Women in Leadership

Laticia "Action" Jackson has been featured in over 30 health and personal development magazines such as Writers Life Magazine, Oxygen Magazine Australia, Muscle and Fitness Hers, Today’s Black Woman, Bella and many more. You will often find her featured on TV stations such as NBC News, Seattle’s King 5, WEAR Channel 3, WSRE, BlabTV, CW31, ABC10, FOX40 and other stations where she shares insight, tips and tools on how women and girls can overcome social, physical and cultural barriers. Email: npoweredcoaching@gmail.com Website: https://www.npoweredcoaching.com/next-level  

Nancy Gaskins is a serial entrepreneur that specializes in Small Business Development. She’s known as the “Queen of Networking and Collaborations,” because she is a Power Connector. Nancy helps entrepreneurs and small business owners discover creative ways to grow their business by leveraging the power of referral partnerships, collaborations, virtual marketplaces, and mastermind groups. Her virtual platforms provide entrepreneurs a creative space to meet each week to mastermind, do business together, share tools, tips, best practices, learn, practice, collaborate, and celebrate. Ready to connect, partner, and profit? If you’re ready to rise higher, go farther, faster... Nancy and her global tribe of entrepreneurs can help you soar to exponential heights! www.MeetMyReferralPartners.com NancyGaskins.ECAmbassador@gmail.com Megan Chapman is the Director of Philanthropy for Gulf Coast Kid's House. Megan's role includes community engagement, event planning, fundraising, public relations, and media relations. Megan joined Gulf Coast Kid's House in January of 2016, bringing experience from her former roles with the University of South Alabama Athletic Department, the Detroit Pistons, and Tiger Point Golf Course. She is a graduate of Gulf Breeze High School and theUniversity of South Alabama and returned to Gulf Breeze in 2013, where she is an active member of the community through service on the Board of Directors for the Pensacola Beach Chamber and the Florida Public Relations Association, she serves on the curriculum committee for Leadership Pensacola and was a member of the LeapClass of 2019. Megan is also a current member of the Powerful Women of the GulfCoast, the Association of Fundraising Professionals, and is active with all three chambers in Escambia County. Megan won LoanedExecutive of the Year from the United Way of Escambia County in2017, was recognized as an InWeekly Rising Star and a Difference Maker from the Studer Group in 2017. Development@gckh.org https://www.facebook.com/GCKidsHouse/ 

Erin Wilmer is a native of Pensacola Florida, a graduate of Booker T Washington High, and Alumnus of Southern Illinois University. She immediately enlisted in the US Navy at the age of 17, and served 24 years of Honorable Service. She is a three time recipient of the National Defense Wartime Service Medal for service during Desert Shield, Desert Storm, and Operation Iraqi Freedom, all this while earning her Bachelor's Degree in Education and Training. She began investing in 2006, and after retiring from the Navy, she began her career with Edward Jones Investments in 2012. Her office is located in Perdido Key. Her husband of over 20 years, Steve Wilmer, is a very highly sought after corporate trainer and motivational speaker with the Risk Advisor Institute where he travels the country inspiring others. They have four children; Judah (16), Josiah (14), Joi(11), Jayna (9), and their pet boxer, Ali. Erin enjoys all music types and her favorite place is the beach. www.edwardjones.com/financialadvisor/erinwilmer Erin.Wilmer@edwardjones.com  Frances Cutshaw of Braver Communities lives in Pensacola with her husband, three children, and her dog, Captain Jack. They are a Navy family and Frances' background is in social work, non-profit leadership, and pastoring. Most recently, Frances completed a tenure as the Executive Director of the United Ministries in Pensacola. She is a facilitator at heart, always striving to bring about best and highest outcomes for the community. Frances is a listener and an intuitive, passionate supporter of strengths. www.bravercommunities.com frances@bravercommunities.com 

How are professionals dealing with Covid restrictions? Today, Kolleen talks to CJ Dancy, whose expertise is in Medicare Advantage, Medicare supplements, dental, vision. They discuss mentoring, habits of success, and daily challenges in today's podcast. You can reach CJ at 850-501-7855, and he is available for virtual networking. Find him on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pg/cjdancyH/services/

Vasavi Kumar leads the therapy industry with 10 years of experience, and has helped thousands of women overcome major life obstacles to create new heights of success. Her work is known internationally from speaking engagements in India and across the USA. Vasavi is recognized for getting to the bottom of the intersection of self and business roadblocks and her methods teach clients how to master the art of getting what you want. Vasavi holds dual Masters degrees in Special Education from Hofstra University and Social Work from Columbia University. She’s the host of the Being Human with Vasavi Podcast and Former Co-Host of Studio 512, a lifestyle and entertainment morning show in Austin, TX. She's been featured in The Wall Street Journal, FOX, VH1, and was a regular on NBC’s Kansas City Live as the “Keepin’ It Real Guru.” She believes that when you cultivate a solid relationship with yourself, you can be, do, and have anything you want. You can work with and learn from Vasavi, head to VasaviKumar.com or for more information about her community membership, see: vasavikumar.com/membership vasavikumar.com Company or Guest Facebook facebook.com/vasavikumaratx Company or Guest LinkedIn Company or Guest Instagram instagram.com/mynameisvasavi Company or Guest Twitter twitter.com/askvasavi

Gabe and Rebecca Montenegro were both prior military and contractors in Afghanistan. Gabe holds a degree in Business Administration with a focus on Logistics and Rebecca is a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant. Gabe graduated high school from Gulf Breeze in 1997 and is thrilled to be back in his hometown assisting his community and the surrounding areas. Together, Gabe and Rebecca have an extreme passion for helping others and are willing to go above and beyond to do so. info@bioonepensacola.com BioOnePensacola.com   Caress Hudson is a mom of 4, military spouse to a wonderful Navy service member and an entrepreneur blazing the trails here in Pensacola. Caress graduated from the esteemed Johnson and Wales University with a Bachelor's of Science degree in Hospitality Management and an Associates degree in European Pastry from Anne Arundel Community college. Caress started Henny Penny's Patisserie in 2015 but opened the storefront doors on November, 2018. Henny Penny's Patisserie not only serves European pastry but offers, cooking classes, community events, and charity drives for disenfranchised communities. www.hennypennyspatisserie.com www.facebook.com/hennypennyspatisseri Caressweems@aol.com

Kristin Longley is Director of Public Affairs for the Cox Communications Southeast Region where she oversees external media relations, community affairs and strategic partnerships to drive business development. Kristin has worked in media for over 25 years in Pensacola,Atlanta and San Diego. She has a Masters of Science in Media Research from San Diego State University and a Bachelor of Journalism from University of Missouri. Kristin is a mentor in the Executive Mentor program at UWF, and actively serves on the Board of Directors of the YMCA,the Baptist Health Care Foundation, Escambia County Public Schools Foundation, and the Pensacola Chamber Military Affairs Board. She is past participant in Leadership Pensacola and Women in Cable Telecommunications. Longley is a CTAM Gold and Silver Mark Award winner,and a two-time Beacon Award winner from Association of Cable Communicators. In her free time, Kristin enjoys skiing, bike riding and being on the water in Pensacola with her husband, Rusty, and two boys. Kristin also is on the board for IMPACT 100 Pensacola Bay Area.

