SWMH EVENT INTERVIEWS
We desire our Purpose in Life, and how we can make a difference. Join us for powerful lessons on what Success Means to YOU as these notable EXPERTS share their lives to enrich, educate, and inspire us that lead to our taking bigger leaps in business and our lives! Hosted by SWMH Founder, Sheryl Matthys.
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KELSEY BURTON
Exec. Dir. Paws & Think
Thursday, August 6th, 2020
Kelsey Burton started as the Executive Director of Paws & Think in January of 2016, bringing two decades of experience in both the non-profit and for-profit sectors. An Indiana native, Kelsey has been involved with nonprofits since the age of 16 – Paws & Think partners with schools, health care facilities, the Marion County Juvenile Detention Center, humane societies/shelters, …. The organization provides training for therapy animals for youth, seniors, and special needs individuals. It coordinates Youth–Canine Programs for at-risk youth, helping them to train shelter dogs with positive reinforcement. The youth work with stray, surrendered, or neglected dogs at-risk of euthanasia.
CHLOE ANAGNOS
Founder of Argo Strategy
Thursday, July 9th, 2020
Sheryl Matthys interviews Chloe Anagnos on how Ad Targeting is effective and way of the future
Chloe Anagnos is the founder and principal of Argo Strategy, a marketing and public relations consultancy, a professional writer, and world traveler. Anagnos has worked on marketing campaigns for clients ranging from small businesses to Fortune 500 companies and presidential campaigns. She utilizes her background in political advertising to create traditional media and digital strategies for clients on two continents.
https://www.argostrategy.com/
KRISTIAN ALEIXO
RACE CAR DRIVER / AUTHOR
Thursday, March 5th 2020
When Kristian gets his chance to drive in the Indianapolis 500, he’ll be the first formerly homeless, diabetic person to do so, the 2nd US veteran, and the 3rd African-American. In preparation for his goal, he moved to Indianapolis to train at RaceCraft1 and PitFit. Kristian says, “The Indianapolis 500 means everything to me. If you win a race, people remember it for a week, win the 500 and you’re remembered forever!”
www.Facebook.com/KristianAleixoOfficial
APRIL YVETTE
MOTIVATIONAL KEYNOTE SPEAKER
CREATOR, PURPOSE-DRIVEN SELLING SYSTEM
Thursday, Feb. 6th 2020
April is a Motivational Keynote Speaker, Sales Consultant, Creator of The Purpose-Driven Selling System and Mindset Specialist and she loves coffee and Jesus! April’s 7 step sales system helps entrepreneurs, and coaches focus in on their story, create an irresistible message, gain visibility, work on enrollment conversations, deliver on the offer, and follow-up.
SHERRY BORSHOFF
INDIANA’S TAX EXPERT – BORSHOFF CONSULTING, LLC
Thursday, Jan. 9th 2020
With three decades of experience, Sherry created Borshoff Consulting, LLC – a full-service tax-consulting firm. As a federally licensed Enrolled Agent, Sherry, and her staff help entrepreneurs and businesses with bookkeeping, QuickBooks, payroll and tax solutions, cash flow management, tax preparation, IRS audits, and more.
BROOKE WININGS
BUSINESS PROCESS CONSULTANT AT A DREAMER AND A DOER
December 19th, 2019
The formula is simple. Business organization plus process implementation and automation equals effective operations. More importantly though, the authentic experience with Brooke leaves you at peace with clarity and inspiration to live out your life ambitiously and to pursue those big God-given dreams that live in your heart.
MYRA LEVINE
AUTHOR, “REVENGE OF THE SOCCER MOMS”
Thurs. Nov. 7th, 2019
Myra Levine is dubbed the Stand Up Storyteller and she’s the author of the novel, Revenge of the Soccer Moms. For 20 plus years, she owned a video production company doing the writing, producing, shooting, and editing of instructional videos and political ads.
CRISTINA GOEBEL
FORMER COLTS CHEERLEADER
OWNER, MASSAGE HEIGHTS
Thursday, Oct. 3rd 2019
Cristina Goebel spent much of her life in dance studios. To keep her passion going after graduation, she danced as a Colts Cheerleader for four seasons traveling overseas including Hong Kong for the Chinese New Year parade. Learning about different cultures led her to relate better to others, gain friends, and be disciplined as a business owner.
JULIA MATTERN
LINKED IN EXPERT
Thursday, Sept. 12th 2019
Whether you’re just starting out, moving to the next stage in your career, or completely changing directions, Julia Mattern of Career Services can help you discover and communicate your unique value so you get results and reach your career goals. She’s spent her career helping people find their ideal path, prepare for their dream job, and promote themselves effectively. Her talents include an eagle eye for detail and the ability to ask powerful questions to dig deep and draw out your best.
MARY BETH WOEHRLE
FIT (FIND IGNITE TRANSFORM)
Aug 8, 2019
Founder of FIT (Find Ignite Transform) Mary Beth Woehrle empowers women who feel broken, defeated, and powerless to heal and strengthen their bodies, transform their minds, and ignite their spirits to live a life of wholeness. They believe in the power cultivated by a community of strong women and that together can accomplish more than what we can individually.
