Sarah Catalano Burlew, Founder & CEO at Omlie Consulting, shared the story behind her title with us on June 7, 2023.

Omlie is a women-owned management consulting firm helping clients build transformative strategies and trusting teams in the health, wellness, and cannabis industries.

Sarah has worked extensively in conceptualizing, developing, and implementing innovative solutions that grow and scale businesses using data-driven procedures. Her open, approachable demeanor allows her to excel at uniting disparate teams around a singular, cohesive organizational vision & lead high-impact transformational initiatives for clients.

Sarah will be the first to tell you — she’s not a traditional “stoner.” When she first started looking into the cannabis industry, it wasn’t for her own sake but for her father, who suffered from chronic pain. As she learned more about the benefits of cannabis, she realized how it could significantly improve her way of life, and she was compelled to act. Today, Sarah’s multi-million dollar, women-owned consulting firm, Omlie Consulting, is on a mission to destigmatize cannabis and expand the definition of healthcare to include cannabis.

Having been both a client and a consultant, Sarah knows that well-defined strategies often struggle or fail because the people asked to realize the vision haven’t been engaged and prepared to carry the work forward. Leveraging deep expertise in management consulting and traditional healthcare, she launched Omlie Consulting to help clients in the health, wellness, and cannabis industries build transformative strategies and trusting teams. 

Building Omlie from the ground up was no easy task, but Sarah and her team managed to create a multi-million dollar business within two years — during the heart of the pandemic. With a pioneering spirit in mind, Sarah intends to break down the taboos about cannabis through the Omlie community by educating the canna-curious.

SUE SAYS

"Sarah grew up in NJ with a tight-knit family and parents who were relentlessly loyal and optimistic. It taught her to be the same, ultimately leading her to take a risk and start her own company. As a consultant in the health, wellness, and cannabis industry, Sarah is always focused on the greater good, and her curiosity will continue to fuel the success of OMLIE."

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Marilou McFarlane, Founder, CEO and Chair Emeritus of Women in Sports Tech, Inc., shared the story behind her title with us on May 31, 2023.

An experienced founder and C-suite leader in the sports tech industry, and former NCAA athlete, Marilous is dedicated to equitable opportunities and a level playing field for all.

Marlous is the founder+CEO of Women in Sports Tech (WiST) and was CMO/CRO of Mustard, CEO of Edufii (CoachNow) and president of STATSports in North America. She specializes in innovative sports performance technologies, building high performance teams and inclusive cultures and leading expansive startup growth.

With the mission to empower growth opportunities for women and employers in the sports tech business, she founded WiST as a non-profit organization in 2017. WiST develops and delivers innovative programs, original content and a global community that provide tangible value for women and employers alike. Flagship initiative is the WiST Fellowship program, offering grants and mentorship for exciting summer internship projects in the sports tech industry for female-identifying undergrad and grad students. WiST is supported by corporate partners Comcast NBCU, Nike, the NBA, IBM Sports, the USOPC, Catapult, Stats Perform and numerous others.

Her global network includes the most successful NCAA and academy coaches in the U.S. across all sports, professional team and club administrators, the largest sports and tech companies and brands in the world, award-winning creative talent and elite athlete management agencies.

She is a lifelong Tar Heel and graduate of UNC’s Kenan-Flagler business school, she is a 3:06 marathon runner and former UNC varsity cross country runner.

SUE SAYS

Marilou grew up in Chapel Hill, NC as the oldest of three and the first to attend college. From the start, sports played an essential role in her life. Today as the Founder of WiST, Marilou is passionate about helping both women and companies come together to ensure that the sports technology space becomes more inclusive and diverse to help society as a whole.

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Alethia Calbeck, Chief Communications Officer for Visit Philly, shared the story behind her title with us on May 24, 2023.

Alethia is a storyteller, bridge builder, diplomat, and Word Nerd, who is happily serving as the Chief Communications Officer at Visit Philadelphia.

Visit Philly is the region’s official leisure tourism marketing agency, whose mission is to build Greater Philadelphia’s image, drive day and overnight visitation and boost the economy. Plus, the increase the number of visitors who come, the frequency in which they come, the number of nights they stay and the number of things they do. These marketing efforts enhance residents’ quality of life and civic pride.

