David Blobaum is the Director of Outreach for the National Test Prep Association. He works to support the appropriate use of testing in admissions and uphold the highest ethical standards in the test preparation industry. He graduated from the University of Chicago with honors both from the college and in his major, and he received his Executive MBA from Quantic School of Business and Technology. In college, he took seriously the University of Chicago’s aim of a “Renaissance” or well-rounded education and took courses in 17 different disciplines, ranging from Statistics and Economics to Philosophy and Art History. Since then, he has devoted himself to helping students reach their potential through education and, more broadly, to help empower them to succeed in life. To do so, he co-founded the education company Summit Prep in 2013 with a classmate from college, Eva Addae.

Dr. Aumatma Shah-Simmons is a Naturopathic Doctor and Fertility Expert who specializes in helping couples conceive healthy babies through evidence-based holistic approaches. She is passionate about empowering women to listen to their intuition and use research-driven methods to support their fertility journey holistically.Dr. Aumatma is a double board-certified Naturopathic Doctor & Endocrinologist, in practice for close to 15 years. She is a graduate of University of Bridgeport, College of Naturopathic Medicine (2006) with a dual Master’s degree in Nutrition. Dr. Aumatma specializes in fertility and is the best-selling author of two books: "Fertility Secrets: What Your Doctor Didn't Tell You About Baby-Making” and “(In)Fertility: Struggles, Secrets, & Successes” Dr. Aumatma was awarded the “Best Naturopathic Medicine Doctor″ award locally in 2015 & 2020 and recognized as a top “Women In Medicine” Doctor in 2020 & 2021. Dr. Aumatma is the developer of the Fertility Success Program and works with clients all over the country. Her practice is focused on working with couples who want to start a family, whether they want to use only the natural approach or they want to work in an integrative setting, and she is a sought out speaker and trainer on this topic. She also sees a broad spectrum of women's health conditions in her practice, using an array of holistic tools to empower women to live their best lives.She is also the Host of the Egg Meets Sperm podcast, and has been featured as the holistic fertility expert on ABC, FOX, CBS, KTLA, MindBodyGreen, The Bump, etc., along with being interviewed for countless podcasts on topics of fertility, pregnancy, and postpartum health.

Hello there! I'm Danielle Elderkin, a passionate home renovation expert and interior decorator and together with my husband Kyle, we've been on an incredible journey transforming rundown cabins into stunning havens nestled in the picturesque Poconos since 2019. With my husband's strong construction background and my formal education in interior design, we make a dynamic team that brings new life to neglected spaces.Our work has been featured in esteemed publications such as marthastewart.com, The Spruce, Apartment Therapy, Bungalows & Cottages, and Escape Brooklyn, which has been truly humbling and exciting. We take immense pride in our signature Storybook Style design aesthetic, infusing each project with a touch of whimsy that captures the hearts of all who see it.What started as a personal venture, renovating and selling houses ourselves, soon turned into something more significant. Our unique style caught the attention of others, and people began asking us to design and renovate their spaces. Now, we're fortunate enough to have a 1 ½ year waiting list of eager clients, and I couldn't be more thrilled to work on each project.In addition to my love for design and renovation, I also have a full-time job in marketing, where I draw inspiration from every day. It allows me to combine my creative vision with a strategic approach to ensure each project is a resounding success.My mission is to create warm and welcoming homes that speak to the heart of each homeowner. Whether it's reviving old cabins or transforming living spaces, I approach each project with enthusiasm, precision, and a keen eye for detail. Sharing my expertise and knowledge to inspire others is what drives me forward.If you're eager to follow our adventures, be sure to connect with us on Instagram @relovedcabins, where we continue to showcase our skills and leave an indelible mark on the world of home renovation and interior design in the beautiful Poconos.I look forward to the opportunity of sharing valuable tips and insights with you, and I can't wait to connect with your readers. Let's make the world a more beautiful and inviting place, one renovation at a time!

Jan, our visionary entrepreneur, passionately develops purposeful brands that blend innovation, scientifically proven efficacy, and empathetic support, creating valuable and meaningful experiences that resonate with her audience and fill essential gaps.Throughout her career, Jan has shown strong, caring leadership skills, inspiring cross-functional teams toward shared goals. Her ability to rally team members around a common vision and encourage them to surpass their limits is a testament to her leadership acumen.Committed to continuous improvement, Jan's strategic mindset and adaptability make her an asset in any endeavor. After four years as a CPA, Jan drove revenues in dermatology centers by directing talent, optimizing operational processes, and resource allocation. She then founded a pharmaceutical company focused on the development and sales of dermatology generic drugs, achieving significant sales revenue through extensive market research and strategic partnerships. Jan's resilience and entrepreneurial spirit have led to the growth and success of her ventures, including the acquisition of her ventures. She approaches product development with dedication and innovation, creating solutions that meet customer needs and industry regulations. Envio Skincare & Wellness, co-founded with her daughter Carol Marie, is Jan's greatest career joy. The twins embarked on a mission to create a sleek, safe and effective skincare brand that considers the emotional well-being of individuals, aiming to boost self-esteem and confidence as that is what Carol needed most in her teen years. An emotional well-being brand creating the next gen of psychodermatology skin essentials.

