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Meet Ceci Cleary
Today’s woman grew up being taught to make her own way. She thought she might be a lawyer but had no passion for it. While in college, windsurfing caught her attention and she went on to become a professional windsurfer and to be the first woman in the world to kitesurf. This path eventually led to Hollywood stunt work. She liked the movie scene and decided this was to be the space in which she would find her career. She started at the bottom of the movie set but was a quick learner. Others took notice and she found herself with credits on films that included such stars as Denzel Washington and Clint Eastwood. Eventually she produced a script and now is quickly becoming one of Hollywood’s leading authority figures. It is my pleasure to introduce you to Ceci Cleary.
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Meet Christie Mueller
Today’s woman grew up in a middle class family in the US Midwest. Her father never had much to say but her mother constantly told her to “go out and sleigh the dragon.” This saying guided this woman’s life and with each hit that life offered, she bounced back and continued to elevate herself. She worked as a television news anchor and reporter for ten years at CBS television stations. She eventually moved from television to the world of financial security. Along the way she also learned what it meant to be authentic…to not pretend to be someone else but to embrace who she was. As an executive leader at New York Life, she has excelled by being authentic and was ranked in Forbes Magazine as one the top financial security professionals. It is my pleasure to introduce you to Christie Mueller.
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Meet Jackie Ruiz
Today’s woman was born in Mexico City to a working-class family. From an early age, she devoured every book she could find on how to improve herself and her life. And along the way there were hardships. At age 12 the family lost everything to a fire. At age 14 the family made their way to the United States even though she couldn’t speak English. And then there came a point where the father abandoned the family. In spite of these challenges, she graduated high school with honors. And then at age 21, she was diagnosed with cancer. But she kept believing that she could rise above and that all the things she learned from those great self-help authors were true. Today she has built a successful 7 figure marketing company and walks a path to greatness with an intense desire to serve others. It is my pleasure to introduce you to Jackie Ruiz.
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Meet Colleen Byers
Today’s woman grew up in a service-oriented middle-class family as the oldest of two children. As a child she was in lots of social circles and often saw the injustices of the world around her. In college she decided to pursue law because she wanted to be one of the ones that rooted for the underdog. She thought she was destined to be a fighter but as time passed, she realized she was more of a bridge builder. So, she left legal litigation and moved into mediation. And then she became a mother and her whole perspective of the world and her career changed. Today she is on her path to greatness as an entrepreneur conflict resolution specialist for corporate and family disputes. It is my pleasure to introduce you to Colleen Byers.
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Meet Dr. Marilyn Simmons Bowe
Today’s guest grew up with 7 siblings in the Bahamas. Her parents earned very little money therefore she grew up in very basic surroundings. In spite of being poor, she loved to learned and would often sneak off to the library to read as much as she could. At age 15 she graduated high school and found the money to go off to college and earn a degree in biochemistry. While working as a waitress, a woman offered her a job as a chemist. Here she thrived. And as the years flew by, she married, had children and went on to get her doctorate focused on social emotional learning. Today, she is walking her path to greatness as she teaches children and adults how to deal with emotions and relationships. It is my pleasure to introduce you to Dr. Marilyn Simmons Bowe.
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Meet Darlene Whitehurst
This woman grew up in a family with 3 siblings. At age 8 her father left the family and her mother took over raising the children. There wasn’t extra money but this woman knew she wanted to go to college. So, she found a way to put herself through college and began a 22-year marketing career. Then at age 50, she made a promise to God to commit to inspire and reach the masses. She had always felt purposeful, even as a kid. This commitment at age 50 to a bigger purpose was the next step along her journey. Today she is walking her path to greatness as she promotes powerful conversations, powerful connections and meaningful transformation through her thriving platform Goalfriends. It is my pleasure to introduce you to Darlene Whitehurst.
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Meet Perla Tamez
Today’s woman grew up in an immigrant family from Mexico. From an early age, she was exposed to what it was like to be an entrepreneur and she knew she wanted to be one. In school, she was popular and loved being social. But she was also smart and by the age of 16 she already had 52 college credits. Speech therapy caught her attention and this became her major in college. At the age of 22 she started her first company with a $100,000 loan. Over the next 14 years she generated over $100 million in revenue from 17 startups in 7 different industries. Today she has turned much of her attention to philanthropy as she strives to get back to others. It is my pleasure to introduce you to Perla Tamez.
