From runways and battlegrounds to business conferences and political fights, women are changing the world by introducing countless contributions. It is tough to glean their stories of strength, courage, perseverance, compassion, empathy, power, resilience and ambition on a single note. Over the years, they have broken the glass ceiling and created legacies of their own. While delving into their inspirational stories, they have often made us familiar with our hidden abilities and somehow have steered our growth. This list is an accumulation of all those women who bring impactful feminine energy every day and consistently deliver passion and creativity to different fields.
Dr. Shellie Hipsky
Dr. Shellie Hipsky is the CEO of Inspiring Lives International, Executive Director of the Global Sisterhood, and editor-in-chief of Inspiring Lives Magazine. Her expertise has been featured in Forbes, the American Chronicle called her “A top entrepreneur in the U.S.,” and the Huffington Post categorized her as a “Fierce Woman.” Dr. Shellie has earned the titles of “Entrepreneur of the Year” and “Best Woman in Business”.
The former tenured professor, host of Empowering Women Radio, and Inspiring Lives with Dr. Shellie on NBC has keynoted internationally from Passion to Profits in Hollywood to The University of Oxford in England.
She has been featured on over 25 magazine covers, on major networks, and her13th book BALL GOWNS TO YOGA PANTS: Entrepreneurial Secrets to Create Your Dream Business and Brand is an international bestseller.
Currently, she’s booking her EmpowerU Master Class and World Class VIP 1:1 coaching clients to inspire women entrepreneurs.
Randa Shebly-Cobb
Randa Shebly-Cobb is a strong executive, serial entrepreneur and mother of three, with a professional background in various industries including business consulting, real estate, direct sales, marketing and franchising.
Born in Eritrea, this Swedish dual-national businesswoman owns multiple businesses throughout the world and is fluent in 4 languages, making her well-versed in a multitude of areas and leadership settings. Having lived in Eritrea, Sweden, United Kingdom and Spain, she moved to the United States with her husband and children in 2015.
Her diverse skillset has led her to invest in start-up companies and special projects that cater towards entrepreneurs. As Randa was looking for her next business venture in America, she wanted to partner with a concept where she could channel her passion for the beauty industry and help small business owners on their journey to financial and professional growth.
She signed a multi-unit agreement in 2019 with the leading salon suite rental franchise in the United States, Phenix Salon Suites.
Randa opened the brand’s 300th salon location in Atlanta in February this year. Already breaking industry records by opening her first location with 100% full occupancy, of which the majority of luxury suites are occupied by Women owned and Black owned small businesses, Randa is already developing her second location (also in Atlanta).
After opening her first company at the age of 22 back in 2008, it’s clear that Randa has never lost her passion for pursuing business ventures across the globe. Supporting and mentoring minority entrepreneurs in the lifestyle industry is close to her heart, making her personal mission align closely with that of Phenix Salon Suites.
Lindsay Stead
Lindsay Stead is redefining what the coaching industry looks like. She has built her entire business around the belief that there is more than one way to build a business. A sought-after coach by entrepreneurs globally, Lindsay offers a unique blend of coaching and mentoring.
Having been in the online space for over five years, Lindsay has supported well over 100 entrepreneurs looking to leverage digital marketing and uplevel their business. When you work with Lindsay you get a dose of accountability, strategy, support, friendship, cheerleading, and everything in between.
An INFJ herself, Lindsay understands how difficult it can be for fellow introverts to come out of their shell in order to succeed with their business. She supports shy and introverted women through this hurdle leaving them feeling inspired, empowered, confident, and capable to make a positive impact.
When it comes to showing business owners how to build a business that aligns with them, Lindsay knows what she is talking about!
TuTu Hunley
TuTu Hunley is known to those that know her work as “TuTuTatz”; she’s a native of Chicago IL. She’s the CEO/Owner of Who Next Ink located in IL.
She mastered her craft at a very early age. She prides herself on free-styling all her work from a picture or imagination; no stencils for her. Her passion is creating beautiful art on people’s skin. She has been in business for eight years satisfying clients and she will continue this journey as long as she has breath in her.
She encourages everyone to follow their dreams, because they do come true. Her mind is focused and determined to succeed in life. She has come to realize her hobby has truly become a reality.
Entrepreneurship is in her blood, her heart and her soul.
Kristina Barile
After earning her Bachelor’s from Harvard and Master’s from MIT, Kristina Barile became a rocket scientist at age 24 and a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at age 25. Uninspired by the traditional path, she quit her job a few years later, sold nearly all of her belongings, and left the United States with her husband in search of a simpler life. Landing in Panama, they bought an off-grid farm, and Kristina is currently designing, engineering, and building her own natural home-made from bamboo, wood, clay, sand, and straw. Kristina is a Certified Ayurvedic Health Counselor and a Top-tier Application Editor and Consultant for undergraduate and graduate programs. Every day, she pursues her interests in engineering, nutrition, natural living, writing, editing, and traditional medicine. She hopes to open a natural building school and to inspire others to incorporate natural living and sustainability in their daily lives.
