Presenters, Moderators & Mentors

A wordsmith, calligrapher, author, designer, hotelier and creative thinker, Betty Soldi is a visionary artist working with words, flourishes and images, bringing a taste of her celebrated artistic ‘Inksperiences’ from Florence, Italy to the TSC stage allowing entrepreneurs to harness their innate artistic intuition and develop self-expression through inspirational handwritten words.

Carly Hill is the founder of Carly A. Hill Communications, as well as the blog CarlyAHill.com She’s worked in the PR/influencer space now for over 10 years, starting her own influencer management company almost five years ago where she now reps an incredible group of women in the lifestyle and fashion space. Originally from Traverse City, MI she now resides in Williamsburg Brooklyn.

Crystal Surrency is a seasoned marketing and strategy executive with a proven track record of delivering business impact through transformative digital solutions and marketing innovation. An experienced and growth-minded leader, her career has sharply focused on building and leading high-growth businesses and high-performing teams. Crystal is skilled in bringing future-forward capabilities to market, developing new revenue streams, and building brands and audiences. Her diverse experience has given way to key leadership positions in both the digital agency and media spaces. Working closely with CMOs across verticals, she has helped to define the future state marketing strategy and organizational change for the largest brands in the world. She has operationalized and led strategy, marketing, data, research, and media teams. Crystal has deep expertise in multichannel commerce, experience & media innovation, and cross-disciplinary team leadership. Today, Crystal is an executive leader at Hello Sunshine serving as EVP, Marketing, Strategy & Insights at Hello Sunshine

Known for her role as the founding editor of Martha Stewart Weddings, her distinctive drawings, and her high-profile fêtes, Darcy Miller is bringing her ingenuity and creativity to our mentor sessions.

Renowned for her design-focused public relations strategies, PR maven Elizabeth Blitzer and founder of her eponymous New York-based firm is sharing the secrets to setting yourself up for success in media and partnerships.

Emily McCarthy doesn’t believe in boring. She immerses herself in bright bursts of color and vibrant prints. Even her middle name, Joy, reflects her optimistic point of view. Emily grew up in a small town and dreamed of living on the coast. She received her BA in Graphic Design and Photography from LaGrange College in LaGrange, Georgia. After spending part of her career in the stationery and gift industry, she turned her eye for prints and patterns into her design business, bringing explosions of delight to your closet season after season. Emily believes that when you look good, you feel good — and you do good. While confidence comes from within, a bold color and flattering fit can truly dress you up in joy. She is also inspired by the sophistication of home interior fabrics and wall coverings in her print design. Emily resides in Savannah, Georgia with her college husband and two children.

Jillian Eversole is a Charleston-based mother of 3 young boys and the creator of her eponymous lifestyle website, JillianEversole.com. Jillian strives to create content that bridges the gap between her heart and her interests – home, family, fashion, relationships, tradition, and travel. Jillian uses her website and social media channels to work with like minded brands and to create a community of readers who also love to discover and honor the beauty and meaning they find in themselves, their families, and their homes. Through other careers and motherhood, Jillian has been off and on blogging for 10 years.

Karla Gallardo is the thoughtful co-founder and inspirational leader scaling Cuyana, a thriving ecommerce fashion brand known for creating timeless, elegant pieces that celebrate the heritage and craftsmanship of her native Ecuador.

Through years of experience in the world of marketing and design coupled with a well-traveled mind and heart, the language of Kelli’s work embodies a unique approach to visual storytelling. Her bespoke sense of style speaks to those seeking an intuitive, creative, and unforgettable embodiment of the moment.

Her passion for cultivating and sharing an authentic connection through her photographs expresses itself naturally in a style that is joyful, distinctive, and artful. Her beautiful work expresses the natural magnificence of her clients through the lens of their most celebrated, memorable selves and stories.

