Wings Of...inspired Business

Monica Badiu is a conversion copywriter and copy coach with more than 25,000 hours of hands-on marketing experience whose agency specializes in helping course creators and companies increase revenue through customer-centric copywriting. Monica specializes in data-driven marketing to produce targeted and non-spammy emails and funnel pages that drive high conversions by prioritizing value over pressure to build long-lasting relationships with audiences. Monica also hosts the podcast, Master the Inbox.

Brittney Fairweather is a co-founder and Chief Business Development Officer of TRX Capital, a real estate lending firm focused on Business Purpose Lending where she manages overall growth, strategy, and client-facing communications. With a mission to bridge the gap for first-time buyers and revolutionize real estate investing, TRX Capital provides flexible capital and expert support to small builders and investors. Previously she founded the mortgage lender Genesis Capital, which she sold to Goldman Sachs.

Mary McMonagle is an intuitive healer and feminine energy coach with a passion for guiding high-achieving women towards breaking free from their own limitations and fully embracing their true essence. Founder of spiritual lifestyle brand True Vibe, Mary is also the host of the Living Your True Vibe Podcast, where she inspires countless individuals to embrace their true essence and live authentically. Listen to learn how to move from overthinking to a place of heartfelt clarity, so you can attract secure relationships and achieve significant growth in both your business and personal life.

Vanessa McGovern is co-founder and Chief Sales and Marketing Officer of Gifted Travel Network, a fast-growing luxury travel business that empowers small travel vendors, supports independent advisors, and curates authentic and memorable travel experiences. An award-winning industry educator and a sought-after speaker, Vanessa innovated a unique approach to empowering other travel entrepreneurs and uniquely grew her travel business during the Covid lockdown, supporting some 200 independent contractors along the way.

Trixy Castro is a visionary entrepreneur in real estate and mortgage finance having founded, scaled and sold multiple businesses, including private lending company Genesis Capital, bought by Goldman Sachs in 2018. Passionate about empowering women to excel in business, Trixy has founded and invested in over 50 companies across diverse industries and is now the CEO and Founder of TRX Capital. Her journey is a testament to her determination, resilience, and unwavering belief in the power of mindset transformation. Today she shares the importance of empowering and supporting women in business, how it contributes to a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem, and how women can overcome challenges and setbacks and grow their leadership skills.

Shari Aldrich is a successful entrepreneur and author whose life was forever changed when she woke up one morning to her “cosmic alarm clock”—the sudden, insistent inner feeling of needing to act—telling her to run a marathon. That decision led to a series of successes that she’d never dreamed possible, culminating in owning a flourishing business, connecting with entrepreneurial leaders around the world, and authoring her inspirational book, The Cosmic Alarm Clock: Wake Up To Your Extraordinary Life. From experiencing soul-changing family deaths and a harrowing finger amputation to running races and developing a thriving business as the CEO and Founder of Bodymechanics School of Myotherapy and Massage, training massage therapists and helping them launch their own schools.  In 2023, Shari was inducted into the prestigious Massage Hall of Fame. Today she shares time-tested lessons that have been condensed into easy-to-follow steps she calls the Five Pillars for Life.

Marley Majcher is the CEO of The Party Goddess!, a nationally acclaimed full-service event planning and catering company. From understated elegance to rock star fabulous, Majcher is known for creating the most talked about parties of the year for a client list ranging from top-tier businesses to A-list celebrities such as Snoop Dogg, Sofia Vergara and Britney Spears. Marley is also The Profit Goddess!, a business coach for small business owners and entrepreneurs and the author of But Are You Making Any Money?, a witty and lauded business guide praised by Forbes as "a great how-to book for any entrepreneur." Her popular savvy and business sense have earned her appearances on various outlets and shows including “Fox and Friends,” Fox Business, MSNBC, “Extra,” “Good Day LA,” Bravo, E!, MTV, HGTV, FOX, ABC, CBS, NBC and The Wedding Channel.      

Rebecca Contreras is the founder and CEO of AvantGarde, an Austin-based consulting firm federal agencies depend upon to help them transform their leadership and grow their organization through holistic and sustainable approaches. Born into poverty, Rebecca transformed herself through grit, resolve, and steadfast commitment from a high school dropout and welfare-dependent teenage mother to a successful business leader. Author of the bestselling Lost Girl, Rebecca has received a number of accolades for her exceptional leadership such as being named the 2023 Austin Businesswoman of the Year and having received a golden Stevie Award for Best Female Entrepreneur in 2022. Rebecca also founded Girls of Legacy, a groundbreaking effort to impact the next generation of inner-city girls in Austin by providing them with mentorship and scholarships.

Dr. Michelle Jorgensen, DDS, FAGD, TNC, CNAS, is a renowned holistic dentist, naturopath and nutritionist and entrepreneur with two businesses, Total Care Dentistry and Living Well with Dr. Michelle. A pioneer in functional integrative dentistry attracting patients from all over the world, Michelle’s transformative journey into holistic medicine and entrepreneurship began when mercury exposure from traditional dentistry made her seriously ill. A mother of four and an author of five books, Michelle also runs a charitable foundation, the Living Well Today Foundation supporting those in need.

Amanda Bernard is a proud member of the Madawaska Maliseet First Nation and the founder of Shawish Market, a virtual Indigenous marketplace where Indigenous artists and entrepreneurs can create and manage their own online shop. Unlike other marketplaces, Shawish does not charge vendors a monthly or transaction fee making it affordable for Indigenous communities. Amanda was honored on the Peak's 2024 Emerging Leaders List. She is also a 2023 MIT Solver Fellow.

