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Laura is business coach and mentor to corporate women who are ready to turn their entrepreneurial ideas into a reality. She is an international award winning speaker, and has spoken on stages across Europe, including at Forbes under 30. Laura has also been recognised by the Financial Times & Yahoo Finance as a Global Role Model for Women in Business for the work she has done in empowering women to rise to become their own CEO.
Originally from the suburbs of Detroit, Leigh Genetti Byers is a graduate of The University of Michigan, where she received her Bachelor of Arts degree in History. Byers started District Maven Marketing + Creative during her sophomore year of college and has continued to grow the business ever since. She is an expert in search engine optimization, marketing strategy and brand management, with a flair for web development. Byers is also a seasoned writer, crafting dynamic pieces for Guest of a Guest and Localeur.
Lori Tobin is the founder of SporTobin, a Hull-based apparel company specializing in workout clothing made in the USA for adults and children since 1991. Lori has spoken actively on the South Shore and beyond about healthy eating habits and exercise, especially in young children. She has also been involved in many causes and created and continues to teach her keepgoingkidz exercise class at the elementary school in Hull.
Lewis Maleh is the founder and CEO of Bentley Lewis, a leading boutique executive search firm and host of Don’t take out your phone! Podcast. Lewis has a BSc in Chemistry from the University of Birmingham, and began his career working in the fashion and manufacturing sectors before moving into the executive search industry in 2006. His love of connecting with people has led him to a career in executive search and podcasting. When Lewis is not working, he loves spending time with his family, running, and doing Crossfit.
Self-taught leader in photography & Influencer management
Laurence used to be an astronomer, visiting telescopes all around the world, and working for NASA and at Universities in the UK. Then 15 years ago he changed career completely to start his own photography business. We'll find out why, and what he's learnt along the way.
Lisa Dadd spent 15 years with a Fortune 100 company, learning the foundations of corporate sales and marketing before redirecting that knowledge as an entrepreneur. An intense training in transformational leadership, and work in social-emotional intelligence gave her a new appreciation for blending seemingly divergent skills. Today, Lisa enjoys playing with those skills as she creates unique experiential programs that develop leaders who are radically self-aware, personally accountable and deeply connected to their visions.
Leslie H. Tayne, Esq., is a consumer and business debt-related attorney. She founded Tayne Law Group, P.C., concentrating solely on debt resolution and alternatives to filing bankruptcy for consumers, small business owners and professionals. Leslie has over 20 years’ experience in debt relief.
Lynn is a long time advertising executive (formerly CEO of J. Walter Thompson NY) turned entrepreneur. Throughout her career, Lynn has been fortunate to work on some of the world's most iconic brands including American Express, Clinique, L'Oreal and Hershey's. She launched two businesses in 2020: MASAMI, clean premium haircare launched in February 2020 and Isle de Nature, luxury bee-powered home fragrance, launched in September 2020.
Larissa Rzemienski is a licensed professional counselor and a yoga teacher. She serves as a lululemon ambassador, and is also a cohost on The Jeremy Jude Podcast: A Shameless Podcast on Mental Health. She is passionate about mental health and helping others. She works hard and stays humble and passionate through it all!