JAMIE LEHMAN
CHILDREN’S AUTHOR / CEO
GABRIEL LEHMAN ART
July 11, 2019
Jamie Lehman played a key role in launching an artist. Her methods are in part from her studies in college and in part instinct. She’s an author who was in search of an illustrator for her book. She found one and they are now partners in business and in life! With her insights and ingenuity, she took him from peddling his art from his car to selling internationally. You’ll want to hear her story of what they did differently and how it may help you stand out. They also live an eccentric lifestyle in a geodesic home by a lake in Indiana.
SHELLEY KLINGERMAN
OWNER, STILETO AGENCY
June 6th, 2019
Shelley Klingerman’s desire to be tough led her to dig deep for insights to help women develop the emotional, mental, and physical preparation critical to dissuading predators.
Her own experience making a documentary on school shootings and the wisdom gleaned from law-enforcement, military and counter-terrorism officials prompted her to open the Stiletto Agency and write Vigilance: The Savvy Woman’s Guide to Personal Safety, Self-Protection Measures, and Countermeasures.
BARBARA BOUGHER
ORGANIZER COACH (COC®)
CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZER (CPO®)
Thursday, May 2, 2019
Barbara Bougher is inspiring and transformative. When she speaks, her compassionate and calming energy instantly puts everyone at ease. She creates an environment of connection and understanding that promotes improved performance and better communication for leaders and teams.
www.DivineOrderforLife.com
DR. NATALIE MARSHALL
OWNER / FOUNDER – VITALIZE PHYSICAL THERAPY
Thursday, April 11th, 2019
Dr. Natalie Marshall is the founder and owner of Vitalize Physical Therapy, a specialty physical therapy clinic.
It’s her life mission to help active women live, work, and play without pain or embarrassment.
Natalie’s holistic approach combines her passion for unconventional therapy with her extensive professional training, for a blend of “East meets West” physical therapy.
ANDREA LIEBROSS
POSSIBILITIES COACH
Thurs. March 7th, 2019
Andrea is a Possibilities Coach who works with workplace teams and individuals to empower them to see things from a fresh perspective and to discover their power to create new possibilities in their business, career, and daily schedule. Andrea drives her clients to be creators of their own futures; and to realize that “thinking on purpose” is the key to get to the next level.
SANDY ROOB
EMMY AWARD WINNING DOCUMENTARY PRODUCER
Thursday, Feb. 7th 2019
SANDY ROOB is an oil painter, reporter, and Emmy award winning documentary producer. She has always had a passion for telling stories on TV, radio, or on canvas through her artwork. Lately her creative lifestyle has combined her love of the arts and broadcasting. She is working on a documentary about creative arts renewal, and is a contributing reporter for the arts and culture radio show, Curious Mix.
DEBBIE MIKULLA
WARDROBE & PERSONAL STYLIST
Thursday, Jan. 3rd, 2019
Debbie Mikulla’s life passion is helping women know their ideal style with the right clothes. Her experience in the beauty and fashion industry spans more than 35 years. She transitioned from hair stylist/salon owner to wardrobe and personal stylist. Her desire is to help busy women create beautiful, functional wardrobes with a focus on clothing from ETCETERA.
JESSICA HOPPER
FORMER MISS HEART OF THE MIDWEST
Thursday, Dec. 6th, 2018
Jessica Hopper travels the country as Miss Heart of the Midwest –(a preliminary program of the Miss Indiana Pageant) and as a swimsuit and fitness model. She’s placed in the top 10 in the Miss Indiana USA competition and competed in the Miss America pageant.
At the heart of it all, she’s an advocate for foster care children and promotes “SAFE homes” – a program to provide services for foster parents.
AJ CLINGERMAN
WORLD CHAMPION PURPLE BELT IN BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU (BJJ)
Nov. 1st, 2018
AJ CLINGERMAN is a World Champion Purple Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ), is trained in Kickboxing, and competes in grappling tournaments. She’s owner of the Indiana Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy in Greenwood, and Endurance BJJ in Zionsville. She’s worked with the IMPD, IndyGo, Indianapolis Public Library and more!
LINDA ZNACHKO
FOUNDER, HE KNOWS YOUR NAME
Thursday, Oct. 4th 2018
Linda Znachko is the founder of He Knows Your Name Ministry and author of the nationally recognized and award winning book, He Knows Your Name: How One Abandoned Baby Inspired Me to Say YES to God.
JULIE HURST
PRESIDENT, AMERICAN MOLD EXPERTS
Thursday, Sept. 6th 2018
Julie Hurst hadn’t thought about mold until one day she received a call from one of her tenants whose infant was sick from mold exposure and that prompted her journey. She wanted to do something about this issue. Fast-forward to today and now Julie Hurst is the President and majority shareholder of American Mold Experts where she and her biz partner discovered a safe, “green” solution for mold removal.
KATE SHAUGHNESSY
OWNER, LASH & BROW DESIGN, CO.
Thursday, Aug. 9th 2018
SWMH Member Kate Shaughnessy is the owner of Lash & Brow Design Co. She is the first Certified Xtreme Lash stylist in the Midwest. After becoming certified in microblading, Kate was quickly recognized for her talent and was recruited as a national trainer for Brow Design International.
