Community & Guest List
Beth Dessen Duffy was a Landscape Architecture major for two years before graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Education from Cornell University. She began her career at Florida Power and Light Company educating homeowners about how to save money on electric bills. Beth transitioned and became involved in PA state politics and lobbying, educating and discussing pertinent issues. Beth is now a CEO and Entrepreneur and the creator of the Christmas Tree of Kindness App. Beth is sharing their family Christmas tradition with others and hopes to help individuals , families and groups teach and practice kindness by using this app activity.
Bobak Emamian is the CEO of Prolific Interactive, a mobile product agency based in Brooklyn, San Francisco, and Durham. Through an innovative approach to creating products, Prolific has delivered mobile experiences for leading brands including SoulCycle, American Express, Saks Fifth Avenue, TB12, Gap, CrossFit, and Sephora. Founded in 2009, Bobak's mix of technical capabilities and business acumen has been integral in Prolific's rapid growth. He graduated from the School of Business at Quinnipiac University, where he studied Entrepreneurship. He also played on Quinnipiac's baseball team, where he met co-founder Eric Weber.
Dr. Berry Pierre is founder of drberrypierre.com, CEO of Pierre Medical Consulting and a Board Certified Internist who host the weekly podcast the Lunch and Learn with Dr. Berry and the video series Empower Yourself For Better Health. As a physician he realized that this passion was helping others live the best & healthy lives they could but understood that his one to one interactions with patients in the office wasn't going to be enough. Its why he stepped out the clinical walls to bring the masses the health information they need to live their best lives.
Brian Meert is the CEO of AdvertiseMint, a Hollywood based digital advertising agency that specializes in helping successful companies advertise on Facebook. Advertisemint has managed millions of dollars in digital ad spends in entertainment, fashion, finance, and software industries. Brian is also the author of the best selling, The Complete Guide to Facebook Advertising, and the innovative The Complete Guide to Digital Advertising Policies infographic. He is a 15-year digital advertising executive and a member of the Forbes Agency Council. Prior to founding Advertisemint, Brian built and sold Gofobo.com, an online ticketing system that revolutionized the entertainment industry and is now utilized by Warner Bros. and Disney.
Brandon is the owner of Thrive CryoStudio, the first cryotherapy company in the DMV. Brandon left the corporate world to bring cryotherapy, a trending holistic health & wellness treatment to the DMV area. Since opening in 2016, Brandon has provided over 80,000 cryotherapy sessions for individuals who suffer from chronic pain to elite professional athletes. Brandon's passion is helping people THRIVE to a better state of being.
Brandyn Campbell is the owner of Brandyn Campbell Communications, which provides dynamic digital content strategy and solutions for small businesses. For over a decade, she has leveraged her writing talent to provide compelling content for media outlets and companies around the world, including the Philadelphia Eagles and National Football League. Brandyn is passionate about helping companies authentically share their stories to connect with their audiences and grow their brands.
Brian Kelly is a Success Coach and Business Consultant who works with socially conscious small to medium sized companies to create more inclusive work environments and to unleash human greatness in their people and teams producing better business AND human results.
Brian’s career spans three decades across Information Technology, Human Resources, Project Management, Program Management, People Development, and nonprofit leadership.
Brian is committed to advancing diversity, inclusion, belonging and equity for greater economic and career opportunities for all human beings.
Brian’s career spans three decades across Information Technology, Human Resources, Project Management, Program Management, People Development, and nonprofit leadership.
Brian is committed to advancing diversity, inclusion, belonging and equity for greater economic and career opportunities for all human beings.
Brenda has had a unique life filled with challenges that have propelled her growth into a successful, strong, mature woman. She feels inspired to share her views on how these learnings can help shape and improve the lives of women and men looking for that spark in their lives for enhanced joy, happiness, love, and success.
We will hear how pivotal experiences from her past have shaped her business and personal success, including raising six kids on her own after the unexpected death of her late husband, necessitating life-changing decisions for the sake of the family. Her fundamental values and principles of treating people right and using personal discipline and commitment have allowed her to stay the course to now follow her passion for lifestyle coaching and mentoring. You will discover the methodology around visualization and positive thought energy she uses to explore and achieve the art of the possible in her own life.
Brenda follows a no BS approach. Always telling it like it is – she will now share with us how her process has led to success as an Entrepreneur in Real Estate, Fashion, Health, Fitness, and Wellness and can help you with your mindset toward your goals and ultimate happiness.
We will hear how pivotal experiences from her past have shaped her business and personal success, including raising six kids on her own after the unexpected death of her late husband, necessitating life-changing decisions for the sake of the family. Her fundamental values and principles of treating people right and using personal discipline and commitment have allowed her to stay the course to now follow her passion for lifestyle coaching and mentoring. You will discover the methodology around visualization and positive thought energy she uses to explore and achieve the art of the possible in her own life.
Brenda follows a no BS approach. Always telling it like it is – she will now share with us how her process has led to success as an Entrepreneur in Real Estate, Fashion, Health, Fitness, and Wellness and can help you with your mindset toward your goals and ultimate happiness.
Bill’s background offers him a broad vantage point for observation."
BWS Johnson is a purveyor of terrible puns and artisanal flower arrangements. Brooke's work has appeared in local galleries as juried impermanent art.
She is a proud member of Alexandria, Virginia's West End Business Association.
Addicted to sowing and tending the seeds that bind communities, Blooms of Paradise has been giving away the store since 2018. In 2020, the Commonwealth certified it as a woman-owned micro-business.
She is a proud member of Alexandria, Virginia's West End Business Association.
Addicted to sowing and tending the seeds that bind communities, Blooms of Paradise has been giving away the store since 2018. In 2020, the Commonwealth certified it as a woman-owned micro-business.
