BOLD. BRILLIANT. UNSTOPPABLE

Influential Women

The Future Is Female-Led

Driven by women. Defined by impact. Join the movement.

Influential Women is a professional media and editorial platform featuring profiles, interviews, and stories that highlight women’s leadership across industries, including our official podcast and magazine.

Learn More
Influential women collaborating in a leadership meeting

In Their Own Words

In Their Own Moments

From bold breakthroughs to everyday wins, these snapshots showcase women celebrating progress on their own terms.

A moment I’ll always be grateful for. Seeing my journey featured in print reminded me how far I’ve come—and how much further I still want to go. Just a girl with a vision, a strong work ethic, and so much gratitude for everyone who has supported me along the way. 💙
Christy Vilaysack, Vice President / Loan Officer on Influential Women
Christy Vilaysack

Vice President / Loan Officer

A moment I’ll always be grateful for. Seeing my journey featured in print reminded me how far I’ve come—and how much further I still want to go. Just a girl with a vision, a strong work ethic, and so much gratitude for everyone who has supported me along the way. 💙

This image is from the first Bruinlink Fair at Belmont University where the Girls Flag Football Club and other organizations on campus were set up to promote themselves and encourage students to join. This was the first opportunity that the organization had to present itself and see the excitement that all the young women athletes have for flag football.
Zoe McCord, Sports Administration Student on Influential Women
Zoe McCord

Sports Administration Student

This image is from the first Bruinlink Fair at Belmont University where the Girls Flag Football Club and other organizations on campus were set up to promote themselves and encourage students to join. This was the first opportunity that the organization had to present itself and see the excitement that all the young women athletes have for flag football.

Behind the scenes with my queen sis and valued mentor, turning vision into action. We’re creating new ways to bring financial literacy and tokenized Real Estate education to the Spanish-speaking community on a global scale—helping more families understand new pathways to building wealth through real-world assets. This milestone represents collaboration, purpose, and expanding the impact far beyond ourselves.⚖️
CLADIBEL  ENTREPRENEUR, FOUNDER & CEO on Influential Women
CLADIBEL ENTREPRENEUR

FOUNDER & CEO

Behind the scenes with my queen sis and valued mentor, turning vision into action. We’re creating new ways to bring financial literacy and tokenized Real Estate education to the Spanish-speaking community on a global scale—helping more families understand new pathways to building wealth through real-world assets. This milestone represents collaboration, purpose, and expanding the impact far beyond ourselves.⚖️

Honored to be recognized as the 2026 Vascular Area Service Manager of the Year alongside leaders who have played an important role in my growth and career journey. Pictured with me are Dave Moeller, President of our Peripheral Vascular business; Brad Baxter, Vice President of Sales; Samir Choksi, Senior Area Sales Director; and Sally Elliott, National Service Director. This moment represents years of hard work, growth, incredible mentorship, and the privilege of leading an amazing team. I’m incredibly proud of this milestone and grateful for the people who have challenged, supported, and believed in me along the way.
Lindsay O'Connor, MBA, MSRS, R.T.(R), RCIS, Vascular Area Service Manager on Influential Women
Lindsay O'Connor, MBA, MSRS, R.T.(R), RCIS

Vascular Area Service Manager

Honored to be recognized as the 2026 Vascular Area Service Manager of the Year alongside leaders who have played an important role in my growth and career journey. Pictured with me are Dave Moeller, President of our Peripheral Vascular business; Brad Baxter, Vice President of Sales; Samir Choksi, Senior Area Sales Director; and Sally Elliott, National Service Director. This moment represents years of hard work, growth, incredible mentorship, and the privilege of leading an amazing team. I’m incredibly proud of this milestone and grateful for the people who have challenged, supported, and believed in me along the way.

How she did it

Real stories from women who navigated challenges, growth, and transformation.

Our Contributors
Crystal Williams profile on Influential Women Kim Yockey profile on Influential Women Evelyn Botwe profile on Influential Women Barbie Ray profile on Influential Women

The Version of Success No One Sees

Recognizing the quiet victories that never make it onto a résumé.

