Our vision is to build a community of women leaders who have overcome triumph and adversity, while being celebrated, educated, and empowered to Rise Up in life and change the world! Join She Rises Studios hosts, Founder Hanna Olivas and Co-Founder Adriana
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After spending over 20 years in manufacturing, Tabitha Moore realized that a life that looked “successful” on paper didn't feel fulfilling in her heart. She chose courage over comfort and stepped into her purpose — empowering women to believe in themselves, reconnect with their inner voice, and create joyful, meaningful lives. Today, she supports women in releasing overwhelm, embracing worthiness, and giving themselves permission to choose themselves so they can dream bigger, live fully, and lead from within.

Everyone celebrates entrepreneurship when the wins come. Few people talk about what it costs to get there.In this episode, Hanna Olivas and Adriana Luna have an honest conversation about the hidden side of building a business. They discuss burnout, financial pressure, leadership, family, health, self-doubt, criticism, and the sacrifices that often come with entrepreneurship.They also share the lessons they've learned while growing She Rises Studios—from making difficult decisions and leading a team to finding purpose, resilience, and long-term success.Whether you're starting your first business, leading a company, or navigating the challenges of entrepreneurship, this episode offers practical insight into what it really takes to build something that lasts.

From helping launch TV Land to producing major entertainment events and documentaries—including Kings From Queens (the RUN-DMC documentary series), Cooking with Paris, the Garry Marshall documentary, and productions featuring everyone from Lady Gaga to Dick Van Dyke—Raquel Bruno has built an extraordinary career behind the scenes of the entertainment industry. As the founder and CEO of Drive Entertainment Group, she's spent more than two decades connecting talent with opportunity across television, film, live events, and digital media. Outside of production, she also brings her love of music to Twitch as DJ Aviva, spinning all-vinyl DJ sets for a growing online community on DJ Aviva's Twitch channel.In this episode, Raquel joins Adriana to share the journey that led her from MTV and Nickelodeon to launching her own production company. Together they discuss building a career through intuition, advocating for yourself, finding confidence in your worth, mentoring the next generation of creatives, and why creating opportunities for others has become one of the driving forces behind her work. Raquel also reflects on balancing entrepreneurship with motherhood, staying grounded in a demanding industry, and the small, consistent actions that can lead to lasting success.

Every business has a beginning, but behind every mission is a personal story.In this episode, Hanna Olivas and Adriana Luna reflect on the journey that led to the creation of She Rises Studios. From finding the courage to speak after years of silence to navigating life's hardest moments, they share how vulnerability, trust, and storytelling became the foundation for a community that continues to impact lives around the world.Together, they discuss the healing power of sharing your story, the importance of authentic relationships, overcoming self-doubt, and why trust is built through honesty—not perfection.If you've ever wondered where She Rises Studios began or needed a reminder that your own story has the power to inspire someone else, this conversation is for you.

Joseph Z. Zaczek (Zac) is the PR & Visibility Coordinator at She Rises Studios, where he helps entrepreneurs, authors, and thought leaders grow their visibility through strategic media outreach, authentic storytelling, and meaningful relationship building. Specializing in securing podcast interviews, media features, and collaborative opportunities through platforms like Qwoted and Authority Magazine, Joseph is passionate about helping clients strengthen their personal brands and become trusted voices in their industries. After discovering his own path to purpose through She Rises Studios with the encouragement of his mentor and best friend, Ron Billings, Joseph has grown into a skilled public relations professional dedicated to creating opportunities that amplify the impact of others.

https://sheconomymedia.com/In this episode, Hanna Olivas and Adriana Luna introduce Sheconomy—a global ecosystem designed to connect entrepreneurs, creators, professionals, and visionaries through collaboration instead of competition. They share the vision behind the launch, why traditional networking is evolving, and how meaningful relationships can create opportunities that no one builds alone.Discover why Sheconomy is more than a platform—it's a movement built on connection, collaboration, and collective growth.Whether you're growing a business, expanding your network, or looking for a community that believes there's room for everyone, this conversation is your invitation to stop building alone and start building together.Welcome home.

Lisa Olivas is the Executive Assistant to Adriana Luna at She Rises Studios, where she supports the day-to-day operations, event coordination, executive communications, and behind-the-scenes execution that help bring the company's vision to life. With a strong foundation in organization and attention to detail developed during her time as an Inventory Specialist at Walgreens, Lisa serves as the bridge between strategy and execution, ensuring every initiative runs smoothly while helping create meaningful impact for the She Rises Studios community.

