder of A-Squared LAMP Groups that bring coaching, training, consulting, and systems to entrepreneurs, teams, startups, and growing organizations. A Certified Career Coach, a Professional Development Mentor, an Organizational Consultant for OD design/development/detox, and the Founder of A-Squared LAMP Groups, Susan Zytnik-Künzler is many things, but whatever she does, helping people […]
“At the age of 61, I was content with my life having a loving family, consisting of my husband and son, and also owning a small organisation called Jens Hospitality in Florida. However, the December of 2019 brought in a piece of news that changed my life forever. At the end of November 2019, I […]
Meet Kelly Bruce- the owner and founder of a sun-grown craft cannabis cultivation company called CannaMommy based in Humboldt County, California. As the tagline of her non-profit organization reads ‘For Moms By Moms’, Kelley’s empathetic demeanour towards mothers from all walks of life comes from her real-life experiences- she is a mother of four children […]
Meet Kay, the CEO of MyTopFace, a marketing agency and an online magazine with a focus on the beauty business. Kay was always passionate about beauty. She started working in the beauty industry when she was fifteen years old and opened her first beauty business some years later. For her, it is important to do […]
Meet Lisa Hsieh, the Founder & Creative Director at Mien Studios, Inc., a clothing brand that focuses on availability, comfort, and sustainability. Lisa believes that being a minority and a woman is an interesting combination for a small business owner, especially in the apparel industry, where a lot of factory owners are white men. Having […]
Meet Ashlee Weaver, Community Impact Basic Needs Director at United Way of Central Indiana, a non-profit organization based in Indiana that “brings together compassionate people who are committed to improving lives in the community”. Ashlee Weaver may be new to her role at United Way of Central Indiana, but she has been a responsible community […]
Meet Anjali Jariwala- a financial advisor, CPA, CFP and the Founder of Fit Advisors, a company that helps physicians and business owners with their financial problems. Who knew a mere habit of sharing financial advice with family and friends would make one realize that there was a lack of access to people about personal financial […]
Meet Holly Rachel, co-owner at Rachel + Winfree Consulting, is a data analytics consulting firm that specializes in helping small businesses become more data-driven by developing and implementing their data strategies. With over a decade of experience in data analysis and project management, in 2017 Holly Rachel started her own company out of the need […]
Meet Elissa O’Dell, Co-founder and Chief Operating Officer at Huxly, an online platform that creates interactive content for the brands to be shared in an automated conversation with the audience over messenger. In the new era of digitalization, Elisa O’Dell is trying to share the informative and the right content with the audience through Huxly […]
Meet Elizabeth O’Donnell, the Founder and President of Gliding Stars, adaptive Ice Skating Programs for individuals with disabilities. Ms. O’Donnell had the idea to start teaching people with visual impairments to Ice skate, and she began her work when she was just twenty-two years old. From a small group of six students on the ice […]
Meet Lara Smedley- an Event Producer, Entrepreneur & the Founder of Smedley Events, an agency that focuses on community-building through unforgettable experiences. Ms. Smedley calls herself a serial entrepreneur, owning businesses in the events and tech industries. With over 15 years of event production experience, her passion lies in connecting communities together through meaningful experiences […]
Meet Elizabeth Mead- Chief Strategic Officer of Hiring & Co-Founder of Tandem Collaborative, a strategic consultancy based in the U.S. Elizabeth was born and raised in an entrepreneurial-spirited family that defied the general status quo in her society. Like most people, she started her career working for corporates and an agency. For the longest time, […]
Meet Stephanie Lyas, an educator, author, speaker, trainer, entrepreneur and former talk show host, and the Director of Field & ESOL Programs at “The Literacy Council”. Because Stephanie has learned to practice self-love, she loves people genuinely. Her passion is to help others reach their full potential by eliminating barriers, especially women and people of […]
Meet Rachel Federoff, a former actress and founder at Love and Matchmaking, a California-based matchmaking service that helps singles find and connect with real matches located nationwide. In a time where people try to find love by swiping left and right on a dating app, Rachel Federoff and her team at Love and Matchmaking are […]
Meet Debra Máres, Executive Director-Founder at Women Wonder Writers, a “nonprofit organization with a mission to break the cycle of victimization and abuse through education, empathy & expression”. A Latina writer, teacher and speaker, founder, and also an attorney, Debra is a lot of things. She is a TEDx speaker and has inspired millions with […]
Meet Erika Migliaccio, the Founder and CEO of Upstream HR Strategies, an organization that expands the bounds of traditional HR with bold ideas and impact. A Career Sherpa, Erika takes leaders and employees by the hand and guides them along the complex path of professional success. She inspires them with the courage, confidence, and skills […]
Meet Stacy Pierce, the Founder of Work It Towels, an inspirational fitness towel business that contributes to supporting an important non-profit organization. A self-proclaimed marketing geek, Stacy loves storytelling and creating unique content for the businesses she serves. She is a serial entrepreneur, a former over-extended school volunteer, a self-help and wellness junkie, and a […]
Meet Kellie Mitchel, Director of Early Success Coalition (ESC) at Porter Leath, a non-profit organization that “empowers children and families to achieve a healthy, optimal, and independent lifestyle”. Being a public health professional and the Director of ESC at Porter Leath, Kellie Mitchell is working to make a difference by helping build a supportive network […]
Meet Lara Hocheiser, a children’s yoga teacher trainer, an author, and the Founder of Flow and Grow Education, Inc., a company that teaches yoga and mindfulness to young learners. Working in the education sector, Lara brings yoga and mindfulness programming into homes and schools across the globe. She has trained hundreds of professionals and thousands […]
Meet Emily Gogol- CEO at Infinite Tree, an organic hemp research and production nursery based in the U.S. If there is one thing that Emily enjoys, it is coming up with creative ideas and creating new things which range from scientific discoveries (thanks to her previous career) to building public parks (through the non-profit she […]
Meet Julianne Neely, the Executive Director of Pediatric Therapy Practice, who helps families understand their child’s unique needs. A woman who wears many hats, Julianne is a therapist, the owner of a private practice, and a mother who is raising two foster-to-adopt kiddos single-handedly! In addition to these full-time jobs, Julianne also likes to do […]
Meet Karthy Chandra, Founder, and CEO at Goalden Hour, a productivity-driven tool that empowers people to bring their goals and good habits to the forefront of their planning process. Karthy founded Goalden Hour in college as a part of her class project while she was a bioengineering student at Cornell University. It was born out […]
Meet Manuri Ranasinghe, the Founder and CEO of her yoga studio, Soul Fitness LA, a studio that is creating a community of philanthropists. A philanthropist by nature, Manuri lives in LA county and strives to help anyone who needs her help. Besides being the owner of a yoga studio and teaching yoga to people, she […]