Everything Visit Philly does— their advertising, communications, website (visitphilly.com), social media, podcast, event and attraction promotion, hotel packages, product development and even playing up Philly’s starring role in pop culture — gives Philadelphia a voice and strengthens the ever-evolving Philadelphia brand.

It’s important that people feel like they know a destination — that’s what makes them want to visit!

SUE SAYS

Alethia grew up in a small town in Florida where she spent most of her time playing outdoors. With parents who were both artistic, they encouraged the exploration of nature and the atmosphere around her. What she would later learn was that she had an innate curiosity of people and culture which would lend itself perfectly to a career in marketing, communications and PR. She would come to realize the importance of empathy and listening as a leader and works to bring that to her job every day.

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Patricia Wellenbach, President & CEO of the Please Touch Museum and Board Chair for Jefferson Health Systems, shared the story behind her title with us on May 17, 2023.

Patricia (Trish) D. Wellenbach is the President and CEO of the Please Touch Museum, one of the country’s leading children's museums located in the Centennial District of Philadelphia. The museum welcomes over 500,000 visitors a year and facilitates early childhood learning and development through play through its exhibits, and education and special programs.

She is formerly President and CEO of Green Tree School and Services, an agency located in Philadelphia that serves children ages 5‐21 who are on the autism spectrum or are severely emotionally disabled.

She was Founder, President, and CEO of Sandcastle Strategy Group LLC, a company providing management consulting services to clients primarily in the health care, small business and non‐profit sectors. She previously served as Managing Director for Business Development & Strategy, at Granary Associates; and as Executive Director of The Wellness Community of Philadelphia (now Cancer Support Community of Philadelphia).

Ms. Wellenbach started her professional career as registered nurse and clinical instructor of obstetrics at Pennsylvania Hospital. In 2016 she was appointed to the Mayors Cultural Advisory Board. In 2018 she received the City and State PA Above and Beyond Award honoring women of public and civic minds. From 2010-2017, Ms. Wellenbach was a board member of the Reinvestment Fund, a Community Development Financing Institution, where she chaired the audit committee, and was a member of the executive committee and of the governance committee. She was a Trustee of Abington Health from 2005‐2015.

In addition, Ms. Wellenbach currently serves as a member of The National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD), Women Corporate Directors, PA Women’s Forum and Forum of Executive Woman, as well as Director of the NACD Philadelphia Chapter Board.

SUE SAYS

"Trish grew up in a small town in NJ as an Irish Catholic and the oldest of five. She felt a sense of responsibility to lean in and help where needed and would take that leading role with her throughout life. Her grandmother played an important role in shaping who Trish would go on to become, and she remains forever grateful for having had her in her life."

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Ginny Hill, Chief Executive Officer of Girl Scouts of Central & Southern NJ, shared the story behind her title with us on May 10, 2023.

Genevieve “Ginny” Hill is a dynamic executive leader whose career has focused on empowering and advancing women and girls. Since 2013, she has served as CEO of the Girl Scouts of Central & Southern New Jersey, which supports more than 19,000 girls, grades K-12, and 10,000 adult volunteers across nine counties (Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester, Mercer, Middlesex, and Salem).

In addition to serving as CEO of Girl Scouts of Central and Southern New Jersey, Ginny also sits on the Board of the Burlington County Regional Chamber of Commerce.

Ginny has been recognized by the Philadelphia Business Journal as a 2022 Woman of Distinction, the National Association of Women Business Owners for strong leadership, and was named a 2017 “Woman to Watch” by South Jersey Biz magazine. She serves as Treasurer of IWF Delaware, on the board of Trustees of Color, Inc., and on the Institutional Advancement Committee at Archmere Academy in Delaware.

Ginny's Topics of Expertise include Women and Girls' Empowerment, Girls in STEM, Leadership, Entrepreneurship, and Financial Literacy for young people.

SUE SAYS

"Ginny grew up in Wilmington, DE. It was a small community where she swam, sang and joined the Girl Scouts. Little did she know that one day she would become the CEO for one of their largest councils in the U.S.. What led her there was an evolving sense that she was meant to serve and meant to lead. Working in the non-profit industry has given her an immense sense of reward and joy."

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Dr. Judy Ho, a Licensed Clinical & Forensic Neuropsychologist, shared the story behind her title with us on May 3, 2023.

