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As the Founder of Mint & Needle & Aesthetics Injector, Brandi has seamlessly merged her expertise in healthcare with her passion for empowering individuals to “look their best, feel their best”. Further, she serves as a trainer and key opinion leader within medical aesthetics. With a commitment to making a positive impact in her industry, she has taken on the role of Medical Advisor for WETHRIVV.

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Director of Winemaking, Beth Liston discovered her interest in the world of wine while growing up on California’s Central Coast. During college, Beth worked in a local tasting room where she fell in love with the craft. She quickly developed a fascination for the combination of art and science that goes hand in hand with making great wines. Beth earned a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Business Administration with a minor in Wine and Viticulture from Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo. Upon graduation, Beth completed graduate work in the Food Science department and worked in On-Premise wine sales in Austin, Texas before setting her sights on winemaking. With more than a decade of harvests behind her, Beth has accumulated a diverse collection of winemaking experiences from the Limestone Coast of South Australia, to Napa, and now California’s Central Valley. Beth pours her passion and creativity into the bold wines of Dark Horse. She constantly experiments with different grape varieties, innovative vineyard management and winemaking techniques to create exceptional wines that over deliver on quality.Beth’s passions extend beyond the vineyard and cellar. Outside of work, Beth enjoys spending time with her husband, Daniel, and their two sons. She also loves traveling and exploring new cultures through food and wine. After a long week, Beth says there is no better way to relax than yoga, hanging with friends or exploring the Bay Area with her boys.

Sea Bags was founded in 2006 on the principles of being green in product and practice, being made in Maine, and acting as good stewards to our community and state. Sea Bags has employed over 200 people, many of whom Beth mentored and have gone on to run their own companies. Today, Sea Bags has 50 stores, a robust online business, and hundreds of wholesale accounts including Life Is Good and Ralph Lauren - along with a newly-licensed NFL collection. As Sea Bags continues to grow, Beth remains focused on the core mission of the company: being sustainable in product and process, becoming a best-in-class employer, and keeping production local. Beth also serves on the boards for the Maine State Chamber of Commerce and serves as Board Chair for the Gulf of Maine Research Institute. She co-founded the Maine Textile Consortium, actively mentors start-ups, and has been named a Woman to Watch by Maine Biz.

Before Joy Organics, Barry was an entrepreneurial senior executive and consultant with broad experience managing various business functions with a focus on international business development, sales, marketing, leadership, and organizational development for both new ventures and established companies. Barry constructed detailed business plans, assembled top teams, and built the necessary alliances to launch and grow several successful businesses and divisions over the past 25+ years in the U.S., Canada, Europe, East Asia, South America, and India. Barry is committed to building conscious leadership and businesses incorporating the principles of Conscious Capitalism. He has built values-driven teams committed to higher purpose and the triple bottom line: people, profit, and planet. His commitment to all stakeholders is supported by his complexity of thought to create Win6​ ​solutions where all key stakeholders win. Shortly after Joy Organics’ founding, Barry joined to oversee operations for the newly-founded but rapidly-growing brand. In 2020, he became CEO and has helped cultivate a company culture that empowers and equips employees to grow and thrive both personally and professionally.

Over her 20 year career as a children’s wear designer, Barrie has brought her imaginative designs to life for brands big and small. Barrie started her career at the Gap and eventually became Lead Designer for Berkeley-based Sweet Potatoes, Inc. Barrie has also designed product for the iconic Finnish print house Marimekko, and worked on numerous licensed brands including Dr. Seuss, Reebok, and Disney. Now she is focused on making sure Mightly’s organic cotton clothes look and feel amazing and managing Mightly’s supply chain.