Meet Tanya Tull, Founder, and CEO at Partnering for Change, a non-profit organization that promotes and facilitates strategies to ensure adequate housing for all families with children. As a social entrepreneur and an activist, Tanya Tull has dedicated 35 years of her life to alleviating the lives of the needy and vulnerable and is still […]
Meet Kim David- a Strategy & Innovation Consultant from New York who helps integrity-driven businesses and careers in growing. From being a Guyanese-American strategy and innovation consultant to also being an artist and entrepreneur- Kim helps women navigate between traditional power structures and build their own worlds to win. She also happens to a Forbes […]
Meet Odette Habonimana, country director at BFI, a non-profit organization that fights poverty in Burundi by creating education, healthcare, and self-sustaining enterprise opportunities. From being a scared 9-year-old watching her mother strive during the civil war to becoming the Country Director of Burundi Friends International (BFI) at only 35, Odette Habonimana’s journey has been anything […]
A resilient ‘mother of reinvention’, my ‘Why not?’ has led me on many creative adventures”, says Paula Chafetz Snyder who describes herself as a performing vocalist-musician, writer-songwriter, motivational speaker, and “functional” artist. She is a founder-CEO at PC Snyder Creative Enterprises LLC, a company that manages her entertainment activities and also connects local artists to […]
Meet Erin Sarofsky – the owner and Executive Creative Director at Sarofsky, a creative production studio based in Chicago. Erin kick-started Sarofsky in 2009 and formed a group of extraordinarily talented makers who have been providing their services to leaders in the advertising and entertainment industries worldwide. Today, Sarofsky’s makers use animation, visual effects, motion […]
Meet Marleen Julien, Founder and Chief Executive Officer at Creole Solutions, a translation service company that specializes in Haitian creole for medical, government, NGOs, private and non-profit clients. With the mission of making quality creole texts accessible to the public, Marleen Julien started Creole Solutions 15 years ago. She is a language advocate and translator. […]
Meet Kitti Murray, CEO, and Founder at Refuge Coffee Co, a non-profit that provides a living wage, full-time jobs, job training, and mentorship to resettled refugees in Clarkson, Georgia, and beyond. Kitti started Refuge Coffee Co. at the age of 57 with the help of her neighbors in the refugee community. Her family resides on […]
With her passion and expertise, Savannah Carlson works to curate experiences that transform people inside out, whether it be personal development workshops, teaching practical mindfulness tools, or moving the body in sustainable ways. She is Director of Community Operations, Community and Operations for 109 World, a non-profit dedicated to improving people’s happiness and fulfilment through […]
Meet Elisa Pratt, Founder and Chief Strategy Officer of Brewer Pratt Solutions, LLC. It is an association advancement consulting firm that provides customized solutions to help nonprofit organizations succeed. After serving as a senior staff member at several nonprofits, Elisa Pratt started her own organization in 2017. She is a certified association executive and has […]
Meet Jennifer Clarke, Deputy Director of Social innovation and entrepreneurship at Baltimore Corps. It is a non-profit organization that enlists talent for social innovation and works towards equity and racial justice. Jennifer grew up loving her community and embracing the cultural heritage in the suburbs of Houston, Texas. Her parents instilled in her the thought […]
Francesca Douglass-Franco learned about human trafficking and the gap in the restorative services related to it while she was working as a Criminal Intelligence Specialist in LA. She realized that the victims have to live with the trauma that stops them from moving on in life even after getting rescued. Keeping this in mind, Francesca […]
After a stellar career of 15 years in sales and marketing, Joycelyn Larkins decided to use her skills and passion to start her own organization in 2011. She is the Chief Executive Officer at Lashes and MustASHES (LM), an Atlanta-based special event production company that enhances the cigar smoking experience of their customers. It brings […]
After giving up her career of 10 years in the medical industry, Katie Perkins took a leap of faith to start her business in educating the workplaces about the LGBTQ+ community. She is the founder of LGBTQ+ Workplace Education Center, an organization that helps businesses of all sizes create welcoming and inclusive environments for LGBTQ+ […]
Meet Kanika Chadda-Gupta, a wife and mother of three (including twins), entrepreneur (Founder/CEO, Kronologie Agency), journalist, and podcaster (Host, “That’s Total Mom Sense”). The common denominator in her work is storytelling, which she believes fosters human connection and has a direct impact on society. A former television anchor and executive producer for global networks including […]
From being a teenage mom on welfare to becoming a millionaire, Kendall Lea Butler’s story is as inspiring as it can get. She is a top producing real estate broker in the country who also happens to own a company, F.L.I Properties Alabama and West Georgia in East. Kendal also believes in giving back to […]
Meet Grainne Owen, Founder and President of Curing Kids Cancer, a charity that raises funds for research to find a cure for cancer. After losing her own child to cancer, Grainne swore she wouldn’t let any mother go through the same pain. In 2005, she and her husband started Curing Kids Cancer (CKC), an official […]
“Find your WHY, what lights you up, gets you out of bed in the morning and do that! Every day! In every way! Share it with the world”, says Laura Waldorf Reiss, Founder and Chief Kindness Officer for the Kindness Matters 365 Foundation. It is a Florida-based not-for-profit organization that educates the children about being […]
“It was never any one idea, but the idea that I could combine everything that I found interesting into something new, unique, and interesting”, says Julie Gill, a ballet instructor and studio owner at Broche Ballet. Julie combined her skills, passion, and life experiences to date to build a successful career for herself. Her love […]
“Stay the course. Don’t let setbacks discourage you. Keep your eye on the prize”. This is one idea that has changed the life of Rachel Martin, a celebrated wine producer who not only makes the finest wines but also empowers women in the food and wine industry. After running the Boxwood Estate Winery in Virginia […]
Meet Tonya Hitschmann, Director of Statewide Community Programs at ALS Association Texas Chapter. It is a nonprofit organization that provides help, support, and hope to those suffering from the disease. In her career of 20 long years as a community engagement director, Tonya Hitschmann has been working to enable health transformation and help others build […]
Meet Natalie Rose Tibbs, a registered nurse and the executive director at Children’s Advocacy Center of Benton County. It is a non-profit organization that serves children who have experienced some form of child abuse. Natalie grew up watching her parents tirelessly serve the needy and vulnerable. She was 6 when they moved to Northwest Arkansas […]
Meet Kathryn Lynn Bujnovsky Genereux, Director of Partnerships at the Constellation Fund. It is an organization that finds, funds, and partners with the non-profits in the Twin Cities. A fairy godmother, hype woman, opportunity broker, and general facilitator of impactful collaborations, Kathryn Genereux fosters valuable partnerships that benefit the non-profit sector and the individuals involved […]