Kay Montgomery is a lifelong area resident who carries a passion for sharing the principles of personal growth with anyone and everyone. She and her husband, Bob, worked together for thirty-five years in the family business, Montgomery Golf Car. They have two grown children and four wonderful grandchildren. Kay is actively growing her coaching, speaking, training business and is available to work with individuals and businesses. She is certified with the John Maxwell Team. Her personal motto is: Be intentional, be curious, be a blessing to someone every day. ikaymont@gmail.com www.destinytoday.net Deborah Viglione received her BA in Biology at Wake Forest University, her Medical Doctorate at the University of North Carolina, her Stem Cell Fellowship in 2012, and is a Board Certified in Internal Medicine, Anti Aging, and Regenerative Medicine. She's practiced in Gulf Breeze since 1994 and has an integrative Internal Medicine Practice as well as a full array of cosmetic services including liposuction and stem cell injections. debviglione@gmail.com www.viglionemd.com  

Kelley is married and mom to twin 4 year old boys. She started her career as an engineer and has transitioned to change management in marketing and communications. She started a podcast called Brazen and Brave last year and has since began a coaching business and has an upcoming book release in 2020. kelley@thebalancebykelleyrowland.com kelleyrowland.com Danna Reyes is a wife to the most amazing man in the world, Dan, her high school sweetheart, and a mom to Jalissa, who is 15 years old. She is a University of West Florida graduate, and a 16-year leukemia and bone marrow transplant survivor. Danna is passionate about helping others create healthy lifestyles, both inside and out since becoming a cancer survivor. She has been a consultant with Arbonne since May 2005 and absolutely loves how she gets to serve people through this health and wellness company. www.dannareyes.arbonne.com dannamichele@gmail.com

Christine graduated from the University of Southern Mississippi with a Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing in 1993. She has worked in several areas of health care including Surgical ICU, Trauma, Orthopedics, Cardiac Catheter Lab, & Emergency. She has also worked in the area of home health as part of the intravenous therapy team. Christine graduated from the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs with her Master's Degree as a Family Nurse Practitioner and became nationally board certified through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners in 2007. Her passion lies in improving overall health by decreasing senescence in women and men. Important components of this improvement is achieved through restoring hormonal balance and the use of peptides. Christine is a certified BioTE practitioner in the BioTE method of bio identical hormone optimization since September 2013. She received her certification in peptide therapy from the American Academy of Anti - Aging Medicine and the International Peptide Society in September 2019. Christine has completed the basic Herbal Foundations program through Sage Woman Herbs, under Valerie Blankenship, Clinical Herbalist, in October 2012. The ARC of the Pikes Peak Region awarded Christine Professional of the Year in 2010 for her work as a Family Health Practitioner. jcbriggs@vitality-worx.com

Passionate about leadership development, organization growth and making a difference, Rachael has been Chief Leadership Development Office for Studer Community Institute for the last five years. She is responsible for leading the program including creation of curriculum and the implementation of leadership training programs, workshops, customized business solutions, and EntreCon®-a two-day business and leadership conference. Rachael Gillette’s unique background combines over 20 years experience in leadership, coaching, training, and speaking. Former Executive Director of Pensacola Young Professionals, she holds the Bar of England and Wales and a Bachelors in Law and American Studies from Keele University, England. https://www.studeri.org/

Rhonda Ford graduated from the University of Florida at UWF with a major in History and a minor in Public Relations. She lived in China for 2 years teaching English, took cooking classes in Italy and started The Culinary Contessa home dinner parties, and now works for Proclean as their Marketing Director. C: 850-748-4188 Email: rhonda@procleanrestoration.com Office: 484-8500 Michelle Salzman is a business owner, Philanthropist, Wife, Mother and a Wounded Warrior with 5 years of service in the US Army and now a fulltime community volunteer.  She started her photography company in 2002 and now that award-winning company Salz Studio offers a number of business solution services: from photography to graphic design, web development and hosting to marketing and public relations. While raising three children, Michelle ran her company from home and for over a decade she has been a fulltime volunteer and board member of various nonprofit organizations.  The list includes serving as the County level PTA President and on the State Florida PTA Board of Directors. Michelle was recently named a Distinguished Woman by the Gulf Coast Girls Scouts Council, as well as received the Blaise Adams Give Back Award from Junior Achievement.   For the 2019 Women’s History Month, she was one of five women featured in Pensacola’s “Out Front Magazine,” for her advocacy work in Pensacola.   She uses her photography business as a tool to give back financially to our community. Overall, her leadership and philanthropy efforts led to fundraising millions of dollars each year and hundreds of thousand community service hours.  Michelle has followed her heart and passion to help those who cannot help themselves. This passion leads her in the focus areas of children, families in poverty and her fellow wounded veterans.   Email: Michelle@sysctl.net Website: www.salzstudio.com

Kristen Deese is a Business Coach and Certified Behavioral Consultant who helps businesses grow by strengthening the ‘behind the scenes’ framework and communication strategies within the organization. Kristen holds a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and nearly 20 years of business ownership.  She has experienced the ups and downs of running a business and after spending quite a bit of time with her own business coach she realized becoming a coach was her purpose and vehicle in which to serve others. It was through personal experience in business ownership that awarded Kristen with the experience and knowledge needed to be able to lead fellow entrepreneurs through the rough patches of running a business.  Time management, self-organization, personal development and a clear vision of future goals are the cornerstones that have helped Kristen structure her life in a way that is personally and professionally fulfilling. It is these principles and many others that Kristen is excited to share with other business owners so they too can experience the freedom and fulfillment of owning a successful business. Kristen@gcbcoaching.com Facebook.com/DeeseKristen

Kay is here with some great business advice you should follow to get you through this Covid crisis! Kay Montgomery is a lifelong area resident who carries a passion for sharing the principles of personal growth with anyone and everyone. She and her husband, Bob, worked together for thirty-five years in the family business, Montgomery Golf Car. They have two grown children and four wonderful grandchildren. Kay is actively growing her coaching, speaking, training business and is available to work with individuals and businesses. She is certified with the John Maxwell Team. Her personal motto is: Be intentional, be curious, be a blessing to someone every day. Thanks to our sponsors, Underwood Anderson Insurance: 850-434-5526. Paul the Podcast Guy: paul@paulthepodcastguy.com