Kim Olver is the founder of Olver International, creator of the Mental Freedom® framework, and a licensed clinical professional counselor, board-certified coach, speaker, and bestselling author. With decades of experience in counseling, leadership development, and Choice Theory® psychology, Kim is passionate about helping people break free from unnecessary suffering, build healthier relationships, and take ownership of their lives through practical, empowering tools that foster lasting personal growth.https://events.olverinternational.com/mental-freedom-conference

https://www.sherisesstudios.com/What separates a follower from a true community member?In this episode, Hanna and Adriana explore the concept of belonging and why meaningful relationships have become one of the most valuable assets in business and life.From networking and entrepreneurship to leadership, communication, and community building, they share lessons learned from creating spaces where people feel connected, supported, and seen.The conversation also explores authenticity in a world driven by social media, the role of AI in human connection, and why the strongest opportunities often come from relationships built behind the scenes.Whether you're growing a business, building a network, or searching for a deeper sense of connection, this episode will challenge the way you think about community.

Hanna and Adriana explore the concept of positive disruption—challenging outdated thinking, embracing confidence, and creating opportunities instead of waiting for them.They discuss entrepreneurship, networking, gatekeepers, rejection, leadership, AI, and the mindset required to build something meaningful in today's rapidly changing world.Whether you're launching a business, starting over, or simply looking for the confidence to take your next step, this conversation will challenge you to think differently about growth, success, and what's possible when you create your own path. https://www.sherisesstudios.com/

Megan Dirks is the Brand Strategy Specialist at She Rises Studios, where she helps shape clear, consistent messaging and ensures the brand is represented with professionalism and purpose. With over 10 years of experience in brand strategy, design, marketing, and coaching, she has worked across industries ranging from wellness and hospitality to music festivals, indie video games, and small businesses. Megan is also the creator of The Girl on the Left, a women's storytelling platform dedicated to visibility, connection, and meaningful conversations.

https://createmovementcollective.com/Annie Landry is a multifaceted dance and fitness professional with a passion for holistic wellness. As a certified personal trainer, group fitness instructor, and corrective exercise specialist, she emphasizes proper placement and alignment to prevent injuries, ensuring that movement can be enjoyed throughout her clients' lives. Annie is the founder and owner of Create Movement Collective LLC, where she brings holistic dance, fitness, and nutrition education to a wide audience. Her philosophy is simple yet powerful: “If we create movement, we will find fitness and self-expression.”

Welcome to a special series spotlighting the people, stories, and talent working behind the scenes to create impact every day.Jemarie Lopez Gumban is an Editor for She Rises Studios Publishing, a Licensed Professional Teacher, and holds a Master of English in Applied Linguistics. With a strong background in education, language, and communication, she previously taught research, writing, literature, and public speaking courses at colleges and universities in the Philippines before transitioning into publishing and editorial work.Since joining She Rises Studios in 2025, Jemarie has edited and proofread numerous anthology chapters and standalone books, helping authors strengthen their manuscripts while preserving their unique voice and message. Her expertise spans developmental editing, proofreading, language refinement, and manuscript development.Passionate about storytelling and empowering others through the written word, Jemarie approaches every project with professionalism, patience, and a commitment to helping authors create meaningful impact through their stories.

Heather Hanson is a nervous system–led guide, award-winning speaker, and best-selling author with nearly three decades in healthcare. She supports women in midlife through periods of change, helping them move from survival to sovereignty using body-based regulation, mindset work, trauma-informed breathwork, and Elemental Embodiment. Creator of the Cellara™ Method, Heather teaches women how to restore internal safety, regulate stress and hormones, and lead their lives with clarity, calm, and purpose—without burnout or self-abandonment.

Stefanie Gass joins the She Rises Studios podcast for a deeply honest conversation about burnout, faith, healing, and building a God led business.Stefanie shares how outward success masked anxiety, emotional exhaustion, addiction, and disconnection from herself and her family, ultimately leading her to a complete surrender to God and a total redefinition of success.We discuss hustle culture, entrepreneurship, motherhood, podcasting, boundaries, healing emotional patterns, and what it means to build a business rooted in faith, alignment, and purpose instead of constant striving. https://stefaniegass.com/gifts

Areli Madrigal-Woods is a Los Angeles-based content creator and entrepreneur known for her presence in the digital media and lifestyle space. She has built an audience through her work as a Snap creator and social personality, while also appearing at events such as Los Angeles Fashion Week and entertainment premieres. With a background that blends business experience and creative work, she brings a perspective rooted in curiosity, growth, and stepping into new industries without waiting for permission.