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Meet Ronnie Ontiveros
Today’s woman was born in a small town as the youngest of 4 in the family. The home was full of love and her father ran a strict household. At the age of 16, she began working in a support role in a corporate company. She liked business and ended up making this her college major. She took her business education and turned it toward real estate. But as her life unfolded, challenges landed on her doorstep. An abusive marriage that left her living in a half-way house. This was followed by a great marriage but when her husband died, she was left as a young widow with a failing business. But through it all, she was determined to find a way to rise above. Today she runs a successful air flight medical company, a ground transport medical transport and a thriving real estate agency. And her companies now employ over 340 people and she is walking her path to greatness. It is my pleasure to introduce you to Ronnie Ontiveros.
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Meet Illaria De Plano
Today’s woman grew up in an Italian family who was often in the American and Italy. She came to love art, history and culture. Her childhood was spent in private schools and she describes her growing up years as being loving but with complications. Anxiety was often present and she was always trying to be a part of things. Being an actress caught her attention but what really energized her was the art of producing and directing. Today she is on a path toward greatness as a successful producer and director in Los Angeles. It is my pleasure to introduce you to Ilaria De Plano.
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Meet Doll Avant
This woman grew up in a middle-class family and was taught early that nothing was impossible with God. With this belief, she felt she could pursue whatever she dreamed of. So, she went to Harvard and here learned that everything in life is intertwined. As her life unfolded, she married, had children, and divorced. She experienced working for a corporation and being an entrepreneur. But her real direction came in 2014 when she was introduced to the business of bottled water. She became curious about water quality and was disturbed to find it’s often not as safe as many assume. A new passion was born. Today she is leading the way on understanding US water quality and how the consumer might understand it too. It is my pleasure to introduce you to Doll Avant.
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Meet Kat Peeler
Today’s woman grew up in a middle-class family of educators. Even though she was a minority in almost all situations, she felt accepted and supported. She was taught to believe to have no limits on what she could achieve. So, she went for an Ivy league education and embraced being one of the few black females in a room. And as her life unfolded, she became a C-suite executive of a large corporate company. Today she is the CEO of her own company – a company dedicated to empowering healthier lives. It is my pleasure to introduce you to Kat Peeler.
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Meet Sarah Sagredo-Hammond
Today’s woman grew up in an entrepreneurial household. At the age of 12, she often helped her father in the office of his air condition and electrical business – a business full of male workers. As she became a young woman, being a lawyer caught her attention and, even though being an attorney was an option, she found her father’s business needed her help so this is where she landed. She made systems efficient and streamlined accounts receivables. And customers and employees came to trust and respect her. Eventually she took over the family business and expanded its offerings growing the top line to a multiple 7 figure revenue stream. Today she continues to grow the company as a sharp business woman in a male dominated industry. It is my pleasure to introduce you to Sarah Sagredo-Hammond.
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Meet Catherine Turocy
Today’s woman, as a little girl, saw herself as different. She would push hard to make things happen. By the age of 4, she had decided she wanted to be a dancer. She started making up dances and performing for whoever would watch. By age 13, she was in a regional dance company and by age 17 she snagged her first professional choreographer job. Studying dance in college added theory and structure to her passion. Shortly after graduation she made the bold move to NYC and started her own dance company. This was the beginning of her path to greatness and 50 years later her company is still impacting the world and she continues to dance. It is my pleasure to introduce you to Catherine Turocy.
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Meet Nina Labruna
This woman grew up in an upscale family of doctors. From an early age she had a leadership mentality. She would organize things and create PowerPoint presentations to go after what she wanted. And she loved pets and for a while seemed to be obsessed with them. But she was also fascinated by plants and botanicals. She turned her college dorm room into an apothecary and created a clean beauty line. In her senior year she launched the Labruna skincare line and a year later secured a big account with a major department store. She is now walking a path to greatness as she continues to discover what it takes to build a worldwide brand and company to support it. It is my pleasure to introduce you to Nina Labruna.