MICHELLE CARDIMEN
CERTIFIED HEALTH & WELLNESS COACH
Thursday, July 12th, 2018
Michelle’s motto is, “Change Your Habits, Change Your Life!” Michelle is a registered nurse and certified health and wellness coach with a focus on holistic health. She’s the Founder of A Step Away.
SARAH ROBINSON
BEST SELLING AUTHOR
June 7th, 2018
Sarah Robinson is a Gallup Certified Strengths Coach & the best-selling author of Unstuck at Last: Using Your Strengths to Get What You Want. For 20+ years, she’s performed organizational development training in the for-profit and non-profit fields. In 2013, Sarah became the first of seven consultants worldwide to be certified by Gallup as an Individual and Team Coach using the Clifton StrengthsFinder assessment.
SAMANTHA BURKE
AUTHOR / MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER
May 3rd, 2018
As a founder of a non-profit 501(c)3, upcoming author, and motivational speaker, Samantha Burke harbors deep passion for giving back to the world through inspiration and motivation. Her book, Overcoming the Undertow: A Search for Self-Identity shares her life story and at our SWMH event, she also shares the importance of mentoring.
NICOLE GEBHARDT
CEO, NICHE PRESSWORKS PUBLISHING
April 12th, 2018
Nicole Gebhardt is the CEO of Niche Pressworks Publishing, a Marketing Strategist, and Certified Publishing Coach.
She helps Speakers, Coaches, and Business Leaders create compelling and effective books so as authors they build their brand, and expand their influence.
SARAH GLITZER
SPEAKER / OWNER, SARAH GLITZER CONSULTING
Thursday Mar 1, 2018
Sarah Glitzer is a professional coach, facilitator, and motivational speaker, and the owner of Sarah Glitzer Consulting. She helps teams and individuals learn how to play big and live empowered with her Activate one-on-one coaching programs and Elevate leadership development workshops.
She is also a highly sought after motivational speaker and the host of Flourish events that teach women how to create the life they will love.
LAURIE TEAL
AUTHOR / FINANCIAL ASSISTANT
Thursday Feb 1, 2018
Laurie is an author, financial assistant, and professional organizer. For more than 20 years, she’s built relationships with clients, assisting them with home/office/financial organization and project management. Through her book Nine Nights, Laurie shares the ‘know how’ to actively participate in and organize your financial life.
BARBARA BOUGHER
SPEAKER / FOUNDER, DIVINE ORDER
Thursday Jan 4, 2018
Barbara Bougher, speaker and founder of Divine Order, brings a wealth of professional and life experience to her work as a Certified Organizer and Life Coach. She helps clients break through the barriers that keep them stuck in various areas of their life.
Barbara has earned board-certified recognitions as an Associate Certified Coach (ACC®), Certified Organizer Coach (COC®), and Certified Professional Organizer (CPO®). She’s also received specific training in working with adults with ADHD.
SHARON MOORE
OWNER, TILLY’S TEA ROOM
Thursday Dec 7, 2017
Born in the UK, Sharon began her career as a BBC camera operator, and a producer for the Champ Car World Series traveling the U.S., Mexico, and Canada covering motor racing. She moved to the states in 2003.
JENEÉ MICHELLE
AUTHOR / OWNER, PUR THE COMPANY
Thursday Nov 2, 2017
Jeneé Michelle is a location free life and business coach helping “next level” clients become their own hero. She’s the author of Want a Hero? #beyourowndamnhero and the owner of “Pur | The Company”.
Jeneé is a former TV news anchor and reporter at affiliates of ABC, NBC, CBS, FOX and PBS. She is also an EMMY nominated documentary producer, a mom, and a leader in creating spiritual businesses.
KELSEY BURTON
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR / PawsAndThink.org
Thursday OCT 5, 2017
Paws & Think improves lives with the power of the human-dog connection and focuses on the at-risk community; human and canine.
Executive Director of PawsandThink.org, Kelsey Burton manages programs such as Youth Canine in Detention Centers, and reading and animal-assisted activity/therapy.
KAREN MANGIA
AUTHOR / SUCCESS WITH LESS
Thursday SEP 7, 2017
She’s the author of Success with Less and her story inspires thousands to “Achieve More by Doing Less!”
Karen is a technology executive at Salesforce, an author, and keynote speaker based in Indianapolis. As VP of Customer and Market Insights, Karen engages a global customer set to find new ways of improving the customer experience at Salesforce.
She’s been named to the “Top 40 Under 40” list by IBJ, and loves traveling and connecting with friends across the globe.
TIM SHURR
KEYNOTE SPEAKER / AUTHOR
Thursday Aug 10, 2017
He’s an award-winning Leadership Keynote Speaker, top Indy Motivational Speaker, peak performance coach, author, and world-renowned communication expert who’s transforming the way people connect with themselves and each other.
As President and CEO of Shurr Success, Inc., a personal and professional development company, Tim maximizes the effectiveness of leaders, sales teams, and cultures through increasing values-based communication.
