Podcasts about annette comer

Today's woman grew up in a middle class home with two working parents.  From an early age she was very responsible and often showed up as a leader. As she grew into a young woman, the bible verse “to whom much is given, much is required” guided her path. She worked with others to develop high performance leaders and teams. And her impact grew as she served as a global executive in a variety of top companies. Today she has turned her talents and wealth of knowledge to the boardroom where she sits on two public and two private boards. It is my pleasure to introduce you to Lynn Utter.

Today's woman grew up in a lower class area of China. But as she grew, her status changed due to her father's success. Even though her father became successful with much hard work, he lacked a real education – something he insisted his daughter receive.  So, at age 17 she left China and came to America as an exchange student. Here in new home, she felt very alone but she focused on making good grades and learning all she could. Her US host family helped her find her direction into accounting and finance. As her career unfolded, she became an executive in several industries. Today she serves as a top leader in one of the largest ground handling & aviation services companies in North America. It is my pleasure to introduce you to Ying Mcpherson.

Today's woman has taken a very unusual career path. She grew up in Washington DC, attended Catholic schools and went onto to major in college in financial management. But after a short time in this career, she realized she wasn't cut out for such a sedentary role.  So she became a DC police officer. She was a bit of a political junky so being a police officer got her into the middle of things happening in the capital city. She went onto to specialize in homeland security.  Along the way she discovered the game of golf. She loved it so much she started a side hustle featuring gold events around the country aimed particularly at involving minorities.  Today she runs a successful event company while serving the public as a Washington DC police officer. It is my pleasure to introduce you to Desiree Walker.

Today's episode takes a little different twist as we look at business partnerships among powerful women and how they work or don't. The two women showcased today are well educated and are innovators in the skincare field. One of these women already had a skincare product line that could be found in major department stores but she believed its consumer reach could be even greater. This is where the other woman came in.  She had different skills and business acumen that the skincare company founder didn't have. So, they joined forces to expand the skincare company by forming a 50/50 partnership. But being business partners, though extremely beneficial, can be a tough business arrangement to manage much less thrive.  But these two women are making it happen. They are working together toward a common goal and have much to teach us about the power and pitfalls of partnerships. It is my pleasure to introduce you to Aliett Buttelman and Nina Labruna.

Today's woman grew up participating in more activities than most young people.  She was curious and loved to be a part of things. In her family unit, conversations usually centered around how to leave the world a better place - a burning desire that developed in her as she grew into an adult. The area she began to influence was aerospace and her determination and talent landed her a senior executive spot in the US Space Program. As a Deputy Administrator of NASA, she knew she could bring so much good to the world as she set out to reform the agency. But aerospace was not a place where women were welcomed and being in such a powerful role of influence was not easy. She was sexually harassed and verbally abused but she pushed on. Now others can learn from the wisdom of her journey from her recently released book “Escaping Gravity, My Quest To Transform NASA and Launch A New Space Age.” The story reveals how she defied the status quo as a woman working in a male-dominated field. It is my pleasure to introduce you to Lori Garver.

Those that watched this woman grow up knew she was destined to be a leader. She was at the forefront of all activities in school.  But as she grew into an adult, she at times felt so overwhelmed and decided all she had to do was survive. But even in surviving, losing was never an option. In college, she pursued a business degree and realized believing in herself was paramount to her success. Her focus was always to move forward and never whine. As her career unfolded, she became an C-Suite executive in human resources for large corporations. Today she serves on several corporate boards and operates a human capital consulting company. It is my pleasure to introduce you to Mara Swan.

This woman grew up on a farm. Even though there wasn't much money, she was around an affluent crowd and saw clearly how those with money lived. As she grew into a young woman, she became well-grounded and confident.  And as she moved through high school and college, she found herself constantly showing up in leadership roles. After college, she remained involved in the education arena. But after 10 years, she realized she could have an even bigger impact on developing leaders if she took the leap to start her own company.  This began a life long journey as a highly regarded and sought-after leadership consultant. It is my pleasure to introduce you to Sarah Albritton.

