We feature international stories from entrepreneurs and enterprise leaders who share a passion for their business. Join us as part of this community in support of the entrepreneurial spirit, mentorship and breaking barriers to success.
Middy Matthews is a realtor with Arbor Move Real Estate serving Chicago and Ann Arbor, Michigan, with 12+ years in residential, luxury, and commercial real estate. A former tennis professional and ultra-endurance mountain bike racer, she brings an athlete’s discipline to sales and to training to new agents. Under the platform “Trained, Not Sold.”, she speaks nationally on trust-based selling, leadership, and resilience.
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Words have shaped May Crawford’s life for as long as she can remember. As an author, speaker, coach, consultant and trusted advisor, she has spent more than four decades inviting, guiding and encouraging individuals, leaders and organizations to think differently, communicate more effectively and see new possibilities. Her published book, Are Your Antennas Up?, together with six audiobook series, reflects her belief that when we honour what we have quietly known all along, clarity changes everything.
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Heather Moore is an author, wellness practitioner, and advocate for mental health awareness. With over twenty-five years of experience in holistic health as an acupuncturist, she brings a unique perspective to healing one that integrates emotional, physical, and spiritual resilience. Her personal journey navigating family trauma, addiction recovery, and the complexities of caring for a parent with schizophrenia deeply informs her work. Through her writing, Heather offers an honest and compassionate voice for those facing similar challenges.
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Katie Mares is a master’s-educated executive coach, TEDx speaker, and #1 bestselling author of CustomHER Experience and Five Steps to a Five Star Experience. She works with corporate clients including Toyota, Celebrity Cruises, and Honda, helping leaders close the gap between strategy and execution. She is the founder of NOW Rising, a women’s coaching community, and co-founder of DriveHer, launching September 2026.
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DR. JO ANNE WHITE is an International multiple #1 bestselling, award winning author, speaker, coach and trainer. She’s recognized as a Goodwill Global Ambassador for civil and humanitarian work in education, entrepreneurship, coaching and women’s issues. A certified life, spiritual and business coach, counselor and energy master teacher, she teaches people how to overcome adversity, turning challenges into opportunities & empowering and inspiring men, women, families and businesses to achieve wellbeing, master success, thrive and triumph.
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Jennifer Edwards is a wife of 30 years who knows firsthand that money fights are rarely about money. That lived experience – combined with her work with hundreds of couples – is what makes her approach so effective. She started Breakthrough Financial Wellness because she believes money, handled well, can actually bring couples closer. Her mission is to help partners transform the subject of money into a source of deeper trust, intimacy, and connection. Connect with Jennifer here…
Preethi Balasubramanian is the founder of Wonder EA, a coaching and consulting practice helping entrepreneurs build businesses that grow without burning out. With 15+ years in HR, operations, and executive support across three countries, she is the author of The Ease Equation series, the Mystic India for Kids series, and the Everyday Superpower series, all available through her author platform, Wondering Pages. A Rising Leader Award recipient (Women of Inspiration Awards 2024), she helps founders lead with clarity, systems, and sustainable support.
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I have been working in the legal field since 1990. I started out in hospitality; transitioned into the legal field: secretary, paralegal in litigation law firm; lateral move to working in a start up a high-tech company and landed in IP law in 2001. I’m a huge supporter of women-owned businesses and am 100% committed to the environment. My head office now stands as a rammed earth building, crafted predominantly by women-led enterprises, showcasing my support for sustainable and inclusive practices. I have clients and associates all over the world. Kindness counts!
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Join us in Season #7 for a panel discussion on “The Importance of Trademarking Your Great Idea” on our YouTube Channel Business Mentorship; Keepin’ It Real  and if your on the move here is the podcast on iHeart Radio.
Annette Mashi creates magic with words. She gives visibility to female architects, interior designers, and women in construction. She positions them as experts, demonstrates their value, and helps them stand out from their competition so they attract clients they love and win their dream projects. With a degree in architecture and experience designing and building her home, she speaks their language. Annette highlights their superpowers and shares their stories, so they can concentrate on designing. Connect with Annette here…
Over my 35 years learning about human development, I have become a Heart Led Leader. Businesses, families and communities are living breathing organisms that require positive human interactions to thrive. To become the best version of ourselves, necessitates that we try time and again to find ways to improve our human interactions. When we have the courage to take that risk, we beat back fear and we get a glimpse of who we were created to be.
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