Boss Ladies Magazine | Issue 1

BOSS LADIES

2022 BOSS LADIES

Hi BOSS LADIES!

We did it! We made it through the pandemic and everything else life threw at us these last few years! It feels so good to see we’re still standing strong in our purpose and empowering others. Looking back to Fall 2021 when I started the BOSS LADIES CAMPAIGN, I am so proud of myself for how this dream has unfolded and very grateful to God for helping me realize this level of success in the first year.

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In 2021, when I decided to turn my over 10 years of photography experience into a business, I knew there would be challenges but nothing prepared me for the challenge of being an entrepreneur, turning into a school teacher overnight to my young boys - Trevor and Jaden, maintaining a household, and a full time job while building a business from the ground up during COVID. I immediately realized, I wanted my business to be about celebrating and acknowledging the contribution of women to our society. I believe that the drive, tenacity, perseverance, and personal development required to build a home, career or business is an incredible achievement worth celebrating. This is why I created the BOSS LADIES CAMPAIGN - a 4-hour luxurious photographic experience uniquely designed to pamper each lady. The experience included professional hair, makeup, wardrobe styling and fully guided photo sessions. We served clean crafted wine and chocolate covered strawberries and played their favorite music during their session. Beyond the photoshoot, the inspiring stories of each lady are shared in this magazine and featured on our podcast to empower others. Finally, a portion of the proceeds from the campaign goes to support Dove Recovery House for Women, an organization committed to empowering women to become substance free, selfsufficient, and healthy, by providing safe housing, quality programming, and-above-all-HOPE FOR THE FUTURE.

Many of the women in this year’s campaign are authors, coaches, realtors, entrepreneurs but they all have something in common; They are committed to changing the world with their expertise, skills and knowledge. Their dedication and leadership inspires me and many others to aim high and stand strong. This is why I call them BOSS LADIES!

Ok, Boss Ladies, I want to say a big “Thank You!!” for stepping out of your comfort zone and trusting me to capture your best self for this campaign. I am grateful and honored to have had the opportunity to get to know each and every one of you personally. You’ve become my family - we’ve shared countless laughs, inspiring stories and a few tears. I hope you enjoyed your photoshoot and photos as much as I did and hope you continue to see how beautiful and powerful you are inside and out.

From the bottom of my heart, I want to thank God, my family, my team, Dove House, all our 2022 Gala sponsors & auction item donors and you - the reader, for your love, support, and for believing in me for without you none of this would be possible. My hope is that by reading the inspiring stories of each lady, that you go forth and prosper in your God given purpose! Never give up and keep trying because we all are waiting to see your light shine brightly.

Love, Victoria Odekomaya Photographer/Founder

LADIES

DOVE RECOVERY HOUSE FOR WOMEN

Dove Recovery House for Women is the largest recovery housing program for women in Indianapolis, providing free addiction treatment services, life skills programming, and safe housing to 40 women each night and more than 80 women annually.

On average, women seeking help through Dove House stay for eight months, ensuring they receive the long-term quality care needed to be successful and substance-free. Many women who seek help from Dove House are also escaping homelessness, coping with mental health diagnoses, re-entering society after incarceration, and re-establishing parenting responsibility.

Above all, Dove House provides hope and healing to women impacted by substance use disorder. It costs approximately $222 per week to serve one client at Dove House, but this cost is completely covered by grants, corporate supporters, and individual donors.

To learn more about how to get involved and support the mission of Dove House, visit https:// doverecoveryhouse.org.

I am YOUR award-winning, boutique photographer specializing in Luxury Portrait, Personal Branding and Headshots.

Portrait photography has changed so much since the 80’s glamor style portraits, and the same can be said for Personal Branding and Headshots. Today, it has become more “Fashion Magazine Style”. What I offer is A CELEBRITY-STYLE PHOTO SHOOT EXPERIENCE with fully styled hair, makeup, and wardrobe, however you want to be photographed and whoever you want to be photographed with.

IMAGE IS EVERYTHING WITH PERSONAL BRANDING! WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU WERE PROFESSIONALLY PHOTOGRAPHED?

Whether you are a business owner or professional, your images are a reflection of your personal brand! Yes, that includes Headshots and Portraits. That's why each of my session starts with a consultation to plan and design a session that is unique to you and tells the story of you and your brand!

My goal is to create a photo shoot beyond what you’ve dreamed of. I work with a team of professional wardrobe stylists, hair and makeup artists to give you any level of glam and a luxurious pampering photo session. During the pre-shoot consultation, we strategize to come up with themes and looks that best fits your brand or who you want to show up as to make the right connections.

Each photo session is designed to be completely stress-free for you. We help you pick up to five outfits from your closet and style them. And, if you do not have five outfits to wear, we can also help you find outfits to rent or buy from local boutiques or online stores we work with. I serve clean crafted wine and chocolate covered strawberries, yum! and play your favorite music during your session. It is important to me that you feel pampered and relax so I can capture images of you that best represent your BRAND!

WHO WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE PHOTOGRAPHED WITH?

Are you a solopreneur? Do you have a business partner(s) or work in teams? Hello realtors, Lawyers, Dentists, salon owners! Are you a business-, life- or fitness- coach in need of an empowering photo session for your participants after a retreat? Or are you looking for a session with your mom, sisters, daughters, best friend or life-partner? We’ve got you covered! Each person gets personalized attention and we create incredible group shoots as well.

Behind The Scenes

What Branding REALLY Does for your Business

Personal branding extends beyond the design of your website, fonts, and logo. It’s all about the story you want to communicate to the public. It’s about what you have to offer to your clients — the skills, qualities, and experience you have that set you apart from the rest. So many different elements go into building your personal brand, but the photos you use to tell your story are especially powerful. Here’s why personal brand photography is so important for you and your business.

It helps you connect with your audience. Brand photography shows potential clients who you really are - your brand personality. It allows them to connect with you beyond just a name or a faceless website. And people are way more likely to buy a product, book a seminar, or comment on a post that comes from someone they feel like they genuinely know and have a relationship with. Professional personal brand photography can help you immediately build that kind of trust with your audience.

A picture is worth a thousand words. Don’t underestimate the power of a great photo. Let’s imagine you’ve decided you’re not going to eat

any dessert tonight — when all of a sudden, you’re scrolling through your feed and you see a photo of a deliciously moist, fluffy, decadent chocolate cake with a perfect swirl of vanilla icing on top. That alone can have the power to change your mind and rush out to the bakery! In the same way, great brand photos can have a powerful impact. If your audience likes what they see, they’ll be much more likely to hire you or buy your products.

It tells the story of your brand. Studies have shown that people make judgments about a brand or website’s quality in just 1.5 seconds. This means you’ve really got to make that first impression count! Great personal brand photos tell the story of your brand in an instant. They attract attention, help people visually see what makes you and your business so unique, and increase conversion.

No matter where you’re currently at in your business, great personal brand photos will give you the power to get to where you want to be. They’ll help you build trust with your audience, change hearts and minds, and communicate your story in a more effective way. And that’s what makes personal brand photography so important.

Are you're ready to finally bring your brand to life and create your personal brand story? Let's get you started with a free consultation, visit www.thelimstudios.com

Adapted from Crystal Byrd Uqdah . "What Branding REALLY Does for your Business", Web Blog Post. CrystalOnBrand, 21March 2021

PERSONAL BRAND & HEADSHOT SESSIONS

Nowadays, the average corporate headshot is super styled. So what do you need your headshot for? We can create an image that is exactly right for your brand. Personal branding is a massive part of my business right now and I’m finding with businesses everywhere, there’s a new “look” that individuals and teams such as realtors, lawyers, dentists,

coaches, authors, and other business professionals are all looking for. The personal branding that people want is often really contemporary and styled. So what style best suit you and your brand? Call me today to schedule a free consultation and let’s talk about scheduling your personal branding/ headshot session (317) 855-8660.