Laura Cox Kaplan is the creator of She Said / She Said — a multimedia platform for women who strive to live their best lives with intention and who are seeking insight and inspiration through thoughtful conversation and content focused on women.
Laura’s 30-year career spans some of the highest institutions in Washington, DC — a place of constant change. She spent ten years on the executive management team of global professional services firm PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP, where she served as Principal-in-Charge of Government, Regulatory Affairs and Public Policy, coordinating strategies across more than 150 countries. Before that Laura held senior positions at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and the U.S. Department of the Treasury, after getting her start as a Press Secretary on Capitol Hill.
A common thread for Laura has been not only navigating change, but understanding and mastering the art of influence — in government, business, communications, advocacy, and in navigating family life.

As a certified etiquette trainer, Mariah’s mission is to bring an intentional sparkle back to a lost art. She redefines the meaning of etiquette with a modern, approachable, and vibrant twist on the topic to help her clients build confidence, create stronger connections, distinguish themselves, and reach their full potential in their personal and professional lives. Old Soul Etiquette was founded in 2021 when Mariah left a career in fashion to follow her greatest dream: to empower and impact through her passion for modern etiquette.

Mariah is honored to work with individuals of all ages and backgrounds located across the globe. Old Soul Etiquette‘s services include both in-person and virtual private consulting, interactive group workshops, webinars, speaking engagements, and special events on the following topics: youth, social, dining and business etiquette, personal branding, wedding preparation, style consulting, and more. OSE’s clients span across industries such as high jewelry, finance, education, real estate, talent management, utility, hospitality, entertainment, and more. Mariah is based in New York City, and is available to travel by request.

Mariah is also the author of modern wedding etiquette book “What Do I Do?” and “The Essential Wedding Planner” (coming June 2025). Her expertise has been sought after by The Today Show, NBC News, Fox News, Forbes, Southern Living, The New York Post, Travel & Leisure, Brides, Martha Stewart, and more.

Natasha Murphy is the founder of Built Best. After 20 years of agency experience, including founding and selling her own boutique web development firm, she created Built Best to focus on what truly matters: helping established e-commerce businesses thrive through thoughtful technical partnership.

She specializes in helping e-commerce stores with $1M+ in online revenue tackle their most pressing technical challenges – whether that’s optimizing their technical SEO, streamlining inventory management, or implementing strategic marketing automations. Her approach combines analytical problem-solving with hands-on execution: she doesn’t just identify opportunities, she implements them.

What sets Built Best apart is their commitment to long-term partnership. Some of Murphy’s client relationships span more than a decade, evolving from initial site builds to comprehensive technical strategy and ongoing optimization. This depth of relationship allows her to understand not just the technical requirements, but the business context behind every decision.

An internationally recognized and sought after CEO, Sandra Campos is back to share her candid advice on nurturing the entrepreneurial mindset and embracing the adventure of business building.

Sarah Slaughter joined Atlanta-based public relations and marketing consultancy agency Domino Media Group in August 2016 as Domino’s first hire when she moved to Atlanta after living in New York City. Her time there was spent at a public relations agency working on a variety of luxury beauty and lifestyle accounts, including Bioré, KORRES, L’Occitane, DreamDry, and more. During her time at Domino, Sarah has been the lead on accounts of various sizes, including leading Atlanta real estate developments and nationally recognized e-commerce brands and designers. As of early 2021, Sarah is now President of Domino, overseeing each of the company’s accounts and overall strategy and execution.

Shunta Grant is a woman committed to helping humans to better steward their time by transforming how they plan, schedule, work, and live! Featured by Forbes and Essence, Shunta is the founder of Best Today®, a company that helps customers worldwide to harness the power of proaction and intentionality to live healthier, more intentional lives.

As a former attorney, a business owner, wife, and mother of two, Shunta understands the unique challenges women experience when it comes to time.  Because of this, she is on a mission to help students, consumers and mission-driven organizations optimize their time, talent and resources without overworking, overwhelm, or ineffective time management.