Julie Still-Rolin is an author and speaker whose personal stories offer connection and encouragement to her audience. She has recently launched Coming Out in the South 2020, a book & speaking tour where Julie is traveling the country to share her stories and empower others to embrace their identities as she has. Julie is also the President and Founder of Evolve ‘n Thrive Events, a Pensacola-based nonprofit organization that hosts fun and safe events for the LGBTQ community in the Southeast United States. The organization has hosted two masquerade balls in Pensacola and is now planning events in smaller communities to share resources and spread the fun. Julie enjoys painting, traveling, quality time, and an occasional Snickers bar. She also likes hanging upside down on a pole on Fridays and is recently testing her wit in comedy. Website: http://www.comingoutinthesouth.com/ Email: juliestillrolin@gmail.com

Quint Studer is a businessman, a visionary, an entrepreneur, a mentor to many, and extremely dedicated to the Northwest Florida community. He has given his life to designing the building blocks for people and organizations that guide them to achieving and sustaining high performance. Quint and his wife, Rishy, moved to Pensacola in 1996 and have not been afraid to invest in its future. He headquartered Studer Group in our area and Quint has now moved into the role of community volunteer and head of the Studer Community Institute, a nonprofit, research-based entity started in 2014 with the goal of improving the quality of life in the community. SCI’s efforts focus on improving education and economic development through two tracks: Research and advocacy in early childhood education, and leadership training and employee development for small and medium-sized businesses. Quint and Rishy have also dedicated themselves to the growth of downtown Pensacola. They are the owners of Bodacious Olive, Bodacious Brew and SoGourmet on the historic corner of Palafox and Main St. The Studers have two exciting projects under construction – Southtowne, a 252-unit, $52 million apartment opening this fall and retail project and the mixed-use Urban Core Office Building, a $14.3 million structure set to open at the end of the year. Quint and Rishy are also the co-owners of the Pensacola Blue Wahoos alongside two-time Masters Champion and local hero Bubba Watson. With this partnership, Bubba and the Studers hope to create even more memorable experiences for Wahoos fans, cultivate a great place for Wahoos employees to work and, with Bubba’s leadership, gain a more national and international awareness for the Blue Wahoos and the City of Pensacola. Quint has also authored seven leadership-based books both inside and outside the healthcare industry. His books have landed on both the Wall Street Journal and Business Week’s bestsellers list. He writes a syndicated weekly employee development column that runs every Sunday in the Pensacola News Journal. Quint says he has a human responsibility to act and to do so with a sense of urgency and always connect his actions back to purpose. Email: info@quintstuder.com www.quintstuder.com Free webinar, Leading Change in Times of Uncertainty and Disruption: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/free-live-webinar-leading-change-in-times-of-uncertainty-disruption-registration-97158352247?ref=eios

Zulma is a holistic health practitioner at Empathic Practice as well as a lifecoach helping beings and businesses navigate through life’s joyful and difficult moments. Looking at Bioenergy force as a new way to understand her body and the process of healing, Zulma trained and studied to become a practitioner focused on finding alternative solutions and complementary therapies for a holistic life. Zulma incorporates techniques that finds what resonates with your purpose or your business’s purpose and potential for restoration of well-being and coaching for an integrative life full of wellness. Connecting soul nourishment with there alignment of your essential nature, she gives you tools to find healing within yourself and/or your business. As the founder of Creative Life Media-Zulma advices global businesses on how to remain grounded, organic, and true to their mission and purpose in a world that prides itself on automation. Her newest holistic life entreprenuerial venture-Onesta Holistic Home Cleaning is created out of another universal the truth that health starts at home. By providing a service that helps her clients create space by removing harmful chemicals and behavior patterns replaced by a purposeful energy flow knowing without a doubt that the intention and energy created will continue to flow into other areas of life; such as, wellness on a personal level and ultimately a professional level. zulma@empathicpractice.us https://www.creativelifemedia.org/

Angel realized her gift for accounting while working as an intern at the Internal Revenue Service. In 2004, she founded Account Angel Bookkeeping and discovered her passion for nonprofit accounting. After 17 years serving nonprofits in several states, she sold her firm and traveled the United States in an RV with her daughters. Soon after coming off the road, Angel married Travis and moved to Pensacola in 2019. She fulfills her passion through their organization, Network Nonprofits Inc., which empowers other nonprofits to fulfill their missions. In addition, she still offers her accounting and bookkeeping expertise to businesses through her accounting firm Allen & Associates. angel@networknonprofits.org networknonprofits.org

Denise Ables, Vice Chair PACE Center for Girls Board of Directors Previous occupations include: Laboratory Director, Jefferson County Health Department, Birmingham, AL Laboratory Director, Planned Parenthood of Alabama Medical Sales, 1995–2015. Volunteering: United Way 2012-2014, Volunteer of the year 2012 and 2013 Pensacola Women’s Alliance, 2015–present, Immediate Past Board President Powerful Women of the Gulf Coast, 2016–present PACE Center for Girls, Board of Directors, 2014–present, Secretary, Executive Committee, Marketing and Media Chair, Co-Chair Men Who Cook. Denise enjoys travel, meditation, volunteering, being joyful, pursuing healthy lifestyle. https://www.pacecenter.org/locations/escambia-santa-rosa deniseables@bellsouth.net Betsy Smith is a powerful advocate, author, speaker and founder of E. L.Smith Consulting. After a 20 year career at PSC, Betsy started E. L. Smith Consulting which has two major areas of focus: Mentoring women to move from Powerless to Powerful and Patient Advocacy for family members and friends of patients in the healthcare system.She offers one to one mentoring, workshops and mastermind groups.She is co-author of “Second Blooming for Women: Growing a Life that Matters after Fifty” and is currently writing “The Patients Advocacy Handbook for Family and Friends:What to Do and How to Do It.”Betsy is a professional speaker and has spoken locally, nationally and internationally. Betsy and her husband, Jack Parkin, moved to North Carolina after Hurricane Ivan. She returned to Pensacola in 2019 after Jack’s death in 2018. betsysmithphd@gmail.com elsmithconsulting.com

Here's a classic episode from our Pensacola Business Radio X days, in case you never got a chance to hear it! Lacie Bowden, A Legal Breeze Owner/Lawyer A true local, Mrs. Bowden was raised on Pensacola Beach with her mother, step father, younger sister and younger brother. She attended Pensacola Beach Elementary School and Gulf Breeze Middle School and High School. She attended Pensacola Junior College, now Pensacola State College, full time her senior year of high school as part of the dual enrollment program. After graduating from high school, she attended Florida State University on an academic scholarship. While attending FSU, she was employed and was on the Level Co. Dance Team. She graduated with a Bachelors degree in Mass Communications and a minor in English. She attended law school at Barry University School of Law in Orlando. While attending Barry, she received her honors certificate in children and family law. After graduating law school, she took the Florida Bar Exam and became licensed to practice law in Florida. She then began her first position as a practicing attorney at the Office of the Public Defender in Escambia County. As a Public Defender, Mrs. Bowden practiced criminal defense, where she represented over 2000 defendants. She gained great experience in and out of Court, handling misdemeanor and felony cases. After three years as an attorney at the Office of the Public Defender, she began her career in private practice at a small, local firm. There, she practiced Family Law, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury and Wills, before deciding to open her own firm, Lacie Bowden Law. alegalbreeze.com/ Email: l.bowden@alegalbreeze.com Lorie A Weekley, Professional Makeup Artist Lorie is a Professional Airbrush Makeup Artist in Pensacola and the surrounding Gulf Coast Region of Florida & Alabama. She is a highly sought after airbrush makeup artist in Pensacola, Pensacola Beach and the Alabama Gulf Coast. She received her training with Celebrity Artist Debra Macki and Dinair Airbrush.  She has also studied the art of color analysis.  Lorie has always had an artistic eye for color and contrast which she interrupts with makeup. She loves working with each client to create their own unique look and style for their special event. Providing them with a high quality service that will make their special day their most beautiful day.   Whether that be the blushing bride, prom, head shot, or just a fun night on the town.  You will have a great experience. lorieweekley.com/  (850) 712-6195