Arielle Loupos is the founder of Flower Girl, a brand redefining period care through a focus on transparency, body-safe materials, and thoughtful design.What started as a personal search for comfortable, breathable, and truly safe period underwear quickly turned into something much bigger. Frustrated by an industry filled with synthetic fabrics, vague ingredient lists, and products prioritizing performance over long-term health, Arielle set out to create an alternative that didn't exist.She spent over two years researching materials, testing fabrics, and working with manufacturers in Los Angeles to develop a product that is not only leak-proof and comfortable, but also hormone-conscious and safe to wear against the body. Flower Girl is built around that standard, using sustainably sourced TENCEL™ Modal and maintaining a strict commitment to no PFAS, no phthalates, and full transparency.Today, Flower Girl is more than just period underwear. It's part of a larger shift toward better standards in women's intimate care, supporting women through every stage of life with products designed to respect the body, not work against it.

Margo Perez is a social media influencer and digital content creator who has built a strong presence in the public eye through his engaging online persona. He is known for creating lifestyle and digital content that connects with his audience, sharing insights into his personal brand, experiences, and creative work across multiple platforms.

Hanna and Adriana take She Rises Studios on the road to Austin, Texas for SXSW 2026. After driving all the way from Las Vegas, they sit down at the São Paulo House to record a special live episode as the city fills with creators, entrepreneurs, and storytellers from around the world.Fresh off the road, the two catch up on the journey to Austin, the energy of SXSW, and what it means to be part of one of the biggest weeks in podcasting. They also share the excitement of presenting at the upcoming iHeart Podcast Awards and reflect on the growing impact of the She Rises community.Recorded live at the São Paulo House during SXSW 2026.

Dr. Suelyn Hall is a board-certified urologist with over 20 years of experience as a respected surgeon and educator, currently teaching adult and pediatric urology residents. She earned her medical degree from New York Medical College and completed her residency at Westchester County Medical Center.She is the founder of Quantum Health and Wellness Center and is fellowship trained through University of South Florida Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine. Driven by a passion for preventative health and sexual wellness, Dr. Hall blends traditional urology with integrative and functional medicine to help people change the way they age and achieve optimal health.She is also the author of How to Get Ahead, an eye-opening guide that explores male pleasure through anatomy, psychology, mental health, and emotional well being, revealing how stress, self image, upbringing, and past experiences all shape desire and intimacy. Part science and part sensuality, the book offers a deeper understanding of what truly drives connection.Dr. Hall's approach focuses on optimizing health through nutrition, exercise, weight loss, hormone balance, and restorative therapies, guiding patients toward lasting vitality and their best possible well being.

Elizabeth Meigs is the founder of Elizabeth Inspires and a transformational speaker, trauma-informed practitioner, and resilience strategist who helps veterans, first responders, law enforcement, and trauma survivors break free from burnout, post-traumatic stress, and survival mode.Her work is forged through lived experience, clinical practice, and faith. After surviving a near-fatal car accident as a teenager that resulted in a traumatic brain injury, Elizabeth rebuilt her life from the ground up—learning firsthand that resilience isn't willpower, it's a set of skills.With over 13 years as a certified occupational therapy assistant, she supported individuals navigating trauma, identity loss, nervous system dysregulation, and chronic stress long before she ever put language to the work she was doing.Today, Elizabeth delivers keynotes, workshops, and transformational experiences using her proprietary Roadmap to Resilience™ and Pathway to PEACE™ Method, helping people restore clarity, regulate stress, and reclaim purpose without denying what they've been through.She teaches resilience that works in real life.

