SheisMe Conference 2025: stronger together

Janelle Anderson is celebrated as the Virtual Events Visionary, empowering coaches and experts to design and deliver high-converting virtual events while becoming impactful speakers. Her proven strategies help clients attract their ideal audiences with ease, building thriving businesses that reach six figures or more. 

Her passion for helping others find their voice, share their story, and step into their highest potential as leaders and experts is deeply rooted in her own journey. Overcoming early-life trauma that silenced her voice and eroded her confidence, Janelle draws strength and inspiration from her faith, which got her through her darkest moments to emerge stronger, happier, and more confident than ever.

Janelle launched her business, Emerging Life Coaching, after becoming a Certified Professional Coach. Since then, she has become an 8-time bestselling author and a renowned speaker. Janelle has created transformative workshops, courses, and mastermind experiences to equip her clients to thrive.

After numerous transitions, Hazel has found her calling professionally as an author and speaker for her own company Enthusiastically You. Hazel published her first book in January 2024 entitled Enthusiastically Me, chronicling her journey into sobriety and gender transition, earning her a nomination for Kansas City's Best Local Author by The Pitch.  Her story about breaking free from society’s inherent expectations for gender presentation, career aspirations, and dreams, sparks her passion of inspiring everyone to live enthusiastically. 

As part of her journey, Hazel has developed her own brand, both in person and social media, allowing her to stand out, beyond simply being noticed as a pink-haired trans woman. Combined with her education in communication, she launched a social media and branding consulting arm of her business, designed for those who want to maintain control of marketing, while needing that extra bit of help to reach their goals.

Desange Kuenihira is a Congolese-American humanitarian, author, and entrepreneur who founded unDEfeated, a nonprofit organization empowering women and girls in Uganda through education and entrepreneurship. Born in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, she fled to Uganda as a toddler amid civil war and spent her childhood in a refugee camp before resettling in the U.S.  

Excelling academically, she earned dual bachelor’s degrees in criminology and health, society & policy (with a minor in entrepreneurship) from the University of Utah, after graduating high school and completing an associate degree simultaneously. 

Desange is also the author of the memoir Undefeated Woman, chronicling her journey from being labeled “meaningless” to becoming a leader for change. Her work has been recognized through honors like Miss DR Congo in Miss Africa Utah 2019 and the Emerging Youth Leader nomination.

Tammy Gibson is a transformational speaker, writer, and founder of Tough Like Tammy—a movement that helps women rise with boldness, faith, and presence after life throws them off course. After surviving a life-altering illness that nearly took her life and led to the amputation of her leg, Tammy rebuilt more than her body—she reclaimed her voice, her purpose, and her mission. Her journey of resilience has been featured in magazines, conferences, and platforms where she empowers women to embrace their scars as symbols of strength, not shame. With over two decades of experience in fashion and business, Tammy brings a unique blend of style, grit, and soul to the stage. Today, she teaches professional women and leaders how to turn adversity into influence, confidence, and impact—reminding them that survival is not the finish line; it’s the wake-up call to step fully into their power.  

DeAnne Aussem grew up in a small, conservative Midwest town with big dreams, and a curiosity about what was possible beyond the horizon. That curiosity propelled her to be the first in her family to pursue a college degree. It also carried her through a successful career spanning three global, Big 4 professional services firms where she helped shape high-performance cultures and talent strategies for more than 60,000 leaders and teams      across the globe.

Today, as Founder of ThriveWell Partners, LLC, she helps women lead with impact, embrace authenticity, and honor all the identities we juggle, mom, wife, sister, neighbor, leader, without losing ourselves along the way. A student of positive psychology, mindfulness and mental health instructor, and lifestyle medicine coach, DeAnne has delivered thousands of hours of executive and leadership coaching, and facilitated deeply introspective, experiential learning programs that foster resilience, optimism, and community. She is known for creating brave spaces where women can embrace who they are (not who they think they should be), share their stories, and flourish together.

