Let's Work: Speaker Series

We are setting the tone for a new era of female rights where we mobilize together, build our networks and dominate in the fields of creativity, communications and entrepreneurship.

Let's Work

<h2></h2><h2>Let’s Work invites female thought leaders around the world to share, inspire and connect during this time.</h2><h2>Below are all our past speakers for this event:</h2><h2></h2>

June 12, 12:00pm EST — Yuna: Singer-songwriter <a href="https://www.instagram.com/yuna/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">@yuna</a>Yuna, born in Kedah, Malaysia and raised primarily in Kuala Lumpur, began writing songs and teaching herself to play guitar at age 14. She recorded her debut album in 2008, earning her five Malaysian Music Award nominations. Since debuting in the US, she has collaborated with the likes of Grammy-award winning producer Pharrell Williams, Usher, Jhené Aiko and Tyle the Creator. Billboard included her album, Chapters, in their Critics’ Picks for Best R&B Albums, and her single “Crush” peaked at #3 on Billboard’s Adult R&B Chart. Her 4th studio album, "Rouge" was released in 2019 to critical acclaim.

June 26, 12:00pm EST — Roni Frank: Co-founder and Head of Clinical Services at Talkspace <a href="https://www.instagram.com/talkspace/?hl=en" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">@talkspace </a>+ Nawal Mustafa: Mental Health Educator <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thebraincoach/?hl=en" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">@thebraincoach</a>Roni Frank is the co-founder and Head of Clinical Services at Talkspace, the leading telebehavioral healthcare company that makes therapy and psychiatry accessible and affordable to people across the globe. Roni and her husband Oren Frank co-founded Talkspace in 2012 while she was pursuing her Master’s Degree in Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy at the New York Graduate School of Psychoanalysis. It was therapy that helped Roni and her husband overcome obstacles in their own marriage when they both came to understand the positive impact it had on them as individuals.Nawal Mustafa is a mental health educator with the aim to empower others and provide them with the knowledge and self-help tools they need to overcome internal challenges and thrive in their relationships. She is a PhD candidate in clinical neuropsychology and does research in the area of cognitive psycholinguistics — how humans process language in the brain.

July 10, 12:00pm EST — Lauren McGoodwin: CEO of Career Contessa <a href="https://www.instagram.com/CareerContessa/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">@careercontessa</a> + Hayet Rida: Founder of That Hayet Rida <a href="https://www.instagram.com/hayet.rida/?hl=en" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">@hayet.rida</a>Lauren McGoodwin is Career Contessa’s CEO, #1 power move advocate and has a life mission to help women build successful and fulfilling careers on their terms. Lauren launched Career Contessa in 2013 out of her master’s thesis project to close the gap in career development resources for women. Career Contessa now helps over 2 million women each year with their careers through content, online learning courses and job listings.Hayet Rida is the founder of That Hayet Rida, a lifestyle blog created as a self-love haven, sprinkled with decor, fun and boss babe tips. When she isn’t interacting with her audience she runs an influencer learning platform, The Rida Collective, and is a full time Creative Strategist at Instagram &amp; Facebook.

July 17, 12:00pm EST — Koya Webb: Founder of Get Loved Up <a href="https://www.instagram.com/koyawebb/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">@koyawebb</a>Koya Webb is an internationally recognized yoga teacher, celebrity holistic health coach, author, speaker, and vegan activist whose core mission is to promote daily self-care, oneness and eco-friendly living to combat some of the world's biggest challenges including mental health, social injustices and global warming. She is the founder of Get Loved Up, an international lifestyle community and Yoga School that inspires mental, spiritual and physical health through an app, online courses, retreats, in-person yoga teacher training events and the Get Loved Up Podcast.