Leadership expert Annette Comer has been recognized as the "Woman of The Year" by National Association of Professional Women. She has operated profitable businesses for over 30 years in a variety of industries which includes 2 retail franchise locations, international consulting , real estate, construction, electrical and communication serving industrial and commercial clients. She has been issued two USA patents for packaging used in York Peppermint Patty and Frito Lay chips. Things changed dramatically for Annette when a work college took an unhealthy interest in her and brought a loded gun into work. Annette is also the author of the bestselling book “Rescue Me! How To Save Yourself and Your Sanity When Things Go Wrong”, teaching real solutions and tools to work through tough situations. https://www.annettecomer.com Amplify Your Mission is committed to helping Authors, Coaches & Speakers to increase their reach and revenue. To equip you with the strategies, tools and assets the top 1% of modern Thought Leaders use to attract and serve their ideal audience.   What are the top 1% of "thought leaders" doing that YOU are not? Lets find out, please subscribe to get the most out of this new look show :) Connect across social media @AdamLewisWalker to join the conversation and join our Facebook group "Amplify Your Mission - For Authors, Coaches & Speakers" Go to www.AYMission.com to get free on-demand trainings and resources to help you today!

Today's woman was born to a black father and a white mother. Both her parents were well educated and they in turn had high expectations for her. She went to college and earned a degree in applied mathematics. But as her career took shape, she felt she didn't quite fit in anywhere. So after a year, she left the career her college degree had prepared her for and decided to pursue the arts. Jazz singing was where things felt right and she knew her voice and intelligence would lead the way. She joined a band and wrote her own songs. She won awards and became known in the music world for helping women choose more for themselves through music. Today, she performs, coaches and shows women leaders of all colors and ages how to choose more for themselves. It is my pleasure to introduce you to Monique DeBose.

This woman grew up being exposed to many different cultures.  She was curious about others and wanted to know more. In college she studied journalism but quickly realized this field of study paid little. So she ventured abroad to Paris to learn more about communications and media. As her career unfolded, she appeared to have it all – money, career, the perfect man - but she knew something was missing. She began to explore deeper to find out what this was.  She moved to Italy and explored the music and theater scene, started a film production company and wrote best-selling books. Today she is walking her path to greatness as a world renown connection and communication expert who is using her skills to bridge the gap across all things. It is my pleasure to introduce you to Kass Thomas.

Today's woman grew up in a liberal family and was the oldest of three children. As a child she took acting lessons and all thought she would be a professional actress.  However, in college she realized she would be a better director than actress.  So, she moved to New York City and broke into the opera scene.  Eventually she worked her way up to the stage director level at Metropolitan Opera, one of the largest classical music organizations in North America. As time passed, the director level wasn't enough. She wanted to run an opera company but no one would give her the job.  So, she started her own company. Today, after 30 years in the opera industry, she has taken her lifetime of perfecting the art of presenting and is using it to help leaders become concise and compelling presenters. It is my pleasure to introduce you to Elizabeth Bachman.

Today's woman grew up being taught to make her own way. She thought she might be a lawyer but had no passion for it. While in college, windsurfing caught her attention and she went on to become a professional windsurfer and to be the first woman in the world to kitesurf.  This path eventually led to Hollywood stunt work.  She liked the movie scene and decided this was to be the space in which she would find her career. She started at the bottom of the movie set but was a quick learner. Others took notice and she found herself with credits on films that included such stars as Denzel Washington and Clint Eastwood. Eventually she produced a script and now is quickly becoming one of Hollywood's leading authority figures. It is my pleasure to introduce you to Ceci Cleary.

Today's woman spent much of her childhood in Nigeria being raised by religious parents.  Growing up she traveled extensively and eventually immigrated to the UK. She was a quiet child yet always felt there was a fighting spirit within her. As a young woman she attended college and achieved a degree in mechanical engineering. But after graduation, her life took a turn.  She became pregnant and struggled. As time passed, she found her way again and began to put her engineering degree to work.  However, she kept getting placed in projects that didn't seem to fit. So, she designed her own path by starting her own companies. Today she is an author, documentary producer, speaker, engineer and all-around fearless thought leader on creating your own memo. It is my pleasure to introduce you to Yemi Penn.