Ayumi Chikamoto, the trailblazing CEO and founder of TokyoTreat, challenges conventional norms in patriarchal Japan. A graduate of Waseda University, Ayumi initially honed her skills at Recruit Co., Ltd, overseeing the planning of a domestic e-commerce business. Inspired by requests from friends abroad for popular Japanese snacks, she founded TokyoTreat in 2015, driven by the global allure of Japanese treats.From humble beginnings on her living room floor, Ayumi's dedication turned TokyoTreat into a sought-after monthly subscription service for Japanese snacks. As a female CEO in a male-dominated industry, she shares her experiences and culture, leading the way for TokyoTreat subscribers worldwide.Beyond her role as a business leader, Ayumi embraces the joys and challenges of motherhood, balancing her role as a working mother of two children. Her journey shows that, even in a society where men typically hold more power, Ayumi is proof that women can succeed as CEOs.

Ayumi Chikamoto, the visionary CEO and founder of TokyoTreat & Sakuraco, is breaking barriers in a still largely patriarchal Japan. In 2015, Ayumi embarked on her journey, sharing beloved Japanese snacks globally through Sakuraco's sister brand, TokyoTreat. However, Ayumi's affinity for the cultural tradition of pairing tea with sweets fueled her desire to explore the deep roots of Japanese snack and afternoon tea culture leading her to create Sakuraco.Ayumi's mission goes beyond mere culinary delights; it bridges the gap between local makers and the global audience, supporting small businesses and fostering cultural exchange. Beyond her role as a business leader, Ayumi embraces the joys and challenges of motherhood, balancing her role as a working mother of two children. Her journey shows that, even in a society where men typically hold more power, Ayumi is proof that women can succeed as CEOs.

Ayssa DiPietro received her bachelors and masters degree from the University of Miami, Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science. She has worked on coastal engineering projects like the Port of Miami Expansion and sat as the Water Management Expert on the Miami Beach Planning Board before becoming a full time Beach Bum and beauty entrepreneur. 

"Ashley Hawk is a nationally-recognized registered dietitian (RDN), television personality, and host. For the past 10 years Ashley has been working in media as a television host, producer, fashion model, and she was even Miss Arizona 2017. Ashley holds a Master's in Nutritional Science from San Jose State University and has been featured in over 100 television segments. Ashley loves combining her experience in mass media with her expertise in nutrition to help people feel empowered by the foods they eat and not overwhelmed by the information available.  Ashley has appeared on NBC, FOX, CBS, and ABC advocating for the importance of at-home cooking. She is the host of How Healthy Happens, a nationwide morning show special airing on The Food Network, and the former host of The Tucson Morning Blend a daily lifestyle show in her hometown of Tucson, Arizona. Along with her presence on national and local television, Ashley also loves connecting with her 33K+ followers on instagram where she shares practical tips, plus creative and simple meal ideas that foster a social media community focused on health-forward choices. Her "New(ish) Mom" demographic enjoys her creative and personable approach to providing information ranging from breastfeeding nutrition advice to single-serve dessert recipes.  As a mom to a three year old girl and a 3 month old baby boy, Ashley loves being able to relate to many members of her audience who are trying to balance work, family life, and health-forward eating. When Ashley is not in the kitchen you can find her training for her next marathon or riding her horses.  Follow Ashley at @AshleyHawkRD for quick and easy nutrition tips, fun recipes, and a look into her daily life."

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Arielle Raycene is the essence of small-town allure mixed with big-city ambition. Born and bred in the heartland of Kansas, she's infused with the charm of rural America but destined for the city life. With a journalism degree in one hand and a passion for the performing arts in the other, she ventured beyond her roots to sculpt a career in the realms of acting, modeling, and producing.When the world paused, Arielle's creativity surged. The quiet of lockdown became a stage for growth as she delved into an online Meisner class, where fate had it; she'd meet Forest. Together, they sparked a connection that transcended the screen—a partnership woven from shared ambition and the nostalgia of their small-town legacies.From this synergy emerged smallTown—the clothing line made for people from a small town. SmallTown isn't just a brand; it's an homage to beginnings that never leave us, no matter how far we roam.