Stepping back, here's an episode from April of last year with Sherry Smith and Crystal Silins: Sherry Smith is a Premier Designs Jeweler and has been with Premier since March 2013. She is a wife, mother, and a Grammy of 3 precious grandchildren. She loves helping women feel beautiful, confident and having a pulled together look with their outfits whether they are going to work, church, special occasions, or even the ball park. She does home shows, catalog shows, vendor events, closet consultations or fundraisers for your favorite causes. She worked to build to designer status with Premier and has a great team of ladies under her. She is currently working to achieve 1 diamond and above status and loves working with her team to help them reach and achieve their goals. She has won prizes, cash and lots of free jewelry and last summer earned a 7 day Caribbean “Designer” cruise that she got to share with her husband Craig. Sherry loves to encourage and mentor women and enjoys building her team, meeting new friends, and enriching others lives through Premier Designs. She also loves jewelry, being on trend and having a great time at work, so Premier Designs is the perfect job for her. Schedule an event with her, join her team, shop with her or on her website at premierdesigns.com/sherrysmith. 850-375-0037 Crystal Silins is a Navy veteran and former cyber security analyst. These days, Crystal advocates for the cannabis industry and promotes the health effects of CBD through Cannaliving with Crystal and Hempworx. She's also a breast cancer survivor and volunteers with Here for the Girls, Inc, and mother to a beautiful 4 year old daughter. Check out her website at PensacolaCBD.com Email her at cannalivingcrystal@gmail.com

Telecia Ellis is the owner of Experience Anew, a transformational speaker, wellbeing life coach, medical massage therapist, former radio host, and international best selling author. In her practice, Telecia offers complementary health services that help her clients increase their levels of performance and fulfillment in their daily lives, establish healthy relationships with themselves and others and facilitate healing from occupational and emotional stressors. She has been the keynote speaker and/or facilitator for several local community events and conferences, private healthcare practices and government agencies such as the Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services and the Loudon County Office of Elections. Telecia's formal education includes an MBA with a concentration on Public Administration and a B.S. in Management from Strayer University. She also has obtained certifications in Medical Massage and certifications from the Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching with extra focus on life and COR.E Wellbeing Dynamics coaching.   www.experienceanew.com teleciaellis@experienceanew.com

Kolleen continues the conversation with Dr. Griffen, discussing the difficulties with being a black female in getting ahead in business, mentoring, business advice, and so SO much more. Dr. Jessica A. Griffen is the Chairwoman & Chief Executive Officer of the Urban Development Center, Incorporated and Chief Operating Officer of The Soft Skills Training Institute of Florida. Both entities serve as a catalyst for the development of education and training programs in urban communities. She brings vitality, professionalism, warmth, and a mindset of service and advocacy to her work with existing and emerging business persons and owners in urban communities across the country. Prior to establishing The Urban Development Center, Incorporated and The Soft Skills Training Institute of Florida with her business partner, Jessica spent fifteen years in corporate America as a leader in the areas of business development, project management, systems development, business area analysis, business process reengineering, configuration management, and risk management. She worked for Digital Equipment Corporation, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, KPMG Consulting, and PricewaterhouseCoopers where she held leading roles as a business developer, systems developer, senior consultant systems development manager, global risk management solutions manager, and national training manager.

Dr. Jessica A. Griffen is the Chairwoman & Chief Executive Officer of the Urban Development Center, Incorporated and Chief Operating Officer of The Soft Skills Training Institute of Florida. Both entities serve as a catalyst for the development of education and training programs in urban communities. She brings vitality, professionalism, warmth, and a mindset of service and advocacy to her work with existing and emerging business persons and owners in urban communities across the country. Prior to establishing The Urban Development Center, Incorporated and The Soft Skills Training Institute of Florida with her business partner, Jessica spent fifteen years in corporate America as a leader in the areas of business development, project management, systems development, business area analysis, business process reengineering, configuration management, and risk management. She worked for Digital Equipment Corporation, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, KPMG Consulting, and PricewaterhouseCoopers where she held leading roles as a business developer, systems developer, senior consultant systems development manager, global risk management solutions manager, and national training manager.

Kristen Deese is a Business Coach and Certified Behavioral Consultant who helps businesses grow by strengthening the ‘behind the scenes’ framework and communication strategies within the organization. Kristen holds a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and nearly 20 years of business ownership.  She has experienced the ups and downs of running a business and after spending quite a bit of time with her own business coach she realized becoming a coach was her purpose and vehicle in which to serve others. Website: gcbcoaching.com Email: Kristen@gcbcoaching.com

Selling The Lifestyle With Every Home. Whether you are looking to buy and/or sell property in the Gulf Coast area, Monica Mortara is devoted to listening and learning about her clients' needs. Her integrity, energy, hard work, and creative service will be reflected in all aspects of your real estate transaction. Since she is a life-long resident of the Pensacola area, she has significant expertise and knowledge of this real estate market. In addition, she is a Military Relocation Professional, so she is familiar with processes and procedures involved in a military relocation and how these impact service members’ relocation and housing choices. She provides excellent service and works very hard to help service members purchase suitable homes.

Dr. Lusharon Wiley is the Director of Culture for Innisfree Hotels. She was the emcee for the Pursue Your Passion Conference 2019 and official “dot connector” for the conference. Lusharon exudes infectious energy while focusing on key areas of learning, keeping attendees motivated and energized!  Formerly the Director of Case Management Services and Senior Associate Dean of Students at the University of West Florida, Lusharon played an instrumental role in multiple inclusion and diversity groups and programs on campus. She is the founder of the University’s Argo Pantry. Lusharon wrote and starred in her one-woman show – Lusharon Unleashed. She is currently working on her second show.