STEP INTO YOUR POWER!

You’ve done the work, built the empire. Now it’s time to take it to the next level. Whether you’re launching a new service, promoting an upcoming event, or revamping your personal brand, we promise to create images that are exactly right for your brand and will position you for success. Scan the code below to schedule a free consultation!

Invest in Your First Impression

YOUR PERSONAL BRAND IS TIED DIRECTLY TO YOUR BUSINESS IMPACT, AND YOUR PHOTOS SHOULD REFLECT THIS. WE STRATEGIZE ON THE BEST STUDIO SET, OUTFITS, POSES AND MORE TO VISUALLY COMMUNICATE YOUR VALUE AS A LEADER.

Are you ready to bring out the best in You? The version of yourself that can only exist in your wildest dreams, already exists. You are the expert in your field, the leader in the boardroom, and the lauded keynote speaker. And you deserve imagery that conveys this truth.

IF YOU SAY “YES, I’M READY TO...”

• Invest in image options that elevate my brand status

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“THE FIRST WORD IN THE PHRASE, “PERSONAL BRAND” IS “PERSONAL.” NOW ADD AN “ITY” TO IT, DROP THE “BRAND” AND THAT’S WHAT IT REALLY MEANS. THAT’S THE SECRET.

– ADAM RITCHIE

“Nothing makes a woman more beautiful than the belief that she is beautiful.”

- SOPHIA LOREN

MOTHER DAUGHTER PORTRAITS

- VICTORIA ODEKOMAYA

“THESE PHOTOGRAPHS WILL BECOME SOME OF THE MOST VALUABLE THINGS THAT YOU AND YOUR CHILDREN WILL EVER OWN!”

Sisters for Life!

“YOU DON’T CHOOSE YOUR FAMILY. THEY ARE GOD’S GIFT TO YOU.” - DESMOND TUTU

TESTIMONIALS

That was simply the most fun I’ve had in years!!!!! You and the ladies are SO awesome. You would put anyone that was nervous totally at ease. Luckily, I wasn’t. Lol. Just had a ball. Couldn’t go to sleep until after 2 am just thinking about all of it. You are a most precious human being!!! Gina and Desta and you are terrific at what you do. Thanks again.

- Karen White

Victoria is a talented photographer that strives to make her clients feel beautiful and empowered. It was a wonderful experience that I would recommend to anyone. She is worth every penny!

- Tiffany MacKay

I had an amazing experience with Victoria. I am not a big fan of having my pictures taken, and honestly was not super excited. The minute I walked into Victoria’s studio I felt invited, comfortable and at home. She was extremely professional, kind and just lovely. The pictures she took, without being edited, are spectacular. I cannot wait to go back!

- Wendy Noe CEO, Dove Recovery House

Victoria did a great job with my pictures. She made me feel at ease with the picture taking process. I would recommend her for anyone who wants professional quality pictures.

- Tim Farley,

Farley Health Solutions

I haven’t had a photo shoot in a very long time, and this year I decided to just do something different. I came across LIMSTUDIO on IG. And apparently she had done photo shoot sessions for a few of my friends so I decided to go for her. My first call with her was beyond amazing, the level of professionalism was 100%. I had a great session overall. My pictures came out mind-blowing! I couldn’t believe my eyes. Guys if you are looking for good quality, top notch service when it comes to Photoshoots. LiMStudios is definitely the right place for you! Thank you LiMStudios for helping create memories!

-Omoniyi Bukola

This was an amazing experience. Victoria and her team make you feel comfortable and the pictures are masterpieces. Highly recommend Victoria and her team.

- Becca Goldsberry Business Coach, Southwestern Consulting

LiMStudios! Victoria was not just an amazing photographer but a great host. Walking in through the doors of Limstudios alone would increase your level of confidence on the outcome of whatever you are going in there for. I had a great time and sure felt like royalty all through the session! Thank you Victoria!

- Elizabeth Sanni

LiMStudios gives you the utmost experience. Victoria is a fantastic photographer and has the warmest personality. She will make you feel like your best self. Highly recommend the Celebrity Experience Photoshoot. I felt completely pampered with professional hair and makeup, yummy treats and lovely directions for poses.

- Daniele Main

To watch more testimonials, visit www.thelimstudios.com/testimonials

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2022 BOSS LADIES

It is my hope that as you read the incredible stories of this year’s BOSS LADIES, that you are empowered and inspired to go forth and SHINE!

- Victoria Odekomaya

“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won’t feel insecure around you. We are all meant to SHINE.”

- MARIANNE WILLIAMSON

Wendy Noe

Wendy Noe Chief Executive Officer Dove Recovery House for Women

Wendy Noe is the Chief Executive Officer of Dove Recovery House for Women, a residential treatment program for women with substance use disorder that is free to Women in our community. She has been at Dove House for seven years, and has worked in the non-profit space, helping women for 22 years. Wendy is a mom to two daughters and has been married to her high school sweetheart for 21 years.

Dove House’s mission is to empower women to become substance-free, selfsufficient, and healthy by providing free quality programming, safe housing, and above all, hope for their future.

My personal mission statement is to reach behind me, pull other women up beside me, and provide a voice for women who have yet to find theirs.

Wendy’s piece of advice to someone just starting out or struggling is to “Find something you are passionate about that inspires and motivates you. There are going to be rough days, but there are also going to be incredible moments. Hang onto those!”

Follow Wendy on Instagram @Doverecoveryhouse.

“I’m a visionary and don’t settle for the status quo. I want to do all that I can to help the women in our community live their best lives.”

Terry Whitt Bailey First Vice President and Chief Program Officer Center for Leadership Development

Terry Whitt Bailey currently serves as the first Vice President and Chief Program Officer at the Center for Leadership Development, a nationally-recognized nonprofit in Central Indiana that fosters the advancement of minority youth by providing experiences that encourage personal development and educational attainment. Our target audience is 4th - 12th grade African American youth in central Indiana. Our mission of CLD is to foster the advancement of minority youth in Central Indiana as future professional, business and community leaders by providing experiences that encourage personal development and educational attainment.

Before her assignment at CLD, Terry served as Director of Community Development for the City of Muncie, IN (population 70,000), overseeing a $7.5 million in government grants. Prior to her appointment, Terry had a successful career as an arts administrator, serving as President & Chief Executive Officer of the Historic Madame Walker Theatre Center in Indianapolis and Cornerstone Center for the Arts in Muncie (IN). In both organizations, she was instrumental in creating arts and community partnerships, increasing grants and donations, and developing arts education opportunities for children and youth.

Terry previously held administrative positions with Ball State University, most notably as Chief of Staff for the Office of the President. Terry is a member of the Indianapolis Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and is a founding member of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dream Team.

In 2019, Terry ran for Mayor of Muncie (IN). Although she was unsuccessful in her bid for office, she will go down in history as the first African American of either political party to win a primary bid for mayor in Muncie and to run in the general election.

“Advice that I would give my younger self or someone starting out, would be if you have a dream, go for it! There will be people along the way to support you. Also, if God gave you the vision, then it is for YOU!”

Follow Terry on Facebook @terrywhittbailey.

“My faith reminds me that joy always comes in the morning. I have had many challenges as a woman of color including earlier in my career, in arenas that didn’t have people that looked like me. I never let my age, race or passions get in the way of what God had for me!”

Terry Whitt Bailey

Beth Correll

Beth Correll

Registered Principal, Financial Advisor, Certified Financial Planner®, Certified Divorce Financial Analyst® Raymond James and Principal Owner, Divorce Partners, LLC

Born and raised in Indianapolis, Beth Correll is a Registered Principal, Financial Advisor, Certified Financial Planner®, Certified Divorce Financial Analyst® with Legacy Wealth Partners at Raymond James. She is also principal owner of Divorce Partners, LLC, a boutique divorce concierge firm specializing in helping people navigate through the divorce process.

