Speakers
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Michael E. Gerber
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| Michael E. Gerber is the founder of E-Myth Worldwide, the coaching, training and education firm he created in 1977 to transform the development of small businesses worldwide. Now approaching its 32nd year, Michael E. Gerber’s extraordinary work has achieved stunning results by transforming more than 65,000 businesses in over 145 countries, translated in 29 languages and use in 118 universities in the world. |
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Poppy King
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| A native of Melbourne, Australia, Poppy fell in love with lipsticks the very first time she played dress-up with her mom, but by the time she was old enough to buy her own she couldn’t find the shades and textures she desired. So, the industrious teen started her lipstick line at 18.
Since then, Poppy has become a leader in the cosmetic industry. Beginning with the creation of her first lipstick brand, “Poppy”, she has used her innovative foresight as a business tool. In her later role as Vice-President of Creative Marketing for Estee Lauder’s Prescriptives brand, Poppy combined creativity within the strict business environment of a large corporate makeup company. |
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Libby Gill
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| An entertainment industry veteran, Libby Gill spent fifteen years heading public relations and corporate communications at Universal Studios, Sony Pictures Entertainment and Turner Broadcasting. She was also the branding brain behind the launch of the Dr. Phil Show.
She has shared her success strategies on the Today Show, The Big Idea with Donny Deutsch, CNN, NPR, Oprah & Friends Radio Network, Fox News, CBS Early Show, and in Time Magazine, the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, O Magazine, Good Housekeeping, Self and many more. |
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Taryn Rose
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| Taryn Rose created one of today’s most successful brands. An orthopedic surgeon turned shoe designer, Rose married fashion and function in 1999 and changed the footwear industry forever.
Her idea of being well dressed with a sense of well-being touched a nerve with women from coast-to-coast, creating a dedicated following for her footwear collection. A formally trained surgeon, Rose saw patients with serious foot problems caused by fashion footwear, high heels and pointed toes and knew something had to be done. |
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Marta Tracy
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| MARTA TRACY is a TELEVISION AND MEDIA STRATEGIST, who works with TV and Media Companies as a specialist in talent and development. Her strong belief is that all great content starts with great talent and she is an expert in identifying lifestyle talent and developing content to their authentic passions and strengths. |
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Lisa Price
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| Carol’s Daughter is a complete line of hair and body care products made with love and natural ingredients. For as long as she can remember, Brooklyn native Lisa Price has had an inherent love of fragrance. Lisa’s mother, Carol, always encouraged her to use her knack for mixing essential oils and her innate feel for fragrance to create gifts for her family and friends. Inspired by her mother’s words, Lisa began whipping up products right in her kitchen that were an instant hit with loved ones. In the early 1990’s, she branched out and sold her homespun hair and body care products at local flea markets and craft fairs, turning her longtime hobby into the start of a career. Lisa’s unique recipe of natural ingredients, a little luck and a lot of love turned her at-home enterprise into a highly successful business within a matter of years. |
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Allison Slater Ray
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| Allison Slater Ray, Vice President of Retail Marketing for Sephora, has over 14 years experience in the beauty industry, including 9 plus years at Sephora. Ms. Slater oversees all aspects of Sephora’s retail marketing program including advertising, brand marketing, PR, social responsibility, store marketing, etc.
Previously, Ms. Slater served as the Advertising Manager for Calvin Klein Cosmetics Company and was instrumental in the creation of innovative media strategies for their fragrance brands. Before joining Calvin Klein Cosmetics, Ms. Slater held a Media Planning position at DDB Needham and worked on Chanel, Inc. Ms. Slater attended undergraduate at the University of Wisconsin, Madison, where she majored in Marketing and a member of Cosmetic Executive Women (CEW), UJA and Skin Cancer Foundation. She lives in New York City with her husband and 2 children. |