LAUREN BOWER
FORMER SUPERMODEL
Thursday July 13, 2017
Lauren modeled for CoverGirl, Pantene, Under Armour… even while she had her first two of four children! She used to travel the country modeling for big name brands as a model. Now, she’s traded in fashion shoots of her to those of her furniture, antiques, and household items. She even knows how to operate a table saw to make furniture.
She’s an inspiring, passionate entrepreneur who shares the power of creating what’s “right” for you with style in your home.
DR. ERIN LEONARD
KEYNOTE SPEAKER / AUTHOR / TV CORRESPONDENT
Thursday June 1st, 2017
Dr. Leonard has been a contributing expert to Time magazine, and has appeared on TV in Chicago, Dallas, Boston, Memphis, Atlanta, and Phoenix. She’s a monthly TV consultant for WNDU (South Bend), WISH, & WGN (Chicago).
She’s also an award-winning author of 4 books. Her most recent book, Loving Well, The Key to Satisfying and Joyful Relationships received the Bronze Living Now Award in 2016.
JOYCE IRWIN
COMMUNITY HEALTH NETWORK FOUNDATION
Thursday April 13th, 2017
Joyce Irwin is the CEO and President of Community Health Network Foundation, which enhances patient care, delivered at more than 200 Central Indiana sites of care. In this leadership role, she heads a fundraising team and board of directors charged with raising financial support. One way she does that is with The Giving Gig – an event that raised $1.6 million in 2017 for Community’s cancer patients in need with vouchers to access healthy food, life-saving medicine, and gas to get to and from treatment.
JUSTIN PHILLIPS
OVERDOSE-LIFELINE
THURS, MARCH 9TH 2017
For 20+ years, Justin Phillips’ career focused on public health & not-for-profit management. Little did she know that her experience would create her own mission – Overdose Lifeline, Inc (ODL). Justin formed ODL in 2014 after the death of her 20-year-old son, Aaron, to a heroin overdose. ODL is dedicated to preventing opioid deaths and reducing the stigma of addiction and it’s beating back a widespread epidemic too often “swept under the rug.” Justin’s work has saved many lives, readied thousands more with Naloxone, educated tens of thousands to help prevent opioid addiction and overdose, and improved family relationships through healing and support.
MEL MCMAHON STONE
INDIANA ORIGINALS
Feb. 2nd, 2017
Mel McMahon Stone is an entrepreneur, radio and TV personality, and activist. Born and raised in Indianapolis, Mel started her career in broadcasting at the age of 19 as a receptionist working her way up to an on-air personality with 93.1 WIBC, B105.7 and Country 97.1 HANK FM. In 2014, she and her husband, Lance launched Indiana Originals – an online search engine for locally owned and operated businesses to help customers find local businesses for their everyday needs.
KIMBERLY GRAY MCDANIEL
THE BEAUTY LOUNGE
Jan. 5th 2017
Kimberly Gray McDaniel pursued her doctorate degree in healthcare and today she uses that in 2 ways.
She’s the CEO of a local health care company but always dreamed of an ultimate retreat experience for women. That became reality when she partnered with Eva Harris to create The Beauty Lounge.
CHEF WENDELL FOWLER
“EAT RIGHT NOW”
Dec. 1st, 2016
In 1988, Wendell’s love for food led him to be very overweight with terminal heart disease. His doctor told him in the hospital, “Prepare to die” and to get his life in order. But, instead he took charge of his attitude and changed what he was eating. He now believes his PURPOSE in life is to “Teach the world HOW to eat…. all over again.” Vegetarian Chef Wendell is an award winning feature writer who shares his 25 years of science-based research.
JENN STARKEY
MVP LEADERSHIP ACADEMY
Nov. 3rd, 2016
Jenn Starkey is all about real talk on how to conquer the things that hold you back, so you can grow your “Income and Impact.”
She’s a Best Selling Author, Filmmaker, and Founder of MVP Leadership Academy – on a mission to give leaders the tools of “Team Toughness” to WIN in life. She’s a social marketing expert too. In 2010, Jenn was teaching Facebook marketing to top companies across the country. She decided to put her system to the test, and grew an online raging fan base from zero to 10,000 in 30 days, and never looked back!
AJ CLINGERMAN
INDIANA BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU ACADEMY (IBJJA)
October 6th, 2016
AJ Clingerman is an award-winning marketer and owner of Marketing Methods, an international business coach, and author of These Three Miracles; and Fat Chicks & Skinny Bitches Die First: A Girl’s Guide to Surviving the Apocalypse. She also competes as a Jiu Jitsu blue belt. Founded in 2000, AJ and her husband James run the Indiana Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy (IBJJA), The Fight Club HQ, and the Extreme Grappling Open.
www.FightHubHQ.com
www.IndyBusinessSuccess.com
www.BusinessDominationSummit.com
KIM TABOR
TABOR MINISTRIES
Thurs. Sept. 1st, 2016
Stripped Free in partnership with Tabor Ministries reaches out into the strip clubs of Indianapolis with a simple message…the women who work in the adult entertainment industry are loved, they matter, and they are worth it. Stripped Free is led by industry survivor Stefanie Jeffers; and singer, speaker, and pastor’s wife Kim Tabor of Tabor Ministries.