Shunta is also a writer at For Those on the Journey, an online publication, where she writes to encourage you to live a life of joy, health, and intention. To learn more about her products that can help you to become a better steward of your time visit besttoday.co and to learn how Shunta can help you or your company visit shuntagrant.com.

A seasoned magazine editor known for her marvelous style and wit, Tori Mellott is sharing her vast knowledge of the media landscape to help you navigate and broaden opportunities to share your brand story like she has with her new book.

Alexandra Dillard is the Vice President and General Merchandise Manager for Dillard’s, Inc. Born in Fort Worth, Texas but raised in Little Rock, Arkansas, Alexandra spent her early years immersed in retail.  Her father, Alex Dillard, is the son of Dillard’s founder, William T Dillard and currently serves as President of the company.  He has significantly contributed to growth, success, and modernization of the company.  Alexandra often shares fond memories of attending new store ribbon cuttings with her grandparents as a child, joining her father on store visits, and attending buying markets throughout her formative years.  This exposure into retail from an early age and witnessing her family work incredibly hard day after day is something that shaped Alexandra both personally and professionally.  Alexandra and her two sisters, Annemarie and Michelle, all work for the company in impactful roles that inspire evolution and maintain relevance for the 84 year old department store.  However, Dillard’s is not Alexandra’s only exposure to the industry.  As a business graduate from Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas, Alexandra spent the summer after graduation working for an apparel factory in China to better understand the production line and working for Connor Sourcing, one of the world’s most renowned product sourcing agencies, based in Hong Kong to understand sourcing techniques and strategies.  She then moved to Los Angeles, California to pursue a career with BCBGMaxazria as a merchandiser.  Today, Alexandra carries a wealth of knowledge from this diverse range of experiences and applies that foundation in how she manages and operates her growing businesses within the Dillard’s corporation.  Through the duration of her “official” 15 years (and counting) in this role, Alexandra has gone from brand manager of ladies private label brands, to Divisional Merchandise Manager over a team of ladies apparel buyers, to her current role as General Merchandise Manager and Vice President.  She oversees $1 billion in annual sales and 50+ departments across ladies apparel, swimwear, outerwear and activewear, designer brands, kids, and juniors directly managing Dillard’s buying, product development, and design teams located in the corporation’s Saint Petersburg, Florida office as well as the Little Rock, Arkansas headquarters and indirectly managing our joint partnership with several design partners. An inspiration to her team, she is an advocate for always thinking outside of the box when it comes to problem solving and staying on the forefront of trends and social evolutions when it comes to her approach to product offering.  She has launched a plethora of new brands and spearheaded countless initiatives within the corporation, most recently including Dillard’s growing influencer collaborations and college campus ambassador partnerships.  Residing in Atlanta, Georgia as a mom of two young children and wife to an entrepreneur, to say her life is busy is an understatement, but there is a way to have it all and that is what life is all about!

Andrea Wightwick has over 20 years of experience in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry, specializing in strategy and portfolio growth for food and beverage brands. Her career highlights include launching iconic products like vitaminwater zero, Chobani Oatmilk, and Honest Kids and advising pet food brands such as Nestlé Purina, Rachael Ray Nutrish, and FreshPet. With a client roster exceeding 200 brands, Andrea has driven organic growth through innovative marketing strategies, from pioneering the first Amazon Go store to reshaping household consumption with creative packaging solutions like Siggi’s Skyr Yogurt Tubes.

In 2023, Andrea crafted Salty Seagull, the first bubble-free, low-calorie, non-alcoholic cocktail under the Hapsy brand. Designed to make every gathering inclusive and festive, Hapsy cocktails offer a vibrant alternative for those choosing to drink with or without alcohol.

Based in Atlanta with her husband and two children, Andrea also co-owns three additional businesses that provide IT support, cybersecurity, and AI-driven solutions to clients. She brings a wealth of expertise, creativity, and a forward-thinking approach to every venture she undertakes.

(P.S. This bio was proudly crafted with a little help from ChatGPT—ask her about ways to use AI in your business!)