July 24, 12:00pm EST — Jessica Nabongo: Founder &amp; CEO of Jet Black and Founder of The Catch <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thecatchmeifyoucan/?hl=en" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">@thecatchmeifyoucan</a> + Shelly Bell: Founder &amp; CEO of Black Girl Ventures <a href="https://www.instagram.com/iamshellybell/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">@iamshellybell</a>Jessica Nabongo, a Detroit-born Ugandan-American got her start with traveling when she was just four years old, and now the former United Nations employee has become the first black woman to travel to every country in the world. Jessica is a cultural ambassador, travel writer, photographer and entrepreneur whose work is about changing the travel narrative and making the travel space more inclusive. She is the founder and CEO of Jet Black, a boutique luxury travel firm that specializes in tourism to countries in Africa, the Caribbean, and Central and South America; as well as The Catch, a lifestyle brand featuring goods acquired during her global adventures. Shelly Bell has been named as one of Entrepreneur Magazine’s Top 100 Powerful Women in Business. She is a computer scientist, system disruptor and business strategist who moves ideas to profit while empowering people to live, to build and foster better relationships. She connects entrepreneurs, investors, and corporations in order to diversify their talent pipeline, increase equity and grow their brands.

July 31, 12:00pm EST — Chauncey Woods: Co-founder of lifestyle blog So She Slays <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sosheslays/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">@sosheslays</a>Chauncey Woods is the Co-founder of lifestyle blog, So She Slays. She currently works at a nonprofit for at-risk youth. Previously, Chauncey worked at the largest social marketplace for fashion in the United States, Poshmark, where she spent time working on Facebook and Twitter, crafting her social media marketing talent. So She Slays came out of her love for blogs and the need to have more realness in them. Chauncey has a Bachelor's degree from San Jose State University in Advertising, as well as a Master's degree from the Academy of Art University in San Francisco in Arts Fashion and Journalism.

August 5, 12:00pm EST — Mandy Ansari: Digital Marketer, Brand Strategist and Mental Health Advocate <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mandy/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">@mandy</a> + Ty Alexander: Bestselling Author, Speaker, Podcaster and Wellness Blogger <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tyalexander/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">@tyalexander</a>Mandy Ansari is a marketer, brand strategist, tech nerd and pop culture enthusiast who is passionate about harnessing the power of technology to make the world a more connected, smaller and better place. She fuels her passion for creativity and social commerce through public speaking, social media and advising entrepreneurs and start-ups on how to grow their digital footprint and influence. She's had her work featured in publications such as Huffington Post, Forbes, GQ magazine, Vogue, Entrepreneur, Fast Company and more.Ty Alexander is a bestselling author, speaker, podcaster, and wellness blogger who teaches women how to choose gratitude over grief. In her writings and teachings, she blends radically honest stories with actionable “aha” lessons. Through her wildly popular blog, LoveTyAlexander.com, she has become a leading authority in lifestyle, beauty, and wellness-related content. In 2016, Ty fulfilled a lifelong dream of becoming a published author. Hailed as a must-read for women in search of guidance on how to make sense of their own grieving process, her debut book, Things I Wish I Knew Before My Mom Died, is available in bookstores everywhere. Her first book drives home a resounding message. Women of color need a brave space to discuss their mental wellness without judgment or shame.

August 12, 12:00pm EST — Ally Love: Founder &amp; CEO of Love Squad, Peloton Instructor and Host of Brooklyn Nets <a href="https://www.instagram.com/allymisslove/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">@allymisslove</a> + Juliana Luna: Multidisciplinary Artist, Leader, Mentor and Narratorial Creator <a href="https://www.instagram.com/julianaluna/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">@julianaluna</a>Ally Love is a multifaceted woman, pioneering the slash generation. As the Founder &amp; CEO of Love Squad, she is the in-arena Host of the Brooklyn Nets, Peloton Instructor, adidas Global Ambassador and Model. Ally uses her influence / platforms to create a space to celebrate and champion diversity in race and culture through conversation and sweat. Known as a Boss of Business, Ally Love’s platforms reach millions, which is why it has been important for her to create Love Squad as a space where real conversations and real change can occur through moderated panels and open discussions around women empowerment. Ally believes that our differences make us unique but our will to be better brings us together.Yemisi "Juliana" Luna’s mission is to empower women through movement, ancestral awareness and intuitive knowledge. In 2015, the Brazilian native was invited on a trip to reconnect with her ancestral roots. A DNA test revealed that her ancestors come from the Yoruba nation in Nigeria – the knowledge about her ancestry proved to be a turning point in her personal narrative. She co-founded the Instagram-based movement Project Tribe to fuel a wave of identity awareness, with the motto “your crown inspires.” Through her studies and research, Luna created The ALUNA method: a system for holistic understanding of our emotional bodies through a lunar perspective. Today, Luna uses her art to empower not only the next generation of Afro-Brazilians but also the next generation of women to be confident in where they come from and the stories they’re meant to tell.