Clarissa Silva is a Latina Behavioral Scientist, Researcher, and Founder of C Silva Solutions, LLC, a behavioral science research and design consulting firm. She is an independent consultant, specializing in the technology sector, with 20 years of experience.After working in Infectious Disease and designing models that became national standards of practice, creating International and Domestic gold standards of care, and raising over $1B USD, she founded her own company in 2016. She advises on research design, experimental design, consumer behavior, predictive modeling, process re-engineering, behavior change, marketing research, statistical modeling, relationship decision-making, social media’s impact on behavioral outcomes, brain health, and employee relationship management. She is the founder and creator of the Your Happiness Hypothesis, an algorithm she developed as a relationship decision making model that led her to her husband. Her work has been featured in 18 languages and 26 markets through mainstream media. In February 2020, she presented her research at the World Economic Forum. She was also awarded the Courvoisier + National Urban League award for her work on Covid 19 + Brain Health. 

Neena Pandey is a mother, wife, and multi faceted businesswoman who was born and raised in India. She has spent the majority of her career in male-dominated tech industries. Before immersing herself in fashion, she was a successful, outspoken marketing executive in Silicon Valley. Despite her success in this role, Neena always dreamed of being an entrepreneur, specifically in the realm of women’s apparel. “I’ve always been infatuated by color and design,” she recalls. “I had a keen eye. I was always intrigued. When I was young, I was the designer for everyone in my house.” Neena has infused her enduring confidence and passion into every string, thread, and unique look designed for String Code.

Atkinson founded Dermaflage in 2010 to change the way people feel about themselves. The daughter of a serial entrepreneur, she set out to develop innovative products to solve the beauty industry's most challenging issues. In reaction to overly glamourous beauty marketing, Dermaflage seeks to boost the self-confidence of the average person that just wants to look and feel their best. Coming from both a corporate and start-up background she fused those skillsets to build a global brand and develop an innovative product line utilizing the magic of Hollywood SFX.

Dana Oliver is committed to celebrating and amplifying Black women’s voices in the beauty industry. She has over 13 years of experience as an editor, writer and on-camera talent, reporting on fashion and beauty news, writing trend features and producing expert-driven videos.In her tenure as Beauty Director at Yahoo, Dana launched their first-ever Diversity in Beauty Awards and hosted My Beauty, My Way, a video series where women of all different ages and backgrounds including award-winning actress and producer Tracee Ellis Ross, Carol’s Daughter founder Lisa Price and tennis star Sloane Stephens explained what beauty truly means to them.Dana was most recently the Senior Director of Content and Communications at StyleSeat, the premier destination for discovering and booking beauty services and professionals. She oversaw brand vision, messaging and experience across multiple content marketing channels, including website, blog, social media and video. In 2019, Dana debuted her very own beauty, wellness and self-care blog called Beauty for Breakfast, where she shares her honest and thought-provoking reflections as a plant-based mom who inspects cosmetic labels more carefully.

Meet LiaBorn from her vision, Peppertux Farms continues to grow with her approach to clean living and sustainable manufacturing. She has extensive experience across consumer electronics and automotive before finally taking the leap!'Under her supervision, Peppertux launches numerous high quality products and entered top distributors and retailers around the nation! She is the visionary behind the Peppertux brand and product selection and thrives to keep the brand on the forefront of retail innovation.

Agya Garg is a technology executive with nearly 15 years of experience, currently serving as the Senior Vice President of Product Management at Aura, an all-in-one suite of online safety features that protects families’ digital lives. Her primary focus is protecting families from online threats such as inappropriate content, excessive screen time, identity theft, and scammers. Agya's unique perspective as a tech-savvy parent of three kids (ages 10, 8, and 1) drives her personal philosophy that while exposure to the internet and devices is inevitable for children, it's essential to equip them with the tools to stay safe. With her leadership, Aura is at the forefront of creating a safer digital world for families, bridging the gap between technology and responsible parenting.