Meet Elizabeth Sutton, an Artist, a Designer, and an Entrepreneur, whose colorful artworks and products are helping others stay motivated. A single mother of two, and born and raised in New York City, Elizabeth is a self-taught artist, designer, and entrepreneur. Her business ranges from custom commissions, fine art, and limited edition prints, to the […]
Meet Kim Turnbull, a Preschool Founder and the Director of Brooklyn Schoolhouse, an independent progressive preschool in Brooklyn, NY. As someone who believes in inquiry-based learning and the power of play and wonderment in the process, Kim is instilling a life-long love of learning amongst the kids at her pre-school. As a child, Kim was […]
Meet Carmen Berry, a registered dietician who leads a nutrition education team at a non-profit food bank. She has made a career out of helping the needy and educating them to lead sustained healthy eating habits. “Give someone a fish and you feed them for a day but teach someone how to fish and you […]
“Life is always confirming the love it has for me by giving me signs, messages, and miracles because I am listening from my heart.” Elena Rose Davis is a holistic healing artist who is passionate about empowering others to tap into their infinite potential. She is the founder of Peace of Mind Sacred Wellness, a […]
Meet Randi Redmond Oster, a healthcare change agent, Co-Founder, and CEO at Help Me Health, an organization that better aligns healthcare delivery service to patient needs and satisfaction. From knowing too little about healthcare to being recognized as one of the top leaders in the same, Randi Oster has come forward as a changemaker in […]
Meet Sandy Vogelman, Community Engagement Director and Chaplain at San Antonio Youth for Christ, an organization that inspires young people to work for the betterment of the society. Despite having a troubled childhood and no one to watch over her, Sandy Vogelman rose like a phoenix from the ashes. Her childhood was full of trauma […]
Meet Pratima Penumarthy, a director, educator, entrepreneur, and a responsible community member who has found a unique sense of purpose by serving those around her. Pratima Penumarthy is an Indian-American who is making history abroad by single-handedly running multiple businesses at a time. She takes pride in her Indian heritage and does her best to […]
Regina Ann Stiltner is the owner of Splentique, a lifestyle brand that offers hand-selected clothing, jewelry, and gifts that are relevant yet classic. Also, the products they sell are quality yet affordable. After being a retailer for 20 years, she followed her passion and started her own brand. Growing up, Regina has a loving family. […]
Meet Margy Feldhuhn, co-owner of Interview Connections, a leading podcast booking agency in Rhode Island. The organization connects the entrepreneurs with podcast hosts to help them get more clients and increase business. “Even if you think it’s not working, you ARE on the path to what you want.” This is one idea that has Margy […]
Meet Marnie Alice Jackson, co-executive director at Whidbey Institute, a non-profit organization that works to grow human capacity through transformational learning for a future where people and the planet thrive together. “In daily life, we must see that it is not happiness that makes us grateful, but gratefulness that makes us happy”- Brother David Steindl-Rast […]
Meet Melissa Comeau, Director of Military and Veteran Caregiver Network at the American Red Cross. Her organization provides the needed care and support to the military members, their families, and trains veteran caregivers. Melissa’s life took a 360-degree turn when her husband came back injured from the Navy. In the blink of an eye, she […]
Meet Susan J Schwartz, a CASA State director, Life coach, and Self Defense Instructor who works to empower and support women in their journey of self-discovery and helps transform their lives. In a time where women are always perceived to be ‘jealous’ of each other, Susan Schwartz is doing everything possible to create a safe […]
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” – Margaret Mead Not everyone has the courage to dedicate their lives to others at such a young age as she did. Marissa Peden is the Director of Partnerships at Dressember Foundation, […]
Meet Melissa Potts, ESL Senior Manager and Adult ESL Instructor at Canal Alliance. She is teaching English as a second language to Latino individuals to find work and live a respectful life. In the times when racism is rampant in the country, Melissa Potts wishes to bring “cultural and linguistic awareness to teacher education”. Being […]
Meet Coxy – an independent film writer and director based in Los Angeles, California. Chiara Rodoni, whose stage name is Coxy, was born in Italy and raised between Milan and Paris. She’s been in love with cinema since she was a child, and started dreaming about becoming a filmmaker after watching Federico Fellini’s 8 ½ […]
Meet Magalie Yacinthe, an entrepreneur and CEO at SO-IN Forsyth, a “socially innovative oil company that is building community equity through sustainability”. As a conscious entrepreneur and responsible community leader, Magalie Yacinthe is doing every bit to save the environment. She is constantly working towards her goal of keeping the community happy, healthy, and alive. […]
Meet Melissa O’Brien, a social media enthusiast who is helping local businesses grow through marketing strategies. “Do what you love, and you’ll never work another day in your life.”- Anonymous After years of struggling to find her passion, Melissa finally realized her love for digital marketing. Now, she is a Marketing and Communications Manager at […]
Meet Nora Herting, Founder, and CEO of ImageThink, a New York-based graphic recording firm that uses visual theory and design thinking principles to capture and communicate complex ideas. From being a contractual university teacher to becoming a successful visual artist with a high-profile clientele, Nora Herting has come a long way. As a leader and […]
Meet Victoria Flores, co-founder at “Lux Beauty Club”, a company that manufactures high-quality CBD beauty and wellness products. In a world where Cannabis is slowly transitioning from being a “banned” substance to a saving grace for millions, Victoria Flores and her partner started “Lux Beauty Club” to produce clean and organic CBD products. They launched […]
Meet Lisa Sheltra, a social worker, mother, teacher, and a two-time cancer survivor. Now she is a hope to the needy and works to build community relationships. “You can make an enormous difference in the lives of others by simply helping them understand how much they matter.” These are the words of Lisa Sheltra, a […]
Meet Lindsey Hesketh, a devoted social worker who started an initiative to become the voice of the disadvantaged foster children and families. Lindsey Hesketh is a social worker and the Chief Operating Officer at Fostering Great ideas. She started the “Care2Foster” initiative to “restore hope to children in foster care through innovative ideas built on […]
Meet Erin J Minckley- a visual artist, an entrepreneur and the founder of a luxury wallpaper company called Relativity Textiles, based in Chicago. Erin is a lover of all things foreign- she loves to travel and explore new places that led her to initially develop a habit of collecting wallpapers and then eventually creating her […]
Meet Lindsay Pagano, a gifted social worker who despite her learning disability continues to help those in need of medical care. Lindsay is an essential worker who takes care of underprivileged and medically needy seniors. She holds a Masters degree in Medical and Clinic Social Work from Boston University. She works at West Side Federation […]
Meet Isabel Gala Netwon, an Interventional Radiologist, and the co-founder of the Interventional Initiative, theii.org, an organization dedicated to educating the public about minimally invasive, image-guided procedures. An interventional radiologist and researcher with a mission to improve healthcare for patients through research, support of physician wellness, promotion of health equity, and public outreach and education, […]