BIANCA GERY
B. SAGE STUDIOS
August 11th, 2016
Bianca Gery seemed to always have a love of fine art and fashion. She studied Studio Art and Women & Gender studies at Ohio University. Shortly after school, she was already making a name brand for herself with her B. Sage Studios. Her business has become renown for “Painting Pendants” designed from her abstract paintings. Every piece is a one-of-a-kind handmade work of art.
SUNNY LU WILLIAMS
TELAMON ENTERPRISE VENTURES
Thursday, July 7th 2016
Sunny is the VP/General Manager at Telamon Enterprise Ventures with experience in::
– Telecommunications: Cellular & Consumer Connectivity
– Consumer Electronics: Consumerization of IT, Videoconferencing and Navigation
– Distribution & Logistics: Retail, Wholesale, Distribution & Import/Export
– HealthCare: Population Health, Telehealth, Respiratory, Direct to Patient and Claims Management, Wellness Leadership, Mobile Integrated Health
AMY WOODALL
SANDLER TRAINING -TRUSTPOINTE
Thurs. June 2nd 2016
Amy Woodall is the Director of Strategic Customer Care Training at Sandler Training -Trustpointe. She helps organizations create continuity in their customer experience on the frontlines and beyond. Highly sought after in the world of manufacturing and IT, Amy’s clients span the globe and range from medium sized to enterprise organizations.
TINA MCINTOSH
JOY’S HOUSE
Thursday, May 5th 2016
Tina McIntosh was in her 20’s when she dreamed of an inviting, warm, and homelike facility to care for aging and challenged adults during the day. After researching the industry of adult day services in 1999, she founded Joy’s House to help keep loved ones living in their homes with their families, as long as possible. Joy’s House serves families of greater Indianapolis and is a vital, thriving not-for-profit organization located in the Broad Ripple area and on the south side of Indy.
ETHAN HOLDER
BROADWAY ACTOR
Thursday, April 14th 2016
From Broadway to our Successful Women Made Here stage arrives Ethan Halford Holder! As a 7th grader, he recently completed his run in the Tony Award winning production of The King & I. Many dream of this and yet very few have the opportunity to perform on Broadway. Having lived in New York City for the past year, Ethan performed live on The Tony Awards and at The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
POLINA OSHEROV
PATTERN MAGAZINE
February 4th, 2016
From Russia with Love!
POLINA OSHEROV is an artist at heart and has certainly made her mark on US soil. She loves to create imagery that’s cinematic, dramatic, and with a twist of mystery. As the Editor and Creative Director of PATTERN MAGAZINE, an internationally distributed, award-winning, bi-annual publication – Polina brings fashion, culture, and arts about the Midwest to the Midwest.
JENNIFER MAGLEY
OPEN GYM INDY
Jennifer Magley is an accomplished Division 1 athlete who attended the prestigious IMG Sports Academy, graduated from the Univ. of Florida ranked as the #1 NCAA Div. 1 singles player in the country, then became a professional tennis player traveling the world. At 23, she became the youngest Div I head coach in the nation at FGC Univ.
She’s author of Division I – a book that calls attention to the underworld of student-athlete life. Now her goal is to get everyone in shape as she’s created OPEN GYM – a “fitness concierge” service where members receive access to unlimited classes at more than 40 studios and gyms.
DESERI GARCIA
FOUNDER, VIDA AVENTURA
Thurs. Nov. 5, 2015
She’s a dynamic coach, facilitator, and multi-sport adventure-racing athlete. Her passion for connecting with people and identifying what is important to them are the cornerstones of her coaching practice and business. She’s the founder of Vida Aventura which offers creative, experiential, and personalized programs to challenge, motivate and transform clients.
TRISHA SHEPHERD
AUTHOR “KNOW WHEN TO RUN: LESSONS FROM THE DIARY OF A GEN X MOM”
Oct. 1st, 2015
When local news anchor and mother of three Trisha Shepherd found her dream job clashed with her family life, she began to write about her experiences every day for a year. That diary, she says, is like “a video camera left rolling during a tornado.”
This raw yet humor-filled account of how one woman broke free from toxic turmoil will speak to anyone who has ever asked the question: Am I ready to make a bold leap into a more sane, balanced and happy life?
EDWINA WRIGHT
CLENAPURE.COM
September 3rd, 2015
After purchasing hand-made soaps at a women’s health expo in 1999, she couldn’t locate the vendor to re-order. So, she took the matter into her own hands and in 2000 began making soaps for herself, family, and friends. Clenapure was born consisting of body oils, body scrubs, body washes, and body lotions.
Find her products online, and Kroger.
www.ClenaPure.com
AIMEE KANDRAC
WHATFRIENDSDO.COM
August 13th, 2015
Utilizing her 10 years of non-profit fundraising experience, Aimee has helped create the go-to source for online support management for helping friends when it’s needed most.
What Friends Do organizes actionable support for coworkers, family, and friends dealing with life-changing events like terminal illness. The community platform offers a “crisis registry” that allows users to see what their friend in need has requested, whether its meals, gifts, or other helpful items when dealing with a life crisis.
KAYLA SKILES
GOLF ENTHUSIAST
Growing up in Kokomo – Kayla Skiles was only 11 years old when her older brother dared her to take a swing with a golf club. She did and immediately was hooked! That very day then her dad drove her an hour to buy her some clubs.