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Meet Sylvia Weinstock
This woman grew up a poor family and went on to become a school teacher. She married a man who became an attorney and her life seemed set. But at age 45 she met a retired French pastry chef who taught her the fine art of baking. She learned from him on the weekends and practiced what she learned during the weekdays. She began selling her cakes in local restaurants and found she made more money doing this than teaching. And then her big break came. She got asked to make the wedding cake for a well-known wealthy family and a 40-year journey of baking master pieces began. She found herself engulfed in a world of dignitaries, wealth and fame. Her cakes became known as the most beautiful, the most delicious and the most expensive. From Paris to Dubai to the US, the legacy of and the desire for a Sylvia Cake continues. It is my pleasure to introduce you to Sylvia Weinstock.
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Meet Spryte Loriano
This woman was one of 6 children with a mother providing for them all. By the age of 4, she was talking to angels and felt God was everywhere. And she knew she was different than other children and hence, learned to be a chameleon who could become what she needed to be to get what she wanted. As a young adult, she focused on making as much money as she could and did well until she lost it all. It was then that she started to deeply explore herself. Eventually she realized that her purpose was to impact others in a big way. Over the years she has helped feed millions of children and was key to the start of volunteer tourism. Today she walks a path to greatness as she continues to show up as a dedicated global humanitarian. It is my pleasure to introduce you to Spryte Loriano.
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Meet Jennifer Doncsecz
This woman immigrated from Chili and travel was a natural part of her growing up. Her father was a strong driven force and she came to believe she could also be a strong achiever. However, when she came to the US, she was separated from her father for 3 ½ year due to immigration and her mother became her role model - a role model that would often settle. But she was smart and learned quickly. After college she went to work for a travel agency and, having already traveled so much herself, excelled in the company. In 1994, she struck out on her own. Today she operates an award winning world class travel agency that specializes in destination weddings and honeymoons. She is an expert in creating moments that her clients remember for a lifetime. It is my pleasure to introduce you to Jennifer Doncsecz.
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Meet Jennifer Pearce
Today’s woman was raised by a single mom. There was never much money and the family values were rooted in religion. As a young girl, she cleaned other people’s home to earn money and by the age of 14 had a real job. She even played pool to earn additional money and found that being good and female was a winning combination. Even though there was little, her mom always told her to ask for part of the world and she just might get it. As she moved through life, she never forgot this and became good at asking for what she wanted. And even though she doesn’t see herself as someone special, she is in ways others might not recognize. Today she operates a successful travel agency and, as an ordinary woman, is full of in-depth wisdom so many others have yet to acquire. And it is in this space she is walking her path to greatness. It is my pleasure to introduce you to Jennifer Pearce.
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Meet Iris Ivana Grant
This woman was the daughter of a preacher in what was a very culturally diverse family. There was a strong traditional faith in which she was taught to always look for commonalities among other races and ways of living. After high school she went onto to study classical music but felt after short period of time this wasn’t where she was meant to be. So, she left college and took a job in corporate and then a non-profit. She came to realize she was a strategist who could view the world in an abstract way. And that with this innate ability, she was able to see what was broken in a system and put things in motion to change them. Today everything she does is about social consciousness and seeing where problems exist that need to be solved. She builds innovative strategies and tools to bridge the gap between profit and non-profit organizations and exposes the benefits each offer to the other. It is my pleasure to introduce you to Iris Ivana Grant.
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Meet Genecia Alluora
Today’s woman grew up with little money and was supporting herself by the age of 14. During her teenage years she was bullied and her self-esteem struggled. However, along the way she was introduced to modeling and the world of beauty. She entered pageants and began winning. Her self-confidence grew as she won Miss Singapore and was the one of the top three finalist in the Miss Universe pageant. She dug deep into entrepreneurial endeavors with image consulting and a café retail chain. There were partnerships along the way that worked and some that didn’t. But through it all, she never gave up on women and her ability to elevate them. Today, through her Soul Rich Woman brand, she mentors thousands of women to bring their business and leadership brands online. It is my pleasure to introduce you to Genecia Alluora.