Monica Connolly helps faith-centered women who no longer recognize themselves regulate their nervous systems, restore their bodies, and reconnect with the identity and purpose they were created for. Through her signature THRIVE Blueprint, grounded in the 7 Pillars of Holistic Health, Monica guides women from survival mode into steady, grounded alignment by integrating identity restoration, nervous system healing, emotional clarity, and purpose alignment.She is a Certified Holistic Health Coach and Master Life Coach with advanced training in trauma-informed care, nervous system regulation, emotional resilience, and purpose-aligned transformation. Today, Monica hosts the Unshakeable Belief podcast, speaks on stages, and coaches women nationwide through deep and lasting change.Monica's work is rooted in lived experience. After walking through grief, chronic illness, emotional eating, and the loss of her own identity, she rebuilt her health and reclaimed the woman she was created to be. Now, she walks beside women ready to rediscover their steadiness, identity, and purpose, guiding them to create lives that feel grounded, aligned, and true.

Denise Schonwald is a nationally licensed mental health counselor, published author, and public speaker with over 30 years of experience as an ICU registered nurse. After witnessing the emotional toll of illness, trauma, and stress on patients and families, Denise shifted her career toward holistic healing, blending traditional therapy with spiritually grounded practices.She supports individuals and families through anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship challenges using an integrated mind body spirit approach. Passionate about mental health advocacy, especially for first responders, Denise also speaks nationwide on emotional wellness. When she is not working with clients, she enjoys tennis, yoga, meditation, Reiki, and spending time with her therapy dog, Henry.

Karen Blaine is a published author, full time writer, and retired certified hypnotherapist specializing in conversational hypnotherapy. An intuitive empath, Karen's work centers on helping people reconnect with their authentic selves through self awareness, dream exploration, and subconscious understanding.She is the author of four books, including Who Are You, Dreamscapes, Subconsciously Speaking, and You Are Not Alone, each focused on personal growth, emotional resilience, and the power of inner healing. With a background in Speech Communications from California State University Northridge, Karen brings both empathy and clarity to her writing, inspiring readers to dream bigger and live with gratitude.Born and raised in Southern California, Karen is also a lifelong creative who now channels her passion into helping others navigate their inner worlds.

Pam Rivet is an empowerment speaker, podcast host, and founder of MBS | The Woman Beyond The Cape, a faith-based lifestyle brand dedicated to helping women discover their authentic identity. From teen mom to top-producing banker to keynote speaker, Pam's journey proves that your greatest struggles become your most powerful tools for serving others. After hitting rock bottom in August 2022, a moment that included drunk driving with her kids, Pam experienced a complete identity transformation that became the foundation of her speaking career. Now 20 months sober and walking boldly in her faith, Pam delivers her signature keynote “Beyond The Cape: Your Identity is Calling” to audiences across the country. Her mission? Help people recognize the patterns of perfectionism, people-pleasing, and performance-based living before they crash, removing the ‘capes' they were never meant to carry and stepping into who God created them to be. Pam is a wife, mother of three daughters, bonus mom to three, and grandmother to two. She currently lives with her family and speaks from her heart about the transformation that happens when you finally stop performing and start living authentically.

Victoria Lenormand is a former police officer turned strategic intervention coach, energy worker, and passionate advocate for neurodivergent families and authentic education reform.Her journey began with her son's autism diagnosis, a moment that reshaped everything. What followed was a radical shift from burnout and survival mode into purpose driven living, leading Victoria to build a holistic coaching practice rooted in human design, cacao medicine, and deep compassion.Victoria brings a radically human approach to parenting and education, helping families support sensitive children in an increasingly chaotic world. She also shares the emotional and medicinal power of cacao, and how reconnecting to intuition, nervous system regulation, and authentic expression can change the trajectory of both parents and children.Her voice is calm, fierce, and grounded in lived experience. Victoria empowers others to reclaim their voice, rewrite outdated systems, and create lives aligned with truth, connection, and courage.

Corinne Brown, is a results coach, leadership expert, and resilience strategist who helps ambitious individuals break through limitations, re-frame challenges, and take bold action. With a mix of mindset mastery, real-talk coaching, and a dash of humor, Corinne will empower you to turn obstacles into opportunities. Tune in for insights, strategies, and the occasional mic drop, because success should be both intentional and fun!

Annie is a dancer turned teacher, trainer, and nutrition coach. As the founder and owner of Create Movement Collective, she believes that if we create movement, we will find wellness and self-expression.

