Helen Marray-Finlay- CEO of Finlay+Green
Helen is a highly accomplished Hollywood makeup artist and skincare expert with
over 20 years of experience. Her impressive portfolio includes blockbuster movies
like Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End and popular TV shows, including Parks
& Recreation, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Modern Family, Barry, and The Goldbergs.
Her journey took an unexpected turn when she personally faced the challenges
of menopause following a hysterectomy. As she navigated this transformative
phase and witnessed some of her clients struggling too, Helen was struck by
the startling reality—there was not only a complete lack of skincare products
specifically addressing the unique needs of menopausal skin but also a lack of
the knowledge that disturbingly extends to the medical profession.
Determined to make a difference, Helen set out to create a groundbreaking line
of products that would empower women during this pivotal stage of life.
She recognized the power of tailored skincare solutions that could address the
specific concerns of menopausal skin brought on by hormonal changes, which
include dryness, loss of elasticity, and discoloration.
Her goal was to provide an affordable and straightforward system that was both
effective, clean, conscious, and safe, with scientifically advanced formulations
that would nourish, restore, and rejuvenate menopausal skin.
Website: Finlay + Green
Instagram @FinleyandGreen
FaceBook @FinlayandGreen
Kimberly Bunton- President of TKT & Associates Founder of Fly Hip Ageless Media
Kimberly is a multidisciplinary executive, lawyer, and administrator with extensive experience in corporate, law firm, government, and media management.
Fly Hip Ageless is a digital community + creative agency focusing on amplifying “grown culture” and creators by building the fastest-growing database of influencers over the age of 40.
Kimberly will share her knowledge of influencer marketing and analytics, as well as tips for landing large clients.
Website: TKT & Associates
Website: Fly Hip Ageless
Instagram: @FlyAgeless
Deeannah Seymour- CEO of ph-D Feminine Health
After experiencing her own feminine care issues and realizing the lack of holistic feminine hygiene and wellness products on the market, Deeannah decided to launch the first commercially available boric acid suppository in 2014. Since launching, ph-D products have revolutionized the women’s healthcare category.
Website: ph-D Feminine Health
Heather Adams-CEO of Choice Media & Communications
Heather Adams is the founder and CEO of Choice Media & Communications. A
self-proclaimed pop-culture junkie, Heather is the communications expert leading
Choice’s impressive all-female team they serve preeminent voices in
publishing, lifestyle, entertainment, business, and faith-based arenas. Choice is
known for working with high-profile clients that are both soulful and interesting.
Heather has played an instrumental role in launching more than 100 New York
Times bestsellers and has secured clients’ coverage in a host of major, elite
national media. With a passion for mentorship, entrepreneurship,
communications, and working motherhood, Heather is blazing a trail for the
women who come behind her. As the host of the Make Me Known Podcast,
Heather is giving listeners behind-the-scenes access to the best of the best in all
the areas of life that busy working women are juggling – the people who are
saving her in her very own business, as well as her tried and true communication
strategies and lessons. A firm believer in giving back, Heather also donates her
time to both the Marketing Team for TEDx Nashville, as well as the National
Council for National Angels, exists to wrap community around children, youth, and families experiencing foster care.
KariAnne Wood- @Thistlewood
KariAnne wears many hats as an author, influencer, and blogger. Like Rhoda, she is in the elite group of bloggers who belong to the Raptive group. (Her blog has over 650,000 monthly pageviews.) Her yearly revenue comes from many sources of affiliate marketing, which is why we’ve asked her to speak about affiliate marketing as well as blogging.
KariAnne writes her blog, Thistlewood Farms, from the blue and white living room of her historic family home in Texas. She never met a red lipstick, a yard sale sign, or a mismatched piece of thrift store furniture that she didn’t love. Thistlewood Farms is all about simple, easy DIYs, room makeovers, and tips and ideas to help transform your house into a home. She has also written 7 decor books.
Follow KariAnne
Instagram: @thistlewood
Pinterest: Thistlewood Farm
Facebook: Thistlewood Farm
YouTube: Thistlewood Farm
Tik Tok: @thistlewood
Blog: Thistlewood Farm
Erin Marshall- @Liveprettyonapenny
Erin launched Live Pretty on a Penny in 2012, and her initial topics included her personal experiences and DIY adventures. She then set a lofty goal for herself; to move others to get to work on their own DIY projects. Throughout her blogging and Influencer career, she has developed Live Pretty on a Penny into a go-to home and lifestyle resource for her large and growing audience. Her current content includes room makeovers & reveals, home décor tips and tricks, family and travel tips, and general life advice and hacks.
