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Between them they have built some of the most recognizable brands in the country, scaled companies across four continents, and led thousands of employees and franchisees. They have been through every version of it. And they chose to be here.
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Leadership
Women running brands at global scale, who guide and encourage the founders and executives inside Influential Women.
Leadership / Championing Youth Development
Stacey Ryan
President School of Rock
Stacey Ryan is the President of School of Rock, where she leads a global organization dedicated to combining music education, performance, and community engagement to inspire the next generation of musicians. With more…
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Leadership / Culinary Arts & Baking
Bobbie Lloyd
CEO Magnolia Bakery
Bobbie Lloyd is a seasoned hospitality executive and culinary leader serving as Chief Brand Officer and Chief Baking Officer at Magnolia Bakery in New York City. With more than four decades of experience in the…
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Leadership / Luxury Residential Real Estate
Kirsten Jordan
Founder The Corcoran Group
Kirsten Jordan is the Founder of the Kirsten Jordan Team at The Corcoran Group and a highly accomplished real estate professional serving the New York City market. As the first female broker cast on Bravo’s Million…
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Leadership / Media
Keni Silva
Author & Host In Heels with Keni Silva
Keni Silva is an accomplished author, talk show host, entrepreneur, model, and divorce coach based in Newport Beach, California. She is the creator and host of In Heels with Keni Silva, a platform dedicated to…
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Leadership / Public Relations Strategy
KJ Blattenbauer
Founder Hearsay PR
KJ Blattenbauer is a seasoned public relations strategist, Founder of Hearsay PR, and a two-time bestselling author based in Dallas, Texas. With nearly 30 years of experience in public relations, corporate…
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Leadership / Investor
Neha T. Kumar
CEO Full Glass Wine Co.
Neha T. Kumar is an accomplished investor, entrepreneur, advisor, and educator based in the Los Angeles metropolitan area. She serves as Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Full Glass Wine Co., where she has helped build a rapidly…
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Leadership / Public Speaking
Janice Claire DaCosta
Founder & Curator TEDxMallardCreek
Janice Claire DaCosta is a Global Logistics Leader, #1 bestselling author, international speaker, TEDx producer, and Emotional Wealth Authority based in Charlotte, North Carolina. In her professional career, she…
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Leadership / Growth Strategy
Betsy Hamm
CEO Duck Donuts
Betsy Hamm is a seasoned growth strategist, business leader, and former CEO with extensive experience helping brands scale with clarity, structure, and purpose. Based in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, she is the founder of…
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Leadership / Public Relations
Heather Holmes
Founder & CEO Publicity For Good
Heather Holmes is a communications executive, author, and public relations strategist based in Nashville, Tennessee. She is the Founder and CEO of Publicity For Good, a purpose-driven communications firm serving brands…
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Marketing
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Education Consulting
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Integrative Nutrition Health Coach
Postmenopausal women
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Figurative Painting & Contemporary Portraiture
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Educator | Leadership & Future of Work Researcher | Public Educator on AI, Judgment & Lifelong Learning
Leadership
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Assistant Director - Data Analyst
Business Analytics
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Leadership
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Executive Director
Leadership
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Director of Business Development
Leadership & Entrepreneurship
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