September 18, 12:00pm EST — Emily Heyward: Co-founder and Chief Brand Officer of Red Antler <a href="https://www.instagram.com/emilyheyward/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">@emilyheyward</a> + Anna Sheffield: Founder, Creative Director and Lead Designer at Anna Sheffield Fine Jewelry <a href="https://www.instagram.com/annasheffield/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">@annasheffield</a> + Nicole Miller: Head Designer and CEO of Nicole Miller <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nicolemillernyc/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">@nicolemillernyc</a>Emily Heyward is the Co-founder and Chief Brand Officer at Red Antler, the leading brand company for startups and new ventures. Emily works closely with founders to develop purposeful, strategic visions for their startups and has led branding efforts for top companies such as Casper, Allbirds, Betterment, and Prose. After beginning her career in advertising, she started Red Antler along with her co-founders to directly apply consumer insights and brand positioning to launching and growing new and beloved businesses.Anna Sheffield takes a distinctive approach to jewelry design, informed by her fine art sculpture training and years spent at the helm of her two New York based brands. Anna Sheffield Fine Jewelry creates a unique style through an alchemical merging of the beautiful with the perfectly imperfect, irreverence with femininity, and a modern sensibility with timeless chic.Nicole Miller is a renowned American fashion designer, known for her signature graphic prints, innovative silhouettes and skillful draping. Born to a French mother, Nicole was trained at the Rhode Island School of Design and the Chambre Syndicale de la Haute Couture in Paris. RISD inspired her sense of freedom and creativity while Chambre Syndicale gave her a mastery of the classic French techniques of haute couture.

September 25, 12:00pm EST — Sarah Anne Stewart: Holistic Health Practitioner and Founder of Sarah Anne Stewart International <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sarahannestewart/?hl=en" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">@sarahannestewart</a> + Beatrice Dixon: Founder of The Honey Pot Company <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thehoneypotco/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">@thehoneypotco</a> + Marie Denee: Founder of The Curvy Fashionista <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mariedenee/?hl=en" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">@mariedenee</a>Sarah Anne Stewart was thrown into the world of wellness as a teenager when her father was diagnosed with terminal cancer. Her family made a choice – to fight back with alternative medicine. Seven months later, her father was declared cancer-free, and a spark was lit in Sarah that propelled her to dedicate her life to spreading the healings her family had discovered. Today, as an Integrative Nutrition Health Coach (AADP), Sarah runs a leading private coaching practice with a focus on breaking free of diet culture through mindfulness. Her heart-centered approach has supported hundreds on their journeys to body love. Sarah is the founder of the Awesome Inside Out Movement, an advisor to international wellness brands and soon to be Hay House author.When she was younger, Beatrice Dixon suffered from bacterial vaginosis for eight months. One night, an ancestor gave her the ingredients to heal herself in a dream. From that insightful dream, she created the formula for a healthy, clean feminine wash. In 2014, Dixon launched The Honey Pot Company, a plant-based feminine hygiene line created with a goal to provide women with a healthy alternative to feminine care that is free of chemicals, parabens, carcinogens and sulfates. The rest is history.While cutting her teeth in retail, Marie Denee realized that when it came to great stylish clothing for plus size women, their options were limited. Armed with over eleven years of fashion experience, an MBA in Marketing and a passion for empowering women of every shape and size, Marie launched the popular digital platform, The Curvy Fashionista. Marie and her team have made it their mission to continuously show women that they can be curvy, confident and chic. The Curvy Fashionista showcases plus size wardrobe and style options from the industry’s top fashion brands, as well as shares news and events for curvy women in a world where fashion for this community is often overlooked.

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