Laura Gmeinder is a passion igniter; she’s a highly sought after certified coach and national speaker. Her expertise lies at the intersection of leadership development, mindset and business strategy. She champions women to take themselves- and their business to the next level. Laura was honored as a BRAVA "Woman to Watch" and In Business "40 Under 40" for her business savvy and community engagement- accomplishments she attributes to her favorite quote "Do one thing every day that scares you"
David is the host of the HowWeSolve podcast and show, which is also the umbrella company for his portfolio of businesses - LTVplus, TaskDrive, Shortlist. David is also the founding CEO of upcoach CDM (content delivery management) and CRM platform for coaches and organizations.
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.
Momentum is a Digital Marketing company whose founder, Mac Frederick, originally started at Google! Mac also started Momentum 360, a branch of Momentum that focuses on digital and virtual touring. In a world of virtual everything, his business really skyrocketed.
Born to share words of wisdom, Ilene Marcus (MSW, MPA) is a natural motivator. Using humor to tap into truths about workplace dynamics, Ilene’s signature speeches will make you laugh; make you cringe; and ultimately make you change. See your actions as others do. It’s powerful.
Sophie Chiche is a multi-talented entrepreneur, author, speaker, journalist, and psychologist. Equal parts philosophical and practical, Sophie has a unique ability to cut through the BS that keep people trapped in frameworks that don’t match their dreams. Her newest venture, becurrent, is a unique productivity method that shows people not just how to be productive but to be "productive with purpose." One of her most notable entrepreneurial ventures was the creation of Shape House, an L.A.-based "sweat shop" featured on Good Morning America, The Doctors, and Ellen.
Melanie is the owner of her own digital marketing agency, Melanie Hardcastle Marketing + Events. She left her full-time job a year and a half ago to pursue entrepreneurship and has never looked back. Melanie works with clients to help them find their brand's voice, execute their marketing strategy and produce killer virtual events. If you want to grow your audience, reach the right people and scale your business, she's your woman.
David Cavalcante is a professional tattooer in Washington DC. A 19 year veteran of the industry. The profession ha lead him all over the world creating friendship and bonds with other likeminded individuals. As well as fed his hunger for continued learning, whether it be for is profession of in life.
Kate is CEO of Women 2.0, a global brand that focuses on gender and diversity in the tech industry through programs, products and media.
Andy Brenits is the Principal of Phoenix-based Brenits Creative, a branding, marketing, and creative strategy firm that helps growing businesses and business owners working (mostly) by themselves compete with name brands by creating a consistent way to look, communicate, and act.
He's a creative professional with 25+ years of experience running creative businesses specializing in branding, marketing, and design. Before founding Brenits Creative, Andy led in-house creative teams at Fortune 500 brands such as Banana Republic, The Gap, National Football League, KPMG, and Arizona Public Service.
An experienced mentor and teacher, Andy has taught undergraduate and graduate classes at Pratt Institute, Rowan University, The Art Institute of Phoenix, Sessions.edu, Columbia University, Grand Canyon University, and Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA). He earned his Master’s Degree in Design Management from Pratt Institute and has a BFA in Graphic Design from the School of Visual Arts.
He's a creative professional with 25+ years of experience running creative businesses specializing in branding, marketing, and design. Before founding Brenits Creative, Andy led in-house creative teams at Fortune 500 brands such as Banana Republic, The Gap, National Football League, KPMG, and Arizona Public Service.
An experienced mentor and teacher, Andy has taught undergraduate and graduate classes at Pratt Institute, Rowan University, The Art Institute of Phoenix, Sessions.edu, Columbia University, Grand Canyon University, and Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA). He earned his Master’s Degree in Design Management from Pratt Institute and has a BFA in Graphic Design from the School of Visual Arts.