Felipe Munoz - An Internationally Certified Meditation Teacher and Life Coach. Felipe has been working for more than a decade of training and coaching creatives and clients to find their purpose and align their actions and goals. Successfully working with Mindfulness, Meditation, Art, and Healing in Pensacola, Felipe brings his expertise to Empathic Practice so you can receive holistic support in warming, personal, and compassionate way. Ashleigh Livingston - For the past 10 years, Ashleigh has been a leader and innovator in the world of ADHD/EFD. She has taken her personal struggles with ADHD and all that comes with it and used those experiences to be the inspiration for the Integrated Wellness Program. Utilizing a multi-modality approach to ADHD/EFD, incorporating coaching, with Bio-Feedback (Interactive-Metronome) and family wellness, Ashleigh is able to give you tools to be more organized, patient, and independent. https://www.empathicpractice.us

Cheryl Murphy: CEO/Co-Founder; The engine that keeps Vivid Bridge Studios growing to greater heights. Cheryl has a track record of building businesses from the ground up in a variety of industries. She spent the last decade shifting her business from real estate to real estate media to a production partnership that has grown to full-scale work in record time. She is positioned to build a business unlike any other in our region in an industry that's captured her heart. Vivid Bridge Studios is more than a video production company. They are advisors, strategists, storytellers and team driven who are compelled by the “why” in everything they do–from intentional execution of creative to making an impact in the community. They cultivate strong and kind leaders within Vivid Bridge, the community, and the industry through education and fostering curiosity. www.VividBridge.com  Cheryl@VividBridge.com Natalie Sommer: Born and raised in Germany, Natalie attended university in Miami & Pensacola where she earned her bachelor’s degree in English education and master’s in Curriculum & Instruction and Educational Leadership. She’s a veteran educator with over 25 years’ experience and currently teaches art at Avalon Middle School in Santa Rosa County. She birthed Studio South 159 days ago and recently opened her doors in June. Opening a business has always been Sommer’s dream and she hopes that Studio South with leave her mark on all hand-crafters by providing workshops in the cottage and domestic arts to revive that maker’s spirit, soothing the soul or creating a self-sustaining lifestyle of quality and goodness. www.StudioSouthon9MileRoad.com StudioSouthon9MileRd@gmail.com 

Lynne Virant: I am a Navy veteran who discovered a passion for fitness while on serving overseas. Since leaving military service, I’ve been in the health and fitness industry for 19 years as a group fitness instructor, personal trainer, and physical therapy practitioner. I live an active life with my husband and daughter, and I’ve participated in many sports such as distance running, triathlons, volleyball, tennis, hiking, rock climbing, golf, yoga, and stand up paddle boarding. I believe that we are all athletes in the game of life. It is my desire to EDUCATE, EMPOWER, and TRANSFORM athletes and active adults of all ages, like you. We want you to Move Well, Live Brave, and LOVE MORE so you can stay in the game! Email: drlynne@getmovingpt.co Website: www.getmovingpt.com Lorie Weekley: Lorie worked in the corporate world for 10 years until starting a family. She put her career aside to raise her two children. In 2011 when deciding to reenter the work force she wanted to do something that tapped her creative side. She was always drawn to art and colors so she decided to pursue the beauty industry. She trained with celebrity makeup artist and Dinair Airbrush Makeup. She also received her esthetics license from Cindy Cassidy School of Esthetics. In 2012 she and her business partner created Weber & Weekley makeup and skincare. In 2019 they opened their own makeup and skincare studio. Email: Contact@lorieweekley.com

Briana's back! Today she talks about the formation of Social Icon, some of the interesting challenges and struggles, and how she and her team became a successful digital marketing team! “Bri” is a Pensacola native, a wife, mom of two children (under 4) and two Rhodesian Ridgebacks. She has a Bachelor's degree from the University of West Florida including a certificate in Sales Management. After spending time in the industries of print media, non-profit management, hospitality, agency and event logistics, she landed on digital marketing and strategic planning. Social ICON was a conceptual idea that was born at Pensacola's Startup Weekend in March 2014. Since then, her entrepreneurial addiction has manifested. She specializes in project management, communication, event management, creative digital campaign, email marketing, social media content planning and more. Ya know, all the things! Contact her at Bri@marketingwellplayed.com.

Kristie Tobias is an innovative and dynamic Huron Consulting Group Consultant, Studer Group Coach and National Speaker with over 15 years of progressive healthcare-based consulting and leadership experience. She has consulted with over 30 organizations on topics focused on change management and leadership, employee engagement, patient experience, leadership development, business optimization, and financial improvement. She has provided value added consultation to C-suite leaders, physicians, directors and managers on implementing and understanding patient experience improvement tools, change management principles, financial optimization systems, accountability tools, leadership evaluation systems, leadership institutes and conferences, and service excellence programs. With a background in human resources and change leadership, Kristie partners with leaders and organizations to foster an environment focused on developing talent and driving results. Through her creation of change leadership curriculum and leadership development workshops, she has provided professional development for thousands of employees and leaders. She excels at bridging communication and relationship gaps at all levels of leadership to create high-performing organizations of effective and proactive change competency, high employee engagement and reduced turnover results. As a national speaker, she developed her own brand and website www.fearlesslymadeyou.com centered around change leadership and mentorship.   Linda Moorer earned the name “Sonshine” The hardest working lady in show business, by focusing and working hard in the community to make a positive difference. Thousands listen to Sonshine the Midday Diva every day. Allow her to touch you with her positive attitude. Very spiritual, inspirational, very opinionated, and fair! Sonshine is also an advocate for the youth educating, being a mentor and very much being an example for healthy living. Sonshine is an on air personality for Magic 106.

Kate Treick is a native of Santa Barbara, California, but moved to Pensacola seven years ago with her husband and two children. She opened her studio five years ago and loves creating custom artwork for her clients. She is involved with the Chamber of Commerce and other groups of fellow business owners and enjoys connecting with other people who are developing their own businesses. KateTreickPhotography.com PensacolaHeadshots.com   Kellye Henderson is the property manager for Storage King USA (where Powerful Women rents a unit!). She has been a mentor in Escambia County for over twenty years and volunteers as much as she can. Toys for Tots is particularly close to her heart!  Call Storage King USA at 850-444-9191 or visit them online at StorageKingUSA.com.

