Mind Of A Mentor

Sara Bamossy and Marisstella Marinkovic are co-CEOs of the Los Angeles-based, full-service advertising agency, Pitch. The two women originally became known as an advertising power duo during their seven years working side by side at ad agency Saatchi & Saatchi. Together, Sara and Marisstella produced wildly successful campaigns that received coveted awards from Cannes Lions, the Effies, and Ja...

Anna Blue is Co-Executive Director at Girl Up, a global organization dedicated to helping young women recognize their power to generate positive social change. Founded by the United Nations Foundation in 2010, Girl Up advocates for the advancement of girls in developing countries by providing leadership development training and resources for young women to go on to make a positive difference in th...

Maureen Maldari is Cofounder & CEO of The BAM Connection, a full-service advertising agency that recently created the 2019 Super Bowl ad for Yellow Tail Wines. Other clients have included AmLactin and Keystone Canna Remedies. Prior to launching The BAM Connection, Maureen was President of WPP’s Grey’s Healthy People unit, managing over 350 people globally and $1 billion in agency billings. The...

Ginny Naylor is the go-to Brand Manager for Babe Lash, a revolutionary product for natural eyelash enhancement. She has logged close to 20 years as a beauty industry maven, working as a hairstylist, makeup artist, and wellness consultant in addition to holding long-term roles in executive sales and management. After graduating from Brigham Young University with a dual degree in Latin American Stud...

Cher Cosenza is a tv and film actress, private investigator, spokesmodel, and cohost of the “Speaking Volumes” podcast. Growing up outside of New York City, Cher demonstrated a passion for the arts and penchant for exploration from a young age. Her parents’ unwavering support enabled Cher to pursue the many things that sparked her curiosity--like modeling, theater, dance, and improv. Cher first di...

Taylor Simpson is a mindset coach, business strategy expert, and motivational speaker who specializes in teaching people how to harness the power of their subconscious mind. Drawing on key principles from neuroscience and psychology, Taylor helps women learn how to identify and dissolve limiting beliefs in order to discover a higher sense of self-worth and create the life they want to be living. P...

Ashley Feinstein Gerstley is the founder and CEO of The Fiscal Femme, a financial wellness coaching service on a mission to get women wealthy as a means to ending gender inequality. She is the creator of The 30-Day Money Cleanse, a program that has helped thousands of women cultivate a harmonious relationship with money and achieve their financial goals. Ashley is the author of "The 30 Day Money C...

Kat Short is a writer, speaker, professional storytelling coach, and the founder of Tell Your Damn Story. Her work guides individuals and businesses to embrace the power of storytelling in order to make the right things happen in their career, business, and life. Drawing on her experience in communications, operations, and sales, Kat helps each one of her clients craft a meaningful and engaging na...

Dr Ashley Hampton is a licensed psychologist and entrepreneurial coach who helps female solopreneurs establish their brand's credibility and unique identity. She also teaches her clients new strategies for improving efficiency and sustainability in order to achieve a better work-life balance. Dr. Hampton gravitated toward entrepreneurship from a young age, running side hustles throughout her teens...

Harper Spero is a business coach and consultant who specializes in working with individuals who want to live, work, and earn on their own terms. During the first decade of her career, Harper became well-versed in leveraging businesses through her work in marketing, PR, event production, and social media. She worked with major brands like Avon, Johnson & Johnson, and Disney, while new and risin...

Robyn Sayles is a personal branding expert and the founder of Launching Your Success. Through Launching Your Success, Robyn coaches entrepreneurs and runs workshops throughout the country, teaching methods for building brand identity that are personal, practical, profitable and fun. Robyn's unique presentation and leadership style combines her background in corporate training and sales with her im...

Brittany Brave is an NYC-based comedian who specializes in stand-up, improv, and sketch comedy. She has trained, taught, and performed comedy for over 15 years at places like UCB, Second City, and New York Comedy Festival. Brittany is also the founder of Cat Call (@wearecatcall), a nonprofit organization that puts on curated events with the goal of connecting women and spotlighting female talent a...