Yvonne is a movie producer, litigator, and story strategist coach with a passion for empowering women to find their voices. For 10 years, she served as a Federal Public Defender, representing the indigent — many of them women navigating abusive situations.

Her path to Hollywood began when one of her cases was so dramatic that the story caught the attention of major networks. At her client’s insistence, she pitched the case to NBC immediately after the trial. That project became NBC’s biggest miniseries in eight years and launched her overnight as a Hollywood producer.

Since then, she has used her platform in television and film to bring real stories of injustice and female abuse to the screen. With 14 movies produced and millions of views, her work continues to raise awareness, amplify women’s voices, and shed light on stories that matter.

 Samina Bari is a powerhouse in the biopharmaceutical industry, a trailblazing executive, and the author of the best-selling I Can, I Will & I Did: Lessons on Life, Love, and Leadership (2025). With more than 30 years of experience and leadership in deals valued at over $40 billion, Samina has transformed companies and broken down barriers for women—especially those navigating cultural and generational expectations. She shares her lived experience with striking candor, offering insight, inspiration, and hard-won wisdom. From overcoming inherited limitations to navigating life after profound loss, Samina now speaks to audiences who are ready to live and lead with clarity, conviction, and courage. Coming October 2025: her highly anticipated second book, Don’t Call Me Widow, and companion podcast After Life—a bold, practical guide to showing up for someone grieving the loss of a spouse or partner. It’s not about grief—it’s about how to help through this profound loss. 

Asongafac Juliana Njuzy, born in 1993 in Fontem, South West Cameroon, is the middle child in a family of seven. She is married and a proud mother of two. She holds an HND in Banking and Finance and a CEHv12 certification in Cybersecurity.

With over 10 years of experience in retail, Juliana’s career has grown steadily from promoter to training supervisor, retail supervisor, and ultimately retail manager with Tecno. Her journey has been shaped by resilience — from early challenges with education and motherhood to working across Cameroon, Nigeria, and Lebanon.

These experiences have fueled her commitment to mentoring and inspiring young women, particularly in retail and life skills. Today, she continues to empower girls and advocate for education, self-reliance, and greater opportunities for women to thrive in business and leadership.

 Tatiana Dorofieieva is a women’s coach, speaker and creator of the "Female Nature Healing" method - a unique approach combining science, ancient wisdom, Ayurveda, and energy work. For over 15 years, she has helped women around the world reconnect with their feminine essence, heal trauma, and live in harmony with their cyclical nature. Her work guides women to thrive emotionally, hormonally, and spiritually by aligning with the natural phases of their body. Having personally overcome a life-altering gynecological diagnosis, chronic fatigue, and fibromyalgia, she brings both deep empathy and embodied insight to her teachings. Tatiana’s mission is to restore sacred respect for the feminine and help modern women build fulfilled, vibrant lives - in love, career, and health - without burning out or betraying themselves. 

 Maile Alau has spent her life building connections with people - as a non-profit executive, as an organizational development practitioner, as a mother, as a friend, as a human. She is a Native Hawaiian woman who is navigating a new separation from her partner of 12 years, unexpected unemployment, and the natural changes that come with being a 54 year old woman with grown children. Any one of these transitions can cause chaos, depression, and a retreat into self. Reaching towards her Hawaiian roots, Maile invested in the pilina (pee-LEE-nah), the Hawaiian word for connection, in her life and built a community that would ultimately cultivate her resilience, multiply her joy, and help her navigate some of the greatest challenges in life. She hopes to inspire and support a world where pilina and aloha bring us together in a world that often seeks to separate us. 

Dr. Kathryn Tapper, affectionately known as Dr. KTap, is a Mayo Clinic trained physician, wellness leadership and lifestyle coach, speaker, and author devoted to helping high-achieving women lead with authenticity, clarity, and purpose from the inside out.

As a bold and inspiring voice in the wellness space, she offers a refreshing, holistic approach that goes beyond surface solutions. Dr. KTap helps women eliminate the guesswork out of managing stress, self-doubt, and burnout, guiding them to rise above the chaos and step into leadership with greater ease, confidence, and resilience.