Two of our Pursue Your Passion Conference Speakers speak! Emily Elmore is a former Air Force pilot, business owner, and married mother of two. She was medically retired from the Air Force following a catastrophic injury while flying her C-130J Super Hercules aircraft. Unable to use her right arm, she utilized her background in coding and engineering to transition to web design and data analysis, analyzing and improving brand performance by increasing traffic, leads, and engagement through optimized online platforms and improved web design. A confessed motorhead,Emily started podcasting as "The MotoDoll" in an effort to connect with the community she lost after her injury. Through car stories she discovered that everyone is looking to journey boldly from one destination to the next, and that we often need a wingman to overcome roadblocks. The MotoDoll became the vehicle of her own reinvention. She later founded The MotoDoll LLC, Brand Management and Web Design,offering services that increase traffic, leads, and sales by building brands that build community. Emily is a board member of Powerful Women of the Gulf Coast and an advocate for women in leadership. As an educator and speaker she is available for public engagements and private seminars; past topics include brand development and web design, team dynamics,work-life balance, gender and generational leadership and conflict management.   Michelle Salzman is a Wounded Warrior and local business owner who began her philanthropy journey while attending UWF over a decade ago, and is now a fulltime community volunteer. Michelle served in the US Army for five years and transitioned into the civilian community by completing a degree in Computer Analytics as well as a degree in Business Administration.  For over a decade she has been a fulltime volunteer and board member of various nonprofit organizations, and has also served as the County level PTA President as well as served on the State Florida PTA Board of Directors. Most recently, Michelle was named a Distinguished Woman by the Gulf Coast Girls Scouts Council, as well as received the Blaise Adams Give Back Award from Junior Achievement. Further, she was named the 2015, 2017 and 2018 IN Weekly Volunteer of the Year and has continued displaying her passion to help others. Along with many State, County and local awards for building momentum within the parent organizations and promoting collaborative impact efforts across the school district, she has also received the honor of being named “Mom of the Month” for Greater Pensacola Parenting Magazine, a prestigious nomination for Woman of Distinction for the North Florida Girl Scouts, as well as being named “I am Pensacola” in VIP Pensacola magazine. For the 2019 Women’s History Month, she was one of five women featured in Pensacola’s “Out Front Magazine,” for her advocacy work in Pensacola.  Michelle Salzman sits on several boards throughout the community and has had a hand in many great accomplishments. Her leadership and philanthropy efforts led to locally fundraising millions of dollars each year and hundreds of thousand community service hours.  Michelle has followed her heart and passion to help those who cannot help themselves. This passion leads her in the focus areas of children, families in poverty and her fellow wounded veterans. Most recently, she has announced her candidacy for the State Congress elections in 2020. When she is not serving her community, she is managing her photography business, Salz Studio, which has been serving the gulf coast community for over 15 years.

Today's guests are Margie Kalaluhi and Joan Irby. Margie is a holistic practitioner and a life coach certified in the lifeline technique. She helps her clients release their emotions that are no longer serving their higher good to help them live in the now! www.heartcenteredwellness.com FacebookPage@HeartCenteredWell Instagram-margiekalaluhi Joan is a Guardian Ad Litem recruitment coordinator. Guardian Ad Litem is a state organization that advocates for Florida’s abused, abandoned and neglected children. Office #: 850-595-3746 GuardianAdLitem.org

Today's guest is Briana Snellgrove, founder of Social Icon, this year's Pursue Your Passion Platinum Sponsor: “Bri” is a Pensacola native, a wife, mom of two children (under 4) and two Rhodesian Ridgebacks. She has a Bachelor's degree from the University of West Florida including a certificate in Sales Management. After spending time in the industries of print media, non-profit management, hospitality, agency and event logistics, she landed on digital marketing and strategic planning. Social ICON was a conceptual idea that was born at Pensacola's Startup Weekend in March 2014. Since then, her entrepreneurial addiction has manifested. She specializes in project management, communication, event management, creative digital campaign, email marketing, social media content planning and more. Ya know, all the things! Contact her at Bri@marketingwellplayed.com.

Emily Elmore is a former Air Force pilot, business owner, and married mother of two. She was medically retired from the Air Force following a catastrophic injury while flying her C-130J Super Hercules aircraft. Unable to use her right arm, she utilized her background in coding and engineering to transition to web design and data analysis, analyzing and improving brand performance by increasing traffic, leads, and engagement through optimized online platforms and improved web design. A confessed motorhead, Emily started podcasting as "The MotoDoll" in an effort to connect with the community she lost after her injury. Through car stories she discovered that everyone is looking to journey boldly from one destination to the next, and that we often need a wingman to overcome roadblocks. The MotoDoll became the vehicle of her own reinvention. She later founded The MotoDoll LLC, Brand Management and Web Design, offering services that increase traffic, leads, and sales by building brands that build community. Emily is a member of Powerful Women of the Gulf Coast and an advocate for women in leadership. As an educator and speaker she is available for public engagements and private seminars; past topics include brand development and web design, team dynamics, work-life balance, gender and generational leadership and conflict management. Email: Emily.elmore@theMotoDoll.com URL: theMotoDoll.com

Emily Elmore is a former Air Force pilot, business owner, and married mother of two. She was medically retired from the Air Force following a catastrophic injury while flying her C-130J Super Hercules aircraft. Unable to use her right arm, she utilized her background in coding and engineering to transition to web design and data analysis, analyzing and improving brand performance by increasing traffic, leads, and engagement through optimized online platforms and improved web design. A confessed motorhead, Emily started podcasting as "The MotoDoll" in an effort to connect with the community she lost after her injury. Through car stories she discovered that everyone is looking to journey boldly from one destination to the next, and that we often need a wingman to overcome roadblocks. The MotoDoll became the vehicle of her own reinvention. She later founded The MotoDoll LLC, Brand Management and Web Design, offering services that increase traffic, leads, and sales by building brands that build community. Emily is a board member of Powerful Women of the Gulf Coast and an advocate for women in leadership. As an educator and speaker she is available for public engagements and private seminars; past topics include brand development and web design, team dynamics, work-life balance, gender and generational leadership and conflict management. Facebook.com/theMotoDoll Twitter.com/theMotoDoll theMotoDoll.com Emily.elmore@theMotoDoll.com   Kiala Givehand is a multi-passionate entrepreneur, creativity and empowerment expert, and a life and business strategist for passionate and purpose driven women. Along with her husband Damon, she owns and operates Healing Arts Creativity & Empowerment Studio where they lead and host a variety of small group classes, workshops, masterminds, and retreats designed to help you live a R.I.C.H. Life™. R.I.C.H. stands for being Radically Intent on Cultivating Happiness. Kiala says she has lived a WIDE life, learning many skills, earning 6 academic degrees, and obtaining multiple certifications, trainings, and professional accolades. She had a 20 year teaching and training career in the K-12 system and at the college level. She is a bookbinder, a published poet, an author, a certified yoga instructor, and an intuitive artist. Ultimately everything Kiala has learned and everything she does in her business is about helping women and couples find what makes them come alive and pursue it without regret or apology. Kiala, a Pensacola native, recently returned to the area after 27 years. She hopes to bring the global work she's been doing online for almost 10 years to the local area by creating a space where we can learn to live with intention and heal from within.  HealingArtsCreativeStudio.com facebook.com/healingartscreativestudio kialagivehand.com kiala@healingartscreativestudio.com

Christina Powers runs Christina Powers Tax, a full service tax, bookkeeping and payroll company. They also set up corporations, partnerships and LLC's. Contact: info@christinapowerstax.com

Today's guests are Megan Ferrand and Christina Powers: Megan moved to Pensacola from Japan about 14 years ago. Her father was in the Navy for 20 years. She is an American Red Cross Volunteer and Zeta Tau Alpha alumnus. Megan works for Cypress Bay Solutions, where she offers emergent services and helps merchants find a better way to accept electronic payments. Website: MeganFerrand.com Christina Powers runs Christina Powers Tax, a full service tax, bookkeeping and payroll company. They also set up corporations, partnerships and LLC's. Contact: info@christinapowerstax.com