Today's woman grew up in a middle class family in the US Midwest. Her father never had much to say but her mother constantly told her to “go out and sleigh the dragon.” This saying guided this woman's life and with each hit that life offered, she bounced back and continued to elevate herself. She worked as a television news anchor and reporter for ten years at CBS television stations. She eventually moved from television to the world of financial security. Along the way she also learned what it meant to be authentic…to not pretend to be someone else but to embrace who she was. As an executive leader at New York Life, she has excelled by being authentic and was ranked in Forbes Magazine as one the top financial security professionals. It is my pleasure to introduce you to Christie Mueller.

Some of the World's Greatest Women are stepping into positions of influence and leadership, making the changes the world so desperately needs. But what about girls and young women?  Can they be a part of the leadership shift? I would argue they must be if a long-lasting permanent change toward inclusion, diversity and equity is to be had. And it is from this place that I want to introduce you to Kate Williams, an 11 year-old that is brave enough to step forward and show what is possible.She is on fire with passion for protecting wildlife and wild spaces. And determined to do all she can to make sure that when she turns 21, both are still here. But she is not just a young girl talking about something.  She is showing up as a young leader, showing others her age and beyond what the young can do to lead others toward creating a world worth living in.Meet Kate Gilman Williams, leader of Kids Can Save Animals and one of the World's Greatest Girls.

This woman grew up in the inner city of Minnesota in a strong Christian home. She was a driven to succeed and was often seen as bossy. As she became an adult she realized protecting and preparing people for a good life was what really mattered to her. So, she became a nurse and then enjoyed a long career as a commercial lender. And along each step of the way, she was the best in her field. Her life twisted and turned like most of our lives do. She came to realize the only thing she had control over was her thoughts. And that there were 12 universal laws that, if she followed, would bring her abundance. Today she is the author of a book that has captured the wisdom of these laws into 365 Days of Abundance. It is my pleasure to introduce you to Judy Balloff

Today's woman was the oldest sibling among 4. And at an early age she got involved in business and was driven to succeed. Attending a self-help workshop by Jack Canfield would set her on a direction she never could imagine. She went to work for his organization and ended up being the glue that brought the Chicken Soup For The Soul series together. Eventually she became the President of the company and led it to incredible success. As the years have passed, she has stayed closely connected to Jack Canfield, now as President of the Canfield Training Group.  But she has also found her autonomy as an author and provider of powerhouse programs that change the lives of all she works with.  It is my pleasure to introduce you to Patty Aubery.

Today's woman was an only child to working parents. She grew up in New York and as she entered her teen years, decided she wanted to be a ski racer and compete in the Olympics. However, an injury made this impossible and she went off to college majoring in psychology. And as her life unfolded, she took an unusual direction. She navigated toward computer programming and got really good at it. And as a tech woman, she played all kinds of roles. Entrepreneur, corporate manager and worldwide spokesperson. Always using her tech skills to better the world and those that live in it. Today she works for Microsoft and is the founder of Project 15, an open platform used to accelerate scientific team building solutions. It is my pleasure to introduce you to Sarah Maston.

Today's woman grew up on a farm to a lower middle-class family. From an early age, she learned how to work and was always competitive. And she realized she had a presence about her – one that people noticed when she walked into a room. After earning a college degree in radio, TV and motion pictures, she landed a sales job at Coca-Cola. Over the next 30 years she excelled as a leader in sales, marketing, and training and development. Today she is an author and professional speaker who motivates audiences with her real-life stories of aspirations, failures and achievements in the world of business. It is my pleasure to introduce you to Lisa Fey.

Today's guest grew up with 7 siblings in the Bahamas. Her parents earned very little money therefore she grew up in very basic surroundings. In spite of being poor, she loved to learned and would often sneak off to the library to read as much as she could.  At age 15 she graduated high school and found the money to go off to college and earn a degree in biochemistry.  While working as a waitress, a woman offered her a job as a chemist. Here she thrived.  And as the years flew by, she married, had children and went on to get her doctorate focused on social emotional learning. Today, she is walking her path to greatness as she teaches children and adults how to deal with emotions and relationships. It is my pleasure to introduce you to Dr. Marilyn Simmons Bowe.