Alexandra Harper is the founder of Women of Culture, a women’s social networking group that connects women who appreciate beauty, creativity and community. Women of Culture’s events exemplify NYC culture and operate with the goal of creating unique experiences that inspire attendees to learn, broaden their horizons and connect with a community. While building a career in marketing and graphic desi...

Sarah Beaulieu is a keynote speaker, trainer, writer and social entrepreneur dedicated to creating a world free of sexual harassment and violence. She has shared her personal story of sexual violence in front of thousands at TEDxBeaconStreet, Take Back the Night, and many other events, panels and conferences. Sarah is also Founder of The Uncomfortable Conversation, Inc. -- a nonprofit organization...

Monica Rivera is the founder and host of "You Wanna Do What?!", a podcast about reconnecting with yourself and exploring your interests, ideas and dreams. Monica encourages her listeners to pursue the items on their bucket list through her relatable stories and strategies. Her podcast also features candid interviews with inspirational go-getters who have taken big risks with extraordinary results....

Andrea Seemayer is the founder & CEO of A.Lynn, a clothing line of luxury basics featuring a new system of custom sizing designed to fit 95% of all body types. A. Lynn produces super-soft tees, tops, dresses, and intimates for women (plus tees & tops for men) in sustainable fabrics engineered to feel like a second skin. After building a career in product development and production for majo...

Jodi is the President and Founder of Espoir Ventures, a media and lifestyle company behind First Date Stories and First Date Stories--The Podcast. Her platforms are designed to provide support, inspiration and camaraderie for middle-aged women as they navigate the ever-changing dating scene. Jodi was inspired to create First Date Stories after her own experience dating in her late 30s & beyond...

Anne Yurasek is the Principal at Fio Partners, a consulting firm which focuses on the growth and organizational development of non-profits, foundations, and government. Anne is an expert in developing customized solutions for her clients, gathering information to support evidence-based decision making. Prior to joining Fio Partners, Anne was a manager in the Human Capital Service Line at Deloitte...

Jennifer Iannolo is a women's empowerment and entrepreneurship expert who has led keynote talks and workshops for prestigious institutions like Harvard University and the United Nations, and recently toured through India as a featured speaker for the U.S. State Department's Global Entrepreneurship Summit. Jennifer is also the founder of IMPERIA (formerly known as The Concordia Project), a global i...

Kelly Lynn Adams, www. KellyLynnAdams.com, is a certified transformational business & life coach, speaker, writer and founder of The After 5 Club Movement. Kelly Lynn has helped hundreds of high achieving women (especially Professional & Corporate women with a side hustle) manage their mindset, maximize their time and monetize in their businesses. Her mission is to help women redefine succ...

Marlo Ellis is the founder of The Uncommon Woman, a platform for women to share their stories. Marlo encourages women to find healing and strength through past experiences that may have been holding them back from discovering their deeper purpose. With over 20 years of professional teaching and coaching expertise, Marlo is able to provide women with meaningful tools for self-improvement through Th...

Julie Fogh and Casey Erin Clark are the co-founders of Vital Voice Training, a speech coaching company that is actively changing the perception of how women are “supposed” to sound. Their program champions effective, honest, confident communication practices that foster an environment of understanding and respect. The duo founded Vital Voice Training in 2014 after long careers in the acting indust...

Sari Alise is a media correspondent, host, and entrepreneur with an authentic personality that can perhaps best be described as “tastefully unapologetic”. Her podcast, “Bitch Let’s Talk”, creates a relatable and funny “adult sleepover/dinner party” atmosphere that encourages both featured guests and listeners to speak their mind and think outside of the box. Sari first discovered her vocal ability...

Heidi Rew is a voiceover actor, on-camera host, and founder of The Heidi Rew Show, a podcast that features Heidi's conversations with female leaders in interior design, food, fitness, business, beauty, fashion, and entertainment. Podcasting was a natural fit for Heidi, who worked for close to a decade as an on-air radio personality in Chattanooga and Atlanta, During that time, Heidi built a career...

Nicole Robertson is the founder of Swap Society, an online marketplace that combines fashion and sustainability by enabling members to swap clothing on a points system with fellow users for items of equal value. Nicole’s business model provides fashion lovers with an affordable way to update their wardrobe without the environmental toll of fast fashion. Previously, Nicole channeled her passion for...