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Meet Donna Morton
This woman had a strong drive to succeed that didn’t make sense to her loved ones. At one point she even wondered if she might be adopted because she was so different than the other women in the family. At age 15, she knew she wanted to change the world but she had no role models to show her how. In college she discovered the concept of patterns and came to realize her ability to recognize patterns could be used to inspire and impact the world she wanted to change. She worked for Greenpeace and became an activist who got arrested a lot. Then she moved onto Wall Street where she built finance projects that supported the good of the world. Today, her path to greatness continues as she works toward a wide shared democracy by aligning capital with protecting life and human dignity. It is my pleasure to introduce you to Donna Morton
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Meet Alina Villasante
Today’s woman grew up always having 2 to 3 jobs and, even though sometimes afraid, she always kept going. In her mind, quitting was the only way to not be successful. As a young woman she loved clothes and at one point sold them out of the truck of her car. But her parents were big on education and pushed her hard in this direction. While working fulltime and part time job, she went to school and had children. And in the mist of it all, cofounded a company with her husband that overhauled aircraft engines. However, after 16 years running this business, she felt something was missing. When a friend made her a t-shirt that said “I am Love” she knew this was it. She saw the missing piece to play successfully in fashion. The Peace Love World brand was born. Today, her global lifestyle brand inspires other to live in love, peace and happiness. It is my pleasure to introduce you to one of the World’s Greatest Women - Alina Villasante.
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Meet Norah Casey
Today’s woman grew up in the Yellowstone Park version of Ireland. Her family never had much money but to her, she had everything she needed. As a young woman she came to believe that Ireland was in the dark ages so she went to Scotland to become a nurse. However, in her post graduate studies, she focused on print, TV and radio and at the age of 30 became the CEO of a publishing company. As her life unfolded, it became full of twists and turns. She appeared on top TV shows and eventually had her own show. And through it all, there was a recurring theme – to support and advance women. Today she walks a path to greatness as she elevates girls and teenagers while always looking for that one woman who can make a difference. It is my pleasure to introduce you to Norah Casey.
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Meet Alison Qualter
Today’s woman grew up in a household that prioritized sports and she learned to find joy in movement. Plus, her parents taught her to have a strong work ethic and to be selfless in service to others. As an adult she explored medicine, TV and music. She traveled the world with UNICEP and taught youth sports. She realized she loved to be creative. In fact, it was a must for her. So, she created Songs for Seeds, a rockin’ kids music program. She opened a classroom for pre-school childhood to have a safe place to play and learn. And with each new venture, her path to greatness continued to unfold as she impacted others around the world. Today she has moved into another space of service as she helps others experience calmness and clarity in this precious journey called life. It is my pleasure to introduce you to Alison Qualter.
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Meet Lindsay Smith
Today’s woman loved being girly and never seemed to relate to the boys or to children in general. She related to adults and hung around them whenever she could. In school, she excelled and loved being social and stepped into visible roles like the 8 musicals she played in. As a young woman she studied English and marketing. And along the way she started to sharpen her leadership skills. She felt comfortable leading and others seemed to follow. After a short career in event planning, an opportunity working for a title company came her way. She accepted and started to flourish as one position led to another. Today she serves as one of the companies’ top executives setting the strategy for growth, expansion and culture. It is my pleasure to introduce you to Lindsay Smith.
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Meet Cythnia Dougherty
This woman was the youngest of 5 girls but she didn’t act like the other girls. She loved doing boy type things with her father and learning everything she could. Her mom took her to a doctor when she was seven years old to find out what might be wrong with her. The answer – she was really smart. So off to boarding school she went. When it came time for college, she explored many directions. Veterinary school, medical school, family therapy and psychology. But her real depth of knowledge came from the PhD studies of human development and neuro-psychology. The way the brain functions fascinated her. Today, she combines her extensive knowledge of the brain and human development to help individuals and corporations reach higher levels of productivity. It is my pleasure to introduce you to Cynthia Dougherty.
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Meet Kymber Lovett-Menkiti
This woman knew at early age she was a high achiever and even at 6 years old, her attitude was “I will figure it out and go after what I want”. Her mom was the perfect role model of what was possible for women. In college she studied social work, law and social policy. And while there, she fell in love with a man who would become her husband and business partner. Together they stepped into real estate development and then into residential. Even though she had 4 children along the way, her business endeavors continued to expand. She became a pioneer as the first African American woman to oversee 19 real estate offices of a top national company. Today, she continues to be on a path to greatness as she develops her teams and enjoys incredible success. It is my pleasure to introduce you to Kymber Lovett-Menkiti.