With a rare ability to sense what’s out of alignment, she empowers women to reconnect the "fragmented" parts of their lives and create space for true fulfillment, inner freedom, and unstoppable flow.

Amanda Anderson doesn’t just talk about resilience - she lives it, breathes it, and hands it to anyone willing to grab it. She makes transformation feel possible, immediate, and even a little fun. Amanda calls out the patterns that hold us back, cracks open the truths we hide from ourselves, and proves that strength isn’t surviving pain; it’s turning it into fuel.

She shows you how to stop asking, stop waiting, and start claiming the life they told you was off-limits. Impossibly human, Amanda reminds every woman in the room that their story is their superpower. She shows up fully, messy, fierce, and human - because that’s exactly how she believes transformation happens. She’s proof that laughter can sit alongside tears - and that real change can be electric, unapologetic, and yours to claim.

Patience Murray is an Award-Winning Visionary and Advocate dedicated to empowering others through the healing power of storytelling. As the CEO and Founder of Pages of Poetry, she blends music, poetry, media, and live events to inspire transformation. A survivor of the Pulse Nightclub tragedy, Patience shares her journey of resilience with honesty and hope, helping others find strength in their own stories.

A new mom to a baby boy, she is currently on her own bounce back journey, restoring her glow while inspiring other women to do the same. Her artistry includes collaborating with Grammy-Nominated Artists, with her latest release Pen Cry offering a powerful anthem for healing. Patience and her husband creatively produced and starred in an Emmy-Nominated docu-series, brought to life by the NFL Philadelphia Eagles Championship team. Together, they also own W.O.W Ice, a frozen treat company honoring Alex’s sister Akyra, who was killed in the Pulse tragedy at just 18 years old.

Known for her creativity and passion for purpose-driven work, Patience uses her platform to inspire others to lead with resilience, faith, and authenticity. She is also the author of Survive Then Live and host of the Healing Her Halo podcast.

 Jennie “AdrenaJen” Milton is an Australian-born extreme sports athlete turned keynote speaker and author. A champion in kitesurfing and snowkiting, she’s spent two decades chasing storms and summits in Alaska’s big mountains, then used that same courage to overcome major spinal and brain surgeries. Jennie translates high-risk decision-making into practical tools for life and business, showing audiences how to turn adrenaline into action and fear into focus. Her work has inspired groups from corporate teams to women’s leadership communities, and her storytelling has reached international stages, including Columbia University. As the creator of the Fear Formula and host of “Windy Wednesday LIVE,” Jennie blends science, story, and strategies you can use the same day. Her children’s books, including Gale and the Red Kite of Courage, raise funds for youth causes. Jennie’s mission: help people stand tall, take action, and live boldly—no matter the weather. 

 Megan “LiL MC” Correa is a Grammy-nominated Latina bilingual rapper, producer, educator, and battle rap champion who transforms trauma into triumph through the power of Hip Hop. A survivor of childhood abuse, domestic violence, and multiple suicide attempts, Megan uses her art to inspire resilience, creativity, and leadership in women worldwide. As Program Coordinator for Hip Hop For Change, she has taught thousands of students across the U.S. and abroad—merging music with social justice to empower the next generation of changemakers. She is also the founder of Queens of the Underground, a performance and mentorship platform for women in Hip Hop. Her music has been featured on NBA 2K21, Billboard Hip Hop, and in film, and she has shared stages with legends like Too Short and D12. With every beat and verse, Megan proves that Hip Hop is more than music—it’s a movement for healing and empowerment. 

 Kelli Ware is a mother, transformational speaker, authenticity coach, Navy veteran, and award-winning author whose work challenges people to stop performing and start living. Her mission is simple but powerful - Empower others to live, lead, and love from a place of truth. Her life has taken her through military service, motherhood, ministry, and massive personal transformation after years of enduring unspeakable trauma. Along the way, she discovered something unshakable: Your authenticity is your superpower. From executive rooms to women’s retreats, from classrooms to church pulpits, Kelli meets people where they are — and moves them toward where they’re meant to be. After hearing her speak, your life will change.  

