Michael F. Kay is the founder and President of Financial Life Focus, a multi-advisor Financial Life Planning firm. He is a contributor to Forbes and Psychology Today and the author of “The Business Of Life”. Named one of the Top 35 Personal Finance Experts on Twitter, he writes and speaks about mastering your money mindset.

John Frazier, is most commonly referred to as “America’s Chief Entrepreneur Champion” because of his personal mission to help the small business and entrepreneurial community.

His NBC News talk radio show, BizBuzz Florida, became a game changer, hailed as a mentoring program on steroids for start up and growing small businesses and now is in the process of being relaunched as America’s Entrepreneur TV Talk Show, BizBuzz America in early 2015.

Melissa Easy is the Founder of DrugDev. Melissa has worked for large and small CROs - Contract research organization - in consulting positions and over the years has worked with many pharmaceutical companies and CROs. DrugDev was born when Melissa saw the inefficiency and resulting frustration from sponsors, CROs and investigators when trying to match investigators to the right protocols in a timely manner. From its humble birth in 2009, Melissa is very proud of how her ‘first child’ has blossomed and that DrugDev is now able to help identify, pay and engage investigators. Originally from Sydney Australia, she recently relocated to the U.S. She loves traveling, drinking wine and is a big ‘foodie’ (note exercise is not mentioned on the list of loves!) – and is always trying out new recipes and restaurants with her husband Mark, and young son, with another on the way.

Frederique is passionate about helping women take their businesses to the next level of growth and success. As founder and CEO of Her Corner, she applies her entrepreneurial spirit, management consulting background and business operations expertise to give women the springboard they need to move forward.

Kelsey Humphreys is an entrepreneur, speaker, and author of the Amazon bestseller, Go Solo. She is an authority on the subjects of branding, marketing, entrepreneurship and leadership. Her passion for those subjects led her to become an Associate Creative Director before landing an international first client and starting her own business. Now she empowers aspiring entrepreneurs and as a former executive, is also passionate about equipping today's leaders in our changing employment landscape.

Renie Leakakos, Esq. is a detail oriented and entrepreneurial leader who has worked in various business settings as an attorney, manager, sales and marketing professional. Originally from Chicago, she moved to Southern California to study business management and psychology at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles. She went on to study law at Loyola Law School. Not only does Renie have “traditional” attorney work experience in a law firm setting as an associate and managing partner, she also has extensive hands on experience working in the corporate arena in sales and marketing. Her expertise is in corporate formation and compliance, contract negotiation, investment due diligence, business transactions and real property law.

Koereyelle DuBose is the Founder of The Single Wives Club, which has created quite a stir since inception, garnering over 16K social media followers and hundreds of members in 18 states. Created to empower single women as they prepare for marriage, members receive financial education, access to informative workshops, business advice, personal development coaching & more.   Whether a woman is divorced, engaged, or simply single -- Koereyelle has created an impactful organization that will connect ladies from across the country for enriching experiences.

Tanya Salcido is skilled in the ways of digital branding, online communications, influencer marketing and creating successful marketing plans. As a co-founder of #LatinaGeeks, Tanya aims to empower and inspire Latin women by spreading knowledge of entrepreneurship, social media and technology. When not online, Tanya enjoys exploring California’s wine regions, cooking, and watching Angels baseball.

Through landing opportunities with Atlantic Records and Ogilvy Public Relations Worldwide very early, Lillie Mae established a keen interest in media and entertainment while completing a Communications Studies degree at UNC Chapel Hill.  She now manages a diverse portfolio of work as President/Founder of Lillie Mae Public Relations and as the Author of the books “Glambitious” and “The PR Code”.  In addition to working with clients of all facets, she travels the country empowering ladies to evolve into the woman of their dreams!

Lauren Gaggioli is an SAT & ACT test prep expert who has helped hundreds of students raise their scores an average of 265 SAT points and 4.5 ACT points. After 7 years running her own in-home tutoring company, she plunged head first into the world of online business. In January 2014, Lauren launched Higher Scores Test Prep - a unique online test prep course that is focused on providing a personalized, results-driven experience and excellent customer service virtually. Lauren is also the host of the top ranked education podcast The College Checklist, a free resource designed to empower college-bound families and reduce the stress of the college admissions process.