Yulia Drummond is a high-level mindset and transformation coach, dedicated to helping ambitious entrepreneurs, leaders and professionals to live from their authentic power. Yulia helps them find alignment between their current lives' struggles and their vision for life. Through her coaching, Yulia guides her clients to overcome anxiety, limiting beliefs and fear to create lasting impact, build true wealth, and experience fulfillment rooted in purpose.Her mission is simple: to empower 25 million ambitious entrepreneurs, leaders and professionals to lead with confidence, alignment and vision so they can create the ripple effect not only in their own lives, but also in the communities and industries they touch.

Tina Salmon is a Licensed Therapist, Leadership Coach, Burnout Expert, Speaker, and Author who helps high-achieving women experience true fulfillment by growing their wealth and optimizing their health. With over 20 years of experience in mental health and business, she helps women lead purposefully and live fully.

Heather Hanson is an award-winning international speaker, best selling author and Nervous System Whisperer who empowers women over 40 to reconnect with their bodies, release what they've been carrying, and step into midlife with peace, purpose, and strength. Her unique approach blends science, soul, and lived experience into transformation.

Gina Redzanic is a Self-Confidence Coach, Business Educator, and Best-Selling Author dedicated to helping individuals, from entrepreneurs to teens, unlock their full potential and build lasting self-assurance. Certified through Maxwell Leadership, Gina specializes in empowering clients to cultivate unshakeable confidence and take bold action in both their personal and professional lives. With a background in small business ownership and experience in direct sales, she works with business owners and teens alike to overcome self-doubt and step into their true power.

Erin is a " scrunchy" homeschooling mama to 3 awesome kids. After going through 2 miscarriage's she felt a tugging on her heart to share with other mamas that they are not alone in this journey of motherhood and God meets you in the middle of the chaos and craziness.

Natalie Jade is a Business Strategist, Operations Consultant, Speaker and Author helping entrepreneurs do business with more clarity, ease, and impact. Passionate about doing business in alignment with yourShe bridges the gap between big vision and real-world results, an intuitive and an integrator for visionaries—meaning, I don't just see your vision; I make it happen, turning high-stress growth into aligned success. Let's create the kind of business you actually love showing up to every day."

Hannah Darby is a trauma-informed holistic healer, certified grief educator, and the founder of the H.E.A.L.™ Method. She helps people who carry invisible grief — whether that's from chronic illness, childhood trauma, ancestral wounds, or life-shattering loss — gently move from surviving to thriving.Her work blends science and soul, using HeartHealing™, therapy, coaching, Reiki, and subconscious reprogramming to help people feel safe, worthy, and whole again.She believes that grief isn't something we get over — it's something we learn to live with, and when we do that with love and compassion, it becomes the doorway to our deepest healing.

Kristina Driskill helps high-performing, purpose-driven people eliminate the inner voices that drive stress, pressure, and self-judgment. Drawing from decades in opera, academia, and entrepreneurship, she teaches practical mental training that retrains learned stress patterns. Her work helps clients lead and create with clarity, calm focus, and a sense of internal freedom no external success ever delivered.If you want it even sharper or more provocative, it can go shorter without losing meaning.

Marissa Rowles is a transformation coach, artist, and nonprofit founder passionate about helping women reclaim their energy and reconnect with their true purpose. As the founder of The Chrysalis Coach, she guides ambitious women through seasons of deep personal transformation, helping them align with what their heart and connect to their authentic selves. As a co-author in She Glows, Marissa's chapter shares her lived experience of growing up as the younger sibling to a brother with special needs. Her journey taught her that self-care is never selfish. It's the spark that reconnects you to who you are, reignites your passion, and realigns you with your purpose.

Loretta uses her experience as an entrepreneur, care giver, a community volunteer and a Buddhist practitioner to serve entrepreneurs with care giving responsibilities, to create effective business strategies, reduce stress and ensure their child receives the best care. She understands the complex challenges, having to navigate this extra responsibility in caring, and to raise a happy and harmonious family.An Author and an award winning entrepreneur, Loretta founded and grew 3 companies to over £1Million turnover. One of the largest private training companies, was the first (in Malaysia) to obtain ISO 9001 certification in Training and Development. Together with her consulting business, she trained and coached her teams which led to the growth of her business. She is a sought-after trainer and speaker in communication, personal development, leadership, administrative and management skills, franchise development, and business development. She holds an MBA (MsM,) CIMA, among others.She has been featured in the Star, Malaysia; Leicester Mercury; and Asian Business magazine. and she was awarded a Pingat Jasa Kebaktian (PJK), a Meritorious Service Medal by the Sultan of Selangor, for her contribution to the community.As a Certified Life and Business Coach, Loretta Lee helps Heart-centred Entrepreneurs and Executives create a life that they love living, that is in harmony with their Soul's purpose.https://dances.loretta-lee.com/affirmations