Erin has a brand manager who works for her, and she will be discussing how you can expand your brand.
Follow Erin
Instagram: @Liveprettyonapenny
TikTok: @Liveprettyonapenny
Website: Live Pretty on a Penny
Amanda Kutner and Nora Mittleman
These ladies are part of the Prologue Beauty Collective, and many of the attendees have collaborated with them on Prai Beauty and other beauty projects.
Influencer marketing is a marketing strategy that involves brands collaborating with influencers to promote their products or services to the influencer’s audience. The collaboration can benefit both parties: the influencers and the brands.
But how do they select influencers to represent their clients?
They will discuss how influencer marketing agencies look for influencers and the types of influencers, from mega to nano, which are crucial for brands to choose the right partners. This will be a great session!
Website: Prologue Beauty Collective
Michelle Edwards- @ARebelinPrada
Michelle is a corporate lawyer by day and a fashion devotee by moonlight. A graduate of Ole Miss, Michelle is A Rebel In Prada.
Michelle will discuss contracts when working with brands and how to protect ourselves against contracts that include verbiage we don’t understand.
Many of us are guilty of not reading the entire contract and, in the end, losing income over usage rights and in perpetuity clauses.
Michelle has worked with companies developing contracts with influencers. Now, it’s time for Michelle to share her knowledge about what we should know and be aware of in the contracts.
Follow Michelle
Instagram: @arebelinprada
TikTok: @arebelinprada
Pinterest: A Rebel In Prada
Kyndal Alexandria Jackson– @Kyndalalexx
Kyndal is an Atlanta native with an innate ability to curate creative experiences. Her passion started when she was handed a camcorder at 8 years old. Between filming her Bratz dolls and other classmates at school, she knew she was born to tell stories. For the past five years, she’s dove head-first into the world of social media and content, crafting engaging stories and humanizing brands one post at a time. She’s led TikTok campaigns for brands like Cash App, Prime Video, and ColourPop. She’s also helped local business owners garner new clientele and increase brand awareness. More than anything, Kyndal is on a mission to do away with stale, boring content, turning bland brands into life-of-the-party personalities. When she’s not busy shooting or editing, you can find her chatting away without… or with a microphone (Check out @notthatserioustheshow). She believes in cultivating a genuine community, proving that behind every great brand is a social spirit. Kyndal aims, through any collaboration, to not only deliver memorable experiences for the creatively inclined but also to remind her community that content should be fun…let’s make it fun.
Kyndal will be talking about adding UGC collaborations for another revenue of income.
Follow Kyndal
Instagram: @Kyndalalexx
Youtube: Kyndal Jackson
TikTok: Curated by Kyndal
Spotify: Not That Serious
Maria Olsen
Maria Olsen is an Author, Attorney, TEDx Speaker, and Host of the Becoming Your Best Version Podcast. She was originally a speaker for the 2020 IOM Summit until it was canceled due to COVID.
Rhoda Hendricks – @SouthernRhoda
As a pioneer in the home decor/DIY blogging community, Rhoda proves that it’s never too late to change careers. She’s been blogging for over 16 years and successfully turned her hobby lifestyle blog into a lucrative business at the age of 50. She thrives on sharing budget-friendly home decor ideas and home improvement projects with a loyal audience of readers who faithfully visit the popular Southern Hospitality blog whenever she posts. She inspires her readers with ideas on making their homes beautiful on a budget as well as fashion, over 50 inspirations, recipes, family, and travel blogs. Rhoda co-founded the successful DIY conference, Haven Conference, in Atlanta, GA, with a group of her like-minded peers, which is still around.
Rhoda will be speaking again on blogging.
Follow Rhoda
Website: Southern Hospitality
Instagram: @SouthernRhoda
Facebook: @SouthernHospitalityBlog
Abraham Busick – Co-Owner Of GraceLaneCo
GraceLaneCo was founded by Melissa and her husband, Abraham Busick, to help you increase your brand awareness and profitability. They know that your time is limited and valuable and that it is better spent in your business than trying to learn another marketing platform. Their goal is to support your business vision and goals by helping you reach more followers through the Pinterest Platform. They offer a variety of services to assist your Pinterest needs.
Follow GraceLane Co
Instagram: @GraceLaneCo