Entrepreneurs

Stylish and sophisticated interior designer, Bobby Berk has carved an award-winning career from his passion for refining space. The diversity advocate has not only made an impression on the industry through his entrepreneurial ventures but shot to international acclaim when he joined the cast of Netflix’s Queer Eye. Determined to use his prominence to raise […]

Mara Zepeda is a Co-Founder and Managing Director of Zebras Unite, an international and intersectional hybrid cooperative creating the capital, culture, and community for the next economy. This global community of founders, investors, and are creating a more ethical, inclusive, collaborative, and sustainable approach to building businesses. Prior, Mara was the founder of a venture-backed software […]

Amanda Kloots is a television host, bestselling author, Broadway actress, award-winning fitness entrepreneur, and most recently a finalist on the 30th Season of Dancing with the Stars. Amanda can currently be seen as a co-host of The Talk, CBS’ Daytime Emmy Award-winning talk show highlighting current events, pop culture, family, celebrity and trending topics of the day. […]

Gary Vaynerchuk, widely known as “Gary Vee,” is a serial entrepreneur, best-selling author, and globally recognized keynote speaker. With an unparalleled ability to predict trends in digital marketing, social media, and business innovation, Gary has built a reputation as one of the most sought-after voices in the industry. His engaging, no-nonsense approach to entrepreneurship and […]

As the founder and sole author behind Awakened-Woman, a digital platform designed to inspire and invigorate females, author Yvette Bodden writes with endless empathy. In 2022, Yvette appeared as an Insider Guest on Oprah Daily’s Life Class. In 2021, Bella Magazine named her one of their “Bella Bosses We Admire” and Authority Magazine included her on the Editor’s List: Top Interviews.  In the […]

Amirah Kassem is an artist at heart and cake is her medium. Reflecting her multifaceted personality, she has created everything from a Chinese-takeout cake for Wu Tang Clan’s 20th Anniversary, to a Barbie Doll cake, inspired by her love for all things Barbie. She is a fanatic of all things rainbow and sparkles and is on […]

Valerie Red-Horse, of Cherokee heritage, graduated cum laude from UCLA’s Theater Arts Department and further studied at the Lee Strasberg Theater Institute. She began her entertainment career with extensive television and film work as a leading actress. Valerie turned to writing, developing and producing in 1993.  Her original screenplay, LOZEN, based on the life story […]

After bursting on to the scene as NBC’s first Apprentice, Bill Rancic has traveled to every part of the globe, sharing his life experiences and business acumen with tens of thousands of leaders, businesses and organizations on a variety of important topics. His expertise ranges from why some companies thrive in chaos — and others don’t […]

Sahar Hashemi, founded Coffee Republic, the UK’s first US style coffee bar chain with her brother and built it into one of the UK’s most recognised high street brands, and one of the first players in the ‘coffee revolution’ that transformed the UK high street. In 2019 Sahar published her latest book Startup Forever. She […]

Candy Valentino is a distinguished entrepreneur, philanthropist, and Wall Street Journal bestselling author renowned for her expertise in business growth, wealth creation, and personal development. With a career spanning over 25 years, she has built, scaled, and successfully exited businesses across various industries, establishing herself as a leading authority in entrepreneurship and financial literacy. From […]