Female Speakers

Holly Stiel is a renowned customer service expert, award-winning speaker, and hospitality industry pioneer. With decades of experience transforming customer interactions into memorable experiences, she captivates audiences with her engaging storytelling, humor, and deep industry insights. Holly’s groundbreaking approach to service excellence is rooted in empathy, attention to detail, and a passion for exceeding expectations. […]

With credible, evidence-based expertise as a licensed psychologist, Dr. Janet Lapp inspires with humor and compassion to create paths of change for people in an uncertain world. Former professor, researcher, clinician, and registered nurse, Dr Janet Lapp was born and raised in Québec, Canada; her PhD is from McGill University in Montreal. Over the past […]

In the realm of alternative rock and introspective lyrics, few artists have made as profound an impact as Alanis Morissette. Born on June 1, 1974, in Ottawa, Canada, Alanis Nadine Morissette emerged as a musical force, captivating audiences with her powerful voice, poignant lyrics, and unapologetic authenticity. Early Years and Musical Beginnings: Alanis Morissette’s journey […]

A Native American activist, Harvard-educated economist and author, Winona LaDuke has devoted her life to advocating for indigenous people’s rights and environmental justice. Combining economic and environmental approaches, she works to create a thriving and sustainable community for her own White Earth reservation and for  Indigenous populations across the country. LaDuke attended Harvard University and […]

After 8 years, Janine Hamner decided to leave and open her own business – taking all that she had learned as well as all that she was seeing about both the challenges that organizations were having integrating Millennials into their organizations and the pressure that same group was exerting on organizations to change. We’re now […]

Ivelyse Andino is an Afro-Latina health equity innovator born and raised in The Bronx. She is the founder and CEO of Radical Health and a Commissioner on the New York City Commission on Gender Equity. In 2015 she founded the first Latina owned Public Benefit Corp in New York State Ivelyse enjoyed a fledgling career […]

As founder & CEO of Women Walking, Inc., Joy Regan shares with women that they have the power to connect with their natural joy by taking a walk together.  “Walking side by side with a walking partner links our happiness together,” says Joy, who realized her own lack of community connection after moving to a […]

Amani Duncan is an award-winning business leader, enchanting storyteller and featured keynote speaker who leaves an enduring and heartwarming mark in every room she’s in. She frequently speaks at advertising industry events, a constant guest on leading podcasts and has conducted interviews with culture-defining leaders and artists, including award-winning American film icon, author and activist […]

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 […]

Pat Smith is a multifaceted force of inspiration, blending the roles of minister, author, executive producer, speaker, entrepreneur, and philanthropist with seamless grace. With a solid foundation in journalism, earning her bachelor’s degree from James Madison University, Pat has leveraged her diverse skill set to empower individuals and communities around the globe. As the first […]

Amy Landino is a dynamic figure in the world of entrepreneurship, renowned as the bestselling author of “Good Morning Good Life” and the charismatic host of the widely acclaimed YouTube series, AmyTV. With her magnetic presence and unwavering commitment to empowering others, Amy has emerged as a leading voice in business, marketing, and personal development. […]

Mandy Froehlich is a former educator, technology integrator, and Director of Innovation and Technology turned technology and mental health consultant. Her passion lies in reinvigorating and re-engaging teachers back into their profession as well as what’s needed to support teachers in their pursuit of innovative and divergent thinking and teaching. Her work in mental health […]

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 […]