Dr. Judy is a triple board certified and licensed Clinical and Forensic Neuropsychologist, a tenured Associate Professor at Pepperdine University, and a published author, most recently penning Stop Self-Sabotage, published by HarperCollins; a book detailing a scientifically driven six-step program which has been translated into seven additional languages around the world.

Dr. Judy maintains a private practice in Manhattan Beach, CA where she specializes in comprehensive neuropsychological assessments and expert witness work.

She is skilled at working with individuals of all ages struggling with complex mental health, cognitive, and substance abuse concerns, including severe mood and anxiety disorders, posttraumatic stress, psychotic illnesses, developmental disorders, neurocognitive disorders, personality disorders, specialized forensic issues, and lesser known clinical conditions. She uses a scientifically driven and highly individualized approach with each patient to ensure accurate diagnoses and the development of a well-rounded treatment plan to help them recover and live their best lives.

SUE SAYS

"Judy was born in Taiwan and moved to the U.S. when she was 9 years old. She describes her grandmother as her saviour growing up for her love and support while her parents were working. Her first interest in psychology came from an opportunity she had to mentor a little girl in foster care while volunteering for the Boys and Girls Club. Both of these experiences as well as her own innate optimism is tied directly to her success today. "

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Colleen Bashar, SVP Enterprise Operations/Chief of Staff to CEO at Guidewire Software, shared the story behind her title with us on April 26, 2023.

Colleen has built a reputation for scaling organizations to establish customer experience excellence, drive profitable growth in competitive markets, and create sustainable shareholder value. She brings years of experience in enterprise software, technology, and organizational development coupled with a passion for driving long-term business growth.

Over the course of her 16-year career with Guidewire Software, Colleen has steadily progressed with the company through eight impactful roles. Currently as Senior Vice President, Enterprise Business Operations and Chief of Staff to the CEO, she leads two separate global teams in Field Enablement and Strategic Business Operations. Colleen’s leadership is critical to the execution of Guidewire’s corporate strategy as she leads strategy sessions with the Top 30 and the Top 100 leaders in the company.

Colleen holds an MBA from Duke University and a Bachelor’s in Biomedical Engineering from Boston University. She earned Duke University certificates in Health Sector Management, Communication for Leaders, and most recently Duke Leadership.

Featured in the Building Better Cultures podcast due to her passion for Raw Leadership™, Colleen also sits on the Board of Trustees for The Raleigh School and is an active member of Chief.

An active golfer, downhill skier, and mother of two boys, she enjoys being outdoors in any capacity as a participant or a fan of her sons’ golf, hockey, and baseball teams.

SUE SAYS

Colleen grew up and was raised primarily by her mom after her parents divorced when she was three. Not having her father in her life left a mark that stayed with her well into adulthood. She found herself wanting to prove to him she was worthy. Once she uncovered what was holding her back, she was able to lean in fully to her professional role, and to teach others as well the importance of being vulnerable and authentic.

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Judge Carolyn T. Carluccio shared the story behind her title with us on April 19, 2023.

Carolyn T. Carluccio is a Republican candidate for Pennsylvania’s Supreme Court. The incumbent Common Pleas Judge from Montgomery County will bring unmatched experience, proven temperament, and unquestioned impartiality to Pennsylvania’s highest Court.

Judge Carluccio was elected to the Montgomery County Common Pleas Court in November 2009,where she has served with distinction as the Court’s first female President Judge in the County’shistory. As a common pleas judge, Carluccio was assigned to sit in the Criminal, Family and Civil Court Benches, and as an alternate Judge to Juvenile Court.

Judge Carluccio began her legal career as a Federal Assistant United States Attorney prosecuting large-scale drug dealers, bank robbers, and money launderers. Her work earned her recognition from the United States Secret Service and United States Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms.

Judge Carluccio served as the first-ever female Chief Public Defender for Montgomery County, where she managed a team of 35 staff and attorneys.

A registered republican, Judge Carluccio intends to pursue the endorsement of the Pennsylvania Republican Party. Judge Carluccio has earned the endorsement of Republican committee people in prior campaigns.