Ashley Shaw is the editor of Southern Lady magazine, a publication of Hoffman Media. As a lifelong literary buff who earned an MFA in creative writing, her love of storytelling is deep-rooted. She and her team celebrate entrepreneurs, gracious living, and Southern destinations through print and digital content that’s thoughtfully crafted to make an authentic, lasting impression on readers—whether it’s purely editorial or a paid collaboration. She grew up on Alabama’s Gulf Coast and now lives in Birmingham with her husband and their sweet dog.

A wordsmith, calligrapher, author, designer, hotelier and creative thinker, Betty Soldi is a visionary artist working with words, flourishes and images, bringing a taste of her celebrated artistic ‘Inksperiences’ from Florence, Italy to the TSC stage allowing entrepreneurs to harness their innate artistic intuition and develop self-expression through inspirational handwritten words.

Carly Hill is the founder of Carly A. Hill Communications, as well as the blog CarlyAHill.com She’s worked in the PR/influencer space now for over 10 years, starting her own influencer management company almost five years ago where she now reps an incredible group of women in the lifestyle and fashion space. Originally from Traverse City, MI she now resides in Williamsburg Brooklyn.

Courtney Folk is the Co-Founder and CEO of  Renewal Logistics, a full service apparel fulfillment company that is the largest independent apparel restoration company in the US. Renewal is the leading 3PL for the fashion industry, serving some of the world’s largest apparel brands, fueling their fulfillment, returns, exchanges and more. She and her husband Bryan Folk who is President of Renewal have 20 years of experience in apparel distribution and returns management. They are the definitive industry experts in the world of apparel fulfillment. Courtney began in her family’s business of retail dry cleaning, then grew that business to become the pre-eminent destination for fashion logistics, then was  approached by a top 3 global apparel brand to become their dedicated 3PL.  She has since expanded their 3PL business to become the only fully integrated solution for apparel companies in the US, providing not only wholesale, retail, and ecommerce fulfillment, but also Value Added Services such as wholesale order prep, Amazon FBA prep, and re-ticketing, as well as full scale returns refurbishment via their 85,000 sq. ft. dry cleaning facility in Atlanta Georgia.  They currently operate 3 locations in the southeast, and have a bench of 2500 workers.  She is a graduate from Charleston Southern University in Charleston, South Carolina.

Crystal Surrency is a seasoned marketing and strategy executive with a proven track record of delivering business impact through transformative digital solutions and marketing innovation. An experienced and growth-minded leader, her career has sharply focused on building and leading high-growth businesses and high-performing teams. Crystal is skilled in bringing future-forward capabilities to market, developing new revenue streams, and building brands and audiences. Her diverse experience has given way to key leadership positions in both the digital agency and media spaces. Working closely with CMOs across verticals, she has helped to define the future state marketing strategy and organizational change for the largest brands in the world. She has operationalized and led strategy, marketing, data, research, and media teams. Crystal has deep expertise in multichannel commerce, experience & media innovation, and cross-disciplinary team leadership. Today, Crystal is an executive leader at Hello Sunshine serving as EVP, Marketing, Strategy & Insights at Hello Sunshine

Known for her role as the founding editor of Martha Stewart Weddings, her distinctive drawings, and her high-profile fêtes, Darcy Miller is bringing her ingenuity and creativity to our mentor sessions.

Renowned for her design-focused public relations strategies, PR maven Elizabeth Blitzer and founder of her eponymous New York-based firm is sharing the secrets to setting yourself up for success in media and partnerships.

Emily McCarthy doesn’t believe in boring. She immerses herself in bright bursts of color and vibrant prints. Even her middle name, Joy, reflects her optimistic point of view. Emily grew up in a small town and dreamed of living on the coast. She received her BA in Graphic Design and Photography from LaGrange College in LaGrange, Georgia. After spending part of her career in the stationery and gift industry, she turned her eye for prints and patterns into her design business, bringing explosions of delight to your closet season after season. Emily believes that when you look good, you feel good — and you do good. While confidence comes from within, a bold color and flattering fit can truly dress you up in joy. She is also inspired by the sophistication of home interior fabrics and wall coverings in her print design. Emily resides in Savannah, Georgia with her college husband and two children.