Our Contributors
Karisa Hargrove-Nino profile on Influential Women Marisa Horn profile on Influential Women Charnel Davis profile on Influential Women Lakeisha Hinnant profile on Influential Women

The Ordinary Day She Wishes She Could Revisit

Looking back taught her that the everyday moments were never really ordinary.

Our Contributors
Jackie Holloway profile on Influential Women Michelle Young profile on Influential Women Keri Alisa Au-France profile on Influential Women Megan Parran profile on Influential Women

When She Realized She Did Not Miss It

Distance revealed that something once important no longer belonged in her life.

Our Contributors
Sravani Atluri profile on Influential Women Meagan Mansfield profile on Influential Women Gabriella  M. Paez-Ramirez profile on Influential Women Paige Pierce profile on Influential Women

The Thing She Quit and Never Regretted

Discovering that quitting can sometimes be a wise decision.

Our Contributors
Dawn Dahlke profile on Influential Women Cheryl Dobbins Hege profile on Influential Women Nicole Gotsch profile on Influential Women Zaira Collazo profile on Influential Women

How She Learned to Finish What She Started

Moving beyond exciting beginnings to the discipline of completion.

Our Contributors
Dr. Nicole M Gates-Golden profile on Influential Women Lauren Trench profile on Influential Women Victoria Rhodes profile on Influential Women Helen Ceballo-Hernandez profile on Influential Women

When She Chose the Long Way Around

The less efficient path gave her something the shortcut could not.

Our Contributors
Tammy Michelle Torres profile on Influential Women Amber Murphy profile on Influential Women Kristin Capezio profile on Influential Women Kia King profile on Influential Women

How She Learned to Work With People Who Disagreed With Her

Finding productive ground without requiring everyone to think alike.

Our Contributors
Caroline Kotterman profile on Influential Women Katrina Tatem profile on Influential Women Tracy Youngston profile on Influential Women Kim Kinsfather profile on Influential Women

When She Realized Two Things Could Be True at Once

Letting go of either or thinking gave her a more complicated truth.

Our Contributors
Destiny Adkins, MAT, LAT, ATC profile on Influential Women Katie Baillio profile on Influential Women Encarni Gallardo profile on Influential Women Shelly Castle profile on Influential Women

When She Became Comfortable Asking Questions

Curiosity became more valuable than pretending she already knew.

Our Contributors
Mattie Scariot profile on Influential Women Diana Rivera profile on Influential Women Dr. Shanna Amoah profile on Influential Women Rachel Blankenship profile on Influential Women

When She Learned to Enjoy Her Own Company

Solitude became something different from loneliness.

Our Contributors
Lisa Osborn profile on Influential Women Vivian Martin profile on Influential Women Beth Schroeder profile on Influential Women Dawn Hargrove  Avery profile on Influential Women

The Business Lesson She Learned From a Bad Hire

How one hiring mistake changed the way she built her team.

Our Contributors
Heather D. Ancrum profile on Influential Women Stephanie Cummings Carr profile on Influential Women

When She Had to Protect Her Intellectual Property

Standing up for an idea, creation, or body of work she had built.

Our Contributors
Supriya profile on Influential Women Alyson Colin profile on Influential Women Sierra N.    Warren, MEng profile on Influential Women

The Technology That Forced Her to Evolve

Adapting when an emerging technology changed the way her industry worked.

Our Contributors
Alyssa Jones profile on Influential Women Patricia Kasper profile on Influential Women

How She Learned to Listen to Her Customers

Discovering that the best business lessons sometimes come directly from the people you serve.

Our Contributors
Claudette Darline Darline Hope profile on Influential Women

The Product or Service That Didn't Sell

What a disappointing launch taught her about listening to the market.