Ever since then, her dream has been to be a Golf Pro. So for college – she went to Professional Golfers Career College in Florida. She’s worked with the LPGA in Orlando, the PGA TOUR & academy, and now is going through the Professional Golfers’ Association Apprenticeship Program here at Fox Prairie.
JENNIE DEVOE
SINGER / SONGWRITER
Attacting fans of all ages, Jennie DeVoe, an Indiana native, is a fiercely independent artist. She has turned down many major record labels (aside from a distribution deal with SonyRED), content to build a rock-solid career on her own label, Rubin the Cat Records.
Find out where she is performing at
www.JennieDeVoe.com
ELISE FOSTER
CO-AUTHOR, “MULTIPLIER EFFECT”
LEADERSHIP CONSULTANT
May 7, 2015
Keynote Introduction (Concise)
Elise Foster is the co-author of the Multiplier Effect and a leadership consultant who studied at the Harvard Graduate School of Education and has helped dozens of leaders become more effective. She brings her systems engineering mindset to bear as she invites leaders to bring out the best in everyone around them.
PIPPA MANN
RACING DRIVER / BROADCASTER
April 2nd, 2015
IndyCar Driver Pippa Mann was the ONLY woman in the Indy 500 in 2014. She’s a maverick in racing as in 2011 she became the first-ever British woman to compete in the Indianapolis 500. And, it all started with go-karting when she was just a kid who yearned to drive fast.
Born in London, she’s the 8th woman in history to qualify for the Indy 500 and she’s the first British female driver to ever qualify, start, and finish the race!
LYDIA ABBOTT
SINGER / SPEAKER / ENTREPRENEUR
Thursday, Feb. 5th 2015
Ever wondered how Indiana could help you in business? For instance, should you apply for a City, State, or Federal Certificate? How can the state help finance your business or offer ideas on lenders? Jacqueline Troy – Program Director of Central Indiana Women’s Business Center (CIWBC), helps share what resources Indiana provides for women in business. CIWBC works in partnership with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to promote the creation and growth of women owned businesses empowering them towards successful entrepreneurship and economic self-sufficiency.
JACQUELINE TROY
CENTRAL INDIANA WOMEN’S BUSINESS CENTER
Thursday, Feb. 5th 2015
Ever wondered how Indiana could help you in business? For instance, should you apply for a City, State, or Federal Certificate? How can the state help finance your business or offer ideas on lenders? Jacqueline Troy – Program Director of Central Indiana Women’s Business Center (CIWBC), helps share what resources Indiana provides for women in business. CIWBC works in partnership with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to promote the creation and growth of women owned businesses empowering them towards successful entrepreneurship and economic self-sufficiency.
ROBERT FERGUSON
AUTHOR / CERTIFIED NUTRITIONIST
Thursday, Jan. 15th 2015
Robert Ferguson, MS, CN is a nationally recognized author, certified nutritionist, fitness expert, entrepreneur, TV personality, motivational speaker, and CEO of Diet Free Life and serves on the Presidential Task Force on Obesity for the National Medical Association.
As a television personality Robert has appeared on Good Morning America, ESPN, HBO, Access Hollywood, Fox & Friends… talking nutrition, the fundamentals of fat loss and serving up healthful recipes with his cooking demonstrations.
LINDA CLEMONS
BODY LANGUAGE EXPERT
December 4th, 2014
Linda Clemons travels world as a body language expert, sales strategist, and motivational speaker through Sisterpreneur, Inc., and the Zig Ziglar Corporation. Her mastery of non-verbal communication has gained her the attention of clientele and audiences such as The White House, US Customs Dept., Major League Baseball, FBI, MGM, Nestle, and other Fortune 500 Companies, along with numerous hotels/resorts…
KIM HANNON
BARBEAUX FORMULAIRE
Nov. 6th, 2014
Kim Hannon started in her basement making candles and a bath soak for her friends and neighbors. But, quickly people were especially asking for more of the bath soak saying it was aiding their eczema, burns, dermatitis, dry skin, and even cancer sores!
Her all-natural hand-crafted products are infused with pure essential oils and Kim believes Jojoba and Shea Butter are the ‘secret aide’ to the skin’s elasticity and restoration. Her line includes vintage palm oil/soy hand-poured candles, body lotion, bath soak, and lip balm.
TANYA FOSTER
FOUNDER, KISS KISS BANG BANG SALON
Oct. 2nd, 2014
Tanya Foster founded Kiss Kiss Bang Bang (KKBB), one of the top hair salons in the country.
Her skills as a business consultant and color specialist along with her mission to empower stylists have taken her to stages all over the world, working with Aveda, Vidal Sassoon Academy, and Brocato international design team. Her color style even represents Brocato in their print/media marketing campaigns.
MARIETTA STALCUP
iEvolve
Sept. 11th, 2014
Marietta began her career in pharmaceutical sales and is the founder of iEvolve – to help professionals think differently about their communication, leadership, and career opportunities. She has an MBA from IU Kelley School of Business and is an Adjunct Professor at Butler where she teaches leadership.