This woman grew up in a family with 3 siblings.  At age 8 her father left the family and her mother took over raising the children. There wasn't extra money but this woman knew she wanted to go to college. So, she found a way to put herself through college and began a 22-year marketing career. Then at age 50, she made a promise to God to commit to inspire and reach the masses. She had always felt purposeful, even as a kid. This commitment at age 50 to a bigger purpose was the next step along her journey. Today she is walking her path to greatness as she promotes powerful conversations, powerful connections and meaningful transformation through her thriving platform Goalfriends. It is my pleasure to introduce you to Darlene Whitehurst.

Today's woman was born to parents who were very open and progressive in their thinking. In this environment she learned to be an individual who was willing to take risks. In high school she went to Iceland as an exchange student and went onto study economics and international business. As her life unfolded, she worked in different industries and became involved in startup efforts. And with each step, she got stronger, took on more responsibility and excelled higher. Today she is walking a path to greatness as a c-suite executive. It is my pleasure to introduce you to Lisa Reeves.

Today's woman was born in Mexico City to a working-class family. From an early age, she devoured every book she could find on how to improve herself and her life. And along the way there were hardships. At age 12 the family lost everything to a fire. At age 14 the family made their way to the United States even though she couldn't speak English. And then there came a point where the father abandoned the family. In spite of these challenges, she graduated high school with honors. And then at age 21, she was diagnosed with cancer. But she kept believing that she could rise above and that all the things she learned from those great self-help authors were true. Today she has built a successful 7 figure marketing company and walks a path to greatness with an intense desire to serve others. It is my pleasure to introduce you to Jackie Ruiz.

Today's woman grew up in a service-oriented middle-class family as the oldest of two children. As a child she was in lots of social circles and often saw the injustices of the world around her. In college she decided to pursue law because she wanted to be one of the ones that rooted for the underdog. She thought she was destined to be a fighter but as time passed, she realized she was more of a bridge builder. So, she left legal litigation and moved into mediation. And then she became a mother and her whole perspective of the world and her career changed. Today she is on her path to greatness as an entrepreneur conflict resolution specialist for corporate and family disputes. It is my pleasure to introduce you to Colleen Byers.

Today's woman grew up in an immigrant family from Mexico. From an early age, she was exposed to what it was like to be an entrepreneur and she knew she wanted to be one. In school, she was popular and loved being social. But she was also smart and by the age of 16 she already had 52 college credits. Speech therapy caught her attention and this became her major in college. At the age of 22 she started her first company with a $100,000 loan. Over the next 14 years she generated over $100 million in revenue from 17 startups in 7 different industries. Today she has turned much of her attention to philanthropy as she strives to get back to others. It is my pleasure to introduce you to Perla Tamez.

Today's woman grew up in a lower middle class family with an identical twin sister. She was an A student in school and knew by the time she reached college she wanted to be a doctor. Her parents had taught her that she could do anything she dreamed of so off to medical school she went. When it came time to choose her medical specialty, she chose radiology – a field few women pursued. By the time she completed her training, she was a mother of two. And it was as a mother she saw how others began to decide what was enough for her and where they thought her priorities should be. But she pushed forward and today is walking her path to greatness as a prominent radiologist specializing in pediatric and breast imaging. It is my pleasure to introduce you to Dr. Lauren Golding.

This woman was born in the segregated south to working parents. The family didn't have a lot of extra money but they were rich with love. And as she grew into a young woman, she was taught to always be her best and that nothing was impossible for her. Being a Christian defined her view of the world and how it was her responsibility to find ways to give back. A music scholarship after high school led her in one direction but psychology caught her interests. With an advanced degree in psychology, she eventually settled into a career at the US Department of Energy.  Here she excelled into a management position in security responsible for over 300 facilities in 31 states.  Today she is a community activist continuing to walk her path to greatness.  It is my pleasure to introduce you to Pauline Douglas.

This woman grew up in an educated family in a small rural town. Her father treated her like a boy so she assumed she could do anything boys could do.  And she was always expected to do her best and seemed to excel in most things.  Early on medicine caught her attention and she decided instead of marrying a doctor like many others desired, she would be the doctor. As she moved through medical school, diagnostic radiology became her chosen direction. She eventually became involved in the American College of Radiology and was elected to the board. Today, she continues to walk her path to greatness as she continues to be a major influencer in the radiology field of medicine. It is my pleasure to introduce you to Dr. Catherine Everette.

