1. Arian Simone – President and CEO of Fearless Fund

Quick facts about Arian Simone:

• Simone is an angel investor, serial entrepreneur, philanthropist and PR/marketing specialist.
• Her mission is to inspire millennial women entrepreneurs.
• She is the co-founder of the Fearless Fund.
• Author of The Fearless Money Mindset, Fearless Faith + Hustle: 21 Day Devotional Journey and My Fabulous & Fearless Journey: From Homelessness to Hollywood.

2. Nely Galan – New York Times Best-Selling Author, Speaker and Women’s Empowerment Advocate

Quick facts about Nely Galan:

• Galan is the first Latina President of Entertainment for a U.S. television network (Telemundo).
• She is the author of SELF MADE: Becoming Empowered, Self-Reliant and Rich in Every Way.
• Galan is an Emmy-award winning producer with more than 700 television shows to her credit.
• She is the founder of the non-profit – The Adelante Movement.

3. Lisa Price – Founder of Carol’s Daughter*

Quick facts about Lisa Price:

• Price has appeared on several national television shows including The Oprah Winfrey Show.
• She built a multi-cultural beauty brand that is sold by Target, HSN and other large retailers.
• Price started her business in 1993 with $100 in cash from her kitchen in Brooklyn.
• She was appointed to the National Women’s Business Council during the Obama administration.
• Price is a member of the Executive Committee at L’Oreal USA.

4. Leslie Sanchez – Entrepreneur and Author*

Quick facts about Leslie Sanchez:

• Sanchez helps non-profits, global brands and organizations connect with women and Latino audiences.
• She has delivered speeches to more than 400 domestic and international audiences.
• Sanchez served as Director of the White House Initiative on Hispanic Education during the George W. Bush administration.
• She was appointed to the National Women’s Business Council during the Obama administration.
• Sanchez is the author of two highly-acclaimed books – You’ve Come a Long Way, Maybe and Los Republicanos.

5. Lisa Sun – Founder & CEO of GRAVITAS*

Quick facts about Lisa Sun:

• Sun’s brand has been featured on the TODAY Show, CNN and in magazines including People, Fast Company, Oprah and Forbes.
• She launched GRAVITAS to offer styling solutions and innovative apparel for women.
• Sun has spoken for groups including JPMorganChase, Dress for Success, Mortgage Bankers Associates Summit and The Nantucket Project.
• She is the author of Gravitas: The 8 Strengths That Redefine Confidence

6. Fawn Weaver – Founder and CEO of Grant Sidney Inc. and Uncle Nearest Inc.*

Quick facts about Fawn Weaver:

• Weaver is the first African American woman to head a major spirits brand and be featured on the cover of American Whiskey magazine. 
• She was named one of Food & Wine’s Drink Innovators of the Year in 2022.
• Weaver founded the Nearest Green Foundation and the Black Business Booster program that helps Black-owned spirits companies with capital, distribution and branding.
• She is the author of best-selling books including Happy Wives Club: One Woman’s Worldwide Search for the Secrets of a Great Marriage.

*Lisa Price, Leslie Sanchez, Fawn Waver and Lisa Sun will be presenting at the 2023 Women of Color Entrepreneurs Conference on Monday, September 23, 2023. Register today!