Dr Anne Dickson is a psychologist and author of a wide range of international best sellers including Teaching Men To Be Feminist, Difficult Conversations and A Woman In Your Own Right. Her next book, Reconnecting With The Heart, will be published in February 2015.

Geri Stengel is the President, Ventureneer, online education and peer support for entrepreneurs and nonprofit leaders. She is also the President of Stengel Solutions, a strategic planning and marketing consultancy that advises and develops businesses, especially those making a social impact. Whether you like to do things by yourself, like it done for you, or something in between, Geri offer guidance for you. You can have help anyway you want: in person, online, by phone or any combination. She is a serial entrepreneur, teacher, online information business expert who is making a social impact

A social worker by training, Amy Abrams never expected to be an entrepreneur. But in 2004, she successfully launched Elder Care Guides, now a nationally-recognized provider of professional care management and in-home care services, and has never looked back. Her company provides consultation, care management, and direct care services to older adults with physical or cognitive impairments, and support services for families and caregivers throughout San Diego County. Amyholds a joint Master of Social Work and Master of Public Health from San Diego State University, and enjoys the daily juggling act of running a business, running a household, and running marathons.

Barbara started out on a path toward a PhD in the biological sciences, but chose to change directions after receiving her masters degree, enrolling in law school with the goal of practicing patent law. She was an associate at a major intellectual property firm, representing a wide variety of clients, including biotech companies, publishers, food manufacturers and retail businesses. After taking time off while her kids were young, she chose to resume practicing law in partnership with her husband, also an IP lawyer. Together they assist their clients in patent, trademark and copyright matters, helping them to make the most of their creative capital.

Dr. Aimee Holdwick, DAOM, L.Ac., is a licensed acupuncturist, board certified both nationally and in California. As a pedestrian involved in an automotive accident while in her twenties, she sustained extensive injuries, from which she spent years recovering. Acupuncture was pivotal in restoring her health. This experience was transformative and inspired her to study acupuncture. She has a private practice in Banker’s Hill and is also a faculty member at Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in San Diego, teaching courses in acupuncture, orthopedics, and neurology. Dr. Holdwick is passionate about using her experience and knowledge to help others in achieving their best potential health and wellness.

Kim Richards is the founder and principal of KDR PR, a PR firm dedicated to helping education organizations discover and share their stories with the public in creative ways. She is also the co-founder of STEAMConnect, a grassroots organization started in 2012 that is convening and providing resources for the diverse and growing STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and math) community across the US. Prior to starting KDR PR in 2011, Kim managed corporate communications for life science companies for nearly eight years, so she brings her experience in science communications together with a passion for the arts and education. Kim currently sits on the board of the BIOCOM Institute and King-Chavez Neighborhood of Schools, and is involved with several education initiatives including Art of Science Learning, the Boeing-funded Arts + STEM Collaborative, and CREATE CA.

Founder of Furious Minds, Ashley Ward has created an advertising technology collective specializing in the changing TV landscape, encompassing addressable advertising, connected TV, the 2nd screen, social TV, and television commerce. FM builds A TEAMS of subject matter experts to help seed and first round funded companies establish their monetization and commercial strategies and accelerate time to market. Most recently served as Global Strategic Account Lead for Samsung and leader of iTV practice at Digitas.

Founder of Yes Living, Vanessa Lillegren, created Yes Living as an intuitive Feng Shui and Interior Decor Firm. Utilizing the principals of Feng Shui and Design, her goal is to create the most supportive and prosperous environment for your home or business.

Founder of One Hart Events, Talin Hartounian started the company to turn her volunteer work passions into a career and create event experiences that served a socially responsible goal. 

She recently received the title of 2014 Woman of the Year from the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society for her efforts in raising more than $70,000 within 10 weeks through events, community-wide campaigns, and corporate involvement, and is a proud committee member of the Chelsea's Light Foundation.