Today's woman was born in a small town as the youngest of 4 in the family.  The home was full of love and her father ran a strict household. At the age of 16, she began working in a support role in a corporate company. She liked business and ended up making this her college major. She took her business education and turned it toward real estate.  But as her life unfolded, challenges landed on her doorstep.  An abusive marriage that left her living in a half-way house. This was followed by a great marriage but when her husband died, she was left as a young widow with a failing business. But through it all, she was determined to find a way to rise above. Today she runs a successful air flight medical company, a ground transport medical transport and a thriving real estate agency.  And her companies now employ over 340 people and she is walking her path to greatness. It is my pleasure to introduce you to Ronnie Ontiveros.

Today's woman grew up in a family where she always saw people helping each other. She was taught it was everyone's responsibility to share and that she was lucky to have what she had. As a child she knew she wanted to be in TV somehow where she could impact others. In college, she studied journalism and eventually found herself in TV news. As the years passed by, she wrote a best-selling book, had a baby, created a YouTube TV show and became a regular contributor to Entrepreneur magazine. As the pandemic raged through the world, she began to reinvent herself. Today she is a media trainer helping executives and celebrities share their stories with the world. It is my pleasure to introduce you to Jessica Abo.

Today's woman grew up in an Italian family who was often in the American and Italy. She came to love art, history and culture. Her childhood was spent in private schools and she describes her growing up years as being loving but with complications. Anxiety was often present and she was always trying to be a part of things. Being an actress caught her attention but what really energized her was the art of producing and directing. Today she is on a path toward greatness as a successful producer and director in Los Angeles.  It is my pleasure to introduce you to Ilaria De Plano.

Today's woman grew up in an upper middle-class family where she was constantly exposed to business conversations. Even though she was a female, her dad and her engaged in a lot of father /son type activities.  These moments made her believe that there were no limits as to what she could do as a woman. As she moved toward figuring out her future, her parents advised her to avoid pursuing technology-based careers as she would be competing with the smartest and the best. So, she pursued law and eventually became general counsel in what is deemed a male dominated space. Today, she serves as the chief legal officer for a technology based human resource company. It is my pleasure to introduce you to Lauren Zajac.

Today's woman grew up in England and Ireland to parents who were nurses. From an early age, she was pushed to pursue education. And this push seemed natural for her as she was driven and competitive. She eventually made her way to medical school.  She wanted to be a doctor and chose breast imagery as her specialty. In 2018 she became the first board chair of the American College of Radiology. Today she continues to walk a path to greatness as she pursues more board positions and steps forward as a leader in the development of others in the medical space. It is my pleasure to introduce you to Dr. Geraldine McGinty.

This woman grew up in a middle-class family and was taught early that nothing was impossible with God.  With this belief, she felt she could pursue whatever she dreamed of. So, she went to Harvard and here learned that everything in life is intertwined. As her life unfolded, she married, had children, and divorced. She experienced working for a corporation and being an entrepreneur.  But her real direction came in 2014 when she was introduced to the business of bottled water. She became curious about water quality and was disturbed to find it's often not as safe as many assume. A new passion was born. Today she is leading the way on understanding US water quality and how the consumer might understand it too. It is my pleasure to introduce you to Doll Avant.

Today's woman grew up in a middle-class family of educators. Even though she was a minority in almost all situations, she felt accepted and supported. She was taught to believe to have no limits on what she could achieve. So, she went for an Ivy league education and embraced being one of the few black females in a room. And as her life unfolded, she became a C-suite executive of a large corporate company. Today she is the CEO of her own company – a company dedicated to empowering healthier lives. It is my pleasure to introduce you to Kat Peeler.

Today's woman grew up learning how to be independent. She watched her mom struggle to leave a troubled marriage and vowed to herself she would always make her own way. After college she went to work for a travel company and a few months later joined a well-known cruise line. She loved the industry and saw she was really good at sales. As the years flew by, she joined a competitive cruise company where she rose quickly into the ranks of senior management. These days, she continues her path to greatness as a senior VP of Sales, Trade Support and Service of a major cruise line. It is my pleasure to introduce you to Vicki Freed.