Judge Carluccio earned her Bachelor of Arts from Dickinson College and her Juris Doctor Degree from the Widener University School of Law. Carluccio’s Court Admissions include: Pennsylvania, Delaware, Eastern District of Pennsylvania, District of Delaware, Third Circuit Court of Appeals, and United States Supreme Court. Click here to read Judge Carluccio's full resume.

A life-long resident of Montgomery County, Judge Carluccio is married to her husband with three adult children: Andrew, Charlie and Joseph.

SUE SAYS

"Growing up in the Tornetta household, nothing was more important than family values and doing what was right. Manners and respect were paramount in the family. While Judge Carluccio may have been a bit shy as a little girl, she learned the art of performing from her Grandmother which led to her love of being a trial attorney. That led to the confidence and courage it took to become the very first female President Judge in the history of Montgomery County Court."

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Jenna Kurath, Vice President of Startup Development & Head of Comcast NBCU SportsTech, shared the story behind her title with us on April 12, 2023.

Jenna is the Vice President of Startup Development and Head of Comcast NBCU SportsTech which finds, funds, and fast-tracks startups working at the intersection of sports and technology. In that role she is responsible for leading strategy for the accelerator fund; defining the investment thesis, and managing key industry partnerships. Jenna is also responsible for managing key industry partnerships, including the SportsTech Partner Consortium, comprised of Comcast NBCUniversal’s sports brands - NBC Sports, SkySports, Comcast Spectacor, and Golf – alongside NASCAR, PGA TOUR, WWE and three US Olympic sports organizations. Prior to joining Comcast, Jenna held various business development, sales strategy and communication roles at startups, pre-IPO organizations to Fortune 500 companies, including Symantec and Concentric Networks.

SUE SAYS

"Growing up and having a mother who struggled with medical issues, Jenna learned first hand the lesson of resilience. While it was tough, her mother did not let her disability stand in the way of following her own dreams.  Jenna took that strength she witnessed with her as a competitive runner in college and well into adulthood, climbing directly up the corporate ladder to where she sits today."

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Heidi Messer, Chairperson, co-Founder, and Collective[i] Forecast Host, shared the story behind her title with us on April 5, 2023.

Heidi is an entrepreneur and investor who has founded several global businesses, most notably LinkShare and Collective[I]. Heidi also served as a board member, President, and Chief Operating Officer of LinkShare, helping to create the sector of online marketing commonly referred to as affiliate marketing.

Collective[i] is on a mission to help companies, sales professionals, and connectors be more prosperous with shared [human and artificial] intelligence. Whether it be in the form of automated CRM activity and contact capture, one click daily forecasting, access to a community who can provide warm introductions and referrals, or the ability to collaborate more effectively, we provide a platform for revenue growth in the post-Covid era. Our name stands for Collective Intelligence-- a concept that when knowledge is shared, everyone wins.

SUE SAYS

"Heidi grew up in Westchester, NY among a family of entrepreneurs. Initially, her first aspiration as a young girl was "to be President of the United States!" After the passing of her father when she was just 11, it was all hands on deck to carry on and help Mom with the family business. That first introduction to what it takes to run a company offered so many lessons that allowed Heidi to go on and build her own companies."

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Edwige A. Robinson, Senior Vice President of Network Engineering, Operations & Transformation at T-Mobile, shared the story behind her title with us on March 29, 2023.

With 25+ years of experience in Technology & Leadership realms, Edwige is a distinguished Technologist, Transformational and heart-centered leader who consistently bridges the gaps between Engineering and business domains. Described as the Translator of new innovations, she is a “ Triple Minority” in tech - A native of Ivory Coast, West Africa - a foreigner, being female and black, she is known for her unwavering courage and optimism. 

Despite countless obstacles to impede her success, she forged ahead and has succeeded in vital roles at major companies such as Hugues Networks Systems, AT&T, Verizon Wireless, Sprint, Time Warner Cable, Comcast, NBC Universal, and more.

Edwige is also best known for championing women in technology and leadership. She believes being an authentic role model is part of her calling. She supports gender inclusivity in the workplace and works tirelessly towards that goal. She is a beacon of hope and strength in helping people see that it is possible for them as well to succeed. 

A mentor for young women in Technology, she was recently recognized by Aleria Tech as one of the “Awesome Black Women Everyone Should Know” and by the 1 million STEM women (1MWIS) as a Visible Role Model who inspires the next generation of girls. (1MWIS) is a global network of women in STEM.

