Lori Jones is the Founder and CEO of Black•ology Coffee Company, a Raleigh-based specialty coffee company known for its bold low-acid coffees, chef-driven flavor profiles, coffee education experiences, and community-centered mission. Founded during the COVID-19 pandemic, the company has evolved into a culturally rooted brand focused on entrepreneurship, empowerment, and meaningful human connection.

Rachel Svoboda is the Founder and CEO of Sunday Brunch Agency, a fully remote, female- owned marketing agency based in Orange County, California. Since launching in 2016, the company has grown into a nationally recognized strategic marketing partner supporting more than 500 independently owned brands, businesses, and organizations through branding, public relations, digital marketing, content creation, AI optimization, and business strategy.

Dr. Mariam Shaikh is the Founder and CEO of MS Education Consultants FZ LLC, a Dubai- based global education consultancy specializing in student recruitment, university partnerships, international campus development, and higher education strategy. With more than 35 years of experience across the education sector, Dr. Mariam has become one of the UAE’s most respected education leaders and advocates for student empowerment and global academic collaboration.

Purva VG is the Co-Founder of D20 Elements Group, a Mumbai-based architecture and interior design studio known for combining global design precision with Indian craftsmanship to create deeply personalized, story-driven spaces. Founded in 2023, D20 Elements has quickly emerged as a multidisciplinary design firm specializing in luxury interiors, corporate spaces, retail environments, hospitality projects, and turnkey execution.

Kate Visconti is the Founder and CEO of Five to Flow, Inc., a Columbus-based global consulting and coaching company helping organizations transform burnout, disengagement, and operational friction into sustainable performance through neuroscience-backed diagnostics, AI-powered coaching, and human-centered systems design. Founded in 2020, Five to Flow is pioneering a new category of organizational wellness rooted in the belief that burnout is not a personal failure — it is a s

K. P. G. Uma Unni is the Founder of Veveena, a Bengaluru-based corporate gifting and premium packaging company known for creating customized, design-led gifting experiences for some of India’s most respected brands. Founded in 2006, Veveena has evolved into a trusted national andinternational gifting partner serving organizations across corporate, retail, religious, and event sectors through premium merchandise, luxury packaging, and large-scale gifting solutions.

Emma Aghayants is the Co-Founder of EAK STAR Pvt Ltd, a Mumbai-based home furnishing and textile company focused on making luxury home décor and premium-quality linen products accessible and affordable for middle-class families. Founded in 2023, the brand is rapidly building a reputation for stylish designs, affordable pricing, quality products, and fast delivery services across India.

Jani Jermans is the Founder of SJ Mobilita LLC, a global workforce solutions and international business support company specializing in international hiring, labor and immigration compliance, workforce mobility, market entry strategy, and cross-border business facilitation across 190+ countries. Founded in 2018, SJ Mobilita has emerged as a trusted partner for corporates, SMEs, startups, and international stakeholders navigating global expansion and workforce transformation.

Laura Meredith is the Co-Founder of Ryedaura Ltd, an award-winning family-run bookkeeping company based in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Founded in 2021, Ryedaura specializes in proactive bookkeeping, payroll, VAT, budgeting, financial systems support, and business training designed to help small and growing businesses gain clarity, confidence, and control over their finances.

Laura Hastie is the Director of Resolute BioCare Limited T/A Pocket Rockets East Anglia, a specialist biohazard cleaning and trauma support company serving Cambridgeshire and Suffolk in the United Kingdom. Founded in 2025 alongside co-director Tracey Taylor, the organisation provides compassionate, trauma-informed services including crime scene cleaning, unattended death cleaning, hoarding clearances, mould remediation, needle sweeps, and emergency welfare cleans.

Ridhi Arora is the driving force behind Defox Supplies Pvt Ltd and its consultancy vertical Allied Arcon, creating an integrated ecosystem that combines architecture, project management, procurement, construction, and execution under one cohesive structure.

Mary Maatouk is the Founder of Maatouk Property Advocates, an independent property advocacy firm based in Melbourne that helps buyers and sellers navigate real estate decisions with transparency, strategy, and confidence.

Emily Gall is the Founder of North of Eight Design & Marketing, a Wisconsin-based full-service marketing agency helping businesses grow through strategic branding, website design, SEO, content creation, and digital marketing solutions rooted in authenticity and relationships.

Neha Chawla is the Founder and Managing Partner of Savitur Global Advisians LLP, a Ludhiana-based consulting firm helping businesses strengthen governance, improve financial discipline, and streamline global accounting and compliance operations.

Amruta Desai is a Director at Kishor Pumps Pvt. Ltd., a Pune-based engineering and manufacturing company known for delivering customised pumping solutions for critical industrial applications while driving sustainable and resource-efficient innovation.

Annalisa Xioutas is the President and CEO of FFI Contracting Services, a Florida-based full- service design-build construction company known for its client-centric approach, technology- driven operations, and award-winning leadership in residential and commercial construction.

Sonia Rosatelli is the Co-Founder of Body In Balance Physiotherapy, a Bradford-based wellness and rehabilitation center that has transformed patient care through an integrated biopsychosocial approach focused on healing the complete human, not just isolated injuries.

Victoria Yarnold is the Founder and Director of Evolving Pathways, a South Australia-based multidisciplinary health and social care organisation delivering integrated, person-centred support for individuals living with disability, neurological conditions, complex health needs, and palliative care requirements.

Alexis Hughes is the Founder of Without Fear Strategic Life Coaching, a Chattanooga-based practice that integrates life coaching, grief education, leadership development, and end-of-life support into a powerful framework centered on meaning, courage, and intentional living.

Sandra Rathe is the Founder of The Sandra Rathe Team, a premier South Florida real estate team known for luxury residential sales, strategic market expertise, and white-glove client service. Since launching in 2009, Sandra and her team have helped more than 2,000 families buy, sell, and invest in real estate while becoming one of the top-performing real estate teams in Florida.