Both Legacy Wealth and Divorce Partners are dedicated to serving others through financial planning. Planning encompasses a lot of different services which Beth’s clients are looking for. Whether it is planning for retirement today or income needs while retired, insurance solutions, college planning, tax or estate assistance, Legacy Wealth is designed for these solutions. Divorce Partners is specifically dedicated to divorce planning and all that it entails such as referrals to family law attorneys, mental health specialists, real estate experts and other professionals our clients need.

Beth graduated from North Central in 1985 and from IUPUI in 1992. Beth and her husband, John, have a blended family of 4 children and 2 grandchildren. She enjoys reading, sudoku puzzles, and playing backgammon and euchre.

“Advice that I would give my younger self or someone starting out, would be to spend more time with family, don’t take myself too seriously and to laugh more.”

Follow Beth on Facebook @beth.correll.73.

“Giving back to the community through various philanthropic organizations is important to avoiding getting burned out. Helping others is like recharging the batteries and I enjoy making a difference by donating my time, talent or treasure to the cause.”

Kalanya Browning owns over 15 Thai restaurants in Central Indiana. She was born and raised in Thailand and moved to the United States in 2000.

Since opening her first restaurant, Thai Orchid in 2008, Kalanya has opened multiple other Thai restaurants in Carmel, Fishers, Castleton, Indianapolis and surrounding areas and manages them all successfully.

Besides being a woman, Kanlaya faces other challenges. Being from Thailand, she has a lot more to overcome to become successful. She says it is much harder for her because people do not believe in her, and she has had to put in more effort as a minority and a woman in business.

Kalanya doesn’t let anything stop her, “I love and enjoy what I do, including all of the day to day operations. It’s hard work but I love doing it and I’m not afraid of it, I have been doing it since 2008”.

“Advice that I would give someone starting out is to work hard, believe in yourself even when others don’t and never give up.”.

The next time you’re in a Thai Restaurant in Central Indiana, ask for Kalanya, she probably owns it! Be sure to visit Thai orchid’s website www.indythaiorchid.com.

“Just believe in yourself, you can do it. If you put your mind to it there is nothing you can’t overcome.”

Kanlaya Browning Serial Restaurateur Indy Thai Orchid (among many others)

Kanlaya Browning

Hazel Walker

Hazel Walker Executive Director BNI Central Indiana and British Columbia

Hazel Walker, popularly known as the queen of networking is the franchise owner of BNI Indiana, US and British Columbia, Canada and has been for over 27 years. She is the only franchise owner in history to be number one worldwide for 13 months! Hazel is also the co-author of ‘Business Networking and Sex, not what you think’, a NY Times bestseller translated into four languages. She has stories published in 12 different books, given Keynote speeches and training on stages in 30 different countries on six continents, all with only a high school degree!

Prior to her success in BNI, Hazel was the reluctant owner of an insurance agency; knowing nothing about insurance or running a business, she had to learn fast. “I read two very important books, World's Best Known Marketing Secret and Business by Referral”, she said. She also began doing everything the books said, networking everywhere that she became so popular and got the nickname Queen of Networking but still not making enough money. Then in 1991, Hazel heard about a group called ‘The Network’; there were 5 or 6 local chapters. When she tried to join them and could not, Hazel reached out to the person running the organization and started a chapter. She said “that organization changed my life and my business. When The Network changed its name to BNI and franchised, I borrowed $60,000 and bought the franchise. I sold my insurance agency in 2001 and have been doing what I love ever since”.

Hazel has her own share of challenges too. One came when she was writing the book Business Networking and Sex. Both her co-authors were men with college degrees who already have books published. She felt entirely out of her comfort zone and felt she could not possibly write a book with them. For the book, they had surveyed 12,000 men and women, learned a lot and it was time to begin writing but then she froze like a deer in the headlights. Although she had deadlines and had been paid in advance, she was getting nowhere. It wasn’t until she talked with her business coach whose words changed everything for her “Hazel, you have something that they need and cannot get from each other! The most important voice in this book is your voice, the feminine. You will be able to speak to women in a way they cannot! Your voice is the most important, just trust the process and trust yourself!!”

“Advice that I would give someone starting out is to make friends with failure, it is there to teach you. Take time to reflect on each failure and write what you learned in your journal. Every challenge, every perceived failure is simply part of your education.

To learn more about how BNI can help you reach your business goals, visit w ww.bni-indiana.com.

I am a high school graduate who grew up in poverty and never dreamed of being able to create the life I have. We are only limited by our belief in our worth!

Yolonda Carey

Multifamily Real Estate Investor, Certified Business Coach and E-Commerce Business Owner

Yolonda Carey is from Harrisburg, PA and just recently moved to Indy. She retired in March 2021 from U.S. Department of Labor/OSHA where she was a compliance officer for 28 years. While working at OSHA Yolonda always had a business outside of her main profession and longed for the day, she would work full time for herself.

After retirement, that day came, well sort of. She became the care-giver of her ailing husband for several months until his transition in November 2021, but even during that time, she was working on Real Estate Investing by fixing and flipping single family houses. That training propelled her into the multifamily real estate arena with mentor Grant Cardone (Winner of the TV series Undercover Billionaire). Today she has invested in over 500+ units with Grant and invested as a limited partner(LP) in 300+ units in Arlington, TX. Her goal is to become a general partner(GP) in 3 large multifamily apartments totaling 1500 units in 2023.

Yolonda recently completed her certification as a business coach/consultant from EverCoach by MindValley which she is very proud of. As a business coach/consultant, her goal is to help companies and entrepreneurs adapt to changes and incorporate systems that ensure sustainable growth, and maximum profitability. With her background in investigative work, metaphysics, Reiki and Mystery School training, she is dedicated to ensuring that her clients reach their goals and positive outcomes from the work they did with mental growth, mindset change and from a place of self-love.

In her E-commerce business, Yolonda creates beautiful message cards to family members and includes a necklace that is then sold on her online store. She can create personalized messages for any client which will be loved and cherished by that special someone.

Yolonda loves a challenge and doing things out of her comfort zone. The Boss Lady campaign was another one of those “challenges” that she found intriguing and eager to do. “I am starting a new chapter in my life, and I deserve to look and feel beautiful, vibrant and see myself in lights.”

“Advice that I would give someone just starting out is don’t let FEAR keep you from realizing your dreams. We are often told as a child or in school, NO! don’t do this or don’t do that; “you failed the test” or “this is the only way to solve that math problem” when in reality there are many ways to solve a problem and reach your goal or dream. Always dream bigger than you think is possible because whatever you believe, you can achieve. If you dream small you will get small results, but if you dream big, you will get big results.”

Visit Yolonda’s e-commerce store www.divinegifts4u.com and connect with her on Linkedin, Yolonda Carey.

“My goal was to reinvent myself as an entrepreneur, business owner and a BADASS BOSS LADY”

Yolonda Carey

Jennie Lopez

Jennie Lopez

Associate Vice President, Global Talent Acquisition Eli Lilly and Company and Founder, Owner, Author of The Intentional Unicorn

Jennie Lopez is from Puerto Rico and moved to the U.S. in 2000 to complete her master’s degree in chemical engineering. She has had the blessing to pursue two careers in parallel. On one hand, Jennie is a chemical engineer who has grown in the corporate world for 20 years in leadership positions in manufacturing, quality, business, and innovation. She is currently in human resources as the Associate VP and Head of Global Talent Acquisition for Eli Lilly and Company.

At the same time, Jennie has had a career as a professional backup dancer for many Latino nationally known artists and TV shows, and has been a fitness instructor, NFL Cheerleader and Master Trainer working for the company Zumba.