Heather Nielsen is a speaker, event host, and business & tech coach who empowers faith-driven women to build thriving, purpose-filled businesses—without sacrificing what matters most. A devoted mother of five, Heather understands firsthand the challenge of balancing ambition with family life.She believes that true success—both in life and business—begins with inner work. When we heal, grow, and align with our divine purpose, fulfillment and impact naturally follow.Through her coaching, speaking, and events, Heather mentors Christian women in business strategy, personal development, and simplified tech solutions. She equips her clients with the mindset, confidence, and systems they need to grow sustainably, freeing them to focus more on connection, creativity, and service.As the founder of Divine Daughter, a transformative event for Christian women entrepreneurs, Heather helps women remember who they are, expect miracles, and rise boldly in faith.She lives in northern Utah with her husband, children, and their pet bearded dragon.Listeners can learn more and register at DivineDaughter.org — Use code MIRACLE20 to save $20 on VIP in-person tickets Use code MIRACLE5 to save $5 on livestream tickets

Meet Jax Crider – The Financial Rule-Breaker Redefining Wealth on Your TermsJax Crider is a financial educator, best-selling author, and mortgage expert who throws outdated financial “rules” out the window and empowers people to build wealth their way. As the founder of PBJ Mortgage and Financial Mastery Simplified, she's helped thousands navigate the homebuying process and take back control of their financial future—without the guilt, shame, or rigid formulas that don't fit real life.From gracing magazine covers to launching transformative financial programs, Jax's mission is clear: ditch the dread, silence the self-doubt, and step into financial confidence. She's living proof that success doesn't come from following the crowd—it comes from rewriting the script.Today, she's here to share how you can break free from financial stress and finally make money work for you. Get ready, because this conversation might just change everything.

Kali is the Founder and CEO of Wealth IV Generations.

Amy Sanders is a best-selling author, a master-certified life coach, an entrepreneur, and a women's empowerment advocate. With over 20 years of experience, she helps women break free from limiting beliefs, heal from trauma, and create thriving lives and businesses. Amy has built multiple successful businesses and uses her Awareness-Alignment-Abundance methodology to empower women to turn their passions into purpose and abundance. Drawing from personal challenges—including divorce, betrayal, trauma, and loss—Amy's authentic approach inspires. She is passionate about helping women align their lives with their dreams to unlock their true potential.

DK Hillard is a creative visionary, Priestess, and Sacred guide whose work bridges the seen and unseen. With over 20 years of experience as a trainer and life coach, she helped countless individuals transform their lives through physical training.Today, she channels her expertise into the soul realm, using both painting and fabric to create sacred, intention-infused works that invite deep reflection and transformation.As the creator of Soul Wraptures, spellwoven textiles designed to awaken the soul, and Soul Portraits, intuitive paintings that reflect the essence of one's spirit, she offers tools for remembrance and self-discovery.Her work is an invitation to connect with hidden truths, reclaim your power, and embrace your unique path.Through her writing and art, she guides others on a journey of healing, awakening, and personal transformation. Everything she creates is a ritual, a prayer, a reflection — for those walking the path of deep remembering.

Denise O'Malley is the co-owner of Elevate Wedding Officiant, LLC, and serves as an officiant herself. Leading a team of professional public speakers, she is dedicated to crafting unique, unforgettable ceremonies that reflect each couple's personality. Denise joined Elevate as an officiant in 2022, and a year later, she and her husband Bill took over the business to continue its legacy. An accomplished public speaker since childhood, Denise thrives on creating inspiring, memorable moments for every wedding. At Elevate, they honor what couples truly want and thoughtfully incorporate traditional elements when desired. Denise believes in allowing each couple's story to shine, just as she plans to renew her own vows at the venue where she was married—now featuring their old fireplace in the women's restroom. Since 2020, Elevate has received hundreds of 5-star reviews and industry awards for excellence. Denise doesn't just blindly follow traditions—she elevates them.