She is currently working with Roche Diagnostics in the Talent and Organizational Development department where she is contributing to their efforts to build a Career Development Center.
EILISE LANE
SCARLET LANE BREWING COMPANY
Aug. 14th, 2014
We all have a dream job and for Eilise Lane that was creating a better beer. After working in an ultra-liberal hippy Oregon brewing company mixed with a conservative corporate background, Eilise came up with the perfect vision for her life as a Brew Master.
Eilise is the CEO/Brewer of Scarlet Lane Brewing Company having been trained at Butler University and the American Brewers Guild.
NIKKI BLAINE
NIKKI BLAINE COUTURE
Thursday, July 17th 2014
Nikki Blaine Couture has dressed Hollywood celebrities: Niecy Nash, Brittany Flickinger, Tess Broussard, Jennia Fredriue, Loretta Devine, & Cheryl Fisher – Pres. Obama’s VIP at the Neighborhood Inaugural Ball. She’s ready to design & create your next outfit.
A winner of the Indianapolis Black Expo Designer Competition and Cultural Regalia Competition, Nikki continues to strive for excellence nearly making it on the TV Show Project Runway 3 times!
SUSAN CANAL
SOCIAL NET WATCHER (SNW)
June 5th, 2014
Susan Canal is breaking into the Tech sector big time! Her business endeavor, Social Net Watcher (SNW) won a 2014 TechPoint Mira Award for its innovative social media scanning algorithm and a business day later she gained a new investor/partner!
SNW technology scans students social media posts, and alerts teachers and parents to potential cyber-bullying, suicide or violent threats.
NANCY NOEL
AMERICAN-CONTEMPORARY-IMPRESSIONIST ARTIST
May 2014
The art of N.A. Noel has the power to heal, inform, transform, and inspire. Working in a variety of mediums, she is able to capture the essence of her subjects, depicting them with reverence, which quiets the mind and comforts the heart. Nancy’s timeless paintings describe a world both natural and mystical, with a finesse that speaks directly to the soul.
KATHY DAVIS, ESQ
KJD LEGAL
April 3rd, 2014
Kathy’s mission is to help you as a businesswoman and entrepreneur find your right path to make your dreams come true. As an attorney and small business advisor, Kathy specializes in establishing businesses legally with her Business Jump Start Package, contracts & agreements, and intellectual property protection.
Kathy is also a published author, a regular contributor to several publications, and is married with 2 young boys.
JENNIFER WIESE
BEE FREE GLUTEN FREE
March 6th, 2014
With the help of her mom’s research and development, they spent four years perfecting recipes to be tasty and satisfying even for the most discriminating taste buds. Even teenagers were asking for more, and other people couldn’t tell these treats were gluten/dairy free. BeeFree’s mission evolved from her desire to bake really good treats for her son to any child with these attributes to enjoy cake at a friend’s birthday party, or pizza at a football game.
AMY OWENS
“THE SINGLES COACH”
Feb. 6th, 2014
“The Singles Coach” devoting her practice exclusively to singles.
She holds a Master’s Degree in counseling and is a licensed mental health counselor. In addition to specialized training in marital and family therapy, Amy studied personally with Dr. John Gray, developer of the Mars Venus model for understanding relationships.
Highly sought after as a counselor, keynote speaker, and workshop leader, Amy is known for her wisdom, warmth, and enthusiasm.
PIPPPA MANN
IndyCar Driver
Pippa shares with SWMH her keys to success are having confidence, a brand, and relationships!
She’s a pioneer in her field; as she became the first-ever British woman to race in the Indianapolis 500. Born in London, she’s the 8th woman in history to qualify for the Indianapolis 500 and she’s the first British female driver to ever qualify, start, and finish the race. She’s adamant about leaving a legacy for girls and businesswomen, too. She encourages girls to do karting to build their self-esteem and motivates women to achieve what they set their minds too. Her favorite track is the Indianapolis Motor Speedway!
ALEX HARRIS
NELSON’S TEA
Thursday, Dec. 5th 2013
Ever dreamed of turning your passion into profit? Alex Harris is doing just that. She loves tea and wanted to share the amazing benefits to drinking tea with others – so what a better way than to create her own natural, affordable, and savory line. Tea is a natural, healthy alternative to coffee and is a great way to get your body on the right track to a natural balance.
KELLY MCVEY
“KIT: IT’S EVERYTHING YOU NEED”
Nov. 7th, 2013
Kelly operated a pharmaceutical company called Med-Turn, but ever since she can remember she was intrigued by fashion. Yet, she fumbled on how to put together an outfit and desired a magazine that showed real options other than the impractical styles on a runway.
So she sold her company to Inmar Pharmaceuticals and created a magazine called After 40 – which is now rebranded as kit: It’s Everything You Need.
JANE GELLER & BECKY VOLK
BOATMAN GELLER COLLECTIONS
Oct. 3rd, 2013
Jane Geller took a dream and made it pretty… and it’s pretty incredible that she turned her passion for art and design into her livelihood. She created Boatman Geller Collections: fine stationery and other products with fresh clean lines and colorful patterns with style. Boatman Geller can be found in more than 1,000 stores across the country.