In 2020 Jennie started her own company, The Intentional Unicorn. She is passionate about inspiring people to own and leverage their uniqueness to thrive in life and in their careers. Jennie attributes her success to her authenticity and her inspiration to her kids, Izzie and Ethan. She believes that truly owning who she is (her journey, heritage and passion) and focusing on how she can best serve and not comparing herself to others is the key to her success. Jennie thrives at inspiring others through her coaching, speaking engagements (locally and nationally) and through her new book - Intentional Unicorn.

“Advice that I would give my younger self or someone starting out, would be don’t spend time and energy trying to be someone who you are not.”

Jennie shares FREE WOW - Words of Wisdom -bi-weekly inspiration with tips/strategies to thrive in life on instagram. You can also find her on Tiktok, Facebook, LinkedIn and Youtube @ intentionalunicorn.

Be sure to grab a copy or two of her books on Amazon!

“I want to play a part in closing the Latino gap representation and amplifying the definition of diversity inclusion in the corporate world.”

Kristina Vigliaturo Founder and Owner Nutrition for Holistic Wellness

Kristina Vigliaturo has worked in a high touch, high stress job and for many years, she was a selfproclaimed workaholic, focused mostly on winning. This shifted in early 2012 when her mother began to get sick and she took on the role of her primary care-giver.

For about five years Kristina tried to do it all. She traveled for her corporate job about 30 weeks per year, still striving to do great things and win awards. When she’s home, she takes care of everyone else but herself. This took a toll on her health. Kristina gained weight and began having bizarre symptoms: a tremor in her toe/foot, balance issues, major challenges with fine motor skills, skin issues, trouble walking long distances without shuffling. She went to doctors who told her it was stress, anxiety, depression, IBS, and a whole host of other disorders. Still she pushed through and kept going. She was running a thousand miles an hour straight toward a brick wall.

In 2015 and 2016, her mother cheated death three times in the span of 45 days, surviving two lung collapses and a heart attack, and she had what she can only describe as a physical breakdown. She took a short time off work, and spent time getting her own health in order. Kristina discovered she had a myriad of food sensitivities, and began a journey toward understanding what true wellness looked like. While armed with a ton of new information, and still carrying the weight of her mother’s illness and her unexplained symptoms, sheI kept searching for more answers.

In June of 2017 she was diagnosed with idiopathic (no known cause) Young Onset Parkinson’s disease, and that is when everything changed. She began researching the connection between the gut and the brain, and refused to begin the standard course of pharmaceutical drugs typically given for Parkinsons. She started an intense exercise regimen that includes Rock Steady Boxing, weight training, yoga,, and began to meditate daily. She allowed herself to rest, cleaned up her diet, and began to heal her gut. Within a few months, she could tie her shoes and button a shirt again.

A few months after the regimen, the frequency and intensity of her tremor improved. She could not only walk, but could run. Kristina saw first hand that the body wants to heal itself, and when given the right tools, rest and fuel, it can do just that. Using food to heal was such a fascinating concept that Kristina got a certificate in Functional Nutrition Counseling and created a company called Nutrition for Holistic Wellness, LLC.

Now, five years later, she’s working on a second Master’s degree in Nutrition and Integrative Health. She has plans to retire from Corporate America and officially open a full clinical nutrition practice that addresses 5 pillars of wellness with Nutrition as the foundation. She will also be opening a holistic wellness cafe in the near future. Be sure to follow Kristina on Instagram @nfhwcommunity.

“Take care of yourself first and foremost, because you cannot pour from an empty cup.”

Kristina Vigliaturo

Sherry Borshoff

Borshoff Enrolled Agent Borshoff Consulting , LLC

Sherry Borshoff grew up in a military family. Her dad was a Navy officer and was very strict but it helped her become established in the ins and outs of following processes and procedures.

Sherry started out as a Paralegal in the tax department of a law firm, and then earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Indiana University. She has worked in public accounting, private business management as a controller for a multi-unit restaurant company, and an electrical contracting company where she thought she would retire but God had other plans that led to her starting her firm - Borshoff Consulting, with the idea that many small businesses needed a controller/CFO type but could not afford to hire someone to do it full time.

Sherry’s plan changed when she was downsized from her last corporate job. After looking for another corporate job for a while, she started helping small to medium size businesses get help that an in-house accounting department might provide at a fraction of the cost. Sherry quickly learned that small business ownership inherently comes with financial and tax obligations that a lot of small business owners don’t realize when they start out. So her mission is to help them start on a good foundation of best practices, and or help them correct their current processes, etc. with best practices.

Sherry loves the Lord and supports a few Christian based charities including Purposeful Living, Inc, One Girl at a Time, Special Needs Living. She is very passionate about helping small business owners succeed in reaching their dreams for their business while being financially sound and complying with their tax obligations.

When asked what’s in her purse, “too many things!” she says, “my husband jokingly calls it my luggage, but really it kind of is.”

Follow Sherry on Instagram and Facebook @sborshoff.

“Pay attention to everything. Lead with your heart, but bring your brain along with you.”

Sherry

Bridget Gurtowsky

“Stay true to your gut, intuition, and self. Step out of your comfort zone. Initiate everything in life that you want to achieve. Don’t wait for someone to hand you what you want. Ask questions, and always keep reading, listening, and learning.”

Bridget Gurtowsky has been a graphic designer since 1991 and has owned a graphic design business since 2008. She has a passion for serving small business owners, non-profit organizations, and publishers. This gives her a diverse audience to serve and design projects.

One of the most interesting first jobs Bridget had was a role of police dispatcher for the Virginia Beach Police Department. Although it was a high-stress job, she says it also gave her the most satisfaction because she felt like she made a difference every day.

Bridget is a BNI member and has served as a BNI Chapter Consultant since 2007. She believes that her main purpose in life is serving others personally and professionally in any way she can to make a difference in someone else’s life.

Her personal passion is getting outside daily, feeding birds in her backyard, gardening and walking for exercise.

Bridget decided to be a part of the Boss Lady Campaign because she wanted to strep out of her comfort zone. She does not feel comfortable having her photo taken but losing sixty pounds during the last year has helped her feel more confident. She believes having a photo session would help validate the weight loss.

Visit Bridget’s website to learn more www.gurtowskygraphics.com.

Bridget Gurtowsky Graphic Designer Gurtowsky Graphics LLC

Geneva Taylor is the Owner/Managing Director of Tellis Executive Search. She is the eldest daughter of the eldest daughter, of the eldest daughter and she has an eldest/only daughter too. Her business name “Tellis” from her maiden name pays homage to her parents and her humble but great family legacy.

After working in Corporate America for 30 years and at Rolls-Royce for the last 15 years as a Supply Chain Executive, Geneva decided to leave the rat race and explore other business opportunities by purchasing a recruiting firm. Tellis Executive Search, Search Consultants Who Care, is a certified minority and women owned firm that has been in business for 6 years.

Tellis Executive Search focuses on recruiting for industries like Defense, Aerospace and manufacturing companies for roles beyond Executives; recruiting also includes for supply chain, IT, operations, engineering and quality. “We are search consultants who care, which means we are more than just finding talent for companies. We care about relationships with our client companies and candidates.”

Geneva attributes her success to believing that she could do anything if she puts her mind to it (thanks to her mom and dad). She believes in herself, her intelligence, problem solving skills and her ability to build relationships. Because she is actually an introvert, she constantly puts herself in positive and uncomfortable situations to push herself outside her comfort zone thereby creating vulnerability that has helped make her relatable to others and thus successful.

Tellis Executive Search is a proud sponsor of several organizations including Soroptimist International which gives back to women and girls through their annual awards and mentoring program. She is also active on the Advisory Board for Leading Ladies of Aerospace and Defense and Vice-Chair for the Six-Sigma Racial Equity Institute.

Advice that I would give to someone just starting out would be a quote from Maya Angelou- “I’ve learned that people will forget what you SAID, people will forget what you DID, but people will never forget how you made them FEEL.”

