Visionary Leader | Historical Trailblazer | Global Advocate Shelly L. Bell is a woman who refuses to be defined by a single room. Standing at the powerful intersection of faith, politics, and personal development, she has spent her career proving that you don’t have to choose between a seat at the table and a pulpit…
Sloan Foster is a founder, strategist, and creative operator whose work lives at the intersection of business, culture, and flavor. Known for bridging rigorous go-to-market thinking with deeply human storytelling, Sloan has built and advised ventures that blend strategy with soul, and scale without losing their center. She is the founder of Sloan Seasonings, a modern seasoning-salt brand…
Elsie Méndez is a Colombian-born creative, entrepreneur, author, and fashion curator based in Naples, Florida. With a career that spans television, radio, publishing, jewelry, fashion, and luxury retail, Elsie has built a world defined by beauty, resilience, elegance, and storytelling. Elsie has also been designing jewelry for over 20 years, creating distinctive pieces that reflect…
Maureen Anne Meehan, a multi-talented individual with a fascinating journey to share. From earning degrees in education to pursuing a career in law and eventually becoming a judge, Maureen’s life took a dramatic turn when a tragic event inspired her to create a world of legal thrillers in the Mary MacIntosh series. Hailing from the…
Birgitta Visser is a Soul Empowerment Coach and Divine Channel, tuning into higher frequencies, delivering messages from the many Light Beings and Master Teachers. With her Light Language Healing, she weaves light codes that activate transformation in those seeking alignment with their soul’s purpose. Having overcome significant abuse and trauma, Birgitta has emerged out of…
Ms. Theodora Lee, a San Francisco law firm senior partner and trial lawyer at Littler, is the founder and owner of Theopolis Vineyards. Her passion for wine began upon her arrival to San Francisco from Texas in 1987, primarily due to the influence of her law firm mentors, many of whom owned vineyards. This led…
You specialize in deconstructing intersectional oppression, privilege and racialized trauma to promote healing. What moved within your soul to pursue a life of social work? I have a deep awareness of what it feels like to live at the intersections of identity and invisibility. As a Black biracial woman, I grew up navigating spaces that…