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Meet Susan Valverde
Today’s woman was born and raised in Mexico to entrepreneurial parents. As a little girl she followed their lead. She sold baked goods and t-shirts and saw business as a fun game. As she grew, her parents relocated to the US to follow the American dream. And business continued to be in her blood. But as the years passed, she also loved to teach and wondered how she could combine these two. She eventually found a franchise business that allowed her to do both. Years later, she joined the franchise parent company itself and today walks a path to greatness as she shows others how to impact the world by combining the love of teaching with the art of business. It is my pleasure to introduce you to Susan Valverde.
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Meet Michelle Patterson
This woman, as a child, was painfully shy but yet was often the peacekeeper of a family of two siblings and 5 foster children. Even though she was shy, she was driven and hated to lose. As she grew into a young woman, she became interested in politics and dreamed of perhaps being the governor of California. But as the years went by, the role meant for her was to be a connector of people. First working for someone else and then in her own company. And she was really good at it. But her world came to halt when she was given 90 days to live after a breast cancer diagnosis. Today, she is still a powerful connector but her path to greatness now includes the insight of how precious life is and what it takes to live fully. It is my pleasure to introduce you to Michelle Patterson.
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Meet Angela Tennison
This woman was raised by a single mom in a small town. Even though she wasn’t raised in a big city, she had big dreams of how she would change the world. She went on to receive an undergraduate degree and later 2 masters degrees. In 2008, Barack Obama was running as the first black presidential candidate and she quit her job to do all she could to help him become president. As a black woman, she felt strongly that she had to do all she could to make history. Two years later she became the first African American woman to manage all aspects of the personal residence of a sitting president as the Obamas made the White House their home. Today she is embarking on a path to greatness as she works toward moving the needle on racism. It is my pleasure to introduce you to Angela Tennison.
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Meet Michelle Farmer
This woman grew up with a father who was a fighter pilot therefore the family was constantly living in new places and meeting new people. It was strict home where the messaging was clear - if she wanted anything, she would have to do it on her own and she was to always keep her word. As she grew and started to find her way, she found her heart was in the creative space. Even as a child she explored this as she made clothes for dolls. And as an adult, she experimented with being a designer, painter or sculptor. But she somehow came to believe she would never make money in design so she decided to pursue psychology. However, her desire to design never left and now she creates and showcases entire fashion lines in high end clothing boutiques bearing her name. She is right where she is meant to be. It is my pleasure to introduce you to Michelle Farmer.
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Meet Sandra Wilken
Today’s woman grew up being a Tomboy - sailing, fishing and doing all the things the boys around her were doing. When she graduated high school, we went off to study architectural design but instead of completing her studies, she sneaked off to Aspen. Years later she entered into real estate but she was not the typical real estate agent. Her training in and love of architectural design began to shine thru. She could understand building plans, had an eye for high end interior designs and knew how to make a deal come together. Plus, she was a caring person who loved showing clients how to have the home of their dreams. The winning combination of design, business and heart led her create a successful company serving global clientele and prestigious communities. Today she continues to make family dreams come true with the perfect home. It is my pleasure to introduce you to Sandra Wilken.
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Meet Rebecca Contreras
Today’s woman grew up in a rough environment. The home was full of abuse and drug addiction and she dropped out of school at age 17 after she got pregnant. Being a mother was her first glimpse of what love looked like and was the beginning of a different life taking shape. She met a pastor who would become her husband and came to believe that everything works out for the good. Powerful women mentors came into her path and her hard driving passion to want something different propelled her toward success. She engaged in public service opportunities and eventually started her own company which has grown into a powerhouse service offering. She has transformed from a self-destructive young person to a woman driven by impacting others. Today’s guest is walking a path to greatness. It is my pleasure to introduce you to Rebecca Contreras.
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Meet April Bernal-Reed
Today’s woman grew up in a household where both parents worked several jobs. She was taught work ethics, mindset and not to live beyond her means. Mixed in with these messages was a strong Christian faith – a faith that would direct her life in so many ways. She loved people and wanted to be front and center so she could influence, love and inspire others. But as her life unfolded, she became an army wife and began to feel like a trapped pigeon as opposed to the eagle she knew she was destined to be. Her opportunity to become that eagle however came in 2008 when she decided to believe in herself and open her own company. When she gave herself permission to soar, the universe sighed with relief saying what took you so long. And a woman of greatness began to unfold. It is my pleasure to introduce you to April Bernal-Reed.
