Lisa Ascolese is the CEO and Founder of Inventing A-to-Z and is known throughout the industry as “The Inventress.” Her company assists those who have the desire to create and develop their own product(s), helping clients from conception to execution. Lisa is an inventor herself, and she holds many patents and trademarks. She develops products from a napkin idea, to prototyping, patenting and all the way to the marketplace, from QVC, HSN and retail stores. For over 25 years, Lisa has successfully invented, strategically marketed and creatively launched products. Her passion is to see people succeed, and she provides an understanding of what it takes to become successful in the world of inventing. Additionally, Lisa is the founder of AOWIE, The Association Of Women Inventors & Entrepreneurs, where she mentors, uplifts and inspires women to live their entrepreneurship and inventing dreams. www.inventingatoz.com   www.aowie.com

JAN BARLOW brings over two decades of global business development and job-placement experience. She is recognized as being on the leading-edge with an impressive track record in domestic and international sales, marketing, public speaking and training. Her passion to help women entrepreneurs makes her the perfect coach for Her Own Business, helping bring their visions to life. Jan brings her expertise in artificial intelligence and facilitates opportunities to collaborate, support and strategize.

Shawn currently serves as Vice President, Operations & Strategy for the Women’s Business Council – Southwest. She is responsible for driving the overall strategy for the organization, as well as representing the Council on a local, regional and national basis, which includes overseeing all marketing and communications, programs, events, as well as major fundraising and outreach initiatives. Previously, Shawn served as Senior VP – Development at Texas Women’s Foundation (formerly Dallas Women’s Foundation), which is the largest regional women’s fund in the nation. She is a Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE); board president for the Association of Fundraising Professionals – Dallas Chapter; an adjunct professor at Paul Quinn College; and a member of the Greater Frisco Chapter of Jack and Jill and the Village Giving Circle. https://wbcsouthwest.org/

Cheryl began her career in banking being employed with banking institutions such as Wachovia, Chase and Compass Bank. As a VP of Business Banking, Cheryl was dedicated to operational management and providing appropriate solutions for businesses and business owners. Currently, as the Small Business Specialist in the City of Fort Worth’s Economic Development Department, Cheryl identifies business resources for small businesses and assists with training, programming, outreach and special events. As the liaison for everything small business which includes partner collaborations, client & community engagement, event coordination and small business ecosystem navigation, Cheryl has also managed the Fort Worth Business Plan Competition for 9 years, focusing on business planning, pitches and profitable operations.  https://fortworthtexas.gov/smallbusiness/

Vaska is passionate about illuminating your brilliance through creating a brand that is magnetic and authentic. She is a branding and styling strategist, a speaker, a designer, an ideas generator, a mother of 3, and an admirer of beauty of any kind. Vaska will take you on a journey to (re)discovering your real power and help you position yourself on the market space. An authentic personal and/or company brand is the key to having your product/service/idea noticed by your most desired audience. Your God-given talents, knowledge, experience, and natural interests together with your life’s vision form the foundation for that brand. http://www.brandingbrilliance.com/