Today's woman grew up in an entrepreneurial household. As a child, she often accompanied her father to his refrigeration business – a business full of male migrate workers. As she became a young woman, being a lawyer caught her attention and, even though being an attorney was an option, she found her father's business needed her help so this is where she landed. She made systems efficient and streamlined accounts receivables. And customers and employees came to trust and respect her. Eventually she took over the family business and expanded its offerings growing the top line to a multiple 7 figure revenue stream. Today she continues to grow the company as a sharp business woman in a male dominated industry. It is my pleasure to introduce you to Sarah Sagredo-Hammond.

Today's woman was born with a special gift and knew she was different growing up. As a child she often could see things before they happened and even though many considered this unique ability a gift, she saw it as a curse. So, in college she earned a Bachelors and Masters in Speech Pathology and this became her profession. But this special gift to see things others couldn't, never left. She engaged a psychic development specialist to help her develop the power of this unique talent. Today she is a sought-after psychic who uses her special gift to help others chart their own way through this journey called life. It is my pleasure to introduce you to Tova Kove.

Today's woman grew up as an only child in a poor family. When she was born, she was named after a famous woman pilot and grew up believing she was related to her. With this in the back of her mind, she secured her private and commercial license to fly.  And then she started training in secret to fly around the world.  Most would tell her this was impossible but her mom taught her the word can't was not a word she was ever to use. So, she raised the money she needed and for 18 days she flew 28,000 nautical miles around the world. Today she is walking her path to greatness as she teaches others how to set their goals high while not being tied to an identity. It is my pleasure to introduce you to Amelia Earhart.

Today's woman, as a little girl, saw herself as different. She would push hard to make things happen. By the age of 4, she had decided she wanted to be a dancer. She started making up dances and performing for whoever would watch. By age 13, she was in a regional dance company and by age 17 she snagged her first professional choreographer job. Studying dance in college added theory and structure to her passion. Shortly after graduation she made the bold move to NYC and started her own dance company. This was the beginning of her path to greatness and 50 years later her company is still impacting the world and she continues to dance. It is my pleasure to introduce you to Catherine Turocy.The New York Baroque Dance Co.

This woman grew up in an upscale family of doctors. From an early age she had a leadership mentality. She would organize things and create PowerPoint presentations to go after what she wanted. And she loved pets and for a while seemed to be obsessed with them. But she was also fascinated by plants and botanicals. She turned her college dorm room into an apothecary and created a clean beauty line. In her senior year she launched the Labruna skincare line and a year later secured a big account with a major department store. She is now walking a path to greatness as she continues to discover what it takes to build a worldwide brand and company to support it. It is my pleasure to introduce you to Nina Labruna.

This woman grew up a poor family and went on to become a school teacher. She married a man who became an attorney and her life seemed set. But at age 45 she met a retired French pastry chef who taught her the fine art of baking. She learned from him on the weekends and practiced what she learned during the weekdays.  She began selling her cakes in local restaurants and found she made more money doing this than teaching.  And then her big break came. She got asked to make the wedding cake for a well-known wealthy family and a 40-year journey of baking master pieces began. She found herself engulfed in a world of dignitaries, wealth and fame. Her cakes became known as the most beautiful, the most delicious and the most expensive.  From Paris to Dubai to the US, the legacy of and the desire for a Sylvia Cake continues. It is my pleasure to introduce you to Sylvia Weinstock.

Today's woman grew up in a household that often expected her to be perfect. She was to try her best and get results. As she grew into adulthood, she never learned to ask permission for what she wanted but instead she would just do things and go after what she desired. And she became a master at overcoming whatever situation she found herself in. As an adult she became fascinated with technology and came to realize it could change how work got done.  So, she took her career in the direction of technology driven human resourcing. Today, as an author, career professional and champion for women, she works to lay the groundwork for global platforms which allow everyone to harness their talents and passions to make the change they want in the world. It is my pleasure to introduce you to Dr. Patti Fletcher.