Meet Melya Tsakirides- An Animal Rights Activist and the Founder of Voice for the Animals. Before finding Voice For The Animals over 20 years ago, Melya has devoted her life to their welfare and her organisation indulges in a whole variety of animal-related causes. However, her formative years were not the easiest. Her father was […]
Meet Katie Synder- a life and business coach who helps millennials find freedom by fostering creativity. Born in Nashville, Tennessee, Katie owned a wedding and portrait photography business for 17 years before becoming a life coach. As a child, she grew up in an encouraging and happy household which taught her the importance of working […]
Meet Sarah Hernholm, the Founder / President of WIT (Whatever It Takes), a leader in youth entrepreneur programs that helps dedicated teens make an impact. An entrepreneur who is dedicated to making the world a better place by building programs and places where teens can use their voice and become entrepreneurs themselves, Sarah is a […]
Meet Jessica Stern- Co-founder and COO of Connect Our Kids, a non-profit that uses smart technology to find families for foster children and orphans in America. Having a difficult childhood can teach you a lot in life. Jessica lost her mother at a young age to cancer and her father did not have the economic […]
Meet Lori Wallace, the CEO and Founder of igMedical, a direct search firm serving the medical community of California. Embracing career change as a gateway to wholeness, Lori’s focus as a recruiter has always been on transforming job search from headhunting to human connection. She is a depth mentor and the Founder and CEO of […]
Meet Johanna Corman, the Co-owner and the Chief Product Inspiration Artist at Vena’s Fizz House – a bar and a beverage making house that serves the customized beverage needs of all. An entrepreneur at heart, Johanna’s passion is producing clean, natural, beverage-making products. She loves working with flavors and is the creator of over twenty […]
Meet Katie Girompini Aller, a Licensed Massage Therapist and the Owner of Revive Bodywork, a holistic self-care center providing massage, yoga, and fitness programs for all. With a zest for life and purity in her intentions, Katie wants to make this world a better place through personal interactions, embodiment experience (whether through bodywork or yoga), […]
Meet Tammy L McKinley, a Photographic Artist, a Real Estate Agent, and a Business Owner who runs an art studio of 12 other artists. A photographer with a creative eye and a goal to provide a space to people in need, Tammy McKinley is a well-known name in Jacksonville, Florida. She is a Principal Founder […]
Meet Jenny Paul, an actress, a producer, a singer, and the Founder and CEO of Intent Entertainment, an organic content delivery platform. Jenny Paul is an award-winning actress, producer, and creator based in New York City with a Magna Cum Laude degree in Theater Arts from Brandeis University, and a Credential of Readiness (CORe) from […]
Meet Jen Warner- a Bed and Breakfast owner and Centered Riding instructor in Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S. After growing up on an Indiana farm and earning a college degree, Jen took a job in Kentucky. Several decades later, tired of office politics in government and corporate PR, she discovered the book called ‘Wishcraft’ by Barbara Sher […]
Meet Reetu Gupta- CEO and Co-Founder at Cirkled In, a portfolio platform for students based in Washington DC. Reetu was born and raised in Haryana, India and was highly inspired by her mother who was a teacher by profession and a woman of high ambition. In the 20th century, a woman like her mother happened […]
Meet Lauren Gonzalez, a graphic designer and a Design Business Coach who helps entrepreneurs and other designers grow by increasing their product sales. Lauren has been creative her entire life. She has been a designer for over 11 years and has been to art school. As a child, Lauren was always drawing, creating, or dancing. […]
Meet Brianna K Bentov- an experienced PR and Integrated Marketing Communications (IMC) professional based in North Florida. It is interesting to know that Brianna’s first career began in the US Navy as a musician, through which she was fortunate enough to travel and tour the world for eight years. Growing up, she had a supportive […]
Meet Kerri Koncius, the Founder and CEO of Koncius Digital Marketing; a company that provides an array of digital marketing services to its clients. Kerri has been working in the digital marketing industry for over 15 years. She started her career on the agency side at iProspect, and moved to the client side while working […]
Meet Gabrielle Bosché, a motivator, a TEDx speaker, a bestselling author, and the co-founder of The Purpose Company that helps leaders and their teams discover their exact purpose. One of the most booked Millennial motivators in the world, Gabrielle has worked with everyone from presidential campaigns to the U.S. Navy and Air Force. She has […]
Meet Sheila Morovati, Founder and President of Crayon Collection, a non-profit organization that raises awareness about environmentalism, art education, and philanthropy. Growing up as an immigrant in the United States, Sheila realized the importance of the smallest things in life. She didn’t have the ‘luxury’ to waste, and the seeing of the waste of resources […]
Meet Katherine Montero, Chief Executive Officer of Global Deeds, a non-profit and social enterprise that assists public schools, teachers, and corporations in empowering disadvantaged youth through innovative education and employment. While working at Harvard Medical School, Katherine decided to start an organization during her lunch breaks. Global Deeds was created out of a sheer accident, […]
Meet Gloria Klob, an Entrepreneur in Medical devices who designed a safe and non-invasive device to treat the problem of incontinence in women. After pursuing engineering from the best universities in the world, Gloria Klob’s passion for designing, problem-solving, and helping people made her start a business of her own. She is the Chief Executive […]
Meet Seda Arzumanyan, the Director of Development at Water for Good, an organization that aims to tackle water poverty in the Central African Republic. A philanthropist by nature, Seda moved from Armenia to the United States in 2016 with her husband and two kids to complete her Master’s in Philanthropic Studies from the IU Lilly […]
Meet Cara Lunsford, a Registered Nurse and the Founder and CEO of HOLLIBLU, an exclusive app for Nurses with a mission to see them thrive. A lifelong Los Angeleno and a mother to a beautiful 9-year-old boy named Hudson, Cara has worked as a nurse for the last fourteen years. Three years back, she started […]
Meet Sherry Cagan, President/Founder Stand4Lyme Foundation, an organization that is transforming Lyme through collaboration. An Award-winning Advocate and Philanthropist, Sherry Cagan’s motivation for commitment draws from her near-death experience, her daughters’ ongoing challenges from the effects of Lyme disease, and from the millions who have experienced the hardship associated with what has now become the […]
Meet Riva Levinson- Founder of KRL, a consulting and lobbying firm based in Washington, DC. Apart from being a political and business strategist, Riva is known for solving challenges for clients across governments and continents. Her primary area of focus lies is in Sub-Saharan Africa, where she works on projects ranging from political risk to […]
Meet Ruthie Bowles, an Authority Marketing Strategist and the Founder of “Defy The Status Quo”, a content marketing consultation that is working to help other businesses succeed and change their industry. Ruthie is a career jumping entrepreneur who knocks out marketing overwhelm for her service-based, purpose-driven clients. She helps grow personal brands for social impact […]