Lucy worked globally as a hair and make-up artist for over two decades with celebrities such as Gwyneth Paltrow, Claudia Schiffer, Elle McPherson and Johnny Depp. Magazines she has worked on include: Vogue, Elle, GQ, Vanity Fair, Allure and Marie Claire. She has been a contributor to many beauty and health articles with her beauty and health tips and is an accredited yoga and meditation teacher.She co-founded Hydra Bloom Beauty as a channel of Californian Health and Wellness for women everywhere. We are passionate about the health & wellness movement to inspire woman to more Love, Sleep & Happiness.We infuse confidence enhancing flower essences into all our products to help women feel their best daily

IT professional and Tech Blogger founder of Smartwatchinsight.com

Desiree Rabuse is an entrepreneur and founder/CEO of lifestyle brand and media company, STYLEFOX. Just months after launching, STYLEFOX quickly gained traction online and became known for its solutions-focused content, unique articles, and sage career, life, and beauty advice. Eventually, what started as a women's lifestyle media brand branched out into skincare and e-commerce. As a seasoned magazine editor (who has tried "practically every product on the planet"), wellness advocate, and environmentalist, Desiree has always been passionate about health focused topics and mindful living.  She was inspired to launch STYLEFOX Beauty when she found many popular, chemical-laden products irritated her sensitive, reactive skin, caused breakouts, and contained environmentally toxic or unsustainable ingredients, animal testing, and wasteful packaging. She wanted to create skincare products that were effective, but also plant-based and environmentally friendly in both ingredients and packaging. In 2021 STYLEFOX expanded on their efforts for sustainability by acquiring a 10 acre farm where they're starting to cultivate our own ingredients. Additionally, they have launched their #flowersfortheplanet initiative that builds flower gardens to help repopulate vulnerable pollinator species including bees and butterflies while also sending out free flower seed packets with every order to inspire others to do the same. Not only are their products "flower powered" but they also create a circular eco-system to give back to our planet.

Desiree Rabuse is an entrepreneur and founder/CEO of lifestyle brand and media company, STYLEFOX. Just months after launching, STYLEFOX quickly gained traction online and became known for its solutions-focused content, unique articles, and sage career, life, and beauty advice. Eventually, what started as a women's lifestyle media brand branched out into skincare and e-commerce.As a seasoned magazine editor (who has tried "practically every product on the planet"), wellness advocate, and environmentalist, Desiree has always been passionate about health focused topics and mindful living.  She was inspired to launch STYLEFOX Beauty when she found many popular, chemical-laden products irritated her sensitive, reactive skin, caused breakouts, and contained environmentally toxic or unsustainable ingredients, animal testing, and wasteful packaging. She wanted to create skincare products that were effective, but also plant-based and environmentally friendly in both ingredients and packaging. In 2021 STYLEFOX expanded on their efforts for sustainability by acquiring a 10 acre farm where they're starting to cultivate our own ingredients. Additionally, they have launched their #flowersfortheplanet initiative that builds flower gardens to help repopulate vulnerable pollinator species including bees and butterflies while also sending out free flower seed packets with every order to inspire others to do the same.Not only are their products "flower powered" but they also create a circular eco-system to give back to our planet.

Brennan Woodruff currently holds the title of Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer at GoCharlie.AI. Brennan's professional journey includes a range of significant roles. He has been an active Member of the Operators Guild since October 2022, bringing his expertise to the community. As an Investor & Advisor with Spaced Ventures from November 2021, he has been pivotal in championing the space industry. Before these endeavors, Brennan served as Vice President at SoftBank Investment Advisers for two years and held a managerial position at Uber. At Uber, his accomplishments include assisting in the 2019 IPO filing that resulted in an $8+ billion cash collection. Brennan's nearly five-year association with KPMG US, where he rose to the position of Manager in Deal Advisory, combined with internships at esteemed firms like Deloitte and Belgacom, demonstrates his deep and diverse industry experience. (Source, https://www.linkedin.com/in/brennan-m-woodruff/details/experience/, 10/24/2023)GoCharlie.AI is a groundbreaking tech venture focused on AI-driven solutions. Founded in November 2021, the company has swiftly gained recognition for its innovations. Its flagship creation, Charlie, stands as the first Multimodal Generative AI content engine explicitly tailored for the marketing sector. GoCharlie.AI's achievements are manifold, including ranking #1 on ProductHunt on two separate occasions and being spotlighted as a WSJ Gen AI Company to Watch. Their innovation isn't confined to software alone, as evidenced by the AI Party, another feather in their cap. Financially, the company boasts a successful $2M Pre-seed round, backed by industry giants like Goodwater, SRI International, and AWS, among others. With a clear focus on leveraging AI for marketing, GoCharlie.AI is undoubtedly a name to watch in the tech landscape.