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Meet Rene Banglesdorf
This woman never took the expected path of life. She went to college for journalism but dropped out early when she got pregnant. Yet, 28 years later she went back and finished her degree. Along the way, she took a job selling airplanes. It excited her and she was good at it! So, she partnered with her husband and started an airplane brokerage company. And with each decision her comfort zone expanded and with each expansion came more opportunities. As the years passed and her children left home, she realized one day that she had become a trailblazer for other women and a powerful leader others wanted to follow. Even though there aren’t many like her in her industry, she knows she is exactly where she is meant to be. And as one of the top airplane brokers in America, her path to greatness continues to unfold. It is my pleasure to introduce you to Rene Banglesdorf.
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Meet Kimberly Pucci
Today’s woman grew up in a sleepy town in the northeastern USA. Her parents owned a bed and breakfast and it was here she met new people from all over the world. These new interactions opened up her vision of what was possible for her. She wanted to explore the world and suspected business law was to be her future endeavor but a trip to Florence Italy set the real direction for her life. She studied at the university in Florence and used her spare time to explore Europe. She learned to speak Italian, Spanish and Japanese. And in the midst of it all, she discovered luxury expression. It excited her as she realized the power luxury had to elevate and empower a woman. Today she uses this knowledge and passion to make women feel unique and authentic. It is this ability to uplift women and enhance their personal expression that has her on a path to greatness. It is my pleasure to introduce you to Kimberly Pucci.
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Meet Jody Stewart
This woman grew up believing there was no such thing as man’s work verses woman’s work. There was just work to be done to move things forward and keep things on track. And she learned that innovation and creativity were the keys to thriving. When others would ask “why”, she would ask “why not?” This thinking coupled with her value-based way of living has led this woman to meet needs where they exist. To find innovative solutions others would never envision. She has become a pioneer and an incredible business woman…a woman who is walking the path to greatness. It is my pleasure to introduce you to Jody Stewart.
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Meet Leasha West
This ex-Marine was a powerhouse as a Marine and has been even more so as an entrepreneur. For her, it started in rural West Texas. Her parents created a loving but strict environment. Work ethics were instilled early – so much so that other parents thought she was being overworked. But for this woman it never felt that way. She loved working and the accomplishments that came with it. She had a talent for business and the Marines had taught her how to take risk. As she explored herself and the world, she found she was especially good with money and that others needed help. The landscape of investments, retirement and overall money management was disjointed and difficult for many to understand. So she decided to be the money solution - the go to person in as many areas as possible. And it was in serving a need that her greatness began to shine. It is my pleasure to introduce you to Leasha West.
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Meet Mary Theresa Sciandra
This woman grew up in a household full of music and dancing. And even though she didn’t pursue either as she grew, the creative nature of her did flourish. Color and design were exciting and fashion design and merchandising caught her attention. Over the years a career began to take shape as she created wardrobe magic. She became an expert at wardrobe consultation and custom clothing especially focused on dressing powerful men. Today she creates beautiful clothing with the purpose of enhancing how someone feels about themself. And it is in this place of color and texture that her greatness is unfolding. It is my pleasure to introduce you to Mary Theresa Sciandra.
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Meet Ailsa Gilliam
Today’s woman grew up in the southwest part of England. She never had much money growing up but she found a way to be the first one to graduate from college in her family. She moved across the ocean to New York City to start an 18-year technology career in investment banking. The city not only held the keys to her career but also the keys to her heart – she fell in love. But the man that became her husband was not a good man and she became the victim of domestic violence. Many would crumble under such abuse but this woman found her way out. And then she did something to change the world of others in a most innovative way - she created an interactive video game to teach others how to recognize the signs of domestic abuse. She had finally found her path to greatness. It is my pleasure to introduce Ailsa Gilliam.
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Meet Yalonda Haywood
Today’s woman grew up in a small town in Alabama. Her life was simple and family roles were traditional. And she was smart and easily intrigued by things and places that were different. She learned to dance and lose herself in movement. She became curious about delivering babies and thought nursing was for her. But business was where she was destined to be. The road wasn’t easy. The color of her skin blocked entry into many areas and she always felt she had to be silent. Then one day she realized she didn’t have to play by everyone else’s rules. She could make her own. And when she made this change in perspective, the world opened up to her. Her vision became clear and her journey to greatness began unfolding in ways she never thought possible. It is my pleasure to introduce Yalonda Haywood.