Today's woman grew up in a middle-class family to parents who believed education was the key to a good life. As a little girl, she thought she might be a nurse but her mother told her no, she should be a doctor. So even as a young girl, her parents set the bar high for what their children would become. No excuses were allowed and can't wasn't a word that was permitted within the household. As this woman grew into a young adult and entered medical school, she often followed what people expected. She became an eye surgeon and opened her own practice.  However, after 11 years, she stepped away from surgery.  She was burned out from trying to be everything to everyone. In the years to follow, she explored different avenues of impact. Today, she is making a difference as an integrative and intuitive medical physician who uses her gifts and talents to help people with strange, rare and peculiar health issues. It is my pleasure to introduce you to Dr. Veronica Anderson.

This woman was one of 6 children with a mother providing for them all. By the age of 4, she was talking to angels and felt God was everywhere.  And she knew she was different than other children and hence, learned to be a chameleon who could become what she needed to be to get what she wanted. As a young adult, she focused on making as much money as she could and did well until she lost it all. It was then that she started to deeply explore herself. Eventually she realized that her purpose was to impact others in a big way. Over the years she has helped feed millions of children and was key to the start of volunteer tourism. Today she walks a path to greatness as she continues to show up as a dedicated global humanitarian.  It is my pleasure to introduce you to Spryte Loriano.

This woman grew up in a very conservative family. In this environment she was taught to be independent and competitive. She was never in the typical school clicks but was seen as a leader in many school activities. As a young girl, she wanted to be a veterinarian but in high school changed her mind and decided to pursue medicine. In medical school, there wasn't many women and men seemed to hold the power. So, she adopted a male like behavior and became one of the guys. And as she moved through the years, her career in medicine and a successful support system continued to evolve. Today she is not only the chair of radiology of a prominent medical hospital, but is also a champion of developing women leaders. It is my pleasure to introduce you to Dr. Cheri Canon.

Today's woman grew up with a grandmother that spoke Spanish. As a child, it looked to her like this was a secret code her grandmother used to communicate. This early exposure to a foreign language captured her interest in academics. As a young adult, she thought her destiny was to be a professor.  However, while on the tenure track, she realized academics was not where she was supposed to be. Instead, being an entrepreneur was to be her path. But her interest in language never disappeared and she began to focus on the words women and men used. Today she is an executive communication coach who teaches others how to get buy in for their ideas and programs. It is my pleasure to introduce you to Laura Sicola.

This woman was born the oldest of 5 children into a middle-class family. She liked to push limits and hated restrictions. And was curious about what was on the other side of the boundaries of her life. She got into acting as a child and thought, after college, she would pursue it as a career. However, her curiosity took her into toward human potential.  She wondered why humans would disengage at work and how this could be fixed. And she explored human health and how one could build resilience and wellbeing. Today she leads a holistic think tank that combines groundbreaking science and proven wisdom to move people and organizations forward. It is my pleasure to introduce you to Carey Davidson.

This woman was born in India to an academic family. Conversations were intellectual and often about reaching higher. As a child, she often found herself in a college classroom with her father who was a professor.  Throughout her formative years and even into adulthood, gender was never something she thought about.  That was until she became a mother and realized she was a business woman and leader who was affected by her biology. Today, she has her foot in two worlds.  She is back engaged in academia but is also a highly successful c-suite coach and advisor as well as an award- winning speaker. It is my pleasure to introduce you to Dr. Tanvi Gautam.

A mechanical engineer with an entrepreneurial itch, Annette Comer set out on her own, starting an international consulting business. A strong female leader and mentor, she founded the World's Greatest Women Academy to help driven women navigate the business and professional world. What does it mean to live your best life? To Annette it means Resilience, perseverance, ”to not let yourself come from a place of fear, but to trust in something greater than yourself that will help lead you.” For a free copy of Annette's best-selling book, Rescue Me! How To Save Yourself (and Your Sanity) When Things Go Wrong, a crucial read, especially in the challenging times we face now, visit www.annettecomer.com/freebook. AnnetteComer.com #liveyourbestlife If you have a guest idea, or want to learn more about Brunner Communications, contact Liz at info@LizBrunner.com.