Monica Sanford is a Board-Certified Acute Care Nurse Practitioner. Her specialty is in Cardiology at the Northwest FL Heart Group. She also moonlights as an Admitting Hospitalist service at Sacred Heart Hospital. She obtained her Bachelors in Nursing from Johns Hopkins University and her Masters as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner from Georgetown University. She is a member of the Adult Congenital Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology. She has been married to a retired Marine Lt Col for almost 30 years and they have two children. Email: Mmmsanford@hotmail.com Website: https://nwfheartgroup.com/ Whitney DeBord - "My background is 12 years in retail management. My personal fitness journey began about 7 years ago when I decided to be a healthier version of myself. I recently began working with Todd & Michelle Adams to open up CycleBar here in Pensacola. We offer a great facility where you can come in and rock out to great music- it's literally a party on a bike. It's definitely a challenge, but if it doesn't challenge you it won't change you! Recently a quote crossed my path that says "Make time for your health or you'll be forced to make time for your illness." That's my focus for myself and my members. Enjoy taking care of yourself. I have had two major knee surgeries in the last two years that could have been a great excuse to stop working out, BUT I want to help people know that set backs aren't the end of your journey, but can be the beginning of a beautiful new story." Email: pensacolagm@cyclebar.com Website: pensacola.cyclebar.com

This week's guest is Cheryl Weir: Cheryl has been coaching individuals and teams in corporations committed to producing breakthrough results since 1992. Her client list includes: Pfizer/Wyeth, Ernst and Young,World Bank, DuPont, Kimberly-Clark, Barclays Capital, IBM, Cisco, AT&T, Lucent Technologies,Novartis,J&J,Jefferson Wells,HersheyFoods, Temple University Health System, Hajoca Corporation, Acme-Hardesty, and Wharton, as well as many smaller organizations. She leads team and leadership workshops designed to produce results beyond what these leaders could imagine before working with Cheryl. Recently she has been working with several organizations to uncover what sets apart the “stars” and “leaders” from those who are not and has a process to quickly identify leadership competencies to coach and develop.Cheryl conducts public and corporate workshops and programs. Several of the most popular are: Developing YOUR Unique Leadership Style, Retaining Talented Employees, and The Executive Leadership Program for identified “high potentials” in organizations. Her workshop for sales organizations, ROCKET Your RESULTS, was featured in FORTUNE magazine, “So You’re a Player: Do You Need a Coach?”where she helped her client, “blow out the numbers.” Email: Cheryl@CherylWeir.com

Today's guests are: Katherine Zahnd: Katherine is Lead Certified Veterinary Technician at Animal Hospital of Pensacola. She encourages all the staff she works with a supportive workstyle. She has been a team member with Animal Hospital of Pensacola since 2007 and progressing within the hospitals dynamics to a lead position.She graduated as a Certified Veterinary technician from Pensacola State College in 2013. She was part of the first graduating class for the Technician program at Pensacola State college and keeps an active relationship with the program.In her free time she enjoy riding one of my three motorcycles, Hiking with her dog Emma, or reading a good book Animal Hospital of Pensacola  5001 N 12th Avenue Pensacola, FL 32504 Phone: 850-479-2900 Paige Ward: Paige Ward is a healer and teacher that is licensed in massage therapy, energy medicine, sound therapy and more. Her intention with her practice is to aid humanity in coming back into alignment with their heart and soul. She allows you a safe space to heal and feel. Email: paigevward@gmail.com Phone: 850-529-8905

Today's guests are: Beth Clark - Beth is an 11-year resident of the Emerald Coast and lives with her Husband, Craig, and their rescue dog, Wyatt, in the Perdido Area. She is an active member of the Kiwanis Club of Big Lagoon, Radio Live 25, BNI Emerald Coast Business Leaders, and Impact 100. She is a Certified Health Coach with the Dr. Sears Wellness Institute and has been accepted into their Masters Program, which will lead to Board Certification. The Dr. Sears Wellness Institute programs look at Lifestyle,Exercise, Attitude and Nutrition from Pre-Natal and Young Families thru to Prime Time Adults. Email: EmeraldCoastWellnessPlus@gmail.com Website: EmeraldCoastWellness.com   Michele Kobielnik - Michele is a sales manager with Affiliated Insurance of Pensacola. She can handle all of your life and health insurance needs whether you need individual, group or business insurance, or when you reach 65 and need coverage to supplement Medicare. With over 30 years experience, Michele can get you the coverage that best suits your needs. Email: michelek@affiliatedins.net Website: Affiliatedins.net

Today's guest is Kelly MacLeod! Kelly is the editor of Bella Magazine and a board member and fundraising chair of Gulf Coast Kid's House. She's a Pensacola Native and loves supporting the community, especially all the amazing things women are doing in area!  Bella Magazine: BellaMagazine.com Beautiful Women. Sassy Attitude. Smart Magazine. Published monthly by PNJ Media Solutions and distributed throughout the Pensacola Bay Area. Gulf Coast Kid's House: GulfCoastKidsHouse.org Gulf Coast Kid's House is a children's advocacy center serving Escambia County. As a children's advocacy center, we combine all of the professionals and resources needed for the intervention, investigation and prosecution of child abuse cases under one child-friendly facility. Child victims and their families also receive mental health counseling at our center. The goal of Gulf Coast Kid's House is to form a more collaborative response to child abuse cases so that we can improve case outcomes and minimize trauma to the children and families we serve. Contact Kelly via email at KMacLeod@Gannett.com

Today's guests are Kendra Woods and Stacy Robello: Kendra Woods is the founder of Kendra Woods International, LLC. As a Life and Mindset Coach, Author and Speaker Kendra’s mission is to encourage, inspire and empower women to become unstuck and unstoppable in their lives by breaking through limiting beliefs and fully accepting their worth. Kendra is the author of the “7-Step Morning Manifestation Guide”, an E-book titled Mind Boss Habits: 12 Steps to Getting Out of Your Head And Into Action and co-author of the soon to be published book Girl Get Up and Win. She enjoys being a mommy to her beautiful 7 year old daughter, spending time with her husband, reading an uplifting book and quiet time at the beach. Find her online at KendraKayWoods.com or call 850-391-8830. In 2017, Stacy Robello, became one of the new owners at Home Instead Senior Care of Pensacola.  She was a founding employee of the franchise in 1999 until late 2001. After receiving her BA in Elementary Education from the University of West Florida, she left to pursue her career as an educator in one of Florida's top ranked systems; Santa Rosa County School District. But when the Home Instead office was granted their Home Health Agency license from the State of Florida in 2006, Stacy was inspired to return; this time as a Community Educator addressing issues specific to the aging population and as a promoter of the many home care services offered by Home Instead.  She helps drive referrals and builds relationships within the provider network of home care. Some of Stacy's affiliations are with the Baptist Women's Board, Escarosa Senior Alliance, Santa Rosa Healthcare Advocates, Healthcare Professionals Association of Northwest Florida, Impact 100, Powerful Women of the Gulf Coast, Pensacola Symphony Orchestra Guild and now a seat with the DOEA Advisory Council.  She enjoys spending time with her husband and three children, going to the beach, running and yoga.  Stacy is more enthusiastic than ever and she's excited to continue the tradition of bringing exceptional home care and being a choice employer to the Pensacola community. Call: 850.477.1947 Email: stacy@homeinstead.com Online: www.HomeInstead.com/PensacolaFL