Alessandra founded ALB Tutoring in 2015 after meeting with a tutor for the GMAT. This experience prompted her to reflect on the typical role of tutors, who often arrive, teach the lesson, and leave. She realized that students, particularly those in middle school, high school, and college, would benefit more from continuous, individualized support.Drawing on her background in psychology, Alessandra envisioned tutors functioning more like therapists, as mentors with whom students develop a trusting relationship and meet on a regular basis. These professionals guide students through academic tasks while fostering unique strategies and skills to create and maintain change. She made it her goal to help students learn better and continuously evolves her practice into an innovative holistic hybrid within education and psychology.Growing up between Manhattan, Connecticut, and Italy, Alessandra is a multilingual and multicultural citizen of the world. She attended Convent of the Sacred Heart 91st Street in New York City and Sacred Heart Greenwich in Greenwich, CT. She studied Economics and French at New York University and ultimately graduated from the University of Bologna in Bologna, Italy, before returning to New York to obtain a Master’s Degree in Psychology at The New School.She is trained in executive-functioning coaching and is familiar with the competitive demands of rigorous middle school, high school and college life. She will change your child’s attitude, outcome, and life trajectory.In addition to her love for helping students learn better, Alessandra keeps herself busy playing tennis, skiing, and needlepointing. She also enjoys reading, cooking, traveling, and entertaining with friends.

I'm currently the co-founder and Head of Growth at Assembly. We make high quality custom merch in the same factories in Portugal as Stüssy and BalenciagaI was previously leading Ops on the Incubations Team at Thrive Capital, where I worked with founders to launch and scale their companies from day 1 to 100 and beyond. Prior to that I was at Univer.se, a no-code website builder.

Meet Cyndi Prince, the founder of LooHoo, your go-to person for helping you create a natural, healthier home. Just before her son was born, she learned that most dryer sheets contain toxic chemicals that are especially harmful to babies and children. After searching for a healthier alternative to naturally soften their laundry, she created LooHoo Wool Dryer Balls, a reusable, energy-saving alternative to dryer sheets. LooHoo has been featured in O Magazine, Oprah Daily, PEOPLE and InStyle for being a smart and health eco-conscious swap for household staples. Discover safer laundry practices for your family at loo-hoo.com. We are the trusted brand for natural solutions that keep your loved ones healthy. 

Jo's background as a history teacher meant that if she was going to build a business, it would have to be one that worked to make the world a better place - as she always felt that teaching does. Seeing first hand how historical and current disinvestment in her west side Chicago neighborhood had legacy effects on the residents and the economy was the inspiration for a savory business model. Starting with the idea that businesses should build communities, not extract from them, Keep It Savory Salt Co works to ensure that our ingredients support small urban farmers and vendors on Chicago's West Side. Each year since inception, she's found a way to build her list of local growers and grocers to ensure she is keep dollars in her neighborhood as long as possible. Jo's also an avid DIY-er, gardener, cyclist, and lover of food and laughter. Although a very decent cook, Jo admits that her partner is the real home chef and grillmaster. Jo's favorite place is at a dinner party with good friends and a proper cocktail in hand.

Melina Cespedes began her journey in the cosmetology and spa world during college, and after, she helped launch luxurious spas at the Fontainebleau Miami Beach, Soho Beach House, and The Edition Miami Beach. Her passions then led her to Los Angeles where she worked in the business of opening new spas. After realizing that her passion did not lie in the realm of traditional spas, she went to a lashing seminar and fell in love.Melina came back to Miami 10+ years ago and realized Miami did not have any reputable lash studios. It was then she decided to launch her company, Lash Society Miami. LSM is a studio that provides semi-permanent eyelash extensions to clients from a highly trained staff of licensed aestheticians. The studio only uses cruelty-free products.As a Celebrity Master Lash Artist, it is no surprise she has been featured in several magazines such as Brickell Magazine, Ocean Drive, Haute Living, and Key Biscayne Magazine and online publications such as Thrive Global, Vital Proteins, First for Women, The List, and more. Melina is the go-to artist for all Miami major media outlets.

Stur was born out of a thirst for something better. When founder Neel Premkumar’s wife was pregnant with twins, her doctor ordered her to drink more water. But she struggled to drink so much of something so…plain. Neel searched high and low for tasty water enhancers to help her drink her ounces, but nothing was healthy enough for his growing family. He decided they’d create their own.Today, Stur is proud to help millions stay hydrated with a variety of natural & delicious flavors. Created by a family, for yours - it’s Stur’s mission to help everyone live (and fill their glasses) to the fullest.