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Abraham Kamarck: He is a health enthusiast and founder of True Made Foods, that makes ketchup, BBQ sauce and siracha using veggies instead of sugar. He is passionate about helping people get beyond fad and hype in the diet world and stick to core nutrition principles. He can also why is it best time to start a food startup and how to manage a startup with a family. Here's a quick story on him, that covers his business pretty well.
Amber Farooqui is a 20 year old entrepreneur, business owner, best selling author of her book Finding Your Fit: A guide to living your best life, and she's a speaker, all while still being a full time student in University. Amber owns her own business coaching and consulting business where she helps entrepreneurs or those who want to be entrepreneurs with branding, organic marketing, hight ticket sales, and mindset so that they can make an influence, impact, and income to evolve their businesses and lives.
Anthony Bolognese is a full-time entrepreneur who has planted himself firmly and forcefully in the DC area by founding both Capitol Hill Photo and Capitol Hill Clothiers. He has taken photos for brands such as Nike, Coca-Cola, and Walmart and his work has been featured in publications including DC Modern Luxury, Capitol File Magazine, and Washingtonian. He has also created custom suits for DMV executives, members of congress, and the occasional local athlete.
With over 20 years in apparel buying and merchandising for the majors, I started StyleForIt out of my own need. Women over a size 12 did not have a specific Resale & Consignment platform for their clothing. StyleForIt has created a space just for them.
Born and raised in the Washington, DC Metro area, Andrea graduated with an Accounting degree from the University of Maryland at College Park. An active member of NAPO (National Association of Productivity and Organizing Professionals), since the start of her business in 2010, she works with her team to help their clients to work hands-on with their clients from strategy, implementation, and (for those who are open to creating positive change) organizing coaching.
Together Anne & Mark Lackey own and operate several businesses. In 2015, they determined they were working harder and not smarter, so they embarked on their newest business - HireSmart Virtual Assistants which helps business owners scale by providing top-notch virtual employees. Anne & Mark wrote seven books (3 became best sellers in hours) and developed multiple training modules in the area of Real Estate Investing, Property Management, and Business Ownership to help other entrepreneurs grow their businesses.
Alyssa started The Rogue Petal Co. in 2019 when she found a niche in the wedding market. After creating artificial floral arrangements for her wedding to cut costs, she found that the flowers were not only cost effective, but had the ability to look realistic, were very low-maintenance on the day, and proved to be a sustainable floral option. The Rogue Petal Co. focuses on upscale, artificial and dried floral arrangements for weddings via pre-designed collections or custom wedding orders created with clients from scratch. They also create keepsake art pieces, 2D, and 3D floral art. You an find The Rogue Petal Co. at www.roguepetalco.com or on social media @roguepetalco across various social platforms.
Andy is Founder and CEO of Petra Coach, a business coaching firm working with businesses across the U.S. and Canada to improve company culture, leadership and revenue using methodology rooted in the principles first introduced by John D. Rockefeller. As a lifelong entrepreneur, skilled business coach, author and contributor, Andy Bailey is a recognized expert in the realm of business growth and success strategies. Recently he released his debut, Amazon bestselling book “No Try Only Do,” which details the start and success of Petra Coach as well as the unique methodologies upon which it’s based.
Adam is the CEO of Web Deals Direct Amazon store. Web Deals Direct was founded in 2015. The company’s top brands included Spacesaver, Flexi Hose, Zap It! and Grillman, as well as two dozen smaller brands.. In 2020 Web Deals Direct had online sales of approximately 80 million dollars. Web Deals Direct was sold to Perch in May 2021. Prior to selling on Amazon, Amazon was CEO of a digital marketing agency and a senior manager at IT consulting firm Accenture. Adam graduated magna cum laude from the University of Maryland with a degree in economics.
Best friends Amy and Kate were celebrating their shared birthday in 2017 when the conversation turned to how amazing women are when they join together for a common goal. A few months an official idea was idea sprouted and Rowan Tree coworking and cogrowth community was born. Offering both virtual and in-person memberships, they are pioneering a new way to work. Geared for women and welcome to ALL, Rowan Tree offers an inclusive, safe, and open community and coworking space. Within their growth ecosystem of women entrepreneurs and passionate allies, they intentionally foster a community of connection, collaboration, and inspiration. They infuse a mix of wellness, creativity, laughter, self-health, and kindness into their Rowgramming. In the last year, they offered over 200 workshops on professional, business, personal, well-being, and creative growth.