Meet Blessing Yen Smith, the Chief Design Officer at “Seed&Spark”; a platform that connects people through stories that matter by building sustainability, equity, and community for all creators. A multi-disciplinary designer and artist with a decade of experience working in product design and systems, Blessing thinks at the intersection of technology and the arts. She […]
Meet Kelly Lynn Irons, the Founder, President, and CEO of developUs, an employee development group that helps leaders and teams become a better version of themselves. Being in many leadership roles has made Kelly realize one thing – parenting is her favorite leadership job of all times! A mother of two amazing children whom she […]
Meet Kim Lavine- an author, entrepreneur and CEO of Heugenis, a digital health startup bringing a patent-pending non-drug treatment for Alzheimer’s on a global level. Life isn’t a cakewalk for most of us and Kim’s stands as a perfect example- her parents got divorced when she was just ten and she went on to be […]
Meet Risa Morimoto- Founder and CEO of The Modern Aging, a YouTube Channel that finds innovative and holistic ways to approach health to avoid ailments later in life. On a wintery January afternoon in 2001, Risa was sitting next to her mother at the kitchen table. During their conversation, her mother suffered a debilitating stroke, […]
Meet Linda Mason- an internationally recognized makeup artist, cosmetics entrepreneur, visual artist, filmmaker and anti-vaccine conspiracy theorist. Born in Sunderland, Linda was highly inspired by her mother, an artist who imitated the hottest designer trends of that time and whose eccentric home renovations transformed their neighbourhood. This gave birth to Linda’s initial fascination for artistic […]
Meet Mariah Nagengast- CFO & Co-Owner at Point Summit, a company that provides outdoor/indoor recreational facilities to people. Mariah effortlessly manages several outdoor adventure and seasonal parks, apart from being an avid sports enthusiast. She firmly believes that the youth of today can shape the generation of tomorrow, perhaps because of her modest upbringing- “I […]
Meet Susan T. Gregg- Doctor of Occupational Therapy-Pediatrics/Founder & Owner of SMART Pediatric Therapy. Susan’s life leading up to her venture was busy with raising 3 children but she enjoyed every bit of it! When her son entered full-day kindergarten, she started working at his school as an occupational therapist. She was always interested in […]
Meet Kerrie Holschbach- the founder of Food For His Children, an NGO that does Community Development in Tanzania, Africa. Before being a licensed social worker and pastor, she is a wife, a mother, and a Christian as she likes to call herself. As Kerrie has always been drawn to people who are struggling or are […]
Meet Jennifer Stewart, the Senior Manager of Supply Chain for the North Texas Food Bank, a non-profit organization, that aims at closing the hunger gap in North Texas by providing access to nutritious food. Jennifer grew up in a small town in Western New York. Before beginning her journey as a hunger fighter with the […]
Meet Ashley Jordan, the Director of Operations and Strategy at Re:Work Training, an organization that is helping create diverse workspaces. An alumnus of the University of Chicago, Ashley works to help people of color from Chicago’s untapped communities. She has brought the concept of intersectionality into the conversation while applying special focus to the women […]
Meet Jennifer Piette, an entrepreneur and a responsible Community member of SoCal. She started ‘The Narrative Food’ in 2010 to serve the locals with amazing ingredients and spiced up their lives in the most unique way. With the goal of inspiring people to get back to their kitchens to create magic with exquisite ingredients, Jennifer […]
Meet Jessica Barker- Program Director at Healthy Families, a program that provides resources and intensive in-home support for eligible parents in Benton and Linn Counties. Passionate about the use of public health programming to build and sustain health equity within communities, Jessica has an undergraduate degree in Community Health Science and a Master of Public […]
Meet Joy Ellsworth- a Social Entrepreneur & Founder at Clement Waters, a non-profit organization that helps people to become better stewards of gifts that are naturally available to all of humanity. Joy had always catalyzed the expression of harmony and achievement between other people. As a result, she first found an organization called ‘My Heart […]
Meet Natasha Atkins- Founder and Executive Director of SGR! & Projekt 48, a learning lab that bridges the gap between Neuroscience, Social Work, and Education. What can one expect from an award-winning social worker and social entrepreneur committed to providing programs in Health and Wellness, the Arts, and Science to children and adults? The answer […]
Meet Jennifer Ho, the Founder and CEO of Hangar Studios, a podcast production company that propagates the value of free speech. A mom to her five kids, Jennifer decided to join the ranks of podcast early adopters in 2009 to open Hangar Studios, the first ‘woman-of-color’ owned podcast production company in the US. She took […]
Meet Nermine Khouzam Rubin, the Founder and CEO of Water 4 Mercy, an establishment with a mission to eradicate water crisis, unemployment, and poverty in underprivileged African villages. Originally from Africa, Nermine is an immigrant from Egypt to the USA. She is the youngest of five children and has graduated from the University of Florida […]
Meet Fran Bolin, the Executive Director of Assisting Families of Inmates, a non-profit that helps recuperate the families of offenders and provides them support in all its forms. A family person, Fran loves her community and tries to give back wherever she can. She believes, “giving back is truly a combination of time, talent, and […]
Meet Alison Lamagna- an experienced nonprofit leader, currently working as the Director of Programs & Gender Equity at Vermont Works for Women. Working to advance the economic independence of women in Vermont, Alison has worked in various spheres throughout her career, each with a focus on social justice and advocacy for marginalized groups- ensuring that […]
Meet Kate Kiama, the Director of Programs at “She’s the First”, an organization that finds, funds, and supports solutions to educate and empower women. A born feminist who is passionate about law and social justice, Kate Kiama is an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya and holds a Bachelor of Law Degree from the […]
Meet Tricia Scott- the CEO, founder & editor of The Female CEO, a platform for entrepreneurs to come together for inspiration, connection empowerment and support. Apart from being a Certified BARE Coach (the only one in the UK!) and running a community of extraordinary entrepreneurs who come together to support, inspire, empower and connect with […]
Meet Latoya A. Delmadge, a Clinical Therapist, a published author, and the proud business owner of Mindful Proverbs Consultation PLLC. A clinical therapist with experience in treating individuals, couples, and families, Latoya specializes in Mindfulness-based practice that uses a spiritual, existential, and psychodynamic approach to treatment. She is a Clinical Director and the author of […]
Meet Nivi Shrivastava, a seasoned lifestyle journalist, digital creator, and founder of msjunebug.com, an online platform where young writers and brands get to tell their real stories. Don’t complain, don’t explain — keep working and the real story will be out soon. Spoken like a true journalist, Nivi Shrivastava swears by these words not only […]
Meet Sandra Maple-Deaver, a recuperative care director who works with the homeless, and people with addiction to restore them to a life of dignity. A compassionate human and a Navy Veteran, Sandra is a 46-year-old woman with children. She has recently celebrated seven years of sobriety from addiction. According to Sandra, coming to the mission […]