She sits on several Advisory Boards driving STEM education to underserved communities. She helps organizations understand and leverage diversity; while engaging, energizing, and empowering employees to excel.

SUE SAYS

"Edwige came a long way to the U.S. from the Ivory Coast of Africa when she was just a teenager. While she dreamed of a better life for herself and her family, she also was deliberate in her choices and used her innate optimism to ensure she stood out from the crowd....a lesson her grandfather taught Edwige would serve her well in life."

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Beth Paretta, Owner, CEO and Team Principal of Paretta Autosport, shared the story behind her title with us on March 22, 2023.

As the first female director of a performance brand and motorsport for an automotive company (Fiat Chrysler Automobiles), Beth epitomizes the female success story in the automotive and motorsports industries.

In 2015, Beth launched Grace Autosport, a professional race team of women and an initiative to promote STEM education for girls as the ultimate example of applied science. Working tirelessly on the core mission to mentor kids about career paths in automotive and racing, Beth has broadened the mission of Grace Autosport across multiple racing series to reach girls around the world to connect them to education that leads to career paths.

In 2021 she launched PARETTA AUTOSPORT to lead diversity initiatives across professional racing disciplines, starting with the NTT Data INDYCAR series and the Indianapolis 500 Mile race.

Beth was named one of AutoWeek magazine’s “Secret People” who will change the car world; as well as a “Game Changer” by Sports Business Journal for her work with Grace Autosport. She is on the Board of Directors of the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America in Daytona, Florida. She resides near Detroit, MI.

SUE SAYS

Beth was first exposed to cars as a little girl watching her brother and father work on old cars in the family's garage. She didn't know at the time that a career in autosport was in her future. What she did know was that she had a love of business. In looking back to the connection she had with her brother who passed from Leukemia, her interest in cars returned and led to the first ever female team in the NTT IndyCar Series.

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Jill Singer, the Vice President of, Defense and National Security at AT&T, shared the story behind her title with us on March 15, 2023.

Jill leads AT&T business activities for the Department of Defense and U.S. Intelligence Community - delivering strategic technology solutions and services to the military and national security organizations. Her thirty-plus years of government and industry experience include positions as Chief Information Officer (CIO) for the National Reconnaissance Office, Deputy CIO for the Central Intelligence Agency, and Director of the Diplomatic Telecommunications Service for Department of State.

Jill serves on the Board of Trustees for the University of West Florida and as an executive-on-grounds at the University of Virginia. She is a Governing Board member at the International Spy Museum and a six-time Wash100 award recipient.

SUE SAYS

"Jill talks about being the first to go to college in her family and recognizing early on her aptitude for math and science. Being fiercely independent and the youngest of three, she took that confidence with her throughout her professional journey and now relishes in the work she does helping the U.S. government with their defense and national security innovations."

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Alice Valder Curran, life sciences and drug pricing expert, global regulatory practice leader, and partner at Hogan Lovells, shared the story behind her title with us on March 8, 2023.

Alice is a nationally recognized expert in life sciences, drug pricing, and market access. She advises pharmaceutical and biotech companies, from start-ups to multinational companies, on commercialization, compliance, and policy. Known for her regulatory and financial acumen, she partners with drug developers to design innovative drug commercialization strategies that facilitate patient access to critical therapies. The Financial Times recently recognized her in its awards for Most Innovative Legal Practitioner. With Congress’ recent adoption of significant changes to drug pricing regulation, she is a sought-after speaker on the economic and policy implications of the Inflation Reduction Act.

Alice worked a reduced schedule throughout her career in the private sector until joining the leadership ranks at Hogan Lovells, serving on its International Management Committee as a Regional Managing Partner and then head of the firm’s Global Regulatory Practice. She completed her leadership stint as the head of the firm’s 700-lawyer Global Regulatory and Intellectual Property practice, helping direct strategic planning and day-to-day operations.

During her tenure, Alice delivered profitable business growth, while emphasizing a culture of collaboration and trust. She also championed the firm’s initiatives for equity through inclusion, flexible working arrangements, and the advancement of women lawyers.

The mother of three adult children, she lives with her husband in McLean, Virginia.

