SheisMe Conference 2025 special event: Sheisme at sea sneak

 Danielle will be presenting 

October 20, 10am PST

Danielle Fournier is a spiritual coach and intuitive guide, helping women unlock their inner wisdom to lead purposeful, passion-driven lives. Through shamanic practices and intuition, she empowers transformation and self-leadership. 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.

  Aliana Apodaca is known for providing fast paced, inspiring and humorous programs with useful content that makes her a sought after speaker worldwide.  With 28 years of experience she has jazzed up thousands of people throughout the United States, Bolivia, Puerto Rico, Mexico and Spain.  She is known as an authority on change management, energizing employees, increasing teamwork, and developing effective leaders. Some of her clients include Deloitte Consulting, Marriott Hotels, Dept of Labor, Dept of Housing, Raytheon to name a few.  Among her many presentations Aliana was asked by the American Embassy in Bolivia to travel the country providing empowerment training and motivation to the women of that country.

Born in El Paso, Texas, Aliana grew up as the oldest of seven children in the Barrio de Ysleta.  From these humble beginnings, Aliana overcame an abusive childhood and evolved from being a single mother on welfare to becoming a much sought after inspirational speaker, business consultant, trainer, coach and writer.

Aliana is a gifted speaker who connects with her audiences through humor and real life stories filled with inspiration and practical tips.  Audiences connect with her warm style and can relate to her experiences, struggles and lessons.  Her powerful teachings have moved audiences to profoundly change their lives and to take the action steps necessary for success.  Aliana combines a down-to-earth attitude with a “splash of salsa” to help you develop the attributes to your personal power!

 Dr. Jodie Solberg is the founder of Psyched Up Success and a passionate advocate for healing, empowerment, and inner peace. With 20+ years of experience in therapy and coaching, she helps clients overcome trauma, anxiety, and mental blocks while embracing neurodiversity.

As a Certified HypnoBirthing® Educator and SleepTalk® Consultant, Jodie supports women in creating confident birth and parenting experiences. Her work blends psychology, hypnotherapy, and heart-centered coaching to foster clarity, self-compassion, and lasting personal transformation. 

 Shardee de Roos is a coach, trainer, and speaker, passionate about helping women grow in confidence, whether they are navigating uncertainty, seeking change, or stepping into something new. Working in corporate environments for 10+ years, she has designed and led leadership, communication, and team engagements globally. At the end of 2024, she took the leap to follow her passion full-time, founding She Grows, a coaching and training practice that supports women in moving from “Is this it?” to their empowered “THIS is it!” Her talk combines practical tools with honest reflection, focusing on what it really takes to speak with clarity, show up with courage, and grow into a version of yourself that reflects who you truly are. She shows that growth can be both powerful and vulnerable, with a smile and space to enjoy the process along the way 

Kasey Rogers is a survivor, storyteller, and the founder of I Know Why She Stayed — a global initiative giving voice to the realities of domestic violence and the women who live through it. Her work dismantles shame, breaks silence, and transforms trauma into power by creating safe spaces for truth-telling and healing. Through advocacy, education, and her own lived experience, Kasey amplifies the stories too often ignored. She speaks so that others can speak — and so that no woman ever feels alone again.

As the founder of Pretty Hands, Hard Punches, Elicia uses her own experiences overcoming abuse and exploitation within the martial arts industry to teach women practical self-defense techniques, boundary-setting, and how to recognize and stand against abuse. Her unique approach combines technical skill, emotional intelligence, and empowerment to help women build physical and mental strength.

  Mary Beth O’Connor is a federal judge turned recovery advocate, author, and speaker whose life is a testament to radical transformation. In her award-winning memoir, From Junkie to Judge, she shares her three-part journey through trauma, addiction, and self-determined healing — leading to over 30 years of sobriety without reliance on a higher power.

Today, she serves as a board member and founding investor of She Recovers Foundation, and a national voice for secular and inclusive recovery pathways. Mary Beth speaks widely about addiction, trauma, PTSD, and the power of reclaiming your life — proving that no past can disqualify you from your purpose. 

 Carmen Blyden is a Leadership and Wellness Coach, Mental Health Advocate, Speaker, and Founder of Healthy Energy Actively Living (HEAL). With over 11 years of leadership experience and a background in health and wellness coaching, she helps ambitious women lead lives rooted in purpose, alignment, and well-being—without sacrificing themselves for success. A proud mom and grandmother, Carmen serves from her lived experience with burnout, leadership overwhelm, and the journey back to self. Her workshops, trainings, and retreats blend self-care strategy, personal development, and leadership transformation to create lasting change. She has spoken on stages like TEDx Roxbury and is known for delivering heart-centered experiences that leave audiences feeling empowered, grounded, and ready to walk in their power. Carmen believes no woman should have to choose between her health and her goals because we deserve both—and through her work, she’s helping to make that belief a reality. 