Janet Fouts
Janet became an expert at using mindfulness-based emotional intelligence out of sheer necessity and a traumatic life experience that left her depressed and depleted.
After years of studying, she became a certified mindfulness and resilience coach, and today she leads retreats, workshops, and coaches executives in empathy, compassion, and team building exercises around the world.
An accomplished entrepreneur, TEDx speaker, author, and coach, Janet’s work in the trenches of tech and marketing for over 20 years as CEO of Tatu Digital Media allows her to relate to the real-world issues of day to day business and life.
Janet notes: “In these times of great uncertainty, mindfulness is an opportunity to be more fully present for ourselves and those around us, and so more effective communicators, leaders and best friends.”
Janet’s secret sauce is opening the door to self-awareness and the true, human potential in all of us.
Melanie Lewis
Melanie serves women as Self-Worth Private Strategist with The Woman School. She is the co-author of an international best-selling book, “Finding Inspiration”, entrepreneur, activist and mother of four boys.
Melanie has always had a heart for women in their stories, but it wasn’t until her own journey of healing from divorce did she recognize the critical need for healing the whole woman.
As a Self-Worth Strategist, Melanie guides women through a six-month course on the Art of Being a Woman. This encompasses all the arenas of a woman’s life with a focus on becoming an integrated, whole woman. Melanie believes when a woman is whole, she becomes a reservoir for humanity and has the capacity to breathe life into every part of culture.
Melanie is fierce for changing women’s culture, leading women out of depletion and into fulfillment. Her authentic, relatable and playful style is what sets her apart!
Jesika Liston
Jesika Liston, CEO and Founder of Mountaintop Mindset is a High-Vibe Empowerment Coach, Energy Optimizer, Motivational Speaker and Podcast Producer, Authenticity Accelerator, Corporate Leader to Independent Influencer.
She is an Army wife and mom of two from Montana that believes your life and business are exactly what you manifest in your mind, so manifest Greatness! She is passionate about helping you, the action-oriented entrepreneur, achieve next-level results in all areas of your existence by identifying and drawing out your unique talents and strengths allowing you to make a greater impact and profit.
With over 15 years of Coaching experience and certified in NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) and CBT (Cognitive Behavior Therapy) her unique approach to reprograming your habits and mental narrative takes you from basecamp to summit with confidence.
She creates lasting transformation by detoxing you from the BS limiting beliefs causing mental mayhem and accelerating your desired life by igniting your purpose and creating intentional movement that creates liberation.
Theresa Heyn
Theresa Heyn, Founder of Heyn Home Edit, a thriving entrepreneur, passionate Home Organizing online teacher, soon to be KonMari Consultant, Podcaster, Women Empowerment enthusiast, Feminist and a Mother of 3, reflects her passion for adding structure to the routines of women. Her endeavours revolve around creating transformational experiences in women’s life and empowering them to create better careers alongside their personal lives. The life of a woman often juggles from personal life to work. With her online platform, she aspires to empower every woman to create the peaceful balance and satisfactory life they deserve. Known for introducing a detailed blend of focus and energy in her practice, her strategies are nothing short of spectacular. Fondly known as “Everyday Exemplar”, Theresa’s candour and warmth with a striking impression of a personalised approach make her one of the thriving entrepreneurs and trained teachers in the industry.
Dr. Taska Moore
Dr. Taska Moore, a.k.a “Dr. T” is making strides in the fight against maternal mortality for women of color. She is a New York trained board-certified OB/GYN for over 15 years, health coach and has cared for women in four continents and the Caribbean. She is a sought-after speaker, advocate, and has held several leadership positions.
Displeased by unchanging maternal healthcare disparities, Dr. T started Healthy Bump Club, a virtual platform connecting moms to diverse specialties. She leads a team of minority women healthcare professionals, transforming the lives of women of color in the areas of fertility and all four stages of pregnancy. Her robust team provides webinars, coaching and second opinions.
Become a part of the growing community of aspiring and current moms by following Healthy Bump Club on IG, subscribing to the YouTube channel for exciting news on other emerging services.
Each one of them has successfully managed to inspire boundlessly through their stories and experiences. Today, as women in the professional domain set new standards for numerous industries, they have become a shining example for young women leaders out there. They have taught us how pouring our hearts and souls into our dreams is all we need for thriving and shining like them.
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