Meet Alecia McLochlin, the Associate Director of Development, Anti-Defamation League – one of the world’s leading anti-hate organizations. Alecia grew up in a household that did not believe in any boundaries as to what a person could be or do. When she accepted the position of the Associate Director of Development for the Anti-Defamation League […]
Meet Laura McCann- the Chief Mood Booster & CEO at Adoratherapy, a company that produces vegan and cruelty-free essential oil fragrances. As she identifies herself as a Right and Left brain entrepreneur with a passion for business and creativity- having spent her career in fashion, technology, and product development- Laura fondly calls herself as ‘life […]
Meet Naomi Shafer, the Executive Director of ‘Clowns Without Borders’, who is enabling people to meet injustice, trauma, and pain with curiosity and joy. A clown and producer who uses humor, playfulness, and physical storytelling to turn the power dynamics upside down, Naomi’s life changed when she saw a mime performance in her childhood. She […]
Meet Kelsey Hastings- the founder and CEO of Advantage Living Centers, a healing and rehabilitation chain across the United States. Dedicating your life for someone else’s well-being isn’t easy- it requires courage of the greatest kind. From being a registered nurse, a licensed nursing home administrator and ordained minister, Kelsey has served humanity almost all […]
Meet Nancy D Miller, a Licensed Social Worker and the CEO/Executive Director of VISIONS/Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired, an organization that provides racially integrated programs to empower blind people to be independent and employed. VISIONS was founded by six women in 1926 to aid the blind and visually impaired to gain employment and […]
Meet Jennifer Lehr- an author, a marriage & family therapist & the founder of WeConcile, an online DIY relationship restoration program for couples. Sometimes, life takes you through situations that either make or break you and Jennifer’s was no less. Since childhood, she bore the wrath of her parents’ marital problems. Even though her father […]
Meet Wendy Jordanov- a psychologist and CEO at Huggaroo.com, a brand synonymous with wellness products. Sometimes, an idea can change your life. Better still, if it comes out at your kitchen table! Wendy’s life changed when one fine day, a conversation during mealtime eventually turned in to a multinational business- making her an entrepreneur with […]
Meet Mary Brotherton – the co-founder and president of the nonprofit bUneke, the editor in chief of bUneke Magazine, and the director of bUneke Radio. Mary is a lot of things – a manager, an administrator, an editor, a wife, a mother, a grandmother, a cat companion, and a writer. She manages three distinctly different […]
Meet Amelia Ray- a Behaviour Analyst & ASD Services Manager at San Diego Center for Children. A Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Board Certified Behaviour Analyst, Amelia oversees clinicians and interventionists who provide behavioural services to children in schools, homes, and the clinical setting. Being brought up in a single-parent household, she wasn’t restricted to […]
Meet Kerri B Fox – the owner and CEO of a web agency specializing in website design and development, SEO, and Amazon e-commerce consulter for brands, manufacturers, and sellers. A veteran, a mother of five, a daughter, a wife, and CEO of several companies, Kerri B Fox is a success story built on the determination. […]
Meet Michelle Kaffko- a photographer and the founder of Organic Headshots, a photography studio based in Chicago, in the U.S. It is indeed true that your passion for something can take you to new horizons. After leaving a career in marketing to explore filmmaking and photography, Michelle started a photo studio that specialises in […]
Meet Allison Thweatt Brown- a Nursing Medical Director & the founder of Mission Lazarus, an initiative that provides employment to the less privileged. Allison is a nurse who believes that holistic healing is best aimed at communities and families and includes the discovery and subversion of the root causes of all types of malady. To […]
Meet Jenna Pilgrim – the co-founder and CEO of Streambed, a publishing, and analytics tool for social sharing that uses the blockchain to prove that people created content. A co-founder and hyperconnected in the blockchain and cryptocurrency industry, Jenna got into the industry in 2015 as the publicist for “Blockchain Revolution”, the first bestselling book […]
Meet Grace Bishara, the Corporate Engagement and Volunteerism Manager at United Food Bank, a Corporate Sponsorship Program that nourishes Arizona Communities. As the Corporate Engagement Manager at United Food Bank, Grace helps in bringing funding through sponsorships to help feed families across Arizona. In addition to this, Grace is actively involved in helping coach people […]
Meet Nadia Alarakhia, the Founder and CEO of “Review My Room”, an unbiased platform for honest hotel reviews. Born in Canada, and raised in the United States as the daughter of the owners and operators of a motel, Nadia had worked in the corporate world for over 10 years when she realized that her job […]
Meet Tracey Lovejoy, an author, a Coach, a researcher, and the co-CEO of Catalyst Constellations, a company that strives to bring a change in the world by enabling catalysts to realize their potential. An anthropologist by nature, Tracey is the research engine for Catalyst Constellations. She spent twelve years at Microsoft leading teams of changemakers […]
Meet Diane M Smith, the Director of Creative Arts Dept at Beth Tfiloh Community School, and the Artistic/Managing Director for Children’s Playhouse of MD, a youth theatre company. Diane started working in theatre in high school at the age of 13. Back then, she was a farm kid who worked every day on her parents’ […]
Meet Olga Kirshenbaum- Money Coach & Owner of Rags to Riches Consulting that coaches individuals and couples to help them realign their money-habits with their money-goals. As a Money Coach, Olga empowers creative people to get comfortable with money. She hosts a podcast called ‘9 Minutes of Creative Wisdom’, where she talks to these creative […]
Meet Maria Santi, an attorney and minority outreach director at Grand Prairie Chamber of Commerce, a non-profit organization where she connects different business communities. “Everything is Possible”. This is the simple philosophy Maria Santi has been following all her life, and that has her touching new heights every day. She has got no regrets and […]
Meet Dr. Kristy Lamb, a physician and the founder of BOLD Health. She is also a professional psychiatrist who followed her passion to serve the community against all odds. “Leap, and the net will appear”. These are the words that changed the life of Dr. Kristy Lamb. According to her “once you follow your passion, […]
Meet Marnie Clagett- an experienced Photographer and the Owner of Clagett Photography, a studio based in Elizabethtown, Kentucky. Marnie happily operates a photography studio known as Clagett Photography in a building that she and her husband have renovated in their city’s historic downtown neighborhood. This very studio provides the sole income for their family of […]
Meet Monica Rosen- Founder, CEO & CFO at Sabakiball International, a competitive sport meant for multiple skill levels. Working with a small business since she was merely 16 years old, Monica started her first non-profit organization when she was just 18 years old. Today with more than 20 years of athletic experience working with children […]
Meet Megan M Pearson, the Founder and Executive Director of ‘PCOS Awareness Association’, a nonprofit that is dedicated to bring a change in the lives of people with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. With a mission to revolutionize the way people approach education surrounding PCOS awareness, Megan’s non-profit, ‘PCOS Awareness Association’, is built on the five pillars […]