 Melissa is an Afro-Indigenous Traditional Midwife, Women’s Health and Holistic Wellness Practitioner, and founder of Blissful Connections LLC, Blissful Births, and Rooted in Wisdom. Her work honours ancestral knowledge, spiritual wellness, and the sacredness of the body. Melissa is a certified life, family, marriage counsellor, herbalist, keynote speaker, and maternal educator. She supports individuals and families through herbalism, spiritual alignment, and integrative care, especially in areas often underserved. As a birth and death keeper, Melissa’s mission is to cultivate safe, sacred spaces for healing, whether through birthwork, workshops, or wellness retreats. She is committed to helping others reconnect with who God has made them to be naturally, wholly, and rooted in purpose. 

Natasha will be presenting 

October 20 at 2pm PST 

Natasha Bryant, LCSW, is a licensed mental health professional, confidence mindset coach, and the visionary founder of Speak Life Transformation. With over 15 years of experience in the fields of psychotherapy, women’s empowerment, and trauma-informed healing, Natasha has created safe spaces for thousands of women to rediscover their voice, confront self-doubt, and unapologetically pursue purpose. She is the author of Hello Me, It’s Nice to Meet You—The Healing Journal for Unlocking Your True Self and creator of dynamic workshops like Heal. Breathe. Flow. and Vibrant Vibes. A sought-after speaker and facilitator, Natasha is known for her bold, warm, and authentic approach to guiding transformational conversations that blend mental wellness with mindset mastery. Her mission is to equip women leaders with the tools to pursue their purpose with a bold and unapologetic mindset. 

 Kim Black is a dynamic, results-driven leadership coach and wellbeing expert with a passion for empowering individuals to embrace their authentic self and lead with passion and purpose. With a proven track record in executive leadership, Kim has a unique ability to inspire and motivate others to reach their full potential. As a professional certified coach, board-certified health and wellness coach and lifestyle medicine practitioner, Kim has dedicated over a decade to helping leaders develop their skills, build resilience, and better understand the interconnectedness of leadership success and wellbeing. Her gift for storytelling, bright personality and quirky spirit has made her a popular speaker and facilitator across the globe.

During her 25 years with PwC, Kim spent time in a wide range of industries and roles, from executive leadership to coaching and consulting. She has a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing leaders today and is committed to providing practical strategies for success. In addition to her professional accomplishments, Kim is a published author (Raising Wildflowers: The Misadventures of a Working Mom Raising Awesome Kids), blogger (Sage Wisdom), former podcast host and passionate advocate for women in leadership. Her personal journey to authenticity has fueled her dedication to helping others find their own path to success, health and wellness. Kim is the mother of three grownups (who pay most of their own bills), grandmother of a feisty three-year old and lives in Rio Rancho, New Mexico with her husband and Shiba Inu, Luna Lovegood. 

 Karmin will be presenting on 

October 20 at 5pm PST 

Karmin Reeves Jenkins is a Certified Abundant Living Coach and Licensed Clinical Social Worker who empowers women—especially veterans and parents—to heal generational patterns and live abundantly. Using a unique neuroplastic and multigenerational framework, she helps clients rewire negative thinking, rewrite personal narratives, and transform relationships. A TEDx speaker, Army Reserve Major (Ret.), and former government social worker, Karmin also serves as an Elder, intercessor, and board member. She holds advanced degrees in social work and has been honored in Cambridge and Marquis Who’s Who. Above all, she’s a proud mother, grandmother, and lifelong advocate for healing, faith, and purpose-led transformation. 

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.

 Rita Valente is a global visibility strategist, intuitive brand guide, and former international superstar DJ who once lit up the world’s biggest stages — and now helps women do the same with their message. As the founder of Alfa Orion, she blends soulful strategy with powerful presence, helping visionary leaders step into the spotlight without selling their soul. Rita’s work is rooted in energetics, alignment, and unapologetic expression. Whether she’s guiding brands or dropping truths, her mission is clear: you were never meant to stay hidden. 

 Destiny McCoy, is a dynamic and bold millennial leader dedicated to creating curated healing-centered spaces for those struggling with anxiety through therapeutic practices rooted in resistance, vulnerability, and truth, an approach that Destiny has personally witnessed as effective while navigating her own experiences with anxiety.A deep understanding of how anxiety disorders distinctly present in communities of color, especially in Black women who typically report anxiety at higher rates, has been a core tenet of her work and a primary reason why she is affectionately known as The Anxiety Annihilator. Described as a natural-born leader and activist by her loved ones, she would go on to be hired as the only African-American female in the United States to hold the position of Community Impact Leader for My Brother's Keeper, an initiative of President Obama. In that role, she spearheaded a community impact initiative that mitigated opportunity gaps faced by boys and young men of color, allowing them to reach their full potential. Destiny often says the following regarding her work's purpose: "I care about people, and that is my superpower." 