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Meet Felicia Keith-Jones
Today’s woman wanted to be a dolphin trainer but her mom told her she was being foolish. But she was a pioneer at heart so instead of working with dolphins, she went to Alaska. She taught school in the bush there and became a commercial bush pilot. She was happy and things were exciting. But her whole world turned upside down when she lost her husband at the age of 34. Nothing had prepared her for such loss with two small children at her side. Yet, this woman moved forward and pioneered in a different business area. She built a distillery. And with time the deep grief she felt was reshaped and success was once again hers. She was finally back on her path to greatness. It is my pleasure to introduce to you Felicia Keith-Jones.
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Meet Nicole Rodrigues
Today’s woman was lucky enough to have a college professor lead her toward a career she absolutely loved - public relations. And she was good at it no matter who she worked for. Her reputation as being one of the best began to build and clients started to ask for her. Then one day her boss told her that it was impossible to combine happy customers and happy employees in the same space…something she was striving for and valued deep inside. This was her catalyst for change. She left working for others and started her own company. Fast forward to today and you will find she has created the perfect formula that keeps employees happy while growing a solid customer base. And in this space of balancing customers and employees, she is building a successful company while walking a path to greatness. It is my pleasure to introduce you to Nicole Rodrigues.
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Meet Edna Posada
Today’s woman was born to teenage Espanic parents. The home surroundings were humble and simple and even though there sometimes was no running water, she never saw herself as poor. Instead she watched her father work hard for the family and quickly learned that good things came from hard work. As she grew into a young woman, she became restless as young people often do. She wanted to be on her own…to spread her wings. So at age 19, she left home determined to find her own way. A few years later she became a business woman when she bought a franchise in the beauty industry. Then she bought a second one and then a third. And as she got bolder and bolder in her vision, she created her own brand and began to expand it. Her path to greatness had begun. It is my pleasure to introduce you to Edna Posada.
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Meet Wendy Yates
Today’s woman had the dream of creating a design company that would impact how people around the world experienced their living spaces. She wasn’t sure how she could ever make such a big dream come true. She decided to start by going into her closet. In this dimly lit small space, she wrote business plans and journaled her thoughts. And when she excitedly shared her vision, others didn’t take her seriously. In their eyes she only had a design degree and was certainly too young. But what they couldn’t see was her burning desire to impact the world with her designs. All she needed was one person to give her a chance. So, with fake confidence, she went looking for that one person. After many nos, she finally found someone who said yes. That one yes led to two which led to four and, before long, a multi-million-dollar design company was created. Her journey to greatness had begun. It is my pleasure to introduce you to Wendy Yates.
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Meet Chaunci Cline
This woman discovered her passion for women in her mid 20s. In her community, a serial rapist was in the news but the women he raped were not. When she asked why, she was gently taken to the side and whispered that the victims were prostitutes. She wondered…what does this mean? Isn’t every woman valuable? So, she got involved in the case and found the victims of the rapist were from all walks of life…and that these women had families, jobs and dreams. She impacted the case by posting the faces of these victims everywhere and suddenly people started to care. They saw the victims. And this woman realized she could be the voice for the voices. Her first glimpse into the power she had to make a big difference in women’s lives was revealed. And a path toward greatness unfolded. It is my pleasure to introduce you to Chaunci Cline.
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Meet Kathryn Ford
Today’s woman was thriving and climbing the corporate ladder. She was respected and admired as a top HR executive. But things weren’t all wonderful. Her marriage was toxic but she couldn’t leave. She had grown up in a family where marriages were not allowed to fail. And then a health challenge came her way and rocked her world even further. She desperately needed to take back control of her life. So, in 2012 she started her own company and put her total focus toward creating high levels of excellence in personal and business relationships. In this new venture she changed all aspects of her life – how she thought, how she took care of herself and who she surrounded herself with. She began to understand the complexities of herself and of others. And her ability to bring others to a high level of excellence unfolded. Her path to greatness had begun and has continued to unfold in ways she couldn’t have ever imagined. It is my pleasure to introduce you to Kathryn Ford.