To learn more about Tellis Executive Search visit www.tellissearch.com. Follow on Facebook @Tellissearch, and Instagram @tellistalkscareers.

“Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don’t matter and those who matter don’t mind.” – Dr. Seuss Geneva Taylor Owner/Managing Director Tellis Executive Search

Taylor

Jennifer Murphy

Jennifer Murphy

Co-founder & Executive Director, Murphy Mentoring Group and The Respite House of Marion County. Spiritual Enrichment Coach

Jennifer Murphy is a Spiritual Enrichment Coach and the Co-founder and Executive Director of Murphy Mentoring Group and The Respite House of Marion County (TRH-Marion County).

About 12 years ago, Jennifer and her husband, Dedrick, founded Murphy Mentoring Group Inc, a non-profit organization to serve the emotional and mental health needs of children, youth and families through mentorship and educational services. In summer 2022, they opened one of the few community-based respite homes in Marion County (TRH-Marion County) to serve the families of youth between 6 and 13 years old diagnosed with a severe emotional disorder/disability (SED)

As a Spiritual Enrichment Coach, Jennifer helps people identify areas of spiritual weakness and assist them in building spiritual muscles. She’ll be the first to tell you that her life has not always been easy but through faith, and an amazing support system, she’s been able to overcome all. She speaks about how her son, who is now 8 years old, was a very sick baby with countless doctor visits and dead end roads, which helps her learn how to lean on God for a miracle. “He turned our problem into a promise and our test into a testimony! My son is thriving now. We still have some mountains to climb but we have the best guide helping us navigate. My faith and love for God makes me unique.” says Jennifer.

Jennifer has built community relationships, led fundraising efforts, and provided superior leadership for a team of mental health professionals with her over 16 years of experience at the Marion County Public Health Department. While still serving, she also knows it’s time for her to do something that she’s always dreamed of and be able to fulfill her spiritual calling. Her goal in the coming years is to impact as many people as possible, through speaking, teaching, coaching and inspirational tools as a Spiritual Enrichment Coach. She encourages everyone to do the same, look inward to see how they can fulfill their calling.

To learn more about Murphy Mentoring Group, visit www.murphymentoring.org and follow Jennifer Murphy on Instagram @JenniferMurphywrites.

“Be open to new opportunities and never place yourself in a mindset that it cannot be done. Believe in yourself and trust that what you have is valuable and the world needs to experience it.”

Precious Jones is the founder and owner of Power P Bounce & Co. When the name Power P is heard, she is jokingly discussed as though she is someone separate from her 1st identity of Mrs. Precious Jones. Separate from the wife, the mother, or the Police Chief that serves and protects her family and our children daily, it is each of these identities that gives its own piece of purpose to the drive that pushes her to share herself with our community through health and fitness.

How does she do this? First, with God's guidance by BEASTING it out through Kangoo Bounce for the overall wellness of all who enter the beast house doors. This has been her main focus since 2019 as she is not only certified to instruct Kangoo Bounce and Discovery for youth, but also Spin Cycle and Trampoline Fitness. With Power P, having a space to hold various types of fitness classes, she also serves as a community leader. Utilizing her platform to unify our community by providing black women a safe space to live out the message of sisterhood, togetherness and belonging. This shows how Power P graciously shares herself with the world around her.

Precious thrives on positivity, especially random acts of kindness. A few years ago, when she was a State Capitol police officer, she went to a high-five rally at an elementary school and noticed a little boy off to the side. She said he looked sad, like he was having a bad day. He was laying on the floor, so she laid down beside him to tell him everything was going to be okay. Someone took a picture that went viral.

Precious is still big on random acts of kindness. "Like picking up a stranger's tab at a restaurant. I will get out of my chair, pay a bill and walk away and boom, there you go," Precious said. "Someone could be having a really bad day, and it just takes one act of kindness to give them that hope, to push through what they have going on."

Precious, a mother of three, said she loves working with kids. It's why she left the capitol police to become police chief at Paramount Schools of Excellence, which allows her to bounce over to the gym in the evenings.

To learn more about Precious Jones and Power P Bounce, visit to https://www.powerpbounce.com.

"There is so much negativity going on, I want to be able to grab a hold of a sister or two or three or four and bring them along with me for the ride"

Precious Jones Police Chief, and Owner Power P Bouce & Co

Precious Jones

Malita Duncan

Malita Duncan Regional Account Manager

First Onsite Property Restoration

Malita Duncan has been with First Onsite Property Restoration (formerly Moore Restoration) for eight years. Malita’s primary job as a Regional account manager is to develop and maintain relationships with clients who might need their services or who have clients themselves, like insurance agents and property managers. She oversees and acts as a liaison, fostering collaboration for all parties involved and working to ensure excellent customer service, minimize business interruption and maximize client retention.

First Onsite is a full service restoration company that can handle any type of disaster. Their vision is to deliver an exceptional experience in the wake of what is usually a traumatic incident for their customers. First Onsite serves both residential and commercial clients. They promise to be the only partner their clients will ever need and to do whatever it takes, no matter what.

Malita wants women out there to see that they do not have to be a lawyer, doctor, CEO or even OWN a business to be a BOSS LADY. She has paved a way for herself through all kinds of jobs while mostly raising her children as a single mom. She never planned a career in the Restoration Business. Malita started out as a pre-med major in college, switched to Education, then became a full time mom. When she had to get back into the workforce, she just needed something that would pay enough to get her bills paid and now she says she can’t imagine working anywhere else!

Her secret to success? Self motivation and a deep desire to learn about the restoration business and help people. No one calling us is having a good day. It is our job to take a horrible experience and make it as easy on them as we can, says Malita.

To learn more about First Onsite, visit www.firstonsitepropertyrestoration.com.

“Never underestimate what you are capable of doing especially if you are willing to work hard!”

Yasmin Carey Entrepreneur/Multifamily Real Estate Investor Gifting and More/Divine Dynasty LLC

Yasmin Carey is a 25-year-old entrepreneur in the business of e-commerce and real estate investing. She was born and grew up in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania and just recently moved to Indy. Yasmin is also an artist and ever since she was little, she made money by painting and selling rocks. She had 2 vending machines where she made passive income for several years. She also painted terracotta flower pots with elaborate African, whimsical and spiritual designs which always sold out at vending events. So, entrepreneurship has always been a part of her life.

After graduating high school in 2017, Yasmin took a gap year to develop her business acumen. She later graduated from Harrisburg University, in May 2021, Magna Cum Laude, with a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Interactive Media. She then worked as a medical animator for Applied Educational Systems (AES) in Lancaster, PA as an intern, but soon realized that she wanted her freedom. She wanted to work for herself as an entrepreneur. That was the goal she set for herself during the gap year where she researched ways to generate income online.

Now, Yasmin is the owner of an e-commerce business where she creates unique message cards, and add a beautiful necklace then sells them in her online store. She also creates custom message cards for her clients which taps into her artistic abilities which makes a beautiful gift for their special loved one to show them how much they care.

Yasmin is also a Real Estate Investor primarily focused on larger multifamily apartment assets. She has invested in over 500 units with her mentor Grant Cardone (winner of the hit TV series Undercover Billionaire) and continues her investor training with the Brad Sumrok organization in Dallas, Texas.

Yasmin attributes her success to her parents for instilling the entrepreneurial mindset in her at an early age and her mentors/coaches that has helped her along the way. Yasmin admits entrepreneurship has its challenges, but believes with perseverance, focus and belief that it can be done, Yasmin is always up for the challenge. Afterall, her parents always called her the African Warrior Princess which suits her personality perfectly.

“Advice that I would give to my younger self or someone starting out would be to find a mentor that is doing what you want to do and learn from them.”

To learn more about Yasmin’s e-commerce store visit www.giftingandmore.com.