 Lourdes Torres is a sacred mirror, soul-led creator, and the founder of Authentically Lourdes — a living portal of ancient wisdom, feminine power, and embodied pleasure. She guides women in awakening their senses, reclaiming their sovereignty, and creating from deep alignment. Through her presence, voice, and multidimensional work, Lourdes invites you to remember who you are and lead from the truth of your body, your magic, and your joy. Her mission is both intimate and cosmic: to co-create a new world, one awakened woman at a time. 

 Ronisha earned her Bachelor of Science and Master of Arts degrees in Education from East Carolina University. She has accumulated 15 years of speaking experience, taking on diverse roles such as a corporate trainer, college professor, and currently a professional speaker. She draws from her extensive background as a mom of four, an educator, and a Talent Development VP, providing unique and comprehensive insights that all participants can draw from. Ronisha uses humor and storytelling to connect and leave an impression that will resonate long after the session ends. Through her personal anecdotes, she creates a space where participants feel motivated to embrace their own leadership journey with confidence and authenticity. When not fostering academic pursuits, Ronisha enjoys spending time with family, volunteering, and educating others which further enriches her commitment to personal development, inspiring the next generation. 

  Berenice will be presenting 

October 20 at 8am PST

Berenice Soto is a trailblazing first-generation Latina leader and holistic healer dedicated to helping women reconnect with their inner power and light. With over 17 years of experience in healthcare leadership and as founder of BGS Evolution, she creates sacred, judgment-free spaces for women to heal, grow, and thrive. Her practice integrates essential oils, crystal healing, cacao ceremonies, and mediumship, always grounded in love, intuition, and compassion. As an Amazon best-selling co-author of Lioness Prayers & Affirmations for Women Leaders Volume 2, Berenice empowers women navigating self-empowerment and liberation. Her chapter, The Silent Condition, invites readers to release self-sabotage and perfectionism, embracing a life of authenticity. Through healing sessions, storytelling, and sisterhood circles, she helps women rise, reconnect with their truth, and embody their full potential. Her work inspires deep transformation and meaningful connection, encouraging each woman to step boldly into her highest self with courage and grace. 

 Myama will be presenting on 

October 20th at 3pm PST

Myama Locke is a 25-year veteran in Social Work, Public Speaking, and Entrepreneurship in
the Detroit, Michigan area of the United States. She is an adoptive mother of two daughters
and two furbabies. She has written 6 books of various genres and has helped other
speakers and writers write books as well. She is also a photographer and an artist that has
established a non-profit for foster and adopted youth in the areas of creative development
in the Detroit area as well that is slated to launch in July 2025. She believes in coaching
other women to pursue their life goals and dreams (from business to real estate to personal
growth). 

 Kendra Y. Hill is a native San Antonian who has lived all over North America, from Washington DC to Cali to Mexico and Toronto. Her professional background includes the U.S. House of Representatives, UNCF, Google, and the San Antonio Spurs. She has also produced international television and was recognized as a Forbes Next 1000 honoree in 2021. An entrepreneur for 14 years, Kendra founded Kendra, Scale My Business in January 2020, and in less than 7 months, she and her team hit $1M in revenue. Since its inception, they have made over $12M. Kendra earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and her Executive Master of Business Administration degree in Strategic Management and Leadership from Howard University. 

 Suzanne Sole has appeared on comedy stages, and in concerts and national tours throughout North America. Theatre roles include national
tours, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels and SPANK! The Fifty Shades Parody, and Annie Get Your Gun opposite Patti LuPone at Ravinia. In television, Sole
appeared as Shirley Partridge in VH1’s, The New Partridge Family, and in NBC’s Chicago PD, Joey, TBS’s What News?, and It’s So Over on the E!
Network. She has produced several original projects including livestream comedy, The Suzanne Sole Show, and her newest live project, The Spiritual Awakening Comedy Cabaret. Her Podcast is called "The Spiritual Shit Show." Learn more at suzannesole.com 

 Meet Holly Hayes, founder of The Uplevel Academy, author of Looking Forward, Looking Back, and host of the She Rises Anyway podcast. After five years living in Vancouver and LA, quitting a global career with no backup plan, and facing heartbreak and betrayal, Holly returned home to Australia—single, pregnant, not defeated, but determined. She rebuilt her life from the ground up, one brave, messy step at a time. Before launching her soul-led business, Holly was an international waxing educator and speaker, empowering thousands of beauty professionals across Australia, Asia, Europe, and North America. After burnout and a total identity reset, she now guides women through reinvention, energetic alignment, and stepping unapologetically into their power. Whether she’s speaking on stage or mentoring women through their “what now?” moment, she brings truth, soul, and fire. Her mission is clear: no matter the fall, she rises anyway—and she’s here to help you do the same. 

 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. 

 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.