 Jenn Greenhut is a stage IV triple-negative breast cancer survivor, speaker, author, and founder of Love, Zero Negative and The Zero Negative Foundation. After three failed rounds of IVF, she hit rock bottom—only to be diagnosed with a life-threatening illness. In one pivotal moment, she realized life wasn’t punishing her—it was saving her. By understanding the big picture, that life is always working out perfectly, she embraced her journey with love, gratitude, trust, and curiosity. Four months later, she was cancer-free, defying the odds and understanding that challenges guide us back to love. Today, Jenn’s passion is inspiring others. Through Love, Zero Negative, she designs intentional fashion accessories that spread love and joy. Through The Zero Negative Foundation, she supports cancer research and created the Chemo Love Tote program, offering comfort to patients in treatment. She also co-authored Everyone Needs a Larry, a memoir about love, marriage, and navigating cancer. 

 Krystal Casey is a motivational speaker, tech strategist, and host of Taboo Talks with Krystal. A widowed mom of five and two-time best-selling author, she rebuilt her life after profound loss using emotional regulation, aligned entrepreneurship, and a powerful (and unexpected) ally—automation.

Krystal helps women—especially mothers and survivors—simplify their businesses, reclaim their peace, and create systems that support healing, not hustle. Her work blends nervous system regulation with smart tech and soul-led strategy, making her a sought-after speaker for events focused on leadership, wellness, entrepreneurship, and generational healing. Known for her raw honesty, humor, and ability to turn pain into purpose, Krystal’s mission is to help women reclaim their voices, break harmful cycles, and design lives they don’t need to escape from. 

 Sophia is an empowering speaker, skilled facilitator, and coach passionate about helping women and teens embrace their worth, find their voice, and step boldly into their purpose. As an entrepreneur and author, she brings a blend of real-life experience and uplifting energy to every stage. Through her workshops, coaching, and writing, Sophia equips women and young people with the tools to build confidence, overcome obstacles, and lead with authenticity. Her mission is to inspire the next generation of female leaders to create impact from the inside out. 

 A disabled speaker, storyteller, and a playful soul - Tina Hoang strives to ensure people of color have the space to rediscover play and give themselves permission for it to show up in moments of their lives. For most of her life, she was discouraged to lean into her playfulness because of cultural beliefs and societal expectations to be a proper lady. It dimmed her light. After being in therapy, she has leaned into her playful side and recognizes the freedom, connection, and peace to feel at home. Tiny Tina, her inner child is screaming with so much joy. To finally say “Yes! This is me and I love being in this fun and playful state!” Tina wants every person of color to feel this when they go all in. She loves to travel, read, and be present with nature. Her favorite national park so far is Glacier National Park. 

 Kristen Corral is a serial entrepreneur, TEDx speaker, and co-founder of Tacotarian, the award winning plant-based Mexican concept. A former Las Vegas showgirl, Kristen built her first six-figure business from a love of animals, then scaled Tacotarian to seven restaurants, a retail line, and a short-term rental venture. Named the SBA Small Business Person of the Year for Nevada (2025), she is known for the Broke Brand Blueprint: practical, community-first marketing that grows real businesses without big budgets. Kristen serves as Vice President of Nevada SPCA. She coaches and advises women founders to own their story, build audiences over algorithms, and turn consistent action into sustainable growth. When she’s not in a dining room or on stage, she’s mentoring small businesses, rescuing chihuahuas, or testing new ideas. 