“My goal is to become a multimillionaire by age 30 and give back to those who helped me along the way”

Yasmin Carey

Darcy Poulos

Darcy Poulos Real Estate Broker and Director of Client Services Libertad Real Estate

Darcy Poulos is a real estate broker with Libertad Real Estate in Fishers. She was drawn to Libertad Real Estate because it is women-owned and operated, also full of positive vibes and energy. Darcy loves having the opportunity to work with a small group of like-minded individuals that serves a diverse, multi-lingual clientele in order to help everyone (clients and peers) accomplish their dreams. She has a sincere love and passion for connecting and developing relationships with people. Darcy prides herself on having a positive attitude and being genuine, outgoing, enthusiastic, and an excellent communicator.

As a realtor, Darcy helps people buy and sell homes and commercial buildings, but ultimately, the commodity she sells is herself. She believes that people will work with you if they know, like, and trust you. One of Darcy’s biggest passions is talking one-on-one with people and learning their story, telling the world about them, and promoting them, as an individual and/ or their business.

Darcy was diagnosed with tongue cancer at age of 28 and had a section of her tongue removed. She joined a support group for people with oral, head and neck cancer and met some amazing people. Having cancer, especially at such a young age, was certainly life-changing, says Darcy. It helped her prioritize things and focus on what is truly important. She firmly believes that her positive attitude, support of loving family and friends, and humor helped her beat cancer.

She’s blessed with two handsome sons, Isaac and Enzo, loves spending quality time with friends and reading personal growth and development books.

Follow Darcy on Facebook Darcy Poulos or Instagram @darcy_poulos_realtor.

“Libertad is: The condition of being free The lack of a specific constraint Not being imprisoned or enslaved Forging a new path”

Efe Hagley has worked as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor for about 12 years. She started I Care Cleaning Service in 2021 with the goal to create free time for busy people and support those in need in our community.

I Care Cleaning Services provide residential and corporate cleaning services. They work with people from all walks of life from busy young families to the elderly population who have little or no time to clean their space. Efe is a proud partner with “Cleaning for a Reason,” a nonprofit that provides free cleaning to cancer patients in our community.

Efe started cleaning as a side hustle to support her family income. The thought of starting a cleaning company started after she turn down a neighbor, who for disabling health reasons could not clean his home. Efe made the tough decision to turned him down because she did not have the required manpower to clean for him. This decision also challenged her to seek mentorship, knowledge and resources to be able to provide cleaning services not only as a business but also to provide free cleaning services to persons with disabling medical conditions who are unable to clean their space.

Like every new business owner, Efe has had her share of challenges. She struggled with wearing so many hats but sought encouragement from other great business owners. The response she gets from customers after cleaning their space keeps her going;, and knowing that she is impacting lives positively, keeps her motivated.

“Advice that I would give someone equally starting out is this- don’t give up no matter the circumstances. Surround yourself with successful business owners who want to help others grow.”

To book your next cleaning service, visit www.icarecity.com and follow on Facebook and Instagram @icccleaning.

“We love our community. We continue to give back especially to those in need”

Efe Hagley Founder and Owner I Care Cleaning Service

Efe Hagley

Tracey Tyler

Tracey Tyler Founder and Owner A Better Life Home Care

Tracey Tyler is the owner of A Better Life Home Care where she offers Home Care Services to those in need of assistance so they can remain in the home as long as they possibly can with loved ones. With over 23 years of experience in the industry and as a CPR instructor, Tracey’s mission is to create quality care for those in need of home care services, to offer families peace of mind and give their loved ones care they can trust.

A Better Life Home Care, a family business started because Tracey’s mom fell very sick and she wasn’t satisfied with the level of care provided by home care agencies. Her family also couldn’t find good caregivers for her nephew who was born with spina bifida. Tracey’s mom passed away when she and her sisters were still very young. Tracey, being the oldest, promised her mom before her passing that she would always take care of her sisters. Fast forward several years later, She’s proud of how she and her family are becoming successful together and offering the best care they can to others... Everybody wins!!

After two years of working hard to set the right foundation, Tracey started A Better Life Home Care. It was challenging at first but even the pandemic couldn’t stop them. They’ve enjoyed rapid growth since opening-, quadrupling their clientele year over year.

As part of the company’s mission of giving back, everyone on the team works and volunteers in the community. In their first year of business, half of their profit was given back to staff, patients and the community through Christmas programs, giveaways, and educational classes (CPR). Tracey started a non-profit organization called ‘Power over Poverty’ to help the homeless community, and a mobile food pantry dedicated to her mother, ‘Kathy’s Cupboard’ for the elderly and disabled, so they don’t have to wait in long lines for assistance.

“Advice that I would give my younger self or someone starting out is to stay focused, never give up on your dreams... if you keep working for it, it’s going to come. Nothing in life is given to you... you have to go get it!”

To learn more about A Better Life Home Care, visit at www.abetterlifehomecare.org.

“I worked really hard for my success...I learned every aspect of the business by working in the field until I finally decided I didn’t want to run anyone else’s business anymore, I was ready to run my own”

with Momo

Monica Moehring started training her own clients in January of 2022 at a private studio in Fishers. She developed an online training program in June to reach more clients as well. Monica loves connecting with new people and helping them realize that they can reach their health goals without spending countless hours in the gym each week.

MonicaI offers in-person and online training services for women over 40 who are looking to lose some weight so they can feel fit and fabulous in their clothes again, without spending more time in the gym.

She’s been and still is a Commodities Broker even after starting her personal training business. She got the bug for it when she was asked to sub for one of the trainers at her gym while she was on vacation. Monica coached a bootcamp class for a week and absolutely loved it! Then when the trainer left, Monica took over the class for the next year, and did an internship at IFAST. Both of those things only fueled her fire for coaching which led Monica to where she is today!

Monica’s success can be attributed to her passion for fitness and wanting to show other women all of the benefits that it’s given her over the years. She has also put in a lot of hard work consistently over the past year in putting herself out there on social media, as well as continuing her education to better serve her clients. Monica has given almost 100% of her free time to learning and growing her business because she is so passionate about it!

It’s been very challenging building a business on her own while holding a full time job. She has had to learn how to balance everything, including carving out time for herself! She has also had to learn a lot of new technology in order to get things off the ground. Lastly, Monica had a wonderful mentor to guide her along the way with both strategy and mindset, which have been absolutely instrumental in saving her time and energy!

Monica is very active on Instagram, so be sure to follow her @movementwithmomo for fitness tips.

“Just keep going!

You’re doing better than you think.”

Monica Moehring Personal Trainer Movement

Monica Moehring

Tania Harrington

Be certain to choose a business that comply with some of your natural talent and focus on learning the skills necessary to achieve success.

Tania Harrington Distributor TRUSS Professional

Tania Harrington was Born and raised in Brazil. She moved to the US in 1997. She is a mom of two wonderful boys and enjoys good cuisine, music, art and nature. Tania enjoys learning so when she moved to the US, in between careers, she registered herself back to college.

Tania is a distributor of TRUSS professional (a hair line with products that gives results beyond and above expectation). Truss’ philosophy is to deliver a product safe, free of harming ingredients, and preserve animal lives by not using them for testing.

Tania’s passion in life is to positively touch the lives of women around her. She spends her time reaching out to other women that are facing trials offering them a helping hand, encouragement and hope.

Tania attributes her success to a positive mindset, cautious decisions, resilience, passion for what she does and her faith in God.

You can reach Tania on Instagram @trussindiana.

Angie Nuttle

Angie Nuttle

Executive Business Coach for Corporate & Entrepreneurial Women, Founder, VIP Center for Business Women and

CEO Corporate Talent Institute

Angie Nuttle is an Author, Keynote Speaker, Certified Executive Business Coach for corporate and entrepreneurial women, CEO of a private consulting and coaching firm, Marketing Guru, Founder of Indy’s first all women co-working and meeting space, Christian, Mom, Wife, Dog Walker, Taxi Driver...and other job titles...Probably similar to the 35 roles YOU have taken on in your life!