Meet Angela Sumin Lee, Manager of Advocacy Outreach and Engagement at ‘Goodwill Industries International. and a leader on the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee for the organization, ‘Women in Government Relations’ Driven by her passion for advancing equity, Angela has dedicated her career to advocating for those whose voices have been marginalized. A native of […]
Meet Mrs. Vasundhara Bhatt – a polyglot, jeweler, designer, and creator- but most importantly, a strong and determined woman who didn’t shy away from following her dreams at an age when most people retire from their jobs! “As I look down the memory lane, I see nothing but happiness… I was about 5 years old […]
Meet Jackie Shapiro Brooker- the founder of ‘Off The Grid Greenville’, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping small businesses in Greenville, South Carolina. It’s not very common to come across an NGO that focuses on food, drinks and lifestyle choices of people and help them grow brand awareness- but Jacqueline has been able to do […]
Meet Paula M Even-Trenda, the founder and CEO of Curly Girlz Candy Inc., who has combined the health with taste through her chocolates and candies. Forty-nine and a single mom to two teenage girls, when Paula took the leap of faith and opened up her retail gourmet-chocolate store, little did she know that she would […]
Meet Monica Poulard Hawkins, the Founder and CEO of a boutique management consulting firm- PPDG, serving the Corporate Industry, Global Leaders, and The Academy. Monica’s establishment helps organizations re-imagine themselves and build capacity for impact for the future. She leverages their strongest assets, which are often hidden in the margins and around corners, and uses […]
Meet Ivory Morgan-Burton, the founder & CEO of Storybook Events, a globally recognized event planning company for social & corporate events. As she calls herself a ‘Wishmaster’ who makes dreams and wishes of people come true, Ivory makes sure to take care of all the details that can take up valuable time for people to […]
Meet Minna Taylor, a Communication Coach and the Founder of Energize Your Voice, who believes that confidence is the greatest resource for changing someone’s life. Minna Taylor discovered her purpose in life after a series of ups and downs, but now that she has it set straight, she is helping others realize and live theirs […]
Meet Joan Maloof- a former academic scientist and now the Executive Director of Old-Growth Forest Network, an organization that ensures the conservation of ancient forests. It’s not every day that a successful researcher and professor (a position that most people like to sustain until they retire) leave their lucrative job to start something of their […]
Meet Michele Gannon, the executive director and co-founder of ‘Mary’s Place by the Sea’, a beautiful non-profit home for women during and after their battle with cancer. A scholar of German Pedagogy, when Michele Gannon became ill while tending to her 3 children as a stay-at-home mom, her eyes were open to the unmet needs […]
Meet Elaine Garley- a gifted Animal Communicator and the founder of Animal & People Bridges, an organisation that takes care of both individuals and their pets. From a secretary in the corporate world to technical editor/writer and eventually, a certified project manager in the telephony industry- it took a lot of roles for Elaine to […]
Meet Joy Singh- a Meditation and Yoga Philosophy Teacher and the founder of One 2 One Meditation, that helps people in meditating effortlessly. In the Northern part of America, one would not be surprised in finding the Bhargavas from India being happily settled in large numbers. A part of this culture since the very beginning, […]
Meet Dr Laura Graye- a visionary scientist and medical intuitive researching vibrational healing in Boston, Massachusetts. Utilizing her powerful intuitive capabilities, her knowledge of human anatomy, physiology, neuropsychology and a natural understanding of the quantum human experience, Laura offers deep-seated healing at each level of consciousness. Her gentle heart and boundless energy guide clients from […]
Meet Hilda Kalap- a spiritual teacher, an energy healer and the founder of Hilda Kalap Personal Empowerment for Women. In the early years of her life, Hilda experienced a fair amount of chaos and upheaval- so much so that by the time she was just a year old, she needed a blood transfusion to save […]
Meet Juliette Oliva, the Founder, Chief Design Officer, and Partner of Pixelstrike Creative, a design and marketing company, who believes in mutual growth through support. Pixelstrike Creative is a well-known name for problem-solving, web design, development, SEO, graphic design, UX, content creation, etc., in Richmond, Virginia today, but its journey to fame was not easy. […]
Meet Elizabeth Kruse, the founder and director of DebateAble, a debate education program for elementary school students that not only teaches students to be impactful speakers but also prepares them for life. When Elizabeth founded DebateAble, little did she know that she would be impacting so many lives and giving confidence to these young speakers. […]
Meet M. Kendall Ludwig- President and principal designer at CurlyRed, an initiative that provides design, branding, print and web solutions for numerous companies and non-profit organisations. After starting CurlyRed in 2007 with the desire to create art, usable art, M. Kendall’s vision included the following statement: “…to lay bare the beauty in ordinary things is […]
Meet Elise Gates- a licensed Mental Health Counselor, Certified Rehabilitation Counselor and the founder & CEO of Nothing But Advice Inc. After pursuing her Masters in psychology, Elise worked in an array of mental health settings and began to see the need for people to have access to mental health help whenever they needed it. […]
Meet Katharine Giovanni- one of the world’s leading concierge consultants and the founder of The Giowell Group. Considered to be one of the original founders of the independent concierge industry and a 20-year concierge industry veteran, Katharine has this amazing ability that inspires one to embrace a positive path and live their best life. She […]
Meet Karina Grosheva- a social impact entrepreneur and the founder & CEO at TaQadum, who focuses on digital innovation in international development and sustainability. Growing up in a small town in Russia, Karina excelled in Mathematics from a very young age. While she always dreamt of travelling and working on the world’s issues of inequality […]
Meet Judith Broeker who specializes in historic preservation, building conservation training, volunteer vacation coordination and is actively working towards protecting cultural heritage with her initiative. Love can indeed come in different forms to different people and for Judith, her love for historic buildings has taken her all over the world. A bachelor of Asian Studies […]
Meet Anapurna Monga- the founder and CEO of Mentorbox, an education company that helps in choosing and navigating the right career path. An Alumnus from the prestigious Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology (MNNIT), Anapurna has been an experienced professional working as a Software Engineer in the Logistics, Healthcare and Payments Domain before stepping into […]
Meet Kesha Brown- a mother, serial entrepreneur, a fashion enthusiast from Brooklyn, New York and the founder of Brown Resumes. After spending 20 years in the corporate world and 3 years on the board of Tomorrow’s Leaders NYC, Kesha’s fetish over helping others succeed and have a long track record of volunteerism led her to […]
Meet Emily Crookston- a ghostwriter for rebels, renegades, and mavericks. She helps busy professionals by writing books, articles, and blog posts for them. Turning your passion into your profession isn’t easy. Being the founder and decider of all things at The Pocket PhD, Emily partners with individuals and brands to make ‘boring’ or ‘complex’ work […]
