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  • Samantha Peters – Turning Pain into Purpose Through Light Up Your Life

    Samantha Peters – Turning Pain into Purpose Through Light Up Your Life

    Samantha Peters – Turning Pain into Purpose Through Light Up Your Life Samantha Peters is an author, speaker, mentor, podcast host, and the founder of Light Up Your Life. Her journey into business was not born from comfort or privilege, but from instability, trauma, and emotional hardship. She grew up learning how to survive difficult…

  • Gloria Young – Building Impact Through Empowerment and Education

    Gloria Young – Building Impact Through Empowerment and Education

    Gloria Young – Building Impact Through Empowerment and Education Gloria Young’s journey into entrepreneurship began with a simple but powerful desire to create impact. She did not set out to build a business empire. Instead, she focused on helping families, especially mothers and children, who were navigating one of the most important roles of their…

  • Dutchess Hamilton – From Vision to Sustainable Enterprise

    Dutchess Hamilton – From Vision to Sustainable Enterprise

    Dutchess Hamilton – From Vision to Sustainable Enterprise Dutchess Hamilton is an entrepreneur and operations professional who is building a sustainability-focused brand rooted in community impact. Her journey began when she noticed clear gaps in everyday essential products and saw an opportunity to create better alternatives. Instead of accepting what was already available in the…

  • Bekah Gilmer – Designing Intentional Celebrations with Excellence and Heart

    Bekah Gilmer – Designing Intentional Celebrations with Excellence and Heart

    Bekah Gilmer – Designing Intentional Celebrations with Excellence and Heart Bekah Gilmer is the founder of The Finer Side, a luxury wedding and event planning company known for creating seamless and elevated celebrations. Her journey into the world of events began at just sixteen years old. While many teenagers were still exploring their interests, she…

  • Leah Molatseli – Redefining Legal Innovation Across Africa

    Leah Molatseli – Redefining Legal Innovation Across Africa

    Leah Molatseli – Redefining Legal Innovation Across Africa Leah Molatseli is a legal technology strategist, lawyer, and innovation leader working at the intersection of law, artificial intelligence, and systems transformation across Africa. Her career reflects a deep commitment to reshaping how legal services are delivered in a rapidly changing world. She currently serves as Country…

  • Nicole Fairfield – Raising Standards in Swim Education and Water Safety

    Nicole Fairfield – Raising Standards in Swim Education and Water Safety

    Nicole Fairfield – Raising Standards in Swim Education and Water Safety Nicole Fairfield works at the intersection of public aquatics, swim education, and drowning prevention, with a clear mission to create safer systems and improve access to quality swim instruction. She oversees a municipal pool through Parks and Recreation, runs Georgia Swim School, and founded…

  • Liz Hoop – Leading with Compassion, Purpose, and Service

    Liz Hoop – Leading with Compassion, Purpose, and Service

    Liz Hoop is the Owner and CEO of Hoop Cares LLC, a non-medical in-home caregiving company serving the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Through her work, she provides personalized transportation, companionship, advocacy, and daily support services that help seniors live with dignity, independence, and a strong sense of self-worth. Her organization focuses on meeting people where they…

  • Laurie J. James – A Lifelong Guide for Career Growth and Leadership

    Laurie J. James – A Lifelong Guide for Career Growth and Leadership

    Laurie J. James – A Lifelong Guide for Career Growth and Leadership Laurie J. James is a dedicated career development expert who has spent her life helping people unlock better opportunities. She leads her work through LaurieJJames.com, where she guides individuals to turn on their career portfolios in every possible way. Whether it is on…

  • Jessica Desiree Gould- Purpose-Driven Advocacy and Consulting

    Jessica Desiree Gould- Purpose-Driven Advocacy and Consulting

    Jessica Desiree Gould is the owner and founder of J Gould Consulting, a legislative consulting agency that works closely with organizations and families connected to the developmental and intellectual disability community. Her work focuses on helping people understand and navigate complex legislative systems, from the early stages of policy discussions all the way through to…

  • Dr. Joy S. Pedersen – Integrating Healing and Business for Sustainable Success

    Dr. Joy S. Pedersen – Integrating Healing and Business for Sustainable Success

    Dr. Joy S. Pedersen – Integrating Healing and Business for Sustainable Success Dr. Joy S. Pedersen, also known as Sage Joy, is a spiritual healer, author, divine channel, and the founder of Express Success LLC. Through her organization, she helps individuals and business owners clear internal and unseen blocks that affect their health, wealth, leadership,…