Our Contributors
Amanda Adams profile on Influential Women NORMA  E BAILLERES profile on Influential Women Amber Frazier-Finkelstein profile on Influential Women

When She Learned That Not Every Idea Deserves to Become a Business

Learning when passion needs to be tested against practicality.

Our Contributors
Susan H. Regisford, M.D. profile on Influential Women Antoinette Bostic profile on Influential Women Sharon Butler profile on Influential Women Dr. Linda Green, DNP, MSN, CNS, APRN profile on Influential Women

The Time She Was Betrayed in Business

Navigating the professional fallout when someone she trusted let her down.

Our Contributors
Monica  Sewell  Lampkin profile on Influential Women Jodi Franklin profile on Influential Women

How She Handled a Toxic Work Environment

Finding a healthier way forward when the workplace became unhealthy.

Our Contributors
Phoebe  F. Marashi profile on Influential Women

The First Time She Hired Someone Better Than Herself

Realizing that building a great team means making room for other people's strengths.

Our Contributors
Jennifer Dorsett profile on Influential Women

When She Discovered the Power of Saying “I Don't Know”

How admitting uncertainty became a strength rather than a weakness.

Our Contributors
Brianna Doherty profile on Influential Women Jasmine Rose Penter profile on Influential Women

How She Learned to Negotiate

Turning uncomfortable conversations into opportunities.

Our Contributors
Deepali Salvi profile on Influential Women

The Time She Had to Defend Her Business Decision

Standing behind a choice when others questioned it.

Our Contributors
Elsa Polanco profile on Influential Women Karmin Reeves  Jenkins profile on Influential Women Gabriela Mota profile on Influential Women Karla Alfaro-Seda profile on Influential Women

When She Had to Have a Difficult Conversation With an Employee

Learning to address problems instead of hoping they would disappear.

Our Contributors
Claudia Rodriguez profile on Influential Women

The Day She Learned to Read the Numbers

Becoming more confident with the financial side of running a business.

Our Contributors
Dr. Julia Gaines profile on Influential Women Lisa S.  Owens profile on Influential Women

How She Survived Her First Major Cash-Flow Crisis

Keeping a business moving when the numbers became frightening.

Our Contributors
Angelica Paul profile on Influential Women Michelle Neyrey profile on Influential Women

When She Had to Fire a Client

Protecting the business by ending the wrong professional relationship.

Our Contributors
Michelle Castaneto Elloren profile on Influential Women Julie Muster Bryson profile on Influential Women Celeste Arleen Roseberry profile on Influential Women Megan Leach profile on Influential Women

How She Learned to Delegate

Discovering that doing everything herself was holding the business back.

Our Contributors
Ankita Dawar profile on Influential Women

When She Realized Her Business Had Outgrown Her

Recognizing when the way she worked could no longer support where she was going.

Our Contributors
Vanessa Lopez profile on Influential Women

The Year She Had to Do More With Less

How limited resources forced her to become more creative.

Hear how Influential Women
inspires women to lead, grow, and be seen.

Diane Park

Diane Park

Creative Director & Producer

Kat Rumbley

Kat Rumbley

Marketing & Communications Director

Pamela Liebert

Pamela Liebert

National Channel Alliance Manager

Masterclasses for Every Stage of Your Professional Journey

From career growth and leadership to legal, financial, and wellness guidance — connect with trusted experts who empower women across every field.

Influential Women Podcast

Interviews with women leaders, creators, and founders. New episodes and featured conversations.

Influential Women Official Video: See How It Works

New to Influential Women? Watch the official walkthrough to learn what the platform offers and how to get started. You'll see how to build your profile, access member tools, and engage with a growing community of women leaders and professionals.

  • Build your profile and highlight your expertise
  • Explore resources, content, and platform tools
  • Connect and collaborate with the Influential Women community
Watch the full walkthrough
Women collaborating at Influential Women

Who We Are

Learn about Influential Women's mission and story.

Learn more about how we connect with professionals and verify outreach through our Influential Women LinkedIn page.

Join Influential Women and start making an impact. Register now.