SUE SAYS

"As a young girl, Alice would go to work with her Dad and watch him "perform" as a trial attorney. The experience was exciting and sparked an interest in Alice to pursue law herself. As a top expert today in the field of Pharmaceutical and Biotech, Alice brings her lessons learned around having the courage to say no and asking herself, "why not me" in all moments she's called to lead."

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Alexandra Allred, an athlete, author, environmental advocate, and fitness instructor, shared the story behind her title with us on March 1, 2023.

Alexandra made sports (and medical) history through activism and determination. When she learned that women were not allowed in bobsled, she lobbied for equal status with a relentless letter-writing campaign. It had not yet occurred to her that she had no idea how to actually bobsled. As a former fighter in martial arts, she had only cared that women were banned from a sport deemed “too dangerous” and “too fast.”

When told that the women’s program had no by-laws and was therefore unofficial, Allred co-authored the first U.S. women’s bylaws and helped secure a sponsor. She ultimately won the U.S. Nationals in September 1994, making sports history as she was named to the first-ever U.S. women’s bobsled team. When the United States Olympic Committee named her Athlete of the Year for her sport, it made international news that Allred was also pregnant.

At the time, there was very little data on elite pregnant athletes who did powerlifting and plyometrics. While Allred became the “poster child” of the Case Western OB/GYN international study, Allred was squatting 375 lbs. and clocked at 20 MPH sprints into her second trimester.  The results of this study changed how to measure the safety of baby in utero for competitive athletes. Both the United States and International Olympic Committee used Allred’s training data as a safety guide for pregnant athletes and she served as a fitness/nutrition expert for two decades. Upon retirement, Sports Illustrated asked her to try out for a women’s professional football team and write about her experiences in the award-winning book, Atta Girl! A Celebration of Women in Sport (Wish Publishing). Allred later became the first American (male or female) to test drive the Volvo Gravity car for Volvo magazine in North America.

SUE SAYS

"Alex made history through activism and sheer determination after learning that women were not allowed to participate in bobsled. She lobbied for equal status by launching a relentless letter-writing campaign at the powers that be. Although she had no idea how to actually bobsled, she cared that women were banned from a sport deemed “too dangerous” and “too fast” and decided to do something about it. Watch Alex talk about the life experiences she had including Dyslexia and a sexual assault that led to her determination to help others."

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Dr. Wendy LeBorgne, a sought-after voice pathologist, speaker, and author regarding voice and communication, shared the story behind her title with us on February 22, 2023.

From the boardroom to the bright lights of Broadway, Dr. Wendy's clients range from Fortune 100 CEO's to Grammy-award winning artists. She believes that your voice is your most important communication asset. Understanding and maximizing your communication strengths through her training and workshops provides companies, teams, and individuals with exciting and inspiring communication outcomes. Original peer-reviewed research has been published in multiple international journals and numerous voice textbooks. She presents nationally and internationally on the elite professional voice and is co-author of the best-selling book, The Vocal Athlete.

In an effort to best meet the needs of her clients, after a 24-year career serving as a voice pathologist and clinical director, she is the CEO and Owner of Professional Voice Consultants, LLC, a private practice voice center based in Cincinnati, Ohio where she evaluates, treats, and maximizes vocal athletes with high-impact voice and communication demands. Her patients and private clients currently can be seen and heard on television, podcasts, film, cruise ships, Broadway, Off-Broadway, national tours, commercial music tours, and opera stages around the world.

SUE SAYS

"Wendy knew from a young age that her voice would be the focus of her career and future. At first wanting to perform on Broadway and then realizing that the study of the voice could also be her path to a fulfilling profession. Wendy is now a sought-after voice pathologist, speaker, author, and master-class clinician regarding vocal wellness and vocal athletes."

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Heather Fortner, Chief Operating Officer, Chief Compliance Officer & President of SignatureFD, shared the story behind her title with us on February 8, 2023.

As CEO, Heather leans into her passion for listening – to the SignatureFD team, our clients, and the industry – to create and implement the organization’s vision and mission to impact the lives of 10,000 families. Practicing a “coach with empathy” leadership style, Heather leverages her unique ability to harmonize people’s passions and talents to build teams and lead organizations that deliver excellent and inspiring client experiences.