Meet Joanne Burke Sherman, a mother, a wife and an entrepreneur who is helping people achieve their best-self through nutrition, supplements and mind-body awareness. Sometimes, life puts you in situations where you are compelled to make decisions that you don’t think of otherwise. Being in a similar scenario, Joanne never thought that interest in holistic […]
Known as the WanderLust Girls, Emily Bache and Abigail Breslin run a fashion, lifestyle and travel blog and have been doing wardrobe styling since 2011. It is indeed true that some friendships last for a lifetime. Meet Emily and Abigail, 2 students from Wayland Middle School in Massachusetts who met in the year 2000 and […]
Meet Lauran Arledge, the CEO of Bold Font Coaching which aims to bridge the gap between our personal and professional lives based on choices, courage, and authenticity. Starting her career as a high school Social Studies teacher in Wilmington, North Carolina, Lauran has reached new heights in the last 15 years by working in public […]
Meet author and Senior Content Marketer at Human Focus International, who also has her own social initiative, ‘Chaaon – Sab k Liye’, which creates awareness against child and animal abuse. Who would have thought that an English Literature Graduate would swiftly work up her way to having an illustrious career in content marketing in […]
“After struggling through the first 8 years of my married life to bear a child, I finally experienced the bliss of motherhood in 2001. My first daughter brought us so much happiness that it almost made me forget the hardships of my past where certain societal expectations made me doubt the credibility of my life. […]
Meet Karen Alexander-Banks, CEO of the Columbia, South Carolina (USA) based Auntie Karen Foundation- a globally recognized charitable corporation. Maybe it was her love for arts that inspired her to leave her lucrative professional position with a company like Xerox Corporation to offer something different to the world. And maybe, the programs offered by […]
Meet Soha Juneja, CEO and Director at First Impression, a renowned Speaker, Coach, Counselor and Mental Health Architect, who is all about training and coaching people to be the next version of themselves without judgement. Soha Juneja is a good example of someone who truly desires to make a difference in the lives of […]
Meet Ranukka Singham, a data-driven image & branding consultant who has been running her own consultancy for the past 3 years. “I have always been intrigued by how looking apart helps you in many ways, especially in your career,” says Ranukka, when asked about what she finds interesting about the field she is in. Having […]
Shellye Archambeau is one of Silicon Valley’s first female African American CEOs. She is a Former Executive of IBM, CMO at two public companies and Former CEO of a then-struggling Silicon Valley startup which is now MetricStream, a recognized global leader in governance, risk, and compliance software solutions. She is currently a Fortune 500 board […]
Meet Michelle Mras, an International TEDx Speaker, Communication Coach, Author of Eat, Drink and Be Mary: A Glimpse into a Life Well Lived and It’s Not Luck: Overcoming You, Host of the Mental Shift Podcast, Co-Host of the Denim and Pearl Podcast and Voice Actress for the IMDb, who constantly strives to encourage and guide […]
“Do not let your fire go out, spark by irreplaceable spark in the hopeless swamps of the not-quite, the not-yet, and the not-at-all.” ― Ayn Rand, Atlas Shrugged As I was surfing on the internet to learn more about India’s “Brittle Boy” aka “Wonder Boy”, swimmer Moin Junnedi, I couldn’t help but be baffled by […]
Meet Mukta Bahrani – An Image Consultant, Soft Skills Trainer, Speaker, Stylist, and a Personal Development Coach who has trained and consulted more than 5000 people from diverse backgrounds in the last 4 years. It’s not easy to leave a high-profile IT job and move ahead to start your own venture. But this is where […]
Meet Jigna Shah, the Founder & CEO of REVE’- one of the top high-end designer clothing brands in Gujarat with retail flagship stores in Ahmedabad & Mumbai. The success journey of the fashion label REVE’ isn’t a mystery to most, that has exclusive flagship stores across Mumbai and Ahmedabad. Founded by Jigna Shah in 1992, […]
With over 18 years of industry experience, Nisary M is the founder of 2 ventures: Hubwords Media and HerMoneyTalks and is an inspiration to many. Nisary had always been passionate about empowering women financially and maybe this is why today she stands tall as a mentor for various women and startup platforms. In addition to […]
Meet Madhu Bansal, the founder of KRB Markets, who aims to educate Indian citizens about the relatively easy world of financing and benefit from it to a greater extent. Who says a woman can’t achieve something that she desires for and be successful at it at the same time? A great example of it has […]
“It’s OKAY to be scared. Being scared means you’re about to do something really, really brave.” — Mandy Hale (The Single Woman: Life, Love, and a Dash of Sass) Hamyl Anjum is a leader and an advocate of Human and Sexual Rights of youth and women. Her story of consistency, as she says it, […]
Meet Simran Mangharam, the founder of Floh, a dating community for single and like-minded professionals looking for a meaningful relationship. A certified Dating Coach and the first and only woman founder of a dating start-up in India, Simran in her capacity as a professional has helped thousands of singles find their life-partners following her practical […]
Sailaja Manacha is a trained psychologist, psychotherapist, and executive coach who is changing the lives of women with her unconventional outlook towards leadership. As a lot of women are establishing their own start-ups and businesses, it becomes important for them to adopt effective leadership qualities in order to succeed in their ventures. By combining psychology […]
Manisha Jain is the founder, director, and lead image consultant at SeaChanges and is constantly working towards bringing a change in the lives of individuals for the last 6 years. From the very beginning of her childhood, Manisha had a knack of dressing, grooming, and teaching. She would even advise her friends on how […]
“And can you teach your body emotionally what it would feel like to believe in this way . . . to be empowered . . . to be moved by your own greatness . . . to be invincible . . . to have courage . . . to be in love with life . […]
“She was a gypsy, as soon as you unravelled the many layers to her wild spirit she was on her next quest to discover her magic. She was relentless like that, the woman didn’t need nobody but an open road, a pen and a couple of sunsets.” ― Nikki Rowe Mariam Saeed Khan is not […]
“I am not afraid of storms, for I am learning how to sail my ship.” ― Louisa May Alcott, Little Women Zarish Malik, a 24 year old entrepreneur from Lahore, Pakistan, works as a Director of her own company Galaxy Moving Systems Pvt. Ltd. She is the youngest in the business of elevator engineering so […]
“You cannot kill a breeze, a wind, a fragrance; you cannot kill a dream or an ambition.” ― Michel Onfray A child in Morocco, named as Khadija, was fond of seeing her mother teaching the other native women of Morocco the art of dress-making. While catching glimpses of these women as they sew and stitch, […]
Youth, like pristine glass, absorbs the prints of its handlers. ― Mitch Albom, The Five People You Meet in Heaven “Rahbar” an urdu word that means “a mentor” and in the context of The Citizens Foundation, it means someone who guides their students on the path from learning the power over their mind to creating […]
“Take me somewhere I can grow, Give me something let me go Tell me something I don’t know” – Laura Marling Myself, Maham Shah here from Pakistan, introduced as an author of my debut poetry book “My Therapist Tells Me Not to Ruminate”. I am a storyteller from Fuzia – empowering women. I am eager […]