Powerful Women of the Gulf Coast's Women in Leadership podcast brings you interviews with business owners and professionals to promote, advance, and improve Gulf Coast Leaders! Don't let the name fool you into thinking the organization is just to benefit women, however. Quite the contrary, we aim outward to show that women are benefiting their communities through hard work, determination, and stellar leadership. In fact, you may hear interviews with men in these podcasts, too!  Today's guest is Max Gutierrez: Max is an Oxnard, California native, who fortunately decided “enough is enough” and moved to Pensacola to originally open an Anytime Fitness™ franchise.  After major success with AF and desiring a bigger challenge, Max joined Mark at the Pensacola Athletic Center to recreate and re-brand the 32-year old family fitness center.  Max is responsible for marketing, leading the team, member growth, and member services at PAC, ensuring that all members are happy, thriving and taking steps towards their individual health and fitness goals.  Max has a beautiful wife and a son and enjoys spending time with his family, participating in any fitness-style activity, and sports in general.  He currently plays an active recruiting role in the Pensacola Men’s Baseball League and continues to develop his passion for baseball.  Most recently, Max was became a board member of the Powerful Women of the Gulf Coast to assist in membership growth, show his support for women in business, and assist the organization with marketing and online strategies. Contact Max at max@pacactive.com.

Powerful Women of the Gulf Coast's Women in Leadership podcast brings you interviews with business owners and professionals to promote, advance, and improve Gulf Coast Leaders! Don't let the name fool you into thinking the organization is just to benefit women, however. Quite the contrary, we aim outward to show that women are benefiting their communities through hard work, determination, and stellar leadership. In fact, you may hear interviews with men in these podcasts, too!  Today's guests are Sherry Smith and Crystal Silins: Sherry Smith is a Premier Designs Jeweler and has been with Premier since March 2013. She is a wife, mother, and a Grammy of 3 precious grandchildren. She loves helping women feel beautiful, confident and having a pulled together look with their outfits whether they are going to work, church, special occasions, or even the ball park. She does home shows, catalog shows, vendor events, closet consultations or fundraisers for your favorite causes. She worked to build to designer status with Premier and has a great team of ladies under her. She is currently working to achieve 1 diamond and above status and loves working with her team to help them reach and achieve their goals. She has won prizes, cash and lots of free jewelry and last summer earned a 7 day Caribbean “Designer” cruise that she got to share with her husband Craig. Sherry loves to encourage and mentor women and enjoys building her team, meeting new friends, and enriching others lives through Premier Designs. She also loves jewelry, being on trend and having a great time at work, so Premier Designs is the perfect job for her. Schedule an event with her, join her team, shop with her or on her website at premierdesigns.com/sherrysmith. 850-375-0037 Crystal Silins is a Navy veteran and former cyber security analyst. These days, Crystal advocates for the cannabis industry and promotes the health effects of CBD through Cannaliving with Crystal and Hempworx. She's also a breast cancer survivor and volunteers with Here for the Girls, Inc, and mother to a beautiful 4 year old daughter. Check out her website at PensacolaCBD.com Email her at cannalivingcrystal@gmail.com

Powerful Women of the Gulf Coast's Women in Leadership podcast brings you interviews with business owners and professionals to promote, advance, and improve Gulf Coast Leaders! Don't let the name fool you into thinking the organization is just to benefit women, however. Quite the contrary, we aim outward to show that women are benefiting their communities through hard work, determination, and stellar leadership. In fact, you may hear interviews with men in these podcasts, too!  In fact, you'll hear one today! Today's guest is Paul Stadden, aka Paul the Podcast Guy. He's the one who actually records these podcasts for Powerful Women of the Gulf Coast. Paul worked for nearly ten years as Program Director, Production Director, and Morning Show Producer for NewsRadio1620/92.3, and produced commercials for sister station, Cat Country 98.7. He then went to work for Waterfront Rescue Mission doing Public Relations before he started his own business consulting and creating podcasts. Website: PaulThePodcastGuy.com Email: paul@paulthepodcastguy.com

Powerful Women of the Gulf Coast's Women in Leadership podcast brings you interviews with business owners and professionals to promote, advance, and improve Gulf Coast Leaders! Don't let the name fool you into thinking the organization is just to benefit women, however. Quite the contrary, we aim outward to show that women are benefiting their communities through hard work, determination, and stellar leadership. In fact, you may hear interviews with men in these podcasts, too!  This week's guests are Mia Bolden and Shawnesty Geike: Mia Bolden is the owner of BEautiful You Studio. Mia was on a weight loss journey 5 years ago when she started BEautiful You Studio. She wanted to make the workouts fun and enjoyable to keep women coming back to get into shape and stay in shape! Contact Mia at 850-418-3556 and visit BEautiful You Studio online at http://www.beautifulyoustudio.fitness/. Shawnesty Geike is a realtor with Century 21 Blue Marlin Pelican. Why real estate? Shawnesty loves seeing the faces on a family when they find the house that will become their home! As she says, "it's not just about making enough money to survive... it's really about the connection you make with these people." You can call Shawnesty anytime on her cell, 850-776-3708, and visit her website, gogeike.com.

Powerful Women of the Gulf Coast's Women in Leadership podcast brings you interviews with business owners and professionals to promote, advance, and improve Gulf Coast Leaders! Don't let the name fool you into thinking the organization is just to benefit women, however. Quite the contrary, we aim outward to show that women are benefiting their communities through hard work, determination, and stellar leadership. In fact, you may hear interviews with men in these podcasts, too!  This week's guests are Denise Ables and Justine Lieving: Denise Ables is on the Board of Directors for PACE Center for Girls and formerly worked as a Laboratory Director for the Jefferson County Health Department in Birmingham, Alabama, as well as for Planned Parenthood of Alabama. She enjoys travel, meditation, volunteering, being joyful, and pursuing a healthy lifestyle! PACE Center for Girls provides girls and young women with education, counseling, training, and advocacy. They have 19 centers across Florida that serve 2,000 girls each year. Find them online at PaceCenter.org. Get a tour today by calling Denise at 850-816-8560. Justine Lieving is an independent Tupperware Consultant. She says that even though she also has a full time job, this is her fun job! She throws Tupperware parties and educates people not only on Tupperware, but also on microwave cooking. She can come help you throw parties, too! Phone: 850-449-4654 Website: Fun4Kitchen.com Email: TupperwareJustine@Yahoo.com