KATHY MACKEY
REDIRECTIONS SIGN AND DESIGN
Sept. 12, 2013
Kathy Mackey will point you in the right direction!
She created Re-directions Sign and Design and now celebrates 25+ years in business as a leader in the industry.
It all began for Kathy as a one-woman show in a Denver garage in the early 80s, and now it has grown to more than 6 locations ready to meet your signage needs.
ANNE & KELLY CAMPBELL
THE VILLAGE EXPERIENCE
Aug 2013
After working in New York City’s fashion industry for top clothing designers, BCBG, Anthropologie, & Tommy Hilfiger, these sisters still desired to do more.
They had a passion to travel the world and empower women. In doing so, they created The Village Experience. They teach and organize women artisans their craft producing The Opportunity Collection under Fair Trade.
MANDY & CARLY
JUST POP IN
July 11th 2013
Nightly gatherings of watching their Grandfather make popcorn stove-top style inspired twin sisters Mandy Selke and Carly Swift to turn their nostalgic experience to a modern everyday occurrence.
They took a leap of faith and left their corporate jobs to create
Just Pop In! in Broad Ripple in 2003. They have since grown their business to a 2nd location at the Airport, online ecommerce, private events, and even the Super Bowl!
ANNE WHITE & HOLLY KIRSH
AH COLLECTION
JUNE 13TH, 2013
Passionate about fashion, these business partners refer to themselves as soul sisters.
In 1994, Anne and Holly worked together as make-up artists and hosted shopping events to share the latest trends of the season.
Their business has evolved and branched out to provide cosmetics, skin care, fashion, and accessories both online and brick-and-mortar.
Anne and Holly’s business mission and desire are to help women discover their inner and outer beauty.
CATHY LANGHAM
OWNER, LANGHAM LOGISTICS
May 2013
President and Owner of Langham Logistics
SUE WICKLIFF
OWNER, WICKLIFF CONSULTING
April 2013
She reinvented herself and her business – but that didn’t mean starting over from scratch. Sue created Wickliff Consulting: The Estate Specialist to help those during transitions such as divorce, death of a loved one, or failing health. Sue’s passion is to help navigate her clients through the complexities of these life changes.
MIRIAM RESNICK
CPT-PMA, RYT
MINDFUL MOVEMENT STUDIO
Thursday, March 7th, 2013
Miriam Resnick, CPT-PMA, RYT, is the owner of Mindful Movement Studio, Indianapolis, IN with certifications in Pilates, Yoga, Gyrotonic, Biocored, ACSM, ACE and Indoor Cycling. Coming from an athletic background she has been fitness training since 1999 and is known for her trained eye and sense of humor. She is a teachers’ teacher leading workshops for local Pilates trainers in the Indianapolis area and runs a 450 hour Pilates Apprentice Program as well as being a training studio for Gyrotonic® She co-created in 2010 an aerial yoga group class called, Off the Ground! Aerial Yoga.
DR. ERIN ALBERT
AUTHOR OF “PLAN C” AND
“SINGLE. WOMEN. ENTREPRENEURS.”
Thursday, February 7th, 2013
Dr. Erin Albert is the author of several books including “Single. Women. Entrepreneurs.” and “Plan C.”
She’s a pharmacist, an assistant professor, a director in the Pharmacy department at Butler University and she’s taking the bar exam soon – so she’s going to be adding lawyer to her dessert section.
AMBRE CROCKETT
AMBRE BLENDS
Thursday, January 10th, 2013
AMBRE CROCKETT knows the smell of success.
Ambre was a massage therapist with an entrepreneurial heart. She felt there had to be better options than what was out there for her to work with so she created her own natural oil scent line called Ambre Blends. While many start their business at the kitchen table, Ambre’s grew out of her bathroom and moved to the basement!
ERIN EDDS & KC CRANFILL
HOOSIER MOMMA BLOODY MARY MIX
Thursday, December 6th, 2012
Learn the business secrets of the ladies of “Hoosier Momma” – Erin Edds, KC Cranfill, and Cat Hill – who took on the alcohol mixer industry and the country took notice. And, they didn’t skimp on the quality of ingredients or their integrity in having it made. For instance, Hoosier Momma Original Bloody Mary Maker was created using natural products, is vegan and gluten-free with no high-fructose corn syrup.
LORI BORGMAN
HUMORIST / AUTHOR
You know those kind of business women who work yet manage to humorously document every step of what’s going on in their lives? Erma Bombeck was a pioneer in that and today’s modern version is LORI BORGMAN.
Lori created a brand image that truly represents herself; devised a marketing plan including her becoming a sought after speaker while raising her kids; and laughing and writing about it along the way. Her column is in 300 papers, her books include – All Stressed Up…
SARAH FISHER
TEAM OWNER AND FORMER RACE CAR DRIVER
Women can fast track it! Take it from Sarah Fisher who has not only tackled a male dominated business as an IndyCar & NASCAR driver, but is now a team owner in IndyCar. Sarah is renown as the female driver with the most starts in the Indy 500, and heads Sarah Fisher Hartman Racing Team.
In her interview, she shares how to be mentally tough and have integrity. Being successful comes from being true to who you are in business.