Morgan Kline, Co-Founder and CEO of the Burn Boot Camp franchise, is on a mission to enable women to feel confident, empowered, motivated and stronger than ever. Growing up in Battle Creek, MI, Morgan started climbing the corporate ladder at the Kellogg Company right out of college before taking the entrepreneurial leap to grow one of the nation’s fastest growing fitness programs, now with 400 locations across 41 states.  She balances growing Burn Boot Camp and its community as a busy mom to three kids with her podcast, The Burn Boot Camp.

Miranda McKie is a visionary leader, founder, and CEO of McKie Consultants, with a mission to utilize data-driven techniques to identify and mitigate systemic institutional barriers that impact underrepresented groups. Her expertise in HR / people analytics, DEI, product management, design thinking, and training enables her to help her clients achieve their strategic organizational goals. She also works with clients to implement best-in-class SaaS (Software as a Service) platforms. Miranda received the 2020 Catalyst Canada Emerging Leader Award and was most recently featured as one of The Silicon Review's Top 50 Leading Companies in 2023. She also co-founded the non-profit Young Women in Business (YWiB) Toronto, which helped over a thousand women develop their professional networks.            

Dr. Romie Mushtaq is a board-certified physician who brings together more than two decades of leadership in neurology, integrative medicine, and mindfulness. Creator of the BrainSHIFT Protocol and author of The Busy Brain Cure, Dr. Romie is on a mission to improve mental wellbeing and create a culture of wellness in the workplace. An award-winning speaker working with Fortune 500 companies, professional athletes, and global associations, she currently serves as Chief Wellness Officer for Evolution Hospitality, where she scaled a mindfulness & wellness program to over 7,000 employees. Her expertise has been featured on NPR, NBC, TED talks, and Forbes.

Vitale Buford Hardin is an entrepreneur and leading expert in perfectionism and how it permeates corporate culture to limit individual performance and entrepreneurial success. President and CEO of The Hardin Group, Vitale works with business leaders to transform perfectionism into excellence by learning to lead with authenticity, build resilience, improve communication and emotional intelligence. She has served clients including Keeneland, Humana, NCAA, Zappos, LifePoint Health, Logan Aluminum and the University of Kentucky. A published author, nationally recognized speaker, and iPEC-certified executive coach, she brings 15 years of corporate experience to her custom trainings, strategic advisory, culture change initiatives and performance coaching.

Kara Holden is the visionary Founder of airbrush tanning business AGLOW and a formidable advocate for women's empowerment and self-confidence. Kara is on a mission to nurture the feminine spirit, fostering inclusivity and a supportive community for women through AGLOW, a safe alternative to harmful UV rays with a food-grade DHA tanning solution.

Dr. Maria Uloko is a distinguished urologist and CEO of VULVAi, enhancing women's sexual health through innovative AI diagnostics. With a strong focus on comprehensive sexual health, she provides medical and surgical solutions for all genders. She is renowned for her evidence-based, compassionate approach and advocacy for quality life improvement and healthcare inclusivity. An international award-winning researcher she has made significant contributions to vulvar health including defining how many nerves are in the human clitoris. This work aims to improve diagnostic accuracy and patient care. Dr. Uloko's career is enriched by her leadership, extensive training, and memberships in top medical societies.

April Pride is a 6-time serial entrepreneur and innovating pioneer in cannabis and psilocybin with 3 exits to her name. Her new brand SetSet supports responsible psychedelic experiences outside of a clinic, integrating intention-setting deck cards for each transformational journey. Creative founder and strategist behind Of Like Minds, a trusted source for ‘nano’, ‘micro’ and ‘museum’ dose psilocybin capsules, April says she’s on a mission to ensure safety and supportive community around micro dosing. The founder of Van der Pop, a cannabis lifestyle brand acquired by the world’s largest cannabis company three years after its launch, April’s work has been featured in Vice, Forbes, The Guardian, and the High Times' inaugural Female 50 List. She also hosts the SetSet podcast.

Alysia Silberg is the Founder and CEO of UnemployableAI, specializing in harnessing AI to drive growth, scalability, and profits for companies. She is also Founder and General Partner of the investment firm Street Global, a leading venture capitalist in Silicon Valley, where she mentors tech startups and helps them go public. Alysia’s recently released multi award winning book, Unemployable: How AI Transformed my Work and Life, details her inspiring life story and is a guide to infinite success and personal development. Today on Wings she shares her insights on ethical AI, raising venture capital, and leveraging AI as a catalyst for personal and professional success.

Dr. Christina Rahm is a serial entrepreneur, author, scientist, and the CEO of DRC Ventures. With a robust background in pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals, Christina has collaborated with industry leaders like Janssen, Johnson & Johnson, Biogen Idec/Biogen, UCB, Bristol Meyers Squibb, and Alexion. As Chief Science Officer for Root Brands, Dr. Rahm plays a pivotal role in shaping the industry and serves as a formulator for various companies under the DRC imprimatur, including Rahm Roast Coffee. Her book, "Cure the Causes: Live the Life you Want, Not the One Prescribed," reflects her dedication to holistic well-being. Christina is dedicated to eliminating negative influences and creating meaningful lives.

Jan and Jillian Yuhas, identical twins, are the co-authors of the new book Boundary Badass and they’re on a mission to help people navigate the intricacies of interpersonal dynamics. With their background in psychotherapy and family mediation, the Yuhas twins are committed to resolving relationship disconnects, and as business consultants, leveraging their insights to assist companies in establishing thriving workplace cultures. They describe their new book as a transformative journey designed to empower readers to voice their value, fulfill their emotional needs, and cultivate valuable connections through mastery of setting boundaries.