A creative leader for more than 25 years, Haile McCollum supercharges teams and brings focus to marketing efforts. She can see patterns and connections and understands how to leverage a sense of place to build beloved, recognizable and valuable southern brands.

Haile and her small but mighty team at Fontaine Maury worked with Explore Georgia to create a strategic, new brand identity for the state of Georgia’s tourism efforts. Fontaine Maury has also worked with iconic southern businesses, including Flowers Foods, Blackberry Patch, Condor Chocolates, Sweet Grass Dairy, James Farmer, Southern Baked Pie, and Schermer Pecans. Fontaine Maury’s work builds stronger communities, one brand partner at a time.

Haile earned a BS in Human Development from Vanderbilt University and an MFA in Graphic Design from SCAD.

Holly Hollingsworth Phillips is a residential interior designer owner of The English Room, based in Charlotte, North Carolina. Holly’s style is elegant, eclectic and colorful. She has completed homes all over the east coast that have ranged from the super modern to very traditional while keeping it true to her style and that of the client. She loves overseeing the design process from beginning to end. “The best part is when your clients really trust you and set you free to do what you do best.” Her love of color, pattern and layering of old and new can be seen in all her work. According to Holly, “Color makes people happy!” She loves the mixing the tradition of the past with the modern style of the future.

Holly has worked in the design world from and early age. Her mother took her to antique shows all over the east coast and she went on her first buying trip to Europe at age 11. The home Holly grew up in was designed by Mario Buatta. Her mother, Nancy Hollingsworth, is retired well known interior designer, and specialized in the English Country style. Childhood play dates could turn into magical discussions with mothers while they moved around furniture. Her lifelong passion for the arts has never waned. Holly has a strong educational love for antiques and the history of the decorative arts led her to this business.

Holly’s early design experience includes working with Alexandra Stoddard and Sotheby’s – both in New York City. Holly completed a Mint Museum Senior Study and worked at the Atlanta Decorative Arts Center. After College, Holly lived in London while completing Sotheby’s 17th and 18th century decorative arts program. She has also completed The Winter institute at Winterthur, which provided a deep exposure one of the most complete collections of American Antiques in existence. Her first “professional” job was with Travis & Company in Atlanta where she ran the Antiques side of the showroom. In 1999, Holly joined her mother full time at the English Room in Charlotte. Her educational background includes a degree in Art History from Rollins College and a degree in Interior Design from the American College.

She has been featured in Southern Living, Charlotte Magazine, QC Exclusive, Charlotte Design & Decor, Southpark Magazine and Better Homes and Gardens as well as online features in House Beautiful, Domino & Elle Decor.

Acclaimed singer/songwriter and retail entrepreneur, Holly Williams is taking to the stage to inspire us with her thoughtful tunes and bring her experience as the owner of two of Nashville’s best retail spots: H. Audrey and White’s Mercantile to our mentor sessions.

Jackie Thomson founded of Counsel in early 2022 after co-owning and expanding the Charleston-based lifestyle pr firm, leapfrog, for 13 years. Her consultancy focuses on promoting female founders in the design and style space with a focused approach on brand development through media and influencer relations, events and strategic partnerships. The term of Counsel refers to her team’s hands-on approach to brand building and the partnerships that she builds with long-term clients.

Jackie earned her undergraduate degree from the College of Charleston, then moved to New York for a buying position at GUCCI, and then to grow the wholesale business for bridal and evening wear designer Reem Acra. She later returned to Charleston to join, and later take over leapfrog’s design-related projects. Her wide-ranging interests in lifestyle-related categories drives of Counsel’s expertise in the fields of fashion and design. Beyond the realm of traditional PR, Jackie enjoys honing brand strategy, content creation, and developing market positioning for her clients.