Ty Salvant is an author, speaker, and founder of Time With Ty, a platform dedicated to strengthening families, marriages, and communities through intentional connection. With more than two decades of experience designing transformative programs—from homeschooling her six children to leading parent leadership initiatives—Ty integrates empathy, clarity, and practical strategy to help people grow with purpose.She is the author of My Journal Series: A Mother's Reflection, The Alphabet of You, and contributing author to the anthology The Heart of a Mother: Stories of Love, Strength, and Sacrifice Across Generations. Ty also creates family-centered resources such as educational and communication-building calendars, and leads workshops including The Legacy Journaling Workshop, which helps individuals preserve their stories, values, and wisdom for future generations.Her work includes facilitating couples retreats, professional development workshops, and developing tools that promote emotional intelligence, communication, and community engagement. She partners with schools, nonprofits, and organizations to elevate the parent voice, strengthen family support systems, and cultivate cultures where individuals feel seen, valued, and equipped.A passionate advocate for intentional living, Ty empowers women, couples, and emerging leaders to reflect deeply, take meaningful action, and build lives rooted in purpose. She believes that strong families create strong communities—and that change begins with one honest conversation at a time.

Jean Neuhart started her journey in the wedding industry over 30 years ago as a planner, working one-on-one with couples to bring their wedding visions to life. Along the way, she launched a blog to share tips, debunk myths, and make wedding planning a little less overwhelming. Now retired from coordinating weddings, Jean continues her mission as a blogger, author of two wedding books, co-author of The Ultimate Wedding Guide, and creator of digital planning resources—all designed to help couples cut through the noise and plan a wedding that truly reflects who they are.

Stephanie Brandolini is a best-selling author, award-winning screenwriter, filmmaker, and dedicated business owner. Having overcome significant mental health challenges and reconnected deeply with her faith along the way, Stephanie now uses her spiritual insights and creative talents to guide others towards their highest potential.As a wayshower to a life of freedom and boundless creativity, she empowers individuals—particularly women—in life and business to transform obstacles into strengths. Through her work, Stephanie advocates for mental health, spiritual fulfillment, and the power of living authentically, helping others to manifest their divine purpose.

Helen Holden Slottje embodies the journey from reformist hope to revolutionary clarity. Once seated at the "Master's table" as a Harvard-educated "Big Law" attorney, she has first hand experience of the truth: the tools of the system cannot dismantle it. Her trajectory—from corporate corridors to achieving New York's "impossible" statewide fracking ban —demonstrates the necessity not of reform but rupture, not of inclusion but the creation of entirely new forms of relationship.As founder of the Regenerative Law Institute, Helen doesn't help organizations achieve "sustainability tweaks" or better seats at existing tables. She guides the phase-shift from seeking permission to building autonomous power. Her Goldman Environmental Prize (the "Green Nobel") came not for working within the system but for revealing its fundamental illegitimacy.The fracking victory wasn't about better regulations—it was a generative refusal. By creating novel legal frameworks that made extraction literally impossible rather than merely regulated, Helen demonstrated proves that pressure doesn't need management but transformation into quantum leaps that exceed capture. Helen embodies her own thesis: liberation requires not better seats at the Master's tables but the courage to build new worlds where measurement gives way to meaning, where the impossible becomes inevitable.

Anastasia Mouzina is the founder of the Meant to L.E.A.D. movement and the creator of CTRL + ALT + LEAD, helping women stop reacting and start leading now.A leadership mentor and business strategist, she developed the Neurospiritual Framework, blending neuroscience, metaphysics, and emotional mastery to create lasting transformation. Anastasia helps women move from fear to fearless, from employee to entrepreneur, and build aligned, sustainable success.With a background in psychology, coaching, hypnosis, NLP energetics, and a Master's in Metaphysical Psychology, she works at the root: the subconscious mind, nervous system, and soul. Originally from Greece and now based in Florida, she lives the work she teaches, helping women lead from within and build lives as powerful as they look.

Tammy Gibson is a transformational speaker, writer, and the founder of Tough Like Tammy—a movement that helps women rise with boldness, faith, and presence after life throws them off course. After surviving a life-altering illness that nearly took her life and led to the amputation of her leg, Tammy rebuilt more than her body—she reclaimed her voice, her purpose, and her mission. Today, she inspires audiences to turn their challenges into confidence, their stories into opportunities, and their resilience into unstoppable impact.https://www.toughliketammy.com/speaking

Gena McCown is an Author, Speaker and Leadership Expert. She is the owner of Lead Her.