Angie spent 3 years in Iraq as one of 16 females on her base facing harsh conditions and difficult challenges as a woman in a war zone. Through this experience, Angie said “I learned the art of authenticity, resilience, and gaining the respect I deserve. I also learned how to ask for what I want.”

Angie started the VIP (Vision In Progress) Center for Business Women as a result of getting a God memo telling her that God had a building for her. She was not expecting that as she had already been running a successful coaching and consulting business. But God showed her she had a much larger mission to help corporate and entrepreneurial women to step into their calling Using business as a tool.

Angie found the building - a 1903 mini mansion. It had never fully been renovated and so together with her husband renovated the mansion. It took nine months to put it together. At the end of nine months they opened the door to the VIP Center then the pandemic hit! The VIP CENTER managed to thrive even through Covid. And now here in 2022 they have a very robust VIP center that caters to corporate and entrepreneurial women, but also offers private event space, airbnb for female guests, and public events.

Angie is the author of 'the Purple life', A book that outlines everything that happened with the VIP center and equips women to live their God-given purpose.

"I'm a working mom of three kids who figured out how to balance motherhood, marriage, and a whole life outside of work while struggling with my own confidence issues as a former foster child with a difficult past. God helped me through it all, along with a ton of tenacity and perseverance! " said Angie.

To learn more about the VIP Center, learn the nuts and bolts of running a successful business or get a copy of Angie's book, visit https://www.vipcenter.works.

"You've been created for such a time as this. Answer the call"

Becca Goldsberry Business Coach Southwestern Consulting

Becca Goldsberry is a business coach at Southwestern Consulting. She provides one-on-one sales and leadership business coaching to help increase her client’s income, boost their confidence, and multiply their time.

Becca was diagnosed with a pituitary brain tumor, fought for full custody of her bonus daughter, and was pregnant at age 40. She has had so many challenges, but she sees them all as opportunities to grow personally, professionally, mentally, spiritually and physically. She believes MINDSET is one of the important things in life. So she does daily affirmations, daily devotions, writes in a gratitude journal and is always looking for the positive side of things. Plus, she has an amazing circle of family, friends and colleagues.

Becca believes in having grit, persistence and to never give up. She sets goals and creates a great weekly schedule. She believes it’s important to never stop learning. She believes in staying humble, kind and giving gratitude whereever she can.

Giving back is very important to Becca and she encourages others to do the same whether it’s to a church or favorite charity. She is committed to giving back to her local church and also gives back as part of the Junior League to help non-profit organizations in the community. Furthermore, she gives back through Southwestern Family of Companies, where the CEO, Dustin Hillis, sets a great example and goal of giving back more each year than the previous year before.

Becca is very active on Instagram @beccagoldsberryswc. She also loves connecting with people on LinkedIn, Rebecca Goldsberry.

“Always keep learning and perfecting your craft. Seek out a mentor or coach to help you get better. We don’t grow unless we get feedback. Remember to be grateful in all things, keep going and don’t give up on your dreams.”

Becca Goldsberry

Kristen Murney

Kristen Murney Interior Decorator and Organizer TEN by Kristen

Kristen Murney is the owner of TEN by Kristen where she offers a wide variety of interior decorating and organization services. Kristen’s inspiration to start TEN by Kristen began with a bubbling boulder! She offers three main services: Interior decorating, home organization, and home staging consultations, all founded on the principles of Feng Shui. Kristen serves the Indy area and areas around “the loop.” She loves connecting with Realtors, therapists/counselors, and professional painting companies. Aside from that, Kristen works with just about anyone: home owners, renters, small businesses because she believes everyone deserves a space they are proud of and comfortable in.

Oh, the stories she can tell! What keeps Kristen motivated is seeing the changes she makes in people’s lives just by changing something in their environment! She says small changes can result in huge transformations!

Prior to starting her company, Kristen used to be a Disney Castmember, to which she attributes much of her customer service skills. She also worked as a contractor for the state of Indiana as an eminent domain agent. Now, instead of taking away people’s homes or businesses, she get to help turn their homes and businesses into spaces they love!!

Kristen’s encouragement to someone starting out or struggling is this; “You deserve the best. I promise”.

Kristen is married to Captain Dan, a Harbor Pilot in San Francisco and they have a threelegged tortie named Lucy Mae.

If you’re looking to make your space a perfect TEN, find Kristen at www.TENbyKristen.com.

“This campaign is such a great idea for uplifting women, and not just women in business! All women are BOSS LADIES in some way!”

Nakeisha Washington

Founder, Nyla Nova™ STEMversity, Curator of the “STEMsation” movement and Author of “Who Is Nyla Nova? “The STEMsation”

Nakeisha Washington is the founder of Nyla Denae’ Enterprises, the parent company of the award-winning book series - “NylaNova The STEMsation”, “Nyla Nova STEMversity” and “STEMventures”. She has over 15 years experience in education and has held several leadership roles including assistant principal, teacher, team leader, advisor, mentor, all roles that led her to pursue her dream of providing outreach programs to children, in order to help them pursue their dreams.

Nakeisha noticed that her daughter, Nyla Denae’ would mimic her as though she also was teaching science. As a STEM educator, author, mentor and curator of the “STEMsation” movement, Nakeisha developed a platform that fuses together STEM, character development, and fashion into a unique model for young girls and women. The result of which is her book titled, “Who Is Nyla Nova? “The STEMsation””.

The book tells the story of Nyla Nova who learned that she is a “STEM Superhero” with the abilities to solve mysteries using her STEMpowers. Her mother, the “STEMsational Queen” had passed her STEMpowers down to her youngest child. Their mission is to encourage girls to believe in themselves and to develop confidence and skills in the areas of STEM: Science, Technology, Engineering and Math.

Washington hopes for the publication of “Who Is Nyla Nova? “The STEMsation” will spark interest in STEM plus show the fashionable side of the ladies of STEM, and light up little girls’ imagination on all the possibilities that await them. “We are trying to increase the number of women of color in STEM by inspiring girls at a young age,” she adds.

Nakeisha’s encouragement to someone starting out or struggling is to “Keep Going! Never Give Up! Don’t Quit! Believe in yourself! Remember it’s your vision, your mission, and your purpose. So most people will not understand it but they don’t have to...only you need to believe.”

To grab a copy of Nakeisha’s STEM book, visit ww.nylanovastem.com and be sure to follow her on all social media platforms @NylaNovaSTEM.

“We must encourage girls and women to go into STEM because the salaries are higher, we need their ideas and products that can be geared to women, and we need their voice in laboratories, classrooms, boardrooms, etc.”

Nakeisha Washington

Cathy Luebke

Luebke Independent Consultant Scout & Cellar

Cathy Luebke is an Air Force Veteran and has been a Federal Government employee for six years, working in Diversity, Inclusion, Equity and Accessibility. She loves working with diverse cultures and people. Cathy also has a side gig with Scout and Cellar - a sustainable company that offers products with no added sugar, no chemicals, no pesticides or very low sulfites. She has been having a blast with this wine gig for one year now selling clean crafted wine, olive oil, vinegar, mixables, and coffee.

Cathy loves mission trips. She has been to Columbia, Haiti and South Africa, Ghana and Zimbabwe. Cathy and her husband, Stefan, sponsor 7 children in Africa and have been blessed to meet 6 of the 7. They also sponsored 3 children that have now aged out of the system.