Jillian Eversole is a Charleston-based mother of 3 young boys and the creator of her eponymous lifestyle website, JillianEversole.com. Jillian strives to create content that bridges the gap between her heart and her interests – home, family, fashion, relationships, tradition, and travel. Jillian uses her website and social media channels to work with like minded brands and to create a community of readers who also love to discover and honor the beauty and meaning they find in themselves, their families, and their homes. Through other careers and motherhood, Jillian has been off and on blogging for 10 years.

Laura Cox Kaplan is the creator of She Said / She Said — a multimedia platform for women who strive to live their best lives with intention and who are seeking insight and inspiration through thoughtful conversation and content focused on women.
Laura’s 30-year career spans some of the highest institutions in Washington, DC — a place of constant change. She spent ten years on the executive management team of global professional services firm PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP, where she served as Principal-in-Charge of Government, Regulatory Affairs and Public Policy, coordinating strategies across more than 150 countries. Before that Laura held senior positions at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and the U.S. Department of the Treasury, after getting her start as a Press Secretary on Capitol Hill.
A common thread for Laura has been not only navigating change, but understanding and mastering the art of influence — in government, business, communications, advocacy, and in navigating family life.

Over her tenure at Leapfrog PR, Libba guided many of her clients, both large and small, to become prominent brands among the shelves of national retailers. A storyteller at heart, she looks for common threads – pride in the process and an authentic history – in all of the companies she works alongside. Now as a founder of the creative consultancy Add Lib, she focuses on only a handful of carefully selected clients who have a truly great story – business owners in the south who have products and services that are inspired by heritage (a recipe, an orchard, a kettle built to last, kinship) and built on people’s need to gather, connect and foster relationships. She advises some of the South’s best-loved brands including Callie’s Hot Little Biscuit, Caroline’s Cakes, Sea Island Forge, Schermer Pecans, and The Southern Coterie #tscsummit. She thrives on mentoring entrepreneurs and small business owners. To celebrate these relationships, she offers a pro bono Small Business Mentorship program with three to five women participating each year.

An Atlanta native, Libba found her passion for all things edible as a post-grad student at New York’s French Culinary Institute (International Culinary Center). She segued into restaurant public relations at Baltz & Co. and the Dunn Robbins Group, promoting brands in the food, wine, and spirits industries. Following a move to her husband’s hometown of Charleston, Libba joined Leapfrog to continue her craft, as an owner from 2009 to 2021. She recently founded Add Lib in 2022.

Libba is a graduate of the University of the South, Sewanee. Libba and her husband, Chris, are raising their two sons a stone’s throw from the Ashley River.

Lydia Menzies is an entertaining expert with a knack for adding memorable creative details to everything from large parties to smaller-scale celebrations. Her mission is to make each celebration a unique experience for her guests- and Lydia teaches you how to achieve the same looks and goals through her Supper Club and her award-winning blog.

Lydia has always been known for her creative flair and love of the tiniest details. She can make the most mundane affair one to remember! She loves a good play-on-words and a unique party theme. Lydia also loves to spoil her guests and is known for searching hard for the perfect party favors! Anything she touches just seems to have a “little extra something special” to it.

Born and raised in Georgia, Lydia is a southern girl who also has a love for New England…especially Nantucket, MA. As a college student, Lydia became a nanny on Nantucket and has returned to the island each summer for the past 25+ years. She eventually found herself in the hospitality industry by working at a charming bed and breakfast. Many of the guests at the Inn would stay in touch with her year after year, and Lydia realized what an impact her warm, genuine hospitality had on those she hosted. That natural tendency to offer a warm welcome and an enjoyable experience extended to her love of hosting personal parties and events frequently through the years. Lydia has also had the opportunity to host and chair countless charity events including events for the American Heart Association, local Women’s Leagues, and local schools.