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Meet Monica Morton
This woman was 9 years old when she showed the world what she was destined to be. It started with a stolen bike and her determination to find the man who had taken her precious new birthday gift. It was the beginning of her as a Private Investigator and the over 6000 cases solved to date. But this unique career journey has never been about the cases she solves. It has been about her using her work as a way to bless others. And it has been in this mindset that this woman continues to walk the path of greatness. It is my pleasure to introduce you to Monica Morton.
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Meet Jennifer Patterson
This woman had a gift many others didn’t have – a gift that could impact and help others along life’s journey. But as a young woman this gift got her into trouble and led her to feeling misunderstood and alone. So, she chose to hide her special gift and instead, used her financial education to create a successful international company focused on wealth generation for those pursuing cross border living. But as the years passed something happened and she bravely started to look for ways to utilize her hidden gift. And in this, a path to greatness began to unfold. It is my pleasure to introduce you to Jennifer Patterson.
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Meet Andrea Albright
This woman was a sales and marketing superstar in a Fortune 50 company yet was ignored and sexually harassed. Even though she was a strong young woman, this disconnect from what she was accomplishing to how she was being treated ended in a nervous breakdown. Then there was betrayal in her marriage and her world crumpled. And she lost the most valuable thing she had…her faith and trust in herself. But then something happened. She started to write books as well as showcase her brilliance on YouTube. And a new astonishing path began to unfold and the seeds to greatness began to grow. It is my pleasure to introduce you to Andrea Albright.
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Meet Mina Shah
This woman was envied and admired as she was the only female speaker with one of the world’s greatest male trainers. But people see what they want to see, including ourselves. Those who envied her didn’t know that the path she had traveled to get to this point was marred by years of violence, sexual abuse and abandonment. Nor did they know about the eating disorder she had overcome as a young woman. But the old saying “what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger” began to define her life. And from a place of strength she decided to leave her dream position and create her own place of impact. And this is when her true path to greatness began. It is my pleasure to introduce you to Mina Shah.
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Meet Jaclyn Milford
Selling seashell bracelets at the tender age of 6 was this woman’s entry into business and the world of entrepreneurship. And as she grew into a young woman, she explored the creative sides of herself. At 17, she bought a guitar and joined a band. And then fashion and beauty caught her attention and she was hooked. She began modeling in the US and in London. But it was here that she saw the uglier side of being a woman in the business world. And that her journey to greatness began. It is my pleasure to welcome Jaclyn Milford.
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Meet Liz Brunner
This woman dreamed of being in the limelight. She wasn’t sure what this might look like but she just knew she wanted it. Her journey toward her dream started with music as she sang for Pope John Paul II in Rome. But music wasn’t where she was to shine. Instead her path landed her in television where she eventually became the anchor woman in a major TV market. And it was here that all aspects of her where tested and her true grooming for greatness began. It is my pleasure to introduce Liz Brunner.
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Meet Britnie Turner
This woman knows what struggle looks like. Her first introduction was at the age of 12. Her faith in God directed her toward the struggles of others and a lifetime of mission trips began. But at age 21, she was face to face with her own struggle. She found herself homeless and had to live out of her car. Yet 8 years later this same young woman was featured in Forbes and Fortune as owning one of the fastest growing woman-owned companies in the world. It is my pleasure to welcome Britnie Turner.
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Meet Kimberly K Haynes
Today’s woman is the essence of contradictions….especially as it relates to business and gender. She continues to be a successful business woman who has built her business model on the backbone of philanthropy….a feat many women struggle to maneuver successfully. And even though she shows up in the business world as an attractive and petite minority attorney, ego-driven NFL and NBA athletes see her as a trusted confidant who can make their deals happen. It is my pleasure to introduce you to Kimberly Haynes.
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Meet Codie Sanchez
Today’s woman is on the journey to becoming one of the World’s Greatest. Her family migrated from Spain during the Spanish Civil War and made their way to rural Arizona and it was here she was welcomed into the world. At an early age, she was encouraged to think tough and work hard and she realized, even as a child, that a crisis would not kill her unless she let it. It is Annette Comer's pleasure to introduce Codie Sanchez.