 Dr. Mishkat Al Moumin is a leader in education, environmental policy, and women’s empowerment with over 20 years of impact across government, nonprofit, and academic sectors. As Iraq’s first Minister of the Environment, she led recovery projects after three wars, raised over $70 million in funding, and founded the Environmental Council of Iraq. Despite assassination attempts, she advanced environmental peacebuilding and women’s leadership. In the U.S., she has directed judicial education programs, taught international law, and led rural women’s empowerment initiatives. Her consultancy, The Communication of Success, equips women leaders to reclaim their voice and communicate their value in systems that often silence them. Recipient of the Al-Moumin Award for Environmental Peacebuilding and numerous honors, she has spoken before the United Nations and U.S. Congress. Her upcoming book, Unseen, Unbroken, offers a roadmap for women to reclaim their stories and lead unapologetically. 

 Shanelle Boyd is a Feminine Embodiment Coach, Spiritual Life Coach certified through Inner Visions, and founder of Women to Woman and I AM ADISA. Her journey began with early motherhood, generational trauma, and self-silencing, which led her into deep spiritual healing and inner child work. Guided by Iyanla Vanzant, she discovered she didn’t need fixing — she needed remembering. Today, Shanelle creates sacred spaces through group coaching, workshops, retreats, and conferences where women reconnect with their divine feminine energy, reclaim their voices, and embody authentic power. Her mission: when one woman rises in healing, we all rise. 

Newly liberated after ending her toxic 25-year marriage to a controlling husband, Linda Magoon gradually regained her independence and rediscovered her love of hiking in New Hampshire’s White Mountains. She set a goal to climb all 48 of New Hampshire’s 4,000-foot and higher peaks. But less than a year later, after shocking allegations and a surprise arrest of her ex-husband, Magoon found herself in a downward spiral as she processed the guilt, shame, and sadness of being married to someone so infamous. Linda shares her journey of transition from a place of grief and shame to one of healing and resilience in her book, Live Free and Hike: Finding Grace on 48 Summits. Today, she speaks and writes about the healing power of nature, encouraging women to reclaim their lives one small step at a time. 

 Rosie Savage is a U.S. Navy Veteran, social worker, and advocate who has transformed personal survival into collective empowerment. A survivor of military sexual trauma, Rosie once carried the silence of her story as a burden—but reclaimed it as her power. She earned her MSW from Columbia University, where she co-chaired the Commission on Diversity, and is completing advanced studies in Industrial & Organizational Psychology at Harvard. Rosie founded Sacred Seeds Circle, a nonprofit serving MST survivors and their families, and she leads initiatives that bring trauma-informed healing, advocacy, and justice to marginalized communities. Her work reminds us that empowerment is not about forgetting what happened, but about owning our story, healing our lineage, and rising stronger together. At She Is Me, Rosie stands as proof that even in the aftermath of betrayal, resilience can be cultivated, justice can be pursued, and empowerment can be shared. 

 This powerful session is for the woman who has survived the storm, but now wonders who she is beyond the title, trauma, or timeline. She Ready to Bloom invites women to unpack their personal breaking points—whether it’s grief, transition, or identity loss—and begin the journey back to their true essence. Through raw storytelling, military-honed leadership, and deep spiritual insight, I  walk attendees through my own journey from being a high-functioning, heartbroken leader to becoming a purpose-driven, whole woman. This presentation will guide participants through the process of surrender, self-discovery, and soul-level healing. I don’t just motivate—I activate. Every woman will leave with practical tools, renewed hope, and the sacred permission to bloom wherever life has planted them. Because after the breaking comes the becoming—and she’s ready. 

 Jennifer Hess Williamson is the Chief Operating Officer of BMC and Co-founder of GYST Organizational Health, where she champions sustainable leadership and workplace well-being. A passionate advocate for resilience, Jennifer draws from her personal journey as a domestic violence survivor to inspire others to rise above adversity. Her story is one of courage, transformation, and unwavering determination. With her husband Ted, she is the proud mother of nine children, and understands the challenges of leading as a woman in today's workforce. Jennifer’s work focuses on empowering individuals and organizations to build healthier, purpose-driven cultures. At the heart of her message is the belief that resilience is not just about surviving, it’s about thriving, leading, and lifting others along the way. Her voice resonates deeply with women seeking strength, clarity, and hope in the face of life’s challenges.