One of Cathy’s favorite mission trip stories was during a trip to South Africa. Her head pastor had asked if his wife, another woman and Cathy would like to go to Zimbabwe to hold a Women’s Conference at the end of their retreat in South Africa, of course Cathy said yes! It was at the end of a very horrible time in Zimbabwe and the women needed to be lifted up! The team planned for a weekend women’s conference, expecting about 200 women but the conference ended up hosting 3000 women who walked for miles and days to get to the conference. Cathy recalls how God showed up big and made it possible for them to feed, house all the women (and children), and loved deeply on them all. “It was amazing. You can’t outgive God, says Cathy.

Her secret to success? Accountability, her zest for fun, her compassion, and being authentic!

Stay in touch with Cathy, visit www.scoutandcellar.com/catandstefan.

“Get rid of the fear; it is ok to hear the word no; quit worrying about what other people think of what you are doing or what you are saying or what you look like—just be the best you, you can be!”

Cathy

Office of Melinda O'Dell

Melinda O'Dell has been practicing family law for more than 15 years and has had her own practice for more than ten years. She is admitted to practice in Indiana, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Indiana, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana and the U.S. Supreme Court. Melinda graduated from Indiana University with a B.S. in Biology and received her J.D. from Indiana University School of Law–Indianapolis in 1994.

Her areas of practice include: Divorce, Child custody and visitation, Child support, Paternity, Modification of prior orders Relocation, Adoptions, Guardianships, Protective orders, and Appeals.

Melinda is an Indiana State Bar Association Certified Family Law Specialist. She has additional training and education in collaborative law, as a guardian ad litem (child advocate) and as a parent coordinator. She is a member of the Indiana, Morgan County and Indianapolis Bar Associations.

Melinda provides volunteer mediation services for the Morgan County courts and she is involved in the Practice Management Section of the Indianapolis Bar Association. She also is a member of the Kiwanis Club, and she actively supports local children's sports programs.

"We recognize that divorce means change. Sometimes that change is for the better, or that change can be unexpected and unpleasant. That is why we are dedicated to helping couples divorce with dignity.

For compassionate support and assistance contact Melinda O'Dell at https://www.melindaodell.com

"We assist our clients through this time of change by defining their goals and then finding the tools to help them reach those goals."

Melinda O'Dell Attorney Law

Melinda O'Dell

Karen White Founder and CEO Karen White Couture LLC

Karen White has been sewing since she was 5 years and was self taught until 40 years. She’s taken 8 years of master classes in couture and has traveled everywhere from Paris, to Palm Springs, Baltimore and New York to improve her skill. Karen loves making bridal dresses. She also loves doing couture bridal alterations and custom work. Karen’s mother taught her how to sew at 5 years old, to keep the tradition alive, she taught her daughters and granddaughters to sew.

Karen loves what she does and does what she loves. Her goal is always to help make the experience great and less stressful. Her joy is helping women fit into their dresses and feel beautiful, the look in the mirror is priceless, she says.

My advice to anyone is find something you’re passionate about and find something you love and then do something about it.

You can reach Karen at k3w200@aol.com.

“Secret to success? Tenacity, never quiting. no secret ingredient, just keep going!”

Frances Hull is the mother of 4 adult children. When they were little, she homeschooled them. The family was inspired to start a business because her husband was unsatisfied with his job. They thought about the skills they had and what the community needed and in 2009, they started their Hometown Comics & Games business and it grew over time into the fun and exciting business that it is today.

Hometown Comics & Games provide fun to the community by selling board games, toys, books, stage make-up, miniatures, paints and hobby supplies. They also provide unique services like birthday parties, painting classes and family game nights.

“The success in our business lies in the fact that we are constantly looking at what will make us better. We do not allow ourselves to get complacent. We try to always innovate. We listen to our customers and use that to shift our focus when we need to.”

Frances has many hobbies including playing the flute and oboe, singing in the church choir and on stage with the Greenfield Community Choir and with CrazyLake Acting Company in their musicals. She is also a choreographer for KidsPlay Children’s Theater Company and volunteers quite a bit of time in the community as well to the Greenfield Chamber of Commerce.

One piece of advice she would give someone just starting out would be to “find joy in the little things, they will help sustain you until the big one comes.”

To learn more about Hometown Comics & Games, visit www.hometowncomicsandgames.com and Facebook @hometowncomicsgreenfield.

“Find joy in the little things. They will help sustain you until the big ones come.”

Frances Hull Owner Hometown Comics and Games

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Ariane Coyle is a licensed RN and owner of Rain IV Therapy where she provides Intravenous (IV) Hydration and Vitamin Therapy as an alternative approach to those who value health and wellness. Her mission is to bridge the gap of health and wellness, physically, emotionally and spiritually. Prior to starting Rain IV Hydration in August 2021, she founded her first business, Ariane Nicole Speaks (ANS), a business poised to grow into a successful motivational/inspirational platform.

Ariane graduated from Marian University in 2009. She has been a licensed RN for 5 years and has over 2 decades of experience working as a Health Clinician. She’s worked in cutting edge hospitals all over the country including working in the ER for a few years, both in Indianapolis and as a Travel Nurse.

Ariane is no stranger to challenges, She had her firstborn son (now 22 years old and a pilot) two days before she turned 18. She left her newborn son at home with her cousin and god-sister to walk across the stage to receive her high school diploma. She was also pregnant with her second daughter while going through a divorce and in Grad school to obtain her Master’s Degree.

Ariane started Rain IV Therapy after a lady wanted her to do IV Hydration for her business. The lady suggested that Ariane start her own company offering the services because they couldn’t make the numbers ($$$) make sense. Ariane took that as a challenge, she researched and discovered an entire world of Nursepreneurs who are killing the game. She uncovered a hidden world that belonged to her.

The secret to her success? “I vivaciously say what I want to do and it just so happens to manifest more times than not. I’m not scared of rejection. Although I was very loved growing up, I experienced a lot of rejection that I didn’t even realize what it was until later in life."

If interested in Rain IV Therapy services, visit www. www. rainivtherapy.com and be sure to follow Ariane on Instagram @ArianeNicoleSpeaks.

“Life is short, so fail fast, give it your best and be sure to stand for something so that you will not fall for anything”

Ariane Coyle Nurse Practitioner and Owner Rain IV

Lindsay Scott President and CEO Kids’ Voice of Indiana

Lindsay Scott loved College and knew she wanted to pursue an advanced degree, but law school was not in the plans, it just sounded “cool” so she applied and moved to Chicago for 3 years to attend law school. It was a life altering experience. She had always been involved in community service growing up and in school. Her mother was an educator and her father was active in youth sports, so volunteering was always a thing in her family.

Lindsay had an externship in law school working with children in the court system and knew it was for her. When she moved back to Indy after law school, she started volunteering with Kids’ Voice where she is now the President/CEO of the organization. At Kid’s voice, the mission is to serve Indiana’s children and families by providing legal education, child advocacy and family visitation through their programs. They are the largest child advocacy organization in the State serving over 5000 kids every day. The kids are often victims of abuse or neglect and many of them are in the foster care system. The team works to make sure they are all in a safe and stable home where they can thrive.

Some of the challenges Lindsay had to overcome was knowing that in law school, they didn’t give her an education on how to run a business, so she had to learn quickly about how to create a budget and read a profit and loss sheet.

“I’m a goal setter. I love setting a goal and meeting, or exceeding it! I like to review our budget and end the year under budget. And, more than anything, how many kids are we serving and how well are we serving them.” Those are important motivators for Lindsay which allows her to continue to improve the agency.

Lindsay and her husband live near White River and love being outside with their dog Waldo. They love kayaking, boating and walking their dog. Lindsay loves listening to podcasts and audio books specifically true crimes and history. And she is a huge fan of NPR!!!

“Advice I would give my younger self or someone starting out is to join professional groups, network, meet mentors, collaborate and likely get ongoing education.”

Learn more about Kid’s Voice at www.kidsvoicein.org.

“Join professional groups! You get to network, meet mentors, collaborate, communicate and likely get ongoing education.”

Lindsay Scott

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