As a certified etiquette trainer, Mariah’s mission is to bring an intentional sparkle back to a lost art. She redefines the meaning of etiquette with a modern, approachable, and vibrant twist on the topic to help her clients build confidence, create stronger connections, distinguish themselves, and reach their full potential in their personal and professional lives. Old Soul Etiquette was founded in 2021 when Mariah left a career in fashion to follow her greatest dream: to empower and impact through her passion for modern etiquette.

Mariah is honored to work with individuals of all ages and backgrounds located across the globe. Old Soul Etiquette‘s services include both in-person and virtual private consulting, interactive group workshops, webinars, speaking engagements, and special events on the following topics: youth, social, dining and business etiquette, personal branding, wedding preparation, style consulting, and more. OSE’s clients span across industries such as high jewelry, finance, education, real estate, talent management, utility, hospitality, entertainment, and more. Mariah is based in New York City, and is available to travel by request.

Mariah is also the author of modern wedding etiquette book “What Do I Do?” and “The Essential Wedding Planner” (coming June 2025). Her expertise has been sought after by The Today Show, NBC News, Fox News, Forbes, Southern Living, The New York Post, Travel & Leisure, Brides, Martha Stewart, and more.

Melissa Sturdivant Smith is the creative director of Hoffman Media’s lifestyle brands and magazines, including Victoria, Southern Lady, TeaTime, The Cottage Journal, and Southern Home. She’s an antiques enthusiast with a passion for interior design and product development. Since starting at Hoffman Media nearly 10 years ago, her inspiring work has encompassed photo styling around the world, collaborating with countless artists and entrepreneurs, and developing vendor relationships with premiere home, tabletop, and fashion brands. She lives in Birmingham, Alabama, with her husband, Tyler, their daughters Ellison and Everlee, and West Highland Terrier, Charlie.

Mollie Burch is the CEO and Creative Director of CROSBY by Mollie Burch, a women’s fashion line known for its imaginative use of color, original prints, and effortless vibe. Since founding CROSBY in 2015, she has grown her small business into an established and recognizable brand that is thriving on all fronts with over 300 wholesale accounts across the country and an ever-growing e-commerce presence. CROSBY believes in ultimate inclusion — advocating for women from various backgrounds and stories and creating pieces for all personalities. From sizes XXS to XXL, CROSBY creates flattering fits that can be worn by any generation!

Mollie hand-designs every style and print based on inspiration from unexpected color palettes, vibrant cultures, and the wonders of nature. As she dives into her ninth year of business, her mission remains the same: celebrate who you are through what you’re wearing. She is fiercely dedicated to her craft and passionate about helping women feel like their boldest, brightest selves.

CROSBY’s Shine Your Bright mantra is anchored in the company’s dedication to the fight against human trafficking. Every year, Mollie designs two special prints inspired by a survivor’s journey. The proceeds from these pieces are donated directly to Wellspring Living, an organization whose mission is to transform the lives of those at-risk or victimized by sexual exploitation. Learn more about the brand’s social mission here.

Born and raised in Newnan, GA, and a graduate of the University of Virginia, Mollie currently resides in Atlanta with her husband, Evan, and the newest (and sweetest!) CROSBY gal, Baby Burch.

Morgan Hutchinson is the co-founder and CEO of BURU, a women’s clothing brand based in Los Angeles, California.

Born in the small town of Murray, Kentucky, where the importance of dressing up for nearly any occasion was instilled in her, Morgan believes in the mood-boosting power of wearing a proper ensemble (that is comfortable to boot!)

She went off to Alabama for college, then began her career in New York as an entrepreneur and co-founder (along with her two best friends) of Passport Panties, a lingerie brand that landed in 500+ international doors and allowed her to travel the globe. After meeting her husband, Brett, in NYC, they moved to Beijing for four years and Morgan found a career there as a stylist and the “Blonde in Beijing” blogger.