Previously serving as Chief Operating Officer, Chief Compliance Officer, and President of SignatureFD, Fortner has learned, navigated, and held strategic oversight for every aspect of the organization. A highly sought-after leader in the industry, Fortner is regularly asked to speak on the ever-changing landscape of wealth management. In 2021, Heather was awarded CEO of the Year by WealthManagement.com for the category Individual RIA Firm Leaders. And, in 2022, Heather was awarded “Most Admired CEO” by the Atlanta Business Chronicle.

SUE SAYS

"Heather grew up knowing that money was tight at home. There were times when a loaf of bread and milk were all there was that week for the family. This left an impression on Heather and she made a conscious decision that her life would be different when it came to money. She wanted to be able to build a life that allowed her the freedom to choose her 'Net Worthwhile'"

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Dionna Dorsey Calloway, co-Founder & CEO of The Creative Ladder, shared the story behind her title with us on February 1, 2023.

The Creative Ladder, a non-profit connecting, inspiring and elevating a new generation of creative industry leaders, was launched by Ryan Reynolds, Dionna Dorsey Calloway, and David Griner. The founders created the nonprofit in response to a few glaring problems regarding equal and diverse representation in the creative industry. 

Dionna is also the founder of DISTRICT of CLOTHING, a lifestyle brand encouraging progression, inspiring action, and supporting self-love. With apparel and accessory items for the sideline rejectors who awake with passion for progress and desire to make their dreams reality, District of Clothing is worn by the change-makers making change happen. 

Dionna’s love for design began as a young child with a coloring book and has since grown into an entrepreneurial passion. She uses culture, empathy, simplicity, and inspiring design to support clients in their brand development. Her compassionate nature allows her to empathize with her clients–as well as their audiences–and the result has been her unique ability to create, develop, and nurture ‘the’ message to best align the purpose and passion for brands. 

Dionna attended Villanova University in Villanova, Pennsylvania and Istituto Marangoni in Milan, Italy, and currently resides in Washington, DC.

SUE SAYS

"Dionna's interest from the very beginning was based around design. With the influence and support from a tribe of women including her entrepreneurial grandmothers and an aunt who saw her gift for creativity, Dionna was able to develop self-esteem that allowed her to pursue her own calling while always staying true to her inner voice."

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Ronnie Polaneczky, Award-winning journalist and veteran storyteller, will share the story behind her title with us on January 25, 2023.

Ronnie is an award-winning journalist, speaker, and certified positive-psychology practitioner who uses her deep listening and reporting skills to uncover and honor what matters to us the most: Our dreams - for ourselves and for those we love. Our relationships - with others and with our own hearts. Our courage and strength - which is always, always greater than we realize. 

She’s adept at seeing the unexpected ways that decisions and actions – conscious or unconscious – shape the moments of our days. How we choose to interpret them makes all the difference in creating lives filled with meaning, joy, love, and belonging.

It just takes compassionate curiosity. 

SUE SAYS

'As one of the oldest of 9 children growing up in the Philadelphia area, Ronnie was not always sure of what her place was in the world. She would go on to discover that the option to listen to people's stories and then write about them was actually a job! That discovery would lead to a 23 career with her own column at The Philadelphia Inquirer."

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Ric Edelman, Preeminent Personal Finance Thought Leader and Founder of The Truth About Your Future, will share the story behind his title with us on January 17, 2023.

Ric Edelman is a #1 New York Times bestselling author of 10 books on personal finance. He was ranked three times as the nation’s #1 Independent Financial Advisor by Barron’s and founded the nation’s largest financial planning firm, now serving 1.3 million clients and managing $300 billion in AUM.

Edelman is in both Research Magazine’s and Barron’s Financial Advisor Halls of Fame, and recipient of IARFC’s Lifetime Achievement Award. Investment Advisor, RIABiz and InvestmentNews all named him one of the most influential people in the investment management profession. He is the #1 New York Times best-selling author of 10 books on personal finance with more than one million copies in print in seven languages.

SUE SAYS

"Ric grew up in New Jersey, the youngest of three in a family full of entrepreneurs. While his initial aspirations were in politics, he later launched his own financial firm after an experience with an advisor left him amazed at the lack of integrity in the advice he was given. That instinct served him well, as he is now one of the nation's success stories.

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