After moving back to the USA 8-months pregnant, Morgan became a mother for the first time. She soon discovered that her wardrobe needed a refresh. She scoured online shops, high-end boutiques and big box stores for stylish, daytime essentials that offered easy access in washable fabrics with little success. So, with the help of her husband and now full-time business partner, Brett, Morgan embarked on a mission in the name of fashion

With Brett’s business acumen and Morgan’s former experience as an entrepreneur and stylist, they founded BURU in 2013. Through several evolutions, the company has hit its stride. Morgan now exclusively designs every collection for the brand. Today, one half of the brand’s manufacturing happens in BURU’s own microfactory in downtown LA where they employ twenty full-time team members, including pattern makers, cutters, and sewers. They run a retail store, warehouse and business and design office just down the street from the factory.

Though Morgan’s designs can be worn by every woman, transcending generations and seasons of life, her inspiration has consistently been and will always be—motherhood. She aspires to create a space, a community and a resource for mothers to connect and have fun with their wardrobe. Her forever mission is to redefine “mom style”.

For Natalie Simkins, what started out as a creative outlet quickly evolved into a full-time career. Natalie is the creator of SimkinStyle: a fashion-focused inspiration platform where she shares her latest finds.

As a fashion enthusiast and budget-savvy stylist, she specializes in creating timeless looks by blending high and low price points. With a keen eye for quality pieces, her goal is to help people invest in wardrobe essentials that stand the test of time without breaking the bank on passing trends. She empowers individuals to curate versatile wardrobes that reflect their personal style while maximizing their budget. By strategically incorporating investment pieces alongside affordable finds, she demonstrates how anyone can achieve a stylish and sophisticated look without overspending.

Natalie resides in the West Village, New York City, with her Cavapoo, Hank.

Natasha Murphy is the founder of Built Best. After 20 years of agency experience, including founding and selling her own boutique web development firm, she created Built Best to focus on what truly matters: helping established e-commerce businesses thrive through thoughtful technical partnership.

She specializes in helping e-commerce stores with $1M+ in online revenue tackle their most pressing technical challenges – whether that’s optimizing their technical SEO, streamlining inventory management, or implementing strategic marketing automations. Her approach combines analytical problem-solving with hands-on execution: she doesn’t just identify opportunities, she implements them.

What sets Built Best apart is their commitment to long-term partnership. Some of Murphy’s client relationships span more than a decade, evolving from initial site builds to comprehensive technical strategy and ongoing optimization. This depth of relationship allows her to understand not just the technical requirements, but the business context behind every decision.

An internationally recognized and sought after CEO, Sandra Campos is back to share her candid advice on nurturing the entrepreneurial mindset and embracing the adventure of business building.

Sarah Slaughter joined Atlanta-based public relations and marketing consultancy agency Domino Media Group in August 2016 as Domino’s first hire when she moved to Atlanta after living in New York City. Her time there was spent at a public relations agency working on a variety of luxury beauty and lifestyle accounts, including Bioré, KORRES, L’Occitane, DreamDry, and more. During her time at Domino, Sarah has been the lead on accounts of various sizes, including leading Atlanta real estate developments and nationally recognized e-commerce brands and designers. As of early 2021, Sarah is now President of Domino, overseeing each of the company’s accounts and overall strategy and execution.

Shunta Grant is a woman committed to helping humans to better steward their time by transforming how they plan, schedule, work, and live! Featured by Forbes and Essence, Shunta is the founder of Best Today®, a company that helps customers worldwide to harness the power of proaction and intentionality to live healthier, more intentional lives.

As a former attorney, a business owner, wife, and mother of two, Shunta understands the unique challenges women experience when it comes to time.  Because of this, she is on a mission to help students, consumers and mission-driven organizations optimize their time, talent and resources without overworking, overwhelm, or ineffective time management.

Shunta is also a writer at For Those on the Journey, an online publication, where she writes to encourage you to live a life of joy, health, and intention. To learn more about her products that can help you to become a better steward of your time visit besttoday.co and to learn how Shunta can help you or your company visit shuntagrant.com.

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